Sarah Vaughan - Misty (Live from Sweden) Mercury Records 1964

"Misty" is a jazz standard written in 1954 by the pianist Erroll Garner. Originally composed as an instrumental following the traditional 32-bar format, the tune later had lyrics by Johnny Burke and became the signature song of Johnny Mathis.
Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 -- April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century." Nicknamed "Sailor" (for her salty speech), "Sassy" and "The Divine One", Sarah Vaughan was a Grammy Award winner. The National Endowment for the Arts bestowed upon her its "highest honor in jazz", the NEA Jazz Masters Award, in 1989.
Vaughan was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Asbury "Jake" Vaughan, a carpenter by trade who played guitar and piano, and Ada Vaughan, a laundress who sang in the church choir, migrants from Virginia. The Vaughans lived in a house on Brunswick Street in Newark for Vaughan's entire childhood. Jake was deeply religious. The family was active in New Mount Zion Baptist Church at 186 Thomas Street. Vaughan began piano lessons at the age of seven, sang in the church choir, and played piano for rehearsals and services. Sarah and her family were all registered Democrats.
She developed an early love for popular music. In the 1930s, she frequently saw local and touring bands at the Montgomery Street Skating Rink. By her mid-teens, she ventured illegally into Newark's night clubs and performed as a pianist and singer at the Piccadilly Club and at Newark Airport.
Vaughan attended East Side High School, then transferred to Newark Arts High School, which opened in 1931. As her nocturnal adventures as a performer overtook her academic pursuits, she dropped out of high school during her junior year to concentrate more fully on her music.
In 1989, Vaughan's health began to decline, although she rarely revealed any hints of this in her performances. She canceled a series of engagements in Europe in 1989, citing the need to seek treatment for arthritis of the hand, although she was able to complete a series of performances in Japan. During a run at New York's Blue Note Jazz Club in 1989, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and was too ill to finish the last day of what would turn out to be her final series of public performances.
Vaughan returned to her home in California to begin chemotherapy and spent her final months alternating stays in the hospital and at home. She grew weary of the struggle and demanded to be taken home, where at the age of 66 she died on the evening of April 3, 1990, while watching Laker Girls, a television movie featuring her daughter.
Her funeral was held at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. Following the ceremony, a horse-drawn carriage transported her body to Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield.
Parallels have been drawn between Vaughan's voice and those of opera singers. Jazz singer Betty Carter said that with training Vaughan could have "gone as far as Leontyne Price." Bob James, Vaughan's musical director in the 1960s said that "the instrument was there. But the knowledge, the legitimacy of that whole world were not for her ... But if the aria were in Sarah's range she could bring something to it that a classically trained singer could not."
In a chapter devoted to Vaughan in his book Visions of Jazz (2000), critic Gary Giddins described her as the "ageless voice of modern jazz - of giddy postwar virtuosity, biting wit and fearless caprice". He concluded by saying that "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."
Sarah's accompanied by Kirk Stuart (piano), Charles "Buster" Williams (bass), and Georges Hughes (drums). Recorded in Sweden, 1964. (Mercury Records)
Look at me,
I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
Feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I can't understand,
I get misty just holding your hand.
Walk my way,
And a thousand violins begin to play
Might be the sound of your hello
That music I hear,
I get misty the moment you're near
And you can see that you're leading me on
And it's just, and it's just what I want you to do
Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you.
On my own,
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left,
My hat from my glove,
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
And you can see that you're leading me on
And it's just, and it's just what I want you to do
Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you.
On my own,
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left,
My hat from my glove,
I'm too misty, and too much in love
I get too misty, and too much in love

[@abigailszedlak5990]

"I'm sorry I've got a cold today" ... procedes to give one of the most musically flawless performances in history

[@njrsygrl]

Yes the most Amazing Performance

[@veesharie6106]

😆ikr

[@A_Chicago_Man]

In history!!!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@crackquezada564]

Que genero de música sería esto? Disculpen les moleste.

[@BrooklynPhenixRising]

It is now 2024....60 years later and this voice can still blow the doors off anyone singing today!

[@AsistenciaLubri]

2024 still eargasmic

[@robertmullins9231]

Yes, it goes to our soul

[@sharonwilliams1014]

Ms. Sarah had a cold and you couldnt even tell it. What a professional artist and such a classy lady.❤️

[@Mr29roses]

So totally amazing. Such performances are only left to history now.

[@sallytapken8265]

AGREED. I've always preferred this stuff.

[@peggydwyer1932]

I'm a professional classical singer, and college level voice teacher. This voice is SO technically flawless, and so musically perfect: no autotune needed. She is a GODDESS.

[@tommyd.743]

Nobody like her, and probably never will be. I can listen to that voice 24/7.

[@bob_._.]

That's because back then - actually up until a just a few years ago, relatively speaking - singers had to be able to really sing or everyone knew they were crap. Now any untalented stump can be a pop star since apparently not too many listeners can hear the obvious twang of autotune.

[@ricardocardenas3054]

And she has a cold , Damm voice , wonderful absolutely, so sweet and deep

[@stevenhs8821]

I don't think you can even autotune to her. It is so much more than autotune could accomplish.

[@garryjaydelfin1]

She had such a wonderful tone but it was her technique that really wins us over.

[@slowpainful]

She's so shy and nervous, then she starts to sing... OMG. Total control, but not "controlled". Genius. And those musicians are the coolest cats around. What a joy.

[@pjj.5649]

You nailed it!! Truth spoken!!

[@PaterEcstaticus888]

Yes! What a wonderful creature she was.

