LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart REACTION

[@carolynphelan6734]

Her "You're My World" is so powerful.

[@bobbartle]

Yes, that was her biggest hit in the US. "Anyone Who Had a Heart" was a big hit in the US by Dionne Warwick.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

​​@@bobbartleSame with her recording of *Alfie* with Burt Bacharach. Bacharach was responsible for the music of many movies; hit after hit. In this Alfie recording J will be interested in how a recording was made back then. Dionne's Alfie was a bit better, but Celia's Studio recording was amazing.

[@lynnejamieson2063]

If I’m not mistaken, when her husband Bobby died the card on her flowers for his funeral quoted You’re My World.

[@carolyncappitelli1460]

Oh yes, you guys are going to love this one!!

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

@@bobbartle I heard that they were bitter rivals both vying for Bert Bacharach songs.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Cilla was from Liverpool, became friends of the Beatles and other bands. Her mother used to get her hair done by Ringo's mother [or was it vice versa?]. She became a coat/hat check girl in the famous Cavern Club, the bands found out she could sing and would let her do a couple songs with them backing her up. Soon she had the Beatles' manager be her manager. she got a recording contract, George Martin, the Beatles' producer, produced some of her records. She became a big star in England, had come to America and did a few Ed Sullivan shows but it didn't seem to work. She returned home, and over the years became a major star singing, a variety show, a game show, just an all around great personality. I believe that's George Martin directing the orchestra in the background

[@mikek5958]

Son of a gun that is George Martin conducting; great catch!

[@chrislofotos]

She was the hat check/cloakroom attendant girl at the Cavern Club when I saw the Beatles there way back in 1962!

[@lynnejamieson2063]

I think Brian Epstein used to refer to her as ‘My Cilla’ and it was a very open secret that she was his favourite of the artists he represented.

[@jemmajames6719]

Ringo was friends with Cilla he used to call for Cilla to do his Mums hair.

[@lyndapotter8591]

Her real name was Pracilla white

[@Upe-f9c]

No AI, no pitch correction, just an orchestra, a tv-studio and a young girl with a fabulous voice. Great!

[@hackdaniels7253]

'Fabulous voice' - are you taking the piss?

[@ericwilliams2122]

@@hackdaniels7253 why say that???????

[@hackdaniels7253]

Well, because her voice sounds like a fire in a pet shop. I've heard more melodious sounds warning ships that it's a bit foggy@@ericwilliams2122

[@Colin-ee5gh]

​@@hackdaniels7253Her talking voice was shit,but she could sing.

[@hackdaniels7253]

@@Colin-ee5gh Well, clearly that's a matter of opinion. Mine is that she could be used to keep ships off rocks in foggy weather.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

She was a fantastic singer, Cilla Black had many hits, the ones I recommend are: "You're My World", "Alfie", "Step Inside Love", "Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight)", "Love of The Loved", "Liverpool Lullaby", "Surround Yourself With Sorrow", "You're Sensational", "Is It Love?", "Work Is a Four Letter Word", "It's For You", "Don't Answer Me", "If I Thought You You'd Ever Change Your Mind", "Conversations". There are many more but these are good ones to continue with.

[@robdee9341]

I think John Lennon wrote Love of the Loved..

[@colrhodes377]

I'm with you there, Adam. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴‍☠️

[@littlemisskate4254]

@@robdee9341 it was a combination of John Lennon and Paul McCartney that wrote it but I think it was mainly Paul McCartney.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

This Bacharach/Hal David penned classic was originally recorded by legendary Dionne Warwick in 1963. This particular version by Cilla Black was produced by legendary Beatles producer George Martin. She does a great job with it.

[@antwaun9763]

Dionne recorded it first and was not happy that it was so quickly covered by Cilla. Many songs by US R&B artists were picked up in the English Invasion. The Rolling Stones grabbed Irma Thomas's "Time is On My Side". Bessie Banks first heard "Go Now" on the radio only to realize that it was covered by the The Moody Blues. It was hoped that these would be crossovers from the R&B Charts to Billboard Top 100.

