She sounds excellent here! Some people are just plain dumb. Im not afraid to say that. DUMB. Of course she sounds a wee bit different here. This is probably from the early 40s. Shes awesome as always. ...pft..some people.....aint they a bitch?
@alroy43 You ain't heard nothin' yet! Check out the album "Anita Sings the Winners" or catch her in the movie "Jazz on a Summer's Day". Anita O'Day was the best. I like all phases of her career: the big band days are cool ("I Told You I Love You, Now Get Out"); the songs with Krupa ("Let Me Off Uptown"); but, best of all, her work from the fifties and sixties. She just got better and better. Have fun checking her out!
I have this picture! She autographed it and sent it to me several years ago,,,I treasure it. According to my father, Frank Melrose,s bio, he played piano for her in Calumet City in the early early years...I think she was a super vocalist,,,,,
She must be really young here -- pre-- Krupa band. The vibrato isn't as controlled and the phrasing is surprisingly stiff for someone who had perhaps the best sense of rhythm of any jazz singer. I'm guess she's around 18 when she recorded this. Anyone know the date?
Around 1945. She was 25. Because she had no uvula (or not a complete one) her voice had no natural vibrato. She had to do her vibrato shaking the head or with some kind of diaphragmatic trick. But I think she sings pretty good here, there is also a "penthouse serenade" of the same session that is better sung.
@plangentmusic Wow. Hard to imagine a criticism could be made of this performance. Frankly, for some of us, this is the best vocalist the King Cole Trio ever had. (and I expect to be flamed for that; it's really not taking away anything from Nat, though. I think he loved and respected her talent, too)
@plangentmusic My apologies. I read it as criticism rather than observation. What can I say? I still try to defend the ladies' honor when perceiving a slight. It's probably why I don't go to bars...too old to get my butt stomped anymore.
This is the closest I can find to my favourite version of this song (by Dinah Washington, but it's not on here anymore), and it is really great. It's hard to compete with Washington, but O'Day certainly seems to hold her own.
She sounds excellent here! Some people are just plain dumb. Im not afraid to say that. DUMB. Of course she sounds a wee bit different here. This is probably from the early 40s. Shes awesome as always. ...pft..some people.....aint they a bitch?
NoRosesForMe 2 months ago in playlist Anita O'Day
私の大好きなファッツ・ウォーラーの”浮気はやめた”ｱﾆﾀ･ｵﾃﾞｲが快調に歌う、ただしジョニ・ジェームスのがイチバン､ｷﾝｸﾞ･ｺｰﾙがﾋﾟｱﾉ#jazzm
blackandtanful 4 months ago
ENCHANTER!
mariadelamor21 5 months ago
First I have heard of her. She is really good!
alroy43 7 months ago
@alroy43 You ain't heard nothin' yet! Check out the album "Anita Sings the Winners" or catch her in the movie "Jazz on a Summer's Day". Anita O'Day was the best. I like all phases of her career: the big band days are cool ("I Told You I Love You, Now Get Out"); the songs with Krupa ("Let Me Off Uptown"); but, best of all, her work from the fifties and sixties. She just got better and better. Have fun checking her out!
smithsonsofok 7 months ago
Luv this jazz song. Anita's music just makes me feel relaxed, and that's a good thang :)
DeedleDeedleDumplin 9 months ago
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funko92 1 year ago
What is there not to love about this old time music....
artisticluminiere 1 year ago
@artisticluminiere I do love Anita
darrynray 1 year ago
I have this picture! She autographed it and sent it to me several years ago,,,I treasure it. According to my father, Frank Melrose,s bio, he played piano for her in Calumet City in the early early years...I think she was a super vocalist,,,,,
idamay1 1 year ago
Man, I love that first picture ! Check out those eyes.
MrRJDB1969 1 year ago
nice
carseggie55 1 year ago
Anita O`Day with the Nat King Cole Trio
Nat Cole,p; Oscar Moore,g; Johnny Miller,b.
MacGregor transcriptions,Los Angeles,February 10,1945.
So she was 25 years old
Born:Anita Belle Colton,October 18,1919 in Chicago
local802blues 1 year ago
I'm singing this song for voice (:
It's a fun song!
yummiichigo 2 years ago
She must be really young here -- pre-- Krupa band. The vibrato isn't as controlled and the phrasing is surprisingly stiff for someone who had perhaps the best sense of rhythm of any jazz singer. I'm guess she's around 18 when she recorded this. Anyone know the date?
plangentmusic 2 years ago
Around 1945. She was 25. Because she had no uvula (or not a complete one) her voice had no natural vibrato. She had to do her vibrato shaking the head or with some kind of diaphragmatic trick. But I think she sings pretty good here, there is also a "penthouse serenade" of the same session that is better sung.
jburidan 2 years ago 3
I am really interested in what you say.
So you say uvula has an important role in creating the vibrato, aren't you?
I am asking you, because I have been trying to create a natural kind of vibrato for a while.
angielau11 2 years ago
@angielau11
I get my vibrato by supporting with my diaphram (lol idk how to spell). You can feel your throat and around where your uvula is vibrating though.
yummiichigo 2 years ago
@jburidan wow she had no uvula....learn something new everyday
hunniedelite 1 year ago
@jburidan That's facinating
coolioto 9 months ago
@plangentmusic Wow. Hard to imagine a criticism could be made of this performance. Frankly, for some of us, this is the best vocalist the King Cole Trio ever had. (and I expect to be flamed for that; it's really not taking away anything from Nat, though. I think he loved and respected her talent, too)
rpmhart 5 months ago
@rpmhart Anita is my favorite female jazz vocalist. She just doesn't sound at her best here.
plangentmusic 5 months ago
@plangentmusic My apologies. I read it as criticism rather than observation. What can I say? I still try to defend the ladies' honor when perceiving a slight. It's probably why I don't go to bars...too old to get my butt stomped anymore.
rpmhart 5 months ago
Awesome!! Great song, Great singer=)
Ballster0888 2 years ago
I love her! Amany memories
hep2jive 2 years ago
She reminds me of Edith Piaf for some reason. I really love her voice, not to mention that I love this song. Great recording. :)
cthretard2 2 years ago
This is certainly a great song and a marvelous singer, but I invite you to hear to the same song with Kay Starr which is a wonderful singer too.
acuario1002 2 years ago
This is the closest I can find to my favourite version of this song (by Dinah Washington, but it's not on here anymore), and it is really great. It's hard to compete with Washington, but O'Day certainly seems to hold her own.
CountessKarma 3 years ago
shes got an amazing voice! we have to sing this for choir, and i thought id do a little youtube research (:
iaremelissafool 3 years ago
amazing
BABYREMI 3 years ago 4
Wonderful.
mchazanas 3 years ago 3