One of the greatest voices in Rock & Roll History. Nobody can hold a candle to holding a note as long as he could. His voice was so clear and powerful. Irreplaceable!!!!
Jay did a concert at Busch Gardens that I went to. I have a book called Rock On by a NY Dj named Norm N. Nite. I had the book with me to the show, hoping Jay would sign it for me. I spoke to his Manager and he brought me to Jay's trailer. I drank a beer with him. He signed my book. He was an awesome entertainer with a golden voice.
Algo,q no se podrá olvidar a los q nos tocó esas, décadas q no, se repetirán como vividas disfrutadas de tantas bandas de ayer de muchas canciones con mensajes.q no, se repetirán en otros tiempos 50/60/mediados 80.solo sus temas quedarán para vivir recordando.
I can't believe how these songs fling me into the past faster than a transporter!! Wow....I'm a little school girl with a transistor radio. Swooning over this voice.
Truly amazingly sustained high notes! The only two other popular music singers I can remember being able to do that were Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely", "Crying," and Nancy Ames's "Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma." There may be others, also, but in every case these were singers with tremendous lung power and superior vocal range talents. Opera singer skill sets which emerged from the depths of in popular music and rock, redefining their respective chosen venues. Present day "music," or what passes for it, has more pretenders than true talents with genuine singing skills. Moreover, the popular music of today utilizes very little worth listening to, mostly what would have been considered to be unworthy of recording in the long years of leading up to the present.
Truly amazingly sustained high notes! The only two other popular music singers I can remember being able to do that were Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely", "Crying," and Nancy Ames's "Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma." There may be others, also, but in every case these were singers with tremendous lung power and superior vocal range talents. Opera singer skill sets which emerged from the depths of popular music and rock, and redefining their respective chosen venues. Present day "music," or what passes for it, has more pretenders than true talents with genuine singing skills. Moreover, the popular music of today utilizes very little worth listening to, mostly what would have been considered to be unworthy of recording in the long years leading up to the present. It's the world's loss when music alters so much that it ceases even being musical. No wonder these memorable past songs remain popular, even with some younger generation listeners. The fortunate silver lining to all of the downer sounds of today is that, so long as there is an internet, the great music of the past will be available as an alternative to the mush that is labeled as music now. Whatever the future holds in music, the option to choose to listen to great sounds will be preserved, and be available for new generations.
Please delete this error laden first draft of my reply response. The second one is corrected and updated. TY for bringing Jay and the Americans back to the present and for the future. :)
Loved Jay and the Americans! Beautiful 🎵 songs and great harmony. They bring back lovely memories of growing up in the 60's! "Forever until the end of time!" R.I.P. Jay Black.
Their rendition of “This Magic Moment” is absolutely the best and brings me tears every time I hear it. It was one of two songs that takes me back to my first love. Nothing ever replaces a time like that in young love.
Music like this will NEVER die as we will ALWAYS appreciate it forever and generations to come. Perfect while on a hot day by pool relaxing and soaking the suns rays and relaxing Amen!
For just a moment in the rock timeline, Jay and the Americans: This Magic Moment. You couldn't beat the sound of that song. If you didn't have a special love, you wanted to think that song was written for the moment you did have.
The Drifters do a great version too. The albums by Jay & the Americans ("Sands of Time" and "Wax Museum") were covers of songs that were recorded and popular by other artists. Still Jay & the Americans were great!🤔😊👍
Sadly, Jay Black passed away this weekend. He was 82. He took the name Jay Black from the original founder of the group back in 1962 I think. His band dubbed him "The Voice". Well earned. You're in a class all your own. RIP Jay.
dytrog thesynth he is the member that was previously a member of The Mystics and the attempt to perform Hushabye is poor at best. It isn’t Jay Traynor singing on here and it is a low quality cover of the groups hits.🤷🏻♂️🐻
Thank you for this.......I had no idea they sang some of these songs. I was born in 63 and have all of this wonderful music in my memories form my parents.
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! JAY BLACK! WHAT A VOICE! EVEN IN THESE TIMES, NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO HIM! WHY WEREN'T JAY AND THE AMERICANS INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME? RIP JAY!
My beautiful Uncle Sandy Dean and the amazing Jay and the Americans! Thank you for an amazing show Saturday night here in Florida! What a treat! Love you all!
Have always liked their songs. These here are re-makes. There's 1 i can't find that i've got on an old mix tape. It's called 'Dolphins'. Not even U-tube has it. Shazam recognizes it when i play the tape. I remember when 'only in america' came out. Have enjoyed their sound ever since. So many good records. Walking in the Rain - another a classic by them.
