I loved the little clip at the beginning of Kitt as the Catwoman on the 1960's "Batman" TV show, but most of this is from the 1958 film "St. Louis Blues," a biopic of blues composer and bandleader W. C. Handy starring Nat "King" Cole. (BTW, both Handy and Cole were the sons of ministers.) I first saw "St. Louis Blues" in the 1980's and thought Eartha Kitt could have given Madonna lessons on how to look sexy on screen! This isn't Kitt's best sequence in the film (her version of Handy's "Yellow Dog Blues" is), and that arrangement is really silly, but it's still worth having.
I've seen many artists perform this song but, in this moment with her facial expressions and how she commands the audience with her aura of power, elegance and poise; she embodied the lyrics and I haven't found a performance to top her in this one to this day.
people PAY to have those hair styles now a days lol. I didn't even know Ms Kitt had died. What a disgrace it wasn't more widely broadcast. Such a legend!
Bravo Eartha Kitt i am lucky to meet her i remember when i brought her flowers at the Spectrum in montreal when she gave the beautiful concert and it was her birthday. Very nice person ,humble , a real artist.
I had such a crush on her as a kid. Isaw her and BB King live at the Tivoli theatre in Chicago after the movie, cause I hid in the bathroom... when I was 14. !
I love the non sequitur Catwoman opening.... before Eartha takes the stage as the glamourous Gogo. This was a great movie and the performances were stellar!!
Eartha KITT était une de ces femmes remarquables, la voix et une personnalité envoutante. Ce vibrato, et cette façon merveilleuse de faire onduler ses vocalises seront inoubliables. Miss KITT va manquer au Jazz et à la Pop. Personne ne la remplacera. Il suffit d'entendre son interprétation de "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" pour s'en convaincre. Eartha KITT tu va nous manquer. Repose En Paix. Patrick AUZAT-MAGNE Pau, Avril 2009. *******************************
asi me gusta la puesta en escena.con el despliegue que dice de la valia del interprete.clase y puesta en escena.fantastico.esto ya no existe ni en la opera hoy en dia.
As far as actresses are concerned, Zoe Saldana would be a good fit, she resembles Earth Kitt, but someone else would have to do the vocals like they did for Angela Bassett when she played the part of Tina Turner. She did an excellent job, but she did no singing.
A great song, but the music seems WAY too overproduced. you don't need a full orchestra for the blues. Mrs. Kit saves it, but it really was a struggle to get through the first half of the song
+JohnnyV83 The idea was that Jazz and Blues were now being accepted as serious music on the same level as Classical. This moment elevated the life of songwriter William Handy. And one of Eartha's great vocals!
I agree with the first post. An orchestra can be excellent and I have no faults with this one but when you have a voice like hers it doesn't need all the extras.
What of the best performers and human beings ever.Love her.
Cat Women took those ladies straight into the eighties. Eartha Kitt I love you!
Wow how have I just discovered this lady
I loved the little clip at the beginning of Kitt as the Catwoman on the 1960's "Batman" TV show, but most of this is from the 1958 film "St. Louis Blues," a biopic of blues composer and bandleader W. C. Handy starring Nat "King" Cole. (BTW, both Handy and Cole were the sons of ministers.) I first saw "St. Louis Blues" in the 1980's and thought Eartha Kitt could have given Madonna lessons on how to look sexy on screen! This isn't Kitt's best sequence in the film (her version of Handy's "Yellow Dog Blues" is), and that arrangement is really silly, but it's still worth having.
You Know You've Got Class , When Your Version of The Blues Has Been Orchestrated For Full Orchestra , Like A Mahler or Strauss Song !!!.....
She does a mean hairdo, too.
Great lady!
The great, the wonderful, the sexy Ms. Eartha Kitt.
I could see Jada Pinkett portraying her in a much needed future-length film. Both women were petite in staure but possess a commanding attitude!
renee xuereb
They look nothing alike...
classic cat woman has special powers to put kinky nappy and frizzy in one magical smoke bomb. WOW what a powerful super hero.
i remember very clearly hearing she died because she dies at christmas-time and because she sang santa baby.
I've seen many artists perform this song but, in this moment with her facial expressions and how she commands the audience with her aura of power, elegance and poise; she embodied the lyrics and I haven't found a performance to top her in this one to this day.
the original with bessie smith.
I'll have a listen to that one then. Thank you ^_^
LadyJ G - She was a shy Capricorn but had Sagittarius as her Ascendant which I believe gave her that extroverted performance spark.
She was elegant and cool
You probably won't find one either. It takes a special spirit to sing the blues. That's my opinion.
Did you notice how graciously she walks onto the scene? Definitely the fairest of them all!!
laserdave82
No, she was the darkest of them all which is why she was the most beautiful
@@kaylao.3326 Fair in old English language means beautiful.
people PAY to have those hair styles now a days lol. I didn't even know Ms Kitt had died. What a disgrace it wasn't more widely broadcast. Such a legend!
this is so INCREDIBLE! on many many levels...
