How have I NEVER heard THIS voice before?!!

[@Rustyzip53]

The great thing about listening to artist of this era is that you know it's their natural voice. No gimmicks they are just naturally great.

[@pibly7784]

Yes !

[@ruthgadowworman]

Apart from simple stuff like reverb or double-tracking the lead.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

Being a bit old-fashioned (classically trained on a sub-professional level) I was not aware of voice-manipulation until I heard the Cher song where (as I interpret it now) pitch correction was used as an effect. Part of what we like with singers is that they are HUMAN. I remember going to the opera and hearing Anne-Sofie von Otter. Transcendental! So I went back a few days later, and it was good, but not more - and that is okay. Though Céline Dion is an absolutely marvellous singer, I sometimes find her (presumably) live performances (which I have only seen on KZbin) too perfect. I sort of want to hear the singer as he or she feels on that particular day. Of course, I do not want the quality of their performance be affected too badly by what they have encountered during the day or days before the concert, but I do not wish to hear a machine sing, because I am not a machine myself.

[@johndelconte9915]

Unless it was “remastered”. Videos and recordings can be easily tampered with today. Don’t assume it hasn’t been. Most of the time they give you a clue as to whether it’s been auto tuned in the title and I scroll right past it.

[@ckp2ator389]

@@johndelconte9915 Does "remastered" mean auto-tuned necessarily? I have a choice between getting a CD with remastered versions or one that is not labeled as such.

[@nmr6988]

Love to see Vicki Carr getting well-deserved attention and praise.

[@lisacolbert5987]

And from Fil !

[@Luming-di9rf]

One of the great who truly had a fantastic voice. Reminds me of Shirley Bassey. Class, lady-like, dressed properly, no scandals. Just pure talent.

[@figmo397]

When I saw you were doing Vicki Carr, I HAD to see what you said. Vicki and I had the same vocal coach (Judy Davis). Judy once told our class a story about Vicki performing live and subtext, which is the story behind the song. What makes "It Must Be Him" work is that there's a very strong subtext as she sings. The story involves keeping reality out of your subtext. Vicki was dating some guy who was a real dirtbag. The guy would alternate between lavishing her with attention and then ignore her big time. She was performing in San Francisco, so Judy was with her. Right before the performance, Vicki and the dirtbag had a big fight and he basically dumped her. When she got to "It Must Be Him," she barely made it through the song. Since Vicki was so distraught, Judy spent the night sleeping on the couch in Vicki's suite. The next morning, dirtbag comes back and proposes to her with a dozen long-stemmed roses and a ginormous diamond ring. Vicki was giddy and accepted. (I have no idea whether they actually got married; Judy didn't mention the guy's name.) During "It Must Be Him," when she got to the chorus, she kept flinging her left hand out to show the audience the ring as she smiled excitedly during the chorus. Your pointing out about how she almost "talked" part of the song very much reminded me of the kinds of stuff Judy taught us. Judy was into teaching folks how to take care of their voice and how to stretch their range without messing up their vocal cords. She also had us analyze songs for what was going on and what the subtext should be.

[@tonivergara5725]

Loved your story! Thanks for sharing!

[@Kre8tif]

So interesting. Thank for sharing your experience. 🎉

[@spinnettdesigns]

How interesting, thanks for adding that info. He sounds like what we know now as having narcissistic traits: love bombing, then devaluation, ignoring, grandiosity etc.

[@health6785]

Judy told that story to everyone that took lessons from her😂 nothing was sacred with her.

[@douginorlando6260]

The self denial theme reminds me of Tina Turner singing “Missing You”. I really like the well done emotion versus intellect conflict. Carl Jung would have something profound to say about this song

[@TinusTegenlicht]

What a beautiful pure voice she has! No effects, no autotune, no screaming, just a beautiful natural voice!

[@margaretgaal937]

Yes… not a screaming diva..pure voice and control… so wonderful

[@jmmmnliberal8274]

Of course there were no autotune.. this was back in the 60s when we had real singers. Thats why my singing influences are men like Engelbert, Tom Jones, Sammy Davis.... real singers

[@TinusTegenlicht]

@@jmmmnliberal8274 Indeed! And we had no weird overly sexualised videos too, it was all about the music. Besides I cannot listen to modern music, I cannot watch their videos either.

