'The Voice' Jay Black performs 'Cara, Mia' faultlessly, 36 years later!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Tonight we're taking a look at Jay Black performing live in 2001!
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TIME STAMPS -
0:47 Performance
4:58 Analysis Start
7:44 Vocal Range
8:59 Breath Control
11:15 Brief History
Incredible “
Chills ran all over me - absolutely incredible
Jay Black's voice at any age, especially 62 Plus was absolutely incredible, hard to believe, one of my all-time favorites, thank you Jay
Jay Black hit these notes when he was over 75. He never lost his voice 🙏
I loved Jay and the Americans. I’m 71 and it really hurts losing these folks that provided such an enjoyment in my life. It’s like losing a bit of yourself.
Yup I’m 71 and seen them Western fair London Ontario in 67
Best years Best times and music
Yes Jay was awesome with the song Cara Mia their Will never be another one like Jay
He wasn't know as "The Voice" for nothing. A national treasure. RIP, Jay.
Brought tears to my eyes. One of the great voices of all time. I’m so sad of his passing. So many great songs. What more can you say. God bless him RIP
Brought me to tears too. Absolutely beautiful ❤
Me too❤
YES TEARS HERE FROM ME ON THIS MONDAY OCTOBER 2 2023 - - AFTER HEARING JAY BLACK SING AGAIN AS I HAVE HEARD HIM SINCE THE YEAR 1964 - !
Oh my God. Me too. I as watching this on November 22, 2023 and I am crying like a baby. There will never be anyone like Jay Black.
yes JAY BLACK was a great singer - @@sunnyskies-md5rk
Nobody could match Jay Black! A special gift reminds of Roy Orbison right up to the end sounded as good LIVE as the recording.
AGREED❤
Roy Orbison has been my #1 favorite singer since his first hit. Such beautiful voices. Jay gave me chills hitting those high notes.❤
I didn’t know Jay passed. I saw him live in Cleveland around 2003, and was blown AWAY by his voice. Thanks for posting.
I just heard the same on XM radio 60's Gold last week. Very sad and what a huge loss
I saw Jay and the Americans years ago. They performed at the skating rink in Warren, Ohio. I enjoyed the music so much. Thank you Jay for sharing your music and your wonderful voice. I will never forget that.
Thank you for this tribute. Love Jay and the Americans' "This Magic Moment".
That was my favorite!
Likewise.
I didn’t know that Jay had died. Born David Blatt.
Yes! I remember like it was yesterday! 💗
@@jeffclark7888 I didn't either but then it didn't surprise me. So many of the great voices of the past are dying out.
"Cara Mia"--- One of my most favorite songs. I loved to try to sing along whenever it came on the radio.
No one will ever mistake me for Jay Black.
R.I.P., Mr. Black.
I thought I was the only person that tried to sing along. Reading the comments I see others tried as well. Song is so good a young person just has to try.
I'm on my wife's account, but I used to sing along when I was about 3 ... and all along the rest... and now I'm a pro singer; and that voice was so difficult to sing when I was YOUNG... because of his thick tone... I can nail it now... but starting so young and singing along gave me almost too much range... and I could hit the notes early, just no tone!
Jay Black certainly was a great singer. He made great music. May he rest in peace. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
I rate Jay alongside the Righteous Brothers as the best vocalists from the 60’s.
What an amazing performance! Thank you.
Right on@
Jay Black, in my opinion, was the best "Jay" in Jay and the Americans. His voice just gives me chills. Will miss him greatly! Rest in peace, Jay!!!!!
The only Jay that will never be forgotten.
He was so much better than any other Jay. There was only one Jay Black.
The only Jay, are you kidding?
@@marjoriecohn3868 the only one I listen too
Don't think there is any "resting" involved.
Life was so great when we could hear music like this on the radio and it was an everyday occurrence. We just didn't know how good we had it back then. Thank you for spotlighting where Jay holds the sustaining note and then follows it up with more singing. I always thought that was one of the defining moments of rock and roll. To me it was even more impressive then the high notes he was hitting.
I know what you mean about the SUSTAINING NOTES and then followed with more singing - yes INDEED one of the DEFINING MOMENTS in Rock and Roll song history - !
That's for sure. Everything is awful now. Even the music.
