In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Rosemary Clooney

Born: 1928. Died: 2002. Lived in: United States

Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 - June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the novelty hit "Come On-a My House" written by William Saroyan and his cousin Ross Bagdasarian (David Seville), which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me" (a cover version of the Italian song Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina by Alberto Rabagliati), "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much", "Hey There" and "This Ole House", though she would go on to success as a jazz vocalist.

Clooney's career languished in the 1960s, partly due to problems related to depression and drug addiction, but revived in 1974, 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. She is the aunt of Academy Award winning actor George Clooney.

Individual Folios

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Jeremy Fox : I'll Be There

With sensitive lyrics by Academy-Award-winning husband and wife team Alan and Marilyn Bergman, this ballad (popularized by singer and actress Rosemary Clooney) lends itself well to groups new to vocal jazz. The melody moves seamlessly from the choir to a featured male solo, while shifts in dynamics and tempi color this creative arrangement.

Arranger: Jeremy Fox | Composer: Marilyn Bergman Performed By: Rosemary Clooney

Alan Billingsley : Mambo Italiano

Here is an irresistible choral setting of Rosemary Clooney's famous hit from 1955 that will be tons of fun to perform! A delightful concert change of pace! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, barsx, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:35.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Bob Merrill Performed By: Rosemary Clooney

Jill Gallina : Mambo Italiano

From Rosemary Clooney to Lady Gaga, and countless television and movie appearances in between, this hit single continues to entertain with this new choral arrangement. Upbeat, rhythmic, and pure fun, this is a perfect novelty number for any performance.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Bob Merrill Performed By: Rosemary Clooney