Hildegarde Loretta Sell, known as Hildegarde (February 1, 1906 – July 29, 2005) was an American cabaret entertainer, singer and piano player. At the peak of her career, Hildegarde was popular for her international appearances and recordings on the radio, on television and in supper club shows. During much of her career, her talents were appreciated in the cabaret setting, where her fashionable appearance, theatrical gestures, and carefully designed lighting created a distinctive stage persona. Hildegarde performed her songs with... [more on Wikipedia]