The End of the World - Skeeter Davis (Allison Young cover)

[@Wordchipper]

I remember in 1963, when that Skeeter Davis record was released. I was a late night DJ and Ms. Davis called me on the request line after she had just performed in a concert. She wanted to tell me about her new "cross over" record that was coming out - "The End of the World." Remember too that she was DJ Ralph Emery's wife at that time and was considered totally "country." But I encouraged the head DJ at the time to make "End of the World" the "pick it of the week" on our Top 40 station in Fargo, North Dakota. He laughed and said I wanted to do that because she called me. No, I told him, this is a really good song! Turned out I was right. It was the song of the year in 1963 and is still being played and performed in 2020!

[@haroldclark1787]

Excellent story! The fact that this song was released the same year as the Kennedy assassination adds extra poignancy. It's a total tear-jerker on multiple levels. Allison's version is easily as good as the Skeeter Davis version. Beautiful, gripping tune.

[@Wordchipper]

Thanks, Harold! I agree with you that Allison's is as good, if not a little stronger - in a different style - than Skeeter's. Ms. Davis was trying to "cross over" to the Top 40 charts and this release did, in fact, bring her over. Despite my fellow DJ's laughing at me for suggesting it be our "pick hit of the week," it went to #2 on the 1963 pop charts. Quite an accomplishment. Allison is a real talent and does pop tunes and the Great American Songbook so doggone well. I'd pick her as a future pop star if she isn't one already on KZbin.

[@АндрейА-щ7л]

It's a really really good song 😊

[@mikegalvin9801]

@@haroldclark1787 Especially poignant because the Kennedy assassination was the end of a world or at least an era in American life. What we call the Sixties really began then.

[@AintNoFool]

Thanks for sharing

[@whyme82004]

this old guy is typing through the tears . that was beautiful

[@groupvucic24]

заткнис

[@bigunone]

X100

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

I'm old and live alone and am just about totally quarantined but discovering you is a difference maker. I love this song and all your videos . I especially love your selections from Charlie Chaplin, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, Smokey Robinson and all the rest.. I've loved music since I was 7 and Buddy Holly was the first 45 I bought when I was 7 it was "Everyday". Ive got to believe you are "Magic". I discovered your music just when I needed something to cheer me up. Please keep posting these incredible videos and your also a very fine musician and whistler!!!!!

[@kathousel]

Not to mention you are cute as a bug in a rug…..now there is a bygone phrase!

[@remoskins1437]

It's nice to see someone bring attention to an old song I never listened to growing up. I can really appreciate the lyrics and music now that I'm older. Especoally when sung by someone with such a beautiful voice. Well done. :)

[@bwb48]

Absolutely gorgeous. The song, the voice and the singer. I cannot for the life of me figure out how you're not a huge star by now, or how some of the singers who are got there.

[@edcottingham1]

I put up my own post above but "gorgeous" is the word. Such depth and richness and musicality...just blew me away.

[@51pogo]

It's happening, but at just the right pace - watch how Allison's views are increasing at a steadily rising rate!

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

How did people get there? Sex and Disney Channel and boring bland music that sounds like everything else on the radio. Also connections.

[@donandlorikowalchuk4840]

@Fred Kardin I think her performance style is what makes her unique and is never anything short of captivating. Please don't change, Allison!!

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

@@AStageForTheKingdom 😘 glad she is independent too for same reasons

[@Air_Devil_Leader_One]

This song was written long before you were born lovely woman, but it was created to be sung by YOU!!!! I absolutely love the way you sang this. The guitar and voice overs are also well placed and well done as well. I love this song, you, and your lovliness. Crazy is still my favorite as you killed that also but this song by Skeeter is precious and I LOVE you for doing this. You are a GIFT Allison. A true gift to the human ear and eye. God Bless and best of good fortune to you my dear woman. XXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Ray C. Florida P.S I also love the ways you dress and your appearance. JUST WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Allison, that was eloquently beautiful young lady. Thanks for sharing your talent with us that are your fans. Outstanding job.

[@a_don89]

🥰🥰🥰My granddaughter will fall asleep with me humming this song. Thank you Allison!! You have a mature soul. Love your choice of songs. Don’t stop singing for us. You are a blessing during these crazy times❤️ +

[@roqtest3070]

Being a person who struggles with strong anxiety issues, Alison's singing never fails to calm me down and reminds me that life isnt that bad. Thank you so much, your music is incredibly beautiful. ^_^

[@datdang9113]

she's magical

[@allisonyoungmusic]

I'm so glad that I can give you some peace. I am also a person who struggles with anxiety, and sometimes it gets to the point to where I can't go about daily tasks, as they become almost impossible. Music is one of the only things that makes me feel grounded and calm; it's been that way since I was little. There truly is healing in music.

