UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. But he was definitely a bass. June died in 1999 from unknown causes. The bass voice of Thurl Ravenscroft echoes through the corridors of Disney history. 72.23.147.92 (talk) 13:45, 21 December 2007 (UTC)Reply[reply], In this article it seems to say he had voiced Tony from the beginning until his death,but in the Tony the Tiger article it mentions other people as having voiced him, which is correct? He is also famous for voicing Tony the Tiger and providing additional voices on Disney's Jungle Cubs as Louie the Mountain Lion. As a singer, Ravenscroft has seen the music business change completely. http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3090787, VIAF: Despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, Thurl Ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit -- specifically, for over half a century he was the inimitable voice of Kellogg's Corn Flakes icon Tony the Tiger. According to the exhaustive website All . I've tried to come up with talking ranges of different male voice types. Thurl Ravenscroft, the famous voice behind Tony the Tiger (as well as many other Disney animated characters and theme park narrations), sings lead on the "Grim Grinning Ghosts" song mouthed by. Take a visual walk through their career and see 44 images of the characters they've voiced and listen to 5 clips . I was in Anaheim, CA, visiting my grandfather in his retirement community. . AzizQuadri10 7 mo. I'm inclined to believe this one, as it's discrediting the other, but can anyone find any proof? We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. Disney also used recordings of Ravenscrofts voice on some of the more famous rides at Disneyland. the Mellomen (occasionally known as Big John and The Buzzards, The Crackerjacks, The Lee Brothers, and The Ravenscroft Quartet) were a vocal group active for over three . He was still performing Tony the Tiger when he was 90 years old in 2004, being picked up for his recording sessions by a limousine from the Kellogg Company. I told everyone I knew when I got home. Ravenscrofts flair for projection and his deep vocal range landed him voice parts in such Disney films as Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, 101 Dalmatians Mary Poppins and Jungle Book.. So it was fun."[3]. Thurl was an irreplaceable part of Rosemary Clooney's 1954 rendition of "This Ole House", one of the biggest and best hits of the pre-rock 1950's, but fewer folks have heard the original version of the song, recorded the same year by the song's composer, Stuart Hamblen, and featuring Thurl in the same role as on the later hit version. ( C3-D4 ) Matthew Hall - When Christmas Comes to Town ( G2-C4 ) Nat King Cole - Autumn Leaves ( A2-C4 ) Thurl Ravenscroft - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch ( G2-G3 ) Michael Crawford - On Eagle's Wings ( A2-D4 ) He was also the bass singer on Bobby Vee's 1960 Liberty hit record "Devil or Angel". At 6 feet 5 inches, he had been deemed too tall to fly a fighter plane. Each additional print is $4.99 Add a PDF download for just $3 more Use facets below to limit or refine search. I did the commercials for Gillette during the World Series, and at one point, I had 27 different beer contracts, Ravenscroft said. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Birth and Death Data: Born February 6, 1914 (Norfolk), Died May 22, 2005 (Fullerton). [2], In the June 6, 2005, issue of the advertising industry journal Advertising Age, Kellogg's ran an advertisement commemorating Ravenscroft, the headline reading: "Behind every great character is an even greater man." Years after his early days in business, Ravenscroft still carries himself with the class he said he picked up during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Disneyland Record "All About Dragons", DQ-1301. These talking ranges are very general and may not apply to some people. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. He began . This includes personalizing content and advertising. But hes sang and voiced many characters throughout his career, most notably his voiceover work with Disney. Elvis music was gospel enough for us to appreciate it, but it really wasnt our cup of tea, Ravenscroft said. During World War II, Ravenscroft served as a civilian navigator contracted to the U.S. Air Transport Command, spending five years flying courier missions across the north and south Atlantic. "[4] Singing with the Johnny Mann Singers,[5] his distinctive bass can also be heard as part of the chorus on 28 of their albums that were released during the 1960s and 1970s. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Ravenscroft, a self-proclaimed ham, never imagined that the character he virtually created while fooling around in a Chicago recording studio would stay as popular as it has over the years. Despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, Thurl Ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit -- specifically, for over half a century he was the inimitable voice of Kellogg's Corn Flakes icon Tony the Tiger. His voice is also heard at the Haunted Mansion and Bear Country Jamboree. I also edited the song range. He was 91 . I thanked him, shook his hand and went back to my meal. Mohamed A. Abdisalam (talk) 19:06, 22 March 2021 (UTC)Reply[reply]. Play Thurl Ravenscroft and discover followers on SoundCloud | Stream tracks, albums, playlists on desktop and mobile. --Jcaxels 20:38, 29 December 2005 (UTC)Reply[reply], I didn't know that Thurl Ravenscroft sang the song until I read the article, which was relatively recently. [1] The song, now credited to Ravenscroft, peaked on the U.S. ), Thurl later left to California in his twenties to study at the Otis Art Institute and pursue a life of show business; after being flooded with job requests stemming from his auditioning at Paramount as a . http://viaf.org/viaf/8927835, MusicBrainz: 74 plays 74; Unavailable. Various record companies, such as Abbott, Coral, Brunswick, and "X" (a division of RCA) also released singles by Ravenscroft, often in duets with little-known female vocalists, in an attempt to turn the bass-voiced veteran into a pop singer. Page contents not supported in other languages. In conjunction with the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, he also released the single "Big Paul Bunyan." Thanks to You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, Thurl Ravenscroft has officially hit the Top 40 as a solo artist.[9]. Although Thurl Ravenscroft's name may not be familiar to Disney fans, his voice is. 2:50. You can access all the information on this page for any song in one click. Al Jolson - Wedding Bells (Will You Ever Ring for Me?) Do you want to check it out? I was born on the same day Ravenscroft died, May 22, 2005. Grinch." If there is other other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Lowest note should be lower than the highest, Highest note should be higher than the lowest. Ravenscroft is also heard in the Enchanted Tiki Room as the voice of Fritz the Animatronics parrot, as well as the tree-like Tangaroa tiki god in the pre-show outside the attraction. Add missing songs. April 16, 2008 27 Songs, 1 hour, 3 minutes 2008 Saxony Records. It seems remarkable that his contributions in that field are so numerous and memorable, yet few seem to know his name. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Thurl_Ravenscroft&oldid=1064575266, Start-Class biography (actors and filmmakers) articles, Low-importance biography (actors and filmmakers) articles, Actors and filmmakers work group articles, Start-Class biography (musicians) articles, Low-importance biography (musicians) articles, Start-Class United States articles of Low-importance, C-Class Disney articles of Mid-importance, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 January 2022, at 02:45. Much of the change has not been to his liking, he said. When he saw me he said, What are you doing here? Ravenscroft said, recalling that he used to work next to Hope in a radio broadcasting studio. Thurl Ravenscroft was an American actor and singer. Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (/rl revnzkrft/; February 6, 1914May 22, 2005) was an American actor and bass singer. A subreddit for singers of all ages, experience levels, voice types and music genres. Thurl Ravenscroft - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch ( G2-G3 ) The Righteous Brothers - He ( A#2-D#4 ) You can use our smart search to find songs by vocal range, style and gender. [citation needed]. Web. Thurl Ravenscrofts rich voice dipped low and deep as he began to utter what has become the trademark of his 50-year show business career. [8], One of Ravenscroft's best-known uncredited works is as the vocalist for the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. One of the greatest basso profondos out there, Thurl Ravenscroft had a voice that rarely dropped below 80Hz, while he could sing an F#1 with ease. Tony the. For more information and music, visit MichaelKurek.com. Have you enjoyed the deliciously deep voice that sang Youre a Mean One, Mr. Grinch? When he saw me, he said, What are you doing here? Ravenscroft said, recalling that he used to work next to Hope in a radio studio. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. = Recordings are available for online listening. Geekynerdyguy1996 (talk) 17:06, 18 December 2017 (UTC)Reply[reply], This article listed Mr. Ravenscroft in two operatic categories. In the 1980s and 1990s, Ravenscroft was narrator for the annual Pageant of the Masters art show at the Laguna Beach, California, Festival of the Arts. Vocal Range: A2 - F5 Significant High Notes: F5 ("Foreign Remix") . URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/339288, LCNAR: He sang the "Twitterpatter Song" and "Thumper's Song" on the Disneyland record Peter Cottontail and other Funny Bunnies. Among the notables carried on board his flights were Winston Churchill and Bob Hope. Ravenscroft also sang "No Dogs Allowed" in the Peanuts animated motion picture Snoopy, Come Home and I Was a Teenaged Brain Surgeon for Spike Jones. But then Ravenscrofts entire career, from Tony the Tiger to singing background vocals for Elvis Presley, has been sort of an accident, he said. Posted 17 years ago 17 years ago. 1 hit, This Ole House.. Agree? A memorable yet brief moment. Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 32 for the week ending January 2, 2021. Streaming with ads. And there was nobody nicer than Bing (Crosby), Ravenscroft said. Hollywood (in the 1930s and 40s) had class, Ravenscroft said. Read Full Biography. Thurl Ravenscroft - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: Vocal Range & Original Key Chords Sheet music Lyrics Sing karaoke Changes history I changed the key based off this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTYcY7af7Vg karaoke track and personal memory. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch By Thurl Ravenscroft - Digital Sheet Music Price: $5.79 or 1 Pro Credit Pro Credits included with Musicnotes Pro Learn More Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps. Golden Girl (The Columbia Recordings 1944-1966) . He was a devoted member of the Crystal Cathedral (now called Christ Cathedral) in Orange County, California, and is buried in the cathedrals Memorial Gardens. Find with Vocal Range Test. Despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, Thurl Ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit -- specifically, Meet Me Down On Main Street 1957. Not a fan of rock n roll, Ravenscroft has nonetheless sung with the King. Theyre g-r-r-r-eat!! A native Nebraskan, the 6-foot, 5-inch Ravenscroft said he had the show business drive already in him when he moved to Los Angeles in 1933 to attend art school and pursue a career in commercial advertising. . I asked him, "Can you say it for me?" Though the majority of his voice work subsided in 1998, Mr. Ravenscroft . Ravenscroft is also heard with the quartet on some of the Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes with Mel Blanc at Warner Bros. as well as on radio "driving Jack Benny crazy" on The Jack Benny Program as part of The Sportsmen Quartet. Tony the Tiger, however, is his cup of tea. Born in Norfolk, Nebraska, Ravenscroft first acheived success as co-founder of The Mellomen in 1948. We were flying Bob Hope and his troupe (to a military base) and we invited him up to the cockpit. [7] He also played the Narrator in The Story and Song From the Haunted Mansion. He was also the uncredited vocalist for the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from the classic Christmas television special, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas![1]. We welcome all users new and old. Despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, Thurl Ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit -- specifically,. And I also like tigers. Ravenscroft also did voice-over work and singing for Disney in various films and Disneyland attractions. Thurl Ravenscroft. If you sing, are interested in singing, or have questions about singing, here's the place! These efforts were commercially unsuccessful, if often quite interesting. Ive even done it in Spanish.. Ravenscroft did voice-over work and singing for Disney in various films and Disneyland attractions (which were later featured at Walt Disney World), the best known including The Haunted Mansion, Country Bear Jamboree, Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyland Railroad, and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. The Mellomen released some doo-wop records under the name Big John & the Buzzards, a name apparently given to them by the