[@dayi0425]

What a. Genuine, but admirational comment.i guess you know about sentiments, and music Sir

[@FrostRare]

Personally I don’t think she’s that nervous. Just a little magician’s trick. She wants to feel out the audience so she starts just talking while she cases the joint, only to pull the rug out with her voice. The clumsy rambling allows for a more gripping introduction of the tune

[@NINOABSNABSN]

But when she started.....

[@SakuraYoshita]

She looks so innocent and cute when she speaks and as soon as she starts singing, she seems so confident and elegant

[@mauriceanthony2331]

Etta James gospel weather Etta James stop the wedding

[@ivanbroussdelattre2543]

ABSOLUTLY ! SHE SEEMED SO SWEET ! SO SHY ! BUT AS SOON AS SHE SANG SHE BEWITCHED YOU

[@joyisvegan]

So true!

[@ธัญลักษณ์วนิจ]

ไพเราะมากค่า

[@zavjo]

After recently recording the vocal to God Bless the Child as a Chadwick Boseman tribute, I started to look for a version done by Sarah Vaughan, but have not found one yet. She probably sang it Live somewhere. If anyone finds it, kindly let me know; would love to hear it. Perhaps she stayed away from it in records because it was so intimately connected to Billie Holiday? Maybe...

[@justcat6042]

Her vocal control is still unbelievable to this day. This is back when you had no other choice but singing flawlessly ONLY with your vocal. No back up plan, no autotune. OMG this is gold

[@kazkazzie3906]

I agree with everything you said. Sarah was simply an amazing talent, classy talent.

[@gathonimwangi5949]

Jamie Sullivan is on these heights too

[@petersmith1163]

So true...I had the honour of seeing Johny Mathis perform Misty in Jhb SA it was his opening number...It was the day Erroll Gardiner passed...

[@carolkelly1324]

@@kazkazzie3906 Amazing...beautiful...first artist I heard live when I was a mere eleven years old...promptly got her records...

[@jaimediazo7480]

ORO PURO ORO LIQUIDO QUE BAJA DELOS CIELOS.

[@k_perry]

Ms. Sarah Vaughan is EXTREMELY underrated. She isn't talked about enough and that's sad! What a pure, beautiful, PERFECT voice!!!!

[@maryseo.]

She is a legend. Only people who dont know anything about music underrate her...

[@duelenigma7732]

under rated by Who? Do you say this about everyone born before you . She is a legend , what do you want?

[@carolfutrell8351]

Kelly Perry I totally agree with you . Exquisite !

[@shihlin1]

Overshadowed by Ella Fitzgerald. Not that Ella was better. But Ella had a terrific agent/manager, perhaps you've heard of him -- Norman Granz -- who happened to also own a record company -- Verve Records -- with guess who as its top star -- yup, Ella Fitzgerald. Together they were a jazz team hard to top from the 1950's onward. Norman did all of Ella's top bookings for concerts, nightclubs, special appearances, etc. All Ella had to do was SING. Sarah was a wonder, but she just didn't have the right representation and manager Ella had. Makes all the difference in the world.

[@carolynwright2342]

Sounds like Samara Joy was absolutely paying attention to Ms Vaughan and what a fantastic tribute that is! When I think of the great ladies of song Sarah Vaughan is at the top of my list along with Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald

[@akinadecynthiaolufunmilayo9574]

watching for the first time in 2024 😭. this performance is so powerful!!!

[@frankieagosto6391]

For real

[@davidhuggins5310]

You have her lovely look, there!

[@Marcel-lw5zf]

❤🙏🫶🏼

[@michelleharris989]

Yes me too

[@Solitarydancer2346]

Me too today!

[@misspattycake6193]

The fact that she is singing flawlessly while sick. I don't know if she had a fever or it was just hot, but she is literallay dripping sweat AND still sounds like her voice is playing from a recording.

[@cohenkane2148]

That is just passion and talent drip

[@ebazileyes1475]

I totally agree. Flawlessly

[@lovevluv]

Those stage lights were hot and they probably wanted to see her sweat. She sang effortlessly right through it.

[@onepiecegotmeinlove691]

@@lovevluv what do you mean they wanted to see her sweat?

[@mariemcconnell2484]

@@onepiecegotmeinlove691 Yes, I also wonder what 'they' mean.... It's /was true that the lights are incredibly strong and that (from experience), sweat really shows up. Because they're sweating their souls out with brilliance!

[@lionentertainment7240]

Who is listening in 2020?? Absolutely beautifully and pure stunning vocals. Classy and very elegant, many should wish to achieve a fraction of this with no help from today's technology.

[@elisaorozco9494]

Loving Sarah on 2/16/20!!! The woman was magically gifted with that incomparable voice!

[@debbieford8842]

Anyone who grew up hearing that amazing voice!

[@sharonkelley5058]

Wonderful performance from one of the greats!

[@WSQuest]

2020? This is going to eternity.

[@rwo6211]

Feb 22, 2020. First time I've heard the great Sarah Vaughn. Despite having just come down with a cold, she is still awesome!

[@CongressAdmin]

She’s 42 in this clip-Top of her game as a vocalist.. What a gift that these legendary performances were recorded. 55 years later and we’re still loving it! 💚

[@2801Bays]

Magnificent...

[@sylviassuccess]

42!! Gracious she looks about 28. Absolute perfection

[@johnstill1451]

@@stevenzarch1092 ME TOO! I'm 81...TAKE CARE!!

[@boribee4150]

A gift indeed!!

[@denisgabriel2852]

Thanks

[@xjmmjbnqfstjdijoj2044]

The elegance, the dignity and the pure beauty of her voice is something we no longer find in today's music I wish more young people will one day rediscover this kind of hidden gems

[@regreg5416]

Ami Winehouse studied the greats from the past and Sarah was way up there amongst her inspirations, quote: "Sarah Vaughan is one of my favourite singers of all time. She was an instrument...."

