I was with my mom when she filmed this. I helped her get ready and there was a very special magical and exciting vibe The Who day and night. I hold the memory so close to my heart,! My mother’s was a classic beauty and we had such a close and priceless relationship, I will treasure our special times,trips and adventures in my heart, thoughts and memories forever! Till this day I still can hear her.
Thank you so much for the kind words.She was blessed and to have such loyal and enthusiastic fans like yourself, I hope watching these brings back special memories for you like they do for me!
@@duffyoconnell6966 I wish you could get to Peter Marshall while he's still alive and set him straight. He continues to bad-mouth your mom at public events and I think it's awful. Rose Marie did the same thing.
Duffy just came across this video and at first I thought what a beautiful time machine that reminds me of a wonderful time with my parents who loved her music and talent. As the day wore on I realized it reinforced my personnel belief that your mother, my parents and the others who gave us so much must live still, do still live, not just in our hearts but in a place where we will join them in time because of the love we have for them.
this brings back such fond memories for me. I always loved Helen since I was a little girl. I can remember thinking she was one of the most beautiful women in the world when I was young. I watch her here now, and I am still just as much in awe of her beauty and her voice. I can remember singing along with her to Tangerine when I was young and in my mind, we were on stage performing together. LOL what fun I had. thank you, Alan for uploading this treasure.
She got better and better over the years. Met her twice in my teens when I worked in radio. She pinched my cheek I don't know how many times when she was on. Bob Eberly was a real kick, a very funny man. I have wonderful memories of them both--dynamite people, truly!
THIS VERSION of Tangerine is the absolute best. The introduction for starters she never got to sing. She is in command and swings with the band its so Great. Outstanding. The girl has more importance than the band leaders lame solo. She and band rock and don't have the ego maniac band leader to cal the shots and keep the singer in their shadow
One of my all time favorite customers when she was in Toronto. Last time I was with her was for a show at Ontario Place. Didn't look a day over forty and just so nice. I am blessed to have known such an icon from the music period that came before me.
She was very shy in person and had stage right which I saw first hand when she joined 4 Girls 4, also worth watching. Also noteworthy, she was the first female host on The Today Show and was a trailblazer in that regard.
She was a big band song bird who had good looks and a great personality. That voice carried her for years. A step above joni James. Helen could sing standards. Joni couldn't. What a great lady
Thank You, as always, Alan. And Thank You Miss Duffy for sharing. What a class act and treasure of a voice. Unmatched.
I was with my mom when she filmed this. I helped her get ready and there was a very special magical and exciting vibe The Who day and night. I hold the memory so close to my heart,! My mother’s was a classic beauty and we had such a close and priceless relationship, I will treasure our special times,trips and adventures in my heart, thoughts and memories forever! Till this day I still can hear her.
So wonderful to hear from you. I was a huge fan of your mother's. I'm glad you had such a special relationship.
Thank you so much for the kind words.She was blessed and to have such loyal and enthusiastic fans like yourself, I hope watching these brings back special memories for you like they do for me!
@@duffyoconnell6966 I wish you could get to Peter Marshall while he's still alive and set him straight. He continues to bad-mouth your mom at public events and I think it's awful. Rose Marie did the same thing.
Talent like her only appears sparingly,truly a gift to all ofus
Thanks for sharing
Absolutely beautiful
Duffy just came across this video and at first I thought what a beautiful time machine that reminds me of a wonderful time with my parents who loved her music and talent. As the day wore on I realized it reinforced my personnel belief that your mother, my parents and the others who gave us so much must live still, do still live, not just in our hearts but in a place where we will join them in time because of the love we have for them.
So she was 63 years old when this was recorded. What endurance, not to mention elegance in delivery. Call her an icon of nostalgia.
We need ladies like this back here on earth as soon as possible
this brings back such fond memories for me. I always loved Helen since I was a little girl. I can remember thinking she was one of the most beautiful women in the world when I was young. I watch her here now, and I am still just as much in awe of her beauty and her voice. I can remember singing along with her to Tangerine when I was young and in my mind, we were on stage performing together. LOL what fun I had. thank you, Alan for uploading this treasure.