@Pete970 Thanks for the info. I knew something was off with Come a Little Bit Closer. That's not the Jay Black version that hit the charts in Chicago. I wonder how many folks will be fooled by Renke
9th grade..W,B,A,B,D,E,A...Blessed Jesus Thank you Father God, I will always Serve You! I am God's Property! Praise the Lord and I Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Spirit ✨ 🙏 🙌 ❤ I am your humble servant 😇😍
That is Jay Black, my uncle played the drums for them and they were at our home for BBQs. I was just a little kid but I remember him well, my uncle played for several famous bands.
@@dhart8451 My uncle played the drums for Jay Black and the Americans and Jay came to my Dad's BarbQs at our home, I was just a little kid but I remember him.
The singer on these songs is not Jay Black, who originally recorded them. These are sung by Jay Reinecke, the replacement they hired for Jay Black. All rerecordings in this playlist.
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I always have loved Jay and the Americans. His voice is iconic and their songs are classic. ❤❤❤
Jay Black was phenomenal. Definitely never got the credit he deserved. RIP Jay.
This is music not the crap they have today
One of the Best Groups of the 1960's.😊
One of the best groups ever! Why aren't they in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame????????
Roy Orbison, now Jay Black. Greatest rock n roll voices of all time. Gone.
Timeless, truly classic sound, Jay had a beautiful voice
Growing up in the mid 50s and 60s we have the Greatest music
I always loved the songs by Jay and The Americans. It really gets you moving (even in a Wheelchair) RIP, Jay Black 🎉🎉❤❤❤🎉
Rip Jay Black.... thanks for the memories ❣️
THIS is music!!!! Why aren't there bands like this anymore? God bless and RIP the great Jay Black!
Now everything has to be autotune.
I'm Falling in love all over again, dear father raise this man to sing with the Heavenly Host ☺🌹💐🥂🍾 love this group ,love is the key, always 💞
One of the greatest voices in Rock & Roll History. Nobody can hold a candle to holding a note as long as he could. His voice was so clear and powerful. Irreplaceable!!!!
Only Roy Orbson came close NO-ONE else!
Am I talented because the end of Cara Mia I can hold the whole time
Jay did a concert at Busch Gardens that I went to. I have a book called Rock On by a NY Dj named Norm N. Nite. I had the book with me to the show, hoping Jay would sign it for me. I spoke to his Manager and he brought me to Jay's trailer. I drank a beer with him. He signed my book. He was an awesome entertainer with a golden voice.
He is missed.
Algo,q no se podrá olvidar a los q nos tocó esas, décadas q no, se repetirán como vividas disfrutadas de tantas bandas de ayer de muchas canciones con mensajes.q no, se repetirán en otros tiempos 50/60/mediados 80.solo sus temas quedarán para vivir recordando.
I can't believe how these songs fling me into the past faster than a transporter!! Wow....I'm a little school girl with a transistor radio. Swooning over this voice.
Jay had one of the best voices in the business.
Isn't it great how you can hear and understand every word??!! And the length of the notes he can hold is amazing!!!🤩
That's why the Classic Rock will never die!
Just can't believe what a great great great sound
Truly amazingly sustained high notes! The only two other popular music singers I can remember being able to do that were Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely", "Crying," and Nancy Ames's "Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma." There may be others, also, but in every case these were singers with tremendous lung power and superior vocal range talents. Opera singer skill sets which emerged from the depths of in popular music and rock, redefining their respective chosen venues. Present day "music," or what passes for it, has more pretenders than true talents with genuine singing skills. Moreover, the popular music of today utilizes very little worth listening to, mostly what would have been considered to be unworthy of recording in the long years of leading up to the present.
Truly amazingly sustained high notes! The only two other popular music singers I can remember being able to do that were Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely", "Crying," and Nancy Ames's "Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma." There may be others, also, but in every case these were singers with tremendous lung power and superior vocal range talents. Opera singer skill sets which emerged from the depths of popular music and rock, and redefining their respective chosen venues. Present day "music," or what passes for it, has more pretenders than true talents with genuine singing skills. Moreover, the popular music of today utilizes very little worth listening to, mostly what would have been considered to be unworthy of recording in the long years leading up to the present. It's the world's loss when music alters so much that it ceases even being musical. No wonder these memorable past songs remain popular, even with some younger generation listeners. The fortunate silver lining to all of the downer sounds of today is that, so long as there is an internet, the great music of the past will be available as an alternative to the mush that is labeled as music now. Whatever the future holds in music, the option to choose to listen to great sounds will be preserved, and be available for new generations.
