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How many songs Did Marilyn Monroe do?

Marilyn Monroe didn't record a large number of songs on her own. While she was a talented singer, her career primarily focused on acting. She did, however, release several singles and appeared in several films where she sang.

Here's a breakdown:

* Solo Recordings:

* Singles: She released several singles, including "I Wanna Be Loved by You" (from the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"), "Heat Wave," and "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend."

* Albums: Marilyn only released one official studio album, "Marilyn Monroe," in 1962.

* Film Performances:

* Notable songs: She sang iconic songs like "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), "I Wanna Be Loved by You" (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), and "That Old Black Magic" (Let's Make Love).

* Other performances: She sang in various films including "Niagara," "The Seven Year Itch," and "Some Like It Hot."

Therefore, while the exact number of songs is difficult to pinpoint, she likely recorded a handful of singles and performed a greater number of songs in her film roles.

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