Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 756

  • @SefaAsalemo
    @SefaAsalemo 10 місяців тому +27

    Listening to this in 2024 jst blessed my ears fr

  • @jerryhayward10
    @jerryhayward10 2 роки тому +47

    These kids today don't even have a clue on how great this music was. All us baby boomers have is the memories. I will say this again and again the 60's was the best area of music period.

  • @denisecox6423
    @denisecox6423 5 років тому +240

    I feel sorry for the new and young generation that will never know the sound that we grew up with and loved.

    • @GEMINI_THE_BES89
      @GEMINI_THE_BES89 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you

    • @BigBlackRod
      @BigBlackRod 3 роки тому +6

      Why? They have their music; let us have ours. As they get older, they'll find it soon enough...

    • @DearDiaryItsBee
      @DearDiaryItsBee 2 роки тому +4

      A girl is actually making it famous again ❤️❤️

    • @sharonrobertson6622
      @sharonrobertson6622 2 роки тому +3

      I agree Denise. The lyrics had meaning to them. Although the younger generation might too but not about violence. Great songs.

    • @wendystewart1867
      @wendystewart1867 2 роки тому +4

      Absolutely agree

  • @vodkamarie
    @vodkamarie 2 роки тому +109

    Carla is phenomenal. She hasn't lost one single note. Class lady all the way.

    • @percylindsey3821
      @percylindsey3821 Рік тому +2

      One of my childhood and adult favorites...Gee Wees..

    • @MsCatslady
      @MsCatslady Рік тому +3

      love her voice. Had listened to her when I was younger, Loved her then, and still love her. she is beautiful.

    • @carolineellison8078
      @carolineellison8078 Рік тому +1

      ​@@percylindsey3821mine too

    • @carolineellison8078
      @carolineellison8078 Рік тому +1

      Me too great years

    • @kumaguy6115
      @kumaguy6115 10 місяців тому +1

      Just heard this song (after so many years) in the closing scene and credits of a Japanese series playing on Netflix (House of Ninjas). Great music never dies. It travels all over the world and finds its place in the most surprising places!

  • @LupeTagle
    @LupeTagle 5 місяців тому +25

    Our music was about love.This song describes my love of my life I lost him to COVID. We were together 63 years. We grew old together. I feel sad for the new generation.❤

  • @BethMondragon-w8p
    @BethMondragon-w8p 10 місяців тому +12

    I love her singing. She got me through a lot of my life thank you

  • @tayshiaonelasomerset
    @tayshiaonelasomerset 5 місяців тому +19

    Who’s here in 2024 ❤🇿🇦

  • @rudolphbradshaw6124
    @rudolphbradshaw6124 Місяць тому +7

    I'm 80 years old and love this as much today as I did when she first recorded it

  • @hsnyder100
    @hsnyder100 11 років тому +38

    she's better now than when she first made her hit record gee whiz.She has the voice of an angel, and a beautiful lady

  • @e37a
    @e37a 5 років тому +111

    One of the most underrated voices in history!!

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb6327 2 роки тому +51

    When I hear music like this, I thank God I grew up when all this greatness was being produced.

  • @valendanewell5901
    @valendanewell5901 4 роки тому +84

    This lady can out right SING...you can’t buy this voice,...it’s a gift from the DIVINE...Carla was not celebrated enough in the music industry....GREAT GREAT VOCALIST!!💯🎤

  • @sandrascurlock1532
    @sandrascurlock1532 5 років тому +34

    I sung this song in one of the clubs on a cruise to the Bahamas. My beloved who has gone home to be with God had never heard me sing & couldn’t stop smiling when he found out that I could sing. He told everyone he came in contact with how amazed he was that I could sing & how heartfelt it was for me to dedicate this song to him.. Rest in perfect peace my beloved..I will missed & love you always & forever🙏🏾♥️

  • @Bear-Ur2ez
    @Bear-Ur2ez 4 місяці тому +15

    Im listening to her amazing voice in sept.2024 . I fell in love with her voice and this song back in the 60's and went through several records listening to it .

  • @deshaunpettis9078
    @deshaunpettis9078 4 роки тому +55

    I sung this song at my school talent show, I got a standing ovation! Everyone said that I sounded just like Carla Thomas. She was my biggest fan then, and she still is. I wish they would bring songs like this again

  • @verasityserpentine
    @verasityserpentine 3 місяці тому +8

    One of my lifetime favorites ! Thank you for blessing us in October 2024 ! GOD gave this lady !!

