Gretchen Christopher

About

Lead singer with the pop band The Fleetwoods who sang the 1959 single "Come Softly to Me."

Before Fame

She recorded "Come Softly" after requests from her school classmates for copies of the original track.

Trivia

She and The Fleetwoods released the #1 single "Mr. Blue."

Family Life

She was born to Helen and Ian Christopher, who were both musically talented.

Associated With

Another Washington-born musician is Judy Collins.