OMG WE CAN'T BELIEVE HIS VOICE CONTROL!!!!! JAY & THE AMERICANS - CARA MIA (REACTION)

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[@evelynne2846]

No auto tune in the 60s makes this even more impressive. Jay Black was a trained opera singer. Thank you for appreciating this talent.

[@billysmith8784]

Jay is known as The "Voice" and there is a good reason...Simply the BEST!!!

[@jimjimsandbern9382]

The guy second from left is Kenny Vance.

[@joepowell7025]

The music of the past is 1,000 times better than most of today's crap !!!

[@carlosr2x2]

Another example of the mid sixties talent and beautiful songs...

[@brokervc1]

1 of the greatest voices ever.

[@lindakoschwitz7370]

Voice training..the range, the projection, the vibrato, the breathing..perfection

[@carollittle1059]

His voice was so clear and beautiful.

[@theresareynolds3133]

He was hitting those high notes up until he died

[@johnlawless2555]

he was 69 when I heard him, and still hitting them

[@t.s.9656]

I love the fact that you're bringing this hidden gems back to life. Thank you.

[@saxmusicmail]

That high note... you can hear where he's going, you know it's coming, you just can't believe he's going to reach it, and BAM! There it is!

[@timhowell7362]

RIP Jay, few could hit the notes you did all the way to your 70’s

[@videocat1366]

He had such a great sense of humor about singing it 50 years later. He was still hitting those notes, though. RIP.

[@jvsmith7888]

Jay Black was a truly amazing singer. The Americans added a nice touch too.

[@jam6242]

He was still singing like this in his later years. Saw him several times on the 60s reunion shows PBS does during its pledge drives.

[@alanheath7867]

My Favorite Jay and the Americans song. He hits notes I only WISH I could have hit back in the day!!!

[@anneprestegard6136]

The last time he performed he was 80 and still sounded as good!

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Had to keep singing, jay had as much luck with race horses as I did. slim and none.saw him at long island otb,''s.nice guy.😅

[@donnaalford5443]

So happy you guys are enjoying my music and that you are commenting on the vocals and stage presence. Jay and the Americans were one of our favs as teenage girls.

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

I saw them live when he was near 70. He still hit some crazy high notes. They had some great songs.

[@michaeldaniels8462]

Probably looked something like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJeqm5WXdquJptk

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

yeah i saw that concert, he could still hit every note!

[@jennifursun3303]

i know just amazing he kept that voice till he passed away

[@cocoaorange1]

I saw that too. Lucky guy!

[@StevenW1958]

Jay Black (real name David Blatt, of Brooklyn, NY), was trained as a Cantor, one who,leads the Jewish congregation in prayers in a synagogue. The training is the same as that of an opera singer. I had seen Jay Black in person twice; the first time, in the Catskills at The Concord Hotel, and the second time in 2007 at a Thursday night concert in Coney Island, Brooklyn. He was still able to hit those high notes, even then. RIP Jay Black.

[@Mr54nomore]

Wow! That must have been something to see. He was one of those singers who has left an indelible impression on the music industry. Wished I would have seen him live once. Awesome!

[@jennifursun3303]

I never knew about his training to be a Cantor knew one years ago

[@kateburns8126]

He certainly could take any song he sang beyond what was expected. Miss him. R.I.P. 🎵💔🎵

[@maryannturton9830]

Wow,amazing background! He definately has that opera sound,and I know you need a real strong voice as a cantor.

[@oldermusiclover]

@@Mr54nomore lucky you

[@robhaunui3343]

"This Magic Moment" by Jay and The Americans is really a must for you guys to react to - personally my favorite by this group.

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

That was.my favorite

[@jeffclark7888]

Likewise.

[@grambeege]

Oh that is my favorite by them!

[@davemeyer1423]

Lol... When you have to constantly rewind, you know it was a epic performance.

[@andreaschmall5560]

1960's folks. Jay was Brooklyn born and raised and was going to be a cantor which is a choir leader/singer in a Jewish synagogue but became a pop star instead. He used to work at the local ices stand a block away from me as a kid. RIP Jay.

