Kevin Wayne Williams wrote:
> Just kicking back, watching "Stairways to Heaven" again, and got to the
> Judi Connell version. Is this woman a real gospel singer? Or is she
> making fun of someone that only Australians know?

I've never heard of anyone describing her as a "gospel singer", these 
days she seems to be better known as "the Queen of cabaret". In the 70's 
she was big in musicals, including on Broadway and in London. Think 
"Fiddler on the Roof" etc.

So yes, it is parody, but she is real. Some background on the project 
might help you put her performance into context.

http://speedysnail.com/textuary/denton.html

> ..."After all, there are many words that have two meanings, like 'hump',
> 'shag', 'root', and 'pork'."

"Take it away Barry..."




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