JIM BAILEY sings Barbra Streisand on Carol Burnett ''Dont rain on my parade''

JIM BAILEY PERFORMS AS BARBRA IN 1972.This was his first song on the Carol Burnett show.He also did impressions of judy garland and phyllis diller and performed a duet with Carol 'Happy days are here again' .Jim is wearing a Bob Mackie creation.

[@DEGZATION]

He was the best in the biz and one of the few impressionists who sang with their own natural voice...a lot of performers just lip synch to recordings....R.I.P.Jim! My late dad was a huge fan too!

[@WytZox1]

When Carol hugged him after the song he said as Streisand "Don't touch me! I'm a superstar!" and audience laughed. ☺

[@t.m.a.3665]

WoW! Such talent! Sad, he’s Gone!

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

A tremendous vocalist..terrific voice.

[@vincentkarlschwahn]

Bianca del Rios protoge

[@coreylevi2328]

Needs to be respected by today's drag community. This performance alone is better than an entire series of Drag Race

[@jimbaileyarchives]

you made my day... thanks

[@jemandjemand2362]

drag race and drag shows from today are just a group fuck of idiots trying to be relevant. no talent at all

[@Theyralltakenfu]

Funny how the photo looks like Bruce Jenner when he was young

[@xavierminchello8431]

JIM WAS NOT A DRAG QUEEN. HE SAID HE WAS AN ILLUSIONIST. HE NEVER BROKE THE ILLUSION WHILE IN CONCERT OR PERFORMING

[@psor9983]

​​@@xavierminchello8431right... The point is drag queens don't have much talent and they should

[@michaelamanandamouse7904]

Interesting to see how Carol & company set the show up. First they introduce Jim in a tuxedo, explain what he does with pictures, and then finally allow him to perform in full drag. Probably the only way to get female impersonation on television back in 1972. Kudos to Carol for introducing Jim to America.

[@michaelamanandamouse7904]

Jim Bailey So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. RIP.

[@cameronadair4135]

Michael AManAndAMouse his first appearance was on Ed Sullivan two years before this performance

[@timw4383]

Also, interesting how she refers to what he does as impressions, not impersonations.

[@Stevebaby123]

It was a good way to introduce the concept to an audience that was likely unfamiliar with his work. He was so talented.

[@realkoko-loco]

He was ALLLLLL on the scene before Carol.

[@andrewamidala]

Big up to Carole for promoting true talent XXXX

[@lisa-pz5qz]

Lucy actually had him on her Here's Lucy long before Carol...Lucy adored him

[@brianrenollet9663]

He sounded most like Garland & Phyllis Diller. His Streisand impersonation was excellent. Didn’t “sound” like her, but the mannerisms, look & vocal inflections were spot on. I admired the fact he didn’t lip sync to any of them. He had the guts to use his own voice, which was an incredible instrument. God Bless him.

[@joblow557]

His Judy Garland singing 'The man that got away' is amazing! and authentic

[@timw4383]

The really beautiful thing is he also had the voice, not just the look

[@glennlaroche1524]

The greatest female impersonator. Pure genius.

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Jim Bailey was DECADES ahead of his time! A talented and brilliant genius! 💖

[@DereBear]

The knowledge and skill to match the phoenetic choices and vocal eccentricities of multiple stars and do it close to their keys, if not in the keys themselves. That’s just raw vocal talent with some absolutely fabulous packaging, wow

[@itstheburnz]

How generous of Carol.. she really wanted everyone to SHINE. I remember this way back when.. had no CLUE what it was all about I was in junior high, but I thought he was amazing performer.. sexuality and all that never entered my innocent mind..

[@geoffreyfox9801]

I saw Jim Bailey perform as Judy Garland in concert. He was amazing and magical. His voice ( as Judy's voice) was incredible. He was an incredible artist.

[@thehashearthasheart7146]

cool

[@liftboy]

Love this! I was a dancer in a show that Jim was in in Palm Springs many moons ago. He was a very sweet and respectful man.

