Aw, the great Ella Fitzgerald turned 61 in 1978 and still sounded great here with the wonderful Toni Tennille. Ella retained her beautiful and strong voice right up to the age of 70, or so - after this, she STILL sounded pretty good. An amazing lady! Cheers and thanks for the great post!
I sang backup for Toni in the casinos in the 70s. I lived in Reno NV. Daryl and Toni lived in Washoe valley. I went to UNR and sat between them as they wrote the backup for me. My sister-in-law was their vet tech for their pugs.
@@scottmcneely1927 You never saw Toni in one of her live concerts. That might have changed your opinion about her. One snippet from You Tube doesn't allow her to show of what she is capable.
Great job, Ladies...!!! Super diction, phrasing, tone and perfect pitch. Powerful voices that project and are ALWAYS in tune...!!!! SuperStars: Ella and Toni....!!! Thanks for posting this.😀😀😀
Two classical singers from different eras in a beautiful duo together. Toni has an amazing, timeless voice and to match it with Ella's voice is no mean feat!
The Captain and Tennille was a great combination. But when Tennille went solo, she blew me away. One of the most underrated singers in the business! Great selection of music. "If I Should Lose you," one of many. Oh, yes, "Here's That Rainy Day." Can't get any better.
Jay Young I agree with you completely. The only thing is that as a single person she has no presence if she does anything but sing. It 's sad to see her try to carry a conversation with the audience. Love her music just the same! It would take some talent to carry your own with Ella Fitzgerald if only for a few minutes! I'd like to see her sing with Cleo Laine!
artistphx And speaking of Laine, how is she doing these days and where? And isn't her husband/close music associate in heaven? Bring me up to speed! P.S. What's your attitude on Leslie Uggams, one of the greats of yore?
When I liked "Love Will Keep Us Together", I rightly thought it should have ended with that. I'm sure Ella is rolling her eyes inside. But she is too much of a professional to express it.
I liked Tennille's voice generally, but often found that she came in a bit under pitch in her performances. But, I really feel like she upped her game with Ella as her duet partner. Would have been great to hear her record more material like this over the years. Considering how talented she was, her recording output was pretty slim, sadly.
Two QUEENS performing together, and I watched this back in the day. I've ALWAYS had a special appreciation for Toni's voice.If I'd been born a man I would have done ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to sweep her off her feet and give her the undying love and devotion she deserved. And you know there were men that tried to gain her attention, but she remained steadily devoted to Daryl. The heart wants what the heart wants.
These two wonderful voices blend sooooo well. Toni just loved it the way Ella got into "Stormy Weather." Ella one of my very favorite singers. In my top five female vocalists list. Toni is great. My favorite of hers "Do That To Me One More Time."
Wow the talent ! I often wounder what ever happened with her son Ray Brown jr . I worked with him back in the early 90s in Wenatchee , wa he also was an entertainer &a Mariners fan . . Hell of a nice guy..
Toni didn't know it, but she was my girlfriend for a number of years. What drew me in was her vocals, and she had great hair! Captain was awesome, too. I wanted to be as cool as he was.
Wow, I don't remember her much, and I was young at the time so this it's interesting to realize she was not some sort of novelty act, she could sing ( Tenille I am referring to, anyone with some basic knowledge of music should know Ella :)
Excellent performances here. One year later (1980) Ella would team up with Karen Carpenter on a medley of standards arranged by Nelson Riddle. It was just a touch classier.
The thing I hated about her show was she NEVER allowed the guest to sing by themselves. She always had to get her butt in the way and not allow the guest to have their own moment.
Um no not true...guests always did a solo performance as well then also usually a duet with her or her and the Captain...in this special Ella did a solo before she and Toni did their medley together
If you didn't like her show, you didn't have to watch it. The whole point of duets was to do something different for the audience, and have fun.
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Of course she sang with them. She was a great and wanted to sing with the guests, and with her talent rightfully so. Toni and her musical guests always knocked it out of the park together.
Aw, the great Ella Fitzgerald turned 61 in 1978 and still sounded great here with the wonderful Toni Tennille. Ella retained her beautiful and strong voice right up to the age of 70, or so - after this, she STILL sounded pretty good. An amazing lady! Cheers and thanks for the great post!
