The Partridge Family: What You Didn’t Know

Published on 05/22/2018
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The Studio Originally Wanted Olivia Newton-John To Play Laurie

The producers’ first choice for the part of Laurie was actually Olivia Newton-John. They changed their mind, and Newton-John went on to play Sandy in the 1978 musical hit “Grease.”

The Studio Originally Wanted Olivia Newton John To Play Laurie

The Studio Originally Wanted Olivia Newton John To Play Laurie

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David’s Voice Was Altered During Recordings

Despite the fact that David Cassidy had a great voice, the recording studio made alterations to his pitch. He was recorded a quarter of a tone lower and was played back a quarter of a tone higher. The result made Cassidy’s voice sound slightly higher than it was. Pretty interesting, right?

David’s Voice Was Altered During Recordings

David’s Voice Was Altered During Recordings

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