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Singer Adelaide Hall recorded with Ellington in 1927, 1932, and 1933, [7] but only recorded two versions of "Sophisticated Lady", in 1944 (with Phil Green And His Rhythm) [8] and in 1976, on her album Hall of Ellington. [9] The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1989/90 documentary celebrating her life entitled Sophisticated Lady. [10]
Cover illustration of Harper's Weekly, September 7, 1861 showing a Southern belle. The image of a Southern belle is often characterized by fashion elements such as a hoop skirt, a corset, pantalettes, a wide-brimmed straw hat, and gloves.
Natalie is a 1976 album by American singer Natalie Cole.Cole's second studio album, It was released on April 9, 1976, by Capitol Records.The album features the hit singles, "Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" and "Mr. Melody".
"Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" is a 1976 R&B/Soul song recorded by American singer Natalie Cole issued as lead single from her second album Natalie. The song won Cole a second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Strayhorn was born in Dayton, Ohio, United States. [1] His family then moved to the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His mother's family came from Hillsborough, North Carolina, and she sent him there to protect him from his father's drunken rages. Strayhorn spent many months of his childhood at his grandparents' house in ...
The first lady was committed to finding ways to help the mentally ill. In her 1984 memoir titled First Lady From Plains she wrote, “If only we could consider mental illness as straightforwardly ...
For the 2001 Pablo CD Issue, PACD-5310-2 Ella's Introduction of Joe — 0:25 "I'm Beginning to See the Light" (Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges, Harry James) – 3:12
Sophisticated Ladies is a musical revue based on the music of Duke Ellington. The revue ran on Broadway in 1981–83, earning two awards and eight nominations at the 35th Tony Awards . Production