Jo Stafford - Moonlight in Vermont

[maarukka58]

I'm not from Usa. But when I first heard this song many years ago. I got shivers. And kind of homesick and sad. Maybe I sat in moonlight Vermouth in 1920s. Who knows. Still feeling sad.

[tindaisy1]

I want to be dancing cheek to cheek!!

[freshnessjsjs]

316 people are smart! 1 person is a scrooge! i want to slap the person who disliked this video! this song is what we listened to on christmas light drives and making cookies for santa when i was a kid! so every time i hear it just reminds me that christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of the year!

[MrBmgbluz]

Unbieleivable! What a great version. I miss the 20th century

[EpicDeedleDee]

That's very sweet, you keep on feeling her dude!!

[paulkate72]

Pretty good song. This is one of the songs Jack Higgins, the novelist, mentions in the 40-odd books he's written. He must like it - I do too.

[cemab4y]

How beautiful! I once fell in love with a Vermont girl. When I hear this song, I can feel her beside me. Thanks.

[nynynyny44]

Gorgeous!!~

[philea1100]

je connaissais la version avec Sinatra et Linda Ronstadt excellente aussi ! in the duets , but I like this one too

[JoeyPencils]

man could she sing

[microwavedmeows]

@torchsongsinger

@bearcub410

The amazing Jo Stafford and the great era she was apart of are undoubtedly irreplaceable but 'todays' era is filled with just as much talented artists, you just have to wipe the top layer of advertised shit off and start digging a little before you start to find them.

[wrfreytag]

And all written in perfect haiku form....amazing.

[chinese1972]

Thís is réally góod ! This is réally réally nice!!

[necktieguy1]

I love her. Thanks for this post.

[martinbeckthefirst]

so great . am I wrong or did she not start her career as part of a sister act ?

[mcvicar43]

so smooth, gorgeous voice love this women

[ErnieHollerhagen]

30 years ago, I fell in love with her voice at first hearing. Nothing's changed.

[nicolkidmanlover5201]

I love Jo stafford! I think the 50's and the 60's are better than most 2011 songs.

[1948timothy]

Jo could sing a telephone book............

[casey6151]

Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and JO STAFFORD ... it doesn't get any better. There have been many exquisite singers over the decades, but these three are special. A lot of singers cover songs. Jo's bell-like voice could, like the other two, capture any genre, any song and make it her own. Here she reflects a sexual innocence. This was the signature song for another fabulous singer of that era - Margaret Whiting. But you wouldn't know it listening to Jo's incredible interpretation.

[Platinummm01]

@casey6151 Agree totally. I always thought Margaret Whiting's version of this song was the definitive one, but Jo's version is my favorite. Amazing performance from a truly amazing artist.

[DanTan1121]

Sorry about the spelling, meant to say another place!

[DanTan1121]

Beautiful voice, she can take you to anoyhr

[gentelc]

I have always loved Jo. She had PERFECT PITCH. My father and I never got along, but we both LOVED Jo Stafford.

[yellabeanblackfish]

My favorite line in this song is: "Gimme dat ole time religion! It's good enuff for me. Without yer new affliction, don't need yer new restrictions. Gimme dat ole time religion, it's good enough for me."

[et7waage1]

Such a wonderful voice! thanks for posting!

[bearcub410]

i love this song and jo stafford , no one like her today , when i hear this music , i feel so sad at what passes for music today , 99% of it is crap today , come on young folks , let's step up to plate !!!! jo is a goddess !!!!!

[is1531]

All these Jo Stafford songs make me fell united with my mom who died last year. My heart was broken when my mom died. I am 58,but I want to keep my mother's memories alive. Thank you so much for music. It is appreciated. None of us would be here today without the soldiers of WW 2.

[nazgulero]

Fascinating !

[KingCrimson776]

I bet that's Stan Getz on sax.

[mmedefarge]

@KingCrimson776 My thoughts exactly.

[moodindigo22]

what can one say....simply stunning..again....this..and Sinatra's recording...wow..

[smokingolejerry]

What a voice. Think of the soldiers in WW2 in some far away place listening to this wonderful voice from home. WOW!!

