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Bea Booze

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American musician (1920–1986)

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1920-05-23
Active to
1975

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Listeners
893
Total plays
2,059

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Bea Booze (May 23, 1920 – 1975), often credited as Wee Bea Booze, was an American rhythm & blues and jazz singer most popular in the 1940s. She was born Muriel Nicholls in Baltimore, and made her name as a singer in Harlem. She was signed by Decca Records to cover the songs and emulate the style of Lil Green, and, under the guidance of Sammy Price, first recorded in 1942. Her version of "See See Rider Blues", first recorded by Ma Rainey, reached # 1 on the R&B chart, after which she was billed

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