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Last Update: 01/18/2004
Original Post: 12/06/2003
Grammy Nomination for Pops CD
of Clooney's 'Last Concert'
The Honolulu Pops recording, "Rosemary Clooney: The
Last Concert," has been nominated for a Grammy,
alongside Bette Midler, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand
and Rod Stewart for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
The late Clooney was nominated for a Grammy Award many times during her illustrious career, yet never won. The win could mean a first Grammy not only for the Honolulu Symphony, but for "America's Favorite Girl Singer," too.
The CD features not only Clooney performing with the Pops, but the orchestra
alone in a medley of five familiar tunes arranged by
Matt Catingub. The state of Hawai’i has reason to be
proud of this international recognition, a
well-deserved achievement for our Honolulu Pops
Orchestra.
A reviewer on Amazon.com suggested, “Close your
eyes and let her whisk you away to a stage in balmy
Hawai'i. It's amazing, the effect a terrific band and a
live audience have on her performance.”
Another had
this to say: “A world class symphony orchestra…one
heck of a big band…and the one and only girl singer
Rosemary Clooney…what a fabulous combination.”
Pops
Conductor Matt Catingub commented, “Rosemary always
treasured her time in Hawai'i, and it's an honor that
her last recording features our beloved orchestra."
On the CD, one can hear Ms. Clooney say at the
end of the show, “Thank you for one of the best nights
of my life.”
This recording was made possible
through a special agreement with the Honolulu Symphony
Musicians
to allow all the Pops concerts during the 2001-2002
season to be recorded without compensation, until and unless
a CD was actually produced. According to Union rules, musicians must be compensated for every performance that is recorded.
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