rock-and-roll-hating Mitch Miller. As he told an interviewer: "I flew Winston Churchill to a conference in Algiers and flew Bob Hope to the troops a couple of times. Tony the Tiger, however, is his cup of tea. Ravenscroft, a self-proclaimed ham, never imagined that the character he created while fooling around in a Chicago recording studio would stay as popular as it has over the years. At 19, Ravenscroft set his sights on art and left Norfolk in 1933 to study at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. Home | Contact Us | Terms of Use | Accessibility, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/339288, http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n88051240, https://musicbrainz.org/artist/f666ee36-5c6c-46d2-923a-39ce7f02ca34, Wikipedia content provided under the terms of the. I had the opportunity to meet Thurl Ravenscroft 8 years ago when I was 16 years old. We (the quartet) began to get many calls to perform, and I had to decide whether to stay in school or take all that easy money. After graduating from the Otis Art Institute in California, he founded the male quartet The Mellomen, in which he provided the bass. Thanks for Watching :)Sorry for any mistakesI dont own any of the songs or clips in this video. Thurl Ravenscroft was an American voice actor who was best known for singing the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" in Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! May 24, 2005, 9:04 AM UTC. That technically qualifies Ravenscroft for the little-known and lowest subcategory of the bass voice, an oktavist. Read Full Biography. His voice is also heard in the Haunted Mansion and Bear Country Jamboree features. The Tony the Tiger commercial has been done for every English-speaking (country) in the world, Ravenscroft said, relaxing in his Lawrence Welk Village home. They were sometimes credited as the Mellowmen, the Mello Men, or the Mellow Men. [citation needed], Ravenscroft married June Seamans in 1946 and they had two children. I thought it was Boris Karloff, and my dad thought so, too. Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Story and Song From the Haunted Mansion, Disney Sing Along Songs: Disneyland Fun It's a Small World, "Thurl Ravenscroft, Voice of Tony the Tiger, Dies at 91", "He's Grrrrreat! A devoted Christian, he appeared on many religious television shows such as The Hour of Power. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Ray Romano reveals widowmaker health scare: I had 90% blockage, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. Thurl Ravenscroft, The Mellomen. The lyrics of Yo Ho aren't explicit. Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft began his career as a singer at an early age. Type any artist name in the search and see their range. Its just been a joy to be able to do something that Ive loved, he said. (2023). In 1938 Ravenscroft joined fellow Taylor Choristers Bill Days and Max Smith in the Sportsmen, who quickly became one of the busiest vocal groups in radio -- at one point they were appearing on 14 different concurring programs, among Jack Benny's The Jell-O Radio Show, Rudy Valle's The Sealtest Village Store, and The Burns and Allen Show. Ravenscroft regularly made it down to the lowest G on the piano, whichfor those familiar with the notes on the staffis below the third ledger line under the bass clef. Singing Carrots Blog relevant read: Beginning in 1952, Ravenscroft was the voice of Tony the Tiger, coining the character's trademark tag line, "They're gr-r-r-r-r-r-reat!" Ravenscroft, Thurl - Despite a singing career that spanned from the 1930s to the 1970s, Thurl Ravenscroft is undoubtedly best known for applying his deep, rich vocal skills in a different professional pursuit -- specifically,, Dinner Music for People Who Aren't Very Hungry. Age discrimination, How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Rainn Wilson, Schiff reports major cash advantage over Porter and Lee in Senate race, A prison at Disney World? Thurl Ravenscroft, who thrilled Laguna audiences for two decades as the voice of the Pageant of the Masters -- as well as portraying "Tony the Tiger" and numerous other speaking and singing. Probably best known to television audiences as the voice of Kellogg's Tony the Tiger, a character he played from 1952 until 2005, Thurl was a favorite among Disney vocal performers. Thurl Ravenscroft, who provided the rumbling "They're Grrrrreeeat!" for Kellogg's Tony the Tiger ads and voiced a host of Disney characters, has died. Heck yes, but that goes for Bessie Smith, Hank Williams, and