@@Johnnycdrums I love Dinah. She was undoubtedly a more convincing blues performer but in terms of vocal technique, range and improvisational ability Sarah has it easily!
Was my moms' favorate vocalist so I listened to her quite a bit. The way she glides through a complex interpretation of a song will make you weak in the knees. Her range is stunning. Thanks for a great analysis of a great and unique singer. Loved it!
She was just stunning, wasn't she? Rightfully regarded as among the small handful of the most important vocal influences of the century along with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Louie Armstrong and perched atop the Mount Rushmore of influential jazz vocalists. Thanks for this, Fil.
I have never seen a live performance of Sarah’s and I am astounded. We are watching a master musician with ultimate control of her instrument and exuding her confidence in her skills.
My dad was a business manager for people with more money than time and Sarah was a client of his for the last 25 years of her life. He tried to tell me about her but, being in my teens a twenties and a product of the '60s, it went in one ear and out the other. Now, as an amateur musician, I'm kicking myself for missing so many chances to get to know her. I am living proof that youth is wasted on the young. I do remember his telling me that she had perfect pitch.
Sarah's vocals on "Lost in The Stars" is nothing short of magnificent. Kurt Weill composed that wondrous tune. Sarah Vaughan turned it into golden stardust. Many thanks, FIL.
Yeah, I'm glad you discovered her. My sax teacher once said to me, "I can teach you everything you need to be a great sax player in 30 seconds." "What?" "Listen to Sarah Vaughan to learn what notes to play and listen to Stan Getz to learn how to play them. That's all you need to do." Hah! He was right, of course.
A voice so rich that it reverberates in its own velodrome, created a wall of sound so dense and luxurious- like solidifying mist, then releasing it into the ethereal plain, from whence it came.
What a timbre and voice control! She must have posessed absolute pitch to hit those notes with inhumane precision. Thanks for introducing Sarah Vaughan to me!
@@VideoNOLA BTW I think you know the definition of perfect pitch, but have absolutely no idea how it works and have not met anyone in person who posesses perfect pitch. Of course you don't know how it feels to have perfect pitch, neither do I, but they tried their best to explain it to me.
@@lashamartashvili You were correct the first time when you said "absolute pitch". "Perrfect pitch" is not the same thing. Sarah did not have to have absolute pitch to sing the way she did, but she probably had perfect relative pitch. Although, because she was also an excellent pianist, she may have had absolute pitch also.
Sarah Vaughan, what a voice. Even with such God-given talent it takes a lot of work to sing with that kind of breath control.It kind of reminds me of Johnny Mathis when he was young. He would run through two measures easily without taking a breath.
The Divine One.. Ms Sarah Vaughan. In her era there was she and Ella Fitzgerald, both sublime and distinctive vocalists. IMHO , Sarah was the more distinct vocalist as she possessed an edge to her voice. Sarah utilized and had a very distinct vibrato that is so missing with all the young singers today. I had the privilege of seeing her perform three times in her later years in Chicago. The last place I saw her was at the Vic theater on Sheffield and you could hear a pin drop during her performances. Her voice had lowered ... however she was still able to hit her sopranic notes and the escalation was more dramatic than in the past. Sarah Vaughan was an American treasure. An excellent choice and analysis by you Fil.
Sarah’s lower register is ridiculous. Could listen to her all day. I love how Sarah and Ella approached songs differently, really differently phrasing. Total mastery.
Thank you Fil. The really extraordinary thing is Miss Vaughan simply got better and better with age. Earlier this year I obtained the two separate LPs recorded by Miss Vaughan at Ronnie Scott’s over two consecutive nights (Ronnie Scott’s Presents Sarah Vaughan Live 1977) in which she delivered phenomenal renditions including My Funny Valentine & If You Could See Me Now. Ronnie Scott introduces The Divine One on these recordings as his favourite singer of all time and I do so completely agree. I had these two LPs digitized and I will email a copy to you Fil in appreciation of your fantastic analysis of the legendary Sassy!
Your expressions are a dead giveaway and a joy to watch Fil. Sarah Vaughan style was captivating indeed. One by one your analysis videos are a great source to learn about the artists and bands from all genres and era. Keep Rockin' through the history of music Fil. 😊🤘
I’m sorry - was Fil in the picture while she sang? No disrespect to him at all - I just couldn’t do anything but watch her and occasionally look at the graph showing what note she was singing…
Fabulous! I found myself holding my breath! What a treasure! Thanks, Fil, for a heartfelt analysis. Sarah Vaughan’s perfect voice moved us all, I’m sure.
