Is THIS voice from 1962 the most HAUNTING you'll ever hear?!!

[@pambb5743]

I’ve lived in Louisiana on the Bayou for 67 years. We pronounce it “Buy You” Anita has a beautiful voice. The word ,haunting , is perfect describing her amazing voice.

[@diannelittle2331]

I grew up in the Mississippi Delta, and we pronounce it like Anita does "By Oh."

[@meeshgardner83]

Same as in Texas. That's the correct pronunciation ;-)

[@Dcenteio]

Mais Cher…Shout out to a fellow coonass! 🤷‍♀️🤭

[@Dcenteio]

What’s the loneliest bayou? Mais…by you self, Cher! 🤷‍♀️

[@garnerjoyce606]

Beautiful...

[@lizstraub6621]

Amazing voice....her sister June Carter openly said,"We all know Anita's the one that's got the pipes!" absolutely gifted singer. Thank you, Fil !

[@TheMargarita1948]

It certainly wasn’t June.

[@lizstraub6621]

@@TheMargarita1948 but she was better than Stevie Nicks lol my cat is too !

[@seamus2112ophelan]

​@@lizstraub6621 Absolutely! I really enjoy June's final release, 'Press On'. She does the best with what she has, and it's very authentic.

[@bigbossimmotal]

Yeah, and she said it to Joaquin Phoenix. lol That was a line from a movie. And Reese Witherspoon said it, not June Carter. The movie was "Walk the Line' BTW. Reality does not equal Hollywood.

[@Dawn-Songs]

She doesn't need any backing music . Her voice is crystal clear .

[@kurtzwar729]

Anita Carter had one of the finest voices. Ever. Defining country music with the Carter Family. The Carters and Jimmie Rodgers are the foundation of American country music. RIP Anita Carter

[@Peggy-nt7eo]

You got that right. Her voice is so pure, so innocent. Thank you for your insight.

[@Cloudbusting31]

You don’t need any accompaniment for this. Her vocals stand alone. I could listen to this for hours. Magnificent.

[@alancharles6789]

It is so heartening to see young Fil enthralled by some of these old recordings. Anita Carter’s voice is indeed ethereal and might have escaped many of our attentions were it not for your enthusiastic sincere study of beautiful performances like this. Very well done in every aspect.

[@Silverstreak1985]

Stunning! I've never heard this song before. Her tone is so "clear."

[@mathiasstrom7790]

Its so clear because she is so tight pitch wise it almost sounds like a violin, its gorgeous

[@robertmitchell2178]

Is it any wonder why young Elvis Presley had an obsessive crush on Anita for years?

[@crazycatlady4551]

No wonder at all! Mama Maybelle had to keep chasing Hank Williams away from Anita. With her physical and vocal beauty, can you blame them for wanting to be within her light?

[@jackfanning7952]

Elvis Presley had an obsessive crush on every woman ever he met.

[@Peeved100]

What a happy surprise! She has always been my favorite Carter. Her duet with Johnny Cash on "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord" gives me chills.

[@Daiseehead]

YESSSSS!!! I agree 100 %

[@jangles1839]

Absolutely!

[@LarsSmith-rv4ot]

and Ring of Fire and Mountain Lady

[@DaphneHarridge]

Yes! “Where You There” should be required listening.

[@michaelwolff1694]

I am almost 70, and Anita Carter has been one of my favourite singers most of my life.... thanks for doing this episode.

[@peggymarsheck4926]

Anita would be amazed and amused by all this attention on Voice of the Bayou. She was so nonchalant about her talent. I think her record label thought she would fit right into the 1960s folksinger groove, but she had other commitments and would rather sing harmony with the family. There are literally hundreds of KZbins of her album cuts and single recordings (made in the days of 78 rpms) for y’all to discover.

[@plumskiter]

Will never forget attending a concert with Mother Maybelle and the Carter Family, the Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash, circa 1969. ❤❤❤

[@johnjeffery6638]

Dude- im jealous!

