Jay and The Americans - Cara Mia

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[@charleskissack2321]

Jay and The Americans-what talent!! I listen to this beautiful song and how he holds a note. I heard him do this same song when he was in his late 60's/early 70's and even though he joked about not being what it was many years earlier, I couldn't tell much difference-still a strong voice and held the note like in earlier times. Young performers and kids need to listen to Jay to hear real music. Sung without electronic inputs, synthesizers etc-just plain old fashioned TALENT. No sexual overtures, curse words and just pkain filth. Tastes have devolved to that. I miss the beauty of the 50's/60's/early 70's.

[@alexschonski3637]

what a fantastic vocal range Jay has truly amazing voice ,one of the best of all time

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Apparently Jay was trained as an opera singer?

[@Nestor123057]

@@mr.blackhawk142 He was actually trained as a Cantor in the Jewish tradition.

[@wmoy8507]

What a unique voice. There is only one Jay Black. RIP. You voice will surely be missed.

[@MrMenelaos77]

One of the great recordings. What a voice!

[@rosaliefleischer2691]

absolutely brilliant Always LOVED this guy's range ! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimcarlos518]

To be honest with you, Ive only discovered Jay Black of Jay and the Americans early 2007. I was watching that local channel on TV KCET i think one boring evening and came across this show where they would feature artists singing old motown songs. Jay Black just got up the stage and sang cara mia. I must say... this song totally blew away. Jay can belt it like no other.

[@richyearle007]

Strangely enough i had never heard of Jay Black until he recently died.. I must have watched this clip 15 times since.. What an incredible voice.

[@annemariecayzer5660]

This was one of my mums favourite songs. We played it at her funeral per her last request xx

[@lynette53]

May your Mum Rest In Peace🙏

[@cynthia6637]

WHAT A SONG! I DO LOVE JAY & THE AMERICANS!

[@kayblagubla]

I listen to this song when I am sad/happy/indifferent, same reaction everytime, I cry with happiness that this song actually exists. In the top 50 of all time songs EVER!!! By far. Jay Black's voice is so powerful it hurts.

[@johneggebrecht923]

What a voice. Nothing today can compare to Jay Black. Haven't seen anyone hold those notes for as long as he did.

[@davidschwartz4617]

I can sing that and the other ones too.

[@mase7557]

Bobby Hatfield from the Righteous Brothers.

[@winifredherman4214]

@@mase7557-In a class by himself!

[@eddylauterback]

Roy Orbison is spinning in his grave after seeing your words.

[@lindajack7969]

Johnny Mathis can hold notes just as well if not better.😮

[@lindacousins9603]

Just heard this again on the radio, no matter how many sang it Jay was the best.

[@finleyfine1]

RIP Jay Black. What a great vocalist

[@stellaercolani3810]

What a voice. Love him!

[@TheCarol0624]

One of my favorites...

[@katrinahall2629]

fantastic voice

[@patrickdolan2137]

What a stunning heart stopping voice! It feels like doing a ten floor free fall in a elevator!! Whew!!

[@cynthia6637]

Such a great song..... Can ya hit those high notes... NO Me neither.. Great song..

[@hummingbird058]

Hello my little Jayettes, I just happened across this song a few days ago and in case you haven't heard it yet, you need to type in "The part of me that needs you most" The song didn't climb very far on the charts. LOVE Jay's voice here. I am sure there are a lot more songs as yet to be discovered so keep looking girls and please let me know if anything newsworthy comes along since I don't have much time to peruse the different sites. Thanks.

[@davidvictor52]

Rockopera at it's finest!

[@markhanretta9570]

Truly a Classic among All Classics in any era--Period!

[@julioemorejon9955]

incredible voice Jesus crist

[@jeffclark7888]

I love it.

[@MickeyT54]

Check on YT, at 76, he still can sing this song great!

[@jmrodas9]

I agree he is indeed remarkable, he can still hold the high notes as he did when Young. Regards.

[@joanielorentz4979]

MickeyT54 it’s 2020 now he is 85 and retired😰💔

[@marvinhorner5255]

Truly an aria.

[@barnesnewberry9183]

Studied operatic singing as a kid!

[@johnseaborn935]

GREAT VOICE I SAW HIM. SING IN PERSON

[@katherinehernandez7468]

The one and only voice

[@benjaminadler6149]

You can see the animosity on Kenny Rosenberg at about 1:54 as Jay slays that note, what a mess that group you as offstage with those egos.

[@rcentinella]

...and the go-go girls dancers... superb!

[@brownro214]

How did this song not make to #1?

[@longjohnsilver7986]

Great song, great voice, but if you are in real deep love, don´t say; I´ll be your love till the end of time,rather beyond time, when time fades into eternity

[@TwoFourFixate]

¡ WoW !

