Contralto -- via the L.A. Times. She is best known for her role as Nettie Fowler in the 1956 film of "Carousel." Interestingly, she originated the role of Madame Flora in Menotti's "The Medium"; the song "I Left my Heart in San Francisco" was written for her -- she sang it first, but Tony Bennett recorded it first, making it his signature song.
No comments:
Post a Comment