Diane Peoples Waldrop (née Ray; September 1, 1945 – March 14, 2020) was an American pop and rock and roll singer of the early 1960s. Ray was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. Her musical career began after she won a talent contest on Big WAYS radio in Charlotte NC. She is best known for her hit single, "Please Don't Talk to the Lifeguard", which reached #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963.Top Pop Singles 1955-1993 (p.487) Joel Whitburn Without any further chart presence, Ray remains a one-hit wonder.
Diane Ray Waldrop died on March 14, 2020, at the age of 74.
Discography
Album +TitleAlbum detailsChartsUS BillboardUS CashboxThe Exciting Years Released: April 1964 Label: Mercury (MG 20903 / SR 60903)——
Singles +YearTitleLabel and catalogue numberPeak chart positionAlbumUS BillboardUs Cashbox1963"Please Don't Talk to the Lifeguard" b/w "That's I Want From You"Mercury (72117)3133The Exciting Years"Where is the Boy?" b/w "My Summer Love (Is Heading for an Early Fall)"Mercury (72195)——"Snow Man" b/w "Just So Bobby Can See"Mercury (72223)——1964"Tied up with Mary" b/w "No Arms Can Ever Hold You"Mercury (72248)——"That Boy's Gonna Be Mine" b/w "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby"Mercury (72276)——
References
External links Article on Diane Ray and Diane Renay