Kathleen Freeman, Nancy Dussault, Carole Cook, Karen Morrow, Billy Barnes

On March 8th, 2000 DUCY LEE RECORDINGS threw a big CD release party for  at The Cinegrill in the world-famous HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL in Los Angeles to introduce this terrific new album to the press.

Photos by Ken Martines

Composer BILLY BARNES with DivasNANCY DUSSAULT (left) and KATHLEEN FREEMAN

POLLY WARFIELD from Backstage West, BILLY and Diva JANE A. JOHNSTON

There was lots of food & drink and a full house for the occasion! BILLY, JANE A. JOHNSTON, EILEEN BARNETT and CAROLE COOK performed songs from the CD, and posters and CDs were autographed by all the women.JO ANNE WORLEY& B.J. WARDwere both working out of town and sent their regrets, but the Divas in attendance were:


JANE A. JOHNSTON & EILEEN BARNETT

KATHLEEN FREEMAN & NANCY DUSSAULT

KAY COLE & BARBARA SHARMA

Making this album with these talented women was a great pleasure. The creative energy for their dear freind Billy that they brought to this project spilled over into this evening. They said "Yes" all night to every picture, pose and poster we threw at them with a big smile!

KAREN MORROW & CAROLE COOK 

The Divas were kept busy signing the posters made especially for this event, but my favorite part of the night was when BILLYwas singing his opening number. All the women grabbed posters for themselves and began madly signing them for each other, giggling all the while!


I love this picture! Broadway stars and life-long friends KAREN MORROW & NANCY DUSSAULT.

Nancy signing a poster for a fan (right - actually Rick Starr from Hollywood Sheet Music. Hi, Rick!) But why am I not smiling? I was having a great time!

At the end of the evening I brought all the Divas onstage to take a bow and we took this picture:


l to r: Kay, Barbara, Carole, Nancy, Jane, Kathleen, Billy, Karen and Eileen

As you can see, the talent on this album is awe-inspiring. I'm very proud to add  to the DUCY LEE catalog as a tribute to a great songwriter and 10 one-of-a-kind ladies!

- Wayne Moore DUCY LEE RECORDINGS
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More Pictures!


The "SONGS FOR EX-LOVERS & WIVES recording session photos
"WAYNE & BRENDA" Pictures
The "BILLY BARNES' REVUED" Photo session
You're invited to the "SONGS FOR EX-LOVERS & WIVES" CD release party!
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