Rosemary Clooney

The early career of Rosemary Clooney was fine. The late career was brilliant. Born May 23, 1928, she did movies, TV and concerts, had ups and downs (as discussed in the interview below), but mostly she sang. And somehow, the older she got, the better she got. The voice mellowed so well. Watch this:



There's a whole bunch of small-group records with Scott Hamilton. You should buy them immediately.

Of course, with a big band, her roots, she also shines. She worked with big bands practically up to her passing in 2002.



She seems so down in this interview, but her comeback was miraculous.



And, yes, George is her nephew.

I love Rosemary Clooney's voice so much. This is what singing standards is all about. Every word is felt, every note is right, and she can swing them or croon them. Thanks, Rosie.
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