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Ethel Smith (born Ethel Goldsmith; November 22, 1902 – May 10, 1996) was an American organist who played primarily in a pop or Latin style on the Hammond organ. She had a long recording career and appeared in many films.
Learn about Ethel Smith, the first woman to play the Hammond organ in a Shubert show and the "Empress of the Hammond" who popularized Latin rhythms in America. Discover her career highlights, from playing at the Copa in Rio to Hollywood movies and radio shows.
The Ethel plays the organ faster and faster in Ethel Smith style until some little rascally furry animal sticks a stick of dynamite under the expression pedal and the organ blows to smithereens and keys fly everywhere.
Ethel Smith (1902-1996) was an American actress, organist, and singer who performed in several films and plays. She was known for her hit song "Tico Tico" and her brightly colored dresses and hats.
- January 1, 1
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Actress: Bathing Beauty. Ethel Smith graduated from Carnegie Tech, having majored in piano. She got a job as an organist in California, and then went to Rio de Janeiro for a four-week booking.
- November 22, 1902
- May 10, 1996
Ethel Smith was the one and only Organist at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She appeared in some wonderful M-G-M Musicals in the 1940s.
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22 de set. de 2023 · Ethel Smith (November 22, 1910 – May 10, 1996) was an organist who played primarily in a pop style on the Hammond organ. Her recording of Tico Tico was her best-known hit. It reached No. 14 on the U.S. pop charts in November 1944 and sold over one million copies worldwide.