Now you need to listen to a performance toward the end of her career, when her voice deepens but she still maintains the highs, and she bends the notes more, sometimes severely, worrying less about singing prettily . She was a true master. No one had or has her ease, agility, style, accuracy, and range. Her whole self was the instrument. Thank you for getting to this!
Sarah Vaughn was such a great jazz singer & her career covers over 6 decades starting in the 40's. She won so many awards for her music & performed with many of the greats.
When I was a kid, we had her Mister Kelly's album (it's on TH-cam) in the old RCA sterio console. Her singing always evokes memories of that single red light on the sterio in a dark livingroom on an early evening in late fall or, perhaps, the winter, in Chicago. I think of pipes and martinis, the smell of a roast cooking. Her voice is velvety and wam, yet there is an inescapable wintry quality to the arrangements - a sweet sadness in every song she sings. Her's is not a springtime voice or a summertime voice. It is not a voice to be enjoyed in the bright light of day. This is an evening voice, a warm fur coat on a chilly evening when the last of the leaves have fallen and a light snow begins.
Just wow! My father loved Sarah, along with Ella and Billie...grew up listening to this spectacular genre of brilliant artistry.. Thanks Fil for this awesome reaction and for helping make this beautiful music relevant...much love!
oh my God this is my favorite...my dad introduced us to her and this show was her in her glory ...also look at me when she was in Europe can't remember if it was Denmark or Sweden but look for it ...she gives me chills!!!!
I was driving yesterday with mom in the car, listening to the Sinatra channel. The display was just the name of the show, so the song and artist info were not displayed. Mom asked “who is this singing?” I said “I think it’s Sarah Vaughn.” I was right as it was announced after. She’s pretty easy to identify. Nobody had a voice quite like hers.
I've always seen Sarah Vaughn ranked in the top 5 female jazz vocalists of all time. I'd go further and say that she is in the top 5 vocalists of all time, regardless of vocalists or gender.
The purity of her voice is astonishing... As a jazz saxophonist, listening to these recordings are very instructive. Best is entirely subjective but any list of the best that doesn't include her is not a valid list ;-)
That kind of perspiration that was running down Sarah's face comes from the pure concentration of "being in the zone"! Love that from a great artist and performer.
I never understood why Sarah Vaughan wasn't held in higher regard. She was obviously very popular, but when you compare her name with Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Etta James, etc. she was never as well respected. She was easily my favourite of those multi-genre vocalists of the time, her technique and breath control were just astonishing, especially when you actually see the performance. There are so many times when she looks like she has finished singing a note, but it's still going, it's like magic. Strangely, of her contempoarires, the one who seems to me to have the most similar vibrato is probably Doris Day, who I also love. My Dad always referred to Doris Day as his first girlfriend, although I'm fairly sure she was unaware of this.
I think that’s because, unlike those other great singers you mentioned, she never had one song associated with her. For the average casual fan, if you mention Billie Holiday people will immediately think of “Strange Fruit”. If you mention Etta James, people will think of “At Last”. If you mention Sarah Vaughan, people will name whatever Sarah Vaughan song the like the most. You might get “Lullaby of Birdland”, “Perdido” or even “Key Largo” if people come to her from commercials.
@@GeneralTarik Nonsense. She wasn't as popular because her singing is more difficult to access for most people. She literally sings from bass to coloratura soprano notes in one song, sometimes in one phrase. To some people Sarah kind of over egged the pudding - and her voice is too operatic for them to understand. Her facility is undeniable, but she dismantles the melodies and time signatures more than most other jazz singers. She was astoundingly gifted and sings with such ease. I don't think anyone but Leontyne Price could begin to sound a bit like Sarah Vaughan. Misty *IS* her signature song.
@@GeneralTarik loved lullaby of bird land, but I remember the first time I heard her singing was when she sang misty, I was absolutely blown away and hooked
I don’t know why you say she wasn’t as well known as those others you mentioned. She absolutely was. My house was full of her records when I grew up and I continued to listen to her for decades.
Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan had one of the most melodic voices ever recorded. Just about every modern singer, even today, adopts some of her phrasing. She was also a gifted pianist. Some of her piano performances are also available on TH-cam. (Sarah Vaughan in Concert Once in a While is a really great video where she accompanies herself on piano.) Sassy was one of my dad’s favoritas. Whenever I hear her, I think of him. What was remarkable that even though she had lung cancer, it did not significantly impact her breathing & vocal control. Her lower range became even deeper & more resonant. Thanks for the memories & the review❣️
Wonderful explanation of why she does what she does. I don’t usually tend to go for singers that sing with huge amounts of vibrato but I enjoy her singing very much. Went to see her in person back in the late 70s, small nightclub in the city, it was a great setting for her.