[@barrycohen311]

Was it in Flatbush? I was raised there as a small kid. E49th Street and Ave D.

[@andreaschmall5560]

@@barrycohen311 Yes...on the corner of Church Ave. and Kings Highway. He was a young teen when he worked there during the summers.

[@christinalikoski4937]

Thank you Andrea never knew anything about this singer and a little embarrassed also I actually sing and play this on my guitar and loved the sound without even knowing it Australia 💕 Christina

[@andreaschmall5560]

@@christinalikoski4937 I actually saw him 3 times in later years when he would perform at the Coney Island summer oldies concerts along with various other groups. His son Beau would accompany him on guitar and some of the singing. Jay had a fabulous sense of humor and would have the audience cracking up laughing. I was very sad to hear when he passed but he left some great music and memories.

[@christinalikoski4937]

@@andreaschmall5560 I would say you were one of the lucky people who is able to have such a lovely memory of a moment in time where we wish we had the chance What a wonderful moment Australia 💕 Christina

[@ajruther67]

Do you notice how far away from the mic he is? That shows you how powerful his voice is. If he stands too close, it will be too loud or distorted. He leans back with powerful voice projection.

[@anthonymartino3014]

These blessed people are the true key to healing american. Just listen . They don't get corny . they just listen America needs this show with all brands of music by you two . you guys are 25 miles ahead of this world Bless,bless you. True angels of Gods music

[@ronnie237]

We lost Jay recently. Magnificent voice.

[@Mr54nomore]

You want to talk about one of the greatest and powerful voices in all of Rock & Roll. Then you just listen to [real name David Blatt] aka "Jay Black." This is his signature song "Cara Mia [1965]." It's the song that showed everyone in the world and music industry the raw power and beauty of his voice. Brilliant!

[@SRG1966]

Jay was incredible.

[@333Judy333]

Jay and the Americans are so GOOD! WOW. Another one they did was "She Cried." It's a heartbreaker!

[@elizabethlacky6068]

🎯

[@thomasvest7111]

We knew you two would like Jay "the voice" Black, who could still sing like that at an advanced age, even live!

[@debitaylor2101]

SHAWN this was 1965. They were my first concert in 1970, my friend and I were leaving the venue and got lost, turned a corner and I ran smack into Jay. He was very nice, they all stopped to talk to us.

[@kimcutts424]

My god! What a voice. These songs & singers you are reacting to are awesome 👌 RIP Jay Black. 🙏

[@brianlogsdon4824]

So glad you guys reacted to this. And I see you were just as glad.

[@danor6812]

Always loved this song. Loved seeing your actual amazements to Jay Blacks singing. If only todays singers could do this. A real voice to make music with.

[@AnitaTurner-xf5yh]

There will never be another voice like his ever😢

[@davidschecter5247]

What a voice "Jay Black" (not his real name). He just passed away recently. You should listen to the original studio version, though. His voice is more prominent in the mix.

[@susanmay6830]

Agreed The clapping and screaming from the audience are very distracting.

[@darlenechlebowski8098]

You two are the loveliest couple ever! Keep up the great work

[@oldermusiclover]

love watching her reaction to Jays voice

[@Peggi109]

I saw them in 1973 in NYC Central Park music festival. Love this song!!!!!!!

[@karenj3611]

Love this group. Many great hits. Cara Mia is my favorite

[@kathleenmenker3853]

I love your “opera” comment! I hadn’t heard this song for a long time till I discovered music reactions less than 2 years ago. I was amazed at the operatic quality of his voice, even though I heard it all the time back in the day. I think most of us who knew this music when we were young (I’m 77) took it’s wonderful quality for granted because there wasn’t anything to compare it to. I love hearing young people freaking out over “our music”.

[@curtisain1931]

As you can hear, Jay was called "The Voice".

[@lesparker6752]

There is a KZbin clip of him singing this live in a PBS rock-n-roll special from about 10 yrs ago when he was about 70 yo. It's quite amazing.