[@krisswegemer1163]

Wow!!!!! I can't even imagine that much talent, heart, and soul in the same place at the same time. You witnessed a giant collection of music history!

[@terryfowler6090]

Saw that concert in Topeka. Wow.

[@Guammaine]

Her voice gave me chills. I've never heard her before. Thank you!

[@sharendonnelly7770]

Your review and assessment of Anita Carter was exceptional. Voices can create magic, and Anita's Voice of the Bayou exemplifies this. (Thumb'd up and subscribed)

[@FaithWalker-tm6yo]

Wow! Completely new to Anita Carter. What a song. Thank you for this gift.

[@queenredspecial]

She sounds like an enchantress. Perfect for this song.

[@narabdela]

Her 1952 television recording of 'I can't help it' with Hank Williams is magical. She's one of the greatest female vocalists of all time.

[@36on22]

I've played that video dozens of times.

[@veecee3669]

Thank you, I'm going to look that video up, Anita Carter's voice so unique and beautiful.

[@DiamondGirl-1234]

The haunting feeling, clear vocal, and creepy lyrical content all add to the feeling of going down in the swamp at night and running into a voodoo queen. Relentless. Excellent breakdown and analysis on this one, Fil.

[@patrickstockton2091]

SHE PROLLY SEEN A CROSS OR 2 BURNED IN HER LIFETIME...

[@fredhinckley8630]

Fil - Yes, the word is pronounced Buy You here in the U.S. Here is a little background: The word entered American English via Louisiana French in Louisiana and is thought to originate from the Choctaw word bayuk, which means "small stream".[2] After first appearing in the 17th century, the term is found in 18th century accounts and maps, often as bayouc or bayouque, where it was eventually shortened to its current form.[3] The first settlements of the Bayou Têche and other bayous were founded by the Louisiana Creoles, and the bayous are commonly associated with Creole and Cajun culture.

[@ulexite-tv]

Right. BUY YOU. But around New Orleans, it is BUY-YO and rhymes with FI-YO (fire), as in the Neville Brothers' album "Fiyo on the Bayou."

[@julesbrunton1728]

Interesting, thanks

[@markmcarthy596]

That’s wut I wuz gunna say

[@jimfritz2087]

Think of the Roy Orbison song " Blue BAYOU " Buy You

[@TheJhtlag]

Thinking of Hank Williams singing "Jambalaya on the bayou" is distinctly buy-oh

[@Johnnycdrums]

I love being in the the minor, she sings wonderfully, glad I stayed for the duration. I was unaware of this artist, but now I am.

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Anita Carter was so vastly underrated Why She did not have a successful Solo career I will never know.

[@trucksr4gurls]

I did a deep dive into the carters a few years ago. If memoir serves Anita didn't like touring

[@emariaenterprises]

​@@trucksr4gurlsPerhaps she wouldn't sell her soul. ..

[@trucksr4gurls]

@emariaenterprises that or she was just tired of it. By 62 she and her sisters had been travelling and singing as an adjunct to the original Carter family since they were in grammar school

[@catherinecooley3254]

She had rheumatoid arthritis and like her aunt Sarah Carter, she perfered to perform when she wanted and as she got older it was less and less

[@marlenelindsey7638]

@@emariaenterprisesyou took the words right out of my mouth. My daughter is a singer, an extremely gifted singer. Soul in tact. Praise God.

[@kimsherlock8969]

Shes amazing thanks for isolating her voice 😊

[@NancyDunton-hb9ir]

Absolutely God given voice. I could listen to this voice for hours

[@mamaj6028]

Voice of an angel ! ❤

[@stephanhuebner4931]

From the sounds of it and the lyrics it rather sounds like a demonic angel. 😱

[@don6538]

Thank you very much for choosing this. She is amazing.

[@thejerseyj5479]

You are quite gifted yourself. Always enjoyable and this episode is fabulous.

[@kristabel71]

This is amazing. Truly haunting and what a gorgeous voice.

