Rosemary Clooney: Girl Singer

Rosemary Clooney may not have been drop dead gorgeous, though she was quite attractive, but damn did she have a sexy presence. Absolutely mesmerizing and a fantastic voice. I could not take my eyes off her. I really regret the way I completely overlooked her before because when I was growing up she was in her later years and had taken on a kind of glitzy, loud sort of...falseness? Not quite sure how to put it. And she became kind of buxom and booming and I really didn't appreciate her.

This special showed you exactly where Clooney's legend and huge fan base love her for. Her songs were also quite sophisticated and subtly done. No overdone Vegas style singing here. All just exquisite line readings, nuance and passionate interpretation. Due to this show I have become her newest and greatest fan!

What a pleasure it was to see this special on PBS. The superb black & white footage was mesmerizing, the commentary was pointed and well informed, and the whole show was edited together in a way that flowed so well, the time flew by!

I never knew much about Rosemary Clooney growing up, but this special provided a life story better than any traditional biography could have. Her family adored her, as did her fans, but the thing that struck me most was the connection she had with the audience. Looking at the songs from what I assume was the 1950's, I felt that she was looking right into my eyes, hypnotizing me. There was a connection I don't feel with any of the popular singers of today.