OUT OF THIS WORLD!| FIRST TIME HEARING Sarah Vaughn - Misty REACTION

[@BrenJen86]

Sarah Vaughan is what you call a TRUE vocalist. Her voice is definitely an instrument.

[@tylerhackner9731]

I love when singers use their voices as supplemental instruments. Makes the song better to get into.

[@RabbiSteve]

Exactly all of the above. Used her voice completely like an instrument.

[@bjdefilippo447]

Absolutely delicious vibrato!

[@stephensmith3111]

A grand master.

[@DebraHarter-uy3xy]

Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald are 2 of my favorite singers from back in the day.

[@tamcon72]

Yep, for me, Miss Fitzgerald at number 1 and Miss Vaughan at 2. Or maybe 1 1/2.

[@Jude_196]

That's the only person missing from their Female Friday lineup: ELLA FITZGERALD!! WHAT a TRIO THAT would-a been, right??

[@sandrahughes8645]

My favourites too. Smooth as butter. ❤

[@elebenty5709]

Don't forget Pearl Bailey in that set!

[@michelleb9808]

2 of the best singers ever ❤

[@jasonbroad5478]

The only way artists like Sarah Vaughn have immortality is by young people finding their music. Kudos to the Rob Squad for keeping the memory of a great artist alive....now it's YOUR job to pass it on to the next generation!!!

[@RobSquadReactions]

Already had our daughters listen to it!

[@dpduckca]

you are doing such a service to the younger generation ! Your music reactions are exposing viewers to music that they NEVER would have listened to and more importantly…probably had no knowledge of or interest in. You have said it yourselves in your own journey! Thank you !!!!

[@tommack9395]

"Sassy" was her nickname and she's Pure class. She played piano too, singers back then not only had talent but also had to be able to sing well on cue all the time, was no correcting it. Misty is a jazz staple by pianist Erroll Garner originally it was an instrumental. First Recorded in 1956 by Mitch Miller's orchestral. The lyrics were added by Johnny Burke many recordings and years latter. Most people know Johnny Mathis's cover - was one of his biggest hits, Dakota Staton was the first I know of to record it with lyrics... I like Ella Fitzgerald's cover. It's likely one the most covered tunes of all time. Erroll Garner was a great pianist, played in sessions with people like Charlie Parker in '47 I think? etc... he was really well known, played entirely by ear, couldn't read a note. Jay made me feel old with his comment about his grandfather only being seven. Heck my parents were born in the twenties and I've an elder sister born in '46. In '69 I was six years old and had just started playing the guitar, I took piano lessons for a short while and hated it, my father said I had to play something, I ended up with guitar. Anyway, I do not recall if the first song I learned to play was Misty or Autumn Leaves.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

@@RobSquadReactions Thank you for being wonderful parents! I wish my daughters would've sat still for different music.

[@blythjc]

You’ve broken into the treasure chest of fabulous singers of the 50’s early 60’s. Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Julie London, Patty Page, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee. The list goes on and on.

[@RepentOrPerishL133]

Just throwing those names out makes nostalgic. Incredible vocalist, all of them and many more. That was the time.

[@helgar791]

@@RepentOrPerishL133 The best of times.

[@jamesgreenhow108]

ETTA JAMES???

[@blythjc]

@@jamesgreenhow108 Yes Etta goes in that list along with a bunch of others.

[@user-eh8zq1vi4e]

You are absolutely correct my friend. Doesn't get any better. A Saturday morning with my GOATS. I am floating on Sunshine. Let's give a huge shout out to the greatest accompaniment instrumentalists that created the greatest floating memories of all time next to these gorgeous vocals. Be well friend. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@drc1989]

You've just opened a treasure chest with Sarah Vaughn! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👍

[@flodee8561]

Yes! Absolutely!

[@robertgieseler1220]

Who could and would doubt that...

[@stephaniejones4749]

All I can say is "Classy," Classy woman and a classic song. Her voice is like Smooth Cognac

[@garyarnett1220]

Miss Sarah was a national treasure. Period.

