Sammy Turner
Sammy Turner, born Samuel L. Black on 2 June 1932 in Paterson, New Jersey, was
an American singer. Enlisting in the U.S. Air Force as a paratrooper during the
Korean War, he was signed with Bigtop Records in the 1950s. In 1960, he released
the album Lavender Blue Moods, which included the title track "Lavender Blue"
that reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Subsequent releases include
"Paradise" (1960) and "Little Sir Echo" (1961). He passed away on
22 January 2026 at 93.
Lavender BlueSammy Turner
Lavender Blue (Dilly, Dilly) / Sweet Annie Laurie
2:16
Lavender BlueSammy Turner
Lavender Blue Moods
AlwaysSammy Turner
Lavender Blue Moods
2:10
ParadiseSammy Turner
Lavender Blue Moods
2:08
Raincoat in the RiverSammy Turner
The Anthology '59-'62
2:12
AlwaysKing Curtis, Sammy Turner and Stan Applebaum & His Orchestra
Lavender Blue Moods
2:13