[@gemmaremington-hw8hd]

Wow. What a voice. I think that's the clearest, most uncomplicated sound I've heard on your show. It's great on it's own unaccompanied.

[@gzkarr3730]

In my mind Anita was the most talented musician of the Carter family ... she was always a hidden gem that can be found it you seek her out!

[@terrybullard7377]

My dad feels the same. He introduced me to her talent.

[@jangles1839]

As much as I love the Carter family as a whole, I would totally have to agree!

[@billneeriemer6471]

I agree. I interviewed Anita Carter in the 70s. The interview was not great because she was feeling some bitterness about people not recognizing her musical talent. The interview got me listening to her music and I have the same conclusion--her musical talent was amazing. June was a performer, sort of a clown. Helen was solid but no excitement. Together, they were great as a group.

[@TheJhtlag]

It wasn't a mystery that she had the best voice but she wasn't as in to the showbiz side of things...June on the other hand with not nearly as good a voice took to the showbiz especially comedy and the rest is history.

[@tonyquinn8405]

That’s a little unfair. Helen Carter was an incredible instrumentalist.

[@CheeseWyrm]

That relentless walking bass-line, when combined with the lyrics and Anita's haunting vocals, invoked the image of a zombie rising from the cypress-swamp bayou and trudging towards its mistress while she chants her voodoo rite "Um-a-pa palesu-va..." EDIT: I just discovered a break down of the lyrics. The singer's man is being magically charmed/summoned by the Voodoo Queen, but the singer is preparing her own voodoo doll to fight the Voodoo Queen off. The charmed man is slowly trudging toward his doom, but the singer is working to save him / break the voodoo-charm.

[@willthorson4543]

Her voice is just perfect.

[@idankoos4156]

A true clear soprano

[@megaglock22]

I think it is so cool to see people a lot younger than me who are interested in and appreciate singers and old songs from my time and before! I myself was always into older songs from my parents' generation, as well as my generation's music.

[@KarenMarie-SolsticeBorn]

Me too! I’m a child of the 70’s & grew up listening to my parent’s and grandparents music. I close my eyes and still hear the big band sound they loved, among others. I love the memories. 🎶💕

[@professorbatty6850]

Her high note at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="906">15:06</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="910">15:10</a> is brilliant, micro-tonally sharp (the high points of the vibrato is slightly above pitch and the low points are on pitch) which gives an added eerie import to the lyric. The next note (@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="912">15:12</a>) is exactly on pitch, giving the phrase a beautiful resolution. This is singing of the highest order. Great analysis, Fil, and a great selection!

[@PAD939]

Pfffff....who are you? Nothing to add, huh?

[@Keyspoet27]

​@PAD939 The commenter added salient points, whereas you added nothing but mean-spirited snark. Badly done.

[@PAD939]

@@Keyspoet27 You are as foolish as he is. Trying to be important.

[@FreeSpiritCrafter]

I loved this one, FIL, we pronounce it bi ' long i) u (long u) thanks.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Absolutely wonderful! The Carters were such a gifted family. So glad we can hear her share it. Thanks Fil.

[@Sheamarie]

Wow, I don't think I have ever heard her sing. But, I love that haunting sound. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you.:)

[@clayz1]

The way you describe the plodding baseline itself, the baseline reminds me of how life in the bayou must sometimes be, slow and relenting.

[@deniseroberts5901]

Unrelenting! Sounds like pure New Orleans to me.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

She grew up in a family that harmonised from her youngest age. Anita knew how to do it well , and this is testament to her talent. I was always amazed that June grabbed the limelight with just more, let’s just call it flamboyance.

[@tomlester8705]

June's comedy was unforgettable

[@MrJdsenior]

Wow, what a vocalist. I will go search some more. Her pitch accuracy is absolutely stellar.

[@RosaKay55]

Thanks for this analysis, Fil. Indeed a haunting melody, but Anita sings it beautifully. I appreciate when you share these gems from the past-such an unexpected treat!

