Sarah Vaughan sings Send in the Clowns

[@marcelsimon9156]

There's a reason NO ONE does this song since Sarah Vaughan left us. Who would risk comparison to THAT instrument, so richly endowed by God? She sang it often her last decade or so, each finely different from all the others, all magnificent. The one etched in my soul was at Carnegie Hall during the Kool Jazz Festival 1982, when she graced us with SEVEN ENCORES, ending with a "Send In The Clowns" that had people WEEPING OPENLY; I feel no shame in saying I was among them. Sing, Sarah Vaughan. Sing with the angels.

[@shomee2687]

🙏🏼🌃 Thank you for sharing your beautiful moment.

[@marymichael1211]

You make an excellent point that she sang it differently each time . . . She was so authentically existentially into the complexity of each channeling 🎶✨

[@jeanettesdaughter]

Yes. “ Well, maybe next year…” Breathtakingly gorgeous.

[@pamwatson4227]

😢 I recently lost my Mom that battled a 10+ year battle to Multiple Myeloma. When I sent this Jewel to her a day didn't go by a year before her Homecoming that we wept with the richness of her gift. You should catch her performance at "Mr. Kelly's"!! I encourage all to do so.

[@BenAvodot]

In 1981, when she performed this for the BBC, Sarah was 57 years old. Her voice, so seasoned and rich. Never better. Incredible. The way she can hold a note, her phrasings, her outrageous range, hitting higher notes than at any time in her career, as far as I’m concerned. I love that she went acapella just when the words said “finding myself, this late in my career.” Just brilliant and very touching. We miss you, Sarah. We really do.

[@bmw3842]

Amazing Sarah Vaughn.These women worked tirelessly crisscrossing the globe doing what they did best under the circumstances that oppressed Black Americans during those turbulent times in America .Yet they they never wavered or faltered. Because they knew they were creating something magical. Sarah Vaughan has recorded 48 studio albums, ten live albums, 35 compilation albums, two extended plays, five box sets and eight album appearances. Happy Birthday to Miss. Sassy Sarah vaughn

[@roxiet7016]

@bmw3842Absolutely….🎉🖤I too salute the endurance of my Melianated ancestors!.. Genius in musical 🎵 ability 🎤 . Genius in self assurance and survival mood. I too salute this wonderful extraordinary Queen.

[@fredvlietstra2394]

Yes the same for Gladys Knight. Stupid Madonna and Barbara Streisand where more in foreground than Gladys.

[@roshidadowney1575]

When she sang this, all you could do was wait and wonder which way her voice would go next! Truly gifted songstress!

[@williamroden8495]

Roshida Downey Your comment was just as perfect as is possible. I'm crying as I type this- What a unforgetable voice and rendition of this great song!

[@j.c7719]

Without a doubt one of the most powerful deliveries of a song ever.

[@leongardner710]

@@j.c7719 ...exactly

[@fiomcc8298]

Sassy was the best of the greatest jazz singers .. Her voice came from heaven ... yes, she could go anywhere in a song

[@stevew5146]

So true. She was a giant gift to our hearts!

[@timothyklee5101]

My wife of 40 years has stage 3 cancer. Sarah is our comfort and joy.

[@Leasa-g9c]

May the majestic richness of her voice bring your wife healing.

[@roxiet7016]

Sincere condolences..

[@fionalomax7175]

❤

[@PrestonCOrr]

She's a sculptor of the voice. This is stunning.

[@TheAraby212]

Wow. What an original and poetic statement @Preston

[@LlyleHunter]

Absolutely. I’ve never heard anyone describe her as the sculpture of the voice. Sir Preston you know how to touch a person’s heart. I sincerely hope that you’re a writer. I’d be interested in anything you’ve written. What a wonderful way you have with language. I knew her personally and I’m flawed. Thank You for sharing your gift.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

I love the 1987 version!!!

[@mjlesq]

Well said.

[@wlee5726]

I agree!!!

[@randfonteinss]

this lady has an orchestra in her mouth. such an unadulterated voice. perfect intonation. definitely my favourate.

