"What Did I Have That I Don't Have?" - Eydie Gorme

[@ashleyregina]

I can’t believe we don’t talk more about Eydie Gormé. Literally one of THE greatest vocalists of all-time. This performance alone … her delivery, her presence, her raw honesty, her belt, her perfect placement, her vibrato … absolutely astonishing.

[@lisaharrod8386]

@ashleight... Here, here! Well said...my late father played the women all the time. Power!

[@jeanniepryor1378]

I Agree 191 Per cent!!!!

[@davewallace8219]

True!

[@ILikeDemocracy7]

I’m camp Judy, but Eydie owns a park of my musical heart. Always will.

[@davewallace8219]

Well said

[@jjsmith949]

One of the great female singers of this century. With one note you know who it is. Great voice and WOW, she knew how to deliver a song.

[@andrewzaltman6934]

Sure did

[@alissaballot3169]

She was a treasure. An absolute treasure!

[@stephaniekeyes2928]

One of the greatest performances ever ever and she should’ve won another Grammy for this one!

[@jeffreyzeiss1326]

Nobody will ever beat this performance... Eydie Gorme was one of the finest female vocalist ever

[@kschirod]

You are right about that! Just try saying it's a screamer, Edie was a singer

[@jadezee6316]

horribly unknown and so under-rated....Eydie Gormé. was one of the best female singers of her time

[@garrettmeadows2273]

One of the most underrated singers ever.

[@anthonysalter8373]

Absolutely.. she kills it !

[@anthonysalter8373]

Absolutely.. she kills it..!

[@michaelfolickman6320]

She is one of the greats

[@lindaanthony7890]

Definitely

[@andrewzaltman6934]

❤ amen 🙏! She really kills this number!!

[@dodsonf]

this is showmanship at it's finest, the way in which she builds a song is simply marvelous, surely she was the dream girl singer for any big band arranger. Ms. Eydie Gorme, Ladies and Gentlemen, let's hear her one more time.

[@mtp4430]

I can't help but be thoroughly thrilled every time I hear this. This is a first rate performance by a great singer with style, grace, feeling, and all the necessary intangibles that make up a truly great performance. ❤️Eydie❤️

[@davidgoossen113]

Not to mention a Lady who is dressed with style, class, grace, and dignity. Not looking like she just left a stage equipped with only a brass pole. Kudos Edyie, kudos.

[@Nacho-Mamma]

This has always been my favorite version. Eydie is pure magic. I love Barbara Harris’s version as well, being she was the original Daisy on Broadway. But, I honestly don’t like Babs arrangement in the movie. The insane amount of key changes in just about everything she sings get to be a bit monotonous after a while. But, don't get me wrong though. I am an old school Barbra Streisand fan. I love pretty much everything up to her original farewell concert tour that lingered on like it was on life support, and everyone was afraid to unplug it out of fear of being electrocuted by the frayed plug in the outlet!

[@mtp4430]

@@davidgoossen113 👍

[@ILikeDemocracy7]

This gorgeous broad HAD it!

[@timothyhughes1904]

Seeing Eydie Gorme standing there in white, you'd think she's an angel. Then, you hear her sing, and you know she is.

[@shenjingbing6021]

And that's what they mean by "belting out" a song. Fantastic.

[@laurahobson9405]

Exactly!

[@Stevebaby123]

I come back to this song so many times. What an incredible voice and delivery. It’s completely in the moment. Damn, she was an incredible force.

[@CharlieChilders-wm9gb]

The sound, the quality, richness and unequal beauty of that mesmerizing voice with that inhuman and unattainable breath control!!!😱 Like Garland, these two are in a class by themselves!🤔🤗♥️

[@leeheath1444]

I could listen to Eydie sing ALL DAY LONG. Legend!! ❤❤❤

[@richard200501]

WOW!! You don't find a voice like that around anywhere anymore.

[@scottmiller6495]

Nope and never will again Ever !!!!!

[@Cactusflower2000]

Such a beautiful woman with a spectacular voice. We miss you Eydie and Steve💖💞

[@kevinrossi3106]

It simply doesn't get any better than this.

[@richardmayora1289]

She was blessed with a magnificent instrument and sure knew how to use it. Her diction is perfection and she knows the meaning of every single syllable. Her modulations during the song brought emphasis exactly where it needed to be and boy that finish! She was one of the greats.

