She never lost the rawness of emotion in her interpretation and her razor sharp pitch that has an ability to bite into the lyrics. Truly sublime and evergreen Nancy Wilson!!!
No, you are right, would NEVER talk bad about her, just stating facts Nancy was aware of herself, and she will live on forever with her superb recordings.
Nancy was about 73 here, she would retire the next year. She still has a great tone quality here, but her vibrato/tremolo has become weak, as often happens to singers when they age. She worked so many years, giving us so much joy and we're thankful for her recordings to remember her by; she was one of my all-time favorite singers. We miss her (12-13-18) RIP, Nancy!
Actually her performance and vocal fits the poignance of this melancholy song, I also love how it showcases how funny and real she was with her audience. She was a star but I always felt like she was framily! I love you Nancy.
A Hauntingly Beautiful,song !!!!!! Performed by the late great Beautiful,Ms.Nancy Wilson.A Legend,an Icon ,in the Jazz World !! I thank Ms.Wilson for gifting us with her amazing,God- gifted talent.Her voice and songs are ..... timeless,and will remain in our hearts and minds........😢😢Rest in Peace,Ms.Nancy Wilson🎼🎵🎶🎙️
@barbfromoh Her straining to hit the notes as you think she is, is way better than anything out today, I love Nancy when her vocals goes into that state, where it seems as if she's straining, even on studio recordings she sounds like she's straining on some cuts. LOVE NANCY! Real Music, True voclist.
Nancy did a DARN GOOD job! It serves to show that if you take good care of your vocals they will care for you when you are in your Golden years!! For those of you who think that singing comes with ease as you age, you REALLY DO NOT KNOW much about the ART of SINGING!! EXCELLENT NANCY, as ALWAYS!
SANG IT NANCY!!!!!! i sat here and watched this clip like a kid on christmas day, all the wonder and joy that it brings. that's how i feel when i listen to nancy wilson. truly the last of the great jazz/vocal divas, she's in a class all her own. i'm so in awe of this woman it's not even funny!
She's actually not flat. She's always done this tonal thing where she hits the note just under the pitch. Not flat. A few of the notes at the end of this piece were a tad off, but mostly she was on. Even so, she's still wonderful!
I love this song and I love Nancy -- she has been one of my favorite singers for ages, but -- she was right to retire ten days short of a year after this performance. She was about 73 here, and had performed all over the world, but her vibrato/tremolo was slower, not as much in control like it once was, and she knew it. She gave millions of people a lot of joy, and we will enjoy her recordings forever. Beautiful songstress, beautiful lady. Enjoy your retirement, Nancy, you earned it! Bless you!
yes . .yes . .yes . . was blessed to catch her performance in Sydney Australia in the 70's and her it is . . 40 years later and WOW . . if possible I love her more than ever .
Thank you so much for showing such a great piece of Nancy , would love to see more of that night I heard her sing this in Tokyo in 1992 it was sublime , thanks Nancy X C.x
I’m sorry but I read the negative comments, and I see absolutely no fault with this performance. It wasn’t polished like obviously some wanted it be, but Ms. Nancy Wilson sang her heart out, and she NAILED IT FOR ME
It's from the album, "With My Lover Beside Me" released several months into 1991. Music by Barry Manilow and Lyrics by Johnny Mercer. I must give credit to Eddie Arkin, co-producer next to Barry, who made the album possible. Nancy LOVED the idea for an album when it was presented to her as she was looking for an album to make. In the liner notes of the album, Nancy starts off with talking about Barry and Eddie saying, "Gentlemen of the Highest Order,". This was a poem Johnny wrote which became the first piece that Barry put music to during a long run of shows in California at the very end of 1983. He debuted it there and gave an audience a performance of it on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Well, Nancy's album contains the writings of Mr. Mercer never musicalised until Barry accepted a stack of lyrics in a manila envelope given to him by Ginger Mercer, widow of Johnny. A little more: Nancy made an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show to promote her album and Barry showed up unexpectedly. Oh Nancy was thrilled. "This is really his album," she commented. ♥️🎤🌹
barbns2, don't know how you get these vids but you do us a great service. I didn't know she was still performing. Such an incredible voice and so classy. So glad to see this! Thanks.