[artkent]

Such a pure and full voice. I like her treatment just as much as Margaret Whiting's.

[soonerjulie]

I own her album Ski Trails and this song is my absolute favorite--inherited the record many years ago from my parents who loved her voice too--she was a legend!!!

[omegapoint0]

Jo's haunting, silky, pure voice permeates the Universe.

Jo is one of the top 5 female singers of the 20th Century.

[ajp55a]

Her voice and composition of this number makes sinstras later version second best

[scruffycritter]

Wow! What a voice, what artistry...

[BillyRosinet]

What I like about Jo Stafford and others of her era is there are no strange antics, weird appearances or other nonsense. All there is is great music.

[raysmithson1]

My mother loved her, I grew up with her, just the best ,, up America

[tychaton08]

Superbe, merci!

[torchsongsinger]

I want to know more about Jo Stafford -- this is my favorite version - just breathtaking. Thank you so much for posting this. This era was when romance was king -- people sang poetry, not rap. Singers were true artists. Thanks again.

[shabbykins]

@torchsongsinger well i'm going to sample this because people of my generation are great at taking the artistry of others and turning it into our own.. and you're going to hate it. also, i'd appreciate it if youd stop making ignorant, generalized statements about a genre of music that has touched my heart and soul more than even this beatiful song.

[exwanstead]

@torchsongsinger  absolutely correct

[martinaxman]

WOW is she GOOD!!!

[cudgecat]

classic song, classic voice. no one has done it better. thanks bvon44

[ffvsartoris]

If I could only find SKI TRAILS... the album this appears on.....

Many thanks for this beautiful relic of a saner age.

[schnellguy]

wonderful,JO STAFFORD was the best!

[mrbassguy1948]

One of my favorite songs and she did such a wonderful job!

[EllyMcCormack]

She's got a dangerous voice. I think she could have won over anyone.

[cheefy100]

Try singing that!! robbie

[1951redspinner]

absolute perfection

[eotto2001]

She nails every note exactly. 

[operalover41]

I just love this song. Reminds me of holidays in Vermont.

[063637981]

Another beautiful song by Jo Stafford. Notice that it has the same melody as "Autumn In New York" . 

[KRYPTONITETWO]

Thanks for posting. Her voice is just angelic. The best ever

[MrEriksheasmith]

@Ghost82282  chill out i live here!!!

[DollyHot]

113 thumbs up and 1 thumb down...who didn't like this????

[TheAutumnExpresso]

wow the one person who disliked this has no taste...

[CinMT]

Song is beautiful!

[jvmoley]

growing up in teen age years of the 1950,s jo staffod was so poular, but i recently got to appreciate her rare talet recently passed hres was a rare talet and could make any song distinct. i,m sorry for this generation for have missed her, one of a kind when d,j,s still played ''good'' music

[musicsmind]

Wow this is just the best!!

Tommy

[AskDrJo]

Jo Stafford is the great aunt of Laurie Deane, who has a voice just like her Aunt Jo. If you ever get a chance to hear Laurie Deane in person, don't miss it!!! There are videos on YouTube of Laurie, but none of them have the sound quality that does her voice justice. Laurie is amazing, voice of an angel, her Aunt Jo.

[Whowl]

@emerging2012

He wasn't talking nonsense.There's some superb people singing, teachining, playing and *creating* music like this - of all ages. Most of them are lucky if they don't have to work day jobs, let alone work for a pittance in very small venues, and selling recordings at their gigs, if they have any. They're not on the radio or tv. You have to seek them out. I suspect part of their problem is too many people saying such music doesn't exist anymore and staying home. ==

[Coucoutchicou]

I've been a fan of Jo Stafford ever since.. .way back when, but every time I listen to her songs I am thrilled like I was when i first heard her sing. Just fantastic!!

[dukeargie]

What a beautiful song. It takes me back nearly 69 years. I loved Jo stafford she was one of my favorite singers. Thank You for bring back old memories.

[MamdouhPiano]

صوتها مريييييح

روقاااااااااااان

[Eileen4007]

This song is one the old favorites of my husband, and mine too.