Absolutely beautiful !
Watching for the first time in 2025. This was beautiful ❤ People don’t sing like this anymore.
These women could sing the phone book and make it sound enthralling. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
WOW !!! watched Ella and Karen C but this is just as wonderful
I sang backup for Toni in the casinos in the 70s. I lived in Reno NV. Daryl and Toni lived in Washoe valley. I went to UNR and sat between them as they wrote the backup for me. My sister-in-law was their vet tech for their pugs.
like many others have mentioned Toni is very underrated she holds her own with Ella, what more can you say
No, she does not, not even a past her prime Ella.
@@scottmcneely1927 You never saw Toni in one of her live concerts. That might have changed your opinion about her. One snippet from You Tube doesn't allow her to show of what she is capable.
Toni was a superstar ❤
i think toni was a contralto like our karen
1978 !!! In 2023
Great job, Ladies...!!! Super diction, phrasing, tone and perfect pitch. Powerful voices that project and are ALWAYS in tune...!!!! SuperStars: Ella and Toni....!!! Thanks for posting this.😀😀😀
There was only one Ella & there will never be another. She was amazing & had a voice of an angel
Two classical singers from different eras in a beautiful duo together.
Toni has an amazing, timeless voice and to match it with Ella's voice is no mean feat!
I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LUCKY to be able to see Ella during this period of her career. I was still a teenager! YIKES. She was still AMAZING!
Huge Ella fan. Toni is brilliant as well
Beautiful!!!
Ella's a legend, yet so down to earth and humble. Toni has such a rich voice. Wish this were longer.
it takes a VERY confident chick singer to invite ella for a duet. beautiful set. i wish they sang longer bits from each song.
That’s for sure ! Toni held her own with Ella
IMMORTAL ELLA!
ELLA AND TONI
ELLA AND KAREN
AMAZING PIECES OF MUSUC HISTORY! BRAVO!
I knew Toni Tennille could sing, write music, and look good, but wow!! I'm in love to a picture of the past!!! Ella must have been impressed too!
I agree
Ella is a cut above the crowd so unique....
The Captain and Tennille was a great combination. But when Tennille went solo, she blew me away. One of the most underrated singers in the business! Great selection of music. "If I Should Lose you," one of many. Oh, yes, "Here's That Rainy Day." Can't get any better.
Jay Young I agree with you completely. The only thing is that as a single person she has no presence if she does anything but sing. It 's sad to see her try to carry a conversation with the audience. Love her music just the same! It would take some talent to carry your own with Ella Fitzgerald if only for a few minutes! I'd like to see her sing with Cleo Laine!
artistphx And speaking of Laine, how is she doing these days and where? And isn't her husband/close music associate in heaven? Bring me up to speed! P.S. What's your attitude on Leslie Uggams, one of the greats of yore?
Dame Cleo still performs some, I believe. Mr. Dankworth died awhile back. Sad, they were a nice couple.
artistphx Sorry to bother you. But did their children go into the business?
artistphx Wiki doesn't give any info. Sorry.
Irreplaceable talented duo ❤❤❤❤
Toni is amazing! Where was I the last 45 years?
Goodness!!!! Their voices just compliments with each other!!!!
When I liked "Love Will Keep Us Together", I rightly thought it should have ended with that. I'm sure Ella is rolling her eyes inside. But she is too much of a professional to express it.
Perfection absolute 💯 percent PERFECTION
I've never heard Tennille sing like this. I'm loving it.
I liked Tennille's voice generally, but often found that she came in a bit under pitch in her performances. But, I really feel like she upped her game with Ella as her duet partner. Would have been great to hear her record more material like this over the years. Considering how talented she was, her recording output was pretty slim, sadly.
Should have done a whole album together
Two QUEENS performing together, and I watched this back in the day. I've ALWAYS had a special appreciation for Toni's voice.If I'd been born a man I would have done ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to sweep her off her feet and give her the undying love and devotion she deserved. And you know there were men that tried to gain her attention, but she remained steadily devoted to Daryl. The heart wants what the heart wants.
Amazing duet. Loved it. Love both ❤ 🎉
Toni has a real woman's hair style here..She's beautiful / hot
Simply beautiful. What can you say. Two greats right there. I love it! 😌👏👏👏
Amazing!!!!!
