Classic Songs, Hire a Female Singer, WWII songs

You're visiting this site primarily because you are a "music lover." And so is Dorothy Loyd. For over 35 years she has performed in a variety of venues. Her attention has always been to focus on the great songs of the past 50 years starting with the beautiful tunes of the forties, the WWII era, the songs we all enjoyed and listened to in years gone by.

In the years of the Big Bands, people would turn off their radios and visit the great ballrooms. If you remember and enjoyed those years, you will want to book Dorothy Loyd for your next event. Whether it's an Anniversary, a Wedding, or a private event requiring music, hire Dorothy Loyd. She recaptures that era and will make it memorable!

When you are looking to hire a female singer in southern California, consider Dorothy Loyd. Her forte is classic songs, the songs of

the forties, WWII songs, Broadway show tunes, blues, and ballads, and of course, the unforgettable love songs of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin.

Early Years

When very young, Dorothy was introduced to Big Band music on the radio, learning the songs as she listened. Around the age of six, Dorothy could be heard singing at neighborhood barbershop in San Francisco. She entertained the patrons getting their haircuts. Her favorite often requested song was "Tippi Tin, Tippi Ton."

Dorothy received her inspiration from the movies and their stars: Deanna Durbin in "A Hundred Men and a Girl;" Kathryn Grayson and Gene Kelly in the movie, "Anchors Aweigh."

She remembers singing "God Bless America" at her first public performance in Gurneyville, California at Russian River. This was the "only song I knew." "I remember a string of light bulbs serving as stage lights for the outdoor wooden stage."

In her twenties, in San Francisco, she was singing Classics, Torch Songs,
Novelty, Show Tunes, Blues, and Civic Light Opera.
Dorothy's career began at Enrico Banducci's renowned hungry i
with Don Adams, Shelley Berman, Mort Sahl, and Dick Gautier.

Dorothy Sings (You will need a RealAudio Player to hear these songs.

• Dorothy sings "Always" a a torch song often sung at weddings and anniversaries.
  
• Listen to Dorothy Currin Loyd perform "As Time Goes By," a beautful rendition of the classic love song from the movie "Casablanca"
  
• Enjoy "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," a a Broadway Show Tune from Pal Joey
  
• For an unforgettable torch song listen to 'Can't Help Lovin' That Man'
  
• Give a listen to "Chattanooga Choo Choo"
• One of Dorothy's favorites is the "La Vie En Rose" - For Enrico Banducci
  
• For Susannah McCorkle, she dedicates the classic song "Someone to Watch Over Me"
  
• Recorded Live with guitarist, Del Casher enjoy the classic song "Time After Time"
  
• In memory of Andy Russell, another classic song "Yours"
  

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Once you hear her, you'll never forget her. "After listening to Dorothy Currin Loyd sing the classic songs of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, you'll want to hire her for your upcoming musical event.

Dorothy Loyd, California song stylist, sings the standards, the torch songs, and the classics of the thirties, the forties, and the fifties. She looks forward to entertaining at your next happening.