@@Johnnycdrums I love Dinah. She was undoubtedly a more convincing blues performer but in terms of vocal technique, range and improvisational ability Sarah has it easily!
My dad was a business manager for people with more money than time and Sarah was a client of his for the last 25 years of her life. He tried to tell me about her but, being in my teens a twenties and a product of the '60s, it went in one ear and out the other. Now, as an amateur musician, I'm kicking myself for missing so many chances to get to know her. I am living proof that youth is wasted on the young. I do remember his telling me that she had perfect pitch.
Was my moms' favorate vocalist so I listened to her quite a bit. The way she glides through a complex interpretation of a song will make you weak in the knees. Her range is stunning. Thanks for a great analysis of a great and unique singer. Loved it!
When I was a kid, we had her Mister Kelly's album (it's on RUclips) in the old RCA sterio console. Her singing always evokes memories of that single red light on the sterio in a dark livingroom on an early evening in late fall or, perhaps, the winter, in Chicago. I think of pipes and martinis, the smell of a roast cooking. Her voice is velvety and wam, yet there is an inescapable wintry quality to the arrangements - a sweet sadness in every song she sings. Her's is not a springtime voice or a summertime voice. It is not a voice to be enjoyed in the bright light of day. This is an evening voice, a warm fur coat on a chilly evening when the last of the leaves have fallen and a light snow begins.
Yeah, I'm glad you discovered her. My sax teacher once said to me, "I can teach you everything you need to be a great sax player in 30 seconds." "What?" "Listen to Sarah Vaughan to learn what notes to play and listen to Stan Getz to learn how to play them. That's all you need to do." Hah! He was right, of course.
She was just stunning, wasn't she? Rightfully regarded as among the small handful of the most important vocal influences of the century along with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Louie Armstrong and perched atop the Mount Rushmore of influential jazz vocalists. Thanks for this, Fil.
What a timbre and voice control! She must have posessed absolute pitch to hit those notes with inhumane precision. Thanks for introducing Sarah Vaughan to me!
@@VideoNOLA BTW I think you know the definition of perfect pitch, but have absolutely no idea how it works and have not met anyone in person who posesses perfect pitch. Of course you don't know how it feels to have perfect pitch, neither do I, but they tried their best to explain it to me.
@@lashamartashvili You were correct the first time when you said "absolute pitch". "Perrfect pitch" is not the same thing. Sarah did not have to have absolute pitch to sing the way she did, but she probably had perfect relative pitch. Although, because she was also an excellent pianist, she may have had absolute pitch also.
Just this past year I "discovered" Sarah after years of simply knowing she was a renowned singer, having heard "Misty" a few times and that's it. Now she is my favorite singer of all time. I could lament that I missed out on enjoying her voice all those years, but instead I rejoice there is still so much more of her music for me to still hear.
Your expressions are a dead giveaway and a joy to watch Fil. Sarah Vaughan style was captivating indeed. One by one your analysis videos are a great source to learn about the artists and bands from all genres and era. Keep Rockin' through the history of music Fil. 😊🤘
I’m sorry - was Fil in the picture while she sang? No disrespect to him at all - I just couldn’t do anything but watch her and occasionally look at the graph showing what note she was singing…
Sarah Vaughan is my favorite singer and IMHO, the greatest singer ever. She could sing everything from the most gut bucket of Blues, like on “No Count Sarah”, to Opera like her version of “My Man’s Gone Now”. She also was a piano player (she was the back up pianist for Earl “Fatha” Hines) so that played into her note selection. I’m a big Sassy fan so for me it’s Team Sarah all the way!
So glad to see that her magnificence is being appreciated by the generations that were not as blessed as I was to hear her in person many times! She’s incomparable!
I have never seen a live performance of Sarah’s and I am astounded. We are watching a master musician with ultimate control of her instrument and exuding her confidence in her skills.
Sarah's vocals on "Lost in The Stars" is nothing short of magnificent. Kurt Weill composed that wondrous tune. Sarah Vaughan turned it into golden stardust. Many thanks, FIL.
The Divine One.. Ms Sarah Vaughan. In her era there was she and Ella Fitzgerald, both sublime and distinctive vocalists. IMHO , Sarah was the more distinct vocalist as she possessed an edge to her voice. Sarah utilized and had a very distinct vibrato that is so missing with all the young singers today. I had the privilege of seeing her perform three times in her later years in Chicago. The last place I saw her was at the Vic theater on Sheffield and you could hear a pin drop during her performances. Her voice had lowered ... however she was still able to hit her sopranic notes and the escalation was more dramatic than in the past. Sarah Vaughan was an American treasure. An excellent choice and analysis by you Fil.