This lady defines class what looks and what a voice
What a beautiful singer, and here she is only 63,and so beautiful. what a great voice also. wow
Incomparable. Beauty, grace and a wonderful voice.
Different generation... but we still can luxuriate in the music
Helen was one of the best singers during this period of music.
Such a presence - Looks, Style, tremendous talent and confidence - PLUS - audience and band connection! Thanks to you Helen
She got better and better over the years. Met her twice in my teens when I worked in radio. She pinched my cheek I don't know how many times when she was on. Bob Eberly was a real kick, a very funny man. I have wonderful memories of them both--dynamite people, truly!
So lucky!
THIS VERSION of Tangerine is the absolute best. The introduction for starters she never got to sing. She is in command and swings with the band its so Great. Outstanding. The girl has more importance than the band leaders lame solo. She and band rock and don't have the ego maniac band leader to cal the shots and keep the singer in their shadow
“All Of Me” such a wonderful intro a beautifully performed set of great songs. Thank you for sharing.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE!!! BORN IN 1937 I HAD TO CATCH UP WITH THIS TALENT...
Wow are yu blessed!
Oh my, she is so lovely!!! My mother used to sing these songs, I remember...I love to hear them again and again.
Damn but she did age absolutely beautifully! And what a voice!!!
There's only one word to describe her unique style - ideosynchratic! And it didn't change in 50+ years. She's 64 here.
Beautiful woman, beautiful dynamic singer.
SHE WAS TRUE BEAUTY AND TALENT. Maybe once in a hundred years.
40 years after her Jimmy Dorsey gig and still drop-dead gorgeous with an amazing voice. Wow.
She ozzed class.
Pure class...
Atta girl! Still had it.
So unique, so much style, so smart in valorizing her talent in the best way possible; Great lady!
Thank you for this clip. A beautiful, talented woman.
She deserved more recognition
Harmony over rock
Beautiful voice, beautiful lady.
She looks like she is having a blast up there singing
Star Eyes is so beautiful and so under appreciated.
She had STAR EYES! Very classy! She stepped out of a dream!
Come back to us and show the world what music is.
Fabulous singer
One of my all time favorite customers when she was in Toronto. Last time I was with her was for a show at Ontario Place. Didn't look a day over forty and just so nice. I am blessed to have known such an icon from the music period that came before me.
She was very shy in person and had stage right which I saw first hand when she joined 4 Girls 4, also worth watching. Also noteworthy, she was the first female host on The Today Show and was a trailblazer in that regard.
This woman sang wonderful.
A great lady, great singer!
One of the all time greats and a classy lady!
Thanks for a great and rare clip...
what a gem! after singing the hits in the early 1940s, she only got better!!!
Make that the late 30's.
Fabulous ,at 63 years old !
thanks for this clip
Wow wow wow❤
A gorgeous woman and a beautiful voice.
She's really a babe 😍
she was fantastic solo or with Bob Eberly, Also she was in her 60s here & you still would lol
Lovely talented gal!
Class
todas una clases de canto por Helen oconnell en este medley
She is singing with Marion Evans and his Orchestra!
In May of 2024 arranger Marion Evans celebrated his 98th birthday. Still swinging.
wow helen O'Connell!
Okay, Miss Beautiful, tell us where you found the fountain of youth. I know it,s not in St. Agustin's, Florida.
She's look like ms helen gamboa
I believe this was filmed in Germany as around this same time, Cab Calloway performed a concert in this place as well and it was In Germany.
It's from an American TV spectacular called 'Juke Box Saturday Night'.
Does't she look like an older Marilyn Monroe?
She was a big band song bird who had good looks and a great personality. That voice carried her for years. A step above joni James. Helen could sing standards. Joni couldn't. What a great lady
When she sings Jim", is it her former bandleader Jimmy Dorsey she mean?
Only she knows.
Unfortunately, alcohol was her weakness, and she died of liver cancer in 1993 at the age of 73.
No, it isn't in St. Augustine, either!
she looks like Lovey Howell
No, it isn't in St. Augustine, either! Blame the iPad.