Soeur Sourire: The Story of the Singing Nun

She rose to global fame overnight; her voice making her an international celebrity. She was known as The Singing Nun, but her real name was Jeanine Deckers. With a gift for verse and a golden voice, she emerged as one of the preeminent recording artists of 1963. Although her time in the spotlight was short lived, as fate and circumstance led to her demise. Considered a one-hit wonder, in hindsight, the story of Jeanine Deckers offers a glimpse into the pitfalls of fame and sudden celebrity. Read more on the Freshjive site http://blog.freshjive.com/2011/10/soeur-sourire-the-story-of-the-singing-nun/.