Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an iconic American actress and singer, renowned for her powerful voice and leading roles in musical theatre. With a career that spanned decades, Merman became one of Broadway's biggest stars, celebrated for her performances in classic shows such as "Gypsy," "Annie Get Your Gun," and "Anything Goes." Her vocal style, marked by its clarity and volume, made her the definitive "belter" of her time, and she was often associated with the works of composers like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and George and Ira Gershwin.

Beginning her career in the 1930s, Ethel Merman quickly established herself as a musical theatre powerhouse, famed for her ability to project her voice in large theatres without the aid of a microphone. Over the years, she transitioned from stage to screen, featuring in numerous films and television shows, yet it was always the magic of live performance on the Broadway stage where she shone brightest. Merman's legacy is captured in her many recordings, including "Mermania!" volumes and "The Broadway Cast Collection," preserving the indelible mark she left on the American musical theatre landscape. Even after her passing, her renditions of songs like "I Get a Kick out of You" and "Everything's Coming Up Roses" continue to enchant new generations of music lovers and theatre aficionados.

Genres

Tin Pan Alley

Vintage Broadway

Latest Release

Annie Get Your Gun Medley (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, May 5, 1968)

Ethel Merman

Single - Released May 3, 2023