She's fabulous! "She's in the "Could sing the phone book" club. it's all about talent, but intelligent interpretation and being about the song and style, not about yourself and being an "opera diva." You could recognize her voice in seconds of the start to a song on just hearing her.
Gladys Knight will be recognized (she is already recognized by some) as a songstress on par with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney. She takes a song and delivers it like she's having a conversation with her audience. She's never "pitchy" or unsure of where she's going vocally.
Cherie Sullivan - I am a little late responding to this. I am 57. Many know of Gladys Knight and the Pips and remember her variety show from the ‘70s. But I still think she is under appreciated for the singer she is in her own right. My comment was in no way meant in disrespect - quite the opposite actually.
I would never mention Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney in the same sentence. Totally different categories. Totally different leagues. But that’s me.
Do nothing till you hear from me, Pay no attention to what's said. Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams Is over my head. Do nothing till you hear from me, At least consider our romance. If you should take the words of others you've heard, I haven't a chance. True, I've been seen with someone new, But does that mean that I've been untrue? When we're apart, The words in my heart Reveal how I feel about you. Some kiss may cloud my memories, And other arms may hold a thrill, But please, do nothing till you hear it from me-- And you never will. ~interlude~ Some kiss may cloud my memories, And other arms may hold a thrill, But please, do nothing till you hear it from me-- And you never will.
Gladys is one of the best singers of our time. Her voice is stellar, I love her singing jazz as much as I love her singing the songs she has stamped "A Gladys Standard"
As to why Gladys doesn't go full-time into jazz - in her old age - I'll never know - don't addicts me to your voice and tell me you are retiring - you belong to the stage and big band nights - and for that - I'll dress up to the nines❤
The melody line of this song has always been evasive. I adore her, saw her in concert, WOW. But I don't like the orchestration on this version; it's too pure to be jazzed around for me.
ARRGG she is singing the melody wrong and it's driving me nuts. (Listen to Ella's version to hear how it was originally written by Duke Ellington, specifically the A section of this AABA song.) I mean the song is so great that even when it is screwed up it still sounds good, but refusing to sing it the (superior) way it was originally written is a kind of historical erasure.
Thomas Horwath It's jazz. Her interpretation of a classic tune written by Duke Ellington. Often vocalist or musicians will personalize a song to fit themselves. I don't think she strayed too far from the original format.
What a pleasant surprise! Such a beautiful version of this classic song from one of the greatest female vocalists of all time!
At 71, Gladys Knight has not lost anything. An amazing talent.
She's fabulous! "She's in the "Could sing the phone book" club. it's all about talent, but intelligent interpretation and being about the song and style, not about yourself and being an "opera diva." You could recognize her voice in seconds of the start to a song on just hearing her.
What a voice, what a wonderful phrasing/rhythm, great job Ms.Gladys!
Her singing, her phrasing, and delivery as a vocalist is impeccable and perfect!
This lady was born to do this. Thank you, God, for Gladys!
would love a cd of her doing jazz standards
One of the best possible roads to Gladys artistry! True music!...
I love this wonderful lady. She deserves every accolades ever heard of. She's our Empress of Soul. She deserves the best of everything. 💖
This lady is my favourite singer of all time! A voice to listen to all day
Just beautiful! Beautiful! Gladys, Dionne, and Patti the only originals left.
Tremendous performance! Insightful interpretation that ROCKS!!!
Beautiful singer, lovely voice.
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.
BABAY! Sassy and Ella and Etta Jones and Nancy Wilson, move over darlin's...
Who’s . . . Etta Jones?
Wow, she has it down! She knows how to portray these lyrics... which I love. she looks and sounds amazing.
A Talented Lady, with Skin to die for! You go Gladys!
Gladys Knight will be recognized (she is already recognized by some) as a songstress on par with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney. She takes a song and delivers it like she's having a conversation with her audience. She's never "pitchy" or unsure of where she's going vocally.
And man is the band COOKING! Beautiful doubling of piano and vibes- Basie/Q style arrangement...
Kirk Williams seriously, recognized by some? How old are you? She’s a huge legand!!
Totally agree
Cherie Sullivan - I am a little late responding to this. I am 57. Many know of Gladys Knight and the Pips and remember her variety show from the ‘70s. But I still think she is under appreciated for the singer she is in her own right. My comment was in no way meant in disrespect - quite the opposite actually.
