Great vocal. Unlike so much modern day pop songs which are on one dynamic, here we have changes in modulation, good phrasing, just one or two points where her breathing might have felt a bit forced, but she put real emotion into it. A song I have heard many times, this is one of the best.
To Hilary Kole: Dear Ms. Kole, after watching and listening to over twenty versions of this timeless standard by artists ranging from Carmen McRae to Frank Sinatra, to Jane Monheit to Nat Cole, to Bernadette Peters to Katharine McPhee, I am convinced that only you have delivered the true intent of the lyrical story of this tune. Your singing is wonderful, but in it the sentiment of this tune's lyrical story is delivered to the listener, through your stage presence and your facial expressions. A really good singer has to also be a good actress in order to convey sadness, melancholy, regret, love, loneliness, happiness, sex appeal, fun, excitement, vulnerability, sincerity, humor...the entire range of expression and human emotion. Music schools don't teach this ability, nor do acting schools. Part of a singer's ability to deliver the lyrical story of a song is her/his own life experiences and natural expression, but also the ability to first understand what story the song is telling, and then being able to sing that story in character, based on how the lyrics describe that character. Most of the other singers I mentioned delivered this tune as a piece of music, not as an emotional story. You, on the other hand, delivered it as an emotional story. One of your own authentic life stories that you sincerely shared with the listeners. You made your delivery fit the lyric's character and the story was told through your voice, your face, your body and your attitude. This is what connects with live audiences and with video audiences alike. This is the great dividing line between someone who can sing a tune and someone who can deliver an emotional performance as they connect with the audience. It's not about drama, or being overly pretentious or forcing the music on the listeners. It's about an artist's ability to own a piece of music, make it come alive within her character, then deliver it in a truthful and sincere expression to the audience. You have done that here, and I recognize and appreciate it. Other viewers and listeners will also feel and appreciate it. They won't know how or why, since they are not musicians or singers, but they will feel it and respond to it. Keep up the great work. You are authentically "the real deal". You are a wonderfully talented singer and artist and the world needs to hear more from you. 'Here's wishing you all the best in your career. -jennifer86010
Very informative post, but I strongly dispute your dismissal of the fantastic performance given by the incomparable Bernadette Peters on the Carol Burnette show back in 1974. Now, happily available on RUclips. What a wonderful, magical song this is. Oscar Levant and Richard Heyman gave the world an absolute masterpiece. Lucky world.
@@davidcharlesnorris7201 I agree that Bernadette Peters' performance of this song on Carol Burnette's show in 1974 was very good, but she is a true Broadway performer who mixes drama and acting with her singing and on that show she had an orchestra backing her. Hilary Kole, on the other hand, is a night club singer, working with a trio. Both are different types of singers. I saw Bernadette in concert once in San Francisco at Symphony Hall. We sat above and behind the orchestra, and Bernadette did the most unusual thing after finishing one of her songs. She walked up to the piano where a pitcher of water and a glass were sitting on a tray. She poured a glass of water, then popped a pill into her mouth, swigged the water, turned around and started another song. I've been in the music business for over many decades and I've never seen a center stage performer, especially a star, take a pill in the middle of the show. Perhaps her prescription required she take a pill at a certain time of day. Most unusual, since the audience couldn't see her do it. But to the point about Bernadette as a singer, you must see You-Tube Video: [Bernadette Peters "Other Lady " the Carson Show.] This tune was written by actress/writer Ellen Weston and Leslie Gore. It is one of Bernadette signature songs, and it is very compelling. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear her sing it. Bernadette really knows how to deliver a depth of sentiment and raw emotion better than anyone, and this song "Other Lady" brings out some of her finest performances.
heartfelt, lovely. One pass through with minimal piano at the end is where i would have called it, but only because she threw her whole heart into it and it seemed like a more natural ending(imesho as a piano player and vocalist although no longer professional) for a statement piece. all my love to the musicians who give us our souls back and such comfort in this crazy world. moments like this are better than gold or anything on this earth!!!
Yes, first heard Chris Connor's version way back in '57 I think it was .. A definitive, clean, and emotionally stylish, benchmark studio recording, the like of which we barely ever hear now .. !!
She’s good and her styling of this classic is distinctive But the best is Jeri Southern’s recording, from a live 1959 Chicago performance-simple, direct and moving. Also worth catching is Jamie Cullum’s live concert version. Both of these are on RUclips
Good performance but I unfortunately listened to this AFTER I listened to Carmen Mcrae sing it so although I appreciated her performance she just can't beat the great Carmen Mcrae!
Wonderful rendition. Lovely voice, perfect control, gorgeous face. Thank you so much.
Great singer, beautiful song, beautiful woman!
Great vocal. Unlike so much modern day pop songs which are on one dynamic, here we have changes in modulation, good phrasing, just one or two points where her breathing might have felt a bit forced, but she put real emotion into it. A song I have heard many times, this is one of the best.
Beautiful. What a beautiful lady with a lovely voice.
To Hilary Kole: Dear Ms. Kole, after watching and listening to over twenty versions of this timeless standard by artists ranging from Carmen McRae to Frank Sinatra, to Jane Monheit to Nat Cole, to Bernadette Peters to Katharine McPhee, I am convinced that only you have delivered the true intent of the lyrical story of this tune. Your singing is wonderful, but in it the sentiment of this tune's lyrical story is delivered to the listener, through your stage presence and your facial expressions. A really good singer has to also be a good actress in
order to convey sadness, melancholy, regret, love, loneliness, happiness, sex appeal, fun, excitement, vulnerability, sincerity, humor...the entire range of expression and human emotion. Music schools don't teach this ability, nor do acting schools. Part of a singer's ability to deliver the lyrical story of a song is her/his own life experiences and natural expression, but also the ability to first understand what story the song is telling, and then being able to sing that story in character, based on how the lyrics describe that character.
