Porgy & Bess "Summertime"
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2009
- Summertime is an aria composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin. The song soon became a popular jazz standard.
Clara: Paula Ingram(sung by Harolyn Blackwell)
The London Philharmonic conducted by Sir Simon Rattle
The Glyndebourne Chorus
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Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry
One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky
But till that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mamma standing by
My mama would sing 'Summertime' to me, when I was an infant in the late 50's. It is one of my earliest memories. I have chosen this version as a piece of music to be played at my funeral, which my family and I are currently planning - it seems that minor problems with my gallbladder have turned out to be advanced liver cancer. I do not know about how much time I have, but I do know that only love has meaning. Peace. Ben.
Ben, my heart broke reading this. Thank you for the beautiful words, keep hanging on those nice memories.
Ben Crowley blessings to you and Godspeed
Ben Crowley hey you ok?
Ben, if you're still with us...try a plant-based diet.
Awww God bless you!
her voice is as light as a dove's. she has one of the prettiest soprano voices
I'll have to give that a listen! I'm sure it's incredible if she's the one singing it
+Eric Tyra , might you be mistaken as to who dubbed the voice? I found this (not that everything on the internet is correct). "The film's renditions of "Summertime" by Loulie Jean Norman (dubbing Diahann Carroll) and Adele Addison (dubbing Dorothy Dandridge) have placed at #52 in the AFI's (American Film Institute) list of the 100 Best Movie Songs of All Time."
you are correct Marty Wilson
Close. Hit the show button above.
Yes she's where Katy Perry and Miley got their influence from LOL.
I had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Blackwell sing at a private dinner party and had the joy of sitting next to her during dinner. Her personality is as beautiful as her voice.
Max Hayden omg 😯
Im breathless....
What a treat that was...
Omg my first name is Hayden and my middle name is maxwell but I go by max this is so crazy
Those are the kind of parties I would like to get an invite to.
My Dad used to sing this to me through childhood and even as an adult. Today is probably his last day, at 97 yo, on the planet. I will play this for him.
saw porgy and Bess as a child on pbs. fell in love with it because I realized that my grandmother wasn't the only black woman that sung so sweetly.
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Ignore the 590 people who decided not to like this, they are clueless. This soprano is a dream, and it is actually suppose to be sung like this she is rocking a baby to sleep not screaming like so many other sopranos do with this aria. You have no clue how much control it takes to sing with such resonance, and pianissimo. Then she starts bringing more volume later is the piece, it's called musical phrasing and acting, she was brilliant.
Now you mention it I can see the rocking vibe, makes it a lullaby. Excellent observation.
Piss off with your snobbery. People are allowed to like whatever they like. This might be how it's meant to be but many people prefer the less operatic versions of the song particularly as the character is black and opera is not a sound associated with black culture or a character of this time period. I have every clue what it takes to sing like this having sung opera and trained in opera singing at stage school, that doesn't mean I have to like it.
Exactly
Praying for Ben. My mom sang this song and the Lord's Prayer probably the most all through my life. I was born in 1955.
When the vibrato is on point. Teach me your ways
Just spend at least 10 years training, and it'll be involuntary with good technique. Easy, right?
I agree 1000%
sing while driving over a bunch of speed bumps
I'm crying
her voice is so beautiful it makes me cry
she could sing about literally anything, and I would still cry because of how beautiful her voice is
❤😢❤❤😢
Always makes me teary eyed as well.
Gershwin's Porgy and Bess is every bit as valid an opera as anything Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Wagner, Verdi, or Puccini wrote. It's music is lush, it's emotions powerful, and it's drama grandly operatic. The San Francisco Opera production is on DVD and it's a powerful and vaulting experience. It was included in our opera season in Chicago and everyone flocked to see it. Twelve grand performances! Don't let anyone kid you. This is a full grand opera, and it deserves the best production and singers possible. And what a way to see how many truly outstanding artists of color we have singing here in the U.S. All of these singers sing Italian and French and German as well. This is just another opera in their vast repertoires. "Porgy and Bess", in the words of Stephen Sondheim, is "a musical gift from heaven".
