Joan Regan, born Joan E. Bethell on January 19, 1928 in either Romford, is an English pop singer known for her career during the 1950s and early 1960s. Her singing career began in 1953 with a demo record of "Too Young" and "I'll Walk Alone", which led to her signing with Decca Records. Regan's first album, The Girl Next Door, was released in 1954, followed by notable singles such as "If I Give My Heart To You" and "Croce di Oro". She became the resident singer on BBC producer Richard Afton's television series Quite Contrary and later had her own BBC television series, Be My Guest. Regan left Decca Records in 1958 to sign with EMI's His Master's Voice label, achieving a Top 10 hit with "May You Always". She later moved to Pye Records. In the late 1950s, Regan appeared at the London Palladium, including the Royal Command Performance in 1955. After personal challenges, including a brain hemorrhage in 1984 that left her paralyzed and speechless, Joan Regan returned to performing with the help of Russ Conway. She recorded for Nectar Records from 1989 to 1996, releasing albums such as The Joan Regan Collection and Remember I Love You. Joan Regan continued singing until she was 84 years old. She died on September 12, 2013, at the age of 85.
