Paul Merton
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Rosemary Clooney was an American singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1950s with hits like “Come On-a My House” and “Mambo Italiano.” Despite facing challenges in the 1960s, she made a comeback in the late 1970s and continued recording until her passing in 2002.
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About the Rosemary Clooney
Rose M. Clooneywas an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the song “Come On-a My House”, which was followed by other pop numbers such as “Botch-a-Me”, “Mambo Italiano”, “Tenderly”, “Half as Much”, “Hey There”, “This Ole House”, and “Sway”. She also had success as a jazz vocalist. Clooney’s career languished in the 1960s, partly because of problems related to depression and drug addiction, but revived in 1977, when her White Christmas co-star Bing Crosby asked her to appear with him at a show marking his 50th anniversary in show business. She continued recording until her death in 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rosemary Clooney was born on May 23, 1928.
Rosemary Clooney’s most famous song was ‘Come On-a My House’.
Rosemary Clooney also recorded other pop hits like ‘Botch-a-Me’, ‘Mambo Italiano’, ‘Tenderly’, ‘Half as Much’, ‘Hey There’, ‘This Ole House’, and ‘Sway’.
Rosemary Clooney’s career languished in the 1960s, partly because of problems related to depression and drug addiction.
Rosemary Clooney’s career revived in 1977 when her White Christmas co-star Bing Crosby asked her to appear with him at a show marking his 50th anniversary in show business.
8 Quotes by Rosemary Clooney
- 1.
When Bob came through Cincinnati, he wanted a girl singer to be on his show. There was a local contest, and my sister and I entered, but Bob said, Gee, I wouldn’t break up the team.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)
- 2.
I remember Mitch Miller saying every week, This rock and roll stuff will never last. But one doesn’t like to bring that up to Mitch.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)
- 3.
I loved downers, almost any kind. Loved the colors of them. Loved them yellow… I did. I would just have a bouquet in my hands at night.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)
- 4.
So you see, you can’t do everything alone.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)
- 5.
I’m the only instrument that’s got the words, so I’ve got to be able to get that across.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)
- 6.
I felt trapped and fabricated in the fifties living up to other people’s expectations.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)
- 7.
I’ll keep working as long as I live because singing has taken on the feeling of joy that I had when I started, when my only responsibility was to sing well.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)
- 8.
I just would like to keep singing. As soon as I’m not singing well, I hope that I know it, so that I can get off the stage and leave what I have done. I hope I’ll know, and if I don’t, I hope somebody tells me.
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress (1928-2002)