[@EliV888]

19 year old here! I’m educating myself on so many more amazing female singers from this era. Sarah is heavenly! I hope one day I could be a quarter as good as her when singing. Beautiful beautiful 🪽🩶

[@angelamarie1910]

Samara Joy did a cover of this song. Sarah Vaughn is Absolutely marvelous! I truly appreciate such a beautiful sound that'refreshes the soul and invites you to listen closely, and not miss a single part of her masterpiece! 🌹

[@sassymontes8673]

As someone in their early 20s, It is so difficult to find others who listen to this genre of music. Her voice will never cease to leave me speechless ❤️

[@noobking3000]

what are you talking about lol who doesn’t like jazz

[@gaadeecap_]

@@noobking3000 mmh, unfortunately, so many people doesn't like it :/ i do, but i don't know anyone else who love it

[@HealMyHeart2]

Sassy blues is my favorite

[@nov4g1rl]

as a 15 yr old I agree, I can't find much ppl who love listening to this genre

[@mikegalvin9801]

One thing I have noticed is that when young people like jazz they are really passionate and knowledgeable about it. Hashtag hope for the future

[@haroldsmither491]

Please excuse me, I'm singing in my "SICK" voice tonight.....this is Sarah sick.....LEGENDARY!!!!

[@OctoberLibra1]

Ha, when she said she was sick, I was expecting some congestion and a little rhaspiness, and then she opened her mouth and the first note was like heaven....

[@ericabrown9672]

Harold Smither don’t want to hear her when she’s not sick lol.

[@thefingerofgod69]

This comment killed me. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@markodr1915]

you da homeboy for this comment. much love

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

And she really _was_ nervous! Precious, and humble. Any sick, nerve wracked performance of Ms. Sassy, would be life, and _after_ life, goals for the _rest_ of us!

[@miltonkeynes3090]

She was one of God's greatest gifts to the world.

[@ritabenson6163]

I agree what a beautiful singer,what a voice

[@julierodgers4929]

She was the voice..I was brought up playing my dads vinyls from 6yr old..only 8 octive voice to beat to this day!💜 she was an Angel with sailor ways with the boys!..I have my dads records now at 56..never tire of her..listen to some 1 to watch over me live..she is the voice & orchestra..love her x

[@gillesbueno1153]

Don’t know about God. But sure she was a gift....

[@lizabethrobison4566]

@@stephenmazzulli1928 was that really necessary?

[@jakeg12345]

Her timing, dynamics, vibrato, phrasing... everything just so perfect. And on one of the greatest popular love songs ever written.

[@sharonwilliams1014]

This songs puts me in a time at the speakeasy with the little lamp in the table with a soft light and just enjoying the music.😎😎

[@alanbishop9737]

I like this, but i like the Johnny Mathis version more.

[@fazbell]

Absolutely one of the finest singers ever to stand in front of a microphone. She and Ella Fitzgerald were world-class talents.

[@dustfreequeen5151]

Fred Azbell Absolutely!

[@irenemccann7032]

Two of the best.

[@thenoodleking]

Literally, two of the true queens.

[@achosenvessel6563]

Indeed!

[@augustotan1919]

They come and perform Once in our lifetime.

[@robertthorpe7007]

When she speaks here to the Swedish audience in 1964, she peeps like a nervous schoolgirl, but, from the very first note out of her mouth, we hear a consummate professional, a confident, brilliant, collected, musical powerhouse. They didn't call her "the Divine Sarah Vaughan" for nothing. And, working seamlessly along with her brilliant trio (Kirk Stuart (piano), Charles "Buster" Williams (bass), and Georges Hughes (drums), she produces the kind of singing that sends shivers up your spine.

[@stompcity4085]

Robert Thorpe breathtaking

[@ognet]

Thank You For Telling Us Who The Musicians Are

[@caponsacchi]

That little girl speaking voice, followed by the biggest, boldest, most perfect voice in jazz or pop music--changing meanings with her elocution of a single word.

[@caponsacchi]

@@ognet George Hughes--when he showed up at a Chicago session, it swung harder than with any previous drummer.

[@cindylewis2821]

I believe that Sarah Vaughan is the greatest female singer of the 20th century.

[@hypatiahawks1740]

When she sings it's like a faucet got turned on and liquid velvet poured out.

[@leonita5656]

I was just thinking of velvet--great description!

[@missatrebor]

How very well said!

[@Madmarsha]

Honestly, so is her speaking voice.

[@greenrx3744]

Nailed it.

[@centaviodehernandez]

Yes 🥰

[@waterbottlephilosopher4124]

Good lord...I've never heard such a beautiful, such an expressive, such a full and accurate voice, delivered so playfully, so fluidly, so freely....she doesn't even look like she's trying, just having fun...I think I've fallen in love.

[@domingohernandezruiz8089]

A Real fantasy

[@dayi0425]

She does have a beautifully pretty unmatched voice, and so humble, but still so strong.and Sir your comment was felt so sincere

[@marciat7465]

i mean...so beautiful

[@josquin101554]

Obviously, she makes you misty.

[@mcfly7]

You must love James Brown then.

[@sethmikell226]

Y'all find a better live performance, without back up vocals or auto tune. I'll wait... This GODDESS is sweating with a friggin' cold and still delivered.

[@louisnjulie1685]

Seth Mikell if anyone NEEDS auto-tune, well then, that’s no musician/vocalist.

[@judilynn9569]

She was moreso sweating under the lights and the wig that she, unfortunately, was forced to wear due to the times. God bless her.

[@bkilg2509]

CORONA! Sorry , its an automatism now

[@c.z9483]

yes.

[@MiguelGomez-ep9qr]

Es verdad, muy profesional, y muy bella voz, saludos desde Laredo Texas.

