God, Chet's voice makes this song so haunting... Glad he sung the exact melody here. In different performances he often alters the melody as do other singers. I prefer it this way. Really short without any solos though.
I loved this song from the first time I heard it, but then when I heard Chet Baker, I couldn't forget his voice, and though I like the other versions, I still return to listen to him sing this song when I need to hear it.
- so what - what does it matter to us now what kind of a person he was. He's dead (unfortunately) but we can still enjoy the legacy of his extraordinary talent that brought us this wonderful singing and playing :)
2 minutes of pure quality, elegance and love. I mean, it's hard to find something like this nowadays. <3 But well, the only thing I can do to make it seem longer is to press "replay" again and again hahaha :P
Not a bad singer, no. He's on pitch with a really sweet tone. His voice is not strong but then neither was Callas's. Most importantly, what makes him a good singer is his ability to put a song across, as they say.
I have read the biography of Chet Baker titled "Deep In A Dream." I have also read the autobiography of Art Pepper, saxophonist and contemporary of Chet Baker. In Pepper's autobiography titled "Straight Life," he gives a brief review of Chet Baker but refuses to use Chet's real name because of his contempt for Baker. He referred to Chet as "Billy Wilson."
This haunting musical voice the perfect timing the lovely lyrics move one to the soul.When an artist reaches such a high degree in his/her art why do some people sit in judgement on the artists life?
I have the biography of Chet Baker...great book. Chet Baker's voice was heavenly, he himself was drop-dead gorgeous, and he had talent. But after reading the biography I must say that he was a scumbag. I was really disappointed by what I read about him. Being a drug addict is one thing, and not all drug addicts are bad people, but Chet Baker was simply a scumbag.
With the great respect harrell222 that's a bit of nasty character assassination when we don't know what the hell your talking about unless we've read the book. And of course there's the other point - the book may be bullshit.
thanks so much for uploading this. There are ton out there that are only instrumental or they are pieces of him singing the song in the 80s. I love the early versions of this in the 50s! Thank you very much!
Fantastic musician, voice like an angel, and oh, nearly forgot. Looks like the coolest film star ever. What a package. Amazing that he didn't sing more. Used to have a version of him singing Every Time We Say Goodbye and it was heartbreaking. Awesome.
A friend of mine told me once (19 yrs ago) u play like Chet Baker... at that time I didnt even know who Chet was... I do now.. This is the first time I "reveal" this info... duh whatever... Chet rocks
God, Chet's voice makes this song so haunting... Glad he sung the exact melody here. In different performances he often alters the melody as do other singers. I prefer it this way. Really short without any solos though.
leokasper7107 8 hours ago
まいうー
nozanozanozanoza 1 week ago
I loved this song from the first time I heard it, but then when I heard Chet Baker, I couldn't forget his voice, and though I like the other versions, I still return to listen to him sing this song when I need to hear it.
pearlzenith 1 week ago
So smooth it almost sounds like a womans voice,,,,
exxumma 1 week ago
My favorite rendition of this song!
DotMorson 1 week ago
as smooth as his trumpet...
lexarquette 1 week ago
NIcE !!!
hellodana321 1 week ago
So true.... so honest... how he performed this. Thanks for posting.
ArlynV6938 2 weeks ago
I love this version!!!!
LisaGregor 2 weeks ago
I love this song, so romantic. If some guy wrote this for me i would melt = )
TheFullmoonslight 2 weeks ago
@harell222
- so what - what does it matter to us now what kind of a person he was. He's dead (unfortunately) but we can still enjoy the legacy of his extraordinary talent that brought us this wonderful singing and playing :)
snuppelure0208 2 weeks ago
thumbs up if this song hits you in the weirdest, nicest way
GoodOleGreenEyes 3 weeks ago 3
Thank you! FINALLY!
I've been looking for this for an hour now...
HassJullz 3 weeks ago
WHY is this song so short? :(
2 minutes of pure quality, elegance and love. I mean, it's hard to find something like this nowadays. <3 But well, the only thing I can do to make it seem longer is to press "replay" again and again hahaha :P
AlejandraN30 1 month ago
@AlejandraN30 Because it would have been released as a 45 single, the maximum length of each side at that time being around 2 1/2 minutes.
vdeferens 1 week ago
The amazing thing is that he is a bad singer, but only if you pay attention to that. And still, this is hauntingly beautiful.
TheDrluj 1 month ago
@TheDrluj
Not a bad singer, no. He's on pitch with a really sweet tone. His voice is not strong but then neither was Callas's. Most importantly, what makes him a good singer is his ability to put a song across, as they say.
