Let It Be Me - Betty Everett & Jerry Butler

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  • Опубліковано 24 чер 2023
  • From my archives, my favorite moment of our 30+ years of making oldies on tv - the dynamic duo of soul Betty Everett (who we found in retirement) and Jerry Butler with their beautiful rendition of "Let It Be Me". If this video moves you, please subscribe to my you tube page, comment, like and share. Copyright (c) 2000, 2023 TJL Media Archives. All Rights Reserved.

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  • @southerngirl1960
    @southerngirl1960 5 місяців тому +159

    I'm 😭 crying... Singers these days 2024, don't write or sing songs like this anymore... For many people it might have been the good, the bad or the ugly time in their life... But Thanks to God Almighty we made it to 15 Jan 2024🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @r.w.m909
    @r.w.m909 9 днів тому +5

    Beautiful! They don't make music like this today! It's a shame

  • @jamesorsby7553
    @jamesorsby7553 3 місяці тому +21

    R.I.P to the late, great Betty Everett.

  • @jim-xj4ub
    @jim-xj4ub 7 місяців тому +37

    RIP Betty. You are missed. If I remember...Betty passed away shortly after this performance.

  • @lisaatkins9797
    @lisaatkins9797 3 місяці тому +19

    I’m getting chills. 2/28/24 would have been my parent’s 60th wedding anniversary. This was their song. They made it to 50 years but my mom was ill and died on March 4th 2014. My dad passed away in 2020. I miss you guys so much! Rest now I love you ❤

  • @darryleavenjr.2171
    @darryleavenjr.2171 4 місяці тому +71

    I'm old school, as I'm 71 and yes i remember these beautiful love ballards. Our generation had the best love songs and the best songs to dance to . Sure a lot of singers have been called home, there music lives on.❤

  • @debradixon3222
    @debradixon3222 5 місяців тому +68

    I just Love Jerry Butler ❤Betty still got that Beautiful Voice 😊😘🙏

  • @chuckebgood1
    @chuckebgood1 11 місяців тому +65

    A magic moment captured for the ages, brings tears to my eyes it is so beautiful...

  • @pj2614
    @pj2614 3 місяці тому +26

    The best. The very best. So glad to have been born in that generation. The music now days is pure shyt.

  • @beverlyford3818
    @beverlyford3818 5 місяців тому +47

    I remember my mom and dad dancing to this song RIP mom &dad love ❤️ you

  • @thomasdowns1117
    @thomasdowns1117 5 місяців тому +51

    I remember when this tune came out on the radio in 1964. I was amazed at what a beautiful sound Jerry and Betty had in recording this classic love song. 60 years later it is still as rich.

    • @justinekarcher5045
      @justinekarcher5045 3 місяці тому

      That's when I found out who kept playing this song, you see I was a waitress during the midnight shift and every night this song was played on the jukebox. Then I met him and we dated and got married. We was married for 24yrs 6 months and then he passed away.

    • @carolgoldfinger6381
      @carolgoldfinger6381 Місяць тому

      Beautiful music. Lovely couple.

    • @justinekarcher5045
      @justinekarcher5045 Місяць тому

      @@carolgoldfinger6381 Thank you Carol, that was me ,Judy Duda, Karcher

  • @bigredd6684
    @bigredd6684 4 місяці тому +35

    One of the most beautiful duets in music.❤

    • @rickmarshall18
      @rickmarshall18 3 місяці тому +1

      It’s easy to sing such a beautiful song like this but these two hit it way out of the park. Magnificent ❤❤

  • @RussellSchlegel-tc1zn
    @RussellSchlegel-tc1zn 2 місяці тому +30

    Can't beat this, always takes me back, love these love ballads, I'm 73 now but hearing this I'm 16 again!

  • @stillstanding6031
    @stillstanding6031 5 місяців тому +27

    I blieve this is Miss Everett's final performance. RIP dear Betty.

    • @conniewolf7300
      @conniewolf7300 5 місяців тому +4

      Yes I believe you are correct.

    • @carolynharrison6987
      @carolynharrison6987 4 місяці тому +2

      She was ill when doing that performance.

