Eartha Kitt had won a spot as featured dancer and vocalist in the famed Katherine Dunham Dance Troupe before the age of twenty, and toured worldwide with the company. In Paris, her unique persona earned her fans and fame quickly, including Orson Welles, who called her "the most exciting woman in the world", and cast her as Helen of Troy in his fabled producer who put her in new faces of 1952, where every night she wowed audiences with her sultry rendition of 'Monotonous'. Broadway stardom led to a succession of best-selling records including Love For Sale, I Want to Be Evil, Santa Baby and Folk Tales of the Tribes of Africa, which earned her a Grammy nomination. In 1967, Miss Kitt left her indelible mark as the infamous Catwoman in the television series, Batman. She immediately became synonymous with the role, and her trademark growl became a part of pop culture. In 1968, Miss Kitt's career took a sudden turn when, at a White House luncheon, she spoke out against the Vietnam War. For many years afterward, she was blacklisted by many in the U.S. entertainment industry and was forced to work abroad where her status remained undiminished. Miss Kitt's fame and talent has been continually appreciated by audiences of every age First time on CD in Europe and beautifully re-mastered in top Rev-Ola style with the usual gorgeous packaging! Featuring some the acclaimed actress, author and singer's greatest and sexiest performances; a must for music lovers, and those who appreciate an exciting woman!
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