Eartha Kitt received an Annie Award for her contributions to the arts, highlighting her talent and impact.
She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing her legacy in the entertainment industry.
Eartha Kitt was an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her distinctive singing style and iconic songs like "Santa Baby."
Biography
Early Life
Eartha Mae Kitt was born on January 17, 1927, in North, South Carolina. Her mother, Annie Mae Keith, was of Cherokee and African descent, and Kitt's early life was marked by hardship and abuse. Raised by a relative named Aunt Rosa, she often faced food scarcity and relied on foraging for sustenance. After her mother's death, she moved to Harlem to live with another relative, Mamie Kitt, whom she believed to be her biological mother.
Career
Kitt's career began in 1943 as a member of the Katherine Dunham Company, where she honed her unique vocal style. She gained fame for her distinctive voice and hit songs, including "Santa Baby" and "C'est si bon." Her performances showcased her fluency in multiple languages, as she sang in 11 different tongues. Kitt's career peaked in the 1950s when she starred in Orson Welles' production of "Dr. Faustus" and the revue "New Faces of 1952." Her contributions to music and theater earned her an Annie Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Personal Life and Activism
Kitt married John William McDonald in 1960, with whom she had a daughter, Kitt McDonald Shapiro. The couple separated in 1963 and divorced the following year. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Kitt was a passionate activist, founding the Kittsville Youth Foundation in 1966 to support underprivileged youth. She was vocal about social issues, including her criticism of the Vietnam War, and worked to empower marginalized communities throughout her life. Kitt passed away on December 25, 2008, leaving behind a legacy of artistic brilliance and social advocacy.
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Discography
Santa Baby2020
- 1.Santa Baby3:26
- 2.Nothin’ for Christmas2:37
- 3.C’est si bon3:01
- 4.I Want to Be Evil3:32
- 5.My Heart Belongs to Daddy3:03
- 6.Let’s Do It3:08
- 7.Je cherche un homme2:52
- 8.Smoke Gets in Your Eyes3:02
- 9.Proceed With Caution2:30
- 10.Monotonous3:48
- 11.The Memphis Blues3:26
- 12.Mink, Schmink3:05
- 13.Angelitos Negros3:29
- 14.Santa Baby (Alexkid and DJ Seep remix)3:41
Back in Business1994
- 1.Back in Business3:30
- 2.Let's Misbehave3:31
- 3.Solitude4:18
- 4.Why Can't I4:56
- 5.Ain't Misbehavin'3:30
- 6.The Nearness of You4:04
- 7.Close Enough for Love5:21
- 8.Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?4:53
- 9.Angelitos Negros3:46
- 10.Moon River3:50
- 11.Speak Low4:22
- 12.Here's to Life4:29
Thinking Jazz1991
- 1.Something May Go Wrong4:54
- 2.God Bless the Child4:50
- 3.You Can't Fool Me2:32
- 4.Empty House5:35
- 5.Night and Day3:44
- 6.That Old Hotel2:44
- 7.You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To3:58
- 8.Smoke Gets in Your Eyes4:47
- 9.Life Made Me Beautiful at Forty5:06
- 10.God Bless the Child (instr.)4:49
- 11.Lullaby of Birdland3:10
- 12.My Funny Valentine3:30
- 13.How Many Times3:11
Songs1990
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Eartha Kitt1989
- 1.Just an Old Fashioned Girl2:54
- 2.Lazy Afternoon2:23
- 3.Johnny, Wenn Du Geburstag Hast2:54
- 4.If I Can't Take It With Me2:32
- 5.Thursday's Child4:02
- 6.Lullaby of Birdland2:55
- 7.The Day That the Circus Left Town3:19
- 8.Après Moi2:46
- 9.The Heel2:48
- 10.Mambo De Paree2:54
- 11.My Heart's Delight2:20
- 12.Hey, Jacque2:41
- 13.St. Louis Blues2:48
- 14.Beale Street Blues3:16
