Agreed! He still hit the high note without going into falsetto. He had an operatic vocal range, not unlike Roy Orbison. I became enchanted with his voice as a tween in the 60's.
So many old preformers just give up. Not guys like Jay Black or Frankie Valli. The voice may strain, but the heart stills beats with love for his craft.
The difference between Jay and Frankie is vocal range. Frankie Valli, while being an awesome singer, had to rely on falsetto. Jay Black, Ray Orbison and Freddie Mercury could hit the low and high notes with ease. Journey's Steve Perry is close to those three. He can't quite hit their high notes but, he beats them on the low ones.
JAY YOuU WERE ONE OF A KIND. STILL GOING TO THE END. I JUST LOVED YOUR SONGS. THIS MAGIC MOMENT SOME ENCHANTED EVENING. WALKING IN THE RAIN. COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER. LETS LOCK THE DOOR AND THROW AWAY THE KEY. MY FAVOURITE WILL ALWAYS BE. CARA MIA. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE HIGH RANGE OF NOTES IN THAT SONG. WOW WOW WOW JUST AMAZING. NEVER EVER GET TIRED OF THAT NUMBER JAY(DAVID) YOU ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ARTISTS. 2-11-38. TO 22-10-21. JUST 82 YEARS YOUNG. REST IN PIECE. R.I.P. MY FRIEND. YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND.
I can certainly vouch for Mr. Jay Black for l was so blessed to have seen him when he was at least 80 yrs-old at the Winter Dance Party in Clear Lake, Iowa and he absolutely NAILED those notes in Cara Mia. Just AWESOME!!!
@@welshieallovertheplace Thanks for the reply. I believe l did get his age mixed up with Joey Dee. I began to attend The Winter Dance Party back in 2014 and have been fortunate to have seen many of the greats there each year. Sadly, as you say. many of their great voices are no more.
"What a Pity? At his age he's lucky he's still around...Let along to be able to still Sing so well !!! I have this record (45 RM) in my collection!!!!This song will always be remembered ,and so will JAY Black, A very, very "TALENTED" Singer!!!!!!! May 9 , 2024.
Thank you, Jay Black, for all those magic moments. I was fortunate to see him in concerts many times and each concert was more memorable than the last. Rest in Peace.
Wasn't sure, but RIP 3 years ago wow .. Cara Mia has been stuck in my head since the first time i heard the sone and played it endlessly for weeks on end . Now ive heard it in my teen's, 20's, 30's & 40's, and come Febuary 17 2025, I'll of heard it in my 50's. After watching this video for the first time, Amazing! I turned 49 and my high's from A-Ha to Jay etc, are gone, but that man at his age then, wow! God bless his soul!
I believe I read where this was John Gotti’s favorite song. Say what you want about John Gotti, but you have to admit the guy had excellent taste in music.
LOL. I love Jay Black but definitely not the highest note ever in a song. I know because I've seen many karaoke singers do this song in the same key as the original record and they hit the notes, and many of them aren't even first tenors. They are only 2nd tenors or baritones. So I know there are 1st tenors out there who can hit much higher notes.
76 years old, WOW! say what you want, but to be able sing that song at 76 is something else.......
RIP, Jay. Thank you for the magic that is your music.
I grew up listening 🎶 to this song 🎵 during the 60's and beyond and I'm still listening 🎶 to this song 🎵 on Friday 3rd of March 2023 here in Kiwiland
2024.. y alguien aún escucha ésta hermosa voz.. ? Rip Jack 🎶🎵
This is one of my favorite songs if all time. He may not be able to hit all the high notes as before but is still a great singer
Agreed! He still hit the high note without going into falsetto. He had an operatic vocal range, not unlike Roy Orbison. I became enchanted with his voice as a tween in the 60's.
One of the very best songs EVER! I sure miss this kind of music.
Music takes you wherever you want to be and Jay took us to every place we wanted to be.
So many old preformers just give up. Not guys like Jay Black or Frankie Valli. The voice may strain, but the heart stills beats with love for his craft.
The difference between Jay and Frankie is vocal range. Frankie Valli, while being an awesome singer, had to rely on falsetto. Jay Black, Ray Orbison and Freddie Mercury could hit the low and high notes with ease. Journey's Steve Perry is close to those three. He can't quite hit their high notes but, he beats them on the low ones.
Wow he still sounds exactly as he did in his 20s! To have a strong voice like that at any age is such a talent that not many are blessed with.
No, he does not. He did not stay in shape.
Great Voice! We miss you. Rest in Peace. Sing for the Lord.
Love Jay Black and there will be forever only one Jay Black! Miss him so much! God Bless his soul!
