After beginning her career as a teen singing jump blues with the Don Conway Orchestra, she eventually landed in New Orleans, marrying saxophonist Bob Francois. Abbreviating her married name to simply Fran, she became a constant presence on the Bourbon Street club circuit, (Discogs) Acceptable. File under:
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In the music library: Another Saturday Night: The Great Pretender
Links: Wikipedia AllMusic Discogs 45cat 64 Parishes
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