Merrill began her career in the 1930s on radio, and later sang at nightclubs across the United States, including at the
Copacabana in
New York City, the
Thunderbird in
Las Vegas,
Nevada, and the
Rio Cabana in
Chicago. In addition to live performances, she starred in the 1941 musical film
Time Out for Rhythm and, in 1942, had roles in
The Mayor of 44th Street and
Iceland, in which she introduced the song "
There Will Never Be Another You", which became a jazz standard. Following popular themes of
American music during World War II, her songs were patriotic and inspired by her country's involvement in
World War II. Merrill died in New York City on May 10, 1992, at age 74. ==Film performances==