[@lorioday8528]

Linda Ronstadt's version is my favorite. I'm not sure it appeared on any of her LPs, but there is ONE video here on YT. Beautiful, of course! Bacharach/David!

[@joen.9337]

Dionne Warwick is an American singer. She has charted 69 times on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making her the second-most charted female vocalist during the rock era (1955-2010), after Aretha Franklin. Warwick has sold over 100 million records (over 75 million singles and 25 million albums) worldwide.

[@geob3963]

I like the Dusty Springfield version. But this one is good too.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Great choice.underrated singer to the pubic.not musicians

[@steviesellers]

Cilla Black was a coat attendant at the Cavern Liverpool where the Beatles played and they introduced her to their Manager and got her into a recording studio , the rest is history RIP Cilla

[@melbjohn]

Priscilla White was a coat attendant who ..... Remember the Black part was a stage name

[@peebeedee6757]

Cilla was a coat attendant at the Iron Door Club, Temple Street, and sang there under the wing of Sam Leach before she moved to the Cavern. Sam is the little known promoter who staged the Beatles before they ever found fame via the Cavern.

[@kellyreiterman]

Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark. Outstanding British singers. Cilla didn't have the crossover here in the U.S. that Dusty did, but I know that she was absolutely loved in the U.K. Very talented lady.

[@malcshone4409]

Friend of The Beatles.

[@P-M-869]

I remember Cilla's songs.

[@DavidSmith-wd4mx]

not forgetting Lulu.

[@malcshone4409]

@@DavidSmith-wd4mx Boom Bang A Bang 😩

[@highpath4776]

I would probably add in Alma Cogan and Helen Shapiro for british female singers

[@mrbumble2986]

This is a live recording from 60 years ago, the quality is astounding for it's age, you really need to give a listen to Cilla's recording of You're My World from the same show, such a powerful recording sure you'll both love it.

[@jamesmorgan4121]

OMG. I am 58 years old and I just remembered how much I loved her when I was about 5-6 years old. I had totally forgotten. What a joy to hear her beautiful voice again.

[@carlylewis7088]

Same!!!!!

[@grahamcroucher5251]

The first record I ever bought.

[@zimjun7]

I can relate!!!

[@bettygrimes5614]

She had a wonderfully powerful voice and such such an amazing personality and sense of humour. I'm nearly 70 and remember this song like it was yesterday

[@andymageen5308]

Dame Cilla Black was a British national treasure, with multiple hit records. Her voice, which lasted her entire long life, was stunning. She was discovered while working as a coat check girl at the Cavern Club by Brian Epstein who managed the Beatles. She never really worked the States,and frankly didn’t need to, so she is certainly not as well known here. She was a constant presence on British TV, with weekly shows and guest appearances and her passing was deeply mourned by many. We are fortunate to have some great live recordings of her natural talent, including a stunning performance of I Who have Nothing, which I strongly recommend as the next reaction. ✌️

[@estellecollins2773]

As much as I'm a fan of Cilla. She was not given a Damehood but given an OBE for her work in the industry (showbiz) and charities

[@colinregan7281]

​@estellecollins2773 totally agree, love cilla not only as a singer but as a person.

[@andymageen5308]

@@estellecollins2773thanks for the correction, I emigrated from the UK in 83 so I am not as familiar with her later career. The fact that she wasn’t granted a Damehood is a damn shame, but she will always be a Queen to me. ✌️

[@estellecollins2773]

@@andymageen5308 i didn't mean to sound rude in case I did. I'm surprised myself she never got given a Damehood she was active in the industry long enough becoming the British Queen of Saturday night TV for around 30 years on and off. She has had a long career before she passed away

[@lsmith9249]

@andymageen5308 Cilla Black wasn't a Dame

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I'm originally from Liverpool, 63yrs old. Loved listening to Cilla, what a voice. A long time later she interviewed people, one was called 'Surprise Surprise', & another 'Blind Date'. Both of them were brilliant. Sadly missed RIP Cilla 💔💔💔

[@sarahfullerton6894]

John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote a song for her in 1964, and Paul McCartney wrote one for her in 1967.