[@brendarodgers5686]

​@TinusTegenlicht same here. Theold music is the best.

[@arte4arte]

I'm a Mexican American, and we were always proud of our homegirl Vicki Carr....growing up, my parents had all her albums...

[@maggielandow2686]

El Paso girl and you all should be proud.

[@wot4me2]

Her real name was Florencia Vicenta de Casillas-Martínez Cardona, nice but sure not memorable as a stage name!

[@johnd8892]

And then maybe followed up by Linda Ronstadt. Another amazing Mexican Heritage voice.😊

[@thomastimlin1724]

Loved her and Linda Ronstadt and I'm an Irish American, and loved the Tucson High School Mariachi group. i don;t speak Spanish, but th e music speaks volumes to me. I was a school music teacher. Was a trumpet player, and loved Rafael Méndez, Mexican trumpeter probably the greatest classical trumpet player in the world there ever was.

[@bloqk16]

@@wot4me2 I recall a TV episode of "The Hollywood Palace" that she hosted in the 1960s, where she proudly told the TV audience her full-name . . . pronounced in a Spanish accent. where she rolled the double "L".

[@suehey11234]

The movie, Moonstruck features this song. Cosmo, the father, listens to the recording when Cher’s character, Loretta, enters the parlor to tell her father Cosmo, she is to be married. If you’ve seen the movie; you have heard the song, partly before. Great movie, by the way.

[@NancyGirard-x1u]

Your correct a great movie

[@ruthgadowworman]

Thanks, that's why that particular song is so familiar. "Snap out of it!" One of my favorite films.

[@tadool5352]

Yes, now I know why this song is so familiar!🌝

[@spinnettdesigns]

That’s the first thing I thought of! “He listens to that da- Vicki Carr and then he comes to bed and he won’t touch me…”

[@jdenino6022]

Cher won an Academy Award for “Moonstruck” playing Loretta Castorini.

[@Swampzoid]

This was when singers had no shame. They'd beg and plead not holding back on being desperately in love. I've always loved this song.

[@lilolmecj]

Wasn’t it wonderful? Music should speak to the outrageous range of emotion, the desperation we can feel , as well as the ecstasy. So little music today explores the depth and range of the human experience, it remains very shallow. And very few mainstream successful performers flex their voice. In the eighties I just assumed music would get better and better with improved technology for recording. Sadly it has had more of a dampening and homogenizing , with neither lyrics nor voices really soaring.

[@joyfulyes]

Off the beaten path you can find beautiful stuff. There's an acapella show choir called Voctave that aren't afraid of expression. Lovely arrangements and some stunning voices.

[@banba317]

Mission accomplished. This song; this version, makes me cry. She pulls the emotion right out of you. P.S. I watched this on Ed Sullivan as a 12 year old and it sticks in my memory!

[@gpg9516]

Your observation is spot on; when you’re desperately in love shame doesn’t even enter the picture and begging and pleading are a normal part of your communication.

[@hermithollow2024]

She wasn’t just a singer. She PERFORMED every song. Her delivery left you feeling “moved” in some way. Thanks for this video.😊

[@leebrown1959]

I am old enough to remember when this song was released and saw her sing it on a few different TV shows. As an adult, I really appreciate how great her voice is!

[@normankennith7919]

it could have been written for shirley bassey but vicki sings this brilliantly!!

[@beanie5677]

Me too …. I am 70 and she was huge on TV shows back in late 60s

[@jamesoconnor2753]

Yep, I’m 72 and remember her performing on TV when I was younger.

[@MikeD_]

@@beanie5677 I remember her appearing a few times on the Carol Burnett Show, although not to be confused with cast regular Vicki Lawrence!

