The Joker Is Wild
1957
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Sophie Tucker (born Sofia Kalish; January 13, 1886 [3] [4] – February 9, 1966) was an American singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality. Known for her powerful delivery of comical and risqué songs, she was one of the most popular entertainers in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th century.
Feb 25, 2009 · Sophie narrates the first part of the verse and tells how this trademark song describes the story of her life. She then finishes off this demonstration of sheer power with a full-voice chorus in...
SOPHIE'S BIOGRAPHY. Born Sonya Kalish to a Jewish family en route to a new life in America from Tsarist Russia in 1887, Sophie Tucker would become one of the greatest and most beloved entertainers of the 20th century.
Sophie Tucker was a legendary entertainer who left audiences tickled and titillated. Sadly, she was the last of her kind and led a secretly lonely life. 1. Her Life Was Not What It Seemed. For a vaudevillian, Sophie Tucker didn’t have looks or a flawless figure—but she didn’t need them.
Feb 8, 2016 · The American singer Sophie Tucker, who died 50 years ago on Tuesday, was one of the most successful recording artists of her day. She was on intimate terms with presidents and gangsters, and...
Mini Bio. What becomes a legend most? For the beloved Russian-born entertainer Sophie Tucker, it was most definitely the live stage. The stage was her home. She fed off a live audience and it's what made her the sensation she was. Seeing her up close and personal was to get the very best of her.
Sophie Tucker (born Jan. 13, 1884, Russia—died Feb. 9, 1966, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was an American singer whose 62-year stage career included American burlesque, vaudeville, and nightclub and English music hall appearances.
