Agreed. Lennon McCartney and Burt Bacharach, I seem to recall (I was a child!), were the best known songwriters of the time, and possibly to this day. Cilla recorded songs by both. And, as others have said, Paul McCartney wrote "Step Inside Love" especially for her, and it became her signature tune for her shows.
Paul McCartney wrote for Cilla so did John Lennon. The Beatles shared the same manager, Brian Epstein, before his death and the brilliant Sir George Martin produced The Beatles and Cilla's music.
As she was from Liverpool, she was best friends with all The Beatles as they all played at The Cavern Club. After hanging up the mic, she became a huge tv star from the 80s onwards - a true household name and national treasure. She was known as 'Mrs Saturday Night' - hosting #1 shows such as Blind Date and Surprise Surprise. She went too soon, even at 72, RIP Cilla.
Do you remember when she resigned live on air before being forced out with changes she didn't want? It was a special live edition of Blind Date. I think you might find it on UA-cam. 🙏
The other day I heard an acoustic version of this with just Cilla and Paul on guitar and nothing else and honestly it was an eye opener, her voice had a completely different quality so soft and so expressive and none of the theatrical fireworks, it was just beautiful.
Good suggestion Cilla's version of Alfie (Song by Bacharach & David) From Wiki: "The session for Black's recording of "Alfie" took place in the autumn of 1965, in Studio One at Abbey Road Studios, and was overseen by Black's regular producer George Martin. In addition to the agreed arranging and piano playing, Bacharach conducted a 48-piece orchestra, and the session also featured the Breakaways as background vocalists. "
Cilla was not just an acquaintance of the Beatles, she was a life long friend. She and Ringo lived round the corner from each other and their families were close friends. Cilla was the cloak room assistant at the Cavern and sang bits and bobs there. To the Beatles she was 'our Cyril' and the first time she was on stage with them in the big time she was really worried they would introduce her as Cyril instead of Cilla. her real name was Prescilla White, but Brian Epstein suggested Cilla Black as a stage name. There is a really good biopic 'Cilla' made in 2014 which is available on Amazon Prime, certainly in the UK. This is really worth a watch. Oh, and Cilla was a red head.
I recently saw something about a new biopic about Epstein that was advertised with a post on Cilla's fan page on Facebook. I think that one is only available in the UK on Amazon Prime. I've tried searching for it and can't find it anywhere.
The only thing I would question about that is that Richard Starkey lived in the south end of the city off Park Road whereas Priscilla White lived just outside the centre of the city on Scotland Road travelling north The TV Biopic starred Sheridan Smith as Cilla...which was a brilliant portrayal
Cilla was our National Treasure, not just from her City of Liverpool, but the whole of the UK. TV has never been the same without Cilla , as she hosted many a show.
Apparently, Cilla was sort of discovered by Paul McCartney while Cilla worked in the cloakroom at the cavern. Unfortunately, Cilla passed away after a fall at her Spanish home.
Dusty Springfield (You Don't Have To Say You Love Me), Leslie Gore (It's My Party), Petula Clark (Downtown), Brenda Lee (I'm Sorry), Etta James (At Last), Vicki Carr, (It Must Be Him), Shirley Bassey (I Who Have Nothing) to name a few. There are so many more.
About a year before she recorded this she was working as the cost check at the cavern club where the beatles played. That's where she was discovered, and how quickly she became a star.
Cilla's version of Alfie was the original and released before Alfie to promote the film but the song wasn't in the British release of the film. The song recorded by Cher was included in the film for the American release, then covered by Dionne Warwick.
Another much neglected but highly talented English singer is Elkie Brooks. She had several hits which included "Pearl's a Singer", "Lilac Wine", "Fool (if you think it's over)" and "Sunshine after the rain".
My dad loved The Beatles and Cilla. I was very aware of their music from when I was 5 yrs old. We watched Top Of The Pops every week. Special hello to Jay!
Just the music alone gets me it's so emotional..my dad was dying of dementia and I quietly whispered the words as I sang the chorus in his ear and he passed about half hour later .love you my dear ❤️ Dad.
I love the history of this Cila was discovered when a singing group said to their new manager “you should check out the girl in the coat room our mate Cila she’s got a set of pipes on her that one” the manager was Brian Epstein and the group were the Beatles.
she had two amazing careers in the UK. first as a major singing star in the 60s then in the 80s reborn again as the biggest female host on UK TV. Actually maybe the biggest TV host period. RIP Cilla.
