Leontyne the Divine

[Ray Hall]

Someone mentioned Leontyne Price and a joke -- what was the joke; I've
never heard it?

Also, I can't find any good bios of her. Suggestions?

Thanks!

Ray Hall

[ljo]

Post by Ray Hall
Someone mentioned Leontyne Price and a joke -- what was the joke; I've
never heard it?

Glad to oblige. Remember that this was posted by the man who claims to
totally condemn any sort of racism:

"I sure walked into that one...it is something like when Leontyne went to
the gynecologist..and he asked her, "How is your FLOW?"She answered,
"LIINOLEUM!!!!" My best, Charlie

If you liked that one perhaps you will appreciate his Netrebko joke:
"I do not know if it is a joke or true..but we cracked up.....We have a
wonderful dude there named "Iago' who always responds to things like this
with ANIMATED pictures...His was of a lady's big butt wiggling.......I told
the lady that I did not need her bacause a gal named Netrebkocame over to my
house and we watched "Whore and Piece" together......" My best, Charlie

ljo

[Ray Hall]

Post by ljo
"I sure walked into that one...it is something like when Leontyne went to
the gynecologist..and he asked her, "How is your FLOW?"She answered,
"LIINOLEUM!!!!" My best, Charlie
"I do not know if it is a joke or true..but we cracked up.....We have a
wonderful dude there named "Iago' who always responds to things like this
with ANIMATED pictures...His was of a lady's big butt wiggling.......I
told the lady that I did not need her bacause a gal named Netrebkocame
over to my house and we watched "Whore and Piece" together......" My
best, Charlie

Gee, that's kind of lame. I was expecting something witty and funny. Oh,
well, I did ask for it! Thanks.

Anyway, Leontyne is still divine to me. She is alive, living in New York, I
understand. Does she ever give interviews or make other appearances? How is
her health? What news of her?

Ray

[The Handelmaniac]

Actually the "Leontyne Joke' is that,despite of the the greatest
natural voices in opera history..she dissolved into some of the worst
(and often unintentionally hilarious) camp mannerisms...similar to what
Rene Fleming does What the two have in common is that they can be
absolutely fabulous...and suddenly they will produce some of the
strangest sounds.

Do not pay any attention to LJO(Bollman).He knows nothing...

I have black friends who have said she is 'nuts' so no one need feel
there is any hint of racism...but there are people here who would LOVE
to think I feel that way...DO NOT listen to them....They know
nothing....

All one needs to do is LISTEN....CH

[Ken Meltzer]

Post by The Handelmaniac
Actually the "Leontyne Joke' is that,despite of the the greatest
natural voices in opera history..she dissolved into some of the worst
(and often unintentionally hilarious) camp mannerisms...similar to what
Rene Fleming does What the two have in common is that they can be
absolutely fabulous...and suddenly they will produce some of the
strangest sounds.
Do not pay any attention to LJO(Bollman).He knows nothing...

So you're saying that you never told the joke he attributed to you?
Best,
Ken

[The Handelmaniac]

The wrote:the

strangest sounds.Handelmaniac
nothing...

So you're saying that you never told the joke he attributed to you?
Best,
Ken

OF COURSE...But since I do not speak to inhumans like the master baiter
LJO..i do not choose to answer him..ch

[a***@aol.com]

Post by The Handelmaniac

The wrote:the

strangest sounds.Handelmaniac
nothing...

So you're saying that you never told the joke he attributed to you?
Best,
Ken

OF COURSE...But since I do not speak to inhumans like the master baiter
LJO..i do not choose to answer him..ch

You lie. You posted it in December 2004. It is in the thread
OT/Bigotry/Re: What do you sing in the shower? posted across December
17/18 of that year when someone expressed the hope that Ms Price was
not reading the thread.

Say something.

Kind regards,
Alan M. Watkins

[The Handelmaniac]

Post by a***@aol.com
You lie. You posted it in December 2004. It is in the thread
OT/Bigotry/Re: What do you sing in the shower? posted across December
17/18 of that year when someone expressed the hope that Ms Price was
not reading the thread.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH.I LIE???????????????????????/

DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you better whip me..i love it..ch

[d***@aol.com]

Post by The Handelmaniac
But since I do not speak to inhumans like the master baiter
LJO..i do not choose to answer him..ch

Could it be because he asks you the tough questions that you can't
answer? That's how is seems to me.

-david gable

[a***@aol.com]

Post by d***@aol.com

Post by The Handelmaniac
But since I do not speak to inhumans like the master baiter
LJO..i do not choose to answer him..ch

Could it be because he asks you the tough questions that you can't
answer? That's how is seems to me.
-david gable

Be patient. Mr Handelman is going to ring up Mr Daniels and then the
whole thing will be explained to us.

Kind regards,
Alan M. Watkins

[a***@aol.com]

Post by Ken Meltzer
So you're saying that you never told the joke he attributed to you?
Best,
Ken

It is what is known in the trade as Tacet, I believe.

Kind regards,
Alan M. Watkins

[t***@webtv.net]

<"ljo's" "contribution" snipped>
Gee, that's kind of lame.

Especially since it's quoted by "ljo"

I was expecting something witty and funny.

You'll never ever get that from "ljo".

Oh, well, I did ask for it! Thanks.