[@andrewcole3736]

Misty, written by Errol Garner, is one of the greatest ballads ever written especially when it’s performed by the incomparable Sarah Vaughn. Sarah Vaughn is so great she could sing the phone book and it would be fantastic. 🕊️❤🎼

[@elebenty5709]

I had only heard Ray Steven's 1975 cover. His is good, but Sarah's is smoking.

[@dansace1]

Lena Horne's version is amazing

[@stevenhomer3692]

You’ll never go wrong with Sarah Vaughn. Few singers have ever been better.

[@danieldickson8591]

Few singers have ever been as good. Nobody has ever been better.

[@UMVELINQANGI]

​@@danieldickson8591Amen!

[@MzT4Me]

BROKEN HEARTED MELODY...BY THE GREAT SARAH VAUGHN

[@johnnyd5285]

Yes, my favorite, I’ve asked them before to do it, maybe now they will.

[@kellyreiterman]

Sarah Vaughan is top tier. She could do so much with her voice. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@afrogirl757]

Been waiting for you to discover Sassy Sarah Vaughn! One of my favs up there with Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McCrae.

[@seanswinton6242]

I would add Shirley Horn, Diane Schuur, Helen Merrill, Dinah Washington, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and countless others. As a saxophonist and musicologist, this is my passion.

[@jethro1963]

For any hockey fans out there, Sarah Vaughan's adopted daughter Paris is married to former NHLer Russ Courtnall.

[@elebenty5709]

​@@seanswinton6242 and Pearl Bailey?

[@SCORPION89199]

​​​@@seanswinton6242that's a really good list of jazz vocalists, let me recommend you a few more..... Baby Justine Washington, Eileen Barton, Anita O'Day (famous for singing in gene krupa's orchestra) Dolly Cooper(a fairly obscure rhythm and blues artists from the early to mid 50s, Ruth Brown, Laverne Baker, Helen humes (she was the r&b and jazz singer from Louisville Kentucky about an hour from where I live but hardly anybody in Louisville today knows about her as she died 1981 when there was a big flood in Louisville) Eileen Barton, Shirley Haven, Camille Howard, Beverly Ann Gibson (she's a recent discovery for me but a really good vocalist her most popular song is called love burning fire), little Esther, Barbara Mason (Philadelphia soul singer) Ella Mae Morris, Camille Howard (a great piano player and singer from the 1940s and 50s, and Miss kay Starr(my favorite song of Miss Starr's is called bonaparte's retreat from 1950) enjoy.

[@niallmcentee9400]

You have to hear the Johnny Mathis version

[@user-ln4bb6te3i]

After listening to the Johnny Mathis version, you have to hear the Ray Stevens version. It's a real hoot.

[@ShadowHawk4219]

Without question. Johnny Mathis is A Singer.

[@erikagholston6610]

That's where I heard this song, thanks.

[@bevmoore2662]

The Johnny Mathis version is the best recording of a love song ever made by anyone ever.

[@oldiesgeek454]

​@@user-ln4bb6te3iI agree with you about the Ray Steven's version. It's also the first version I heard when it first came out. So I just assumed it was a brand new song. 😊

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

Sarah Vaughn really is a giant among vocalists. She's got range, technique, control like an opera singer but she's a jazz singer. So melodic, creative. So amazing. Just amazing.

[@brendab503]

Sarah V’s voice is just superb. Smooth as glass! Another one to check out from the same era is Julie London “Cry Me a River” jazz.

[@seanswinton6242]

Yes! Torch song goddess!

[@gypsygirl3255]

I love Julie London and her husband Bobby Troupe!

[@eddisstreet]

Joe Cocker and Mad Dogs and Englishmen do a great version of Cry Me A River -- but it more of the rock and/or roll school of music

[@2199SPUDMAN]

Oh you guys found Sarah Vaughn!! Her voice is just wonderful. Makes you feel so sophisticated to listen to her. If you love this, you will also like Billie Holiday.

[@awparadoxx]

Sarah and Billie have nothing in common musically so … While both are singers, if you like one you may not AUTOMATICALLY appreciate the other. I’m mentioning that because they (and other singers too) are lumped together when they really have nothing in common style wise! 😉

[@kellypedersen6590]

In the 50s and 60s, you really couldn't get a stronger, more versatile jazz singer than Sarah Vaughn.

