The Life And Sad Ending of Dinah Washington

The Life And Sad Ending of Dinah Washington
Dinah Washington was at once one of the most beloved and controversial singers of the mid-20th century beloved to her fans, devotees, and fellow singers; controversial to critics who still accuse her of selling out her art to commerce and bad taste.
#DinahWashington

[mildredpierce]

She was so young when she died but managed to get married 7 times. Wow.

She was so talented and from what I understand, she was tough too. You didn't mess with Miss Dinah.

[awwyeahme]

I wish Hollywood would do a story about this fabulous wonderful woman they are very few people here that saw her in concert she only has one son left she is a story worth telling she went through a lot of things. Sam Cooke Jackie Wilson Dina Washington stories all need to be told ASAP

[acquanellaogbemudia]

RIP my one of my favorite Female Singers

[awwyeahme]

My parents saw Miss Washington in concert I’ve gone to Miss Washington‘s grave that’s another story my ex boyfriend found me this rare book about Miss Washington there’s only been two I have the first older one I knew die in a Washington’s seamstress she is mentioned in the second book. Quincy Jones mentions quite a bit about die in Washington. My stepfather‘s friends all said she was ugly

[nanettewilson]

Tuscaloosa Alabama. My hometown also ..We got a street named after in Tuscaloosa Alabama

[rickilake]

Aretha Franklin was influenced by her too in a big way.

[strengthandbulkMadness]

Celebrating Black history month, I see.