Muddy Waters, also. Thurl Ravenscroft - ! Ravenscroft boomed as he re-created the role of Tony the Tiger--a role that the 73-year-old has performed in scores of television commercials for Kelloggs for 36 years. He says, "That's the voice of Tony the Tiger." Not a fan of rock n roll, Ravenscroft has nonetheless sung with the King. . During World War II, Ravenscroft flew special missions over Europe and North Africa for the Air Transport Command. But commercials and backup singing have been Ravenscrofts bread and butter. I had the opportunity to meet Thurl Ravenscroft 8 years ago when I was 16 years old. Ravenscroft did some voice-over work and singing for Disney in both the films and the attractions at Disneyland (which were later featured at Walt Disney World). Ravenscroft's flair for projection and his deep vocal range landed him voice parts in such Disney films as "Cinderella . Ravenscroft spent five years, including all of World War II, as a navigator for courier flights with the U.S. Air Transport Command, transporting VIPs like Winston Churchill and Bob Hope across the Atlantic. Ravenscrofts voice can be heard bellowing Yo Ho Ho! from some of the drunken pirates on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. He answered, "Yes I am." Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.72.213.153 (talk) 23:26, 8 April 2017 (UTC)Reply[reply], I see this as a nicely written article, but there is one problem: the info box says that he was active until 1998 but the article says that he was active until 2005. "Ravenscroft, Thurl." After his death, Lee Marshall replaced him as the voice of Tony the Tiger in the Kellogg's commercials, but some commercials still recycle clips of Ravenscroft. These included singing Burt Bacharachs song South American Getaway in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the theme song for the John Wayne and Kirk Douglas Western The War Wagon, dubbing a song forFred Astaire in Daddy Long Legs, and providing voices and sounds for both Andrew the Dog and a Banker (and also the animated character Hog the Pig) in Mary Poppins.. Image:Ravenscroft2.jpeg is being used on this article. The Mellomen can be heard on many popular recordings of the Big Band Era, including backup for Bing Crosby, Frankie Laine, Spike Jones, Jo Stafford, and Rosemary Clooney. The group appeared on camera in a few episodes of the Disney anthology television series; in one instance recording a canine chorus for Lady and the Tramp and in another as a barbershop quartet that reminds Walt Disney of the name of the young newspaper reporter Gallegher. Barbershop Melodies, Volume 1 2008. Andy Williams' recording of "The 12 Days of Christmas" features him as well. Little Brown Jug. Outside of early operatic aspirations, there's no documentation for any such performance or recording. The vocals and instrumental were recorded by Xavier Atencio, Paul Frees, Thurl Ravenscroft, J. Pat O'Malley and The Mellomen, and released 11 years ago on Sunday 1st of January 2012. . He was married after only three weeks of meeting June Seamans and remained so for 53 years until her death in 1999. Theyre g-r-r-r-eat!! But then, Ravenscrofts entire career, from Tony the Tiger to singing background for Elvis Presley, has been sort of an accident, he said. His name was accidentally omitted from the credits, leading many to believe that the cartoon's narrator, Boris Karloff, sang the song, while others cited Tennessee Ernie Ford as the song's signature voice. Like a child, I desperately wanted this moment . Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. I replied, "Really? He sang the opening songs for the two Disney serials used on The Mickey Mouse Club, Boys of the Western Sea and The Hardy Boys: Mystery of the Applegate Treasure. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. I'm not sure if I'm taking part of the article out of context, if the info box contradicts the article, or if it's both. The songs you star are added to your repertoire page. Help us to keep the correct information on all the vocal ranges. He formed a singing group called the Sportsmen Quartet after someone told him at a party that he had a flair for show business.. Not only that, I eat Frosted Flakes for breakfast 4 times a week. Chicago Style Questions for Netflix ahead of earnings. The Mellomen contributed to other Disney films, such as Alice in Wonderland and Lady and the Tramp. = Recordings were issued from this master. But show business was never very far away. Upon returning to Hollywood in 1947 he attempted to rejoin the Sportsmen, but the wife