[@charliechilders6630]

I absolutely agree! However, technically her breath control was absolutely totally amazing! The greatest and the very best of all the many excellent singers! Other great singers (like Barbra Streisand) can continue singing many words or holding notes -but she/they are only singing softly , which is still always amazing to hear. However , Here, Eydie gorme is belting out words and phrases after another all in that one breath! 🤔🤔🤗🙄😳🥰💌

[@shaaronie]

@@charliechilders6630 Just incredible!!!

[@dodsonf]

This is showmanship at it's finest, the she builds a song is simply remarkable. Surely she was a pianist/arrangers dream girl.

[@jeanniepryor1378]

Wow.....What A performance!!!!!!She is just" Fantastic!!!!"Thanks for Sharing....Aug. 15,2024.

[@LotusLounge1]

Beauty. Class. Perfection. That's Eydie Gormé ✨💜💫

[@anthonygrande9840]

I challenge any singer today too even dare to try this… amazing

[@kjkmo]

What a total powerhouse! My Mom had this album and even though I was 13 and all in for the Beatles I still recognized she was something very very special. Under-rated is an under-statement.

[@patrickryan1515]

And unfortunately many only remember her for "Blame It On The Bosa Nova", a song I'll always love but a song not nearly indicative of her tremendous vocal range and control.

[@avarebeccasawyer8299]

Her voice was the most dynamic ever! Timeless ❤️❤️❤️

[@shaaronie]

The best ever! I was stunned when I first heard her singing this song. I was like "better than Judy Garland?!!"

[@michaelfolickman6320]

2nd to judy.

[@williamgable7554]

I applaud this number while watching on the computer...modern singers, that is how it is done.

[@judithrudnick9210]

The best...absolutely fabulous...enjoyed her golden voice...now she is singing for the angels.

[@dangervich]

It's not just the guts, the honesty but the sheer generosity of this performance that staggers me.

[@CalTxDude]

Thank you for wording it better than I ever could. ❤️

[@darrellpryor1653]

What a Outstanding Voice!!!!!! Thanks for the post!!! I have some of her records in my Personal Collection!!!! "Real Talent "Shows. Dec. 30 ,2019 .

[@thomashecht4026]

She is truly one of the best. I agree: why isn’t she a bigger deal? NOBODY today can sing like this.

[@richard200501]

That is such a great voice that I get goose bumps every time I hear it.

[@tomjones4357]

I was a rock and roller back when Steve and Eydie were in their prime. I didn’t pay much attention to them. I was in high school. My tastes have changed and I enjoy all kinds of music now, this being an example. But I am making this comment Because great performances Deserve great applause! This performance is off the scale!!! What a voice, but it’s the body language that she so skillfully uses to put soul and great emotion into the song!!! This performance is so understated to start, and then she builds it up and explodes at the end! It is truly a masterpiece!!

[@thesingingclown]

Could not agree any more.

[@mtp4430]

I probably write a comment every time I watch this. It's just that good, I can't help myself. This is a great performance by a great singer. My mother had Steve and Edie albums in her collection. I always loved Edie but couldn't stand Steve. I love Edie's powerful voice, which she displays fully on that last chorus. She was well-versed on how to gradually build to the climax like all great singers are. Judy Garland is one of those type singers that pops to mind. Judy could belt the hell out of a song. Another amazing talent.

[@sheilahballard1039]

I so agree with you. What passes for talent now is just a sad and painful disgrace. The artists from the "old skool" like Ms. Gorme are just irreplaceable gems . She defined talent, class and the ability to communicate the message of the lyric with music.

[@mtp4430]

@@sheilahballard1039 I couldn't agree with you more.

[@TimH-pu2dd]

Just curious why you didn't like Steve. I think his voice is amazing--though I was indifferent to it when he was at his prime.

[@mtp4430]

@@TimH-pu2dd His voice is amazing. He’s quite a talented singer. He just never moved me and I was just indifferent to him. But his wife I absolutely love. Her voice really gets to me. You know, I really should go back and re-visit some of those old albums. I might discover a new appreciation for him that I didn’t have then. No doubt the man was an excellent singer. But I absolutely love her voice.

[@TimH-pu2dd]

@@mtp4430 I do understand not being moved by him regardless of an appreciation of his voice. His choice of material tended to stay in the realm of the safe and popular, which made him a rather generic crooner with a pretty smile. It would have been interesting to hear him tackle dark or edgy material now and then, for variety.

[@donpaulweatherpluspaul2670]

A lesser singer would have been overshadowed by such a wonderful, powerhouse arrangement. She rises to the occasion, and then some.