[@normankennith7919]

ditt6o!!@@jamesoconnor2753

[@marthawelch4289]

Miss Carr was born here in El Paso, Texas USA. Her full name is Florencia Vincente de Casillas-Martinez Cardona. Her name pays homage to her family - primarily her mother and father. Soon after her birth, her family moved to California. She currently lives in San Antonio, Texas. Vicki was a favorite guest on TV variety shows, especially Dean Martin. Miss Carr often came back to perform concerts in El Paso. She returned for a benefit performance in honor of the 23 people who were murdered by a single gunman in a Walmart in East El Paso. Her singing style was imbued with the emotional depth of Mexican and Mexican-American music and lyrics. Many times both she and her audience could be moved to tears, no matter how often she and her live and broadcast audience would hear them.

[@bongodave13]

Great info. What a great person.

[@SoundofSilence492]

Interesting info. For some reason I always thought she was from the UK. Maybe because her enunciation reminded me of Petula Clark.

[@marthawelch4289]

@@SoundofSilence492 Both Vicki and Petula are wonderful song stylists. The lyrics are always clear and the emotion is always conveyed.

[@marthawelch4289]

@@bongodave13 Yes, she is a special lady. When she came to El Paso following the mass murder, she visited with many of the survivors in their individual hospital rooms and sang for (and with!) them and their families.

[@johnwest7993]

I actually watched this performance on the Sullivan show that night. I was just a kid, but I remember saying to my mom, "She's really good!" I still remember it.

[@ericzeichert511]

Fil, the joy on your face for this song was all I needed this evening. I and the rest of us boomers thank you.

[@maggielandow2686]

Yes we do.

[@eg4449]

Not a Boomer...but I get it too!

[@cherylmorris4277]

He is great to listen to and watch… gorgeous smile ❤

[@reneeinla2.0]

Oh wow. This brings back my childhood. My mom loved Vicki and we had her music playing frequently in our house. Being part of an American Mexican family we were proud to call Florencia Cardona (Vicki Carr) one of our own. She had a very distinctive beautiful voice. Thank you for featuring her.

[@MaryEllen505]

I was coming to post the same thing!

[@MissJensk1]

My Mum too!

[@churchofpos2279]

She was one of my grandparents favorite singers. I can remember listening to her albums being played by them

[@guerralg63]

She was a true Lady and magnificent vocalist. Great video!

[@robinblankenship117]

She conversationally sings. Draws you into the story. See her answering the phone & the anticipation and disappointment) heartache. Bravo!

[@RosaKay55]

Thank you for featuring Vikki Carr! She was a popular voice from my youth (yes, I’m an American senior citizen!). I agree that she sounds a lot like Shirley Bassey. So glad that you are enjoying her musical gift as well. Great analysis!

[@ohger1]

But with much less vibrato. I can't listen to Bassey..

[@MizJilly]

Man, we had so much fun with this song when we were kids - back when there was one house phone that everyone could hear ringing, everyone wondering who it was for. My sister and I would start up with this song a lot of times and cry laughing. Good times.

[@reichensperger1847]

Here's Fil at his best: intelligent analysis delivered with honest childlike enthusiasm.

[@gaspersignorelli3724]

Fil is the best.

[@MariePommer]

Remember this Singer and her appearances on 📺 and 📻. My Parents liked her Too ! Heard her sing in Espanol and thought she was so cool. Thank You 🇺🇸

[@tiffsaver]

I would agree that Fil is always enthusiastic, but not "childlike," which connotes more the rantings of a dumb kid.

[@elengstrom]

@@tiffsaverYou’re confusing “childlike” with “childish.” He is definitely not “childish.” He’s full of knowledge, energy and enthusiasm and quit keen on explaining complex components of what makes for excellent vocal music and good vocalists.

[@tiffsaver]

@@elengstrom There is nothing whatsoever "childlike" about Fil's presentation, this is YOUR description of his abilites, ironically, of which you have just listed. For your information, here is how Google actually defines the term: *"Childlike" denotes someone totally lacking the adult ability for critical discernment, instead relying on purely emotional responses."* This is in direct contradiction to your own words. I love Fil's degree of enthsiasm for all forms of music, but for all the reason listed, I object to any relation of his high degree of professionalism to the actions or behavior of a child... period.

