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Marion Harris
19,861 listeners
Marion Harris (April 4 1896 — April 23, 1944) was an American popular singer, most successful in the 1920's. She was the first widely … read moreMarion Harris (April 4 1896 — April 23, 1944) was an American popular singer, most successful in the 1920's. She was the first widely known white singer to sing jazz and blues songs. Born Mary Ellen Harrison, probably in Indiana, sh… read moreMarion Harris (April 4 1896 — April 23, 1944) was an American popular singer, most successful in the 1920's. She was the first widely known white singer to sing jazz and blues songs. Born Mary Ellen Harrison, probably in Indiana, she first played vaudeville and movie theaters in Chicago arou… read more -
Sophie Tucker
28,284 listeners
Sophie Tucker (January 13, 1886 - February 9, 1966) was a singer and comedian, one of the most popular entertainers in America during the f… read moreSophie Tucker (January 13, 1886 - February 9, 1966) was a singer and comedian, one of the most popular entertainers in America during the first third of the 20th century. She was born Sophia Kalish to a Jewish family in Czarist Russia. H… read moreSophie Tucker (January 13, 1886 - February 9, 1966) was a singer and comedian, one of the most popular entertainers in America during the first third of the 20th century. She was born Sophia Kalish to a Jewish family in Czarist Russia. Her family emigrated to the United States when she was an inf… read more -
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
28,543 listeners
Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader and orchestral director. Leader of the most popular da… read morePaul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader and orchestral director. Leader of the most popular dance bands in the United States during the 1920s, Whiteman's recordings were immensely success… read morePaul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader and orchestral director. Leader of the most popular dance bands in the United States during the 1920s, Whiteman's recordings were immensely successful, and press notices often referred to him as the "Ki… read more -
Lee Morse
7,919 listeners
Lee Morse was an American jazz singer best known for her trademark yodeling. She was born Lena Corinne Taylor on November 30, 1897 in Cove, Oregon to Pleasant John and Olive Taylor. She was the tenth of thirteen children, and the second girl. Her younger brother Glen H. Taylor was a country-weste… read more -
Ted Lewis
10,261 listeners
Theodore Leopold Friedman, better known as Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and… read moreTheodore Leopold Friedman, better known as Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He led a band presenting a combination of jazz, hokey comedy, and schmaltzy sentimental… read moreTheodore Leopold Friedman, better known as Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He led a band presenting a combination of jazz, hokey comedy, and schmaltzy sentimentality that was a hit with the American public. Born in Circlev… read more -
Jack Hylton
12,990 listeners
Jack Hylton (July 2, 1892–January 29, 1965) was an English band leader and impresario. He was born in Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire and d… read moreJack Hylton (July 2, 1892–January 29, 1965) was an English band leader and impresario. He was born in Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire and died in London. In 1965 a televised tribute to Hylton called The Stars Shine for Jack was held in L… read moreJack Hylton (July 2, 1892–January 29, 1965) was an English band leader and impresario. He was born in Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire and died in London. In 1965 a televised tribute to Hylton called The Stars Shine for Jack was held in London at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It included many art… read more -
Mae West
21,310 listeners
Mae West is the name of two artists: 1) Mae West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, a… read moreMae West is the name of two artists: 1) Mae West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, and sex symbol. Famous for her bawdy double entendres, West made a name for herself in vaudeville a… read moreMae West is the name of two artists: 1) Mae West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, and sex symbol. Famous for her bawdy double entendres, West made a name for herself in vaudeville and on the legitimate stage in New York before moving to Holl… read more -
Dick Powell
10,131 listeners
Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell (1904 – 1963) was an American singer, actor, producer, director and studio boss. View wikiRichard Ewing "Dick" Powell (1904 – 1963) was an American singer, actor, producer, director and studio boss. View wikiRichard Ewing "Dick" Powell (1904 – 1963) was an American singer, actor, producer, director and studio boss. View wiki -
Frances Langford
6,029 listeners
Julia Frances Langford (April 4, 1913 – July 11, 2005) was an American singer and entertainer who was popular during the 1930's and 40… read moreJulia Frances Langford (April 4, 1913 – July 11, 2005) was an American singer and entertainer who was popular during the 1930's and 40's and also made film appearances over the two decades. View wikiJulia Frances Langford (April 4, 1913 – July 11, 2005) was an American singer and entertainer who was popular during the 1930's and 40's and also made film appearances over the two decades. View wiki -
Ambrose & His Orchestra
18,669 listeners
Bert Ambrose led one of the most popular dance bands in England during the 1920s and '30s. His group who featured arranger Sid Phillip… read moreBert Ambrose led one of the most popular dance bands in England during the 1920s and '30s. His group who featured arranger Sid Phillips on reeds, American clarinetist Danny Polo, trumpeter Max Goldberg, and trombonist Lew Davis as k… read moreBert Ambrose led one of the most popular dance bands in England during the 1920s and '30s. His group who featured arranger Sid Phillips on reeds, American clarinetist Danny Polo, trumpeter Max Goldberg, and trombonist Lew Davis as key soloists sometimes played very credible jazz. The hotter … read more