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