[@alphabeets]

I think it’s really awesome that you are exploring and presenting these really classy “vintage” singers to the younger generation. Vikki is great. Bravo to you!! ❤

[@llamasugar5478]

Ms. Carr is captivating with this song-so much emotion: pleading, insisting, lecturing. Only someone as superbly in control as Ms. Carr could so well portray a woman struggling to be in control.

[@Papparratzi]

No surprise that you haven’t heard her before. I haven’t heard this in about 50 years. This was the first time this OG rocker took a listen. I fully appreciated the song and her ability to bring the words to life.

[@Christine-xq9ep]

This brings back childhood memories, she used to always cry singing this. Shirley Bassey had an effortless voice too, that's when they could really sing all the girls in the 60's

[@DianeAvila-bv4fc]

Literally cried at the end of some songs

[@BeckyM154]

Yes! She would always cry when it was a sad song.

[@RJS1974]

He knows Shirley Bassey. He’s British b

[@TinarevolvestylistX]

I remember this on the radio. So dramatic. Even at my 9 years old, I was moved by her emotion.

[@jilltaylor3990]

I’d forgotten Vikki Carr but remembered as soon as I heard it. A real voice, with so much variation in her voice and so much feeling expressed within the song. Thank you Fil, for playing this and for the analysis, it was fascinating.

[@AP-wh8ju]

My grandmother used to sing this song at the top of her lungs while she was cleaning the house. Thanks for bringing back this childhood memory!

[@judygarretson3255]

I had forgotten Vicki Carr!! I always loved her. Thank you really enjoyed seeing her again.

[@chiefd3290]

The emotion and delivery in Vikki's voice is unmatched. I've attended one of Vikki's concerts in Vegas many years ago. She is one of the very few artists who can sing better live than the studio recording.

[@RadioChief52]

Old guy here. I always loved Vikki Carr's voice and this song in particular. I played it on the radio way back in the day.

[@debbiepohl7013]

I grew up with this song. I remarried at 50 & my husband took me to his favorite hole-in-the-wall. They were playing the entire album The Best of Vikki Carr. Her voice filled that tiny Mexican restaurant with warmth & beauty. Perfect ambience.

[@olga138]

I was a teenager in '67, and obsessed with the British Invasion groups, Simon & Garfunkel, Motown, and Bob Dylan. I remember this song, but I didn't appreciate it because it wasn't rock 'n roll. What a fabulous voice and thank you for this analysis.

[@bdff4007]

Ditto

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

If she’d only had caller identification!! Thanks Fil.

[@richardlionheart3965]

Caller withheld the number!

[@fsinjin60]

I had a friend who used this as her ringtone for her husband

[@BetoElViejo]

In that day and age caller ID was nosy busybodies who would listen in on the party line.

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

When she was just getting started, my dad played piano for her and did some arrangements for her. She had an amazing voice and insane control.

[@WECB640]

Classic! Her phrasing brings "tension" to the performance and draws us in to her torment. The artistry is masterful. Thank you for the review Fil.

[@richardlionheart3965]

It's perfect! she tells a story

[@the_original_t]

I had to drop by. This was my Mum's Saturday morning cleaning playlist. I'd be upstairs, curled up in bed, I would hear my Mum downstairs, opening all the windows, the scent of cleaning products wafting up the stairs and the sound of pots and pan. Then came Barry Manilow, The Carpenters, Elvis in Hawaii and many more! She and Karen Carpenter were two of the women I used as my idols in learning to sing. So you can imagine the drama in my voice. LOL! Seriously though, I admired her for so many reasons. The true and controlled power in her voice and pitch, her creativity and her own brand of beauty. I just wanted to say thanks for finding her, and I'm glad you can appreciate her talent! Cheers.

[@artguti1551]

I love making playlist of music to enjoy. How many more Artists were on your Moms Saturday Morning Cleaning playlist?

[@glenjones6980]

It's narrating a story musically to me and the speaking elements make it personal; 'sing to the audience and speak to the person' is the best way I can put it.

[@markdeimel4869]

Vicki settled in Azusa, California, and we would often see her at our church - Sacred Heart in West Covina. Always made my father very happy ;-)

[@budabk]

Vicki Carr has been a favorite of mine since childhood. Her songs were played on the radio along with Beatles and Stones. I miss the eclectic music mix.

