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Bette
Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook
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 On
September 30, 2003 Bette Midler's
tribute to Rosemary Clooney was
released.
This much anticipated recording finds Bette covering Rosemary's
greatest hits from the 50s using new arrangements by their mutual
friend Barry Manilow.
If
that weren't enough, the CD also finds two of Rosemary's greatest
admirers making guest appearances. Linda Ronstadt joins Bette on Sisters,
the hit Rosemary recorded with her sister Betty back in 1954. On
A Slow Boat to China, has Barry Manilow taking Bing Crosby's part
in this lively number that Bing and Rosemary recorded in 1958.
Barry
was Bette's original
piano accompanist and musical director,
producing her
first two breakthrough albums, Divine Ms. M (1972) and Bette
Midler (1973). Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook
pays tribute to one of America's great women of traditional pop and
vocal jazz, recasting the brilliance of her material and artistry in
shimmering new hues for a new generation of music fans.
"I
have loved Rosemary Clooney for as long as I can remember,"
wrote Bette Midler in her notes for the album. "She possessed
one of the great American voices of the last century, full of warmth,
sincerity and truth. Her intonation was impeccable, she never sang a
false note...she radiated intelligence and good humor, and boy, could
she swing!"
Ms.
Midler's enthusiasm is echoed by Barry Manilow: "When I was
thinking about who could pay tribute to -- and at the same time,
reinvent these splendid songs, which Rosemary [Clooney] first
introduced to the world -- Bette was my first ... and only choice! We
had a ball, just like the old days! Better than the old days! I'm so
thankful that she agreed to do it."
One
of the world's best-loved and most versatile entertainers, Bette
Midler has garnered accolades in all quarters of show business. She's
earned four Grammy Awards including Song of the Year (1989: "Wind
Beneath My Wings", 1990: "From A Distance") and
Record of the Year (1989: "Wind Beneath My Wings"); two
Academy Award nominations, three Emmy Awards, one Tony Award, three
Golden Globe Awards, and nine American Comedy Awards.
Her
SRO tours have placed historically in the Top 5 grossing concerts in
a calendar year. Ms. Midler has sold more than 14 million albums over
the course of her career and holds 24 gold, platinum and multi-platinum
certifications from the RIAA for her albums and singles.
The
Palladium
has no doubts that all Rosemary fans will find this a fitting
tribute to our favortie "Girl Singer!" Click
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to
order
the CD today!!
TRACK
LISTING:
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1.
"You'll Never Know"  listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Jorge Calandrelli
Conducted
by Jorge Calandrelli
Piano:
Randy Waldman
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952
2.
"This Ole House" listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Robbie Buchanan
Banjo:
Herb Pedersen
Mandolin:
Kenny Blackwell
Bass:
Chuck Berghofer
Guitar:
Dean Parks
Drums:
Vinnie Colaiuta
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1954
 3.
"On A Slow Boat To China"
(Duet with Barry Manilow)
listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Patrick Williams
Conducted
by Patrick Williams
Piano:
Steve Welch and Barry Manilow
Bass:
Chuck Berghofer
Guitar:
George Doering
Drums:
Gregg Field
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby in 1958
4.
"Hey There" listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Jorge Calandrelli
Conducted
by Jorge Calandrelli
Piano:
Steve Welch
Bass:
Chuck Berghofer
Guitar:
George Doering
Drums:
Vinnie Colaiuta
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1954
5.
"Tenderly" listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Jorge Calandrelli
Conducted
by Jorge Calandrelli
Piano:
Steve Welch
Bass:
Chuck Berghofer
Guitar:
George Doering
Drums:
Gregg Field
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1951
6.
"Come On-A My House" listen
Arranged
by Ray Ellis and Robbie Buchanan
Conducted
by Ray Ellis
Harpsichord:
Randy Waldman
Keyboards/Bass:
Robbie Buchanan
Guitar:
Michael Thompson
Drums:
Vinnie Colaiuta
Background
Vocals: Beverly Staunton
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1951 |
7.
"Mambo Italiano" listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Robbie Buchanan
Piano/Keyboards/Drums:
Robbie Buchanan
Guitar:
Michael Thompson
Background
Vocals - Hans Stamer (baritone),
Warren
Stanyer and David Steele (tenors)
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1954
8.
"Sisters" (Duet with
Linda Ronstadt)
listen
From
the Paramount Motion Picture "White Christmas"
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Ray Ellis
Conducted
by Ray Ellis
Piano:
Randy Waldman
Bass:
Chuck Berghofer
Guitar:
George Doering
Drums:
Gregg Field
Originally
recorded by Rosemary and Betty Clooney in 1954
9.
"Memories Of You" listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Ray Ellis
Conducted
by Ray Ellis
Piano:
Steve Welch
Bass:
Chuck Berghofer
Guitar:
George Doering
Drums:
Gregg Field
Background
Vocals: David Steele and Warren Stanyer
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1955
10.
"In The
Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening"
listen
Arranged
by Barry Manilow and Patrick Williams
Conducted
by Patrick Williams
Piano:
Steve Welch
Bass:
Chuck Berghofer
Guitar:
George Doering
Drums:
Gregg Field
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952
11.
"White Christmas" listen
From
the Paramount Motion Picture "White Christmas"
Arranged
and Conducted by Robbie Buchanan
Piano,
Celesta: Robbie Buchanan
Originally
recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1954
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Label:
Columbia/Sony ----------
Executive Producers: Gary Kief and Jay Landers
Producers:
Barry Manilow
and Robbie Buchanan ---------- Associate Producers:
Scott Erickson and Marc Hulett
Release
Date: September 30, 2003 ---------- Special
Guests: Linda
Ronstadt and Barry
Manilow |