JAY YOuU WERE ONE OF A KIND. STILL GOING TO THE END. I JUST LOVED YOUR SONGS. THIS MAGIC MOMENT SOME ENCHANTED EVENING. WALKING IN THE RAIN. COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER. LETS LOCK THE DOOR AND THROW AWAY THE KEY. MY FAVOURITE WILL ALWAYS BE. CARA MIA. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE HIGH RANGE OF NOTES IN THAT SONG. WOW WOW WOW JUST AMAZING. NEVER EVER GET TIRED OF THAT NUMBER JAY(DAVID) YOU ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ARTISTS. 2-11-38. TO 22-10-21. JUST 82 YEARS YOUNG. REST IN PIECE. R.I.P. MY FRIEND. YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND.
I can certainly vouch for Mr. Jay Black for l was so blessed to have seen him when he was at least 80 yrs-old at the Winter Dance Party in Clear Lake, Iowa and he absolutely NAILED those notes in Cara Mia. Just AWESOME!!!
He did his final performance at age 78 and, sadly, his voice was no more.
@@welshieallovertheplace Thanks for the reply. I believe l did get his age mixed up with Joey Dee. I began to attend The Winter Dance Party back in 2014 and have been fortunate to have seen many of the greats there each year. Sadly, as you say. many of their great voices are no more.
@@leroymcquay7592 Aaaahhhh, my friend Joey is still going strong at the ripe old age of 82!!!
@@welshieallovertheplace Wow! Amazing!
@@welshieallovertheplace I still thought he sounded ok after not performing for 15 months
Goosebumps for real… what a legend
I have the original on my most listened to Playlist. I love his voice on this song. It's just amazing.
He had amazing voice. At 76 too.
RIP........love listening to him.
His is my 2nd cousin
@@daniellekillmore6210 You cousin took care of his voice.........beautiful
Thanks you
RIP Jay! Thank you for the memories!
A great singer and guy…..rip, buddy.
"What a Pity? At his age he's lucky he's still around...Let along to be able to still Sing so well !!! I have this record (45 RM) in my collection!!!!This song will always be remembered ,and so will JAY Black, A very, very "TALENTED" Singer!!!!!!! May 9 , 2024.
Thank you, Jay Black, for all those magic moments. I was fortunate to see him in concerts many times and each concert was more memorable than the last. Rest in Peace.
Your voice is as beautiful as it was back then!!! Love you Jay and the Americans.❤️
RIP jay it doesn't matter about age and the notes it's the song itself that matter ❤ love it
RlP Jay Black what a magnificent voice l love Cara Mia My.
Best 60s song.
Love the song my brothers vavourite song who has passed away ❤❤😢
Once and always the Greatest.
I live alone just so I can sing this song in the shower.
Me too but, my cat looks at me with the expression " don't give up your day job ".
Only 2 singers that had a fantastic voice Jay Black and Roy Orbison
I loved Gary Puckett's voice.
Johnny Maestro too
THANK YOU 4 YOUR MAGIC SPELL YOU PUT ME INTO EVERYTIME I HERE CARA MIA!
GRH Mr Jay Black 🙏Excellent 🙏😊👍( Pure Goosebumps Material) 😊👍🙏
Wasn't sure, but RIP 3 years ago wow .. Cara Mia has been stuck in my head since the first time i heard the sone and played it endlessly for weeks on end . Now ive heard it in my teen's, 20's, 30's & 40's, and come Febuary 17 2025, I'll of heard it in my 50's. After watching this video for the first time, Amazing! I turned 49 and my high's from A-Ha to Jay etc, are gone, but that man at his age then, wow! God bless his soul!
Loved his music and songs, I especially love to sing this ( in my car )
Eisenhower park is such a great venue, thanks.
My favorite singer God bless rip
greatconcert in 2010.....love you jay ...rip
MAGIC...MAGIC..MAGIC !!!!!❤
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Jay was my pal. We played the horses together many days the The Race Palace (exit 48 on the L.I.E.) He was a phenominal handicaper. Rest his soul.
Miss you jay
Him is my 2nd cousin
I miss him so much too!♥️
Excellent video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Cara Mia sung by Jay &The Americans was top hit in the 60's.
Just Amazing !!!!
Him is my 2nd cousin
In his day he had a fabulous voice 🎉❤😢
Very nice done. Great group.
His voice was so amazing! I could listen to him for hours!
Love you Jay
One of the hardest songs to sing.
Papa...Papa !!!!!!❤
Saw Jay @ Bald Hill not far from Ike Park back in 1998 & he was great then.
Love the American flag.
Jay was Great
great
I heard this song on wmca good guys
You rock jay
i heard the this on wmca good guys.
Great record. Good effort here.
I believe I read where this was John Gotti’s favorite song. Say what you want about John Gotti, but you have to admit the guy had excellent taste in music.
Him is my 2nd cousin
SO SAD...
LOL. I love Jay Black but definitely not the highest note ever in a song. I know because I've seen many karaoke singers do this song in the same key as the original record and they hit the notes, and many of them aren't even first tenors. They are only 2nd tenors or baritones. So I know there are 1st tenors out there who can hit much higher notes.
Him is my 2nd cousin
Elvis Presley shits on this guy lol
Chose not to be cremated; but was buried in a solemn ceremony. Why --- you guess??
He sure is thin here.
Dead and died nearly broke.