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Diane Ray

1942 – 2020

American singer

Singer

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About Diane Ray

Lived 1942 – 2020 (aged 77–78). Diane Ray was an American singer.

Diane Peoples Waldrop (née Ray; September 1, 1945 – March 14, 2020) was an American pop and rock and roll singer of the early 1960s. Ray was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. Her musical career began after she won a talent contest on Big WAYS radio in Charlotte NC. Without any further chart presence, Ray remains a one-hit wonder.

Diane Ray Waldrop died on March 14, 2020, at the age of 74.

Discography

Album +TitleAlbum detailsChartsUS BillboardUS CashboxThe Exciting Years Released: April 1964 Label: Mercury (MG 20903 / SR 60903)——

Singles +YearTitleLabel and catalogue numberPeak chart positionAlbumUS BillboardUs Cashbox1963"Please Don't Talk to the Lifeguard" b/w "That's I Want From You"Mercury (72117)3133The Exciting Years"Where is the Boy?" b/w "My Summer Love (Is Heading for an Early Fall)"Mercury (72195)——"Snow Man" b/w "Just So Bobby Can See"Mercury (72223)——1964"Tied up with Mary" b/w "No Arms Can Ever Hold You"Mercury (72248)——"That Boy's Gonna Be Mine" b/w "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby"Mercury (72276)——

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Important facts

Born

1 September 1942

Birth century

20th century

Died

2020

Occupation

Singer

Nationality

United States

Also known as

Diane Peoples Waldrop

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Diane Ray's

Roxbee Cox, Baron Kings Norton

1902 – 1997

Engineer

Frequently asked questions

Who was Diane Ray?

American singer

When was Diane Ray born?

Diane Ray was born on 1 September 1942.

When did Diane Ray die?

Diane Ray died in 2020.

What was Diane Ray's occupation?

Diane Ray was a singer.

What nationality was Diane Ray?

Diane Ray was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diane Ray

· Wikidata: Q5271549

· DBpedia: Diane Ray

Cite this page

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MLA: "Diane Ray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/diane-ray/.

Chicago: "Diane Ray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/diane-ray/.

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