I am in love with this woman's voice. So pure, clean. No screeching like some of today's female vocalists. Karen Carpenter, Maureen McGovern, Dusty Springfield...reminiscent of them but yet all her own.
She hit every note spot on! She didn't slide into any note. Her voice is crystalline. Everybody says she sounds like Karen Carpenter. Karen was an alto. Rumer is a soprano.
This soft and silky voice accompany with me for years, no matter when I am working, traveling or in a bad mood, this voice always melt my heart. More songs I hear, more astonishing feeling I have. Rumer she sings from heart, and soul.
WOW!!! I absolutely love Rumer - she is one classy lady. Was fortunate enough to see her sing live at the CD launch in Rough Trade East - she was amazing! In my opinion, on this track she eclipses both Dionne and our Cilla. I hope she goes on to record all the classic love songs. I will buy any album she makes.
Lyrics: What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment we live? What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie? Are we meant to take more than we give Or are we meant to be kind? And if only fools are kind, Alfie, Then i guess it's wise to be cruel. And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie, What will you lend on an old golden rule? As sure as I believe there's a heaven above, Alfie, I know there's something much more, Something even non-believers can believe in. I believe in love, Alfie. Without true love we just exist, Alfie. Until you find the love you've missed you're nothing, Alfie. When you walk let your heart lead the way And you'll find love any day, Alfie, Alfie
She's new to me...and I must say her voice and singing style are fabulous. I don't think I've heard a better version of this song, and I've listened to a good few cos I try to sing it myself and I'm a tenor!( Octave down of course)
responding to Chucks mention of Dusty Springfield and Sandy Shaw, reminds me of how much I really did miss the mix of pop and rock from the 60's. I'm in the US but I visited England and watched both of those ladies on shows like Top of the Pops back then. I miss the genre mixing of radio from back then as well. And I had a craving to hear this song today.
Brought me to tears. Amazing. She understands these amazing sounds she sings, unlike most of todays singers who just yell and scream the exact same ridiculous acrobatic riffs.
Oh WOW its so refreshing to hear propper talent, this Gorgeous woman Rumer makes it all worth it. so fed up with young talentless girls who cant sing for **** I love you.....Rumer
This girl has such a quality voice, yes Karen Carpenter et al but at the end of the day she is Rumer one of our very best songtresses.. Wonderful cannot praise enough these are great songs and need great singers to do them justice.....
Alfie, als je deze uitvoering hoort dan mag je alle vorige uitvoeringen vergeten. Origineel gezongen door Dionne Warwick vind ik dit de beste uitvoering van Bacharach's schrijverstalent. We want more of this kind. Pure klasse.
ya know what? I'm gonna say this is one of the best versions of Alfie! Intimate and not-too-slow...and not too shrill, like most of the other versions. I understand why Bacharach is a fan of Rumer! She gets the message and tone of this song!
i think she's on this bacharach swing... and i can't stop feeling her presence in the words. Someone will write her a hit ,and i think it'll be Daryl H.
Stunning! Not only a great rendition of the classic theme, but a wonderfully conceived 'homage' to the original Cilla version filmed in the studio with the mighty Burt and the orchestra all those years ago. Right down to shots of the desk and the pianist/conductor arm gesture to rap it all up! Really nicely done! Beautiful restrained, focused playing from all and that voice! My God.....so gorgeous.
Brilliant!!! I think she looks like CARA O'SULLIVAN....The Cork born Soprano!!! Would love to see her in Ireland and thanks also the Burt for a great song.
This is singing of the very highest order and make no mistake it's unique to Rumer so please, even though I know the comparisons are meant to be complimentary, let's try and just enjoy this unbelievably talented songstress (who also writes her own stuff unlike those who's names are often mentioned when discussing Rumer) for herself. Yes?
Glad I found and discovered your music here on You Tube, you're the kind of singer that I will never get tired of listening to your beautiful voice and songs like this with such classiness.Thank You for sharing :)
Check here if you found this because of the TV show "Sunday Morning". She's got some Dusty Springfield in her... but her voice is made for the Bacharach classics! Brava.
Incredible, delightful, gorgeous, warm, sensous, plantive - superb voice and perfect interpretation. It is SO hard to sing Burt Bacharach songs this well. WONDERFUL!!! Thank you. (But yes, Atlantic Records, PLEASE PAY your musicians promptly - musicians are NOT rich people!!)
