agree. one of the great American female singers of that era. great natural voice. perfect intonation. triple threat singing, acting, and song writing. when i heard her in the 70’s, she was past her singing prime, but what a musical talent.
a smoldering, twenty something, standing shoulder to shoulder with the great Benny Goodman and wowing them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zRwze8_SGk.