[@julzy3]

The Divine One ~ Sarah Vaughan

[@hedgewitchherbarium]

No auto tune - just pure, raw talent - that warms you inside out. Love Sarah Vaughn! "Whatever Lola Wants" is a fun song of hers that shows other tricks and styles ❣

[@d.j.starling3559]

Sassy Sarah is right up there with Billie Holliday & Ella Fitzgerald as the top 3 female jazz artists. Such an incredible voice!! I love her live version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. She also does some wonderful duets with another great singer, Billy Eckstine, my favorite being Always. Of course, anything she sings is nothing less than extraoridinary!!! BTW - I've been lucky enough in my life to have seen MANY great singers in concert, including Sinatra, Ella, Sammy Davis, Jr, Tony Bennett, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme (you MUST check out Steve & Eydie, separately & together) to name just a few, but not one of them had me as fully mesmerized as the incomparable Miss Vaughn. That was the night I learned what it sounds like when the angels sing. ❤

[@garygramling5618]

My parents were born in the early 1930s and recently passed away. I was born late in their lives in 1971 (an oops lol). As I got older, I started listening to Ella Fitzgerald and fell in love with her singing. I'd heard the name Sarah Vaughan growing up but never listened to her. Speaking to my dad once he said that I should check out Sarah Vaughan. When he was in the Navy in Korea in the 50s, he told me she was very popular. He recommended listening to her version of Misty. I fell in love with her vocal range, style and that vibrato. She never lost it either--her voice sounded pretty much the same when she got older. She was also a GREAT pianist. The irony is they asked Ella Fitzgerald who her favorite singer was and it was Sarah Vaughn. Not bad coming from the greatest singer of all time. I wish you would have reacted to her live video of Misty from Stockholm as it really shows her personality. There will never be another like her. I have a recommendation for another artist that you would love--the guy who WROTE Misty: Erroll Garner. Other than Liberace, I'd have to say he is the greatest piano player of all time. And very unknown. Treat yourself and listen to him play Misty--or any of his songs--incredible style that will take you to another planet.

[@SuHu62]

Her voice is heaven. A movie you might want to watch sometime - Play Misty For Me. It's an early 70s Clint Eastwood movie, but not your typical CE movie. He plays a radio dj who ends up with a stalker. A lot of people viewed it as a precursor to Fatal Attraction.

[@johnsilva9139]

Yes, good movie and atypical for Clint. Jessica Walters, of "Arrested Development" fame, plays Clint's stalker.

[@DougsPromos]

@SuHu62 is right. Play Misty For Me should be on your Movie Reaction list. Very tense and suspenseful. It also features Roberta Flack's number one hit The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, a beautiful love song. You have reacted to Roberta Flack singing Killing Me Softly, but IMO The First Time ... is her best song ever. It hadn't gone much of anywhere when it was first released. When Eastwood put it in Play Misty For Me (the first movie he directed), the song was re-released by the record company. Number 1 in no time.

[@SuHu62]

@@DougsPromos I honestly think her performance of that song is perfection.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love her "Whatever Lola Wants" and "Mr. Wonderful" !!!!

[@kurtzwar729]

Sarah Vaughn. The best jazz singer. Check out her live version: "Misty" Sarah Vaughn. Stockholm 1964. No strings. No studio. Just her great talent and a jazz combo. Thanks.

[@seanswinton6242]

Now you have reached my passion, Jazz. Sarah Vaughn was awesome. My next suggestion for her would be any song from "Brazilian Romance." Not a bad track!

[@Russ_Keith]

Damn! I've just recommended this before I realised you had. I suggested the first 2 tracks, "Make this City Ours Tonight" or "Romance". It's my favourite Sarah vaughan album and I agree with you. Not one bad or even lesser track.