[@roqtest3070]

@@allisonyoungmusic I totally agree with that. I really feel this deep connection to music, like I need it no matter what. Cant realty put it in words, it's like my soul yearns for it. I've put is as one if my goals to learn how to sing one day, took some singing lessons in the past and I loved it :) Hope you deal with your demons Allison! You are the best! ^_^

[@vonvildenschwert3045]

Yes. Songs are one of the best cures on those ugly issues. You all here are not alone. Also vintage loving gentleman as me can have such anxiety issues. And Alison is just amazing. I wish I met a girl like her and spent the rest of life with her. Such beautiful, talented, sensitive and loving soul with passion for vintage clothes. And I love her hair as well :-D.

[@joshuaberndt8686]

Might look into Lithium Orotate.

[@vep____]

I am from Indonesia proud to be able to listen to his beautiful work Skeeter Davis this year

[@jeffpickens5024]

Seriously doubt you read comments on old videos, but its important to me to tell you that I was having a seriously rough day yesterday. I was at work trying to focus on my job and stay calm, knowing that a bunch of shit was going wrong in my homelife. I was really anxious, and I'd already had an anxiety attack that morning- I really didn't want to have one at work. Your music helped me to ground myself again and calm calm. I'm truly very grateful for your art, and grateful that you share it. Thank you.

[@paulsmallriver6066]

i hope you feel better these days. Music is a curative for sure

[@bobquinn2578]

OMG! This Old Boomer is literally in tears. So damn good! Thank you.

[@scottski51]

One of most beautiful, heart breaking teen love songs (from MY youth) ever written. Skeeter set the bar high. You did it and her justice. Well done.

[@akirarf1591]

I have loved "The End of the World" since I heard it at the first time. Your cover version is so beautiful. Every time I listen to this song, I can't help crying. Thank you for singing!

[@edcottingham1]

Allison's cover is better than the original, which I remember well. The original was a nice song, which I liked, but it seemed a bit trite. With the richness of her performance, Allison just gives it a depth that Skeeter did not have, imo. Not that Skeeter did not bring the passion. Allison brought the passion and, also, a reality and immediacy might be the way to say it.

[@mrh4900]

Well... I wasn’t planning on crying today

[@kctechie]

#1 comment 🥇

[@ChrisJ144]

Neither was I but it really tugs on the heart strings.

[@donniblanco5239]

The Power of Music 😢

[@pedrorodriguez-tirado5329]

Neither was I but we all can use a good cry.

[@sageofsquirrels111]

Your songs fill me with such a gorgeous nostalgia for family long gone. Though I'm shedding tears I thank you with all my heart. You're wonderful.

[@myapaquette7418]

Heard this song in "The queen's gambit" and loved it immediately. Thanks for the beautiful cover!

[@RuiManuel]

So beautiful. Thank you for this magical moment. ❤

[@colinkelley6493]

Allison. Don't change. Stay just the way you are. You have tremendous talent, tremendous presence, but don't get rich and famous. Don't get any older. You are absolutely perfect the way you are. Keep on keeping on. Just continue being who you are. You have a wonderful life right now. Enjoy it. God bless you.

[@kathousel]

I was a junior in high school when this came out. I loved it instantly an d still do. Beautiful job on a great song from a bygone era!

[@stan4now]

I remember this growing up. We'd just had the Cuban Missile Crisis and then JFK was assassinated a year later. It was played a lot during Vietnam. I know it's in sentimental fun, but you can't forget lost loved ones or lost love. Especially when they need us to go on, same as we'd want if it were us. Like in the great movie Titanic with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. This is a great song you've made greater Allison, helping us all thru, together.

[@whisperingeagle]

This young lady has something special in talent. Style

[@ricknplano1401]

Every time I listen, I love it all over again. Your voice brings peace to my soul.

[@jmontgomery1178]

A warm mug of hot tea, a seat by the window, the brisk cold air bring in autumn and Alison Young's singing. Perfect.

[@stever9301]

I was sold when you got to “Why...” . Some singers perform the song, while others (yes you Ms Young) become the voice behind the lyrics - they understand how the song speaks to us:)

[@decay21450]

I waited 58 years to hear the word, "End," pronounced correctly in this song. I can die happy, now.

[@leonchalita2169]

That’s crazy 🔥

[@theconjugate5204]

I like to imagine that somebody is lucky enough to hear that velvety voice humming throughout your home; that they smile at their fortune while washing the dishes, listening to you practice songs in the other room.

[@patrikhjorth3291]

I keep coming back to this video, it's just so good. Thank you.

[@katiebarker4029]

I've been wanting you to do this song for such a long time. It's wonderful!

