Brenda was 16 when she recorded this, and only 14 when she cut Rocking around the Christmas Tree. "She is a member of the Rock and Roll, Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. She is also a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Lee is the only woman to be inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Country Music Halls of Fame."
Her nickname was "Little Miss Dynamite" when she started out. As mentioned in comments, she was very young when she had her first hit song. It always amazed me that such a tiny girl had such a pretty and powerful voice. This was when rock was young (and so was I.) We had great music in the 50's.
"I'm Sorry" is a 1960 hit song by 15-year-old American singer Brenda Lee. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in July 1960. AllMusic guide wrote that it is the pop star's "definitive song", and one of the "finest teen pop songs of its era".
I was about 13 and my friend's father was taking us to their beach house at the New Jersey shore when I first heard this and the radio announcer saying a 15 year old had recorded it. That was the first time I heard it. That was in the summer of 61. If it was the year before, then I was 12.
honestly, I have such a fondness for this guy... one of the best "reactors" out there... he reacts WHILE listening to the song, which is the way to go... these folks that have to stop 10-15 times totally throw me off course. here we have just a big ol' bear listening to Brenda Lee... enjoy his vids immensely.
I was ten years old when this song came out. Really sets off the nostalgia neurons and allows me to stand again in iconic moments. Brenda is one of those I would love to converse with. Those voice “hiccups” were a trademark that she features in Jambalaya when she was even younger. You can hear Buddy Holly in there. I’d love to hear how she came up with that. Wonderful woman! Check out some interviews and bios - an authentic, unpretentious, immensely talented, really good person.
I love Brenda Lee, she's great. A real legend!! You should check out some of her other songs such as "Break It To Me Gently", "Sweet Nothings", "Jambalaya" & "Dum Dum".
When I was in high school I was nuts over her. I bought every record she put out. Brings back some special memories, thank you for this reaction. She came and sang for the soldiers when I was in Vietnam.
" I wonder if she did any more " LOL she was a early rock and roll superstar then for the next 50 years or so a Country music star. In fact an American music icon. Started at age 14.
One of my favorite female singers off all time . And yes she had a little of hits like sweet nothings the prisoners song emotions . And some more songs . Really like your format and I'm going to subscribe to your you tube channel.
One of my favorite songs by Brenda Lee is "Jambalaya". There's a UA-cam video of her performing this at the age of 8 (Avery Winter, 2010?, if this helps).
She has a beautiful, powerful voice. Our radio used to pay the oldies when I was growing up. Reading the comments, I didn't realize it was in late 50s. My dad would always listen to the oldies channels.
Great reaction Lyle! Her voice is amazing for such a young girl. She reminds me a lot of Patsy Cline who had that country/yodel tone in her voice also. I have a request I would ask you to consider. It's for Eva Cassidy. Are you familiar with her? Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 - November 2, 1996) was an American singer and guitarist known for her interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues music, blessed with a powerful, emotive soprano voice. Sadly, she didn't gain her current level of international fame until after she died from cancer at the age of 33. Her arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is how everyone sings it now. This song is from a live performance at a blues nightclub where they were recording an ua-cam.com/video/2rd8VktT8xY/v-deo.html
Brenda Lee is fantastic & I'm glad to see you mention Eva Cassidy, she was exceptionally talented. In my opinion "Fields Of Gold" no longer belongs to Sting, Eva's version is the best.
@@mistermisanthrope4106 I totally agree about "Fields Of Gold"! It's hard to choose a favorite of any of her work, but today my Favorite would be Songbird, maybe Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Danny Boy.... 😀
@@mistermisanthrope4106 And it does, every one of the thousand times I have listened to it. Maybe we can gang up on Lyle and get him to react to it. He'll cry. @Patrol Gaming
Pat, John Fogerty ( of Creedence Clearwater Revival) just released an amazing song of 2020 tribulations he wrote. Wow just wow!- I know you have downsized your music side. So please just at least listen yourself.
Brenda was 16 when she recorded this, and only 14 when she cut Rocking around the Christmas Tree. "She is a member of the Rock and Roll, Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. She is also a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Lee is the only woman to be inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Country Music Halls of Fame."
One thing people are not remembering is that she is still performing today.
She was a hit in country and rock as well as pop music.
Her nickname was "Little Miss Dynamite" when she started out. As mentioned in comments, she was very young when she had her first hit song. It always amazed me that such a tiny girl had such a pretty and powerful voice. This was when rock was young (and so was I.) We had great music in the 50's.
John Lennon said her's was "the original rock and roll voice".
"I'm Sorry" is a 1960 hit song by 15-year-old American singer Brenda Lee. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in July 1960. AllMusic guide wrote that it is the pop star's "definitive song", and one of the "finest teen pop songs of its era".
I was about 13 and my friend's father was taking us to their beach house at the New Jersey shore when I first heard this and the radio announcer saying a 15 year old had recorded it. That was the first time I heard it. That was in the summer of 61. If it was the year before, then I was 12.
