January 13 - Sophie Tucker (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Sophie Tucker (13 January 1886 – 9 February 1966) was a Ukrainian-born American singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality.

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Tuckered Out

Known for her powerful delivery of comical and risqué songs, she was one of the most popular entertainers in America during the first half of the 20th century. -- Wikipedia

Sophie Tucker, bold and brassy,

Never tried to be too classy.

Though her songs were often coarse,

She was such a nature’s force

That the vulgar and risqué

Didn’t scare good folks away.

“Red Hot Mama” was her moniker,

Few careers have been iconicker.

 

 

 

 

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