Dionne Warwick Alfie Live reaction Starts at 02:25 1. I can totally see how this song would fit into the movie. 2. I didn't like the beginning but it grew on me really quick
This is my all-time favorite song... not only for the beautiful singing & composition... but also because of the very powerful lyrics that are like poetry...!!! The movie is also one of the best from that era...!!! 👍
This song was originally written for her but the management wanted a British singer to sing the song for the movie. It was then recorded by more than 40 artists but it never became a hit and got inducteed to the Grammy Hall of Fame until Ms. Dionne Warwick sang the song. I mean, a song written for her will always be hers.
Absolutely 💯. This is the only version that was the original and became a hit. He needs to get his story right!!! Celia recording flopped and she tried to mimick Ms. Dionne, but no one can.
Great movie, Great song, Great reaction ... I often find myself singing the line "What's it all about, Alfie" as a commentary to many of life's moments so the song definitely burrowed it's way into my subconscious some 50 years ago. Side note regarding Michael Caine, he is an amazing actor with an incredible filmography ... you should check out two of his best: Sleuth, 1972 with Laurence Olivier; and Death Trap 1982 with Christopher Reeve
Jay...enjoyed your intro for the song...I believe Cher sang the song at the end of the movie...one of the best collaborations of Burt Bacharach and Hal David...difficult to ruin a song of this calibre...
Dionne and Cilla Black both did Bacharach songs each side of the pond with each country supporting their singer i think Cilla edges this song with dionne edging anyone who had a heart. Please do listen to cilla version and there is a studio video to see too.
Wow! Thank you for reacting. What a great reaction as always.. FYI. Dionne was the 43rd singer to record the song. I would again ask you to react on Dionne's Make it Easy On Yourself 1973 and After You/I'll never love this way again live 1982. Hoping you will see this late comment:)
In interviews, Dionne Warwick has commented that 'Alfie' was the song that catapulted her career to new heights. Knowing that Dionne was very disappointed when she wasn't chosen to record the song for the movie soundtrack, Burt Bacharach and Hal David arranged for Dionne to sing the Oscar-nominated song at the 1967 Academy Awards and she knocked it out the park. th-cam.com/video/x-g3M7kyXhE/w-d-xo.html They then rushed her into the studio to release the single and the rest, as they say, is history.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 I think Dionne overstate it a little. Don't Make Me Over, then Any One Who Had a Heart...the Walk on By...by the time Alfie...Dionne was a massive star. She had already had 20 plus hits all over the world.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 also in 67 Dionne had massive hits like "I say a little prayer", Do you know the way to San Jose, Theme from the Valley of the Dolls,..and Alfie..all top ten pop& rb hits records.
Cila Black's version was also amazing. She said she didn't want to record it unless Burt Bacharach personally came to England to arrange, conduct and play in the recording session. She was trying to get out of doing it. But he agreed to come to England and meet all her demands, so she did it. And it was amazing.
Michael Cain was so funny in. Secondhand Lions with an even funnier Robert Duvall. This was in 2003 with a young Haley Joel Osment. Loved it!! Check it out if you haven’t
@@jaybrielakoi7747 because you can always listen to the recording...when singers are live singers like D.W. they can give a more nuanced performance and perhaps you will hear something different...
There is a great story that goes with this song. In this version, which I believe is Dionne’s best live version, she tells the whole story behind it. th-cam.com/video/VdrhpHb8UUw/w-d-xo.html
Ms. Dionne voice is astonishing!! Thank you so much 4 reacting to Ms. Dionne. Please do more and more by her!! Check this one out th-cam.com/video/VqjRwmrHtB0/w-d-xo.html.
Celia Black did not make a hit out of this song. All 42 versions of this song among other artist, including Celia Black was not a hit. Ms. Dionne version was the definitive version that made it a hit. She was the 43rd artist that did it. When in actuality, she was the first to record it, but because of the red tape behind movie executives around the world, they wanted an artist to their choice to record it.
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Dionne Warwick Alfie Live reaction
Starts at 02:25
1. I can totally see how this song would fit into the movie.
2. I didn't like the beginning but it grew on me really quick
This is my all-time favorite song... not only for the beautiful singing & composition... but also because of the very powerful lyrics that are like poetry...!!!
The movie is also one of the best from that era...!!! 👍
Dionne owns this song!
She is intriguing from the first note. This is a masterpiece!
Dionne is a masterful singer and with a unique voice, it’s no wonder Bacharach favored her for many of his songs. This is still the best version.
Her phrasing and timing are impeccable
A voice for the ages
Love her power.
What a beautiful soulful voice!! WOW
I’m crying, I was 11 years old back then & she moved my spirit. 50+ years later it took me back.
Remember Dionne Warwick is Whitney Houstons older cousin and was a huge star before Whitney!
