Eartha Kitt Will Be Missed!

I'm feeling better now, over my cold, so lot's of catching up to do. I know this is a few days old already, but I have to acknowledge the passing of the one and only Eartha Kitt.

Way before Britney or Madonna, Eartha could do it all: sing, dance and piss people off! But Eartha--oh, just the sound of that name!--had it a bit rougher, being as she was a mixed-race child growing up poor in South Carolina in the early 20th century. I first saw her on the 60s "Batman" TV show where she played Catwoman (pictured below). (Sorry, Halle Berry, but you never had a chance!)

In everything Eartha did, she radiated confidence, sexuality as well as "wink-wink" playfulness that was irresistible. For an example, check out the young Eartha singing "I Want to Be Evil" from 1962.

There's also the classic "Santa Baby" and the so-cheesy-it's-great 80s gay-club hit "Where Is My Man?"

Read more about Eartha here on this bio page, including her controversial comments on the Vietnam War that almost ruined her career and her work in South Africa before it was trendy.

Eartha, if you're listening--thank you for showing us all how it's done!