[@tammymoulton7588]

Sarah Vaughan is one of the greatest singers ever! This is a magical performance.

[@ceasemortal4318]

And she had a cold while singing this!!!!

[@sarrhodes8277]

Her voice alone is a musical instrument - perfectly tuned, despite her cold. Extraordinary to hear.

[@k_perry]

EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@darlindal6119]

Agree🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@lucindagoodwin3139]

She was called The Divine One!

[@dajiayu]

She is so shy and coy at the start then blows you away with her voice. Absolutely beautiful!

[@mistyreddicks1616]

L

[@MICHGO1]

SHE ALWAYS TALKED LIKE THAT, THEN SHE'D UNLEASH HER FOUR OCTAVES IN SONG.

[@caponsacchi]

@@MICHGO1 Little girl speaking voice, then the biggest singing voice of all.

[@sofumba]

@@caponsacchi All of this WITH a cold!!!!! OMG........

[@verahoward9422]

Agreed.

[@susanlandis2882]

She starts singing and I’m immediately paralyzed and crying. Dear God❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pascalfety6681]

🦋

[@photo161]

...You deserve Sarah, as you understand her artistry and her beautiful soul.

[@maxinevaughn-ayala8992]

As a young teenager my dad would always tell me “come see your cousin on TV”. I never really paid too much attention to her, I thought my Dad was joking. Turns out Sara Vaughan was my Daddy’s Cousin from my Grandmothers side (my Dad’s Mother) Although she spelled her last name a little different from us. Someone once told me that I looked like Sara when she was younger when I showed him a photo of me from 1984 when I was 24 years old. I told him “she is my cousin from my Dads side of the family. Just thought I would share. 😀

[@Simonjose7258]

Wow!

[@bebetigre1252]

Maxine Vaughn-Ayala can u sing ?

[@simone222]

Maxine Vaughn-Ayala Thank your for sharing this wonderful anecdote. Your cousin was a great music artist.

[@myrnadavis2409]

Well congrats to you on your famous cousin She was lovely in every way

[@barbaramccroy8663]

Maxine Vaughn-Ayala very nice story ♥️✌️

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Listen closely, folks, because this is REAL singing!

[@craneywatch]

As a person who has been training vocals for many years I absolutely agree with you.

[@klausm4086]

Yes!! No Autotune!! Everything Real!!

[@phyllispierce6146]

Yes it is.

[@isorokudono]

That's what the GREAT; ANITA O'DAY said........FO SHO.

[@AnasCreativeCorner]

As soon as she started singing, I started crying, lol. What a beautiful experience...

[@dayi0425]

I started crying like a baby.just so southing for the heart and soul

[@anthonysantana2000]

Same here I love music

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

😂😅😆 HAHAHA YEAHHH I WAS WITH YOU ON THAT.

[@shiningones6765]

same here

[@jackcanfield4488]

Hard to explain, but so did I.

[@maggiedonaldson8432]

Sigh. I’ve watched this dozens of times. Immaculate. Class, elegance, sophistication, restraint, control. The coolest band of dudes supporting her. Modern artistes should watch this and weep

[@Sasha-pp3ge]

Nah the way she just flowed into singing from speaking. Truly a legend

[@donnalee39]

if that is singing with a cold....... ...wow ......love her voice !

[@brianshorrock1881]

donna lee

[@sallybowles2781]

probably she just wanted to explain the fact that she is sweating like a pig (a beautiful, classy, unforgettable pig)

[@natemitchell3168]

Come on Sally AHAHAHAH

[@multiodisseo]

Cold . She was so sweaty . Her voice is unreal , unbeliavable .

[@Nema30]

Just as good as she sings when she doesn't have one. Superb!

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

Not only her magical voice, and unique effortless phrasing but her timing is PERFECTION!!! We are not worthy!🌹

[@billquinnett]

She is in the top 5 of female singers ....don’t you think ❤️

[@rightweaponry908]

She is a virtuoso of vocals

[@ebazileyes1475]

I agree with everything you said.

[@mikern2001]

It is pure artistry.

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

her voice is strong volume is impressive yet when she's just speaking its soft

[@Jabbarjohnson]

Sarah Vaughan's performance of Misty makes you forget that anyone else ever performed this Jazz classic.

[@mariamendoza5504]

No cursing, no nudity... This lady was beautiful, elegant and classy. Her voice was spectacular majestic.

[@roseamble5814]

A true QUEEN

[@7531monkey]

Where are these naked cursing jazz singers? Where the hell are you watching that?

[@globalmonkey007]

Sarah "Sassy" Vaughan cursed like a sailor -- but she did it OFF the mic. That's why she's still classy.

[@michaelwatkins8167]

I agree with the majestic comments but today's music is forced on us to some extent by a business model that supports degrading language to record sales. The correlation is accurate for hip hop and RnB because when an artist does not use some vulgar language the record sales decline.

[@owatinay]

She was literally called "sailor" due to her language as well as "sassy" because of her personality.

[@thesimplepeachify]

She’s sweating out a fever and still the show must go on🥰 they cancel tours for less than that now a days. She’s class.

[@rakadoni8403]

The sweating wasn't a fever, if you look at BB King or Sister Rosetta Tharpe and probably some others, they would sweat because air conditioning wasn't what it is today and they were belting out songs with everything they got. But that would be savage if it was a fever !

[@thesimplepeachify]

galaraka she literally said she was sick.

