These words are from the A&E biography of the singer and actress: “…distinctively unpretentious, deep, rich, and smooth voice…”
The voice is one of the Great American Songbook standards. She sang with an inviting and engaging warmth. The rich tone is immediately familiar and welcoming. If the essence of home had a sound it would be the sound of Clooney’s voice. In her own words the singer described her artistry as being the result of hard work and doing the work over and over again: “I’m the only instrument that’s got the words, so I’ve got to be able to get that across.” The humility is magnetic and the ethic is simple and at the same time demanding. It makes you want to be as dedicated and focused, as truthful and as direct. There are so many favorites when it comes to songs sung by Clooney from “White Christmas” to “Come on-a my House”, the tune that made her a star. She left a lasting memory in every listener’s ear.
Humility is charmingly magnetic and that essence is the everything of Rosemary Clooney.