Ethel Merman
Biography
Ethel Merman was the leading American musical theater performer of her generation, creating roles in 13 Broadway musicals between 1930 and 1959, and continuing to appear in shows occasionally through 1970. Her clarion voice and exact enunciation were perfect for an era when a stage performer was required to sing loud enough to be heard at the back of the theater without amplification. That made her a favorite of the leading songwriters of the day, and she introduced some of the most memorable songs of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. Her Broadway stardom, at a time when the musical theater was a major source for American popular music, nationally afforded her opportunities in other areas of entertainment including personal appearances, records, movies, radio, and television. But her real home was on the Broadway stage, and that's where she spent the bulk of her time for 40 years. . Ethel Merman was the leading American musical theater performer of her generation, creating roles in 13 Broadway musicals between 1930 and 1959, and continuing to appear in shows occasionally through 1970. Her clarion voice and exact enunciation were perfect for an era when a stage performer was required to sing loud enough to be heard at the back of the theater without amplification. That made her a favorite of the leading songwriters of the day, and she introduced some of the most memorable songs of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. Her Broadway stardom, at a time when the musical theater was a major source for American popular music, nationally afforded her opportunities in other areas of entertainment including personal appearances, records, movies, radio, and television. But her real home was on the Broadway stage, and that's where she spent the bulk of her time for 40 years.
Top Albums |
1. This Is It
| 2. Gypsy (The O..
| 3. Annie Get Yo..
| 4. Merman Sings..
| 5. The Ford 50t..
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6. The World Is..
| 7. Merman In Ve..
| 8. Mighty Merma..
| 9. Mermania! Vo..
| 10. Happy Huntin..
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11. Annie Get Yo..
| 12. I Got The Su..
| 13. The World Is..
| 14. Memories
| 15. Merman... He..
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16. I Get a Kick..
| 17. But Not for ..
| 18. Mermania, Vo..
| 19. Something Fo..
| 20. Merman.. Her..
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | Earful of Music | This Is It | 2:55 | $0.99 | |
2. | Ridin' High | This Is It | 3:12 | $0.99 | |
3. | You're Just in Love, I Wonder Wh.. | 100 Original Soundtracks, H.. | 2:52 | $0.99 | |
4. | Down In the Depths (From "Red, H.. | Red, Hot and Blue! & St.. | 3:04 | $0.99 | |
5. | Husband - A Wife | World Is Your Balloon (feat.. | 2:59 | $0.99 | |
6. | You're an Old Smoothie | Ethel Was a Lady | 0:51 | $0.99 | |
7. | Eadie Was a Lady | Ethel Merman, Lyda Roberti,.. | 6:04 | $0.99 | |
8. | You're the Top | Hollywood Sings the Girls, .. | 2:14 | $0.99 | |
9. | There's No Business Like Show Bu.. | Vintage Hollywood Classics | 2:28 | $0.99 | |
10. | Keep a Gloomy Thought | Haunting Halloween | 1:20 | $0.99 | |
11. | Blue Skies (From "Alexander'.. | Alexander's Ragtime Ban.. | 2:40 | $0.99 | |
12. | Say It with Music / A Pretty Girl Is.. | Alexander's Ragtime Ban.. | 2:03 | $0.99 | |
13. | How Deep Is the Ocean, How High Is t.. | Great Early Musical Stars O.. | 3:26 | $0.99 | |
14. | There's No Business Like Show Bu.. | Puttin' on the Ritz | 2:28 | $0.99 | |
15. | There's No Business Like Show Bu.. | Vintage Music of New York | 2:28 | $0.99 | |
16. | They Say It's Wonderful | Ethel Merman Legacy | 3:09 | $0.99 | |
17. | Doin' What Comes Naturally | Ethel Merman Legacy | 3:33 | $0.99 | |
18. | Friendship | Ethel Merman Legacy | 2:53 | $0.99 | |
19. | Anything You Can Do | Ethel Merman Legacy | 3:21 | $0.99 | |
20. | Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries | Ethel Merman Legacy | 3:00 | $0.99 | |
21. | Heatwave | Ethel Merman Legacy | 2:47 | $0.99 | |
22. | Flop Parade Commercial/Silver Coated.. | Two to Tango: Rare Duets Wi.. | 3:26 | $0.99 | |
23. | Everything's Coming up Roses | I Got Rhythm | 3:12 | $0.99 | |
24. | I Get a Kick out of You | I Got Rhythm | 3:17 | $0.99 | |
25. | I Got Rhythm | I Got Rhythm | 2:31 | $0.99 | |