American jazz/pop singer, who first performed as Betty Bonney.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 8th, 1924, but raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Died on January 29th 2025.
She was married to Mort Lindsey (1954-2012).
She's best known for her regular appearances on the NBC television series Your Show of Shows in the 1950s.
She charted once, singing with Les Brown and His Orchestra with the song "Joltin' Joe DiMaggio", which hit #10. She sang the song "How Little We Know", written by Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer for the character played by Lauren Bacall in the film To Have and Have Not.
In 1950, Bonney changed her professional name to Judy Johnson. Johnson continued singing through the 1960s, often appearing on television.
1958
Waldorf Record Corp.
7"
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1955
RCA Victor
7", S/Sided, Promo
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7"
1956
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Columbia
Shellac, 10"
1950
Columbia
4xShellac, 10", Album
1950
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1958
Bertelsmann Schallplattenring
10", Comp, Mono, Club
1958
Top Hit Tunes
7", EP, Mono
1958
Top Hit Tunes
10", EP, Mono
Waldorf Music Hall, Waldorf Music Hall
10"
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