Let It Be Me - Betty Everett & Jerry Butler

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
  • From my archives, my favorite moment of our 30+ years of making oldies on tv - the dynamic duo of soul Betty Everett (who we found in retirement) and Jerry Butler with their beautiful rendition of "Let It Be Me". If this video moves you, please subscribe to my you tube page, comment, like and share. Copyright (c) 2000, 2023 TJL Media Archives. All Rights Reserved.

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  • @r.w.m909
    @r.w.m909 2 месяца назад +38

    Beautiful! They don't make music like this today! It's a shame

  • @vodkamarie
    @vodkamarie 2 месяца назад +12

    It does not get better than this.

  • @charlenecasoli4172
    @charlenecasoli4172 3 месяца назад +11

    So beautiful ❤

  • @timmurphy9312
    @timmurphy9312 2 месяца назад +9

    Beautiful Legends, Beautiful song ❤

  • @southerngirl1960
    @southerngirl1960 7 месяцев назад +195

    I'm 😭 crying... Singers these days 2024, don't write or sing songs like this anymore... For many people it might have been the good, the bad or the ugly time in their life... But Thanks to God Almighty we made it to 15 Jan 2024🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @jamesorsby7553
    @jamesorsby7553 5 месяцев назад +45

    R.I.P to the late, great Betty Everett.

  • @darryleavenjr.2171
    @darryleavenjr.2171 7 месяцев назад +95

    I'm old school, as I'm 71 and yes i remember these beautiful love ballards. Our generation had the best love songs and the best songs to dance to . Sure a lot of singers have been called home, there music lives on.❤

  • @deborahjames8251
    @deborahjames8251 3 месяца назад +9

    Such a beautiful song

  • @jim-xj4ub
    @jim-xj4ub 9 месяцев назад +49

    RIP Betty. You are missed. If I remember...Betty passed away shortly after this performance.

    • @AvDominguez74
      @AvDominguez74 24 дня назад +3

      @@jim-xj4ub she passed a year later after this performance! She died in August 2001

  • @ellenpearljackson5219
    @ellenpearljackson5219 3 месяца назад +6

    Simply beautiful

  • @deloresboudreaux2755
    @deloresboudreaux2755 3 месяца назад +8

    A beautiful Duet.

  • @user-eo3rd5uh9q
    @user-eo3rd5uh9q 4 месяца назад +11

    One of the GREATEST DUETS EVER! The INCOMPARABLE Jerry Butler & Betty Everett!!

  • @thomasdowns1117
    @thomasdowns1117 7 месяцев назад +60

    I remember when this tune came out on the radio in 1964. I was amazed at what a beautiful sound Jerry and Betty had in recording this classic love song. 60 years later it is still as rich.

    • @justinekarcher5045
      @justinekarcher5045 6 месяцев назад

      That's when I found out who kept playing this song, you see I was a waitress during the midnight shift and every night this song was played on the jukebox. Then I met him and we dated and got married. We was married for 24yrs 6 months and then he passed away.

    • @carolgoldfinger6381
      @carolgoldfinger6381 4 месяца назад +1

      Beautiful music. Lovely couple.

    • @justinekarcher5045
      @justinekarcher5045 4 месяца назад

      @@carolgoldfinger6381 Thank you Carol, that was me ,Judy Duda, Karcher

  • @clapolla
    @clapolla Год назад +73

    I remember purchasing the DVD from PBS when this show aired. I purchased it because of THIS performance. It was really touching and Jerry Butler was a complete gentleman, giving so much of the spotlight to Betty. Her voice never failed her and, yes, I'd say this was THE most special moment of all your PBS specials. I've watched all of them on PBS. Thank you, TJL.

