Nicolette Larson performs two songs on the 1982 National Easter Seal Telethon

The late Nicolette Larson performs "Lotta Love" and "I Only Want To Be With You" backed by The Hollywood Rock N' Roll Revue. This was live in the overnight hours of the 1982 National Easter Seal Telethon. The National Easter Seal Telethon was a national telethon that benefited the National Easter Seal Society and aired in the United States from 1972-1997. I am a collector interested in classic telethon footage; for Easter Seals particually 1970s and early 80s. If you have anything to share or trade please get in touch with me by message on this KZbin channel, or write me at [e-mail] .
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[@phillipgraves4721]

This live performance is just as good as her studio version ,what an amazing voice. So sad we lost her at such a young age.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Its good. I think she has a great backing band.

[@wyoprospector]

When living in America was wonderful.

[@junkremovalquadcities2277]

As bad as things are today-Tomorrow they'll be someones good 'ol days. Meaning: Life in America is still beautiful.

[@randymillhouse791]

@@junkremovalquadcities2277 Try to buy a house.

[@patriciajohnson-platt4779]

Right😢

[@randymillhouse791]

@@junkremovalquadcities2277 But always and steadily getting worse.

[@Junior_Rocky]

She sure beats the hell out of anything on the radio today!

[@kathythomas2831]

You got that right ✅👏

[@beverlyledbetter8906]

I'd love to have her hair!

[@jocelynf.4513]

AMEN to that!

[@feliciakidd9358]

That's right. I love that song "It's Gonna Take Alot Of Love. I never get tired of listening to it. Music back then was so good.

[@bobwright6588]

@@beverlyledbetter8906 I did.

[@danielvasquez8830]

She just melts my heart , wish you were here still with us.

[@luvyesmusici4886]

Amen!

[@valsteve2000]

i didnt know she has passed away. i m feeling sad, coz we will not see her anymore perform live. Rip Nicolette and keep singing with our Lord in heaven.

[@Flap999]

Such an awesome truly polished live performance. No gimmicks, just talent. That big voice from this tiny Angel...

[@rickyd4810]

Her real, non-produced, live voice. So sweet. We miss ya' Nicolette. You left us lots to remember.

[@piercerolli2729]

rare to have total live on tv at this time

[@douglasgreenough6857]

An adorable sweetie Nicollet larson

[@LeoPenna]

impresionante voz en vivo, realmente maravillosa!

[@vilsonboiko2866]

Lembro muito dessa música em 78

[@vilsonboiko2866]

Lembro muito dessa música em 78

[@joeygonzo]

What ? No ear piece ??? Live singing ? RIP Nicolette . She was really special. Thank you

[@wulfboi8808]

Even with a bit of a technical glitch shortly after she began to sing, she just looked back at the band to her right side, smiled and kept singing like nothing happened. R.I.P. A true talent who will be forever missed. Nicolette, you never had a clue just how much you meant to *SO* many who adored your talent, your spirit, your beauty and your magical gift that was taken from this world far too soon. 😢😢😢😢😢😢🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺💯🧡

[@johnrossi1502]

She is so gorgeous. They used her. She is with God. So beautiful. ❤

[@silke9479]

Such gift will no longer exist!

[@dlperk5035]

"Lotta Love," one of the best beautiful, comfort songs of all time, replete with jazz saxophone and her golden voice...

[@petestanton1945]

& trumpet solo

[@smblkoldssmblkolds8393]

No auto tune here. Just talent.

[@DexterHaven]

Yeah, I was wondering how it would go live. She's the real thing.

[@mr.aldini6801]

Got so excited watching this, I almost called the number and donated $20!

[@darrenarterbury7092]

This is time travel. It's nice to hear her natural voice singing lotta love. What a set of pipes❤

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

Effortless. Love it

[@johnparsons1466]

Seems like Neil's song was meant for her to sing, doesn't it?

[@redwandennaoui4508]

What a beautiful voice, what a beautiful woman, Rest In Peace you Angel you❤️

[@brianlamberts756]

I'd send them some money, but I'd be 37 years late. She was an acquired taste back in those days, disco was dying and it was a good time for music. Loved her and mourned her when she died!