Please delete this error laden first draft of my reply response. The second one is corrected and updated. TY for bringing Jay and the Americans back to the present and for the future. :)
Music that was music. A Commentary on a Generation
Jay and the American were the best ever. I love Jays clear voice - outstanding.
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Amen. Jay is one of the greatest voices Ever! Damn. He lifts me up. Lovin this group.
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New Zealand 🇳🇿 lifelong fan here💯❤💯 One of the smoothest hunkiest voices EVER.
RIP Jay B. 🙏🕊❤
Greetings New Zealand
Happy Holidays to you and your family
RIP Jay. Thankful for the music you leave behind.
R.I.P Jay Black, you will be truly missed!
Good band another underrated oldies group
Dave (Jay) black died today at 82 RIP battling nemonia 🪦 what a great and well missed voice 😢 blasting his music today in remembrance
Loved Jay and the Americans! Beautiful 🎵 songs and great harmony. They bring back lovely memories of growing up in the 60's! "Forever until the end of time!" R.I.P. Jay Black.
"nemonia" bwahahahahahaha
Here to remember Jay Black, RIP after a full life. Great group, lots of hits, fun to sing along to whether on UA-cam or the radio.
RIP. Great singer and performer.❤❤❤❤
Maybe the greatest voice in rock an roll !
Jay Black
Need to hear great music. This group voices were superb., 🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶❣️
Their rendition of “This Magic Moment” is absolutely the best and brings me tears every time I hear it. It was one of two songs that takes me back to my first love. Nothing ever replaces a time like that in young love.
It brings you to tears every time? I think that there are pills for that...
@@CCPony So what?
@Dave Potter ????????????????
Just a fantastic great sound...isn't thats what music is all about???
RIP Jay, great music from a different time. Reflection.
The greatist era in music history!
Rest in Heavenly Peace Jay. 💕🎶
Incredible music. Let’s lock the door and throw away the key. And omg solitary man ! Lots more but these two were added to my car and workout list
Music like this will NEVER die as we will ALWAYS appreciate it forever and generations to come. Perfect while on a hot day by pool relaxing and soaking the suns rays and relaxing Amen!
For just a moment in the rock timeline, Jay and the Americans: This Magic Moment. You couldn't beat the sound of that song.
If you didn't have a special love, you wanted to think that song was written for the moment you did have.
The Drifters do a great version too. The albums by Jay & the Americans ("Sands of Time" and "Wax Museum") were covers of songs that were recorded and popular by other artists. Still Jay & the Americans were great!🤔😊👍
RIP to Jay, "The Voice" No one today can match him.
Their harmony is so incredible, each individual singer in his own right could have been a star!
Kenny Vance did very well after the group broke up, becoming very popular with his old style doo wop harmonies
Awesome group - great memories!!
Sadly, Jay Black passed away this weekend. He was 82. He took the name Jay Black from the original founder of the group back in 1962 I think. His band dubbed him "The Voice". Well earned. You're in a class all your own. RIP Jay.
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R.I.P. Jay.
Beautiful songs and hits💃🏽❤️
just discovered this band today, this songs are so good!
I think this voice would be considered the perfect voice type , the control on the range and then the scale !!!!
RIP Jay he was a great singer and has some great friends. He also had one of the best voices back then and now if not the best.
Still so good in 2020. :) Enjoy the Music. :)
Most excellent and classy music and what an incredible voice possessed by Jay Black! A true master!
Agreed!
Make some Great bicycle ride music
You have your Jay's mixed up The original lead that was great was Jay Traynor
dytrog thesynth he is the member that was previously a member of The Mystics and the attempt to perform Hushabye is poor at best. It isn’t Jay Traynor singing on here and it is a low quality cover of the groups hits.🤷🏻♂️🐻
@@barryinglett7034 You are right. Jay Black was the great lead singer.
Loved this group . Lucky to see Jay in 2017. What a great voice!
wow, what an amazing collection! All of the songs are great.. Love Jay's voice! Thanks so much !
Thank you for this.......I had no idea they sang some of these songs. I was born in 63 and have all of this wonderful music in my memories form my parents.
What a voice hard to beat!!
Great voice and music , reminds me when I as a teenager
Songs like these is what we need.Thank you.
Thank you for watching our channel!
I should live in this time ! Thanks for the playlist
Great voice and great back up by Kenny Vance.
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! JAY BLACK! WHAT A VOICE! EVEN IN THESE TIMES, NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO HIM! WHY WEREN'T JAY AND THE AMERICANS INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME? RIP JAY!