[@clodboy-ci6ed]

I vote for Cilla's 'Step Inside Love' for Female Friday 🙂

[@jpm7460]

Yes. Written by Paul mccartney and became a big hit

[@katearmiger8535]

That’s my favourite too

[@jonbenjamin3094]

YES!!! Banned in South Africa for being too suggestive, but a great song for the changes in pace.

[@belindaward3960]

Alfie was great too

[@johnriley7312]

Cilla and The Beatles have been friends long before either of them were famous

[@mcbear2543]

You should react to Cilla in the recording studio recording Alfie. Again, live and magical ❤

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

That Celia Black recording session is amazing to watch how Burt Baccarach approaches and performs each piece with various artists.

[@arealoldname8461]

Isn't that the best? Just magic; so lucky that it was captured.

[@mortcohen3440]

Bacherach putting Cilla through her paces in Abbey Road studios with George Martin mixing ! A must watch

[@trevorhope8447]

Cilla was not just a singer. She was a cultural icon here in Britain. Love her or hate her, she was everywhere for decades. ''You're my world'' is an absolute must from her. I think her best record.

[@CandleLight1974]

@penderyn8794 How exactly did she do that? By becoming the most popular TV presenter of the 1980s to the 2000s and supporting the rights of minorities? How very terrible of her! 🙄

[@alanstrom2221]

Tell me who hated her and their addresses and I'll go and visit them and have a little chat with them. Know what I mean Guvna?

[@janolaful]

​@penderyn8794in what way don't make a statement without backing it up.

[@paulduncan9161]

She was a horrible Tory. Just ask the flight attendants that had to deal with her.

[@trevorhope8447]

@paulduncan9161 Yeah, that's what I've heard. Therefore, the 'hate her' line.

[@Earcandy73]

The studio version was backed by an incredible high budget arrangement and sounds spectacular in stereo. Her other notable hits are “You’re My World,” “Liverpool Lullaby,” “Conversations,” “Alfie,” “Surround Yourself With Sorrow,” and “Something Tells Me Something’s Gonna Happen Tonight.”

[@Gillby47]

Completely forgot Liverpool Lullaby then jam butty and dar quickly entered my head.Wow.

[@Swampzoid]

Check out Cilla singing Step Inside Love - a song written by the Beatles especially for her to sing. It was a huge hit in England.

[@patticrichton1135]

"Step Inside Love" was written solely by Paul McCartney, I believe he plays the acoustic guitar that you hear in the recording, if I am not mistaken.

[@napper1958]

A huge hit in the UK..

[@irenedownie6559]

@@napper1958Yes! Not only in England!

[@geetee4459]

You guys have never heard of Cilla before but - if you get the time - try and look-up a TV mini-series called 'Cillla' which shows her life (including her friendship with the Beatles). A great actresss called Sheridan Smith plays Cilla and actually sings some of Cilla's big hits in the series and does an AMAZING job. Sheridan's covers actually made the UK charts about 10 years back. Cilla hosted UK TV shows for many years and Lennon/McCartney (well Paul anyway) wrote a theme tune for her. She passed away a few years back.

[@supergran1000]

I love that mini-series. When Cilla receives the shock telephone call in the telephone box that Anyone Who Had a Heart has reached number 1, and then Sheridan Smith sings the song. Television perfection.

[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

Cilla Black wasn't just a singer, she also hosted Several tv shows: Cilla ( here own BBC Prime time show), Surprise, Surprise & Blind Date ( Saturday night dating show)

[@davidhuggan6315]

She was amazing as a TV host because she was so down-to-earth and she made them the stars of the show, not her.

[@KGardner01010]

ITV over here did a 3 part series about her life a few years ago prior to her death, just called "Cilla" . . .Portraying her role in the series was an actress (and a bit of a singer) called "Sheridan Smith" . . . who actually sang her songs herself, even to trying to sound like her for the series - and no-one believed that it was actually her singing - (even me at first!) . . . even Cilla herself was just as amazed at how she sounded and also how good she was! . . . I think her version from the series of, "Anyone Who Had A Heart" from it is available in full on YT, but her version of, "You're My World" in the series was sadly almost chopped in half, I think . . . So, the first is well worth checking out for any kind of live vocal comparison, too . . . Enjoy!