Yes Loki exactly, what I heard her do in this song years ago in a video a few minutes before I came to this video I thought she had to be doing this on purpose and it actually sounded very good, kinda proved her precision.
Any minor issues with an occasional note are insignificant - the soul and grace and life experience triumphs any technical issues. Additionally you get to witness the patience, charm, humor, and loving being as she prepares for the performance. Sexy, sensuous, and soulful - Miss Nancy!
This Barry Manilow song is a perfect addition to the Great American Songbook. This is far from Mancy at her best, but check out her recording where unsurprisingly Fancy Miss Nancy does it justice
I love Nancy, but this is Show Biz...... Big production about a song she supposedly loves but has forgotten. The song is clearly in the book, the band know it, so why the pretense?.... Finally she sings it (out of tune) but the crowd is happy.... I remember the time when singers learned their material.
I wish Nancy had quit singing in public by that time. Her beautiful voice had suffered from age, If only she could have quit while memories were of greatness.
John Perks ..the best thing about it is that her fans have been there the whole time and still respect and support this beautiful lady. Just being in her presence is an honor to them. wish I was there.
I agree, John, but she did quit the next year, and just barely soon enough. When you age, you lose some muscle control in your throat (her vibrato had obviously weakened), BUT, she had a very long career and was 74 I think, and high time to retire. But her recordings will live on with us forever to enjoy. She was a beautiful singer, and a very nice person.
True, M J, her wonderful warm voice and personality was pure magic. It certainly turned me on. But when age brings about deterioration then it's time to hang up the gloves - and let people remember the glorious years.
I love Nancy as much as the next fan, maybe more. But let's be honest, this is not a good performance. She is straining to hit the notes and by her own admission she hadn't sung this song for years. Any fan would forgive her if she had taken a pass and sung something else.
This lady is in a class all by herself. My favorite singer
My Heart Hurts SO Much Realizing Nancy Wilson Is Gone. A Voice Of Platinum And A Heart Of GOLD.
A Legend FOREVER, R.I.P.
I love your words...your comment. As I read it and listen to her voice...tears are streaming down my face.😢❤
She never lost the rawness of emotion in her interpretation and her razor sharp pitch that has an ability to bite into the lyrics. Truly sublime and evergreen Nancy Wilson!!!
Please dont ever talk bad about her she is a legend and when you get oldet your voice changes no one can ever take her place she is awesome.
No, you are right, would NEVER talk bad about her, just stating facts Nancy was aware of herself, and she will live on forever with her superb recordings.
Nancy was about 73 here, she would retire the next year. She still has a great tone quality here, but her vibrato/tremolo has become weak, as often happens to singers when they age. She worked so many years, giving us so much joy and we're thankful for her recordings to remember her by; she was one of my all-time favorite singers. We miss her (12-13-18) RIP, Nancy!
My absolute favorite singer hands down. She has heped me get thru this life, god bless her.
Just watched a youtube video with "Mary Wilson" doing this song beautifully too,, A tribute to her Dear Friend, "Nancy Wilson".
Such a beautiful song. This is the best rendition and the piano accompaniment is superb.
Nancy Wilson is the Lady of song when we grow older we lose are voices they become weak but Nancy is a Diva and her music will live on forever.
Nancy's a gift for the world's ears...
RIP Nancy Wilson, one of the great Jazz Soul Divas.
Wow!!!! Love it!!! Nancy is a TRUE SINGER!!!! Unlike the so called singers of Today!!!
TheMacedoniabilla / AMEN!!!!!!!!
Actually her performance and vocal fits the poignance of this melancholy song, I also love how it showcases how funny and real she was with her audience. She was a star but I always felt like she was framily! I love you Nancy.
One of the greatest singers ever. Incomparable, even at this age!
