Eydie Gorme - If He Walked Into My Life

[@joeybonin7691]

This song always tears me up. I don't think enough people know how good she really was.

[@alimolina4279]

Me too. She is unique! 👏

[@ibuynolie4102]

You are not the only one who gets teary-eyed. The very same thing happens to me, and I'm supposed to be a "mucho macho" dude. But this is a deeply-felt performance.

[@adaisip9912]

Me,too 😔

[@rd.7732]

Edie was truly gifted. One of truly great belters. She blew out the sound system at the Circle Star theater in San Carlos,Ca. R.I.P

[@gaillavine5019]

Agree, she's from my generation 1950s and went to my high school 7 years prior. Fabulous voice and range

[@HeleneStephenson]

How beautiful. Those were the days!

[@sinatralala]

One of the greatest singers, male or female, to ever step foot on a stage.

[@erikaharriman7929]

Don't forget Tom Jones

[@BarbieMak225]

Amen

[@ROBERTRIVERification]

You betchum Red Ryder

[@Gary_Jaffe]

@@erikaharriman7929 Love him, but he'd be a terrible Mame. :)

[@scottmiller6495]

One of the absolute greatest of all time and noone really talks about or seems to care about her anymore and what,s even more sad is that Steve Lawrence will never be the same anymore without her !!!!!

[@davidbartlett5209]

You have just witnessed perfection. For those who weren't there to experience it: Life really WAS this elegant back then---in song...in manners...in the very way we dressed and comported ourselves. Why, we even dressed up when we travelled by airplane. Eydie's performance here sums up the classiness of that entire era.

[@scottmiller6495]

I must get in on this conversation, you are absolutely right and it,s sickening that especially now that today,s young people 35 and under don,t understand any of this! From way back up till the end of the 1980s this entire world especially the U. S. people got dressed up when they went out to an important place and gave respect where they went and especially to an event like right here and seeing and hearing Eydie Gorme and her fabulous husband Steve Lawrence perform was a moment of magic! It will never ever be like this again, Never, PERIOD !!!!!

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for sharing your views.

[@davidbartlett5209]

@@janhammer39 You’re so very welcome. Thanks for posting such a classic performance.

[@newmoon54]

Sure thing~!~ As a family, on Sunday in particular, we always dressed up even if we only went for a walk in the city or town park~!~ My mother wouldn't let me even wear blue jeans to school,, because as she would always tell me, "Dungaree's ....... are for farmers .... not school kids"!!!

[@rmicciche88]

So true...so true indeed!

[@Streisand70]

Simply incredible. The way she emotes, her power, diction and clarity are here in spades. I miss this lady!!

[@garrettmeadows2273]

No auto tune or computer generated music. Pure talent.

[@ritapacitti9599]

You said it just beautiful what a class act

[@jerrymunroe4089]

Ms Gormet won a Grammy Award for this song. Wonderful artist.

[@barbiemakris8057]

My mother adored Eydie. This came of the Don't go to strangers lp; which I now cherish in it's original condition. Scratches and all from how much it was played. Along with Jerry Vale, Jack Jones, Engelbert... Vicky Carr, etc... ❤

[@jdiaz7483]

People just don’t sing like this or put their hearts into a song anymore. Loved her!

[@scottmiller6495]

Absolutely correct 100 percent !!!!!

[@bigblue7597]

No orchestration like this anymore either

[@scottmiller6495]

@@bigblue7597 Nope.

[@alimolina4279]

J Diaz: You're right! I love her, too!

[@newmoon54]

It was because that generation had full-respect for life/living, having had endured 5 years of horrible war in Europe and the Pacific, then almost immediately, had to deal with the Korean war. This generation had been grounded in living life with purpose, and they were (if you pardon my French), pretty sure of themselves, and didn't take any shitzky or stupid immoral ideas from the young people,, unlike today,, which is a a frikken mess of immorality gone berserk!!!

