Ilene Woods: Cinderella’s Nightingale Songstress

[@Thomas_H._Smith]

One thing they left out in the video. She got alzheimers when she grew old and completely forgot she voiced Cinderella. Yet she still loved a Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes so much despite not recognizing that it was her voice, so her nurses played it for her as often as possible until she passed away.

[@Dizographies]

did she really! thats so sad and sweet and amazing! Gosh I love her!

[@heleneb2105]

I truly love her. It is sad she became so ill. It's also sad such a huge talent wasn't known that well.

[@allenjones3130]

The Blue Network, which aired Ilene's radio show, eventually became ABC.

[@amykeith9426]

She seemed to have recognized the song. It was familiar. It’s so nice that the nurse looked after her like that. That’s going above and beyond her job and I’m sure it made Ilene very happy.

[@Danita002]

Sad 🥺

[@balletbunnyboo]

Sing Sweet Nightingale is my favorite moment of the movie.

[@Father_of_Death]

She had such a beautiful voice. I don't think anyone can play Cinderella like she did. She sounds lovely and romantic and very reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe.

[@debanganabanik9857]

Right

[@AmericaFuckYeah4]

I think Jennifer Hale did an amazing job on taking over the Cinderella role

[@lashelleullie3717]

I agree she gave a sensual seductiveness to Cinderella

[@dustinhellstern7728]

She made Marylin Monroe look like a shallow bimbo who gets Presidents to commit adultery against their wives. Ilene Woods was a beautiful person with beautiful intentions and spirit. Marylin was NONE of these.

[@Thomas_H._Smith]

Fun Fact: Ilene Woods actually gets to lay claim to voicing both of the original Disney Princesses, as she voiced Snow White in a 1949 audio book version of the story. Also, in that same audio book The Evil Queen was voiced by Eleanor Audley, who also voiced Lady Tremaine, and Maleficent. Meaning she gets to lay claim to voicing all three of the original Disney Princess Villains.

[@MrGabeanator]

Wow

[@DaWhiteWolffie]

I love that. She just wanted to go to the ball and have fun. The prince picking her to dance with was just an unexpected bonus. xD

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

And on top of that, she didn't even realize he WAS the prince. Remember, she says to her handsome dancing partner, "The prince--I haven't met the prince!" And just as he's trying to tell her who he is, she flees, trying to get away before the clock finishes striking midnight.

[@DaWhiteWolffie]

@@ellynmacgregor8210 Ohhhh, good call! I forgot that. I just used to think she was lying to get away. Now it makes much more sense if she wasn't lying and was just there to party with a guy. She doesn't figure the truth out until much later and that's when she finally swoons.

[@jillzi7]

I get emotional hearing her sing, its so beautiful.

[@Dizographies]

Same, such a beautiful voice!

[@AGPfan]

Oh, my God! Illene Woods had such a beautiful, velvety voice. She was the perfect Cinderella.

[@markt.yamashiro3291]

I believe Ms.Woods also had a daughter. She mentions this in the "Rags To Riches" The Making of Cinderella, stating that at a showing of the film, her daughter jumped up and said, "That's My Mommy!!" and two women in the audience said, "Isn't that sweet? She thinks her mother is Cinderella"....

[@71crm]

Out of all of the Disney Princesses that were around during Walt’s time, I think Ilene’s vocal performance was the best because it’s actually surprisingly layered and nuanced when you really listen to it. She gave the character a sense of humor too which was very refreshing but was also capable of heavy, dramatic moments as well, I mean that scene where she is crying in the garden still tugs at my heartstrings and I’ve watched this movie countless times! Truly one of the best vocal performances that’s ever been given, in my book at least and all from a woman who claims she didn’t want to be an actress in the first place!

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

I know that the scriptwriters were the ones originally responsible for Cinderella's lines--but Ilene did such a fantastic job with them. One of my favorite moments is when the step-relatives are playing (?) and singing (?) their (per)version of "Sing Sweet Nightingale" and the royal messenger arrives. Cinerella ponders whether to knock on the door, when she knows Lady Tremaine has forbidden it. She says, "He [the messenger] said it was important. Maybe I *should* interupt the [scoffing] music lesson?" It's that little bit of scoffing (a ladylike version of a snort) that simply makes that scene.

[@StephanieMT]

Her singing a dream is a wish your heart makes is my ringtone

[@SamanthaStevenson76]

This is my mother. Thank you for this tribute to her. We miss her so much.

[@jennymaldonado5472]

❤❤

[@alicemadness999]

why would you lie about this

[@callmethecommentcountess9329]

Rest in peace, Papa’s favorite actress

[@StephanieMT]

She had the voice of an angel

[@itsokkinda1634]

I luv her voice no person can sing or be like this but its kinda sad how she actually wanted to first become a teacher💖🙃

[@allenjones3130]

Rest in peace, Ilene.

[@yessa1132]

Her voice was perfect, she really didn’t want to marry the prince at first. She just wanted to go to the ball, and escape her sad life for a few moments.

[@olgaseijido2656]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Wanted to know more about her so thank you for making this wonderful video.

[@Dizographies]

No problem at all!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregorykeithmorris3970]

Sublime talent. Such a sweet video!

[@miar6153]

I love your channel! It deserves way more views than what it’s getting. I’ve always been fascinated by Ilene Woods because I feel like there’s so little known about her other than what already been said on Wikipedia and her obituary so thank you for this. Amazing research!

[@Dizographies]

Thank you for your kind words, and I'm glad you like the channel :D

[@lashelleullie3717]

There was a sensuality and sexiness to her voice which was in contrast to the character.. It worked perfectly

[@gargoylestories]

I LOVED Ilene Woods' take on Cinderella from a feminist perspective... It's true. She didn't need a man. She just wanted to go out and party by herself! Brilliant!

[@derrickboatman1560]

I dare you to watch it again and imagine Eileen old doing the stepmother's voice I bet she would kill it.

[@elizam729]

She sings like Judy Garland

[@fredsalinas9830]

I 💯% agree

[@nau123]

these first original disney movies are always the best

[@raemoye1581]

I could not love more that she said that Cinderella wasn't looking for a man. She just wanted to go to the ball. Yes! Beautiful!

[@Ethericrose]

Fantasia, is one of my all time favourite films. Its was remastered and re released in the early 90s.

[@monicaconsigliereLavieenfleur]

She is my favourite Princess vouce

[@debjoymusic]

Possibly the Most Sweetest Western female voice ever...

[@DaniilMedlev]

Марлен Дэнс Коко- Поли Олесь (16 октября 1924 Лондон - 14 октября 2017 Лондон)

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

I am totally in love with Ilene Woods ♥♥♥ Rachel Zegler would benefit and learn watching this, Disney should have strapped her to a chair, eyes forced wide opened, and watch this 200 times before she makes ANY media appearance. But hey ..... they wanna burn down the company it seems so. 🤕

[@callmethecommentcountess9329]

Rest in peace

[@itsokkinda1634]

.......and got dragged into a whole career

[@philipgnant.1677]

Aschenputtel ist junges Mädchen Wie heißen Aschenputtel wie heißt die echt wie echte Mädchen

[@itsme_peyton]

She was born in 1929 and not 1926

[@sweetcakes67]

is she happy to be the voice of cinderlla

[@calebkromer2040]

Verna Felton

[@EvaRedwood]

Born 1926 but only 14 in 1944? Math is not your strong point 🤣

[@Daiseehead]

If she was born in 1926, how can she be 14 in 1944? 🤔