Do you think Shirley Jones singing.... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

OH Nuts! · 12-09-2011, 03:26 PM

had an operatic quality to it? I've heard her sing in Oklahoma and some of her other musicals. Curious what others think.

I know if I ever get lucky enough to meet her one thing I'm dying to ask her: did you every consider an operatic career?

caro · 12-10-2011, 09:28 AM

She said she did. It was difficult because you had to learn all different languages. She got discovered by Rogers & Hammerstein at age 18. The film Oklahoma was done at age 19.
Her voice has dropped as she got older.

Brian Damage · 12-10-2011, 09:59 AM

Believe it or not, I never realized she could sing. I always thought she was just an actress that lip synched. I guess she had a really great singing voice huh?

OH Nuts! · 12-10-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caro

She said she did. It was difficult because you had to learn all different languages. She got discovered by Rogers & Hammerstein at age 18. The film Oklahoma was done at age 19.
Her voice has dropped as she got older.

Thanks for the info - I adore Shirley - a fine talent and even finer lady.

OH Nuts! · 12-10-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Believe it or not, I never realized she could sing. I always thought she was just an actress that lip synched. I guess she had a really great singing voice huh?

Brian, check out Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Music Man - and see what a nice voice she had!

And a fantastic actress to boot - it was great seeing her in Eleer Gantry where she played a prostitute - of all things - I think she took the role in part to show her range - she's truly a real talent!

12-09-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
OH Nuts! Forum Celebrity Riding on the Cannonball! Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 41,093	Do you think Shirley Jones singing.... had an operatic quality to it? I've heard her sing in Oklahoma and some of her other musicals. Curious what others think. I know if I ever get lucky enough to meet her one thing I'm dying to ask her: did you every consider an operatic career? __________________ Thank you SHOUT! & Antenna TV xxoo You both Rock!!

12-10-2011, 09:59 AM	#3
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Believe it or not, I never realized she could sing. I always thought she was just an actress that lip synched. I guess she had a really great singing voice huh? __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

12-10-2011, 09:28 AM	#2
caro Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Nov 04, 2009 Location: suburbs Posts: 154	She said she did. It was difficult because you had to learn all different languages. She got discovered by Rogers & Hammerstein at age 18. The film Oklahoma was done at age 19. Her voice has dropped as she got older.