[@fakerating]

She was the first person a lot of Spanish-speaking people saw on television, for the first time... SINGING IN SPANISH, in the very early 1960's... It really doesn't get any better than this, folks...

[@SealSol-w1j]

Desi Arnaz did it first

[@MichaelahDracula]

Wow THATS a Awesome FACT!

[@fakerating]

@@SealSol-w1j Desi Arnaz was more of a personality than just a singer. He wasn't invited to come on to a show simply to sing, in Spanish. There is a big difference. He may have sang a few lines of a song in Spanish on his t.v. show. He wasn't principally a singer like Eydie Gorme.

[@walterwhite6769]

@@fakerating ààaàA

[@carolnahigian9518]

SHE was way ahead of her time!

[@johnnielarau]

Goosebumps all over....this interpretation remains unsurpassed....every word, every inflexion, every nuance of the voice and text,...she is living and breathing everything she sings about....this is the gold standard of how to sing the living lights out of a great song . Eydie, you are terribly missed.

[@tropicalwave6665]

Probably the greatest ever female singer. And she not only had unparalleled talent, but she conducted herself with CLASS. And class is sadly and desperately lacking in today's performers. This is my favorite Eydie song, excellent lyrics and melody. 🍀

[@noemigrant4134]

Though I don't wholeheartedly agree with you as to the greatest female ever (Sarah & Barbra), I believe she is close and I agree with everything else you wrote and greatly appreciate your enthusiasm!!

[@arlenesadkowski7489]

absolutely !!

[@dannybex]

She was hardly the greatest -- that's a tie between Garland and Streisand -- but she was indeed PERFECTION in this number. No one ever sang it better...

[@ginopietracupa4305]

@@dannybex Streisand with her nasal voice ? Gorme was totally better singer than Streisand. Streisand had more publicity and made a movie career yes, but not the best singer , and notice that by 1982/83 Streisand was only 40 and the voice was in pretty decline, then in 1986 she was only 44 and in her concert "One voice" there was no voice anymore. In 1982 Gorme was 54 and her voice remained strong as ever and remained even strong when she was in her sixties. (Streisand in her sixties was simply voiceless)

[@RogerJay-k2c]

I never tire of hearing Eydie sing this song. No one does it as well! Wow! God rest your soul, Eydie!

[@Tonicbubbler]

From beginning to end, one of the most perfectly sung songs of all time. Look at her eyes - she's in a zone.

[@jgee3369]

No distracting background dancers and all the glitz. Just beautiful music❣️

[@joegirard572]

Every time I hear Eydie sing this it moves me to no end. Great performance.

[@luvmuzik4me]

What a great voice Eydie had! People can't sing like this anymore.

[@zacredman9137]

She had a beautiful voice and so did her husband...Steve Lawrence!❤🙌👍

[@DebdenJohnny]

A most underrated singer. I bought my first album if here back in 1959! This was a wonderful rendition Thanks for posting.

[@margaretmiller6982]

I really notice her breath control. These days, even with a good voice, so often the singer is gasping for breath or cutting the phrase short. Eydie is 100% a professional.

[@davidcassaday6076]

She was SIMPLY PERFECT, NATURALLY BRILLIANT.... We do not see talent like this anymore...Genuine greatness. I miss her!

[@JohnSmith-cq4hg]

Eydie Gorme dug deep inside her soul, and delivered a song like very few can. That voice! She joins the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Karen Carpenter. With one note, you know who it is. I love Eydie Gorme - pure perfection.