Just this past year I "discovered" Sarah after years of simply knowing she was a renowned singer, having heard "Misty" a few times and that's it. Now she is my favorite singer of all time. I could lament that I missed out on enjoying her voice all those years, but instead I rejoice there is still so much more of her music for me to still hear.
I love love LOVE Sarah’s voice. She’s the queen of jazz crooning. Her vibrato is insane !! I’ve listened to her many times, but this analysis made me listen more intently. Thank you for this gift !!
Sarah's vocals are so smooth in this song and reminded me a little bit of the way Billie Holiday sings. Great analysis and enjoy your appreciation for all types of music.
Sarah's a beautiful lady with a lovely voice that is so silky smooth and captivating. She sure can hold them notes for a long time, that's amazing! I enjoyed the analysis! 🙂
I love the way she just tosses off all those incredibly twists and turns in her voice like she's not even thinking about it, like she carries that voice around with her and lets it out to play.
Yes! Finally! My favorite vocalist of all time. IMHO she was untouchable. Magnificent voice, magnificent technique and inventive. Thank you so much for reacting to her. I've been waiting! Thanks Fil. BTW, I think Streisand is the only other singer that I know of that has that impressive breath control that Sarah had, which is why they could phrase differently than others had which made them stand out even more..
I remember (probably 40 or more years ago now) but never forget when Gilbert O'Sullivan was being interviewed on the radio and (paraphrasing here) said that he was astonished when Sarah recorded a version of his song 'Along Again (Naturally)'. She absolutely nailed it vocally and emotionally - he said it was one of the proudest days of his life. th-cam.com/video/RlqV0oo9Wqw/w-d-xo.html
Sarah was one of the most dynamic and vocally gifted singers of all time. Sarah could sing anything and make it magic. But let's not forget how amazing you are Fil being able to break down such vocal talents and show how dynamic they are is a testament to your amazing musical talents. Well done. You appreciate well delivered music.
I saw her in the late 1970's in San Francisco at the Venetian Room in the Fairmont Hotel and was blown away by her incredible voice. She had the best voice I had ever heard. She was very elegant but also took her shoes off onstage and went barefoot.... just an amazing performer.
Love me or leave me And let me be lonely You won't believe me But I love you only Love Sarah Vaugan. Smooth as silk. Her voice glides over the lyrics. Unearthly. Just beautiful. She was the original Datin Doll.
I was cooking as I was listening to this, but I came back and did a rewind to watch her last phrasing, Angelic. And amazing to see. I can see why you got lost. Brava.
The control she had from her voice was unbelievable!! Not only the vibrato, but also the changes from one note down to another and back up to the first note, back down and then back up with that my accuracy. I also love the dynamics she put into the song. You just don't hear that anymore.
Wow! Sarah Vaughan is unlike any singer I have heard before! Such control, endurance and original style.…I can see why you got lost in hearing her sing through twice, Fil!
Sarah Vaughan: one of the greatest of all times. No surprise how accurate her pitch is; amazing to see that consistent wave pattern to her incredible vibrato. Excellent choice!
What a silky, rich voice. I so appreciate your analysis, Fil! I so enjoy a singer who can deliver an incredible song with such poise and ease. Glad to know you were also captivated by this “performance”.
I remember seeing a video of her when she was like 14 or 15 in a music contest. She had the best voice I've ever heard to this day and they "Music company" made her change her sound to what you're listening to now but she was way before her time as a youngster. If I recall correctly Aretha Franklin was mimicking young Sarah's vocals.👍 But I don't think there has ever been another vocalist as good as young Sarah. Aretha came very close but Sarah could run circle around her vocally.
Lots of vocal coaches do vocal analyses of singers, listening to Phil he is on a class of his own. Phil really understands the technique of good singing and his observations when discussing the performance are informative. His appreciation and understanding of performances from different eras and genres phenomenal.Thanks Phil YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST
I remember hearing her sing “You Go To My Head” for the first time while driving home from class (way back in college), and I had to pull over so I could really listen. She’s one of my favorite jazz vocalists.
Your taste remains impeccable, Fil. For my money, Sassy Sarah's voice was so incredible in so many ways, that I think she was, and will remain, the greatest single female jazz vocalist of the 20th century.
I sing a lot of Sarah’s tunes and oh man she makes everything look easy. What a mind-blowing voice. One thing I love to do: listen to how Ella and Sarah approached a song differently. Sarah’s phrasing In particular was always interesting and unexpected.
