Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986), known professionally as Kate Smith and The First Lady of Radio, was an American contralto well known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" & "That's Why Darkies Were Born" - a controversial song with anti-Black undertones. She had a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades, which reached its pinnacle in the 1940s. She became known as The Songbird of the South because of her tremendous popularity dur... Read more
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God Bless America | Il était une fois en Amérique | Performer | Buy on Amazon | |
The Star Spangled Banner | The Natural | Performer | Buy on Amazon |