Nelson Eddy

Nelson Eddy deserves a complete bio and so much more. He served his country during WWII in many secret missions overseas. Nelson Eddy is still adored and admired today by MANY people who still gather to praise his singing and admire the man himself. On June 27, 2010 at the Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, people from all over the world will be attending a MacEddy meeting to honor Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy's birthdays in June. People from the UK and across the US will be attending (I am one of them coming from NJ). Please add a through and complete bio for Nelson.
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Cecilia Rodriguez

Nelson Eddy is deserving of a full biography page.Nelson was one of the most gifted American baritones of the early/mid Twentieth Century.He was known as "America`s Baritone". Nelson introduced film audiences to classical music and influenced them to seek careers in the performing arts. He was the highest payed singer in the world for fourteen years.He was one of the most beloved radio singers.On radio his reportoir include music from different genres.His concerts played to sold out audiences. He and his film partner Jeanette MacDonald provided escapism for movie audiences during the Great Depression. Nelson was a patriot who served his country by doing secret espionage work for the OSS during WW2. His nightclub act was one of the most popular. At the time of his death in 1967, his act was booked for two years ahead.
Lorraine Chandler

I had the privilege of actually seeing Nelson Eddy in person when I was a teenager. His nightclub act with Gale Sherwood contained inspirational singing and warm humor which was written by Mr. Eddy.

He and Jeanette MacDonald are responsible for starting my lifetime love of opera.

Mr. Eddy was a warm personable man who was patriotic and loved his country.
He deserves to have a full biography page. His films have provided many memorable movie hours, and his great voice has inspired a lifetime love of music in many movie fans like myself.

The 3 stars for Nelson Eddy indicate a large presence in Hollywood. Nelson for many years was the highest paid singer in the US, until Frank Sinatra forged ahead in 1943.He was also the #1 concert artist, as well as the top singer in radio during the 1930s. Nelson was the first successful crossover artist from Opera to pop. His first film Naughty Marietta with Jeanette MacDonald was a nominee for best picture in 1935. Their film Maytime was the largest money maker throughout the world in 1937. His relationship with MacDonald has caused controversy for many years, spawning books and bios. He has a street named after him in Hollywood Forever, the cemetery he rests in. A favorite quote of his "It is as a Concert Recitalist that i wish to Be Remembered"
And another famous quote upon seeing himself on screen for the first time
"Ain't he purty?" He was never a Hollywood insider, preferring live audiences, to film.Upon being asked what he would be if he could not be a singer==he answered "a writer or journalist" He has a brief career as a journalist in Philadelphia whil studing for the opera. in his last 15 years, he perfored in Supper clubs, as a top draw
in the 50s and 60s with his partner Gale Sherwood.He wrote all the comedy skits for the show. He parodied his movie music, joining in an hilarious take off on his most famous screen song "When I'm Calling You. He was an important and memorable performer in the classic age of films--the 1930s.

I have been an English fan of Nelson Eddy for 72years...I am now 80..I think that all Americans should be proud that the amazing man was a fellow countryman. British people still adore him, even young people, also Spanish South Americans, in fact people from all the world still revere him. you have many reasons for being proud of him and he certainly deserves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Because of this great man iI have made many friends..you as a country have a lot to thank him for. Dorothy Mcbain Hampshire England

Nelson Eddy first appeared in opera at the age of 22 in 1923 in Philadelphia. For the next 44 years, he appeared in concerts, radio,films, TV and nightclubs.
He was truly America's greatest baritone, a handsome New Englander 6' tall with blue eyes and blond hair, who sang opera, folk songs, spirituals, pop songs, and the classics His films with Jeanette MacDonald were among the most popular in Hollywood in the 1930s.
During WW2 he traveled to the middle east to entertain British and American troops stationed there.In 1945, he sang at FDR's Inaugural Ball.Now in the 21st century, he is still remembered by fans
who attended his films, concerts and radio shows, and a new group of fans who were born after his death.There are books about his life and a musical play "Scandalous Affair" currently playing on stage in the US.He lived in Los Angeles from 1933 to 1967, and is buried at Hollywood Forever. His 3 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for film, Radio and Music,should most certainly qualify him for a full and most interesting biography for your paper.
Ripley Mason

Nelson was a trained singer. His studies in the US eventually earned him a scholarship in Germany, at the end of which he was asked to remain as a baritone of note in Germany. But Nelson chose to return home, and give home his all. Soon Hollywood came calling. For his first movie, he was teamed up with Jeanette MacDonald, the lovely coloratura soprano. A perfect marriage of two voices took place.

The songs that Nelson Eddy and Jeantte MacDonald sung together were so beloved, the team came to be called "America's Singing Sweethearts". Their movies in the genre of operetta with a romantic touch became so dear, fans incessantly barraged MGM asking for more. MGM heard them and complied. and did not turn a deaf ear to the twinkle at the cash box either.

