Be on the lookout for one of Julie's movie, This
Could Be The Night which runs occasionally on TCM,
Turner Classic Movies. She looked great back in the '50's when she made that
film, and she looks great today.
Holt McCallany, (Julie's son) appears frequently on television series
such as CSI Miami and films, such as The
Advocate's Devil. He may be seen in Against the Ropes with Meg Ryan. You may have seen Holt in
other films, including Mumford, The Fight
Game, Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye and Navy Diver.
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"I was so fortunate to be in Julie's audience
tonight (June 21) at the Metropolitan Room. The time literally flew
by. I could have sat there for days and never tired of being entertained
by such a special performer! It was an experience that I did not want to
end and I will be moved by Julie forever. Thank you!" – Celia C.,
June 2007.
”I wanted to let Julie's fans know that
my book Miss Peggy Lee: A Career Chronicle has just been released. For
the best price go to: barnesandnoble.com. With
Thanks,” Robert Strom
“Julie Wilson has always been an inspiration to
me. I'm a lyricist. I first met Julie Wilson at the Maisonette
and kept seeing her in person for the next 20 years. My boyfriend, Si Seadler [MGM] was also a big
fan, so I got to see her all the time. "I'm Still Here" should be her
theme song. She always put on a great show and was incredibly beautiful and a
lovely person. Put me on your mailing list. No one could sing a sexy novelty
song better than Julie. I miss her warmth and graciousness. I was there for her
"last" performance on
This website is awesome. I loved seeing "Jimmy." I still play the album. It
was one of my favorite musicals.” [Lyricist
“I
doubt Miss Wilson has the time or inclination to read the correspondence sent
to her site, but, if she does, I would like to remind her of a meeting that I
had with her many years ago. I was
returning to the
wife, and
she asked to put something under my seat.
When it did
not fit quite right, she was prompted to give the thing a "bloody"
shove, and I was surprised to hear the British term. She was not English and she had not just been
there--that was obvious--and I remarked she must be an actress, since actors
often use British diction they have picked up in plays. She confirmed that she was, and when I asked
her name, she told me. Obviously, I was
not awake at the moment,
because the
name did not register with me. It was
only as our conversation ensued that I realized who she was.
You find it
hard to believe I did not recognize her? She looked nothing like the glamorous
women I had seen in
know they
will never see again, and, while the meeting was memorable to me, I realized
that I was one of many people to whom she had spoken in her life. A friend of mine later worked with her
professionally, and he, too, commented on her warm and friendly manner, so
lacking in the pretense and affectation often found among theatre people,
especially those held in such regard as she.
I remember
her every word in that conversation, although it has long slipped her mind, and
I respect the confidences of others not to pass them on to the world at large
here or elsewhere. Thank Miss Wilson for
that delightful conversation. Your
article reports how she turned from her career for a while to be a good mother
to her sons and a daughter to her parents, and that, too, seemed only
appropriate for the woman whom I met who had expressed her intention of doing
just that to me. Without her
"boobs, her hair, and her make-up," she commented, she was just a
girl from
the
No, she was
not just another girl from the
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“I hugely enjoyed reading your website about
Julie Wilson.
In 1952 I turned 20 in a
She'd be close to 80 by now. Is she still with us?
Lord, I do hope so ... and if so, I hope you can forward this letter to her.
After more than 50 years, I remember (most of) the
words to "Mountain Gal." Do you have the lyrics? Is there still a
recording of it somewhere?” Roz Van M.
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”I have been a fan of Julie Wilson since the
first time I heard her in Philadelphia, PA, in the late 70's in a cabaret in
center city. I was entranced with her vocals and interpretations of Cole
Porter. What a night. I had the opportunity to meet her backstage
and was captivated with her loveliness and sweetness.
Subsequently, I moved to
Will she be returning to
There has never been a singer who could do the show tunes like Ms.
Wilson.
Please let me know when I will have the opportunity to see her in the
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“I
have been hoping to see Julie Wilson for years, but always a problem would
intervene. Finally, the other night,
at Odettes,in
...her choice of material was nothing short of brilliant!! The
ballads, the torch songs ( best rendition ever of
Here’s to Life which
should be her anthem...each song a tour de force... The
"patter" brief, witty and poignant! Not the least bit trite or
overlong. The audience was very supportive, enthusiastic and jubilant.