[@wellingtonmiddleton3739]

Yes, an archestra in her mouth . . . You nailed her voice perfectly. What a gifted singer🙏🇧🇸

[@cyshadowx]

She blends Opera and a soulful jazz vibrato no one else has sounded like her the best singer ever

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Love her sassy style!

[@ralex3697]

One of the greatest of all time

[@jimrandolph3361]

It's not really fair to compare other female singers to Sarah Vaughn. She's obviously in a league of her own.

[@christophepena2212]

Elle fitzgerald is in a league of her own...and many others...sarah vaughn is great ...others too.

[@christianlacheze3323]

Indeed

[@ladavinaspanishharlem3750]

@@christophepena2212 Ha! Ha!

[@markdrinkwater1508]

Aretha was the only singer without rival, in terms of sound and tone, she was simply unmatched, she was a rival-less artist.

[@maryfluker8268]

Ok

[@DavidHaile_profile]

Thank you to the KZbin overlords for reminding me how much I've loved Sarah Vaughn. What a voice!

[@mca1218]

Somewhere around 1984-1986, I had the immense pleasure to usher at the Monterey Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center, and saw the divine Sarah perform live- and when she closed her appearance with this song, particularly the a Capella lilt of "in myyyyyyyyyyy CAREEEER!!!" it brought cheers and swells from the house like you've never heard before. There was an indescribable thrill to hear and see her live. And at the song's conclusion of "maybe next year," her soulful runs positively had me in tears. Then I had to direct her offstage to a corridor leading to the dressing room, and she positively skipped down the walk, giggling a little "thank you, baby," while toweling herself down. I was floating!!

[@itgetseasierlessitry]

mca1218 Enjoyed reading your recollection. Thanks for sharing it.

[@kenwall7484]

It's been 6 mos but I wanted you to know I loved it almost as much as you did, maybe even more! Thank you for your thoughts. Enjoy it again.

[@yug08]

I was blessed to see her live also, in a theater in Elizabeth, NJ. Totally out of this world! She sings this song better that anyone sings anything!

[@sulfuricpictures2725]

That's subjective but there's no denying she's one of the best singers ever and was bloody amazing RIP Sara Vaughan

[@MICHGO1]

LUCKY YOU. I'VE SEEN HER MANY TIMES AND SOMETIMES SHE TOOK THE IMPROV AT THE END TO THE EXTREME. I HAVEN'T FOUND A VIDEO OF AN EXAMPLE YET. SHE ALWAYS SOUNDED FANTASTIC BUT IF YOU'VE SEEN HER ENOUGH THERE WHERE TIMES WHEN SHE WAS EVEN BETTER THAN SIMPLY "FANTASTIC"...IF YOU CAN IMAGINE THAT.

[@stevesmith6685]

It took me a while to really appreciate Sarah Vaughan, maybe two thirds of my life. I finally opened my ears. What an artist. What a treasure!

[@BrightSeaStar]

Me too. Now I feel so humbled.

[@DoggieFosters]

I had the opposite experience: for all the many fine and wonderful vocalists I've admired in my life, the first time I heard Vaughan it literally stopped me in my tracks. There's only one other vocalist since then that I've had the same experience with. Both of whom continue to STUN me. The funny part to me about Vaughan is I just really don't care for cool jazz. At all. 😆 But her voice! My god. 😍

[@neusalix5209]

I love jazz songs. I love her voice, her singing in any kind of music...not just jazz music

[@paf2587]

Same here. I’ve felt silly ever since.

[@josephlee4337]

I learned to appreciate her when I grew to maturity.

[@murph3001]

simply the finest American female singer we ever had

[@jjgghhjk]

Ella and Aretha have left the chat.

[@bluespig1]

Possibly the greatest female singer of the last 100 years. I absolutely adore her tone. A pure instrument with vibrato to die for, RIP my dear Lady.

[@markdrinkwater1508]

That title is firmly in the hands of one Aretha Franklin. I love Sarah but Aretha is simply without rival, her overall sound was celestial in every sense, her tone, her range, her instinctive use of her instrument, her technical skills, her elasticity, she emoted like no other and sang from the soul of humanity itself. Just ask Sarah, she said it herself, Aretha was a rival-less artist.

