Helen Forrest

Helen Forrest was one of the most popular female vocalists during America's Big Band era. She was born as Helen Fogel in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April 12, 1917. She first sang with her brother's band at the age of 10, and later bega

Helen Forrest was one of the most popular female vocalists during America's Big Band era. She was born as Helen Fogel in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April 12, 1917. She first sang with her brother's band at the age of 10, and later began her career singing on CBS radio under the name Bonnie Blue.

Forrest achieved fame when bandleader Artie Shaw hired her in 1939. Shaw was looking for new talent since vocalist Billie Holiday had left the band the previous year. Forrest recorded 38 singles with Shaw's band. Two of her biggest hits with Shaw were the songs "They Say" and "All the Things You Are."