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New to the Charts: Ketty Lester Sang 'As Herself' To Notch Hit

Alan Smith, NME, 13 April 1962

A SUDDEN decision to sing "in my own style" has brought instant success for chart newcomer Ketty Lester, whose 'Love Letters' stands at No. 27. Ketty once made her living doing night club impersonations of Pearl Baiiey and Della Reese!

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