This is the song that lifted Cilla Black to another level, just Brilliant ... Cilla was the cloakroom girl in Liverpool's Cavan Club where the Beatles started..
This was Cilla's second big hit in the UK with her strong voice. Later on Paul McCartney wrote 'Step inside ' for Cilla. My Beatles suggestion for Amber who likes the psychedelic ones is 'Tomorrow never knows' perhaps their most p song.
Good review as always, but a big shout out to the person who uploaded this video. Showing Cilla through all the years she entertained so many of us RIP......
I miss Cilla so much 'Surprise, Surprise' Those were the days. I still get nostalgic when I hear the 'Blind Date theme!' She certainly was and actually is posthumously a national treasure. Her voice was very 60's and sadly didn't fit in to the modern era that is the 80's and 90's. People were quite cruel to her and her voice. I think she had a pure voice and a natural talent. She never had singing lessons, but was spotted by the Beatles's manager, Mr Brian Epstein in the Cavern one night. She didn't have a mic and was able to belt them out. Ironically she always said that she hated ballads and was a rocker as she put it. Just for the record, her name was Prescilla White which she changed to black because it sounded better and I think there was another Prescilla White at that time.. She wasn't a natural redhead, however, and she used to make a lot of fun out of that. She was totally unassuming and typically self-deprecating as we all are. I think it's in our British DNA lol! She was just a lovely person and always appeared to be happy when the public were there and did well on her shows etc. I love 'Anyone Who had A Heart but You're My World, brings me to tears every time I hear it. If you have loved someone, you know and feel every word she is singing. It's like she is singing every word, every heart in love and has been broken feels. RIP Cilla.
She loved when she got to host the BeeGees. You should check out their appearance on her Christmas show - with all of their kids (at the time) singing with her.
I was introduced to Cilla mainly by name first as she was friends with the Beatles and I was *really * into them in high school. It wasn’t until later when I bought a CD set of the British Invasion that I heard her for the first time with this song. If you’re interested, there’s a mini-series about her on Prime called “Cilla”. I thought it was very good
Great reaction! You're My World by Cilla Black is in a league of its own. It's even better than Everyone Who Has a Heart. BTW, I like your new hairstyle, Amber!
Gosh Amber has learned so much and has such an instinctive understanding of things! It's so fun to follow along. And she predicted everything in the beginning and it all came true in this song!
On "Cilla" - the mini TV series that was done about her over here - Sheridan Smith played the part of her in it - From what I recall, she talked with Cilla about it, maybe even sang with her a bit just to get the voice as right as she possibly could in it - and then Boom, she sang the covers of not only Anyone Who Had A Heart - but also, You're My World on the series - and she was amazing in her portrayal of her! So Amber, try and check out Sheridan's covers from the series if you can - although sadly, one of them is longer than the other, luckily for us . . . I'm not sure if Sheridan actually released either of them as a cover - but she should have! Enjoy . . .
I saw that on PBS here in the US. Sheridan Smith was fantastic! Later, I saw a video on UA-cam showing the original clip of Cilla singing "Don't Answer Me" that they reproduced in the mini-series and Sheridan's performance was identical!
This biographical mini series was one of the best I have ever seen about a pop singer. Very well written, filmed and performed. Sheridan Smith truly amazing in the title role, for sure! Well worth watching if you are interested, even a little bit, about Cilla Black,The Beatles and the Liverpool music scene in the 1960s.
Cilla had some great hits! If you aren't aware, she was from Liverpool, was great friends with The Beatles and was also managed by Brian Epstein. Alfie is another great one of hers, as it Step Inside Love, which was written for her by Paul McCartney ✌❤✌
"You're My World" is a cover of Italian ballad originally recorded in 1963 as "Il mio mondo" ("My World") by Umberto Bindi, who co-wrote the original version with Gino Paoli. I remember this song in Italian
She was such a gem from Liverpool and had a friendship with the Beatles, please play more of her music it's beautiful. Songs like "Step Inside Love" written for her by Paul McCartney and "Conversations" and many more!
One of my favorite 60s female singers. Have this song in my MyMix list. Listen to it frequently. But then again, I listen to a lot of 60s performers. Dusty Springfield and Judith Durham of The Seekers are other fabulous 60s female singers. Glad you reviewed Cilla again.
