MARION RYAN - That's Livin' - That's Lovin' (1963) HD (Movie Video Clip)

60s Swingin' Pop Vocal Girl (Popcorn Oldies) from the soundtrack of the UK movie "It's All Happening" / "The Dream Maker" (USA title) Various LP Columbia UK - 33SX 1537 (1963)
Marion Ryan (born: 4 February 1931, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, UK. / died: 15 January 1999, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.)
Was once called "the Marilyn Monroe of popular song"
Commercial television was new to the UK at that time, and Marion was among the first of a new generation of entertainers who established themselves first and foremost as TV stars.
(Marion Ryan’s contribution to the UK charts began in 1948 when she gave birth to twins, Paul And Barry Ryan, who had hits of their own in the late 60s.
Barry’s "Eloise" went to number 2, which was three places higher than her mother's highest ranking on the charts).
Marion Ryan first appeared on the UK music scene in 1953 after a spell singing with Edmundo Ros, and became a favorite on UK television with programs such as Off The Record, Music Shop, Festival Of British Song, Jack Jackson’s Record Roundup, Gerry’s Inn, Sunday Night At Blackpool, 6.5 Special, Oh Boy! And Two’s Company.
Marion started with Ray Ellington's band to establish herself as one of the most popular UK female singers of the 50s.
She continued to tour with Ellington until 1957 and made further radio appearances with them, including the popular Goon Show.
Marion Ryan went solo in 1957 and undertook her first tour.
She made six appearances in BBC's Six-Five Special in 1957 and 1958, and she appeared in the Royal Variety Performance in 1959.
In the late 50s, Ryan covered several big hits, including Perry Como’s "Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)", Peggy Lee’s "Mr Wonderful" and Rosemary Clooney’s "Mangos".
In 1958, she had chart success with "Love Me Forever", which beat the Eydie Gorme version and rose to number 5.
She also released some EPs, including That Ryan Gal and Hit Parade.
She had important guest spots on The Bob Hope Show in 1958 and The Bing Crosby Show in 1961.
In 1963, she featured in the Tommy Steele movie "It’s All Happening", with Russ Conway, Danny Williams, John Barry and Shane Fenton among others.
Marion Ryan retired from singing after marrying impresario Harold Davison in the late 60s, and they subsequently moved to Florida.
After Which she gradually eased herself into retirement.
She died from a heart attack at age 67 in Boca Raton, Florida, United States.

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