I agree with your comments, i fell that gershwing has something to say, in his soul , in his own body , in his family' s story. that' s why the result is so expressive, intense, but never vulgar. It' s not so usual in opera, or any way of music, much others stories are often ridiculous and these music ' are made for a typical society, not especialy for humanity. Gershwing seems to compose as Ravel did, in europe, but with much more reality, on earth as it might be in even. his own piano makes me cry so deeply, as noone could do, he was surely a genius, an affective genius. In France where i am living, just a few people can hear and fell his soul, he can express both of the Klezmer identity and jazz actuality of his time...and so much more. It's not strong, it is true, from the begining to the end. With that composer, i feel confident , far away from theatre. Just a respectable man we 'd like to get friend. I also think so with Zoltan Kodaly, another style, another world, by the same faith in life and humanity.
I spent my time in the Paris society of the Eightees, " Salle Pleyel", and was to much desapointed/... With Gershwing, i feel good, at home. without frontiers.
Christian Guignard, France
I agree and would even go so far to say that Porgy and Bess is a much better opera than many standard operas, which are mostly full of the same love stories and fat ladies like a bollywood musical. This one is unique and portrays the (sad) story of poverty and struggle in African American society at the turn of 19th century.
I think it is one of the greatest and most daring operas every written. And no one can match black singers. Just no one. They are made for classical music. Orchestras denied entry for blacks while Gershwin made an entire opera for them to sing!
Larry Mitchell yes, yes, and yes--and yet the MET has not played it for years let alone on their Broadcasts--does anyone know why??
***** yes, its way ahead of its time--yet hardly any house does it--wonder why
Christian Guignard There are a lot of serious operas, not just one's about clowns, baroque gods, and goofy stuff.
Oh my God. This is absolutely beautiful.
Not as beautiful as you ; )
@@marktwane6195 I got your reply while watching this exact production of Porgy and Bess on YT! Wow, good timing! And a very sweet comment. :)
isn’t it just…
Love how sweet she can get even with the top notes. Just Gorgeous!
what is the key of last note?c6?
Ki ng No, b5. (I just checked on my piano)
I think this is the most gorgeous rendition of summertime I've ever heard.
Harolyn Blackwell's voice is divine! She has extraordinary control and dynamics. That last note is pure gold!
I am a soprano, capable of this range, but could never come close to this perfection. This is one of the most beautiful arias ever written, sung by one of the most beautiful voices. Delicate. Never tire of listening to this.
Summertime is a soprano's paradise.
Without a doubt, one of the best pieces of American music ever
While I freely admit to preferring this song in a lower register, this soprano rendition is incredibly sweet and soothing.
They need a "Love" button. "Like" just doesn't do it! I think this is the single greatest song every written.
Saw this opera at the Lyric Opera of Chicago last year and it was pure electricity from start to finish. In fact, it was probably the smash opera of the season. It's a helluva an opera. So much gorgeous music, both from the Jazz and Classical idiom.
Gershwin knew how to combine them and make them mesh. It's a masterpiece.
+Larry Mitchell Absolutely.
American Masterpiece
Simply GORGEOUS!!! Gershwin was a musical genius extraordinaire. After composing the scores for Porgy & Bess, Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and countless other immortal treasures, he died of a brain tumor in his mid-30s and passed into a myth!
Apparently Gershwin was impressed by an old Ukrainian lullaby "Oh, a dream walks about near the windows" [«Ой ходить сон коло вікон»] that bears this melody that he heard in 1929 sung by a choir under the direction of O. Koshitsa [О. Кошиця]. Gershwin finished the opera in 1935.
twitter.com/History_Ukraine/status/947887954604843009
I have just listened to 6 or 7 versions of this , I like this one best
+jdsol1938 I've listened to many dozens of versions of this great song. Some by greats, near greats, pros & beginners. Miles, Kathleen Battle, Sublime, Janis, Ella, Lady 'day, Herbie Mann, "Sassy," Whitney, Celine, Sinatra, Fantasia, Callas, Sam Cooke, Billy Stewart's over the top version,.... Nothing surpasses the original motion picture version...of course.
I agree
I listened to all versions, best one is alternate take by Janis Joplin
"One of these mornin's your gonna rise up singing" what a beautiful image.....
Being from Charleston, I was raised on Porgy and Bess, my Momma and Papa sang all the songs from Porgy and Bess.
There is just something about the score of “Porgy and Bess” that transports me to another world.
Gershwin was a genius
She sings like a Beautiful Bird. Simply Beautiful :)
It feels like a true blend of classical and jazz. Two styles come together to make something beautiful.
Down the years, in too many open mikes and lounges, this gorgeous song has been watered down into a listless minor-chord blues. It is such a joy to hear these mysterious, atmospheric and tragic harmonies as the composer wrote them. Thanks for posting this.