Cilla was the cloakroom girl at The Cavern club. often, when the bands had finished the spot, they would invite people on stage to sing. Cilla was one of the girls that would get up and belt out a tune. Her name was Priscilla White back then.
First, Amber and Jay, I’d like to welcome you both back from a most deserved break. Now to Ms. Cilla Black; what a beautiful, emotionally laden voice that brings tears to my eyes. Thank you both for this great reaction. And to a wonderful couple, keep up the great work. May God continue to watch over you both and your wonderful family.
Here in the UK, growing up in the 80s, she was a huge tv personality and star, with shows like blind date and surprise surprise. She was just a very likeable person on screen.
Cilla was a TV presenter for many years in a tug at the heartstrings called "Surprise, Surprise". She's the only singer I know that sings in a mild accent. Her voice is instantly recognisable.
Times were better with "Our Cilla"..girl next door with a lovely personality who laughed with the audience and knew when not to be to showy and "look at me camera". . Everyone loved Cilla in the UK . She was full of fun. Nearly forgot ..she had a wonderful voice. Wonderful song produced by George Martin of the Beatles. Cilla was only slight in stature, but a big presence on stage. I was upset when she tragically died. You felt you knew Cilla personally. Great reaction. Glad to see you back Jay!.
Cilla definitely has an unmistakable voice for sure, always loved this song and was one of my dad's fave too. Another singer you could check out that you haven't reacted to before, the Welsh singer Iris Williams singing a song called "He Was So Beautiful" from 1979, I think you'll love her unique voice too. 💖
AWWWW - CILLA BLACK!!! WOW!! I always thought Cilla was just SO STINKIN' CUTE, yet CLASSY!! She was friends with The Beatles!! Oh, Jay: I'm WITH YA!! LOVE me some DORIS DAY!!! Ya'll should check out some of her movies!!
Cilla (1943-2015) was an all round talent, as a singer, actress and TV host. As an actress she was known for Last Night in Soho (2021), Hellboy (2019) and Cilla (1968). She also hosted TV shows in the 1980s and 1990s-Blind Date (1985-2003) and Surprise Surprise (1984-2001). She also presented the game show The Moment of Truth (1998-2001). She was a very funny and relatable woman on the screen. Worth a look in the archives of TV and film. Sadly she died on 1st August 2015 whilst on holiday in Estepona. Cilla was one of many English/British female power house voices of that time along with Shirley Bassey who is Welsh 🏴 Lulu who is Scottish 🏴 and Dusty Springfield 🏴 Helen Shapiro 🏴 Dusty Springfield 🏴 and Marianne Faithful 🏴 ALL brilliant artists and ALL worth checking out and who I’m proud to say are from Britain 🇬🇧
Cilla Black has an awesome voice, and an amazing range. A Liverpudlian too. Amber you look awesome you are getting more beautiful and I love how the music affects your soul. Bless you and your familt
This is one of the classic songs of the 1960s. I absolutely love it and also your reaction. If you want to try a classic song from the 1970s have a listen to Helen Reddy's song - I Am Woman.
Villa Black had a tv show back in the late 60,s early 70,s and later hosted a good few shows including Blind Date . A long career and a loved British icon
Cilla was born Pricilla White in Liverpool. she was a friend of the Beatles and worked as the coat check girl in the famous Cavern Club where the Beatles (and occasionally Cilla) performed. She was also managed by Brian Epstein and produced by George Martin. Her first record Love of the Loved was written for her by the Beatles but was only a minor hit. The follow up was a cover of the big US Top 10 hit by Dionne Warwick- Anyone Who Had A Heart- written by Bacharach & David. It was her 1st No1. Bacharach wrote and produced Alfie especially for Cilla. This is the 2nd of her 2 UK No1s- both hits in 1964. She failed to break big the US despite a big push and an appearance singing this song on The Ed Sullivan Show. Cilla was the first woman to be given her own big budget Saturday Night Variety Show in the UK launching in 1967- Paul McCartney wrote the theme song- Step Inside Love. She had a wacky northern Liverpudlian humour and a thick accent- she was a natural for TV and she became a major TV fronting a number of successful big shows up until the 2000s. Cilla was one of the UK s biggest stars. She died a few years back when she fell at her Spanish Villa. After her death Cilla achieved her one and only No1 album on the UK chart when sales of her Greatest Hits spiked. It was a fitting tribute to well loved entertainer.
