After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.

Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes directed the original London stage version of the play, entitled "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice" which was written especially for Jane Horrocks.

Mari Hoff:
What's up with you lots, never had a shag in a Chevy?

(1958)
Music by Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Cahn Music Co./WB Music Corp./Maraville Music Corp.
By Kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd./International Music Network
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Courtesy of Capitol Records Under license from EMI Music Special Markets