[@UFO_computers]

How was she an “‘acquired taste”?? Her music is instant bliss.

[@jom189]

She was smooth as silk. Gone too soon, beautiful, angelical voice

[@thomasruggiero4828]

I wish she was still alive. She is amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thomasruggiero4828]

Maybe but not for a while.

[@billy11113]

This is so speial Nicolette in her prime doing her thing. You got something here.

[@rocnrolldr]

I saw Nicolette up close and live in this time frame at The Bottom Line in New York. Unlike this video, she was wearing some makeup on and was strikingly beautiful. She had great energy and spirit with a voice to match.She looked like she was having so much fun up on stage. It's so sad about her demise, but fortunately her music lives on.

[@dynasticlight8706]

You ,were Lucky to See...

[@plantationmike6012]

Fly high with the Angel's Nicolette

[@rondreger2336]

Talent! No lip sync here. Loved this woman. RIP.

[@BOBBYBUBLEATRIBUTE1]

When you’re a truly gifted singer like Nicolette was you don’t need over the top costumes, crazy choreography or 30 other people on the stage with you. All you need is your voice and your band and that’s more than enough, that’s just great rock & roll!!!!!!

[@chriswhite8676]

So right you are man! she was the real deal !

[@rhuephus]

she doesn't need a band .. just her voice

[@popeye3305]

I'm still crushing on her. She's beautiful and talented. Gone too soon.

[@915buck]

If this wasn't doctored ,, that's pretty damn good for live!! Great band, huge talent!!

[@UFO_computers]

Definitely not “doctored”.

[@willieneal1048]

So Beautiful!!

[@kenklein9120]

"I've got a new crush" he said. I still have a crush on her. RIP Nicolette.

[@JasonFerguson1283]

I really miss Nicolette.

[@gardofuentes363]

Breaks my heart that she left us too early.

[@charlieleonardo]

OMG She's gorgeous!

[@pcnordy]

I love the guitar fills on this live version. Tight, tight band. And I love how she hits the highs when you don't think she'll hit them. Brilliant, live musicianship all around.

[@fredstriker2042]

Bass player myself, agree bro.

[@brianclare9884]

Wow, she sounds amazing singing live. I always loved the recorded song but even more hearing it live.

[@thomasgreenspan3107]

So natural and effortless.

[@musicandme5658]

I saw her live in the 80's and like so many have commented previously she was wonderful. She just had such a natural, beautiful voice.

[@rickskehan4146]

An amazing singer & a fox! That was Nicolette!

[@gaylegreene]

She had so much more to give 🙏🏻

[@RickMahoney2013]

I’m glad she left us with her music to play forever. RIP LR

[@robertdoby4844]

What a voice she had. Taken way too soon. She was the love of Russ Kunkel's life. He did not remarry for almost 17 years after she died.

[@arealmench]

Naturally good singer, singing effortlessly in the same key as the studio cut.

[@williampeters5446]

What a voice what a face amazing just amazing!

[@jimmason8502]

Pint sized beauty with an amazing voice.

[@kathythomas2831]

This is what the radio stations,needs to be playing

[@captnidnite]

7/17...Dearest sweet Nicolette, we all love you, Happy Birthday

[@choycewellington3911]

All HEART...great talent, plus all out effort - she deserved so much more!

[@JerryDArezzo]

Best Live Performance Period

[@pmcclaren1]

voice of an angel and she is absolutely gorgeous, her beauty is stunning!

[@kristylattanzio9437]

God I love her! This is one of my all-time favorite songs.

[@Alexandra-ru8wm]

Kristy Lattanzio mine too

[@paleo704]

Which one. She sang two here

[@rigelmoon9030]

A 5 foot bundle of absolute cuteness. Ever since I saw you, you had a hold on me, lovely Nicolette.

[@stevenroland7472]

A Big Voice in a Small package.

[@norrickhiga7689]

Nicolette Larson is cute and gorgeous. .!!! Lotta Love is my favorite..!!!

[@DexterHaven]

Yeah, it's so smooth.

