Margaret Whiting — Music Videos

A singer of the American songbook

Margaret Whiting was an American popular singer born in Detroit in 1924. The daughter of songwriter Richard Whiting, she grew up closely connected with the world of professional songwriting and became known for a clear voice, warm tone and careful attention to a lyric. Her career extended across recordings, radio, television, theater and cabaret, linking the big-band era with later interpretations of the Great American Songbook.

Songs that defined the catalog

Whiting’s best-known recordings include “Moonlight in Vermont,” “It Might as Well Be Spring,” “A Tree in the Meadow,” “Come Rain or Come Shine” and “Far Away Places.” Her recorded work also includes duets with Jimmy Wakely, notably “Slippin’ Around,” and performances that place popular ballads beside country-influenced material. The official discography documents work with arrangers and orchestras including Paul Weston, Billy Butterfield and Frank DeVol, offering a detailed picture of how those songs reached listeners.

Clarity over display

Whiting’s interpretation often lets the melody unfold without forcing the emotional effect. Clear consonants and a natural sense of the sentence make familiar standards feel conversational. Her later involvement in New York cabaret and support for younger singers continued that interest in the song itself, preserving a link between the writers, interpreters and audiences who kept the repertoire alive.