Shirlene Clancy (born in 1936) began her career on radio with 3DB’s “Happy Gang” and was the featured vocalist with the Max Causland Big Band before moving into television. One of her early TV appearances was on Variety View, a half-hour live variety show that aired on Melbourne’s ABV-2 from 1958 to 1959. She went on to become a familiar face on Melbourne’s Channel 7, appearing in popular programs like Sunnyside Up and The Penthouse Club. Famous for singing “That’s Amore” and known for her dedication, she once performed on all three commercial stations in a single night. Shirlene died in 2021, remembered as an important figure in Australian entertainment, with tributes from fellow artists including Denis Walter and Kevin Trask.
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