Some of These Days: The Autobiography of Sophie Tucker

by Sophie Tucker, Dorothy Giles

Sophie Tucker was an American (born in the Ukraine) singer, comedian, and actress who was one of the most popular entertainers in the first half of the 1900's. She charmed people on Vaudeville, at the Palace and in the Ziegfeld Follies along with the likes of Fanny Brice, Eddie Cantor and Walter Winchell. Her comedic lusty songs, loveable personality, big voice and big heart made her a favorite and a legend. The title, "Some of these Days", became her signature song which she first recorded in 1911.

Genres: Memoir, Autobiography, Music

309 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1945

Reviews

[Railyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought the book hoping that it would help confirm the old family "lore" that Sophie is a relative. It did not, but it was a light and interesting read packed full of Old Soph's humor, and fun stories, some of which may be a bit bawdy, but that's Vaudeville.

Sophie was ahead of her time by eons, especially with her attitudes on life and other people. In today's society, some of the stories (ie: she performed in black face at one time) are no longer politically correct, but history is history, and it's a part of it. If you enjoy Vaudeville, or Bath House/Cabaret performers, you'll probably really enjoy this book. She was larger than life, and lived every second of it.

[Kati · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book fascinating. Watching a star work her way up & knowing all her misgivings, fears & dreams along the way is thrilling in a way. The constant name dropping & long lists of people at events got to be too much & the ending was a bit abrupt, but overall, I liked it.

[Ginny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be fairly dull reading, although I had been interested in learning about Sophie Tucker when a friend kindly loaned me this book. The main thing I learned is that I know very little aboit the history of vaudeville and would like to read more about it.

[Etta Kaufman · Rating 2 out of 5]

It isn't a tell all story about love affairs,etc. It truly is how Sophie Tucker fought to have a successful career. The image I have always had of her is rather bawdy and she probably was on stage. Her thinking and actions in this book were rather different than the stage presence I believe she gave. There was way to much name dropping throughout the book. She had a purpose in writing her story. She does state that purpose. The book was published in 1945.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

p. 91, if life were as large as Sophie Tucker there would be room for us all.

I don't care for autobiographies, and don't dwell on celebrity, many whom i don't even know of due to the era of Sophie Tucker's life.
But the struggle of the girl, working as hard as her mother worked in the kitchen, to become what she wanted to be was a good one.

Lesson learned from Soph:
Always strive for something new, the world is always changing.

[Cheryl A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

She was ahead of her time & influenced Bette Midler in her early years & in the bathouses. Great read, funny & stories are risque. :)

[Victoria & David Williams]

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