Not only did she sing her heart out... but she met
with us afterwards, chatted, had her picture taken and signed every
autograph... I’ve seen many performers but Julie is the ultimate Cabaret
Diva... and a wonderful warm, classy lady.....as well. My friends and I ( Louis, Anthony, Tom,
Mike)... Thank Julie for a fabulous memorable
evening !!” Mike P. , Fords,
N.J.
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“Good Afternoon,
I can't believe I was born and raised in
It took me moving to NY and James Gavin's book Intimate Nights for me to hear of her.
Now that I have I want to invest in some CD's from her younger days and
other
"hard-to-find" CD's. In particular, "Meet Julie
Wilson", "Julie Wilson Live
from the Russian Tea Room" and "Love", "My Old
Flame". Now that I live in NY, I hope
to one day see her perform live. Any leads you have would be
greatly appreciated!
Thanks much,” Sarah T
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"Just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to Miss Wilson for her dazzling
performance at
The Plush Room in San Francisco on Sept 28 (2002). Miss Wilson is
truly a national treasure,
I was mesmerized by her every note , movement, and presence at the
fabulous York Hotel!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! A devoted fan,” Michael F.
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"I am a neophyte singer, commencing classes just a year ago, at the age
of 43. Most of my
friends think I am a fool to begin such a thing so late in life. They say a
performer’s life ends
at the last blush of youth... But, they obviously never saw Julie
Wilson. I hadn’t either, until the
night of Sunday, August 19th, 2001. The place: the John Anson Ford
Amphitheatre in
the occasion: A double bill with Amanda McBroom... Now of course, I
have known of Amanda
for years. I have even repeatedly mangled her great hit, The Rose, in my quest for vocal
competence. But Julie had not appeared on my radar screen until now,
and because of it, I will never
be the same...
I witnessed true alchemy that night: A woman packaged as tiny, elfin
creature with pipe-organ lungs
and passion/verve/sass greater than all the red light districts of every
major city, combined! Julie
is living proof that age has no limitation on the human spirit, and there is
no mistaking that spirit is
at the root of all that she does...
I’ve no doubt that were she a sculptor, she’d exceed
Michelangelo, and were she a painter, Rembrandt
would pale in comparison. But she is a chanteuse, and as such, she is doing
exactly what she was put
here by the Creator to do: To move the hearts of all who hear her, and to
prove that true artistry knows no bounds...
Blessings dear Divine Lady, with deep gratitude from this student who will
never forget your work.
You are truly a Sensei of
Cabaret”. --Nikki S
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"Hi, I have been a friend and fan of Julie Wilson for almost thirty
years now. Over that period of time,
I have amassed almost everything and anything that pertains to her career. I
recently bought my first
computer, and visited Julie's web site for the first time. I see that many
of the people visiting this site
are looking for items to complete their collections.
Some of the items in my collection are: a 78RPM
record where she sings a duet of two songs from
Miss Liberty, both vol. 1 and vol. 2 of her Brothers and Sisters
albums and a recording of her in the
London version of Kiss Me Kate. I notice that the recordings that you listed
for Miss Wilson is not
complete. Would you like me to compile a list for you?
I have some duplicates in my collection, and know of places where one
can find hard-to-find,
out-of-print records And CDs. If anyone is looking for anything in
particular, please have them contact
me at: victorthree@pacific.net. Thanks!" BOB
K
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"I saw Julie Wilson at the Oak room in April -- it was my first time
to have an evening listening to this
lovely lady, but my goodness... how extraordinary. I have to say that
she was amazing. She has
selected songs that are perfect vehicles for the stories inside and it was
lovely. I was moved as I am
seldom moved -- you know, being in this business can make one cynical -- but
Miss Wilson sparkled
above all cynicism. Her songs were touching, often hilarious and always
spot-on real. Astounding."
Deian McB.ryde,
Singer.
