Never tire of listening to her divine voice. She and Leadbelly--changed our lives. Means still so much to anyone who has heard her--the struggle and celebration of what's real --is there and eternal. Thank you ODETTA!!!
A great great woman!!! What she contributed to folk, blues, gospel and jazz... is remarkable!!! She was the real thing. A true artist. We love you Odetta!!! You'll be missed.
I knew Odetta since the early 60's. We became close friends through some of the 70's. She was going to do a song of mine but the album fell through because of a bad record producer. We didn't care, we were still close. Then, as things happen, we drifted apart. Now it's so good to see and hear her on youtube. She was as classy off stage as she was on stage. One of those truly beautiful people.
She is greatest... influencing Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and thousands of us playing songs of work and freedom back in the 50's and 60's. we love you Odetta keep that little light shining.
Just heard this for the first time (how is that possible?!?) on world cafe and came here to listen a couple more times. What an awesome, powerful, perfect performance!
Soothing song with a surprising twist of humour. I didn't notice any humour in Bessie Smith's version of this song, but that might've just been me not being very observant. Odetta can sing.
She was blues folk gospel etc In the last few years of her life she received 2 Grammy nominations-one for Blues and one for folk. She also received many folk awards and some blues awards as well.
Love this kinda jazzy feel here. I used to play the old time folkie version when I was younger. But some people really know how to put a song over to ya. Make ti real. Odetta was one of those people. No matter how she sang it or who she was singing with. This is great. Awesome. Thanks for posting. "Jen"
PS i meant I used to play the folkie version of Careless Love,,,,then Odetta here blows my mind with St Louis Blues........My man gotta heart like a rock in the sea.....*sigh* Probably the most honest blues tune of all.
Not everybody needs a bunch of musicians, back-up singers, background dancers, strobe lights, and a 4th of July pyrotechnics display to make music. Some folks just need heart, soul, and talent....and maybe a piano player.
Never tire of listening to her divine voice. She and Leadbelly--changed our lives. Means still so much to anyone who has heard her--the struggle and celebration of what's real --is there and eternal. Thank you ODETTA!!!
A great great woman!!! What she contributed to folk, blues, gospel and jazz... is remarkable!!! She was the real thing. A true artist. We love you Odetta!!! You'll be missed.
not to mention all the famous people who were inspired by her and became the people they are because of her.....
I knew Odetta since the early 60's. We became close friends through some of the 70's. She was going to do a song of mine but the album fell through because of a bad record producer. We didn't care, we were still close. Then, as things happen, we drifted apart. Now it's so good to see and hear her on youtube. She was as classy off stage as she was on stage. One of those truly beautiful people.
What a touching story, hope ur alive and well👍🙏
@@nukritik2933 I'm still kicking. Thanks for the really nice comment.
@@lancedickson5268 You're welcome👍
Fascinating story. Thanks for sharing
Came here looking for something and was not disappointed. RUclips's Tower Junkies remember the faces of their fathers very well :D
What a voice. What a heart. What a soul. Bravo, Odetta!
She is greatest... influencing Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and thousands of us playing songs of work and freedom back in the 50's and 60's. we love you Odetta keep that little light shining.
Sai Odetta!! Beautiful song of the final days
wish u the most pleasant nights, lady-sai.
May you have twice the number
Just brilliant! Odetta what a fantastic jazz / blues singer you are!
Yeah, I'm still here. 86 yrs, still kickin' and I love you, Odetta an I always will.
Just heard this for the first time (how is that possible?!?) on world cafe and came here to listen a couple more times. What an awesome, powerful, perfect performance!
A heart sings like the beauty of all songs ever heard in any lifetime.
Beautiful song.
Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you. *Odetta Holmes - Dec. 31, 1930 - Dec. 2, 2008* - Shared on Facebook, Dec. 2, 2020
Bloody hell, what a voice, what a singer...
Odetta will live on forever! Keep up that gorgeous voice in the Afterlife Sweetheart. You will be missed.
