After You've Gone ..... Linda Hopkins ..... 1990

[MrPanetela]

2nd D# over middle C, followed up by 2nd A over middle C. And she wasn't singing it, she was hetrodyning it, the sameway Buddhist monks do when they chant. Overtones aren't all that impressive. Her stilted style, is very disturbing.The following dance routine was poorly choreographed. She sings just as good as Luciano Pavarotti, though.

[fajfred]

I had the great privelege of meeting Mz Hopkins yrs ago at a local LA night club she was my partner in a friendly game of bid whiz. She is really down to earth. Love this woman and her talent.

[joeyflowersnyc]

The Talents like Linda and Ruth are just so hard to come across these days Im so thankful people have these videos to post, its truly heart warming!

[TheDtjones]

Thank you to whoever for putting this up. I was in this show and am in the video and what a treat it was to see the number again. It brought back a ton of memories and made me grin from ear to ear.

[TheAnnafisher]

LOVE YOU QUEEN LINDA HOPKINS you are TOPS!!! SING IT SISTER!!!!!

[ScarlettOBeara]

I met her years ago and she's the most down to earth, and kind hearted person you will ever meet; todays stars could learn a thing or two.!

[susuemikado]

Voice! and so pretty too

[sonicesocool]

Throw that head back, show off thousands of dollars of dental work and BLOW MA!

[404Orion]

GEEJASS !!! , Can't anybody sing like this !!

[Jevezy]

My parents loved Linda Hopkins, listening to this video brings back great memories.



[crazypianolady]

That's one hell of a voice!

[CharlesBarry]

If I were a singer I would not want to follow Linda's act !!!

[KenFrizzelle]

Saw Linda last week in Hollywood, still beautiful, 85 yrs. partying, sang Black Drawers. Not strong, but very entertaining.

[fancynancyponcho]

saw this play in New York.What a voice. I have the c.d.. the best i've ever seen. best dance

[domici5180]

Linda is like a mother to me, I'd like to ask everyone to pleeze keep her in your prayers, she has been feeling under the weather lately! However she still has the same sweet, kind spirit!

[bohemequeen]

@domici5180 I am so sorry to hear that, please tell her that her many many fans are praying for her healing and that we hope she feels much better soon!

[minamsmark]

wow...... thanks for getting back! you can't tell me that she still is performing?

[avoicel]

Yes - when you see/hear Linda in person - nothing is ever quite the same - I met her several times...what a gift!

[loukoumi624]

amazing 1"12!!

[sabsicrowdsider]

Kick "Soul Diva" Mariah Carey and shit like that!

[Birget1]

I attended Ms. Hopkins 85th birthday bash last night in Hollywood, and she is doing quite well. She had a stroke about 2 years ago, but last night she was able to take the mic and belt out a song, it was a moving experience, and she had everyone on their feet. She is an inspirational human being, I was honored to be in attendance ♥

[NHBAYBOUND]

@Birget1 Thanks for posting this and giving an update on Linda... I wish I could have been there with you to celebrate such a great woman's birthday!

[ileavonadar]

Amazing....

[alexiajazz]

Wow!

[tjlan]

Hi nhbaybound:

yes, it was in the 80's, at a jazz/comedy club behind the Schubert theatre - is that the Bradford? At one point in the show, she asked the audience to submit song requests by writing them on cocktail napkins. I requested 'Kitchen Man' and got it. She really rocked the joint.

[2RP15]

Wow !!

[CineGraphic]

This is from Black & Blue...one of the greatest Broadway special events ever produced!

I sure wish they would release this on dvd!

[gjford1951]

@CineGraphic

I saw that show. Those folks EARNED the money the old fashioned way. Tapped, danced and sang so much I was dizzy. It was a wonderful show.

[tjlan]

Children, that was an A flat over high C.

I heard her live in Boston years ago...amazing voice, amazing entertainer. The voice just rolled out of her and she gave it all away to us.

Thank you, Linda.

[NHBAYBOUND]

tjlan.. Did you see Linda in Boston in the 80s? At the Braford Hotel? I worked there at the time and got to know Linda.. I'll never forget her.. what an amazing woman.. We went out a few times to club and dinner, she was so much fun! If anyone reads this and knows Linda.. PLEASE tell her the blonde kid from Boston that brought her lima beans when her nephew couldn't.. who she invited in to have wine with her and 2 of her friends ..says hi.. she might remember the lima beans...lol

[minamsmark]

@NHBAYBOUND i also worked there at the stagedoor, & the caberet down under. saw her perform nightly with elli boswell on piano. (me & besse) at the charles. never have i seen such a strong pwerful, & beautiful voice.

[NHBAYBOUND]

@minamsmark .. Was it the caberet at the Bradford Hotel? That's were I worked when I met her. She told me that in the 60's she was in a car accident and damaged her vocal cords. The doctors told her she might never talk again never mind sing. But she prayed and asked God to give her voice back... He did but in a lower register.... you can see in her face every time she sings .. she's loving it.. as much as we are!

[momoshemon]

Linda Hopkins the Queen of Broadway I love her, thanks for posting!!!

[vanswilson]

Thanks to whoever is responsible for posting this great video of one of the best Broadway musical reviews I ever had the experience of seeing in New York. This was many years ago, but seeing it again definitely brought back memories of a great experience.

[diedeleedum]

wow's all around!

[catyerly]

I had the pleasure of meeting Linda Hopkins today. She was lovely, and I couldn't wait to youtube her. Thanks for posting such an awesome video.

[glennmach]

She has a great soulful voice 5 *****..Marc Jones Vocalist..Los Angeles,U.S.A.

[varadero1839]

OK! You're permanently in the upper firmament! This is the most beautiful: beyond belief! Thanks so much for posting; now we have to back to the "real world!" Less for us!

[paul51]

Powerful. Shared a table with Linda to see Barbara McNair at the Baked Potato in Pasadena some years ago . . . a memorable evening indeed.

[Inky261]

good 5*

[lubitel11]

Superb production and unbeatable Mr Hopkins, as ever. Hey, and all of this without any microphone (just like Bessie)!

[lubitel11]

"Ms." Hopkins, of course.

[HELLKATGURL]

great video!

[rhiki]

I LOVED this show! Do you have any videos of Carrie Smith?

[StephanAOTTO1]

I've posted her recording of "I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues" from this musical.

[TheReturnOfStephan]

Actually, I meant to state that I've posted her cast recording of "AYG" from this great show.LOL

[bemaniac2]

SANG!