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Bonnie Blue Eyes
Born:  May 28, 1915
Died:  March 23, 1995

About The Artist

Loeta Applegate was the real name of Bonnie Blue Eyes. She was a native of Jefferson County Kentucky. She got started in her radio work by working with Bob Atcher in Louisville, Kentucky. It was then she changed her stage name to Bonnie Blue Eyes. In 1941, she toured with Gene Autry's "Melody Ranch". In 1935, she married Bob Atcher.

Credits & Sources

  • Hillbilly Hit Parade of 1942; Peer International Corporation; 1619 Broadway, New York, NY

Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)

 
Conqueror
Rec. No. Side Song Title
  9348 B The War Baby's Prayer
  9363 A Seven Years With The Wrong Man
 
Vocalion
Rec. No. Side Song Title
  04948 A The Lonesome Mountain
  05177 B The War Baby's Prayer
  05245 A The Picture On The Old Mantle