Nancy Wilson (Someone to Watch Over Me)

Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

[@jenifryson2516]

I have loved Nancy Wilson since childhood. I’m now 75. Sleep in peace Nancy. You’re gone but not forgotten.

[@nmar7512]

She was our style icon growing up n the 60's n 70's...simply wonderful!!!

[@wessix3835]

I'm a diana ross guy, but NANCY was my heart and soul. I love you Nancy. No one will ever take your place. RIP

[@mjlejer3241]

One thing (among many) that I love about Nancy Wilson, was that she never tried to look any way but herself, she let her hair go gray, just stayed trim and true to her beautiful self. Someone in an interview once, tried to pin her down as to what kind of singing she did, pop, country, soul, etc., and she said she was a "song stylist" and that she certainly was, she had her own inimitable style style. Age was telling in her throat muscles by this time, her vibrato/tremolo was slower and wider, as happens sometimes to singers who reach their later age, but her adoring crowd loved her no matter what, as we do, always have and always will! We miss you, Nancy (12-13-18), rest well and sleep warm! (I imagine Ella Fitzgerald was a big influence in Nancy's singing, as she alluded to above, but Nancy put her own touch on a song, that no one has ever been able to duplicate, and never will; Nancy was simply one of a kind!)

[@lj3musicjulien855]

Age was not telling anything in her troat muscles .Mrs. Nancy Wilson sounded Superb as always.

[@ericanderson2098]

''THIS'' ''THIS'' IS HOW IT'S DONE.ONE WOMAN, ''DRESSED'' LIKE A LADY, AN ORCHESTRA, ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS TRANSFORM YOURSELF BY ''THAT'' VOICE, ''THAT RANGE.........PURE CLASS

[@Sicilia928]

And no one before or SINCE has sounded like Nancy. I notice today that if someone becomes popular, all of a sudden, everyone sounds like that person. I have always said I judge a singer based on if they can get on stage with a simple microphone and just a piano and keep us in rapture for an hour. There used to be quite a few like Ella, Frank, Nancy, Sammy, Nat etc. - today they are hard to find.

[@martynlewis9378]

My heart is broken! The glorious Nancy Wilson has gone home to heaven. The literal personification of grace, elegance, sophistication, and class, she gave us her listeners such a wondrous gift with her magnificent voice and her ability to tell a story with every song she ever performed! This type of artistry I fear is now a thing of the past, doubtful that we will ever see it again. A career that spanned decades, with no scandals, drama, or tabloid headlines! Just her voice and the music! Fancy Miss Nancy, how we will miss you, thanks to the wonderful legacy of your recording's you will never ever be forgotten.

[@denisemcdougal6445]

Agreed

[@joseluisperaltabarbano7914]

Relying solely on her grace and her voice, I make my answer a total and an absolutely unconditional "yes".

[@kindell1]

Such a class act. As amazing as she was, she was still humble enough at this age to pay tribute to her idol.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Nancy continued to blossom every year and again. Don't we all wish we will age as gracefully as the legend. Shoes that will never be filled

[@berrygoodstuff]

Nobody does it like Nancy. She and Barbra are my all two favorite female artists. Nancy comes first. If ever there was one more singer I would love to see perform live it would be Nancy. I'm surprised she hasn't been honored at the Grammy's. What an Icon.

[@missa7562]

i've loved this woman for many years and her music still does it for me....thanks miss wilson for being an example of grace for all little black girls to emulate

[@BlackGeoYoutube]

Black woman beauty personified! You will be missed.

[@bouvier197]

Sophistication and Grace. Bring it on Ms Nancy Wilson.

[@wonderboy1219]

Nancy Wilson was a DIVA before any of us knew what a DIVA was. I am happy to have been able to see her live twice when she came to the San Francisco Bay Area in the 90s. I made it my business in this lifetime to see her and Lena Horne live, and I am so glad I did. RIP Miss Nancy.

[@graysonsparkman5354]

♥ Finer than a shady lawyers contract written at midnight written in invisible ink! The Incredible Mrs. Nancy Wilson. I Love You. We Miss you. ♥

[@lindalyte354]

Ladies and Gentlemen......Now this is ......Real Music !!!!!! Ms.Nancy Wilson was a woman/ lady of Class Beauty,Style,Elegance,Impressive Vocals..... Personified !!!!!.Rest In Peace,Ms.Wilson🙏🏾🙏🏾.

