Sarah Vaughan - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Sarah Vaughan - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

[@DaninMaine]

She sings this song as a swing ballad. Too many people try to pour every human emotion on earth into it and sing it as though it is the national anthem of the universe. It is a sweet, simple, wistful song. This is perfect. Thank you Sarah!

[@prof32]

Agreed!

[@micferrantemusic6613]

Well… it is the national anthem of the universe tho 👀

[@saitora]

literally the perfect description

[@oldbeatpete]

yes, knowing the limit of emotion in any given song and going no further. That's the job of the listener...

[@violintrapper]

@@micferrantemusic6613 A great tune made better by a complex interpretation that sounds simple.

[@bleau9584]

Her voice feels like a HUG 💕

[@MH3GL]

Very interestingly appropriate analogy 👍

[@markharris2798]

Yes, a hug by your Grandmother...

[@eulissbenoit816]

😀

[@markhedman1884]

I saw this clip several years ago, in a showing of videos of great jazz singers, with an audience of people. With some of other jazz singers, the audience would laugh, or move, or sway. In the middle of this performance, I noticed that a quiet had came over the audience, like time had stood still. The singing and the instrumental accompaniment has such a relaxed feel, and everyone was still.

[@keithpomeroy9113]

Dad would play Sarah Vaughan and Ella every Sunday morning. Beautiful memories. Beautiful voice. Thank you for posting

[@TheRosahamburgo]

Sara Vaughan owns this song. She is my favourite jazz singer: classy, talented, incredible musicality, without tricks. Thanks for posting it.

[@onefleetingsmile]

so true!

[@eulissbenoit5968]

yes Sarah owns this song.knowbody sings it like her

[@ItsJayceChandler]

Sorry boo Patti Labelle owns this song, but Mrs. Vaughan comes in with a close second

[@brujamata]

@@ItsJayceChandler Love Patti, but she exaggerated the song, which destroyed the emotion this song was originally supposed to give. On that note, you can't own anything that isn't original.

[@prof32]

As much as I love gospel type of singing such as what Patti does, I think it is a bit over the top. Having said that, it is a matter of preference. Patti and Sarah are so far removed from each other that it would come down to your personal taste. When I was younger, it was Patti's version. Now that I'm older, I appreciate Sarah's version. You don't always have to holler and sing loud to invoke emotion. There's an art to singing soft as well but usually goes unnoticed over loud singing.

[@ankaoprea4635]

Sarah Vaughan’s voice is out of this world.

[@DSD716]

What an exquisite voice she had. One of the best if not the best.

[@scotnick59]

She was Ella's favorite & that really says something

[@amileoj9043]

Above and apart from everything else--the magnificent tone, intonation, breath control, subtle use of vibrato, etc., etc.--you could take the lines Sarah sings here as a masterclass in how to tastefully embellish and reharmonize a standard while maintaining and indeed deepening the essential mood & feeling of the original lyric. Masterful, magical, "beyond category."

[@KevinIsaiah]

Amen!

[@guitargod6997]

Sarah, along with Ella, is in the elite circle of jazz singers at the pinnacle of their art.

[@guitargod6997]

And one also forgets she played the piano as well.

[@justinlonesome3744]

This! Such a technically sound performance. Maybe not from a pedagogical standpoint but as far a all around technique, she had it in SPADES.

[@oldbeatpete]

exacto.

[@taylorjoe]

wow that scale she sings at 3:33, perfectly incorporating the lyrics, her phrasing was just so different and challenging. Not to mention her incredibly rich tone, love her rendition of this classic.

[@KevinIsaiah]

So beautiful!

[@bernardbrady8169]

Superlative performance. . No wonder she was known as the Divine One!

[@TimNelson]

When people banter harmlessly about the great voices of the past, the conversation inevitably and predictably comes to a slow exhale when Ms. Vaughn's name is mentioned.

[@1227norton]

... "there's a land I heard of ... once in a lullaby" has never sounded more like a lullaby. This woman is pure Talent - with a capital T.

[@simply15]

I wish there was a dark lounge I could go and sit, drink wine, and listen to a live band with this pure voice.....maybe I’ll find it once over this COVID rainbow

[@bronzewand]

Check out Samara Joy. She might be performing in a town near you!

[@enlightenerofcryptozoology8761]

You’re not the only one. It would be a great time.

[@VinylForest]

How perfect that would be. A dark lounge, a glass of wine and a beautiful voice singing with a band like this.

