74 plays 74; Unavailable. Thank you.BetacommandBot 23:33, 5 June 2007 (UTC)Reply[reply]. ), 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 . Bold marks particularly impressive vocal moments. 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. I thanked him, shook his hand and went back to my meal. . This production is musically considered acoustic. MLA Style. Don't know your range? Ravenscroft was born on Feb. 6, 1914, in Norfolk. Its just been a joy to be able to do something that Ive loved, he said. Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft began his career as a singer at an early age. Thurl has great low notes down to A1, with a rare but solid G1 as well. According to the New Grove Dictionary of Opera,that is yet a few steps lower than the typical lowest note in the basso profundo range. Comment must not exceed 1000 characters 1 Repost Share Copy Link More. 1 classical album, The Sea Knows, and a member of the Grammy Producers and Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy. Tony the Tiger, however, is his cup of tea. ! 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. Posted 17 years ago 17 years ago. Thurl Ravenscroft was an American actor and bass singer. He died in his home on May22, 2005, from prostate cancer, and was buried at the Memorial Gardens at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. I had the opportunity to meet Thurl Ravenscroft 8 years ago when I was 16 years old. Mohamed A. Abdisalam (talk) 19:06, 22 March 2021 (UTC)Reply[reply]. Among the notables carried on board his flights were Winston Churchill and Bob Hope. Golden Girl (The Columbia Recordings 1944-1966) . 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. I'm inclined to believe this one, as it's discrediting the other, but can anyone find any proof? Steps to download the acapella and instrumental. Streaming with ads. Basso profundo often implies that the voice is "freakishly" low. 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. I told everyone I knew when I got home. I never went back to school, Ravenscroft said. You can access all the information on this page for any song in one click. Thurl Ravenscroft was a booming bass singer and voice actor best known for his character of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Tony the Tiger and his signature phrase "They're Grrrrreat!". Colleagues in his church choir suggested that he audition as a studio singer at Paramount, and he soon became one of the most sought-after vocalists in Hollywood; by the mid-'30s, Ravenscroft was also a radio staple, co-starring on the program Goose Creek Parson before graduating to Bing Crosby's Kraft Music Hall as a member of the Paul Taylor Choristers. . Thanks for Watching :)Sorry for any mistakesI dont own any of the songs or clips in this video. 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 . I was in Anaheim, CA, visiting my grandfather in his retirement community. 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. [8], One of Ravenscroft's best-known uncredited works is as the vocalist for the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Ive been very lucky.. . 2008 Preview Song Time Sweet Genevieve. He achieved early success as part of a singing group called The Mellomen. 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. AzizQuadri10 7 mo. Thurl Ravenscroft, The Mellomen. He began . 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. Al Jolson - Wedding Bells (Will You Ever Ring for Me?) . In 1963, the Mellomen appeared opposite Elvis Presley in It Happened at the World's Fair, and three years later Ravenscroft was cast for the animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a project highlighted by his immortal vocal turn on the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"; he subsequently was cast in Horton Hears a Who, The Cat in the Hat, and The Lorax. We cant wait to hear just how low he will finally go, until he satisfyingly arrives at a pitch even lower than we imagined. Returning from the war, Ravenscroft resumed his singing career and began a longtime association with Walt Disney. : Tony the Tiger Voices Pleasure", THURL'S GRRRRRRR-EAT! 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. Geekynerdyguy1996 (talk) 17:06, 18 December 2017 (UTC)Reply[reply], This article listed Mr. Ravenscroft in two operatic categories. He was also the voice of the Disneyland Railroad in the 1990s. That technically qualifies Ravenscroft for the little-known and lowest subcategory of the bass voice, an oktavist. Credit goes to the respective owners. [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. After graduating from the Otis Art Institute in California, he founded the male quartet The Mellomen, in which he provided the bass. Check out Thurl Ravenscroft. After the war, he found work in both singing and speaking roles in animated shorts and feature films. 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 ) Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) ( B2-C4 ) William McDowell - I Won't Go Back ( A#2-C4 ) 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. For Disney, they recorded the themes for the TV hits Davy Crockett, Zorro, The Mickey Mouse Club, and The Wonderful World of Color in addition to appearing on literally hundreds of the studio's children's recordings. Ravenscroft went off to a routine recording session in 1966 and sang through a few quick takes of Youre a Mean One, Mr. Grinch for the soundtrack to How the Grinch Stole Christmas and then ran off to another job without thinking much about it, learning only later that it was to become a holiday classic. Our database has more than 8000 famous performers. But commercials and backup singing have been Ravenscrofts bread and butter. 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. Each additional print is $4.99 Add a PDF download for just $3 more Get our L.A. The Thurl Ravenscroft Interview", "1955 HITS ARCHIVE: Boom Boom Boomerang - De Castro Sisters", "Listen to the Unmistakable Voice of Thurl Ravenscroft", "He's 'G-r-r-r-eat!!!' Tapered (talk) 06:04, 24 December 2018 (UTC)Reply[reply]. In 1942 Ravenscroft left the group to enlist in the Air Transport Command, serving five years as a navigator. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, At 19, he won a local school board seat. All My Children fans stan Live With Kelly and Mark: Mateo and Hayley forever! I changed the key based off this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTYcY7af7Vg karaoke track and personal memory. Thurl Ravenscroft is a voice actor known for voicing Tony the Tiger, Kirby, and Shere Khan. 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. 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. But show business was never very far away. He is also famous for voicing Tony the Tiger and providing additional voices on Disney's Jungle Cubs as Louie the Mountain Lion. Discography of American Historical Recordings. Elvis music was gospel enough for us to appreciate it, but it really wasnt our cup of tea, Ravenscroft said. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, At 19, he won a local school board seat. Although Thurl Ravenscroft's name may not be familiar to Disney fans, his voice is. It was that class that led him away from art school and into show business. A subreddit for singers of all ages, experience levels, voice types and music genres. For more than 50 years, he was the uncredited voice of Tony the Tiger for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. 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. . "It just dropped," Ravenscroft said of his voice in a 1983 interview with the Los Angeles Times. A memorable yet brief moment. Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.32.197.179 (talk) 17:48, 5 October 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply], how do you pronounce his first name?--74.178.228.25 (talk) 04:36, 28 June 2010 (UTC)Reply[reply], Anyone know if he was the narrator for the Hanna-Barbara 'Atom Ant' opening?Rickremember (talk) 10:39, 9 November 2012 (UTC)Reply[reply], Listening to Mr. Ravenscroft sing and speak I'm not so sure he was a basso profundo. His voice has been featured in Disney theme park attractions such as the . Their earliest contribution to a Disney film was for Pinocchio (1940), to which they contributed the song "Honest John". Elvis Presley needed backup singers for (the film Blue Hawaii) and his people called (Ravenscrofts quartet), Ravenscroft said. I said, "You're Tony the Tiger!" I was born on the same day Ravenscroft died, May 22, 2005. Needless to say, I was very pleased. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. I've tried to come up with talking ranges of different male voice types. . I decided to approach him. 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. The Tony the Tiger commercial has been done for every English-speaking (country) in the world. Disney also used recordings of Ravenscrofts voice on some of the more famous rides at Disneyland. 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. He sang on the soundtrack for Ken Clark as "Stewpot" in South Pacific, one of the top-selling albums of the 1950s. And there was nobody nicer than Bing (Crosby), Ravenscroft said. Outside of early operatic aspirations, there's no documentation for any such performance or recording. Today, Ravenscroft travels to San Diego five times a year to do new Tony the Tiger commercials, something he said he will never give up. 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.. Geek." He answered, "Yes I am." I explained to Mr. Ravenscroft that my grandfather had just told me who he was, to which he craftily replied, "Who am I?" Ravenscroft's career as a solo artist was far more limited -- in 1955, he cut his first solo single, "Mad, Baby, Mad," followed a year later by "Dr. DeSantis says hell reassert control over special Florida district, Morgan Freeman criticizes Black History Month and the term African American, Kathy Griffin opens up about PTSD and anxiety sparked by backlash to bloody Trump pic, Review: In Ava, Elizabeth McGovern casts a spell at Geffen Playhouse as a classic Hollywood femme fatale. 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. . This article says he didn't sing Shere Khan's bass parts in the Jungle Book, but the The Jungle Book (1967 film) says he does. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. So it was fun."[3]. Vallee kept Ravenscrofts group busy doing backup vocals in the early days of radio during the late 1930s. Find with Vocal Range Test. Hollywood (in the 1930s and 1940s) had class, Ravenscroft said. Get our L.A. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Go to the song page with a mistake and suggest an edit. 2008-2023 Regents of the University of California, All Rights Reserved. As a singer, Ravenscroft has seen the music business change completely. His voice is incredible. Elvis music was gospel enough for us to appreciate it, but it really wasnt our cup of tea, Ravenscroft said. And much of that change hasnt been to his liking. 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! Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft ( / rl revnzkrft /; February 6, 1914 - May 22, 2005) was an American actor and bass singer. New songs with Chris Cornell on the way after Soundgarden settles with Vicky Cornell, Blackpink in your area: K-pop supergroup sets Dodger Stadium concert, The actor, the hairstylist and the eye surgeon: Drugs and death in a Malibu beach house, Have guests in town? Ravenscrofts voice can be heard bellowing Yo Ho Ho! from some of the drunken pirates on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Read Full Biography. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use. On the Disneyland record All About Dragons, he both provided the narration and sang the songs "The Reluctant Dragon" and "The Loch Ness Monster". Date Of Death: May 22, 2005. In later years Ravenscroft backed artists ranging from Jim Nabors to Arlo Guthrie and was an active member of the Johnny Mann Singers. 27. His first civics lesson? Silver Threads Among the Gold. Questions for Netflix ahead of earnings. 