Sarah’s lower register is ridiculous. Could listen to her all day. I love how Sarah and Ella approached songs differently, really differently phrasing. Total mastery.
Fabulous! I found myself holding my breath! What a treasure! Thanks, Fil, for a heartfelt analysis. Sarah Vaughan’s perfect voice moved us all, I’m sure.
I never understood why Sarah Vaughan wasn't held in higher regard. She was obviously very popular, but when you compare her name with Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Etta James, etc. she was never as well respected. She was easily my favourite of those multi-genre vocalists of the time, her technique and breath control were just astonishing, especially when you actually see the performance. There are so many times when she looks like she has finished singing a note, but it's still going, it's like magic. Strangely, of her contempoarires, the one who seems to me to have the most similar vibrato is probably Doris Day, who I also love. My Dad always referred to Doris Day as his first girlfriend, although I'm fairly sure she was unaware of this.
I think that’s because, unlike those other great singers you mentioned, she never had one song associated with her. For the average casual fan, if you mention Billie Holiday people will immediately think of “Strange Fruit”. If you mention Etta James, people will think of “At Last”. If you mention Sarah Vaughan, people will name whatever Sarah Vaughan song the like the most. You might get “Lullaby of Birdland”, “Perdido” or even “Key Largo” if people come to her from commercials.
@@GeneralTarik Nonsense. She wasn't as popular because her singing is more difficult to access for most people. She literally sings from bass to coloratura soprano notes in one song, sometimes in one phrase. To some people Sarah kind of over egged the pudding - and her voice is too operatic for them to understand. Her facility is undeniable, but she dismantles the melodies and time signatures more than most other jazz singers. She was astoundingly gifted and sings with such ease. I don't think anyone but Leontyne Price could begin to sound a bit like Sarah Vaughan. Misty *IS* her signature song.
@@GeneralTarik loved lullaby of bird land, but I remember the first time I heard her singing was when she sang misty, I was absolutely blown away and hooked
I don’t know why you say she wasn’t as well known as those others you mentioned. She absolutely was. My house was full of her records when I grew up and I continued to listen to her for decades.
Thank you Fil. The really extraordinary thing is Miss Vaughan simply got better and better with age. Earlier this year I obtained the two separate LPs recorded by Miss Vaughan at Ronnie Scott’s over two consecutive nights (Ronnie Scott’s Presents Sarah Vaughan Live 1977) in which she delivered phenomenal renditions including My Funny Valentine & If You Could See Me Now. Ronnie Scott introduces The Divine One on these recordings as his favourite singer of all time and I do so completely agree. I had these two LPs digitized and I will email a copy to you Fil in appreciation of your fantastic analysis of the legendary Sassy!
oh my God this is my favorite...my dad introduced us to her and this show was her in her glory ...also look at me when she was in Europe can't remember if it was Denmark or Sweden but look for it ...she gives me chills!!!!
Now you need to listen to a performance toward the end of her career, when her voice deepens but she still maintains the highs, and she bends the notes more, sometimes severely, worrying less about singing prettily . She was a true master. No one had or has her ease, agility, style, accuracy, and range. Her whole self was the instrument. Thank you for getting to this!
Sarah Vaughan, what a voice. Even with such God-given talent it takes a lot of work to sing with that kind of breath control.It kind of reminds me of Johnny Mathis when he was young. He would run through two measures easily without taking a breath.
That kind of perspiration that was running down Sarah's face comes from the pure concentration of "being in the zone"! Love that from a great artist and performer.
Just wow! My father loved Sarah, along with Ella and Billie...grew up listening to this spectacular genre of brilliant artistry.. Thanks Fil for this awesome reaction and for helping make this beautiful music relevant...much love!
Love me or leave me And let me be lonely You won't believe me But I love you only Love Sarah Vaugan. Smooth as silk. Her voice glides over the lyrics. Unearthly. Just beautiful. She was the original Datin Doll.
Hi Fil, I love that you covered Sarah Vaughan, I only really started listening to her music after I discovered Amy Winehouse -My favourite artist of all time. Amy once quoted: "Sarah Vaughan is one of my favourite singers of all time. She was an instrument. I've heard one record, it's like a humming solo, and she sounds like a reed instrument - like a clarinet. I came to Sarah Vaughan later - Amy on Sarah Vaughan 🖤
I hate to be a get off my lawn person but many folks just don't know what real singing is. SV was so great. Just wonderful. I hope this moves folks to pick up a Best Of collection of hers and jump off from that. Thanks Fil.
Sarah's vocals are so smooth in this song and reminded me a little bit of the way Billie Holiday sings. Great analysis and enjoy your appreciation for all types of music.
