A singing sex bomb with most international success from the late forties till early sixties. Of Cherokee/African-American/German descent, born in a cotton picking society in South Carolina. Started her career 1943 with the Katherina Dunham Company and moved on to become a solo artist 1948. She remained active as singer, actress and writer till her death 2008. I remember her from when I was a kid late fifties and early sixties. In Sweden she was seen as very exotic. The sexy vocals, pretty face and cat-like appearance stunned grown men and she was mentioned more than once by my father and his friends. She also toured here and starred in a few television specials. This was her UK debute album. First US 1953 as "RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt" 10 inch LP ( LPM 3062), later on 12 inch ( LPM 1183). This UK 10 inch has different tracking, among others incorporating "Montonous" from 1952 "New Faces" revue - having the original lyrics that was later changed for the 1954 film version. The audio couldn't be better - big and warm, allowing the voice to get out and touch. I really feel connected here. Premiere issue had label as shown here and fully laminated cover with crescent flips. (FÄV*)(NYFÖ*)
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