no it isn't! presnell was a vocal performance major at usc. he then trained in europe. he became an opera singer and performed with eugene ormandy and the philaderphia symphony orchestra many times also making recordings with them. he was discovered by meredith wilson while performing opera. the part of leadville johny brown was written for presnell. presnell has the greatest voice ever heard in hollywood - male or female. the song i'll never say no was stolen from johannes brahms horn trio, scherzo movement, second theme.