Jane Olivor "One More Ride On the Merry-Go-Round"

[@allangrabkowitz7654]

Beautiful voice. Unmatched in the late 70s and early 80s. Great concerts. Heartfelt.

[@alaric59]

Isn't it incredible that we as parents turned our children on to such eclectic performers who were for lack of a better word FABULOUS. I aplaud your mom for playing it each day. About 77-78

[@zakthompson9529]

I'm 34 but my mom would play her cassettes back in the mid 80's and 90's on road trips and I fell in love with her voice

[@ravenmoon1165]

She has been with me in good and bad times for over 40 years now. I played this for my mother in hospice as she loved Jane Olivor. She loved it. Thank you Jane Olivor for sharing your gift and giving so much to my life.

[@dakwa1]

When you hear Jane sing, her best songs are those that require a high level of emotion in them. This is the type of siger she is, a very strong emotional voice that can express the needed emotions of a song to its fullness. That is not an easy style to perform, and yet she makes it look so easy!

[@mikel3363]

I had the pleasure of seeing Jane Olivor in concert in 1982. She really was a very special and wonderful singer and performer. Intimate, magical and emotionally exquisite***

[@vrij1955]

She is the greatest singer in the world. Full of feeling and warmth.You believe every word she sings. Thanks for the video's on You Tube,everybody who posted them! Tom van Ry,Amsterdam

[@LiberalGuy-z1n]

Tom you are so right.

[@BushCheneyRetirement]

She is an Elite Artist ..., unlike so-called performers who require massively loud musicians to cover-up the fact that the vocalists cannot sing worth a damn. We are richer for the inner beauty she projected and magnificent music she gave us ... and we are poorer because she no longer performs.

[@Zamigirl]

Extraordinary voice -she pours her heart into this piece. Hat's off to you Jane,

[@jameswent48]

Hats*

[@nealmck]

I saw a live performance by her in Dallas on Valentines Day in the early 1990's. The power went out. It did not phase her. The show became closer, more personal, she walked out into the audience. He voice give me chills and this is my favorite - perfectly suited for her!

[@Gkontax]

This song has always brought me to tears just for the sheer beauty of its melody. And there's her rendition.. ;'-)

[@LeslieBab70]

I have loved her music for a long time... My cousin in California instroduced me to her and I was hooked .

[@vrij1955]

What a voice and what a performer! Follow her since 1977 and no one ever comes close!

[@goneatlast]

What a passionate gift Jane offers. Thanks for this wonderful video, Geneva.

[@belspace]

I have been looking for this song for 17 years ... cause the first song i've shared with my wife (was may girl friend at that time)

[@ashleyharrison8604]

Never heard of the woman before, never heard of the song. Unearthing gems like this clip is the joy of KZbin.

[@jeh500]

Beautiful on every level. What a song! What a voice! Wow!!!

[@dakwa1]

Such a fantastic voice, and great singer!

[@RoderickFernandez-bo8pc]

I hope this wonderful singer is not forgotten if you don't know who she is. You look up for music. She's a wonderful, wonderful today. Listen to her, sing some insanity.David never heard anything like it

[@miamicubanman]

Have seen her in person twice.....incredible singer, voice, talent.....I was floored. Love Jane Olivor !

[@charlesdavis7087]

You cover me in purple velvet memories to this very day. Thank you Jane.

[@sushifromthemoon]

Her voice is just so pure. She could sing the Munchkin song from Wizard of Oz and make it exceptional.

[@thatsalligot2say]

WOW brings back memories,,,thank you

[@Chase-qw9tr]

speechless and weeping like a baby. Beautiful.

[@Branner]

Such an exquisite singer.

[@dianemullee6351]

Saw her in person many years ago! Awesome!!!

[@laurencebarton276]

She started as the warm up to Johnny Mathis and established herself with five original Columbia albums. Stage fright and an ill husband sidetracked her. Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson continually helped her. She is now tired, unfortunately. I pray she returns to give another chance at the Merry Go Round.

[@dakwa1]

When she sings, she is so emotional, and not just her words, but every aspect of her. She becomes so much of the song she is singing that it just carries so much stronger.

[@Luvs2Lindy2]

I believe this was taped at the Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ (now the PNC Arts Center). I was there, and it was magic. So miss her....wish she was still performing.

