This man had such an underated voice. Technically brilliant. Used his voice brilliantly to sing superbly. Truly one of the great but underated singers.
this is back in the day when songs were of love, sung perfectly, no auto tune, vile words, talk singing, just utter classic melody that everyone can sing along to. Just purely beautiful
Can't help myselfe listening too this rendition of "IF "absolutely brilliant Jack & Shirley at the top of their game glad I was around too witness and hear this happening
I'm speechless when I try to express my admiration for Jack Jones. He is phenomenal, talented and so smooth! What a voice! Will always love him and his amazing voice.
Jack recorded an album with all music by Bread. Shirley, who is beautiful and talented, sang the melody we all know. Jack’s harmony part is cleverly written. Two absolute pros!
Beautiful!! Jack's counter melodies to Shirleys power is clever and wonderful,and graciously dropping to Shirleys key,shows the range Jack Jones has and the grace in which he uses it
He just melts me when he looks at her!! He is so comfortable singing with other people( men or women)! Truly gifted!! Will always love all of his singing since he started singing in the 60's!! Love you Jack! ❤❤💋🎵🎶🎼
brilliant - Jack Jones is technically so so underrated - and watch near the end of the song how he cleverly gets shirley out of trouble when she begins to sing the wrong words....[ AND ONE [ or is it.... WHEN!!!! ] BY ONE THE STARS......]
When singers never sang, because they sing! In the higher realms of our souls. And finished with a Kiss, I Love YOU! Glory Be To God Almighty! Amen! What a Gift, Thank YOU! GOD
I saw Jack Jones live a couple of weeks ago in Birmingham, UK, and he sang 'If'. His performance was stunning. A truly great singer. I'm only 29,, but can appreciate raw talent.
Maggie Webb: Time marches on. One day we look in the mirror and we have gotten old. Listening to this music once more is a wonderful experience though.
+R. S. Kurtz Y'know, it's a bit sad that we have to "go back in time" to find good music and "singers who can sing"!* I look at today's teen-aged tarts who recite melody-free doggerel and performing "aerobics", while calling the performance a "music video", and I hearken back to my youth, when talent like this was shown on television almost every night. Watch a Justin Bieber video, minus the "computer magic" and "auto-tune" to see what I mean.
Why do my tears started to fall down my cheeks the second Jack uttered the first note? 😪😪😪I am sad but happy too after hearing this two brilliant legends!
Yes, more, more...can't get enought..this videlo is amazingly wonderful, JACK JONES (I'm in heaven)...he certainly was a looker, let alone one of the world's best singers. And Shirley Bassey is great, esp. with JJ.
This is one of my hundreds of guilty pleasures on UA-cam. Both artists at the top of their game with a timeless song (Thank you David Gates). So impressed with Jack at the end when Shirley takes an extra breath at the end but he doesn't and provides that lovely harmony. Both of these performers are in my own personal hall of fame and this is an exquisite example from both of them.
Wow they are both in amazing peak form, seductive and sensual Jack & Shirley are sublime together and what a rare talent they possess...magical and magnificent!
Awesome duet from two of the greatest ever...Jack is still incredible in concert and The Performance, new Shirley cd is amazing...Bravo Jack & Shirley and long live your glorious talent!!!
Jack Jones is a great singer and always been a great, his voice has a wide range, to be able to sing duet with a female singrs, the male singer need to have a wide range to be able to sing a harmony above her voice....
Jack Jones was the epitome of the handsome,charming,talented male pop singer of the Mad Men era. Shirley Bassey is,and always has been, nothing less than a force of nature. Thank you very much,whoever posted this, for digging it up.
Used to always see Jacjk Jones when he came to the UK in the early and middle seventies.He always gave a flawless performance.He was lucky in the fact he was blessed with perfect pitch so never sang a wrong note.He is one of the few singers who compared well to Sinatra,Vic Damone,Dino ,Al Martino et al.
@SongsFromaTinyRoom It's a shame that Jack Jones is underrated but this duet with the great Shirley Bassey is divine! And I never noticed the little mistake that Shirley makes but Jack Jones cleverly "gets her out of trouble". Now this is a real duet! Wish there were more duets like this today.
inspite of the low tech audio eqpt during that time, the quality of their voices are out of this world..shirley and jack..awesome! awesome! jack jones never fails to fascinate me with his control and technique..changing in an instant his pitch..only very very few real singers can do this..if you are a singer...jack jones without doubt is tops on your list..