    • @stillstanding6031
      @stillstanding6031 4 місяці тому +4

      @@carolynharrison6987 Bless her. ❤‍🩹

    • @cuffeear1
      @cuffeear1 4 місяці тому +3

      Yes, and she passed the following year. That's why this video is so bittersweet to me. She was so nervous because she hadn't performed in many years. And she knocked it out of the box!!! Continue to RIP sweet Betty.😔🙏

    • @carolynharrison6987
      @carolynharrison6987 4 місяці тому +2

      @@cuffeear1 yes she did! I love her performance as well.

  • @anndandy9
    @anndandy9 Місяць тому +12

    This makes me cry. Beautiful song, what a blessing they were able to do this before Betty passed. Love to both, miss you Betty.❤

  • @brilliantdiva5068
    @brilliantdiva5068 5 місяців тому +33

    1-17-24 Ah The Ice Man Cometh and he has stayed with Betty Everette. Please bring back these soulful live songs. The world is in need.

  • @ramonagoodman3811
    @ramonagoodman3811 5 місяців тому +22

    Beautiful song

  • @sybilblake-zd8gl
    @sybilblake-zd8gl 3 місяці тому +16

    I am still dreaming, can't get over those sweet old days. Lord! Have mercy.

  • @clapolla
    @clapolla 10 місяців тому +64

    I remember purchasing the DVD from PBS when this show aired. I purchased it because of THIS performance. It was really touching and Jerry Butler was a complete gentleman, giving so much of the spotlight to Betty. Her voice never failed her and, yes, I'd say this was THE most special moment of all your PBS specials. I've watched all of them on PBS. Thank you, TJL.

    • @solraclarkin4375
      @solraclarkin4375 7 місяців тому +8

      Beautiful.
      So sad. They found her in retirement for this show as TJ tried to memorialize a lot of these aging oldies masters on video for us.
      This PBS show was in 2001 I believe.
      Betty passed just months later.😢😢

    • @clapolla
      @clapolla 7 місяців тому +5

      @@solraclarkin4375 TJ did a remarkable job bringing so many of these classic artists back into the spotlight (for many of them - one last time). I miss the specials he would put together for PBS.

    • @MaSTaFiaX
      @MaSTaFiaX 5 місяців тому +5

      @clapolla this was my Parents favorite song, But mine was “Walk Easy My Son” because my Dad sung this song to me when I was a kid 9 years old. Every since then I started listening to Doo-Wop on PBS in 1979

    • @HeavyHaul51
      @HeavyHaul51 2 місяці тому

      This was Betty's last performance with the ICE MAN she passed soon after this Performances. They were super good Friends. Betty passed away in 2001. Jerry is 84 and lives in Chicago. In 1991 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Impressions with Curtis Mayfield and the rest of the group. As of 4/24 he hasn't been as a solo act. Also as of 4/24 Betty Everett has Not. Jerry Butlers voice was as smooth as Ice, Hence the name the "ICE MAN"

  • @torontosdoowopmusicguy
    @torontosdoowopmusicguy 11 місяців тому +49

    What a wonderful moment in time preserved for everyone to enjoy. A great song done justice by two beautiful voices. Thanks for making it happen TJ and for sharing it with all of us.

    • @chuckpatton8600
      @chuckpatton8600 Місяць тому

      I am also 71. This song was my wedding song in 4/14/73. It was sung by our classmate, Sharon Johnson. Beautiful memories. ☆Chuck Patton☆

  • @deirdreyearwood3383
    @deirdreyearwood3383 5 місяців тому +21

    I have know of this song since childhood. Betty and Jerry sung it beautifully. What a classic tune ❤❤❤

  • @deborahcaesar7196
    @deborahcaesar7196 5 місяців тому +15

    I fell in love with this song in the 8th grade. I decided then, that I wanted it at my wedding.
    I married, but no wedding! I think it’s one of the most beautiful songs ever. ❤

  • @AvDominguez74
    @AvDominguez74 10 місяців тому +12

    I love and miss you grandma. Your only grandchild! ❤

  • @annettejamison5565
    @annettejamison5565 4 місяці тому +12

    I miss the days when all singers could/would sing. The days when the lyrics had such meaning. Couldn't give us a better demonstration . Thank you, Betty and Jerry, and all involved. ❤

  • @janownes9676
    @janownes9676 Місяць тому +5

    I remember this song back in the day.❤️🤙😇That love shines even in the darkness. Thanks for sharing beautiful.😻

  • @lynngray2960
    @lynngray2960 5 місяців тому +14

    They were fantastic!!

