This song was on Judy's first taped television show for CBS in 1963. It is, in my opinin, the finest singing ever by a woman of the song and perhaps Judy's most shining moment as a singer. Jim does an incredible job with it.
CORRECTION!!! I was w/Jim's show in the late 80's. I escorted her again last year in Palm Springs. Once focused on her eyes you're hooked & devoted forever. SEE HIM PERFORM LIVE! You'll agree that he has the audience on a string & Judy's sitt'n on a rainbow. Truly something to behold!!! As Patsy Cline used to sing..."LET THE TEARDROPS FALL" & they do while watching Judy's illusion through the magic of Mr. Jim Bailey!!! Check out his concert schedule at Jim Bailey Entertainer.
A moment as fabulous as this happened to me personally while I was fortunate enough to escort Jim's Judy at The Hollywood Roosevelt Cinegrill back in the late 90's. Judy stopped the show & said she wanted to sing a song for a new staff member (me)& if front of the all to see Judy sang,"My Funny Valentine" TO ME!!! I blew her a kiss, she caught it & I have been in desperately in love with her/him every since!!!
"THAT'S IT!!!" There is a whole generation that doesn't know about Jim. The Grammy's need to do a look-back at some of the earlier winners. Judy's Carnegie Hall lp was the 1st double set to sell a million. Jim could quite confidently slay them in the audience with this song or better yet..."The Man That Got Away!!!"
that's it is spot on.what a performance !As devotee of judy ...this is weird ..haven't been able to go to the lp's too often ...finda sad ya know.but coming across the magnificent JIM!thanks to youtube ..dunno just loved this..,bravo jim
Jim Bailey has such a magnificent voice...this is why nobody else can duplicate these original diva's like he can and Old Man River is a stunning example! I have seen Jim Bailey shows since the late sixties and there is nobody to compare...always a treat to see live and it is amazing how he gets inside of the character and mannerisms in addition to the vocal! Bravo Jim!!!
Oh My God!!! Jim and Judy share the same body, heart, soul and voice...this clip brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch it. Jim needs to share this brilliance with the current generation of Judy lovers on Broadway...NOW!!
You should have heard it sang last year in Palm Springs.Just as good if not better! I wonder if a clip of Judy will ever be shown w/her singing,"A Cottage For Sale!" If so...I worry that all seeing it will slash their wrists!
You & organboi are so funny!!! That just goes to show you the perfection that Jim Brings to his characters. It is a navel in the Judy body suit...Jim is handsomely slim so as with when he performs Peggy Lee he must "PAD UP" to fully create his "MASTERY OF ILLUSION!!!"
love!
medavog 11 months ago
he does a good job.
Gwenster11 2 years ago
I love Jim xx
blacktoedferret 2 years ago
This is crazy! There are pangs in his voice that actually sound a lot like Judy! Very good!!!
FunksUTube 3 years ago 2
JIMS AT THE MUSIC BOX IN AUGUST
JIMBAILEYTRIBUTE 3 years ago
Oh my God- I have chills going up and down my spine. This guy is incredible!!!!!!!!!
Pectoris4 3 years ago
Jim is performing as Judy at the House of Blues in Hollywood Sunday june 29th.
burffle 3 years ago 2
This was just 4 years ago- is he still performing? I was glued to the TV every time I knew he was going to be on. This is entertainment!
sallyannlady 3 years ago 3
jim is superb..i had the pleasure of going backstage to say hello before a show and saw him do his makeup...stuning artist.
machine1313 4 years ago 2
fantastic!!!
trevor40 4 years ago 2
holy, mother, omg!
Take a bow,everybody rise!
broadjaychaz 4 years ago 5
Wow. I hadn't seen Jim Bailey perform in years. I'm glad to see he's still working.
RJVorbroker 4 years ago 4
Judy and Liza both performed with Jim...
