Donna Loren sings "Down The Line" on Shindig (1964)
  • 15 years ago
Donna Loren's live Shindig performance of "Down The Line" on 10-21-64. Donna designed the dress and as always, did her own hair and make-up. Other musicians include Leon Russell on piano, Russ Titelman and Jerry Cole on guitar, Jerry Scheff on bass and Jim Horn on sax.

Donna Loren was the one-and-only "Dr Pepper Girl" from 1963 to 1968. She was signed to a long-term contract with the soft-drink company to sing all television and radio commercials, do all magazine and billboard advertising representing them in every capacity, sometimes sharing the spotlight with American Bandstands Dick Clark. This relationship led to her touring in Dick Clarks Caravan of Stars with other popular acts like The Supremes and singing solos in the popular Beach Party films starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. Later, she became the regular female vocalist on the popular 60's American live rock n roll TV show "Shindig" and she appeared in singing and acting roles in many popular TV shows like Batman, Gomer Pyle, The Mothers-In-Law, Red Shelton, Milton Berle and various game shows. She released over 20 45rpm records and an album in the 60s. Ms Loren is currently in the studio again making music. More info: www.donnaloren.net