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Authors: Ken Crossland,Malcolm Macfarlane

Late Life Jazz: The Life and Career of Rosemary Clooney (56 page)

Brown, Lansing,
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Brown, Les,
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Brown, Sergeant Sarah, (character),
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Brubeck, Dave,
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Bryant, Boudleaux,
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Bryant, Felice,
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Budwig, Monty,
128

Burk, John,
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Burke, Johnny,
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Burke, Sonny,
103

Burns and Allen,
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Burns, George,
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Bushkin, Joe,
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“But Not for Me,”
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“By Myself,”
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Byrds, The,
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Byron, Bridget, (great–grandmother),
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–7

“Cabin in the Sky,”
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Cahn, Sammy,
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Call Me Madam
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Camel Caravan
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Camo, Cathy, (niece),
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Campo, Pupi, (brother–in–law),
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Cantor, Eddie,
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Capitol Records,
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“Careless Love,”
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Carlisle, “Jumpin’” Bill,
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Carmen, Eric,
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Carmichael, Hoagy,
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Carmichael, Ralph,
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Carnegie Hall,
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Carpenter, Ken,
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Carroll, Diahann,
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Carson, Jack,
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Carson, Johnny,
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Castle Farms Club, Cincinnati,
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Catingub, Matt,
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–182

Cavallaro, John,
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CBS Radio,
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CBS–TV,
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Celebrity Time
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Cernik, Al.
See
Mitchell, Guy

Chambers, Blanchie Mae,
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Channing, Carol,
79

Cheney, Dick,
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“Cherry Pies Ought to Be You,”
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Cherry, Don,
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Chevalier, Maurice,
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“Cielito Lindo,”
105

Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Cipriano, Gene,
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Clap Hands—Here Comes Rosie
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Clooney, Andrew (half–brother),
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Clooney, Andrew Bartholomew, (grandfather),
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Clooney, Andrew Joseph (father),
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Clooney, Betty, (sister),
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Clooney, George, (nephew),
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Clooney, Nicholas, (great–grandfather),
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Clooney, Nick, (brother),
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Clooney, Nina,
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Clooney, Olivette, (aunt),
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Clooney, Rosemary

acting ability of,
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affairs and casual relationships of,
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artistic awards received by,
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auditions by,
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autobiographies by,
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birth and childhood of,
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character and personality of,
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charitable work by,
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childhood of,
see
birth and childhood

commercial sponsorships and advertising by,
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dancing ability of,
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death and funeral of,
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debuts by,
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divorce from José Ferrer,
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drugs usage and therapy of,
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duet singing ability of,
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earnings and financial affairs of,
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eating and dieting habits of,
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weight problems

education of,
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family relationships of,
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film career of,
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goes solo,
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health problems of,
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jazz singing credentials of,
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learning lyrics, approach of,
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lifestyle of,
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marriage and relationship with José Ferrer,
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marriage and relationship with Dante DiPaolo,
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–175

mental breakdown of,
see
health problems

microphone technique of,
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motherhood of,
see
pregnancy and motherhood

musical influences on,
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novelty song association of,
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overseas tours by

Europe,
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–108

Far East,
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South America,
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–108

UK & Ireland,
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physical appearance of,
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political involvement of,
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–141

popularity awards received by,
see
artistic awards

pregnancy and motherhood of,
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public image of,
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radio broadcasts by,
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record sales and chart entries of,
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recording sessions of,
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–37,
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–53,
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–62,
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–105,
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–129,
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smoking by,
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stage and concert appearances by,
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television appearances by,
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vocal and singing technique of,
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–75,
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