Sadly, this kind of vocal talent and training is currently considered distasteful in American popular music. Mary Martin was a Broadway legend in her time.
I think the musical performer in the pass age would project their voice with the classical way. Not only Mary martin,many old actors in the theater their voice heard very operatic. You can also find the thing from the perform "Hey!Mr. Producer"
She did have a good vocal range and could sing well in her head voice. If you watch her play Peter Pan when she pretends to play a mysterious lady she sounds like an opera singer. Singers back then knew how to project their voices, even if they didn't sing opera.
Sacrilege maybe but it made me laugh,what a treat to see Mary Martin,the original Nelly Forbush and mama of Larry Haggman(JR)at her comic best and to see Noel Coward himself.
They hated each others guts.
coleportewagner 3 months ago
Brilliant! Hilarious! Love it!
raythespian 5 months ago
como se llama la cancion? es hermosa ¿song?
rroderick1000 8 months ago
noel coward's bit wasn't necessary.
wattever333 1 year ago
@wattever333 that's strange. I'm sure I wrote that >2 years ago.
wattever333 1 year ago
@wattever333 I like his unnecessary bit though, makes me laugh.
naly202 10 months ago
LOL. LOL Nothing wrong with her vocal production. Very healthy!
ugotitbabe000 2 years ago 2
Sadly, this kind of vocal talent and training is currently considered distasteful in American popular music. Mary Martin was a Broadway legend in her time.
carrotjuse 2 years ago
Funny, yet kind of sad...when I realize that what was percieved as a joke in those days would be considered a great soprano. Haha.
GermanOperaSinger 3 years ago 5
I think the musical performer in the pass age would project their voice with the classical way. Not only Mary martin,many old actors in the theater their voice heard very operatic. You can also find the thing from the perform "Hey!Mr. Producer"
a75567556 4 years ago
She did have a good vocal range and could sing well in her head voice. If you watch her play Peter Pan when she pretends to play a mysterious lady she sounds like an opera singer. Singers back then knew how to project their voices, even if they didn't sing opera.
operaboy81 4 years ago
Sacrilege maybe but it made me laugh,what a treat to see Mary Martin,the original Nelly Forbush and mama of Larry Haggman(JR)at her comic best and to see Noel Coward himself.
Thanks for posting.
****I LOVE YouTube***** just had to say it lol
6thearetist6 4 years ago 3
What's wrong with that? LOL
DivaDeb1234 4 years ago
You know what? She does a pretty nice job of it!
markhh 4 years ago 3
Actually yes she does!! Better than some op-era singers that I have seen!
primadonna13 4 years ago 3