  • @USMColdies
    @USMColdies 11 місяців тому +3

    What the freaking H, I was blown away by her live vocals, miss those days when entertainers could actually sing. This generation could learn a thing or 2

  • @donnabowen4107
    @donnabowen4107 5 років тому +71

    I fell in love with Carla Thomas the very first time I heard that voice. She is just plain sensational.

  • @clairemorrisdobie9977
    @clairemorrisdobie9977 4 роки тому +54

    I LOVE, LOVE this song by Carla as only Carla can sing it. It reminds me of really true, young love--the hurting kind. The healing kind. The gentle, caring kind. The fun kind. She sings it with such passion. She has improved an already impeccable unique voice, if that is possible. Audience was weak. They should have been doing a standing ovation on the first big ending.

    • @austinteutsch
      @austinteutsch 2 роки тому

      Benedette Peters does a fine job on this song, but since she's a liberal with hate in her heart, that kills it.

  • @RickMyers-r2y
    @RickMyers-r2y 3 місяці тому +6

    Her voice makes me cry it’s so pure. Daughter of the great Rufus Thomas. They’re ’walk-in the dog’ together in heaven

  • @thebarbers2273
    @thebarbers2273 3 роки тому +9

    I just burst into tears! My mama used to sing this song tomy dad. They died 24 yrs ago (w/in a month of each other).😭 Not sure how I stumbled across this, but so glad I did. Thx for the memories.

  • @rvictor64
    @rvictor64 14 років тому +22

    For those of you who were'nt fortunate enough to grow up in that era you missed this type of entertainment. This lady could sing and this song made you dance close to that special person. What a voice and what a song. You had to live it to understand. Ron

    • @USArmySpec4
      @USArmySpec4 2 роки тому +1

      One of the best of the best .... just beautiful :)

  • @master20Love
    @master20Love 2 роки тому +1

    Just beautiful my husband bought this 45 for me but I was so jealous that I broke it then I couldn’t find it ever again . 😢

  • @aliwehr
    @aliwehr 9 років тому +211

    All the floozies popular right now can take a million lessons from this lady. Great voice, great song and no bs. Awesome!

    • @gregorywilson7568
      @gregorywilson7568 5 років тому +8

      Just walk up to the mike and blow

    • @lucyw.mcmellan7274
      @lucyw.mcmellan7274 5 років тому +2

      So true.

    • @fredseymore6698
      @fredseymore6698 5 років тому +4

      All the way real !!!

    • @linoleluminum2017
      @linoleluminum2017 4 роки тому +1

      Floozy doesn't even cover it, more like Jezebel ( the most wicked woman in history)

    • @TinaD661
      @TinaD661 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah the artists now leave nothing to the imagination with their nakedness.

  • @mimi50001
    @mimi50001 12 років тому +28

    She has such a sweet voice and rightly so underrated.

  • @camilleguzzo9806
    @camilleguzzo9806 4 роки тому +11

    I dedicated that song to my husband he had the most beautiful eyes you could ever want to see I lost him at 48 years old and I miss him up to today it's been 25 years and my heart still breaks he was gorgeous I hear that song and I cry every time

  • @MsRockett88
    @MsRockett88 2 роки тому +16

    27 years latter and she still carries that song the same. Beautiful.

  • @chloebear8689
    @chloebear8689 10 років тому +222

    This is how we did it in the 60's folks...........................................................................................end of lesson

  • @alecmoffat1305
    @alecmoffat1305 6 років тому +19

    Carla Thomas has a voice that is as extraordinarily beautiful as she is!

  • @GladysRodgers-w3b
    @GladysRodgers-w3b 29 днів тому

    Mr. JESSE Blevin Jr. It gives me great pleasure and respect to reach out to you to be able to let you know people cared a loved The Belvins, you sing as well as your dad.i was a little aldolescat in early 60s and use to listen to your dad Jesse and yor mom beautiful and supportive of her husband bless my friend. Im still a fan in Dec 2024. Great music dad created and sang. Bless you much.❤❤🎉🎉

  • @Jo-ix3qp
    @Jo-ix3qp 7 років тому +10

    Loved this song as a girl and feel the same today.. Grew up in a time of really great music..

  • @Madminute1968
    @Madminute1968 7 років тому +76

    Gee Whiz, that was outstanding, and lets not over look the back-up musicians who are excellent, true professonals

    • @lakewoodil
      @lakewoodil 4 роки тому +4

      I agree about the back-up musicians, they were excellent. Any idea what show they were on? P.S. - Carla was excellent as usual.

    • @Madminute1968
      @Madminute1968 4 роки тому +2

      @@lakewoodil Sorry, I have no idea what show they were on, and yes, Carla was excellent, Oh, check out Bernadette Peters performing Gee Whiz, I think you'll like it.

