Cleo Laine & Johnny Dankworth 1969

[@WhippetOut]

Best ever. I once sat on Cleo’s lap when I was young. Lovely woman, and my hero.

[@cfconant]

one of the greatest voices of all time. and what a beautiful woman! she has it all and then some.

[@kennethgeon689]

I have watched this so many times now. Thank you so much for sharing it !

[@cathleensolomon3079]

She is 40 here. She has said in an interview that, in her mind, she always feels 40. This video was something of a turning point. Personally, I think she really came into her own when she was in her late 40's, and well into her 50's and '60's. Carnegie Hall would be just 5 years from here. Then, Showboat, and then Broadway. Shortly after this, she would begin to wear her hair only in her trademark natural, curly style. From her mid 40's on, she carried herself with more authority in her mannerisms while singing and her voice was even richer. There was an ease, a knowing confidence...she was a star.

[@BobTaylor-tx6ql]

I had one of her albums--FEEL THE WARM I think the title was--and I played it to death. This was 50 years ago at least, and I've never forgotten that voice!

[@deloriselewis7824]

What a TREAT!!!l I have asked WUSF-FM radio to play her on their jazz program at night. She will be 93 Oct. 28!!

[@deloriselewis7824]

She can skat with her voice of FOUR octives!!

[@deloriselewis7824]

I don't understand how this part of USA doesn't know her. She was was always a sellout in Detroit. She and John had family homes in California and New York.

[@faebrowne2537]

Her voice is so beautiful. It has so many varying textures. A true gift.

[@leetylr]

It was destiny and they were made for each other. R.I.P Mr Dankworth.

[@tonylennon7979]

A truly unique artist, with a voice of such great versatility, and what a lifelong partnership. Johnny's musical arrangements were always something special.

[@josecabaleiro-ascanio9079]

She's a singer's singer, a musician's musician!

[@mezzomanUK]

Jose Cabaleiro-Ascanio and still sounding good at 90. Her birthday concert was broadcast recently.

[@mjc5509]

CLEO IS IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS THE US GREAT JAZZ SINGERS ..BRAVO

[@philpiper]

Thank you for this great showcase of superb singing from Dame Cleo. Just loved it.

[@katherinelee3235]

I have to comment and 2x LOVE IT! Thank you !you and dusty Springfield are my best favorites ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavidAsset78]

I love Cleo Laine. I saw her many times in NYC at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. How I wish those concerts had been recorded on video.

[@nancydrew5]

Me too! Maybe the video is in a vault and will be released. We can only hope!

[@MsSambaNow]

There is a Cleo Laine Live at Carnegie Hall album; it's fabulous- my favorite of hers. Her voice was at her peak of her vocal range, including the hishest notes! Listen to her version Riding High on it. Her voice really sends me!

[@katherinelee3235]

You are so beautiful.. Were and are!

[@tonylennon7979]

Great lady, great show. Nice blue velvet voice.. all that jazz.

[@catemocperez8576]

ELLA ES UN A M 💛 R UNICA. HERMOSA. TODA UNA PROFESIONAL. 1980 LE ESCUCHE POR PRIMERA VEZ Y QUEDE ENAMORADO.DIOS TE BENDIGA CLEO

[@dylynb9598]

Thank you.

[@MikeWilliamsonMusic]

LOVE THEM!

[@goncaloferreiradealmeida206]

Thank you very much for uploading this wonderful concert. Does 1/69 stand for January 1969?

[@CommsVideo]

I'm trying to find How High the Moon by Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Lane - does she sing that song in this video?

[@constable144]

Great. Do you have other Talk of the Town recordings such as Jack Jones in 1969 and in 1972? also, do you have performers appearing at the Talk of the Town?

[@kennethgeon689]

You don’t need other artists. You have all you need right here (but I do love me some jack jones) haha

[@robingadney8018]

Hi very very good pity about the VT counter get rid thanks anyway

[@tunefultonyjohnson4100]

Cleo Laine: agreat singer, without question, but far too much 'artfulness' in her choice of songs and not enough gritty down swinging stuff.... She should have learned that essential Duke Ellington Lesson: If it don't have that swing, well it don't mean a [damned] thing........

[@cathleensolomon3079]

That came later...in the '70's and beyond. This is "early Cleo".

[@MrAlexsegal]

Ellington composed songs such as “Prelude to a Kiss” and “Sophisticated Lady” which are as non-gritty as the “artsy” songs Cleo sang in this set. I think Cleo has a gift not only for swinging songs but for slow songs.

[@MsSambaNow]

Perdido is by Ellington, she really swings! Especially on the Cleo Laine Live at Carnegie Hall album! Did you listen to the Please Don't Talk About Me near the end of this video? And the song at the end? What do you think she is doing when she's exchanging scatting with John Dankworth's saxophone? Swinging hard!!

[@iangallagher5485]

Did you not see the video until the end? About halfway through this set Cleo sings Gershwin's 'Fascinating Rhythm', and that swing like none other.....

[@kennethgeon689]

@@iangallagher5485he has no idea what he is talking about.