EARTHA KITT 'Uska Dara' (From 'Something Special' 1967)

EARTHA KITT 'Uska Dara' (From 'Something Special' 1967)

[@QtvNOW]

This is a level of professionalism and creativity that you just don't see anymore.

[@juanlicera]

This lady was unique.

[@cletuswombat2694]

Exactly ..

[@aai3661]

This is before the money side of entertainment took COMPLETE control.

[@tafimutekwe2855]

Not any more!

[@danielblatt2266]

And one has the sense that she is enjoying herself when she is entertaining us!

[@Michaelrm954]

How can one not love Eartha? So beautiful and talented. A voice like no other. She may be gone but never forgotten!

[@juanlicera]

+michael more never! never will be forgotten.

[@infernalsoror5079]

The world is a mirror. Some people see themselves everywhere and hate it. It can not be her they truly don't like, but all the things they are themselves and all the things they may never be. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

[@hansmiller664]

We are here to tell about her... I will... Until it's time for the coffin...😅😃

[@orthopedicsurgery]

She is beautiful..Just don’t understand her translation from Üsküdar language

[@GW1D]

I have no clue because I’m hooked

[@mrbrownroyyal]

Her record company didnt care for her or her voice....so they released this song thinking it would flop, but it was a hit....especially with kids....she said they would come up to her and ask "Arent you the lady that sings "Ishka Bibble"?" LOL!!

[@garyjones1688]

They was stuck on stupid

[@kimclayton2860]

She self taught herself 8 languages. No real family to turn to and she was a true survivor. I wished Oprah Winfrey would have honored her but she never did. Sad. ;(

[@marquesbell4178]

She was never on Oprah's show?

[@donnavaughn9409]

yes, she was really unique, grew up so abused, survived and then became part of the theater

[@donnavaughn9409]

a real talent and so unique, lacking in proper family relationships early on. When it comes to Oprah, I have no use for her she's part of that phony hollywood machine

[@Luckimee]

F*ck Oprah

[@Robertahausen]

cuz oprah is an idiot...

[@aylagerald9547]

One of my favourite Turkish songs. Dates back to the Ottoman times. It’s original name is Kâtibim. She sang this song beautifully and her Turkish is not bad at all when reciting the lyrics. Eartha was truly a beautiful talented singer and performer. Her stage presence was majestic ❤️

[@tolgahk84]

Turkish not bad? You musn't be a fluent Turkish speaker since although Eartha Kitt may have a beautiful voice she absolutely butchered this song. If you want to hear the best version of this you cannot go past Safiye Ayla's version she has a stunning voice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apemf2prmr-Ies0

[@quran-kuran7965]

@@tolgahk84 You are wrong man. Kitt perorms the song in the orginal speaking in 1900's. She got loyalty the old style of the song. Such as karuşur, not karışır. See the orginal song: Note: the fasıla of the osng is mainly "u" or "yu" sounds . Üsküdar'a gider iken aldu da bir yağmur Üsküdar'a gider iken aldu da bir yağmur Kâtibimin setresi uzun, eteği çamur. Kâtibimin setresi uzun, eteği çamur. Katip uykudan uyanmuş gözleri mahmur, Katip uykudan uyanmuş gözleri mahmur, Kâtip benim ben kâtibin el ne karuşur Kâtibime setrede pantol ne güzel yaraşur Kâtip benim ben kâtibin el ne karışır, Kâtibime kolalı da gömlek ne güzel yaraşur. Üsküdar'a gider iken bir mendil buldum, Üsküdar'a gider iken bir mendil buldum, Mendilin içine lokum doldurdum. Mendilin içine lokum doldurdum. Kâtibimi arar iken yanımda buldum. Kâtibimi arar iken yanımda buldum. Kâtip benim ben kâtibin el ne karışur, Kâtibime kokulu da gömlek ne güzel yaraşur. Kâtip benim ben kâtibin el ne karuşur, Kâtibime kokulu da gömlek ne güzel yaraşur

[@tolgahk84]

@@quran-kuran7965 Mate as a Turk am fully aware of this song and the language it is sung in, and Kitt absolutely butchered this song. Safiye Ayla born 1907, grew up and sung this song in its original form since she was a child, she even sung this song to Ataturk in 1932 becoming his favourite singer of all time. You telling me a foreigner who cannot speak a word of Turkish sings a Turkish song better than a Turkish singer who grew up in an era this song was extremely popular... You have rocks loos inside your head......