[@stevenjohnson3883]

She had the same manager Brian Epstein and knew the Beatles from their Cavern days. I am one of those who mentioned her previously. And this song and performance!

[@dinholondres]

Cilla Black could sing like no one, but she also became huge in UK as a TV presenter. I remember when I moved to London in 99 and she was everywhere . She was funny, kind and extremely smart. It was a shock when she suddenly died on a holiday accident. I’m happy you’ve enjoyed this song. Please bring more CB to this channel. 🙌🏼

[@Earcandy73]

I grew up where and when Cilla was a household name. Burt Bacharach said this was his favorite version of his song. Cilla really got on Dionne Warwick’s nerves because she sang all of Burt’s songs in the UK, usually competing with Dionne. Cilla was a coat check girl in Liverpool’s Cavern Club. She was close friends of the Beatles and was discovered by Brian Epstein. Lennon and McCartney wrote “Step Inside Love” for her. That became a huge hit also. You should really review it.

[@awparadoxx]

When and where did BB say that Cilla’s version was his fav?

[@hdlc4635]

Cilla's version is good but I can't possibly understand how Burt would say it's his favorite. I think the Dionne version is an absolute masterpiece of pop music perfection.

[@Earcandy73]

@@awparadoxx Actually now that I think of it, he actually said her version of “Alfie” was his favorite. I tend to favor Dionne Warwick for whom he and Hal David wrote and composed during their legendary trifecta but Cilla wins me over also with her version of “Alfie.” Dionne is impeccable though with anything she sings.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

@@hdlc4635 BB didn’t say that, he backed Dionne Warwick before Cilla ever sang it.

[@patticrichton1135]

Paul McCartney wrote "STEP INSIDE LOVE" on his own for Cilla.

[@NicholasSarsby]

I never thought I'd see the day where Jay and Amber delved into the music of cilla Black. She was a big star in the 60s and the beatles loved her because they both came from Liverpool, England. She went on to have a highly successful career in TV as well and she was very much beloved by us in the UK and was a big loss when she sadly passed away

[@jamesHadden-l6l]

I had mentioned her to them several times :)

[@brianhightower943]

Cilla Black _ Your My World: live TV performance May 1964

[@phyllanders9503]

Thanks for this great song, one of my favourite Cilla Black songs along with "You're My World". I am originally from near Liverpool, UK where she and The Beatles were from, they used to tease her & call her "Cyril". I actually once met her after one of her great concerts, she was a lovely lady & still sadly missed.

[@catherinebent7307]

Cilla was also a massive tv presenter who famously quit live on tv as she didn't like the way the show was changing... powerful woman. Love this song 🎵 ❤

[@CandleLight1974]

Priscilla Maria Veronica White (later Willis) OBE, professionally known as Cilla Black, was the cloakroom attendant at The Cavern who dreamt of becoming a star and became a national treasure and internationally successful singer. She was friends with a couple of the Beatles, several other 'Merseybeat' artists and, due to being a lifelong friend of his wife Marie, Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues. In her later career, she became better known as a TV presenter but always used to sing on all but one of her shows. Sadly, she died in 2015 as the result of a stroke brought on by having hit her head on the balcony wall having tripped in her holiday home in Spain. She had spoken to her son after the incident and said that she was going to go to bed as she felt dizzy and had a headache. She was found dead some hours later.

[@michaelhodgson662]

She was tremendous. Moving from pop star to Tv show host and Family favourite.

