Have been listening to this wonderful voice since scratchy fading AFN days. In the later 1940's when I was a teenager. Now 83 she still makes my heart beat that little faster sorry she is no longer with us but singing with the angels! :-)
Arthur Bennett How wonderful, God bless you , you are so Lucky to have enjoyed Sarah's magic for so long. I wish you health and happiness….. And I pray we will both enjoy Sarah's vocal gifts in heaven ….
Sarah is my favorite female jazz vocalists. She can bend note like no one else! I was lucky to have heard her at the Newport Jazz Festival. She raised the hair on my arms, gave me goosebumps and tears in my eyes. I love her!
I saw Sarah Vaughan a number of times in Toronto. One of the concerts was at The Ontario Place Forum, an open air venue which was great for concerts. Anyway Sarah was backed by The Toronto Symphony Orchestra. That night she did all of Cole Porter. It was a beautiful summer night, the sky was filled with stars, the Orchestra was playing beautifully, but more then anything, the great Sarah Vaughan was singing. I felt honoured to be there. I'll never forget that night!
+sunlitweb I'm looking at my stamps right now. What an honor indeed for a masterful songstress. So wish the youngsters would listen to what real music and musicianship sounds like.
one of the greatest voices of all time. I am going to school in the fall to study music full time, and looking forward to studying jazz, and listening to the greats just makes me more excited. thank you god for blessing us with Sarah Vaughan.
Here I go again ! --- the best female American singer ever --- there will never be another --- sing my love ---- we still listen--- every time i listen to you it's valentines day
I once was so lucky! I saw her at North Sea Jazz a long time ago. An experience so above nature....!!!! I was crying all the time. I coud'nt stop crying at every song she sang. But I didnt want to make a noise so I tried and managed to cry in silence, but so many tears I cried. This woman's voice is so above everything else!!! WOW!! I will never forget that performance!!!! Sarah I will always love you and your voice!!!! xxx
Sarah was one of the rarest musicians. Not only were both her voice and styling truly perfect but they remained perfect up until the end. What an incredible woman. In my opinion, one of, if not the finest vocalist in American history.
I have seen Sarah Vaughan live several times.Llistening to that incredible voice live was an experience I'll never forget. I can still see her strolling on to the stage, microphone in hand, sitting on a stool, a cold glass of water and a box of kleenex on the piano beside her. She would then throw her head back and start to sing. Her casual, relaxed demeanor does not prepare you for her powerful voice. Everyone there that night knew we were hearing the voice of a vocal genius. There is no one you can compare Sarah Vaughan to. She was incomparable, in a league of her own. It was a privilege to have seen her live!
her range is spiritual....you can hear the power that she is wielding as each note cries out soft ballad and powerhouse voice= it worked. rich and engaging...thank you Sarah Vaughn. Rest in Peace..
This woman just too perfect! She sings from the depth of her soul and just makes you feel like she is singing directly to your soul. With age she just got better and better.
On the posthumously released "Sarah Vaughan in the City of Lights" (recorded in Paris in late 1985), Sarah explains that she does "Valentine" differently every night and simply dares her pianist to be able to follow her (he does!). In fact, she sings 2 different endings. Early Sarah (Mr. Kelly's, etc) is letter perfect. Late Sarah is the one jazz diva who inspite of the smoking, emphysema, etc., still possessed an instrument that could do everything. Put away your expectations of how a vocalist "should" sound (the monotone Melody Gardot or the emotionless, stiff Diana Krall). Open up to a musician who "has it all," and is never afraid to "lay it all on the line." She crosses genres and moods,, swoops up and down the octaves, and in Frank Collette she had the pianist to follow her musical athleticism (plus Count Basie drummer, Harold Jones). She alone went out as a singer with an instrument still intact, and her use of it is testament to the human creative spirit, a courageous and breath-taking performance--on the same high level as the 16 CDs of music Bill Evans recorded the week before his death.
I beg to differ with you about Diana Krall..whilst I hear what you're saying..she doesn't think she is a great vocalist..however what she lacks for the jazz connoisseurs like yourself..she makes up for it with many other attributes..she has a very sexy timbre to her voice..and a very attractive voice...have u heard..i get along without you very well..and a masterpiece called..i could drink a case of you..her timing is indecent..her arrangements and piano playing are sublime...so it's swings and roundabouts.
@@jacquelinepaul9731 Well said, as I am also a major fan of Diane for all the same reasons. In addition, let's also not forget the great Julie London, of who Krall sounds very much like. 2 incomparable voices! :)
Grandissima commozione e gioia.....letteralmente divina....quando l'ascolto chiudo gl'occhi e la sua voce mi trasporta in una dimensione celestiale....grazie di essere esistita Sarah Vaughan e di continuare a farlo nella nostra anima attraverso la tua voce/canzone/interpretazione e anima. GRAZIE INFINITEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
OMG !!!! Indeed The Best of The Best female Jazz Songstress ever !!! She is my favorite of them all, not taking anything away from the many others !!! Sassy ? Oh she is All-Thing and a whole lot More !!! I can Never get enough of listening to her or this particular song !!! Thank You Lord for Blessing us with the likes of this Awesomely Awesome Woman !!!
Just listen to that glorious voice--it becomes an instrument in her hands. When Sarah came to town, I would be in the audience for each performance. Each and every song she sang was simply heaven. I am so grateful for having had the chance to see and hear this wonderful woman perform. I miss you, Sweet Sarah!
FANTABULOUS! SO BEAUTIFUL...Thank you for sharing Sarah Vaughan...."SassyDivine" what an awesome, talented lady.. she is missed! TONS of LOVE, HUGS and BLESSINGS and WISHING YOU A MILLION SUNSHINES! Luv, LaBelleLa *PASS ON THE LOVE*
This is a wonderful version of "My Funny Valentine." I believe it is one of her best. Sarah definitely let loose on this song. How marvelous to see her sing with some much passion!
I saw her perform in NY in the village..I also met Ella twice....I understand how lucky I am.I love Ella...And I love Sarah...Two completely different singers..Both amazing....Sarah was so intense-an amazing vocalist!!!
I grew up listening to Sarah Vaughn, as my parents loved her voice. I was fortunate enough to see her in concert when I was young and it was the first time I shed a tear when watching a performance. I prefer her work in the later years, from the late 70's up to her death, when her voice got deeper and she became more of a stylist. She was, quite simply, one of the best vocalists ever. Thank you for posting this.
Sarah is so talented her voice takes the mind to another dimension. It's not quite able to be put in words, only in her voice. This gift comes once and isn't it wonderful to have the opportunity to listen to such a rare and beautiful sound.
A woman gone...not at all forgotten..her heart still bears when she listen...get caught up in those glorious tones....incomparable melodies..the finesse if her glorious instrument...my tears echo my deep affection for this stunning vocalist.. My spirit aches for more more more. Merci Sassy. Mercy.
I have seen her about a dozen times in NY City and what a remarkable voice and on the radio after she went into transition the announcer was interviewing Ella and he asked Ella who was her favorite singer and she said the one that just passed she didn't called her name.
my funny valentine....complete classic...sarah vaughan....oh wow....priceless.... if 13 people dislike the video its because they need to gain a little jazz and or musical culture in their lives.