[@beverlyledbetter8906]

I love the way she slowed down "Rhumba Girl " on a music show I saw her on in the late seventies, making it sound really sultry. If she had recorded it that way originally it would have been a hit!

[@youngmindedman]

the Band is also very Good. She was An Excellent singer & Beautiful.

[@biopticmammal]

I'll die loving this song

[@arthuralonzo8036]

What a talented woman..love her innocence look ..gone to soon..

[@billwoodall1551]

Her passion, energy and zest for life displayed in this video are so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Gone way too soon but she left us with this masterpiece that never will be forgotten. ❤

[@michaelboonphotography3014]

What a great voice. She was an amazing talent and beautiful person. RIP.

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

What a voice she had! And she's so beautiful.

[@williamlarson3623]

Well, all I can say is, this woman is, and will forever will be, an inspiration to us all. What a voice . . . !

[@anthonyarmstrong14]

Linda Ronstadt picked this song out and suggested Nicolette sing it. They were besties at the time Nicolette lived at Lindas house the time.

[@bridgetnolan3947]

@@anthonyarmstrong14 True Anthony. They remained great friends until Nicolette's passing. Linda is godmother to her and Russ's daughter Elsie May. Have a listen to Linda singing Adios at Nicolette's Memorial.

[@lnl3237]

@@anthonyarmstrong14 Both of them sang in such an effortless fashion-so smooth and polished.

[@gaspo2180]

Still sounds so FRESH, doesn't it ? Upbeat song just like the singer.

[@DexterHaven]

Yeah, I was thinking how well this song has held up -- much better than some of the songs ahead of it on the charts when it peaked at #8, such as Village People "YMCA" and Rod Stewart "Do ya think I'm sexy?"

[@luisadrianobermudez8049]

I love nicolette !!

[@zappahart2]

What a effin voice!!

[@carolrashee6346]

She was a great singer. She had a unique voice.

[@iamtman1]

I LOVE NICOLETTE LARSON! So sad she died so young.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Great band. They really played for her. Sleep easy beautiful soul.

[@mikbra60]

My brother gave me the LP "Nicolette" for my 18 years. It was 1978 and I treasured that disk. RIP Nicolette.

[@jmdpo17]

Pure raw beauty in that voice... Takes me right back to grammar school, 8 yrs old. She is singing live and voice is identical to album and radio. Love it.

[@ericindallas5293]

I have always Loved this song and this live version is a teal treat! Man Oh Man Nicolette could sing the heck outta this song.......What a Beautiful and Sweet voice....Gone much too soon. Rest in Peace Nicolette and Thanks for sharing your gifts with the world.

[@quicktastic]

Nice little gem here. Great singing and good band.

[@edwardfarmer4230]

God ! What a voice , just Beautiful all around .

[@trains100walter]

always great to hear performers with different bands. nicolette has a tremendous voice and can mix right in. as a culture, one is fortune to be able to hear and see what is was like back in the late 70's and early 80's. rip nicolette

[@bekindunlimited]

This girl was fantastic

[@davingladstone5157]

This sounds great. I love the echo sound of the old analog microphones and amplifiers.

[@chiefjoe8706]

Such a beautiful lady. Rip.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

Great live singing.

[@larryhinze8482]

SHE WAS FABULOUS!

[@kryptonite463]

she didnt struggle with those songs at all.always loved her!

[@nealeknight9422]

loved Nicolette...great voice and beautiful lady. sadly, she is gone and greatly missed.

[@Keyboardman88]

Little girl...great big wonderful voice.

[@randcooper]

Her rendition of the second song, a mega hit for Dusty Springfield, was beautifully handled. She may have even bested Dusty... what a voice!!

[@shellybrewer907]

I remember a critic saying she only had talent enough to be a backup singer! Wow, was he ever wrong? What a cute, sweet, beautiful voice! I have missed her!

[@navajotrail9253]

FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE! RESPECT! R.I.P. DEAR NICOLETTE! MISS YOU!!!!

[@vancekershaw6876]

I miss you nicolette Larson you have a great voice i love your music very much. My condolences go out to the daughter. If nicolette was here today I would give her my support and thanks.

