myrtle audrey arinsberg (september 20, 1924 – march 10, 2016), known as gogi grant, was an american popular singer. she was best known for her no. 1 hit in 1956, "the wayward wind". she was voted the most popular female vocalist by "billboard" magazine. this single returned to the "billboard" hot 100 in 1961. she was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania.