Panama Hattie is one of the greats of musical theatre - she shone on Broadway in the 40s, cementing her place in history with her thrilling vocal performances and dynamic stage presence. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Panama Hattie, you're in luck - her unique sound and style are the product of a wealth of techniques and skills that can be honed with dedication, hard work, and the right resources.

Firstly, it's important to note that Panama Hattie's vocal style is heavily influenced by the jazz standards of the day - so if you want to sing like her, you'll need to be comfortable with the rhythms, the melodies, and the conventions of this genre.

In terms of technique, Panama Hattie's signature sound is characterized by her impeccable breath support and control. This can be achieved through diligent practice of breathing exercises like those described in Singing Carrots's breath support article. Also, Hattie often utilized a technique called 'belting': a way of projecting your voice that uses the diaphragm and upper chest to create a more powerful and emotive sound. Singing Carrots's tips on classical vs. pop/jazz singing provides useful insights for this type of singing.

When it comes to specific songs to practice, look no further than Hattie's own repertoire: songs like "Make it Another Old-Fashioned Please", "Let's Be Buddies", and "You Said It" all showcase her unique style. Looking for songs fitting to your range? Then Singing Carrots's search songs by vocal range feature has over a thousand well-known songs whittled down and sorted according to vocal range, difficulty and style.

In terms of Singing Carrots's resources, the vocal range test is a great way to determine and compare your vocal range to Hattie's. The Pitch accuracy test and Vocal Pitch Monitor are great for honing in on specific skills related to controlling pitch. The Singing course has all the theoretical practices in an easy to understand format. And last but not least, the search songs feature lets you conveniently filter out a variety of song choices.

By combining these resources with a deep dive into Hattie's unique style, you're well on your way to learning how to sing like this ray of sunshine of the stage!