[@seanswinton6242]

@Russ_Keith A phenomenal album. I saw and met Sarah Vaughn when this was released. One of my life's big moments. It was at the Spoleto Jazz Festival in Charleston, SC. I was 14 years old. I had been playing saxophone for 5 years at that point. I was listening to everything, but mostly instrumental Jazz and everything Rock, Funk, and otherwise that had a sax on it because I could play by ear. Hearing her brought me to listening to what I call the "Jazz Divas and Torch Song Sirens." I love them with strings and with ensembles. However, my ultimate is music at its most intimate- a vocal or instrument with only a piano. Also, piano, acoustic bass, and light drums. That way, the voice or lead instrument can shine!

[@Russ_Keith]

@@seanswinton6242 Yes I can see that would be a highlight. I've never met any of my musical icons. My favourite was dead by the time I was 7. I'm talking about Billie Holiday of course and from what you've said I imagine you'll also be a fan. Again my favourite album by her is a later one, Lady in Satin. I'm more of a guitarist and keyboardist so it won't be a surprise that my favourite musician is Herbie Hancock. But actually I'm here for anything from be bop to the present. Nice to talk to a soul brother. I don't know if I'm allowed to say that because I'm white and Scottish but only on the outside. [Afterthought] My second favourite B.H. album, Songs for Distingué Lovers, is probably more your style.

[@robertsterner2145]

Or her album with Clifford Brown. Phenomenal. I also love her live Tivoli album.

[@onsesejoo2605]

The instrumental version of this song was used as the frame for the 1971 movie "Play Misty For Me", directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. It was his directorial debut and is still considered to be one of his best movies and imo definitely worth of watching.

[@eddiegustafson484]

Her voice is an instrument.

[@webbtrekker534]

That takes me right back to High School. The Divine Sarah! though this was recorded in 1959 it was still heard on the radio well into the 60's.

[@derekjohnson2058]

One of your favorite singers, Amy Winehouse, was a huge fan of Sarah Vaughn. In several interviews, Amy said she grew up listening to Sarah and that she was a huge influence on Amy's lyrics.

[@ellenjones7819]

Yes, finally, some Sarah Vaughan! She was amazing. There are plenty of good-quality videos of her singing live.

[@tebindack]

1 of the very best singers of all time, and her version of this song is legendary. I adore this woman. Her performances and phrasing are top-notch. Thanks! Bravo!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR uplifting,, feel good R&B Classic,, The Blackbyrds "Walking In Rhythm "...TRUST ME on this one!!

[@seanswinton6242]

"Rock Creek Park" is another! They could also choose some Donald Byrd jazz cuts.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@seanswinton6242 Agreed,, Good suggestion & speaking of parks,, Small Faces "Itchycoo Park" & The Cowsills "The Rain,, The Park & Other Things" (Aka: "I Love The Flower Girl")

[@loritajohnson5664]

My oldest sister had the 45 vinyl! Loved the song!

[@revdp2010]

Add “Happy Music” to the Blackbyrds list.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@revdp2010 Agreed..Just had to chuckle a bit at your suggestion,, Because it happens to also be my name,, So quite naturally my music list is "Happy's Music List"..May life always find you well & smiling. "Happy"

[@sweisbrod6109]

Let me be the first: Play Misty For Me. IYKYK 😊

[@angied22269]

@sweisbrod6109 that was the first thing I thought of!

[@sclarkehamlin]

Crazy coincidence. I was walking laps with my neighbor this morning, and she asked for a movie recommendation. I suggested "Play Misty for Me."

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Oh we know!

[@RabbiSteve]

Great choice for a movie reaction. I think that was Clint Eastwood’s first solo directing job. Or maybe his second. I saw it in the theater and it scared the crap out of me. FATAL ATTRACTION before FATAL ATTRACTION.

[@crystalprice7858]

I definitely know

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

Yeah!!! I have been asking for the great Sarah Vaughan for a while. She is magnificent!!!! Her duets with the wonderful crooner Billy Eckstine are superb, (Now It Can Be Told and many others), but Sarah on her own is one of my top 5 singers. Have to admit she might be number one based on her versatility, understanding of music and the mastery she had of her voice.