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"Hi, Julie Wilson, My friend Dana and I have been having a glass of
wine and going through Kimball
and Gottlieb's "Reading Lyrics" and I thought to see if you
were on the web. (We just got our own
computer.) I remember you from years ago and read your cabaret reviews
but had forgotten about
your early career. The web site is good reading from a looking back
point of view. It's late and I'm
feeling in a kind of sentimental mood. Dana & I have known each
other for only four years – the
connection was "chemistry" - and words and music are a big
part of our connection. George often
referred to himself as a frustrated songwriter.
In any case I wanted to say hello - better not go on for too long, though it
would be easy. I've been
living in
Most of my life I've been painting. Three "children", five
grandchildren! George is always in the
background of my life as are the years he and I spent together on
Broadway."
Affectionately,
Bob S.,
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My dear Singing Julie,
I do not know where I have lived these 65 years, but I have found a most
remarkable singer in my later life. She has the sophistication of a
I'm speaking of you. The computer has brought us together, and I
am so happy that I found you. I have found access to most of your recent
CDs, and I cherish them. On auction, I have found "Julie Wilson Live
from the Russian Tea Room" and "Love". One of these days,
I will track down "My Old Flame" on CD. I also have another 33
LP that I am trying to find someone to transfer to CD. You, my dear lady,
have given me quite a thrill in my advanced age. Thank you for having
these wonderful recordings; thank God for giving you that marvelous
voice. You and Cole Porter were made for each other.
Thank you for the many hours of pleasure that you have given me.
Thank you for introducing me to some of the "younger" composers, whom
I did not think that I would understand. Your articulation brings out
each word and nuance that the composers were trying for.
You're My Thrill!!" Charles N.,
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"Once in while there are those surprising matches of singers and
songwriters which are unexpected but work amazingly well. Julie Wilson, an
elegant and expressive singer, and Amanda McBroom, pop storyteller, are such a
match. Miss Wilson was on strong footing with both the playful side of
Miss McBroom, as in "Reymosa" (which
brought back strong memories of Miss McBroom at the Ballroom) and morning after
mantra "I'll Never Do That Again", along with the pop side as in her
amazing and intense take on "Wheels".
"The sensual image of this elegant singer in a shimmering black lace
dress, a white gardenia in her slicked back hair, singing "Dreaming"
is burned in my mind. And when she sang the lyric "darling please come
home with me". I just couldn't imagine anyone saying no to this lady.
Julie sang with complete honesty and nowhere was this more evident then in
"Crimes Of the Heart". Julie filled it with pathos and an intensity
that broke my heart. Never have I heard this song sound more heartbreaking,
filled with passion and pain. Julie brought this same honesty to "The
Rose", giving it her own special stamp, reminding me of the way Mabel
Mercer would make a song completely hers.
"And Dorothy Fields fared equally well at the hands of this
extraordinary singer. Songs like "Don't Blame Me", It's Still
Spring", "Remind Me" and "I Can't Give You Anything But
Love" all benefited from Julie Wilson's smoldering reading and her interpretative
skills.
"Mark Hummell, musical director and arranger,
on piano, also provided a strong voice in both duets and back-up vocals. Link Milliman on bass, provided rich texture to the music.
"This show captures what she does best, honest, world-weary story
telling with all the songs emotional subtexts... hopefully someone will record
this show to add to the fine selection of Miss Wilson's work already
preserved." MN, MNonline@webtv.net
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"Just wanted to let you know how very much I enjoyed the Julie
Wilson web site. The pictures are wonderful. I am curious to know if those are
the only upcoming dates you have for Julie's performances. I recall seeing a
mention in Cabaret Scenes of a benefit appearance in
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"We e-mailed in January about material of mine I thought would be
perfect for Julie Wilson. I'm a composer-lyricist. I had the pleasure of
meeting Ms. Wilson this past October at the Algonquin and gave her the
materials at that time, including my info. (ways of contacting me). She was
very kind. Of course I'm eager to hear from her, but I also recognize how busy
she is - and should be! Just e-mailing you again to give this update and
to let you know I'm still out here and interested in Julie Wilson. Many
thanks," Matthew S.