[@newocone]

Shes gone too soon... rest in peace Nicole... oh God I missed those voice

[@AaronOsheroff]

Just phenomenal voice. She was so beautiful.

[@trailerparkhell1741]

Wow ! 1982 graphics. God I miss the 70s and early 80s

[@jeffreywebb7932]

Keep coming back to her.Just something about her.To say,shes my type...is an understatement😆

[@akstandup7912]

That crush I had never goes away. Such a powerful yet self-effacing performance.

[@sikorskiS55]

So beautiful and so sad that two beautiful ladies like Dusty and Nicolette left us so early. God bless you. I'll always love you, ladies, and I'll always be a fan, as your songs played a huge part in my life.

[@phillywhateverguy]

Love the tempo and pitch. And Nicolette

[@silviabravo4580]

She was really adorable 💖

[@randyjones7818]

She was really good..lots of talent. There..rip....rj.

[@TopJimmyWinn]

She's pretty, sings great!

[@rogerandsally]

* F A N T A S T I C * RIP Nicolette , you were SPECIAL - Roger Crowder in Burnet, Texas

[@joelhaggard6533]

love her voice

[@chicosonidero]

This is the kind of singing and performance you get when music is taken as it is without too much fanfare and drama.

[@MarcosAntonio-uv2iz]

Gui Deus Tenha hum bom lugar para ela adoro suas músicas foi embora muito cedo.

[@RoyKnable]

Amazing. So many "singers" sound bad when singing live without lots of studio sweetening. She was as good as her records. And she had her own style, not like today's artists who all try to emulate their idols, to the point where it's hard to tell their voices apart.

[@laney50w]

Agreed 100%. Not to mention, this version was performed in a higher key....and she still belted it out like it was nothing! She was an awesome singer & talent. I'll take Pat Benetar, Karen Carpenter, Nicolette Larson, Patti LaBelle, Anne Wilson (the list goes on) ANY day of the week! And don't even get me started on these untalented teen pop-tart skanks, of today, that can't hold a single note (IN KEY) without the aid of autotuners, or, if their lives depended on it. Music industry today is a complete sham! TOTAL B.S.!!! TALENT? We don't need no steeenking talent!

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

Those are my ladies too, excellent taste RoyKnable

[@stonyxpress7079]

U are so right!! This was woman was amazing, her own style n a natural beauty. I'd take her,Olivia Newton John, Linda Rhondstat, Pat Benetar over gaga, b.spears, pink,swift n the others that all sound the same

[@MarkO45839]

@@stonyxpress7079 GaGa has some talent as musician and singer.

[@stonyxpress7079]

@@MarkO45839 yeah she has some good points, more of a deeper tone,but get rid of all the stage dancers n backup singers ,that's all u see now ! They all do the same act ,more about showing there ass instead of class!!!

[@bronstet]

She was amazing live. Great set.

[@mikegarcia7672]

Beauty.

[@johnhanes2899]

WoW!!! She is an angel and a voice to match. Make me feel like 17 again.

[@willtwain1383]

Pitch perfect. Tremendous charisma.

[@patricialescano8323]

Great LIVE sound! a thing of the past...

[@radiostoned1385]

Descanse em paz linda Nicolette, sua voz será eterna.

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

NEIL YOUNG.S GIFT TO NICOLETTE LARSON WILL GO ON GIVING FOREVER. OVER THE TOP SUPER STAR. R.I.P.( TENOR SAX & FLUTE R "RAD"(" THE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES")

[@tmartinez1948]

Live!! What a voice! RIP Nicollet 🙏

[@lk-sb8ql]

Unique. Miss her.

[@homerelesperance2857]

This song/music is the type that brings back all the good times & wonderfulness in life. Thank you Nicolette Larson and may your soul rest in eternal peace in Heaven ♥ You have given the world delightful, joyfulness & positive good song/music to the world that needs it ♥

[@valdecibarbara2361]

Maravilhosa.

[@caseym5017]

You just get the feeling that with all her fame and fortune she was still a regular person and not some celebrity phoney.❤