1925 - Perle J. Frank - Dinah - Hear Ethel Waters Sing!

The Soundtrack Factory ( August 10, 2004 ), Genre: Jazz Instrument

Sepia Records

Ethel Waters overcame her disadvantaged childhood to become the most famous African American actress, singer, and entertainer of her time. Her critically acclaimed move to Broadway in the mid 1920s—after having first triumphed in Black vaudeville during the Harlem Renaissance—brought the startlingly innovative and subtle character of Black Theatre into the mainstream. Ethel transformed such songs as "Dinah, " "Am I Blue?, " "Stormy Weather, " and Irving Berlin's "Heat Wave" into classics and inspired the next generation of Black female vocalists. She gave sophistication and class to the blues and American popular song, and she influenced countless singers including Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra.Tough, uncompromising, courageous, and ambitious, Ethel Waters became one of the first African American women to be given equal billing with white stars on the Broadway stage. In 1943, the film version of her Broadway success, Cabin in the Sky, established her as Hollywood's first Black-leading lady. In such plays as Mamba's Daughters and films including The Member of the Wedding, she shattered the myth that Black women could perform only as singers. For her work in Pinky, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, the second African American to be so honored.Although she was arguably the most influential female blues and jazz singer of the 1920s and 1930s, as well as a major Black figure in 20th century theatre, cinema, radio, and television, she is now the least remembered. In Ethel Waters: Stormy Weather, Stephen Bourne documents the career of this monumental figure in American popular culture, offering new insights into the work of this forgotten legend. Supplemented by fourteen photographs, this biography leaves little doubt as to why—for decades—no other Black star was held in such high regard.

Witness Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Ethel Waters, Ruth Brown, and many other of the Jazz & Blues innovators who paved the way for today's Soul, R&B, & Pop music.Timeless vocal performances highlight this extraordinary musical DVD compilation filled with complete, live performances by the great American divas of the Blues and Jazz. These distinguished and ground-breaking women not only sang their way into legend, but were the major force in American musical culture.Priceless footage of America's and history's greatest Jazz and Blues divas (complete songs, not just tantalizing excerpts) such as Billie Holiday backed by the most extraordinary band ever formed (featuring Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, and Gerry Mulligan), the great Bessie Smith in her only film appearance, Dinah Washington on stage at The Apollo Theatre, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne, and many, many others. This marvelous showcase of classic American talent is in many instances the artist's only performance ever recorded on camera, and many of the selections were thought to be lost forever.Relive a bygone era and see the 'Ladies' who created an art form in these rare, classic performances thought to be lost forever. Recaptured in this filmed salute to the women who started it all, witness these stars like never before in this entertaining DVD masterpiece that is nothing short of a classic.Selections include:1. St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith2. Darkies Never Dream by Ethel Waters3. Quicksand by Ethel Waters (with Count Basie & His Orchestra)4. Fine and Mellow by Billie Holiday (with Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, and Gerry Mulligan)5. When You Lose Your Money Blues by Ida Cox (with Jesse Crump)6. That Lonesome Road by Sister Rosetta Tharp7. Nobody's Sweetheart Now by Connee Boswell8. Lean Baby by Dinah Washington9. Only A Moment Ago by Dinah Washington10. Have A Good Time by Ruth Brown11. The Man I Love by Lena Horne12. Unlucky Woman by Lena Horne (with Teddy Wilson & his Orchestra)13. You're Mine You by Sarah Vaughan14. I Cried For You by Helen Humes (with Count Basie & His Orchestra)15. Why Don't You Do Right? By Peggy Lee (with Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)16. I Cover the Waterfront by Peggy Lee (with Dave Barbour)DVD BONUS FEATURES:Digital Dolby AudioDigitally Mastered Audio & VideoInstant Access to SongsInstant Access to Instrumental SolosEnglish Narration

Ethel Waters overcame her disadvantaged childhood to become the most famous African American actress, singer, and entertainer of her time. Her critically acclaimed move to Broadway in the mid 1920s—after having first triumphed in Black vaudeville during the Harlem Renaissance—brought the startlingly innovative and subtle character of Black Theatre into the mainstream. Ethel transformed such songs as "Dinah, " "Am I Blue?, " "Stormy Weather, " and Irving Berlin's "Heat Wave" into classics and inspired the next generation of Black female vocalists. She gave sophistication and class to the blues and American popular song, and she influenced countless singers including Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra.Tough, uncompromising, courageous, and ambitious, Ethel Waters became one of the first African American women to be given equal billing with white stars on the Broadway stage. In 1943, the film version of her Broadway success, Cabin in the Sky, established her as Hollywood's first Black-leading lady. In such plays as Mamba's Daughters and films including The Member of the Wedding, she shattered the myth that Black women could perform only as singers. For her work in Pinky, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, the second African American to be so honored.Although she was arguably the most influential female blues and jazz singer of the 1920s and 1930s, as well as a major Black figure in 20th century theatre, cinema, radio, and television, she is now the least remembered. In Ethel Waters: Stormy Weather, Stephen Bourne documents the career of this monumental figure in American popular culture, offering new insights into the work of this forgotten legend. Supplemented by fourteen photographs, this biography leaves little doubt as to why—for decades—no other Black star was held in such high regard.

