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Ethel Smith (born Ethel Goldsmith; November 22, 1902 [1] [2] – May 10, 1996) was an American organist who played primarily in a pop or Latin style on the Hammond organ. She had a long recording career and appeared in many films.
At Mrs. Smith's request, no memorial service was held. Cremation was handled by Quattlebaum-Holleman Burse Funeral Home in West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Daily News, Sunday, May 19-Wednesday, May 22, 1996 -A9. Ethel Smith May 10, 1996. She was known as the "Tico Tico Lady," a woman whose entertainment career spanned more than three decades.
Learn about Ethel Smith, the first woman to play the Hammond organ in a Shubert show and the "Empress of the Hammond" who popularized Latin rhythms in America. Discover her career highlights, from playing for "Your Hit Parade" to starring in Bathing Beauty.
Ethel Smith (1902-1996) was an American actress, organist, and singer who performed in several films and plays. She was known for her hit song "Tico Tico" and her brightly colored dresses and hats.
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Ethel Smith’s chosen instrument was the Hammond organ, and she played not only in high heels, but in a tight frock and often a hat. Her terrific technique combined with a good dash of showmanship gave her a long career in American showbusiness, and she was still giving performances in the 70s and 80s. She died in 1996.
Ethel Smith. Actress: Bathing Beauty. Ethel Smith graduated from Carnegie Tech, having majored in piano. She got a job as an organist in California, and then went to Rio de Janeiro for a four-week booking. She returned to the United States during WWII, and "Tico Tico" ("Tico Tico no Fubá", the Brazilian title) became a major hit in New York and across the country. She was asked to appear in...
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Ethel Smith was probably the first to achieve success as a pop organist.Spotted by a talent agent while working as the house organist at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City, she began appearing on radio in the late-1930s, she moved to Hollywood in 1940 and appeared in a string of minor musicals, including "Cuban Pete" with Desi Arnaz in 1941 and "Bathing Beauty" with Esther Williams in 1944.
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