[crescentraeder]

Good God.....Anita-June-Jo.....so many great jazz singers that I'm becoming even more aquainted with due to Youtube and the vast quanity of recordings I've not heard before...sigh........I'm amazed at the quality of recordings.....I've been teaching music for over 30 years and I'm glued to Youtube with earphones planted in my head as I spend most of my summer vacation from school falling in love with with the voice of a woman whose passed.,,,,,,..a voice I can't get enough of

[omegapoint0]

Haunting!

[KimboDiddy]

thank you. listened to all. this one is best.

[bvb7589]

My name is Bernardo Von Borstel........funny, I used to have bvon51 as my user's name .......a mere coincidence?

[schnellguy]

Wonderful,Wonderful, what a voice.

[barbarosa47]

Beautiful,silky and scintillating.

[teeddd]

...a beautiful and new rendition of Jo's Ive not heard before, also Penny's in a Stream

[barrister2u]

They don't make 'em like they used to.

[somersetdc]

A very beautiful...(and difficult) song to sing. Wow! Just Incredible!

[6silhouette5]

Beautiful face.

Beautiful voice.

Beautiful lady.

[cuzinkevin]

Goose bumps

[peteboy1113]

to my late friend tommy donlon, i miss you, when we were 14, tommy got hit by a car and died, on lake st in waltham mass. 24 july 1972. my wish is to see again, i miss him so much. still in my heart.

[DameEdithDivine]

The very best!

[JoeyPencils]

the finest american female singer ever IMHO...she is so good

[beowulven]

@JoeyPencils

She's amazing, but better than Karen Carpenter?

[JoeyPencils]

@beowulven 1 and 1a!

[beowulven]

@JoeyPencils

Right on.

[JadeTomZ]

@beowulven lol karen carpenter??

LOL

dont insult the great singers by adding karen carpenter to any list.

lol grow up

[beowulven]

@JadeTomZ

Grow up? Really? It's not as if Karen Carpenter is the height of all that's hip and current. Anyway I'm 42, you're 28, so fuck off...

[Butterscotch907]

@JoeyPencils What about patsy CLine I Love them both!!!!!!1

[JoeyPencils]

@Butterscotch907 #1 and #1a ;)

[anitashelby]

Ahhhh Such A Very Lovely Song ! 5*s Thankyou for sharing.....Anita..

[kjboogie]

ahhhhh, all of her songs are just beautiful. She holds an amazing place in musical history.

Thanks for the post,

ken

[peteboy1113]

well said.

[4tinman8]

I love all of Jo's songs. I wish I was smart enough to download the audio, so I could loop it and listen to it over and over as I write.

[kjboogie]

@4tinman8

Save them to a playlist. you will be able to listen to them over and over at any time. I agree, her music is simply beautiful.

ken

[appleandhoneyspice]

i am 34 i was not of this era but i love this kind of music it is so beutiful,this is one of my fovorite songs.

[silverdub25]

I certainly wouldn't argue with dewey44. When you listen to this rendition it is clear that thw late Ms Stafford ranks with the very best singers of her own,or any other generation.

[macintosser]

Well... I agree... but only partially... She'd have to share 1st. place with Doris Day and July London...

I like those singers who sang crisp and clear... no embellishing... just understated singing... making it seem so effortless, but, is in fact really difficult! A smooth voice... an orchestra or cocktail combo with one of those ladies singing in a taffeta A-line dress ... a Martini in front of you... a view of Manhattan at night... and voilà... a Technicolor 1950's film plays in your head!

[Doumbeck]

Let me know where you can fine this! :)

[dewey44]

Ms. Stafford is the best female exponent of the Great American Songbook-period. I know I'll get a lot of flak for this comment, but I don't care. Thank you for posting.

[tedzodd]

No flak from me! I love her, and indeed, she was one of the greats of her era. I love Nina Hagen and Diamanda Galas as well....but Jo Stafford was an amazing and wonderful singer...no question about it. I also adore Doris Day and Julie London! A human voice, brought under control...is an amazing thing, and one of my favorite instruments.

[Defenseman1]

Thanks for posting. She looks like my Mom in the day

[fum2006]

Such a poetic song with beautiful lyrics.

[tunesmith09]

To Peteboy1113...and everyone...I am just the reverse...my late Mom was born in 1920...my late Dad in 1924...so glad you and everyone appreciates music before our time...as good as our era's music is... their's was even better... but we both held each other when we danced...songs ended in about three minutes...and we had singers and musicians instead of yellers and noisicians...Tunesmith

[janicesoprano]

Thank you for your memories! I was born in 1943 in Astoria, I remember my mother listening to the radio, while she was doing her chores in our little walk up apartment. So many memories, thanks for yours darling!

[peteboy1113]

the neptune diner, i still go there. right off the -N TRAIN- ditmars blvd, its this music that makes me want to live.

[peteboy1113]

are you from nyc. i am from the boston area.

[Sunshineplace88]

Beautiful!

[ELLEONTHEJUDA07]

Jo's an Angel...! sublime..

[abe4007]

I was 22 years old, I was in the war, and we flew this lady to entertaint the troups. Beautiful song, is one of my favorites. Abe.

[janicesoprano]

Hey Abe! I remember the 1940s when we lived in New York. One of my favorites also Abe!

[wrfreytag]

And it's written in perfect Haiku form!

[peteboy1113]

my mum was born in 1924- dad in 1920. both are long dead, but this great music makes me think of there great era. when you did not lock you doors, or worrie about muggings, or people on drugs. its only this music that keeps me happy.

[frankieheartsful]

I am a child of the "50's. My father was a policeman and only fired his gun twice in 25 years. My family used to go out for dinner and leave the windows up and the doors open. We were burglarized 10 times. hahahaha

[peteboy1113]

oh -not where we came from.

[ultimategamer789]

Thought Margaret Whiting did the best female version of this song, until I heard Jo Stafford sing it right here. Makes me melt, am a little confused by the different lyrics however, you know, it doesn't matter; Jo Stafford is the best!!! Thank you for posting this.

[frankieheartsful]

It breaks my heart knowing that today's cRAPPERS are earning 20 times what this great songstress did. Doesn't seem fair!

[peteboy1113]

well said. but frank in 100 years. we will still have this music , rap music will be long dead. plz see my comments on this song.

[gugenheim84]

A voice like velvet.

[belyndaf]

It's strange that I chose today to Google Jo Stafford -- exactly one year to the day after she died. I think I fell in love with her voice, listening to the radio through my Mom's womb. What a beautiful song this is!

[operalover41]

Doesn't Jo look sweet here? That innocent, clean-cut look. One of my favorite songs.

[4tinman8]

I was born in Iowa in 1946 and my Dad & Mom would play this record often in the evening.  Finally in 98, I got to tour Vermont in the Fall. The beauty of both came together. I love this song more then any.

[operalover41]

I think that is why I love this song especially. It is because, like you, I took a trip to Vermont and I loved it. I've been back a few times

[ftjax]

I was born in 1941 before WWII I hate the forties....1955 through the '80s musically speaking, were the best yrs. for me.....

[tunesmith09]

I praise God for my late parents who introduced me to World War II and later music. Their generation truly was the greatest generation in so many...so many ways.

[snoopy1804]

I've always had a great love for jazz! :) This kind of music just creates something really peaceful in me whenever I listen to it. Thank you for uploading the song! :)

[bvon44]

Thanks for all the comments everyone, I'm glad you all liked the song!

[martinbeckthefirst]

there wes a time that you could listen to the radio and heer this kind of music as you sat by a window and watched the snow blanket all of nyc what a wonderful time it was

[martinbeckthefirst]

I love this song by Jo Stafford it was a romantic time and I sorely miss it as a moon child it is my job to be a romantic

[operalover41]

One of my favorite songs and a voice like melted butter. Thanks!

[ukcatfan36]

why is there no more new music like this--this is beautiful!!!--there is a big band version of this with a great trumpet solo-don't remember the band--thanks for the post

[silverdub25]

A lovely version of this excellent song, impeccably sung by Ms Stafford---thank you

[sschev]

Just Beautiful..

[bvon44]

Ms Whiting's was done in 1943, Ms. Stafford's in 1946

[67maximov]

@bvon44 : Are you sure that Jo recorded it in 1946 not 1956? It is from her 'Sky trail' 1956 album.