Agree with Anita O’day. I’d add Rosemary Clooney. Possibly Gogi Grant. And, dare I say, Janice Joplin.
*And, dare I say, Janice Joplin.*
That’s my gal! Love her. To date, incomparable and probably the most unique -nobody has been able to copy her - well, until now. Check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMN7d70WTzQ
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Added to North Carolina Theatre’s 2017-18 Season
http://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/A-NIGHT-WITH-JANIS-JOPLIN-Added-to-North-Carolina-Theatres-2017-18-Season-20170607