Lucille Starr, born Lucille Marie Raymonde Savoie on May 13, 1938, in St. Boniface, Manitoba, was a highly acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, and yodeler. Hailing from a musical family, she began her musical journey in the Franco-Manitoban community of Saint Boniface, where she first showcased her vocal talents in church. Starr’s family later moved to Maillardville in Coquitlam, British Columbia, providing her with an environment to develop her skills on the guitar, bass, and mandolin. Her early years saw her singing with the local group Les Hirondelles, setting the stage for her remarkable career in the world of music.
In 1954, she embarked on her professional career in Vancouver, adopting the stage name Lucille Starr. Two years later, she joined forces with country singer Bob Regan, her future husband, to form the country duo known as “Bob & Lucille.“ The duo caught the attention of A&M Records in Los Angeles in 1963, leading to a new chapter as “The Canadian Sweethearts.&q