    • @TyK622
      @TyK622 3 роки тому +3

      @@Madminute1968 .... the guy on the organ and conducting is Paul Schaffer. He was with David Letterman for quite sometime. It must have been his band.

  • @normanbrown9225
    @normanbrown9225 4 місяці тому +6

    CARLA & GEE WHIZ back in the DAYS Hit A PLACE IN MY SOUL. BAR NONE

  • @YDCDEE
    @YDCDEE 8 років тому +144

    she has this mellow voice that can melt your heart.

  • @mjrotondi5086
    @mjrotondi5086 2 місяці тому +1

    I could cry, I am crying. What great music we were lucky to grow up upon. We slow danced…

  • @iriear
    @iriear 12 років тому +52

    A very underrated legend. Love her so.

  • @michaelkaufman5666
    @michaelkaufman5666 8 років тому +82

    Carla Thomas- The ORIGINAL Queen of Soul- WOW!

  • @johnrichard6639
    @johnrichard6639 5 років тому +16

    FANTASTIC!!! Carla Thomas wow the best "WHAT A VOICE" WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LADY" Always had it, still does!!!

  • @theresabollman8061
    @theresabollman8061 9 років тому +139

    She didnt lose a thing with time...just got even better with time.

    • @pnylstocks7876
      @pnylstocks7876 8 років тому +7

      you are so right! Magical!!

    • @305Navi
      @305Navi 7 років тому +7

      Yep! Just like fine wine...

    • @donc7986
      @donc7986 6 років тому +3

      Saw many years ago in Francisco

    • @sheilagray5704
      @sheilagray5704 3 роки тому

      @@pnylstocks7876 i

    • @sheilagray5704
      @sheilagray5704 3 роки тому

      @@pnylstocks7876 and filled

  • @victorscena4322
    @victorscena4322 8 років тому +8

    Gee Whiz is an all time classic and one of my all time favorites. This song make you feel so good even when things aren't going well.Lets not forger she is Rufus Thomas daughter the apple does not fall far from the tree. I saw them sing together what a treat. With love Dr. Do Wop

  • @ceeceetracey9839
    @ceeceetracey9839 3 роки тому +5

    Did you ever get TIGHT from having so many goosebumps? Thats how I was when she first started singing.

  • @annetteb2432
    @annetteb2432 8 років тому +119

    Gee whiz!. she's still Beautiful.🌹

  • @charleskaalekahi9517
    @charleskaalekahi9517 5 років тому +6

    Awesome 💞 Awesome 💞Awesome 💞 When Music was Awesome ☝🏿👍🏿🤙🏿

  • @yolandavv
    @yolandavv 13 років тому +6

    Carla, Thank you for bringing back this memorable song. You still sound the same, so very beautiful. Best wishes.

  • @marshallmuse4192
    @marshallmuse4192 4 роки тому +17

    Wow! This song is phenomenal 💚

  • @drewpeterson1499
    @drewpeterson1499 7 років тому +1

    1966 In a little town called Staunton, VA., inside the school gym Carla came to hear us play her father's song "Walkin The Dog" and she actually sang it with us backing her up. I was 16 and had no idea how she found us. I do remember she had just graduated college in DC around that time. She was beautiful, sweet, generous and kind to us. We really had no idea how successful she had become at that time. She really enjoyed our little gig and I will never forget those 3,4 minutes in the groove with her. She was so polished, and professional. It really worked.
    Thank You Carla,
    You have been an inspiration to me and it has taken many years to realize how much so. I love you and your Dad very much. I still play guitar R & B because of you and my soul is better for it.

  • @bftime1
    @bftime1 5 років тому +9

    What a great song to slow dance to back in the day! What a voice!

  • @marlabrady4000
    @marlabrady4000 5 років тому +21

    This is when music was at its greatest I love her. She is so genuine and a great singer wow

  • @ellenpearljackson5219
    @ellenpearljackson5219 5 років тому +9

    One of my favorite songs in the whole wide world when was only 16 years old when she wrote this beautiful song you go girl

  • @sheliawhite4624
    @sheliawhite4624 6 років тому +7

    Im crying.i just miss those songs.i hope they come back.

  • @Brickcitygirl
    @Brickcitygirl 5 років тому +6

    thank you Atlantic Records. what a voice & blessing from Tennessee

  • @doconnor1354
    @doconnor1354 4 роки тому +8

    And she still sounds like her recordings! thanks Carla.