I would never mention Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney in the same sentence. Totally different categories. Totally different leagues. But that’s me.
When a real diva didn't need to be naked to move the crowd, gone are the days
Gladys can jazz as good as the masters. Love you baby
You cannot be serious!!
Do nothing till you hear from me,
Pay no attention to what's said.
Why people tear the seams of anyone's dreams
Is over my head.
Do nothing till you hear from me,
At least consider our romance.
If you should take the words of others you've heard,
I haven't a chance.
True, I've been seen with someone new,
But does that mean that I've been untrue?
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you.
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
~interlude~
Some kiss may cloud my memories,
And other arms may hold a thrill,
But please, do nothing till you hear it from me--
And you never will.
Gladys music is classic to her class
Gladys did do a cd of jazz standards its called before me this song is one of the highlights
This woman is incredible!!! i could listen to this song over and over again, and still not get of Gladys!
Gladys is one of the best singers of our time. Her voice is stellar, I love her singing jazz as much as I love her singing the songs she has stamped "A Gladys Standard"
Love the woman and the song.
greatest talent, on cue everytime, genius!
Nice to hear Gladys swing
I looooooove this version!
I love Gladys and her music
Sing it Gladys! Mwah❣
love..love..love.. this woman!
nothin but love for The Empress
love her voice ,,, she is great!
3 words: you GO girl!
She is beautiful
Thank You ,Gladys! We believe every word you sing... :)
обожаю царицу !! когда -то "казик" подарил мну на день варенья диск с голосом этой богини ... как давно это было
She is unique!
The Lover....♥
As to why Gladys doesn't go full-time into jazz - in her old age - I'll never know - don't addicts me to your voice and tell me you are retiring - you belong to the stage and big band nights - and for that - I'll dress up to the nines❤
nice video!
Go on Ms. Gladys...
Beautiful
Dio mio! what a voice
Divinaaaa ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Estas BELLISIMA,como siempre,y FABULOSA cantando.TE AMO!!!
From Within....
Pure class!
I love this woman.
Hermosa voz y excelente repertorio!!!
Love u so much
Maravillosa!!!
Love it!
BravoooooO !!!!
Class always 💘 💘 💘
Have the album, will kill if someone takes it. Yes, that good.
A very lady soul!
A great singer singing a song associated with Duke Ellington.
The song''' especiality em my mind!!!
Nice!
I love this song.
As sweet and sassy and classy as she wanna be.. ✌️ 🙏
Black people are just THE BEST SINGERS in the world and if that offends anyone,you will get over it.
amen, there are some good white singers but they aren't famous liek taylor swift, it's a shame white ppl are so musically uninclined
Don Giovanni LOL!
***** How so?
Perfect
Sassy! The Empress of Soul!
I wanted to post something but you all said it all :) :)
Impressive!!
Love you
There are good black singers. And, there are bad black singers. We are all JUST HUMAN!!!
как я люблю эту женщину !!!!!!!!! богиня!
la France t'aime good
How come we can't see the band?
Okay Baby.
wheW!!!!!!!
Where's the band?
She should have done more jazz.
she messed up my contact's
eyes are burning
too much camera work, i just wanna hear the song.
Totally destroyed a beautiful melody from the great, the immortal Duke Ellington. C'mon Gloria, this ain't Midnight Train to Georgia!!
The melody line of this song has always been evasive. I adore her, saw her in concert, WOW. But I don't like the orchestration on this version; it's too pure to be jazzed around for me.
ARRGG she is singing the melody wrong and it's driving me nuts. (Listen to Ella's version to hear how it was originally written by Duke Ellington, specifically the A section of this AABA song.) I mean the song is so great that even when it is screwed up it still sounds good, but refusing to sing it the (superior) way it was originally written is a kind of historical erasure.
Thomas Horwath It's jazz. Her interpretation of a classic tune written by Duke Ellington. Often vocalist or musicians will personalize a song to fit themselves. I don't think she strayed too far from the original format.
I was disappointed with the performance, the last concert I saw in York, Pa. She sang what white people want to hear. Not this good stuff.
But I love you Gladys.
do NOTHING...NEVER WILL
Maravillosa!!!