Classic and Classy - Performer Julie Andrews
This week's post might just be my favorite to research/write, as I delve into the award-winning performance history of Julie Andrews! She has had a wide range of experiences in her professional career, including radio, Broadway, film, and television. I know there are a few immediate songs/films that come to mind when I hear her name! She was a beloved figure in my childhood, that's for sure. Let's dive into her impressive repertoire . Early Life Julie was born in Surrey, England to her mother Barbara Wells, a gifted pianist, and her father Ted Wells, a schoolteacher. Her mother and father divorced when she was a young child, but soon after, Barbara remarried to Ted Andrews, who helped raise young Julie. Ted Andrews, an accomplished professional singer, was the first to recognize young Julie's raw singing talents; "Immediately impressed with the child's voice, large vocal range, perfect pitch, and precocious musical ability." (Academy of Achievements). Mu...