I would love to hear her in a duet with Elvis Costello on other Bacharach compositions. She could easily sing the entire book of Burt, and many others. Breathlessly waiting for more!
Sarah...I agree with you soo much!! we I heard RUMER the first time I couldnt believe it. I thought there was a hope for modern music. I think people are really fed up with the Christina Agileras sound alikes, not even to mention to plastic products such as Madonna,Lady Gaga and others. Finnally somebody sings true music from the heart..with MELODY, something forgoten many years ago. Karen Carpenter will always be my favourite female singer but though Rummer is reminiscent she sings like RUMMER
Cilla did the best take after the third take, I believe, but burt insisted on nearly 20 takes! MAKE UP YOUR MIND MAN! LOL Welcome back Rumer, your album is on my Christmas list! Beautiful version, both singer and arrangement! Well done musicians and producers, just lovely!
The reason Burt Bacharach insisted on so many takes with Cilla is because SHE CAN'T BLOODY SING! Never could - she just swept in on the Beatles wave along with a few other untalented Scousers like Jimmy Tarbuck. Burt was lumbered with her - but he was never a fan and always chose Dionne Warwick over her. Wise man - Cilla was bloody tone deaf! Rumer's version knocks hers into a top hat! Beautiful.
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One of, if not the finest rendition. Rumer has the soul.
Finest
Love you aunt Sarah it’s jack! Was showing my friends your music and we all love it I would love it!!
Watching her is like watching a bird fly or a fish swim. She's doing what she was created to do! Simply amazing!
I hope Karen doesn't haunt you for the remainder of you life.
Here we are in this journey that never ends (2022)... thank you Burt and David for this song. Amazing version. Regards from Brazil.
I am in love with this woman's voice. So pure, clean. No screeching like some of today's female vocalists. Karen Carpenter, Maureen McGovern, Dusty Springfield...reminiscent of them but yet all her own.
Bravo...there are only a handful of people who can actually sing Bacharach well....she's one of them. This works so well on so many levels.
She hit every note spot on! She didn't slide into any note. Her voice is crystalline. Everybody says she sounds like Karen Carpenter. Karen was an alto. Rumer is a soprano.
beautiful. she has the voice of an angel.
Certainly!
Not quite like Karen Carpenter...
Wow she puts her soul in clean and very smooth voice very nice rumer❤️👍❤️👍❤️
the best "Alfie" version for me...
Ernz Cataluna totally agree. Also think the same about her version of A House is not a Home.
I also like Susanna Hoffs version
Well her version was Austin. From Austin Powers.
Cher sang the Original Version & it’s actually SO AMAZING
Marvelous rendition of this beautiful song love it sooo much!!!
This soft and silky voice accompany with me for years, no matter when I am working, traveling or in a bad mood, this voice always melt my heart. More songs I hear, more astonishing feeling I have. Rumer she sings from heart, and soul.
i send yo tanaka before. voice is good. now!! make AIR in yo lungs. yo sing restricted. LundX
WOW!!!
I absolutely love Rumer - she is one classy lady.
Was fortunate enough to see her sing live at the CD launch in Rough Trade East - she was amazing!
In my opinion, on this track she eclipses both Dionne and our Cilla.
I hope she goes on to record all the classic love songs. I will buy any album she makes.
Lyrics:
What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give
Or are we meant to be kind?
And if only fools are kind, Alfie,
Then i guess it's wise to be cruel.
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie,
What will you lend on an old golden rule?
As sure as I believe there's a heaven above, Alfie,
I know there's something much more,
Something even non-believers can believe in.
I believe in love, Alfie.
Without true love we just exist, Alfie.
Until you find the love you've missed you're nothing,
Alfie.
When you walk let your heart lead the way
And you'll find love any day, Alfie, Alfie
Happy Birthday on June the 3rd. I have been watching your videos of Burt Bacharach/Hal David Songs every day since I found you on RUclips.
She's new to me...and I must say her voice and singing style are fabulous. I don't think I've heard a better version of this song, and I've listened to a good few cos I try to sing it myself and I'm a tenor!( Octave down of course)
Heavenly voice , and a lovely interpretation certainly.
Her voice clarity is just unbelievable...
Definitely the best version of Alfie , IMO...
