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Pearl Bailey in “St. Louis Woman”, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1946Pearl Mae Bailey ( March 29, 1918- August 17, 1990) was an American singer and actress. She made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She won a Tony Award for the title role in Hello, Dolly! in 1970. Her rendition of “Takes Two to Tango” hit the top ten in 1952.
In 1954, she took the role of Frankie in the film version of Carmen Jones, and her rendition of "Beat Me That Rhythm on the Drum" is one of the highlights of the film. During the 1970s she had her own television show, and she also provided voices for animations such as Tubby the Tuba (1976) and DisneyFor the same named company; see The Walt Disney Company Walter Elias Disney ( December 5, 1901 December 15, 1966) was an American animated film producer and animator. He was also the creator of an American-based theme park called Disneyland, and the found's The Fox and the Hound (1981).
She was awarded a Presidential Medal of FreedomThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States. It was established by President Harry Truman in 1945 to honor service during WWII. President John F. Kennedy revived the medal and began the tradition of awarding the me on October 17October 17 is the 290th (in leap years the 291st) day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 75 days remaining. Events 1244 Battle of La Forbie: Crusaders were defeated by Khwarezmians & Egyptians 1346 Battle of Neville's Cross: King D, 19881988 is a leap year starting on Friday (click on link for calendar). Events January January 2 Georgia celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 9 Connecticut celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 26 Australia celebrates its bicentennial day..
She was married to jazzFor other article subjects named Jazz see jazz (disambiguation). Jazz is a musical art form characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms, and improvisation. It has been called the first original art form to develop in th drummerA drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. The term percussionist usually refers to a person who plays classical or latin percussion. Drummers are sometimes regarded as not being "real music Louie BellsonLuigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni (born in 1924), who performed as Louie Bellson is an American jazz drummer. He is one of the few jazz drummers to be considered a worthy rival for Buddy Rich. Between 1943 and 1952, Bellson performed with.
Bailey, Pearl
Bailey, Pearl
Bailey, Pearl
Bailey, Pearl