My beautiful Uncle Sandy Dean and the amazing Jay and the Americans! Thank you for an amazing show Saturday night here in Florida! What a treat! Love you all!
Sorry to say but this is not Jay Black
@@dhart8451 It's the "other" Jay out there, can you believe this?
What an incredible singing voice.
A great voice that he had right to the end
Love these guys.
Magic moment is the best one!😄
magic music,thanks for uploading it.if only we could have that genre of music back again....
Jay and the Americans are excellent and No One can compare to those men. One of the very best bands of the 1960s. Hoorah!!
Have always liked their songs. These here are re-makes. There's 1 i can't find that i've got on an old mix tape. It's called 'Dolphins'. Not even U-tube has it. Shazam recognizes it when i play the tape. I remember when 'only in america' came out. Have enjoyed their sound ever since. So many good records. Walking in the Rain - another a classic by them.
Love this band. Saw them too late for the two Jay's but still a treat.
There have been three 'Jays'.
1) John ('Jay') Traynor.
2) David Blatt ('Jay Black').
3) John ('Jay') Reincke.
RIP, Jay Black!
love this band. never believe they got the reconition they reserved. Just can't beat Jay and the Amerians
Ditto
I agree with you as a Korean ;)
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Sure they did.we all loved them. But maybe a lot of people didn't realize...what afriggin. Voice.
totally agree!
A real blast from the past. Love these guys songs.
RIP Jay, we will never forget your wonderful voice and your songs
Jay Black could have been an opera star.
Jay is a n opera star the best wishes from. Baron
@@baronschmidt5715 I didn't mean Jay Black., He was lead after Jay Traynor quit. He was the great singer with the Americans.
Rest In Peace Jay Black "The Voice". One of the greatest singers ever!!! 🙏
J black is the best right up there with Elvis....
Both are just GREAT
Thanks for compiling and sharing these great songs..and vocals!
Thanks for watching our channel!
They are the best. Wish Jay Black had been in attendance. Still good in 2018.........
Cara Mia was my first love's song for me, he was italian and we were 18 and 19 yrs old
Thank you! Memories...
Thanks for watching our channel!
Jay Black has to be the only guy who could nail an Orbison song like this.
So could Don McLean. He did a wonderful job on this song.
IT's NOT JAY BLACK
@@Baskerville22 jack black
@@Baskerville22 do u mean on the song Crying? I think its Jay. Has that certain quality in his voice that the new felladoesnt have.
Do you mean jay traynor? She cried? His voice was the best.
Best music ever!!!
excellent!!!
I forgot to say that This magic moment...Cara Mia....and Crying......are the super hits for me.Thanks
Sunday and Me was my first loves song. .It will always hold a very special place in heart.
Best music worldwide!
Never get tired of hearing him sing, I think "Cara Mia" is his best......
saw them with four seasons 1971 i believe they were better all in whites suits and danced and sang beautifully!!
Where was this? Really like to know!
The best their was in those days j black
Take a close look at Jay Black and his junk. This guy was a riot. RIP
Hard of hear and yet I understand every word!
Damn this is a great set
awesome
RIP, Jay Black.
Jay Blacks real name is David Blatt, he spoke fluent Yiddish and was from Brooklyn, he had a golden voice.
@Pete970 Thanks for the info. I knew something was off with Come a Little Bit Closer. That's not the Jay Black version that hit the charts in Chicago. I wonder how many folks will be fooled by Renke
I'm 65, Way Way better than the Crud from today
RIP Jay Black
9th grade..W,B,A,B,D,E,A...Blessed Jesus Thank you Father God, I will always Serve You! I am God's Property! Praise the Lord and I Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Spirit ✨ 🙏 🙌 ❤ I am your humble servant 😇😍
I forgot to add S!
That is Jay Black, my uncle played the drums for them and they were at our home for BBQs. I was just a little kid but I remember him well, my uncle played for several famous bands.
Jay Black may be your uncle but this is NOT him singing
@@dhart8451 My uncle played the drums for Jay Black and the Americans and Jay came to my Dad's BarbQs at our home, I was just a little kid but I remember him.
love them
This was the time the British groups dominated the music scene
KEEP GOING
RIP Jay
MONK APPROVES THESE IS REAL MUSIC
Me too I love Jay and the Americans, however, didn't appreciate them until I got older because I'm 66 now but I act and look 46
The singer on these songs is not Jay Black, who originally recorded them.
These are sung by Jay Reinecke, the replacement they hired for Jay Black.
All rerecordings in this playlist.
Vamos Jose's on his way!
Awesome
Jay Reinke sounds great! Love these songs...