[@Ozziecatsmom]

Yes, I remember listening to so many different artists on the radio, all on the same station.

[@1bassman9]

Vikki Carr is a wonderful vocalist. The more I watch your analysis videos the more I realize how incredibly talented you are and what a wonderful ear you have not to mention your incredible guitar skills. Thank you Fil !

[@wot4me2]

I was 9 when she did this song, but still recall being blown away by this powerhouse voice with such control. Add to that the emotion of the lyrics, and it made her performance so memorable for me, to this day. Thanks for this one, Fil!

[@eaks52]

Vicki Carr singing this tune always reminds me of the Cher movie "Moonstruck"

[@kathyscoppettuolo7168]

She'll be 84, in July. Her wikipedia bio lists her as still active in the music industry.

[@grindercap]

I remember her. Wow, a forgotten voice. Thank you Fil for bringing her into the light once again. Being in the USA I had heard her in my youth. Great voice, great talent. Because of my youthfulness (I was twelve) I recall wondering just what all was meant by the words of this song.

[@r2x262]

Wow!!!! I thought the very same thing. Shirley bassey is one of my favorites and upon hearing Vicki Carr again they have very similar styles especially in the phrasing. Glad you felt the same way

[@Buzz2646]

What a throwback to my youth! I’d forgotten how wonderful a voice Vicki had. Thanks for the trip back to a different time.

[@maggielandow2686]

I completely agree.

[@josephwest124]

On the "musical theatre" idea, the lyrics were written by Mack David (the older brother of Burt Bacharach's longtime musical partner, Hal). Mack David was nominated for EIGHT Academy Awards for "Best Original Song" starting with "Bibbidi-Bobbedi-Boo" from "Cinderella" and he also did some definite "story" songs--notably "The Hanging Tree" (another Oscar nominated song) performed by Marty Robbins. He also provided lyrics for "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" and he also wrote English lyrics for Edith Piaf's "La vie en rose" (not a direct translation). The music for "It Must Be Him" was written by Gilbert Bécaud (who also wrote the original versions of the Everly Brothers "Let It Be Me"--originally as "Je t'appartiens"--and co-wrote Neil Diamond's 1980 hit "Love on the Rocks"); Bécaud also recorded the song as "Seul sur son étoile."

[@fsinjin60]

Add in Becaud's "Et Maintenant" known as "What Now My Love?" I cannot begin to say who that was a hit for.

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

@@fsinjin60That song was sung by Dame Shirley Bassey and reached No.5 in the charts. What a performance - 👏💐!

[@debbier938]

@@fsinjin60Connie Francis

[@fsinjin60]

@@debbier938 it seems everyone who sang it had a hit with it.

[@debbier938]

@@fsinjin60 I love that song!

[@sophrapsune]

Vikki Carr’s incredible! A skilled artist actually singing as a human.

[@user-in2rh2zm1j]

My Mothers Music is still with me. Vicki was her favorite. My mom blasted her music all over the house.

[@juliaprice-i4l]

She was one of my dad's favorite singers. After he passed away I inherited all his albums and so have lots of hers. Beautiful singer--wonderful voice!

[@RLU-wt8vi]

As a teenager I sang with the church guitar mass. I was constantly being told to STOP my vibrato. I didn't even know what it was, back then. As I got older and sang with a country band and a big band, I found people who accepted my voice and I learned to appreciate my natural ability.

[@vf1923]

Wow! There are styles where vibrato is a problem (like close harmony), but why in that context?

[@RLU-wt8vi]

@@vf1923 Beats me. I was 12/13 yrs old. From your comment, I guess I lucked out. I never had to worry about tight harmony. It was either solo or several singers at a time.

[@williamsporing1500]

You can hear notes that are a tiny bit flat or sharp, slides into the note etc. There’s lots of emotion and inflection. A real human singing, the way it’s supposed to be. Perfect.

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Famously cried when singing ballads. I'm British and she was definitely well known over here in the sixties.

