Fun facts: Melba still holds the record for holding a note for 23 seconds for a song that hit #1 on the Billboard charts! The previous record was held by Donna Summer's "Dim all the lights" which stood at 17 sec in 1979.
Melba holds the record at 36 seconds for The Other Side of the Rainbow ...for a female. Richard Fink owns the record at 103 seconds. But Melba sounds better.
One of the most beautiful songs ever, by one of the most beautiful and talented singers/entertainers ever....the incomparable Miss Melba Moore....she needs some lifetime achievements awards, and not posthumously...while she's on this side of life.🥰😘👏
She has a better version, and I am upset that I no longer have it, I had the video. She sung live on the Tony Orlando show in Detroit. She had on a white pantsuit, and she held that note and really ended it beautifully. I have been looking for that version for years and so far, can't find it. However, I am not going to give up. Someone may eventually post it.
@@thealphaandomega9348....but in respect to the Queen of holding notes....she ran out of air because she held the note about 15 seconds longer than expected...she stretched herself to thin....that's why it was shaky....none of us could have held that note for 15 seconds period, without shaking....it's amazing she didn't pass out....she was still the best at it.... better than anyone ever was or ever will be.🤔🥰
@@thealphaandomega9348 ...the proof is in the pudding....you've FAILED to show receipts....anyone can have a bad day....it's call being human Mr Perfect!!! I seen the powerhouse in her prime do things with her voice that I haven't seen or heard anyone else do and I need no lecture or lesson on spelling.... again,, it's called making a mistake without proof reading...📚 wow, really?🥱😴
This woman is so incredible and super underrated!! Melba Moore effortlessly honed her craft in such elegant and sophisticated style! She must have double capacity lungs as well. This is what I miss about the music industry when Black women and men focused on their actual talent (for the most part) instead of who can twerk, booty-shake, coochie-pop, and show the most skin and sex references the most. It's sad to see how almost none of the current artists today value themselves and bodies above material and superficial entities. Sure, money is great to have and even needed but achieved in the wrong way defeats the greater purpose. I feel like all of our ancestors have died in vain; who fought to get respect, decency, and equality on all fronts just to have our newest generations move backwards!
Love her talent, beauty, elegance and grace, she had that walk down those steps and the swinging of that dress down pat!, her holding that note was impressive! 💖🎶, I miss when singers were like this.
I miss the elegance that our Black entertainers displayed back in the days. The respect and dignity in the way they carried themselves. They seemed to understand their role in American society and the importance of promoting positivity within Black communities. What happened and what caused the change? 😞
Love Melba Moore ❤and never saw her performing this song live She truly has a special and unique voice Gosh I miss the 80s when people really sang and carried themselves with elegance and respect
I saw her when she san at the Kennedy center the most exciting evening I had and to see this video. I got o recently called her agent and he said how did you get my number. She is still singing which I was thrilled to fine out. I would love to be able to see her again.
Fun facts: Melba still holds the record for holding a note for 23 seconds for a song that hit #1 on the Billboard charts! The previous record was held by Donna Summer's "Dim all the lights" which stood at 17 sec in 1979.
Yesssssss Melba
When I first heard this song and I heard her HOLD that note I said that had to be a RECORD, she made gasp for Air !!!!
Melba holds the record at 36 seconds for The Other Side of the Rainbow ...for a female. Richard Fink owns the record at 103 seconds.
But Melba sounds better.
My favorite song of all time!
I thought the record was held by Bill Withers on lovely day
Longest, most beautiful high note in the history of songs...wow
She doesn’t get the flowers she deserves.😢 She’s so talented.
SOUL SILKY SPIRIT SINGING ! Falling such a love song ! Hold that High Note Heaven Hear it !💚🧡💙💜❤
One of the most beautiful songs ever, by one of the most beautiful and talented singers/entertainers ever....the incomparable Miss Melba Moore....she needs some lifetime achievements awards, and not posthumously...while she's on this side of life.🥰😘👏
You are damn right
This is the best live version of her beautiful song Ms Moore looks like a elegant true queen she deserves more attention
She has a better version, and I am upset that I no longer have it, I had the video. She sung live on the Tony Orlando show in Detroit. She had on a white pantsuit, and she held that note and really ended it beautifully. I have been looking for that version for years and so far, can't find it. However, I am not going to give up. Someone may eventually post it.
I loved this song, back in the day we all tried to hit that iconic note 😮💨😮💨😅😅
And has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! True superstar! One of the greatest singers of all time.
I lovvvve her voice and such a beauty!!
Love her . Hands down one oof tthe best voices in tthee business
....my LORD, She went longer on the long note here, than the STUDIO version! ...GET IT, "Peach"!
With that transition to mixed voice!