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"I'm a huge fan of Cole Porter, and just heard Julie doing
"Most Gentlemen Don't Like Love", from the St. Regis album. It's the
first time I've ever heard of Julie. Clearly she is a treasure. BUT, while I
love the upbeat "Most Gentlemen..." on that album, the cuts from
other albums that I can hear at Amazon and the like, are all slower, more operatic
than "Most Gentlemen...". Is most of her work the slower stuff, or is
most of it more upbeat? I'd love to buy a few of her albums, but would be
disappointed if it weren't mostly upbeat. Can you help? Thanks very much."
Michael S.
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"Just got a new computer, and the first website I visited was Julie's.
She is my inspiration. I send love and best wishes for 2000." Katydid
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"I was just visiting Julie Wilson's site and it brought back a flood of
memories...all great! It was around 1987 and I had just started singing
professionally in
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"How wonderful to find Julie Wilson on the Net. Thank you for this
page. I saw Julie perform several times at the Oak Room---of the
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"How wonderful to find a site dedicated to a new favorite performer of
mine, Julie Wilson. I was fleetingly acquainted with Ms. Wilson's art via some
of her 1950's recordings, At the St. Regis and My Old Flame.
However, I had yet to have the pleasure of hearing her present-day
repertoire when I saw, a few weeks ago,
that she was performing at the Oak Room of the Algonquin in a program
of Cy Coleman songs. Why, I thought, not? I had always been curious about Ms.
Wilson's highly touted skills, and counted Cy Coleman amongst my favorite
composers, so reservations were hastily made, and I entered the Oak Room with a
great sense of anticipation. Anticipation soon gave way to goggle-eyed
admiration as Ms. Wilson wove a vocal spell that I
had never experienced before. Drawing out the syllables on sexy, syncopated
numbers like "I've Got Your Number" in a hair-raisingly alluring
fashion; or displaying the most naked emotion of "Would You Believe";
or demonstrating keen, razor-sharp comic timing on "Do Be a
Darling," Ms. Wilson brought me to a jolting,
jarring realization: I had grown accustomed to seeing merely professional
singers go through the motions, sometimes quite pleasingly. Tonight, I was
witnessing a legend.
Moreover, I was watching a legend at work, continuing to perfect a
seemingly-already perfect craft. That
Ms. Wilson sounds as good as she sounds, looks as stunning as she looks, and
refuses to, as many performers
of her experience do, rely on a tried-and-true repertoire of
"greatest hits" year after year, performance after performance, makes
me all the more respectful of this remarkable lady's talent and grace.
I am 23 years old, and have a broad spectrum of tastes in music. However, my
love for the timeless melodies
and lyrics of the Masters is unwavering, and has grown with time, education and
exposure. Now, I also have a definitive interpreter to turn to. Thank you, Ms.
Wilson, for giving such exceptional voice to some of the
wisest truths and loveliest sentiments ever written. Respectfully, a
fan," Todd B
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"She's a terrific lady!" - Julius LaRosa
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"What a pleasant surprise to find Julie's WEB page. It is most
interesting to bump into this lovely lady again
after so many years. I went out with the national tour of COMPANY in the
early 1970's and met Julie when she joined the "bus and truck." My
husband(Ralph Childs) was the bass player with the travelling
pit band and I had been the "gopher" for Elaine Stritch
(before Julie replaced her) and also an understudy and pit chorus back-up.
We had a lot of fun out on the road. Many escapades and friendships to
remember. I reconnected a few years
ago with Bernie McInerny (and eventually Leilani, as well), when I was able to cast him in an audio
tape series
I was producing, directing and recording in NYC. What fun! Please give my
regards to Julie. Forward this note,
if you can. Ralph and I have been divorced for about seven years now, but I
forwarded this page to him with a
note. I'll watch CityCabaret.com for Julie
the next time I am in NYC. With fond memories of Julie and congratulations to
you on a lovely site," Patricia C. Nashville, TN
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"Finally made a visit back to Julie's site...had a LONG talk with her
the other night....what an incredibly strong woman. I wanted to drop you a note
to tell you how fantastic her performance was at the Plaza Tavern in
Chicago...Jimmy flew out from San Francisco and surprised her at the show,
along with our guests jazz singer
Spider Saloff and her husband Bob Drake (or, as
Julie refers to him, "That handsome man"). Great room for
her and her accompanist Mark Hummell - the
room was so quiet you could have heard a cat walk on cotton.
