Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" is a jazz song introduced by Carol Channing in the original Broadway production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1949), with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Leo Robin.
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
Carol Elaine Channing was an American actress, comedian, singer and dancer who starred in Broadway and film musicals. Her characters usually had a fervent expressiveness and an easily identifiable voice, whether singing or for comedic effect.
Channing in 1973
David Burns and Channing in Hello, Dolly! (1964)
Peter Palmer and Channing in Lorelei (1973)
Channing performing with Pearl Bailey in 1973