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Jeri Southern, born on August 5, 1926, in Royal, Nebraska, was a talented musician who initially trained as a classical pianist before transitioning to jazz. She gained recognition as a singer, often compared to Nat King Cole. Southern began her career at the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha and participated in a United States Navy recruiting tour during World War II. In the late 1940s, she performed in clubs in Chicago, where she played piano for Anita O'Day and became known for her singing, especially torch songs. In 1951, Southern signed a contract with Decca Records, where she gained fame in both pop and jazz genres. In April 1952, she recorded "When I Fall in Love" with the song's composer, Victor Young, and his orchestra. Her 1955 recording of "An Occasional Man" reached number 89 on the Billboard pop chart. She also sang in films and achieved a hit with "Fire Down Below," which peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1957. After joining Capitol Records, she found success with interpretations of Cole Porter songs arranged by Billy May. Jeri Southern passed away on August 4, 1991, in Los Angeles.

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