What a lovely performance. Thanks for posting this. Not to many male performers are brave enough to sing with the gloriously talented Dame Shirley, but this Jack Jones held his own. Very pretty.
Jones had and amazing tonal sound... aesthetically pure, lyrically beautiful... (Bassey a legend of course) and yet Jack was superb technically as well... notice he doesn't take a breath before the climatic note, Dame Bassey rightly does and he's still able to elongate it no problem... wow...
There are a lot of comments about how underrated Jack Jones was, and I agree - he never truly got his due. I think it was a combination of the fact that he always made it look so easy and effortless, plus his versatility - he was all over the map in terms of material he covered, which probably made him hard for people to define and harder still to market him - plus, later, the negative association with the cheesy "Love Boat" theme. In some ways, I think the (also quite versatile) Michael Buble has had the career and stature Jones should have had. It's too bad he was born too soon for David Foster to take him under his wing.
Why this man is not known in the world like Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett and others. Politics or Jealousy, Jack Jones was a very good looking guy and very entertaining kind of guy.
I was always under the impression that his father, Allan, was born in Swansea, but I recently read that he was actually born in the USA. Accordingly, I took the view that it was Allan's father who was Welsh born. Whichever is the truth, the Jones' have solid Welsh connections.
I remember a post on this thread: an English gal said that when she was a little girl her deceased father would sing this song to her and just for her.
This man had such an underated voice. Technically brilliant. Used his voice brilliantly to sing superbly. Truly one of the great but underated singers.
Yes very much agree! When possible listen to when I become to old to dream, Vera Lynn, brilliant as well.
Got to sing the Love Boat theme.
this is back in the day when songs were of love, sung perfectly, no auto tune, vile words, talk singing, just utter classic melody that everyone can sing along to. Just purely beautiful
That must be one of the best duets ever sung.Perfect in every way .
Can't help myselfe listening too this rendition of "IF "absolutely brilliant Jack & Shirley at the top of their game glad I was around too witness and hear this happening
Very rare for two singers to feel comfortable with the camera so close the entire song. Very intimate and focused. Love them both.
DSB voice is like cream 🍨 and butter as it's best in land and JJ PERFECTLY BLENDED 💕😎👍🙏🏼
I'm speechless when I try to express my admiration for Jack Jones. He is phenomenal, talented and so smooth! What a voice! Will always love him and his amazing voice.
It doesn’t get any better than this!
Arangement magic he and she singing complimenting one and other's voice Pure magic !! A happening thank you Shirley ❤️ Jack ❤️
Back to visit this great duet again...
Marvelous singing!!! Two marvelous voices!!!
Such a great song done by two of the greatest voices in pop music history !!! Music like this can't be compared to the crap composed today :(
I misread your post as "the crap composted today" but it really says the same thing.
So true yet so sad
A truly wonderful duet that Jack sings in a very professional, classy, talented way to partner the divine Miss Bassey.
More please!
Jack recorded an album with all music by Bread. Shirley, who is beautiful and talented, sang the melody we all know. Jack’s harmony part is cleverly written. Two absolute pros!
Oh where am I to go - what a supremely romantic rendition by Jack Jones and ms shirley
Pure Gold.
Something else funny great vocals and a beautiful touch when she ask him did I hurt you.I had a tear in my eyes.
One of the best singer we had mr. Jack jones a voice is soft at velvet so with Dam Shirley Bassey best duets...
I agree and will always love and appreciate his wonderful voice!! It is truly a GOD-GIVEN GIFT AND TALENT!! ❤❤
If they sing together is magic ❤
Oh! My God!!! Beautiful, beautiful voices!!!!!
Just wonderful, pure raw talent. TJR Canary Islands.
Two great artists, superb
What can you say other thank you , Priceless
Their voices compliment one and other two greats singing in tune Priceless we may never hear anything as good as this IF priceless
This was one of my mum's favourites. She used to sing it all the time when I was little.
two great singers. a most beautiful rendition.
How could this not work out to wonderful.
Powerful and beautiful together as would expect. They loved doing this duet...you can just tell!