[@rakadoni8403]

@@thesimplepeachify yeah I know, she was referring to a sore throat, I still remain unconvinced it's a fever since many other performers sweat just the same because of the energy they put into their performance and the lack of air conditioning. Just have to agree to disagree :)

[@mistertibbs2280]

Nah she was sweating because of the wig she was wearing under the hot studio lights. When you're naturally prone to sweating profusely in heat, this is exacerbated by wearing a wig. Watch her 50s performances before the fashion for wigs emerged in the 60s and she doesn't sweat like this. From the 60s when she began wearing wigs she was almost always soaked in sweat when she performed. Same with Ella Fitzgerald and more recently Whitney Houston. It's the wigs under strong studio/stage lights that caused the sweating.

[@Pooobaihr23]

Nah. These days they care about their performers health.

[@barbarastewart8066]

Oh my good God, what a voice. What class, integrity, respect and honor. This is absolutely spellbounding. True Vocals not like today. Bless you and thank you Ms. Sarah.

[@alexoliver4222]

Hello 👋 Barbara How are you doing today?

[@poppymarenge8131]

There are great singers today.

[@kennethwilliams1301]

Better believe it! That's Ms. Sassy Vaughan.

[@pjj.5649]

Truth spoken. Rest in Power Ms. Sarah Vaughan!!! Rest in power your insturment lives on!!

[@John-ok4zh]

Now, this is beautiful, wow her voice is magical, have always loved her song What do you admire most about her?

[@merizaharris9363]

Today is 5 December 2022, just last week I was singing this song to my 21 year old son, telling him it was one of my dad's absolute favourites. I often heard him sing this throughout my childhood. Now today, this just miraculously appears on my YT feed 🥰 I love you daddy. I miss you. Very much. ♥️ RiP 🕊 Cape Town South Africa

[@janismcgowan9283]

My mom also turned me onto her ❤

[@DeniseSantos-kw4kh]

😢❤

[@markharold2732]

That's beautiful to hear you say how are you doing

[@markmartin3221]

Sarah, first apologized for not knowing how to speak Swedish! Has a cold, stays on the beat and nails Misty. SV, so classy so sweet

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

She was so beautiful, classy, elegant & talented. She makes me so proud to be a black woman, I just wish the black entertainers today had this much class. I have always looked up to women from that era, growing up that's what I wanted to be.

[@MALP1231]

Tammatha Billings, I concur. The inimitable Sarah Vaughan was exquisite. She was blessed with prodigious musical talent, and equally admirable class. Have you ever heard her play the piano? She was a very skilled pianist, as well. She was intelligent, talented, witty, kind, and unpretentious. Sarah was from an era that has sadly passed: Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Rosemary Clooney, Eydie Gorme, Dinah Shore, etc. Most of today's vocalists can't compare to these lovely ladies - in talent, elegance, or humility. There were no gimmicks, sideshows, vulgarity, or controversy. They just gave us the gift of their sublime voices.

[@bstz44]

Yes she was indeed and you should be proud to be a black woman. Black women rock.

[@davidduffy9806]

Its not just Black Singers that lack class, class is lacking from almost all performers. I cant understand why performers dont value class any more.

[@ColinFlowers]

Sad how there's always someone to bring colour into it. Most people don't give a shit about colour and that's progress.

[@bphelps2776]

They're out there Tammatha. This woman is wonderful. Cecile McLorin Salvant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWqcd5mXobF5jbM

[@viola053]

In my opinion, this is one of the best performances I've ever heard. Pratically perfect !

[@michaeltrocchia4554]

it is perfect

[@josephkibe6160]

**Couldn't Agree MORE 🙌👏**

[@k_perry]

EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pjj.5649]

@@michaeltrocchia4554 Absolutely, not 'practical' in it. Some have heard bad singing so long they don't know prefection when they hear it!!!

[@pjj.5649]

@viola053, 'practically perfect"" Oops! you misspelled the word, FLAWLESS!!! You're forgiven. Happy listening!!!

[@xeryusx]

From the first line, "Look at me....", she has you completely hooked and mesmerized. The quiet, soft parts of the song are as majestic as the loud vibrato that trails those loud, confident parts. Ms Vaughan, your "Misty" is as close to magic as one can ever experience. Thank you.

[@poetcomic1]

She's the one singer Sinatra always would catch after his own show when she played Vegas.

[@ritabenson2618]

poetcomic1 they both were a gift from God

[@SpiritBear12]

Who could blame him? I would have too if I ever had the chance.

[@bbrown333]

Um....yeah! Listen, Frank had a nice tone, but he was not particularly interesting as a vocalist or musician. He's seen as a great because of his popularity and not really because of his talent (which was actually limited). No one talks about Billy Eckstine anymore....

[@shevellewhips4322]

poetcomic1 HE ALSO WATCHED BILLIE HOLIDAY AND LENA HORNE.

[@stevetessier6568]

Sarah Vaughn, was one of a kind .!!!

[@lullabyofsoul6024]

Human instrument... unequalled and so unique.

[@fermin100388]

totally agree with you!

[@stacyblue1980]

definitely! Undoubtedly. ♥ I love her so much

[@multiodisseo]

i can shut my head after this .

[@PaulBunevich]

Lullaby of Soul her sing is wonderful

[@melissalewis8338]

Lullaby of Soul d

[@StormNothing]

This is my favorite thing on the Internet. Can we just appreciate how casual her voice is? Something about it. Like it just falls out of her mouth. I’ve never heard anyone make it sound this easy. I love her

[@cleawox]

Whitney Houston could make it awfully easy too. Sarah is my go-to though.

[@janetownley]

Yes!! You described it well, that quality I was fascinated with 🙂

[@willamill1]

" falls out of her mouth" love this vocal description. 🤗

[@deneenjeffries2768]

True no straining to hit high notes it does just fall . Beautiful intonation

[@aameshansen]

This performance is incomparable. It is simply sublime.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

She sounds a billion times better than 99.9% of people when they’re perfectly healthy 😩

[@MiguelGomez-ep9qr]

Thats true, saludos desde Laredo Texas.