@@debbie9929Speaking as a young man, not everything is awful now. Although, I strongly agree that music ain’t what it used to be. There are only a handful of modern artists I can appreciate when compared to the greats of the 40’s-90’s.
I was 15 when this hit the airwaves. Totally unique and fresh. No one else at that time sounded like him. And probably never will. Superb singer!
Me to! Loved them!🎉
Opera capable with those pipes for sure !
Magnificent voice. Was unaware Jay Black passed. R.I.P. Thank you for the music and memories. Love “Come a Little Bit Closer”.
Fil, your smile says everything.
So true. I enjoy watching this.
Thanks for your review FIL, I enjoy listening to your intricate piece by piece analysis
Shout out to the guitarist, bass and keyboard guys . . . four guys who can play and sing that well really added to Jay's performance. RIP Jay.
It's nice to hear somebody knows what he's talking about. Thumbs up Fil.
Thanks!
Absolutely and the expression on his face smiles shows the deep love and respect for this icon.
@@wingsofpegasus Can see by your expression how much you love and respect this man. Your knowledge is great. I too caught his range but moreso the control in his breathing at any age was just incredible. Born in 1959 This and music from the 50s were nothing new to me. So I love all kinds of music. Don't always remember names cuz I'm old now but ya like what you like. Great job thank you.
The person may age but this quality of talent is timeless. Magnificent!
Jay's voice was like fine wine, it got better, richer and more passionate as he aged. He had a great vocal range, (7 octaves???)and was one of the most under-rated singers of all time, IMO.
RIP Jay and Happy heavenly birthday!
Could it be because he was Jewish that old monster.
ABOUT JAY BLACK - -HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN HIGHLY RATED IN MY HEART , JOE NANIA
He was pretty damn special. I cry now because he was gone. I loved that song. Great job. RIP Jay
I loved this man’s voice 💜
Jay and the Americans, wow. They opened for the Beatles the first time they played in the U.S.
R.I.P. my friend.
Melissa Ward here. They were wonderful.
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Indeed they were Luv.
His smile melts my heart, sexy at 62!!! My favorite always! Greatest voice !!!💞💞💞
What did he die from? I thought he’d live to 100! Rip Jay, I always love you!❤️
@@christinerobinette7262
Pneumonia.
What a thrilling performance! He puts us so at ease with that personable humor, then calmly knocks our socks right off! Thanks for remembering him so well.
A true performer, someone we can relate to with his humour & self-deprecation. R.I.P. xx
I’ve always loved that song & didn’t realize he sang opera . I started following him after seeing him on a doo wop special!
YES JAY BLACK was a great singer and even more a humble man - ! @@lzrd8460
Such a legend. There will never be another one like him. RIP Jay Black.
Goosebumps. Omg, what a voice
Thank you so much FIl for this recognition of Jay Black. He most certainly was The Voice. He was phenomenal. There will never be another like him.
It was nearly impossible to appreciate his vocals back in the days of AM 9 volt transistor radios. Same with AM push button car radios. Playing his records in the late 70s on the awesome equipment of the era, it became clear just how incredible his vocals were.
And I still love him his voice and his songs
Wow! I saw him 20:yrs ago in Atlantic City and he just remarried and joked about how young his wife was and she didn’t know his songs, then he sang this song and was joking how Frankie Valie and him grew up in the NY / NJ area and he still had his voice from the 60’s and Frankie didn’t. All in fun . Didn’t hear that he passed what a loss great singer great voice!,
I’ve heard this song for decades. I’m 60 and I can tell you this, it is a great song, Jay was “The Voice”, and I just got goosebumps watching this.
He was a awesome singer! Such a beautiful clear voice he had! A wonderful scense of humor. Really loved him. He is a wonderful addition to that heavenly choir!!
He took it away... What a voice, classically trained and still great after all these years. RIP Jay, thanks for the memories.
My top 5 male voices of the 60's: Jay Black, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Gene Pitney and Brian Wilson, so fortunate to grow up in those days, just raw talent! Thumbs up !!
You must be kidding me. Brian Wilson the guy that used to scream and screech like little girls. They were the f****** worst entertainer group ever totally f****** stupid.
Roy Orbison has been my #1 favorite singer forever. But, gee, Jay Black was wonderful. What a voice!