[@Santacruzlyn]

She was one of my mom's favorite singers. She had a number of Ms. Carr's records. I remember as a kid "lip syncing" to this song, swooning and being overdramatic while it played which made my mom crack up. It was just the two of us. She's been gone 24 years and I still miss her. Thanks for playing this. Great memories.

[@rescuelover7891]

She had a beautiful voice. I was 15 at that time. Thank you for Fil, for playing this. It's been years since I've heard it.❤

[@charlesboyle9223]

This,for me, is one of your best analysis videos. I used to play guitar in Pit Orchestras(I'm 67) and accompanied many wonderful singers (under very exacting conductors!). Thanks for making an old man happy!

[@fleurt1]

Thanks, Fil. Used to see and hear this song alot on TV and radio. Even now, I play this song full blast on repeat, what's not to love about it❤❤

[@mikefrancais]

I was 17 years old at this point. We all took these wonderful singers abilities for granted.

[@williamscoggin1509]

I like your explanation of vibrato. How the voice can be going up and down over a large area, as long as the proper note is contained in there, the brain maps it, basically.

[@jeanettefamulari3538]

Hearing Vicki Carr sing this song again was incredible, but watching you nod and smile throughout the whole performance was heart warming.

[@nancy9891]

I remember this song. It was so pretty to hear that voice. The song used to be played on the radio when I was a teenager. Her voice sounds like it should be singing in musical theatre. Thanks Fil. Very nice 👍

[@nm4472]

Vicki Carr use to get so emotional when she sang, she would cry.

[@Kopernikan]

This made me cry!

[@terrapyn99]

@@Kopernikan Me too.

[@nancyhilliard267]

She was one of my favorite singers in the 60's so glad you are covering her she's still singing!

[@Digidude1]

I remember seeing her on TV as a kid. Great voice, and still performing I believe. Hard to imagine she will be 84 on July 19.

[@geraldcharles1624]

What a powerful, emotional voice.

[@Peeved100]

I remember her being on all the variety shows back in the day. She wasn't really my thing at the time. But I can certainly appreciate that marvelous voice in hindsight.

[@atticstattic]

She was _everywhere!_

[@Peeved100]

@@atticstattic yes!

[@jst601]

Loved this song as a teen. Bought the live album. Some friends & guitar playing buddies thought I was nuts for listening to great singers but I didn't care then & decades later I still don't. There's so much to learn from people like Vicki Carr. So very unique. Such power, such control, such passion. Thanks for reminding me to listen to my heroes of yesteryear!!!!

[@johnandersen8998]

Growing up in Southern California in the 50’s -60’s, definitely know and remember this. Nice to hear it again.

[@ingamager1953]

Just loved this one… and watching how much he enjoyed her voice

[@talltulip]

Kind of a funny story... My dad was a drummer and bandleader in the 40s 50s and early 60s. As such, he always had a featured singer with the band. At some point (early or mid-60s, I think), he hired Vicki Carr as his next singer. (This was before she made it big.) However (according to my dad), she apparently got a better offer and backed out of the contract at the last minute, leaving my dad without a singer for a number of scheduled gigs. For this reason, my dad tended to speak unkindly of her every time her songs came on the radio or when she appeared on TV. I guess he knew hold to hold a grudge really well. LOL I give him credit, though, fir always complimenting her talent and skill as a vocalist.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

It's lovely to see a young person such as yourself, and a brit, discover, enjoy, and appreciate this grand old american pop song and the woman who sang it. I used to see her on the chat shows and variety shows here when I was a kid. (I liked the comparison with Shirley Bassey. The Goldfinger theme still gives me chills.) When the "British Invasion" happened this sort of music pretty much disappeared. Tho I, myself, love both pop and rock, and welcomed the invaders. I still have all of my old british pop and rock albums from the 60s. But I also fondly remember watching Perry Como, Nat King Cole and others performing live on their own shows on our black and white tv.

[@sheilawiner6848]

I attended the same highschool as she but ten years later. Her sister went to school at the same time as I. That's when I learned of her and she won my heart musically.

[@lauriesopas]

I had forgotten about this song! Vicky Carr just makes your heart break with this performance. I love your analysis. Another 50s singer with incredible vocal control was Patty Page whose “For Sentimental Reasons” is just perfection.

