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.
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.
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.
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 .❤️🤩🌹🧚💐💋
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Eartha and Billie in particular were MINDBLOWING.
THE VOICE ITSELF IS GREAT EVEN WITHOUT IMPRESSIONS
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.
All great voice impressions but that Billie Holiday is uncanny.
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.
Brilliant, I smiled throughout 😄
Eartha... Judy.. Barbara... Cher.. Bette... AMAZING - all spot on.
How is it possible Jimmy can emulate all of thse women so perfectly, flawlessly? Love you from afar Jimmie❤❤❤❤
EXCELLENT!! So TALENTED!!!
Amazing! So much talent!
Legendary? Never heard of Jimmy James but those vocals are spot on , Cher , Billie .
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 .❤️🤩🌹🧚💐💋
Awesome ! I can't think of anyone that could do so many voices so wonderfully.
He Is Out Of This World👍
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.
Jimmy, you are just amazing! Wishing you all the Best!
What a lovely person. So talented!
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
Cher and Bette Davis were spot on!
Damn! He's really good!!
This is a good old school female impersonator. No slut drops or other nonsense.
when he did judy...he sounded very scarily like Jim Bailey...crazy talented.
Absolutely wonderful! 👏👏👏
Amazing Jimmy! x
I LOVE this performer
Fantastic!!
Wow ...he's really filled out ..
I had a chance to see him in person,what a great peformer!!!!!!!
Jimmy youve got these divas down so well its uncanny, great going,
Real bravo !
…………..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.
Awesome!
Met him after his great performance at the back lot studio one in wes Hollywood in the early 80s great person..
GIFTED!
Amazing 💖😮
GREAT TALENT. AMAZING.
Fantastic!
Amazing
Outstanding!
Stunning in his time and talented since birth. If he were in his prime now, Jimmy James would be a household name.
Very nice....well done!
Legend!!!!! 💋 💋 💋 💋
Wow!
That Bette is SPOT ON.
HE'S AMAZING!!
Great job Jimmie
Love him
Wow wow wow wow 🤩
Great Voices
ICON
He was!
Extraordinary
do more, encore, encore
I saw him years ago perform at P-town. Loved him and I am glad he is still at it.
Jimmy should open for Randy Rainbow!!! Then they could do a duet as Barbra's
FLAWLESS !
WOW
He should go on AGT or one of the talent shows
The best Marilyn monroe impersonator ❤❤❤❤
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!!!
I wish he could get back to looking like Marilyn
JIMMY!!!!!!!!!
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Mae West.....
Ahhh, I love bridge, if you don’t have a good spread you better have a good hand!!
wow
this is very difficult!!!
Man this guy got freaken Heavy,he use to be way skinnier,he blew up.
Парень очень талантливый, даже полный приятный
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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.
Hi Bob
Check out his Felix navidd as Bette davis
Ertha Billie Cher and Betty
She was an Marilyn Monroe impersonator
He feels more comfortable doing the men.
Check out Merle Haggard impressions of Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash and Buck Owens.. pretty awesome
But I'm being unfair ..he's a great talent .
hilly hollwood show
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Wen better Davis came up!! 🙌
OMG Jimmy haven't seen you in years we know each other you used to be a skinny b**** goddamn, you still fierce mama!
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.
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 .
Wow ... not a clinker in the bunch.
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
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
There's a touch of jack black about this fella.. especially when he does ertha kitt.
Music's far too loud
Barbara was the best
Barbra nogood
Billie was out of the park, but the rest were meh
Gagging!!!!!!!!!
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