Yes! Finally! My favorite vocalist of all time. IMHO she was untouchable. Magnificent voice, magnificent technique and inventive. Thank you so much for reacting to her. I've been waiting! Thanks Fil. BTW, I think Streisand is the only other singer that I know of that has that impressive breath control that Sarah had, which is why they could phrase differently than others had which made them stand out even more..
The purity of her voice is astonishing... As a jazz saxophonist, listening to these recordings are very instructive. Best is entirely subjective but any list of the best that doesn't include her is not a valid list ;-)
Sarah Vaughn was such a great jazz singer & her career covers over 6 decades starting in the 40's. She won so many awards for her music & performed with many of the greats.
Sarah's a beautiful lady with a lovely voice that is so silky smooth and captivating. She sure can hold them notes for a long time, that's amazing! I enjoyed the analysis! 🙂
I remember (probably 40 or more years ago now) but never forget when Gilbert O'Sullivan was being interviewed on the radio and (paraphrasing here) said that he was astonished when Sarah recorded a version of his song 'Along Again (Naturally)'. She absolutely nailed it vocally and emotionally - he said it was one of the proudest days of his life. ruclips.net/video/RlqV0oo9Wqw/видео.html
Wonderful song by one of the greatest female artists ever. My favourite of Sarah is Broken Hearted Melody which I have played regularly since 1959. Fabulous!
Wonderful explanation of why she does what she does. I don’t usually tend to go for singers that sing with huge amounts of vibrato but I enjoy her singing very much. Went to see her in person back in the late 70s, small nightclub in the city, it was a great setting for her.
I was driving yesterday with mom in the car, listening to the Sinatra channel. The display was just the name of the show, so the song and artist info were not displayed. Mom asked “who is this singing?” I said “I think it’s Sarah Vaughn.” I was right as it was announced after. She’s pretty easy to identify. Nobody had a voice quite like hers.
Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan had one of the most melodic voices ever recorded. Just about every modern singer, even today, adopts some of her phrasing. She was also a gifted pianist. Some of her piano performances are also available on RUclips. (Sarah Vaughan in Concert Once in a While is a really great video where she accompanies herself on piano.) Sassy was one of my dad’s favoritas. Whenever I hear her, I think of him. What was remarkable that even though she had lung cancer, it did not significantly impact her breathing & vocal control. Her lower range became even deeper & more resonant. Thanks for the memories & the review❣️
What a silky, rich voice. I so appreciate your analysis, Fil! I so enjoy a singer who can deliver an incredible song with such poise and ease. Glad to know you were also captivated by this “performance”.
The control she had from her voice was unbelievable!! Not only the vibrato, but also the changes from one note down to another and back up to the first note, back down and then back up with that my accuracy. I also love the dynamics she put into the song. You just don't hear that anymore.
Wow.. talk about ‘becoming the music’!! That was amazing.. I heard Louis Armstrong riffs… a little Nat King Cole too. Wow, wow!! Thanks, as always, for finding the gems, and doing such a great job of analyzing it for us.
I love love LOVE Sarah’s voice. She’s the queen of jazz crooning. Her vibrato is insane !! I’ve listened to her many times, but this analysis made me listen more intently. Thank you for this gift !!
I've always seen Sarah Vaughn ranked in the top 5 female jazz vocalists of all time. I'd go further and say that she is in the top 5 vocalists of all time, regardless of vocalists or gender.
A voice so rich that it reverberates in its own velodrome, created a wall of sound so dense and luxurious- like solidifying mist, then releasing it into the ethereal plain, from whence it came.
Wow! Sarah Vaughan is unlike any singer I have heard before! Such control, endurance and original style.…I can see why you got lost in hearing her sing through twice, Fil!
I sing a lot of Sarah’s tunes and oh man she makes everything look easy. What a mind-blowing voice. One thing I love to do: listen to how Ella and Sarah approached a song differently. Sarah’s phrasing In particular was always interesting and unexpected.
Right on! It's impossible to predict the way SV will sing the next phrase or even a tiny part of the phrase. NO cliches. Just subtle, unique and superb taste.
She has such a fantastic voice and I've loved listening to her all my life but I never really understood what she was ~doing~ or how she was making the magic happen. You're explanations are always so informative and accessible! Thank you, Fil!
Another legendary jazz/soul voice of this era (like Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Jo Stafford, Billie Holliday and Etta James) beautiful and almost lost to the ages (a huge thank you to Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones and Angelina Jordan for keeping this sound alive and well)... if only today's music was even 10% as good as this.... thanks Fil and I am glad it blew your mind because it does for many of us too. True talent.
Sarah Vaughan: one of the greatest of all times. No surprise how accurate her pitch is; amazing to see that consistent wave pattern to her incredible vibrato. Excellent choice!
