Jazz
United States
Rosemary Clooney
About Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary Clooney was a beloved pop and jazz singer and acclaimed actress whose career stretched across six decades.
∙ Clooney made her debut in 1945, when she and her sister won an open singing audition at a Cincinnati radio station and landed a weekly late-night spot on the schedule.
∙ After moving to New York City, she landed a deal with Columbia Records, where famed producer Mitch Miller persuaded her to record the novelty single “Come On-a My House”—it was her first hit.
∙ In the 1950s, she released a string of popular singles while also performing on radio, TV, and in films, including starring with Bing Crosby in the 1954 holiday classic White Christmas.
∙ Although her pop songs, including “Hey There” and “Mambo Italiano,” were her biggest hits, she also recorded more mature fare with such artists as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman.
∙ Following an extended hiatus from the spotlight, she mounted a comeback in 1976 when Bing Crosby invited her to join his 50th anniversary tour.
∙ She earned eight Grammy nominations during her career and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002.
Musical InfluencesRosemary Clooney's musical influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Harold Arlen and more.
Influenced by Rosemary ClooneyRosemary Clooney has influenced the music of Brian Wilson, Diana Krall, Barbra Streisand and more.
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