[@alimolina4279]

John Smith: Absolutely agree with every word! :)

[@johnfulton4921]

I get chills everytime I hear her do.this you also have to hear Leslie Uggams sing this at a Jerry Herman tribute they showed him with tears in his eyes when she finished both women were amazing you can see this on you tube under Jerry's Girls I know you'll love it

[@johnfulton4921]

Freda Payne who is a jazz singer she had a couple of hits like band of gold but she has been singing jazz for decades Eydie is one of her favorite singers how often do you hear a black singer mention a white singer as a favorite it's rare it's usually the other way around that says a lot to me even removing color when I hear one talented singer praising another that's great

[@charliechilders6630]

I totally agree. However, you neglected to include Judy Garland who at her best was idolized by all of the ladies you mentioned. Oh yes, three more polished and super talented singers who also are great Garland fans are Vicky Carr, Connie Francis and Melissa Manchester! 🤔🤗

[@estelleschneider9033]

Yes, and Whitney Houston in early years... Gifted..before wrong choices

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

Eydie Gorme totally owns this song. What a powerful performance, of not just voice but emotion. My mother was not a fan of hers, but when Eydie came out with this song, my mother's respect for her skyrocketed. Edit: Credit also to those magnificent lyrics.

[@biancatellington85]

That was the stellar work of Jerry Herman. A gift to musical theater.

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

@@biancatellington85 Did he also write the lyrics for Fiddler on the Roof?

[@biancatellington85]

No, Fiddler was Sheldon Harnick

[@terryfriend16]

This song was perfect for her. The orchestration was beautiful. Just top-notch.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Terry how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@leojbramble]

So great; I love Eydie. Yes, she had a pretty successful career, but to me, she still seems terribly underappreciated, given her ability to actually express a song with her whole being instead of just letting her great voice do everything. I so hate the fact that I never managed to catch her and Steve in concert.

[@scottmiller6495]

My parents did many years ago and many times as well, they were unbelievably good in every way !!!!!

[@threesharpsa7302]

No auto-tuners or other tricks folks. This was real singing, singing where every phrase was connected to an emotion. Garland & Gorme, the two best email singers of the last century.

[@allysonkho2017]

She owns this song. Period

[@birdsfan57]

Yes! Always! She is forever missed...

[@mhertz2563]

Her signature song. I saw her sing it live at the Westbury Music Fair in NY in the 1960s. The audience went crazy.

[@gaillavine5019]

Best ever!!!

[@birdsfan57]

GOD! WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THIS KIND OF TALENT, THIS KIND OF MUSIC?!

[@SaxonC]

birdsfan57 my guess is that the only things that count, are looks and gimmicks and it’s all about making money and record producers don’t have an eye for raw talent. Thank goodness we have singers like Garland, Gorme, Carr, Fitzgerald and the like. I often wonder what these younger people experience when they listen to singers like Eydie Gorme and Judy Garland? They must be floored!

[@sportycatpicks9445]

AMEN! I do so miss it

[@joerhoden4919]

You gave the answer right off the bat. We as a nation have left GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When we were a country that revered God or at the very least respected Him,we were blessed in many ways. Having excellent entertainment was one of the secondary benefits of following God! Richard from Crimson Tide Country

[@kristenzubke8300]

women got rights.

[@rr7firefly]

This is spectacular and even more so when you consider that Eydie is singing live, not taking any shortcuts as other singers do. The performance is an emotional grabber, showing how Eydie had the capacity to move her audience with her brilliance.

[@catwalkaj]

She sings this the BEST. Hands down.

[@raydewey2001]

She sings this song from the heart and soul. This is the magic of music, and Edie Gorme. Congratulations!

[@lorenzocintorino1079]

Eydie's version of this song is THE definitive version, bar none. Perfection.

[@HollandMacFallister]

There are very few things in life that are perfect. This is.

[@gaillavine5019]

Agree 100%

[@alimolina4279]

You're right! 👏

[@timothyhughes1904]

Love her voice and how she puts her heart into the song. Glorious, pretty woman.

[@alimolina4279]

You're right! She is unforgettable!!! 👏

[@tonycapdevila5947]

After a lifetime surrounded by music, moved and moulded by a myriad of singers, songs, and lyrics, I recently woke up to the realization that of all the voices and interpreters of popular song that I have ever heard, there is one, and only one who, in my humble opinion, ranks as The Greatest Of Them All. And yet, even considering the exhaustive body of work, all of it brimming with musical expression, uncanny phrasing and melodic elegance, at the peak of it, there stands one glorious glimpse of the perfection that the human voice can attain as a vehicle for musical, poetic and emotional interpretation. And even if Eydie Gormé has never, in my opinion. received just recognition for all that she was and accomplished, she did get a Grammy for this one.