JAZZGUY55 4 years ago 3
wow i've never heard or or seen this performer , bloody brilliant as we say in scotland
audreyjp 4 years ago 2
Nicely done!
karalyeva1985 4 years ago
Thank You Jim for keeping Judy alive for us :-)
trevor40 4 years ago
This is incredible. It's terrifying how accurate he is. I love it so much.
thailurr 4 years ago
Your right its so incredible, ive watched this 4 times in a row
barbiesue22 4 years ago
WOW!
ohnoyouaint 4 years ago
This song was on Judy's first taped television show for CBS in 1963. It is, in my opinin, the finest singing ever by a woman of the song and perhaps Judy's most shining moment as a singer. Jim does an incredible job with it.
femmons 4 years ago
I totally agree but then again everything Judy sang becomes hers. This song is very special.Kudos to Jim
gaygirlb4 4 years ago
CORRECTION!!! I was w/Jim's show in the late 80's. I escorted her again last year in Palm Springs. Once focused on her eyes you're hooked & devoted forever. SEE HIM PERFORM LIVE! You'll agree that he has the audience on a string & Judy's sitt'n on a rainbow. Truly something to behold!!! As Patsy Cline used to sing..."LET THE TEARDROPS FALL" & they do while watching Judy's illusion through the magic of Mr. Jim Bailey!!! Check out his concert schedule at Jim Bailey Entertainer.
burffle 4 years ago
A moment as fabulous as this happened to me personally while I was fortunate enough to escort Jim's Judy at The Hollywood Roosevelt Cinegrill back in the late 90's. Judy stopped the show & said she wanted to sing a song for a new staff member (me)& if front of the all to see Judy sang,"My Funny Valentine" TO ME!!! I blew her a kiss, she caught it & I have been in desperately in love with her/him every since!!!
burffle 4 years ago 2
This is a great song...imagine this at the Grammys it would blow people away.
gaygirlb4 4 years ago
"THAT'S IT!!!" There is a whole generation that doesn't know about Jim. The Grammy's need to do a look-back at some of the earlier winners. Judy's Carnegie Hall lp was the 1st double set to sell a million. Jim could quite confidently slay them in the audience with this song or better yet..."The Man That Got Away!!!"
burffle 4 years ago
that's it is spot on.what a performance !As devotee of judy ...this is weird ..haven't been able to go to the lp's too often ...finda sad ya know.but coming across the magnificent JIM!thanks to youtube ..dunno just loved this..,bravo jim
luvven 4 years ago 2
Jim Bailey has such a magnificent voice...this is why nobody else can duplicate these original diva's like he can and Old Man River is a stunning example! I have seen Jim Bailey shows since the late sixties and there is nobody to compare...always a treat to see live and it is amazing how he gets inside of the character and mannerisms in addition to the vocal! Bravo Jim!!!
bradly2007 4 years ago
Oh My God!!! Jim and Judy share the same body, heart, soul and voice...this clip brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch it. Jim needs to share this brilliance with the current generation of Judy lovers on Broadway...NOW!!
terry112354 4 years ago
I heard Lucy Ball encouraged the union because he made Lucy jnr happy.This is probably the BEST rendition of this song ive EVER herd
gaygirlb4 4 years ago
You should have heard it sang last year in Palm Springs.Just as good if not better! I wonder if a clip of Judy will ever be shown w/her singing,"A Cottage For Sale!" If so...I worry that all seeing it will slash their wrists!
burffle 4 years ago
there is an episode on the judy garland show were she performs it.
garlandgurl622 4 years ago
absolutely incredible ...thats a tough song to sing ....i saw him at carnegie hall and he sang stormy weather....it was awesome
rockne10 4 years ago
superb
organboi 4 years ago
Lucille Ball had a fit when daughter Lucie Arnaz was "dating" Jim in early 70s. BTW, I see what is unmistakeably Jim's navel under this black dress.
defundthewar 4 years ago
i see no such navel under the black dress.
organboi 4 years ago
It is clearly there, an indentation in Jim's tum-tum, most notably from 1:13 to 1:38.
defundthewar 4 years ago
yikes. i see it now. wow. it IS clearly there. wow. he should have filled that thing.
organboi 4 years ago
You & organboi are so funny!!! That just goes to show you the perfection that Jim Brings to his characters. It is a navel in the Judy body suit...Jim is handsomely slim so as with when he performs Peggy Lee he must "PAD UP" to fully create his "MASTERY OF ILLUSION!!!"
burffle 4 years ago
check out more of Jim Bailey on his web site jimbaileyweb
Jimswebmaster 4 years ago
uau! We know what Mr. Bailey is doing, but Mr. Bailey KNOWS what he's doing. Thank you Mr. Bailey
bowmister 4 years ago
Incredible--but nothing is like Jim in Concert--what an amazing talent!
mmvonr 4 years ago