I saw her in the late 1970's in San Francisco at the Venetian Room in the Fairmont Hotel and was blown away by her incredible voice. She had the best voice I had ever heard. She was very elegant but also took her shoes off onstage and went barefoot.... just an amazing performer.
Your taste remains impeccable, Fil. For my money, Sassy Sarah's voice was so incredible in so many ways, that I think she was, and will remain, the greatest single female jazz vocalist of the 20th century.
Sarah was one of the most dynamic and vocally gifted singers of all time. Sarah could sing anything and make it magic. But let's not forget how amazing you are Fil being able to break down such vocal talents and show how dynamic they are is a testament to your amazing musical talents. Well done. You appreciate well delivered music.
Wasn't aware when recently requested that you had ventured into Vaughan territory a year ago, must check out your channel. She was a wonder, and enjoyed singing so much. This woman used her talent well. One of the greatest. Cheers!!
THANK YOU, for posting Sarah *(Billy Eckstein's favourite) I've tried to explain Sarah to so many but . . . as 'Sylvester' would say, "Your ear has to be in yo' foot to not know, that this woman, can saaaang y'all!!!" 🙃🤩🥰😉
I was cooking as I was listening to this, but I came back and did a rewind to watch her last phrasing, Angelic. And amazing to see. I can see why you got lost. Brava.
Along with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan is one of the great exponents of The Great American Songbook. I love rock music, pop music, folk-rock, country-rock etc ....but do so appreciate the talents of these TGAS artistes....I still miss those one hour snippets on Radio 2 from the late David Jacobs and the still living Don Black....
Thank you so much for doing a video on Sarah Vaughan. I think she might be the most remarkable singer that you’ve covered so far. I love her work all the way from the ‘50s to the ‘80s.
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She's not singing, she's playing a horn without the horn. She is pure instrument. Timeless artistry.
Absolutely!
Vocal perfection. No better singer ever lived, in my opinion. Effortless, soft, silky, smooth, seductive, and all with perfect command and control.
Sarah's vocal abilities were unmatched in Jazz history! An amazing musician!
%100 right!
I agree. There were a few close. Like Ella Fitzgerald. But, Sarah had unique qualities I've never heard from anyone else.
Yes she was one of the truly greats among the greats
I like Dinah Washington and Anita O'Day better.
@@Johnnycdrums I love Dinah. She was undoubtedly a more convincing blues performer but in terms of vocal technique, range and improvisational ability Sarah has it easily!
My dad was a business manager for people with more money than time and Sarah was a client of his for the last 25 years of her life. He tried to tell me about her but, being in my teens a twenties and a product of the '60s, it went in one ear and out the other. Now, as an amateur musician, I'm kicking myself for missing so many chances to get to know her. I am living proof that youth is wasted on the young. I do remember his telling me that she had perfect pitch.
@bigkahuna92107, 😊
Heard her perform this LIVE back in the day. She left me speechless.
Was my moms' favorate vocalist so I listened to her quite a bit. The way she glides through a complex interpretation of a song will make you weak in the knees. Her range is stunning. Thanks for a great analysis of a great and unique singer. Loved it!
My dad and I use to listen to the "78"records . This brings back great memories.
@@barbaramorant6673 Same! Thanks, Daddy!
my mom's favorite, too:)
My favorite too.
When I was a kid, we had her Mister Kelly's album (it's on RUclips) in the old RCA sterio console. Her singing always evokes memories of that single red light on the sterio in a dark livingroom on an early evening in late fall or, perhaps, the winter, in Chicago. I think of pipes and martinis, the smell of a roast cooking. Her voice is velvety and wam, yet there is an inescapable wintry quality to the arrangements - a sweet sadness in every song she sings. Her's is not a springtime voice or a summertime voice. It is not a voice to be enjoyed in the bright light of day. This is an evening voice, a warm fur coat on a chilly evening when the last of the leaves have fallen and a light snow begins.
@knickertwistcopperby6066 She was perfect!
What a great analysis of a great singer. Sarah wasn't called "the Divine One" for nothing!
Sarah Vaughan, that’s all one needs to say.
You never get her mixed up with another,she’s unforgettable.
Yeah, I'm glad you discovered her. My sax teacher once said to me, "I can teach you everything you need to be a great sax player in 30 seconds." "What?" "Listen to Sarah Vaughan to learn what notes to play and listen to Stan Getz to learn how to play them. That's all you need to do."
Hah! He was right, of course.
She was just stunning, wasn't she? Rightfully regarded as among the small handful of the most important vocal influences of the century along with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Louie Armstrong and perched atop the Mount Rushmore of influential jazz vocalists. Thanks for this, Fil.
What a timbre and voice control! She must have posessed absolute pitch to hit those notes with inhumane precision. Thanks for introducing Sarah Vaughan to me!
I don't think "perfect pitch" means what you think it means.
@@VideoNOLA It's your prerogative!
@@VideoNOLA BTW I think you know the definition of perfect pitch, but have absolutely no idea how it works and have not met anyone in person who posesses perfect pitch. Of course you don't know how it feels to have perfect pitch, neither do I, but they tried their best to explain it to me.
@@VideoNOLA ???
@@lashamartashvili You were correct the first time when you said "absolute pitch". "Perrfect pitch" is not the same thing. Sarah did not have to have absolute pitch to sing the way she did, but she probably had perfect relative pitch. Although, because she was also an excellent pianist, she may have had absolute pitch also.
Just this past year I "discovered" Sarah after years of simply knowing she was a renowned singer, having heard "Misty" a few times and that's it. Now she is my favorite singer of all time. I could lament that I missed out on enjoying her voice all those years, but instead I rejoice there is still so much more of her music for me to still hear.
Your expressions are a dead giveaway and a joy to watch Fil. Sarah Vaughan style was captivating indeed. One by one your analysis videos are a great source to learn about the artists and bands from all genres and era. Keep Rockin' through the history of music Fil. 😊🤘
I’m sorry - was Fil in the picture while she sang? No disrespect to him at all - I just couldn’t do anything but watch her and occasionally look at the graph showing what note she was singing…
Sarah Vaughan is my favorite singer and IMHO, the greatest singer ever. She could sing everything from the most gut bucket of Blues, like on “No Count Sarah”, to Opera like her version of “My Man’s Gone Now”. She also was a piano player (she was the back up pianist for Earl “Fatha” Hines) so that played into her note selection. I’m a big Sassy fan so for me it’s Team Sarah all the way!
The breath control, the range,the clarity, the conciseness of it all. It gives me life
I agree , and it makes me sick how many great singers ruined themselves smoking cigs !
So glad to see that her magnificence is being appreciated by the generations that were not as blessed as I was to hear her in person many times! She’s incomparable!
I have never seen a live performance of Sarah’s and I am astounded. We are watching a master musician with ultimate control of her instrument and exuding her confidence in her skills.
Sarah's vocals on "Lost in The Stars" is nothing short of magnificent. Kurt Weill composed that wondrous tune. Sarah Vaughan turned it into golden stardust. Many thanks, FIL.
I love how you bring these old artistes to a new audience.
The Divine One.. Ms Sarah Vaughan. In her era there was she and Ella Fitzgerald, both sublime and distinctive vocalists. IMHO , Sarah was the more distinct vocalist as she possessed an edge to her voice. Sarah utilized and had a very distinct vibrato that is so missing with all the young singers today. I had the privilege of seeing her perform three times in her later years in Chicago. The last place I saw her was at the Vic theater on Sheffield and you could hear a pin drop during her performances. Her voice had lowered ... however she was still able to hit her sopranic notes and the escalation was more dramatic than in the past. Sarah Vaughan was an American treasure. An excellent choice and analysis by you Fil.
Sarah’s lower register is ridiculous. Could listen to her all day. I love how Sarah and Ella approached songs differently, really differently phrasing. Total mastery.
Ella was distinctive.
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She's a wizard from beyond. Don't even try to understand. It's just a gift to us all.
Fabulous! I found myself holding my breath! What a treasure! Thanks, Fil, for a heartfelt analysis. Sarah Vaughan’s perfect voice moved us all, I’m sure.
I know!
@@pookiepookie8669 me too
I never understood why Sarah Vaughan wasn't held in higher regard. She was obviously very popular, but when you compare her name with Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Etta James, etc. she was never as well respected. She was easily my favourite of those multi-genre vocalists of the time, her technique and breath control were just astonishing, especially when you actually see the performance. There are so many times when she looks like she has finished singing a note, but it's still going, it's like magic.
Strangely, of her contempoarires, the one who seems to me to have the most similar vibrato is probably Doris Day, who I also love. My Dad always referred to Doris Day as his first girlfriend, although I'm fairly sure she was unaware of this.
I think that’s because, unlike those other great singers you mentioned, she never had one song associated with her. For the average casual fan, if you mention Billie Holiday people will immediately think of “Strange Fruit”. If you mention Etta James, people will think of “At Last”. If you mention Sarah Vaughan, people will name whatever Sarah Vaughan song the like the most. You might get “Lullaby of Birdland”, “Perdido” or even “Key Largo” if people come to her from commercials.