of his replacement, Gurney Bell, threatened a lawsuit if Bell was dismissed from the lineup; when Smith left the group the following year, he and Ravenscroft simply formed a new combo, the Mellomen. Thurl Ravenscroft may have had one of the greatest voices to grace humankind. Thurl Ravenscroft - 2008-2023 Regents of the University of California, All Rights Reserved. I dont know anyone who isnt fascinated when a true bass singer descends the scale to the bottom of his range. Let's have a healthy discussion in the comments below Scan this QR code to download the app now. He was known as one of the booming voices behind Kellogg's Frosted Flakes animated spokesman Tony the Tiger for more than five decades. It was when he attended Norfolk High School that his voice became "The Voice." He was the tenor lead in the school musical his junior year, and the bass lead his senior year. 1 classical album, The Sea Knows, and a member of the Grammy Producers and Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy. His other most famous character was the singing voice of the song "You're a Mean One, Mr, Grinch" from the animated classic "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas". Thurl Ravenscroft - Bass Singer Low Notes Cole Fountain 1.04K subscribers Subscribe 1.1K 71K views 2 years ago You've probably heard this man's voice, and maybe you didn't realize it. Check out Thurl Ravenscroft. Ravenscrofts voice can be heard bellowing, Yo-ho-ho, from some of the drunken pirates on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. We were flying Bob Hope and his troupe (to a military base), and we invited him up to the cockpit. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, At 19, he won a local school board seat. 1. . He is Professor Emeritus of Composition at Vanderbilt University. Ivan Rebroff Ive been very lucky.. Possibly female low notes, although good clips are hard to come by. Thank you.BetacommandBot 23:33, 5 June 2007 (UTC)Reply[reply]. ago Just to mention a few. Named a Disney Legend in 1995, Ravenscroft worked with the company for six decades. He said his lifelong dream was to record the entire Bible on tape, but James Earl Jones "beat him out". Its just been a joy to be able to do something that Ive loved, he said. As a singer, Ravenscroft has seen the music business change completely. Don't know your range? Vallee kept Ravenscrofts group busy doing backup vocals in the early days of radio during the late 1930s. Thurl Ravenscrofts rich voice dipped low and deep as he began to utter what has become the trademark of his 50-year show business career. . The list of his many roles also includes spoken and singing voices for many animatronic puppets in theme park attractions. He eased into retirement during the 1980s but continued serving as the voice of Tony the Tiger well into the 21st century. He was also the uncredited vocalist for the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" from the classic Christmas television special, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! I was smiling for the rest of my trip in CA. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, At 19, he won a local school board seat. I did the commercials for Gillette during the World Series and at one point I had 27 different beer contracts, Ravenscroft said. But perhaps enough was enough. [6], His voice was heard during the Pirates of the Caribbean ride as well as The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland as Uncle Theodore, the lead vocalist of the singing busts in the cemetery near the end of the ride. Follow Artist +. . Born February 6, 1914 in Norfolk, Nebraska as Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (yes, he was born with that last name! According to our database the vocal range of this artist is: Thurl Ravenscroft Signed Autographed 8X10 Photo Tony the Tiger Voice BAS Z83946. SoundCloud . We calculated vocal range for each of them. Find with Vocal Range Test. Oktavist singers are extremely rare but can be regularly found singing Russian Orthodox choral music. Returning from the war, Ravenscroft resumed his singing career and began a longtime association with Walt Disney. In a YouTube montage, the excerpts that Ravenscroft sings take him gradually down to that low G, with the pitch names shown on the screen. Children. You Might Also Like. BenW (talk) 14:14, 20 June 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply], With Rosemary Clooney he did a famous job, in singing in "This ole house" - add it into the article! 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