Jo Stafford, 90, Singer of Swing, Standards, and Lampoons
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Jo Stafford, who died Wednesday at 90, was a recording artist and big band vocalist who was among the most adored female singers of her generation, whether crooning a classic or cutting up with hillbilly high jinks.
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