He is the most incredible impressionist I have ever seen. He gave up playing Marilyn around 1997. I think that he realized that he had put on so much weight that he couldn't wear the outfits that he once did that duplicated, with some assistance, MM's body type. The illusion was gone. During his tenure impersonating MM, he looked more like her than anyone else EVER.
Wait. This is the same Jimmy James who did Stairways to Heaven as MM at Squeezebox??? That performance is ICONIC, my all time favorite! If you haven't watched it, do yourself a favor and watch it. What a divine combination MM and Led Zeppelin, in the BEST CLUB the world has seen, ever.
I Saw him in person in Palm springs CA back in the 80s he was amazing and I took my mom and aunt to see him and he gave them 2 autograph pics. Fun times.
…………..this guy is so freakin' talented. Do a search on UA-cam 'Jimmy James Donahue' to see when he was on the Phil Donahue show in the '80's as Marilyn Monroe. It's so good you'd think she was re-incarnated. Also, he does an awesome Bette Davis on the Geraldo Rivera show as well.
Honestly the Cher and Bette Davis were insanely great. People always get them like 70% of the way, maybe 85% of the way at best but he just hits 100% on both of them.
Everyone talks about Jim Bailey and I think Jimmy James is so much BETTER !! I saw this entertainer when he first came on National Television !! My mouth dropped, and he can still do it ?? I Lovee some Jimmy James .❤️🤩🌹🧚💐💋
He’s truly amazing at that however I think it’s ironic the one voice that he doesn’t do well is Marilyn, his masterpiece impression. That said I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone do so many voices so identical.
rt 1407 I think he was the best Marilyn impersonator. He captured her essence & voice. I’m a Marilyn fan & remember seeing Jimmy in the early 90s on TV; I was mesmerized. He’s older now & it’s much harder to emulate a soft higher voice like Monroe’s.
In show business, which where Jimmy is, you have to have a think skin, and take the criticism. otherwise they will eat you alive. I did not mean to be insulting, but he did gain weight, and for him to succeed being in the business he is in, it is very competitive. ( the drag queen profession) If he is a very sensitive person, then being a drag queen may not be the business for him. Can you picture him imitating a hefty Marilyn Monroe. I don't think it would work! LOL
Jimmy is so handsome/pretty he has feminine features. that is why he looks like Marilyn Monroe. He did gain some weight. He should try to lose it, so he can look sexy again on his impressions.
“He should try to lose it so he can look sexy again” = rude. Sexy is subjective. You mean well, but you sound like someone’s judgy aunt that no one wants around at the holidays.
Wow, talented! Note how he doesn’t caricature Cher. The range is amazing. Only his Marilyn is weak, it’s just breathy, misses the vibrato. The rest are great
Amazing entertainer, capture those women. You have a gift. You felt Marilyn Also I heard you make a comment about your weight. You can lose it. I did it, you can do it too. I took off seventy pounds. And I have kept it off. And you can too. I'll put you in my rosary.
It looks like he ate all the people whom he is impersonating. 😁 He was much better years ago. Just not in the same league as the phenomenal Jim Bailey I'm afraid.
Why is this guy not a household name.....he is so amazing....
Watch him do Marilyn Monroe on Joan Rivers. Amazing
He was in the 80s, esp marilyn
He is the most incredible impressionist I have ever seen. He gave up playing Marilyn around 1997. I think that he realized that he had put on so much weight that he couldn't wear the outfits that he once did that duplicated, with some assistance, MM's body type. The illusion was gone. During his tenure impersonating MM, he looked more like her than anyone else EVER.
Verbal Volley He actually gave her up in ‘97 because he was 36 and that’s the same age she died. He promised not to ruin her legacy
@@bnorem09 that’s sad though, I feel like he should’ve kept doing it until he got too old
Agree
So I was wondering if that was him
Could’ve kept doing Marilyn if he lost the weight
could listen to this forever. Jimmy James is a legend. His Marilyn Monroe was one of if not the best.
He is so good. What a talented person. Wow.
Wow! When I first saw him standing up there I was like Yeah! Ok! but when he started singing my mouth just fell open in disbelief!! VERY GOOD!
MIND BLOWN! I have never heard anyone so talented at voice imitation.
Eartha and Billie in particular were MINDBLOWING.
When you start singing, your face looks imediatly as the person you impersonate...
👏👏👏
That's our Jimmy. Such a brilliant man and one of my idols. I adore you Jimmy xo
THE VOICE ITSELF IS GREAT EVEN WITHOUT IMPRESSIONS
Wait. This is the same Jimmy James who did Stairways to Heaven as MM at Squeezebox??? That performance is ICONIC, my all time favorite! If you haven't watched it, do yourself a favor and watch it. What a divine combination MM and Led Zeppelin, in the BEST CLUB the world has seen, ever.
All great voice impressions but that Billie Holiday is uncanny.
Brilliant, I smiled throughout 😄
Awesome ! I can't think of anyone that could do so many voices so wonderfully.
This is a good old school female impersonator. No slut drops or other nonsense.
I Saw him in person in Palm springs CA back in the 80s he was amazing and I took my mom and aunt to see him and he gave them 2 autograph pics. Fun times.
Amazing! So much talent!
Beautiful and fantastic he did the best Marilyn Monroe dress up when he was doing the Marilyn Monroe years all of his characters are great
How is it possible Jimmy can emulate all of thse women so perfectly, flawlessly? Love you from afar Jimmie❤❤❤❤
Cher and Bette Davis were spot on!
Absolutely wonderful! 👏👏👏
Eartha... Judy.. Barbara... Cher.. Bette... AMAZING - all spot on.