The original version of this song is titled Il mio mondo by Italian singer Umberto Bindi . Cilla Black: Her version reached number one in the UK, Australia, and South Africa. The most successful version of this song in the USA is by singer Helen Reddy who recorded the song in 1977 becoming Helen's last major hit single in the US.
Those girls in England from the sixties were awesome and whoever wrote the songs, wow!! Pet Clark, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, so many more! 🥰
Agreed. Lennon McCartney and Burt Bacharach, I seem to recall (I was a child!), were the best known songwriters of the time, and possibly to this day. Cilla recorded songs by both. And, as others have said, Paul McCartney wrote "Step Inside Love" especially for her, and it became her signature tune for her shows.
@sherry. Tony Hatch wrote most, if not all, of Petula Clark's hits. 😊
Don't forget Don Black and John Barry.
Paul McCartney wrote for Cilla so did John Lennon. The Beatles shared the same manager, Brian Epstein, before his death and the brilliant Sir George Martin produced The Beatles and Cilla's music.
Agree 1000%.
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As she was from Liverpool, she was best friends with all The Beatles as they all played at The Cavern Club. After hanging up the mic, she became a huge tv star from the 80s onwards - a true household name and national treasure. She was known as 'Mrs Saturday Night' - hosting #1 shows such as Blind Date and Surprise Surprise.
She went too soon, even at 72, RIP Cilla.
Thanks for that! I'm glad she was so successful. She isn't remembered as much as a singer as others from the era and she deserved to be.
She was “Our Cilla”
Do you remember when she resigned live on air before being forced out with changes she didn't want? It was a special live edition of Blind Date. I think you might find it on UA-cam. 🙏
@@BuddyBoy68 Yes I do, even the producers didn't know she was going to resign live on air.
She wasn't just a friend of the Beatles. She had the same manager they did. She was the only female artist managed by Brian Epstein.
I'm old enough to remember hearing this on the radio before it was an oldie.
Thank you for the nostalgia and memories!
The next Cilla Black song you should react to is "Step inside Love" which was written by Paul McCartney of the Beatles. Brilliant song!
The other day I heard an acoustic version of this with just Cilla and Paul on guitar and nothing else and honestly it was an eye opener, her voice had a completely different quality so soft and so expressive and none of the theatrical fireworks, it was just beautiful.
@@debbicook1584I heard it the other day too. It was lower and Paul’s guitar playing was gorgeous
Cilla singing Alfie is amazing 😊
Cilla and Burt Bacharach recording Alfie ❤❤️🎙👏👏👏
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Dionne Warwick’s version is the best
Good suggestion Cilla's version of Alfie (Song by Bacharach & David)
From Wiki: "The session for Black's recording of "Alfie" took place in the autumn of 1965, in Studio One at Abbey Road Studios, and was overseen by Black's regular producer George Martin. In addition to the agreed arranging and piano playing, Bacharach conducted a 48-piece orchestra, and the session also featured the Breakaways as background vocalists. "
@@johnleffler6364 Bacharach rated Cilla's version his favourite
@@4bawbees Yep. She didn't think she could do it but Bacharach told her she could
Hello from Liverpool 👋
Thank you for enjoying; who we call 'our Cilla' ❤
Cilla was not just an acquaintance of the Beatles, she was a life long friend. She and Ringo lived round the corner from each other and their families were close friends. Cilla was the cloak room assistant at the Cavern and sang bits and bobs there. To the Beatles she was 'our Cyril' and the first time she was on stage with them in the big time she was really worried they would introduce her as Cyril instead of Cilla. her real name was Prescilla White, but Brian Epstein suggested Cilla Black as a stage name. There is a really good biopic 'Cilla' made in 2014 which is available on Amazon Prime, certainly in the UK. This is really worth a watch. Oh, and Cilla was a red head.
I really enjoyed that biopic. So much rang true of the time, particularly the ending with the phone box (which isn't a spoiler lol).
I recently saw something about a new biopic about Epstein that was advertised with a post on Cilla's fan page on Facebook. I think that one is only available in the UK on Amazon Prime. I've tried searching for it and can't find it anywhere.
@@willdwyer6782 Yes, Midas Man. It's on Amazon Prime here in the UK. Hopefully it'll be available to you soon.
@@willdwyer6782 It is called 'Midas Man' and is on UK Amazon prime. I have watched it and it is good.