[@db-gb5xi]

Yes, finally some Sassy! Also, check out Nancy Wilson, a jazz/pop singer, sometimes actress and always elegant lady from the 50s on. Her first hit was the song, Guess Who I Saw Today and one of her songs from the 80s was, Do You Still Dream About Me, which was more R&B. You should also do some more Nina Simone. Perhaps you'd consider playing her protest song Mississippi Godd___ or if that's too much, you could play her song, My Baby Just Cares for Me.

[@seanswinton6242]

I agree. Earth Kitt, Carmen McCrae, Pearl Bailey, and Diane Reeves, Diane Schuur, and especially Cassandra Wilson. With Cassandra Wilson they could play some of her covers of Rock songs like U2's "One," Van Morrison's "Moondance" or "Tupelo Honey" and many other artists for Tuesdays or Fridays.

[@goldilox369]

My Grandaddy loved this version. It's still my favorite of all time!❤

[@andrewleavenworth2309]

Knowing that you guys love those silky jazzy female singers, Sarah Vaughan is one I have been recommending for you guys to react to. So happy you finally got to her. Now you know why they call her the "Divine Miss Sarah." By the way, she was one of Anita Baker's major vocal inspirations. Her live performances from the late '40s through the '60s are sublime. She has several live performances in Sweden available on KZbin that are not to be missed including "Misty," which you just heard, along with "Tenderly," "Whatever Lola Wants," "The Man I Love, etc."

[@mysticmavens811]

Gahhhh this is an absolutely PERFECT song 👌🏻😍

[@cebridges]

I love your comment about how long it took you to start listening to the lyrics because of how blown away you were -- just perfect for a song about being knocked senseless by love.

[@timward3116]

YAAAAY! Sarah Vaughn - one of my all-time favorites. We had one of her albums ("at Mister Kelly's") when I was a kid!!!!!

[@marysmith1922]

Her voice is like hot honey over buttered pancakes! I grew up listening to good music like this. No bells and whistles or being tweaked afterwards. ❤️🌹

[@AnonymousServant513]

This song is completely about her control of the voice. Her timing and spacing of the lyrics was spectacular! So good. So good.

[@MOS650]

I remember watching her perform on the Johnny Carson show he would refer to her as Sassy.

[@afrogirl757]

My dad called her that too.

[@tjrivers]

Wow…Amazing to hear Ms. Vaughan again…great one! Her pitch is perfect, her tone is unique, so fabulous to hear!

[@stevebills5716]

After many decades on this planet, today I discovered a new singer. How have I never heard of Sarah Vaughan?

[@brucefrancis6222]

Oh My Goodness She's like angel sing on a cloud. What a voice!

[@alanoakley3242]

Johnny Mathis did probably the best known vocal version of Misty (it was originally a piano piece written by Errol Garner for his trio). But also check out Ray Stevens, who turned it into a completely different song. I'm not sure 'Sassy' Sarah's cover was ever a hit or even put out as a single but don't overlook her duets with Billy Eckstein.

[@Denkar11]

Great song, great singer. Now you can go to your other channel and watch the movie, "Play Misty For Me".

[@reneestes6254]

Sarah Vaughn’s vocals are warm and cozy and just leave you wanting to hear more. She is excellent!!

[@BV-nx6vq]

Incredible. One of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century imo. Sarah had tremendous vocal range from baritone thru soprano & almost perfect pitch - really like a great opera singer. As Sinatra once said "Sassy is so good now that when I listen to her I want to cut my wrists with a dull razor"

[@WDJeff]

"Sassy Sara" was my grandfather's favorite singer. She's definitely one of my favorites. Her combination of timbre, placement, phrasing, and breath control is so special. She sang with so much personality you couldn't mistake her for anyone else.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Absolutely ❤❤❤ Sarah Vaughan. One of the most magical voices to ever grace this earth.