DOUBLE THAT, and sll those, songs, never 4 get the words, to all the songs, Of mid 60s 70s on And still young, music keeps you COOL
Jay and the Americans left their mark in the music industry. "She Cried" and "Let's Lock the Door (And Throw Away the Key)" are some of their song I like. He still had it after all those years (RIP) Jay Black.
"Walkin' In The Rain", first done by The Ronettes!
@Mark Ehrlich I knew there where two Jay's who sang lead in the band John Traynor and David Blatt, did not know much on the original Jay thanks for the info.
JayTraynor(John) was the first Jay .He sang She Cried.
@Mark Ehrlich Popular in New York but not big nationally it's a great tune.I told him that I loved This Is It a great Brill Building tune and said I felt he went solo because it didn't become a hit.Jay Black had an injunction against Traynor singing in the Tri-State area until Black lost the rights to the group name.Then Traynor started singing with The Tokens doing She Cried.He struck me as being a nice guy.
@Mark Ehrlich Cool that you went to those Fox shows-I was a little too young for Murray The K shows but I do have a few airchecks.Yep I know Jay was on those Mystics tunes Sad that he passed my friend Kurt took his place.I actually had some Slim airchecks that had songs it took years to figure out what they were.I got the tapes from John Greco another good guy.I'm familiar with Downstairs Records but only in the 70's I would go there occasionally.I was a member of UGHA for years sadly Ronnie I passed.Of all the great jocks I think Jocko was the coolest.It was pretty great growing up on N.Y.radio.In the 70's I'd occasionally go to Cape Records my friend Steve worked there and oh geez I forget the name I think Stein Brothers in Brighton Beach.Also some of the oldies stores in the Village.BTW love The Timetones record and yes I'm familiar with the Earth Angels.
Unfortunately it took his death to get an analysis of such a fantastic voice.
Thank you FIL.
Rock on !.
The high note he has to hold gives me chills.
Me, too!❤
Some time back I saw an interview where Jay Black stated that his vocal ability came to him naturally! He stated that he had never been classically trained and did not "warm up" before singing. He stated "I just open my mouth and it comes out". Marvelous voice.. He will be greatly missed!
Thanks for honoring Jay!! I love his version of This Magic Moment! RIP.
He cuts off on the line ending in “time” before the original recording , which is fine as he was older. But that shows how great he was when he was younger. He used to flow the High Notes straight into the regular notes. He was the best at that. He didn’t need a break like he did in this video.
Truly amazing he kept that beautiful voice all those years and that he did not look like a thousand miles of rough road like a lot of performers end up.
worth it to see Fil smile. Thank you, for this, what a great performance!!
Not just a great voice- a great sense of humor- that was awesome. Great job, as usual, Fil.
Nicely done. Terrific respect and background and analysis.
I was a very young kid when this came on the radio in the 60s, and it blew me away. It was the first time that a male voice penetrated my being. Jay was operatic, though I did not have that word to describe what it was.
Anyway, nicely done. thank you
I love how much our host is enjoying the performance. I remember this song so well!
I saw Jay in Westbury Music Fair for the last time in 1999. Shortly after, I moved to Arizona. He was the greatest. Rest In Peace, Jay.
I love Jay Black's voice... his vocals were always stunning because they were so powerful and his range was fabulous and perfect in my opinion. His songs always caused me to stop whatever I was doing to simply listen. I'm saddened to know he has passed on. So many phenomenal artists from my youth are moving on and I feel for those who will never experience the joy and excitement they brought.
Rest in power Jay... Thank you Fil. 🎼🖤
Thank you so much, FiL !!!!
Omg , I have loved the Jay Black for years ,
and I’m so sad and surprised because I had not heard of the passed 😢😭😭😭
amazing man and amazing voice,
I miss him even just having heard this news about his death.
Rest in peace dear man, love to you always and many respects, your music was iconic and talent will live through the ages just as your spirit, as well 😢😭♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶⭐️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️♥️♥️
His voice was as strong and beautiful as it was when he was 25. RIP
Ten years later, at the tender age of 72, Jay did this song on a PBS special (look it up...also on youtube). I thought THAT version outdid THIS one...at 72! Even his young backup singers looked at him with jaws dropping. Simply amazing.
I agree! I just watched the PBS video...amazing!
YES...I just made a similar comment on this. That 2011 PBS version was incredible.
Yes! I just watched it too, and he was awesome!
