Last of the Red Hot Mamas

The great American recording star Sophie Tucker died in New York on February 9th1966.

Sophie was a singer, a comedian and a radio and recording star.

She was funny and outspoken, known across America for her risqué performances and her self-effacing humour.

In the early part of the 20th century, she was one of America's most popular celebrities.

Hear from two people who knew her, alongside interviews from the BBC archives.

Producer: William Kremer

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in February 2016.