Beautiful!! Jack's counter melodies to Shirleys power is clever and wonderful,and graciously dropping to Shirleys key,shows the range Jack Jones has and the grace in which he uses it
Two of the best singers ever, and together -- MAGIC!
See and hear Jack Jones with Shirley Bassey is a wonderful gift. Thank you!
Goosebumps that’s all I can say
Say no more doesn't get any better than those two singing together thank a Shirley thanks Jack
Two of my favorite performers. Thanks!
He just melts me when he looks at her!! He is so comfortable singing with other people( men or women)!
Truly gifted!! Will always love all of his singing since he started singing in the 60's!! Love you Jack! ❤❤💋🎵🎶🎼
This had to work perfectly....with two beautiful strong voices...you can tell that they enjoyed singing together
I adore Jack Jones. He's my cowbell.
Two beautiful people singing a beautiful song. What happened to the world that we can't have this kind of talent now. Thank god for UA-cam.
this song makes me cry it reminds me of my dad he use to sing this to me when i was little :(
brilliant - Jack Jones is technically so so underrated - and watch near the end of the song how he cleverly gets shirley out of trouble when she begins to sing the wrong words....[ AND ONE [ or is it.... WHEN!!!! ] BY ONE THE STARS......]
When singers never sang, because they sing!
In the higher realms of our souls. And finished with a Kiss, I Love YOU!
Glory Be To God Almighty! Amen! What a Gift, Thank YOU! GOD
2 of the MOST beautiful voices of our time.
Fantastical. Thank you so very much.
I saw Jack Jones live a couple of weeks ago in Birmingham, UK, and he sang 'If'. His performance was stunning. A truly great singer. I'm only 29,, but can appreciate raw talent.
no better ever anywhere just loved it
Lovely couple and wonderful IF THE SING TOGETHER
How nice to look back on yesterday with this lovely song and these two great singers. Brings back great memories.
I can remember watching this on TV god I feel old lol
Maggie Webb: Time marches on. One day we look in the mirror and we have gotten old. Listening to this music once more is a wonderful experience though.
+R. S. Kurtz
Y'know, it's a bit sad that we have to "go back in time" to find good music and "singers who can sing"!* I look at today's teen-aged tarts who recite melody-free doggerel and performing "aerobics", while calling the performance a "music video", and I hearken back to my youth, when talent like this was shown on television almost every night.
Watch a Justin Bieber video, minus the "computer magic" and "auto-tune" to see what I mean.
+EdWatts I SO AGREE....so nostalgic!!!
+EdWatts You said it so well! alas...times always change...
Love this. Two marvelous vocalists.
Why do my tears started to fall down my cheeks the second Jack uttered the first note? 😪😪😪I am sad but happy too after hearing this two brilliant legends!
One is not a legend UNTIL ONE IS DECEASED. They are presently "LIVING LEGENDS."
Yes, more, more...can't get enought..this videlo is amazingly wonderful, JACK JONES (I'm in heaven)...he certainly was a looker, let alone one of the world's best singers. And Shirley Bassey is great, esp. with JJ.
This is one of my hundreds of guilty pleasures on UA-cam. Both artists at the top of their game with a timeless song (Thank you David Gates). So impressed with Jack at the end when Shirley takes an extra breath at the end but he doesn't and provides that lovely harmony. Both of these performers are in my own personal hall of fame and this is an exquisite example from both of them.
Thank youJack thank you Shirley priceless
Wow they are both in amazing peak form, seductive and sensual Jack & Shirley are sublime together and what a rare talent they possess...magical and magnificent!
bradly2007 is a way
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Michael Pantyhos9
Two singers who can sing
Priceless
Awesome duet from two of the greatest ever...Jack is still incredible in concert and The Performance, new Shirley cd is amazing...Bravo Jack & Shirley and long live your glorious talent!!!
Doesn't get any better than that rendition thank you both
Jack Jones.....so rare & beautiful voice...
I agree about Jack's bedroom eyes!! I feel thst in so many of his songs!!! ❤❤💋🎶🎵🎼
Jack Jones is a great singer and always been a great, his voice has a wide range, to be able to sing duet with a female singrs, the male singer need to have a wide range to be able to sing a harmony above her voice....