[@susansusan138]

You read my mind

[@deborahrodriguez9938]

Beautiful version of Misty!

[@iracemageloperezgomesan7721]

pp

[@KG-ok3ku]

True , exquisite, sound. No comparison today.

[@Crazyhazycool1]

I could listen to Sarah for HOURS! I’m in the process of collecting all of her records. I’m 22 with an old soul❤️❤️❤️

[@robertsumners931]

@Felecia Morris me to

[@dmnds979]

I wish "Bamah" was here; she'd say "I thank you very much" and most likely send you an autographed copy of your favorite.

[@joanafernandes5761]

@Caleb Me too 💜

[@trawlins396]

You have EXCELLENT taste!

[@trawlins396]

@@joanafernandes5761 ❤️

[@johnanthony9313]

I saw this wonderful star at the Festival Hall London around 1960 ish. She'd damaged her ankle and had to sit on a stool all evening, turning the other way after the intermission to face the other half of the audience. Sheer joy, absolutely the best live performance by a woman singer I've ever experienced. Incomparable vocal range and style. God rest her soul.

[@lolabunny1157]

Wow

[@ciwe-ny5nh]

Her voice is so calming while speaking and so emotional while singing.

[@richardmackota5267]

she never sang a song the same way twice. every time she did it it was a unique version and totally appropriate as if written to be sung in 'that' version

[@marygreer9575]

She has an outstanding voice. My uncle who is 91 yrs use this for me back in the day...I am 72 yrs 👏🏽👏🏽

[@alexandre210613]

Mary Greer portez-vous bien tous les deux ! Bises françaises !

[@markharold2732]

Wow that's amazing to hear you say how are you doing

[@thnxrj2]

She lingers every note perfectly! You can hear how she interprets loves lingering, drawing and encapsulating ability, and how love gets you completely caught in its web! Love it, Vaughn🥰

[@gelsoncoutinho5091]

👍👍

[@kealani6535]

This recording is such a treasure. Ms Vaughan was a one-off, and her treatment of this song is incomparable.

[@JamesRitchie-ks2ur]

Play

[@kathleenziccardi3831]

Whenever I hear her sing I stop whatever I’m doing and let her gift fill me. Spectacular .

[@nicholasmclaine4398]

Hi Friend 👋🙂

[@patrickryan1515]

The gift that fills to overflowing. Sarah died way too young.

[@jimkiley678]

When I was 10 years old (1973) I saw her sing Send in the Clowns on tv. I got so choked up with emotion I almost burst out crying. There was no one else like her.

[@autumn5193]

What a memory to have. You're lucky to have it

[@MrCloudNo9]

Jim Kiley p

[@sanremo9787]

man, she was a goddess.

[@pv4391]

Une vraie déesse

[@alices.b867]

I know and i couldn't agree more

[@lisapidgeonscordamaglia7447]

San Remo ..goddess indeed!

[@CarloTenore]

No one...no one...no one, sings this more beautifully. Today's singers are a waste of time.

[@foshoucitron4595]

Poor thing she is sweating from the fever and she sings like an angel!

[@strangerthings88]

foshou citron she’s sweating from nerves lol 😂💦

[@eugeniasyro3482]

Gifted. Truly gifted. Kind and giving.

[@dakotapalmer6874]

Without her habits she would have likely also been without the dark things that happened to her that drove her to start such habits, and arguably, without the intense drive and desire to become such a talented individual. Sorry if this sounds strange, English is not my first language.

[@GUITARMAN2006JORGE]

Fred W and what about you....are you famous? ....are you part of the jazz classics singers?....have you done something that will stand the test of time in real music?... you probably are a perfect unknown dude who only criticize people like this wonderful lady who sang like angels....better than most suckers of today

[@LuLuSantos-]

Sweating under the lights and the wig. And from the physical power that is required to sing like this 💖

[@veronicamoton6828]

If silk had a sound I would imagine it would sound like this!! Ladies had so much voice control...

[@derekfoster8066]

Her voice control speaks volumes about her control over her medium - people who adore jazz.

[@asiaarctic52]

I love this comment

[@dmco123]

She sings like that live with a cold, better than anything today recorded with autotune.

[@douglas2902]

I've always Been a hard core rock n Roller but since I've gotten older I've been enjoying stuff I would have never listened to otherwise. This is a complete masterpiece

[@brianbeckwith5577]

Sarah's voice is one of the best live voices to ever have performed, her breath control is absolutely amazing. God bless you, Sarah.

[@bubblextea7701]

My name is Sarah :O

[@robertversluis5744]

What a gift to the world.

[@maamsara4709]

Robert Versluis amen

[@kenwall7484]

This is the era when black women had talent! So sad for this generation!

[@andrecureton6862]

Amen

[@klausk9225]

She's singing tone is like a beautiful abstract painting

[@ferox965]

To me, there is nothing abstract about this at all. Everything that comes from Sarah Vaughan is forceful, direct and diberate. She is commanding every second of your attention. That vibrato could shake the venue. She was the best.

[@ceecee8757]

@@ferox965 umm...abstract was a compliment. Duh!

[@ferox965]

@@ceecee8757 i understood what you said. I understood it as a compliment, but I just didn't agree about the abstract part. We both love Sarah Vaughan. Don't get belligerent.

[@renitawilliams]

Yes!!

[@WilliamSmith-lc9fu]

Her voice was the blueprint of everything perfect

[@barbaradesimine]

I believe in a god when I hear Sarah , Ella, Billie and Nina sing. These 4 angels of song have helped me through many tough times in my life. Thank upu ladies!

