Thank you so much for posting this. I have heard many performers sing this, but had not heard Peggy do it. Compare this to the shrieking and wailing that passes for singing on shows like American Idol, where everybody thinks singing is about showing how loudly you can sing or how long you can hold a note, never mind what the words of the song say. This is a master class in how to simply sing and feel the words of a song, and draw people in to what you're singing about. So moving.
Her flawlessly phrased, gentle delivery with a soft piano on this great Sondheim song makes this the stuff that legends are made of. A remarkable jazz singer (and actress & songwriter) from a time we'll never see again.
I saw her that night on the Tonight show, for the first time ever. I was in high school. I have been a fan ever since. 60 years old now and this video clip took me right back to that night. She was indeed the real thing. Thank you, this was a gift
Peggy was the real deal and total package. Not just the voice, but the facial expression as well which shows more "acting" in a few minutes of song than some performers could match in a two hour movie or play. Thanks for sharing this gem!
She captured my heart while I was just a teen ager so I have appreciated her talents for 55 plus years. So many of her classy humble quality reached deep into our souls without screaming out lyrics.
Oh man. What a find! I have heard this song sung so many times and have song it myself, and have never heard it sung better than here. Ms. Lee's stillness and seemingly effortless focus is wonderful and shattering. Mesmerizing and a wonderful interpretation of Stephen Sondheim's haunting lyric. :)
How thrilled that band must have been. They just got to listen. Where does Peggy Lee go when she sings this song? It's such a still, beautiful, sad, and reflective place. Amazing. She's luminous and her voice is ethereal.
I know, boo-hiss, but I still hate it, think it's laughably awful. I loved when "Family Guy" poked fun at Sinatra doing it. I felt vindicated... not that I need to be, mind you.
When one of today's female "singers" walks onstage in underwear and shouts loudly every single word as fast at they can at you, there is NO magic, No anticipation, No longing for more.
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That was literally mesmerizing...
One of the few performers who could keep your complete attention. Marvelous lyrics, brilliantly sung.
What a beautiful voice.. like smokey silk.
Thank you so much for posting this. I have heard many performers sing this, but had not heard Peggy do it. Compare this to the shrieking and wailing that passes for singing on shows like American Idol, where everybody thinks singing is about showing how loudly you can sing or how long you can hold a note, never mind what the words of the song say. This is a master class in how to simply sing and feel the words of a song, and draw people in to what you're singing about. So moving.
What a performance! My jaw just dropped and Im in awe of her and her voice! What pure talent! The garbage that comes out today cannot compare
I love her voice and her musicality
I cry at all of Peggy Lee's tunes on TV.
They had no idea of her voice and talent. RIP. :(
So elegant. Her clothes are wonderful for an older woman. She never lost grace. From North Dakota.
The incredible focus on each word impresses me greatly. wow
Another brilliant performance from Peggy Lee! She has a way with a song unlike any other performer!
Her flawlessly phrased, gentle delivery with a soft piano on this great Sondheim song makes this the stuff that legends are made of. A remarkable jazz singer (and actress & songwriter) from a time we'll never see again.
I'm 81 and lucky enough to see Miss Lee at Basin Street East!Shes one of the best ever!
Astonishing.
Great lady, great song. What a moving performance.
Peggy Lee brings absolute riveting stillness to every lyric, heartbreak and soul right in front of your eyes and ears. Fabulous!
❤❤❤Peggy❤❤❤ A brilliant performance and interpretation of this song.
God I love her. She has incredible phrasing, tone, delivery. Always perfection. The greatest.
My goodness. So good.
PEGGY LEE COULD SING A DRUNKS SONG AND MAKE IT A HIT!
So nice to hear a real singer not one that screams and they call that singing. This is beautiful ❤️👍
Peggy Lee could sing a song unlike anyone else. She drew you into the song.
I saw her that night on the Tonight show, for the first time ever. I was in high school. I have been a fan ever since. 60 years old now and this video clip took me right back to that night.