Right on! It's impossible to predict the way SV will sing the next phrase or even a tiny part of the phrase. NO cliches. Just subtle, unique and superb taste.
A slightly more recent talent was Roberta Flack, “Killing Me Softly” and “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”, with the latter having some Sarah Vaughan style phrasing.
Along with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan is one of the great exponents of The Great American Songbook. I love rock music, pop music, folk-rock, country-rock etc ....but do so appreciate the talents of these TGAS artistes....I still miss those one hour snippets on Radio 2 from the late David Jacobs and the still living Don Black....
Thank you so much for doing a video on Sarah Vaughan. I think she might be the most remarkable singer that you’ve covered so far. I love her work all the way from the ‘50s to the ‘80s.
Not many singers and musicians can perform a song at such a slow tempo and hold the audience's attention. Sarah Vaughn and Ray Charles are two standouts that come to mind. A beautiful performance!
Wonderful song by one of the greatest female artists ever. My favourite of Sarah is Broken Hearted Melody which I have played regularly since 1959. Fabulous!
THIS is the real power and magic of great music - it transcends time as well as types and styles - it's so great to hear as well as listen to a "rock star" pay homage to Sarah's beautiful art.
S Vaughn was my mums favourite singer along with Tony Bennett my Dads favourite Trumpet players were Clifford Brown and Chet Baker As kids we listened to Ella FitGerald Frank Sinatra and what has become my favourite Mel Torme who definately deserves a listen it was an incredibly creative time growing up in the 60s i remember my brother and i took my mum to a nearby Jack Jones Concert and he included Dixie Chicken by Little Feat which was cool I still love Etta James and Nat King Cole as well as George Benson Great stuff Phill
Critic Scott Yanow wrote that she had "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century". There's no arguing with that. All the more remarkable when you learn that she was a heavy smoker!
I love how you bring these old artistes to a new audience.
You never get her mixed up with another,she’s unforgettable.
Sarah's vocal abilities were unmatched in Jazz history! An amazing musician!
%100 right!
I agree. There were a few close. Like Ella Fitzgerald. But, Sarah had unique qualities I've never heard from anyone else.
Yes she was one of the truly greats among the greats
I like Dinah Washington and Anita O'Day better.
@@Johnnycdrums I love Dinah. She was undoubtedly a more convincing blues performer but in terms of vocal technique, range and improvisational ability Sarah has it easily!
Heard her perform this LIVE back in the day. She left me speechless.
Vocal perfection. No better singer ever lived, in my opinion. Effortless, soft, silky, smooth, seductive, and all with perfect command and control.
She's not singing, she's playing a horn without the horn. She is pure instrument. Timeless artistry.
Absolutely!
The breath control, the range,the clarity, the conciseness of it all. It gives me life
I agree , and it makes me sick how many great singers ruined themselves smoking cigs !
She has an incredible range, the ability to hold the note, vibrato at the right places.
What a great analysis of a great singer. Sarah wasn't called "the Divine One" for nothing!
Was my moms' favorate vocalist so I listened to her quite a bit. The way she glides through a complex interpretation of a song will make you weak in the knees. Her range is stunning. Thanks for a great analysis of a great and unique singer. Loved it!
My dad and I use to listen to the "78"records . This brings back great memories.
@@barbaramorant6673 Same! Thanks, Daddy!
my mom's favorite, too:)
My favorite too.
She was just stunning, wasn't she? Rightfully regarded as among the small handful of the most important vocal influences of the century along with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Louie Armstrong and perched atop the Mount Rushmore of influential jazz vocalists. Thanks for this, Fil.
I have never seen a live performance of Sarah’s and I am astounded. We are watching a master musician with ultimate control of her instrument and exuding her confidence in her skills.
The look of admiration on your face during the first play through speaks volumes.
My dad was a business manager for people with more money than time and Sarah was a client of his for the last 25 years of her life. He tried to tell me about her but, being in my teens a twenties and a product of the '60s, it went in one ear and out the other. Now, as an amateur musician, I'm kicking myself for missing so many chances to get to know her. I am living proof that youth is wasted on the young. I do remember his telling me that she had perfect pitch.
@bigkahuna92107, 😊
Sarah's vocals on "Lost in The Stars" is nothing short of magnificent. Kurt Weill composed that wondrous tune. Sarah Vaughan turned it into golden stardust. Many thanks, FIL.
