Interview: Diva Singer, `Nita Whitaker and Voiceover legend, Don Lafontaine

[TheBlackpearlqueen]

and I'm so happy to see that for you. Now on top of happenstance with you...You have this most beautiful african queen next beside you who came to my college to perform song off her album in 1993 or '94 I think and aloud me to see a liitle backup behind. Then was so gracious enough to speak with me afterwards and she signed a copy of her cd to me which I still play today. Please let her know that I said Thank you again. The world of music needs you both in the for front. Love you both. Thanks!

[TheBlackpearlqueen]

OMG!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! You two know each other. Two people from my wonderful past that I just loved and admired so much are here on my screen. Sam besides having a true destiny to sing, you were the why I wanted to go onto Star Search. When I finally got the chance my mom said I couldn't go because I wasn't getting on a plane. I was so crushed because I couldn't sing but more so because I wasn't going to get the change to run into you. It looks like you are happy and doing very well.

[chrisairwolf1]

How did you contact Don LaFontaine??? i would like to get advice from him

[SamHarrisCOM]

@chrisairwolf1 please see the reply video called "In a world without Don LaFontaine"

[wtgreeriii]

Thank you Sam for this interview. I met Anita two days ago in Hawaii with her daughters and sang with her. I agree with you about her voice. She was amazing to sing with. When you see her again please tell her WT Greer from Hawaii says hello.

I still love your voice as well. Would love to meet you someday!!

[ronbrown2005]

LOVE Nita. She is inspiring. The song MORE is great and I use it with my meditation every day.

[Pillah3009]

good video.

[SuperLeandro24]

great vedeo..

how are you

[AveIvy]

Sam, you are sooooooooo funny. You two are so much fun together. We need a variety show or a show in vegas.

[stulli84]

incredible awesome. great to have friends like that

[mrKAZ2Y5]

SamHarrisCOM

I meant showed as in letting him hear the audio. Obviously he would not see it.

[omzzzzz]

lmao!!!

Making fun of Maestro Bocelli was a little mean but soo funny.

[mrKAZ2Y5]

lol but what if someone showed him this video

[jlenaghan]

Sorry for the passing of your husband Nita RIP.

[111111joan]

Sam Thanks so much for posting this video. My thoughts and prayers are with her family today. This video added the "real people aspect". Don, her husband, will be regreatly missed. Best regards, Proud Army Mom from TN

[VLPRESL]

my sincere condolences to nita and all of don's friends and family. they will be in my thoughts and prayers. all my very best to them through this difficult time. xoxo-vicki

[diartistMI]

I was surprised and saddened to read of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Nita and their children as they mourn his loss and I hope they remember to celebrate his life and the joys they shared.

[mindya12]

My deepest condolences to Nita and her family on the loss of her husband Don. May they find the strength in their faith and each other during this difficult time. Blessings

[onepeacenow]

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Don.My deepest sympathies to Nita and Don's family. And to you, Sam. Your friendship with Don and Nita seems very special.

Rest in peace and in the arms of angels,dear Don.

xoxo

Tresa

[MORNINGGUYED]

I have had the honor to work with Nita Whitaker at the Miss Louisiana Pageant a number of times and she is unbelievable! Talk about talent. This last year she sang a rendition of "God Bless America" that brought the audience to its feet.

[PattiLattanzi]

..Nita,

My prayers extend to you & your family on the loss of your husband!

[Pearljr]

I want to make sure Anita gets my condolenses for the passing of her longtime husband, Don LaFontaine. I worked with him at NBC-Burbank about 15 years ago and always bragged about knowing and working with this magnificently talented actor--the greatest voiceover personality EVER!

[dreamerjs]

awesome as always!

[wookard612]

Nita Whitaker...winner of star search...former Miss Louisiana (the year after Vanessa Williams)

[divataunia]

Sam, can I get an MP3...or better yet, a copy of the music to the song you sang in the beginning of this anywhere? Oh my god - just the little bit I heard was just SOOOO....*sigh*. Nita is so cute. Now I want to be best friends with you, Bridget and Nita! lol

[FTLNewsFeed]

Ben Patrick Johnson is the #2 voice over announcer, has a channel here on YouTube, and he's gay ... a triple threat!

[TexJett]

Nita's a trip...much luv from Texas, darling. Just back from NYC on Fri nite...gotta get back soon.  Thanks for the FF's Sam.

[grillgirll]

Throughout your vlogs, friends, benefits, Bridget and others, you seem to always be giving. With your big heart. Like so many of your friends, Nita has a light that is attracted to your light. There is a lot going on for you right now and I want the world to give back to you some of what you give out all the time. As a regular vlog person I am thrilled to be able to do my part to try to give you a little back of what you so freely give away.

[grillgirll]

Nita is right, Sam. What you give is so much.