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

"And there we have it" Vicki Carr the girl with a cry in her voice. I used to play this 'record' over and over again. Good to hear it again. Thanks so much Fil. Shirley Bassey another fine singer.

[@nicolad8822]

I can imagine Shirley doing Shirley with this song.

[@arlenem6659]

I was 7 years old when this came out, and I remember it. I've always liked this song, she has a fantastic voice. Thanks Fil!

[@bryanCJC2105]

Vikki Carr is one of my Mom's favorite singers because of her Spanish songs. I remember hearing them when I was growing up in the 70s, so she brings back a lot of memories. If you saw the movie "Moonstruck", you heard her because she sings this song in the scene when Cosmo puts it on the record player and Olympia Dukakis says "Now he's going to play that damn Vikki Carr record and when he comes to bed he won't touch me".

[@lizstraub6621]

Exactly LOL

[@Water_is_Sacred777]

I love that scene because I 100 agreed with Olympia's character. I detest that song. I heard it far too much growing up. Haha. Plus the idiocy of women having to wait for the phone call.

[@cynthiamurphy3669]

Love the song and the movie, lol. I see it's on tubi TV, pluto TV and Hoopla for free. I have good memories of those times.

[@jnlketcham]

How joyful to listen to Vicki's gifted voice and your professional and insightful analysis. Loved it!

[@ckp2ator389]

That brings back memories! She was a favorite of my parents along with Sinatra, Steve and Eydie (Lawrence and Gorme) and Robert Goulet. All those great LPs in my parents stereo console that looked like a piece of cabintry.

[@mdarrenu]

Bob Goulet - that's funny

[@IsobelPhillips]

I do remember Vikki and this song (I'm older than you! lol). What struck me was how much emotion it brought up in me because it's been so long since I've heard a natural, non-pitch corrected voice and it makes such a difference.

[@123Rockchild]

As a little girl, I remember hearing my parents enjoying this song on the Ed Sullivan show & other variety shows of the time. I grew up loving the big powerful ballads I heard on my parents’ stereo. I am moved by the immense DRAMA of the music & lyrics of this song…even though the message now seems so outdated - - that of a woman waiting for a phone call by a man or else she will die. YIKES! Pretty sure this beautiful song set off Vikki’s career to new heights.

[@highpath4776]

the number of girls on the bus I see waiting for some text or call from their beloved today seems to say there is a common emotional (?) desire

[@123Rockchild]

@@highpath4776 For some, maybe.

[@jleechadwick]

They used to have a lot of music programs on in the eventngs back then.

[@GeeEee75]

​@@highpath4776 For girls, perhaps. For a grown woman, not so much.

[@llamasugar5478]

I don’t think it’s just a “girl thing.” I’ll bet a lot of people can relate to being in love-truly, desperately in love-having a stupid fight, and waiting to hear from their lover. “Why doesn’t s/he call me back? Did I blow it? Will we be able to fix this?”

[@davidbennett9691]

I feel so very old. I remember watching this on Ed Sullivan (New Years Eve, 1967.) She must have really impressed Ed because he had her perform two numbers, this one and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You." Both songs were still going strong on the radio all that next summer.

[@sandersdca]

You absolutely must hear her sing "With Pen in Hand". A very emotional performance!

[@pstanton2445]

Written by Bobby Goldsboro.❤

[@johnnyonenote376]

Absolutely love that song - my mum had the LP of the same name and every track on there is a winner, but the title song is one of the most emotional ballads I ever heard, a truly great performance...

[@moeb4348]

I like being showed why something is great. This is excellent work you are doing, Fil. My favorite time of the day is spending time on your channel!

[@mcq1125]

Oh yes - I knew Vicki had another popular song. That's the one. A real tear jerker.

[@privateguy6745]

Thank you for covering Vicki Carr. I love her voice.

[@karinkrenn]

Great voice for this beautiful song - and somehow I find it reassuring that there are still surprises in store for you too 😉🎶

[@texasron9131]

Thanks for featuring Vicki. What a great voice … plus, who was a Babe. I was in the US military when she made this appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. I was in love with this child! What a talent!

