i'm 71 and comments like this annoy me. every generation loves the music they grew up with. nobody will match the beatles as far as i'm concerned, but kids today grew up with what they grew up with. just enjoy what you like without trashing the music...and for the record, i loved brenda lee...young people today might like the beatles, love them, never heard of them but no matter what they won't have the emotions i have because every one of their songs bring back memories i had because of my age at the time. the songs spoke to me and still do. my son loves van halen for the same reason i like the beatles......my daughter corey hart, madonna and then guns n' roses. vive la difference
the beatles opened for roy orbison. however the response to their music was so wild and orbison's songs were more ballad like that he suggested they switch. apparently the beatles loved him before they became famous and he grew even more in their estimation. i saw orbison in concert around 1980. sounded better live than on his records. shocking. never saw the beatles live but my best friend saw them on their tour of north america in 1964. ticket was $5.50. i've been to the john lennon museum in saitama, japan. very well done. closed now.
@@rosswatson5996 Agreed,songs such as "AS USUAL","All Alone am I",uptempo? "Sweet Nothings", " All you've gotta Do" just readily come to mind,FIRST! The Dynamite name,as memory serves,came from something She recorded when really young,around TEN,or so?She was a very young professional,as so easily heard,and recognised, in Her Singing ability.Xmas song,is ok,but everybody has different preferences ?. Box set,CDs? I personally have Her Singles,and a few Albums,from the time when they were released !
Brenda Lee from Atlanta. They called her "Little Miss Dynamite" small and petite but a big voice. she's still with us. "Sweet Nothin's" a big one of hers
I might have known or heard that before, but she was just a few years before my time. I mean, I heard her on the radio, but my oldest sisters would have known more about that. I live a stone's throw from Atlanta.
I grew up listening to Brenda Lee , one of my favorite singers. Her voice is so powerful , at the same time sweet and pure . She takes you to a place of emotion that it's hard to describe .
I think she was 15 when she sang “I’m Sorry” it was a #1 Song.....she had many hits. The first song I remember her singing was “Sweet Nothings” when she was 12 years old. No one could believe she was just 12.
Of all the teenage girl singers in the 1960s--and there were a ton of them--she really stood out with that light twang and that big voice. Everyone wanted to sing like Miss Lee!
In high school, my father sang in the choir, and was also on the track team, with the male equivalent of Brenda Lee (popularity wise) ... Johnny Mathis.
I'm 73 and I had a crush on Brenda Lee big time. Still do. You can hear her crying in this song - back then you could tell songs like this were written from pesonal experience. Thank you for letting me see you "discover" Brenda Lee and enjoy her talent. There are alot of songs back then I think you would enjoy. If you want another Brenda Lee tune try "All alone am I". Good Luck!
Yolie McLaughlin Hi, well I know you were blessed with beautiful music. All these petite women with these amazing voices is incredible. Even though it’s from the past, I feel like they are new singers. I love these singers & the beautiful vocals they possess. 🤗
donna loncar Hi, wow! That’s crazy, to sound like that at such a young age. I’m gonna have to check out some of her stuff when she got older. Thanks for the info 🤗
missgmoma... She was THE top selling female artist of the 1960s. You mentioned you wanna check out some of her songs from when she was older, but I just have to suggest one when she was just 16: “I Want To Be Wanted”. It reached #1 in the USA in 1960. I only discovered it about 5 years ago thanks to Sirius-XM. They played it on one of their more eclectic stations and I’d never heard it before but was blown away by how beautiful it was and how mature she sounded. Oh! And also “All Alone Am I” from 1962, when she was 18. That one reached #3 on the charts😉.
Jonni Hi, I went listen to the songs you suggested before I replied & boy you weren’t lying. It’s unbelievable someone that age had that quality of maturity in her voice. Definitely one of the original Divas! Thank you for the info. Stay safe ✌🏻
i was about 4 years old when this was released. my older brother had the record, and when he was babysitting my littlest big brother and me, we'd sneak out of our beds at night when we heard this song begin to play because we knew that it meant one of his girlfriends had come over and they'd be slow dancing in the living room. and i'm telling ya: that was one hella slow dance, lol.
