Loulie Jean Norman

Loulie Jean Norman, (born in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 12, 1913; died August 2 2005 in Los Angeles) is a famous soprano who worked with famed arranger Gordon Jenkins. Jenkins and Norman collaborated on a number of albums. She provided the singing voice for the character of Clara in the film version of Porgy and Bess as portrayed by Diahann Carroll. She is also the singer of the classic theme.

Related Topics:
August 2 - 2005 - Los Angeles - Soprano - Gordon Jenkins - Porgy and Bess - Diahann Carroll

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Reportedly passed away per the imdb.com on August 2, 2005.

Related Topics:
Imdb.com - August 2 - 2005

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Lyrics to the Star Trek theme per snopes.com, composed by Alexander Courage and written by Gene Roddenberry (so Roddenberry could claim half the royalties, according to Courage):

Related Topics:
Snopes.com - Alexander Courage - Gene Roddenberry

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Beyond

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The rim of the star-light

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My love

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Is wand'ring in star-flight

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I know

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He'll find in star-clustered reaches

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Love,

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Strange love a star woman teaches.

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I know

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His journey ends never

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His star trek

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Will go on forever.

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But tell him

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While he wanders his starry sea

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Remember, remember me.

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Sources:

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• birthdate and birthplace: (http://louliejeannorman.memory-of.com)

Audio tribute: http://www.abc.net.au/newcastle/stories/s1466388.htm

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