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| − | '''Mary Margaret Morgan''' was born on December 3, 1931, in Mancos,
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| − | Colorado. After moving with her family to California, while serving
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| − | as class treasurer in high school, she was given the nickname
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| − | “Jaye P” after the famous banker J.P. Morgan.
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| − | Singing at school occasions prepared her for becoming a
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| − | vocalist with the Frank DeVol orchestra after graduation
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| − | when within a year Jaye P. Morgan had a top ten recording,
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| − | “Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries”.
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| − | In 1954, “That’s All I Want from You” peaked at #3 on the
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| − | Hit Parade. The following year in 1955, "Danger, Heartbreak Ahead",
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| − | "If You Don't Want My Love", “The Longest Walk”, "Pepperhot Baby”
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| − | and a duet with Perry Como, “Two Lost Souls” continued
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| − | Jaye P. Morgan’s hit streak.
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| − | More chart action would come from her version of Johnny Cash’s
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| − | “I Walk the Line”, Elvis’ “Are You Lonesome Tonight” & “Miss You”.
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| − | The popular singer, actress and comedienne became a household
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| − | name in the 1950’s, with regular television appearances on the
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| − | Perry Como, Ed Sullivan and Johnny Carson television shows.
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| − | Jaye P. Morgan also had her own national TV show in 1956.
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| − | Adding to her career are several appearances on ''My Three Sons'',
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| − | ''Ozzie and Harriet'', the popular comedy series ''The Odd Couple'',
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| − | ''The Gong Show Movie'', ''Night Patrol'' and
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| − | ''Home Alone 2: Lost In New York''.
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