Anita O'Day interview clips (& 60 Minutes , part?)

[@aDogNamedHandsome]

Near the end of her life, we shared an address on Sullivan Street. Watching her watch old soundie and the Jazz from a Summer's Day clip reminds me that I wish she had lived a little longer so she could have enjoyed her youtube glory. Good neighbor. Great singer.

[@waitaminute7257]

She even talks with an incredibly beautiful cadence. If you never met her you'd immediately know she was a great singer just by listening to her talk.

[@del7i540]

Except she sounds like she has smoked cigars every day for past 10 years.

[@alanoneill3065]

great comment

[@alanoneill3065]

@@del7i540 nah

[@nmisk3127]

An absolutely phenomenal talent. She truly had "it", even thru her addictions and depression. Had no idea how very intelligent she was. A titan of American music.

[@albertodietz5461]

Her 1958 Newport performance = Pure Gold

[@rededwards3479]

I saw the 60 minutes piece! Great voice. Great American

[@mathewmcgill6266]

She was the embodiment of a jazz singer. I really loved her.

[@clarkhowell8267]

Right? That Jazz Fest tape from Newport is KILLER Anita O'Day

[@jackjohnhameld6401]

We are very grateful for this interview. How fast her mind works.

[@jorgemoraga-bernier8341]

I love Anita O'Day! She had a style like no other. My favourite jazz singer!

[@jerryzabin]

WONDERFUL!!! Got to hear her at Rick's Cafe back around 1980. She graciously autographed her biography. Anita was such an incredibly lovely soul...

[@newenglandartiste]

A great singer and such a radiant and charismatic woman.

[@mehermusic2154]

Best female Jazz vocalist Ever.

[@AnitaDiaz_JazzSinger]

She was FABULOUS! However, have to add Julie London, Doris Day, Sarah Vaughan, Ella, Dakota Staton. I am a jazz vocalist, my name is Anita, my last name is Diaz (translated into English -Day). How cool is that!

[@Scion-cy6wj]

Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, lots of others are up there with her

[@JesusFloresayala]

​@@Scion-cy6wj i think all of her jazz singers are in the same line top #1

[@martywilsonlife]

I wrote Anita O'Day back in the day. I had read her book and was really impressed. It wasn't until later when I saw the video of her performance from the Newport Jazz Festival, that I realized how truly amazing she was. It is a true 'must see.' I think I still have the letter I sent. 'Back in those days, it wasn't so easy to find an address. The letter gives me a glimpse of my aspirations as a young singer. She has always been a great role-model for fierce independence, work ethic and musical sensitivities.

[@zu0832]

Check out the great Nancy King....she's getting up there in years but still at it...

[@lawsonj39]

Couldn't agree more. That Newport performance flipped me out--turned me into a major devotee of Anita.

[@promerops]

A great, great singer and a tough, no nonsense woman.

[@robjones2408]

Anita O'Day was a class act. Her album "Pick Yourself Up" is a neglected gem. She was up there with Billie, Ella, Chris and, Sassy. She really was that good.

[@jimshipp7776]

Damn straight.

[@TheRoiderien]

An absolute talent--one of the most consequential jazz vocalists.

[@stephenvincent4989]

This was one special lady, she epitomized the term Jazz Singer.

[@thomassawicki2065]

Anita explains the Jazz Musician's approach so well. I play along with her records, to get the swinging feel.

[@futurelegendfilms]

I met her in 1981 when she toured Australia. She was so sweet and friendly. An incredible artist with a magnificent voice.

[@robertaglass]

Simply the greatest. So many great singers but Anita in her prime was heavenly.

[@TotzkeMike]

She's my favourite jazz singer. A great survivor.

[@GAMEDOGWARRIORS]

RIP Giant! "Your voice echoes in eternity" Amen

[@ericwood2466]

I love ❤️ you Anita and will always respect and miss you 💔😞💔 Rest In Peace dear

[@dreamstate8002]

so lovely, so smart......articulate......wonderful

[@thomaslombardo3401]

My all-time favorite jazz singer. She was phenomenal.

[@justinliberati150]

one of the greatest Voices in Jazz

[@violao206]

Tears are coming down on the inside as I watch this amazing talented angel think that she got a good payday on royalties that she signed away. For the love of... How do the Irish say? Faaaaaaaack!

[@LakeErieOH1]

she is my favorite female jazz vocalist

[@SingAngelaSing]

Happy birthday Anita!

[@kevinhebner6773]

Met her in 1981 in La Jolla, California. She was phenomenal and very gracious to an idiot 20 year old.

