Nancy Overton

Nancy Swain Overton (born Anne Swain; February 6, 1926 – April 5, 2009) was an American pop singer and songwriter, known for her work with The Heathertones and as a touring member of The Chordettes.

Biography

Overton began singing professionally in the 1940s. In 1946, she formed the vocal quartet The Heathertones with her sister Jean Swain, Bix Brent, and Pauli Skindlov. The group later included Ellie Decker and Marianne McCormick, performed with bandleader Ray Heatherton, and recorded or appeared with musicians including Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey before disbanding in 1953.

Family

Overton had two sons, including actor and comedian Rick Overton.

Later life and death

Overton moved to Blairstown, New Jersey, in 1982. She died there from esophageal cancer on April 5, 2009, at the age of 83.

Discography

With Bob Brookmeyer The Dual Role of Bob Brookmeyer (Prestige, 1954)