[@danafripp4120]

Rest Well, Dame Nancy Wilson. Thank you for everything you've given to the world. 🎼🎶🥀🎶💔🎶🎙🎶😢

[@theresaguest9874]

AMEN.

[@iballot022012]

A True Classy, Queen Diva.👑🌹 Sleep In Peace🕊🥀

[@shelleybenton133]

Amen! There will never be another Nancy!!

[@ernieapolinar2220]

You're watched over by God

[@solemandd67]

AMEN🙏

[@imbees2]

Good lord, Nancy sings this!!!

[@daphne4after7milner42]

Beautiful❣️Nancy Wilson, so exquisite🎶. I am just finding this tribute she performed honoring Ella Fitzgerald. I listened to her as a young girl. She graced our home along with Ella, Gloria Lynne, Sarah Vaughn, Esther Phillips, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington, Billy Eckstein, Joe Williams, Johnny Mathis, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the time. The best thing about them was a uniqueness and beauty they each brought to you. You could tell who was playing on the stereo and envision them taking you into the music. What a glorious time in my life. I bought my own Nancy Wilson albums beginning in my early teens. I played every track, both sides and learned the words. You could do that back then, an album was a great investment. Nancy Wilson had a tremendous amount of beauty, style, grace and talent. Her music legacy is on par with her family legacy and philanthropy. Such a regal presence, she exuded class and intellect just sitting in an interview or in conversation. She should be proud of her life and endeavors. I feel so blessed to have experienced her gift to the world. Condolences to her family and other loved ones. Her fans will miss her but they cannot forget her.

[@atirad8]

Just wonderful your list and I can identify mostly because of my fathers music collection in our home . I too bought my own albums as a teen but as a child i had the album covers and jacket sprawled out on the floor looking at them, but my eyes lit up when you said Gloria Lynne because I was mesmerized by her also, they were my four including, Dinah, Sarah. later on came Dionne Warwick. We must be of the same generation because the music was flowing out of my fathers 12 speaker Hi-Fi in those days.

[@mariatobe2205]

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[@ProfessorofPraise]

Such elegance, class and style. She was the 'Song Stylist". She sold her VOICE AND NOT HER BODY and embodied poise and respect. Rest Well Queen, You EARNED IT!

[@anthony21688]

Patrick Anderson, Jr So well said!

[@leongardner710]

Well said...couldn't say it any better...the honey-coated VOICE

[@ChannelMaster720]

PATRICK: I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY WITH EVERYTHING YOU WROTE ABOUT THIS GREAT LADY OF JAZZ. I WILL MISS HER WITH ALL OF MY HEART BECAUSE SO MANY SONGS SHE CHOSE TO SING WHERE ABOUT MY LIFE. SYLVIA - FL -01/24/19

[@marciasmith9207]

Patrick Anderson, Jr

[@thurstonthunderbay]

Loved her So much class.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Nancy was so elegant, even in her golden years -- I love it that she never feel the need to change her aging looks, she kept her naturally graying hair, etc. Class all the way! (We miss you Nancy (12-13-18), sleep warm dear lady!)

[@trinity8383]

She brought and sold every lyric in this performance!

[@albertbrown359]

Can the essence of one's soul be poured over so many so softly?

[@robertoreyeslozada4916]

She never passed away her voice, songs and her stylist melodies are unforgotabless.

[@Zaidemeit]

She is "The Last Jazz Singer." That is just one of her Tributes!

[@TheMusicguy68]

NANCY WILSON! Nancy right here does a great version of the Ella Fitzgerald classic "Someone to Watch Over Me." Nancy was always a great vocalist! Even at 70 she sounds amazingly great. There have been very few, if any singers who compared to Ella Fitzgerald.The same can be said about Nancy Wilson. She still has a great voice, and was always a classy and wonderful singer!

[@mrstanbmw]

I saw her at Blues Alley in Georgetown back in 1983, she was so sweet and elegant and tore it up with her elegance and style and got a chance to talk her backstage. what a lucky guy I was.

[@markru2]

she gave it her all in this performance as she always did and received a richly deserved standing ovation although she is gone now but never to be forgotten

[@iluvrachellef]

I'm a grown man sitting here with tears.....Nancy will do that to you....long live Fancy Nancy.....i should petition whoever it is to put her picture next to the word classy in the dictionary. One of my regrets in life is not witnessing the magic in person :(

[@michelelyons9314]

I thought it was me. Her style of interpretation brings my ❤ to a soulful stir which goes to my eyes and I'm crying because she sings with such heart ❤️! Love you Queen! 🌹⚘️

[@kellyhiggins4234]

Bravo , rest now beautiful soul ❤

[@Seabasstien]

Knocked it out the Park in Classic Nancy Wilson style, just incredible.!!!