[@lettyguerra371]

When I was a kid I thought she only sang in Spanish with a Group called Trio Los Panchos, because my mom and grandma played their records all the time, then I rediscovered her in English, and fell in love with her voice all over again!

[@alimolina4279]

So am I! She is unforgettable!! :)

[@hilaryapril7043]

Letty...that's funny..it was the opposite for me. I was born in 1949 and grew up listening to Steve and Eydie...love her singing Amor. So sad when she died...

[@Sarasdad91]

Eydies voice was right there with Judy Garland. Simply amazing.

[@RobertGiordano-f6q]

Better

[@bradly2007]

Eydie Gorme one of the all time greats knew how to knock a torch song out of the park, love her doing Grammy Award winner live, will forever love her..

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for checking in with us.

[@alanpaullet542]

I must have watched this particular performance 25 times. I don't have the most trained ear, but to me, this is absolute mastery. Every nuance of her (their) performance is perfect: every glance, every massaged note, the phrasing, the strings ( ahhh), the big outstretched arms finish ( that's Eydie, Lol), the soft notes aren't too soft, nor the loud ones too loud. I guess that's why I can't stop watching it. Talk about attention to detail! How much practice did that take? I saw Steve and Eydie twice live. I found them to be so fun and entertaining, very professional. Can't pick a favorite between the two. Why isn't there more music like this today??!!

[@scottmiller6495]

For two very important reasons: There aren,t any singers left like this anymore and most important, the young people of this crazy world don,t want to hear talent like this at all and couldn,t care less about it either!It is not just my opinion, it is a proven fact and if it,s really true, then it is unforgivable !!!!!!!!!!

[@joannegill4607]

She was perfect, unbelievable fantastic voice

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Joanne how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@vinniep3315]

She nails this …..just flawless and amazing

[@frederickcombs8661]

PURE CLASS AND THAT HUGE ORCHESTRA, STRINGS AND ALL

[@robsryan]

A masterpiece performance. So smooth and powerful. I adore her.

[@mjlejer3241]

Oh my goodness, that just brought tears to my eyes! What a song, and what a songstress she is -- so dynamic, so superb!

[@alimolina4279]

Me too! Unforgettable!

[@paljer1]

Johnny Carson loved her doing the song and saw numerous times. It really does not get any better.

[@kevinmatchett4204]

Magnificent singer no singers today perform with this passion. Brings tears to my eyes😇🙏🏻😇❤️

[@scottmiller6495]

And nobody ever will again, two reasons: There really aren,t any singers left anymore like this and sad to say the young people of today 35 and under don,t want it or care about it either, that is unforgivable !!!!!

[@SealSol-w1j]

@@scottmiller6495 I really agree😔I'm a young person and it feels i'm the only one who listens to music like that

[@scottmiller6495]

@@SealSol-w1j Good for you! But are you from the U. S.? Because most of the nice people who reply to me on U Tube are from overseas!!!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

@@SealSol-w1j Ok.

[@maddyLV21]

Haley Reinhart

[@ronfarbman7675]

Not one of the greatest...thee greatest. Her voice is absolutely magnificent. If I had to pick one singer singing one song that was perfect in every respect that you can classify a song this would be it.

[@ROBERTRIVERification]

So true and it is still an understatement. They just don't make them like that anymore. It must have been a crushing blow when her husband lost her.. I have had her records since the 50's. I am now 90 and have listened to her since my 20's. She truly had it.

[@scottmiller6495]

@@ROBERTRIVERification My parents saw them in Las Vegas and Atlantic City many times and loved Steve and Eydie, they were quality all the way! The last of the Evening gown and Tuxedo husband and wife acts forever, so so sad !!!!!

