Welcome to Birthday Thursdays! Each week I will feature someone from the world of music whose birthday falls on this day. There won’t be any chit chat from me, no facts and figures – just some great tunes (and an occasional surprise). Check it out right here every Thursday and enjoy the music.
Happy Birthday to Marni Nixon (Voice Dubber/Ghost Singer)
Born February 22, 1930 in Altadena, California
Marni Nixon talks about Dubbing for Marilyn Monroe and Debora Kerr
Yul Brynner & Deborah Kerr perform “Shall We Dance” from “The King and I”. (Marni Nixon dubbed Deborah Kerr’s singing)
“Tonight” from “West Side Story” with Marni Nixon as ghost singer for Natalie Wood
Audrey Hepburn’s voice was dubbed by Marni Nixon for “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady”
Marni Nixon doing her best Marilyn Monroe in “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
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Love it! Thanks for letting me know you had posted about Marni. I only wish her interview was longer. I wanted to know more!
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Thanks, Houston! Marni Nixon was a phenom. I didn’t want that interview to end!
Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Nice to see you!
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Well, I’ve learned something today! I had no idea these were ‘dubbings’, especially Tonight from West Side Story, a film I still watch now and again!
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They’re done so well, the timing is perfect. Marni Nixon was the best in the business.
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Wow, what a fascinating and interesting post, Nancy. 👏
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Thanks Lesley. I was thrilled when I found out Marni Nixon was one of the birthdays I’d be featuring. Glad you enjoyed this.
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Sweet…never really thought about this. Very interesting.
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We never think about it because it’s done so well.
Not like the old Godzilla movies where the dubbing was so obvious! 🦖
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Lol Godzilla 🐲 movies crack me up
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I never knew any of this, great post, Nancy.
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It’s fascinating, isn’t it. I was so excited when I realized I’d be featuring Marni Nixon today!
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The original “I Could Have Danced All Night” with Audrey Hepburn’s vocal is out on YouTube, and I actually think she did a pretty good job of it.
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I Could Have Danced All Night – Audrey Hepburn ‘s own voice – My Fair Lady (youtube.com)
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Lovely! Thanks, John.
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I’ve see it and other numbers by her. She’s did a nice job.
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Oh man! I wish we still made those wonderful musicals! I want Debra Kerr’s dress, but only if I’m dancing like that!
What is amazing is that the voices are so believable, and different, for each of the very different actors.
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Oh, sister! I hear you and agree whole-heartedly! Wouldn’t you just love to dance with Yul Brynner? I love that movie and he’s marvelous in it.
Marni Nixon was a wonder, such an incredible talent. I thought her interview was very interesting.
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Yes, I wanted to be swirling with him around that dance floor! In that dress!
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