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The technique was used by [[child actor]] [[Sally Hamlin]] in her [[1917]] recordings of poetry by [[Eugene Field]], and also to some extent by the actor [[Rex Harrison]] in the stage and film versions of the musical [[My Fair Lady]], where he played Professor Henry Higgins, to cover up the deficiencies of his singing voice.

[[Frank Zappa]] has been using Sprechstimme technique on [[The Man from Utopia]] album in "Dangerous Kitchen", "The Radio Is Broken" and "The Jazz Discharge Party Hats" (live improvisation!) songs.

[[Fred Schneider]] of the [[B-52's]] frequently uses Sprechgesang, adding a stark contrast to the shrill, high voices of lead singers [[Kate Pierson]] and [[Cindy Wilson]].