Harry Belafonte was from the island of Jamaica. He was multi-talented, and had a hugely successful career as an actor and as a singer. Mr. Belafonte’s greatest influence on my life and the lives of millions of others was through his sacrifical work as a civil rights activist. Mr. Belafonte was a close friend …
Louis Armstrong was a magical performer. His trumpet became his way out of poverty and his gateway to recognition and worldwide fame. I loved Louis Armstrong. He had a unique voice and he retained his “downhome” way of speaking, which I loved. His trumpet playing was distinctive. Through the use of his voice and trumpet, …
The Ed Sullivan Show was a television broadcast that showcased the top artist of the day. Sammy Davis Jr. was an amazing entertainer. His appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show endeared him to audiences and allowed him to gain in popularity. Ella Fitzgerald was a singer extraordinaire. Her wonderful voice and unique singing style …
There was no one in entertainment like Pearl Bailey. She was a fast thinker, with a unique singing syle and an a extraordinary sense of humor. She appeared on The Ed Sullivan show a number o times. She was a joy to watch. Due to the times, her playful performance style, sometimes created controversy.