[@sharonisaac445]

Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Apogee012]

@@tolgahk84 ur right shes literally mocking the language its qwuite funny tho XD ☠

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

...Aged 40 and not even ONE wrinkle. That woman was flawless!

[@lisaellis9749]

What?!

[@markusr7421]

Comes from the low picture quality (haha!)

[@kristinaj9159]

@@markusr7421 quality is low but she did age well

[@garyjones1688]

She was lovely

[@NoniDoll]

I believe there is an ancient saying: Black don't crack!

[@pz1176rck]

Nice discovery. Even for us turkish language is hard to pronounce sometimes but she did a good job. Ending is priceless by the way.

[@randallkoch6183]

That was easy for her to say.

[@mericaydemir]

bahati kanka nasıl zor türkçe bilmiyor musun?

[@rogesmit]

A truely great artist.

[@sirius2009]

Why would be Turkish hard for local people

[@Lospaghetto]

Wow! Thandie Newton needs to play her in a movie.

[@guyinsf]

I agree! Thandie Newton would make a great Eartha!

[@fancii]

Lo Spaghetto I always thought that, but looking at this clip- I'm seeing Naomi Harris!

[@divineenegry3461]

No not her Zoe that played in columbiana Zoe favors her alot

[@MrArtVein]

Zoe Saldana will probably get the part

[@thetasharagenechronicles8505]

OMG yes Sandy Newton would be great playing Eartha Kitt I would think sometimes who would play Eartha Kitt in a movie and I could never think of anybody who could play her but that is a good choice

[@jaykeys6010]

Home girl was 40 and was looking like an 20 year old... age was well on her. God knew what he was doing when he made her👌🏽💯😍😍

[@marjorieferguson2064]

Isn't she beautiful and special, one of a kind.

[@jaykeys6010]

@@marjorieferguson2064 Absolutely

[@cartomancycarmen]

Good bone structure and athletic ❣️

[@jaykeys6010]

@@cartomancycarmen Absolutely

[@lnuneamoarsxr4225]

I am totally speechless. She not only exudes sexiness but talent too.

[@renel2788]

50 years later, she still blows away some of the singers today! RIP.....

[@toussantlbisso]

Many singers today🎧🎼

[@spacebase00]

Some of the singers??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@djtruedomination]

They do not make talents like this anymore.

[@MrArtVein]

They do exist, but they will never be spotlighted

[@pearlofwisdom4045]

Art Vein it’s me. I’m one💯❤️

[@pearlofwisdom4045]

Ariyuana (Ari-ANA) ♉️

[@pearlofwisdom4045]

I LOVE LOVE LOOVE EARTHA KITT. I’m a singer going on 22 .. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pearlofwisdom4045]

Messiah7od [e-mail]

[@laneitajones7771]

She was classy & sexy in all things. Her humor is priceless.

[@tough213]

wow eartha kitt was the best catwoman and as a singer she is tops and no one better . she had such a rang and was so fluent in so many languages and can sing any style and she is very funny as well . eartha kitt was the most genuine artist andt thank you for posting this great clip

[@leonoraacevedo1154]

Yes she was.She was a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN inside and out.💖💞💯

[@chokkan7]

There were a handful of entertainers so gifted that all they needed to do was...be themselves. Eartha was one such individual...

[@joycelynthomas2481]

Eartha Kitt oozed sensuality WITHOUT resorting to wearing next to nothing ,vulgarity and mock intercourse type moves while performing. A lesson today's young starlets and singers could learn a lesson from.

[@joycelynthomas2481]

Deal with what?

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

Joycelyn Thomas , my impression is she was elegant, funny and very intelligent, too. They don't make 'em like that anymore! I saw Ms. Kitt in a matinee performance of "Timbuktu" in 1978--wow!

[@julietfischer5056]

This was on television in the days before cable.

[@solemandd67]

That's Class!

