Joanie Sommers

Joanie Sommers (born Joan Drost, February 24, 1941) is an American singer and actress. Her career has focused on jazz, standards and popular song. Early in her career she was billed as "the Voice of the Sixties"; she also collaborated with prominent arrangers, songwriters and producers. Her most recognized song is "Johnny Get Angry", which although atypical of her work became a popular success.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 24, 1941 (Buffalo (city and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States))

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	118087	10/26/1966	Fender mender	The Celestials ; Joanie Sommers	vocalist
Decca	118089	10/26/1966	Try to see it my way	Joanie Sommers	vocalist
Decca	118093	10/26/1966	Try to see it my way	Rick Nelson ; Joanie Sommers	vocalist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sommers, Joanie," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/344570.

Sommers, Joanie. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/344570.

"Sommers, Joanie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.