    • @solraclarkin4375
      @solraclarkin4375 9 месяцев назад +11

      Beautiful.
      So sad. They found her in retirement for this show as TJ tried to memorialize a lot of these aging oldies masters on video for us.
      This PBS show was in 2001 I believe.
      Betty passed just months later.😢😢

    • @clapolla
      @clapolla 9 месяцев назад +5

      @@solraclarkin4375 TJ did a remarkable job bringing so many of these classic artists back into the spotlight (for many of them - one last time). I miss the specials he would put together for PBS.

    • @MaSTaFiaX
      @MaSTaFiaX 7 месяцев назад +6

      @clapolla this was my Parents favorite song, But mine was “Walk Easy My Son” because my Dad sung this song to me when I was a kid 9 years old. Every since then I started listening to Doo-Wop on PBS in 1979

    • @HeavyHaul51
      @HeavyHaul51 4 месяца назад +2

      This was Betty's last performance with the ICE MAN she passed soon after this Performances. They were super good Friends. Betty passed away in 2001. Jerry is 84 and lives in Chicago. In 1991 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Impressions with Curtis Mayfield and the rest of the group. As of 4/24 he hasn't been as a solo act. Also as of 4/24 Betty Everett has Not. Jerry Butlers voice was as smooth as Ice, Hence the name the "ICE MAN"

    • @barrycole6162
      @barrycole6162 2 месяца назад

      I have just listened to 4 versions of this song, Betty &Jerry, Kenny Vance & Johnnie Maestro, Don & Phil, and Art Garfunkel & his son, can't pick the best, don't need to, love them all

  • @chuckebgood1
    @chuckebgood1 Год назад +73

    A magic moment captured for the ages, brings tears to my eyes it is so beautiful...

    • @josephinejohnson7548
      @josephinejohnson7548 2 месяца назад +1

      Bring back some sweet , sour memories,bring tears to my eyes❤❤❤

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 2 месяца назад +3

    Nice love song ❤

  • @juliehill3590
    @juliehill3590 2 месяца назад +12

    Timeless perfection!

  • @lisaatkins9797
    @lisaatkins9797 6 месяцев назад +25

    I’m getting chills. 2/28/24 would have been my parent’s 60th wedding anniversary. This was their song. They made it to 50 years but my mom was ill and died on March 4th 2014. My dad passed away in 2020. I miss you guys so much! Rest now I love you ❤

    • @brenelross3336
      @brenelross3336 14 дней назад

      My Mom graduated high school with Jerry Butler...Mound City H.S. 1947!

  • @debradixon3222
    @debradixon3222 7 месяцев назад +75

    I just Love Jerry Butler ❤Betty still got that Beautiful Voice 😊😘🙏

  • @RussellSchlegel-tc1zn
    @RussellSchlegel-tc1zn 5 месяцев назад +37

    Can't beat this, always takes me back, love these love ballads, I'm 73 now but hearing this I'm 16 again!

  • @torontosdoowopmusicguy
    @torontosdoowopmusicguy Год назад +55

    What a wonderful moment in time preserved for everyone to enjoy. A great song done justice by two beautiful voices. Thanks for making it happen TJ and for sharing it with all of us.

    • @chuckpatton8600
      @chuckpatton8600 3 месяца назад

      I am also 71. This song was my wedding song in 4/14/73. It was sung by our classmate, Sharon Johnson. Beautiful memories. ☆Chuck Patton☆

  • @anndandy9
    @anndandy9 4 месяца назад +18

    This makes me cry. Beautiful song, what a blessing they were able to do this before Betty passed. Love to both, miss you Betty.❤

  • @beverlyford3818
    @beverlyford3818 7 месяцев назад +51

    I remember my mom and dad dancing to this song RIP mom &dad love ❤️ you

  • @juanitaensign8100
    @juanitaensign8100 Месяц назад +8

    I was 14 but my sister was 17 and played this ALOT in our bedroom so I remember this song and it makes me cry evertime I hear it its so beautiful Jerry butler voice UNREAL 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @MsKmw15
      @MsKmw15 Месяц назад +1

      me too!!🥲

  • @herbertbarney1863
    @herbertbarney1863 Месяц назад +3

    Without a doubt, those were the good ole days.