A Hauntingly Beautiful,song !!!!!! Performed by the late great Beautiful,Ms.Nancy Wilson.A Legend,an Icon ,in the Jazz World !! I thank Ms.Wilson for gifting us with her amazing,God- gifted talent.Her voice and songs are ..... timeless,and will remain in our hearts and minds........😢😢Rest in Peace,Ms.Nancy Wilson🎼🎵🎶🎙️
Wow. Love this lady. She truly raised the bar. Her vocal color and interpretive skills are as fine as ever.
Master class
She has to be the smoothest, and classiest singer God placed on this Earth. #iAspire.
@barbfromoh Her straining to hit the notes as you think she is, is way better than anything out today, I love Nancy when her vocals goes into that state, where it seems as if she's straining, even on studio recordings she sounds like she's straining on some cuts. LOVE NANCY! Real Music, True voclist.
the voice of a great artist not another like her she still had it .
Nancy did a DARN GOOD job! It serves to show that if you take good care of your vocals they will care for you when you are in your Golden years!! For those of you who think that singing comes with ease as you age, you REALLY DO NOT KNOW much about the ART of SINGING!! EXCELLENT NANCY, as ALWAYS!
SANG IT NANCY!!!!!! i sat here and watched this clip like a kid on christmas day, all the wonder and joy that it brings. that's how i feel when i listen to nancy wilson. truly the last of the great jazz/vocal divas, she's in a class all her own. i'm so in awe of this woman it's not even funny!
She's actually not flat. She's always done this tonal thing where she hits the note just under the pitch. Not flat. A few of the notes at the end of this piece were a tad off, but mostly she was on. Even so, she's still wonderful!
I love this song and I love Nancy -- she has been one of my favorite singers for ages, but -- she was right to retire ten days short of a year after this performance. She was about 73 here, and had performed all over the world, but her vibrato/tremolo was slower, not as much in control like it once was, and she knew it. She gave millions of people a lot of joy, and we will enjoy her recordings forever. Beautiful songstress, beautiful lady. Enjoy your retirement, Nancy, you earned it! Bless you!
yes . .yes . .yes . . was blessed to catch her performance in Sydney Australia in the 70's and her it is . . 40 years later and WOW . . if possible I love her more than ever .
I love Nancy Wilson great voice hats off for youtube love you
Her voice may not have been as great as it once was, but her ability to interpret the lyric is sublime. I love this performance!
Always great Nancy
So classy and powerful as always” she will be missed”
RIP❤️ SING LOUD IN HEAVEN.
I love her voice and spirited performance. She always gave her best with class and style.
This woman is my idol.....she is classy, funny, and my favorite jazz singer of all time.
⭐️ SIMPLY THE BEST AND BEAUTIFUL ⭐️ the amazing elegant and gifted singer NANCY WILSON ~ will be greatly missed ~ R.I.P. ⭐️
A wonderful performer, thank you!!
Gosh...She sounds like that at 73? She was always in a league of her own....
I saw her sing this at the Hollywood Bowl in the late 90's. She brought down the house!
It's the last day of October so let's have Nancy sing the final verse
One of the great great ladies of song
She can sing anything.. Oh I love this song 🎤🎼🎹🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much for showing such a great piece of Nancy , would love to see more of that night I heard her sing this in Tokyo in 1992 it was sublime , thanks Nancy X
C.x
I love seeing her live performances.
She literally brought me to tears.
When you're hot, you're hot. She's STILL got it!
Wonderful!
I’m sorry but I read the negative comments, and I see absolutely no fault with this performance. It wasn’t polished like obviously some wanted it be, but Ms. Nancy Wilson sang her heart out, and she NAILED IT FOR ME
You go Nancy😘
Just lovely!
I possibly was here. I got a hug from her.
It's from the album, "With My Lover Beside Me" released several months into 1991. Music by Barry Manilow and Lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
I must give credit to Eddie Arkin, co-producer next to Barry, who made the album possible. Nancy LOVED the idea for an album when it was presented to her as she was looking for an album to make.