Yeah, yeah! I never get tired of watching your joyful disbelief at how great these fantastic hit records are. It's a gas! You're like a hit record yourself...except on video!
Little Miss Dynamite knocked it out of the park!!!! One of the most beautiful songs and great singers ever! If you want to see her range and grit check out Sweet Nothings! Incredible.
It's hard to believe someone so young could put such feeling into their songs. Please react to her Christmas classic " Rockin Around the Christmas Tree".
I am 74 yrs old and I heard all the besy songers growing up. I hear the singers today, and many of them just don't have it. Even the singers from the 40's cans sing circles around the singers of today.
I had the same reaction the first time I hear her. I thought it was a grown woman, I seen her picture and could hardly believe that voice came out of such a small girl.
Wow! That one is an oldie. I know the song very well, although, I wasn't even 1 year old yet when it came out. Brenda has an amazing voice. I looked her up and it said she was 15 when she sang this.
Not only is she young here, but she’s a tiny girl as well. One of my favorite singers! There are some videos on RUclips where she’s even younger than this. Here, I think she’s about 15.
Wow! Brenda Lee, "Little Miss Dynamite!" A huge voice in a tiny body, ever since she began singing at age 5... Goosebumps each time I listen to her. She was 15 years old here... To think she's still going strong in her 79th Birthday. Topped the Billboards Chart by making "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree" 🎄 Number One! December 2023. God bless her and God bless you! Merry Christmas to all 🤗
Oh my yes My girl my girl my girl Brenda Lee. She can belt it guys...I have loved her since I was a little bitty girl in the 70's...Love this woman's voice
She was so small and her voice was so very big. I had forgotten both Brenda and he wonderful voice. It was played on the radio a lot here in the UK and my Mum loved her voice, she called her the little darling. Thank you once again for bringing back some great memories Jayvee, memories that mean so very much. God bless you all, take care and stay safe please my friends love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
I grew up listening to Brenda Lee who is only a few years older than me. Quite a few beautiful voices from that era, but hers was the most distinctive and one of the most beautiful of all time. Amazing that such a powerful voice could come from such a little person. If you like her, then listen to Little Peggy March, "I will follow him." We were so blessed that there were so many fine singers during that era.
Janet Kuhl Kalantari/ Peggy used the Song as Her signature tune,did a good job,check out Sarah Vaughan,[ on this medium] doing Fever, a live recording,in Sweden.
I remember watching her on a local TV station in Augusta, Ga, standing on a box to sing - she was only 7 or 8 yrs. old - BUT the biggest surprise was about 1 1/2 yrs. ago I was living in Murfreesboro, Tn, and saw her at the Kroger Deli - met her and her husband - she was so nice and friendly and down to earth - have a picture with her - I was so star-struck I couldn't think of anything to say except remembering her standing on that box to sing - about 10 minutes later her song "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" played on the speakers in store music tract - they had no idea she had been in there ! Quite a surprise that day!
I always loved "How Deep Is the Ocean" and "Fools Rush In" from Brenda. My dad gave me the LP long ago. There was a time....songs didn't have to be complicated and just relied on a simple lyric and melody with a strong talented voice. So many great voices that young folks might never hear today. Nat King Cole. Connie Smith. Patsy Cline. Johnny Mathis. The Platters. So much music...what a rich and deep well people can draw from. Thank you for reviewing these talents and songs. Maybe they won't be forgotten.
I never paid attention to this song really before this reaction... wow. She really WAS an amazing singer.... she emotes so much affection... at 15? Unreal.
I just love that you are reacting to artists from the past that were so amazing and should be known. So talented. Before autotune and bells and whistles. She was great.
Love the old ones! I like your reactions and I also want to thank you for the great opening of the your pod cast. Yours is the only one that doesn’t blow my speakers! Smooth and easy like yours is the best!
I was 8 years old when this was released. I would sit by the Hi Fi and play these records for hours. Everyone was in love with her at the time. I still love that lilt in her voice... I would to listen to her, Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins all day long...
I love how much you are expanding your musical horizons. Personally, there are at least a few songs from all genre of music that I appreciate. Please, think about what Harkem, New York was like from the early yo mid-1900's, and listen to Duke Ellington's "Harlem Nocturne " It is a great example of music telling a story without using words. You are awesome!
It's fantastic we can share your emotions when hearing this piece for first time. It's like ourselves were experiencing it at the same time. Thanks for being so spontaneous and honest
She was right on top of the female vocalist, pop music world in the late 50s-early 60s. She started performing when she was around 8 years old, and even then had that powerful voice!
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No autotune, no ridiculous dance moves, no sexualisation just a truly talented girl and a truly beautiful song
She was autotuned in utero ...
Dancing isnt ridiculous.
@@JTScott1988No, but half naked women shaking their ass in your face while sticking their tongue out IS ridiculous
i'm 71 and comments like this annoy me. every generation loves the music they grew up with. nobody will match the beatles as far as i'm concerned, but kids today grew up with what they grew up with. just enjoy what you like without trashing the music...and for the record, i loved brenda lee...young people today might like the beatles, love them, never heard of them but no matter what they won't have the emotions i have because every one of their songs bring back memories i had because of my age at the time. the songs spoke to me and still do. my son loves van halen for the same reason i like the beatles......my daughter corey hart, madonna and then guns n' roses. vive la difference
@@JTScott1988 Dancing can be ridiculous if it becomes a crutch to enhance the performance. Just like auto tune it becomes an overused gimmick,
She was 14 when she sang this and I was 20 and have loved her ever since, and I’m now 81.
Brenda Lee. One of the best female singers of all times.
Little Brenda was such a huge star that the Beatles were HER opening act in the UK!
Right?!!
The Beatles were not her opening act in the UK, but they were in Germany
the beatles opened for roy orbison. however the response to their music was so wild and orbison's songs were more ballad like that he suggested they switch. apparently the beatles loved him before they became famous and he grew even more in their estimation. i saw orbison in concert around 1980. sounded better live than on his records. shocking. never saw the beatles live but my best friend saw them on their tour of north america in 1964. ticket was $5.50. i've been to the john lennon museum in saitama, japan. very well done. closed now.
They called her “Little Miss Dynamite” !
Her biggest tune of hers that everyone knows is "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree".
Coolrockndad That is one of the GREATEST Christmas songs Ever...I play it over and over. Have a GREAT DAY💫💫
“Home Alone”
Stay away from any contrived Xmas crap. Listen to her real songs, dude!
@@rosswatson5996 I have her box set "dude". There's nothing wrong with her tune "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" dude!
@@rosswatson5996 Agreed,songs such as "AS USUAL","All Alone am I",uptempo? "Sweet Nothings", " All you've gotta Do" just readily come to mind,FIRST! The Dynamite name,as memory serves,came from something She recorded when really young,around TEN,or so?She was a very young professional,as so easily heard,and recognised, in Her Singing ability.Xmas song,is ok,but everybody has different preferences ?. Box set,CDs? I personally have Her Singles,and a few Albums,from the time when they were released !
Brenda Lee from Atlanta. They called her "Little Miss Dynamite" small and petite but a big voice. she's still with us. "Sweet Nothin's" a big one of hers
I might have known or heard that before, but she was just a few years before my time. I mean, I heard her on the radio, but my oldest sisters would have known more about that. I live a stone's throw from Atlanta.
A great track!
I grew up listening to Brenda Lee , one of my favorite singers. Her voice is so powerful , at the same time sweet and pure . She takes you to a place of emotion that it's hard to describe .
Sweet nothing's was my favourite!
I think she was 15 when she sang “I’m Sorry” it was a #1 Song.....she had many hits. The first song I remember her singing was “Sweet Nothings” when she was 12 years old. No one could believe she was just 12.
Yes, I thought she was just 15 or 16 singing this song.
I believe she was 14.
@@shareefsalih9359 She was 15 when this was recorded (march 1960) and released (may 1960). Lee was born in Dec 1944.
She sang tutti frutti aged 11
Of all the teenage girl singers in the 1960s--and there were a ton of them--she really stood out with that light twang and that big voice. Everyone wanted to sing like Miss Lee!
In high school, my father sang in the choir, and was also on the track team, with the male equivalent of Brenda Lee (popularity wise) ... Johnny Mathis.
@@MrVvulf Wow! He's still out there making music too. What a beautiful voice!
You mean 60’s... she was born in 1944 and she was 16 when she sang this song.
@@GandlafTheWhite Yes, thank you!
Hahaha, funny you say this. I remember when I was in Elementary and Grade School, I wanted to be like her, and of course imitated her 😂
I'm 73 and I had a crush on Brenda Lee big time. Still do. You can hear her crying in this song - back then you could tell songs like this were written from pesonal experience. Thank you for letting me see you "discover" Brenda Lee and enjoy her talent. There are alot of songs back then I think you would enjoy. If you want another Brenda Lee tune try "All alone am I". Good Luck!
She's 75 and she still tours!!!! I love her so much!
She was so awesome! I still get chills listening to her voice! I'm 72 yrs old and still listen to her music! ❤❤❤
Crazy how young she was singing with so much passion.
She was amazingly only 15 when she sung this in 1960, she was born December 1944.
She was just tiny, tiny with so much talent! I think she topped out at no more than 4’9”...still a beautiful little doll even today.
Wow! Didn’t realize how many super women singers there were in the era. Pure talent!💖
Oh yes. My era!😊
Yolie McLaughlin Hi, well I know you were blessed with beautiful music. All these petite women with these amazing voices is incredible. Even though it’s from the past, I feel like they are new singers. I love these singers & the beautiful vocals they possess. 🤗
donna loncar Hi, wow! That’s crazy, to sound like that at such a young age. I’m gonna have to check out some of her stuff when she got older. Thanks for the info 🤗
missgmoma... She was THE top selling female artist of the 1960s. You mentioned you wanna check out some of her songs from when she was older, but I just have to suggest one when she was just 16: “I Want To Be Wanted”. It reached #1 in the USA in 1960. I only discovered it about 5 years ago thanks to Sirius-XM. They played it on one of their more eclectic stations and I’d never heard it before but was blown away by how beautiful it was and how mature she sounded. Oh! And also “All Alone Am I” from 1962, when she was 18. That one reached #3 on the charts😉.
Jonni Hi, I went listen to the songs you suggested before I replied & boy you weren’t lying. It’s unbelievable someone that age had that quality of maturity in her voice. Definitely one of the original Divas! Thank you for the info. Stay safe ✌🏻
From, back in the days when having talent was imperative. Brenda just took to the stage, and did it, and she did it very well.
Sometimes I just like going back to this video and your reaction. ❤️❤️❤️. She was and still is phenomenal !!! 🌺🌺🌺
i was about 4 years old when this was released. my older brother had the record, and when he was babysitting my littlest big brother and me, we'd sneak out of our beds at night when we heard this song begin to play because we knew that it meant one of his girlfriends had come over and they'd be slow dancing in the living room. and i'm telling ya: that was one hella slow dance, lol.
hahaha... Great story, Kim Reading Baker Vidas Davey Irvin.
@@cnatview ty!
That's so sweet 🥲🥲
She was a little Spitfire. She had a HUGE voice in a little body.
Yeah, yeah! I never get tired of watching your joyful disbelief at how great these fantastic hit records are. It's a gas! You're like a hit record yourself...except on video!
They called Miss Brenda Lee, Little Miss Dynamite... An incredibly talented young lady, with one powerful voice!
My mom loves Brenda Lee....that's how I was introduced to this wonderful woman.
She was about 18-19 years old. She has one of the best most powerful voices there ever was.
One of the ALL time greatest singers.
Man....you are going waaayyyy, back. This came out in 1960 and she was 15 years old.
🔥🔥🔥
WHAT A GREAT VOICE, KNOW TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON THIS ,JUST A NATURAL GREAT VOICE, OH YEAH
Little Miss Dynamite knocked it out of the park!!!! One of the most beautiful songs and great singers ever! If you want to see her range and grit check out Sweet Nothings! Incredible.
She had a powerful voice. Congratulations Jay, on hitting 190k .
Brenda Lee was elected into the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame in 2002 for her performance through the years. Fantastic voice.
It's hard to believe someone so young could put such feeling into their songs. Please react to her Christmas classic " Rockin Around the Christmas Tree".
Beautiful voice. Especially so young.
He was only 14 years old when she recorded that song! Powerful voice!
I am 74 yrs old and I heard all the besy songers growing up. I hear the singers today, and many of them just don't have it. Even the singers from the 40's cans sing circles around the singers of today.
She was very, very young when she started. Petite with a huge voice.
I had the same reaction the first time I hear her. I thought it was a grown woman, I seen her picture and could hardly believe that voice came out of such a small girl.
oh yea she had the voice...and the power!
I've never heard that before. That was just....spellbinding! Wow is right....
Wow! That one is an oldie. I know the song very well, although, I wasn't even 1 year old yet when it came out. Brenda has an amazing voice. I looked her up and it said she was 15 when she sang this.
One of my Parents favorite songs Both are gone now This gives me a Heavy Heart 💜
Love your diversity, keep up the good reactions! 👍
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She was 16 when she sang this. Her first recording was Jambalaya on the Bayou when she was 12.
She's been married to the same guy since 1963.
No she was 15 years of age
Grew up listening to this with my mom. She had rocking around the Christmas tree.
Big star
It was pure tone and pure voice, no manipulations like they do today. Beautiful
She doesn't sound like that singing live. This is a professional produced end product.
Not only is she young here, but she’s a tiny girl as well. One of my favorite singers! There are some videos on RUclips where she’s even younger than this. Here, I think she’s about 15.
She began singing before her teens. Her voice has always been adult sounding and her stage presence confident and classy.
Brenda Lee, comin' on strong!!
Wow! Brenda Lee, "Little Miss Dynamite!" A huge voice in a tiny body, ever since she began singing at age 5... Goosebumps each time I listen to her. She was 15 years old here... To think she's still going strong in her 79th Birthday. Topped the Billboards Chart by making "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree" 🎄 Number One! December 2023. God bless her and God bless you! Merry Christmas to all 🤗
Brenda Lee was at the top of her game, and it wouldn't matter what period she sang in, she would be one of the best!
Your gonna kick them out tonight we’re ready thank you good song oldie but goody
Oh my yes My girl my girl my girl Brenda Lee. She can belt it guys...I have loved her since I was a little bitty girl in the 70's...Love this woman's voice
She's 75 and lives in Nashville. Very sweet lady.
watching you reactions hits me hard every time - you grew up in the wrong era. you get the music!
She was so small and her voice was so very big. I had forgotten both Brenda and he wonderful voice. It was played on the radio a lot here in the UK and my Mum loved her voice, she called her the little darling. Thank you once again for bringing back some great memories Jayvee, memories that mean so very much. God bless you all, take care and stay safe please my friends love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
She was incredible.! .....'Rockin around the Christmas Tree'.... Write it down for Christmas Jovaughn! ❤️
I love this reaction!!!
Thank you
You have so much heart , it shows all over your face , the songs mean the same now as they did back then 😊😊😀😊😊.
I grew up listening to Brenda Lee who is only a few years older than me. Quite a few beautiful voices from that era, but hers was the most distinctive and one of the most beautiful of all time. Amazing that such a powerful voice could come from such a little person. If you like her, then listen to Little Peggy March, "I will follow him." We were so blessed that there were so many fine singers during that era.
She was singing back in the 1960's and had a powerful beautiful voice, great singer.
Thanks for your reaction, Jay. Made me think of my Dad. He loved Brenda. Take care and be well. Peace.
She was just shy of 16 when she released this song. She is awesome. This song was released in May of 1960 and she turned 16 in December.
Check out Peggy Lee “Fever.”
That's so smoooth!
Janet Kuhl Kalantari/ Peggy used the Song as Her signature tune,did a good job,check out Sarah Vaughan,[ on this medium] doing Fever, a live recording,in Sweden.
Wow! Has it been 60 years since I've heard that song? Thanks for playing it!
Wow! Loved your reaction to this song!! My parents would always sing it when it came on the radio when I was a kid. Been awhile since I’ve heard it.
Hi Jay 😁
Great Voice
Great Song
Love Love Love ❤️
Great voice. You keep picking good ones lol
What a beautiful voice, even when this woman speaks her tone is beautiful. 😍 I love it.