[@ellysofiana1206]

@@markdrinkwater1508 k

[@oakleychandler3697]

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[@adriendakota6136]

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[@oakleychandler3697]

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[@stevew5146]

The woman could sing gorgeously even with her mouth just barely open. She was so much of a vocal sensation but so natural, cool, and passionate. Sarah!!

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Exactly right. I've noticed that on her 1989 Grammy tribute performance of 'So many stars '

[@j.c7719]

Roy Orbison was the same way, barely moved his mouth. I wonder if that’s the secret?

[@stevecrumpton9643]

I don't know which came first; the chills or the tears. Hypnotized and speechless for the entirety of this performance.

[@Raindepebble]

A true Diva...she could easily perform opera, classical and any other genres...she was one of a kind!

[@jimmckee771]

She goes from being almost shy at the beginning to undergoing a completely transformative experience by the end. No actress can pretend to do that and no director can make that happen. That's pure Sarah Vaughan.

[@marymichael1211]

Wow! Excellent delineation of her actual profound journey through the singing of the song.

[@paulaltizer5414]

OMG, when she goes a capella and then at 4:05...once in a lifetime! What the audience must have experienced.

[@jkglim9606]

No one past or present can sing this song better than Ms Vaughan, EVER!!

[@tjkerr73]

Listen to the Judi Dench version. It's a masterpiece.

[@krishnasongkitti1607]

My favorite female singer. God bless you Ms. Sarah Vaughn.

[@plastichouselady]

Nobody does this song with more elegance, artistry, and sheer soul than Ms. Vaughan...

[@vincentcarter6066]

I agree,the first time I saw her she became my favorite singer and I followed her until her passing what a great singer

[@carolkelly1324]

Exquisite....pure...nothing compares...straight out of heaven...

[@bdcsluper]

true dat!

[@neusalix5209]

Many great singers out there, but Sarah is unique

[@PLA5207]

Sarah was a master of the masters. What a gift from God!

[@dennismclaurin1487]

She would be overwhelmed by these beautiful comments reflecting her

[@LydgiaOfHarlem]

Whenever I hear her sing this, a few tears fall. What mastery and control. Bravo.

[@funkman0811]

Here I am a 70 Yr Old man Tears in my eyes and chills up my spine SASSY Does it to me everytime The greatest Songstress in my lifetime

[@MsBigBubba]

She truly was a GREAT one and the Good Lord let her share that Gifted Voice with us we were BLESSED!!!

[@murph3001]

Maybe in all lifetimes my friend

[@lindsleyghee2859]

One of the most beautiful and artistic versions of Send in the Clowns I’ve ever heard! Her voice is like a finely tuned instrument!

[@antoniojohnson3308]

God is real! This may be the best thing I have ever heard in 27 years of life.

[@yug08]

Indeed, it's the best thing I've heard in 60 years! She is my favorite, and perhaps the best singer that ever lived!

[@NYCBG]

Amen sister

[@ralphecairns5272]

+Antonio Johnson two thoughts Mr Johnson GOD is very very real this is one of the best songs i"ve heard in my 73 years on earth.GOD is not stupid However its been my experiance GOD does have a ironic sense of life

[@yug08]

Definitely true for my 60 years of living!

[@NYCBG]

yug08 God is an amazing fumbler. He could've made this life so much less painful, so much more perfect... but no, he is a bumbling amateur, bent on creating his little world that he can play with, NO MATTER HOW MUCH suffering AND pain it causes! YIIIIIKKES! Even my little sister could have created a better, less painful, world! Really, what IS his problem? Why do we even have childrens' hospitals? Kids dying of brain tumor??? Come on, Mr. God??? WHADDAFUCK are you trying to prove?

[@maryjaneesplen8480]

Beautiful...so beautiful...So gifted...

[@piustwelfth]

This is a fantastic live performance by Sarah Vaughn. The entire song is a vocal tour de force, but she takes it to another level with her acapella @ 3:46

[@nickyact1]

You will never see the likes of this lady again! Xxx

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Amen.

