The singular Cleo Laine has died at 97
Jul 28
2025, 09:35:44 PM
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Oh how I loved her and, particularly, her interpretations of Sondheim.
Her stage credits included Julie inShow Boaton the West End in 1971, Princess Puffer inThe Mystery of Edwin Droodon Broadway (for which she was Tony-nominated),the Witch inInto the Woodson the first national tour,Barry Reckord'sFlesh to a Tigerat theRoyal Court, and the short-livedColette,written by her husband and longtime collaborator,John Dankworth. Her wonderful 1989 album "Cleo Sings Sondheim" won Jonathan Tunick his Grammy.
What a great life.
Obit:https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/25/cleo-laine-britain-jazz-singer-john-dankworth-dies Yoplay
Here she is doing a Sondheim medley:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdQ-401E810"
Her interpretations of Sondheim were some of the most emotionally nuanced I’ve ever heard — “Cleo Sings Sondheim” still gives me chills. Rest in peace, Dame Cleo.
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