The only thing I would question about that is that Richard Starkey lived in the south end of the city off Park Road whereas Priscilla White lived just outside the centre of the city on Scotland Road travelling north
The TV Biopic starred Sheridan Smith as Cilla...which was a brilliant portrayal
No autotune, just pure power and passion. ❤
Cilla was our National Treasure, not just from her City of Liverpool, but the whole of the UK. TV has never been the same without Cilla , as she hosted many a show.
Honestly I had goose bumps listening to that again, I had forgotten how good it was❤️
If you'd have met her, you wouldn't be saying that. She was a horrible, rude person in real life.
Apparently, Cilla was sort of discovered by Paul McCartney while Cilla worked in the cloakroom at the cavern. Unfortunately, Cilla passed away after a fall at her Spanish home.
She was a mate of Ringo's first.
John Lennon introduced her to Brian Epstein
Her vocals were criminally underrated.
Amen. Americans just did not understand her singing at all. She was a powerhouse and we did Not get it at the time.
Because she sang in a Scouse accent, good for her. I love listening to everyone who ad an art.
One of Cilla's best performances. Beautiful production too. What a voice she had.
I absolutely love this beautiful song ❤❤❤I
Thank you, thank you, thank you for reacting to this, my absolute favourite, Cilla Black song. So glad you liked it.
Love this era of female singers
Dusty Springfield (You Don't Have To Say You Love Me), Leslie Gore (It's My Party), Petula Clark (Downtown), Brenda Lee (I'm Sorry), Etta James (At Last), Vicki Carr, (It Must Be Him), Shirley Bassey (I Who Have Nothing) to name a few. There are so many more.
Thank you for reacting to Cilla Black. Very much overlooked artist. The voice is like listening to a broadway play. The control is impeccable.
About a year before she recorded this she was working as the cost check at the cavern club where the beatles played. That's where she was discovered, and how quickly she became a star.
Oh, so love this song by Cilla. 🕊☮
“Step Inside” is a wonderful Cilla Black song,as is her cover of “Alfie”..awesome.
Hers was the original, not a cover.
Cilla's version of Alfie was the original and released before Alfie to promote the film but the song wasn't in the British release of the film. The song recorded by Cher was included in the film for the American release, then covered by Dionne Warwick.
Another much neglected but highly talented English singer is Elkie Brooks. She had several hits which included "Pearl's a Singer", "Lilac Wine", "Fool (if you think it's over)" and "Sunshine after the rain".
Yes I have requested them a couple of times to listen - here's hoping!
Her brother was in Billy J Kramer and the Dakota's, Tony Mansfield.
She was a real 'rock-chick' in the band Vinegar Joe, alongside Robert Palmer!!
Love Lilac Wine , just going to listen now.
I saw her in Manchester earlier this year. She is still amazing despite her mature years!
Oh...you finally got to this one. Isn't she great!
Luv ya both!
Cilla was a fantastic artist.
I saw Cilla Black live in the early 60s when she was touring the UK. Her voice filled the venue!
Cilla had a great personality. A very charismatic lady, a real people person. Her shows suprise surprise, blind date were great
i wish I could have met her, she would have cheered me up for life lol
My dad loved The Beatles and Cilla. I was very aware of their music from when I was 5 yrs old. We watched Top Of The Pops every week. Special hello to Jay!
Cilla is an icon ♥
Just the music alone gets me it's so emotional..my dad was dying of dementia and I quietly whispered the words as I sang the chorus in his ear and he passed about half hour later .love you my dear ❤️ Dad.
I love the history of this Cila was discovered when a singing group said to their new manager “you should check out the girl in the coat room our mate Cila she’s got a set of pipes on her that one” the manager was Brian Epstein and the group were the Beatles.
They called her Cyril
This producer for most of Cilla"s 60s hits was George Martin, the same guy who produced The Beatles.
Thank you both for gift of who you are
Deepest Love, Prayers & Blessings
for you and your family
she had two amazing careers in the UK. first as a major singing star in the 60s then in the 80s reborn again as the biggest female host on UK TV. Actually maybe the biggest TV host period. RIP Cilla.
Amber’s reaction to this song reinforces how much of a gift she is to Jay! She has all the feels!
This is the song that lifted Cilla Black to another level, just Brilliant ... Cilla was the cloakroom girl in Liverpool's Cavan Club where the Beatles started..
*Cavern Club 😊
She was cloaks at the Iron Door club first and sang there too.
petula clark don't sleep in the subway my fave !