Why are you saying "listless"? Gershwin took his inspiration for this song from blues and jazz.
I think you mistake my meaning. I’m saying that many lesser musicians down the years have taken GG’s beautiful harmonies, indeed inspired by jazz and blues, and dumbed them down to a three-chord 12-bar with minor chords replacing the majors, losing the unique and mysterious character of his composition. A little better effort on their part to learn his harmonies would remedy that. On the other hand, they have a right to play it any way they choose, and I have a right to find their interpretation as listless, boring, inferior to the original, etc. and share that take, true?
@@alonzogarbanzo ok you got a fair point! With your explanation I realize I misinterpreted your comment
I think a lot of the artists from that generation are hard to beat...Berlin is another one of my favorites, as well as Copland. It is sad George died so young, but at least we can still love and appreciate his music to this day!
Unbelievably gorgeous
💛💛💛 the Sopranos is absolutely extraordinary beautiful , heavenly. How could anybody not say that they do not love Opera?.💛💛
Chills!!... That Ending !!! Angels!!!...
Harolyn Blackwell has an amazing voice it is hauntingly beautiful....
THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST HEARTFILLED PROFORMANCES THAT I EVER WITNESSED. WHAT A VOICE! WHAT A PROFORMANCE!
My grandmama painted a picture of me sleeping in the car when I was little. She named it "Summertime".
Logitah whatever
Francina Ferreyra Why so cynical? I just told a little story about why this song means a lot to me.
Logitah Thank you for sharing this. It made me smile!
thank you for sharing and you have such lovely memory of your grandmother
Logitah. Because it was "Summertime"! Duh!!!
This is absolutely the most beautiful rendition Ive ever heard in my life.
Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich
And your mum is good lookin'
So hush little baby
Don't you cry
One of this mornings
You're going to rise up singin'
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky
But till that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mummy standin' by
One of this mornings
You're going to rise up singin'
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky
But till tha morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mummy standin' by
It’s in the description
This is stunning.
All ways brings a tear to my eye. My mum sang this too me as a lullyby. I sang it to my two boys. ☺️
Nice
Just for meee
Summertime
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy's rich
And your ma is good lookin'
So hush, little baby
Don't you cry
One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take the sky
But 'til that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mammy standing by
2:32 that note with the ensemble
Finally I find a performance the way this gem was meant to be sung! Beautiful!
A Golden voice...
Someone says it - what the world lost when Gershwin died of the tumour. The greatest American composer.
I get goosebumps and a teary eye every time I hear this
Summertime - Klara pięknie zaśpiewała tą kołysankę swojemu dziecku . Po smutnym wydarzeniu to Bess śpiewa ją dziecku Klary - pięknie i z wielkim uczuciem.Piękny sopran, piękna aria. Dziękuję i pozdrawiam.🌹
My Mom would hum the melody of this song in the 50’s : Summertime. I just love the song & the singer in Porgy & Bess. It is my favorite song.
Bliss. Absolutely beautiful and "goose-bumpy" to listen to. June 1st 2014 today;may we all have a Summer to remember and enjoy after the months of unsettled weather....
Such a beautiful song can help us believe it will happen with bright,sunshine-y days and balmy evenings.
Holy god, this is perfect.
such a simple yet powerful lyrics... I'm in tears.
Goosebumps is not even the word my lawd😦
Hands down the best and most beautiful rendition of this song!! I'm obsessed!!
I sung this song at my nanas funeral,made so many cry even more xXx
Esta Suite la escuche cuando tenia aproximadamente 20 años y les soy honesta me chocaba la música clásica, fina, como Uds quieran llamarla; ahora tengo poco conocimiento, cuando ya soy de la tercera edad, me encanta, ojalá los jóvenes de ahora llegaran a conocerla es ! Deliciosa; jamás terminaran de conocerla y a sus grandes compositores.
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.
By far the best rendition of this song. Brilliantly done.
Best ever version of this song that I have ever heard.
TÖBB MINT ÖTVENÉVVEL EZELŐTT LÁTTAM AZ OPERÁBAN EZT A GYÖNYÖRŰ ÁRIÁT, HÁZI ERZSÉBET ELŐADÁSÁBAN, PORDY MELIS GYÖRGY VOLT! KÖSZÖNÖM, HOGY MEGHALLGATHATTAM!