[@pedromeza2398]

Allison, your rendition of this song is haunting and brought back the images of my youth. Growing up during the Cold War after the Cuban Missile Crises and waiting to be drafted to go fight in Vietnam at age 18, us teenage boys fell in love quickly and lived a fast life. Having a girlfriend gave us hope of marriage before being drafted, unfortunately once drafted we often got a Dear John letter, inform that our girlfriend or young wife had moved on.

[@johnflanagan2684]

You just made an old ornery Irish guy cry young lady. Well done.

[@mikebaran8534]

Glad to see you did this cover for "The End of the World" There have been some good renditions I came across. Yours is the best and a wonderful cover for this beautiful song. Peace to all.

[@phillipfarris319]

Your voice and videos are my new happy place. Thank you so very much.

[@thomasallan8113]

I really appreciate singers who can sing with such quality in the lowest part of their register. Few can do it and this is one of the best examples I have heard.

[@JacquesT2]

Beautiful voice, beautiful interpretation, gifted artist, beautiful girl, classy lady & I love your outfit.

[@GPReeds]

Music exists for moments like these.

[@mikedickison5003]

As good as it gets. Thank you.. I just listened to this three consecutive times. Skeeter sang this when I was 9. I remember it. Every time I hear it, her version or yours, I'm stuck thinking that I'd so much like to be the one that picks her up on the end of of her hurt and makes it all better. Alas, that can't happen because reality sets in and life has shown me how totally inadequate I am. I'm just not right for the part. I guess it's going to be someone else to do it.

[@DanielCPurdy]

I remember when Skeeter had this out and a few others have to. This is the most beautiful version that I have heard. Such a good singer with a beautiful voice.

[@Paul-rf8xs]

I'm stunned.

[@elund408]

I keep having this pop up on my feed, I have listened to it at least six times and it gets better each time.

[@johnfluckiger9693]

Oh, such a lovely cover of this classic song by such a beautifully talented young lady! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

[@ozrob8726]

Skeeter Davis would be chuffed by this wonderful rendition of her classic song. Beautifully performed Allison, sung with such feeling.

[@RuiManuel]

So beautiful. Thank you. ❤️

[@kentperrodin]

One of my most cherished childhood music memories; thank you for reviving it so beautifully!

[@chipsfalling8625]

It is always a bright spot when I see you have a new offering. Never a disappointment. Thank you.

[@stuarthawke3190]

I'll never forget listening to this song when it was a big hit with my friend Leigh Gibson. We were both sitting in a garage with the door open, not saying a word. I knew at that moment that I loved her more than anything in this world. We were 11 or 12 and I never told her how I felt.

[@The333Wanderer]

Talent and beauty to the 10th power. Thank you Allison.

[@jimmyruger7529]

It can not be thee end of the world with a Beautiful young lady with a precious voice , like You.

[@wrpowell53]

What a beautiful cover of a tremendous song!!! I love it!

[@charlesolney2391]

Yes, dear Allison, we will all get through this. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome talent with the world! ❤❤❤

[@sleightofhand22]

I always loved this song by Skeeter Davis when I was a young teen. I'm loving it all over again with Allison as an old man. Thank you.

[@TyK622]

Allison... bravo. Great rendition of this song from my younger days. I'm so glad you show an appreciation of music past. I was 11 years old when that song was released. Cheers.

[@thanesgames9685]

Anyone else used to hearing this from 2287? Beautiful arrangement, as always, Allison!

[@999bobcat]

Thank you for the wonderful performance of my favorite song and favorite singer. Greetings from Russia

[@selaznog1]

Beautiful, and thanks for the message after the song.

[@wrightflyer7855]

Allison, thank you for yet another beautiful song, sung as only you can. I remember listening to Skeeter Davis on AM radio when I was 13 years old. Thanks again.

[@pinkushatejar]

My god, I was listening to this song earlier today, what are the odds. Amazing cover!

[@englishhatter8805]

I'm not going to lie but I was surprised how beautiful this song was because the original is so beautiful already and you seemed to have made it even more beautiful.

[@sabastianleisek396]

Just found your channel and I feel like I needed it. Got a lot of stresses in life right now, and drive an hour a day with nothing good on the radio. Don't stop singing, your music is very relaxing.

[@allenfutrelle9090]

one word, Wonderful!!

[@joebell1623]

I first heard this song done by Karen Carpenter. Fell in love with it then. Allison, you have a voice equally as rare and beautiful as hers, and I love your take on this song.

[@esanford5]

This song really shows the absolute beauty of your voice!

[@VictorMawhinney]

This is one of the best covers I’ve listen to of this song For me,,, better than the original,,, soft and simple 🎸💕🎸

[@jeffflank2193]

Thanks Allison. Stellar performance much needed.❤️🤠

[@wa4aos]

My parents are both deceased but today is their 46th anniversary. Thanks for doing this song on this special date !