  • @johnmendez3140
    @johnmendez3140 4 роки тому +8

    She still has that Beautiful voice that catches you. Excellent Excellent singer of all times

  • @juanitajordan-joyner46
    @juanitajordan-joyner46 10 років тому +30

    She's beautiful...miss these days though I was a youngster...I remember listening and cleaning the house to it.

    • @rosemariemolnar6703
      @rosemariemolnar6703 5 років тому +7

      Kids today missed out on beautiful music

    • @barbram8001
      @barbram8001 5 років тому +2

      @@rosemariemolnar6703 Young people today, listen to garbage.

  • @cynthiasanchez215
    @cynthiasanchez215 6 років тому +22

    Absolutely love this song! You can feel the great energy when she sings it. It gives me chills everytime!

  • @SuperIliad
    @SuperIliad 5 років тому +4

    In 1961, I ran right out and bought the Atlantic .45, sung and composed by Carla Thomas.

  • @lizabethscott9297
    @lizabethscott9297 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful dam sweet Voice ❤🎉😂😢😊

  • @princesslokaliaspencer1691
    @princesslokaliaspencer1691 5 років тому +8

    I remember back in the days listening to our 45s under the stars. Her voice just made you feel you could dream.

  • @Beachy-w7n
    @Beachy-w7n 5 років тому +6

    I love her voice it’s captivating

  • @stillstanding6031
    @stillstanding6031 5 років тому +36

    Incredible voice some 20 years after the recording. Gee whiz!

    • @stillstanding6031
      @stillstanding6031 5 років тому +4

      Oops! Some THIRTY YEARS after the original.

    • @sharonbartley808
      @sharonbartley808 4 роки тому +2

      @@stillstanding6031 Gotta be way more than 30 years as I'm 59 and this song was made when I was a young child

    • @samwells1862
      @samwells1862 4 роки тому +3

      @@sharonbartley808 I believe she came out with song in 1960 .....60 years

    • @marymargaretblumhorst5359
      @marymargaretblumhorst5359 2 роки тому +1

      I clearly remember owning a 45 of this song when I was a teenager, and I am now 77!! I played it till my Dad had to buy another one cause I wore it out!

  • @camilleguzzo9806
    @camilleguzzo9806 3 роки тому +9

    Colin Thomas has a voice of an Angel and that song is terrific and it's so meaningful for a lot of people I love her so much

  • @stejukie1777
    @stejukie1777 5 років тому +1

    I remember my aunt and uncle dancing to this song. Beautiful.

  • @aeromustang4054
    @aeromustang4054 6 років тому +15

    WOW, Brings tears to my eyes.Loved that song when I was a kid and still do.

  • @dalemccampbell568
    @dalemccampbell568 12 років тому +2

    I remember when this came out! Junior High! Slow dancing at the sock hops with that favorite girl friend. It takes me back to a wonderful time and place.
    Much Love Carla, you brought us much joy. Thank you & God Bless!

  • @compka93
    @compka93 5 років тому +3

    I loved that song - I would play it over and over. LOved the 60's

  • @valeriegutierrez411
    @valeriegutierrez411 9 років тому +54

    Man That song always hit the Heart .

  • @JulietRobin
    @JulietRobin 7 років тому +67

    She's beautiful, talented and she can sing!

    • @millierich3782
      @millierich3782 6 років тому +4

      Love this song. Remember it as a little girl.

    • @tecnopolismag
      @tecnopolismag 6 років тому +2

      very beautiful, amazing talent wow!

  • @lfyoung
    @lfyoung 11 місяців тому +1

    I haven’t heard this song in years and when this new tv series called, House of ninjas on Netflix played the song at the end of episode 2. I was taken back to my younger days.

  • @PatriceDMV
    @PatriceDMV 4 місяці тому

    2024 and having fond memories of Carla performing on Beale St. That's the MemphisI know, love and miss❤.

  • @frameshopman
    @frameshopman 6 років тому

    Miss Carla Thomas is a customer at the shop where I work. She is as sweet and delightful as ever. She could melt the coldest heart.

  • @h.e.s.8728
    @h.e.s.8728 5 років тому +4

    How ANYONE can give this performance a thumbs down is beyond me. 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @sharonrobinson1030
    @sharonrobinson1030 5 років тому +3

    Love this song GEE WIZ!!! I can play it all day!

  • @ritahassell2196
    @ritahassell2196 9 років тому +1

    The greatest love song in the day and still is Love you Carla!

  • @newtcoll11
    @newtcoll11 10 років тому +49

    Great song and great lady.

  • @trucker5559
    @trucker5559 4 роки тому +1

    Oh those wonderful oldies, reminds me of Mom. I miss you Mom so very much. R.I.H.

