The singer songwriter rose to prominence working with the great Arthur Freed in the 50's at which time she met, fell in love and married the composer Andre Previn. Together the two wrote hits for Judy Garland and Dionne Warwick amongst others including the theme tune to the gorgeously camp and melodramatic film of Jacqueline Susanne's Valley of the Dolls (big hair and candy colours galore, very SS12).
Dory's most famous song is 'Beware of Young Girls' which she wrote about her one-time friend Mia Farrow's affair with Andre. He subsequently married the much younger girl. Although Dory never forgave Farrow at one point calling her the 'vainest person in the world' she later praised Andre for his lengthy support of her through her various mental problems stating "He left me for another woman after I had left him for another reality."
Dory was incredibly talented. She was also frail, vulnerable and tortured. I hope she has her peace now and I am grateful for the music she has left behind.
Dory's strong signature look throughout the height of her 70s fame - big hair and bigger glasses
An earlier look but just as strong. As a 60s girl at heart I just adore this hair and make uo combination.
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