Cleo Laine

Imagine a singer whose voice could do all sorts of cool tricks! That was Cleo Laine. She was born a long, long time ago, on October 28, 1927.

Cleo loved to sing and act, and she became super famous for her special singing style called 'scat singing'. It's like singing with made-up words that sound like music! She was married to a musician named John Dankworth, and they had two children who also loved music.

Cleo Laine didn't just sing one kind of song. She sang pop songs that lots of people loved, like 'You'll Answer To Me'. She also performed in big musicals on stage, which are like plays with lots of singing and dancing. She was so good that she won many awards! One of the biggest was becoming a 'Dame', which is like being a knight for women. That's a really big honor!

Cleo Laine was a master of 'scat singing'. This is when singers make up sounds and syllables that sound like musical instruments, like a saxophone or a trumpet! It takes a lot of practice and talent to do this. She also had a beautiful voice for regular singing. She was so talented that she won a Grammy Award, which is one of the most important music awards in the world!

Cleo Laine showed everyone how exciting and fun music can be. She inspired lots of other singers with her unique style and her amazing performances. She proved that you can be a star by being yourself and sharing your special talents with the world. Her music is still loved today, and she's remembered as one of Britain's most wonderful singers.