[@elegantirony78]

So many people have covered this song but this is probably the best rendition

[@josephscally6270]

It's the clarity in her voice that grabs my attention the most. This is one of my favorite songs actually from eras before my time. Wonderful song, wonderful singer, Wonderful reaction . What more could you ask

[@kevincaulder20]

Johnny Mathis has a very popular version of this song. Sarah Vaughn has a saucy hit more in line with her image called WHATEVER LOLA WANTS. You will love the insinuating message and backup vocals that carry the song. And now it's time to hear from the great Englebert Humperdink and the song that made the senior dance perfect in 1976. AFTER THE LOVIN' is as romantic a love letter to sing into the ear of one you love, while dancing the night away as you can get. Enjoy

[@donaldjackson1490]

Mel Torme does an incredible “Whatever Lola Wants” a great Jazz crooner

[@luminiferous1960]

Thanks for posting this. I have been a fan of Sarah Vaughan's for about 50 years. She was nicknamed "The Divine One" and "Sassy." Frank Sinatra had the greatest respect for Sarah Vaughan and famously said: “Sassy is so good now that when I listen to her I want to cut my wrists with a dull razor.” Music critic Scott Yanow described her as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century." The eminent jazz authority Gunther Schuller said in tribute to Sarah Vaughan preceding her concert at the Smithsonian Museum in 1980: "Her art is so remarkable, so unique that it, sui generis, is self-fulfilling and speaks best on its own musical artistic terms. It is-like the work of no other singer-self-justifying and needs neither my nor anyone else's defense or approval...Sarah Vaughan is quite simply the greatest vocal artist of our century...Perhaps I should qualify that by saying the most creative vocal artist of our time. I think that will get us much closer to the heart of the matter, for Sarah Vaughan is above all that rare rarity: a jazz singer. And by that I mean to emphasize that she does not merely render a song beautifully, as it may have been composed and notated by someone else-essentially a re-creative act-but rather that Sarah Vaughan is a composing singer, a singing composer, if you will, an improvising singer, one who never-at least in the last twenty-five years or so-has sung a song the same way twice: as I said a creative singer, a jazz singer...I use the word "jazz" as a handy and still widely used convenient descriptive label; but clearly Sarah Vaughan's singing and her mastery go way beyond the confines of jazz. And if I emphasize the creativity, the composer aspect of her singing, it is to single out that rare ability, given, sadly, to so few singers, including, of course, all those in the field of classical music. It is my way of answering the shocked response among some of you a few moments ago when I called Sarah Vaughan the greatest singer of our time. For it is one thing to have a beautiful voice; it is another thing to be a great musician-often, alas, a truly remote thing amongst classical singers; it is still another thing, however, to be a great musician with a beautiful and technically perfect voice, who also can compose and create extemporaneously. We say of a true jazz singer that they improvise. But let me assure you that Sarah Vaughan's improvisations are not mere embellishments or ornaments or tinkering with the tune; they are compositions in their own right or at least re-compositions of someone else's material-in the same manner and at the same level that Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker and other great jazz masters have been creative." I had the great pleasure to see Sarah Vaughan perform live in concert twice in the 1980s - once in a small jazz club and once in a large auditorium. She was even more wonderful in her live performances. After the finale of the concert in the large auditorium, she received a standing ovation and the crowd demanded several encores. She performed six encores, receiving a standing ovation after each one. What a night to remember!

[@waltw4537]

The real thing. Jay, don't tell me how old Grandpa was in '57, lol. Yep... Luckily, Sarah was on many of the variety shows back in the day. An American treasure to the world for sure. Thanks.

[@JonS0107]

One of my favorite videos is Sarah Vaughn performing this song in Sweden, in 1963, while she had a cold. She apologized to the audience but she still sounded remarkable.

[@djolegeorge860]

Wow how heavenly... that would make anyone drift off to sleep.

[@andyo3689]

The Divine Miss Sarah Vaughan. The GREATEST OF ALL TIME! Thanks so much.

[@awparadoxx]

Sarah Vaughn’s voice is an instrument. IMO she is the greatest vocalist of our time. You should watch her in concert! ❤

[@rosemary702001]

Sarah gives me chills. She takes me back to my childhood, listening on a black and white TV, singing on a variety show. Listen to more of her!! Have you ever reacted to Johnny Mathis? He also sings Misty, but he has so many songs that you would enjoy. He’s a classic crooner from that era and still around singing and doing tours at 88!! He sings “What’ll I Do?” - an under appreciated song from the 30s - and “Wonderful, Wonderful.” Try him too!

