That almost kitten like roll of the tongue, puts a puurrrr in every phrase. He prononciations were beutiful, and I later found out as I grew that she was a dramatic and vivacious woman. She ran away from home at a young age, defied many adversaries and in a time when being one of the only black female perfomers was rare she still managed international success.

And oh, that sex appeal – everyone has been taking notes from Eartha’s book. She is a Diva in the true sense of the word and she will be missed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ5VaBgXzuM