Kevin Wampler <wam### [at] uwashingtonedu> wrote:
> Warp wrote:
> > Kevin Wampler <wam### [at] uwashingtonedu> wrote:
> >> I highly recommend listening to Florence Foster Jenkins' legendary
> >> performance:
> >
> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM6qntPpyZ0

the horror, the HORROR...

> >
> >   I had heard of that singer before, but didn't remember in which context.
> > Wikipedia clarified: "Florence Foster Jenkins (July 19, 1868 - November 26,
> > 1944) was an American soprano who became famous for her complete lack of
> > rhythm, pitch, tone, and overall singing ability."
> >
>
> I think the really endearing bit about her was that she loved music, and
> sincerely believed that she was a highly talented signer.

we've got an Ed Wood there!

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