Fran Warren Dies, Singer of 'Sunday Kind Of Love' Passes Away At 87

Big band-era songstress Fran Warren died on March 4, according to a statement from a representative. Warren, best known for her hit "Sunday Kind of Love" was 87.

Warren was considered a threat in multiple arenas. Her 50-year-long career includes movie roles, nightclub performances and high-selling records.

The woman born Frances Wolfe began her career in her teens, acting as a vocalist with the bands of Randy Brooks, Art Mooney and Billy Eckstine. Eckstine was the one who suggested she change her name.

Warren's biggest hit was also her first and came in 1947. "Sunday Kind of Love" (released on Columbia Records) turned Warren into a household name.

Later she signed with RCA Victor and released the Tony Martin duet "I Said My Pajamas (and Put On My Prayers."  After a move to MGM Records, she charted with the single "It's Anybody's Heart."

Warren's career as an artist spanned several albums, including "Mood Indigo," "Hey There," "Here's Fran Warren", "Something's Coming", "Come Into My World," and "Fran Warren in Nashville."

Warren appeared alongside comedic legends Abbott and Costello in the 1952 flick "Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd." Warren was a talk show regular appearing and performing on the shows of Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin and Steve Allen.

Warren's died on her birthday and is survived by two daughters, a son-in-law and two nieces.

Warren died of natural causes.

Listen to "Sunday Kind of Love" below: