All HAIL the Queen !! I don't think there are many of us who listened to this badass rapper back in the day, that thought we'll be listening to her beautiful voice on these great jazz tunes. Maximum Respect to the lady.
I don't care what you say Dana- this is where you belong! On stage belting out smooth tunes. She always looks so comfortable when she is singing, its never over done its always just right!
The first time listening. I have been around and I believe that Queen Latifah has about the best voice for jazz that I have heard; YES, ANYONE OVER 70 - she combines Ella, Sarah, Nina, Dinah with a sweetness and presence not heard lately. Her voice is distinctive and autobiographical. Wonderful discovery.
Singing jazz songs does not make someone "singing jazz". You need to feel and interpret the emotion of the song's message. Isn't this a song about misery? She has good taste in songs, and helps make these fantastic standards more famous to new publics: great. Of course she can sing. But I don't hear any Ella, Sarah, Nina, Dinah here. Too much candy.
Wim D. Man How does singing jazz not make someone “singing jazz?” That’s straight up gibberish. This song is about black people staying strong in the face of discrimination. And how does this woman’s smooth, rich voice not sound like the other women he mentioned with smooth rich voice?
After hearing her Trav'lin Light Album and hearing her version of "Lush Life", I thought that if Queen Latifah had been born in the 20s or 30s, she could have been a legendary Jazz/Great American Songbook diva singer.
Up until today, Queen Latifah was just a name to me, but while I was getting ready for work this morning this song came on the radio and I literally had to stop what I was doing to continue listening and, more importantly, to find out who the artist was. Now I can't wait to check out all the other songs she's done that are on RUclips, and I guarantee I'll be the proud owner of at least one of her CDs by this weekend. Thanks so much for posting.
I absolutely LOVE this woman's voice ... so smooth. She's also a great actress and an inspiration. "You go, Girl!" You are one of my favorite artists. Can't get enough of your sultry voice.
Stevie Wonder sounds like Toots Thielimans on this tune. I love it. The Queen is in her territory singing jazz. I sure hope that she puts together another jazz album.
Awesome ! Dana is the REAL Queen ! She can sing anything & Stevie's Harmonica only adds to her amazing vocals. Not sure that Tony Bennett wrote it but I believe he first sang it way back in the 50s ! I love Tony but Dana does the best version ever !
Gm edagdwg love this song and woman God bless her be yourself no matter what people say it's your soul that counts God is you and you are God 🙏 changes everything Linda j peace ❤️ strong
And is that Stevie Wonder supplying the harmonica track? I don't believe it's the other great harmonica player, Toots Thielmanns, but beautiful work, whomever. And Queen is splendid!
Well, go on with your bad self Queen Latifah! She sings these standards with good intonation, swing and style. Lush Life is one of the toughest songs to sing ever and she sails right through it! Sinatra tried it in the studio, gave up on it and never touched it again. Don't believe it, all ye singers amateur & pro? Try it - you'll see what I mean.
All HAIL the Queen !! I don't think there are many of us who listened to this badass rapper back in the day, that thought we'll be listening to her beautiful voice on these great jazz tunes. Maximum Respect to the lady.
I don't care what you say Dana- this is where you belong! On stage belting out smooth tunes. She always looks so comfortable when she is singing, its never over done its always just right!
The first time listening. I have been around and I believe that Queen Latifah has about the best voice for jazz that I have heard; YES, ANYONE OVER 70 - she combines Ella, Sarah, Nina, Dinah with a sweetness and presence not heard lately. Her voice is distinctive and autobiographical. Wonderful discovery.
Singing jazz songs does not make someone "singing jazz". You need to feel and interpret the emotion of the song's message. Isn't this a song about misery?
She has good taste in songs, and helps make these fantastic standards more famous to new publics: great.
Of course she can sing. But I don't hear any Ella, Sarah, Nina, Dinah here. Too much candy.
Wim D. Man How does singing jazz not make someone “singing jazz?” That’s straight up gibberish. This song is about black people staying strong in the face of discrimination. And how does this woman’s smooth, rich voice not sound like the other women he mentioned with smooth rich voice?
After hearing her Trav'lin Light Album and hearing her version of "Lush Life", I thought that if Queen Latifah had been born in the 20s or 30s, she could have been a legendary Jazz/Great American Songbook diva singer.