  • @jacquelinewright9031
    @jacquelinewright9031 6 місяців тому +1

    Gee Whiz...
    Wow, I remember this song as a teen....
    Great entertainer and artist....♥️

  • @granprix49
    @granprix49 13 років тому +2

    Carla Thomas was a bad mam jamma back in the day, OMG this chic was bad, singggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg, wow I remember dancing in the basements at parties and singing to my bedpost all the females songs and this was 1 of them,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, thanx for sharing

  • @stephanomarr6829
    @stephanomarr6829 5 років тому +7

    i really love this song....greatest on my youthful Experience......Timeless...
    2020 & Beyond....

  • @RobertDeMartin
    @RobertDeMartin 4 роки тому +5

    OMG! The memories! Tears running down my cheeks but I have a half smile on my face at the same time. Oh, oh. Turning into a full cry. See ya......

  • @dionbudsman1776
    @dionbudsman1776 11 років тому +37

    What a fantastic performance...so much better than the single...which was great! It's the little things she does with her voice. Check out that two second vocal fill she does at 2:17. Awesome.

  • @bettypierce552
    @bettypierce552 5 років тому +7

    This song brings back great memories, songs of my youth, wonderful. Carla,Thomas great voice,

  • @kjun03
    @kjun03 4 роки тому +8

    Was surprised and delighted when Carla’s albums got released on CDs in the earlier CD days! She can cook !!!
    Thanks!!!

  • @henryjohnson1223
    @henryjohnson1223 9 років тому +51

    This song just melted my heart, then one look at her and I fell in Love! She had a voice that just made you feel so good and comfortable. Danced a many time on her songs, tried to sing a few(smile), then decided to just listen to her.

    • @jaye501
      @jaye501 9 років тому +6

      Henry Johnson i was in love with her too... lol... i was around 13 and i started plotting how i could get famous in order to meet her... lol,

    • @barbram8001
      @barbram8001 5 років тому +3

      At least you tried.

  • @susanmclain501
    @susanmclain501 4 роки тому +2

    This, is music. Love the oldies.

  • @smokeyone63
    @smokeyone63 12 років тому +1

    What an awesome song this was to dance to. How I wished for someone to sing to me like that.

  • @lenoraantunes7638
    @lenoraantunes7638 Рік тому

    I was 8 years old the first time I hear her sing this song. I had two older teenage brothers who were always leaving records around. I happen to pick up a 45 of Gee Whiz and played it I was hooked on her at 8 years old. Till this day I love hearing her sing this song.

  • @mchilds319
    @mchilds319 7 років тому +7

    I was a kid when I heard this. My auntie brought it home and played it a lot....Ms Carla looks good here. Hearing this song, reminds me of my auntie and her boyfriend at that time..

  • @dorethawelborne9331
    @dorethawelborne9331 8 років тому +50

    She still sounds good just like years ago

  • @patriciagurwitz509
    @patriciagurwitz509 5 років тому

    Beautiful & sad that we don’t hear anything like this today

  • @VinDcator
    @VinDcator 14 років тому +1

    Still sounded great at 46! Thank you for this!!!

  • @oldtimedrumcorps
    @oldtimedrumcorps 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Lady, Beautiful Voice, and Beautiful song I'm 13 again. And all is right with the world and Beautiful . Peace

  • @DarleneCaldwell-v2s
    @DarleneCaldwell-v2s 3 місяці тому

    I love this song and always will

  • @brianbrent6096
    @brianbrent6096 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful song and Carla has a very beautiful voice ❤

  • @julianjulez46
    @julianjulez46 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing singer and amazing song great talent thanks a million for sharing! 💖🏳️‍🌈💝

  • @daninesparks2230
    @daninesparks2230 8 років тому +42

    this song brought tears to my eyes

  •  5 років тому

    Held her voice after all those years. Thank you Carla.

  • @desert3347
    @desert3347 7 років тому +2

    I love this song and Carla!!
    Beautiful lady....the Best!!

  • @carolynbyrd2049
    @carolynbyrd2049 3 роки тому +3

    The music, though!! My God, it puts the SOUL in Soul Music!! She is angelic…that VOICE!!
    “Angels sing…”. GEE WHIZ!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @rogercook8277
    @rogercook8277 9 місяців тому

    It may sound unbelievable but this song is over 64 years old. Miss Thomas is now 81 years old. I was introduced to her a few years back. She is a beautiful and humble person. 4/20/2024

  • @cynthia6637
    @cynthia6637 12 років тому +2

    .. ...
    Still sounds wonderful. indeed
    What a song...