YOW - THEY - DON'T - MAKE - MUSIC - LIKE - THAT - ANY - MORE!!! VOCALS - LYRICS - INSTRUMENTS - MELODY! PURE CLASS! SMDH! A CLASSIK!!!!
I remember watching her on a local TV station in Augusta, Ga, standing on a box to sing - she was only 7 or 8 yrs. old - BUT the biggest surprise was about 1 1/2 yrs. ago I was living in Murfreesboro, Tn, and saw her at the Kroger Deli - met her and her husband - she was so nice and friendly and down to earth - have a picture with her - I was so star-struck I couldn't think of anything to say except remembering her standing on that box to sing - about 10 minutes later her song "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" played on the speakers in store music tract - they had no idea she had been in there ! Quite a surprise that day!
WoW! I would have been in shock, as well!
I always loved "How Deep Is the Ocean" and "Fools Rush In" from Brenda. My dad gave me the LP long ago.
There was a time....songs didn't have to be complicated and just relied on a simple lyric and melody with a strong talented voice. So many great voices that young folks might never hear today. Nat King Cole. Connie Smith. Patsy Cline. Johnny Mathis. The Platters. So much music...what a rich and deep well people can draw from.
Thank you for reviewing these talents and songs. Maybe they won't be forgotten.
I loved this song when I was a young girl in the 90s. Absolutely loved her voice.
Brenda was my daddy's favorite. This brought back so many memories!
Parents use to play this on the Victrola back in the day! Mom loved Brenda Lee.
I love her too! This is one of my favorite recordings of all time.
I never paid attention to this song really before this reaction... wow. She really WAS an amazing singer.... she emotes so much affection... at 15? Unreal.
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I just love that you are reacting to artists from the past that were so amazing and should be known. So talented. Before autotune and bells and whistles. She was great.
Random thought: Motown Monday’s suggestion “Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Price. Oldie
One of my favorites!
Such a beautiful, angelic voice.
"All Alone Am I" is one of her best recordings. Powerful voice.
Great reaction there! She has me in tears every single time I listen to this song!
That's back in my mom's day. GO ON GIRL, w/ur powerfully beautiful voice...
Thank you for playing this song i havnt heard it since a baby girl. ✌ to all...... Love to all and joy😀🍃🐦🍃🐦🍃🐦🍃🐦🍃
Etta James is another woman with a powerful voice.
Brenda Lee "The end of the world".
Yes that’s another beautiful song by her!
I thought that was Skeeter Davis ... I would love to hear a Brenda Lee version
@@ellavader4411 I think Skeeter did the original, but Brenda did a really nice cover and it's available on RUclips.
@@sallysteele9220 .... I'm checking it out now! Thanks !
"It's A Marshmallow World'
She still sings great! Had all her records, still 4'9"
She was 12 years oid when she recorded this song, listen to Sweet Nothins...
She was 15 when she recorded it
No autotune. No one hundred takes to "get it right". Just pure music.
Love the old ones! I like your reactions and I also want to thank you for the great opening of the your pod cast. Yours is the only one that doesn’t blow my speakers! Smooth and easy like yours is the best!
Grew up listening to her ,,,,,, she's a star
Brenda Lee "End of the world" So sad!
I was 8 years old when this was released. I would sit by the Hi Fi and play these records for hours. Everyone was in love with her at the time. I still love that lilt in her voice... I would to listen to her, Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins all day long...
I'm so glad i grew up in the 60's .. I was a teenager then.
I love how much you are expanding your musical horizons.
Personally, there are at least a few songs from all genre of music that I appreciate.
Please, think about what Harkem, New York was like from the early yo mid-1900's, and listen to Duke Ellington's "Harlem Nocturne "
It is a great example of music telling a story without using words.
You are awesome!
It's fantastic we can share your emotions when hearing this piece for first time. It's like ourselves were experiencing it at the same time.
Thanks for being so spontaneous and honest
how about "Sweet-Talking Guy" by The Chiffons for Motown night. classic beehive group
Love.
She was very young there. One of the favorites she sings is Too Many Rivers To Cross, you will love it
I'll never tire of that...spectacular
Very distinctive powerful voice!!love it.
She was right on top of the female vocalist, pop music world in the late 50s-early 60s. She started performing when she was around 8 years old, and even then had that powerful voice!