[@katheryns1219]

I loved her songs in Spanish. It helped me learn to sing some of the wonderful Spanish romances myself. She was a standby on the radio when I was a kid.

[@robertorourke6614]

For me you have one of the greatest musical shows on tv, especially for people with a great love for music, & whats most impressive is you're a great singer & musician yourself & you're able to convey & demonstrate exactly , the pertinent musical points you are making & able to sing in the same key , as the people you're portraying & talking about, great show Phil keep up the great work. R

[@takeUSback2024]

Boy, does this one bring back memories! My girl cousins and I used to sing this song very dramatically, for fun, when we were hoping that the ringing phone was from that special boy! LOL. Too funny to hear this today.

[@handebarlas6248]

Thank you very much, please allow me to say this- the way you respectfully listen to the songs, not interrupt, not talk unnecessarily is what makes you the perfect presenter. İ am glad İ've subscibed. ❤😇

[@53lyric1]

Vicki Carr was a wonderful singer! Glad someone introduced you to her music.👏👏👏 She was a stage actress, I should add.

[@glynnhebert7573]

What a talented artist. Vicki has such a beautiful instrument in her voice!

[@johnbethell1952]

72 in June and i have always loved Vikki's voice, saw her on TV shows often

[@Treechris23]

Vicki Care was very popular on TV in the mid-sixties. I remember she was known to shed real tears when singing torch songs, & especially the 3-hankie song “With Pen in Hand”… always made me cry!!

[@laylavonmav2587]

I grew up in Mexico, Vicki Carr was BIG there, when she sang in Spanish, her American accent would bleed thru the lyrics. If I recall correctly, she sang this song in Spanish. I’m too old to remember it. Everybody loved her and were very proud of her.

[@Travieso78702]

I'm from Texas and loved her Spanish music growing up, especially watching her on Sábado Gigante. I loved how her voice was sweet yet strong at the same time. I also thought her slight American accent was so cute.

[@laylavonmav2587]

@@Travieso78702 Sábado Gigante was a must watch, of course! 😀😀😀😀

[@Travieso78702]

@@laylavonmav2587 oh for sure. That was my day. The music was just so great

[@juliajones1425]

This song was used to great effect in the movie Moonstruck. Ms Carr was very popular during the 1970s and appeared on tv frequently. She’s so good. Great vibrato. Such a clear voice.

[@chrismanheim1224]

She’s one of my favorites!

[@r.c.4016]

Vicki Carr was a very emotional singer. She cried frequently during her songs. Lovely voice .❤❤❤❤❤

[@dchall8]

I grew up in SoCal and never heard of Vikki Carr until my family happened to be on a long vacation that took us through Las Vegas. She was the opening act for The Smothers Brothers. She was quite comedic and made a lot of her full name, Florencia Vicenta de Casillas-Martínez Cardona. It Must Be Him was new at the time, but it wasn't The Beach Boys, so I didn't pay much attention to her.

[@DianeAvila-bv4fc]

Lucky you. You got to see the Smothers Brothers

[@suehollar2578]

Now I remember this song! Wow what a memory!

[@ellecee453]

It's so nice to see you bring wonderful singers like Vicki Carr to new audiences who might never hear her.

[@terrystrand]

As a music junkie and musician and contemporary of Vicki I was always a fan of her great vocals.... watching it now in your analysis I realize her 'talking' / 'acting' performance reminds me of musical theater, Broadway, etc., where the singer has to not just stand in front of a mike but also SELL it as well for the audience's entertainment ! Great job !!

[@debbier938]

Hi Fil, This was a delightful analysis today. Vikki gave this song so much personality and depth. Definitely had a musical theater quality to it. She has a very strong powerful voice, great diction, and stage presence. Thanks for doing this one, great job pointing out the vocal techniques. Love Ya’ … Debbie☮️

[@newtrackrecord]

What a voice! My mom had one of her singles when I was a kid and I used to play it loads. The A side was 'With Pen In Hand' with 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' as a very strong B side. I dug out that single again fairly recently and it still sounds great.

[@fianorian]

Gosh. There's a blast from my past. I had forgotten this song.