Up until today, Queen Latifah was just a name to me, but while I was getting ready for work this morning this song came on the radio and I literally had to stop what I was doing to continue listening and, more importantly, to find out who the artist was. Now I can't wait to check out all the other songs she's done that are on RUclips, and I guarantee I'll be the proud owner of at least one of her CDs by this weekend. Thanks so much for posting.
Ms. Latifah & Mr. Wonder, ahhhh what a sweet combination !!!
I absolutely LOVE this woman's voice ... so smooth. She's also a great actress and an inspiration.
"You go, Girl!" You are one of my favorite artists. Can't get enough of your sultry voice.
Waoo que Hermoso..! Que Sonidos...! Saludos y A precios,desde la Ciudad de Valencia-Venezuela..! Waoo que Notaaa..!
right up there with Billye Holiday , Smooth as silk
OMG she sounds FANTASTIC! Drop jaw ....Fantastic.
What a beauty, i lover her music, her voice perfect for jazz...
I'm a huge fan of both artists...yet, this is my first time hearing this song! It is simply amazing!!! All I can say is...WOW!
This lady is a force.. What a wonderful change to here her sing jazz.. Queen is multi talented.. She's made her mark in history undeniably.
I wished I remembered to play your singing for my dad before he passed. He was a huge jazz fan.
GREAT STEVIE
My name is Georgia Rose, awwhhh yeah.
sang baby, remind them of it, sultry, Smokey, your our QUEEN madam latifa
Mrs. Queen,,you world singer,hat off to you... waw waw waw...
Go ‘head, Dana!!!! Play it, Steve!!!!
Stevie Wonder sounds like Toots Thielimans on this tune. I love it. The Queen is in her territory singing jazz. I sure hope that she puts together another jazz album.
Never heard this song before but just became one of my favorites my baby is singing it
Elegant and talented
wonderful music.this is wonderful music.stevie =class .with queen latifah more class.what joy at the touch of a button.
Nice to meet you Georgia Rose !!!
Es muy genia Latifah. Gracias
A fine performance.
Beautiful music and u are.a beautiful queen as u are love your music sister keep up the good gift that god gave u
I swear she is the most beautiful woman....and she has a terrific voice.
I hear Sarah Vaughn in her voice, lol. Awesome!
Queen sing just about in any genre she wants effortlessly I might add. I consider her to be The Queen of jazz this time around.🎧🎤🎼🎶🎶🎶❤️
I love it!
WOW
What a voice
Absolutely friggin gorgeous...
magnifique!
wow, Ms Latifah
She has quite a voice on her too. That's great :^)
Wow,i did know that you could sing so beautiful,Good for you queen Latifah.
lovely....
Hermoso¡¡¡
man. great
@jamesdunivan I like the way you put that. "Bring a grown man to his knees." Sweet.
She is the "baddest" Queen - from dawn to dusk.
Two great artists with a perfect presentation of a Tony Bennet song. wrote it.
Esther Phillips also sang it.
Awesome ! Dana is the REAL Queen ! She can sing anything & Stevie's Harmonica only adds to her amazing vocals. Not sure that Tony Bennett wrote it but I believe he first sang it way back in the 50s ! I love Tony but Dana does the best version ever !
Maravilha..........
She looks beautiful at the beginning
Gm edagdwg love this song and woman God bless her be yourself no matter what people say it's your soul that counts God is you and you are God 🙏 changes everything Linda j peace ❤️ strong
i wish i could have heard her sing live
There's still time.🤷🏾♀️🇺🇦
The Abrecia47 on a friends account but I love this song so so much!!
@graphicswebnetwork yes!!!
@graphicswebnetwork Yes and a voice that sends me, a class woman..
And is that Stevie Wonder supplying the harmonica track? I don't believe it's the other great harmonica player, Toots Thielmanns, but beautiful work, whomever. And Queen is splendid!
Well, go on with your bad self Queen Latifah! She sings these standards with good intonation, swing and style. Lush Life is one of the toughest songs to sing ever and she sails right through it! Sinatra tried it in the studio, gave up on it and never touched it again. Don't believe it, all ye singers amateur & pro? Try it - you'll see what I mean.
I didn't know she sang
💝💝💞 Passion french Riviera Relaxing by JjOS
I'm kinda here for 1d don't get me wrong hahaah
This is almost as good as her duet with the Reverend Al Green of Simply Beautiful.🙆🏾♀️🇺🇦
where is stevie ?
is anyone else thinking one direction
Latifah's Georgia Rose has way too many thorns.
Had no idea she could actually sing ?
Spiffing....