Yeah, I'm glad you discovered her. My sax teacher once said to me, "I can teach you everything you need to be a great sax player in 30 seconds." "What?" "Listen to Sarah Vaughan to learn what notes to play and listen to Stan Getz to learn how to play them. That's all you need to do."
Hah! He was right, of course.
A voice so rich that it reverberates in its own velodrome, created a wall of sound so dense and luxurious- like solidifying mist, then releasing it into the ethereal plain, from whence it came.
Wow, so eloquently and poetically put!!❤❤❤
What a timbre and voice control! She must have posessed absolute pitch to hit those notes with inhumane precision. Thanks for introducing Sarah Vaughan to me!
I don't think "perfect pitch" means what you think it means.
@@VideoNOLA It's your prerogative!
@@VideoNOLA BTW I think you know the definition of perfect pitch, but have absolutely no idea how it works and have not met anyone in person who posesses perfect pitch. Of course you don't know how it feels to have perfect pitch, neither do I, but they tried their best to explain it to me.
@@VideoNOLA ???
@@lashamartashvili You were correct the first time when you said "absolute pitch". "Perrfect pitch" is not the same thing. Sarah did not have to have absolute pitch to sing the way she did, but she probably had perfect relative pitch. Although, because she was also an excellent pianist, she may have had absolute pitch also.
Sarah Vaughan, what a voice. Even with such God-given talent it takes a lot of work to sing with that kind of breath control.It kind of reminds me of Johnny Mathis when he was young. He would run through two measures easily without taking a breath.
The Divine One.. Ms Sarah Vaughan. In her era there was she and Ella Fitzgerald, both sublime and distinctive vocalists. IMHO , Sarah was the more distinct vocalist as she possessed an edge to her voice. Sarah utilized and had a very distinct vibrato that is so missing with all the young singers today. I had the privilege of seeing her perform three times in her later years in Chicago. The last place I saw her was at the Vic theater on Sheffield and you could hear a pin drop during her performances. Her voice had lowered ... however she was still able to hit her sopranic notes and the escalation was more dramatic than in the past. Sarah Vaughan was an American treasure. An excellent choice and analysis by you Fil.
Sarah’s lower register is ridiculous. Could listen to her all day. I love how Sarah and Ella approached songs differently, really differently phrasing. Total mastery.
Ella was distinctive.
❤
Thank you Fil. The really extraordinary thing is Miss Vaughan simply got better and better with age. Earlier this year I obtained the two separate LPs recorded by Miss Vaughan at Ronnie Scott’s over two consecutive nights (Ronnie Scott’s Presents Sarah Vaughan Live 1977) in which she delivered phenomenal renditions including My Funny Valentine & If You Could See Me Now. Ronnie Scott introduces The Divine One on these recordings as his favourite singer of all time and I do so completely agree. I had these two LPs digitized and I will email a copy to you Fil in appreciation of your fantastic analysis of the legendary Sassy!
She has a completely unique voice. Nobody could copy her. I had to keep picking up my jaw, because she kept surpassing my awe of her singing.
A great voice to watch. You are right to describe it as captivating. She puts you through an emotional wringer.
The greatest singer to ever grace this earth. Period.
Your expressions are a dead giveaway and a joy to watch Fil. Sarah Vaughan style was captivating indeed. One by one your analysis videos are a great source to learn about the artists and bands from all genres and era. Keep Rockin' through the history of music Fil. 😊🤘
I’m sorry - was Fil in the picture while she sang? No disrespect to him at all - I just couldn’t do anything but watch her and occasionally look at the graph showing what note she was singing…
She holds notes forever😎🔥
Gosh I had forgotten this song, it's beautifully sung here and what amazing control she had in those notes. Fabulous.
Fabulous! I found myself holding my breath! What a treasure! Thanks, Fil, for a heartfelt analysis. Sarah Vaughan’s perfect voice moved us all, I’m sure.
I know!
@@pookiepookie8669 me too
The breath control is stunning. Thanks for this video.
Sarah Vaughn is my favorite female jazz vocalist. A naturally beautiful voice and vocal techniques, combined with effortless musicianship.
Now you need to listen to a performance toward the end of her career, when her voice deepens but she still maintains the highs, and she bends the notes more, sometimes severely, worrying less about singing prettily . She was a true master. No one had or has her ease, agility, style, accuracy, and range. Her whole self was the instrument. Thank you for getting to this!
Love your name kiddo. She did a great deal of low stuff on the old ancient stuff, too.
I prefer her voice in the 70’s and 80’s.
Sarah Vaughn was such a great jazz singer & her career covers over 6 decades starting in the 40's. She won so many awards for her music & performed with many of the greats.