[@YewtBoot]

Not exactly the same, but the Monterey Jazz Festival, three days of wine and jazz, is pretty damn special for being with lots of folks around.

[@fulvioarborio9578]

What really leaves me mesmerised is that her beautiful sound keeps on going even when she closes her mouth!!!

[@irenewood9569]

It is because the humlike tone works that way. It is there also before she starts.

[@juandelacruz9162]

There is something in the way they sing back then. There is warmth. Relaxing and comforting.

[@jellyfishj1]

I've listened to this version many times and still can't think of one change that would make it better. My lesson learned, just listen and enjoy.

[@poetcomic1]

The 'Stradivarius' of jazz female vocal chords and she played them like a Paganini.

[@EricBrownBey]

That saying a lot

[@myriamgagliardi7842]

Great voicesuperlady

[@beverlyharris9859]

MY FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIME IN THE WORLD 🌍. THE VERY BEST SIMPLY. SENSATIONAL BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY AWESOME AMAZING!

[@Bribrandyn489]

I know that this is Ms Vaughn, she sings so effortlessly!

[@MrForttunate]

SARAH'S voice is just the lead instrument in this ensemble , and she played like a maestro .

[@johngreenhalgh4428]

It's a brilliant performance. She was a musician through and through. There's a video somewhere on KZbin where she tells the band's pianist to move over, she then sits down and plays the most amazing piece of jazz piano. She must have worked hard at it but she seems like one of those people who are just touched with genius somehow.

[@gerrysilver9480]

A gracious lady with incredible talent. The pride of Newark, NJ

[@nyjordy]

Oh my god , this is one of the most beautiful things I've enjoyed in my life

[@latyshal.2286]

Her voice is so beautiful. It's so smooth, calming, and relaxing. ❤️🔥

[@rasmustin]

Her harmonies are so cool. Unsurpassed. I get the most wonderful goose bumps.

[@mordiveer5957]

Listening to this... i feel again.

[@beverlyharris9859]

SENSATIONAL! THE DIVINE ONE!

[@hectorrivera2785]

I almost cried. This is beautiful.

[@hipsterdoofus1026]

I love this version. A lot of singers seem to do this song without the famous melody (maybe in deference to Judy Garland). But when they do that they remove the lifeblood from it. Vaughan being Vaughan, she pays attention to the melody.

[@eulissbenoit5968]

one of my top singers of all time

[@XforeverlongingX]

Fucking effortless. Amazing.

[@tonyholcombe8193]

Sassy Sarah,truly help's with setting the mood, for Us. Ty Sassy for such timeless Music,from Your Soul to Ours. Now,We see Soul Music, from any genre.

[@ReddzVoice]

PERFECTION; with background music! Peace and love...

[@nohandel]

☀ From the car radio to KZbin and I am back to 1976 😊 Thank you Every Sarah ☀ Awesomeness Healing Tonic 💚 24/11/2020 💚

[@RayfieldA]

The piano chord arrangement Kills me, on this piece!! I really want to try to play it this way now!!

[@drervinaria]

Such a diva... great register.. her voice is a masterpiece!!

[@ssvon72]

my favorite female vocalist

[@joysampson9200]

I love you dear beautiful Sarah...thank you for sharing your glorious gift...my favorite version of a favorite song

[@ivandiaz5566]

Oh Sassy !!! Your voice is like a big hug.

[@KevinIsaiah]

Beautiful, Angelic, Sassy, Clear and Truly Impressive!

[@YewtBoot]

It''s 2024. Often, I listen to this as the last thing before I go to bed. Probably listened to it over a couple of hundred times. Each one as enjoyable as the others. Thanks, Sarah and crew. 😘

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

Now this is perfection.

[@nocount1]

She's a master confectioner pressing perfect little treats into our palms with each note she sings.

[@CheeseCircus]

Flawless

[@danilootto1320]

She just bring me..Somewhere over the rainbow........

[@Rubetube1st]

I can't believe she's not butter... So smooth.

[@kenneth7826]

Bravo!!!!!!!!

[@Amir90486]

wow 😍😍😍

[@Layneybobs]

1958 holland.......WISH I had been there!!! xx

[@quarmainestephenson3163]

That Golden Voice!!!!

[@cescman47]

I just watched the tribute to Amy Winehouse and she mentioned that Sarah Vaughan was a great influence on her, I can't think of a better way to remember Amy. 2 great artists.