  • @deborahcaesar7196
    @deborahcaesar7196 7 месяцев назад +18

    I fell in love with this song in the 8th grade. I decided then, that I wanted it at my wedding.
    I married, but no wedding! I think it’s one of the most beautiful songs ever. ❤

  • @lovelight...1940
    @lovelight...1940 3 месяца назад +3

    Oh so beautifully done. They look like a pair of Angels❤❤❤❤❤I remember this song. I was a baby when it came out. I can hear my mama singing it as she did her house chores. She had a beautiful voice. She went home to be with her Father in heaven on the 27th day of December 2017. I miss her and always will remember her lovely voice singing through the house while she worked.🌹❤😇♥️ SIPP Momma! I love you always!

  • @bigredd6684
    @bigredd6684 7 месяцев назад +41

    One of the most beautiful duets in music.❤

    • @rickmarshall18
      @rickmarshall18 6 месяцев назад +1

      It’s easy to sing such a beautiful song like this but these two hit it way out of the park. Magnificent ❤❤

  • @roychavis5115
    @roychavis5115 2 месяца назад +7

    The best version of this.

  • @vernwhite568
    @vernwhite568 2 месяца назад +5

    Betty passed Way just after this performance so sad she went out on top rest in peace sweet soul

  • @brilliantdiva5068
    @brilliantdiva5068 7 месяцев назад +37

    1-17-24 Ah The Ice Man Cometh and he has stayed with Betty Everette. Please bring back these soulful live songs. The world is in need.

    • @user-vd4hn4hs9d
      @user-vd4hn4hs9d 6 месяцев назад +1

      That is so true they are better than this stuff they are singing now.

    • @IanTurner-po7oi
      @IanTurner-po7oi 4 месяца назад

      Amen

  • @stillstanding6031
    @stillstanding6031 7 месяцев назад +30

    I blieve this is Miss Everett's final performance. RIP dear Betty.

    • @conniewolf7300
      @conniewolf7300 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yes I believe you are correct.

    • @carolynharrison6987
      @carolynharrison6987 7 месяцев назад +2

      She was ill when doing that performance.

    • @stillstanding6031
      @stillstanding6031 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@carolynharrison6987 Bless her. ❤‍🩹

    • @cuffeear1
      @cuffeear1 7 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, and she passed the following year. That's why this video is so bittersweet to me. She was so nervous because she hadn't performed in many years. And she knocked it out of the box!!! Continue to RIP sweet Betty.😔🙏

    • @carolynharrison6987
      @carolynharrison6987 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@cuffeear1 yes she did! I love her performance as well.

  • @janownes9676
    @janownes9676 4 месяца назад +9

    I remember this song back in the day.❤️🤙😇That love shines even in the darkness. Thanks for sharing beautiful.😻

  • @lillianwilliams5510
    @lillianwilliams5510 6 месяцев назад +9

    I am a BABY BOOMER. THIS WAS A FAVORITE IN MY TEENAGE YEARS AND MARRIAGE.
    MANY YEARS LATER, IT STILL IS SPECIAL.
    TEACHING MY GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDDAUGHTERS TO LISTEN TO LYRICS AND MUSIC, SO THEY WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOOD MUSIC AND NOT TRASH.

  • @lenoraprimus1407
    @lenoraprimus1407 11 дней назад

    I love this clip, Betty died less than a year after this show. I miss duets like this. No more real singers. Thanks for these precious moments.

  • @randybad11
    @randybad11 2 месяца назад +5

    I wish Jerry Butler was performing near where I live. DARN IT....Have always loved his singing and this is so great....RIP, Betty......