[@canadeeana]

don't forget carmen ... another top-notch singer ...

[@canadeeana]

@Clark Destry i'll have to look up these vocalists .. carmen McCrea is my fave and, of course, ella n peggy

[@queent3343]

Look up Beth Hart singing the Etta James classic I'd Rather be Blind.

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@queent3343 Etta James never sang a song called I'd Rather Be Blind.

[@queent3343]

​@@fredbloggs6080 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vXYquBqbWVi7M. It's called I'd Rather Go Blind. Sorry for the slight mistake in the title.

[@mamiwata9311]

Michael Jackson said in an interview that if he could do a music collab/duet with someone it would be Sarah Vaughan sooo I came to listen and I’m deeply happy I did 🥺💗✨

[@corleonejr2159]

What interview was this?

[@afiomai69]

Her voice is like the softest silk hat you want to be enveloped in. Closing my eyes and be carried by her voice. Total perfection and truly beautiful.

[@markharold2732]

Wow that's amazing to hear you say how are you doing

[@toniedemare]

Ms. Vaughan's voice will always be a national treasure.

[@vicjosevaldez8516]

I am so in love with her. Her flawless control of her vibrato is insane. The best version of Misty. I also like Ella's version but this one is more genuine.

[@petermanzi9363]

Check out Carmen McCraes version

[@i-cdoor42]

Or the beloved Donny Hathaway. He made an absolutely stunning version of misty, making it more soul than classic jazz, actually fits with misty. He does change the tempo and some chords.

[@sugarcookiecube]

I had the thrill of a lifetime to see Miss Vaughan perform in person towards the end of her career. She was magnificent. ✨✨✨

[@petermanzi9363]

Lucky you.

[@happynappydrj5238]

Me too. I saw her in Atlanta and she stopped the show when she saw someone recording her. That poor guy. We all turned on him. She was amazing. I cried at the sound of her voice on that summer night.

[@jsphotos]

Words don't suffice to heap praise on this genius jazz vocalist! Sarah's phrasing is impeccable, perfect, full of surprises, and thrilling! I don't know of any other jazz vocalist who had this kind of emotional and vocal range. This isn't to say that there not other great jazz vocalists, because ultimately that it a mater of subjective taste. That said, for this listener, it doesn't get better than Sarah Vaughn.

[@droopy12able]

NO IT DOES NOT MY FREIND

[@maamsara4709]

jsphotos amen

[@GUITARMAN2006JORGE]

I´M NOT MUCH OF JAZZ EXPERT ....BUT THIS LADY....SHE SINGS LIKE ANGELS TO MY EARS.....WONDERFUL SARAH VAUGHAN....

[@virginiaellis8599]

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[@virginiaellis8599]

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[@mariel9382]

I get chills every time I listen to Ms Sarah Vaughan. Such a beautiful voice and sweet melody. ❤️

[@judilynn9569]

She started singing and I got goosebumps. What a voice.

[@johndaidone8031]

Wow me too gods gift

[@bobsaturday4273]

thats Sarah !

[@franklima1698]

I put this on by chance and I couldn't help but listen to the whole thing and what I normally listen to is trap, electronic music, hiphop and never any of this but it got me, this is amazing that it's live and no autotune or anything like that, these were the real super or S range singers, I think I will listen to more of this music, it will do me good I know as this touches the soul.

[@LJExcel]

Did you listen more of this music?

[@YewtBoot]

Her version of "Over the Rainbow" is not to be missed.

[@pjj.5649]

You heard a Spirit singing!!!

[@dayi0425]

What a beautiful comment yes it soothes the heart and soul

[@maristelaromero3420]

É sublime!!!❤️❤️

[@sofiaelizabeth2010]

She almost apologized for her cold and then sing like a goddess. OMG.

[@donnav7103]

They don't make them like this anymore Mariel!

[@mickwalker5558]

Wraps you in a velvet dream x

[@lindarobinson2299]

She's Adorable❗

[@jacovbtarver7052]

She sweat that cold out....right there on that stage under them bright ass lights. You can see her sweating all roun the neck.

[@markkubiak8296]

She is a goddess! Of that there is no doubt!!

[@spmoran4703]

Her voice is legendary. She is one of my favourite vocalists . She isnt played enough on the radio these days . Her voice reminds me of a summer's day outside in the garden relaxing with a glass of find wine.

[@kimberlysmith579]

All this talent and class and was refused to use the front door... back then!!

[@ceecee8757]

Wow have times changed!!

[@ceecee8757]

@Dennis you know what Kimberly meant!

[@quintillabatts9472]

@@ceecee8757 if we don't be very careful it'll be that way again. It's sad but true, let me tell you it was horrible, can't go through the front door. That's why it's so important to get out and vote, so many people died and we're beaten almost to death for that vert privilege and people will not vote, I can't stand in line anymore, but I still vote absentee, if you think your vote doesn't count well think again it does.my opinion only.

[@lantoniowhite5603]

Ikr it’s crazy she is amazing

[@ovalbeach]

Kimberly Smith I fuckin’ HATE racist bullshit.

[@calikali2420]

One of the greatest thrills of my life... Seeing her at The Blue Note in NY in the summer of '88 from about 10 feet away. Astounding!!! She was ill and she died not long after, but you would have never guessed it. She was FLAWLESS!!!

[@LaurenOliviArt]

She passed away in 1990 !

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

You are sooo fortunate.

[@lolabunny1157]

@@LaurenOliviArt yes 2 years later which is relatively soon

[@freiherr260]

Sarah is marvellous, but don't forget the people behind her; composers Eroll Garner/Johnny Burke. And the trio Stuart/Williams/Hughes.

[@henryv.macadamia6423]

A stellar vibrato and executes it with so much ease! Unparalleled talent; a voice once in a century. Lucky to see this beauty in my lifetime.

