Broadway's highest priced singer, Ethel Merman lifts one of her high, gutsy notes in her hit, “Something For The Boys” in New York on Feb. 10, 1943, and she immediately attaches a new batch to her ever-growing list of fans. Surprisingly, the queen of musical comedy has never had a singing lesson. When someone touches the subject, she snaps back, in the same brassy voice, “Are you kidding” What would I do with singing lessons?” (AP Photo/Dan Grossi)

Broadway's highest priced singer, Ethel Merman lifts one of her high, gutsy notes in her hit, “Something For The Boys” in New York on Feb. 10, 1943, and she immediately attaches a new batch to her ever-growing list of fans. Surprisingly, the queen of musical comedy has never had a singing lesson. When someone touches the subject, she snaps back, in the same brassy voice, “Are you kidding” What would I do with singing lessons?” (AP Photo/Dan Grossi) Stock Photo
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Ethel Merman

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Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

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2NAFFD1

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20.4 MB (1.8 MB Compressed download)

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2395 x 2970 px | 20.3 x 25.1 cm | 8 x 9.9 inches | 300dpi

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10 February 1943

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Dan Grossi

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