  • @deirdreyearwood3383
    @deirdreyearwood3383 7 месяцев назад +25

    I have know of this song since childhood. Betty and Jerry sung it beautifully. What a classic tune ❤❤❤

  • @annettejamison5565
    @annettejamison5565 7 месяцев назад +14

    I miss the days when all singers could/would sing. The days when the lyrics had such meaning. Couldn't give us a better demonstration . Thank you, Betty and Jerry, and all involved. ❤

  • @TSC-hr7ir
    @TSC-hr7ir 8 дней назад +2

    I was a 17yrs old Male when this song came out Thanks for the Memories RIP 🙏🏻 MS EVERETT

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 День назад +1

    Nice love song

  • @ruthannelackey8624
    @ruthannelackey8624 7 месяцев назад +8

    Absolutely awesome

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 5 месяцев назад +5

    jerry held bettys hand tight through the entire song i think she was ill great stuff legions being made

  • @sybilblake-zd8gl
    @sybilblake-zd8gl 6 месяцев назад +17

    I am still dreaming, can't get over those sweet old days. Lord! Have mercy.

  • @wild-qn4fu
    @wild-qn4fu 2 месяца назад +5

    Nice song

  • @stanleysolomon8594
    @stanleysolomon8594 Месяц назад +6

    Very poetic! nice and clean! no B word nor N word in those days. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MsKmw15
      @MsKmw15 Месяц назад +1

      Why can't kids have music in this style? Miss those days.

  • @AvDominguez74
    @AvDominguez74 Год назад +16

    I love and miss you grandma. Your only grandchild! ❤

  • @pj2614
    @pj2614 6 месяцев назад +32

    The best. The very best. So glad to have been born in that generation. The music now days is pure shyt.

  • @alicewright4888
    @alicewright4888 3 месяца назад +4

    Always loved jerry butlers singing

  • @ramonagoodman3811
    @ramonagoodman3811 7 месяцев назад +24

    Beautiful song

  • @KrisSwistak
    @KrisSwistak 4 дня назад

    This song is very heart touching I'm dedicating this song to the man I have lost we been together for 24 years the day I lost him ❤❤❤❤

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 6 месяцев назад +3

    the two were magic together

  • @ellisisland1374
    @ellisisland1374 9 месяцев назад +22

    Classic duet!❤🙂

  • @charlesedward5216
    @charlesedward5216 Год назад +28

    Thanks for this. Truly a great moment for those of us of a certain vintage.

    • @roxanne5766
      @roxanne5766 7 месяцев назад +3

      We had and still have great music and great taste 😊😊

  • @phyllisadelyne5885
    @phyllisadelyne5885 3 месяца назад +3

    One of my all-time favourites! Absolutely beautiful; soulful and passionate. They brang it!

  • @maryellenlukosevage
    @maryellenlukosevage 6 месяцев назад +5

    the duet of all time

  • @barbarathomas1768
    @barbarathomas1768 6 месяцев назад +4

    This is real music ❤😂😊🎉

  • @sheilapalmer224
    @sheilapalmer224 2 месяца назад +3

    You are sososo sososo sososo gifted

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 5 месяцев назад +4

    so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes magic together

  • @clariesampson7368
    @clariesampson7368 3 месяца назад +3

    I am nothing without this ,Enjoy one love may 20th 2024 my birthday listening.

  • @dooley_walker9046
    @dooley_walker9046 Год назад +18

    In 1996 I got to see a moment like this live at the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's Seventh Annual Pioneer Awards where Betty was one of the honorees. When the two of them came out on stage I almost started crying. It was definitely my favorite performance that evening, along with Bobby Womack who also was honored. Sadly, the video made was not aired on TV. So happy that this video is here for me to reminisce. Thank you.

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 2 месяца назад +3

    Nice love ❤

  • @user-vd4hn4hs9d
    @user-vd4hn4hs9d 5 месяцев назад +4

    they could still sing that song well, sweet song by two great people.

