I remember seeing her on the golden age of TV. Connee suffered polio. She always was either in a wheelchair or seated. Hence the long gowns. Before that, she sang as one of The Boswell Sisters in the 1930's and 40's.
The teenage Boswell Sisters were a leading vocal act in New Orleans by the early 1920s. Their older brother Clydie was a big fan of the early jazz movement, and their mother encouraged their musical interests. As kids, their home was regularly visited by jazz musicians like Louis Prima and his brother Leon, Monk Hazel, Leon Roppolo and Ray Bauduc. Clydie supposedly drove his little sisters around town to listen to performances at the churches and jazz halls. So they were steeped in the local music scene. Their act was known for being innovative in both the song and vocal arrangements - lots of unexpected tempo, rhythm and key changes occurring in mid-song. Ella Fitzgerald grew up imitating Connie (Connee) Boswell. She obviously found her own vocal style once she was singing professionally. “Who influenced me? There was only one singer who influenced me. I tried to sing like her all the time, because everything she did made sense musically… and that singer was Connie Boswell.” - Ella Fitzgerald
On her one woman broadway shows she would often be swinging gently on a swing in a long evening gown...she was so lovely...no one else can touch this version...
Funny, I just started watching and I knew she was wheel-chair bound, and thought that they must have draped her skirt over a stool. Connee had a fantastic voice, one that Ella Fitzgerald said she imitated. It's a shame that she isn't more well-known, and that her sisters are by and large forgotten.
This ia a very good rendition and I'm not criticising it But it can in no way equal the renditions of Ethel Waters and Lena Horne. And yes, it is tragic to see a polio victime having to remain stock-still while she sings. A great voice nevertheless.
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IM HERE IM 20 years old 🧍🏾♂️👂🏾🎶this is so hard I love this I have this on repeat 🧎🏾➡️ ion know I just love this I makes me feel good ✝️💭🩷
she was a marvelous singer , but her life is even more impressive , and should be made into a movie !
I remember seeing her on the golden age of TV. Connee suffered polio. She always was either in a wheelchair or seated. Hence the long gowns. Before that, she sang as one of The Boswell Sisters in the 1930's and 40's.
Ella Fitzgerald started singing because of Connee. Thank the dear lord.
WOW
Wonderful version of a golden oldie sung by a fantastic vocalist!
The teenage Boswell Sisters were a leading vocal act in New Orleans by the early 1920s. Their older brother Clydie was a big fan of the early jazz movement, and their mother encouraged their musical interests. As kids, their home was regularly visited by jazz musicians like Louis Prima and his brother Leon, Monk Hazel, Leon Roppolo and Ray Bauduc. Clydie supposedly drove his little sisters around town to listen to performances at the churches and jazz halls. So they were steeped in the local music scene. Their act was known for being innovative in both the song and vocal arrangements - lots of unexpected tempo, rhythm and key changes occurring in mid-song.
Ella Fitzgerald grew up imitating Connie (Connee) Boswell. She obviously found her own vocal style once she was singing professionally. “Who influenced me? There was only one singer who influenced me. I tried to sing like her all the time, because everything she did made sense musically… and that singer was Connie Boswell.” - Ella Fitzgerald
Era la epoca dorada del romance y la elegancia. Bellos tienpos
What a VOICE!! She plays her vocal cords like a Stradivarius.
boy she puts a lot of feel too this song by the way her voice carry's this song love love love this mrs connie 💖
On her one woman broadway shows she would often be swinging gently on a swing in a long evening gown...she was so lovely...no one else can touch this version...
len farmer amen
Connee suffered polio. She always was either in a wheelchair or seated. Hence the long gowns.
I can see how she inspired Ella, and thank the Lord she did!
One of the best versions of this I have ever heard!
Beautiful rendition of Stormy Weather!!! I love that feel and sound.
we just ask to the stars to be and stay bright !...... she was and still is the ONE 💫❤💫💫💫💫 imagine the shame and the shit we are living on in 2024 👾
Keeps raining all the time
I love her love her lover ❤️
. . . excellent.
Donald Fagan "Eminent Hipsters" brought me here.
She was seated on a stool, and her dress was draped over the stool to hide it.
You can see it because of her shadow.
Beautifully staged to mask the fact that Connie was unable to stand and spent her professional life singing from a sitting position.
She was unable to walk? She is such a legend
Funny, I just started watching and I knew she was wheel-chair bound, and thought that they must have draped her skirt over a stool. Connee had a fantastic voice, one that Ella Fitzgerald said she imitated. It's a shame that she isn't more well-known, and that her sisters are by and large forgotten.
She never kept being crippled a secret but didn't throw it in your face either.
Impressive interpretation by a white lady!
"Let Yourself Go" with Connie Boswell on lead vocal: ua-cam.com/video/2OJRrUb6yK8/v-deo.html
i’m glad you approve. who wrote the song?
This ia a very good rendition and I'm not criticising it But it can in no way equal the renditions of Ethel Waters and Lena Horne. And yes, it is tragic to see a polio victime having to remain stock-still while she sings. A great voice nevertheless.
CONNEE BOSWELL sings "Stormy Weather" like LENA HORNE, even dressed in LENA style but not as beautiful
Lol
There is no appearance to excellence.
She suffered from Polio and appeared this way to conceal her condtion. She relied on a wheelchair to move around.