[@michaeltnewyorknights8413]

What show?

[@liftboy]

@@michaeltnewyorknights8413 It was a Charity show. The first half was Our Legends type show called "Salute to the Superstars" then Jim did his show as the second act with a finale I choreographed with him.

[@michaeltnewyorknights8413]

@@liftboy excellent! Was this pre or post 2000?

[@liftboy]

@@michaeltnewyorknights8413 Pre 2000

[@willg4802]

Did he bottom for you?

[@esmewvimes2901]

I had no idea Carol did this. Bless you for bringing drag onto The biggest, most popular, most wonderful show ever. Carol is one of my heros. And THIS makes me love her even more, which I thought was impossible. Carol you are incredible.

[@Inkdraft]

NOT a drag queen. A super-talented female impersonator. Huge difference.

[@esmewvimes2901]

@@Inkdraft my mistake. Words matter, thank you for your correction.

[@williambug8117]

I never heard of this guy & I'm 77yrs.old.Just great.

[@eugeniaosborne3883]

Remember, Jim Bailey didn't lip sync. He was an impressionist of the highest degree.

[@mike48877]

I read somewhere that when Judy saw Jim "do" her, she remarked, with her usual self-deprecating humor, "I had no idea that I was so pretty!"

[@mullen25]

gosh the talent he had. the respect and love from carol burnett for his gifts. his garland and streisand impersonations are amazing.

[@baburton81]

So talented. This isn’t an easy song.

[@ungoliver]

omg! the barbra impression was on point! plus his technique is as brilliant as barbras!

[@elaineclementsfinn1872]

I love Carol's hair like that !

[@madge3628]

Handsome guy with a beautiful singing voice and his impersonation were spot-on, a great talent.👏💕RIP 🙏🏾

[@h3llo0cto]

Incredible. What a beautiful voice! I know his career was built on impersonating other performers, but he's not just a mimic. He has an incredible talent and worked really hard to mold it into all these crazy good impersonations. Babs is one of a kind, and yet he really does sound just like her. It's beautiful and wonderful and Jim Bailey is missed by so many and now one more. RIP

[@danseabreeze1404]

His voice is INCREDIBLE! I've watched this more than once enjoying his powerful and fully controlled voice and how he savors the entire song, act and costume. What incredibly perfect timing, confidence and ability! A true entertainer with amazing talent!

[@Husavikur]

If Jim were alive today he would be too talented for that idol show.

[@tonyadams4989]

Jim is incredibly talented! He has the mannerisms down perfectly!

[@maidenmarian1]

This is AMAZING! Is ge still alive? What a talent!!!!

[@christinemoccia477]

Jim Bailey and Charles Pierce...amazing performers!!!!!!!!

[@nigelprance2540]

I remember watching this very performance all those years ago. I was sixteen and absolutely enthralled. Many years later I saw Jim live in San Francisco.

[@christopherjohncampbell2594]

Very impressive

[@sphinxtheeminx]

When I was a student back in the day (1977!) I worked at The London Palladium theatre box office when Jim Bailey appeared with a sell out show featuring all his female stars. He was so good, we had to read out a disclaimer when people rang for tickets reminding the punters he was a man. Such a talented and nice guy.

[@jimbaileyarchives]

thanks

[@sophiaraniuk2665]

This is incredible .....the mannerisms and specifically the voice is head on .....what a great talent .....thank you so much for loading ......

[@LizaFan]

He truly inhabited his characters. R.I.P. Jim.

[@Glenn1441]

Every now and again, I have to watch this clip. The gold standard of female impersonation, let alone Streisand.

[@markwhitman9029]

LOL Jim was brilliant! Saw him live in the 1970s. He was so darn great here as Babs.Difficult to think it wasn't her up there!

[@BillyAlabama]

The talent is stupefying!! It’s hard to take it in. Unbelievable!

[@hedwigkiesler]

There have been so many Streisand impersonators over the years. Sadly, none has ever gotten the voice right. But Jim was perfection on the mannerisms! And his Judy was top notch!