[@ralex3697]

Never, beyond stunning

[@paymonbidari3513]

Ms. Vaughn you own this song. No one does it better. ❤🙏

[@vwheato]

Blessed to have seen her sing this several times. No one like her.

[@jeffphillips4817]

Simply one of the greatest American vocalizations of all time.

[@jhaychylla]

I am mesmerized by her name and melt from the sound of her voice. She always gets my complete attention. She must be in Heaven singing right now.

[@WilsonWatt-q2e]

Thank you for this. I saw Sarah 5 times between 1965 [when my father took me to a Chicago nightclub for my 18th birthday to hear her] and 1980. She was absolutely unique and could convey the totality of any song she sang.

[@zacharylavender1568]

She paints such a beautiful picture! Absolute brilliance! Thank you Ms Vaughn!

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Love the way she paints lyrics with her eyes and hands. I 1st noticed that on her 1989 Grammy appearance in her honor. She sang ' So many stars '

[@TheObserver2]

In a class by herself. There is no one even close. All of today's pretenders who call themselves singers should listen to this and stay humbled

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Or be expelled from class.

[@Babaliciouss1]

I think Streisand live is an amazing singer of this song too❤️

[@Babaliciouss1]

This lady is wonderful.

[@malikstuart711]

There was never a better version of this song and will never be. NO DEBATE

[@largemarge1603]

Pianist is extraordinary. Sensitive. Bassist is powerful. Foundational. Superb arrangement!

[@redinhodaflauta1269]

George Gaffney and Andy Simpkins, respectively - and Harold Jones of Count Basie fame on drums.

[@rondaallen7211]

what about the drummer?

[@SilverMinstrel]

Wow! What a mesmerizing amazing performance.

[@haroldstella1398]

NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO SARAH ⭐️❤️⭐️

[@rayc1503]

Wow I was truly blown away by this version. That's one almighty voice this talented lady has there. 🤯

[@stamped5793]

Nobody brings life to the song like the sultry and elegant Ms Sarah Vaughan We will never have another Sarah! You can hear the angels in her voice

[@chakafan2]

I saw her live and she sang this song - different phrasing, tone, etc., and just as perfect. Pure Genius!

[@frauleinmona]

This just made me cry. I'm actually still crying. Today is the anniversary of my Father's death. "Send In The Clowns" was his favorite song and Sarah Vaughan was one of his favorite singers. Favorite female singer that's for sure. I've never seen my Father cry in my whole life. But the closest I ever saw him come to crying is when I showed him this clip of Sarah singing his favorite song. I'm absolutely sure I saw a little tear in the corner of his eye. I miss you Daddy. Everyday. You were my best friend and my Superman. I pray to God that someday I will be reunited with you. I love you so much Daddy and I hope you're safe in Heaven.👼💕☝💖🙏

[@douggresham2821]

Bless you...i lost my father 8 years ago. He was the last of my entire family including siblings to pass on. I live in terrible grief everyday of my life. This was a song he introduced me to at a young age.

[@frauleinmona]

@@douggresham2821 Thank you so much. And bless you too my friend. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Father. I can sympathize and empathize with you completely. I as well, live everyday in terrible grief. The pain is still so ever present and has not gone away even after 6 years. And I know I will continue to feel that emptiness and heartache for many years to come. As you had mentioned that 8 years after your Father has passed, the grief is still strong. So, I know it will not end. As you had mentioned that your Father introduced the song "Send In The Clowns" to you at a young age, I feel most fortunate that I was introduced to *Sarah Vaughan* by my Father when I was a young pre-teen. I've never seen him *so* moved in all of his life as when he watched 'Sass' sing "Send In The Clowns". Every time I see or hear Sarah Vaughan I always think of my beautiful Father. And I know you'll think of your Father too, when you hear "Send In The Clowns" being sung by Ms. Vaughan as well. And probably anybody *else* singing the song for that matter! 😊 Thank you ever so much for taking the time to leave a comment for me. You're so very kind. I wish you comfort, healing, strength, courage and peace, dear friend.🙏💖👼🎤🎶🎹🎼☝😺🍀