[@RaxOldies]

From PBS's Summerfest series in 1979. The outdoor concert was recorded at the Pine Knob Theatre near Detroit.

[@sotosfm]

Remarkable and unforgettable voice

[@briansky10]

I could care less who wrote this song. As far as I'm concerned, it's Jane Olivor's song. Nobody could possibly do ONE MORE RIDE ON THE MERRY GO ROUND as good as she can. Janie's a pro!

[@McMillian5]

She is up there in my pantheon with Ella Fitzgerald, Judith Durham, Petula Clark, Toni Tennille, Karen Carpenter, Marilyn McCoo and Beverly Bivens.

[@leeannep.7652]

My dad saw her on Merv Griffin and we had all her records. Shame she was never more well known.

[@nealmckenzie6829]

I saw her in concert once. She is subject to crippling stage fright. But the sound system went out and she sang on the step of the stage for the whole stage with just her voice and the band and it was incredible.

[@tomlaflamme2118]

she is priceless i love her

[@teadm]

Pure magic...

[@3143scott]

That would be perfect, a great song!!

[@wiguy3]

@belspace what a sweet story. Hope you enjoy many more years of happiness and hours of enjoying miss Jane.

[@LiberalGuy-z1n]

I saw her at the Melody tent on Cape Cod sometime in the 80's

[@dougkopecky1]

This was filmed around 1975 when JANE OLIVOR first arrived; if you missed seeing her then, WOW, your loss.

[@thomgibbson-six1171]

Was this in San Francisco? My first concert ..very memorable to say the least..

[@RaxOldies]

From PBS's Summerfest series in 1979. The outdoor concert was recorded at the Pine Knob Theatre near Detroit.

[@RaxOldies]

@@thomgibbson-six1171 From PBS's Summerfest series in 1979. The outdoor concert was recorded at the Pine Knob Theatre near Detroit.

[@dougkopecky1]

Fell in LOVE with "my chanteuse" JANE OLIVOR when I first heard her 1st album and saw her every chance I could in San Francisco, first at The City in North Beach and everywhere since.

[@peterd.9522]

Kudos to singer songwriter Neil Sedaka for writing this incredible song.

[@asskearl]

Hi Jane...How about a ride down memory lane. 1976 a sunny day at Hialeah race track and you riding Bojoco down a tree shaded lane. Your song gives me back the world I remember.

[@andytaylor5476]

Amazing, Bravo Jane!

[@harfuch1]

@Barbraesque Si vivo en Houston desde hace 30 anos. Is nice to know that you also live here in Houston. I love and collect music from 60's 70's and some 50's. saludos

[@sbasx1]

what power!

[@olawaridel7210]

Very beautiful!

[@katherineseward7287]

I'd love to hear Betty Buckley sing this song as well. It's so beautiful!

[@allianceMedia1]

I became a successful choreographer and team coach creating over 100 award winning routines. But before we were allowed to use scenery or many props on our stages, this was so emotional and visual, I created a routine in my bedroom that ten years later came to life with painted horses going around a never endingn circle and maypole imagery. Coaches could not understand the emotional connections, so that piece - really FOR Jane Oliver, is set to the Circle Game - but I will get my chance. It was beautiful as an analogy for cycles of life and getting older . . but those horses were hand painted, and I will have my music video yet. . . for JANE.

[@HedgehogPhil]

The best of the best. Singers today should hang theirs heads in shame after seeing this. Jane is a true vocalist.

[@tubelarz012]

i saw her with my mom on LI what a performer, she had suffered from stage fright, note how insecure she is while performing but she was the celine Dion of her day,,,

[@dakwa1]

Yeah, it sent her to the Hospital eventually. But she came back in 1971, and continued her career.

[@dontlookback3549]

celine not close!!

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

REST IN PEACE DADDY YOU'RE WITH THE REST

[@erniemajor]

It's so interesting , now to compare this with the later version...a different kind of passion infuses the later one....both are ..inimitable in her unique way...

[@harfuch1]

@Barbraesque That's exactly what my comment says. Sedaka is from New York and Anka from Canada. Both are descent from Middle east.

[@BillyDoll9]

FAB!!!!!!

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

THE MERRY GO ROUND SONG DAD!