Yes!!!!
JAY BLACK WENT TO HEAVEN WITH HIS VOICE - - AND GOD WELCOMED HIM HOME !
Thanks so much for hilighting Jay's singing such a great singer. you rock for keeping this music alive.
Jay played at our college in 1969 Alfred SUNY, he was fabulous, what a fantastic voice
Thank you for this great tribute to Jay Black!! I wish he could have heard all the wonderful things you’ve said about him. He may be gone now, but “The Voice” will last forever.
He hears everything and is thankful 🙏
@@betsyannmorgan6713 agreed!
Always loved this song as a kid. Then their song This Magic Moment came along in my early high school years and blew me away. RIP, Jay!
Jay still had a great voice even years later! Incredible range! Thanks for your insightful analysis, Fil.
His voice is breathtaking. Age hasn't changed it, except to make it better. I always loved Jay and the Americans. Rest in Peace, Jay. ❤️
That's impressive for a 62yr old.
RIP Jay Black.
He was still hitting those notes at 78 years old. It is sad to know hat he is no longer with us. We miss you Jay and will always love you and your music
Jay was one of a kind. Wonderful voice. Been a fan of him for a very long time. Great performance.
Thanks for letting the video play out for the standing ovation! Truly deserved for Mr. Black! Great job as always Fil !!
I’ve always loved this song….his vocal range is amazing!
Just found your channel and subscribed….I learned accordion as a kid, forgotten much of it, but can still read music and picked up a piano keyboard to teach myself…thanks for sharing the keyboard and his C5 range, I just relearned octaves! Also you might look into a duet by Roy Orbison and K.D. Lang…”Crying.” Will be watching more of your videos, thanks for sharing your musical knowledge with those of us who also love music…as a 70’s hard rocker, I would also recommend you looking into a guy who died too early just a month after I saw his concert….Tommy Bolin….fantastic guitar…anything off his “Teaser” album would be appreciated or even the album with “Post Toastie.”
Thanks for your great reaction/review of Jay’s amazing talent. I didn’t know he had passed away.. may he Rest In Peace.
Saw Jay and the Americans at McKendrie College, Lebanon Illinois in 1965 on my first date with my high school sweetheart and future wife. We never forgot that performance. God bless you David Jay Black.
RIP Jay Black. That was fabulous. Loved the performance & also loved that song. Thank you for this reaction.
I was about 15 and saw Jay and the Americans in Asbury Park NJ. Loved them and his voice remained beautiful. I had heard he passed away, may he rest easy.
Absolutely awesome singer, I remember trying to sing this in my basement when I was a teenager, couldn't do it then and certainly can't now. RIP Jay. You were one of a kind. Thanks Fil.
Fil, thanks for the video! A simpler time, the best lyrics, and super talented artists! RIP Jay Black!
Greatness.
64 now. Jay brought the good stuff 'til the end.
My 5 year old Grandson watched this with me back in 2001. I will play this for him again today.
I was hoping you'd do a bit on Jay, such a strong contributor to the cantor chorus as a youth and a major artist in the 60's. As you mentioned, classically trained, and also fluent in Yiddish. I did sound in the 60's, I witnessed him giving very memorable live performances that sometimes turned a routine 1-hour show into 2-2.5 hours, the audiences simply couldn't get enough. Handling logistics when shows were extended became a serious challenge, but few complained because of the quality of the performances. A pleasure to work with, and knowing him was a gift. RIP David ...
I saw Jay and The Americans, in Philadelphia, in 1972. They and Tommy James and the Shondells opened for Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. What a great concert! Fabulous! ❤
Love insider comments like yours.
Thank you, FiL ⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️
I’m so sorry to hear he has passed on; I’ve loved him forever 😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵
He had a God given talent that few singers have. Roy Orbison is one. His voice and personality will be missed. He is certainly in "Rock and Roll Heaven"!!
Such a beautiful gift. Thanks Fil.
Everyone can take a listen to Jay Black singing this just a few yesterdays ago... It is truly amazing! Thank you for this post Fil. He deserved more than just two lines in the newsfeed. But so do a lot of entertainers that have been lost to us/ Thank goodness for youtube! Bowzer's Ultimate Doo Wop Party Volume XII, Mohegan Sun Arena, 1/20/2013
RIP Jay. Wonderful voice.