[@arthurburkhart3710]

Kathie says…I have loved and listened to Cilla Black since 1964…also, Dusty Springfield, Sandy Shaw, and Petula Clark. Please listen to Sandy Shaw’s song: GIRL DON’T COME…Dusty Springfield’s song: STAY AWHILE….and Petula Clark’s song: DOWNTOWN!! Oh, and one more song from 1964…Georgie Fame’s song, YEAH YEAH…..AND ONE MORE 😄….Sonny & Cher’s BABY DON’T GO ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Oh…those were THE days!❤️

[@angieflynn5354]

We still love Cilla so much in England she so missed

[@surlechapeau]

You'll love the Dionne Warwick original of this one, written by the legendary Hal David/Burt Bacharach !!! Dionne + Hal + Burt = Timeless music !!!

[@hdlc4635]

The Dionne version is what I think is an absolute perfection of a song

[@deborahwhittington2157]

Please listen to Dionne Warwick do this song too!!

[@bryanwhitton1784]

This is one of those songs done by two incredible artists. Both do such a phenomenal rendition it seems wrong to select one as the best. Edit: I just listened to Linda Ronstadt sing this song. OMG all three of these artists do an incredible job with it. That tells me that the song is simply incredible regardless of the incredible talent signing it.

[@labratamber]

Dinner and Cillia had similar vocal styles.

[@steveroberts9453]

Both versions were in the chart in 64 at the same time. Cilla got to No.1

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

Cilla was not only one of the nicest people ever, she was an amazing talent and quite literally a national treasure 💗💗 such a beautiful person x

[@alexb4312]

Really not true she was vile to almost everyone off camera.

[@stevegoldy2196]

I grew up watching a show called Blind Date in the late 80's and Cilla was the host, and i only discovered she was a singer some years later. She has got such a great voice and her personality and sense of humour is just as impressive, she is considered a treasure in the U.K and rightly so!

[@ardellaculp8363]

Marvelous!!! I saw Cilla Black the same year (‘63) the Beattles came to the USA . SHE WAS IN A MOVIE THAT I saw at the local drive-in movie theater. I went right out and bought her record album.

[@BuddyBoy68]

Hi, you two! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. Can I start by saying this is not "Celia" Black. She is Cilla Black. It's pronounced "Silla" and she is amongst the handful of artists that were known by her first name and she is recognisable from her unique voice. The Beatles did love her, and they were great friends, probably because they were all from Liverpool and were on the same music scene. Cilla was so much more than a singer though, in the UK. She is probably best known for hosting Blind Date for many years and famously resigning live on air, because she had been told the show was being axed, due to being outdated. There is also a viral moment of an incident with her in a restaurant. If you search, I'm sure you'll find it. You might also find that there was a miniseries of her life called Cilla in 2014 with the fabulous Sheridan Smih playing the part. So much more than a singer. Æx 🙏

[@BuddyBoy68]

Oh, I forgot to mention another interesting fact about our Cilla. She was born Black and became White later in life... the opposite of Michael Jackson... She was born with the name Priscilla Maria Veronica White and she became Cilla Black after being mistakenly referred to as "Cilla Black," rather than her real name, in an article in the first edition of the local music newspaper Mersey Beat by the paper's publisher, Bill Harry. She subsequently decided to keep the name. Æx 🙏

[@brendanfromireland]

She was born Priscilla White, she changed her name to Cilla Black after Mersey Beat ran an article on her and got her name wrong.

[@peterbrown1012]

Sheridan Smith sang all of Cilla's songs herself on the mini series so well it was hard to realise it wasn't Cilla.

[@BuddyBoy68]

@@brendanfromireland Isn't that what I said? 🤔

[@BuddyBoy68]

@peterbrown1012 Yes, Sheridan is brilliant and so talented. We didn't know how much talent she had back in the day when she starred in 'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet Of Crisps', even though that was great too.

[@ellenfaulkner5070]

Offt, I just love hearing her voice. This takes me back to how incredible she was also here in Australia & also in New Zealand during that time. Thanks for doing this one

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

If you look quickly you can see a young George Martin conducting the orchestra. Someone else has recommended “Step Inside Love” and I agree. It was written specifically for her by Paul McCartney. Somewhere here in KZbin land there’s a recording of him teaching her the song (he plays acoustic guitar as accompaniment). Another song- I’ve Wrong Before, written by Randy Newman, would also be an excellent follow up

[@mikhailorellov5087]

The soundtrack of my childhood..... My Dad was a big, big fan of Auntie Cil!!! Shye has sooo much to offer you. Thank you for reacting to this Legendary Artist.