[@888Sooty]

She reconstructed the song with her amazing musical instrument her magnificent voice

[@mikefisher9895]

Many people have sang this song over the years but NOBODY Comes even close to Sarah Vaughan it's my favourite song ever. The good lord has another angel in heaven when Sarah died

[@johneyon5257]

the only time i can listen to this song with enjoyment is when Sarah sings it - ironic that it was written to accommodate Glynis Johns' meager singing abilities - but when turned over to someone who really can sing - it has even greater depth and power

[@ginaturk9689]

Sarah Vaughn is phenomenal to say the least. Her voice enters your inner soul.

[@wtbAI]

South Los Angeles in 1996 you would find a kid up at 2 am watching PBS and finding Sarah Vaughan. 😎 Grateful.

[@lamontyancey9642]

I'VE A NEW FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER !! IT'S NEWARK NATIVE MS. SARAH VAUGHN !!

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

damn What Voice that lady had!!!!! incredible!!!

[@jameskthompson9469]

The Divine One... your voice always brings a tear to my eyes...Viva Sarah Vaughan!!!

[@umanicole9857]

mmmm hmmm!!!

[@dennisg.582]

This women's singing makes me weep. GREATEST singer ever!!!!!!!!

[@phamlam9022]

One of the most connected voices in non-opera music ever !

[@justMe-rd4sw]

this has brought me to tears, and I'm proud to say it

[@aidanstafford318]

Sarah's talents bring me to beloved tears as well.

[@ReneGade-pg1sr]

Sarah Vaughan, and her voice, were the work of The Creator.

[@markplese5384]

Beyond words - played her singing this song as a college DJ on the jazz station. Beautiful

[@simone222]

Listening to this song sung by the late great Sarah Vaughn doesn't fail to move me to tears. This is one of the few select songs wherein one can somewhat fathom- or gain an iota of understanding of- the wondrous beauty of Ms. Sarah Vaughan's voice. Quoting the words of renowned jazz critic Gary Giddins: ''No matter how closely we dissect the particulars of her talent ... we must inevitably end up contemplating in silent awe the most phenomenal of her attributes, the one she was handed at birth, the voice that happens once in a lifetime, perhaps once in several lifetimes." ''Her voice had wings: luscious and tensile, disciplined and nuanced, it was as thick as cognac, yet soared off the beaten path like an instrumental solo ... that her voice was a four-octave muscle of infinite flexibility made her disarming shtick all the more ironic.''

[@gregexell3820]

Sublime! Always my favourite singer

[@renegade8367]

I can listen to this performance by Sarah Vaughn all day. She opens a spiritual portal with her singing talent.

[@lesauthorroberts7363]

This is the most emotionally ripping version of a great song. I don't think there is any female singer EVER who quite reaches the astonishing creative and painfully wonderful heights reached by Sarah Vaughan,

[@michaeltrocchia4554]

absolutely brilliant, she is missed, brings such passion and emotion to every word, im in awe, and i thank you RIP

[@renelavoie7444]

I heard her sing this with the Count Basie orchestra in Fort Lauderdale in 1981. Remember it like it was yesterday, I was completely blown away.

[@ramg529]

what an eerie and beautiful song sung by a truly amazing performer. WOW.

[@pacrimco]

It's all on the inside trying to come out., a rare thing indeed. She took us to beautiful, unknown places and experiences.

[@margaretposby6119]

I first saw her perform on my bithday May 25 1984 WOW what a gift, she is a gift too us all, God bless.

[@frsh6272]

This video was my first time hearing Sarah Vaughan a couple years ago, after seeing her mentioned on countless videos I said well let me check her out. I did and she is now my favorite, there could not be a more pure instrument.

[@BodilessVoice]

Wow, she owned that room!

[@CarmineStrollo]

This is the most amazing rendition I have ever ever heard in my life. Thanks dad for turning me onto Sarah....she's amazing! What dynamics and finesse..I cried....