  • @clariesampson7368
    @clariesampson7368 25 днів тому +2

    I am nothing without this ,Enjoy one love may 20th 2024 my birthday listening.

  • @davidgoveia8613
    @davidgoveia8613 11 місяців тому +16

    And That is a WOW.............Absolutey Beautiful

    • @Kat-ko4hj
      @Kat-ko4hj 5 місяців тому +3

      Omg ! Amazing… beautiful duet … ❤

  • @user-eo3rd5uh9q
    @user-eo3rd5uh9q Місяць тому +4

    One of the GREATEST DUETS EVER! The INCOMPARABLE Jerry Butler & Betty Everett!!

  • @ellisisland1374
    @ellisisland1374 6 місяців тому +19

    Classic duet!❤🙂

  • @user-vd4hn4hs9d
    @user-vd4hn4hs9d 3 місяці тому +3

    they could still sing that song well, sweet song by two great people.

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 3 місяці тому +3

    jerry held bettys hand tight through the entire song i think she was ill great stuff legions being made

  • @lillianwilliams5510
    @lillianwilliams5510 3 місяці тому +6

    I am a BABY BOOMER. THIS WAS A FAVORITE IN MY TEENAGE YEARS AND MARRIAGE.
    MANY YEARS LATER, IT STILL IS SPECIAL.
    TEACHING MY GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDDAUGHTERS TO LISTEN TO LYRICS AND MUSIC, SO THEY WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOOD MUSIC AND NOT TRASH.

  • @charlesedward5216
    @charlesedward5216 11 місяців тому +25

    Thanks for this. Truly a great moment for those of us of a certain vintage.

    • @roxanne5766
      @roxanne5766 5 місяців тому +3

      We had and still have great music and great taste 😊😊

  • @michaelolson9112
    @michaelolson9112 5 місяців тому +8

    WHAT A CLASSIC GOD LET US SEE THIS AND HEAR THIS

  • @maryhooper786
    @maryhooper786 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @sandy6660
    @sandy6660 5 місяців тому +10

    Love hearing them sing this beautiful song and have on DVD. They sing it the best. 🎶😍❤️

  • @maryellenlukosevage
    @maryellenlukosevage 3 місяці тому +3

    the duet of all time

  • @ClaireJohnson-te4jd
    @ClaireJohnson-te4jd 5 місяців тому +5

    A song for my wedding ❤

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 2 місяці тому +2

    so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes magic together

  • @carrienixon6663
    @carrienixon6663 4 місяці тому +6

    That’s what I’m talking bout. A blast from the past duet. Still sounds good in 2024. Memories it is. 🩷🧡💜💚💛❤️💙🩵

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice 👍 love song song ❤

  • @marthamattocks2202
    @marthamattocks2202 5 місяців тому +8

    Thank you,for this beautiful moment❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lovelight...1940
    @lovelight...1940 29 днів тому +1

    Oh so beautifully done. They look like a pair of Angels❤❤❤❤❤I remember this song. I was a baby when it came out. I can hear my mama singing it as she did her house chores. She had a beautiful voice. She went home to be with her Father in heaven on the 27th day of December 2017. I miss her and always will remember her lovely voice singing through the house while she worked.🌹❤😇♥️ SIPP Momma! I love you always!

  • @rosebolanos1541
    @rosebolanos1541 11 місяців тому +10

    The best ever!!!

  • @barbarathomas1768
    @barbarathomas1768 3 місяці тому +2

    This is real music ❤😂😊🎉

  • @sunlandleaonard
    @sunlandleaonard 5 місяців тому +8

    so sad ,at that time she was very sick( cancer) she died shortly after,

  • @dawnwoodruff7358
    @dawnwoodruff7358 4 місяці тому +3

    Brings back my happy years

  • @HeavyHaul51
    @HeavyHaul51 2 місяці тому +2

    This was Betty's last stage appearance. She passed away on August 19,1991 shortly after this show was recorded. Jerry Butler lives in Chicago and at 84 still performs. His wife of 60 years, Annette passed away in 2019. She was one of his original back up singers. Betty & Jerry were best of friends and their voices blended like fine aged Whiskey. Jerry was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 as a member of the Impressions along with Curtis Mayfield and the rest of the group. As of 4/24 he not been inducted as a solo artist. Betty although eligible around 1988 has not been nominated as of 4/24. Betty & Jerry's voices were perfect. Jerry's voice was/is as smooth as Ice, hence the name the "ICE MAN". AN ICON in the 50s & 60s music era also DooWop. I say
    Jerry "ICE MAN" Butler, Thanks for the Back Seat MEMORIES and for being a Gentleman and a Music Man.