[@PierreSchmitt]

In the context, that song might sound like it's really the end, yet your performance makes it feel like a bandage on our heart. Thank you for that.

[@felipebriana8391]

A fan here from the Philippines being blessed by your videos. Thank you!

[@jimshunamon2512]

I just found this. Through the tears I will say this is an absolutely beautiful rendition. Your voice is flawless and brings out the true emotional impact of this timeless classic.

[@platoplombo15]

Been through three wars, under two flags. Here to tell ya sweetheart, it aint the end, not by a long shot. Thanks for the grace, elegance and harmony. Those things will and always have, saved the world.

[@haroldclark1787]

This is enchanting. Allison, you are a national treasure! Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift of music with the world.

[@happygimp5167]

My goodness, this young lady really did Skeeter Davis proudly! You brought a tear to an old man's eye. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers!

[@duderino8722]

I hope you have a good agent, some song-writing partners / collaborators / inspirational muses to take you to the next step because your singing talent is immense. Your phrasing and musical interpretation are natural and brilliant. When you go beyond playing covers you could be on par with Taylor Swift, with good guidance. God bless you, Allison, you are a joy to listen to.

[@hdevalcourt]

Oh Allison you really did a marvelous job on this. Love your talent and persona. A 75 year old fan. Huggs and kisses sweetheart.

[@janetneil437]

I totally love this song and your deeply emotional expression of it even though I cried so much the first time I played it. Thank you so much.

[@rkkotilley358]

To Avoid a cliche' and speak the truth....this woman is an Angel and Gods' gift to whomever is so lucky to claim her smile for his own

[@emjaybee2799]

My eyes are leaking,again.Truly,a beautiful star in these dark times. I have no words good enough.

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

Lovely version - great to sing along with as well. Thanks for sharing (it is one of my favourite songs)

[@redrum482]

Allison, I really appreciate that you sing and reinterpret these classic songs...

[@tnpapa5185]

This is just such a beautiful cover... it gives me chills! Thanks for that, Allison

[@richhahn2443]

This song was a hit back when I was a Freshman in HS hanging out at Molbert's Drive-in. Nice job.

[@jimmyruger7529]

YES down in Louisiana back in 65 ?

[@richhahn2443]

@@jimmyruger7529 Yep. I only lived there for 5 years, left in 1966. Some of the best years of my life.

[@jimmyruger7529]

@@richhahn2443 I was being ornery and googled the info, but I was born in 66 in Ohio and still up here. Have a great day

[@bc7976]

It's always a treat when you share another video Allison. I love hearing you sing.

[@nikob381]

One of my favorite songs, thank you for this!

[@adrianwoodhouse3774]

Simply beautifully sung, no frills just a great voice and a guitar. ❤️

[@ThoinFrostaxe]

You truly are a gift to those of us lucky to have found you. Your voice is right up there with Allison Krauss and Mary Travers. Thank you for another fantastic cover!

[@bradspitt3896]

This is one of the best pieces of music I've heard. World class voice.

[@marcb5374]

Thank you Allison, that lowered my blood pressure, just was so awesome.

[@AlanCanon2222]

I love this song, and share my birthday with Skeeter Davis (December 30). Lovely cover.

[@louietesta3752]

Wonderful version of this great 👍 old classic I really enjoyed it.

[@the_changing_point]

Thank you, thank you indeed, it's sooo beautiful your singing and everything, I'll keep it in my heart❤ forever, it causes an unforgetable feeling this beautiful song & melody passing through your being.

[@kenreynolds1000]

I giggled at the timeliness and timelessness of the fantastic cover. 👍👍

[@armandoramos1949]

Awesome! I could feel the emotions of the song. Thanks for sharing.

[@CC-qb9sm]

Magic

[@nantoda]

Beautifully sung as always. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@bas919]

This song, sad as it is itself, transcends time. Great cover, Allison!

[@chriscocks3670]

One of my earliest musical memories. Takes me back to a place gone forever

[@ram67vid]

I must have missed this back in 2020. Glad I found it another beautiful cover by Allison. Loved it!

[@jltrem]

This. Is. Absolutely. Wonderful. Thank you, Allison.

[@jpdmagic]

Beautifully done Allison💛 you’re amazing!!!

[@OriginalClaw]

Great Job! You have a new fan! I met Skeeter when I was about 13 years old. She played at a local fire co. carnival here in PA. After the show, my dad took me to meet her. Unbeknownst to me, they knew each other and I got to spend a lot of time with the band while she and my mom and dad sat and chatted. It's an experience I have always cherished. . You have a wonderful voice!!! Keep up the good, hard work!!! It pays off!

[@figarro6003]

Loved it. So touching