Sophie Tucker (born Sofia Kalish; January 13, 1886 – February 9, 1966) was a Jewish-American singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality. Known for her powerful delivery of comical and risqué songs, she was one of the most popular entertainers in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th century. She was known by the nickname "the Last of the Red-Hot Mamas". == Early life and education == Tucker was born Sofiya "Sonya" Kalish (Ukrainian: Соня Калиш; Russian: Софья «Соня»... [more on Wikipedia]
Top songs: #1: Some of These Days - #2: That Lovin' Rag - #3: My Yiddishe Momme - #4: High Brown Blues - #5: You've Gotta See Mama Every Night (Or You Can't See Mama at All)