The pianist wrote the music for this song and showed it to Natalie. Natalie wrote the lyrics shortly thereafter. So, sure, she could keep up with Natalie - they performed this song countless times....
This is my favorite song from Natalie. I grew to love this song when I first heard it when I was younger. Rest In Peace Natalie, a truly beautiful r&b and jazz artist and the real definition of a songstress.
My favorite Miss Natalie Cole song too...Being portuguese it's impossible not feeling related to this song in particular, as it expresses her long love for brazilian music ("bossa nova"), and it is able to showcase her love for being born and growing up near the coastline (California), like myself...goose bumps and chils all over...and although she is not at her best in this video, it is more than fair to acknowledge her deep sense of kindness, humility and professionalism when invited to perform...God bless her (true) soul and may she rest in peace now!...
God rest her soul she was so out of breath she died from the same health issues as my Grandmother. I really loved her music. Everyone in that room was blessed that day with her presence and her gift
It was truly a gift to be there to witness hearing my favorite Natalie Cole song being sung live by her WITH Aziza (formerly known as) Linda Williams! I will NEVER forget it!❤️🎶🙏🏾🎶❤️
+Chris Gilrath www.soulwalking.co.uk/Linda%20Williams.html Linda Williams now known as Aziza wrote the music for La Costa and Natalie Cole wrote the words. I recently met Aziza at the memorial for Chris White the former Bassist for Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillespie and many other Artist. Aziza is a friend of the family. I have footage from Aziza playing La Costa at the Memorial. Thanks.
when I read on my MSN homepage that she died, I was really heartbroken...and I sat there and cried like a baby. It really says something about the talent of these ARTISTS, that we respond like that, when they leave us for whatever reason. Honestly, up until her death, it never crossed my mind that her history of substance abuse would catch up with her and fatally impact her body like it did. I just decided once she came back to the industry from resting and recovering, that she'd just go back to being the Natalie wee knew...and she did. Her voice snapped back and we were blown away again. But she just proved, that it doesnt matter who you are or what you've accomplished in life, our bodies are vessels and whatever we put in them will affect how they function, afterwards. I admire her courage and character, that she didnt withdraw and disappear when it became obvious that the abuse on her "insides" started to show up on the outside. And I guessing she wasnt hung up on her looks because SHE KNEW how much we adored her, and couldn't have cared less about the weight loss or whatever else, she lost. What Im really sad about, is that we wont be able to see her again. Thats why I cried. Along with the fact, that her first 5 or 6 albums, were a HUGE part of my life soundtrack.
Natalie was one of the great singer of all time around the world !!!!! I'm so sad when i Saw this video. Wow qué tristeza !! Hermosa y Gran cantante !!!
Just to see her perform La Costa in a little club in New York ,shows her love for music, love and life... You will never be forgotten, from those of who loved you !!! My favorite Natale Cole song , next to Midnight Sun...
What a treat! Natalie’s final performance, right? A love fest with Aziza, who used to be known as Linda Williams when she wrote the music, with Natalie writing the lyrics, to this classic song.
This was a beautiful performance in fact she rocked the house despite her health failing her. Natalie Cole is the greatest of all time vocally especially in contemporary music, 😢❤her spirit lives forever.
I could hardly watch this, this is one of my favorite N.C songs, at first, I thought the lady at the piano was Natalie, but when she started walking toward center stage, and then started singing, I had to stop the video, regain my composure and try it again. Poor Natalie, she was great for a long time, I loved her, still do. RIP Natalie Cole, after it was all over, I guess she needed rest. I'm sad.
+Kalonji McLemore Yes, it is difficult to watch. Especially now that we know that she passed from heart failure induced by lung disease. It looks like she is having trouble with her breathe control here. But she performed right up to the last few months of her life. I'm sure that's what she wanted. So beautiful. So gracious. I loved this woman my entire life. RIP Natalie.
I was at her universal amphitheater concert in 1978 that was recorded for her live album. My voice is actually on her album yelling out to her. I miss her a lot
Natalie Cole's still bringing joy to my spirit, even though she has passed. I 'liked' this, just because of the love shown to the wonderful Miss Natalie Cole!
Natalie was a Songstress Legend and will always have a place in my heart, especially doing this, my favorite song by her.(Anna Mae is right up there too) Thank You Natalie, Thank You Linda Williams for giving us such unreplaceable, incredible music.
That talent never failed her, even when her health was failing, that gift kept on giving. Which in turn gave her life.... this is precious. She was a force of nature.
