Kay Starr Greatest Hits

Kay Starr's Greatest Hits on LP. Includes "Wheel of Fortune," "Side by Side," "Lazy River" and More.

Her unforgettable chart-topper "Wheel of Fortune" (#1 for 10 weeks in 1952) joins similarly jazz-influenced fare here, including "Side by Side," "The Man Upstairs," "So Tired," "I'll Never Be Free," "Lazy River," "It's the Talk of the Town" and more.

Kay Starr (1922–2016) was an American jazz and pop singer known for her unique, bluesy voice and versatile style. Born Katherine Laverne Starks in Dougherty, Oklahoma, she began singing as a child and gained early exposure on local radio. Her career took off in the 1940s when she joined big bands led by Joe Venuti and Glenn Miller.

Starr transitioned to a solo career in the 1950s, achieving significant success with hits like Wheel of Fortune and The Rock and Roll Waltz, which topped the charts. Her ability to blend jazz, country, blues, and pop made her stand out, and she became a popular recording artist during the golden age of American pop music.