Take the cotton out of your ears.
responding to Chucks mention of Dusty Springfield and Sandy Shaw, reminds me of how much I really did miss the mix of pop and rock from the 60's. I'm in the US but I visited England and watched both of those ladies on shows like Top of the Pops back then. I miss the genre mixing of radio from back then as well. And I had a craving to hear this song today.
Brought me to tears. Amazing.
She understands these amazing sounds she sings, unlike most of todays singers who just yell and scream the exact same ridiculous acrobatic riffs.
Dreamy
You are so correct . Today singers just scream, yell and belt. No artists anymore . But Rumer is awesome
Thank God for Rumer!
Stunningly beautiful!
This is a beautiful performance of this song. Rumer has an outstanding voice.
Bellissimo pezzo, molto raffinato. Grazie Maestri Bacharach e David 🙏
by far the best version of this wonderfull song .. the purity in her voice makes it extra special ...
Nonsense
Speak for yourself...
@@simonsez05 hardley speaking for myself havnt you noticed i,m not singing it !! ya tool ...
@@andrewdonkin8614 I don't give a shit about you, dumb ass
@@andrewdonkin8614 I don't give a shit about you, you dumb ass...
I just melted.
Oh WOW its so refreshing to hear propper talent, this Gorgeous woman Rumer
makes it all worth it.
so fed up with young talentless girls who cant sing for ****
I love you.....Rumer
Oh my... Her voice gave me the shivers. I'm crying :'(
YES! I'm 23 and love Bacharach's music (and the style that Rumer is FINALLY bringing back to this auto-tuned planet...)
love this song you absolutely did it justice ❣️❣️❣️
My whole heart says thank you for singing to us Rumer. Thanks especially for the songs you sing.
An angel.
I never heard of her,but this is just beautiful perfection. Apparently, she will have an album out in October of Bacharach/David songs.
Ms. Bacior, when you can sing like this, pigs will fly. Shabbat shalom aleichem and lchaim.
I really love her voice of all so soft to my ears 🥰
a lovely interpretation of this wonderful song
Amazing the way she sings it . love it best version i have herd
Love her voice! Oh my goodness. She's so smooth.
Only came across this amazing singer by accident on here. Now I can't stop listening to her.
Rumer is a Heaven's gift
I'm so in awe I could cry! The quality of her voice is off the charts.
Karen Carpenter must be twisting and turning in her grave just about now.
Wow! Her voice is just lovely!
Perfect. Beautiful.
'adding a better pair of head phones to my Christmas wish list, her voice makes it worth while'.
This song is a classic and she sings it the best
Very nice voice , so soothing to my eyes.👏👏👏 Thanks ❤😘😊
Lovely version, such a beautiful voice
I have been swept off my feet by her voice & songs
This girl has such a quality voice, yes Karen Carpenter et al but at the end of the day she is Rumer one of our very best songtresses.. Wonderful cannot praise enough these are great songs and need great singers to do them justice.....
❤ perfection
Shivers down the spine....
Very pure lovely voice and I ....great arrangement
Alfie, als je deze uitvoering hoort dan mag je alle vorige uitvoeringen vergeten. Origineel gezongen door Dionne Warwick vind ik dit de beste uitvoering van Bacharach's schrijverstalent. We want more of this kind. Pure klasse.
such a joyous rendition. ...simplicity at its best
Love her beautiful voice......
ya know what? I'm gonna say this is one of the best versions of Alfie! Intimate and not-too-slow...and not too shrill, like most of the other versions. I understand why Bacharach is a fan of Rumer! She gets the message and tone of this song!
Gosh I so love and enjoy this girls voice......her family much be very proud of her xx
Beautiful stuff - thank you Rumer!!
Sweet shamoo, her tonal resemblance to Karen Carpenter is hauntingly beautiful. A stunning work.
i think she's on this bacharach swing... and i can't stop feeling her presence in the words. Someone will write her a hit ,and i think it'll be Daryl H.
thank you, this song make me feel like back to chill.. love you
Stunning! Not only a great rendition of the classic theme, but a wonderfully conceived 'homage' to the original Cilla version filmed in the studio with the mighty Burt and the orchestra all those years ago. Right down to shots of the desk and the pianist/conductor arm gesture to rap it all up!