[@newmoon54]

Hey ............... now wait juzt uno minute thar pardner~!~ R-ant yu furgitten sumbuddy named .......................................... ~~Barbra~~ ??????????

[@bevally1533]

Eydie owns this song. This was her signature song. No one could sing it like she did!

[@jimr4319]

Even today no one can sing this song with such mastery and emotion. A truly talented singer whose voice box had to of been kissed by God. RIP lovely nightingale.

[@alimolina4279]

Eydie Gorme = Perfection! Thanks!

[@davewallace8219]

when edie sang this...I was just 10 yrs. even then...I knew what great showmanship....this was. thank you edie.

[@dhinds5927]

On pitch, through the key changes, hitting every verse. Very few performers can match her today even with auto tune and digital effects.

[@libertyann439]

The best singers go into character 3 minutes at a time!

[@carolbarrow8847]

Eydie Gorme this song is one of the best ever!!!!!!!! CAB

[@ralphewell8398]

Wow!! Best lung power in the business. Wonderful phrasing.

[@mpatterson6547]

She was Judy Garland's favorite singer....according to Liza

[@nysavvy9241]

Fabulous, I could listen to Ms Gormet and Vikki Carr for hours.

[@sachaehn4924]

I wish we had more singers like this wonderful lady. She was pure class.

[@claudioweisz2801]

One of the best singers ever. Probably the best version of this song.

[@tonyanderton3521]

Wow! A real singer. Ms Gorme, one of the very very best. Sheer class.

[@louisearmstrong6909]

The best rendition of this song ever ,Eydie sings from her ❤ listed to her sing this so many times gives me goosebumps each time , the soft notes and her powerful voice is the perfect blend , so much emotion , just love it sooo much ❤

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

one of the best songs ever

[@gaillavine5019]

Nobody did this better

[@mrzublyon]

The consensus here is right....unbelievable performance, one of the greatest ever !

[@riacona]

She inspired a whole generation of singers. My God_ I miss this kind of talent!

[@HumbertoFortuna]

In love with her singing... A great teacher... vocally fantastic and great breathing technique...

[@gabinadina]

Eydie never ceases to amaze me.

[@andreaking7920]

I loved Eydie her voice was magic i listened to her when i was young and it helped my singing tremendously..X

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Andrea for the comment.

[@MoonlightNothing]

Beautiful Singer Cuts right through you! 🕯💔

[@Toppercat]

This is a real tear jerker..it's perfection...the arrangement is gorgeous.

[@avarebeccasawyer8299]

She was the greatest voice..so dynamic and the true definition of belting out a song! how I wish they had singers like that nowadays.

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Ava how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@sharoncarthy3764]

I remember her on the old Steve Allen show. Powerful voice!

[@dandyhiphop]

What a powerful, wistful and intense song. The combination of strength, self knowledge, reflection and regret in her voice always sends me over the moon

[@selenedavid914]

Perfectly said

[@laurahobson9405]

Yes, well said! She's beautiful....

[@alimolina4279]

You're right! 👏

[@timothyhughes1904]

Such a lovely, talented woman.

[@sandywilliams6818]

Love the voice. She was quiet one of the great voices in the music industry.

[@georgiannecoppolo5584]

This is Her Song, a Great Song spilling into many of our hearts!

[@RaysDad]

Eydie feels every word as she sings this sad beautiful song. She's about to cry and so am I.

[@jackwar8779]

The pure definition of a "torch singer".....Marvelous talent!

[@emjay5577]

I grew up watching Steve and Eydie. What great voices! Such good and clean performances.

[@newmoon54]

Clean~!~ Yes~!~ I'm going on 70 y's. o. and when my brothers and sisters and I watched t.v., there wasn't any garbage whatsoever in the programming or the commercials~!~ In fact we always kept a look-out for something funny or really interesting, like all those ~Timex Watch ads~ where they would do stunts and try to break the wrist watches on purpose~!~ Yes, you could leave an entire grade school class in front of a television with no fear whatsoever~!~!~!~

[@adaisip9912]

She is the best for me ♥️♥️♥️

[@Sunjammr]

OMFG, she has me crying!!!