Yes, Sarah's voice is spellbinding.
New arrival, showing up for Sarah. But I’ve got to say, your smiles have got to be the most authentic reaction on TH-cam.
When I was a kid, we had her Mister Kelly's album (it's on TH-cam) in the old RCA sterio console. Her singing always evokes memories of that single red light on the sterio in a dark livingroom on an early evening in late fall or, perhaps, the winter, in Chicago. I think of pipes and martinis, the smell of a roast cooking. Her voice is velvety and wam, yet there is an inescapable wintry quality to the arrangements - a sweet sadness in every song she sings. Her's is not a springtime voice or a summertime voice. It is not a voice to be enjoyed in the bright light of day. This is an evening voice, a warm fur coat on a chilly evening when the last of the leaves have fallen and a light snow begins.
@knickertwistcopperby6066 She was perfect!
Sarah Vaughan, that’s all one needs to say.
Just wow! My father loved Sarah, along with Ella and Billie...grew up listening to this spectacular genre of brilliant artistry.. Thanks Fil for this awesome reaction and for helping make this beautiful music relevant...much love!
The triumvirate of the greatest females popular singers in history.
Fil, I respect you so much for being a rocker and yet having the heart and ear to recognize the greatness in other singers and genres.
Well done!
She's a wizard from beyond. Don't even try to understand. It's just a gift to us all.
oh my God this is my favorite...my dad introduced us to her and this show was her in her glory ...also look at me when she was in Europe can't remember if it was Denmark or Sweden but look for it ...she gives me chills!!!!
might be the same show lol
A masterful use of glissando that defies the application of autotune! She was a true musician, and used her perfect voice as an instrument.
Sassy Sarah, love her voice been a fan siince about 1960. Great reaction analysis Fil
I was driving yesterday with mom in the car, listening to the Sinatra channel. The display was just the name of the show, so the song and artist info were not displayed. Mom asked “who is this singing?” I said “I think it’s Sarah Vaughn.” I was right as it was announced after. She’s pretty easy to identify. Nobody had a voice quite like hers.
I've always seen Sarah Vaughn ranked in the top 5 female jazz vocalists of all time. I'd go further and say that she is in the top 5 vocalists of all time, regardless of vocalists or gender.
The purity of her voice is astonishing... As a jazz saxophonist, listening to these recordings are very instructive. Best is entirely subjective but any list of the best that doesn't include her is not a valid list ;-)
Love this channel. You're a retro-active talent scout for us all.
I like that term
That kind of perspiration that was running down Sarah's face comes from the pure concentration of "being in the zone"! Love that from a great artist and performer.
What a Goddess. The Divine One. Thank God for my parents. Grew up listening to everything.
Sarah's voice is smooth as silk. Most pleasing to the ear. 👍
I never understood why Sarah Vaughan wasn't held in higher regard. She was obviously very popular, but when you compare her name with Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Etta James, etc. she was never as well respected. She was easily my favourite of those multi-genre vocalists of the time, her technique and breath control were just astonishing, especially when you actually see the performance. There are so many times when she looks like she has finished singing a note, but it's still going, it's like magic.
Strangely, of her contempoarires, the one who seems to me to have the most similar vibrato is probably Doris Day, who I also love. My Dad always referred to Doris Day as his first girlfriend, although I'm fairly sure she was unaware of this.
I think that’s because, unlike those other great singers you mentioned, she never had one song associated with her. For the average casual fan, if you mention Billie Holiday people will immediately think of “Strange Fruit”. If you mention Etta James, people will think of “At Last”. If you mention Sarah Vaughan, people will name whatever Sarah Vaughan song the like the most. You might get “Lullaby of Birdland”, “Perdido” or even “Key Largo” if people come to her from commercials.
@@GeneralTarik Nonsense. She wasn't as popular because her singing is more difficult to access for most people. She literally sings from bass to coloratura soprano notes in one song, sometimes in one phrase. To some people Sarah kind of over egged the pudding - and her voice is too operatic for them to understand. Her facility is undeniable, but she dismantles the melodies and time signatures more than most other jazz singers. She was astoundingly gifted and sings with such ease. I don't think anyone but Leontyne Price could begin to sound a bit like Sarah Vaughan.
Misty *IS* her signature song.
@@GeneralTarik loved lullaby of bird land, but I remember the first time I heard her singing was when she sang misty, I was absolutely blown away and hooked
I don’t know why you say she wasn’t as well known as those others you mentioned. She absolutely was. My house was full of her records when I grew up and I continued to listen to her for decades.