[@TheEleatic]

Chills, followed by chills, and more chills, then endless thrills.

[@monizdm]

Yep. that is the only way to express it. Could you imagine the thrill of having been there?

[@denisedoweary9604]

Awsome , Reliving The Past, I'm In Seventh Heaven With Them All😪😪😪😍😍😍💯💯💯 ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@lennartcordesius27]

WHEN I HERD SW IN THE LAND OF HI FI IT KNOCKED ME MY SOCKS OF IT STARTED MANY YEARS OF LISNING TO HER LYRIKS. OMG.

[@rburrhead]

THEY DIDN'T CALL HER --"THE DIVINE ONE" FOR NOTHING.

[@robertrodriguez7131]

rburrhead I thought the divine was bette medler I’m totally wrong 🤣🤣🤣

[@rburrhead]

@@robertrodriguez7131 YES YOU ARE BUT WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES.

[@oceans80]

Also Maria Callas was called "La Divina" - and I am not going to argue who was more divine as both Sarah Vaughan and Maria Callas were simply the best at what they did. Voices of the century. As for Bette Midler, love her, but she called herself the Divine Miss M. The press and the public gave Sarah Vaughan and Maria Callas those titles.

[@dominiquepaul6877]

I saw her in Brest (France) where I lived it was a four days jazz festival, a lot of artists and stars, never forgotten the good mood of "Sassy" her smile and warm voice late at night under the rain!

[@goblinleafyboi]

She's such a sweet lady, and her voice is gorgeous, I recently found a song of hers, and I look forward to enjoying much more of her music

[@markharold2732]

Wow amazing that's beautiful to hear you how are you doing

[@tigertje1]

jesus and she drops that with a cold -what a voice!!!

[@scopeouthorrorreviews2682]

That last note blew my heart up! The way she smiled like "yeah dont worry i wont leave you hanging" BAMMM

[@theresa2245]

Sarah Vaughn. A legend. She is deep, loving, and powerful. I love her. An old singer, white, 66 year old from Ashland Oregon. She melts me. Such expression and tone.

[@MたいしS]

Her voice is incredible.. just amazing. I like how she just sings well without any effort.. pure talent

[@lolabint3411]

Tai Singleton seemingly effortless

[@marleyemiliagarcia]

Bom dia

[@CharisseArrington]

Classically trained, plus powerfully rich, deep sexy almost haunting tambre, surgically expressive, impeccable phrasing and just purely an acestral infusion of jazzy soul! That's Queen Sarah! Love her💕

[@Xen-ov3nu]

Her voice is a mood by itself. So comforting, so pure

[@connorsworks]

The best phrasing EVER.

[@playonkorg]

She had a cold.......and cut iron with her voice , what a lady

[@hsolita]

Faisal

[@robyndismon394]

Her speaking voice alone had me hooked. And then when she began 2 sing . . . well this must be the twilight zone of all performances. Precious lord where do u get a voice like that?

[@donnav7103]

God given and lots of practice.

[@dylangintherofficial]

Donna Valentino not god given at all that 100% downplays her talent giving it to a fake god it is alll credit to Sarah not god

[@dezeta243]

Me hace feliz saber que aun hay gente por todo el mundo que se toma el tiempo de reunirse y escuchar algo tan maravilloso como la voz de esta hermosa mujer. Los quiero incondicionalmente.

[@danielalmonacid7680]

Reconforta el alma

[@scopeouthorrorreviews2682]

By far among the top three female singers in history

[@gduavitjr]

Who are the other 2? Barbra Streisand and Ella Fitzgerald?

[@Rmonta990]

yeah Ella of course

[@frsh6272]

She is my number 1

[@ernestogasulla767]

Yup, Barbra, Ella and Sarah. Sadly, we'll never know how a mature Whitney would have sounded.

[@monicabella7894]

TOP 3: Above all 1. Billie Holiday 2. Sarah Vaughan 3. Dinah Washington 4. Etta James period

[@waynebrasler]

A singer without parallel but also a kind and sweet lady, no diva. Look at how gorgeous she looks and is gowned and groomed!

[@raqueljete4607]

Just melt every time she opens her mouth. 😍 chills!

[@markharold2732]

Beautiful how are you doing

[@demetriusdavis4775]

I feel the same

[@donnaschmidt2597]

This reminds me of my Mom. She loved this music. I grew up listening to it. We had (Mom & I) a very mixed relationship. A lot of it has caused trauma that I deal with to this day. But, I am weeping right now because of this beautiful music and the joy it brought my mother and I was blessed to see her in that light. I was 16 years old when I learned that she too had an amazing voice and she loved to sing this song. For the time it takes to listen to this song I miss my Mom.

[@dariangregory6182]

Wow. I'm here because of Smoky Robinson saying she was one of his favorites growing up. Never heard of her before Him. I can see why he loves her so much, she was absolutely enthralling.

[@georgebuck2269]

Smoky Robinson wrote the song "My Girl" which the Temptations had a major crossover hit with. Robinson also served as vice president of Motown Records. My mom was a singer, born in 1925, so I asked her who she thought was the best. She replied Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Nat Cole & Frank Sinatra.

[@carolynmeyers702]

People that down this don’t know real music when they hear it .

[@vickidixon9051]

This is real music...

[@ianclarke3627]

Just vacuous racists

[@cruzignatius9419]

Exactly.

[@cruzignatius9419]

Vicki Dixon that’s what he’s saying lol

[@robertdlt2214]

Think they meant that "people who downvote" or dislike the video don't know real music.

[@MrDon524]

They sure don’t sing this good anymore, fantastic vibrato , flawless runs, and all while suffering from a cold, the best ever