Carmen McRae--Hugh Downs, 1978 TV, Send in the Clowns

[@bradly2007]

Carmen McRae in superb form, went to see the great singer many times from 67-91 and never remember "Send In The Clowns" so this clip is a rare treat, legendary lady sounding amazing and looking great! Hugh introduces Carmen as "nearly a legend" then as a popular singer in the 40's yet she hit more by the 50's, by late 70's Carmen had become a Legendary Jazz Diva and World Class entertainer, clearly though it is easy to see Hugh as a complete fan of Carmen McRae and Mr. Downs showcased her beautifully.....

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan. In my opinion the finest female Jazz vocalist of all time. The female equivalent of Frank Sinatra--the way she acts out the lyrics.

[@EmilianoLoconsolo]

the encyclopedia of Jazz concentrated in the most beautiful 10 minutes of music ever!

[@irangel1958]

Love her, I think its time for my yearly Carmen day. Playing her music all day long.

[@salimamasud]

Thank you, Mr. Alan Eichler...Great!

[@melinat9584]

Beautiful voice and range! One of the best versions of this song. Thanks Alan.-

[@peterr7766]

Alan, it is always a treasure to see and hear unknown clips of my favorite lady singer, Ms Carmen McRae, thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@bennyjazzful]

GOD. The definitive version ( by a female ) of " Send In The Clowns " sung by the superb Carmen McRae. Amazing & so,so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a 72yo Aussie fan.

[@DrewWasMe]

Carmen was such a musical seamstress and, in popular culture, largely forgotten today. She was so brilliant at interpreting a melody and a lyric and giving it a reading that touched the listener. She was also just a damned good singer.

[@etelrosenberg5141]

Especially moving. Thanks for posting.

[@magdasanchez89]

What a voice!

[@raulrichards412]

Love Her then , Love Her Now ♥ Carmen McRae.♥ ( August 2nd.,2020 )

[@ceetee9738]

Here in May 2021 for C A R M E N🔥

[@Vwjl1207]

Love her. Such a wonderful voice.

[@readerrays]

Thanks for posting this, Alan.

[@ilamtung1977]

My favorite jazz singer ever with Billie

[@gregbelcamino7239]

Songs of disappointment and heartbreak were Carmen's metier.

[@magdasanchez89]

Great

[@カオナイスガイ]

この年は、札幌で、ベニーカータとカーメンのライブを堪能したことが、懐かしい思い出です。

[@magdasanchez89]

Muy bello