One of the top jazz singers of all time
Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan had one of the most melodic voices ever recorded. Just about every modern singer, even today, adopts some of her phrasing. She was also a gifted pianist. Some of her piano performances are also available on TH-cam. (Sarah Vaughan in Concert Once in a While is a really great video where she accompanies herself on piano.) Sassy was one of my dad’s favoritas. Whenever I hear her, I think of him. What was remarkable that even though she had lung cancer, it did not significantly impact her breathing & vocal control. Her lower range became even deeper & more resonant. Thanks for the memories & the review❣️
Wonderful explanation of why she does what she does. I don’t usually tend to go for singers that sing with huge amounts of vibrato but I enjoy her singing very much. Went to see her in person back in the late 70s, small nightclub in the city, it was a great setting for her.
Just this past year I "discovered" Sarah after years of simply knowing she was a renowned singer, having heard "Misty" a few times and that's it. Now she is my favorite singer of all time. I could lament that I missed out on enjoying her voice all those years, but instead I rejoice there is still so much more of her music for me to still hear.
Everything she ever sang was fabulous.
The control, the vibrato, the musicality. She was a master. As a life-long instrumentalist I was happy to see her being a good pianist as well.
I love love LOVE Sarah’s voice. She’s the queen of jazz crooning. Her vibrato is insane !! I’ve listened to her many times, but this analysis made me listen more intently. Thank you for this gift !!
Sarah's vocals are so smooth in this song and reminded me a little bit of the way Billie Holiday sings. Great analysis and enjoy your appreciation for all types of music.
Broken Hearted Melody is one of my top 300 tunes.These sound graphs of the stars opens up a whole new dimension of detail to their talent.Great!
Sarah's a beautiful lady with a lovely voice that is so silky smooth and captivating. She sure can hold them notes for a long time, that's amazing! I enjoyed the analysis! 🙂
I love the way she just tosses off all those incredibly twists and turns in her voice like she's not even thinking about it, like she carries that voice around with her and lets it out to play.
Yes! Finally! My favorite vocalist of all time. IMHO she was untouchable. Magnificent voice, magnificent technique and inventive. Thank you so much for reacting to her. I've been waiting! Thanks Fil. BTW, I think Streisand is the only other singer that I know of that has that impressive breath control that Sarah had, which is why they could phrase differently than others had which made them stand out even more..
I remember (probably 40 or more years ago now) but never forget when Gilbert O'Sullivan was being interviewed on the radio and (paraphrasing here) said that he was astonished when Sarah recorded a version of his song 'Along Again (Naturally)'. She absolutely nailed it vocally and emotionally - he said it was one of the proudest days of his life. th-cam.com/video/RlqV0oo9Wqw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the link to "Alone again..."
Thank you sharing!
That is an excellent re-make and arrangement. Ms Sarah kept all the organics of the original and soared like an eagle, yYeah
Sarah was one of the most dynamic and vocally gifted singers of all time. Sarah could sing anything and make it magic. But let's not forget how amazing you are Fil being able to break down such vocal talents and show how dynamic they are is a testament to your amazing musical talents. Well done. You appreciate well delivered music.
I saw her in the late 1970's in San Francisco at the Venetian Room in the Fairmont Hotel and was blown away by her incredible voice. She had the best voice I had ever heard. She was very elegant but also took her shoes off onstage and went barefoot.... just an amazing performer.
Love me or leave me
And let me be lonely
You won't believe me
But I love you only
Love Sarah Vaugan. Smooth as silk. Her voice glides over the lyrics. Unearthly. Just beautiful. She was the original Datin Doll.
I was cooking as I was listening to this, but I came back and did a rewind to watch her last phrasing, Angelic. And amazing to see.
I can see why you got lost. Brava.
The control she had from her voice was unbelievable!! Not only the vibrato, but also the changes from one note down to another and back up to the first note, back down and then back up with that my accuracy. I also love the dynamics she put into the song. You just don't hear that anymore.
I was fortunate to see her 3 times. My absolute favorite vocalist.
This voice has been blowing me away for 40yrs ... :-)
Wow! Sarah Vaughan is unlike any singer I have heard before! Such control, endurance and original style.…I can see why you got lost in hearing her sing through twice, Fil!
Sarah Vaughan: one of the greatest of all times. No surprise how accurate her pitch is; amazing to see that consistent wave pattern to her incredible vibrato. Excellent choice!
What a silky, rich voice. I so appreciate your analysis, Fil! I so enjoy a singer who can deliver an incredible song with such poise and ease. Glad to know you were also captivated by this “performance”.
