Most 14-year-olds are avid fans of Taylor Swift, but three teens from Yorkshire, UK, have turned to the vocals of The Andrews Sisters, The Chordettes, and Glenn Miller. Transporting viewers to World War II-era music, defined by cheerful harmonies and bittersweet lyrics, Siena Ansell, Emilia Foster and Lottie Gray — known as The Duchy Darlings — boast 126,400 followers on social media. The teens initially came together for what was meant to be a one-time performance at Ripon Cathedral in May 2025 for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, but their success has grown by leaps and bounds. After releasing their debut single — The Andrews Sisters’ “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” — the girls are powering through a packed schedule of performances at nursing homes, weddings, and Christmas markets. Videos racking up thousands of views on TikTok include pitch-perfect renditions of "Mr. Sandman," "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and "Oh Johnny Oh." The fame has been exciting, but one of the most important thing for the girls has been connecting with different generations. It's also not just older folks who have resonated with the vintage sound. The girls say seeing people their age respond to their videos on social media is great.
