Sadly, on Christmas day, the world lost another legend.
And by that I mean Le Grande Legende.
I was fortunate enough to catch Miss Kitt's act several years back, at the Cinegrill Cabaret in the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It was the best 50 bucks I ever spent.
Miss Kitt, probably in her late 60's was amazing, climbing up on the piano and slithering around in that vampish way that made her famous. I mean, at 45, I don't think I would dare climbing atop a large instrument! (I'm famous for my Dick Van Dyke style pratfalls.) Well, now that I think of it, it depends on what instrument and to whom it was attached.
There will never be another like her.
Yet another great of her day, now singing and vamping around the Lucifer Lounge.
Godspeed, Miss Kitt.
You will be missed.
And by that I mean Le Grande Legende.
I was fortunate enough to catch Miss Kitt's act several years back, at the Cinegrill Cabaret in the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It was the best 50 bucks I ever spent.
Miss Kitt, probably in her late 60's was amazing, climbing up on the piano and slithering around in that vampish way that made her famous. I mean, at 45, I don't think I would dare climbing atop a large instrument! (I'm famous for my Dick Van Dyke style pratfalls.) Well, now that I think of it, it depends on what instrument and to whom it was attached.
There will never be another like her.
Yet another great of her day, now singing and vamping around the Lucifer Lounge.
Godspeed, Miss Kitt.
You will be missed.
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