I cried through the whole performance. So bittersweet; good to hear her sing my fave song by her one more time. So grateful that she shared her Light with us. Thank you for posting this.
I actually went to Natalie's funeral. I've seen her in concert a few times & met her once. Yes, waited for this moment a long time. Never saw her perform this til now🏳️🌈
So sad to see when a super nova dies. Natalie less than six months from death and operating on 1 percent of her big iconic voice still managed to show up for her friend. Natalie always showed up rain or shine.
Wow...really awesome!...Thank you JAMusicManProductions!...To me, and for many personal reasons, this song is one of the best ever!...It always brings tears to my eyes, in a positive way!...I bet Miss Natalie Cole didn't play this song live for a long, long time...but seeing her perform it now, it only makes it even more astounding!...:-)
Aziza, Sorry I missed your performance with Natalie Cole back in 2015. Let me know when your coming back to the city. this time I will definitely be there.
+Gene Curry Yes, they do. So does the average human diet. High fructose corn syrup has claimed more lives than drugs. The reality is that most of us will pass from self-inflicted health issues. Careful how you judge.
+DianneReevesFan Hold on miss, I'm just stating a fact. To equate High fructose corn syrup with willful drug use is off target. It's sad that soooo many people are PURPOSELY poisoning themselves and leaving their families to grieve. It's the same as playing Russian Roulette ! Lighten Up... There's no judging going on here. SMH !
@@julesmonroe864 But the thing is, she's been drug free for over 30 years. Living a pretty active normal life. But even if you've been drug free for decades, health problems because of drug use will catch up decades later.
I just stumbled upon this video and I am in tears. RIP Natalie.
I knowwww...😥
Shout-out to the pianist who was keeping up with Natalie's pace. Poor Natalie was sick but she still sung so beautifully.
The pianist wrote the music for this song and showed it to Natalie. Natalie wrote the lyrics shortly thereafter. So, sure, she could keep up with Natalie - they performed this song countless times....
My heart is aching watching this. Natalie was really fighting here but she was a true professional to the end.
A kidney problem is no joke
Bless her heart. She never stopped pushing, singing, and smiling. I'm so sad about her death.
She looks so frail and I'll. I hate to see her like this, but bless her for keeping on til the end. I loved her so much since her very first album.
Wow! Six months before her death! That women, Natalie Cole...classy women & singer...I miss her & can't believe she's gone.
Y e s!!!
🌸 💐
This is my favorite song from Natalie. I grew to love this song when I first heard it when I was younger. Rest In Peace Natalie, a truly beautiful r&b and jazz artist and the real definition of a songstress.
My favorite Miss Natalie Cole song too...Being portuguese it's impossible not feeling related to this song in particular, as it expresses her long love for brazilian music ("bossa nova"), and it is able to showcase her love for being born and growing up near the coastline (California), like myself...goose bumps and chils all over...and although she is not at her best in this video, it is more than fair to acknowledge her deep sense of kindness, humility and professionalism when invited to perform...God bless her (true) soul and may she rest in peace now!...
M Sanne my EXACT sentiments!!!!!!!!!
My favorite Natalie song too. And I didn't know Natalie wrote the lyrics. Beautiful!!
Mine too!!!!
I have this on my Playlist and I always picture myself in southern California by the beach
I wish that I could lock down all of those chords that Aziza playing!!!
Tears ! Natalie did a great job, bless her
God rest her soul she was so out of breath she died from the same health issues as my Grandmother. I really loved her music. Everyone in that room was blessed that day with her presence and her gift
It was truly a gift to be there to witness hearing my favorite Natalie Cole song being sung live by her WITH Aziza (formerly known as) Linda Williams! I will NEVER forget it!❤️🎶🙏🏾🎶❤️
Natalie Cole beatiful voice
She was a song bird until the end. I shall miss her a lot but we will always have her music.
Tears.. Tears... Rest Now Natalie Cole! La Costa! Aziza thank you for writing such a beautiful song!
+Borntomotivate Film Nataie Cole actually wrote this song back in 1978. It was Natalie's song off her Thankful album.
+Chris Gilrath www.soulwalking.co.uk/Linda%20Williams.html Linda Williams now known as Aziza wrote the music for La Costa and Natalie Cole wrote the words. I recently met Aziza at the memorial for Chris White the former Bassist for Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillespie and many other Artist. Aziza is a friend of the family. I have footage from Aziza playing La Costa at the Memorial. Thanks.
