by Anonymous on February 26th, 2009

Question

Help answer this question below.

Why does Wayne Newton sound like a woman when singing Danke Schoen? I really thought it was a female singer, but it is really him. Does he not have any testosterone?

This question references this URL.

Like
Report

Share:: Facebook; Twitter; Other

Answers. 4 helpful answers below.

by Anonymous on September 7th, 2009
In his autobiography, "Once Before I Go," he claims his best friend is a physician. I think the doctor (s) gave Wayne Newton regular shots of Testosterone, which lowered his voice and made him less feminine looking. I saw him on the Jerry Lewis Telethon about 15 years ago. When he started to sing I thought he was drunk. I had taped it and my brother and I watched it over a few times. My guess is he can no longer sing because the Testosterone made him lose control of his vocal cords. The testosterone made him lose most of his hair; he wears a toupee.
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink
by The Chief on February 26th, 2009
You think HE sounds like a woman?

How about Barry Gibbs, of Bee Gees fame? Just in case you have never heard of one of the all time best songs from the Disco Era (And personally, about the only Disco song I really like):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCAjmuA1HDk

(I'll post the actual video here later, when I'm not at work, but you can still see it at the link above)

Enjoy!

<EDIT>

Here's the video itself:
.
.
Comments
- I forgot about Barry Gibbs, he also is feminine sounding, buy Wayne Newton looks feminine too! ;)
  - Report
  by Anonymous on February 26th, 2009
- True!
  - Report
  by The Chief on February 26th, 2009
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
2 comments | Post one | Permalink
by gtravels loves her life penguin on February 26th, 2009
I know that he still enjoys tremendous popularity but I think he's a bloated gassy has-been who is trading on the success of days gone by. My mom saw him a few years back and said that he acted like he was doing the audience a favor by being there.
Comments
- I can see why she might think that. I just like this old song. I also just can't understand why he sounds like a woman! A man at my work suggested he only had one testes, but I also saw suggestion on the net that he was castrated as a teen to keep the feminine voice. I don't really expect someone to know this, but I was hoping for more info. It is freaky how womanly he sounds. By the way, hope you are well and it is nice to see you :)
  - Report
  by Anonymous on February 26th, 2009
- Same here and thanks for tolerating my Wayne Newton rant;)
  - Report
  by gtravels loves her life penguin on February 26th, 2009
- Cheers :)
  - Report
  by Anonymous on February 26th, 2009
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
3 comments | Post one | Permalink
by SABOTEUR on February 26th, 2009
Maybe it's just your "ear".

The same could be said for singers who have a particularly high, falsetto-like vocal range.

Frankie Valle, Smokey Robinson or Eddie Kendricks immediately come to mind.
-

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears of A Clown
by DwightFrye
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink

Question

Why does Wayne Newton sound like a woman when singing Danke Schoen? I really thought it was a female singer, but it is really him. Does he not have any testosterone?

Answers. 4 helpful answers below.

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

How do you tell someone that thinks they sound amazing when they're singing, that they sound really horrible? BTW- I only want to do this for my friends own good. Don't want her to be embarrassed like all those people during the first few shows of Idol.

I am an aspiring singer i am pretty good but not the greatest and whenever i tell someone my dream is to be a singer nobody takes me seriously i really love singing and i know that with some help i have what it takes to be a singer so do you have any advi

How can I control my vibrato so I don't sound like an opera singer but also don't sound like I'm singing a straight tone?

How can I improve my singing voice? I want to be a singer and I think I sound really bad and so I want to make it sound better how do I do that?

I was singing in my room,& my mom told me to shut up,& that I sound like a cat.But when I sing in choir class,alot of people tell me that I have a beautiful voice.& I ALWAYS wanted to be a singer..So who should I listen to,my mom or people in choir class?

Professionally Researched

At what hotel does Wayne Newton sing?

What does Wayne Newton sing?

Who is Wayne Newton's music director?

How many wives has wayne newton had?

How many children does Wayne Newton have?

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Question

Why does Wayne Newton sound like a woman when singing Danke Schoen? I really thought it was a female singer, but it is really him. Does he not have any testosterone?

Answers. 4 helpful answers below.

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

Professionally Researched

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

Answerbag.com Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!