Beatrice Melba Smith (born October 29, 1945), known by her stage name Melba Moore, is an American singer and actress. == Biography == === Early life and education === Moore was born Beatrice Melba Smith on October 29, 1945, in New York City to Gertrude Melba Smith (1920–1976), who was a singer professionally known as Bonnie Davis, and Teddy Hill (1909–1978), a big band leader. Moore grew up in the Harlem section of New York until age nine, when her... [more on Wikipedia]