[@darrenm7064]

Beautiful. Entertainment for ears AND eyes

[@bonniekindler4885]

majestic….godly….spiritual. i bow to the voice.

[@jessemiranda326]

She opens my heart ❤️

[@brucefurman297]

No one compares to Sarah, not even Ella. An American Classic!

[@laly4man]

Every time I hear her sing this, she literally brings me to tears. What a voice.

[@cbm1838]

On what was her 50th birthday in 1974, I saw Sarah Vaughn perform in a small club in Hollywood, Ca. There are so many gifted vocalists that I regret never having seen perform live while they were still among us. I'm so thankful that I didn't miss the experience of hearing Miss Vaughn's exquisite voice from a few feet away......

[@kindell1]

She had the prettiest vibrato. Not too many people could tell a story like she could while singing either

[@maryedwards9637]

I knew she had passed when every network was playing a clip of her singing this song.

[@antd8259]

Saw a clown sing this on, The Simpson's last night lol. It was like a musical episode where they sang everything they said . I was like, what's this song. I liked the little part the clown sang. Then I came here and WOW! Sarah Vaughn sang this with her heart and soul. Great is all I can say. Hats off to Sarah Vaughn!

[@harrietjohnson1930]

LOL, that’s a funny story. I hope I can find that Simpson’s episode online. 😂

[@ritadecassiafernandes3746]

Ave Maria, she is more than wonderful, that voice goes in my soul, and I cry, cry of joy and happiness! Thanks God for giving her this wonderful mission.

[@nancyann1358]

Her singing takes you on an emotional musical adventure ❤️

[@trendy188]

Sassy , The Divine Sarah or just Sarah, she was the first great post World War 2 Jazz, Pop artist. Her voice was a combination of Gold , Silver , Pearl ,and Diamonds , in my opinion she was the very best of her era.

[@murph3001]

EVER. if I may

[@amorMaguerrero]

Heart and soul. The intensity of her glorious voice tugs at every person’s heart and soul. Her voice is the epitome of perfection.

[@assisolegario9410]

Wonderful! Beautiful! Sensational!

[@dharmagraphics-architects7363]

My father Donald Coles Senior was also a solo blues singer running the Harlem club circuit before WWII. He knew Pearl Bailey and she wrote to him. I'm sure that he knew Sarah Vaughn. He played her music often. If anyone finds my father's, Donald Coles Sr., album please share it. Thank you.

[@Mikejames1080]

The best singer in the world.

[@etaeleifi]

I never liked this song, until I heard her singing it. It totally makes sense now.

[@imbees2]

Nobody on the voice or American idol has this voice.

[@darrenm7064]

Wow. Phenomenal. My ears were also watching. How about that!

[@marymichael1211]

😄

[@victorcowboywest]

This is my favorite rendition of this song, it stops me in my tracks and I just have to sit and listen and enjoy 🎹🎶👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@vanessacarnow6207]

The "can't" at 1:18...made my heart skip a beat and I exploded with laughter at 4:41 bcuz her emotions were so on point...

[@Tallwater67]

Wow a gift from heaven ! No comparison! She at points had me holding my breathe!

[@aidanstafford318]

A STANDING OVATION, and JOYFUL TEARS are to be experienced every time that Sarah Vaughan's talents are beheld...Particularly, whenever encountering performances of this beloved song!

[@billdoor5025]

never heard of this lass but damn she has a range of tones at her disposal.............beautiful and heart breaking!!!!

[@MrGayman7]

My favorite Sondheim song sung exquisitely by a legend! Her interpretation is full of heartache and melancholy.

[@Hecate2011]

No one could touch her. Just magic. RIP Gone too soon.

[@harryhighpants8715]

This is special. She lived every note every emotion.

[@piustwelfth]

This was one of her signature tunes later in her career. It was perfectly suited to her voice.

[@janetrogers160]

2019 ❤ God bless your legacy Ms. Sarah Vaughn

[@ronaldstrange8981]

Pure magic. Thank you Sarah. Still remember, respected and loved. England, October 2024.