+PCplays99 She certainly was and not given the props she deserves. Horne was a "visual" singer. You appreciated her most watching her in person or in film, the movement of the body, the use of arms and hands like wings, and that highly expressive face of hers. For me, Horne was best seen not holding a mike, so she could "let go" the way she did that night I caught her act at the old Coconut Grove on Wilshire Boulevard (no longer there). Interestingly enough, gangster Mickey Cohen had the best seat in the house, being seated right in front of Horne. It is my considered opinion that had the time been right, Horne would've been one of the greatest musical stars in Hollywood, in both Technicolor, plus black and white.
That is Lena Horne, Peggy Lee and Vic Damone; Vic Damone is 81 and is booked in Florida in 2011. He recently published his autobiography. Thanks, again, Jazz Street, for posting this and peace and blessings to all.
@cdevereaux7 ] I thought he had stopped singing? Wish I could be there. Mr. Damone was so underated. One of the purest, natural and beautiful voices of all time!
Talk about leaving 'em dead in the aisle, Jimmy Durante could do just that with this "The most beautiful girl in the world." Durante, Walter Huston, Dooley Wilson were "character" singers, meaning not necessarily top Billboard material, but good song interpreters the same. I might even add the incomparable Martha Raye to that list.
It's of the same era. Dolores Gray, Martha Raye, Sophie Tucker, Libby Holman, Betty Hutton, Ethel Merman. Same great writers. Porter, Van Heusen, Matt Dennis, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg.
I don't think you will find equivalents of those singers singing the same songs as well. But...how about Sarah? /watch?v=R47a9s5glnA /watch?v=E1mLXhg9UYY&list=PL991B28C3E5CEA564&index=26&feature=plpp_video /watch?v=BEJlfcYpMcM&feature=relmfu Surely Paul Simon and Bob Dylan should by now be included in the Great American Songbook? ;)
I hear ya dude! But Kate Bush, Florence Welch, Marina and the Diamonds in the "pop" genre all do their own thing. But I would advise checking out the Americana genre if you want to hear individual style and great singing. Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin, Shelby Lynne, Sarah Jarosz, Brandi Carlile, Alabama shakes, The Civil Wars. There are actually many but you do have to search. You won't hear from them through popular mass media.
Btw if you go to Wikipedia and to the article there on Great American Songbook, towards the end it lists contemporary artists who cover the material. Personally I feel Connick jr and Bubble are rather annoying in their stylings.They sound like the greats as much as a drag queen looks like the movie stars they aim to look like. ;D And most of the others I have never heard but I HAVE heard Dianne Krall and Ann Hampton Callaway and they sounded pretty good to me.Best of luck in your search :)
+DDumbrille While this clip does not show Peggy to advantage (she was never a belter) Peggy is in a league of her own, "beyond category" as Duke would say.
She had her own style, I'll agree with that. And she wasn't talent-less. But just as an example,after Horne's success on Broadway, Lee attempted her own one-woman show, was a flop. A fair review can be found here: www.nytimes.com/1983/12/15/theater/stage-peggy-lee-self-portrait.html
Happy New Year ;) I don't think the Broadway review, however accurate, is relevant to my point I'll grant you that Lena is a better boffo "show biz" entertainer, mugging, etc. But as a sheer, effecting singer I prefer Peggy, (and Ella, Sarah, Carmen) to Lena who gets a lot of points for her great beauty and personality. I "believe" Peggy when she sings, I don't ever "believe" Lena on any song I've heard, even less when seeing her performances on video. That is just my reaction. And there are no doubt many people that would not share my view. I fear we must agree to disagree. Have fun in the coming year. And ain't music a wonderful thing to be passionate about? All the best.
+MrMusicguyma Very interesting critique. However, on speaking of "believing", I think even the authors of "Love" would have to agree they believed Horne as she sang their song. But, yes, let us agree to disagree civility. You see, there can be no dispute about taste, or, as Horne put it in one of her songs, "de gustibus non est disputandum." I would prefer "cada cual su gusto." Let me say this, too. As I type this, I'm watching Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "Top Hat," and it occurs to me this, but for the social climate of the time, this period of musical production "fits" the Horne persona. In fact, as I've said at another time, I would've loved to see her in a paso doble with Astaire.
No lip syncing, no Auto tuning, just 100% pure talent.
Peggy Lee's tone is so smooth and creamy, like a velvety cake you wanna eat. Delicious !
so much talent...all gone. a lovely tribute to 3 great singers. thank you.
I wish Lena Horne was still with us. What an incredible talent she was and what a gift to the world.
+PCplays99 She certainly was and not given the props she deserves. Horne was a "visual" singer. You appreciated her most watching her in person or in film, the movement of the body, the use of arms and hands like wings, and that highly expressive face of hers. For me, Horne was best seen not holding a mike, so she could "let go" the way she did that night I caught her act at the old Coconut Grove on Wilshire Boulevard (no longer there). Interestingly enough, gangster Mickey Cohen had the best seat in the house, being seated right in front of Horne. It is my considered opinion that had the time been right, Horne would've been one of the greatest musical stars in Hollywood, in both Technicolor, plus black and white.