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

...True. Although there was double entendre, suggestively pregnant pauses, and knowing smiles, Ms.Kitt was always a lady and never vulgar in the least. Vulgarity is never progressive, it's just trashy...no getting under, around, or over it.

[@Enkidu.Manamba]

truest of true performers : goes out of the beaten paths no matter what. Deep respect

[@Digmer]

She was a trained dancer, scholarship cause she was all on her own until someone saw her raw talent. Thats how you see her grace and elegance. But her wits is just hers and all hers.

[@HeavyMetalini]

"Bird's milk" is a greek expression, too. It means "anything one can imagine".

[@zeynepb137]

wow we use this term in turkey too!

[@Ali_Iskender_Kardeshoglu]

Well, we (Turks-Greeks) lived together more than any other nations has ever lived together:) It is normal

[@HeavyMetalini]

@@Ali_Iskender_Kardeshoglu True!

[@nealzupancic]

@@HeavyMetalini We have it in Georgia too. It's a kind of cake. Derived from the Russian cake which gets its name from the Greek expression: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptasie_mleczko

[@Dunn_Shio_Yu]

thanks. I've been wondering what that is for years.

[@steven3296]

One of the most absolutely sophisticated and refined true superstars from the 1950's and 1960's. She was the perfect choice as Catwoman on Batman in the 60's. I could go on and on with my accolades. She was truly a mega star. I know you are on your own star in the cosmos dripping in diamonds, sleeping on a mink bed and sipping champagne 🍾🥂👍🏾💯❤️🌎🌍

[@susanhill149]

Charisma confidence talent and a good soul inside. God blessed her in many ways. And lucky us to get to see it all 🙆🏼‍♀️

[@Themetuk]

Eartha is PERFECTION.

[@janzenrollo8923]

Down to Eartha.

[@hippiechickite]

Janzen Rollo that should be the name of the movie made about her /but no actress alive today could emulate her at all

[@ellalena1873]

OMG she was incredible.. there’s no talent like that around anymore.

[@solemandd67]

Uniquely pretty, talented and a civil rights icon. Rest In Power Ms. Eartha Kitt!

[@kelleymasters1522]

They'll never be another Eartha Kitt

[@elisaelisaross]

This same song exists in modern greek with the title "apo xeno tropo" (from a stranger place), and in many other languages. They did an anthropological documentary about all these versions, it's called "Whose is this song?". It's a very good film, I recommend it!

[@danielsmacere5931]

It‘s Turkish

[@elisaelisaross]

@@danielsmacere5931 Yes, and if I remember correctly, the Turkish song comes from a musical comedy where the protagonist is a clerk that is very lucky with women. Is that right? Maybe you even know the title of that musical? But I don't speak Turkish, therefore I don't know if here she is singing the same words like the original song or if she changed the words, no idea. Anyway, the documentary I mentioned talks exactly about this: this song exists in many countires in the East Europe, and every country says that they have the true original version and that the other countries only copied them to create their version. Also, in every country this song has a very important meaning, so the countries have disputes about who has the original version. I saw the documentary a lot of time ago, but I think this happens in these countries: Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania (but I am not sure). I mentioned the modern greek version because it is the only one in which I understand a few words and I know the title by heart (I don't speak any language from East Europe, unfortunately, but I study Ancient Greek)

[@knowthyself7260]

This will ALWAYS be the standard of entertainment

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

LOVE HOW SHE TEASES THE CAMERA

[@CassieJazz96]

Legendary is an understatement.

[@Zamigirl]

Miss you girl, you had so much talent. I sing this song to a Turkish guy and he was stunned. You accent is incredible.

[@1927Norma]

Look at any video of Ms. Kitt but her ears were never pierced. Never saw her with any earrings other than clip ons and any vidoes you see she never had any pierced ears til her death. She was very non Hollywood and truly walked to the beat of HER drum.

[@Katnip452]

She was such a fun performer- probably a fun lady, too 😂

[@GetTheGrandFunkOut]

Now, I know I didn't see this when it aired in 1967, but Eartha worked this scene!

