Maureen McGovern

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Mauen Therese McGovern (born July 27, 1949) is an American singer and Broadway actress best known for her adaptations of the 1972 film "The Morning After"; "We May Never Love Like This Again" from The Towering Inferno; and her first Billboard adult contemporary hit "Different Worlds," the theme song from the television series Angie's "We Never Love Like This Again."

Early life

McGovern was born in Youngstown, Ohio, United States, and the niece of James Terrence McGovern and Mary Rita (née Welsh). She has Irish roots. McGovern, a child, will listen to her father's singing quartet rehearse in their household. She was told by her parents that she began singing at the age of three and that she would often sing herself to sleep with things she heard on the radio. She decided she wanted to be a professional singer from the age of eight. Barbra Streisand, Judy Collins, and Joni Mitchell are among her influences.

She began working as a secretary and performed part-time as a singer with a local folk band called Sweet Rain after graduating from Boardman High School in 1967. When Russ Regan (then head of twentieth Century Records) heard a performance she had attended in 1972, he caught her singing. Regan was looking for a singer to record "The Morning After" (the Poseidon Adventures) for release as a record at the time. He recruited McGovern sight unseen to record the song, which resulted in her deal with 20th Century Records. "The Morning After" debuts at No. 1 on the popular charts after winning an Oscar for Best Original Song. During 1973, there was only one. The R.I.A.A.A.'s Gold disc has sold over one million copies and was given a gold disc. In August 1973, the United States took over the European Union. Following the success of "The Morning After," she received a Grammy Award nomination in 1974 for 'Best New Artist.'

"We May Never Love Like This Again" from The Towering Inferno, in which she made a brief appearance while singing the song for the evening's entertainment, and "Wherever Love Takes Me" from the British disaster film Gold, she performed two movie themes during 1974. The former received an Academy Award (but it was only a minor pop sensation) and the latter was given an Oscar nomination.

She made her cover version of "The Continental" (1976), the first Oscar-winning song for Best Original Song. It was her only hit on the UK Singles Chart, where it reached its high point at No. 61. 16.

During 1976, McGovern's contract with the twentieth century came to an end. Her career, as well as her finances, have deteriorated. McGovern explained in an interview with BBC Woman's Hour on May 18, 2009, that exorbitant fees charged by her boss (40%) with her band being on a full-time salary, whether she was active or not, were the root of her bleak financial situation. She returned to Marina del Rey and took up Glenda Schwartz, an assumed name, ready to begin her life over. Nevertheless, she was still in demand for international live concerts. McGovern's career blossomed when she was asked to film a version of "Can You Read My Mind," the 1978 love theme that was not recorded for the film. The single had minor success on the pop charts. McGovern's theme, "Different Worlds," was released toward the end of the decade. The song, her only other Top 40 pop single outside of "The Morning After" aspired to No. 1. During 1979, 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 debuted at No. 1 and was ranked at No. 1. The Adult Contemporary chart is at 1, whereas the Adult Contemporary chart is at 1. In the comedy-disaster film Airplane, McGovern made a brief appearance as Sister Angelina, the singing nun.

McGovern left singing movie themes to begin a career on Broadway (her first foray into acting) at the start of the 1980s. Mabel made her Broadway debut as Mabel in Gilbert & Sullivan's revival of The Pirates of Penzance in 1981, taking over from Linda Ronstadt, the popular 1970s singer. She appeared in two productions with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (1981) and South Pacific (1982; as Nellie Forbush). In 1982, she returned to Broadway to replace Karen Akers in Nine, where she appeared alongside Raul Julia. She continued her theatre work into the 1980s and rose to the role of Mary in Brownstone's Off-Broadway production in 1985. She appeared in Little Women The Musical in 2005, where she was born Marmee.

She returned to music in the mid-1980s, contributing to musical soundtracks and recording for several-artist compilations. She has also returned to touring and performing in concerts, as well as establishing herself as a nightclub and cabaret performer. Beginning in 1987, she released three albums for CBS, including Another Woman in Love (a fully orchestrated album), and Naughty Baby (recorded live on November 20, 1988, Clinton Recording Studios, New York City, the first recording of a lost Gershwin song "A Corner of Heaven With You" (written ca. 1917 (or 1918): Naughty Baby was born in 1989, coincident with McGovern's Gershwin concert at Carnegie Hall.

McGovern's career went from the 1990s to the 21st century, performing in clubs, recording albums, and recording albums. Baby I'm Yours (1992), a collection of her favorite songs from 1955 to 1970, and Out of This World (1996), a collection of songs by Harold Arlen. She was nominated twice for a Grammy for her albums The Music Never Ends (1997), a collection of songs by Alan & Marilyn Bergman's collection of songs, and The Pleasure of His Company (1998), another voice/piano set.

Fynsworth Alley Records re-released Out of This World and The Music Never Endings in 2003; both albums had bonus tracks, the former two, and the latter three.

In 2005, McGovern appeared on Broadway as Marmee opposite Sutton Foster's Jo in Louisa May Alcott's musical adaptation of Little Women. McGovern reprised her role for the upcoming national tour after negative feedback, but it came to an end quickly.

She continues to appear in concert as both a headliner and as a guest with symphony orchestras around the country. A Long and Winding Road, a PS Classics record, features singer–songwriters of the 1960s, including Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Lennon–McCartney, and Randy Newman. She gave an intimate performance based on this data at the Metropolitan Room in New York City and the Rrazz Room in San Francisco.

