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What song did Sarah Vaughan sing that won her the Apollo Theater's Amateur Night in 1942?

  • Summertime

  • My Funny Valentine

  • Over the Rainbow

  • Misty

Answer

"Summertime", the classic jazz standard from the 1935 opera "Porgy and Bess," brought Sarah Vaughan into the spotlight when she triumphed at the Apollo Theater's Amateur Night in 1942. Vaughan's rendition of the Gershwin composition showcased her remarkable vocal prowess, leaving the audience captivated and earning her the prestigious victory.
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