[@LittleWolf194]

In 1964 Cilla Black was the '5th Beatle' as she played the Cavern with the Beatles in 1962. That is Beatles music director George Martin leading the orchestra :)

[@quinny6920]

Oh what a fabulous song!! Mega hit too

[@dawnmann2092]

This was the only version of the song I knew as a wee girl growing up in the 60’s. I loved the drama and passion of the music and Cilla’s voice. I think because she sang it in her own accent it carried a raw emotional quality.

[@Keith-s4f]

I loved yor comments it made my eyes water. Im 68 and was able to listen to this a a child. Thank you very much

[@susanworkman529]

Cilla Black.... "You Are My World" Anyone Who Had a Heart is a Dionne Warwick original classic. You need to listen to her original version. Dionne has a long list of songs they you should check out as you have barely scratched the surface. "Anyone Who Had A Heart" " A House Is Not A Home" "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" "Walk On By" "I Say Little Little Prayer" "Alfie" "Don't Make Me Over" "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" "This Girl's In Love With You" And many more.

[@SK-lk3iu]

Don't forget "Walk on By"!

[@jamesHadden-l6l]

Cilla had a more powerful voice like Tom Jones which is why I suggested her to Jay and Amber They love Tom

[@caz1385]

I can’t help but tear up to this, my nan loved her and this song. Memories are so powerful ❤

[@kellypierce81]

Beautiful Cilla. A Liverpool icon & a national treasure. She was such a talented woman

[@ohjoy6]

Love her singing, gave me goosebumps!! Such a huge voice from a little lady.

[@rongorby6735]

One of the greatest female vocalists.

[@scotmax8426]

loved this! :D cheers. I love this sung by "our" Cilla lol, You're my world is fantastic too. Cilla was massive over here. Became a huge TV star.

[@timcarr6401]

Helen Shapiro was the most popuar singer in the UK before the Beatles when she hit her stride in 1961 as a 14 year old. The Beatles were on the undercard.

[@RogersRamblings]

No computer gadgetry, just a small band and a girl with a superb voice.

[@Lilly8Listens]

Cilla was much loved, and she went on to present two tv shows in Britain for around 20 years. My favourite of hers was called Something Tells Me.

[@cameronwhalley2161]

Her actual name was Priscilla White. Cilla Black was her stage name.

[@mancyank564]

Her father worked on the Liverpool docks and was given the nickname of "Mixed Up Minstrel" because he didn't know if he was white or black! 😂

[@BruceRidgway]

Just one of many great British singers Australia loved them too.

[@kenglasson2920]

I absolutely loved her when I was a kid.

[@stangovers7441]

Thank you for sharing this amazing performance. Cilla Black was one of the great singers out of England. I remember seeing her on The Ed Sullivan Show and falling in love with her. You're My World was a favorite of mine. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@capuetxca]

Thank you for listening to Cilla Black. Overlooked by American audiences. She and Dusty Springfield were my favorites back in the 60's.

[@luckyskittles5007]

Absolutely...You're My World - You MUST MUST MUST listen to You're My World. She will knock your socks off.

[@peterzimmer9549]

Lennon and McCartney even wrote a few songs for Black, including “Love of the Loved” in 1963 and “It's For You,” which was released a year later and also features McCartney on piano.

[@mervinmannas7671]

YES YES YES I have been screaming in the comments on female fridays for you to give Cilla a try and at last you have. My father would by my mother 45 singles to play when he was courting her and she espcially loved the female artists of the time Cilla, Sandie, Petula, Dusty and The Seekers. Cilla 2nd hit 'Your My World' was no.1 the day i was born. I love her and cried when she died. Ohers to check out 'Love of the loved', 'Surround yourself with Sorrow', 'Dont Answer Me', 'Alfie', 'Liverpool Lullabye' (which Amber will love as she is singing to her child). Also 'Conversations' and 'Loves Just A Broken Heart'.