    • @nesking3115
      @nesking3115 16 днів тому

      She died August 19th 2001

  • @roxanne5766
    @roxanne5766 5 місяців тому +9

    So touching and beautiful 😊😊. Thanks TJ for bringing us memories of great music.

  • @phyllisadelyne5885
    @phyllisadelyne5885 28 днів тому +1

    One of my all-time favourites! Absolutely beautiful; soulful and passionate. They brang it!

  • @ruthannelackey8624
    @ruthannelackey8624 4 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely awesome

  • @ilonafrissina5617
    @ilonafrissina5617 4 місяці тому +3

    There singing is the ultimate.❤❤❤❤

  • @gamingwithjayla312
    @gamingwithjayla312 6 місяців тому +8

    Betty Everett! RIP

  • @Tray300
    @Tray300 24 дні тому +1

    My dad was playing dis on my porch, crying telling me ah good person i am , shhh i cried to 😢

  • @lenafreeman5873
    @lenafreeman5873 9 днів тому

    Just simply Beautiful, you hear me!!!
    Yes, yes, Odis was a great impression of the Day recognizing all of his songs, kept you moving, We will keep you rolling, ❤️ and Peace, Soul

  • @dooley_walker9046
    @dooley_walker9046 9 місяців тому +15

    In 1996 I got to see a moment like this live at the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's Seventh Annual Pioneer Awards where Betty was one of the honorees. When the two of them came out on stage I almost started crying. It was definitely my favorite performance that evening, along with Bobby Womack who also was honored. Sadly, the video made was not aired on TV. So happy that this video is here for me to reminisce. Thank you.

  • @hortenceniles6316
    @hortenceniles6316 5 місяців тому +4

    Jerry Butler your voice is like Butter sweet for so Betty Everett you can sing you melt my heart with that voice This is what you called singing ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @juliehill3590
    @juliehill3590 День тому

    Timeless perfection!

  • @adamcompson7747
    @adamcompson7747 11 місяців тому +10

    I Remember this Song From Your PBS Special VHS I love hearing this song Again TJ it's a really beautiful song

  • @user-yn1xr7fc8q
    @user-yn1xr7fc8q 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m an old soul ..Love Love this! 2024 Love Momo ❤

  • @stephaniecannon410
    @stephaniecannon410 5 місяців тому +5

    My first time hearing this Beautiful song 🌹

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 Місяць тому +1

    Nice love song ❤

  • @Noomz-of-Earl
    @Noomz-of-Earl 11 місяців тому +12

    I grew up a big fan of Chicago soul and had multiple records by these two, including their exquisite 1964 hit duet version of this Gilbert Be'caud 1950s French pop classic "Je t'appartiens" ("Let It Be Me"). With Jerry Butler I go back to "Moon River" (1961) and "Make It Easy on Yourself" (1962); with Betty Everett it was "You're No Good" 1963). This incredibly moving PBS TV performance decades later took me completely by surprise. Its back story alone is emotionally overwhelming. Notice how Betty holds on to ultimate gentleman Jerry the whole time for the strength to make it through.

    • @sulevisydanmaa9981
      @sulevisydanmaa9981 7 місяців тому +1

      @Noomz-of-Earl DO YOU HAVE ANY TYRONE DAVIS quality footage from late 70s period w his superb and rare band ? Why dont cha release it here if so ? Just some brief excepts availbale on the forum. Suggest read the PRUTER book CHICAGO SOUL. Got any Johnny Sayles footage. Oer

    • @Noomz-of-Earl
      @Noomz-of-Earl 7 місяців тому +1

      @@sulevisydanmaa9981- Sorry, I don't have any footage (and have never posted a video). I have read the Robert Pruter book and found it enjoyable and informative.