Really nicely done! Beautiful restrained, focused playing from all and that voice! My God.....so gorgeous.
well, let me tell you your is for me the most beautiful i've Heard. Simply great performance.
her voice just melts me ! ... just goosebumps always ... simple singing but full of emotions.
This is the best Alfie version I ve heard, thanks Rumer.
great song! my favorite Bacharach composition!
@SuperAustenfan couldn't agree more. this is what makes it stand out from the rest. A LITTLE BIT OF CLASS!!!
WOW! She is just downright good!
Just beautiful make tears come to my eyes just hear such sweet sounds. I hope the world will fine you as I have.
What a voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh i just luv her voice!
Brilliant!!!
I think she looks like CARA O'SULLIVAN....The Cork born Soprano!!!
Would love to see her in Ireland and thanks also the Burt for a great song.
All the aches and pains disappear when you hear Rume'rs songs. We all love you and ever so proud of you !
Just wonderful and not only that this girl doesn't just evoke the legends she calls them to the alter! :)C
Never was much a fan of this tune but now I get it....man that min3 descending...just gets me. hehe..Wonderful, wonderful~~~
What a great surprise!
This is singing of the very highest order and make no mistake it's unique to Rumer so please, even though I know the comparisons are meant to be complimentary, let's try and just enjoy this unbelievably talented songstress (who also writes her own stuff unlike those who's names are often mentioned when discussing Rumer) for herself. Yes?
Swear to goodness, your voice is so comforting I could move into it.
One of my all time favorites and what a voice...so soulful. This song was made for her to sing. I love it. Sigh....
Glad I found and discovered your music here on You Tube, you're the kind of singer that I will never get tired of listening to your beautiful voice and songs like this with such classiness.Thank You for sharing :)
perfect rendition
Delectable! Smooth and sophorific in the nicest possible way - mmm, definitely a smooch with my man song arranged and sung this way.
Check here if you found this because of the TV show "Sunday Morning". She's got some Dusty Springfield in her... but her voice is made for the Bacharach classics! Brava.
Incredible, delightful, gorgeous, warm, sensous, plantive - superb voice and perfect interpretation. It is SO hard to sing Burt Bacharach songs this well. WONDERFUL!!! Thank you.
(But yes, Atlantic Records, PLEASE PAY your musicians promptly - musicians are NOT rich people!!)
how can you dislike that?
i mean,it's too beautiful to describe
this has to be at the top for me
i was so moved when i heard this.Rumers performance bought tears to my eyes.She has so much class and she is awesome.
I would love to hear her in a duet with Elvis Costello on other Bacharach compositions. She could easily sing the entire book of Burt, and many others. Breathlessly waiting for more!
absolutely lovely. such an effortless voice. reminds me of Dusty Springfield a lot
She could sing the phonebook❤
Stunning
Perfect control. Lovely voice
what a PURE voice!
Would like to hear a reindition of "What Are You Doing For the Rest of Your Life? That would be the icing on the cake.
what an absolutely beautiful voice. I'm so glad I have the signed cd. This lady is going far, watch this space
Sarah...I agree with you soo much!! we I heard RUMER the first time I couldnt believe it. I thought there was a hope for modern music. I think people are really fed up with the Christina Agileras sound alikes, not even to mention to plastic products such as Madonna,Lady Gaga and others. Finnally somebody sings true music from the heart..with MELODY, something forgoten many years ago. Karen Carpenter will always be my favourite female singer but though Rummer is reminiscent she sings like RUMMER
This rendition by Rumer took my breath away! If only I could live my whole life in this one moment... Perfect bliss!
my name is ALFIE, and this is a superb version so far....im so touched of this performance...
That was just lovely!!
Cilla did the best take after the third take, I believe, but burt insisted on nearly 20 takes! MAKE UP YOUR MIND MAN! LOL
Welcome back Rumer, your album is on my Christmas list!
Beautiful version, both singer and arrangement!
Well done musicians and producers, just lovely!
The reason Burt Bacharach insisted on so many takes with Cilla is because SHE CAN'T BLOODY SING! Never could - she just swept in on the Beatles wave along with a few other untalented Scousers like Jimmy Tarbuck. Burt was lumbered with her - but he was never a fan and always chose Dionne Warwick over her. Wise man - Cilla was bloody tone deaf! Rumer's version knocks hers into a top hat! Beautiful.