Rosemary Clooney

May 23rd – Rosemary Clooney’s birthday.  On 2014 there is 86 years since she was born.


Rosemary Clooney – a talented actress and singer of jazz and pop.
Despite changes in personal life, she wouldn’t professionally stop.
Performing novelty, children’s, rock, country, mambo & big band,
Each genre Rosemary was able to absorb, deliver and understand.

Exhibiting willpower, courage, versatility, persistence and passion,
Clooney showed her dedication, consistent effort & determination.
She had performed in film, cabaret, concert stage, radio, television,
For which she received respect, critical acclaim, praise, recognition.

Clooney’s performing style - flawless, effortless, vibrant and simple.
She had become a popular, prominent performer, jazz-pop symbol.
Her voice sounded smooth, warm, mellow, relaxed, radiant, clear.
Rosemary’s able to gently touch her audience, enchant or endear.

With sense of balance, confidence, intelligence, honesty and humor
Clooney was able carrying a successful career, prolong it or endure.
She sang with energy, interpreted lyrics with maturity, emotionality
Her phrasing, timing, diction and volume was of impeccable quality.

May 23rd – birthday of Rosemary Clooney, wise, gracious and bright
Who’s never disappeared from the spotlight or vanished out of sight.
Clooney’s remained a timeless legend with voice to warm our soul.         
She had successfully fulfilled her predetermined music mission, call.


Copyright©2014 Mila Alper



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