Ethel Waters
Musician and actress Ethel Waters rose from the depths of poverty to become a
major figure in American entertainment, where she achieved numerous firsts as a
Black woman and left behind a legacy warranting special recognition from the
Library of Congress and her own postage stamp. Born on October 31, 1896, to a
teenage rape victim, Waters grew up poor and neglected, but was able to
capitalize on an opportunity that arose after she was coaxed into singing during
an event at a nightclub. Her voice earned her a paying gig at a venue in
Baltimore, which launched her into a whirlwind ...
I Got RhythmEthel Waters
Diva
What Goes up Must Come DownEthel Waters, Tyree Glenn, Shirley Clay, Castor McCord, Eddie Mallory and William Steiner
Push Out 1938-1939
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My Handy ManEthel Waters
Raunchy Business: Hot Nuts & Lollypops
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You're a SweetheartEthel Waters
Stormy Weather
2:58
Get up off Your KneesClarence Williams and Ethel Waters
Vintage Songs Of Sex, Drugs & Cigarettes
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Organ Grinder BluesClarence Williams and Ethel Waters
Quadromania: You Rascal You
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