Sunday, May 9, 2010

Stormy Weather


Another icon of American entertainment has joined the celestial choir...Miss Lena Horne.  Such a sultry voice and such a beautiful person, physically and spiritually.  An actress/singer, she will be remembered as Glinda the Good in the film version of The Wiz.  She also starred in Stormy Weather back in the 40s.
She overcame many hardships in the entertainment world due to her color, but she became a bonafide success!
I got to meet her when my friend Frank had to go back to get her autograph after her one woman show back in the 80s.  We waited at the stage door and were allowed in and met the legend herself.  I took a book detailing a musical she starred in, Jamaica.  She was ever so gracious and talked about that particular production.  I wish I knew more about her, but I know she was a belter and a lady.  Not many entertainers today can claim that.

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