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

If you know your stuff, and many of us Boomers do, you already know that the child wonder impresario TJ Labinsky did not hire or use cover bands for his legendary PBS Specials. TJ was recording groups and singers for posterity. TJ was a kid, but he knew more about "our" Boomer music than anyone on that stage. He knew Jay Black. He knew Kenny Vance. TJ begged as many Original Groups as he could dig up to become a part of his recording mission. Good for us mere mortals, damn good.

[@snowbird9660]

One mo gin, lol. This is from the 60’s and it still gives me chills today.

[@blc6464]

I get goosebumps every time. Ever nice to see people still enjoy it today.

[@ernestpreston6025]

Mel's reaction is the greatest!! I watched others react to this video and they ALL stopped the video at those 2 spots 🤣🤣🤣

[@IshiAndNomyJackson]

He had a great voice!!

[@Nanette322]

I saw them ....front row at a ski lodge in NY. So powerful! He melted every woman’s heart!

[@chetstevens4583]

SO GLAD you did this song! Your reaction is exactly what happened to us back in the 60s when we heard this song. Girls swooned and guys wished they had that kind of power.

[@beverlysanders4209]

Ahh Shawn is such a romantic the way he’s holding mels hand how sweet!

[@larryhalbrook6874]

In 1965 this was my favorite song. Played it all the time. Other songs of theirs includes "She Cried", "Let's Lock The Door and Throw Away the Key", "Sunday and Me" and "This Magic Moment". RIP Jay

[@ralphkern380]

Consider that this is way back then this was the age of AM radio. You had to buy the record to play on a good stereo/hi-fi to get the full effect of his vocal range.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I was lucky to be alive when Jay & The American’s were popular back in the 60’s. It’s hard to lose such a great legend with one of the greatest voices. A piece of my soul leaves me when great singer’s of my day’s pass away. Thank you both for bringing a piece of it back by playing song’s from the oldies, my days of oldies! 💙♥️🥰🌺🌹🌹

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

Kathy, I am now the same age as Old People. My first 45 purchase was Hound Dog, the white-boy version. I was 6 years old, I wasn't then aware of Tomato Soup, but I drank it up. And swallowed it down. My White Boy did alright for himself, right? My White Boy and his black besties did alright for history. It was a tragedy when OUR king left the building. But < grin > he was there to welcome the newer arrivals as they joined that great car ds Elvis was there to greet them, to welcome them, to that great Dick Clark Caravan above the clouds. THAT group of Oldies & Goodies keeps getting bigger by the day. Soon I might get my own ticket to see one HELL of a damn concert in the park.

[@johnmaloney5912]

I love Mel’s reaction ♥️

[@ritaanderson4855]

Shawn and Mel: I'll never forget seeing Jay Black and the Americans in concert in California in 1965 when I was 19 years old. I was close to the stage and Jay was Sooo cute with dreamy blue eyes and his voice was absolutely angelic and yet at the same time so powerful that he just about blew the roof off the place! The entire band sounded Sooo goood and the good vibes felt by all of us in the crowd were fantastic! One of my all time great memories!

[@susiegreer6890]

He was so sexy and that voice, OMG! He still had that power and range even in his 70’s! RIP Jay , you were a one of a kind incredible singer!

[@vcole7611]

Please react to their version of "This Magic Moment" and "She Cried"

[@delisamarchetti5926]

Wasn't that amazing! I have heard that song many times on the radio, but seeing him sing it live gave me such an appreciation for what I was hearing. What a talented man. So much fun!

[@dsusan17]

Back in the day you had to be able to sing. You had to have talent. Great reaction!

[@susiegreer6890]

There were so many incredible singers in the 60’s, 70’s 80’s. No auto tune, just unbeatable talent!

[@tedrichardson3095]

LISTEN TO JAY SING " THIS MAGIC MOMENT". ITS VERY GOOD.

[@robynmatheson7687]

Yes!