@@GeneralTarik Nonsense. She wasn't as popular because her singing is more difficult to access for most people. She literally sings from bass to coloratura soprano notes in one song, sometimes in one phrase. To some people Sarah kind of over egged the pudding - and her voice is too operatic for them to understand. Her facility is undeniable, but she dismantles the melodies and time signatures more than most other jazz singers. She was astoundingly gifted and sings with such ease. I don't think anyone but Leontyne Price could begin to sound a bit like Sarah Vaughan.
Misty *IS* her signature song.
@@GeneralTarik loved lullaby of bird land, but I remember the first time I heard her singing was when she sang misty, I was absolutely blown away and hooked
I don’t know why you say she wasn’t as well known as those others you mentioned. She absolutely was. My house was full of her records when I grew up and I continued to listen to her for decades.
Love this channel. You're a retro-active talent scout for us all.
I like that term
Thank you Fil. The really extraordinary thing is Miss Vaughan simply got better and better with age. Earlier this year I obtained the two separate LPs recorded by Miss Vaughan at Ronnie Scott’s over two consecutive nights (Ronnie Scott’s Presents Sarah Vaughan Live 1977) in which she delivered phenomenal renditions including My Funny Valentine & If You Could See Me Now. Ronnie Scott introduces The Divine One on these recordings as his favourite singer of all time and I do so completely agree. I had these two LPs digitized and I will email a copy to you Fil in appreciation of your fantastic analysis of the legendary Sassy!
She has a completely unique voice. Nobody could copy her. I had to keep picking up my jaw, because she kept surpassing my awe of her singing.
A great voice to watch. You are right to describe it as captivating. She puts you through an emotional wringer.
oh my God this is my favorite...my dad introduced us to her and this show was her in her glory ...also look at me when she was in Europe can't remember if it was Denmark or Sweden but look for it ...she gives me chills!!!!
might be the same show lol
I was lucky to hear her live much later in her life in Clearwater Florida, probably 1984. Amazing. She's a treasure.
She has an incredible range, the ability to hold the note, vibrato at the right places.
Now you need to listen to a performance toward the end of her career, when her voice deepens but she still maintains the highs, and she bends the notes more, sometimes severely, worrying less about singing prettily . She was a true master. No one had or has her ease, agility, style, accuracy, and range. Her whole self was the instrument. Thank you for getting to this!
Love your name kiddo. She did a great deal of low stuff on the old ancient stuff, too.
I prefer her voice in the 70’s and 80’s.
The greatest singer to ever grace this earth. Period.
Sarah Vaughan, what a voice. Even with such God-given talent it takes a lot of work to sing with that kind of breath control.It kind of reminds me of Johnny Mathis when he was young. He would run through two measures easily without taking a breath.
She holds notes forever😎🔥
The look of admiration on your face during the first play through speaks volumes.
That kind of perspiration that was running down Sarah's face comes from the pure concentration of "being in the zone"! Love that from a great artist and performer.
Just wow! My father loved Sarah, along with Ella and Billie...grew up listening to this spectacular genre of brilliant artistry.. Thanks Fil for this awesome reaction and for helping make this beautiful music relevant...much love!
The triumvirate of the greatest females popular singers in history.
Love me or leave me
And let me be lonely
You won't believe me
But I love you only
Love Sarah Vaugan. Smooth as silk. Her voice glides over the lyrics. Unearthly. Just beautiful. She was the original Datin Doll.
Gosh I had forgotten this song, it's beautifully sung here and what amazing control she had in those notes. Fabulous.
Hi Fil,
I love that you covered Sarah Vaughan, I only really started listening to her music after I discovered Amy Winehouse -My favourite artist of all time.
Amy once quoted:
"Sarah Vaughan is one of my favourite singers of all time. She was an instrument. I've heard one record, it's like a humming solo, and she sounds like a reed instrument - like a clarinet. I came to Sarah Vaughan later - Amy on Sarah Vaughan 🖤
Thank you for the quote. Angelina Jordan is the only other singer that can follow Amy, Ella, Billy and Sarah. Angelina sings several of their songs
Sarah Vaughn is my favorite female jazz vocalist. A naturally beautiful voice and vocal techniques, combined with effortless musicianship.
The breath control is stunning. Thanks for this video.
I hate to be a get off my lawn person but many folks just don't know what real singing is. SV was so great. Just wonderful. I hope this moves folks to pick up a Best Of collection of hers and jump off from that. Thanks Fil.
Great job analyzing one of my favorite singers, Fil. Doris Day also has a great vibrato.
Fil, I respect you so much for being a rocker and yet having the heart and ear to recognize the greatness in other singers and genres.
Well done!
Sarah's vocals are so smooth in this song and reminded me a little bit of the way Billie Holiday sings. Great analysis and enjoy your appreciation for all types of music.
