(1920-08-21)August 21, 1920 Colfax, Louisiana, U.S.
Died
April 19, 1974(1974-04-19) (aged 53) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
R&B, blues, pop
Occupation(s)
Singer, musician
Instrument(s)
Piano
Years active
1942–1960
Labels
Beacon
Capitol
Manor
Regal
RCA Victor
Decca
Argo
Jamie
Formerly of
Benny Carter Orchestra The Four Tunes
Musical artist
Savannah Churchill (born Savannah Valentine Roberts, August 21, 1920[1] – April 19, 1974)[2] was an American rhythm and blues singer in the 1940s and 1950s. She is best known for her number-one R&B single "I Want To Be Loved (But Only By You)."
^Some sources state 1919 or 1920.
^Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 305. ISBN 978-0313344237.
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