Velma Middleton
Velma Middleton, born September 1, 1917 in Holdenville, Oklahoma, was an
American jazz vocalist and entertainer. She began her career as a chorus girl
and dancer, performing acrobatic splits on stage. After singing with Connie
McLean and his Rhythm Orchestra on a tour of South America, she joined Louis
Armstrong's big band in 1942. Middleton appeared with Armstrong in soundies and
continued to perform with him after his orchestra disbanded in 1947, joining his
All-Stars group. She was known for her comic duets with Armstrong, including
"That's My Desire" and "Baby, It's Cold Outs...
Baby, It's Cold OutsideLouis Armstrong and Velma Middleton
Satchmo at Pasadena
4:51
Baby, It's Cold OutsideBing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Velma Middleton
That's My Desire / Baby It's Cold Outside
(I Want A) Big Butter and Egg ManLouis Armstrong, Velma Middleton and Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
Town Hall Concert Plus
3:05
All That Meat and No PotatoesVaried Artists, Velma Middleton and Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars
Now You Has Jazz
5:24
You're Just In LoveLouis Armstrong, Gordon Jenkins and Velma Middleton
Retrospective 1923-1956