Nelson Eddy was, along with Jeanette Macdonald the rock stars of that era,the darling duo was in America's heart-on screen and off
nelson eddy was America's own talented baritone who could sing anything from Waggner to the most popular ballads of the time.Along with Jeanette Macdonald they bridged the gap from opera to popular music,so anytown USA was exposed to this kind of beauty.Even today's lovely opera soprano,Renee Fleming was amazed at the range of the music he/ and they could master-so Nelson Eddy should be showcased more as an important part of our music and film industry,along of course with Jeanette Macdonald for exposing folks to the beauty of the opera and their glorious singing voices that we still enjoy so much today

Nelson Eddy certainly deserves a whole page devoted to him. He was at one time the highest paid singer in the world who went on to make his mark in radio, concerts and movies.He was blond, very good looking and sang baritone. He began by teaching himself to sing by listening to records of the great opera stars. He progressed to singing opera and concerts. When his movie career ended he had a very popular night club act with his partner Gale Sherwood which at the time of his death was booked ahead for two years.
He made eight movies with Jeanette MacDonald and they became known as "America's Singing Sweethearts" Songs they sang are still very well known and remembered by millions.Besides movies with Miss MacDonald he also made solo movies that were very popular at the box office in the 30s and 40s. During the war years he helped the war effort by working for the secret service while entertaining the troops overseas.
Despite his having died at a far too early age he is still very popular and there are several fan clubs devoted to promoting him and his music and movies. He has three stars,two on Hollywood Boulevard, one for motion pictures, one for radio work and one on Vine for recording. Other stars on Hollywood Boulevard which have connections to Nelson are those of his movie partner Jeanette MacDonald and his favourite director Woody Van Dyke.Today his music is freely available thanks to modern tecniques and hopefully all his movies will soon be released on dvd.

Nelson Eddy gave so much during his lifetime. He is most famous for appearing in 8 very successful movies with his lovely costar Jeanette MacDonald. From their first movie together Nelson became a major star, much to his own surprise. He performed to packed houses during his many concerts. He enjoyed great popularity in his radio shows and then reinvented himself doing nightclub acts with his partner Gale Sherwood. Most performers are lucky to have a few short years of success, Nelson had many, many wonderful years doing what he loved best, singing to an audience to give them happiness and joy.

Angele Egarhos

Nelson was one of the greatest singers that I have heard. His range of voice was extraordinary. He could not get too much acclaim for the God-given talent that he used for all to enjoy. His work with Jeannette was a great addition to the concept of true love.

I agree that Nelson should certainly have a full page bio. I can't believe his movies have not been put on dvd's as I know he still has many interested fans. I am sure many of us enjoy opera because of Nelson and Jeanette's movies. He perhaps didn't have the most happy life but he certainly gave a lot to many generations, still seems to be giving and would be nice to give him the recognition he deserves.

If three stars for radio, film and music on the Hollywood Walk of Fame doesn't qualify Nelson Eddy for a whole page, I can't imagine what else is needed. Surely, enough background information is available as to elaborate on why each star was awarded. Nelson was a real triple-threat performer. There weren't many of those around in that era or since that can claim that distinction. He probably should have had a fourth for his many years as a nightclub performer.

I grew up watching Nelson Eddy on video. My mother was a rabid Nelaon fan.She saw all his films, and once saw him at a concert.Her one regret, that she was never able to get close enough to touch him! But he was surrounded by police escorting him past his screaming fans.
She always believed he and Jeanette MacDonald were star crossed lovers.Now I believe with all the books written about them that this was true even though they were married to others.He really earned the 3 stars he has, and should have a 4th for his supper club career with Gale Sherwood.Many believe their relationship was also more than business! But all things considered, Nelson Eddy was one of the greatest American singers. He was also a promising opera singer, one of the highest rated radio stars, a recording and concert artist. as well as a film star. Thank you for offering this forum for our comments

Nelson Eddy, America's Baritone, sang everthing from opera to pop music, and the public loved it all.He was known for his clear enucialtion, believing his audience deserved to understand what he was singing. He urged American opera and classical singers to refrain from using phony European accents, referring to them as elitists.With a successful opera and concert career going well, he was given an opportunity to make films, fully intending to return to opera. That was not to be, because according to many, he fell in love with his singing partner Jeanette MacDonald. Their films were very successful making them America's Singing Sweethearts. With the war years, operettas, were no longer popular and Nelson continued with his popular concert tours, radio shows and recording career. In the last 15 years of his life, he and singing partner Gale Sherwood were among the most popular supper club entertainers.They were equally popular in Australia, and are fondly remembered there. He studied opera in Germany and France in the 1920s and wanted to visit Russia,but never made it.During WW2, he toured the middle east, entertaining the troups He sang in Russian as well as German, French, Italian, Spanish and Hebrew.
He clearly deserves all 3 of his stars.

"He really earned the 3 stars he has, and should have a 4th for his supper club career with Gale Sherwood.Many believe their relationship was also more than business! But all things considered, Nelson Eddy was one of the greatest American singers. "

Pandora, please don't spread unfounded rumours. Those close to the situation know this to be blatantly untrue.

I adore Nelson Eddy and I can't believe he doesn't have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I was born in 1943 and have become addicted to his movies with Jeanette MacDonald - what voices and charisma they both had. Certainly, he deserves a star.

Does Nelson Eddy deserve his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame--------Of Course, he does. You don't arbitrarily omit one of the greatest of all baritones that honor. The clarity of his voice coupled with Jeannette MacDonald's was the standard for music in the 40's and 50's. You could say that they created a standard that if it existed today would be at the epicenter of classical and popular music in this country. Who could listen to their version of Indian Love Call and not say that Jeannette MacDonald and he didn't set the stndard for that era. Their music was beautiful and inspiring and will endure through the ages.