And here was I thinking only Petula Clark sang that.
Dusty Springfield had so many hits!!!!!!!!!!!
YES!
In the UK in the 60s the four top solo female singers were Cilla, Dusty, Sandie Shaw and Lulu. all great
Cilla had two number ones and ten other records in the top ten not bad when the Beatles where at the top of their game amongst others.
Amber, you’re looking amazing! 😊
This was Cilla's second big hit in the UK with her strong voice. Later on Paul McCartney wrote 'Step inside ' for Cilla. My Beatles suggestion for Amber who likes the psychedelic ones is 'Tomorrow never knows' perhaps their most p song.
Yes. They need to do more Beatles. I think it's been awhile.
I think Amber would really dig Tomorrow Never Knows. Not sure what Jay’s reaction would be.
I love her too Amber, she’s great!
I'm so happy you found this song, one of my favorites. She was an amazing singer also from Liverpool.
Good review as always, but a big shout out to the person who uploaded this video. Showing Cilla through all the years she entertained so many of us RIP......
I miss Cilla so much 'Surprise, Surprise' Those were the days. I still get nostalgic when I hear the 'Blind Date theme!' She certainly was and actually is posthumously a national treasure.
Her voice was very 60's and sadly didn't fit in to the modern era that is the 80's and 90's. People were quite cruel to her and her voice. I think she had a pure voice and a natural talent. She never had singing lessons, but was spotted by the Beatles's manager, Mr Brian Epstein in the Cavern one night.
She didn't have a mic and was able to belt them out. Ironically she always said that she hated ballads and was a rocker as she put it. Just for the record, her name was Prescilla White which she changed to black because it sounded better and I think there was another Prescilla White at that time.. She wasn't a natural redhead, however, and she used to make a lot of fun out of that. She was totally unassuming and typically self-deprecating as we all are. I think it's in our British DNA lol!
She was just a lovely person and always appeared to be happy when the public were there and did well on her shows etc. I love 'Anyone Who had A Heart but You're My World, brings me to tears every time I hear it. If you have loved someone, you know and feel every word she is singing. It's like she is singing every word, every heart in love and has been broken feels.
RIP Cilla.
Another great British female singer to check out is Sandie Shaw. Check out her songs "Always Something There to Remind Me" and "Girl Don't Come."
Yes, please consider Sandie Shaw. I like 'How can You Tell Him' and 'Long Live Love', too.
“Our Cilla” is a national treasure, she was a force to be reckoned with for most of her life. She was/is very much loved and sadly missed. RIP Cilla.
So glad you finally found this song❤
She loved when she got to host the BeeGees. You should check out their appearance on her Christmas show - with all of their kids (at the time) singing with her.
A great singer and TV personality ❤❤
You would love the 5th Dimension, One Less Bell to Answer. The solo performance gives me chills.
One of my favourite songs Burt B. and Hal David I believe.
Haven't heard this song in decades. Such a powerful voice needs to be more prominent on today's streams or radio.
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I was introduced to Cilla mainly by name first as she was friends with the Beatles and I was *really * into them in high school. It wasn’t until later when I bought a CD set of the British Invasion that I heard her for the first time with this song. If you’re interested, there’s a mini-series about her on Prime called “Cilla”. I thought it was very good
Great reaction! You're My World by Cilla Black is in a league of its own. It's even better than Everyone Who Has a Heart. BTW, I like your new hairstyle, Amber!
Gosh Amber has learned so much and has such an instinctive understanding of things! It's so fun to follow along. And she predicted everything in the beginning and it all came true in this song!
On "Cilla" - the mini TV series that was done about her over here - Sheridan Smith played the part of her in it - From what I recall, she talked with Cilla about it, maybe even sang with her a bit just to get the voice as right as she possibly could in it - and then Boom, she sang the covers of not only Anyone Who Had A Heart - but also, You're My World on the series - and she was amazing in her portrayal of her! So Amber, try and check out Sheridan's covers from the series if you can - although sadly, one of them is longer than the other, luckily for us . . . I'm not sure if Sheridan actually released either of them as a cover - but she should have! Enjoy . . .
I saw that on PBS here in the US. Sheridan Smith was fantastic! Later, I saw a video on UA-cam showing the original clip of Cilla singing "Don't Answer Me" that they reproduced in the mini-series and Sheridan's performance was identical!