Just beautiful
Jack Jones was the epitome of the handsome,charming,talented male pop singer of the Mad Men era. Shirley Bassey is,and always has been, nothing less than a force of nature. Thank you very much,whoever posted this, for digging it up.
thank you for this. They look like two people in love and sing like it too ! Terrific.
Walter Sanson l
I love them ❤️ together
Used to always see Jacjk Jones when he came to the UK in the early and middle seventies.He always gave a flawless performance.He was lucky in the fact he was blessed with perfect pitch so never sang a wrong note.He is one of the few singers who compared well to Sinatra,Vic Damone,Dino ,Al Martino et al.
Johnny Mathis, too.
Al Martino? You mean Andy Williams.
Loved it. Seen jack jones many times. ❤
@SongsFromaTinyRoom
It's a shame that Jack Jones is underrated but this duet with the great Shirley Bassey is divine! And I never noticed the little mistake that Shirley makes but Jack Jones cleverly "gets her out of trouble". Now this is a real duet! Wish there were more duets like this today.
inspite of the low tech audio eqpt during that time, the quality of their voices are out of this world..shirley and jack..awesome! awesome! jack jones never fails to fascinate me with his control and technique..changing in an instant his pitch..only very very few real singers can do this..if you are a singer...jack jones without doubt is tops on your list..
What a lovely performance. Thanks for posting this. Not to many male performers are brave enough to sing with the gloriously talented Dame Shirley, but this Jack Jones held his own. Very pretty.
So well matched
Beautiful voice, most beautiful smile, bedroom eyes
He seamlessly corrects her in the second chorus toward the end...masterful
You mean the lyrics of Ms Bassey?! I noticed that, too. I just love these two singers.. Forever etched in my ❤️!
+Patrick McNamara noticed that too. what a splendid performance.. simply magical
Jack the lad probably the best singer of popular song
The two legend of music
Jones had and amazing tonal sound... aesthetically pure, lyrically beautiful... (Bassey a legend of course) and yet Jack was superb technically as well... notice he doesn't take a breath before the climatic note, Dame Bassey rightly does and he's still able to elongate it no problem... wow...
There are a lot of comments about how underrated Jack Jones was, and I agree - he never truly got his due. I think it was a combination of the fact that he always made it look so easy and effortless, plus his versatility - he was all over the map in terms of material he covered, which probably made him hard for people to define and harder still to market him - plus, later, the negative association with the cheesy "Love Boat" theme. In some ways, I think the (also quite versatile) Michael Buble has had the career and stature Jones should have had. It's too bad he was born too soon for David Foster to take him under his wing.
😍Love Shirley bassey
Fantastic
Why this man is not known in the world like Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett and others. Politics or Jealousy, Jack Jones was a very good looking guy and very entertaining kind of guy.
Good God! How beautiful!
charliekkendo
Nothing can get better than these 2 beautiful voices... They are alive in June 2017? Thanks
Shirley is 82 now in 2019 and Jack is 81!
Easy for Shirley any range hight and Jack something special bless them both profound
Let's acknowledge David Gates of the pop group Bread for this romantic classic....Nice duet!
Seen mr jones live great
Talents we’ll never see again. What has happened to music.
Bravo 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Jack is the greatest
loved Jack Jones for years it was funny when shirley asked him she hurt him with the slap
Lovely song for a long lost love 6581
Maravillosa voz !
Jack looks at her the whole time like a 15 year old boy in love.
There were so many great music tv show back in the 70's. I miss that and the beachs of New Jersey,
Jack Jones looks changed so dramatically into the 1970s from the 1960s. Still handsome but so different!! The face, the hair...
Time waits for no one.
Gorgeous, gorgeous
The Welsh can certainly sing. Shirley actually born in Wales, and Jack qualifying via his grandfather. They sound great together.
I think you mean his father, Allan Jones. Jack has never had the acclaim he has deserved in the USA. The two of them together is magic!
I was always under the impression that his father, Allan, was born in Swansea, but I recently read that he was actually born in the USA. Accordingly, I took the view that it was Allan's father who was Welsh born.
Whichever is the truth, the Jones' have solid Welsh connections.
Agree with you so much!
Is nt the best you will ever hear two singers at the top of fheir game Priceless
Fabulous.
I remember a post on this thread: an English gal said that when she was a little girl her deceased father would sing this song to her and just for her.
Thanx for posting this :) GREAT !!!
Wow. Just wow.
Lovely