Bob Eberly won the Amateur Hour competition on Fred Allen’s radio show and was discovered by the Dorsey brothers in 1935. When Tommy Dorsey left to form his own group, Eberly stayed with Jimmy, recording several hits with Helen O’Connell. Three of their vocals--“Maria Elena,” “Amapola” (“Pretty Little Poppy”), and “Green Eyes”--were among the top ten hits in 1941. In 1942 they sang “Tangerine” in the film The Fleet’s In and it sold millions. “Brazil” was their last hit before O’Connell left the band.

In the 1943 release of MGM's I Dood It, starring Red Skelton and Eleanor Powell, Eberly and O'Connell introduced the jazz standard “Star Eyes.” And Ebrly's recording of “Besame Mucho” enjoyed great popularity in 1944. He also appe...