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 4 месяца назад +3

    Nice 👍 love song song ❤

  • @ilonafrissina5617
    @ilonafrissina5617 7 месяцев назад +6

    There singing is the ultimate.❤❤❤❤

  • @hortenceniles6316
    @hortenceniles6316 7 месяцев назад +7

    Jerry Butler your voice is like Butter sweet for so Betty Everett you can sing you melt my heart with that voice This is what you called singing ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @davidgoveia8613
    @davidgoveia8613 Год назад +19

    And That is a WOW.............Absolutey Beautiful

    • @Kat-ko4hj
      @Kat-ko4hj 7 месяцев назад +3

      Omg ! Amazing… beautiful duet … ❤

  • @constantinejones2206
    @constantinejones2206 3 месяца назад +1

    There's simply no words to describe the beauty,class and calibre of this masterpiece

  • @haroldsullivan8173
    @haroldsullivan8173 Месяц назад +2

    Wonderful

  • @geraldinelapide2077
    @geraldinelapide2077 3 месяца назад +2

    Great song n singers. Beautiful.

  • @ClaireJohnson-te4jd
    @ClaireJohnson-te4jd 7 месяцев назад +7

    A song for my wedding ❤

  • @sandy6660
    @sandy6660 7 месяцев назад +12

    Love hearing them sing this beautiful song and have on DVD. They sing it the best. 🎶😍❤️

  • @dawnwoodruff7358
    @dawnwoodruff7358 6 месяцев назад +5

    Brings back my happy years

  • @lenafreeman5873
    @lenafreeman5873 2 месяца назад +1

    Just simply Beautiful, you hear me!!!
    Yes, yes, Odis was a great impression of the Day recognizing all of his songs, kept you moving, We will keep you rolling, ❤️ and Peace, Soul

  • @lynngray2960
    @lynngray2960 8 месяцев назад +16

    They were fantastic!!

  • @user-yn1xr7fc8q
    @user-yn1xr7fc8q 6 месяцев назад +2

    I’m an old soul ..Love Love this! 2024 Love Momo ❤

  • @carrienixon6663
    @carrienixon6663 6 месяцев назад +7

    That’s what I’m talking bout. A blast from the past duet. Still sounds good in 2024. Memories it is. 🩷🧡💜💚💛❤️💙🩵

  • @lindasiwalette154
    @lindasiwalette154 29 дней назад +1

    Love this song .....let it be me ....yes let it be me ....Iam still a life don't put me in the grafe .....plz

  • @timstein9779
    @timstein9779 2 месяца назад +3

    His voice at its zenith

  • @user-xu7yw4wq7m
    @user-xu7yw4wq7m 4 месяца назад +1

    two of the best it doesnt get any better than this

  • @rebeccagroves1096
    @rebeccagroves1096 3 месяца назад +1

    I remember this song when it was popular. Loved it then and now.

  • @willardgibbs9862
    @willardgibbs9862 7 месяцев назад +6

    Congratulations to both singers on their version of this classic ❤❤❤ Love it 💗💗

  • @maryhooper786
    @maryhooper786 5 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful

  • @Tray300
    @Tray300 3 месяца назад +1

    My dad was playing dis on my porch, crying telling me ah good person i am , shhh i cried to 😢

  • @DeniseWaghorn-ok2gj
    @DeniseWaghorn-ok2gj 7 месяцев назад +4

    This is such a good video with the two of them their voices blend so well ❤❤

  • @MattMurray-cy4zd
    @MattMurray-cy4zd 3 месяца назад +1

    Great song, by a great couple! Brings back many good memories !

  • @kevinbarry3548
    @kevinbarry3548 7 месяцев назад +2

    Old school. Doesn't get any better than this.

