MRS. SANDMAN: A Chat with The Chordettes' Lynn Evans

In which PogieJoe talks with music legend Lynn Evans about the incredible way she became one of The Chordettes, recording bell chords at three in the morning, and Eisenhower's bald head.
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Extra special thanks to Amber Johnson for all her help to make this video with me.
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CORRECTIONS:
––The opening interview with Dick Clark was done much later in 1958, NOT 1952.
––Lynn was with the Chordettes until they stopped performing in 1964, NOT 1961.
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You can purchase the following Chordettes songs used in this video and more on iTunes:
–Lollipop
–Mr. Sandman
–Eddie My Love
–Teenage Goodnight
–Lonely Lips
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I do not own the copyright to any of the archival clips used in this presentation.
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MAILING LIST:

[PogieJoe]

UPDATE: It is with great sadness that I have been informed by the grandson of Lynn that she passed away today, February 6th, 2020. She went peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends. I know she was always incredibly grateful for and amazed by the love you all showed her after seeing this video. Rest in Peace to the wonderful Mrs. Sandman. 💕

[tenchya]

I just met Lynn Evans, she was celebrating her 94 birthday. She looks good.

[pativi]

You can see her mind was still sharp and she still had energy and lots of spirit in this video. She was around 90 in here, wasn't she? What a precious interview. Their music touched many, it's so nostalgic seeing them still young in their videos.
And hearing the end, where she mentions with such a happy and peacefull look in the eye that she is happy how her life went, and that she was blessed - so beautiful. May we all be that lucky to say such words in the last years of our lives.

[lisarhodes]

lynn evens is my great grandmother that is why my middle name is lynn i went to see her just a little while ago

[nicksieminski]

I take care of Lynn at the assisted living facility she lives at now, she's such a nice person.

[danielthompson]

I like how she's honest and says her favorite song is Mr Sandman. A lot of people would pick some obscure song just to make them seem more artistic. She picked her Sandman well.. because it's simply the best and most fun!!

[michael.]

Very classy lady. I am glad she had such a long and blessed life. Thank you so much, Lynn Evans. RIP. Love their style of singing.

[mj]

Oh no, I’m so sorry to learn this. RIP Lynn. I look forward to seeing and hearing her again, singing on the streets of gold in heaven.

[toddbob]

I'm glad this interview was done! we are losing a lot of music musicians of the 50's

[JacobSnell]

What a wonderful and warm-hearted lady. May she rest in the eternal peace and may her family be well.

[MazSix]

She was mentally sharp all the way to the end.. She specifically always stood out to me in the old performances, she really was the star of the group. She just always looked so happy doing it and she was VERY beautiful. RIP 🙏🏼

[AlphaThought.Alchemist]

Its cool that you did this kid... blessings to you for respecting the elders and keeping their story alive.. great job

[onovelspoon]

OH MY GOD IT HAS BEEN MY LIFE DREAM TO MEET THE CHORDETTES

[alexander]

Day after day we lose more and more legends. Rest In Peace Lynn. You will be missed.

[peggymoniquecarrot]

She was a strong woman for her age. Mat her soul rest in peace.

[LynnK-ef]

Eternal kingdom in heaven to all the Chordettes girls...
Thanks to all of them for the gift of wonderful memories, straight from childhood...
Many years have passed, but I just miraculously kept a music record that passed to me from my late grandmother, as I remember now-Best from Chordettes.
Thanks to you, for the tribute of respect and memory, one of the participants!

[RLph]

How awesome it was that you were able to meet this American treasure.

[bking]

Lynn's special talent is to blow the Audience away with her voice. She sounds like an angel in heaven. I wish Lynn and the others well.

[VickiCampbell-]

Aww, what a wonderful interview. I was actually so surprised she lived out her remaining days in my home city. She resided in the home next to the nursing home my mom was in before her own passing. Forever love the singing of the Chordettes. ✨✨💖✨✨

[smooches]

"Mr. Sandman" became a favorite of mine when I was just 6 years old.  I had just learned to tie my shoe laces.  It's a serious sentimental favorite ever since.