Witness Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Ethel Waters, Ruth Brown, and many other of the Jazz & Blues innovators who paved the way for today's Soul, R&B, & Pop music.Timeless vocal performances highlight this extraordinary musical DVD compilation filled with complete, live performances by the great American divas of the Blues and Jazz. These distinguished and ground-breaking women not only sang their way into legend, but were the major force in American musical culture.Priceless footage of America's and history's greatest Jazz and Blues divas (complete songs, not just tantalizing excerpts) such as Billie Holiday backed by the most extraordinary band ever formed (featuring Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, and Gerry Mulligan), the great Bessie Smith in her only film appearance, Dinah Washington on stage at The Apollo Theatre, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne, and many, many others. This marvelous showcase of classic American talent is in many instances the artist's only performance ever recorded on camera, and many of the selections were thought to be lost forever.Relive a bygone era and see the 'Ladies' who created an art form in these rare, classic performances thought to be lost forever. Recaptured in this filmed salute to the women who started it all, witness these stars like never before in this entertaining DVD masterpiece that is nothing short of a classic.Selections include:1. St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith2. Darkies Never Dream by Ethel Waters3. Quicksand by Ethel Waters (with Count Basie & His Orchestra)4. Fine and Mellow by Billie Holiday (with Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, and Gerry Mulligan)5. When You Lose Your Money Blues by Ida Cox (with Jesse Crump)6. That Lonesome Road by Sister Rosetta Tharp7. Nobody's Sweetheart Now by Connee Boswell8. Lean Baby by Dinah Washington9. Only A Moment Ago by Dinah Washington10. Have A Good Time by Ruth Brown11. The Man I Love by Lena Horne12. Unlucky Woman by Lena Horne (with Teddy Wilson & his Orchestra)13. You're Mine You by Sarah Vaughan14. I Cried For You by Helen Humes (with Count Basie & His Orchestra)15. Why Don't You Do Right? By Peggy Lee (with Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)16. I Cover the Waterfront by Peggy Lee (with Dave Barbour)DVD BONUS FEATURES:Digital Dolby AudioDigitally Mastered Audio & VideoInstant Access to SongsInstant Access to Instrumental SolosEnglish Narration

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Ethel's Love-Life by Margaret J.M. Sweat Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Details ISBN 0554534185 ISBN-13 9780554534183 Title Ethel's Love-Life Author Margaret J.M. Sweat Format Hardcover Year 2008 Pages 236 Publisher BiblioLife Dimensions 9.2 in. x 0.6 in. x 6.1 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your reading and entertainment needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and

Song list for [ Pocket Songs Karaoke CDG #1297 - Dinah Washington ] provided by Ace Karaoke[Track 01] : Cry Me A River | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 02] : I Won't Cry Anymore | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 03] : I'm Through With Love | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 04] : Time After Time | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 05] : It's Magic | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 06] : What A Difference A Day Makes | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 07] : I Wanna Be Loved | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 08] : Harbor Lights | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 09] : Manhattan | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 10] : I Thought About You | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 11] : Cry Me A River | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 12] : I Won't Cry Anymore | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 13] : I'm Through With Love | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 14] : Time After Time | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 15] : It's Magic | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 16] : What A Difference A Day Makes | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 17] : I Wanna Be Loved | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 18] : Harbor Lights | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 19] : Manhattan | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 20] : I Thought About You | Popularized by Washington, Dinah

Song list for [ Pocket Songs Karaoke CDG #1297 - Dinah Washington ] provided by Ace Karaoke[Track 01] : Cry Me A River | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 02] : I Won't Cry Anymore | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 03] : I'm Through With Love | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 04] : Time After Time | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 05] : It's Magic | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 06] : What A Difference A Day Makes | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 07] : I Wanna Be Loved | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 08] : Harbor Lights | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 09] : Manhattan | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 10] : I Thought About You | Popularized by Washington, Dinah {with guide vocal} [Track 11] : Cry Me A River | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 12] : I Won't Cry Anymore | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 13] : I'm Through With Love | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 14] : Time After Time | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 15] : It's Magic | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 16] : What A Difference A Day Makes | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 17] : I Wanna Be Loved | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 18] : Harbor Lights | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 19] : Manhattan | Popularized by Washington, Dinah [Track 20] : I Thought About You | Popularized by Washington, Dinah