Blossom Dearie - I'm Hip

www.billytaylor... presents singer/pianist Blossom Dearie performing her "I'm Hip," by Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg .

[@jcavilia1]

When my wife and first met in San Francisco more than 50 years ago, we first heard Blossom Dearie on KJAZ, a great FM station (now sadly long gone) in Alameda. We saw Blossom play live once at a little club in S.F., and she was awesome. No one ever sounded like her, and her piano playing was masterful. Another sweet memory to hold on to in my grief since my wife passed away a year ago.

[@JohnDufek]

Aaaw thank you for sharing that wonderful memory with us! Bless you and your wife.

[@brasstime]

Bless you man!!!

[@alvaroalanis2878]

God Bless You!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory. Reminds me of the importance of Life.

[@grahamwellard2237]

She's such a unique and witty singer that it's easy to forget what an extraordinary jazz pianist she was, too. Those chords are luminous...

[@erikbrodin2198]

Voicings thoroughly profound elegantly laid out

[@pholzer5]

The world lost a great jazz singer/pianist in Blossom Dearie when she died in 2009 at her Greenwich Village apartment at age 84. She performed professionally for over 50 years and leaves us many recordings. Thanks for posting! -Peter

[@PAULIEB1952]

Got "Hip" to her jive as a teen. Still enjoy as a senior.

[@Umbrella2]

So much character in her voice, so so beautiful! Go Blossom!

[@Oshunsprite]

I love her adorable sound. Rest in Peace dearest Blossom (singing and playing amongst the stars).

[@bin1127]

those jazz lyrics are so interesting pulling references from all parts of life.

[@gabyguala]

Lovely lady, a true talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tiptopdadddy]

One night a girlfriend was over and I put on Live At Ronnie Scott’s to impress her. When I’m Hip came on she said, “What is this?”. At the time she was working for Barry Manilow and told me this was one of his favorite warm up songs. Now I see it was recorded by Bette Midler during the era when Barry was her piano player. It all makes sense now.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

good!

[@dangaynor]

Dave Frishberg, RIP. Wonderful playing & singing from Blossom Dearie.

[@jennifer86010]

LAUGHING OUT LOUD WITH TEARS IN MY EYES !!!! I've know about Blossom Dearie for years but was only familiar with a couple of her tunes, more focused on the novelty of her innocent sweet voice....but now, after she's gone, I've grown to realize how delightful, soulful, cute, talented and amazing she was. She makes Jazz inspiring !! Love you Blossom !!!

[@Harveycartoonlvr11]

Both of them are legends...but as a society we've grasped on a whole those who are the "Megastars, Moneymakers, Newsmakers", and we tend to forget those who've paved the road ahead for them to travel on! I love her voice and the ending of this song! Rest In Peace...sweet Blossom! :)

[@bowtoyoursensei554]

RIP, Blossom Dearie. One of the greats.

[@kc768]

First time I've heard of her was Schoolhouse Rock.She sang Unpack Your Adjectives, and Figure Eights. Both songs were perfect for her voice.

[@jazzmac03]

kc768 I KNEW her voice reminded me of Bob Dorough!!! Now it makes sense...

[@AuntieKno]

What! I loved figure 8 .. I don't know why that brings a tear to my eye . That was absolutely my Favorite song and I found her in my adulthood and she inspires me now as a singer of jazz myself and I never put the 2 togeather. Thank u 🤗

[@henridelagardere264]

This unique lady never won a Grammy*, but she once performed _I'm Hip_ with Dr. Billy Taylor sitting in awe with a smile even bigger than his glasses. *at least, she was nominated once

[@JazzVideoGuy]

The Grammys are music biz bullshit. It's all politics.

[@lisakeys08]

I’m one of her biggest fans... I heard I’m hip forst in 2005 and I fell in love... May she rest in eternal love but her music will live forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mrs Blossom sing my love 😍

[@stevecrouse4984]

She was amazing, overlooked for some reason. Never saw her for years.....masterful

[@youngchool]

I love her! But she passed away in 2009...