[@roberttyran3813]

My first album with Cannonball Aderley, and Loved her since! I'm 76 and will play be albums and videos. RIP dear lady. Bob.

[@mchilds319]

Oooh what a voice.. She's wondrous.. Style grace and beauty.. I never can get tired of this lovely lady's rich vocals.😢😢👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌟

[@PJChgo1]

Standing ovation before she even sings? You KNOW it's going to be flawless. RIP Nancy Wilson

[@bh5606]

She may have passed away now, but she will always be with us. Such a youthful voice.

[@Sweetpjoe]

I was privileged to see her live a few times and what a treat that was. She is the ultimate singers singer. Classy, beautiful and as gracious as they come. We miss you Nancy.

[@malcolmromeo]

Sutltey & Nuaunce & Phrasing are the key & all that Lyrical Conception that she bringes to a Song Is why she is a Master Vocalist A Giant Like *Ella. Any seroius Vocalist Knows of Nancy Wilsons artistry & if they dont there missing a serious Interperter. After she Gone, I guess Dianne reeves will Continue the traditions

[@shyguy8142]

No other has ever been able to accent a note like Nancy and Ella...love them both !

[@annehamilton8190]

A Timeless Beauty.........So Legendary, beautiful song

[@Jazzsyc]

As far as I am concerned, this is the song stylist of the century. I have adored this lady my whole life and I thank god he let me live in the time of this musical goddess.

[@bobbyricelatinjazzbigband]

Yup!

[@robertoreyeslozada4916]

She got feelings when she sang, thats all.

[@jeromekern2616]

I've seen nancy in concert many times, Told her she was the Greatest FEMALE SINGER I,ve Ever Heard, and that I loved Her. She Actually Teared up.and left the Stage

[@bradly2007]

Fancy Miss Nancy looking gorgeous & sounding timeless in this classic "Someone To Watch Over Me" performance...thinking the lady has been singing from her soul for decades, this glorious performance is stunning...Bravo Nancy Wilson!

[@xstanadu]

ELEGANCE , CLASS , BEAUTY AND ONE OF THE FINEST FEMALE VOCALIST EVER ! MISS NANCY WILSON ! WOW ! R.I.P. Beautiful Nancy Wilson 🙏🏼✨🙏🏼🌟

[@MrForttunate]

AMEN TO THAT !!

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

Yes!! Exquisite!! One of a kind!! Impeccably styled!! The Great Nancy Wilson!!! She is Singing in Heaven!!! Rest Sweet Ange! ! Luv Ya!

[@theronedawson3236]

What a beautiful woman with a unique and alluring voice. All I can think of is the song that you recorded I was a lady and you were. Rest in peace.

[@edwardbmorgan9904]

I always thought of Nancy Wilson as one of the best singers of a generation. Her class grace and style was top shelf. She has always been in my music collection. Saddened to hear she is gone but thankful that her songs Will linger on.

[@mmootye]

What a beautiful woman we've lost a songstress a reason to be in awe as a woman...inside and out, style elegance and class I'm so thankful to enjoy all genres of music...❤

[@leongardner710]

won't see or hear the likes of her again...ms.wilson, ever so elegant, classy n beautiful...a by gone area where talent WAS the key...have dislike which goes to show the time we having now...no talent n have such dislike for it

[@CrimsonRunnerToJesus]

Most Elegant Jazz Singer in the world...

[@CrimsonRunnerToJesus]

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[@louisgonzalez8846]

Amen.!!!!!!

[@myradean3452]

I just sobbed when I heard she died. I have everything she ever made and there was no one like her. Sexiest voice ever....making love to Nancy Wilson’s music was an experience like no other.

[@StorieDevereaux]

She's so incredibly dreamy. 😍

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Nicdly done. Best Gershwin song of all his masterpieces. This song had been covered so many times in so many ways. Pretty amazing.

[@hawkrider88]

A lot of life and living in that performance. So glad the audience realized it. Just about brought tears to my eyes.

[@PrinceKlutz]

Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, Linda Ronstadt, k.d. lang, Janis, and Amy, all give me chills.

[@wendymcduffy9675]

From my childhood to now and forever. You are one of my original blueprints of how it really goes. Rest well Queen.

