Diana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; 23 October 1931 – 4 May 1984) was an English actress and singer.
Diana Dors recorded only one complete album, the swing-themed Swingin' Dors, in 1960. The LP was originally released on red vinyl and with a gatefold sleeve. The accompanying orchestra was conducted by Wally Stott.
Diana Dors came to public notice as a blonde bombshell, much in the style of Americans Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren. Dors was promoted by her first husband, Dennis Hamilton, mostly in sex film-comedies.
During the signing of contracts, in agreement with her father, she changed her contractual surname to Dors, the maiden name of her maternal grandmother; this was at the suggestion of her mother Mary. Dors later commented on her name
"They asked me to change my name. I suppose they were afraid that if my real name Diana Fluck was in lights and one of the lights blew"
Dig that "Roller Coaster Blues" !!!!
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ReplyDeleteGreat album! I love the wide variety of albums that you have. Great blog keep up the great work!
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Yep She should have recorded more songs !
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This was her only LP engineered for Pye in 1960 by the famous Joe Meek. It was not issued in stereo in the UK. You have shown a US sleeve and the UK Pye sleeve.
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ReplyDeleteHer real name was Diana Fluck but our vicar once introduce her, having forgotten that name, as Diana Klunt.
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