[@grantclarke7794]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@whiskey6actual]

jay black or johnny maestro -- best voice ?

[@richhamiton]

The real deal.

[@garywagner1449]

Jay Black died on 10/21/2021.

[@janicewalkerharris3675]

Great song wonderful voice what. On earth we’re those dancers doing they looked truly stupid

[@kevinomreb]

This one is dubbed. Not actual performance, but still a great song

[@stk6mkt]

the "Voice"

[@may2888]

He just stands up and sings it. No show, just powerful vocals. Man he was good.

[@mase7557]

Yes, he was.

[@hopeurfree]

Beautiful Song…. The man can Sing!!!

[@mase7557]

@@hopeurfree Yes he sure could.

[@walterlahaye2128]

Great alto voice!

[@jonibaloney2003]

Almost as good as Roy Orbison did it, lol.....just standing there calmly singing while That VOICE came out!

[@myrajones1428]

Beautiful voice

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Definitely, one of the most memorable tunes of the 60's. I forgot, just how good this song really is.... Thank you for posting this masterpiece ....

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yup, in the 60s when music was at its ZENITH, (look at the "TOP 100 HITS"), this guy showed us another level of BRILLIANCE! I was lucky to be there to experience this era as a 'tween'.

[@AnitaTurner-xf5yh]

❤i was18 in 1965 and fell in love with his beautiful voice. Now i am 76 and he is gone in body. His voice is still in my heart and i can still hear it like it was yesterday! What a wonderful voice and happyness you gave us all!! R. I. P. David blatt!!!!

[@Ms2blackcats]

ABOUT THE SAME WE ARE! tHIS ME OF A GIRL IN ART CLASS TALKING ABOUT THIS SONG. WHERE DID TIME GO?😢

[@lesleyspanierman]

He was known as "The Voice" in the music industry, and even Frank Sinatra,, who knew him personally, raved about Jay Black's vocal talent. Jay's voice was pure gold, platinum, and diamonds. (By the way, his real name was,David Blatt.)

[@uronetwo]

This man had the best voice EVER...I've never heard any man sing like Jay could.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I have to AGREE!!! This song gives me goosebumps! I was 12 when it was released, and like somebody else said, I was LUCKY to experience so much great pop music in the early to mid-60s!

[@mase7557]

Ah, Bobby Hatfield?

[@paulisraelson4160]

Also, Roy Orbison.

[@mase7557]

@@paulisraelson4160 Elvis once said that Roy Orbison was a big influence on him.

[@billleemaster9603]

@@mr.blackhawk142 Jim Pike of The Lettermen had an incredible set of pipes, too.

[@user-kn4ge3gn8j]

Wonderful wonderful Jay. There's no voice like it. RIP my friend, you are missed

[@johnedwards2932]

The vocal range is so impressive. Are you kidding me? Amazing.

[@user-sh9bi2fg1d]

Wow..is all u can say

[@sandyc59]

Sensational. What range. What beauty. Just happened to see him tonight singing this on PBS and he remains gifted. Again, he made me cry tonight. His talent is incomparable. No music today can hold a candle to this gifted man. He still has it. He continues to reach my soul. Current music has no soul. No one will be listening to the current music 50 years from now. I am unable to watch or listen to current music. I am grateful to yesterday. Vivere in eterno. Live forever Jay.

[@hopeurfree]

You nailed! I listen to this song several times a month, it makes me happy

[@lesleyspanierman]

I Totally agree with everything you said!

[@brendagordon4571]

❤ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@redraven6691]

That voice is incredible- I don't know of any modern singer that sounds that good.

[@annmarie4794]

I love this song and NO ONE could ever sing it like him. Truly magnificent vocals. The closest singer that could do it justice would be Roy Orbinson

[@stevebowser6977]

Jimmie Fortune of the Statler Brothers could sing that.

[@dougoverhoff7568]

That man exemplifies pure, unbelievable singing talent. His voice is one in 100 million! Magnificent!

[@brendagordon4571]

Absolutely 💯

[@mrjoshjones1]

Still cracks me up how Jay out-sings the entire group at 1:50 and Howie starts smiling in recognition of crowds reaction.

[@fiddlerpin]

Can you believe Jay Black hasn't been nominated to the rock and roll hall of fame yet? Unbelievable !!

[@miltonwilliams168]

What a wonderful song, Jay Black's voice was truly showcased singing this song.

[@cierakitty]

Jay nailed this, such a powerhouse voice, (and he still sings well even now amazing)

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Had this played at my 50th anniversary party.....had to have that voice represent 1965 the year we married! ❤️

[@Selvikus]

RIP Jay Black, may your spirit soar as high as your voice...

[@bigmck77099]

He died at 82 on Oct 22, 2021. Thank goodness for recordings so that great voice will be with us forever.

