Janet Ertel
September 21, 1913 – November 22, 1988
Janet Ertel was an original member or the pop vocal group, the Chordettes. Formed during the late ’40s, the group initially considered themselves as more of a folk group like the Weavers, but soon went in a pop direction. In 1952, the group performed on the popular Arthur Goddfrey Talent Scout program and handily won due to their beautiful harmonizing. That lead to a regular spot on the show as well as a recording contract with Cadence Records which had recently been started by Archie Bleyer. The went on to record numerous records, thirteen of which landed on the pop singles charts. Their biggest hits were “Lollipop” and “Mr. Sandman.” In 1954, Ertel married Bleyer that same year. She died of cancer on November 22, 1988.
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