NOBODY EVER WAS IN HIS CLASS - - JAY BLACK WAS THE GREATEST POP AND ROCK AND ROLL SINGER OF THEM ALL !
Born DAVID BLATT and later known as JAY BLACK was the greatest ever singer of pop songs in that era of the late 1950s and 1960s - Yet HE was / is really not too well known !
I really appreciate the background you give. Love it, in fact.
That was very nice of you to give a tribute. We show honor by remembering.
He was truly blessed with a beautiful voice and impressive talent. He'll be missed and honored for generations to come.
Thank you for this. So many people are unaware of Jay and his wonderful work. Truly a generational talent, he will be missed.
RIP Jay - nice to see such appreciation for his voice and talent over so many years.
Oh My Gosh he was amazing!!! This song came out when I was 12 and beginning to enjoy these songs and I have loved it ever since!!! What a talent.
I hadn't heard he passed ... so thank you for this great tribute !! Much appreciated and much deserved !!
Hi Fil. Another great and complete vocal analysis by you. Jay certainly was a powerful singer who had a lengthy career with many delightful hit songs. We will always have the music he left for future generations to enjoy, cheers.
Oh my word!! I compared this rendition to the 1960s version and I agree with you. Fil, I believe more recent one was better. Bravo! .
Great voice, great number , RIP , Jay , you just had to be alive back then , the music , the cars , America was still reeling from the greatness of the 1950's , people had higher moral standards .
Amazing voice and song. The music of my youth, it never fails me 😊
Have never been quite able to figure out when Jay breathes during this song! Simply incredible!
Fil, Thanks and nice work, analysis and tribute of Mr Jay Black.
I saw Jay and the Americans play with a little known band (Huey Lewis and the News) back in 1982. Jay commanded the stage while Huey kept trying to get people to come closer to the stage…Jay was amazing.
Well,I didn't see this one coming...A very under-rated vocalist,Jay provided so many great vocal performances with Jay and The Americans,and "Cara Mia" certainly didn't disappoint. He should always be thought of in the same light as Bobby Hatfield and Lou Christie,even Paul Da Vinci,who could all produce these impressive vocal histrionics - a great upload dude,and so sad to hear about Jays passing.
I’ve always loved Jay Black 😄♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ so sorry to hear of his passing. Thank you for doing this analysis of his singing.
I was watching you as Jay was singing and it was so precious to see you so intently listening and smiling and appreciating him, from musician to musician, that camaraderie and that attention, I was just mesmerized by your gracious listening to Mr. black, when you yourself are such a tremendous musician. It just shows what a beautiful person you are and such an excellent musician as well. Thank you very much for being you!!
My best to you this day and every day forward 👍🤗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶
Another old dude here, sitting up and taking it all in. This man was without equal. He took a phenomenal show tune, "Some Enchanted Evening," from South Pacific, and transformed it into a top 40 hit. Everything Jay And The Americans recorded left other groups in awe. They still do! Thank you for giving tribute to Jay Black. He so deserved it.
Hi Fil! Thanks for this song...had it played at our 50th anniversary party, because it just fit our music from the sixties! Jay will be missed....my generation is losing too many! Again..thanks for bringing back a song I always loved, and for another listen to Jay!
This was always a favorite song with jay black it’s beautiful may he Rest In Peace
Rest in peace my friend you will always be remembered as the VOICE.😞😞😞
Thankyou for this! There will never be anyone like him God bless you Jay, Rest in peace. Never will,forget all the happiness you gave us all!
Was lucky enough in the 70s to see Jay Black in a small night club venue, I will never forget how his amazing voice filled the room…. Actually gave me the chills.
RIP Jay Black, thank you for your beautiful voice and songs.
I would also like to say I enjoy your channel, and I always love watching you enjoy the music as well
TY for this. I remember seeing this performance on PBS. I thought he sounded better than when he was young. Just amazing.
I love this song and the beautiful voice singing it. I was younger than Jay was, when he was 25, I was probably 15. I was a high school girl. 😹😹😹😹 What a shame Jay passed away. He was gorgeous, when he was 25 too. ❤️🌹❤️ I loved This Magic Moment. Wonderful music!
He still has the vocals!!! Insane!! Really good song, singing and .. oh, just amazing! Love him and his songs and his voice is still hitting those high notes!!