[@mamaasaiz]

Bachrach and David songs are such a big part of my musical life... growing up, there was ALWAYS one of their songs on the Top 40 lists. Cilla (real name Priscilla White) was an amazing talent.

[@brettcurtis5710]

Oooooh, Our Cillla! Much loved and missed! Big star in New Zealand as well - both for her music and her variety TV shows!

[@4bawbees]

When I was a little boy, I was obsessed with Cilla. I got taken backstage to meet her after a concert. She sat me on her knee, chatted to me and signed my autograph book. I still have it and told her the story when, all grown up, I met her decades later at a party. She chuckled at the anecdote.

[@DEANKEITH-f2p]

same happened with me and jimmy savile

[@4bawbees]

@@DEANKEITH-f2p Eeeeek!

[@ThatsJustPeechy]

Aw, I love you two and how you appreciate all types of music. ❤️💕🥰

[@eclectrickery8077]

Some used to belittle performers who don't write their own songs. While I have great admiration for singer/songwriters, I love that those who have outstanding abilities either way can have their talents showcased if they don't have the ability/inclination to do it themselves. We wouldn't have voices like Cilla's, Shirley Bassey's, Dionne Warwick's, Dusty Springfield's etc. otherwise. Nor would we have songs like this one. That's why I'm loving the reactors' first time experiences. Takes me back to mine!

[@davidhuggan6315]

I know what you mean. I do like the songwriters to be credited, though. After all, it was them that came up with the music and the lyrics. Max Martin, Dianne Warren and Guy Chambers are examples of songwriters who have never performed songs really in public but have written so many hits for other artists over the decades.

[@mossyman65]

Brill, thank you so much for reacting to this 👍

[@lynneg8874]

She was a great friend of the Bee Gees!!

[@debrathomas1404]

I haven't heard this in years! I really loved it back in the day & still do ❤

[@cliffordwaterton3543]

Wondered when you'd get around to Cilla - 'You're My World' and 'Alfie' are my two faves in addition to this.

[@dendemano]

Really enjoyed watching your channel over the past few years, and your appreciation and appraisal has become so much more descriptive and informative. So glad you have embraced, but most importantly, enjoyed the diversity of differing musical genres. Bless you. Peace UK.

[@frasmilne]

Her life story was put together in "Cilla" staring Sheridan Smith as Cilla was one of the best made programs I have ever seen.

[@M68BI]

A magnificent performance. Actually one of my favorite songs ever, I'm listening to music since the late 50s. Either if it's Dionne Warwick, Cilia, Dusty Springfield or Linda Ronstadt I love this song. Great songwriting from David & Bacharach!!!!

[@therefixframeuproduction1093]

"STEP INSIDE LOVE" IS YOUR NEXT CILLA TRACK💯💥💯

[@vickiepower6201]

Love Cilla Black, as a young teenager I always sung her songs, just a beautiful lady ❤. I so appreciate young folks opening their minds to all generations ❤ From Australia

[@Jude_196]

Cilla Black is a GEM!! :) SO GLAD to see you-guys reacting to her!! GREAT PICK, YA'LL!!!

[@debibailey2968]

Wow, I had forgotten about this song and how powerful and beautiful her voice is!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Celtwoman1949]

I remember at the time she was referred to as the female Beatle. I still play her albums in the car. She became a popular TV celebrity in later years.

[@lesleypulling129]

At last !!! Loved Cilla Black so happy you played one of her songs hope to hear more 😊

[@emmahowells8334]

Step inside love is another great song of hers to, check it out and see what you think. R.I.P Cilla you're sadly missed and your loss is a sad one to entertainment industry. ❤️

[@wendylane6636]

She used to sing at the Cavern in Liverpool with the Beatles, she knew them. Thank you for showing this.. 🇬🇧

[@BobMartinsback]

She could sing, that's for sure, but she was also a complete natural on television and had a huge down to earth personality that British people rightly loved. There was only one Cilla.