[@stacyblue1980]

she told the truth about improvisation. Doing it differently every time. THAT leaked into rock 'n' roll and here we are. Why do it the same way every time? She is one of the TOP chicks. TOP human beings to grace this earth. I love her for eternity. A true gal. A true genuinely kind warm woman. PROUD of her womanhood. I am so proud to have grown up with her music. I grew up in the know. Ya know .folks? ♥ peace

[@waynej2608]

I can dig it. Anita is tops!

[@lemuret69]

Ah, how I wish I could have seen her. Her autobiography is wonderful, by the way: High Times, Hard Times. Highly recommended.

[@fifermcgee5971]

American National Treasure. What a singer, what a great lady. Love her.

[@tomsmith522]

She was so musical a real jazz singer, just wonderful...🎵🎶🎼😘

[@anitabrownjazz]

Thanks for posting. My jazz musician parents named me after her. I'm honored.

[@maryevans2470]

Love this lady! Will never forget you Miss O'Day.

[@plev10]

She is so fucking cool and hot. Just watched her performance in "Jazz On a Summer Day" and it is mind-blowing.

[@jimshipp7776]

Yes.

[@buddyrichable1]

It can’t be an interview with a jazz artist until you bring up the drug use and ask stupid questions like she was some alien species. He probably finished the interview and snorted some coke, the hypocrite. I had just been watching an old clip of her with Gene Krupa, Let Me Off Uptown. Anita was one of the great singers who made music that was important and enduring. Does anyone listen to Doris Day, or Patti Page. No , they listen to Anita, Ella Sarah and Billie Holiday. They will live forever.

[@johndoyle3076]

She's wonderful!!

[@scotnick59]

Amazing lady who lived to 87!

[@caliden3785]

She was one of a kind

[@sallybowles2781]

She's such a beatnik :D a free spirit

[@bestdisco1979]

Anita was awesome,,love her ❤

[@bugspit.2977]

how have I missed. this..... sensational

[@JoeKaye959]

She's wonderful in this interview

[@evanistrans-dimentional2092]

She is wonderful in every interview. The woman was sharp, blunt, honest and loved jazz. Ella and Anita are my top 2 singers of jazz.

[@LearnMadSkillsSigma]

Anita lived with my family for two years when I was a kid. I am in the process of restoring 18 reels of tapes for vinyl. Will be released early 2025. CD included for collectors. 👍

[@dasteven10]

Billie, Ella, Sarah, Carmen...and Anita!

[@Johnnycdrums]

Thank you for posting this Anita O'Day tribute.

[@bizyz]

please,someone,anyone,anywhere,post more interview clips of miss anita,one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. too bad a movie bio was never made about her.

[@larryghorra6561]

there was: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaicgWyuqZueoKc

[@feliciaconley43]

Yes, Yes, Yes, she was the best and I love her even now. All I can say is WOW !!!

[@agreeatdogchow]

Check out the anita oday doc, its truly awesome.

[@donnabernick6467]

There is a CD out called.. Anita O'Day Life of a Jazz Singer I have it and it's great! It is here on KZbin for $2.99

[@mehermusic2154]

@@donnabernick6467 It's a DVD not a CD

[@lewisfellows9240]

I truly can't thank you enough for uploading these.

[@mikehudson8884]

Thanks for the post, love Anita O'Day

[@vova47]

As usual reporters are talking through music, never letting the viewers make up their own mind about the singer. They should have let Anita sing at least one full song. She deserved better!

[@SuperMike1955]

I had the pleasure of seeing her perform at the Backlot in West Hollywood way back in 1979. Awesome. The Backlot was attached to the Studio One disco. Class acts.

[@bobblues1158]

Love her!!!!

[@kjun03]

Caught Anita’s drift shortly after June Christy in 70s Helen Humes (wonderful performer and person)was a friend and turned me onto jazz at Eddie Condon’s Then all the greats were there for me I played piano and they’d accommodate Country music jazz style for me I’ve purchased most Anita’s and others since Music is all a groove that you get into or not I’m grateful I always did Thanks much

[@evileyelash8094]

Helen Humes was also a great singer - one of my favourites! She was also impressive as a self-managing artist during those chauvinist times - very determined at doing what she wanted to do, turning down Basie at first and all! What an entertainer too! Classy and wild all rolled into one. It's amazing that you knew her! Wow!

[@jasbegs1258]

Thanks for this, would love to see the whole 60 minutes show- adore Anita.

[@LakeErieOH1]

her 1958 Newport Jazz Festival/Jazz on a Summer Day appearance was indeed "...critically acclaimed...'; her and Louis Armstrong/Allstars were the fashion plates of the festival (musically and attire-wise), with serious competition. that's the movie where i first learned of Anita O'Day.

