Dorothy Squires & Russ Conway - Say It With Flowers
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Unlike many record stars whose singing career had peaked during the 1940s and 1950s, when Dorothy Squires made a surprise chart comeback with 'Say It With Flowers' in 1961 - she still had a further two decades of hit records, TV appearances and sell-out concerts to look forward to. There was unfortunately much sadness in her life too during those years - an acrimonious break up of her marriage to actor, Roger Moore, a fire which destroyed her home, battles with drink, court cases over various issues and eventually bankruptcy. Dorothy, however, was nothing if not a trouper - and her loyal fan base ensured that she would continue to perform until old age and illness took its toll. She died in 1998 aged 83. Let's not overlook the contribution that Russ Conway made to the success of 'Say It With Flowers' with his tasteful piano accompaniment to Dorothy's vocal, on both the original hit record and this TV appearance.
When roger moore DIVORSED her it broke her heart she was never the same but what a lovely voice xxx RIP Dorothy
One of the great female singers to come from Wales,She was a big star in her day both sides of the pond.
She had a very rocky personal private life, with a sad ending.
She was one of my late father's favourite singers, I have a good collection of her albums, I have listened to most of her songs, they are mostly love songs or romantic numbers , Dorothy always sung with bags of emotion , she will never be forgotten,her memory will live on . RIP
I were amazed to hear my late Mother singing this song .. both had a strong voice....
Fantastic made me cry Rip Dorothy Squires xx
the most wonderful artist. Some of the most memorable concerts I have seen were those of Dorothy Squires. It is such a shame that her actual concerts were never filmed at Carnegie Hall, The Barbican, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and so many more. There were moments of sheer artistic brillance.
Loved DOT this performance was awesome what a star xx
great to see this clip - l worked with Russ for twelve years and brought back many happy memories - thanks for posting
When I see such big and memorable stars like that from yesterday - makes me wanna cry...
In her later years her critics said she`s had it So what did she do well she hired out the London Palladium and had sell out performances. She was made of grit and determination coupled with great talent
She was very good
she was a big star-in the years after WWII she was the biggest star in UK!
Well said Stephen,Too much is said about the bad things & forget what a massive star she was in UK & USA not many could sell out Carnegie Hall like her in her day She was Bassey before Bassey You are a star for sticking up for her good on you, I met her 3 times in her later years, friends of friends, once with a signing when she re-released My Funny Valentine, My Favourite & I've never met such a true genuine STAR in All My life, Good on you for being a Genuine decerning judge of talent.
One of a beautiful talented kind. 😊
Like her or not the girl could hold a good tune god bless her
The fact that this person is my long distance (great grandma’s) cousin is crazy 😃😃
Prolinium how on earth can you say she never made it are you joking as u must be she was a very big star in her time !
+Paul Simpson In fact the highest paid UK star of her generation.
Perfect
This is adorable. I love this shit. Thanks to the fabulous David Hoyle for me finding this gem ;)
I never stop playing her Album 'Say It With Flowers' - a masterpiece of music!
Wonderful! The white Shirley Bassey.
Very nice
A wonderful performance by a great star - very ably accompanied by Russ Conway !
MARAVILLOSA.......................
Lovely
Divine
At the end of her career here . Nightmare to work with by people who knew her well . A lady for her time .
You only ever hear those stories about Female Singers.
Plenty of Male Singers like Rod Stewart and John Lennon were "nightmares to work with"...but when men act like brats they are just called: "confident" and "strong-willed".
Whenever a female singer is confident or strong-willed, she is labeled a diva or a "nightmare".
Sexist!
fabulosa...................
Very nice.
Dorothy Squires was married to Roger Moore. The expression “friend of Dorothy” came from Moore’s disassociation of Squires many Gay admirers.
Really Victor, I've never heard that said before. I always thought the saying came from Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and the especially the gay men's love for Judy Garland.
I don't mind Russ Conway but my gosh he was over the top here and, for me, it spoilt Dots performance, great though she was.
Russ Conway sounds like Les Dawson in this clip.
Lol
😂😂😂
I love her but I think she was her own biggest fan !!!
Ozzie Ostrich...
Is that a Darnelle gown?
In my Opinion Dorothy Squire's was a better singer than Miss Shirley Bassey.
Now here the thing Both where Welsh from South Wales and Dame Shirley Bassey. Modeled herself on her if you notice the dress wear and arms
Dorothy will always have a steadfast fan group, and you're loyal to the core. However, as for not doing my homework - I have been involved with the realistic facts within the music industry for many years. I am not wrong. A stickler for professionalism doesn't state that she 'hopes she can remember the words' no fewer than 3 times on one live album. She gave many audiences wonderful nights on stage. So do many cabaret acts !! She was not a big star.
She had the flair - but sadly lacked the professionalism. She never really made it, but gave it her all. Good to listen to, nevertheless.
Prolinium never made it ! Talking out of your arse !
She was married to Roger Moore . I wasn’t a fan of her
This song is very beutiful, but the she.... terrible!
I've never heard of Dorothy being referred to as 'the she' before.
there is no doubt shirley bassey copied dorothy ,,,study them,,,,they are very similar,,,,to similar!
Darrell c emms I say at st Georges hall Bradford .40 years ago .any since then I've seen every star you can think of two many to mention but.noone cost match. Her .she made you cry with enjoyment 😊😇🙏xx
Excuse the spelling ☹️x