[@harfuch1]

@Barbraesque Not a problem my friend, I accept your apologize. I love both too. I had the opotunity to see both in Mexico City back in the 60's I attended to Paul Anka's Concert and I shake Mr Sedaka's hand. Memories. Saludos desde Houston, Tx.

[@thatsalligot2say]

I wouldn't mind going back either

[@fobesq]

Heard Neil Sedaka sing this last night at Pala Casino.

[@wiguy3]

She's so fabulous. Does any one have a posting for her song Pretty Girl"?

[@RaxOldies]

Hope you are still waiting !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/amnbk2yIbKycrqs

[@Serinussamurai590]

I'd love it ☕️.🎠.Miss you All .

[@Frankiarmz]

Wish someone would upload her singing "Golden Pony".

[@RaxOldies]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvKY4uGhJyWipI

[@retiredyeti5555]

I actually like her vocalization of the song, much better than when Neil sings it!

[@harfuch1]

You should care about who wrote it. (Mr. Sedaka from Canada ascendent from middle east) it takes brains to write songs like this one.

[@oofahman]

Looking for the video, if available of "Where There Is Love"...gorgeous song!

[@RaxOldies]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnfbqqCEbLapd9k

[@canyoubelievethis220]

Where was this taped? I was a concernt of hers in Atlanta long time ago. Is she awesome or what? This song kind of reminds me of "Those Were the Days." Don't know why, but it does.

[@RaxOldies]

Mi Picasso...From PBS's Summerfest series in 1979. The outdoor concert was recorded at the Pine Knob Theatre near Detroit.

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

THANK YOU DADDY. I MADE SURE IN LIFE U KNEW HOW GRATEFUL I WAS. YOU WERE A GREAT DADDY. HERBERT ROSEN LOVE HOWIE AND JIL

[@erniemajor]

and so...the souls climb back onto the Great Wheel...

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

DADDY YOU ROCKED!

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

HE DID HIS BEST MOM

[@peterd.9522]

She kicks it off the stage. (Peggy Lee left the building)

[@Barbara-jd5lb]

Post-Covid...folks! Grant this a pause for thought...

[@nestercandelaria100]

What a voice, she is better then Barbra

[@kimkurt3789]

She interprets songs ,like Gene Pitney- Barbara is more like Orbison

[@silverpanther69]

um this was a cermercial song when i was a kid

[@charlesdavis7087]

Now its time to start smoking.... work on you voice... maybe a contralto .... but you have to relax.... all the way down to your asshho,e (And most importantly, You are in control of the tempo.) Right? Now........... take your time... with each song. You've earned It. "One more ride on the what-you-we-call-it. The lives that you've touched. Wow! Blessings........ forever. !!!!!! K}Ofkje, Charles.

[@platoboy]

ever notice she leans over into the audience...body language she wants to convey to audience...most performers now stand on stage and isolate themselves from the audience, they stand off. I see it all the time. A kind of immaturaty

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

god bless my dad

[@harfuch1]

No, no, no, is backward Mr. Neil Sedaka is from New York and Mr. Paul Anka is from Canada.

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

DADDY! ONE MORE RIDE ON THE MERRY GO ROUND. YOU KNOW IM A BIG BABY

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

IT NEVER OCCURED TO ME DAD THAT YOU WERE HURTING.

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

awww daddy

[@stematfisnyc]

You're right Peggy Lee was much duller with a lot less heart. I prefer the less comatose when it comes to the art necessary to be able to sing a song. Please, Not bad? Are you kidding?

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

I HAD THE BEST FATHRR IN THE WORLD. HERBERT ROSEN

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

MOM HE MISSED YOU SO MUCH. BUT HE WAS A TOUGH GUY.

[@peeterpoon]

Jane is not Peggy Lee on this one but it's not bad...

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

IM SO YOUR DAUGHTER!

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

IM SORRY I MOVED TO JERSEY

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

I CAN PICTURE US ON THE MERRY GO ROUND. YOU WOULD GRAB THE BRASS RING B CUZ MY ARMS WERE TOO SMALL.

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

HERBERT WILLIAM ROSEN MY DAD

[@Anonymous-md4ec]

mundane.

[@jillrosenhilly2476]

zYou did hood Dad