Ah, Blossom, many have found you late in life, many after you left us. Yet, that’s the point, artistry and talent like yours never dies, lives forever. You gifted us forever.
This is a very complex melody and she does it so well and yet without any seeming effort. Exquisite voicings in her accompaniment too. Brava, as always for Blossom!
Blossom is a jazz treasure, a giant. I love her feeling, her phrasing, both vocally and with her tasteful, swinging piano playing. Thank you for posting!
We talked with this amazingly talented lady in a T V show dressing room. My piano colleague was a real great, and told her in loving tribute that her own accompaniment to her singing was faultless, sweet, appropriate. She was such an open and honest darling of art, with a touch unique, a taste sublime, a sense of the ridiculously honest state of it.
I spent most of my life in Chicago, so I mostly fell in love with Blossom through her recordings. I heard he live only once, in a small club on a visit to New York. I shall never forget it. She is, indeed, a unique treasure.
I know this is late but I was a Chicago boy too tho lived in CA as an adult. Saw her a couple of times in San Francisco and Palo Alto but I also saw her once on a trip home at Jazz Showcase when it was in a hotel - I think the Sheraton Blackstone. My folks are gone now but they would have known. They were big jazz fans and loved Blossom.
sophisticated lady she sure was.there was never anybody like her.saw her in the 60s at ronnies.she had the audience in stiches with im hip.knocks me out to this day.a true musical great.many thanks.
She was something else, Gary. She's been special to me for years. If I'd been born around her time, I would've sought her out and asked her to marry me.
One credited, Irving Mills, was Duke's agent, who cut himself in for royalties, but probably had nothing to do with the lyrics. You'll see his name on a lot of Duke's music.
She is such an inspiration to me, now that I've decided to start singing/recording later in life...such elegant grace and depth of feeling--just love her. 💕❤️
Jim Lowe Thank you for this beautiful video of one of the greats in jazz interpretation. I only wish I knew the when and where of this performance. Blossom Dearie, a class act.
What is hard to do made to appear simple. Solo performances with perfection, I think Blossom and Laura Nyro mirror each other, both sadly gone. Being able to listen and sometimes view is wonderful. Other people's comments prove the admiration she deserves.
I wish performance dates were routinely shown with video descriptions. Blossom Dearie was unique-gifted and heartful. You would think someone would at least try to take her place.
Her live solo rendition of 'Lush Life' by Billy Strayhorn is also so beautiful in its pathos. Blossom comments that the song is so difficult, that it took her 11 years to learn to sing and play it.
The best description I've heard; "Her voice barely reaches the second floor of a dollhouse." (That was NOT a criticism... but rather, an affectionate description.) Sorry I can't remember who said it.
I don't know if her name was actually the one given by her parents or friends or just a stage name, but it fits her perfectly. I love her voice and arrangements! I wish I had discovered her sooner.
Ah, Blossom, many have found you late in life, many after you left us. Yet, that’s the point, artistry and talent like yours never dies, lives forever. You gifted us forever.
The most beautiful rendition ever! Perfect delivery.
Only Peggy Lee can match such quality with such low volumes!
Always in my memory! ❤
Can't be in a rush with this one. You are essentially growing an orchid in your hand. Blossom could take me in hers any time.
So beautifully said...
This is a very complex melody and she does it so well and yet without any seeming effort. Exquisite voicings in her accompaniment too. Brava, as always for Blossom!
succinct well crafted comment!
1,000,000% agree!!!
1:39 such a talented yet unassuming ,consummate musician,rest peacefully.❤
It's as complex as conversation, because that's what it sounds like. It's like lounge chat, masterfully captured in melody.
Blossom, we miss you.
Blossom is a jazz treasure, a giant. I love her feeling, her phrasing, both vocally and with her tasteful, swinging piano playing. Thank you for posting!
We talked with this amazingly talented lady in a T V show dressing room. My piano colleague was a real great, and told her in loving tribute that her own accompaniment to her singing was faultless, sweet, appropriate. She was such an open and honest darling of art, with a touch unique, a taste sublime, a sense of the ridiculously honest state of it.
I spent most of my life in Chicago, so I mostly fell in love with Blossom through her recordings. I heard he live only once, in a small club on a visit to New York. I shall never forget it. She is, indeed, a unique treasure.
I know this is late but I was a Chicago boy too tho lived in CA as an adult. Saw her a couple of times in San Francisco and Palo Alto but I also saw her once on a trip home at Jazz Showcase when it was in a hotel - I think the Sheraton Blackstone. My folks are gone now but they would have known. They were big jazz fans and loved Blossom.
The deepest meaning with the lightest touch - Blossom was a giant, for all her demure manner and small stature.
Absolutely, she's the essence of class and hip cooool, with breasts, lol 😉 😆
Beautiful - Blossom Dearie sings this as it should be sung to put one into the right mood- thank you
Yes, an enormous talent and so understated and sophisticated. I, too, miss her greatly. Saw her many times in the back room of the Ballroom in NYC.
Her voice really takes you away....daydreaming...RIP.
It is from a concert in Cork, Ireland in 1983
sophisticated lady she sure was.there was never anybody like her.saw her in the 60s at ronnies.she had the audience in stiches with im hip.knocks me out to this day.a true musical great.many thanks.
'I even call my girlfriend Man I'm so hip'. lol, she is in my top ten. You did it again Baz
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Oh I love this Lady a good friend Recommend her me a long time ago what a wonderful jazz voice she has what talented lady most relaxing voice 💭 ❤❤❤❤
Wow! Style. Class. TALENT! Inventiveness. Unparalleled interpretation. A jazz diamond.