This biographical mini series was one of the best I have ever seen about a pop singer. Very well written, filmed and performed. Sheridan Smith truly amazing in the title role, for sure! Well worth watching if you are interested, even a little bit, about Cilla Black,The Beatles and the Liverpool music scene in the 1960s.
I remember this song.....very nice...Excellent!!! And Petula Clark!
Petula Clark?
Also Dusty Springfield😊
Cilla had some great hits!
If you aren't aware, she was from Liverpool, was great friends with The Beatles and was also managed by Brian Epstein.
Alfie is another great one of hers, as it Step Inside Love, which was written for her by Paul McCartney
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Great old song. Really representative of UK pop music in the early 60's.
"You're My World" is a cover of Italian ballad originally recorded in 1963 as "Il mio mondo" ("My World") by Umberto Bindi, who co-wrote the original version with Gino Paoli. I remember this song in Italian
Ah ha! I thought this sounded very Italian. Thanks for that info.
She was such a gem from Liverpool and had a friendship with the Beatles, please play more of her music it's beautiful. Songs like "Step Inside Love" written for her by Paul McCartney and "Conversations" and many more!
Love This Song,Nice Reactions Everyone 😊
I remember the English female vocalist they were exceptional, and Cilla was right there with them… I remember this song like it was yesterday😊😊😊😊
Cilla was one of the great singers in the UK. Recorded songs by some great composers.
I am old. LOL. I loved Cilla when she was on like our black and white TV. Loved her.
Great song by Cilla, in those days many artists did songs sung by others, this song was also sung by Elvis and Tom Jones, all three great versions.
simply stunning- enough said.
One of my favorite 60s female singers. Have this song in my MyMix list. Listen to it frequently. But then again, I listen to a lot of 60s performers. Dusty Springfield and Judith Durham of The Seekers are other fabulous 60s female singers. Glad you reviewed Cilla again.
Forgot to mention that I actually prefer her live performance of this song. Standing on stage in a nightclub, belting it out.
Dusty Springfield "The look of Love" is a must listen
I remembered Helen Reddy's version of this song.
Helen kicked butt on this song!!
@@rhondaroberts6021 Agreed!!
@@gregorypatton4706 Totally agree. This was good - Helen is exceptional.
Much better than Cilla, s nasely twang.
One of my most favorite from back then!!! Love y'all's reaction!!!
Cilla was the cloakroom girl at The Cavern club. often, when the bands had finished the spot, they would invite people on stage to sing. Cilla was one of the girls that would get up and belt out a tune. Her name was Priscilla White back then.
Similar, Marc Almond, Soft Sell, cloakroom attendant at the Warehouse in Leeds
Cilla was cloaks at the Iron Door club before the Cavern and Sam Leach was the first to get her onto the stage to sing.
What a voice...and what a song!!!
First, Amber and Jay, I’d like to welcome you both back from a most deserved break. Now to Ms. Cilla Black; what a beautiful, emotionally laden voice that brings tears to my eyes. Thank you both for this great reaction. And to a wonderful couple, keep up the great work. May God continue to watch over you both and your wonderful family.
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I love this pair. They are so good. Love the way they appreciated what they listen to. So good!!
When I was 4 years old I was in love with Cilla. My parents even bought me the best of album that was in the montage.
My dad absolutely adores Cilla 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Omgosh! I remember this from way back when! Yes, I am that old.
Me too😊😊😊😊😊❤
Me too. Love her voice!
Hello from England 👋
Absolutely fantastic song.
There is a statue of Cilla Black outside what was the Cavern Club in Liverpool
Just an incredible voice.
R.i.p cilla
Nice to see you both back looking happy x
Love love this song !
What a great performance_____________one of the great songs. You two are really good, the best.
Here in the UK, growing up in the 80s, she was a huge tv personality and star, with shows like blind date and surprise surprise. She was just a very likeable person on screen.
This record was produced by George Martin, who produced virtually all of The Beatles' records.
Cilla was a TV presenter for many years in a tug at the heartstrings called "Surprise, Surprise".
She's the only singer I know that sings in a mild accent. Her voice is instantly recognisable.
Times were better with "Our Cilla"..girl next door with a lovely personality who laughed with the audience and knew when not to be to showy and "look at me camera". . Everyone loved Cilla in the UK . She was full of fun. Nearly forgot ..she had a wonderful voice. Wonderful song produced by George Martin of the Beatles. Cilla was only slight in stature, but a big presence on stage. I was upset when she tragically died. You felt you knew Cilla personally. Great reaction. Glad to see you back Jay!.