[@dorinda4ever]

Wonderful 💋

[@ThashNathan]

Rest in peace, Jim. Another great talent gone.. :(

[@brianeduardo1234]

He was extraordinary

[@blueskye6372]

Wonderful. Divinely blessed talented man. Rest in Paradise Jim. ✌️👌🙂💜🎊🙏

[@ammo6413]

THAT WAS A SINGER/VOCALIST RIGHT THERE!!!!

[@1940smusicals]

This guy was amazing!

[@MJo-ng4lj]

❤🎉Golden Treasure. Rest in Paradise.

[@josephkokomo1752]

This guy is so talented. Heard about him in an interview Bianca Del Rio gave recently. We always watched Carol Burnett, as a family... I don't remember this legendary impersonator/singer. Slightly off subject: Must recommend Barbra singing 'The Way We Were' on Dick Cavett - one of my favorite live performances, ever. Back to Jim - so glad we discovered you, again.

[@davidcharteris4502]

saw him in New Zealand in the 80s. Brilliant.

[@patriciadesocio7784]

Sorry I didn't know of him sooner. Love, love him

[@jodyhoward8480]

I just read an article about Jim Bailey and started to look for more. He was an incredible performer!

[@sydhawdon9095]

Mesmerising, couldn't take my eyes off of him 😁

[@stumack9755]

would u do him as Babs or Jim?

[@victoriam2380]

@@stumack9755 babs

[@larryroberts8809]

Carol Burnett and friends always will be #1 ⭐💖💖

[@mrxman581]

Jim's life story would be great to bring to the screen. Not many people know about him and they should.

[@nedraleggett5436]

I remember him. I'm old. 63.

[@ML-xh6rd]

Totally agree. Would make a great film. Finding someone of his talent would be the challenge as he is one of very few at this level of ability.

[@WadeKingston]

Astounding.

[@flwrfan1752]

Jim Bailey is the best singing my favorite Streisand song.

[@Steven_Andreyechen]

I just realized there’s a reference to this in Mrs Doubtfire.

[@monjiaitaly]

Gave me chill after chill.

[@salinagrrrl69]

I saw this in summer prime time as a lil' grrrl. I still have sharp memory of it 1/2 century later.

[@sherrihackett7547]

Gobsmacked absolutely gobsmacked by this talented man! Wow I would have loved to have seen him perform live in Vegas.

[@joeklamut6267]

Saw him here in Cleveland many years ago. He was amazing!

[@constancegibson7282]

Remember Jim Bailey. Absolutely amazing! Nothing like it today

[@joeyconvery2055]

Carol and Jim.❤ ❤

[@lynnzarina7294]

he was so talented.....RIP ..btw Carol was a very nice to bring all together to share her glory...

[@stephencraig7130]

Excellent Fantastic Superb Wonderful!

[@Piboon11]

Bravo, Jim Bailey! I had seen your name on Ebay when I was looking up Barbra Streisand items, but never knew that you were such a magnificent impressionist of several great celebrities. This is my very first time seeing you perform (a Streisand number), and I have been amazed at your talent. Not only are you a wonderful singer, but you are also a charming personality. Best wishes from Thailand!

[@markciale5246]

What a talent he was!!

[@Inkdraft]

So fantastic. Done in a time when celebrities had to have real talent and could be hilariously funny without a single foul-mouthed remark or swear. Thanks Jim for a great memory. So glad KZbin is a platform that can preserve these great moments in entertainment history. Be wonderful if this type of clean, talented entertainment made a comeback. I'd probably start watching TV again. My favorite show in the early 70s was The Kopycats.

[@sanita7475]

Wow and Wow the best.

[@philthy903]

Thank you. This is excellent. Just acquired a collection of the Carol Burnett Shows (CBSs?), and this gorgeous performance wasn't among them. I'm very thankful to have been able to enjoy it ❤

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

The comments on the Judy Garland were switched off for the man that got away..he was a very underrated singer because that's the best cover I've heard.

