Rosemary Clooney is still my favorite females singer. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman and talent galore.
I'm a KY girl like her. She makes KY look sophisticated and that's not an easy thing to do.
This song was a favorite of Rosemary's. I have heard her say in many interviews that she begged Mitch Miller for permission to record this and he granted it as a payback for her agreeing to record so many Ross Bagdasarian novelties like Come On a My House, which she hated but made lots of money.
She could convey such emotion in her phrasing, and add to that a beautifully melodic voice-She was a truly amazing artist. Thank you for your kind words and support.
her breath control/phrasing so fantastic--adds to emotional tenderness of song--one doesn't notice the technique in a real pro--it is just is part of the whole fabric of the song--magical...
I fell in love with Rosemary Clooney many years ago - she has a style which you just don't see or hear now. I get goosebumps when I hear her sing - simply wonderful!
"Tenderly" was my dad's favorite song after he returned from the war, and Rosemary Clooney was his favorite singer, who released this version the year I was born.
My mom played it on the piano.