The Joker Is Wild
1957
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Sophie Tucker (born Sofia Kalish; January 13, 1886 – 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.
Tucker listened, and liked what she heard—as did audiences who kept demanding this song from her for the next half century. [Ted Gioia, Jazz.com] "SOME OF THESE DAYS"Sophie TuckerComposed...
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.
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.
Jun 4, 2017 · Sophie Tucker, vaudeville entertainer who made Some of These Days her signature song, made her fat girl image into a positive feature of her act.
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.
Jan 13, 2012 · Sophie Tucker was an international star of vaudeville, music halls, and later film, performing in both Yiddish and English in a career that spanned over fifty years. She was born Sophie Kalish in Russia as her parents were preparing to immigrate to the United States.
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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.
