J L-D's singing voice: What do you think?

This isn't a post about "Watching Ellie" the show as much as it is on the singing voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, both in the snippets she does on the show as in her pre-"Seinfeld" work. (Arguably her most memorable "Saturday Night Live" skit was when she parodied Linda Ronstadt's switch to standards with the Nelson RIddle collaboration "What's New." She was really right on target.)

Personally, I think Julia has a solidly trained voice and is a more than capable vocalist. Down the road, I would like to see her try her hand singing on stage, although I am trying to think what part would be most appropriate for her in a revival of any of the classic Broadway musicals. Any suggestions?

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"There is no such thing as accident. It is Fate--misnamed." --title card, Erich Von Stroheim's "The Wedding March," 1928

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She could do Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald.. but, she'll never get the part!

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I'm VERY impressed with Julia's voice. This isn't just another case of a celebrity taking a stab at singing simply for the novelty of it - this woman is genuinely talented. Though I have no idea what the high end of her vocal range is, she has already demonstrated the ability to hit pretty low notes and still maintain clarity. And her overall vocal control is amazing. Either she has had formal training or she has been practicing for a lot of years - either way, the results are outstanding.

In my opinion, there are many singers in the music business right now who, because of their glaring lack of talent, have no right to be there. If they can make it in the biz, I imagine Julia would have no problem doing the same. She has the talent, and she certainly has the looks and presence. If she ever decides to take that route, I say go for it!!!

<<<...... I would like to see her try her hand singing on stage, although I am trying to think what part would be most appropriate for her in a revival of any of the classic Broadway musicals. Any suggestions?>>>

Just don't let her dance. ; )

^^^^^^ "Art is often hailed as the grandest expression of human spirit, but we know now ... that the grandest expression of human spirit is whatever it takes for a man or woman to rush back into a burning building to save more people."

LMAO

that's not dancing.... it's a seizure set to music (was that the quote?)

On 27 Apr 2002 12:41:10 GMT, [email] (Art Vandelay) wrote:

"Scott" wrote in message news:[email]...

"A full-bodied dry heave set to music."

"Brian Park" wrote in message news:[email]...

To be pernickety it's surely just "full-body dry heave" as in "full-body massage", as in using her whole body. "Full-bodied" is something you'd say of a strong flavoured wine.

-TF