Legendary? Never heard of Jimmy James but those vocals are spot on , Cher , Billie .
Jimmy, you are just amazing! Wishing you all the Best!
What a lovely person. So talented!
Damn! He's really good!!
He Is Out Of This World👍
…………..this guy is so freakin' talented. Do a search on UA-cam 'Jimmy James Donahue' to see when he was on the Phil Donahue show in the '80's as Marilyn Monroe. It's so good you'd think she was re-incarnated. Also, he does an awesome Bette Davis on the Geraldo Rivera show as well.
when he did judy...he sounded very scarily like Jim Bailey...crazy talented.
Amazing Jimmy! x
Met him after his great performance at the back lot studio one in wes Hollywood in the early 80s great person..
Jimmy youve got these divas down so well its uncanny, great going,
I had a chance to see him in person,what a great peformer!!!!!!!
Awesome!
GIFTED!
EXCELLENT!! So TALENTED!!!
Amazing 💖😮
Wow ...he's really filled out ..
That Bette is SPOT ON.
Honestly the Cher and Bette Davis were insanely great. People always get them like 70% of the way, maybe 85% of the way at best but he just hits 100% on both of them.
Very nice....well done!
Everyone talks about Jim Bailey and I think Jimmy James is so much BETTER !! I saw this entertainer when he first came on National Television !! My mouth dropped, and he can still do it ?? I Lovee some Jimmy James .❤️🤩🌹🧚💐💋
Fantastic!!
GREAT TALENT. AMAZING.
JIMMY!!!!!!!!!
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do more, encore, encore
Amazing
HE'S AMAZING!!
Stunning in his time and talented since birth. If he were in his prime now, Jimmy James would be a household name.
Legend!!!!! 💋 💋 💋 💋
He should go on AGT or one of the talent shows
Jimmy should open for Randy Rainbow!!! Then they could do a duet as Barbra's
Great job Jimmie
Wow!
Real bravo !
Wow wow wow wow 🤩
I saw him years ago perform at P-town. Loved him and I am glad he is still at it.
He’s truly amazing at that however I think it’s ironic the one voice that he doesn’t do well is Marilyn, his masterpiece impression. That said I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone do so many voices so identical.
rt 1407 I think he was the best Marilyn impersonator. He captured her essence & voice. I’m a Marilyn fan & remember seeing Jimmy in the early 90s on TV; I was mesmerized. He’s older now & it’s much harder to emulate a soft higher voice like Monroe’s.
Totally agree, didn't sound like Marilyn. I also thought he was too heavy on the Phil Donahue to do Marilyn....but he certainly is talented.
I wish he could get back to looking like Marilyn
FLAWLESS !
Love him
He feels more comfortable doing the men.
this is very difficult!!!
Mae West.....
Ahhh, I love bridge, if you don’t have a good spread you better have a good hand!!
Man this guy got freaken Heavy,he use to be way skinnier,he blew up.
He was!
Extraordinary
What a talented man!!!
MrLetmein2011. No one like Jimmy J. Love him...
Very talented. Fabulous impressions. Yes, for health reasons, please slim down. Your so damned talented. whew!!!
The best Marilyn monroe impersonator ❤❤❤❤
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Hi Bob
Great Voices
Парень очень талантливый, даже полный приятный
WOW
She was an Marilyn Monroe impersonator
Billie was out of the park, but the rest were meh
In show business, which where Jimmy is, you have to have a think skin, and take the criticism. otherwise they will eat you alive. I did not mean to be insulting, but he did gain weight, and for him to succeed being in the business he is in, it is very competitive. ( the drag queen profession) If he is a very sensitive person, then being a drag queen may not be the business for him. Can you picture him imitating a hefty Marilyn Monroe. I don't think it would work! LOL
He used to be a lot better at his impressions . But idk maybe it’s just age that’s declining his perfomance . Wish him the best of luck .
Jimmy is so handsome/pretty he has feminine features. that is why he looks like Marilyn Monroe. He did gain some weight. He should try to lose it, so he can look sexy again on his impressions.
Mind your own business I say.
I say, this is a free country sweetheart, and we can say what ever comes to mind.
“He should try to lose it so he can look sexy again” = rude. Sexy is subjective. You mean well, but you sound like someone’s judgy aunt that no one wants around at the holidays.
Check out his Felix navidd as Bette davis
wow
Ertha Billie Cher and Betty
OMG Jimmy haven't seen you in years we know each other you used to be a skinny b**** goddamn, you still fierce mama!
Check out Merle Haggard impressions of Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash and Buck Owens.. pretty awesome
Wow, talented! Note how he doesn’t caricature Cher. The range is amazing. Only his Marilyn is weak, it’s just breathy, misses the vibrato. The rest are great
But I'm being unfair ..he's a great talent .
Amazing entertainer, capture those women.
You have a gift. You felt Marilyn Also I heard you make a comment about your weight. You can lose it. I did it, you can do it too. I took off seventy pounds. And I have kept it off. And you can too. I'll put you in my rosary.
Music's far too loud
hilly hollwood show
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Wen better Davis came up!! 🙌
Barbara was the best
There's a touch of jack black about this fella.. especially when he does ertha kitt.
Wow ... not a clinker in the bunch.
It looks like he ate all the people whom he is impersonating. 😁 He was much better years ago. Just not in the same league as the phenomenal Jim Bailey I'm afraid.
Barbra nogood
Gagging!!!!!!!!!
Cher, excellent; Barbra, very good; Marilyn, bad; Bette, good
Wurk btch!