December 5 - Little Richard; Grace Moore (The Musical Birthday Series)

Little Richard (b. December 5, 1932) is a singer and songwriter who was important in the develop of several rock and roll styles.

Bad or Good

Little Richard veered between

The Rock ‘n’ Roll and Gospel scene.

One day drugged, flamboyant, out;

Next day sober, chaste, devout.

Thus it went from year to year

Through his energetic career.

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Grace Moore (5 December 1898– 26 January 1947) was a beloved Metropolitan Opera soprano who also had a successful Hollywood career.

Venues

Grace Moore, on stage and screen,

Was charming whether heard or seen.

Singing favorite roles like these --

Tosca, Mimi, and Louise.

Movies, radio, the Met,

And now she’s on the internet.

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