This song was originally written for her but the management wanted a British singer to sing the song for the movie. It was then recorded by more than 40 artists but it never became a hit and got inducteed to the Grammy Hall of Fame until Ms. Dionne Warwick sang the song. I mean, a song written for her will always be hers.
Absolutely 💯. This is the only version that was the original and became a hit. He needs to get his story right!!! Celia recording flopped and she tried to mimick Ms. Dionne, but no one can.
Great movie, Great song, Great reaction ... I often find myself singing the line "What's it all about, Alfie" as a commentary to many of life's moments so the song definitely burrowed it's way into my subconscious some 50 years ago. Side note regarding Michael Caine, he is an amazing actor with an incredible filmography ... you should check out two of his best: Sleuth, 1972 with Laurence Olivier; and Death Trap 1982 with Christopher Reeve
I also recommend "Dressed To Kill."
Jay...enjoyed your intro for the song...I believe Cher sang the song at the end of the movie...one of the best collaborations of Burt Bacharach and Hal David...difficult to ruin a song of this calibre...
Bacharach and Hal David are unsung heroes imho. I’m a musician and all but I’ve studied theory and they’re fantastic.
Bacharach and Hal David are unsung heroes imho. I’m a musician and all but I’ve studied theory and they’re fantastic.
Bachrach's muse and for good reason.
He said Hal David agreed it was their greatest.
Dionne and Cilla Black both did Bacharach songs each side of the pond with each country supporting their singer i think Cilla edges this song with dionne edging anyone who had a heart. Please do listen to cilla version and there is a studio video to see too.
I'll check it out
I've heard Miss Black's version. For me, this performance from Dionne is incomparable.
Plz react to dionne singing I didn't mean to loose you
Dionne Warwick & The Spinners/Then Came You
Doing it.
You should react on her version of Stevie Wonder's All In Love is Fair. It is totally mesmerizing! !!
Wow! Thank you for reacting. What a great reaction as always.. FYI. Dionne was the 43rd singer to record the song. I would again ask you to react on Dionne's Make it Easy On Yourself 1973 and After You/I'll never love this way again live 1982. Hoping you will see this late comment:)
And ironically the best version, it’s no wonder Bacharach wanted her to do it originally.
In interviews, Dionne Warwick has commented that 'Alfie' was the song that catapulted her career to new heights. Knowing that Dionne was very disappointed when she wasn't chosen to record the song for the movie soundtrack, Burt Bacharach and Hal David arranged for Dionne to sing the Oscar-nominated song at the 1967 Academy Awards and she knocked it out the park.
th-cam.com/video/x-g3M7kyXhE/w-d-xo.html
They then rushed her into the studio to release the single and the rest, as they say, is history.
wait a minute...I thought walk on by was the song that catapulted her career? Correct me if I'm wrong here guys.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 I think Dionne overstate it a little. Don't Make Me Over, then Any One Who Had a Heart...the Walk on By...by the time Alfie...Dionne was a massive star. She had already had 20 plus hits all over the world.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 also in 67 Dionne had massive hits like "I say a little prayer", Do you know the way to San Jose, Theme from the Valley of the Dolls,..and Alfie..all top ten pop& rb hits records.
Cila Black's version was also amazing. She said she didn't want to record it unless Burt Bacharach personally came to England to arrange, conduct and play in the recording session. She was trying to get out of doing it. But he agreed to come to England and meet all her demands, so she did it. And it was amazing.
Completely wrong version of the story!
Michael Cain was so funny in. Secondhand Lions with an even funnier Robert Duvall. This was in 2003 with a young Haley Joel Osment. Loved it!! Check it out if you haven’t
This live version is very slow, strange pause at the start, but well sung of course in the kind of jazzy style.
Live is always different and normally not in a good way. It's like...the studio recording is how we know it so why not just do it like we know it.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 because you can always listen to the recording...when singers are live singers like D.W. they can give a more nuanced performance and perhaps you will hear something different...
There is a great story that goes with this song. In this version, which I believe is Dionne’s best live version, she tells the whole story behind it. th-cam.com/video/VdrhpHb8UUw/w-d-xo.html
Ms. Dionne voice is astonishing!! Thank you so much 4 reacting to Ms. Dionne. Please do more and more by her!! Check this one out th-cam.com/video/VqjRwmrHtB0/w-d-xo.html.
I named my current cat after this song. I don't like the style in which she sings this live version, though.
Celia Black did not make a hit out of this song. All 42 versions of this song among other artist, including Celia Black was not a hit. Ms. Dionne version was the definitive version that made it a hit. She was the 43rd artist that did it. When in actuality, she was the first to record it, but because of the red tape behind movie executives around the world, they wanted an artist to their choice to record it.
When the movie came out way back in time the song wore it's self out.the movie was way better than the song jay.💞💞💞
The movie looks good from the preview
Listen to the recorded version-much better, imo. Not a fan of the arrangement and phrasing in this version.