Ah ! Chère Blossom ! Comme elle nous manque !
One of my picks if I ever get invited to that Desert Island radio show. Thank you so very much, Blossom Dearie ...
wonderful feeling for the shape of the song. If composed songs, I'd want her to sing them.
She was something else, Gary. She's been special to me for years. If I'd been born around her time, I would've sought her out and asked her to marry me.
Evokes emotions to the core. Love this artist❤
Blossom can convey the story of the Sophisticated Lady with sympathy and understanding. She also brings a hint of hope into this melancholy song.
love how she credits the writers
One credited, Irving Mills, was Duke's agent, who cut himself in for royalties, but probably had nothing to do with the lyrics. You'll see his name on a lot of Duke's music.
Good point. Many jazz artists used to do this routinely, e.g. Oscar Peterson and others.
Grace, control, subtlety.
I've been searching for someone like Blossom Dearie, who could belt out the songs of the 30s/40s.
she really understood this great tune.
Truly a Classic rendition of a great song.
She is such an inspiration to me, now that I've decided to start singing/recording later in life...such elegant grace and depth of feeling--just love her. 💕❤️
great! go for it Karen McCants, you couldn't have a more beautiful performance to inspire you. I wish you success!
I've been listening to this music for more than 50-years, so I'll stick around a while longer and hope you make it Karen ...
wow, she really knows what she's doing.. impressive. Very cool performance!
How amazing she is!
Oh, those piano voicing and nuances! Such talent.
A most unique voice and imparts the most incredible feeling with every song.
she is an autentic Sophisticated Lady...low profile & superb feeling....easy to love
oh dear, if there's one thing i could wish for in the whole world, it's to see her live. what i would give!
chills... just effortless beauty, a rare gift.
Beautifully sang and played
Blossom, a treasure. Wonderful musician and singer.
Beautiful rendition.
Jim Lowe Thank you for this beautiful video of one of the greats in jazz interpretation. I only wish I knew the when and where of this performance. Blossom Dearie, a class act.
The performance is from a concert in London in 1983. Thanks, Jim.
Nice rendition. Soothing vocal tone.
PURE MAGIC....❤️🌹🎤🎼⭐️🌟☄️💫✨
HOT DAMN! It will NEVER be done better than this
Beautiful rendition!
What is hard to do made to appear simple. Solo performances with perfection, I think Blossom and Laura Nyro mirror each other, both sadly gone. Being able to listen and sometimes view is wonderful. Other people's comments prove the admiration she deserves.
Thank you so much for posting this! I never got to see Ms. Dearie perform live (big regret!) so this is video is a wonderful experience!
Wow! Wonderful! Thanks so much for posting!
I wish performance dates were routinely shown with video descriptions. Blossom Dearie was unique-gifted and heartful. You would think someone would at least try to take her place.
It's really just perfection.
Merveilleuse interprétation d une grande sensibilité ! J aime
Total class, she gives credit to who wrote it, then she does her stuff, what a definitive legend
Grace, control, subtlety.
She was always wonderful and meticulous performer.
I love her song and she is beautiful!!
Her live solo rendition of 'Lush Life' by Billy Strayhorn is also so beautiful in its pathos. Blossom comments that the song is so difficult, that it took her 11 years to learn to sing and play it.
magical and so simple i will learn from her.
Blossom was of my musician father's favourites..& by osmosis, mine too..love her..unique !!
Blossom, thanks for the memories ...
Dear Blossom, miss you so much.
Thanks to youtube I am a "new' convert, I love this voice!
More of Blossum Derie. SHE' S great
Blossom Dearie IS a sophisticated lady!
sublime!
another national treasure
This is lit af
A recent convert too, just stunning. I'm not a jazz fan in particular but Blossom is winning me over :)
one of the best instruments ever, Blossom Dearie.
You've came up with the best definition ever of Miss Dearie, Danielle. She's flawless. A rare flower, una flor rara.
Her voice is like silk...wow.
The best description I've heard; "Her voice barely reaches the second floor of a dollhouse." (That was NOT a criticism... but rather, an affectionate description.) Sorry I can't remember who said it.
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@@berylhart5365 You are 100% correct. Thanks for remembering!
Incomparable. We won't get a replacement, so enjoy all of her you can hear.
I don't know if her name was actually the one given by her parents or friends or just a stage name, but it fits her perfectly.
I love her voice and arrangements!
I wish I had discovered her sooner.
this is one tough song to sing let alone play only Blossom Dearie can ever nail it ,a true jazz deva
A great performer, sadly missed. Her unique style was wonderful.
Miss you so much :(
Great Post!....Much Appreciated!
a really sophisticated lady
обожаю её волшебный голос и люблю эту певицу
Really takes me back....
Lovely !!
THE WONDERFULL LADY!!!
beautiful, for mary ann knight, always my love.
I was JUST thinking that!
God Bless you hun!
wow what a talent
I saw her at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia years ago.
Back at a time when people knew know to listen to truly great stuff. That line coming out of the bridge is a bitch. Of course she nails it.
I like her feel
it sounds like blossoming flowers.
Songs like these, deserve a cigarette and a calm night.
la classe pure
NICE!
Blossom--the cure for high blood pressure.
I can SEE the microphone!
I think I understand
w o w
no wonder Diana Krall idolized her!
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BD had little patience for rude audiences. good for her.