[@ioniajones2069]

Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fishgersld, Carman McCray. Nsncy Wilson, etc. ALL THAT JAZZ!!!!😊

[@user-yk5ld8tj2h]

The live recording of Misty from Stockholm. 1964. A whole other ballgame

[@backhammer1]

I am so happy you finally got around to Sarah Vaughn.She is regarded many as the greatest vocalist of all time.Please react to more of this legend..

[@Neofolis]

Srah Vaughan was always my favourite of this style of female jazz singer. I can't think of anyone who can sing a softer note, even when there's barely any air moving past her lips, she still has perfect pitch and tone. Most people's voices would have cracked long before. It's even more amazing when you watch her live performances, so effortless.

[@Mr17051963]

I was just 14 when I heard Miss Vaughan for the first time. And that is the reason I fell in love with jazz since. One of my favorite singers of all time. 🙏🌟✌️

[@Carrie-so3ro]

The odd time I learn about an artist on this channel right along side the two of you. This video was one of those. Sarah Vaughan was way before my time, but I DID know her name & I HAD heard of the title "Misty." This was a real treat for me too! Her voice is STUNNING! It is strong. It is smooth as silk, & it is also EXTREMELY clear! It is beautiful & feminine. It is like a glass of the finest cut crystal. I think I would put Miss Sarah Vaughan as the pintacle "CROONER!" - male or female! Her voice will sweep you away on a cloud! I am going to make a playlist of new finds & this song is going to be the 1st one there. Thanks J. & Amber - & to everyone who suggested it so that I could get to learn about her too.

[@lindazee]

You described her so beautifully! Oh, what a journey you're about to take. Sarah Vaughn was one of a kind.💖

[@Carrie-so3ro]

Thank you. I am looking forward to it. 💞@@lindazee

[@JennLynnTarot]

Sarah Vaughan.... maybe my top vocalist of all time, and deserved her moniker The Divine One. One of my personal favorites of hers is Come Rain or Come Shine. 🔥🔥🔥💓💓💓

[@G-Q67]

Sarah's voice was one that weaved through notes and chords like she invented music - a true virtuosa!

[@MarySiddell]

Loved her when I was in high school. Dinah Washington, Etta James are also amazing.

[@lorstress]

Sarah Vaughan was the G.O.A.T Please give her some more of your attention. I love seeing younger people react to vocalists like Sassy Sarah. She was one of my dad's all time faves and I grew up listening to her amazing music. Hard to top her talent.

[@Liligal1]

Sarah Vaughn is one of the very best jazz vocalists to come out of the previous century!

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Oh boy what a voice beutifull smooth flowing real music and instruments 😊

[@P-M-869]

Yes, Sarah is one of the greats. There are a lot of great singers from this era.

[@jasonkanzler1073]

My late father's favorite singer and really one of the all-time best - grew up listening to her!

[@nablodiaz]

Never heard of her before, but her voice is sooo smooth. Wow

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Sarah Vaugh had such and expressive voice! Add the great arrangement and the wonderfulness of those lyrics! I'm so glad y'all reacted to this!

[@MOS650]

Esther Phillips- Home Is Where The Hatred Is

[@cecileluv]

I can't get them to bite. Been recommending Esther for months. Also Dame Shirley Bassey. So many yet to be appreciated.

[@albertsena8186]

Love Little Esther!

[@rogerwilliams5382]

This is just a wonderful song. Sarah Vaughn nails this. They're was a lot of good female singers in the early 50s and she was one of the best.

[@aliciazambri4237]

I have an album called Ultimate Divas, and there are some of the best singers ever on it. This is a rabbit hole for sure. I'd recommend Broken Hearted Melody by Sarah Vaughn. And then My Man (Mon Homme) by Billie Holiday, Stormy Weather by Lena Horne, What A Difference A Day Makes by Dinah Washington, Someone To Watch Over Me by Ella Fitzgerald, and My Funny Valentine by Chaka Khan.

[@user-jp4oc8ve7u]

my my my ....what a voice !!! Don't say anything . Enjoy this great talent.

[@sedatedape315]

Sarah Vaughan, Barbara Streisand, and Celine Dion are my top three female vocalist. The complexities in each of their voices is almost inhuman. So beautiful! This is one, of many, Sarah hits I love.