+Borntomotivate Film oh that is who that is. my apologies. Natalie Cowrote with her.
when I read on my MSN homepage that she died, I was really heartbroken...and I sat there and cried like a baby. It really says something about the talent of these ARTISTS, that we respond like that, when they leave us for whatever reason. Honestly, up until her death, it never crossed my mind that her history of substance abuse would catch up with her and fatally impact her body like it did. I just decided once she came back to the industry from resting and recovering, that she'd just go back to being the Natalie wee knew...and she did. Her voice snapped back and we were blown away again. But she just proved, that it doesnt matter who you are or what you've accomplished in life, our bodies are vessels and whatever we put in them will affect how they function, afterwards. I admire her courage and character, that she didnt withdraw and disappear when it became obvious that the abuse on her "insides" started to show up on the outside. And I guessing she wasnt hung up on her looks because SHE KNEW how much we adored her, and couldn't have cared less about the weight loss or whatever else, she lost. What Im really sad about, is that we wont be able to see her again. Thats why I cried. Along with the fact, that her first 5 or 6 albums, were a HUGE part of my life soundtrack.
Rest in Paradise Natalie Cole. I always loved this song.
Natalie was one of the great singer of all time around the world !!!!! I'm so sad when i Saw this video. Wow qué tristeza !! Hermosa y Gran cantante !!!
One of my favorite songs from my youth
Mine too
Me too!
ONE OF My favorites!! In my top 3. Sarah Vaughn, NATALIE COLE, Anita Baker ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just to see her perform La Costa in a little club in New York ,shows her love for music, love and life... You will never be forgotten, from those of who loved you !!! My favorite Natale Cole song , next to Midnight Sun...
+Willie Morris Yes! Midnight Sun rocked.
I love that she did her best even though she was not well, what an excellent proformance.
What a treat! Natalie’s final performance, right? A love fest with Aziza, who used to be known as Linda Williams when she wrote the music, with Natalie writing the lyrics, to this classic song.
oh wow..i didnt know that Aziza is formerly Linda Williams....and i sure did remember her
Had this album ❤❤❤❤❤😢Bless her precious memory ❤❤❤❤
One of the Greats RIP
Thank you for letting me see her one last time. My angel 💕
Always my favorite Natalie song. Remembering her on the anniversary of her birth...sadly.
Rest In Paradise
Just beautiful ....
This was a beautiful performance in fact she rocked the house despite her health failing her. Natalie Cole is the greatest of all time vocally especially in contemporary music, 😢❤her spirit lives forever.
This is just a beautiful song it puts you in a place and time of comfort RIP to Natalie Cole
I could hardly watch this, this is one of my favorite N.C songs, at first, I thought the lady at the piano was Natalie, but when she started walking toward center stage, and then started singing, I had to stop the video, regain my composure and try it again. Poor Natalie, she was great for a long time, I loved her, still do. RIP Natalie Cole, after it was all over, I guess she needed rest. I'm sad.
That's my favorite NC song!
What a loss! :-(
EXCELLENT!!!! **tears**
"LOVE BEAMS" for Natalie. THANK YOU ! WE WILL MISS YOU ! ! WE LOVE YOU ! ! !
+7SKYBALLER My heart is heavy right now.......
Wow! I am just not finding this video. God Bless Natalie Cole soul! She looked sick too but gave her best. ♥️🎵🎶🎶🎵
Difficult for me to watch. I have been listening to Natalie since I was 3 yrs old "Inseparable" lp. Timeless beauty that will be missed.
+Kalonji McLemore
Yes, it is difficult to watch. Especially now that we know that she passed from heart failure induced by lung disease. It looks like she is having trouble with her breathe control here. But she performed right up to the last few months of her life. I'm sure that's what she wanted.
So beautiful. So gracious. I loved this woman my entire life. RIP Natalie.
+DianneReevesFan So sad to see the ravages of drug use !!! :/
+DianneReevesFan Like the late Whitney Houston and Ella Fitzgerald they continued until the very end.
This is my favorite Natalie Cole song. Miss her but her music lives on……
Big fan of Natalie since the beginning saw her in Universal Studios in 1978 and Hammersmith London in 1988 Great Lady of soul !!!
I was at her universal amphitheater concert in 1978 that was recorded for her live album. My voice is actually on her album yelling out to her. I miss her a lot
Natalie Cole's still bringing joy to my spirit, even though she has passed. I 'liked' this, just because of the love shown to the wonderful Miss Natalie Cole!
My Girl
This breaks my heart. I love Natalie so much, but it's so plain to see she was not at ALL well here.
Yup, it's too bad that we all got to get old. But Natalie gave us all she had, and that's more than enough for me.
