Ruth Etting

Ruth Etting (November 23, 1897 — September 24, 1978) was an American singing star and actress of the 1920s and 1930s, who had over 60 hit recordings and worked in stage, radio, and film. She is known as "America's sweetheart of song". Her signature tunes were "Shine On Harvest Moon", "Ten Cents a Dance" and "Love Me or Leave Me". Her other popular recordings included "Button Up Your Overcoat", "Mean to Me", "Exactly Like You" and "Shaking the Blu... More

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  • Nov 23, 1897

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  • Sep 24, 1978 (age 80 years)

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  • Etting, Ruth

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  • Jul 12, 1922
  • Nov 30, 1937
  • 1938
  • 1966
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