[@pamelavalente3731]

Such joy seeing your reaction to this song. Love it! Jay Black's voice is operatic.Thank you both. 💜💜

[@ericgerena6042]

Great voice of Jay Black . May he R.I.P. Have many of his awesome recordings. Have to listen to Jay sing Cara Mia 50 years later on PBS. Absolutely Amazing!!!👍👍💯👏❤️

[@TheOriginalRick]

Incredible voice, incredible control of it and his breathing. The song was a standard back in the 1950s, but the artists did it in a completely different way. It took Jay and the Americans to make it a true pop hit.

[@108kennet]

Great song...thanks for playing it. Now that you have heard Jay singing this as a young man listen to him sing it was a senior citizen. ENJOY!!!

[@katie-didellis2437]

Thank you for reacting to my favorite Jay & the American's song. Jay's (David Platt) voice definitely takes your breath away.

[@blainehorn706]

I saw him in concert a couple of years ago he sang and sounded the same he died not that long ago. One of the greats

[@michaellincoln3739]

Great love song. Apparently Jay performed it live on TV as a surprise proposal for his sweetheart Cara.

[@josemelendez9243]

You have to hear jay singing cara mía at an older age its amazing the way he can still hit the same high note

[@LindaEll]

Listen to him do This Magic Moment. Perfection.

[@ajruther67]

You two are absolute adorable. I love your surprise when you hear voices like this with such range, to the point of starting over 3 times! and that when Mel asks Shawn to go back and the manners you have for each other and other people which is more rare nowadays. By the way, I don't mind that you start it over at all. I get to see your reaction over and over when you do that. 🙂 although it makes me teary eyed with emotions when you do

[@60sbaby456]

Young ones today can’t get over the old greats!! Lol

[@ajruther67]

@@60sbaby456 I've been watching reaction videos for almost 3 years and I've noticed how much the younger generations appreciate the older music. They are realizing how much talent there was before auto tune and such. Even the musicality of the musicians. It warms my heart. I hope they will keep the older music alive.

[@johnbattles1002]

You should react to them singing "This Magic Moment." Beautiful song!

[@karenj3611]

Doesn't get any better than that!!

[@ericgerena6042]

Another great voice from the past: Jackie Wilson: Danny Boy ( live). Loved Jackie's beautiful voice.Had many great hits Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher, Night, To Be Loved, Whispers ( getting louder), Baby Workout, Lonely Teardrops, Reet Petite, I'll Be Satisfied, A Woman, A Lover, A Friend, Alone At Last, and many others. He was called "Mr. Excitement". One of Elvis fave singer along with Elvis.

[@tinydancer62]

Jackie's son Bobby Brooks Wilson is an outstanding performer as well. I've seen him on an oldies music cruise last year and this year.

[@ernestpreston6025]

Isn't it amazing how truly great these guys were back then?? Either you had the voice or you didn't and there was no machine to make you sound good!!

[@rosemary702001]

This is an amazing singer in an underrated group. They have other hits, my favorites being, Only in America, and Come a Little Bit Closer. Quite a range of sounds in the early 60s and Jay and the Americans crossed through several of them. Glad you found them!!.

[@johnlockhart1574]

Jay and The Americans were great , you have to hear more from them. Also you have to hear The Gypsy Cried, Lou Christy.

[@karensomething16]

I absolutely love watching you two!

[@sheilalopez3983]

Look how far he is from the mic because his voice is so strong and rich and powerful. This man could have sung any genre of music.

[@xokayb7l2]

Saw him live many times. He could sing any way he wanted to perfectly.

[@brucecronin6396]

Great reaction !! Luv you guys !! Mel was hanging on every note. Loved it. I still remember how you loved "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" !! Luv you. Keep it up !!

[@suzie4417]

Loved Jay & The Americans from the first time hearing them! Love your reaction & thank you for reacting to this amazing group 💜💎🎶🤩

[@larryparker8677]

Your reaction is fantastic. One of the best groups to ever make songs in the history of music . Thanks for showing this performance.

[@sorrystaunton]

Now go to the PBS special where he sings this when he’s 62 and hits all of the same notes!!! You loved the Tokens?? Hold onto your seats!!!