She looked beautiful, sang terrifically, and the four of us had a ball
with her and Mark (amazing on the piano).
We brought her a bracelet from Marshall Fields the next day, and
reconnected...surprised Mark later at his
Hotel. Can't WAIT for a visit from them on the West coast. All best,"
Chris M, and Jimmy J., San Francisco, CA.
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"I just paid my regular visit to City Cabaret. Wow! It's a thrill for
me to see all the loving tributes to my
wonderful friend, Julie Wilson. No one deserves those kudos more."
Shelly Cullin, singer
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"Hi, Julie, it's Sabrina K, you know, (my family and I) live in
with my family to visit Holt in
yet...I have to go, I hope you 'll have my e-mail!
I'll (tell) Holt I've sent you an e-mail, we 'll
phone soon or he'll phone us!!" Love, Sabrina(and Sonia, Linda, Sami, my parents!)
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"Dear Legend, I'll never forget the Cy Coleman show you and Billy Roy
did at Cafe Carlyle about ten years
ago. You were born to sing those smart, sexy Carolyn Leigh lyrics! It's
significant, I think, that the recent,
excellent production of Little Me didn't dare include "Don't Ask The
Lady"--it couldn't be better than your interpretation. I love you very
much." Eric Comstock
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"Dear Julie, One of my favorite performances of yours, and of all time
for that matter, was at the Russian
Tea Room, on your 70th birthday. It was a show of all Sondheim, and it was
perfect. Your grateful, loving fan," Barbara (Brussell)
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"My friend Annie and I made a special trip to
her for a few minutes before the show and we stayed after the show and
went to dinner with her. We had a wonderful time talking about old times and
what she is doing now. I loved seeing with her and am so happy
we re-connected. Now we will be able to keep in touch again. It was
wonderful, Elizabeth, and all thanks to you
and your website." Judy T.
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"For Julie Wilson--I saw her here in
was--do you have a mailing address for her?" J. Martin, Chicago
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"I'm such a big fan that my name is also Julie Wilson. How 'bout that??Your biggest fan, Julie Wilson"
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"Please, PLEASE, P L E E Z E
how do I get a recording of Julie Wilson LIVE FROM THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM? Having
no luck with on-line order." Anita. tribecka@cmix.com
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"Hi, I like your site - it's linked off the Loving-Lee (Peggy Lee site)
- I wondered if you know was the
Kiss Me Kate on TV that Julie was in in the 50s or
60s and was it on U.S. TV or Brit. Any video ever a
vailable? I have some of Julie's
recordings, but am lacking the Kurt Weill Songbook on
CD (have Porter,
Arlen, Sondheim, My Old Flame) - any idea where I might find a copy? Lisa D.
Popa doesn't have any left –
I got the Porter & Arlen from her). Thanks.
Oh, you might mention that fans who want to read more about Julie (I have the
Vanity Fair and you may
tell her I thought she looked spectacular in her photo and I'm so glad they
used it as a lead-off) life being part
of the book The Night and the Music by Debra Winer.
Good book. Also James Gavin: Intimate Nights (all
about the NY Cabaret scene in the 50's-60s). Are you familiar with Cabaret
Scene(s) magazine? I've picked
up a couple of issues - hard to find out here in the wide world of
N.C. :) Take care." Mike M.
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"Hi
as well as "Jackie Barnett's Playgirls" (with Kay Stevens,
Connie Russell, and Cora Williams) Warner 1530
...both are great, and you'll love them. Sure hope we meet someday! Chris
and Jimmy. jdjarret@msn.com
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"Last year I saw Ms. Wilson in the film, Rough Riders, where she played
young
Her cameo was haunting: I kept watching, hoping (not least of all for her
sake) that her son would survive
the "Splendid Little War." A very enthusiasic
'net search' on the actor who played
to this website: what a thrill to discover Ms. Wilson is Holt McCallany's mother! I anticipate seeing more of
their work in the future." Sincerely, Mary Tickel,
Ellyzahm@aol.com
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"Your "web site and insight" are dazzling. The interviews
I especially like; they're powerful yet intimate.