Just guessing, now, but the story you may have heard involves Ms.
Price, in her dressing-room, while being costumed for her great role of
"Aida". Someone remarked about the excellence of her "Ethiopian
make-up", and her reply was: "That's no 'make-up', Honey! That's *all
natural*!"

Anyway, Leontyne is still divine to me. She is alive, living in New York, >I understand. Does she ever give interviews or make other appearances? How is
her health? What news of her?

She does make appearances, always looking as divine as ever, sometimes
at concerts, occasionally doing a song or aria, and showing that she's
still "got it", vocally. She also teaches, and very well, according to
several of her pupils.

The beloved (and gorgeous) Leontyne is definitely one of our National
Treasures.

Ray

LT

[gggg gggg]

Post by ljo

Post by Ray Hall
Someone mentioned Leontyne Price and a joke -- what was the joke; I've
never heard it?

Glad to oblige. Remember that this was posted by the man who claims to
"I sure walked into that one...it is something like when Leontyne went to
the gynecologist..and he asked her, "How is your FLOW?"She answered,
"LIINOLEUM!!!!" My best, Charlie
"I do not know if it is a joke or true..but we cracked up.....We have a
wonderful dude there named "Iago' who always responds to things like this
with ANIMATED pictures...His was of a lady's big butt wiggling.......I told
the lady that I did not need her bacause a gal named Netrebkocame over to my
house and we watched "Whore and Piece" together......" My best, Charlie
ljo

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https://www.wfmt.com/2023/02/18/on-leontyne-price-with-kenneth-overton

[The Handelmaniac]

Post by Ray Hall
Someone mentioned Leontyne Price and a joke -- what was the joke; I've
never heard it?
Also, I can't find any good bios of her. Suggestions?
Thanks!
Ray Hall

Just read LJO...THAT is a joke.....

[Andrew T. Kay]

Post by Ray Hall
Someone mentioned Leontyne Price and a joke -- what was the joke; I've
never heard it?
Also, I can't find any good bios of her. Suggestions?

At the time RCA released that red box set to commemorate her 70th
birthday (which was in 1997), she said on the enclosed interview disc
that she was at work on her autobiography. However, that was almost ten
years ago and I've never heard anything in the way of an update.

Todd K

[Donald Grove]

On 3 Aug 2006 16:01:01 -0700, "Andrew T. Kay"

Post by Andrew T. Kay

Post by Ray Hall
Someone mentioned Leontyne Price and a joke -- what was the joke; I've
never heard it?
Also, I can't find any good bios of her. Suggestions?

At the time RCA released that red box set to commemorate her 70th
birthday (which was in 1997), she said on the enclosed interview disc
that she was at work on her autobiography. However, that was almost ten
years ago and I've never heard anything in the way of an update.
Todd K

There is a very short biography of her in "And So I Sing:
African-American Divas of Opera and Concert" by Rosalyn Story.

It gives some interesting info on the history of black women in opera
and recital, going back into the 19th century and even slavery. But
the chapter on Price isn't particularly revealing and I wish there
were more. Anyone who was inspired to pursue opera after attending
Salome with Ljuba Welitsch, who then went on to share a Met debut with
Corelli, THEN open the new Met in an opera composed for her... well,
she must have a few rather interesting tales to tell!

For my taste, she sang the best "Senza mamma bimba tu sei morta" ever.
The best "Depuis le jour", too. Etc etc. It's a personal thing. No
denying. Love her. Love her. Worship worship. No she wasn't
perfect. For many things, you have to have the right performance. But
when Price was giving the right performance, it was the RIGHT
performance. What a voice!

She has been my ultimate diva for quite some time. I only heard her a
few times at the end of her career (1983 and 1984) but she could still
spin out the most elegant phrases with a very pure tone. Sigh....

Price really makes me kvell!

[Ken Meltzer]

Post by Donald Grove
For my taste, she sang the best "Senza mamma bimba tu sei morta" ever.
The best "Depuis le jour", too. Etc etc. It's a personal thing. No
denying. Love her. Love her. Worship worship. No she wasn't
perfect. For many things, you have to have the right performance. But
when Price was giving the right performance, it was the RIGHT
performance. What a voice!
She has been my ultimate diva for quite some time. I only heard her a
few times at the end of her career (1983 and 1984) but she could still
spin out the most elegant phrases with a very pure tone. Sigh....
Price really makes me kvell!

She does the same for me, Donald. She was a marvelous singer, who had
a beautiful voice, and used it with great heart and personality.
Best,
Ken

[Ray Hall]

Post by Donald Grove
She has been my ultimate diva for quite some time. I only heard her a
few times at the end of her career (1983 and 1984) but she could still
spin out the most elegant phrases with a very pure tone. Sigh....
Price really makes me kvell!

Thanks for the info, Donald. Price really gets me aroused! In addition to
the voice, she radiates more raw sexuality than any other woman I've seen -
and I've seen a few.

Ray

[a***@hotmail.com]

Post by Ray Hall
Also, I can't find any good bios of her. Suggestions?
Thanks!
Ray Hall

She has refused to cooperate with anyone who wanted to write a
biography of her, sometimes claiming she was working on an
autobiography herself. That may have been just a story to stop writers
and publishers from invading her privacy -- there has been no sign of
any such thing. She prefers to remain private and above the fray until
her death, after which people can say what they like (I gather).

Good attitude.

But I wish someone would finish the translation of Nilsson's.

Hans Lick