I saw her sing this with James Galaway and it was superb. When she was touring here in Seattle in the 70s. My voice teacher suggested I go see her so I bought two tickets and remember this like it was yesterday.
Yma Sumak had 5 octave range, she could hit upper F, but that's just a voice phenomenon, is that important? Cleo Laine is a superior impeccable versatile performer. This particular item is a pure gem. I wonder if Sumak is still alive. I knew her as a child in 60's.
You are probablly right who was that 7 octave gal Ema Sumac ? or ?? By the way does anyone know who sang "My Way" in the 60's Amarican black lady singer, boy its fantastic I have it on tape from the 60's but I don't know who she is...