[@jeanreid2683]

I will miss you. My favorite singer The best Loved you lady.

[@reggiemitchell9331]

R.I.P. Nancy Wilson. I have to thank my Mother R.I.P. for introducing me to her music. I am grateful I had the privilege to witness such an amazing and enlightening musical entertainer as well as being a dynamic humanitarian for many charities and causes. You will be missed greatly.

[@RealRockinRobyn]

Me too Reggie! Our moms had good taste! RIP Mom and Nancy

[@michaelkopitske9456]

OMG I never heard she died! Where was her tribute. . . Such a fine singer

[@dottiec7943]

What a weekend terrible loss. My mom introduced me to Nancy also.

[@solemandd67]

My mother introduced me to Nancy Wilson too. In fact her name appears under the most popular female singer category in my 1964 baby book. Hers is the only concert I intentionally attended solo at Kimball's East in the 90's because I wanted the pleasure of being totally focused on her physical and vocal magnificence. Rest in Power Ms.Nancy Wilson.

[@ALMONTANAPAGE]

The last of the really great female vocalists of that genre.

[@kenreed3145]

My wife and I have loved Nancy's singing for close to a half-century. It was a real treat to see her celebrate her 75th birthday at Yoshi's in Oakland. Ageless excellence!

[@marclscott]

THE BEST Jazz artist to have ever done it!

[@gaylegerard3734]

A beautiful woman with boundless talent and class. Singing with Ella now...

[@TishOney]

This was a spectacular performance by Ms. Wilson--I was there and performed "The Man I Love" as another featured soloist to honor the one and only Ella.

[@iamkingsis]

Tish Oney whats the youtube link?

[@darrengreen9273]

Wow, the full package. Beauty, grace. charm, voice TALENT at it's finest. The world will soon no longer behold this kind of talent I dare to say this new generation of female singers don't have a clue. with the exception of Whittney music just doesn't produce class acts like this anymore!!

[@atirad8]

you forgot ANITA BAKER and she's still with us.

[@gukasergo]

Thank you dear Nancy. You are the great. I love you.

[@ladyabluesdiva]

R.I.P Miss Nancy Wilson. You, Your Music, Your Class and Grace will never be forgotten. Lady A, Seattle, WA

[@barbarahoward4218]

l listened to Nancy as a little girl and was quite disappointed to learn she no longer performs however she was always up there with Dinah Washington (2 of my favorites). l admire her smooth classy svelte voice & often tried to imitate it in my younger days. l was always attractive to Jazz because my Mom played jazz on the turntable back in the day & l was only eleven then. At 16 l was in Jazz club listening to her !l love Music because that's what it was! Today, hrumph, l don't know what to call it, Love you Nancy!!!!!!!!

[@kend3800]

Wow Barbara, was just saying how both Nancy and Dinah were/are the greatest!

[@geolin5578]

she's well up in years, im grateful she's still with us.

[@cityzen2717]

80 last February 20th.

[@dianabaty5005]

A lady knows when to leave

[@TGATP]

My two favs are Nancy and Dinah too. So sad to hear of Nancy's passing

[@rickywalker1770]

I AM IN AWE!!!! SUCH GRACE AND STYLE I CAN'T STOP PLAYING THIS SONG, I JUST LOVE IT I HAD TO CALL MY WIFE JUST SO SHE COULD HEAR, AND SHE SANG WITH THE LIVE BAND. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASKED FOR???...... LOVE IT, LUV IT, LOVE IT....... THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH...

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Nancy often said she was a "song stylist" and how true it was, her style was inimitable and she's lovely on this video as she ever was, many years ago. What a talent, as well as a lovely person. A favorite female vocalist of mine for many years. This was about a year before she retired. Not quite as good as she was years earlier (her vibrato/tremolo has slowed down) but her tone was still beautiful, stage presence captivating, and she was still way above most! We will miss her inimitable talent. RIP, dear lady.

[@marybell9577]

SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG AND OLD TO ME. RIP Nancy Wilson' I liked the song I CAN"T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU.

[@reduxmisc]

Always a great voice, with grace and elegance... we will never find that kind of talent again....how sad... RIP

[@prettybrowngirl71]

RIP beautiful queen ! This lady is such a class act. Love her.

[@jaymac9888]

Another icon has gone but never forgotten. Rest peacefully Nancy.

