Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was an American-born jazz singer and entertainer who lived in Great Britain. She was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of scat singing.
Google Doodle is celebrating its 122nd birthday with a special doodle. It was created by guest artist Hannah Ekuwa Buckman from London. The doodle features a portrait of Hall in front of a colorful background of musical notes and symbols.
Hall is shown in a glamorous dress and holding a microphone, with a confident smile on her face.
Google Doodle mentions: “In honor of Black History Month in the UK, today’s Doodle celebrates the 122nd birthday of Adelaide Hall, the jazz singer widely known for introducing scat singing during the Harlem Renaissance. The American-born, UK-based entertainer had a record-breaking career spanning more than 70 years. The doodle artwork was illustrated by guest artist Hannah Ekuwa Buckman from London.”
Early Life of Adelaide Hall
Adelaide Hall was born on October 20, 1901 in Brooklyn, New York. She was born to William Hall and Elizabeth Hall. Her father was a part-time music teacher and pianist, and her mother, Elizabeth Hall, was a housekeeper. Hall also had an older sister, Evelyn. Adelaide and her sister took piano lessons from their father.
Adelaide’s father died in March 1917. Her sister died three years later of influenza.
After their deaths, Adelaide had to work to support herself and her mother. Hall began her professional career as a chorus member in the Broadway revue Shuffle Along in 1921. The show was a critical and commercial success, and Hall quickly gained attention for her powerful voice and stage presence.
Google Doodle mentions: “Hall was born on this day in 1901 in Brooklyn, New York. Adelaide’s father taught her and her sister piano from an early age. After the tragic death of her father and sister, Adelaide had no choice but to support herself and her mother. She began her career singing in the chorus for Shuffle Along (1921), a popular black Broadway musical that helped establish African-American show business.”
“In 1925 Hall embarked on a European tour for the Chocolate Kiddies playing in numerous cities including Hamburg, Geneva, Paris and Vienna. The play achieved great international success. She later returned to Manhattan and continued to perform on Broadway’s biggest stages.” is added.
Breakthrough from Adelaide Hall
Adelaide Hall’s breakthrough moment came in 1927 when she recorded the song “Creole Love Call” with Duke Ellington and his band. The song was a huge hit and Hall’s unique scat singing style was hailed as revolutionary. The song reached number 19 on the US Billboard charts.
After this hit, scat singing was born. Shortly after her first success, she joined the cast of Lew Leslie’s Blackbirds in 1928, a musical that ran for more than 500 performances and attracted more than a million audiences before moving to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.
European audiences welcomed her with open arms, and in 1938 she decided to move permanently to Great Britain. From there, her international success only grew.
Google Doodle mentions: “Soon after, Hall joined the cast of Lew Leslie’s Blackbirds in 1928. The musical ran for more than 500 performances and attracted more than a million audiences before moving to the Moulin Rouge in Paris. The audience in Europe welcomed her with open arms, so much so that in 1938 she decided to move permanently to the United Kingdom. From there, her international success only grew.”
Hall’s huge success led to a string of hit recordings and Broadway appearances. She became one of the most popular black entertainers of her time, and her unique scat singing style was imitated by many other singers.
Hall’s success is also due to her dynamic stage presence and ability to connect with the audience. She was known for her lively personality and infectious sense of humor.
Hall was also an accomplished actress and dancer, and she often incorporated these talents into her performances.
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