[@voivodvlad1]

Rest In Peace, thank you for all the great music!

[@josephvitielo1693]

I was in Brazil when he died played this song over and over there

[@KARYonthenet]

This is too wonderful. What a voice! I'm afraid there is no longer so wonderful voices in today's times. This is a delight, I can not stop listening / watching this video over and over again. The singers of today in general are disgusting! One can resort to decay (eg, naked, scandals, sound arrangements stop correcting their mistakes) in order to be popular, but talent? little or nothing! (google translator was used here).

[@thesergio9444]

Always liked this song ever since it came out. Powerful and beautiful voice! Thank you Jay

[@LadyOaksNZ]

ALWAYS MY FAV SONG N SINGER 💯💯❤ Freakin FABULOUS. RIP Jay B.

[@sandyrife9084]

Most beautiful voice and song. I am obsessed.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I sort of wondered what the females thought of this guy and his voice? As a male I know of NO OTHER in pop music that can match him! (maybe Roy Orbison?) This song is in the Top 10 GOAT songs in history! Just about ALL of my FAV songs are 60s songs, but there are a few from the 80s also. I like CLASSIC C&W music from the early days as well and some 90s C&W hits. I used to be an 'amateur DJ'. I had a portable case of about 100 45s I saved from my teens in the 60s, and I used to bring them to discos in Vancouver to LIVEN up the SLEEPING patrons, and DOPED UP DJs! I'm a shallow type though! I don't give 2 shits about the 'meanings' of pop songs! I want to STOMP my feet, I want to DANCE! I want to FORGET my troubles for a bit and have a good time! WEIRD eh??? :P BTW, in the 90s I was by far THE BEST 2-stepper in the OK Korral in Kelowna, BC. I was 40-50 yrs old then. Most nights I didn't drink and I would drop about 10 lbs a night dancing with girls half my age! I had to bring 3-4 extra shirts with me bc I perspired so much! It was a great workout for me! I COULD MOVE BAYBEE!!! L0L

[@Redbirdgirl88]

my god! his voice gives me chills.. especially that long held note at 1:48.. thay really dont make alot of passionate songs like this anymore!!!!

[@denisekent3515]

I could listen to Jay's voice all day!!😍

[@67rml]

Total class! Back when singers could sing - what a concept!! But it's so sad. WE weren't supposed to get old, you know?

[@marshamcgill5451]

I didn't know he trained as an opera singer, it show in his outstanding performances even in later years...fantastic!

[@michaelmctighe3228]

A Masterpiece, never tied hearing his voice

[@fastsetinthewest]

This is what a trained opera singer sounds like. GREATNESS!

[@petersuperstar1]

These guys are awesome. The voice never dates even 50 years later. It is better than nearly all that is churned out today, much better.

[@spencerweeks3166]

RIP Jay. Love this song !!!

[@Redbirdgirl88]

my god his voice give's me chills..i love from 1:32 to 1:55 .. love love love! i wish more people from my gen would appreciate this, instead of all the crap today

[@RedwingsFan52]

Between Jay Black and Billy J Kramer, Gene Pitney and Alan Clark we had the greatest singers of all time in our youth. What a priviledge to have been around in the 60's. (I know there are more singers but these come to mind since I have 90% of all their recordings yet).

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yes Craig! The 60s, BEST music, BEST cars, and BEST era for pro sports too!

[@SandraiAtchison]

Bobby Hatfield was a great singer too, unchained melody , righteous brothers

[@nitacruise]

that is just unbelievable his voice is like pure gold

[@jameshull4916]

but he lip sang the whole thing to a recording, sorry.

[@youyong28]

Yes, but he sounded just as good when he did sing live.

[@vjmarak]

Great job. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@anettes.5660]

He didn't lip sing when I went to see Jay and the Americans on Long Island. Live at the club and was awesome! He even gave me a 💋 😘 at the end of the show. Wonderful!!!

[@michaeladams8401]

@@jameshull4916 Jay's vocals were live, the group's vocals were not.

[@cbob7]

I’ve heard this song since I was a kid, but something about hearing it in glorious high fidelity for the first time, and watching Jay in action, completely changed the experience for me. Wow. Just gorgeous. Oh, to be able to sing like this.

[@aronpedersen2441]

Unfortunately he passed away

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Oh...To be able to HEAR this is a darn PRIVILEGE!

[@sunlitweb]

What a voice!

[@pmccachren]

Such a powerful voice.

[@booboo165able]

One of the great songs sang by such a talented singer. Even in Jay's early 70's he could still hit these high notes really well. A great and successful Group from the mid 60's.

[@floyababe5528]

This is marvelous. My dad used to play this when I was a punk kid. He did me a great favor exposing me to stuff from this era. Still have some on 8 track. Artists today just are not quiet the same. These guys were humble and real.