[@janhammer39]

Thanks for checking in with us.

[@alimolina4279]

She has me crying, too! What voice, what great artist! I love her always and forever! Thanks Eydie for all!

[@bruceheadrick9469]

I can still picture my dad laying in front of the stereo with a martini listening to this song. Man, that is a fine memory.

[@douglaskoppenol8894]

Ms. Gorme released a recording of this song and it was getting air play before the actual opening of 'Mame" on Broadway. It was so popular that during the opening night overture for the show, the audience broke into recognition applause when they heard the music of the song in the overture. Our musicals aren't heard on the radio the way they used to be. The American Popular Song Book is never heard much anymore on the radio.

[@denisemcdonald4233]

She's absolutely the best..wish I could have met her ❤😊

[@ACoustaDC]

If this doesn't bring you to tears, you're probably dead.

[@alimolina4279]

You're right!!!! 👏

[@leeheath1444]

What a set of pipes! She was AMAZING!

[@shaaronie]

Perfection!

[@Donut.79]

What a voice! Pure talent yes they sure were made different back then. What a time to be alive.

[@rick3514]

i remember hearing her and Steve Lawrence when I was young and did not have much interest in the type of music they sang. As I got older I learned to really enjoy that music. She had a fantastic voice and range.

[@philliplindsey5372]

That was just tremendous

[@ronfarbman8124]

I have been requested to support my opinion of why I stated that Ms. Gorme is the best singer ever. first let me say that this is just considering the pop music category. If it was any singer in any venue then there is no doubt that it would be Beverly Sills. In my opinion as a retired music teacher I submit that Eydie has ALL the technical attributes of vocalizing with the added dimension of "selling" a song. Barbara Streisand is a very close second. I would also like to state a few others that I love to hear them vocalize....Joe Stafford, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Bea Waine & Nancy Wilson

[@wilrobles5392]

Beautiful woman, beautiful song, beautifully sung, beautifully orchestrated.

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Her iconic song. A great voice and talent.

[@gwenwilliams1439]

One of my favorite female singers growing up. Loved she and Steve too!!! Such a perfect looking couple. ❤❤🎶🎵🎼

[@DylanGirl1963]

Magnificent voice!

[@dondouglass8665]

A Perfect Arrangement of a Perfect Song for the Perfect Singer at the Perfect Time. I know...I was there to enjoy it. I had almost forgotten how good it actually is. Thank You for sharing.

[@janhammer39]

Thanks Don for checking in with us,

[@robbiefl58]

One of the greatest--and, in my opinion, underrated female vocalists of the last 60 years.

[@timothytahariharris9980]

Before there was Barbara, there was Edyie, and she was just as great!

[@CharlieChilders-wm9gb]

Greatest! 😱🤗❤️

[@chrisn7259]

@@CharlieChilders-wm9gb It's Barbra

[@jmdavison62]

Better

[@robertzafaras4462]

Edyie far far better than barbra

[@newmoon54]

Excusemoi .... ehemmmm ...... that's .......... Barbra~!~!~!~

[@BarbaraMcKindley]

What an amazing voice.

[@randyiappelli8387]

Fabulous voice!

[@sheridanguy]

I worked on the Tonight Show. It was always a thrill when Eydie was on. Somehow "everyone" would show up in studio for voice-checks and performances ! Sometimes hubby Steve Lawrence would be on the same show - double delight. Both were lively, fun and "regular"! You wanted them to succeed and they did. I think this performance is from Carol Burnett's variety show (?)

[@rbsprods3200]

Fantastic! Eydie Gorme's Grammy-winner, in a live version of Jerry Herman's masterpiece.

[@dewey44]

The definitive rendition of this song.