In the liner notes of the album, Nancy starts off with talking about Barry and Eddie saying, "Gentlemen of the Highest Order,".
This was a poem Johnny wrote which became the first piece that Barry put music to during a long run of shows in California at the very end of 1983. He debuted it there and gave an audience a performance of it on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Well, Nancy's album contains the writings of Mr. Mercer never musicalised until Barry accepted a stack of lyrics in a manila envelope given to him by Ginger Mercer, widow of Johnny.
A little more: Nancy made an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show to promote her album and Barry showed up unexpectedly. Oh Nancy was thrilled. "This is really his album," she commented.
♥️🎤🌹
Nancy was wonderful! An underrated gem of talent.
Wow! So beautiful
Noone can emote quite like she can. At any age. Boss always
I missed this very last chance to see her live at Jazz Alley...I'm crying :(
I regretfully missed this performance too. R.I.P. the legendary Nancy Wilson.
Goose bumps..
se llama igual que mi hermanita que cancion nancy muy melancolica muchisimas gracias que barbara nancy amen aleluya
Thanks for posting this!!
a great night!
Take your rest sweet Nancy😇
Love the piano player.
barbns2, don't know how you get these vids but you do us a great service. I didn't know she was still performing. Such an incredible voice and so classy. So glad to see this! Thanks.
Yes Loki exactly, what I heard her do in this song years ago in a video a few minutes before I came to this video I thought she had to be doing this on purpose and it actually sounded very good, kinda proved her precision.
Any minor issues with an occasional note are insignificant - the soul and grace and life experience triumphs any technical issues. Additionally you get to witness the patience, charm, humor, and loving being as she prepares for the performance. Sexy, sensuous, and soulful - Miss Nancy!
heart
R.I.P.
the best, suppertime was the first for me
I saw her perform this song g a.d others from. her CD
I saw her in Toronto in 1991
right after she had recorded
r this CD with Barry Manilow
❤
Nice
Still sassy.
Still beautiful.
I find no fault in this performance or in Miss Nancy except perhaps a little rushed. Bravo Fancy Nancy!
This Barry Manilow song is a perfect addition to the Great American Songbook. This is far from Mancy at her best, but check out her recording where unsurprisingly Fancy Miss Nancy does it justice
The album "With My Lover Beside Me"...
y'all will be blown away.
Oooooo we
A TRIBUTE TO NANCY IS ON THE NAPE1962 CHANNEL CHECK IT OUT GOOD STUFF .
That's a Barry Manilow song .
not that good , the original recording by her is great ! you can tell she hadn't sung it in 4 years as she stated . She's a gem though
I love Nancy, but this is Show Biz...... Big production about a song she supposedly loves but has forgotten. The song is clearly in the book, the band know it, so why the pretense?....
Finally she sings it (out of tune) but the crowd is happy....
I remember the time when singers learned their material.
I wish Nancy had quit singing in public by that time. Her beautiful voice had suffered from age, If only she could have quit while memories were of greatness.
John Perks ..the best thing about it is that her fans have been there the whole time and still respect and support this beautiful lady. Just being in her presence is an honor to them. wish I was there.
Don't get me wrong, teri. Even when old she representd womanhood at its best - warm, full of love, and mature in feeling.
John Perks 😀😀
I agree, John, but she did quit the next year, and just barely soon enough. When you age, you lose some muscle control in your throat (her vibrato had obviously weakened), BUT, she had a very long career and was 74 I think, and high time to retire. But her recordings will live on with us forever to enjoy. She was a beautiful singer, and a very nice person.
True, M J, her wonderful warm voice and personality was pure magic. It certainly turned me on. But when age brings about deterioration then it's time to hang up the gloves - and let people remember the glorious years.
I love Nancy as much as the next fan, maybe more. But let's be honest, this is not a good performance. She is straining to hit the notes and by her own admission she hadn't sung this song for years. Any fan would forgive her if she had taken a pass and sung something else.
My favorite Nancy Wilson song, and one of my all time favorite songs....but this is plain awful.