Patsy Garrett a dance recital at age four, Garrett had her own children's radio show in Richmond, Virginia by age seven. At the age of seventeen, Garrett was a regular on Fred Waring's national radio show ""Pleasure Time"" as a comic singer from 1938 to 1945. During this time, she was approached by Cole Porter to promote a ballad ("Begin the Beguine") which he had written for a new musical. In 1981, Garrett was honored by the Young Artist Foundation with its Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award recognizing her achievements within the entertainment industry as a child actress and singer. In
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry. All tracks written by Cole Porter, except when noted. Side one Side two Side three Side four 1997 reissue, previously unreleased bonus tracks Personnel adapted from the liner notes of CD reissue. Performance Brass and woodwind members Rhythm members Rudimental string members Technical Reissue Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book is a 1956 studio album by American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by a studio orchestra conducted and arranged by Buddy Bregman, focusing on the songs of