Those ere the days and LeNA Will be missed.Thanks for sharing
Such ease from this trio, as fresh as the summer breeze,thanks for uploading.
Loved This!!!
The era when singers could sing and song writers could write songs. Miss it.
That is Lena Horne, Peggy Lee and Vic Damone; Vic Damone is 81 and is booked in Florida in 2011. He recently published his autobiography. Thanks, again, Jazz Street, for posting this and peace and blessings to all.
great, the cats are really swingin'.
there is so much to discover.
thank you very much, TheJazzStreet.
Fantastic video! I really enjoyed watching these classic artists...so wonderful!
This video is wonderful; what talent the three singers had; thank you for posting.
Roger Plafkin-Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
Simply brilliant!!!
@cdevereaux7 ]
I thought he had stopped singing? Wish I could be there. Mr. Damone was so underated. One of the purest, natural and beautiful voices of all time!
what a great medley!!!
Very nice.
Superb
These three could really vocalize! IS ANYONE THERE? Not any more I fear. JB.
this is actually from 1978, not 1967.
Talk about leaving 'em dead in the aisle, Jimmy Durante could do just that with this "The most beautiful girl in the world." Durante, Walter Huston, Dooley Wilson were "character" singers, meaning not necessarily top Billboard material, but good song interpreters the same. I might even add the incomparable Martha Raye to that list.
It's of the same era. Dolores Gray, Martha Raye, Sophie Tucker, Libby Holman, Betty Hutton, Ethel Merman. Same great writers. Porter, Van Heusen, Matt Dennis, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg.
Damone is in good voice. I really wanted to see his marriage to Diahann Carroll hold, that they grow old together. Another wish that didn't come true.
She was crazy. None of her marriages lasted. Like a predecessor to Halle Berry.
Grand. Tyler Lord Hamilton
I'd like to know myself. Fantastic entertainment.
Could someone name some of the songs that were in this video? Thanks! :)
Does anyone know where this footage is from?
I don't think you will find equivalents of those singers singing the same songs as well.
But...how about Sarah?
/watch?v=R47a9s5glnA
/watch?v=E1mLXhg9UYY&list=PL991B28C3E5CEA564&index=26&feature=plpp_video
/watch?v=BEJlfcYpMcM&feature=relmfu
Surely Paul Simon and Bob Dylan should by now be included in the Great American Songbook? ;)
I hear ya dude! But Kate Bush, Florence Welch, Marina and the Diamonds in the "pop" genre all do their own thing. But I would advise checking out the Americana genre if you want to hear individual style and great singing. Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin, Shelby Lynne, Sarah Jarosz, Brandi Carlile, Alabama shakes, The Civil Wars. There are actually many but you do have to search. You won't hear from them through popular mass media.
Peggy Lee was at her height during the early 40s. She was less stylized then.
Try something like this with the American Idol contestants! HA! guarranted failure! These are genuine greats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
almost sounds like a tribute to Judy Garland.
Btw if you go to Wikipedia and to the article there on Great American Songbook, towards the end it lists contemporary artists who cover the material.
Personally I feel Connick jr and Bubble are rather annoying in their stylings.They sound like the greats as much as a drag queen looks like the movie stars they aim to look like. ;D
And most of the others I have never heard but I HAVE heard Dianne Krall and Ann Hampton Callaway and they sounded pretty good to me.Best of luck in your search :)
Was Lena still angy at this point?
Peggy Lee is so out of her league here.
+DDumbrille While this clip does not show Peggy to advantage (she was never a belter) Peggy is in a league of her own, "beyond category" as Duke would say.
She had her own style, I'll agree with that. And she wasn't talent-less. But just as an example,after Horne's success on Broadway, Lee attempted her own one-woman show, was a flop. A fair review can be found here:
www.nytimes.com/1983/12/15/theater/stage-peggy-lee-self-portrait.html
Happy New Year ;) I don't think the Broadway review, however accurate, is relevant to my point I'll grant you that Lena is a better boffo "show biz" entertainer, mugging, etc. But as a sheer, effecting singer I prefer Peggy, (and Ella, Sarah, Carmen) to Lena who gets a lot of points for her great beauty and personality. I "believe" Peggy when she sings, I don't ever "believe" Lena on any song I've heard, even less when seeing her performances on video. That is just my reaction. And there are no doubt many people that would not share my view. I fear we must agree to disagree. Have fun in the coming year. And ain't music a wonderful thing to be passionate about? All the best.
+DDumbrille How so?
+MrMusicguyma Very interesting critique. However, on speaking of "believing", I think even the authors of "Love" would have to agree they believed Horne as she sang their song. But, yes, let us agree to disagree civility. You see, there can be no dispute about taste, or, as Horne put it in one of her songs, "de gustibus non est disputandum." I would prefer "cada cual su gusto." Let me say this, too. As I type this, I'm watching Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "Top Hat," and it occurs to me this, but for the social climate of the time, this period of musical production "fits" the Horne persona. In fact, as I've said at another time, I would've loved to see her in a paso doble with Astaire.