Linda Evans was a Hollywood actress and singer who enjoyed a successful career in both television and film. She is perhaps best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the 1980s television series Dallas.
In the early 1990s, Evans embarked on a successful singing career, which saw her release several albums. She was particularly popular in Europe, where she performed to sold-out crowds.
One of Evans’ most famous songs is “Beach Blanket Bingo”, which was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil and recorded by Mann and Weil in 1965. The song was originally intended for The Beatles, but they passed on it.
Evans recorded the song in 1971 and it became a major hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number two. The song has since been covered by many other artists, including Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and Britney Spears.
Who Sang for Linda Evans in Beach Blanket Bingo?
Evans herself is not exactly sure who sang the song for her during her 1971 performance at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. However, she does remember that the performance was very special to her and that she enjoyed working with the duo Mann and Weil.
It is likely that someone from Mann and Weil’s team sang the track for Evans – after all, they were responsible for writing and producing the song. Either way, Evans’ performance of “Beach Blanket Bingo” is one of the most memorable moments of her career.
