Today's Soundie features Ronnie Kemper and His Orchestra performing the song "Loretta". This was released to Panorams in 1942. Ronnie Kemper was once a vocalist for both Dick Jurgens and Horace Heidt. Unfortantly, when Kemper finally decided to lead his own band, the Musicians Union Strike of 1942-43 prevented him from making any records. The other Soundie he recorded was "Knit One - Purl Two" also made in 1942.
This song sounds very similiar to "Cecilia", a single he recorded with Dick Jurgens just a couple years before. The dancer playing the role of Loretta in this clip is Billie Mayshell. Well, at least I think it is.
Enjoy!
Watch: "Loretta" by Ronnie Kemper and His Orchestra from 1942
