She was an incredible vocalist!! Had no idea how gifted, until I stumbled upon an old episode of Emergency and then youtube. 25+ albums? I can still remember my mom performing this song at many venues! Didn't realize until now that both she and Julie had quite an influence over my singing style and ability! Wow, Julie was undeniably hot! Thanks for the post!
Who on earth is playing that jazz guitar? It's quite different from the regular single - really adds to the soulful breathy vocals. So sad! Excellent posting.
Only ever saw her perform in THE GIRL CANT HELP IT...these clips are phenomenal...have been listening to her on CD and LOVE her but these performances take you to another level...thanks Vladimir so much for posting these!!!!!!!!!!!
Where to start? She owed everything to Liberty Records, which gave her the showcasing Bethlehem hadn't and which respected her talent and her intelligence. She never had much confidence in herself as a singer but Liberty had total faith in her. And it paid off. She made a fortune for the label with a long series of brilliant albums with the best arrangers and producers. Her album covers were unlike anyone else's. She was a genius in her way but never could acknowledge her greatness.
Wonderful! Just shows what can be done with ONE camera, Two Guitars and a truly wonderful singer! If only we could move back to this type of production. All that multiple video cuts with multiple cameras is just rubbish!
Rare is not adequate to describe this, its historical. Ella Fitzgerald was supposed to sing this in the movie Pete Kelly's Blues, but it was rejected (God only knows why 'cause the decision makers are all dead) . Julie certainly had no problem with it.
I agree. Sadly, that's a bygone era in this age of silicone, nip-n-tuck, and hedonism. Back then, ladies who sang & acted for a living had a fuller figure and both the carriage and manner of a lady, even if it was all show. There is so little public decorum these days. Everything is so "in your face".
No one--but no one, ever did this like Julie did. This is what Torch singing was all about, & she was the queen . What a total babe she was. Wolfsky9
What a wonderful smokey voice. So in tune no matter how delicate the note. thank you for posting.
A great lesson of singing: less is more! A real example of good taste! Thanks for this video!
What a woman, what a voice. Perfect. 10/10 100% Total.
Ooh... I'm dreaming that I'm in a different era...this woman has star quality, the voice AND the looks!
this is absolutely haunting. just flat-out incredible.....
I've been listening to this great song since Julie first sang it. No one sings it better ! She was the greatest chanteuse of her day !
timeless......both the song and Julie's voice
her voice is so rich and beautiful. very much gifted.
5/5
First heard this song way back in 1985. Still gives me the goosebumps. Love Julie's version ever since.
wow....now that is the way to sing that song!
She was an incredible vocalist!! Had no idea how gifted, until I stumbled upon an old episode of Emergency and then youtube. 25+ albums? I can still remember my mom performing this song at many venues! Didn't realize until now that both she and Julie had quite an influence over my singing style and ability! Wow, Julie was undeniably hot! Thanks for the post!
It's amazing how Julie's simple but sexy rendition sounds so much better than the modern "Divas" with all their vocal gymnastics and glory notes!
One of my favorite songs!
She is wonderful!
Wow, what a (late) discovery!!!!!! Fabulous, absolutely FABULOUS!!! Many thanks
Can't thank you enough for this video. Isn't Julie just great? aand so are you!
Even her name is magnificent - Julie London.
that gave me goose bumps but then it always has...........wonderfull
Wonderful Voice & Feelin!!!!
Who on earth is playing that jazz guitar? It's quite different from the regular single - really adds to the soulful breathy vocals. So sad! Excellent posting.
Only ever saw her perform in THE GIRL CANT HELP IT...these clips are phenomenal...have been listening to her on CD and LOVE her but these performances take you to another level...thanks Vladimir so much for posting these!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm agree with you, this version is better than the studio version.
Awesome. nice version . voice sooooo coool...
i love her so much ! thank U
This is my absolute favorite rendition of this song. Seconded only by Ella Fitzgerald.
Where to start? She owed everything to Liberty Records, which gave her the showcasing Bethlehem hadn't and which respected her talent and her intelligence. She never had much confidence in herself as a singer but Liberty had total faith in her. And it paid off. She made a fortune for the label with a long series of brilliant albums with the best arrangers and producers. Her album covers were unlike anyone else's. She was a genius in her way but never could acknowledge her greatness.
Makes me sad, But i can't stop listening....
Wonderful! Just shows what can be done with ONE camera, Two Guitars and a truly wonderful singer! If only we could move back to this type of production. All that multiple video cuts with multiple cameras is just rubbish!
An interesting footnote is that 'Pete Kelly's Blues' starred Jack Webb, who was married to Julie at the time.
What a sensual voice!!!
a masterpiece
Very best!
Senasacional...Demais... Thank you..
Nice. I love Streisand's take on this too...completely different interpretation. Sign of a great song when many artists can do his/her own take on it.
WOW
wow me too n im a chick
i listen to her record every week
loove it :D
this what im talking about. watch Susan Boyle sing this saying she didn't do justice on it. you can't beat london singing it.
shes good!
Well... I agree with the first part of your statement. ~!
The Girl Can't Help It
This the kind of singer and song that makes me glad I was born male.
THAT'S A WOMAN!
I love the accompaniment....I always thought this song was deeper than Ms. London interprets it. I see it more as a Medea revenge piece.
And God created woman - and boy - what a good job he did!
Rare is not adequate to describe this, its historical. Ella Fitzgerald was supposed to sing this in the movie Pete Kelly's Blues, but it was rejected (God only knows why 'cause the decision makers are all dead) . Julie certainly had no problem with it.
Does she remind anyone else of Jessica Rabbit?
grande, vladimir!!!!
I agree. Sadly, that's a bygone era in this age of silicone, nip-n-tuck, and hedonism. Back then, ladies who sang & acted for a living had a fuller figure and both the carriage and manner of a lady, even if it was all show. There is so little public decorum these days. Everything is so "in your face".