  • @brucerestau7716
    @brucerestau7716 11 днів тому

    IMO, the best moment of all of TJ Lubinsky's oldies shows. Pure magic! RIP Betty.

  • @general8109
    @general8109 Місяць тому

    What an absolutely beautiful song..cheers cheers

  • @anthonyconcadoro6266
    @anthonyconcadoro6266 5 місяців тому +5

    I cannot find the word s for this song,all I know is yi love it puggy

  • @timmurphy9312
    @timmurphy9312 6 днів тому

    Beautiful Legends, Beautiful song ❤

  • @rebeccagroves1096
    @rebeccagroves1096 17 днів тому

    I remember this song when it was popular. Loved it then and now.

  • @patm11236
    @patm11236 3 місяці тому +2

    This performance was beautiful.

  • @barbaradorton5213
    @barbaradorton5213 4 місяці тому +3

    So beautiful!!

  • @MattMurray-cy4zd
    @MattMurray-cy4zd Місяць тому

    Great song, by a great couple! Brings back many good memories !

  • @vodkamarie
    @vodkamarie 6 днів тому

    It does not get better than this.

  • @kaymerry369
    @kaymerry369 4 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful song and perfectly sung.

  • @constantinejones2206
    @constantinejones2206 29 днів тому

    There's simply no words to describe the beauty,class and calibre of this masterpiece

  • @terrygarcia897
    @terrygarcia897 5 місяців тому +5

    God its nice to be home. Tears rolling down my cheeks. Texas

  • @geraldinelapide2077
    @geraldinelapide2077 22 дні тому

    Great song n singers. Beautiful.

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice song

  • @faithbobb5777
    @faithbobb5777 4 місяці тому +2

    They wrote so many beautiful songs in that era ❤❤❤ to hear this one back then on the radio☺️

  • @user-bx3vs4kk5o
    @user-bx3vs4kk5o 4 місяці тому +3

    So beautiful

  • @shirleywalters2717
    @shirleywalters2717 4 місяці тому +2

    I remember this song my Auntie loved it it was so lovely to hear

  • @willardgibbs9862
    @willardgibbs9862 4 місяці тому +4

    Congratulations to both singers on their version of this classic ❤❤❤ Love it 💗💗

  • @valeriarobinson3791
    @valeriarobinson3791 5 місяців тому +2

    Also such a beautiful song they were Excellent ❤

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 2 місяці тому

    two of the best it doesnt get any better than this

  • @suzannebenz8928
    @suzannebenz8928 4 місяці тому +2

    Very well done!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @deloresboudreaux2755
    @deloresboudreaux2755 13 днів тому

    A beautiful Duet.

  • @deborahjames8251
    @deborahjames8251 20 днів тому

    Such a beautiful song

  • @themuzz351
    @themuzz351 Місяць тому +4

    Nothing like Memories of Good Music & performances

  • @ellenpearljackson5219
    @ellenpearljackson5219 25 днів тому

    Simply beautiful

  • @leobutlerjr543
    @leobutlerjr543 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful blessings 🙏🏿

  • @jannicethompson1739
    @jannicethompson1739 5 місяців тому +2

    Awesome!!!

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 3 місяці тому

    it doesnt get any better than this

  • @pamcarter4552
    @pamcarter4552 3 місяці тому +1

    I cry every time

  • @rubymccalla7399
    @rubymccalla7399 2 місяці тому

    I get chills. Wow!!!!

  • @deborahjames8251
    @deborahjames8251 3 місяці тому

    This is so beautiful

  • @rogbrown1458
    @rogbrown1458 4 місяці тому +2

    Bought the 45 back in 1964 and still have Rog.Pacific Sunset( LA).

  • @davidgoveia8613
    @davidgoveia8613 4 місяці тому +1

    I can Watch This PERFORMANCE on Repeat.............the voices the faces the smiles

  • @charlenecasoli4172
    @charlenecasoli4172 19 днів тому

    So beautiful ❤

  • @alicewright4888
    @alicewright4888 11 днів тому

    Always loved jerry butlers singing

  • @yvettewilliams5967
    @yvettewilliams5967 5 місяців тому +2

    Oh I remember seeing it live!!! Yes😃