Yes, Sarah's voice is spellbinding.
Absolutely phenomenal. How she can hold her breath for so long with that natural vibrato is unbelievable.
A hypnotic voice. Amazing. A perfect complement to a cold, wet Sunday with a coffee, a book and this beautiful vocal 🎶🎶🎶
I was fortunate to see her 3 times. My absolute favorite vocalist.
A masterful use of glissando that defies the application of autotune! She was a true musician, and used her perfect voice as an instrument.
New arrival, showing up for Sarah. But I’ve got to say, your smiles have got to be the most authentic reaction on RUclips.
Sassy Sarah, love her voice been a fan siince about 1960. Great reaction analysis Fil
Yes! Finally! My favorite vocalist of all time. IMHO she was untouchable. Magnificent voice, magnificent technique and inventive. Thank you so much for reacting to her. I've been waiting! Thanks Fil. BTW, I think Streisand is the only other singer that I know of that has that impressive breath control that Sarah had, which is why they could phrase differently than others had which made them stand out even more..
The purity of her voice is astonishing... As a jazz saxophonist, listening to these recordings are very instructive. Best is entirely subjective but any list of the best that doesn't include her is not a valid list ;-)
Sarah Vaughn was such a great jazz singer & her career covers over 6 decades starting in the 40's. She won so many awards for her music & performed with many of the greats.
Sarah's a beautiful lady with a lovely voice that is so silky smooth and captivating. She sure can hold them notes for a long time, that's amazing! I enjoyed the analysis! 🙂
I remember (probably 40 or more years ago now) but never forget when Gilbert O'Sullivan was being interviewed on the radio and (paraphrasing here) said that he was astonished when Sarah recorded a version of his song 'Along Again (Naturally)'. She absolutely nailed it vocally and emotionally - he said it was one of the proudest days of his life. ruclips.net/video/RlqV0oo9Wqw/видео.html
Thanks for the link to "Alone again..."
Thank you sharing!
That is an excellent re-make and arrangement. Ms Sarah kept all the organics of the original and soared like an eagle, yYeah
Wonderful song by one of the greatest female artists ever. My favourite of Sarah is Broken Hearted Melody which I have played regularly since 1959. Fabulous!
Thank you for sharing to the world.
I've always been an Ella Fitzgerald fan - but Sarah Vaughn was always my favorite. Thanks for this - such fun:)
Wonderful explanation of why she does what she does. I don’t usually tend to go for singers that sing with huge amounts of vibrato but I enjoy her singing very much. Went to see her in person back in the late 70s, small nightclub in the city, it was a great setting for her.
I was driving yesterday with mom in the car, listening to the Sinatra channel. The display was just the name of the show, so the song and artist info were not displayed. Mom asked “who is this singing?” I said “I think it’s Sarah Vaughn.” I was right as it was announced after. She’s pretty easy to identify. Nobody had a voice quite like hers.
The control, the vibrato, the musicality. She was a master. As a life-long instrumentalist I was happy to see her being a good pianist as well.
Velvet and pain in one voice. Remarkable.
My mom introduced me to her records in the '50s & '60s. She loved her & tried to copy her singing(my mom had a good voice) Sarah was so so awesome!!!
Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan had one of the most melodic voices ever recorded. Just about every modern singer, even today, adopts some of her phrasing. She was also a gifted pianist. Some of her piano performances are also available on RUclips. (Sarah Vaughan in Concert Once in a While is a really great video where she accompanies herself on piano.) Sassy was one of my dad’s favoritas. Whenever I hear her, I think of him. What was remarkable that even though she had lung cancer, it did not significantly impact her breathing & vocal control. Her lower range became even deeper & more resonant. Thanks for the memories & the review❣️
Sarah's voice is smooth as silk. Most pleasing to the ear. 👍
What a silky, rich voice. I so appreciate your analysis, Fil! I so enjoy a singer who can deliver an incredible song with such poise and ease. Glad to know you were also captivated by this “performance”.
What a Goddess. The Divine One. Thank God for my parents. Grew up listening to everything.
Unbelievable. Found a Dinah Washington tape in a garage at 12. Led me to Sarah. Thank you, old cassettes!
The control she had from her voice was unbelievable!! Not only the vibrato, but also the changes from one note down to another and back up to the first note, back down and then back up with that my accuracy. I also love the dynamics she put into the song. You just don't hear that anymore.
Broken Hearted Melody is one of my top 300 tunes.These sound graphs of the stars opens up a whole new dimension of detail to their talent.Great!
