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Ruth Etting (November 23, 1896 – September 24, 1978) was an American singer and actress of the 1920s and 1930s, who had over 60 hit recordings and worked in stage, radio, and film. 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 ".
Love Me or Leave Me is a 1955 American romantic musical drama film starring Doris Day, with James Cagney and Cameron Mitchell in support. Also a biopic, the MGM production recounts the life of Ruth Etting, a singer who rose from dancer to movie star.
The original version of the song, the biggest-selling at the time, was recorded by Ruth Etting on December 17, 1928. It was issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 1680-D, [1] with the flip side "I'm Bringing a Red, Red Rose", another Donaldson/Kahn composition. [2] The song reached #2 on the charts in 1929.
His second wife was the singer and entertainer Ruth Etting, whom he married in 1922 and whose career he aggressively promoted. [7] [b] Snyder and Etting met when she was performing at the Marigold Gardens. He divorced his first wife to marry Etting. [4] [6] In 1927, the couple moved to New York City, where Etting landed a role in the Ziegfeld ...
Popular recordings in 1931 were by Ruth Etting, Wayne King and by Russ Columbo. [1] The song was later popularized by Margaret Whiting (Richard Whiting's daughter) and by Johnny Desmond in 1946. The Whiting recording was made on October 9, 1946, and released by Capitol Records (catalog number 324). It reached No. 4 on the Billboard chart.
"Mean to Me" is a popular song with music by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Roy Turk, published in 1929.Hit versions that year were by Ruth Etting and by Helen Morgan. [1] Ben Bernie and the Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra also recorded what might be the first male version in February 1929 with vocals by Scrappy Albert.
1928 sheet music cover, illustration by Sydney Leff "I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)" is a popular song with music by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Roy Turk that was published in 1928.
Early hits in 1928 were by Ruth Etting and by Whispering Jack Smith. In 1948, Nellie Lutcher and Her Rhythm briefly charted with the song. [1] Song influence.