Tried to locate her grave at Forest Lawn in Glendale. Found out that her grave is unmarked to this day. Sad...
It is painful
🥹
What a spirit!!! In tears at the moment. RIP Natalie.
A wonderful talent and wonderful couragous human being. Sorely missed.
My heart is so heavy right now over the passing of Ms. Cole. Thank you Natalie for sharing your gift with the world. Miss you and love you.
Maravillosa voz y gran mujer. Mis cariños
Natalie was a Songstress Legend and will always have a place in my heart, especially doing this, my favorite song by her.(Anna Mae is right up there too) Thank You Natalie, Thank You Linda Williams for giving us such unreplaceable, incredible music.
That talent never failed her, even when her health was failing, that gift kept on giving. Which in turn gave her life.... this is precious. She was a force of nature.
that was AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!! I love her and miss her style, her voice such an amazing talent !!!!
GO ON GIRL!!
Rest in Paradise Natalie...
I cried through the whole performance. So bittersweet; good to hear her sing my fave song by her one more time. So grateful that she shared her Light with us. Thank you for posting this.
Rest in Peace Natalie Cole. Glad to see one of her last performances! Thanks Aziza and JAMusicMan Productions.
Natalie Cole was no joke seriously gone too soon
Thank you for sharing this gem of a performance from the legendary R&B diva!
Such dignity .. and such talent.
Rest in peace, Natalie Cole.
OMG MARK YOU CAPTURED IT PERFECTLY! God Bless you!
Eternal peace Natalie you are truly missed ❤
Amazing song and performer!
I actually went to Natalie's funeral. I've seen her in concert a few times & met her once. Yes, waited for this moment a long time. Never saw her perform this til now🏳️🌈
Thank You. Just thank you for posting this.
I will always love this.
Just Beautiful R.I.P N C.❤🙏
RIH Ms. Natalie Cole
A beautiful song. Great job on the piano.
amo a Natalie Cole, joven o mayor ...percibo su escencia !!!!
I love Natalie SO much! Thanks for this share!!
Beautiful song and beautiful ladies.
Wow! Just awesome and I know she’s tired because they have been sing all night long. True professionals 👍🏽😘❤️🌹
Thank you for this post we still play this song and Love Natalie RIP
RIP Natalie 😢🙏🙏
So sad to see when a super nova dies. Natalie less than six months from death and operating on 1 percent of her big iconic voice still managed to show up for her friend. Natalie always showed up rain or shine.
amazing
LOVE This.
Wow...really awesome!...Thank you JAMusicManProductions!...To me, and for many personal reasons, this song is one of the best ever!...It always brings tears to my eyes, in a positive way!...I bet Miss Natalie Cole didn't play this song live for a long, long time...but seeing her perform it now, it only makes it even more astounding!...:-)
poor natalie she was very sick during this performance, but she gave it her all. RIP.
Sleep In Heavenly Peace Sweet Singing Sister: Stephanie Natalie Maria Cole.
Stephanie?? It's Natalie Maria Cole in any history I can find.
was this the last performance?
Yes it was. All remaining shows canceled.
@@Vwjl1207 great fact to know. Thank You
A moment in time known as the "passing of the torch".
RIP always the consummate performer.
wow she died 6 months later. RIP
This must have been one of her last few Concerts??
My mom went to Northfield with Natalie
She looked weak, but she stayed strong.
Aziza, Sorry I missed your performance with Natalie Cole back in 2015. Let me know when your coming back to the city. this time I will definitely be there.
😞
Drugs... Destroy !!!
+Gene Curry Yes, they do. So does the average human diet. High fructose corn syrup has claimed more lives than drugs. The reality is that most of us will pass from self-inflicted health issues. Careful how you judge.
+DianneReevesFan Hold on miss, I'm just stating a fact. To equate High fructose corn syrup with willful drug use is off target. It's sad that soooo many people are PURPOSELY poisoning themselves and leaving their families to grieve. It's the same as playing Russian Roulette ! Lighten Up... There's no judging going on here. SMH !
@@julesmonroe864 But the thing is, she's been drug free for over 30 years. Living a pretty active normal life. But even if you've been drug free for decades, health problems because of drug use will catch up decades later.
Im sorry but this sucked
The woman was dying! She tried...a little respect maybe??
This was absolutely Beautiful! 😭 R.I.P. Natalie Cole 😇 🌹💝
Tiersinski Kendrick. She had health issues. Shut your cruel mouth up.,,
Thank you Natalie for all those years of beautiful music. I know you are singing on high now up above with the angels, God bless you.