Soothing song with a surprising twist of humour. I didn't notice any humour in Bessie Smith's version of this song, but that might've just been me not being very observant. Odetta can sing.
Long days and pleasant lady sai...................
Wow,I thought Odetta was a fictional character and careless love a song made in S.King's head!!I'm amazed they're both real!
Thank you for explaining all the puzzling Stephen King references on this board.
Same here. Long days, pleasant nights, sai
It's her smoothness and phrasing for me....not a single flaw, not a'one!
I love this music. Its the best I hv heard today. Your voice is marvelous. Give us more.
She was blues folk gospel etc
In the last few years of her life she received 2 Grammy nominations-one for Blues and one for folk. She also received many folk awards and some blues awards as well.
Love this kinda jazzy feel here. I used to play the old time folkie version when I was younger. But some people really know how to put a song over to ya. Make ti real. Odetta was one of those people. No matter how she sang it or who she was singing with. This is great. Awesome. Thanks for posting. "Jen"
One of the best!
That's really nice keyboard work. She trusts him.
She still brings tears to my eyes, live on....
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
"Well I woke up in the morning with my mind set on freedom ...'"
Nov 2, 2024
What a strong voice!!!
I don't know how to say for his talent, it's only beautiful, i like so much, so so much
Odettta, wow ,, brought my emotions out ..wat a grt improvised voice, sound like heart speake indeed:)
perfect her voice gives me goosebumps so soulful
By all the gods that were...
It`s just GREAT !!!
I've always loved her voice. More please!
awesome force of nature!
This woman worth all love my opinion
Love this song & now I know what it means
dont get it, and i dont understand everything
Thumbs up if you are here for "The Dark Tower"!
I’ve become a huge “late in life” Odetta fan.
Just read the Ian Zack biography. Phenomenal artist. Phenomenal artistic perseverance.
if i could get halfway there....
wonderful
WONDERFUL!!!
Grandissima.
PS i meant I used to play the folkie version of Careless Love,,,,then Odetta here blows my mind with St Louis Blues........My man gotta heart like a rock in the sea.....*sigh* Probably the most honest blues tune of all.
Odetta rocks my plimsoul, One Damn fine lady!
wow she goes into St Louis Blues! Stunning.
gorgeous!
what a voice!
Just like Coca Cola, Odetta and this song is the real thang.
Susan Delgado!!!
You tell em momma; Sing it like it is! OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!
It's very good!
Rest in peace, safe passage Odetta.
una voz preciosa
Awesome!
Great!!!!!!!!
great woman !!
Lovely
спасибо.очень необычный голос для женщины.мне понравилось!
Stephen King
De aquí sacó el nombre de Susannah, Stephen King xD
Grande
beuatiful i am presuming this is where stephen king got his odetta from, any body know? How lovely is her voice???
❤
God bless ed ahlstrom...helluva player :)
Also she sings "Careless Love" at the beginning it's more from "St. Louis Blues"
Not everybody needs a bunch of musicians, back-up singers, background dancers, strobe lights, and a 4th of July pyrotechnics display to make music. Some folks just need heart, soul, and talent....and maybe a piano player.
Superb
@hyperbole11 we are ka-tet. One in many
JUST AWESOME...
Poor Susan :,(
great
She's a great Dame!
Where can this recording be bought, please ?
Thanks.
Geert Dehoux, classical pianist.
Odetta can you watch out detta? Just until sussanah arrives, thanks
Oh, and don't let Mia get in contact with you
coudnt agree more
Second song is St. Louis Blues
thaknx You Tube
Are you talking about Roland don't you?
... Odetta Holmes?!
@iiams0504 Thank you sai
@hyperbole11 Ode to the Dark Tower
This lovely lady died Tuesday evening.
Somehow I think this song ought to have a slow(er) tempo...but I guess Odette should know
Ed Alstrom on piano?
Odetta mentions that the pianist is Ed Alstrom. Apparently Alstrom works more on organ than on piano. Is that what your question mark was about?
like if stephen king brought you here.
#ugottalisten2b4udie
@towerjunkie19