Annie Laurie | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Annie L. Page |
| Born | August 11, 1924 (possible) Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Died | November 13, 2006 (aged 82) (possible) Titusville, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Jump blues, rhythm and blues[1] |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1940s-early 1960s |
| Labels | Various including Regal, De Luxe and Okeh |
Annie Laurie (tentatively identified as Annie L. Page, August 11, 1924 – November 13, 2006)[2] was an American jump blues and rhythm and blues singer. She is most associated with the bandleader and songwriter, Paul Gayten, although she also registered hit singles in her own name. Laurie first recorded in the mid-1940s and her professional career lasted until the early 1960s. Appraisal of her qualities appear to vary between Dinah Washington stating that Laurie was her favorite singer, to Irma Thomas, who opined – "Annie Laurie? She was okay."[1]
She is best known for her cover version of "Since I Fell for You", and another US Top Ten R&B hit, "It Hurts to Be in Love."[1]