Most of the other singers I mentioned delivered this tune as a piece of music, not as an emotional story. You, on the other hand, delivered it as an emotional story. One of your own authentic life stories that you sincerely shared with the listeners. You made your delivery fit the lyric's character and the story was told through your voice, your face, your body and your attitude. This is what connects with live audiences and with video audiences alike.
This is the great dividing line between someone who can sing a tune and someone who can deliver an emotional performance as they connect with the audience. It's not about drama, or being overly pretentious or forcing the music on the listeners. It's about an artist's ability to own a piece of music, make it come alive within her character, then deliver it in a truthful and sincere expression to the audience.
You have done that here, and I recognize and appreciate it. Other viewers and listeners will also feel and appreciate it. They won't know how or why, since they are not musicians or singers, but they will feel it and respond to it. Keep up the great work. You are authentically "the real deal". You are a wonderfully talented singer and artist and the world needs to hear more from you. 'Here's wishing you all the best in your career. -jennifer86010
Very informative post, but I strongly dispute your dismissal of the fantastic performance given by the incomparable Bernadette Peters on the Carol Burnette show back in 1974.
Now, happily available on RUclips. What a wonderful, magical song this is. Oscar Levant and Richard Heyman gave the world an absolute masterpiece. Lucky world.
@@davidcharlesnorris7201 I agree that Bernadette Peters' performance of this song on Carol Burnette's show in 1974 was very good, but she is a true Broadway performer who mixes drama and acting with her singing and on that show she had an orchestra backing her. Hilary Kole, on the other hand, is a night club singer, working with a trio. Both are
different types of singers. I saw Bernadette in concert once in San Francisco at Symphony Hall. We sat above and behind the orchestra, and Bernadette did the most unusual thing after finishing one of her songs. She walked up to the piano where a pitcher of water and a glass were sitting on a tray. She poured a glass of water, then popped a pill into her mouth, swigged the water, turned around and started another song.
I've been in the music business for over many decades and I've never seen a center stage performer, especially a star, take a pill in the middle of the show. Perhaps her prescription required she take a pill at a certain time of day. Most unusual, since the audience couldn't see her do it.
But to the point about Bernadette as a singer, you must see You-Tube Video: [Bernadette Peters "Other Lady " the Carson Show.] This tune was written by actress/writer Ellen Weston and Leslie Gore. It is one of Bernadette signature songs, and it is very compelling. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear her sing it. Bernadette really knows how to deliver a depth of sentiment and raw emotion better than anyone, and this song "Other Lady" brings out some of her finest performances.
You should listen to Jeri Southern's performance. It is my favorite.
Pretty voice. Clear and expressive with nice tone.
I love the way you tell the story. Beautiful lady and heartfelt performance.
Great job. Excellent piano playing.
Fabulous version by a great vocalist. Always love her work.
Well that melted this Englishman's heart! Beautifully sung and that piano accompaniment wasn't bad either . Loved it.
Beautiful version and mezzo-soprano vocals.
Fantastic! Very good and very convincing singing. Excellent band. Couldn't imagine how to perform this song any better than this.
heartfelt, lovely. One pass through with minimal piano at the end is where i would have called it, but only because she threw her whole heart into it and it seemed like a more natural ending(imesho as a piano player and vocalist although no longer professional) for a statement piece. all my love to the musicians who give us our souls back and such comfort in this crazy world. moments like this are better than gold or anything on this earth!!!
...lovely rendition of such a lovely tune....loved it...
Beautifully sung, great voice. Thank you, from India.
You're great.
Wonderful and powerful voice.
very divine....beautiful voice and musical performance. Thank you !!
You do a great job on this song! Love your phrasing.
gosh she's gorgeous
I literally forgot to eat when i see this video! I blame it on you Hilary!
Divine!👏👏👏👏👏
Some hear and sing a song - the best feel and live it...
Mesmerizing as always
Great!!
Great performance😍
I think that Oscar Levant would be happy to know that almost 50 years after his death his song would be done so beautifully.
Yes indeed 💯
Very nice! A hard song to sing well.💕
Lovely
It's not easy with the lyrics to this song. I wonder who and how you could do it today. This is very convincing.
beautiful
The whole package..Nice
An expressive performance
Beautiful
Also love version BU chris Connor
Yes, first heard Chris Connor's version way back in '57 I think it was .. A definitive, clean, and emotionally stylish, benchmark studio recording, the like of which we barely ever hear now .. !!
Lovely!
She’s good and her styling of this classic is distinctive
But the best is Jeri Southern’s recording, from a live 1959 Chicago performance-simple, direct and moving.
Also worth catching is Jamie Cullum’s live concert version.
Both of these are on RUclips
Agree bout Jerri also Chris Connor
Ela é linda e canta divinamente.
아 정말 좋다..
Wonderfulllllllll!!!!! :-D
Great phrasing, she clearly knows how to sing.
lovely pianist btw
Thanks Hilary for uploading this nice song, i shared it on my FB group facebook.com/groups/jazzvideo/ Best regards ... Tim from the Netherlands
Kudos to this fine songstress. But for me the best ever version is by Chet Baker; that’s purely mesmerisingly captivating. G’day & Cheers!
NANCY WILSON version
Good performance but I unfortunately listened to this AFTER I listened to Carmen Mcrae sing it so although I appreciated her performance she just can't beat the great Carmen Mcrae!
Tbh Jamie Cullum is the best vocal version I have heard
Beautifully sung, great voice. Thank you, from India.