[OhTalulah]

Her laugh is AMAZING. Lol; loved it.

x

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[ThePsychoticDesigner]

lol... I -but had had to give you some shit./

I can't alway say I luv you , your fabulous - great video ...well I could but that would get boring.

Did you actually go back and time them?...your too funny .

[pianovox]

Nita Whitaker is one of the finest singers in the world....Always emotionally attached to her lyrics, and with a technique that no one can touch.....It is a honor and gift to know her artistry..

[lifeinacndyswrl]

Awesome Sam! :D

[IAGuy06]

You have great friends Sam. They are a lot like you... full of life.

Thank you. :)

[SamHarrisCOM]

IA Guy

What a great thing to say

S

[JoshSousa]

Haha. This is great. Is this what famous people do all day, sit around and boost each others egos? hehe.

[SamHarrisCOM]

Josh

And what's wrong with that?....

S

[KabulaIsTrying]

Famous/Ordinary... that's what friends do for/with one another. It's not about ego... it's about support, appreciation, recognition. get it?

[JoshSousa]

Only a joke, sit back and drink some haterade. It was not meant to be taken seriously, get it?

[VLPRESL]

sam, i always wondered who was the face behind that voice at the movie theaters.thank you for sharing don. nita is a gem! your friends are truly incredible sam. i couldn't keep my eyed off those beautiful fish in the backround! i'm with pip, sam. it's oprah time!(save the other ear for me)! lol.- vicki

[KabulaIsTrying]

Just expressing a sincere thanks for sharing.

Wishing this stuff was shown on major media.. but alas "Major Media" is not 'real' and this is so real. Not MM's version of reality (people with issues).. just Sam sharing the love.

Thanks

[KaliopeMoonSong]

groovy!

[ThePsychoticDesigner]

Another stroke fest ...lol Sam - you didn't let the poor woman talk. She's hot I wanted to hear more. She finally got a word in at 7 minutes. You could have givin a house tour ..would have loved to see more.

[Pippilly]

Sam is the gift that keeps on giving and giving lol You are going to end up singing your War on War song on Oprah.. Don't forget to say Hi Pip! lol Or yank on your ear like Carol Burnet did = ) Wooh Nita, gorgeous voice! You sound like crystal!!

ps: Sam... the hair lol!!!

[rafaeldlfd]

LOVE HER

[1DRock37167]

Sam, you have the BEST friends.  Someone give that man a talk show!!!!!

[garychlo]

What a fantastic Woman. Thanks for sharing.

[klgard1963]

what a really fun vlog today...loved it

[payette]

I LOVE HER!! you guys laughing is so infectious!

greatness

GET 'WAR ON WAR' to OPRAH MOVEMENT!!!

[pinkyspics]

as soon as the camera turned around i said...OMG! is that THE "in a world" guy. LOL that's what we call don in our house. because it seems that all the movies start with "in a world...."

[thechubby1]

Nita and Don are lovely. A breath of fresh air.

[judysweetfunny]

Pull Shapes...Sam..........you let me peek in to awonderful world....that will never be a part of............but I adore......SHOW BUSINESS..........five stars

[CapricornArtist73]

Sam when i go to my studio to paint at all hours of the day and night, the first thing i do after making coffee is 'flick' you on. I don't even have to watch you, just listening to you scream laughter, thought after funny thought..is just the best! Thankyou thankyou thankyou for sharing your journey!

[SamHarrisCOM]

Cap - glad to make you laugh. How can we see your paintings?

S

[Nobbyboy2]

"He can't decide if he's black or white!!" LOL. I feel like a Sam junkie. I can't get enough!!!!!!! how can you combine so many laughs, tears, joy, thoughts and even responsibility into only a few minutes? thankyou. War on War is on my ipod all the time.

Nita is beautiful.

[SamHarrisCOM]

nobby

She is, indeed.

S

[yayayoga]

I adore every darn one of your friends Sam. Wow, her voice is crystal, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[grillgirll]

You DO have great interesting people all around you. But I think part of it is that YOU are so interested in them! You make everything funny and wonderful. You bring out the best in people. You give them the opportunity to be their best. And her voice on War on War is incredible! By the way - I've sent War on War to lots and lots and lots of people. The Revolution!

[Kjazzinphx]

I want a house tour! That house looks amazing!

Sam, you have the best friends and it's nice that you appreciate them and vice versa.

[cassandrababee]

Was that her singing at the end?

If it was... WOW she's amazing

[SamHarrisCOM]

That's nothing! You should really hear her!

S

[cassandrababee]

Really?

Well she does have an angelic Voicee.

Ican't wait for you two to sing together.

Bu the way, you're hilarious.

[sparkybennett]

another beautiful friend, with a great laugh.

It is hard for me to imagine that you , with your voice, thinks someone else has the most beautiful voice!

[celeryrox]

awesome