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Uploaded on Mar 17, 2009

Ethel Waters sings Am I Blue from the 1929 motion picture "On With the Show". This was the first sound movie filmed in color-unfortunately, only black and white copies survive. Also co-starring with Waters in this film are Betty Compson, Arthur Lake and Joe E. Brown. In the second half of the clip, Ms.Waters is accompanied by The Four Emperors of Harmony.

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  • Саяд Акперов

    Саяд Акперов 3 weeks ago

    Perfect)

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    preservationhall01 5 days ago

    Thanks for visiting-from the other side of the world. I still find all this internet and you tube "stuff" to be quite amazing.

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  • llewi1

    llewi1 2 months ago

    The stage play "Ethel" brought me here. Hate I've been missing out on some great music for so long. Loved the show! Ms. Burrell was amazing as Ethel Waters! I laughed, cried and laughed some more.

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    preservationhall01 2 months ago

    After seeing the real Ethel, how well did Ms. Burrell perform her part?

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    Phostings1 4 months ago

    My Music History class brought me here. I am glad I have a chance to see her in action. Such a beautiful woman.

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  • preservationhall01

    preservationhall01 4 months ago

    YT is loaded with great musical history. Thanks for stopping by to see Ethel.

    You might want to read down thru the comments on this film to see all the "firsts" she accomplished in this film.

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  • Ken Acorn

    Ken Acorn 10 months ago

    What wonderful voice. What a beautiful woman. Forget the stereotypes of the time. Her performance and magic of the song o'erleap any and all peripheral hurdles. Wonderful, just wonderful!

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    preservationhall01 2 years ago

    Waters recorded her version, which became her signature song, on the Columbia label May 14, 1929 in NYC for the movie On With the Show. Annette recorded Am I Blue for the Puritone, Velvet Tone, Harmony and Diva labels on May 31, 1929, also in NYC.

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This video is a response to Am I Blue ? - A Player PIano Roll by Armand Muth - HD

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  • Tom de Boer

    Tom de Boer 3 months ago

    Yes I love this song, nice voice, like the blues in her voice

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  • BriAnna Fairchild

    BriAnna Fairchild 3 months ago

    I love this song, LibelLovesYou- screw off she is amazing

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    preservationhall01 4 months ago

    Hope you enjoyed that little slice from the life of Mama Stringbean. Thanks for commenting.

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    jennysquib1 4 months ago

    Beautiful woman, wonderful voice. She had such sweetness in her face. Her talent transcends the racial stereotyping of the times.  Thank you so much for preserving gems like this.

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