[@Natasha-ux2nl]

Exactly❤❤❤

[@Nastyfinger1444]

Jesus, I have never heard of this song or performance. This is great!!!

[@JA-jm8bk]

Love to see her reactions. She's really feeling it!

[@luckylady7542]

His rendition of Some Enchanted Evening is a very romantic powerful song. So beautiful.RIP sweet Jay.❤

[@tracymeredith9450]

I love how you rewind a lot of the songs to fully grasp the greatness of each!!! How wonderful!!! I love you!!

[@daviddeboalt3239]

First time seeing you two. The passion the both of you show for music is truly inspiring. Bless you.

[@MommaBird52]

RIP Jay Black, passed in October 2021. Check out Tim Foust from Home Free singing Would You Still Love Me/Stay for some crazy lows and highs!

[@theresareynolds3133]

Mel when Shawn took your hand, my heart melted such a loving gesture

[@terereynolds698]

His vocal range is incredible. I was 7 when this song came out, I was truly blessed to have been born during a time when all this great music was being played. I'm so glad you enjoy the great singers of past decades.

[@susanthompson8962]

Jay Black and his group were pure talent! Loved your reactions! "Cara Mia" is Italian for "My Beloved." I saw the group in 1972. Great performances! Have that song on 45 and cd! It was from 1965. You would like their other songs also.

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

Literal translation would be:"heart of mine" or "my heart"

[@rhondalamb7053]

Thank you Shane & Mel for playing the oldies love watching you both reaction to them

[@user-sm2ql7nq4l]

Jay Black was amazing. Sebastian Bach could carry a high note for a long beat as well. Great reaction.

[@LarchmontLady]

Heard Jay Black sing this live during a free summer concert 🎶 at a park in the Bronx, NY 10 years ago. He could still hit all those high notes even in his old age. Loved 🥰 your reaction ❣️

[@camillevee6773]

Hi Folks ...I grew up in South America in the ‘60s and Yesss! This was one of the favourites for sure!! Who didn’t want to be Cara Mia! 😂🤣😘

[@waltw4537]

This was a live version, pretty rare. Thanks!!

[@christinewaide5249]

When I was little, I used to put on shows. (Yes, I was a show off. Lol)! And I would sing this for my mom. Lol. I love this song. 💕

[@benholland3800]

I want to see your reaction to Rightous Brothers 1965 on the Andy Williams show. It is a solo by the great Bobby Hatfield.

[@davidpanetta6400]

First, I want to say that Jay Black passed away in 2021. I also want to say that he was still singing and hitting those high notes ten years ago. I should have sent you the link of him in a PBS Special holding that note real long. He even looks at his watch marking how long he can hold that first note. This man still sounds as good as he did in that video you just watched.

[@susanthompson8962]

Another singer was Jackie Wilson aka Mr. Entertainment. You would love his songs like: "Lonely Teardrops" and "Night."

[@stellarichard4060]

Susan Thompson, flashback! I have 5 sisters and we all love to jive! Lonely Teardrops is one of the best song to jive to. " My heart is cryin cryin, lonely teardrops" . Miss those days so much 😓

[@timothygasper406]

You guys are just priceless. Y'all have old spirits...just born in the wrong era. Man when these sings came out it was more than magic. We waiting eagerly for the next big hit...the songs that moved us...the songs that touched us...the songs that took us away to different tomes and places. Would love to have had you guys with us back then. But hey, damn good too have here now. Keep searching. There's lots more out there.

[@christinalikoski4937]

I actually play this on the guitar and great song to sing also This is my first time hearing it Thanks 💋 What a beautiful song Australia 💕 Christina

[@barbaratress3795]

What a wonderful voice ..Bravo ! I have been going back in your play list and watching from the beginning i absolutely love your reactions. I haven't seen any "Cher" , "Lita Ford" , "Joan Jett and the Blackhearts" or "Lover Boy" Just to name a few. Love you guys keep them coming. Peace ,love and happiness to you today and always.