Phyllis McGuire, 89, Last of the Popular Singing Sisters by Robert...

6.8K views · 37 reactions | Former KY First Lady, Miss America and sportscaster Phyllis Geroge passed away earlier this month. You probably saw highlights of her career but you probably didn't see this. This report is from Friday, December 7, 1979 just 4 days before her then husband John Y. Brown was inaugurated as KY Governor and shows her great sense of humor. We also included some reports from Inauguration Day all from our archives. | WHAS11 News | Facebook

With their sweet and captivating vocal harmonies, The McGuire Sisters became one of the most famous vocal groups of the 1950s and 1960s. They were known for their versatile ability to transition between genres, from lively jazz tunes to deeply emotional traditional ballads. The two songs "That's A Plenty" and "Danny Boy" are perfect examples of this versatility, showcasing their unique style in both domains. The song was written by Lew Pollack (music) and Ray Gilbert (lyrics). Its original melod