Wow! Sich a beautiful voice!
Amber you have the most beautiful expressions!!!😘😘😘👍👍👍
Great song. Fantastic underrated voice from the pool.
If I thought you' d ever change your mind. Probably the most beutifull ballad of the 60's.
Cilla definitely has an unmistakable voice for sure, always loved this song and was one of my dad's fave too.
Another singer you could check out that you haven't reacted to before, the Welsh singer Iris Williams singing a song called "He Was So Beautiful" from 1979, I think you'll love her unique voice too. 💖
The song you are trying to think of is "Anyone Who Had A Heart" which was also a big hit for Dionne Warwick
AWWWW - CILLA BLACK!!! WOW!! I always thought Cilla was just SO STINKIN' CUTE, yet CLASSY!! She was friends with The Beatles!! Oh, Jay: I'm WITH YA!! LOVE me some DORIS DAY!!! Ya'll should check out some of her movies!!
Always a pleasure
hi guys great reaction love this song classic!!!😍
Cilla (1943-2015) was an all round talent, as a singer, actress and TV host. As an actress she was known for Last Night in Soho (2021), Hellboy (2019) and Cilla (1968). She also hosted TV shows in the 1980s and 1990s-Blind Date (1985-2003) and Surprise Surprise (1984-2001). She also presented the game show The Moment of Truth (1998-2001). She was a very funny and relatable woman on the screen. Worth a look in the archives of TV and film. Sadly she died on 1st August 2015 whilst on holiday in Estepona.
Cilla was one of many English/British female power house voices of that time along with Shirley Bassey who is Welsh 🏴 Lulu who is Scottish 🏴 and Dusty Springfield 🏴 Helen Shapiro 🏴 Dusty Springfield 🏴 and Marianne Faithful 🏴 ALL brilliant artists and ALL worth checking out and who I’m proud to say are from Britain 🇬🇧
Cilla was something of a legend and national treasure here in the UK. Taken too soon after a nasty fall in Spain.
I've never heard of her and I was a teenager in the 1960's. What a voice!!! Take a look at Joni Mitchell's music. She was fabulous.
Are you American???? Perhaps that’s why!
Cilla Black has an awesome voice, and an amazing range. A Liverpudlian too. Amber you look awesome you are getting more beautiful and I love how the music affects your soul. Bless you and your familt
This is one of the classic songs of the 1960s. I absolutely love it and also your reaction. If you want to try a classic song from the 1970s have a listen to Helen Reddy's song - I Am Woman.
Villa Black had a tv show back in the late 60,s early 70,s and later hosted a good few shows including Blind Date .
A long career and a loved British icon
Cilla was born Pricilla White in Liverpool. she was a friend of the Beatles and worked as the coat check girl in the famous Cavern Club where the Beatles (and occasionally Cilla) performed. She was also managed by Brian Epstein and produced by George Martin. Her first record Love of the Loved was written for her by the Beatles but was only a minor hit. The follow up was a cover of the big US Top 10 hit by Dionne Warwick- Anyone Who Had A Heart- written by Bacharach & David. It was her 1st No1. Bacharach wrote and produced Alfie especially for Cilla.
This is the 2nd of her 2 UK No1s- both hits in 1964. She failed to break big the US despite a big push and an appearance singing this song on The Ed Sullivan Show. Cilla was the first woman to be given her own big budget Saturday Night Variety Show in the UK launching in 1967- Paul McCartney wrote the theme song- Step Inside Love. She had a wacky northern Liverpudlian humour and a thick accent- she was a natural for TV and she became a major TV fronting a number of successful big shows up until the 2000s.
Cilla was one of the UK s biggest stars. She died a few years back when she fell at her Spanish Villa. After her death Cilla achieved her one and only No1 album on the UK chart when sales of her Greatest Hits spiked. It was a fitting tribute to well loved entertainer.
Cloaks girl at the Iron Door before the Cavern and did her first singing on stage there for Sam Leach.
The original version of this song is titled Il mio mondo by Italian singer Umberto Bindi . Cilla Black: Her version reached number one in the UK, Australia, and South Africa. The most successful version of this song in the USA is by singer Helen Reddy who recorded the song in 1977 becoming Helen's last major hit single in the US.