[@shenjingbing6021]

Been in love with this since I first heard it on a "Best of..." album in the mid 1960s. Eydie's performance is perfection.

[@lindaanthony7890]

Fabulous singer. I always loved this performance.

[@mysisterpatty.8495]

Eydie Gorme was indeed an EXCELLENT singer/performer. I hope that I get to meet you in Heaven. Rest in peace.

[@adelebz7]

One of the great lady "belter" no cracks in her voice. Good breathing .You go Eydie!!

[@michellelacy6384]

WOW!!!! EYDIE - YOU ARE SO AWESOME!!!! YOU JUST ROCKED THAT OUT OF THE PARK!!!

[@donbenny100]

She was simply the best RIP

[@ThomasWalerius]

Oh my God absolutely unbelievable performance live. The level for female singer used to be so high. Eydie, Barbra Streisand. Shirley Bassey. Judy Garland. Who could belt it out.

[@nysavvy9241]

Yes, and don't forget Vikki Carr and Lanie Kazan as well.

[@marilynmichaels8358]

that's it.. this woman is the best singer/belter in the history of populaar music.

[@robertparks6518]

incredible , ! No one out there today like Eydie!! Wow !!

[@davewallace8219]

she rides the tempo, and pushes it back down,,,a true master thank u edie

[@MySpace662]

She had it all, a gifted voice to sing, entertain and live it up.

[@michaeldomino8879]

Wonderful vocal from a real pro.

[@11sophiemarie]

Genuine, bone with, honed talent like that is rapidly vanishing. EG was a phenomenal singer, far tooooo under acknowledged.

[@laststopbeforeheaven]

my favorite singer of all time

[@shaaronie]

Same here!

[@myabellalona7668]

Her ability to sustain notes that long and effortlessly is crazy, she is truly an amazing singer!

[@multimill]

What a FANTASTIC singer and such amazing breath control. Some of those phrases are insanely long!!!

[@premanadi]

Yes, astoundingly long!

[@premanadi]

Actually, it's even more insane on the studio recording, where the tempo is quite a bit slower! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4amh4SPdrCWrZY

[@snarkyenigma9219]

The great Eydie Gorme was in spectacular company, because I know of only two other women who possessed this kind of effortless lung (((power))) ... Garland and Streisand.

[@marilynolson5072]

One of the greatest, her & Karen Carpenter, Doris Day, those were the real singers!! They sang from the heart. It just flowed out of their mouths. They had that special something, chrisma I guess & buckets of talent!

[@darrellpryor1653]

Wow!!!!!! Thanks For posting June 18, 2020.

[@bevally1533]

This was Eydie’s signature song. No one, but no one sings it like she did.

[@mariebove121]

Woman was in a class by herself words can’t describe love her with Steve they we’re a perfect couple remember seeing them in Resorts AC great show as always glad I got to see this magical couple GOD bless you Eddie in Heaven

[@richardgornalle4536]

I discovered this lady in 1970 early one Sydney morning on the radio. Still a big fan. Stunning singer.

[@davewallace8219]

there was a time when songs were written for great singers like this!!

[@photo161]

...such a great performance...OMG, did that girl have pipes!

[@hollylebed9719]

She was one of the absolute best💖

[@robbymonaco3738]

so underrated. one of my favorite singers

[@williamsnyder4338]

As a singer of what they call "serious music" and as a trained musicologist (by "trained" I mean that I can do lots of tricks when you mention various composers! LOL) she doesn't just sing the words, she sings the meaning. That's what singing is all about. I'd love to hear her sing Schubert's "Gretchen am Spinnrade". She has also been underrated as an actor as well. Her musical "Golden Rainbow" was not great, not because of her, but because of a critic who hated the play it was based on.

[@artistphx]

She was both a singer and an entertainer! One doesn't always find that combination.

[@DiffrentDrumr]

THIS is how you wow me with a song!!! Love the arrangement. Just amazing. 💖

[@debbiemock3785]

Never heard this song before, but the message is great! I wish I knew the answer to that question. I saved this to listen to over and over. Would be great to converted into a country flavor/style. I wish I knew 😓😓

[@rick0e295]

Just discovered this gem. Edie and Steve, America's sweethearts.💖. Would love to have seen them perform 🎭 in person! 🏆

[@machilburn8835]

Music never got better than this

[@selenedavid914]

The best ever. I cry every time.