[@paulmc3457]

Exactly, same here, so fortunate I found her. She was every bit as amazing as ol blue eyes

[@rogelio2ify]

So glad I heard Blossom (at Danny's Skyroom on W 46th) while she was still with us!

[@nancydrew5]

How did she leave this earth and I didn't get to hear her live! My loss, but thank goodness for KZbin. I love her voice, it makes me smile. Thanks I'm saving this to my favorites.

[@jkev1122]

She sure was hip! What a great talent! RIP Blossom Dearie

[@angelialvares]

Love the scat bit at the end! Yup she's hip

[@puzzleoyster]

That rendition was exceptional Blossom Dearie What An Amazing Beautiful you Are Love You ❤❤❤❤

[@JazzVideoGuy]

One of a kind.

[@83244genesis]

She still sounds as great as she ever did. I love how she changed it up just a little to make it resonate more.

[@Lampshade51]

Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! I have been a big fan of hers for years, and I never saw this show. What a treat! Thank you!

[@donnlarossa9173]

Not to be forgotten

[@parsnipmcgee329]

Anyone who would give this a thumbs down is either undereducated or can't get past the idea that old ladies are cool. As a cuke.

[@verandi3882]

her voice is so soothing and gentle , loved it

[@hommefriday]

she was unique: gentle with feeling

[@veroniquemalamitsas924]

Je l’adore ! Merveilleuse femme

[@paulmc3457]

Beyond unique, and original! First time I got to hear her incredible jazz vocals, really pictured in my mind a petite, maybe 19 or something pixie, lol

[@megafunk88]

YAY! When you're a sap like me who's a jazz pianist AND cries when they hear "Figure 8" (schoolhouse rock) cause that's how they learned their multiplication tables, hearing Blossom own a tune like this is oddly full circle, and..so...well... HIP.

[@jl2109]

@megafunk (Comment #2) : Bob Dorough also wrote "Figure 8." I used to hear her at Reno Sweeney's on 13th St. in the Village back in the 70s. She did the early sets, ending by 7 p.m.

[@peytongrant]

She's so badass. What a legend. Elton John of the jazz world.

[@DandyDon1]

I like the use of the wind filter to help prevent Blossom from "popping" here Ps. In the 90s she purchased a Audix OM-3xb Microphone to use while touring. Unfortunately it become displaced after her home suffered water damaged. This was after she had already passed away and her family was selling a few of her instruments.

[@iradivadvideos]

that was awesome - grew up hearing her sing figure 8 and unpack your adjectives.

[@charliebear692]

a jewel

[@clinke2007]

Brilliant song, and such delivery!

[@jimsjazzz]

God I love her!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

She was one of a kind. Sorely missed.

[@intestinalworm1202]

Fantastic - great, fun uber-ditty! What a hoot!

[@delilahmcdonnell6638]

a legend. relatively unknown to most though.

[@StevenMorris]

This is great!! I Loved every second of it! I love your videos

[@coryshaffer6923]

loved the piano on her tracks, but never thought she was the pianist! Soo good

[@pholzer5]

Sean - Yes, Bob Dorough and Blossom Dearie were good friends. I remember their recording of "Baby it's cold out there." Bob must be in his '80s by now. Great that he's still performing. Thanks for the message. -Peter

[@Swingguido]

She touches my heart

[@miropribanic5581]

she always used to sing this "beard"-bit with conviction...because she was hip

[@JazzVideoGuy]

@RizRa She has a very unique sound.

[@theoldbroadsdog2638]

Love her!

[@leweeja66]

I just downloaded Plus Je T'Embarasse and was introduced to Blossom through Figure Eight on School House Rock. Just an outstanding voice

[@robfalgiano]

Try “L’Etang” next. Heartbreakingly great. I love her on french songs.

[@ficheye00]

What an artist! Fantastic.

[@erikbrodin2198]

So good

[@MikeNeer]

Totally hip!