[@briarrose5208]

Incredibly pure voice! I assume it’s her own natural voice God gave her, without training. I never heard anything like it and I doubt I ever will.

[@marlenelindsey7638]

It doesn’t get better than “God given”. The children would knock on my door for my daughter “if she could come out and sing for us”? at 5!

[@vnssalas3368]

Her voice and style is absolutely beautiful and haunting. Thank for sharing.🤩

[@frankofva8803]

I have always loved her voice. Never understood why she wasn’t more successful as a solo artist.

[@robertvance01]

I also love that voice. I did some research years ago on her career and found the answer to her not being better known. What I found was that she quit singing to raise her family.

[@frankofva8803]

@@robertvance01 yes. She was married to Bob Wooten , Johnny Cash’s lead guitarist.

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

She had an amazing voice. Perfect pitch.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

I bought the Grand Ole Opry box set in the early 2000's. Anita's voice always mesmerized me! She was always my favorite in The Carter Family! Skeeter Davis was another favorite of the catalog, aside from the big names Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and the like. Too many greats to mention!

[@snakemansnakes1]

Sounds like we have similar tastes in the music. I collected all of The Carter family records, and the same with Skeeter, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Plus many others.

[@josefinagarza241]

​@snakemansnak. es1 cool❤

[@LOL-Can]

All the Carter family can sing really well. This is my first experience of hearing this song. Spooky song. Excellent analysis. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

[@rtcommodore9354]

Thanks for shining a spotlight on this great performance. The Carters weren't allowed to be off-pitch, I think. Siblings and family members who sing together don't spare anyone's feelings if they're off-pitch or late in an entrance 😂 Anita's voice is great because it is both a solo voice and an ensemble voice, employing vibrato judiciously but also being able to land right on the pitch. You're right about the haunting quality; this is something you might hear in a David Lynch movie.

[@Geoplanetjane]

Her voice quality is superb.

[@BritInvLvr]

I had to listen to this song a couple of times, then to whole bunch of them. Wow. What a voice. Voice of an angel.

[@knoophouse]

That is amazing! That subtle vibrato is almost chilling!

[@tammydoolittle6054]

Anita Carter had an amazing voice! This song was a bit spooky indeed, but it was nice at the same time. Thank you, Fil, for another incredible analysis!

[@NinjaKittyBonks]

psssst.....

[@NinjaKittyBonks]

.... little closer

[@NinjaKittyBonks]

* boop *

[@CheeseWyrm]

I can hear in Anita's voice the inspiration she lent to each of Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt (and similarly - the Carter ensemble-singing to the Parton, Harris & Ronstadt Trio). ALL beautiful!

[@cremebrulee4759]

Yes, very haunting. Her pitch is amazing.

[@amycordero8359]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[@jangles1839]

I have my late mother and father in-law's entire collection of albums and there's a treasure of classic country and gospel in there including MANY of The Carter Family! I'm such a blessed man to have had such wonderful inlaws and the items that were passed to me. 💙🙏🏼

[@glamgal7106]

Fil, I believe you hit the nail on the head when you said "cavernous" to describe the quality of Anita Carter's voice in this song. I listened to the song prior to your analysis. I appreciate the objective and thorough approach that you apply. I admit I felt uneasy listening to the song because her voice and the convincing background provided by the bass and guitar told the story. Additionally, I visited New Orleans, Louisiana, which is famous for having voodoo practices which I avoided. The song was somewhat of a trip down memory lane. Thanks Fil, for bringing your knowledge and love for music in your analysis videos!

[@deniseroberts5901]

Took me straight to New Orleans too!

[@kathleenprice662]

What a beautiful voice! It is stunning. The Louisiana bayous are very spooky, with Spanish moss hanging, cypress trees and swamp. I had never heard Anita thanks for posting.

[@deniseroberts5901]

You nailed the scene!