- 15.Chantez Les Bas (Sing 'Em Low)2:55
- 16.Hesitating Blues3:29
I'm Still Here1989
- 1.Do or Die3:57
- 2.Primitive Man6:06
- 3.My Discarded Men3:41
- 4.All by Myself6:41
- 5.Cha Cha Heels4:03
- 6.Hit Them Where It Hurts3:10
- 7.Urban Fantasy7:02
- 8.I'm Still Here5:14
CD Diamond Series: 16 Top Tracks1988
- 1.Just an Old Fashioned Girl2:51
- 2.Lazy Afternoon2:19
- 3.Johnny, Wenn Du Geburtsdag Hast2:50
- 4.If I Can't Take It With Me2:29
- 5.Thursday's Child3:57
- 6.Lullaby of Birdland2:52
- 7.The Day That the Circus Laft Town3:14
- 8.Apres Moi2:41
- 9.The Heel3:14
- 10.Mambo de Paree2:50
- 11.My Heart's Delight2:14
- 12.Hey, Jacque2:36
- 13.St Louis Blues2:41
- 14.Beale Street Blues3:09
- 15.Chantez Les Bas (Sing 'em Low)3:18
- 16.Hesitating Blues
Platinum & Gold Collection1988
- 1.I Want to Be Evil3:32
- 2.Mountain High, Valley Low2:40
- 3.Just an Old-Fashioned Girl2:55
- 4.Long Gone (From Bowlin' Green)3:49
- 5.The Heel2:48
- 6.Dinner for One Please, James2:59
- 7.Beale Street Blues3:15
- 8.Do You Remember?3:35
- 9.Memphis Blues3:29
- 10.Smoke Gets in Your Eyes3:05
- 11.Santa Baby3:28
- 12.The Day That the Circus Left Town3:18
I Love Men1984
- 1.I Love Men7:03
- 2.Arabian Song5:39
- 3.Sugar Daddy6:32
- 4.La Grande Vie5:33
- 5.Tonite4:57
- 6.Where Is My Man (special megamix)10:01
The Best of Eartha Kitt1982
- 1.C’est si bon2:38
- 2.April in Portugal2:39
- 3.Apres moi3:30
- 4.I Want to Be Evil3:01
- 5.If I Love Ya, Then I Need Ya, If I Need Ya, I Wantcha Around2:29
- 6.Shango2:44
- 7.My Heart Belongs to Daddy2:50
- 8.Uska Dara3:40
- 9.Just an Old Fashioned Girl2:48
- 10.Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)2:43
- 11.Mack the Knife2:30
- 12.Love Is a Gamble2:11
- 13.Sholem1:52
- 14.Yellow Bird2:41
- 15.I’d Rather Be Burnt as a Witch2:19
- 16.Santa Baby2:47
Sentimental Eartha1970
- 1.It Is Love2:20
- 2.Wear Your Love Like Heaven3:13
- 3.I Remember the Rhymes3:15
- 4.Paint Me Black Angels (Angelitos Negros)2:36
- 5.Catch the Wind3:04
- 6.My Sentimental Friend3:40
- 7.Once We Loved2:46
- 8.The Way You Are (Si Eres Tu)2:15
- 9.Genesis2:45
- 10.Hurdy-Gurdy Man2:36
Love For Sale1965
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Sings In Spanish (Canta En Español)1965
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Bad but Beautiful1962
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The Romantic Eartha1962
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Revisited1960
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The Fabulous Eartha Kitt1959
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St. Louis Blues1958
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That Bad Eartha1957
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Thursday's Child1956
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Down to Eartha1955
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RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt1953
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Glamour
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I Don't Care
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With Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66
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- Record label
- RCA Records
Achievements
- Award
- Annie Award
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Groups
- We Are Family Collectivecurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Earth Kitt, Eartha Kill, Eartha Kit, Eartha Mae Kitt, Ertha Kitt, KITT EARTHA_20 STUDIO RECORDINGS
Eartha Mae Kitt was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby".
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