Elisabeth Welch
Elisabeth Welch
Top Songs
| 1 | Stormy Weather | ||
| 2 | Did You Ever See A Dream Walking? | ||
| 3 | Jai Deux Amour | ||
| 4 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love / Hold Me In Your Arms | ||
| 5 | Silver Rose |
Albums
Sep 2009 • 21 songs
Jan 1999 • 21 songs
Jan 1990 • 16 songs
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About
Biography
A popular singer of extraordinary versatility and longevity, Elisabeth Welch was a Black American actress/singer whose 50-year career took her from the streets of New York to success in London.
Born in New York City, Welch trained for the stage and made her debut in the theatrical revue Blackbirds of 1928. She later appeared on stage in Paris and then returned to New York in a show called The New Yorkers, where her featured number was the Cole Porter song "Love for Sale," which she introduced to New York audiences. Welch made her London debut in 1933 with Dark Doings, followe...