[@jspin6871]

Good God I knew I was bisexual when I first laid eyes on this woman and 30 years later it's a lovely confirmation

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

Cool. I'm a heterosexual Male, but have had gay/bi friends. She said that she had mmf threesomes with James Dean and Paul Newman. On the regular. That doesn't make you bi. However, it's been documented that Dean and Newman were bi in the early '50's. Also, she slept with Marlon Brando then, who definitely slept with the top men and women of Hollywood in the '50's.

[@kc768]

Very underrated talent. Smart, sassy, and knows how to work on the camera. Don't have people on either gender have that talent anymore.

[@philtrumalbumreview9100]

agreed love her!!

[@AlvaSudden]

Only Eartha Kitt could turn this into a funny, sexy act that pleases everyone from the smallest child to the oldest adult. She is so brilliant.

[@johnreece5540]

Humor and sensuality simultaneously. An all time legend!!!!

[@Carpediem6706]

An exceptional smart, tslented, true class, style, outrageous, ...singer, performer, STAR

[@lamibonxd]

long love eartha kitt! one of her best performances imo

[@danielmchale4773]

can not find any woman anymore like eartha

[@lornacruz1926]

What! I'm here

[@imgonewiththewindfab]

Grace Jones is still alive.. she's like eartha

[@pearlofwisdom4045]

Lorna Cruz I’m here too💯💯

[@pearlofwisdom4045]

❤️❤️

[@sofia.morenska]

Talented singer and a wonderful woman! Her voice is amazing!

[@v.g.5691]

Türkiyeden bir kişi çıkıpta şöyle tatlı bir mizansenle seslendirmemiş sarkıyı.

[@francisomahony8602]

Eartha Kitt was one of a kind, a wonderful unique voice, a wonderful Lady and a great loss to great art.

[@slippo99]

Could she have been MORE smoking-hot, than in this clip? Dear LORD.

[@Metzwerg74]

would beat rhianna and the like anytime anywhere... by far....

[@hansmiller664]

Playin her records burns my speakers!

[@CraigTrader]

Only when she played Cat Woman on the old Batman TV series!

[@latricehylton8093]

For the most beautiful woman in history rest in peace

[@Lee-wi6qi]

My hubby performed this on one of his records in 1952 in USA. Eartha Kitt takes it an awesome level. Such a talented lady. The broke the mold when she was made.

[@ScooterFXRS]

Eartha Kitt, rough beginnings polished into talent, class, and beauty. Always spoke the truth.

[@eamonndeane587]

And was always fabulous when she did.

[@ozgurbarutcuoglu304]

Eartha Kitt bu şarkıyı 1960'lı yıllarda Türkiyede bir dönem sahne aldığı kulüpte Orhan Boran'dan öğrendiğini söylemiş. Bu kadar kısa bir sürede Türkçeyi bu kadar güzel öğretebilmeyi de ancak rahmetli Orhan Boran başarabilirdi zaten. Mekanın cennet olsun Türkçenin büyük ustası

[@hasankagan]

Bu şarkıyı ona öğreten Bozkurt İlham Gencer'miş.Türk Jazz Standartları programında kendisi anlatıyor.

[@ozgurbarutcuoglu304]

@@hasankaganEartha Kitt"in bizzat kendi lafodır. Bu şarkıyı bana öğreten Orhan Boran"dır diyor. Zaten Orhan Boran"ın çalıştığı kulüpte çalışmış

[@hasankagan]

@@ozgurbarutcuoglu304 O zaman şu anda hayatta olmayan iki müzisyenden biri yalan söylüyor ☺

[@ozgurbarutcuoglu304]

@@hasankagan ben sana ikide bir cevap vermek zorunda değilim efendi. Herkesin bildiği bir şey. Gir İnternete eartha kitt'im hayatını oku

[@hasankagan]

@@ozgurbarutcuoglu304 zorunda değilsiniz de neden cevap yazıyorsun efendi?

[@lisamcdonald4215]

Diction is spot on

[@AlvaSudden]

This is one of my favorites. Even without her band (these musicians are not her usual backup), she is exquisite.

[@UserName-sj8fg]

never before, never again. She was incredible.

[@zejaguar]

Amazing story teller too. Her Catwoman in the 60s Batman was classic.

[@zibein]

She has so sweet Turkish accent, I loved it!