[@ABfromWindsor]

What a voice.😃❤👍👍

[@billf1452]

that dude still hits that note...heard him a few years ago at Ruth Eckard in Clearwater, FL...wonderful

[@glenhollow]

Truer words have never been spoken! This song still strikes sends goosebumps down my spine!

[@Querencias7]

A true singer's V O I C E ! Same as in another hit, This Magic Moment. Professional modulation, ART, etc. ... L-E-A-R-N from this, many of today's "artists".

[@mr.blackhawk142]

THANX for reminding me of that song!!! I'll go to it NOW!

[@judythompson8227]

amazing voice, always. Close to operatic

[@charlesaracich5377]

One of the greatest songs EVER.

[@sarahnewcomb738]

Just listen to this guy...His voice can cure Corona...

[@glennybob52]

One of my very favorite songs....of all time.....

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1965 {July 28th} Jay and the Americans performed "Cara, Mia" on the ABC-TV program 'Shindig!' One month earlier on June 5th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #4 & spent 13 weeks on the Top 100 The song was originally recorded in 1954 by David Whitfield; and on July 2nd, 1954 reached #1 {for 10 weeks} in the United Kingdom R.I.P. Jimmy O'Neill {Shindig's host, 1940 - 2013}, Mr. Whitfield {1925 - 1980}, & lead singer Jay Black turns 75 on Nov. 2nd

[@ITILII]

Best male vocal performance in the history of rock and roll !!!

[@anitashelby]

I've always loved this song !

[@dianewilliams1125]

I remember when this song first came out! It made me cry then and it still does! God blessed us with these amazing voices! ❤❤❤

[@wfbjwb1963]

Just keeps getting better ever time you listen.

[@incrodible]

always loved this track as a teenager in the '60s - and now play it on my radio show in NZ over 50 years later .... glorious

[@freddiebarrett556]

What a voice.This guy could really sing.

[@grace2u776]

one of the best voices in the music industry...thanks for putting this on

[@mr.blackhawk142]

ONE of????? WHO has a better voice than Jay Black???

[@HorseTVGlobal]

One of the great voices of all time...

[@FranStevensonAsia-Love]

Totally agree...his voice was awesome...

[@ITILII]

the most impressive vocal performance in rock history, simply magnificent

[@gc4282]

My tears are flowing as I first saw and heard,Jay and the Americans in 1965 and forever have loved this group. This is true music. MAY you RIP Jay Black. Thanks for postíng this superb video.

[@stephenfletcher1579]

It wouldn't be fair for him and the Americans to go on a talent show. They would walk off with first prize hands down. Before they got going, the other contestants would probably throw in the towel.

[@cherylehrhart1030]

We sure had great music didn’t we

[@Ms2blackcats]

yes

[@jeffcadman9378]

Absolutely

[@mike-rayner-videos]

WOW!.. he's got a voice hasn't he :)

[@pauleypavillion6088]

today the rap crap and hip hop condescending music sucks today.

[@nanajude3444]

He sure does, one of the best songs ever

[@sergiopain1437]

Ótimo demais. 👍👍👍👍👍💙

[@Wildstar1960]

Every time I hear this song it just brings me tears. This song is so sad & romantic at the same time that it touches/splits my soul. Cara Mia in Italian means " my dear ". I get chills & goose bumps specially when I hear those words " I'll be your love till the end of time", I can feel my heart beating fast as it's melting away. It must be the silly romantic side of me, a dying breed. I always believed in true love till the end time. Maybe I'm just too old fashioned in this modern society. Jay Black's voice is so full of passion when he sings this song. He is truly gifted & blessed with an amazing voice. To all the romantic guys out there who have a wonderful lady in their life, say to her "cara mia I will love you till the end of time". Say it every so often to your loved ones cuz life is too short & can reserve tragic circumstances. We are here on Earth only for a short time, so don't hold back those feelings. This song may be an oldie but is a darn goodie!!

[@johnnie135]

+Wildstar1960 Wow, you sure nailed it. Very well written. To live and understand the human experience to this level means you understand. We are amazing..., no matter what evil happens in the world - we still are just amazing.

[@dbd1353]

you're not alone in feeling old fashioned for today's pace..lots of us are..I love this song, and every now and then i say this people and most have no idea what i'm saying..one of the best songs ever, sung by the perfect group...

[@richardlawson4317]

Oh I know. It does the same to me. Some songs from then do it every time. But the one song that gets me every time is Up On The Roof, by The Drifters. I heard it once in public and had to duck into a bathroom very fast.

[@ChrisDavis-ps8me]

Thank you for the timely (and heartfelt) reminder. God bless you , “Cara Mia”.

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

@@richardlawson4317 -That is a fantastic song.