[@veramilton833]

Fil, Anita Carter has an amazing voice! This is the first time I have heard her sing! Wow, yes, that bass line actually does feel like it is walking you into danger. I found this to feel both spooky as well as mystical! Another one that caused me to break out in Chills! I could visualize her walking through the haunting area of the bayou! Loved this one! Fil, you never disappoint in describing what is happening in your analysis videos ! Great job, Fil! 💜 💜

[@romandybala]

Not to take away from this amazing voice. I once heard Judith Durham from The Seekers sing a couple of bars a capella during a live radio interview and I was shocked at its purity and strength. Just like Anita Carter's voice. That is a gift from the universe, without doubt.

[@EPA18]

Funny you should say that. I thought Judith Durham's voice was always very strident and lacking in any sort of vibrato. She also had no "soul". That being said, I enjoyed many of the songs sung by The Seekers.

[@CheeseWyrm]

Oh I disagree with @EPA18. It sounds like you're saying that Judith's voice had no character. She DID sing with her own style of vibrato - quite strong, neither delicate nor finessed. Listen to / watch the video of "A World of Our Own" and tell me she had no soul.

[@kurtzwar729]

Judith would have fared better as a lead singer with backups, instead of folk style singing all together. She gets lost in the mix and she is the one with the pipes too. Terrific Aussie voice.

[@mimi-3212]

Wow, her voice is gorgeous and amazingly pitch-accurate. I wonder if she mostly sang melody with the group; I'll have to check it out. Interesting analysis.

[@McGhinch]

Anita Carter is in a league of few. On the other hand, if you wanted to make it in the music business back then, you had to be good. Anita Carter certainly was one of the few very best.

[@NinjaKittyBonks]

WOW. What a wonderful voice and fabulous singer🤘🎸Never even heard of her... thanks, Fil 👍

[@trujustice8628]

One of the famous Carter family. Sister June Carter married Johnny Cash. The Carter family sang very mountain style music with killer harmonies.

[@mrsmith4662]

Yes, what an incredible voice.

[@paulderyck2573]

What?!?This is exceptional, totally out of this world !

[@user-em4hv5fq3k]

Anita Carter was an amazing singer... as "Voice of the Bayou" proves. listen to Anita and Hank Williams do " I can't help it (if Im still in love with you.)

[@petervanderwaart1138]

I know of a sailboat named Blue Bayou as a pun on Blew By You.

[@shevawnbasye7404]

She had a most beautiful voice!

[@dougieh9676]

Cárters were sooooo good ❤ I like how you appreciate different music styles, especially the old stuff. The old music is were our modern music comes from. (Minus Rap) I'm listening to the Carters this afternoon. 🎶❤️

[@jamesvalentine4597]

I was at the Hastings cave Tasmania about a month ago and we where at the maximum depth of the cave and the guid sang a bit of opera and it was second only to this woman’s voice. Her voice was also hauntingly beautiful!!! It touches just as deep in my soul WOW magnificent ✌️

[@jbarry1075]

Awesome! Fil, Anita was a part of a very little known group in the 50s called "Nita, Rita & Ruby." They never got much recognition as a group but the recordings are TOP NOTCH! Can you do a analysis/video to any of their songs?!? Anita along with Rita Robbins & Ruby Wright (who is also Kitty Well's daughter) when they sang together sounded amazing! The harmonies are so killer! It would be great to see them get some love on your channel too!

[@Ozziecatsmom]

Thanks for this info, I had never heard of them. Now I’ve listened to a couple of their songs and enjoyed them.

[@windycitykitty]

Oh, what a great selection, THANK YOU! If you want to be blown away, check out Anita's flirty duet with Hank Williams (Sr) "I Can't Help It". One of the only 2 videos of Ol Hank.

[@JohnLW100]

Love the analysis

[@debbier938]

Hi Fil, This is a beautiful song, so melodious and mystical. Like when you’re watching a scary movie and you know that they shouldn’t open the door to go into the dark dust filled basement. LOL… but really what a beautifully haunting voice with total control of her instrument and impeccable pitch accuracy. Loved this analysis and your guitar demonstration. Great job, and thank you! Debbie☮️

[@erinmoriarity4775]

Ohhh yeah. This is it! My stepdad was in love with this woman. Well, it was probably a toss up between Anita Carter and Patsy Cline. Both incredible singers obviously. Patsy got more recognition but Anita had a special airy or dreamy quality that set her apart, in my opinion. Thanks for this, Fil!