  • @michaelolson9112
    @michaelolson9112 8 месяцев назад +11

    WHAT A CLASSIC GOD LET US SEE THIS AND HEAR THIS

  • @Noomz-of-Earl
    @Noomz-of-Earl Год назад +14

    I grew up a big fan of Chicago soul and had multiple records by these two, including their exquisite 1964 hit duet version of this Gilbert Be'caud 1950s French pop classic "Je t'appartiens" ("Let It Be Me"). With Jerry Butler I go back to "Moon River" (1961) and "Make It Easy on Yourself" (1962); with Betty Everett it was "You're No Good" 1963). This incredibly moving PBS TV performance decades later took me completely by surprise. Its back story alone is emotionally overwhelming. Notice how Betty holds on to ultimate gentleman Jerry the whole time for the strength to make it through.

    • @sulevisydanmaa9981
      @sulevisydanmaa9981 9 месяцев назад +1

      @Noomz-of-Earl DO YOU HAVE ANY TYRONE DAVIS quality footage from late 70s period w his superb and rare band ? Why dont cha release it here if so ? Just some brief excepts availbale on the forum. Suggest read the PRUTER book CHICAGO SOUL. Got any Johnny Sayles footage. Oer

    • @Noomz-of-Earl
      @Noomz-of-Earl 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@sulevisydanmaa9981- Sorry, I don't have any footage (and have never posted a video). I have read the Robert Pruter book and found it enjoyable and informative.

  • @JudyOverbey-pz1ct
    @JudyOverbey-pz1ct Месяц назад +1

    Loved them. Growing up

  • @joycebelgrave429
    @joycebelgrave429 7 месяцев назад +2

    My mother just loved this song so much. Beautiful song

  • @general8109
    @general8109 3 месяца назад +1

    What an absolutely beautiful song..cheers cheers

  • @marthamattocks2202
    @marthamattocks2202 7 месяцев назад +10

    Thank you,for this beautiful moment❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @HeavyHaul51
    @HeavyHaul51 4 месяца назад +4

    This was Betty's last stage appearance. She passed away on August 19,1991 shortly after this show was recorded. Jerry Butler lives in Chicago and at 84 still performs. His wife of 60 years, Annette passed away in 2019. She was one of his original back up singers. Betty & Jerry were best of friends and their voices blended like fine aged Whiskey. Jerry was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 as a member of the Impressions along with Curtis Mayfield and the rest of the group. As of 4/24 he not been inducted as a solo artist. Betty although eligible around 1988 has not been nominated as of 4/24. Betty & Jerry's voices were perfect. Jerry's voice was/is as smooth as Ice, hence the name the "ICE MAN". AN ICON in the 50s & 60s music era also DooWop. I say
    Jerry "ICE MAN" Butler, Thanks for the Back Seat MEMORIES and for being a Gentleman and a Music Man.

    • @nesking3115
      @nesking3115 3 месяца назад

      She died August 19th 2001

  • @joycemcclure9158
    @joycemcclure9158 2 месяца назад +2

    ❤nice love

  • @howardthrongard640
    @howardthrongard640 6 месяцев назад +2

    75 years old here in the Philippines listening to this beautiful music. Fond memories of listening on my little AM transistor radio back in Minnesnowta 60 years ago. Such great music we had back then.

    • @user-vd4hn4hs9d
      @user-vd4hn4hs9d 6 месяцев назад +1

      you got that right, boys would dance with girls that were not their girlfriends, she just wanted to dance because she was a teenager and the music was sounding good, We had hard times in this country back when they were young and singing, but their music made us forget what was going on, we were young and our parents were paying the bills.

  • @patm11236
    @patm11236 6 месяцев назад +3

    This performance was beautiful.

  • @rosebolanos1541
    @rosebolanos1541 Год назад +11

    The best ever!!!

  • @charlottedoe3467
    @charlottedoe3467 6 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful l remember when l first heard this lovely song YES!!!❤😂

  • @kaymerry369
    @kaymerry369 6 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful song and perfectly sung.

  • @crystaldavy5320
    @crystaldavy5320 7 месяцев назад +3

    My mom and dad's love song!!