[@kevalexander7415]

He's absolutely fantastic 👏

[@pilaredu]

I really prefer Jim’s version of this Barbra song…. sound much better in a lower key … love it !!!

[@remyparaskovia5499]

he was such cutie

[@stumack9755]

reminds me of the gay guy who married Martha Raye.

[@travismaupin6617]

simply amazing. the best of the best

[@robertd.carver6240]

I saw Bailey perform live, once, in of all places Newport, KY at a trendy gay club. His impression of Judy Garland was perfect, including starting about 20 minutes after the appointed curtain time, and included a monologue which referred to her brief rivalry at MGM with Deanna Durbin and a comment on that particular soprano's mono-brow, which before electrolysis resembled that of Frida Kahlo. After the intermission, he appeared as himself singing "I, Capricorn," which had been recorded on the flip side of his one and only LP.

[@tonyajohnson1059]

I remember Jim..Saw him on talk shows and variety shows..He was so amazing! R.I.P Jim...

[@daniellogan3085]

Wow, I remember watching this at 5 years old. I had no idea what was going on but it was amazing for Carol to do this.

[@jfxcanadajeffchannel]

incredible 🎉

[@foscone1212]

RIP Jim

[@andrewthornhill7042]

I remember when Jim Bailey came out to Australia about 30 years ago with a full show of homages; the words impression or impersonation just don't do justice to this man's talent.

[@conniekreese7165]

Watch him on night court it was hysterical

[@bob110088]

Too bad this kind of talent no longer exists.

[@trulalakita]

Fantastic!

[@MEGABOINK65]

Soooooooooooooooooo Talented. omg

[@michelleboldan5]

Omg I remember watching him as a child , amazing

[@salumbre365]

This is so uncanny, I'm speechless.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Awesomeness ❣❣❣❣

[@richardgribble8438]

Such a unique once in a lifetime talent as Jim's, just amazing

[@DorisDayFanatic]

Wow!!! He's really great!!

[@neilschipper3741]

I got to see him in Las Vegas, what a star!

[@thehashearthasheart7146]

cool

[@regplate4139]

As we say in the uk, that was bloody great!

[@sharonmcn]

We miss your talent, Jim

[@deborahmckay8451]

Wow! Fantastic!

[@drstorm]

I wonder if Bob Mackie made this dress for him. It looks like his handiwork. I know he made all of Carol Burnett's wardrobe. I think Bob is just about the best designer in show business.

[@jimbaileyarchives]

You are totally right this is a Bob Mackie

[@drstorm]

Jim Bailey on youtube Wow! I guess it would have helped if I had actually read that in the description lol. I just now saw that...how could I have missed it? Thank you for filling me in. I know I was looking at this gorgeous gown and it just screamed Bob Mackie to me the minute I saw it. Bob doesn't get near the accolades that I feel he should. Thank you so much for sharing. You look gorgeous, and wonderful performance!

[@19gregske55]

I cannot remember where I read this tidbit about Bob Mackie: he worked on the wardrobe for the Judy Garland Show on 1963. Perhaps another You Tuber can set things straight.

[@Manormouse-04]

This comment made me happy. What a lovely thought, that Mackie would make it that much better of an incredible experience.

[@almosteva]

Thrilled to see this version of Jim doing this. Thanks.

[@PoGirlShines]

I remember this guy.

[@esmeesme7666]

This is fantastic!!!!!

[@markdorais2846]

Brilliant Talent 💛✨🎵✨👍

[@singingmanmd]

Never heard of him!! He can sing😁👍

[@abbatrouble]

Barbra WITHOUT the goofy politics!

[@kevinkilmer2391]

​@@abbatroubleoh STHU,

[@3catscarefreelife]

Jim Bailey is a chameleon! Wow, just mind blowing.

[@brendawinters7372]

Awesome!!

[@paulht3251]

We saw his show in Vegas years ago just amazing. You would think you where seeing the real performance from the original singer.RIP Jim😔

[@gc4847]

Truly a great talent.