Betty Carter - Moonlight in Vermont

[tomwills2]

I have considered Sarah Vaughan's version the best female vocal recording of "Moonlight...", amongst a very long list of others like Ella, Billie, Jo S., Margaret Whiting. Betty's version is superb and right up there with the best.

[unclealand]

But all these pictures were taken in daylight. The song is about moonlight.

[newsmanbluesman]

I hear a push in that last note. But that just reminds the listener that, no, you have not left the planet. And that Betty Carter was a human being, despite the control of interval she's displayed. I bet everyone around that studio knew that this track was not going to be improved upon; and had to be pressed and shipped as is..

[ibwilliamsi]

What an inspiration...

[roofingman123]

I requested this last week at the top of the Stratoshere Las Vegas in the roamnce room....Beautiful quartet Afterglow...thanks guys!!

[blackandtanful]

解釈のむつかしい偉大な､ジャズイヤ器楽歌手ﾍﾞﾃｨｰ･ｶｰﾀ­ｰの､数少ないスタンダード"ﾊﾞｰﾓﾝﾄの月"アルバムでじっ­くり聴くべき歌声 #jazzm

[hoother]

I love the way the great Betty Carter sings. This songs reminds me of Billie Holiday's "Autumn in New York". They both poured their heart into the song. I really feel the myself being in New York during the Autumn. I see myself outside in Vermont's moonlight.

[newsmanbluesman]

If the planet's strife and unfairness hasn't beaten you down, if you still contain that kernel of ecstasy you remember from age 6 - 8 -10 -, as some track - the one you'll one day think of as yours - played, and if you can occasionally let kernel expand, take charge of you - who then to take charge of the ecstasy itself? Our Ms C. Some spook invented the Internet - and now Betty Carter can be heard anywhere there's a computer. Transcendence 1 -Military-industrial complex 0 - on an own-goal

[LKaramazov]

@newsmanbluesman Nice to know theres are still interesting original thoughts to be read. excellent!

[MsKia0302]

I want to sue my parents for not exposing me to this type of music at a younger age

o_0

[vonFalkenstein77]

Beautiful rendition of the song..

[ArtsAlign]

Her voice IS the "icy fingerwaves", the sweet maple syrup, the meadowlark, falling leaves, soft summer breeze... The mark of a great singer is in the way their voice paints the scenery. A true artist.

[JazzMaestra]

There is nothing like the absolutely exquisite Betty "Bebop" Carter. Few Jazz singers have managed to do it like Sister Betty. It also does not hurt to have a song like "Moonlight in Vermont," one of the most beautiful pieces ever written.

[amberthirtiethecei]

watch watch?v=R02tbrZSO3I

[LouisKeys]

She is one of about 4 singers that actually gives me chills

[lucemipe]

Cool

[WilliamCarole1977]

Chillionaire, thanks for posting this gem of a song. I felt that Betty's originality was a gift and a curse. She never got the praise she deserved because of the risks she took musically, but that was part of her charm. Although, most people may only remember her as Vanessa's vocal coach from The Cosby Show episode "How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?", I hope that more people explore her innovative, and sometimes hard to find, recordings.

[Jazsngr]

Absolutely Gorgeous! I love Betty Carter!!  I love how she hangs on to a note!

[sublimesublima]

This is by far the best version I have ever heard. Amazing/

[JazzsingerNJ]

Ella is and always will be incredable, but Betty's version gives me chills!!! haunting, deep down , I want to be there with "him" ( he knows who he is ) and Moonlight in Vermont...........

[rionxx]

Absolutely loved it. Give me more.

[MrJonk1969]

what a weird, creepy voice

[TheRealExcelsior]

vocal version GOAT

[wooddr1099]

who sang the version of this song in the movie Baby Boom

[lagarkando]

My first time too with Betty Carter. Gracias Eva! Te lo debo!

[MattieSongbird]

Wow. First time hearing for me. I love it!!!

[udamstraight]

u a gotdam fool! This is by far the most beautiful rendition of Moonlight in the history of the world! EXQUISITE!!! u go girl!!!

[joshuasound]

thanks for posting this, from the great betty carter.

[robertclemon]

can you imagine

[rebel2rebel]

Folx, "The Greatest Jazz Vocalist Ever" also did a most beautiful version of this tune. OH that Jazz Singer being the one and only 'Ms. Billie Holiday'.

[robertclemon]

exciting

[robertclemon]

Absoultly haunting, singular in style and phrase, Betty Carter defines style.

[TTheKKid]

She would have never won American Idol, now what does that tell you? About America.

She is my favorite.

[sandaura]

Thanks, Rick. So rich. An age at least

we can preserve and still appreciate.

Nobody has the soul like the Black and white age of musicians and singers. The literature of music and movies do not compare.

[Chiktail]

Simply beautiful

[Madgethetreehugger]

i got goosebumps...

[tightlygagged]

this is not within light years of the 'best version' of this song. Obviously you have never heard Ella Fitzgerald or her recording with Louis Armstrong.

[Johnnathun]

Although a BIG fan of Betty Carter, I would have to agree with you. Ella's version is far more captivating.

[strfruit]

this is the best version of this song.

[Samira1997]

You are right but would you please check mine version. I like to hear your opinion. Check Samira Bogaard Moonlight in Vermont. Tanx

[strfruit]

hi samira! i just listened to your version and it was deeeelightful !!!

i can hear the influence of a "music teacher" in the way you sang. perhaps next time you can do it with more feeling from inside and less technique - this can come from understanding the lyrics and the emotions of the song...but i think when you are older you will find your own real style. i love your low notes! i can only imagine how good you will be in the future !!! you're awesome !

[jzz333]

This is vintage Betty. This is the best album that she made, by far. I love it when she just sang melody,,, no over enunciating like she did after this album. I love how far behind the beat she is on this song,, and the arrangement. Absolutely delicious.

[stevedream717]

Could you please post "Social Call" recorded by Betty Carter ?!!! written by Gigi Gryce and Jon Hendricks.Thanks a million

[chillionaire69]

will do :D

[stevedream717]

Thanks a million! :)

[Vitamine101]

Breathtaking!

[PeacefulRuler]

The song that doesn't rhyme. Beautiful, delicate rendition. The mic was slow, Betty was soft and playful. Yum.

[FidelioRoo]

Wow, I thought this was gonna be the Captain Beefheart song! XD

[wasmillenium]

Thank you for posting this. It's such a lovely rendition, and the scenes of Vermont add a nice touch.

[urinebriefs]

Sooooo beautiful!