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. The Mellomen also were at the heart of the famed Norman Luboff Choir, but the group was even more successful in their voice-over work for television, film, and commercials. Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (; February 6, 1914 - May 22, 2005) was an American voice actor and bass singer known as the booming voice behind Kellogg's Frosted Flakes animated spokesman Tony the Tiger for more than five decades. [citation needed] On an episode of the TV variety series Donny & Marie featuring guest stars from the first Star Wars movie, Ravenscroft provided the voice for Darth Vader, voiced in the movie by Jones. Pitch: Very low-pitched or deep male voice, Pitch: Extremely low-pitched or deep male voice. Operatic quality voice? He formed a singing group called the Sportsmen Quartet after someone told him at a party that he had a flair for show business., 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, Ravenscroft said. Thurl Ravenscroft - In honor of his many talented contributions to the company, Thurl Ravenscroft earned the status of Disney Legend in 1995. Andy Williams' recording of "The 12 Days of Christmas" features him as well. Streaming with ads. 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! According to our database the vocal range of this artist is: Thurl Ravenscroft Signed Autographed 8X10 Photo Tony the Tiger Voice BAS Z83946. A basso profondo, though, also tends to have a higher range than a standard bass -- on top of lower -- which gives them a more dynamic speaking voice, as well. Like a child, I desperately wanted this moment . 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. "Ravenscroft, Thurl." 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 Lowest note should be lower than the highest, Highest note should be higher than the lowest. Thurl Ravenscroft. Directly from the chords website that you normally use! I also edited the song range. 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. Hollywood (in the 1930s and 40s) had class, Ravenscroft said. 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. It turns out to be the same man who, for over five decades, was the Grrreat! voice of Tony the Tiger! Ravenscroft also voiced Monstro the Whale in Pinocchio. The Mellomen contributed to other Disney films, such as Alice in Wonderland and Lady and the Tramp. Vocal Range. With his perfectly groomed white hair, Ravenscroft considers himself a performer. SoundCloud . I did the commercials for Gillette during the World Series and at one point I had 27 different beer contracts, Ravenscroft said. It is no stretch to speculate that the sheer number of these roles has seared the voice of Thurl Ravenscroft in our collective consciousness, being associated with so many of our beloved memories. 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. 2:50. We are having dinner in the dining area and about 15 minutes into the meal my grandfather points to a man at another table. But then Ravenscrofts entire career, from Tony the Tiger to singing background vocals for Elvis Presley, has been sort of an accident, he said. The band performed with a number of notable artists in the era as well as working on a number of occasions for Disney. He had a good deep booming voice but I'm just not so sure he was a profundo. Copyright 2000 - 2023 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (/rl revnzkrft/; February 6, 1914May 22, 2005) was an American actor and bass singer. No recordings issued from other masters. Songs within D2 - D4 vocal range. 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 being told by one of the Kings cronies not to talk to Presley in the recording studio, Ravenscroft and his crew passed an audition by improvising with Elvis while he sang at a piano. Not a fan of rock n roll, Ravenscroft has nonetheless sung with the King. Liz 2021-08-06 14:49 Suggest an edit Latest videos on Singing Carrots But he was definitely a bass. --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. . I began to wonder just who that singer was. Web. One of his dreamsto record a reading of the entire Biblewas never realized, probably because James Earl Jones did it first. thurl ravenscroft vocal range <br>And what's even cooler is that Geoff mentioned Thurl as one of his biggest bass idols and inspiration. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. Tony the. I was smiling for the rest of my trip in CA. 18 April 2023. Find more songs Singers with E2 - E4 vocal range Our database contains vocal range data for more than 7000 artists. Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 32 for the week ending January 2, 2021. Follow Artist +. Trending: 1,524th This Week. I did the commercials for Gillette during the World Series, and at one point, I had 27 different beer contracts, Ravenscroft said. Thurl Ravenscroft, The Mellomen. 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. The list of his many roles also includes spoken and singing voices for many animatronic puppets in theme park attractions. The songs you star are added to your repertoire page. Date Of Birth: Feb 6, 1914. Tony is just a good, wholesome character, Ravenscroft said, trying to explain the success of his interpretation of the cartoon character. Tony is just a good wholesome character, Ravenscroft said, trying to explain the success of his interpretation of the Kelloggs Frosted Flakes spokescat. Jack Benny was a very warm person and a very appreciative person. As a member of the Mellomen and as a solo gun-for-hire, Ravenscroft backed many of the most successful artists of the 1950s, including Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Peggy Lee, and Tennessee Ernie Ford; he is prominently featured on Rosemary Clooney's 1954 classic "This Old House," cut a handful of duets with Roberta Lee and was spotlighted on the Spike Jones & His City Slickers efforts Bottoms Up and Dinner Music for People Who Aren't Very Hungry. Can anyone find any proof which he provided the bass voice, pitch: Extremely low-pitched or deep male,. 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