4Topwood 1 week ago
His voice melts my heart. Utterly beautiful.
mikefountaini1 1 month ago 5
who. is. that. ONE. PERSON. who. disliked. this. ?????? @-@
i dont understand; this is like BEAUTIFUL!
Misa9914 1 month ago
I have read the biography of Chet Baker titled "Deep In A Dream." I have also read the autobiography of Art Pepper, saxophonist and contemporary of Chet Baker. In Pepper's autobiography titled "Straight Life," he gives a brief review of Chet Baker but refuses to use Chet's real name because of his contempt for Baker. He referred to Chet as "Billy Wilson."
harrell222 1 month ago
There is not a smoother or more sensual version of this song, and amazingly, he probably does the best instrumental version as well - go figure.....
toddmeister168 2 months ago 2
This haunting musical voice the perfect timing the lovely lyrics move one to the soul.When an artist reaches such a high degree in his/her art why do some people sit in judgement on the artists life?
duchaspa 2 months ago
Every time I listen to this song I remember the movie
( The talented Mr Ripley ) what a great song and movie
Vampire285 2 months ago
song gives me shivers!
zoooooopopo 2 months ago
One Word. Beautiful!
senore01 3 months ago in playlist More videos from somepowell
i love the 1950s version. i am so glad you uploaded it. all i could find beforehand was the 1980s version!
jvjevjen 3 months ago
I have the biography of Chet Baker...great book. Chet Baker's voice was heavenly, he himself was drop-dead gorgeous, and he had talent. But after reading the biography I must say that he was a scumbag. I was really disappointed by what I read about him. Being a drug addict is one thing, and not all drug addicts are bad people, but Chet Baker was simply a scumbag.
harrell222 4 months ago 5
@harrell222
With the great respect harrell222 that's a bit of nasty character assassination when we don't know what the hell your talking about unless we've read the book. And of course there's the other point - the book may be bullshit.
toddmeister168 2 months ago
@toddmeister168 Then get off youtube and read the book.
jcb21691 2 months ago
:')
Miladjadja 4 months ago
thanks so much for uploading this. There are ton out there that are only instrumental or they are pieces of him singing the song in the 80s. I love the early versions of this in the 50s! Thank you very much!
jvjevjen 4 months ago
Most beautiful male voice I've ever heard. God was he hot in his day.
MsJudgejudy 4 months ago 3
Fantastic musician, voice like an angel, and oh, nearly forgot. Looks like the coolest film star ever. What a package. Amazing that he didn't sing more. Used to have a version of him singing Every Time We Say Goodbye and it was heartbreaking. Awesome.
finklehoffen1 5 months ago
224:0. That says it all.
jurebabic 5 months ago
It is the best vocal version - also check out the Miles Davis Quintet playing this on Cookin'!
sibionic 5 months ago
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This is probably my favourite version. His voice is incredible.
EmilyMaddenMusic 5 months ago
This is probably my favourite version. His voice is incredible.
EmilyMaddenMusic 5 months ago
A friend of mine told me once (19 yrs ago) u play like Chet Baker... at that time I didnt even know who Chet was... I do now.. This is the first time I "reveal" this info... duh whatever... Chet rocks
Mis4el1973 5 months ago 2
Qué bonito!!! La voz de Chet Baker
convierte a esta melodía en única e inolvidable!!!
lesatz4 5 months ago
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stay little valentine, stay, each day is valentine's day...
1995pianoboy 6 months ago
Great Performer!
glaeken14 6 months ago
this is the best version
jimmyxtc69 6 months ago 4
that`s what i call music!
myselfallaround 6 months ago 3
bonjour, hello
an other version of "my funny valentine"
whatisupdoc 6 months ago
gr8. up there with miles davis etc.
barblessable 7 months ago
simply wonderful...
walbianco 7 months ago
I love the way he sings this song... I love his instrumental version too, but I love the smooth yet fragile sound of his voice.
jflaugher 7 months ago 3
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his voice.... omg
MsPaigeBoy 8 months ago
very very nice i m a singer that sing the same standard jazz, i hope you enjoy!
somedayfc 9 months ago
when chet baker sings each day is valentine's day
jrjenniromero 10 months ago 3
No dislikes (Y)
How could anyone?
ZeRoilovepie 10 months ago 2
why are their so many with no singing
louw123 11 months ago 36
@louw123 You don't know much about Chet, huh?
imthefly 5 months ago
@louw123 because he is a trumpet player...
shockin330i 2 weeks ago
finally found it..
DanielMcDrtcomposer 1 year ago 91
@DanielMcDrtcomposer Yeah!!!
Sixty63rd 11 months ago
Best version....sultry!
Poopaloo55 1 year ago
great song.
DanteEvar 1 year ago