Loved her satin voice since I heard it in 1985 and have been hooked since. My only regret is that the luxury of wealth, that which we call leisure came to late to afford me the opportunity to see her in person. So thankful for youtube. One of those voices that with age gets better and better and thanks to youtube will be discovered over and over.
There is NO body like Dakota . My first album by her was "Crazy He Calls Me " long before my time ,she was a star vocalist but GOOD music and GREAT singers are a cherished few .
I'm 63 now and hearing her sing & ,the thought of my mother are sweet indeed ,since she was the one who introduced me to Dakota Staton .
Thanks Dakota for the lovely memories of my mom and my childhood !
I had all her Capitol albums but only when my friend Al Becker took me to see her in person in New York City did I get the full essence of her voice, style, personality and presence. For some reason I'd always assumed that strong, fruity voice had somehow been enhanced in the recording studio. As you can hear here, nope, this is it totally real, no enhancements needed or warranted. She was, above all, an extremely intelligent singer. Her music lives on, thank heavens.
Dakota could sing 'Ring around the Rosey' and have me mesmerized! What class and what a Voice. All those great ladies who never got on a stage half-naked to take people's minds off of their voices. Here's to them All. Sarah, Billie, Nancy To my special favorite Gloria Lynne. There will never be a group of singers like you. Thank God for cds. Even jazz stations are dwindling and most of them don't play the classic standards. Does anyone in the NYC area know of a true jazz sta. besides WBGO?
My parents had her albums and I would sing along with her 'A Foggy Day' in London town, it had me low, it had me down... I wished I had seen her in person when she was in Philly. I didn't know!! and she just got better and better!! Beautiful!
Many years ago my friends and I were lucky enough to see Dakota in a small circle in the square at Cap Cod. Went back stage during intermission. Since we all were New Yorkers we asked her to sing "Broadway' and when she returned to the stage she granted us with, I think was her finest song,
In person she was dynamic. Saw her at a very in, small club in New York City and she was terrific. She still had her voice and her presence, she was in command and the audience adored her.
Ire lona Iponri atiwo Orun; Iba se Iya. Sweet angel of song. I was blessed to have seen one of her last performances in South Shore Neighborhood festival in Chicago . I will cherish that memory forever.
A true class act, has joined her "singing friends" in the big sky. she is with (1st names only), Billie, Ella, Sarah, Dinah, Etta (Jones), Anita, Betty, Helen (Humes). they are truly partying big time, Oh I can't forget the Empress Miss Bessie Smith. R.I.P. All.
Loved her satin voice since I heard it in 1985 and have been hooked since. My only regret is that the luxury of wealth, that which we call leisure came to late to afford me the opportunity to see her in person. So thankful for youtube. One of those voices that with age gets better and better and thanks to youtube will be discovered over and over.
robtnar1 1 month ago
There is NO body like Dakota . My first album by her was "Crazy He Calls Me " long before my time ,she was a star vocalist but GOOD music and GREAT singers are a cherished few .
I'm 63 now and hearing her sing & ,the thought of my mother are sweet indeed ,since she was the one who introduced me to Dakota Staton .
Thanks Dakota for the lovely memories of my mom and my childhood !
jbeethoven1 7 months ago
I had all her Capitol albums but only when my friend Al Becker took me to see her in person in New York City did I get the full essence of her voice, style, personality and presence. For some reason I'd always assumed that strong, fruity voice had somehow been enhanced in the recording studio. As you can hear here, nope, this is it totally real, no enhancements needed or warranted. She was, above all, an extremely intelligent singer. Her music lives on, thank heavens.
waynebrasler 10 months ago
She´s gorgeous!!!!
vickyelfa 1 year ago
Dakota could sing 'Ring around the Rosey' and have me mesmerized! What class and what a Voice. All those great ladies who never got on a stage half-naked to take people's minds off of their voices. Here's to them All. Sarah, Billie, Nancy To my special favorite Gloria Lynne. There will never be a group of singers like you. Thank God for cds. Even jazz stations are dwindling and most of them don't play the classic standards. Does anyone in the NYC area know of a true jazz sta. besides WBGO?
early60srcool 1 year ago
Fantastic singer! Great technique, presence, and emotionalism. Love, Dakota Staton (aka Aliyah Rabia) !! RIP, dear lady.
RaiderEleven 1 year ago
great musicians with her. She deserves great respect. Bobby Durham is also gone. Great drummer. Loved you, Dakota, you were a fine singer. So soulful
ocnoreen 1 year ago
My parents had her albums and I would sing along with her 'A Foggy Day' in London town, it had me low, it had me down... I wished I had seen her in person when she was in Philly. I didn't know!! and she just got better and better!! Beautiful!
japhillytapchallenge 1 year ago
Many years ago my friends and I were lucky enough to see Dakota in a small circle in the square at Cap Cod. Went back stage during intermission. Since we all were New Yorkers we asked her to sing "Broadway' and when she returned to the stage she granted us with, I think was her finest song,
loisl827 1 year ago
A lot of singers loses it after their later years. But it seems that at this particular time Dakota Staton was still Blasting!
jor99912 2 years ago
God damned, Dakota, I miss you.
parakeeta2 2 years ago
In person she was dynamic. Saw her at a very in, small club in New York City and she was terrific. She still had her voice and her presence, she was in command and the audience adored her.
waynebrasler 2 years ago
Ire lona Iponri atiwo Orun; Iba se Iya. Sweet angel of song. I was blessed to have seen one of her last performances in South Shore Neighborhood festival in Chicago . I will cherish that memory forever.
Molake 3 years ago
A true class act, has joined her "singing friends" in the big sky. she is with (1st names only), Billie, Ella, Sarah, Dinah, Etta (Jones), Anita, Betty, Helen (Humes). they are truly partying big time, Oh I can't forget the Empress Miss Bessie Smith. R.I.P. All.
rebel2rebel 4 years ago
@rebel2rebel you mentioned all the ones I love except for Carmen Mccrae and yes Etta Jones was one hell of a jazz singer!
grenadian11 1 year ago
I have her entire catalog.....love this lady.....
scorpio1961 4 years ago 2
@scorpio1961 We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to honor Dakota in 1998, here in Fort Lauderdale for Gaiafest. Google us online.
divajc 1 year ago
@scorpio1961 IM QUITE JEALOUS! IM MISSING A FEW ALBUMS!
STORMYB 2 months ago
fantastic! i love dakota, such an original interpreter of classics. i had the great fortune to hear her many times over the years, she is missed...
giacchinyc 4 years ago
A classic act! She's in that big band in the sky, now, singing with the angels!
Love, always,
Diva JC
divajc 4 years ago 4
@divajc and the great Bross Townsend who's playing piano for the angels...great musician
sonwamac 1 year ago