Robert Sheehan

I never aspired to be in a band, but being onstage is a very cool feeling. It's like you're the lord of the room. It's hard to croon and run around doing big scissor kicks while also trying to play, though. I'm still mastering that.

Irish Actor

Sir Mix-a-Lot

Bottom line: Black men like curves. When they're crooning to women about how beautiful they are in an R&B song, the ladies you see in the video don't reflect what those guys like.

American Musician

Asha Bhosle

You cannot enter a studio and just start crooning before the mike. It is essential to understand the mind of the composer, mood of the song, and meter of the tune.

Indian Musician

Nithya Menen

I don't sing professionally; I sing because people who make my films want me to sing. So, as long as they want me to croon in the film, I will sing.

Indian Actress

Shankar Mahadevan

I can't escape crooning the 'Mitwa... Kahe Dhadkan Tujhse Kya' number wherever I perform. Basically, I am a classically rooted musician.

Javed Ali

Basically as someone who grew up in Delhi, crooning in southern languages which I don't understand is very difficult.

Used to convey warmth and intimacy, often in romantic settings or to soothe.

Emotional Expression

Common in jazz and blues, where singers emphasize emotional storytelling.

Musical Styles

Best understood in quiet settings as it's a soft singing style.

Not For Loud Venues

The act of crooning is often used to calm someone or express affection.

Comforting Sound

Typically done solo, highlighting the singer's voice without competition.

Solo Singing

Used as background music, adds atmosphere without overpowering conversation.

Subtle Entertainment

A croon can be ambient noise that adds a soothing element to a space.

Background Humming

Instruments too can produce a croon-like sound with a smooth, continuous tone.

Not Just Vocals

The noun 'croon' can describe a mood or atmosphere that feels heartfelt.

Reflecting Mood

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 But, perhaps because it hatched sooner, the cuckoo chick wasn't able to learn the password, and so it doesn’t croon the right begging call. At this point, the adults usually abandon their nest and start another.

Croon