They make me want to see them in person. Could you let me know where and
when Julie Wilson will be
performing over the next few months?" Jonathan H.
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"Julie Wilson has been an enormous influence on me. Her intimacy, humor, and means of bringing a special
unity to her audience is extraordinary. If anyone can get to the heart of the matter, the deepest truths of a
song, it is certainly Julie. Her accelerating quality, sense of drive, superb diction in presenting a song can move
me into the stratosphere. Whether it is Cole Porter, Sondheim, and especially (surprise!) Harold Arlen, she does absolute marvels and wonders with the material. Her humor (Sally---given to her, especially by Joe E. Lewis) is a delight. Her vivid gestures are absolutely enhancing to the song at hand. I marvel at the energy
and the sense of engagement. Her work with William Roy is most complementary and complimentary; a superb musician, pianist, and arranger. And throughout, her sense of fine taste is infallible. Yet, she is never boring, tiresome, overdone, or whatever negative adjectives one could apply. I had the privilege of hearing her over
20 years ago in
so many of her albums and CDs. I keep a Julie Wilson scrapbook of her uniformly glowing reviews. And she is always available for a gracious hello, after the show. One can get a sold musical education listening
to her songbooks: Porter, Weill, Sondheim, and Arlen. Not only for the
content, but the sense of professionalism and the compelling nature of her
delivery. And yet she does not sit on her laurels. She is forever trying new
things; taking vocal lessons;
nothing blase or jaded about her. Every new
session there is some new song
which strikes my fancy.
"Orthodox Fool" by Richard Rodgers; or "Harriet, the schizoid
from
(not joking about this). So whatever she does
is o.k. by me. Thank you very much for creating this website,
quite a testimony to her. Richard S. Klein,
"I've known Julie's work for years, and she gets
better all the time." Barbara
Cook, singer.
"We were in
a more moving rendition of "My Old Flame". And
her treatment of "This Funny World" brought tears to my
eyes. My, she was
saucy! Her witty performance of some fast-paced sexy numbers had us howling.
When she
bats those
lids--whoa baby!!! This is one sophisticated lady who know how to have
fun. We actually came
back again later in the week and Julie was even more
energized and "on" than before. What amazes me was
that the room
wasn't filled to the rafters. Coming from a cabaret backwater, I see Julie is a
pearl beyond
price--but I guess the home town crowd takes her for
granted. Too bad. But--I managed to filtch
a feather
from her red red boa--a treasured souvenir till we
get back to
" I love keeping up with Julie on your website... I
will still always care about her and think about her and if
she ever comes to
now a true
Michigander.
"Julie Wilson is first and formost
a sensitive, kind, caring person. We were awestruck by her down-to-earth
attitude as she performed with the 50 men of the
1997. As a member of that chorus and on behalf of
guys, I want to say, 'Thanks, Julie. We love you, you
bad, bad, bad bad, bad, bad woman with good, good,
good, good jewelery!'" Garry Stack, OutForLife.
"Unfortunately, I haven't had the pleasure of seeing
Julie in person, but she has been a favorite for nearly 40 years - since first
hearing, They All Laughed, and other numbers on her Julie Wilson - At the St.
Regis album. Hopefully she will continue performing and bringing pleasure to
others for many years." Tom
Steele
"Dear Julie, Over the years, we've managed to
stay closely connected as the best of friends, but now to be
in your professional coterie once more is pure joy! Thank
you for lending support with the liner notes for my
new CD. As ever,
your pal," Shelly (Cullin), http://www.citycabaret.com/shellycullin.html
"I would like to suggest that this web page should
add a guestbook, or some link dedicated to Julie Wilson
for some comments. And will there be any pictures of hers
for fans and surfers to browse??" Low Chee Min.