[@hot5and77]

The thing that always amazes me about Sassy (one of her nicknames) is that she had such control over a huge vocal range. She could go from a low note to a high note and back again without changing the dynamics. Congratulations by the way. You've now completed the holy trinity of female singers in my opinion. Ella, Billie and Sarah.

[@blackprix]

That song Misty was done by many people and done very well, and Sarah Vaughan definitely was one of them

[@horacerobinson7149]

Continue to R.I.P Miss Sarah Vaughan ❤. Thanks again Jay and Amber 😊

[@bridgemanjr]

Wish the music gods made this a duet with Johnny Mathis!! Would be insanely beautiful!!!SOMEONE MAKE THIS HAPPEN

[@2Cambourne]

This song was the title of a 1971 Clint Eastwood movie "Play Misty for Me." It was a psycho drama based on a woman who became obsessed with a disc jockey played by Clint Eastwood. Sarah Vaughn had a beautiful and haunting voice.

[@alisonrodger3360]

Finally... One of those artists everyone should have in their life.

[@joepowell7025]

I'm the same age as your grandpa, I was born in 1950 as well, it's so good to see you young people enjoying the music of my time and what I grew up with, thank you both.

[@ChandraLeigh]

Jazz great Sarah Vaughn. She was amazing. Glad to see you getting into more jazz artists.

[@michellecasey5752]

My mom would play this for me on her piano. When I was about 7, there was a Clint Eastwood movie called “Play Misty for Me”. You might like it! Thanks for this beautiful vocal!

[@glenngotling657]

Sarah Vaughan hits me in a nostalgic way that's a little different than other feelings of nostalgia. There's a kind of sadness of missing that slower and simpler WW2 generation. She was a bridge from those times into the faster and crazier 60's. Her singing makes me wish I had known her.

[@JonS0107]

I feel that way about Rosemary Clooney. A little more mainstream but a pop music bridge between World War II and 60s music.

[@markrichards6863]

Perhaps the best singer ever, and she got better when she matured. There will never be another.

[@thomasbertsch7270]

I found a cassette in a record store with all black female blues songs and this was on there amongst 9 other phenomenal songs!

[@tomaleshire4145]

The band playing with Sarah Vaughn🔥 was incredible also!💥I sooo enjoy y'all's reactions and today was special!💯 Fantastic Female Friday!😊 Great selections Amber, this was easiy my favorite Female Friday!🤗🔥❤️✌️

[@simonk7937]

First time ever I saw your face by Roberta Flack Boom boom by John Lee Hooker At last by Etta James You take my breath away by Queen

[@mgtow316]

Must hear by Miss Vaughan: "Tenderly" 1947. "Slow Hot Wind" 1965.

[@robertjewell9727]

For film Fridays add to your list Clint Eastwoid's PLAY MISTY FOR ME, a suspense thriller. Beautiful reaction to Sarah although my favorite is from Frank Sinatra,'s album Sinatra and Strings. But wow, whoever recommended this version are spot-on! It's lusciously mysterious and elegant.

[@susancahill4018]

She is thee ultimate example of what integrity is in singing. Professionalism, respect and grace for the craft. Did you notice there was no screaming, no yelling, no cursing, rap crap, no technical enhancements or any garbage like they use today. Back then singers valued their voices and the music just like the people playing the instruments.

[@deshaunx776]

I appreciate your sentiments on healthy vocal use but… Your comment is absolutely heartbreaking on this beautiful reaction to Sarah Vaughan… I sincerely hope that you didn’t intend to take this icon and legend of monumental importance specifically to black culture and use veiled language to discredit other forms of black American music. “Rap crap” has been recorded since the 1940s in the genres of gospel and blues- see the Jubalaires. The alleged screaming, yelling, and cursing had been recorded much earlier than that. Why might an oppressed people feel the need to make such emotionally expressive music? Consider that the things you don’t like might not *be* for you. Jazz, blues, gospel, soul, funk, the original rock n’ roll, and even “rap crap” all exist due to the innovative contributions of black artists. Not everything is for you.