Lee Wiley (9 October 1908–11 December 1975) was an American jazz singer popular in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Although today less well-known than such singers of the same era as Billie Holiday, Wiley is nonetheless still appreciated by jazz aficionados and nearly all her recordings are in print. Although she had only a small voice, she possessed an attractive, slightly husky tone and delivered lyrics with warmth and intimacy. Wiley was born in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. While still in her early teens, Wiley left home to begin a career singing with the Leo Reisman band. Her career was temporarily interrupted by a fall while horse-riding and she suffered temporary blindness, but she recovered and at the age of 19 was back with Reisman again. She also sang with Paul Whiteman and later, the Casa Loma Orchestra. A collaboration with composer Victor Young resulted in several songs for which Wiley wrote the lyrics, including "Got The South In My Soul" and "Anyti

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