"Great to see a home page for Ms. Wilson, an icon
for all performers and cabaret afficinados. I
met her in
1982 when she played a club called, 4500
seen her in NY,
and performance from her. Best wishes for many years of
continued success for our favorite diva!!" Stephen Browning and Mark Gaulding,
"Hello! I saw Julie Wilson perform here in
stage with her to help her wrap herself in her boa! I
just discovered her web site and was wondering if her recordings are readily
available for purchase. I have all of the DRG
recordings, but the local record shops
can't seem to help me with the others listed on the web
site. Any help or direction that you can provide would
be appreciated." Jerome P. Puma: jbarba@ci.buffalo.ny.us
"I haven't forgotten my promise to send some pix of
Julie at our place the last time she was here - she stayed
with us for a
week, and we couldn't have asked for a better house guest. Hadda Brooks is another performer
who stays with us
- she performs at the Algonquin from time to time, and perhaps you'd like to
see her show
- it's
very different from Julie's but entertaining none the less...we feel like the
luckiest thirty-somethings around, just knowing these
two fascinating women. Anyway, the pix are really great, and I will send them
to you.
- Naturally,
Julie looks radiant in all of them.
Lastly, another record for the discography - "Meet
Julie Wilson" was released by Cameo Records (# 1021) sometime in the
1950's - I'd guess around 1956 - she sounds a great deal like Billie Holiday on
the album –
it's really good. I'm lucky to have a copy of it...I'll
send a photo-copy of the front and back if you'd like to see it...However, I
don't have the "Brothers and Sisters" album #1(the one with the
silver cover), so if you're able
to locate copy, do
let me know if will. I'd really appreciate it.
We're pretty lucky to have gotten to know you as well,
albeit through e-mail. We enjoy your responses – you
must be pretty busy, but you seem to have time
to correspond with us. Very nice. We look forward to visiting
the site again and again." Our
best, Chris, Jimmy, and Billy
Jarrett, San Francisco.
"I thought I'd pass out, when I found a Julie Wilson
site. And then to learn of recordings I didn't even know
about---my eyes are spinning in my head. I'm sure I
haven't a chance of actually locating the records. Is there anyone who can provide
me with copies of "Live at Brothers and Sisters," and
"Love"? In my collection, I
have a few I don't think are on your list, there's,
"Meet Julie Wilson," on Cameo from the '50s, the cast
recording of "Jimmy" from '67, with two solos
by Julie, and the soundtrack to, "This Could Be The Night".
There are a few single-only tracks that I cannot
locate, probobly will never find
them."
Sammy2001@webtv.net.
"Dear Julie, Just found your home page and while I
was here thought I'd drop you a quick note. Did you get
the tape, I mailed a while back so hopefully you did. It
was a treat to work with you this past summer here in
"Hi, I am a personal friend of Julie's who has lost
touch with her. My name now is Turner but when I knew
Julie it was Judy Wischhover.
We worked together in the 60's at the
then kept in touch through the years. But, somehow in the
past few years I was divorced and moved and lost contact with her.
Thanks, Judy Wischhover Turner,
"Aloha. I had the honor of working with Julie at the
last Cabaret Symposium at the Eugene O'Neill
taught us how to
stand on our heads (she does this every day as part of her routine). Another
was standing
around (on our feet) in a convenience store at
eating
fullest. What an
inspiration!" Shari Lynn,
regular performer at The Hale Koa Hotel on
"For the past week I have been privileged to be a
part of the cabaret classes at the
usual because of
Julie Wilson. Already I have learned so much from her, and having Mark and
Ernie
accompany is pure heaven. I look forward eagerly to
performing...in two of the scheduled cabaret shows, and
know I will do my
very best, because of Julie's support, instruction and caring...
"Sometimes, some of the artists that come to the
Festival to teach and perform do tend to do nothing but
perform, and the class doesn't always get the full
benefit of their experience and guidance. Their talent and knowledge are
awesome to behold, but their students need to see a different side of them.
Julie, Mark and
Ernie provide that side so vital to the needs of the
cabaret students, from the very beginning voices to the seasoned and long-term
cabaret singers. Their patience is unending and their dedication to us
absolute. I
urge anyone anywhere who has an opportunity to attend a
cabaret workshop headed by Julie and Mark, to
drop everything
and just do it! And if you ever have the chance to hear Julie, Mark or Ernie
perform, do not
miss it! Individually they are amazing, but
together they are pure dynamite!" writes Char Chaffin,
"Just discovered this site! Julie is a dear friend
of ours...so nice to see that someone has taken the
time to put this together." Chris Morano,
Jimmy and Billy Jarrett, San Francisco.