@@iKETOURAGE It was very shaky at the end of the long note though. 🤣
@@thealphaandomega9348....but in respect to the Queen of holding notes....she ran out of air because she held the note about 15 seconds longer than expected...she stretched herself to thin....that's why it was shaky....none of us could have held that note for 15 seconds period, without shaking....it's amazing she didn't pass out....she was still the best at it.... better than anyone ever was or ever will be.🤔🥰
@@jayelove1504 False, many can and do hold notes longer and without falling a part at the ending. You tried it. But it's. Fail.
@@thealphaandomega9348 ...the proof is in the pudding....you've FAILED to show receipts....anyone can have a bad day....it's call being human Mr Perfect!!! I seen the powerhouse in her prime do things with her voice that I haven't seen or heard anyone else do and I need no lecture or lesson on spelling.... again,, it's called making a mistake without proof reading...📚 wow, really?🥱😴
This woman is so incredible and super underrated!! Melba Moore effortlessly honed her craft in such elegant and sophisticated style! She must have double capacity lungs as well. This is what I miss about the music industry when Black women and men focused on their actual talent (for the most part) instead of who can twerk, booty-shake, coochie-pop, and show the most skin and sex references the most. It's sad to see how almost none of the current artists today value themselves and bodies above material and superficial entities. Sure, money is great to have and even needed but achieved in the wrong way defeats the greater purpose. I feel like all of our ancestors have died in vain; who fought to get respect, decency, and equality on all fronts just to have our newest generations move backwards!
The Great Melba Moore. So beautiful!!! ❤❤❤
Back for more!! Ms Melba! Cant get enough. A National treasure!
Get it Melba! Love that long note!
I used to say she pulls for 16 seconds but it is actual 27 second...Wow, my old time favorite singer Melba Moor
Oh man she held it even longer than the record ❤
He is God of Wonders... What a treasure from God she is.🎉
Go Melba, she is such a gifted singer!
I definitely look up to her!
It called Singing to Spirit from Soul ! Strong Steadfast Silky Smooth💖
THE GREAT MELBA MOORE LOVE HER
this performance was yeeted off the internet for years! thank you for reposting!
Standing out any time, any where 🎉
Love her talent, beauty, elegance and grace, she had that walk down those steps and the swinging of that dress down pat!, her holding that note was impressive! 💖🎶, I miss when singers were like this.
3:36 is what I’m here for baby. 😍😍😍😍🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Technically 22 seconds
@@whitneymichael4254 what
Beautiful n humble 💐💐
None other than queen melba
As you can see and hear this woman is amazing. Awesome and fantastic.
Love her and always will.
🖤🖤🖤🖤 This Song Never Gets Old ❤❤❤❤❤
Agreed
Melba Moore is still holding that note!!!
I miss the elegance that our Black entertainers displayed back in the days. The respect and dignity in the way they carried themselves. They seemed to understand their role in American society and the importance of promoting positivity within Black communities. What happened and what caused the change? 😞
Greed and lack of role models!
@@themccoysofficial class doesn't sell, being 'street' does.
@@collapsiblechair9112 Wasn't always like that. Society has changed for the worse!
A Beautiful Place to Fall Amen ☺️In Love Amen Thank you☺️😘
Imagine Whitney went independent way like Melba...She would be still alive...
Amazing voice...WoW...from mexico❤ oh my god...the high Note!!!!
How long was that note at the end girl!!!!!
One of the first cds I bought back in the day ,love this when first heard
One of my all time favorite songs.
It doesn't surprise me of your vocal skills! Just sayin 23 seconds is nothing for you! 😂❤
Luv U Melba!
That was so beautiful
I love you❤❤❤ mama Melba Moore😢
Sing it beautiful.sound better than the record
Right she doesn't get her roses
I miss the old days
Queen Melba Moore ❤❤❤
I like this song by Melba❤️
Love this... My favorite song by Melba Moore.
dana t.
Amazing vocals!
Amen🌹😘
Hi☺️😘💞🌹
WOW, what elegance, what beauty, what voice, what high × high × high notes. Awesome.
Petty King sent me here.
Me too lol
souvenir belle époque, Respect
She's so sensational
3:36 ma’am ❤❤❤❤❤
She's the Truth.
2024❤
My favourite song of hers ❤❤❤❤
Oh my God!
I love you Melba Moore , please come to Cincy for the jazz festival
Love Melba Moore ❤and never saw her performing this song live
She truly has a special and unique voice
Gosh I miss the 80s when people really sang and carried themselves with elegance and respect
Never seen this footage, GREAT SHARE!!!!
sing it suga
Queen!
I saw her when she san at the Kennedy center the most exciting evening I had and to see this video. I got o recently called her agent and he said how did you get my number. She is still singing which I was thrilled to fine out. I would love to be able to see her again.
NPR recently featured her and the host did not mention that opera note that she sustained for a crazy amount of time.
Still rocking in 2022 thnks for uploading
3:59 🐈🐈🐈
Just Lovely
I love her
💜💜💜
Melba is Endowed
It got really ruff towards the end of the long note 😂
She can hold that note forever. The problem is when she tried to transition it into a belt on the same breath. Very hard to do
Con mucho cariño para la tia kelita🥰🥰