[@mericaydemir]

adnan yapma adnan

[@mino3d1]

Such a pity I didn't even know as many people this beautiful lady existed, she has the beauty of a panther and she is very talented and graceful ❤️❤️❤️

[@khemetsmom713]

What an incredible lady!

[@guyinsf]

No one had a bigger zest for life than this lady!!!

[@emrekul9861]

It's a beautiful song.

[@nickdingle5486]

Gone are the days of music with class and gone are real talented women who puts brains into their music just like Eartha who can sing in many languages. We sure miss you dear Eartha.

[@johnyzero2000]

It's hard to believe this great lady is gone and I always thought she's go on forever!

[@mrpaiva04]

So beautiful!

[@airotiv7916]

She is next level amazing! Every single movement, gesture, and pose! The flawlessness of it all takes my breath away. Artistry personified ♥️! And THAT laugh at the end, I LOVE EARTHA ♥️!

[@graysroksan]

What a captivating performance

[@huh4963]

Absolutely amazing women. I wish she was still alive. I just recently discovered her and dang I am hooked on her songs

[@OrdinaryAviator]

Such a mesmerizing and captivating performance. Countless replay!!

[@mistyrivers4995]

This lady speaks German french turkish etc very smart theres no one like her anymore....

[@be-jb3wk]

Omg didn‘t expect her to sing this old famous song... OMG really

[@lovemandy2011]

She's amazing

[@tafimutekwe2855]

My number one diva of all time. Rest in eternal peace Sistah Eartha. Wish I had known you personally.

[@montju7328]

Wowww!!! She is Absolutely Amazing

[@frankgperez]

I have never seen this before. The staging was fantastic - the song - so so.

[@cjordan1207]

She always had fun in any show she was in, such an incredible lady, ahead of time and such an inspiration... Love her 😘😘😘

[@infernalsoror5079]

The infamous peakcock chair and the famous glorious Eartha!!! Malek Taus smiles every time this is played. 😉

[@Johnmiller-rg3yo]

What a woman and artist! Wonderful interpretation!❤️🌹 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@reillymora8130]

I absolutly love her! As a performer myself, she is one of my largest inspirations

[@johnstrand7456]

Saw her live in a cabaret show here in San Antonio in her later years - she was fascinating

[@tumerica]

I couldn't love this any more than I do! Priceless.

[@Jerrel.A]

An entertainer really exceptional.

[@Harlemblkboy]

she is amazing

[@victornyamse3305]

what a performer

[@staceyk.210]

Eartha Kitt was a not a Force To Be Reckon With!! She was Beautiful Talented and Full of Chrisma!! They way she sang would send chills down Any Man's Back and not many Women Could Do That!! Much Love Eartha💖💛💖💛

[@hansmiller664]

NOBODY can nail something like this nowadays! She MADE it her way, and it was RIGHT! Sweet dreams Eartha, may you achieve over there, what you didn't get here, on the planet named after YOU❣️ 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@sybillastube]

It was at school about 1953. This song was sooooo wonderful!

[@ladiimpoa]

her jaw😍

[@Badie20]

Utado Ladii and cheekbones!

[@crosswaynyc]

Eartha Kitt had more talent than most celebrities today in her pinky toe.

[@muratk1464]

Perfect performance

[@Honeycomblife]

She is so iconic

[@lapoupee88]

This is awesome

[@davidhasselhoff25]

nice song and great singer. greetings from turkey

[@cartomancycarmen]

Whoa ❣️😍

[@eccho1]

Just fabulous!!!! ❤❤❤

[@stevensmith2862]

I fucking love her!!! Who else is on an Kitt tangent!

[@jeanmeullion6641]

She was so Beautiful!!😘💕😍💝

[@mericaydemir]

no

[@hannantribak6818]

She was very generous wow👌🙏❤️

[@huolalupin6008]

Wonderful diction

[@annmaykawaguchi]

Omg she is soooo good!!!

[@lilycheshire8828]

Man, she is so cool!!!

[@jaesthoughts1369]

LEGEND

[@jasminej9238]

So majestic

[@jaydasaybelle]

I cant believe this... She is singing about Uskudar, a district in Istanbul. I am Turkish but you can hardly understand the words :D This is nice... Greetings from Turkey