[@skyshark66]

she was high on heroin during that performance

[@markstephens2234]

Maybe she was, but it didn't in any way affect that from being the absolute best vocal jazz performance of all time! She walked up those open wooden steps in high heels as graceful as could be and made jazz history. Those stylish white gloves she wore in the film were a fashion statement but also hid where she injected the heroin between her fingers.

[@AlanSenzaki]

love her. beautiful singer. loved her album All The Sad Young Men🙏💞

[@garrettdavis6500]

The look on Anita's face when Synder mentioned Mel Torme. From then on she was kinda like,"This clown is a rube." Low-key. Always, a lady. Don't show your hand.

[@titosimonelli9510]

The greatest truly jazz singer ever. Only Billie comes close.

[@thehwjo]

😑

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Love her.😘❤️❤️❤️

[@AttilaTheHunky]

I love this woman°●♤♡☆

[@PhrygianPhrog]

Real jazz musician

[@tonybmusic1166]

In the mid to late 70’s I was in a Vegas lounge group working at the Casbah Lounge at the Sahara when Jack Eglash, the entertainment guy at the Sahara, booked her into the lounge. Everybody has their own favorite female jazz singer…..she was mine.

[@jazzguitar_22]

I love her forever

[@mehermusic2154]

best female Jazz vocalist EVER

[@garynash7594]

A giant of American music 🎼🎶🌞☺️💥💓🎯

[@SoawNyce]

excellent. thanks

[@guitarman6742]

Coolest chick singer ...ever.

[@novelliification]

Anita O'Day, foi considerada a maior cantora branca de jazz, o qual eu concordo!

[@jjmm9066]

So cool it hurts.

[@brucescott4261]

Before June Christy and Chris Connor, there was Anita O'Day.

[@davidholiday4494]

wonderful artist

[@polaroyds]

....and so sweet!

[@donnabernick6467]

Love Anita

[@stuartzoo]

This woman’s voice gets in to the fabric of me

[@desbrowne1900]

An inspiration. In every way..

[@PatriotSteve]

1980. See her at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival… captivating performance.

[@imbees2]

Nobody ever turned their self against jazz. Jazz was always in the music of the people. Don’t nobody need Leonard feathers justification.

[@misspm8157]

Great book on her life.

[@jamescampoccio1152]

She was intense and energetic - and totally relaxed at the same time.

[@Wondwind]

A genius

[@JanetESmith-er8sk]

Never liked her pigeonholed as a “jazz singer”. Anita was more of a song “stylist” Give her a bucket of musical notes and 15 minutes later she’ll present to you a brand new Version of the “old song. Give her a bucket of Bach notes and she’ll give you a fugue! Anita was so much more than a jazz singer!!!!

[@1320trail]

At 6:10, she said she walked for 3 months once and Harry Reasoner didn't acknowledge it. He should have made something to do over that. Those walkathons or dance marathons were no joke and she participated in one for however many hours equals 3 months!!!! That's about 2190 hours! My gracious!

[@charleswinokoor6023]

It’s too bad Tom wasn’t more familiar with jazz musicians.

[@LakeErieOH1]

took some years, but Lisa Stansfiled did very well, Patrice Rushen did some jazz and did well also.

[@shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube2858]

Sweet Georgia brown .jazz on a summers day. In my opinion beats every version hands down

[@thomaslombardo8243]

Anita O’Day 1919 - 2006 RIP.

[@KohyuNishimura]

When was this interview done?

[@ducciocastelli7560]

Probably the best white singer. With Streisand. Music, never mind jazz.

[@jeffreyplatt-cq8ob]

Who is the interviewer he looks very familiar

[@bevofrancis8030]

who is the trombone player at the Blue Note at 14:33?? anyone??

[@decdavey6470]

She sang The Hokey Pokey.

[@graemeroberts2935]

What a treasure Anita O'Day is! She eats this guy.

[@imbees2]

What a stupid question to ask a jazz singer why didn’t you sing pop.

[@sallybowles2781]

if anyone wants young singers, check Ashley Pezzotti :) amazing talent

[@Scion-cy6wj]

In 1958 (JoaSD)?? I don't think so - the drug years were later.

[@t.s.t.4085]

Anita was a product of her generation. She may have been Bi-Polar or simply Depressed. Who knows?

[@08CARIB]

:39 it's pattern work

[@08CARIB]

6 years later and I wind up on the same video replaying the same part about pattern work without realizing it! 😂

[@LakeErieOH1]

jazz was still on, just not as before, sadly, others kept playing and recording

[@20alphabet]

Fine woman