[@shaaronie]

Same here!

[@grandmaoldschool7011]

Wow! Powerful voice! Miss her.

[@richardcaridi1982]

Outstanding.

[@fakerating]

What a voice!!

[@davewallace8219]

this is excellence, what a superbly sung showtune..edie s in company with garland, shirley bassey, barbara streisand

[@nyronut]

entertainer monster vocalist top ten all time vocalist

[@lizzie7994]

Just absobloodylutely superb!

[@georgeplagianos6487]

Wow what a powerful song. She always does her best.. This song could be national anthem for those who had a sex change and now regret it😢

[@TheCybertiger9]

My Mom's favorite singer. Hope your listening Mom, this is for you. RIP

[@davewallace8219]

Edie....really belts this one. Out...she owns this

[@garrettmeadows2273]

No one could sell a song like Eydie.

[@janetrandolph1138]

A magnificent Voice ❤️

[@davewallace8219]

this is. soooo alive! thanks edie

[@thesingingclown]

Flawless! 1:25 to 1:40 she never breathes!

[@marydio6367]

The Best belter ever!

[@MisterMan7516]

you mean before Barbra was born? Probably.

[@darrellpryor1653]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! March 2 , 2023

[@anthonygrande9840]

Simply special

[@darrellpryor1653]

March 7 , 2022......Now this real Music!!!!~

[@MrGarysugarman]

When the world had class.

[@poetcomic1]

Barbara Streisand got first shot at this song from her musical 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever'. But it was Eydie who made it a legendary and definitive performance.

[@TJinOZ]

Eydie released this song in 1966, (the Broadway show was 1965) so she was way before Babs. www.discogs.com/Eydie-Gorme-Dont-Go-To-Strangers/release/5004773

[@poetcomic1]

@@TJinOZ regardless Eydie 'owned' the number

[@kennethansloan2349]

Barbara Harris actually got first shot in the Broadway musical. And she did an incredible job but you can't compare that with Edye since it was a musical performance. But still...Edye owns it and was one of a kind!

[@mysisterpatty.8495]

I agree.

[@duzntmatter5926]

The Best

[@kschirod]

Wouldn't it be nice if they were singers like this today? You can actually understand the words

[@rr7firefly]

A performance that goes in the books as the finest version of this song. Yes, more memorable than the movie version by that other Jewish singer.

[@davidwilliamson9333]

BARBARA STRIESAND

[@rr7firefly]

@@davidwilliamson9333 I thought Barbra's Daisy Gamble rendition was a frantic kvetch. People who loved it probably did not know of Eydie's dramatic arrangement, which is classic Tonight Show material with big band backup.

[@davidwilliamson9333]

@@rr7firefly YE , EDYIE SINGS IT BETTER

[@marilynmichaels8358]

@@rr7firefly well, this woman is state of the art, high Goddess of song.. no one campares.

[@rr7firefly]

@@marilynmichaels8358 Absolutely right on that. Another thing I love about this performance is the drum roll at the last note. Eydie throws out her arms as if to signal "NOW!" Perfect ending to this dramatic song.

[@libertyann439]

My parents had this song and as a kid I sang along way before I understood its meaning.

[@mysisterpatty.8495]

Me too.

[@davewallace8219]

edie still....owns this.

[@michaelchapman4955]

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Eydie Gorme was one of the Great ballad singers of the 20th Century like 'Her husband, Steve Lawrence, 'Talk about climbing inside a Lyric & making it Her own' 'Eydie owns the patent on Such

[@davewallace8219]

Judy!! raw power! she owns it!!!

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Sooooooo Absofreakinglutely Amazing 😎😎😎

[@stephenvincent4989]

Quiet please there’s a special (voice) Lady on stage. “Fashion changes Style endures” Eydie continues to entertain.

[@ellengutknecht4994]

What is this from and year? Someone wrote Steve kept Eydie from being more of a singer and performer than she was. I think she loved being Steve and Eydie. The love for each other showed every time they sang together.

[@rdelapaz5004]

Wow!!

[@ILikeDemocracy7]

Still shockingly great.

[@angelamcclintock897]

She was great

[@Tony-di3mc]

The besttt She had a bad agent

[@thesingingclown]

Great comment. She must have.

[@davewallace8219]

edie own it

[@bigmouth33]

This lady could sing. With Steve, one plus one equalled 3.

[@davewallace8219]

edie....is....the song true showtune,,,garland had to love this...