Ms. Fitzgerald and Ms. Tennille....Wow
a fantastic threesome add JUDY GARLAND
Ella and Toni: we are over the top of the world ! MV
These two wonderful voices blend sooooo well. Toni just loved it the way Ella got into "Stormy Weather." Ella one of my very favorite singers. In my top five female vocalists list. Toni is great. My favorite of hers "Do That To Me One More Time."
They both look great here - and sound even better!
TONI’s JACKET IS TAILORING AT ITS FINEST!!!
Ella is in a class of her own.
l love their great voices!
Wow, Toni looks GREAT in that outfit, not sure she has ever looked better.
true! although she also looked amazing in a long pink sparkly sequined dress she wore in concert when she sang "Do That to me One More Time".
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Toni looks awesome in anything!!!
very soothing sultry and soulful you go girls!
Ella still had a great voice at 70.
she was 61 at that time.
these 2 together - WOW!!!!!
oh Toni, if I was only 20 years older... You are a wonderful phenomenon
2 tremendously talented women. God has blessed us to watch them give us joy.
ELLA,ELLA, AND ELLA AND TONI TENNILLE IS A WONDERFUL SINGER
Both of them..just amazing!
Love to hear Toni sing Sophisticated Lady.
Wow! I’m
Speechless…
GREAT CLIP!!! thanks for posting it... Two big talents together...
2 of my favorites. I'm in heaven!
Wao i really enjoyed this two ladies
Wawoooo!!! Maravillosas las dos!!! 😍🤩💕💕👍👏👏👏
Beautifuuuuullllllllllllll❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nice thank you 👋
Toni has never looked better than she did here.
Now words. No words...NO WORDS.
I had never seen this before. Very nice.
This is outstanding. Thanks for posting
Wow the talent ! I often wounder what ever happened with her son Ray Brown jr . I worked with him back in the early 90s in Wenatchee , wa he also was an entertainer &a Mariners fan . . Hell of a nice guy..
on air: 26 march 1979.
I love it.
Nothing but class
This is wonderful
Wow.
Perfect Combination!
Simply, "Wow!"
Wow. Amazing!
Fantastic! 👏👏👏👏
Toni didn't know it, but she was my girlfriend for a number of years. What drew me in was her vocals, and she had great hair! Captain was awesome, too. I wanted to be as cool as he was.
Wow, I don't remember her much, and I was young at the time so this it's interesting to realize she was not some sort of novelty act, she could sing ( Tenille I am referring to, anyone with some basic knowledge of music should know Ella :)
GRANDES LAS DOS. BONITO DUO.
Amazing!
Toni Tennille.............whata babe!
Fun arrangement!
WOW
That woman is gorgeous!!
This is actually pretty good!!!
Wow that Jewell!!
Wow.
I gotta go listen to louis prima and keeley smith now
Did Bob do these tops ? Looks like his signature
The great Ella and then there was Tennille.
🎶🫶🎶🍾🍷
toni is a really good singer. but ella is the best!
Ella and Karen Carpenter were also magical (& not as animated)!
Excellent performances here. One year later (1980) Ella would team up with Karen Carpenter on a medley of standards arranged by Nelson Riddle. It was just a touch classier.
Ni, na, Nu, No NICE.
Mrs Tennille needs to take a step back here
But then again , doesn’t everyone
zip up that shirt girl
Yep, she is gorgeous, but flat chested. Hey I’m not perfect either, close but no. Toni is one sexy lady. One of my favorites.
I much prefer the Karen Carpenter /Ella Fitzgerald medley.
Who cares.
Whatever! Toni is super fantastic!
The thing I hated about her show was she NEVER allowed the guest to sing by themselves. She always had to get her butt in the way and not allow the guest to have their own moment.
Um no not true...guests always did a solo performance as well then also usually a duet with her or her and the Captain...in this special Ella did a solo before she and Toni did their medley together
The Andy Williams show was the same way. he never let his guests sing by themselves, he always sang duet with them.
If you didn't like her show, you didn't have to watch it. The whole point of duets was to do something different for the audience, and have fun.
Of course she sang with them. She was a great and wanted to sing with the guests, and with her talent rightfully so. Toni and her musical guests always knocked it out of the park together.
Amazing!