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...stray from the traditional jazz-influenced style of singing, although the American tradition of the torch song typically relies upon the melodic structure of ; Examples of "Torch Singers" include:

{{Header|Great American Songbook 03/23}} ...Songbook''' is the loosely defined canon of significant early-20th-century American jazz standards, popular songs, and show tunes.

...ichard Hayman''' ({{star}}March 27, 1920 – {{dag}}February 5, 2014) was an American arranger, harmonica player and conductor. ...ok place on June 27, 2010, to honor his 90th birthday. The St. Louis Metro Singers, who performed with him at many Pops concerts, were also on stage at the ev

| genre = [[nightclub]] and [[cabaret]] featuring [[Asian American]] performers ..."Chop Suey Circuit" is used to refer to the established network of Chinese American nightclubs which opened in 1930s San Francisco Chinatown.

...ll feature dancing {{lc2|showgirl}}s, Comedy, Variety Acts, Soulful Lounge singers, vintage candy girls and more than a few surprises! With entertainment & at [[Category:American neo-burlesque performers]]

...poser, songwriter, and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. ..., and direct, with his stated aim being to "reach the heart of the average American," whom he saw as the "real soul of the country". In doing so, said Walter C

...Bergère. Nearly thirty years later, '''[[Josephine Baker]]''', an African-American expatriate [[singer]], [[dancer]], and entertainer, became an "overnight se

'''Cher''' (born Cherilyn Sarkisian; {{star}}May 20, 1946) is an American [[singer]] and [[actress]]. Described as embodying female autonomy in a mal ...nny & Cher after their song ''"I Got You Babe"'' reached number one on the American and British charts. She began her solo career simultaneously, releasing in

...n the United Kingdom in May 1995 with Lisa Snowdon on the cover. The first American issue was released on April 1, 1997 with Christa Miller as the cover model. Many celebrities (singers, actresses, models, etc.) have posed for ''Maxim'' over the years. This lis

'''Britney Spears''' (born Britney Jean Spears, December 2, 1981) is an American [[singer]], [[dancer]] and actress. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised {{cat|American [[singer]]s}}

...nal pop music|popular]] song ([[jazz standard]]s and the so-called [[Great American Songbook]]) and [[theatre music|theater music]] repertoire...comedy songs, ...r, musicians such as [[David Bowie]] and [[Madonna]] have played nightclub singers in [[music video]]s and live performances.{{citation needed|date=October 20

'''''Algie, the Miner''''' is a 1912 American silent Western film produced by Solax Studios. It was directed by Harry Sch ...ariety show, either in vaudeville theaters, along with live acts featuring singers or comedians, or at a nickelodeon movie theater where the audience paid fiv

...nd moving the soil to reclaim a part of Subic Bay. In 1979, the area under American control was reduced from 24,000 hectares (59,000 acres) to 6,300 hectares ( ...ase that year. Sailors of the war remember talented Filipino musicians and singers, inexpensive San Miguel beer, attractive teenage prostitutes, erotic floor

...nown as Billie Hartwig) was Norwegian and Lutheran. Both were professional singers. Zorina was brought up in Kristiansund, a small coastal town between Trondh ...d role in the London production of ''On Your Toes'' (1937) and was seen by American film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who signed her to a seven-year film contract.

...American popular music [[singer]]. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA A {{cat|Singers|Actresses}}

'''Dirty Martini''' (born '''Linda Marraccini''') is an American [[burlesque]] [[dancer]], [[pin-up model]] and dance teacher. ...shion designer Marc Jacobs, talk show hosts Rosie O'Donnel and Ricky Lake, Singers Marilyn Manson and Fred Schneider of the B-52's and writer Cintra Wilson am

'''Pia Zadora''' (born Pia Alfreda Schipani, {{star}}May 4, 1953) is an American actress and singer. After working as a child actress on Broadway, in region {{Cat|Actresses|Singers}}

...r}}June 18, 1905 – {{dag}}July 23, 1985), known as '''Kay Kyser''', was an American [[bandleader]] and radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s. ..."The Ol' Perfessor", spouting catchphrases, some with a degree of Southern American English: "That's right—you're wrong", "Evenin' folks, how y'all?" and "C'

...'''Kai Gilbert'''; {{star}}November 20, 1966 – {{dag}}May 18, 1996) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, composer and producer. He was best known for [[Category:American rock singers]]

Haymes's birth in Argentina to non-U.S. citizens meant he was not an American citizen. In order to avoid military service during World War II, Haymes ass {{actors}}{{cat|Singers}}