Wanda Cochran [SEP] voice type
Wanda Cochran
Wanda Cochran (March 29, 1923 – March 4, 2008) was an American soprano. She was best known for her performances in musicals.
Biography.
Born in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the only child of Marshall and Ida Cochran. Cochran won a scholarship to attend the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and graduated with an M. A. in Music.
Her first role was in the original production of "Oklahoma!" as an alternate in the lead role of Laurey.
shuffle rhythm. McPhatter's voice is clear and bright and in the midst of the sax solo he gives off a monumental scream.
Covers.
- Most notably, Elvis Presley recorded a cover version of "Money Honey" in 1956 for his debut LP, "Elvis Presley".
- Wanda Jackson recorded the number in 1958 and it appeared in the UK on her Capitol EP "Let's Have A Party" EAP1-1041 http://www.45cat.com/record/eap11041
- The song was also covered by Eddie Cochran in a 1959 live