Helen Clare

Helen Clare
Helen Clare
Birth name	Nelly Harrison
Born	29 November 1916; Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Died	15 September 2018 (aged 101); London, England
Genres	Vocal; jazz; British dance band; traditional pop;
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Rex, Decca, Regal Zonophone
Website	Helen Clare

Helen Clare (born Nelly Harrison; 29 November 1916 – 15 September 2018) was a British singer who was well known in the 1930s and 1940s through her work in variety, radio, television and recording. Clare worked extensively in light entertainment, appearing on BBC Radio and recording with British dance bands.^[1] Her distinctive soprano voice saw her working with some of the biggest names of the era, including bandleaders Jack Jackson and Henry Hall.^[2] She was one of the last surviving British singers who had been active in the 1930s.

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^ "BBC One - Songs of Praise, 75th Anniversary of VE Day, Feature: Forces' Sweetheart Helen Clare". BBC. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2021.

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[2] "BBC One - Songs of Praise, 75th Anniversary of VE Day, Feature: Forces' Sweetheart Helen Clare". BBC. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2021.

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