I love the huskiness in her voice.
honestly, I have such a fondness for this guy... one of the best "reactors" out there... he reacts WHILE listening to the song, which is the way to go... these folks that have to stop 10-15 times totally throw me off course. here we have just a big ol' bear listening to Brenda Lee... enjoy his vids immensely.
If you really want to be blown away, give a listen to "All Alone am I". This is one talented girl.
I was ten years old when this song came out. Really sets off the nostalgia neurons and allows me to stand again in iconic moments. Brenda is one of those I would love to converse with. Those voice “hiccups” were a trademark that she features in Jambalaya when she was even younger. You can hear Buddy Holly in there. I’d love to hear how she came up with that. Wonderful woman! Check out some interviews and bios - an authentic, unpretentious, immensely talented, really good person.
All Alone Am I & Sweet Nothings are two more of her hits. She is a true treasure of a singer.
She was really good
I love Brenda Lee, she's great. A real legend!! You should check out some of her other songs such as "Break It To Me Gently", "Sweet Nothings", "Jambalaya" & "Dum Dum".
When I was in high school I was nuts over her. I bought every record she put out. Brings back some special memories, thank you for this reaction. She came and sang for the soldiers when I was in Vietnam.
15 years old singing this.
" I wonder if she did any more " LOL she was a early rock and roll superstar then for the next 50 years or so a Country music star. In fact an American music icon. Started at age 14.
She actually was doing TV shows and stage way earlier than age 14.
One of my favorite female singers off all time . And yes she had a little of hits like sweet nothings the prisoners song emotions . And some more songs . Really like your format and I'm going to subscribe to your you tube channel.
When she recorded the xmas songs she was a little kid.....she's about 16 here.
"Losing You," "Break it to Me Gently," "I Want to Be Wanted," "All Alone Am I".
My favorite is "I'm learning about love", try it out, she has many hits.
One of my favorite songs by Brenda Lee is "Jambalaya". There's a UA-cam video of her performing this at the age of 8 (Avery Winter, 2010?, if this helps).
Try All Alone Am I by Brenda Lee. Beautiful song!
I’ve heard the song a few times but I’ve never seen the video.
Sweet Nothings was a good one she did.
She has a beautiful, powerful voice. Our radio used to pay the oldies when I was growing up. Reading the comments, I didn't realize it was in late 50s. My dad would always listen to the oldies channels.
You should take a look at Whos Sorry Now, by Connie Francis
Yes, this.
Do All Alone am I..another big hit for her.
Brenda was only 15 when she sang this beautiful song
Reminds of my Mama! ❤😭❤
You should listen to her song Marshmallow World
Good song. A little before my time, but I love it.😊
Great reaction Lyle! Her voice is amazing for such a young girl. She reminds me a lot of Patsy Cline who had that country/yodel tone in her voice also. I have a request I would ask you to consider. It's for Eva Cassidy. Are you familiar with her? Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 - November 2, 1996) was an American singer and guitarist known for her interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues music, blessed with a powerful, emotive soprano voice. Sadly, she didn't gain her current level of international fame until after she died from cancer at the age of 33. Her arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is how everyone sings it now. This song is from a live performance at a blues nightclub where they were recording an ua-cam.com/video/2rd8VktT8xY/v-deo.html
Brenda Lee is fantastic & I'm glad to see you mention Eva Cassidy, she was exceptionally talented. In my opinion "Fields Of Gold" no longer belongs to Sting, Eva's version is the best.
@@mistermisanthrope4106 I totally agree about "Fields Of Gold"! It's hard to choose a favorite of any of her work, but today my Favorite would be Songbird, maybe Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Danny Boy.... 😀
@@suzare6070 Her version of '"Danny Boy" could reduce anyone to tears. Such a talent.
@@mistermisanthrope4106 And it does, every one of the thousand times I have listened to it. Maybe we can gang up on Lyle and get him to react to it. He'll cry. @Patrol Gaming
@@suzare6070 I think he would become an instant fan of Eva's music, he should do a reaction.
All Alone Am I is another Brenda Lee. You'll like t.
List of Brenda lee hits, mostly from 60s ua-cam.com/play/PLgaFNC_I_ZkmYMfB8Yk_vbTTpg2CJkkux.html
Only the beatles, elvis , AND RAY CHARLES SOLD MORE RECORDS IN THE 1960S !
Can you switch back to full-screen reviews? We can't see your face! :) (Or, at least this part of we can't see your face, lol!)
Pat, John Fogerty ( of Creedence Clearwater Revival) just released an amazing song of 2020 tribulations he wrote. Wow just wow!- I know you have downsized your music side. So please just at least listen yourself.
Fool number one
Sounds like Lisa Marie Presley to me
Not really Brenda can sing Lisa Marie can not!!!