[@centinela7137]

Melodía y voz te invitan a salir del mundo... ¡Notable! gracias por compartir. Paz Interior y Sabiduría para el camino...

[@tishsharay7509]

I thought this was just garland and as much as I love them both ms Sarah embodied this 😭😍🤯

[@005string005]

My late brother loved Sarah Vaughan. I guess he has front row seats now. David Bowie loved her too.

[@ILoveJinx]

I have 16old and I love it this old song from USA Africa women

[@zandramccoy1910]

Daninemaine, you are correct and Sarah Vaughn can sultry sing mellow ballads!

[@tidyupclean]

Exceptional! Effortlessly Exquisite!

[@JonathonsWifeForever]

What year is this? Gorgeous 💜

[@ClaudineSanna]

excellente interprétation Merci

[@alexandradecastro5142]

Singing with the heart 💜

[@winrx]

Why after 10 years there are only 166k views.....?! 😩

[@KevinIsaiah]

The masses aren't concerned with real talent or simply talent apparently. I'm saddened to know many people of color don't know how important this woman is to popular music and musical genres. Smh.

[@Rosannasfriend]

The masses aren’t into jazz. It’s a great performance, let’s just focus on that.

[@Cuishi10]

Because BLK artist are hardly made mainstream to the masses. That's why.

[@Cuishi10]

Tell me why I know about Judy Garland...but not Sarah....I even know about Judy's daughter, Liza M. ....But I never knew about Sarah. I had to stumble upon Nancy Wilson....even Nina Simone. BARELY knew anything about Billie!

[@d.s9798]

She sounds amazing. RIH Legend.💜

[@jamiejaemarielee]

sublime this is....

[@zenbuddah420]

best version ever

[@joelhenderson4450]

Wow. This is perfect.

[@vadimmikhailyuk1205]

The Best Chanteuse'

[@tongkywulang6337]

Best singer . . I knew

[@MrJasilva33]

Siempre amaré a esta mujer. :)

[@janettucker3196]

Sit back and let Sarah take you there.

[@JohnnyMac_83]

Cheers Gene.... all smiles here brother, Rest easy now

[@cherylrobinson6718]

I love the way she sings this, not screaming

[@quarmainestephenson8403]

This is the best Version I’ve ever heard in my life

[@johnb4314]

Very sensuous.

[@romanasever]

When I hear this song ...came me a same dream and I dont wanna wake up

[@MultiJaylea]

Takes my breath away..

[@Yorris51]

BET EVEN OLE JUDY WOULD HAVE CLAPPED TO THIS ONE. NO ONE LIKE S.V. NO ONE. SHE WAS HER OWN IN DOING WHAT I DAMN WELL PLEASE. RIP SWEET ONE.

[@cataraya5888]

2021 y me encanta tiene una voz unica

[@vanialazaro2470]

Eu não gostava desta música... até agora. Divina.

[@Vwjl1207]

Pure perfection.

[@marcelolinhares8233]

Queen

[@user-io5fq3jv8q]

This is Judy's song, but Sarah could sing the phone book and it would be great! An expert, natural, sweet voice.

[@leireelorriaga879]

Que belleza de voz!!💕💕💕

[@devinramos6317]

Yes !!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💋

[@michaelgrant1157]

Perfection! Brava.

[@moselakgomong8209]

Refreshing😍

[@jeanniebottle1]

Beautiful!

[@bobfriedman409]

made me cry

[@jonyspy]

Simply Diva!

[@joelhenderson4450]

This one is for you Rachel. Rest easy little one.

[@adelidebass7071]

I love this song and this version it is so much better than the cover videos!!

[@devinramos6317]

Wow!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bobfriedman409]

fantastic!!!!!!

[@micpowers1136]

When you needed actual vocal control, Perfect pitch and tone to get a record deal.

[@falsettogod5853]

Meanwhile…..Loretta Lynn

[@royalewithcheese6398]

literal goosebumps

[@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778]

I love it!

[@Jar1red]

Amazing!!!

[@1234pouvez]

Sublime!

[@michaelm3115]

(with all due respect) Forget Judy Garland. THIS is the version. Some people debate about which is 'the greatest jazz instrument' - I always say 'the voice of Sarah Vaughan'. It's a texture somewhere between satin and velvet . . . and what about that vibrato?

[@bjornironside261]

Sarah and ella 💕

[@Barb85044]

The best voice ever!! :-) :-)

[@derekkess267]

I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?

[@jellyfishj1]

take me over the rainbow, I'll find my own way home