Gogi Grant

Gogi Grant on the cover of her 2002 collection Her Very Best

Gogi Grant (born Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg, September 20, 1924) was an American popular singer.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before adopting the name "Gogi Grant" she had used the names "Audrey Brown" and "Audrey Grant." She was given the name "Gogi" by Dave Kapp, the head of Artists and Repertory at RCA Records, who liked to patronize a restaurant called "Gogi's LaRue."

In 1956 she was voted most popular female vocalist by Billboard magazine.

In 1957 she supplied the vocals for Ann Blyth in the movie portrayal of Helen Morgan's life.

Hit records

  • "Strange Are the Ways of Love" (1958)
  • "Suddenly There's a Valley" (1955)
  • "The Wayward Wind" (1956)

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In 1957 she supplied the vocals for Ann Blyth in the movie portrayal of Helen Morgan's life. Their collaboration in Heart resulted in numerous multi-platinum albums, nine US top ten singles, and worldwide career sales of more than 20 million records. In 1956 she was voted most popular female vocalist by Billboard magazine. Founded in Seattle in 1974 by sisters, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, the band had a sound heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin with elements of folk-rock and power ballads. Before adopting the name "Gogi Grant" she had used the names "Audrey Brown" and "Audrey Grant." She was given the name "Gogi" by Dave Kapp, the head of Artists and Repertory at RCA Records, who liked to patronize a restaurant called "Gogi's LaRue.". Heart was one of the most successful female fronted band in the annals of hard rock. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" [#2, May 1990].

Gogi Grant (born Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg, September 20, 1924) was an American popular singer. "Who Will You Run To" [#7, September 1987]. "The Wayward Wind" (1956). "Alone" [#1, June 1987 (3 weeks)]. "Suddenly There's a Valley" (1955). "Nothin' at All" [#10, May 1986]. "Strange Are the Ways of Love" (1958). "These Dreams" [#1, February 1986 (1 week)].

"Never" [#4, October 1985]. "What about Love?" [#10, July 1985]. "Tell It Like It Is" [#8, December 1980]. "Magic Man" [#9, September 1976].

Brigade [#3, June 1990]. Bad Animals [#2, July 1987]. Heart [#1, August 1985]. Greatest Hits/Live [#13, December 1980/January 1981].

Bebe Le Strange [#5, March 1980]. Little Queen [#9, June 1977]. Dreamboat Annie [#7, August 1976]. Jupiter's Darling (2004).

Alive in Seattle (2003) (live). The Road Home (1995) (live). Desire Walks On (1993). Rock the House (1991) (live).

Brigade (1990). Bad Animals (1987). Heart (1985). Passionworks (1983).

Private Audition (1982). Greatest Hits/Live (1981) (compilation & live). Bebe Le Strange (1980). Dog & Butterfly (1978).

Magazine (1978). Little Queen (1977). Dreamboat Annie (1976). Denny Fongheiser – Drums.

Fernando Saunders – Bass Guitar. Denny Carmassi – Drums. Mark Andes – Bass Guitar. Michael Derosier – Drums.

Steve Fossen – Bass Guitar. Howard Leese – Guitar, keyboards, synthesizer. Roger Fisher – Guitar, mandolin. Nancy Wilson – Guitar, mandolin, keyboards, harmonica, vocals.

Ann Wilson – Lead Vocals, flute, guitar, bass, autoharp, keyboards.