Wow amazing! What a wonderful performance! I absolutely love this!👏👍❤️
Got goosebumps all over, such a wonderful performance
St Louis Blues was on of the best movies that I have ever seen. Loved it!
Bravo Eartha Kitt i am lucky to meet her i remember when i brought her
flowers at the Spectrum in montreal when she gave the beautiful concert
and it was her birthday. Very nice person ,humble , a real artist.
Dionysios Lazanis (Mia Faza Mia Raza) for female it is BRAVA (sounds like: eis faza.. .)
I had such a crush on her as a kid. Isaw her and BB King live at the Tivoli theatre in Chicago after the movie, cause I hid in the bathroom... when I was 14. !
Dorothy had "IT" but Ertha Kitt was something else She had 'IT" and more! Sexy sexy sexy! I love Ms Kitt
Truly a top vocalist with great style and soul ____ UNDERATED
eartha will always be the best!
she is so amazing.
.... this... is this... Yzma.
in paradise
Pull the lever Klunk...wrong lever!!!!
This never stops raising goosebumps that come from deep in our Missouri roots.
my first Black muse!
jazzy voice..like an instrument
Earth Kitt, the OG Cat Woman. RIP Eartha.
The most beautiful woman that ever existed in Hollywood
POINT BLANK!!!!!
You may be right!
Wow. Amazing song.
I remember when my dad used to watch this movie. It brings back memories.
One of the great voices of the 20th Century. There's no one like her. 💯💔❤💙
Yes, Mistress Eartha...whatever you wish...I am yours to command...ouch!
I felt that in my soul
Beyonce on the shoulders of Eartha, and she has on clothes.🤣🤣
I love the non sequitur Catwoman opening.... before Eartha takes the stage as the glamourous Gogo. This was a great movie and the performances were stellar!!
i got this movie several years agoon ebay..from Yesteryear Movies...hope this helps
such an elegant melancholy
I've never heard this song before with "big band" musicians...very interesting...listened to NKC's performance too...Pretty cool.
That is a grand film production...
Eartha KITT était une de ces femmes remarquables, la voix et une personnalité envoutante. Ce vibrato, et cette façon merveilleuse de faire onduler ses vocalises seront inoubliables.
Miss KITT va manquer au Jazz et à la Pop.
Personne ne la remplacera. Il suffit d'entendre son interprétation de "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" pour s'en convaincre.
Eartha KITT tu va nous manquer.
Repose En Paix.
Patrick AUZAT-MAGNE
Pau, Avril 2009.
*******************************
che voce magnifica,che donna bellissima!!!
what a classy lady. RIP Eartha ...
I love this movie my first exposure to her not as Catwoman there is gold out there in theses old movies
A very nice performance. Her sultry delivery is sensual, commanding, yet not demanding. In other words, she doesn't shout to get their attention.
asi me gusta la puesta en escena.con el despliegue que dice de la valia del interprete.clase y puesta en escena.fantastico.esto ya no existe ni en la opera hoy en dia.
R,I,p🙏🏿
NAILED IT.
She sings the blues as they should be sung but the band is all wrong.
Some Lady!
@MsVolturiGirl i know!!! it flutters...like the wings of a butterfly...thats what comes to mind
Ertha and Nat King Cole.
@bellini7verdi Eartha era una ARTISTA de verdad.
America's original diva!
I agree 100%
FIERCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! OMG I Could Not DEAL Huneyy YESZZZZ!!!
Remember when beyonce was going to play her?
Modzw,
I’m glad she didn’t
i READ OR HEAARD SHE WS KICKED OUT OF HER AREA TO SAVWE HER LIVE ,AMAZING WHA T SHE DID THER E AFTER
As far as actresses are concerned, Zoe Saldana would be a good fit, she resembles Earth Kitt, but someone else would have to do the vocals like they did for Angela Bassett when she played the part of Tina Turner. She did an excellent job, but she did no singing.
Marcus Barton-Sconiers
Tf? She looks nothing like her
Yes
A great song, but the music seems WAY too overproduced. you don't need a full orchestra for the blues.
Mrs. Kit saves it, but it really was a struggle to get through the first half of the song
+JohnnyV83 nahhh... the orchestra sounded great.
+JohnnyV83 The idea was that Jazz and Blues were now being accepted as serious music on the same level as Classical. This moment elevated the life of songwriter William Handy. And one of Eartha's great vocals!
I think it's great they pulled out all the stops with strings for her. Don't forget the great Charlie Parker with Strings, just awesome
I agree with the first post. An orchestra can be excellent and I have no faults with this one but when you have a voice like hers it doesn't need all the extras.
Its a living music, even now. A man never tells the same story the same way twice unless hes a phony. Same for a woman.
Meh
Billie Holiday