I remember seeing a video of her when she was like 14 or 15 in a music contest.
She had the best voice I've ever heard to this day and they "Music company" made her change her sound to what you're listening to now but she was way before her time as a youngster.
If I recall correctly Aretha Franklin was mimicking young Sarah's vocals.👍
But I don't think there has ever been another vocalist as good as young Sarah.
Aretha came very close but Sarah could run circle around her vocally.
Great job analyzing one of my favorite singers, Fil. Doris Day also has a great vibrato.
Lots of vocal coaches do vocal analyses of singers, listening to Phil he is on a class of his own. Phil really understands the technique of good singing and his observations when discussing the performance are informative. His appreciation and understanding of performances from different eras and genres phenomenal.Thanks Phil YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST
I was lucky to hear her live much later in her life in Clearwater Florida, probably 1984. Amazing. She's a treasure.
I remember hearing her sing “You Go To My Head” for the first time while driving home from class (way back in college), and I had to pull over so I could really listen. She’s one of my favorite jazz vocalists.
Your taste remains impeccable, Fil.
For my money, Sassy Sarah's voice was so incredible in so many ways, that I think she was, and will remain, the greatest single female jazz vocalist of the 20th century.
Her voice blows you away !
soft n with a lot of meaning who she's got beautiful vocals
Perfect Great singing in all she sings classic!.
I sing a lot of Sarah’s tunes and oh man she makes everything look easy. What a mind-blowing voice. One thing I love to do: listen to how Ella and Sarah approached a song differently. Sarah’s phrasing In particular was always interesting and unexpected.
Right on! It's impossible to predict the way SV will sing the next phrase or even a tiny part of the phrase. NO cliches. Just subtle, unique and superb taste.
A slightly more recent talent was Roberta Flack, “Killing Me Softly” and “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”, with the latter having some Sarah Vaughan style phrasing.
Sarah is buried down the road from my parents. Glendale cemetery. Bloomfield new jersey. Pass her grace all the time.
Went to see her with my mom and dad, when I was young,To hear her sing Send In the Clowns was like magic
Ohhhh how fantastic was that!? Golden vocal chords. Such passion and deliverance. Just gorgeous. ❤️⭐️
Absolutely phenomenal. How she can hold her breath for so long with that natural vibrato is unbelievable.
Along with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan is one of the great exponents of The Great American Songbook. I love rock music, pop music, folk-rock, country-rock etc ....but do so appreciate the talents of these TGAS artistes....I still miss those one hour snippets on Radio 2 from the late David Jacobs and the still living Don Black....
Thank you so much for doing a video on Sarah Vaughan. I think she might be the most remarkable singer that you’ve covered so far. I love her work all the way from the ‘50s to the ‘80s.
My father often told me to listen to Sarah Vaughan when I was a kid. 💗💗
Sarah had one of the finest jazz voices in the world. Watch her sing Misty live in Sweden when she had an absolutely streaming cold. Stunning vocal.
I remember singing along to my parents record of "Whatever Lola Wants" by Sarah 🤗
Thank you for bringing these classic artists of the past. Sarah was amazing. There is no one who can touch her.
Chanteuse in the high end jazz club...
Not many singers and musicians can perform a song at such a slow tempo and hold the audience's attention. Sarah Vaughn and Ray Charles are two standouts that come to mind. A beautiful performance!
Wonderful song by one of the greatest female artists ever. My favourite of Sarah is Broken Hearted Melody which I have played regularly since 1959. Fabulous!
Thank you for sharing to the world.
THIS is the real power and magic of great music - it transcends time as well as types and styles - it's so great to hear as well as listen to a "rock star" pay homage to Sarah's beautiful art.
Holding my breath throughout the song…I’m exhausted. She was so amazing TY Fil for a fabulous reaction.
S Vaughn was my mums favourite singer along with Tony Bennett my Dads favourite Trumpet players were Clifford Brown and Chet Baker As kids we listened to Ella FitGerald Frank Sinatra and what has become my favourite Mel Torme who definately deserves a listen it was an incredibly creative time growing up in the 60s i remember my brother and i took my mum to a nearby Jack Jones Concert and he included Dixie Chicken by Little Feat which was cool I still love Etta James and Nat King Cole as well as George Benson Great stuff Phill
My mom turned me onto Sarah...her all time favorite
she is great has great vocal abilities fantastic singer she is blew me away also
Critic Scott Yanow wrote that she had "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century". There's no arguing with that. All the more remarkable when you learn that she was a heavy smoker!