When "HULLABALOO" featured their "Top Pop" segment, the guest stars would, in turn, sing a few bars of someone else's current hit song (The Supremes, Peter & Gordon, Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs, Barbara McNair, and guest host Frankie Avalon also joined in the medley). This is from the May 11, 1965 edition...and yes, Peter Matz was the arranger/conductor of the "house band" on the show [his musical tastes were more "variety show" oriented than "pop"; he was later Carol Burnett's conductor].
swing age.....altho we miss her dearly Id imagine joanie was smart and got out of the biz...............I also think giglrocks is right, that does look like diana ross at an early age
Heavens to Murgatroid! Joanie sure was a cutie pie! I remember all those 60's shows that presented young performers: "Shindig", "Hullabaloo", "Where the Action Is", "The Music Scene", etc. And that's in addition to the long running "American Bandstand" and "Ed Sullivan Show". THANKS for sharing this delightful "blast from the past" with us! May all your wishes & dreams come true in the New Year! :)
What magic. When they arrange the melody in this way, it's more like a pop standard, with some panache. I really like the Freddie and the Dreamers original, of course. But, Joanie matured into a real versatile singer, and this version sounds great.
No, Billy J had the original... this was part of a medley and this was the "cover song" they chose for Joanie or Joanie chose to sing. She could sing pop or jazz with ease, with a great unmistakable voice.
Billy J Kramer? Naw,
How bout Freddy and the Dreamers. Who could forget the band's humorous dance to this song, as well as most of their songs. Go youtube it and smile.
drrjim 1 month ago
Very underrated in her day. But she was a great singer.
hunterv41 2 months ago
so beautiful in every way
aztlaxpuroazul 2 months ago
Such great memories. She was/is so talented and beautiful!
tonysmom38 10 months ago
When "HULLABALOO" featured their "Top Pop" segment, the guest stars would, in turn, sing a few bars of someone else's current hit song (The Supremes, Peter & Gordon, Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs, Barbara McNair, and guest host Frankie Avalon also joined in the medley). This is from the May 11, 1965 edition...and yes, Peter Matz was the arranger/conductor of the "house band" on the show [his musical tastes were more "variety show" oriented than "pop"; he was later Carol Burnett's conductor].
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
what a natural and such an accomplaished sample of the song
Topicarmno 1 year ago
swing age.....altho we miss her dearly Id imagine joanie was smart and got out of the biz...............I also think giglrocks is right, that does look like diana ross at an early age
riversidedan1 1 year ago
I think you'll find it was Freddie and the Dreamers who sang this!!!
robdeone56 1 year ago
she,s such alooker im in love......
radiator0 1 year ago
That looks like Diana Ross that's standing behind and to the left of Joanie Sommers, I bet my life on it
undergroundbasement 1 year ago
@undergroundbasement You're right!!!
passionateaboutmusic 1 year ago
Lovely version and a nice nostril shot too.
She definitely has a sound of her own.
oldieschick6 2 years ago
Joanie Sommer was magic. Not sure why she was not a much bigger star. I definitely remember her lovely face and voice from th '60s.
SwingAge22 2 years ago 5
yes joanie is very much alive, thank God! that video and her geogeous face is perfect, those kind are no more
riversidedan1 2 years ago
is she still alive?
scarypowers 2 years ago
Heavens to Murgatroid! Joanie sure was a cutie pie! I remember all those 60's shows that presented young performers: "Shindig", "Hullabaloo", "Where the Action Is", "The Music Scene", etc. And that's in addition to the long running "American Bandstand" and "Ed Sullivan Show". THANKS for sharing this delightful "blast from the past" with us! May all your wishes & dreams come true in the New Year! :)
JubalCalif 2 years ago
@JubalCalif I couldn't agree more. I never knew how great looking Joanie was.
wannawatchu66 2 years ago
Pity to cut off this production number
half way through.
Looks like a dance interlude was
about to commence.
Would love to see the whole number.
orallarry 2 years ago
out of sync.
ndhudecz 2 years ago
This is fantastic!
Trefoile 2 years ago
She was hot.Didn't know Joanie was so sexy.Get me a time machine.
vicsr66 3 years ago 4
Billy J Kramer never did this.
The original is by Freddie and the Dreamers.
It got to number 2 in the UK in 1963.
It didn't originally chart in the US but was reissued in 1965 and it got to number 1.
NeilThompson30 3 years ago
What magic. When they arrange the melody in this way, it's more like a pop standard, with some panache. I really like the Freddie and the Dreamers original, of course. But, Joanie matured into a real versatile singer, and this version sounds great.
xavier1850 3 years ago
Freddy and the dreamers did this song as well,never heard Billy Js version although I would love to.Joanie is so hot.What a sweet voice.
koolbossjock 3 years ago
joanie sang so beautifully.
busdriver357 3 years ago
Is this the original version of the song? Wasn't it Billy J Kramer that did the other version or someone else? :S
BytteBob 3 years ago
No, Billy J had the original... this was part of a medley and this was the "cover song" they chose for Joanie or Joanie chose to sing. She could sing pop or jazz with ease, with a great unmistakable voice.
chuckbenjamin 3 years ago 2
@BytteBob , the original is, from "freddie and the dreamers, heard it before.
teendude16 1 year ago
@BytteBob I remember Freddie and the Dreamers making this a big hit in the 60's
freelancefreddie 5 months ago
'Pretty sure that was from the Hullabaloo TV show (Mid 60's) arranged by Peter Matz.
Lizardears 3 years ago
I think it was Hullabaloo too. Check out Diana Ross to the left of Joanie in the beginning of the clip.
leesterg 2 years ago
is that diana ross behind joanie?
giglirocks 3 years ago
Yes, Joanie was part of a "Beatles Medley" with The Supremes and Frankie Avalon. I'm not sure what show this was from...
chuckbenjamin 3 years ago
@chuckbenjamin It was Hullabaloo
Nital1701 1 year ago
It's magic to see Joanie on the screen!!! Thanks for posting this, it's a fans' dream come true.
sommersfan 4 years ago 2
Joanie Sommers has a great voice. Thanks
mostliketa 4 years ago