[@alphabeets]

Wow! Her intonation is phenomenal.

[@lroknrobn]

Anita has always been my favorite singer in the old country music. I got hooked on her when the Carter sisters sang background on Cash's Were You There recording.

[@celestearellano3720]

A sweet voice singing about evil and that beautiful haunting of menace.

[@ninadaly7639]

What a gorgeous voice!!

[@bozzhughes6101]

your insight is outstanding!! makes me see things in music a bit further. thanks

[@Lexcoaster]

This is absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing this. What a voice! 😍

[@nickrider5220]

Glorious voice, that's a true artist ❤

[@MarieJackson-sp3be]

I've never heard a voice dissected like this before. Amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@Dale-yf9ek]

Thank you so much for the introduction to this stunningly amazing singer. The song itself is up in the upper levels, too.

[@michelemercier2286]

Well, this triggered a memory, even though I've never heard it before. My mom was a Johnny Cash fan, which means I had some exposure to the Carter Family growing up, though only from their contributions to his songs. One song that the Carter Family was credited on is "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord". Until just now, I never knew who of the family sang the solo part. I probably assumed it was June Carter Cash, but when Anita hit the high note in this song, I knew it had to be her. She hits a similarly stunning note in that song. I remember listening to the song (which I didn't really care for) just so I could hear that note, especially near the end of the song when she holds it for a time. It's amazing that after all these years, I immediately remembered it, because of how she sounds here.

[@snakemansnakes1]

That track is the highlight of the Johnny Cash LP Ring Of Fire. Still in my collection

[@michelemercier2286]

@@snakemansnakes1 Ring of Fire was my first ever "favourite song" and I still love it, so I'm going to have to disagree with it being "the" highlight. But the fact that I immediately recognized her vocal because of my memory of that song means it certainly is "a" highlight. 🙂

[@mandymine4963]

Ring of Fire was a great song written by June Carter and I once heard she wrote it about Johnny Cash, don't know if that's true

[@mutantinfant]

About time she was discovered!!!

[@purgedome2386]

Wow! Don't say this much.. but I got genuine goosebumps. I rarely get them these days. Never heard this recording and in truth much of her older work. Beautiful piercing clear vocals.. a 'story telling' pitch.

[@irenerosenberg3609]

WOW! Listening to these vocals gave me goose bumps. Love the accompanying graphs.

[@gltam1057]

Wow, what a song, performance and review/breakdown and explanation !!! ❤and appreciate your work !!!

[@howlinginsburg7412]

No matter how you say it, it's a swamp🤠 Beautiful song!

[@charleshermann5108]

Most beautiful accapella voice i have ever heard!❤

[@frankcarter7146]

Spectacular voice ❤

[@nicholasbell9017]

Thanks. A new voice to my ears, gave me goosebumps!

[@pedroleal7118]

Beautiful !

[@sylv772]

Beautiful voice. It really suits the song.

[@barbaramiller349]

Wow. Gave me whole body chills. Beautiful voice ❤

[@grindercap]

Peeps can actually do this? Oh my goodness!!! We don't need false artificial sound effects to receive pleasing sounds? Keep on keeping on Fil!

[@katziebob]

Older artists had to have real talent to succeed. Now the use of autotune and other technologies have enabled minimally proficient off-key singers to succeed.

[@coloradocool5947]

Great video. You really exposed just how amazing the human voice can be without any electronics..

[@anakina1]

Don't know why or where you decided on this, but glad you did. She was a tremendous vocalist. Great job Fil.

[@needsaride15126]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@donmoore7785]

Wow she has a tremendous instrument in her throat. Angelic.