[@zaidaprice1910]

Amazing beautiful lady I've always admire you and your gift 💕 thank you and God my heart smiles continually 😊💯😍

[@messrtwinky]

What a fine vocalist! Invests her heart every time sings!

[@jackiehill7099]

Elegant, talented, beautiful, sensational, the one and only Nancy.

[@tonier.3872]

GOD BLESS MS. NANCY WILSON YOU ARE TRULY MISSED MY MOTHER LOVED YOU REST IN PEACE YOUR LEGEND AND VOICE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER AMEN.........

[@anncharissekelley2577]

Rest In Paridise, Sweet Nancy💔💔🌹💞Senrenad The Angels🎤🎤💐🌹💐

[@ronhawkins6014]

When someone can give you the chills just by hitting certain notes... That's a God given gift that she shared with us. How blessed we were to have her. What a woman, and quite a lady.

[@laviniaperser1835]

Rest well Ms. Nancy.

[@mkariymah]

R.I.P. Ms Wilson elegance personified..

[@Seabasstien]

From Gershwin to Marvin Gaye, Miss Nancy Wilson could sing it all and she almost did. So grateful for every recording and every concert.

[@MikeBTek]

For the first time started watching some Nancy Wilson videos on KZbin and I must say she makes me miss the great music, lyrics, professionalism and voices of yesteryear. KZbin is my favorite app.

[@bskeete]

CLASSIC NANCY!!!!!

[@gwb7875]

RIHP Nancy Wilson and thank you for your Marvelous Music Singing that is Timeless You where Not the Queen but You Where and Always will be the Duchess of Song Stylist In Music.

[@direfranchement]

What a beauty! Nancy Wilson is a walking testimony for good living.

[@fionaa6209]

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME...!!..OH MY OH MY!!! LYRICAL GENIUS HARMONY WRAPS YOU UP AND THEN.... ♥️♥️♥️♥️😘😘😎

[@swicheroo1]

Wow. She was in such good voice, so late in her career. RIP.

[@Clemkadiddlehopper10]

What a classy woman. God- I love her voice and what a gift her voice was/ is.

[@sneakerzoutkastz8596]

Thank you Nancy Wilson!

[@jeff-ph9bc]

Holy cow, that woman can sing.

[@Nape1962]

I HAD A OPPORTUNITY TO SEE HER PERFORM IN AKRON OHIO BACK IN 2003 IT WAS AN EXPERIENCE THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET THE REST OF MY LIFE REST IN HEAVEN MY SISTER . JOSEPH NAPIER SR YOUNGSTOWN OHIO

[@robdewey317]

💖

[@marciaparms2507]

I live in Virginia, but Akron is my hometown. Unfortunately, I never got a chance to see her perform. She is amazing.

[@StarSpell5]

I love this woman

[@shelleyhinatsu6136]

Rest in Peace Miss Nancy-you will be missed

[@arthurknight9928]

The iconic MRS fancy Nancy Wilson a style and class all by herself. All in love is fair

[@gloriaofford4474]

Lucky me. I had the privilege to see this beautiful, elegant lady and will always cherish the memory. Thank You, lovely soul.

[@tousaint520]

just excellent, even at 74!

[@tanyawillis6151]

Fabulous Fabulous lady!!! Class personified!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P.

[@moniquebailey3205]

Here voice is so magical, it clutches my heart. Incredible.

[@soccorabrown8121]

Monique Bailey yes totally agree

[@SLOtsuji]

Monique Bailey talk about being transported

[@hankfla]

I love this video. I saw it when it was broadcasted on TV. She is just awesome. Years ago I could take her or leave her, but now I'm a big fan. Most singers loose their edge as years go by, but she has gotten better and better every year. Kudos to you Nancy and I hope you continue to sing for us many more years.

[@malaythong10]

Wow….she was so beautiful.

[@michaelsanders6060]

i grow up listening to Nancy Wilson in the early 60's my parents made her part of our saturday nite music collection and listen sessions

[@tlc4369]

RIP Nancy Wilson. Thank you for all the joy you brought. My love & admiration for you will never fade. May God bless and rest your beautiful soul always.

[@opheliapruden1096]

Nancy Wilson is truly, "Gold Standard ". My idol!!!

[@sheilaburns8977]

R.I.P. Beautiful and Classy Lady. Always loved Nancy's silky smooth voice. …. PEACE to ALL

[@sheilaburns8977]

Always loved the way she moved the mike to add different nuances to her voice. So Smooth.