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Lola Dee (Lola Ameche, Lola Valentino) is a American singer and recording artist with Mercury Records in the 1950's and 1960's. At the age of 14, she was heard on an amateur program and asked to audition for a network teen-aged show called "Junior Junction". At 16 she was signed to a recording contract and performed nationally in the xxx style. She recorded over 40 sides, including the half million best seller "Only You" in 195X. Her popularity as a recording artist gave her the opportunity to tour with such stars as Bob Hope, Johnnie Ray and Jimmy Durante.

Background

Lola Dee (born Lorraine DeAngelis) was born in Chicago, IL and grew up on Chicago's west side communities. She started singing at the age of 1 1/2 years, delighting her parents and family. Her first public engagements were amateur shows at age 9. At the age of 14, she was heard on an amateur program and was asked to audition for ABC network teen-aged show called "Junior Junction" national show in Chicago, Illinois with Dick York as Master of Ceremonies. Lola appeared on Chicago's WLS Barn Dance and she referred to as "The Little Princess" that appearance lead to 3 years as staff singer for ABC and during that time she signed to a recording contract with Mercury records.

Recording Career

Lola changed her performance last name to Ameche in honor of her mother's maiden name on signing the Mercury Records contract. With Mercury she recorded over 40 sides as Lola Ameche and changed her last name to Dee. Over time she worked under Columbia Records and Wing Record labels. Her biggest record including the half million best seller "Only You". She performed worldwide and became a member of several tours that included such stars as Bob Hope, Johnny Ray and Jimmy Durante. She toured clubs and theatres in Australia, the Far East, Mexico, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Japan, South America, Cuba, Canada.

Later Career

Starting in 19xx, Lola Dee performed more intimate venues at nightclubs. She continued to be a featured singer with WGN radio and Television in Chicago. Her fame continued nationally through 19xx and included annual appearances at the Illinois State Fair doing live broadcasts for WGN from 19xx to 19xx. Lola appeared as "Klondike Kate" first lady of Edmonton Canada's and performed on Royal Caribbean cruise line for 3 years. Lola limited her travel to care for her mother who developed Alzheimer's disease. Her last two public performances were singing the National anthem on TV for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox in 19xx.

Charitable Activity

As a regional celebrity, Lola Dee was Honorary Chairwoman of the Illinois chapter of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) foundation in 19xx. She headlined all-star reviews which brought in several thousands of dollars for research into "Lou Gehrigs Disease". Due to her mother's struggle with Alzheimer's disease, she has also has worked with fund raising for that cause.

Later Life

Lola Dee became a Executive Concierge in Oak Brook, Illinois to be near her mother. Her guests elevated her to #1 in the country for Hilton Honors guests in 2007. Concierge Preferred magazine has appointed her to the advisory council from 19xx to 20xx.

Selected Discography

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References

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External Links loladeemusic.com