McGovern continues her work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and she appeared on The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon from 2014 to 2014.

Carry It On, a one-woman biographical musical, premiered at Geva Theatre Center on October 12 to November 14, 2010. She and Philip Himberg co-created Carry It On.

In 2012, she appeared as a guest star with The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California.

McGovern was supposed to headline the North Coast Men's Chorus' 30th Anniversary Concert at the KeyBank State Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 24, 2018.

McGovern declared on August 19, 2022, that she had been diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a form of dementia, and that she would no longer perform in concert.

In the animated film Joseph: King of Dreams, McGovern portrayed Rachel's character.

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Broadway career

McGovern left singing movie plots for a career in Broadway (first foray into acting) at the start of the 1980s. Mabel made her Broadway debut in a revival of Gilbert & Sullivan's musical The Pirates of Penzance in 1981, taking over from fellow 1970s favorite singer Linda Ronstadt. She appeared in two productions with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (1981; as Maria) and South Pacific (1982; as Nellie Forbush). She returned to Broadway in 1982 to replace Karen Akers in Nine, as Raul Julia. She continued her acting career into the 1980s and played Mary in Brownstone's Off-Broadway production in 1985. Marmee in Little Women The Musical originated her role in 2005.

She returned to music in the mid-1980s, contributing to musical soundtracks and recording for a number of artist compilations. She has since returned to touring and appearing in concerts, as well as establishing herself as a nightclub and cabaret performer. She released three albums for CBS in three years: Another Woman in Love (a voice/piano album), State of the Heart (a completely orchestrated album), and Naughty Baby (recorded live on November 20, 1988, Clinton Recording Studio, New York City) - written ca. 1917 (via 1918). In 1989, a child of Naughty Baby was born in 1989, coincident with McGovern's Gershwin concert at Carnegie Hall.

McGovern spent her time in musical theatre, performing in clubs, and recording albums, as well as occasional appearances on television from the 1990s to the 21st century. Baby I'm Yours (1992), a collection of her favorite songs from 1955 to 1970, and Out of This World (1996), a collection of songs by Harold Arlen. She was nominated twice for a Grammy Award for her albums The Music Never Ends (1997), a collection of songs by Alan & Marilyn Bergman's, and The Pleasure of His Company (1998), another voice/piano collection.

Both Out of This World and The Music Never Endings were re-released by Fynsworth Alley Records in 2003; both albums included bonus tracks, the former two tracks and the latter three.

In 2005, McGovern as Marmee opposite Sutton Foster's Jo in Louisa May Alcott's musical interpretation of Little Women. McGovern's career came to an end quickly, despite poor reviews.

She continues to appear in concert as both a headliner and as a guest with symphony orchestras around the country. A long and Winding Road, which was released on the PS Classics label, features singer-songwriters from the 1960s, including Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Lennon–McCartney, and Randy Newman. She presented a concert act based on this information at the Metropolitan Room in New York City and San Francisco's Rrazz Room.

McGovern continues her MDA Labor Day Telethon duties, and appeared on The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon throughout 2014.

Carry It On, a one-woman biographical musical, premiered at Geva Theatre Center on October 12, 2010.

She appeared as a guest star with The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California, in 2012.

On March 24, 2018, McGovern was expected to headline the North Coast Men's Chorus' 30th Anniversary Concert at the KeyBank State Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.

McGovern announced on August 19, 2022, that she had been diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a form of dementia, and that she would not resume performing in concert.

Rachel was the protagonist of the animated film Joseph: King of Dreams, which was made by McGovern.

Recent career

McGovern's career spanned the 1990s to the 21st century included stints in musical theatre, appearing in bands, and recording albums, as well as occasional appearances on television. Baby I'm Yours (1992), a compilation of her favorite songs from 1955 to 1970, and Out of This World (1996), a collection of songs by Harold Arlen, are among her other recordings. She was nominated twice for a Grammy Award for her albums The Music Never Ends (1997), a collection of songs by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and The Pleasure of His Company (1998), another voice/piano collection.

Fynsworth Alley Records re-released Out of This World and The Music Never Endings in 2003; both albums included bonus tracks, the former two tracks and the latter three.

In the musical version of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, McGovern returned to Broadway in 2005 as Marmee opposite Sutton Foster's Jo. With negative feedback, it came to an end quickly, but McGovern reprised her role in the upcoming national tour.

She continues to appear in concerts as both a headliner and as a guest with symphony orchestras around the country. A Long and Winding Road, which was released on PS Classics, features singer-songwriters from the 1960s, including Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Lennon–McCartney, and Randy Newman. At the Metropolitan Room in New York City and San Francisco's Rrazz Room, she performed a concert act based on this information.

McGovern continues to work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and appeared on The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon from 2014-2014.

Carry It On, a one-woman biographical musical starring Philip Himberg, premiered at Geva Theatre Center in October 12 to November 14, 2010.

She appeared as a guest star with The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California, in 2012.

McGovern was scheduled to headline the North Coast Men's Chorus' 30th Anniversary Concert on March 24, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio.

McGovern announced on August 19, 2022, that she had been diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a form of dementia, and that she would no longer be performing in concert.

In the animated film Joseph: King of Dreams, McGovern introduced Rachel.

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