[@RizRa]

i love her voice!

[@WalterEdom]

very classic gal

[@rocknroller3000]

Hipsters explained - I find this genius

[@yeonee227]

I like it!! ❤️

[@dangervich]

Sopranos seem to keep their bright voices longer than other singers.

[@sdidovich1]

i love her

[@newtongrubby]

Love it! :)

[@johnharner935]

Got too see hear her live with Mike Egan..during one of our trips to New York to take lessons with Carmine Caruso ..

[@pattigee1]

Bravo!

[@Texasbbqrock]

GreaT! Thank YOU.!

[@sallynicholls5502]

Awesome!

[@charmalvarez9717]

😖😍 Blossom

[@scottlovesbarda]

BIG❤️

[@twangbarfly]

Impossibly hip!

[@BINKIE2000]

Very nice.

[@nyonyopraia]

Passed away 13 years ago on this day

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Wonderful singer and person

[@XieYali]

I think she was the inspiration for Dot from Animaniacs, at least her singing voice. I always think of this song when I hear "I'm Cute".

[@lorenabarba]

The conversation does mislead one to think that "I'm Hip" is her composition (as they talk about her writing at first), but this is not the case. "I'm Hip" is by Dave Frishberg and Bob Dorough.

[@Gallowghoul]

lol She makes fun of hipsters : D i love her

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

+Gallowghoul So does Meade Skelton

[@dantean]

Thank you for posting, I love, love, love Blossom and this song, especially. I admit to being confused, though: is this HER "I'm Hip" or Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg's? i only ask because it starts with Dr. Billy asking her to play a number of her own composition. Did she write music to Dorough/Frishberg lyrics? Again, thanks!

[@truthquestor]

thanks for uploading this. will you be uploading (or, do you know if anyone already has uploaded) her version of jobim's "wave"?

[@musical_lolu4811]

"I love you. When I'm wizh you, I'm what you call er... a hip cat. I'm hip, to the jive... I'm in the groove, darling..." Tom in Tom and Jerry, 'The Zoot Cat'.

[@larrymckenna9496]

Miles was a fan. Dig?

[@JazzVideoGuy]

he dug Shirley Horn, as well

[@marissadower-morgan3313]

To me she is GOD

[@halcyon289]

Behave

[@dojinho]

Cool! ;-)

[@JazzVideoGuy]

One very special lady.

[@MRMOOD3]

i love the cool whitegirl thing.......its so funny my generation would tend to think of this as square and it kinda is but in a good way

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

I can't stand Jazz, but she is very good!

[@ajkenny2128]

Does anyone have the sheet music transcription of this?

[@musical_lolu4811]

I might do a transcription soon.

[@effyleven]

I have a copy of the official Blossom Dearie songbook, in which this accompaniment of "I'm Hip" appears. The transcripton would seem to be pretty much what is played above... Note: It just a jazzy vamp, really, but is easier to play than it is to 'read' from the page, with so many of the chords being a fist-full of naturals and accidentals. Blossom's widower supplied me the songbooks.. he kindly wrote me a little note to say it was the last one had left... (and he let me buy it, sweet man. He even put in a signed photo of Blossom, too.

[@antoniodespenteado]

Would anyone know the chords for this song?

[@LashOutLoud777]

Anyone know what year was this?

[@annerchisline9641]

+DaftSwank Dare someone to judge the host's glasses and guess. :) My guess is 1982.

[@sknuts6429]

Better show this to Quincy

[@topusdeath]

very Hip, really hIP

[@MisterGraduation]

I totally thought this was Herbie Hancock at first haha

[@zivkovicable]

Is that a lyric change from "Playboy magazine..." to "People magazine..." ? Interesting decision. I'm wondering when exactly Playboy stopped being hip. Was People ever hip? It definitely isn't now. That's the problem with writing about being hip. Fashion changes. The only hip i've got to look forward to is a hip replacement.

[@Lordengate]

Lol! Yah, Like, No...