Wow.. talk about ‘becoming the music’!! That was amazing.. I heard Louis Armstrong riffs… a little Nat King Cole too. Wow, wow!! Thanks, as always, for finding the gems, and doing such a great job of analyzing it for us.
Haa,they are not " hard to find ,they have been around for 70- 80 years!
I love love LOVE Sarah’s voice. She’s the queen of jazz crooning. Her vibrato is insane !! I’ve listened to her many times, but this analysis made me listen more intently. Thank you for this gift !!
I've always seen Sarah Vaughn ranked in the top 5 female jazz vocalists of all time. I'd go further and say that she is in the top 5 vocalists of all time, regardless of vocalists or gender.
A voice so rich that it reverberates in its own velodrome, created a wall of sound so dense and luxurious- like solidifying mist, then releasing it into the ethereal plain, from whence it came.
Wow, so eloquently and poetically put!!❤❤❤
Wow! Sarah Vaughan is unlike any singer I have heard before! Such control, endurance and original style.…I can see why you got lost in hearing her sing through twice, Fil!
I sing a lot of Sarah’s tunes and oh man she makes everything look easy. What a mind-blowing voice. One thing I love to do: listen to how Ella and Sarah approached a song differently. Sarah’s phrasing In particular was always interesting and unexpected.
Right on! It's impossible to predict the way SV will sing the next phrase or even a tiny part of the phrase. NO cliches. Just subtle, unique and superb taste.
She has such a fantastic voice and I've loved listening to her all my life but I never really understood what she was ~doing~ or how she was making the magic happen. You're explanations are always so informative and accessible! Thank you, Fil!
Amen. How she was - doing- what she was doing
One of the top jazz singers of all time
Another legendary jazz/soul voice of this era (like Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Jo Stafford, Billie Holliday and Etta James) beautiful and almost lost to the ages (a huge thank you to Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones and Angelina Jordan for keeping this sound alive and well)... if only today's music was even 10% as good as this.... thanks Fil and I am glad it blew your mind because it does for many of us too. True talent.
At age 72 I still love SV. Angelina Jordan is the only voice I know that could follow Sarah V and do her Justis
Sarah Vaughan: one of the greatest of all times. No surprise how accurate her pitch is; amazing to see that consistent wave pattern to her incredible vibrato. Excellent choice!
I didn't understand leaving songs the way she did. I'd never heard anything like it. Amazing.
I saw her in the late 1970's in San Francisco at the Venetian Room in the Fairmont Hotel and was blown away by her incredible voice. She had the best voice I had ever heard. She was very elegant but also took her shoes off onstage and went barefoot.... just an amazing performer.
Sarah Vaughan did not need any backing, her voice was all I needed. I was 8 when this was a hit, very few voices are as memorable as this.
Exactly 💯💯 her voice is music
Your taste remains impeccable, Fil.
For my money, Sassy Sarah's voice was so incredible in so many ways, that I think she was, and will remain, the greatest single female jazz vocalist of the 20th century.
Sarah was one of the most dynamic and vocally gifted singers of all time. Sarah could sing anything and make it magic. But let's not forget how amazing you are Fil being able to break down such vocal talents and show how dynamic they are is a testament to your amazing musical talents. Well done. You appreciate well delivered music.
Wasn't aware when recently requested that you had ventured into Vaughan territory a year ago, must check out your channel. She was a wonder, and enjoyed singing so much. This woman used her talent well. One of the greatest. Cheers!!
THANK YOU, for posting Sarah *(Billy Eckstein's favourite) I've tried to explain Sarah to so many but . . . as 'Sylvester' would say, "Your ear has to be in yo' foot to not know, that this woman, can saaaang y'all!!!" 🙃🤩🥰😉
I was cooking as I was listening to this, but I came back and did a rewind to watch her last phrasing, Angelic. And amazing to see.
I can see why you got lost. Brava.
An amazing analysis of a captivating singer. Now I have a better understanding of Sarah's unique talent. Great job.
Remarkable and everlasting jazz vocalist.
Along with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan is one of the great exponents of The Great American Songbook. I love rock music, pop music, folk-rock, country-rock etc ....but do so appreciate the talents of these TGAS artistes....I still miss those one hour snippets on Radio 2 from the late David Jacobs and the still living Don Black....
This is such a lovely, playful performance.
She had a never-before and never-again voice AND she was musical genius. So beautiful.
Thank you so much for doing a video on Sarah Vaughan. I think she might be the most remarkable singer that you’ve covered so far. I love her work all the way from the ‘50s to the ‘80s.
Thank you. Sarah Vaughan represents all that's good about humanity. Yeah, I said it. Meant it too. Peace.
Sinatra's favorite singer. She used to do a gig at 'The Blue Note' in NYC once a year and Frank would usually show up.