She was indeed the real thing. Thank you, this was a gift
never seen this before. never knew much about Peggy lee but awesome. These old carson clips on youtube are incredible. you tube is incredible
Peggy was the real deal and total package. Not just the voice, but the facial expression as well which shows more "acting" in a few minutes of song than some performers could match in a two hour movie or play. Thanks for sharing this gem!
George K. Absolutely! I like her more each day.
Beautiful lyrics, beautifully donel ❤❤❤
She captured my heart while I was just a teen ager so I have appreciated her talents for 55 plus years. So many of her classy humble quality reached deep into our souls without screaming out lyrics.
A masterclass in perfection. No autotune/ Just talent.
I just found this. An amazing understated performance by the legendary Peggy Lee.
Slow, quiet and just piano and she pulls it off brilliantly.
Performing without a net! Impeccable.
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
A voice designed to sing "thoughts".
Thank you so very much for uploading this very moving and touching rendition of this beautiful song. Peggy Lee shows once more that less is more!
You are absolutely right!
I want this played at my departure from life.❤
Flawless performance.
ive heard many versions but this is unique and divine.
I totally agree Ruth, this is an unworldly rendition.
i agree 100 percent. loved it
Such a brave act to sing like this…still, grounded, real, relaxed, honest.
Ganz wundervoll,danke🌹
---КАКАЯ ПРЕКРАСНАЯ ЖЕНЩИНА...😂❤🎉
She melts my heart
My soul.
Beautiful voice of Peggy ❤
So beautiful. So sad too. Rest In Peace.
Shattering and so lovely. God bless our Ms. Lee...we miss her down here.
Remembering Peggy Lee on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Her real name was Norma Deloris Egstrom. May God forever keep her.
What a mixture of beauty - the music, the lyrics and the inimitable Peggy Lee
Everything she sings is pure perfection.
Oh my Goodness, Ms. Peggy Lee... That was so moving!
This harkens back to so much I miss -- Johnny Carson, real talent, thoughtful interpretation. Isn't it rich?
Oh man. What a find! I have heard this song sung so many times and have song it myself, and have never heard it sung better than here. Ms. Lee's stillness and seemingly effortless focus is wonderful and shattering. Mesmerizing and a wonderful interpretation of Stephen Sondheim's haunting lyric. :)
i saw her live in england when i was 17 the more of her i hear
the more i realize how lucky i was
Outstanding !
Mesmerising..!
How thrilled that band must have been. They just got to listen. Where does Peggy Lee go when she sings this song? It's such a still, beautiful, sad, and reflective place. Amazing. She's luminous and her voice is ethereal.
Беленькая...натуральная блондинка!!!❤❤🎉😊
Almost celestial
Totally AWESOME!!!!
Great song , great rendition.that's how it should sound
I love her
So, so good.
She is wonderful
A nod to her Swedish ancestry. Her real name--Norma Deloris Egstrom.
Peggy Lee pure class
Lesson for today -
You don’t have to over-sing a good song!
Sublime music
Legends. May they rest in peace.
❤️ thet are already here. Next
Wow.
AWESOME!
I hated this song back when.... Now it’s beautiful!
I know, boo-hiss, but I still hate it, think it's laughably awful. I loved when "Family Guy" poked fun at Sinatra doing it. I felt vindicated... not that I need to be, mind you.
Stephen Sondheim song best performance...
❤❤❤❤next!! N
Sooo.... goood! Wow
No one comes close,
SUBLIME
from which year did this delight come, anyone know?
What year? What year was this? What year??
Not sure, but I’m guessing late 1970’s
Did she hunt you at post office stamp of her yet ?
0:40
She looks like Mona Lisa - no eyebrows.
What a talent.
But that mole got higher every year...
I've finally found out why she looked strange to me, I can barely see her eyebrows! Must be the camera unable to see them easily.
Compare and contrast to bla ack "music" nowadays... laughable and sad.....
Her eyes are so completely DEAD.
Lots of Valium
@@monamarlowe what a stupid comment.
She must b talking about the democrats.
When one of today's female "singers" walks onstage in underwear and shouts loudly every single word as fast at they can at you,
there is NO magic, No anticipation, No longing for more.
Outstanding!
Wow.