Patti Page, (real birth name: Clara Ann Fowler) was a famous pop singer from the 1950’s era, who is most well known for songs such as the “Tennessee Waltz”, “How Much Is That Doggie In the Window” and more hits has passed away.

She was born in Claremore, Oklahoma, who grew up with a poor family. She got her start at singing at the age of 18, when she became a featured singer for a 15 minute radio program for KTUL, which was sponsored by the, “Page Milk Company”. That is where she got her staged name, Patti Page, from. From there, that got her an offer to join the, Jimmy Joy Band, which she accepted and went on tour with them. The tour with the Jimmy Joy Band, helped get Patti, a record contract to Mercury Records. That is when she went solo.

She recorded her first single with them in 1947 called, “Confess”, which became a huge hit. The song peaked at No. 12, in the Top 15 Billboard hits. She also made other hits such as “With My Eyes Wide Open, I’m Dreaming”, “All My Love (Bolero)”, “I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine”, and “Back In Your Own Backyard”.

In 1950, she recorded a cover of Pee Wee King’s “Tennessee Waltz’s”, which her version of that song became her second no. 1 hit. It was her most popular and best selling single. Over the years she continued to make hit singles and she often performed on television such as the Dean Martin Show, Ed Sullivan, Johnny Cash Show, and many others.

Before her death, she continued to make music and perform live. Patti Page passed away at a nursing home in California. She was 85 years old.