Trivia

Had a no. 1 hit with the song "The Morning After" from The Poseidon Adventure (1972) but did not sing it for the film.

Her father was a member of a barbershop quartet.

Her husband was a drummer.

In 1972, Russ Regan (head of 20th Century Records) discovered her when he heard a demo she had recorded. He then hired her to sing "The Morning After" for the singles market.

Before her claim to fame with the song "The Morning After", she worked as a secretary and performed part-time as a folk singer.

Performing as Marmee in the National Touring Company of the Broadway musical "Little Women," following her performance of the role on Broadway. (November 2005)