My mother's and my favourite song she got up and sang summertime in a bar/club in Switzerland on holiday and stole the show. God 🙏 bless her. Her name was Kathleen Kirby from Abergavenny South Wales. Love from Martin (son)
this is the first jazzy opera i love it!!:o
its a great opera
The jazz version was inspired by this original.
À revoir cette opéra! Tellement splendide!
One of my favorite lullabies.
This music...this performance...touch my heart...the human spirit ascending, to unsuspected heights...
Thank you...Best Regards...
Stunning! Voice of liquid gold!
Omg.... Gorgeous voice!!
Hauntingly beautiful... one of my favorite songs!
I think Gershwin would be proud of this rendition. I think this is what he intended.
So beautiful!
This song makes me long for a higher range.. lol
Nicole Bentham Me too.
It works for lower registers if you transpose it! I'm a mezzo-soprano or alto depending on who you ask (range roughly from F3-F5, at least it was in high school. I haven't checked it recently.) , and I learned to sing it just fine.
The best, best lullaby ever written and sung.
I’m here 7 years after reading this. So sad. Let Love Lead. SUMMERTIME
Simply beautiful. :')
Verse 1]
Summertime
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy's rich
And your ma is good-lookin'
So hush, little baby
Don't you cry
[Verse 2]
One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take the sky
But 'til that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mammy standing by
[Verse 2]
One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take the sky
But 'til that morning
There's a'nothing can harm you
With daddy and mammy standing by
What a beautiful voice!
WHAT AN ARRANGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
three words: OH MY GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!
This is not a falsetto, this is a beautiful pianissimo, very well performed by soprano Harolyn Blackwell. Brava!
I'm not sure if you know what those terms mean...
Why do you say that my friend?
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Hi it's Rita Stone 66 my mom had an outstanding great high soprano voice. So beautiful sang this song so perfectly
Beautiful Song my mom Betty Gill 89 passed away November 13th, Loved this song sang it alot. One of the last songs she sang for me.
Condolences, it is a magnificent song
Have just seen this Opera with New York Harlem Theatre Company. It was great!
Beautiful.
I saw this movie as a kid of about 8 and this song was the benchmark for all that followed and none compared to this beautiful womans voice ... goosebumps stuff!
One of the greatest songs in the Americas canon . A breathtaking rendition
beautiful
Wish I could sing like this! what a gorgeous song
SOOOO BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤
My mom use to sing this to me when I was little. Lots of years later still puts me to sleep.
Harolyn Blackwell is the best I have heard singing this song, isn't she though?
Fantasia.
Not even close. Harolyn sang this at the 1990 Grammys, and brought the house down. It's on You Tube.
Agree
She's definitely the best I've ever heard--and I've heard many people attempt to sing this song, and they've ruined it. I would have liked to hear Whitney Houston or Natalie Cole perform this song, but sadly, we can't.😔⛪
Harolyn Blackwell, SUPERB!!!!!
She has the correct voice for this beautiful aria. Very bel canto Brava brava
What a beautiful voice... what a soulful, beautiful melody...
Anyone else look this song up because of darci?
William Guzman yesssssss!!!
I'm here because a chick I really want to poke likes this shit and I can't commit to the 3 hours of the full thing its really terrible 4 mins in I barfed all over my dog I think this is more of a cat persons thing
Me too.
I am here because of Darci. Although this one is classical, I would prefer to listen to Darci's version.
yep
Я не слышала исполнения нежнее и искреннее, чем в этом замечательном фильме.
Thank you for this collection of some of the best songs ever!
Absolutely exquisite.
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras-MG
I wonder if that baby remembers this and how the experince affected him/her. She must have seemed like an angel, because she is. What I wouldn't give to be that baby 😂🤣😅
There's another version on UA-cam with a singer holding what is obviously a fake baby like a package. Not only is Harolyn Blackwell and amazing singer, what an actress! I was stunned to see she was holding a real baby and yes, what a lullaby that would have been!
Reminds me of when my family & I attended a Broadway performance of " Porgy & Bess"! Forever grateful& love my foster mom & fosteraunt, Mrs. Bennie Fields & Mrs. Elma Bateman, for providing me with these wonderful life privileges!! May you both continue RIHP Cultural Empresses!! Loving you both 4eva!
I just adore this song especially this version.,definitely up there with my top songs, I can listen to it any time...
She sings as good as 1,000 Angles!