[@helenbailey8419]

😊😊😊loved you grasp of her voice....your respect is wonderful

[@cecileluv]

Cilla, pronounced SILLA. was famous when I was a teenager. Since you are doing Great Britain, I am still crusading for you to visit the Great Dame Shirley Bassey

[@davidhuggan6315]

They have reacted to Goldfinger

[@melissagerber7231]

Short for Priscilla, original last name White.

[@louquine]

Although they did react to Shirley, it was an audio track. Really hoping they go back to her and do a video of her performing.

[@waltw4537]

My sister had Cilla's album or one of them. Great singer. Thanks. Brilliant!

[@bexsta7766]

I am from Liverpool and have always loved Cilla Black!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@berylsharp6875]

Love Cilla, part of my youth and never forgotten ❤❤❤❤

[@tommyboy500]

Listen to her song ". Alfie"

[@BillieArd]

YOU have to watch the British Special shown on PBS back in 2015 on Cilla Black. It is amazing program and taught me how much I didn't know about the early period of the Beatles and The Cavern club...and I love the BEATLES. I was 5 yrs old when they appeared on the ED Sullivan Show & I fell in love. I was lucky to have an Aunt who was a teen at the same time. She was 15 yrs old when the Beatles came out & I listened to their music while my aunt would babysit myself & my sister. She knew about cilla Black too...but I do NOT recall hearing this song until I saw the PBS special on Cilla Black. You got to watch it! It will make a great re-action video for you both!!!!

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Dionne Warwick sang this first in the 60’s, I like hers better. This is good, Cilla was popular in the U.K. Dionne sang it in the U.S. Could you guys play Dionne Warwicks version on Friday? ♥️♥️

[@JamesBond-ib9tq]

They sleeping on Dionne Warwick an her original version and especially on hits like, Anyone Who Had A Heart and Valley of the Doll. Dionne Warwick is a vocalist not just a singer raised in the church.

[@blackblake3658]

@@JamesBond-ib9tq To see two young black people repeat the injustice all over again - black folks sing, make a hit. White person covers and takes more cash.

[@MarshaLove0723]

I think my favorite Dionne song is 'Walk On By'. Do not listen after a breakup...💔 Heh.

[@mellowyellowvision]

Check out the version by Dusty Springfield, too. It's amazing!

[@corkydukeII5898]

I would tend to agree....although Cilia did a marvelous job, I still prefer Dionne's alittle better. 😉

[@helenbailey8419]

😊😊Cilla Black singing ,Step inside love...gorgeous song

[@Fuzcapp]

She literally started out as the cloak girl for the Beatles. They used to call her up on stage to sing with them in the Cavern. Then they convinced their manager to manage her. And then they wrote songs for her. Paul says in his book that when Cilla died in 2015 he was just as much cut as when he lost John and George.

[@johnbowyer6902]

It always brings tears to my eyes. Also Dusty Springfield, another super British songstress.😊

[@johnniekight1879]

A powerful song and voice. Check out "You're My World". Another really big hit for her.

[@kathrynmcmullen2344]

Thanks so much for showing this video! There is another video on KZbin of the recording at a studio of Cilla Black singing the theme song to the 1966 Oscar winner "Alfie". Burt Bacharach is also in this video playing the piano and conducting the musicians and Cilla. For some reason when this film came to North America Cilla's version of the song was replaced with Cher. Why!!!

[@elizabethhancock8143]

This reached #1 in 1964, also "You're My World" reached #1 the same year. Please check out "Alfie" ( Live ) it's so beautiful too from 1966. ❤

[@JayT-o7s]

Thank You !!! Thank You !!! Thank You !!! Amber and Jordan. You made my day with the Wonderful Cilla Black. Please react to her other huge hits as well.

[@papagarth]

And check out "You Are My World " - I believe it was written for her.

[@B7S5-ed6vc]

This was actually an Italian song translated into English which Cilla performed so beautifully 😊

[@nigelturner3251]

You’re right Cilla was a national treasure.