Yep, undeniably a great song and a good rendition. But Dinah Washington's version, on her album "The Two Of Us" with Brook Benton, was the first time I ever heard the song and remains my favourite recording. Having said that, I have recently discovered a Nat "King" Cole recording which is sublimely smooth, as always.
es un placer inmenso escuchar la voz magnifica de vikki donde estara ahora no tengo noticias de ella y lo mas importante que a travez de su voz sigue con nosotros
Nice version by Vikki, but I still prefer the Joni James recording (Billboard # 19 in 1958). Joni was ahead of the trend that would follow in pop music, that is taking older standards and giving them an up-tempo arrangement. Pattern was followed by Connie Francis and Dean Martin among many others.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned this is a remake of the million-selling Joni James version on M-G-M Records in 1958. It was Joni's idea to set the old standard to a triplet rock beat. Vikki's version is based on the James arrangement.
OH my..... she's fantabulous! I only knew her for "It Must Be Him".... WHAT a beautiful voice she had... whatever happened to her! I'm in awe... Geez, back in the seventies I was in my early 30's... hmmmm???
Vikki Carr takes this song and hits a home run with it. Everyone else barely gets to first base. She doesn't have to sing with anyone else. She is great all by herself. Thank you Yory1969.
I won't exaggerate much if I say Vikki is The Voice of the Century, just like Sinatra was. Most regrettable is I came across this treasure by pure accident and otherwise would've never thought she'd even existed.
Btw, how was it actually recorded back there, did she lip-synch it or sang without the mike or what?
What a great female voice. I saw her first TV appearance. 1960 on the Garry Moore show. She put so much emotion into the song that her mascarra was running down her face. She will be 70 next year, lives in San Antonio married to a doctor. What a beautiful woman.
Originally telecast in color on May 4, 1965. Vikki was one of the "adult" guest stars producer Gary Smith usually booked on the show, to balance the "rock" stars featured every week. Unlike "SHINDIG!", "HULLABALOO" tried to appeal to the entire family, as did "THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW" (which is also why there were more "mature" guest hosts like Trini Lopez, Frankie Avalon, and Paul Anka - and occasional NBC prime-time celebrities, like Michael Landon- every week).
I like Vicki Carr, however she sometimes draws songs out so long that I want to get a chair and hang myself..........it drives me nuts............she has Judy Garland's style
21 years ago i sang this song for someone who walked away with my heart and I still wonder what might have been. What a song, sang with so much feeling.
DO listen to his version of There Goes My Heart. It was one of the ones Mathis did that turned me to mush in my teenhood. Add many from the album, "Warm."
@lustre5 You are actually thinking that Johnny Mathis does this song better than Jimmy Roselli ?J.I don't know who is kidding who. Do not get me wrong I love Johnny M and think he has a great voice,BUT,to compare him with Jimmy R,no. Like comparing a Bentley with a Kia.
@thetimelesswonders You must not have noticed the two place when Mr. Roselli was off key. To my ear, one is comparing Johnny's velvet to Jimmy's burlap. Enough said--we hear differently. Nothing new under the sun.
She sings like an angel! What a beautiful voice, would love to see her sing with Michael Bolton, or Josh Groban. She sounds a lot like Connie Francis also.
Yep, undeniably a great song and a good rendition. But Dinah Washington's version, on her album "The Two Of Us" with Brook Benton, was the first time I ever heard the song and remains my favourite recording. Having said that, I have recently discovered a Nat "King" Cole recording which is sublimely smooth, as always.
joemartinswings 1 month ago
es un placer inmenso escuchar la voz magnifica de vikki donde estara ahora no tengo noticias de ella y lo mas importante que a travez de su voz sigue con nosotros
giselerepetto 2 months ago
My ex-Boss, Mike Seacrest, had this out on MGM records..and did a wonderful job on it.
Rusty350 3 months ago
Nice version by Vikki, but I still prefer the Joni James recording (Billboard # 19 in 1958). Joni was ahead of the trend that would follow in pop music, that is taking older standards and giving them an up-tempo arrangement. Pattern was followed by Connie Francis and Dean Martin among many others.
db2664 3 months ago
I want to know who would leave Vikki? He's obviously not man enough to handle such a grand charming beauty as Vikki Carr.
RadioAshFM 5 months ago
I'm surprised no one has mentioned this is a remake of the million-selling Joni James version on M-G-M Records in 1958. It was Joni's idea to set the old standard to a triplet rock beat. Vikki's version is based on the James arrangement.
waynebrasler 5 months ago
OH my..... she's fantabulous! I only knew her for "It Must Be Him".... WHAT a beautiful voice she had... whatever happened to her! I'm in awe... Geez, back in the seventies I was in my early 30's... hmmmm???
littlebutterfly19 6 months ago
Bellìsima interpretaciòn.
rolancez 7 months ago
Vikki Carr takes this song and hits a home run with it. Everyone else barely gets to first base. She doesn't have to sing with anyone else. She is great all by herself. Thank you Yory1969.
carlita740 1 year ago
I won't exaggerate much if I say Vikki is The Voice of the Century, just like Sinatra was. Most regrettable is I came across this treasure by pure accident and otherwise would've never thought she'd even existed.
Btw, how was it actually recorded back there, did she lip-synch it or sang without the mike or what?
Nordvogel 1 year ago 2
my mum in law sang this just as good as vikki two great voices miss you bubbles
mickandpauline 1 year ago
She certainly did a great job with the song. She deserved more hits than she
was able to obtain....not quite sure why, for she had a strong, excellent voice and
still does. I know she had a big hit with IT MUST BE HIM but for some reason, giant hit records escaped her after that.
JohnnyGNV 1 year ago
What a great female voice. I saw her first TV appearance. 1960 on the Garry Moore show. She put so much emotion into the song that her mascarra was running down her face. She will be 70 next year, lives in San Antonio married to a doctor. What a beautiful woman.
Thecsmobe9 1 year ago
"This was best sung by Doris day!"
Grifiki 1 year ago
@Grifiki, do you have Doris Day's version? I have looked all over for it, and can't find it.
ludlowbay 1 year ago
Originally telecast in color on May 4, 1965. Vikki was one of the "adult" guest stars producer Gary Smith usually booked on the show, to balance the "rock" stars featured every week. Unlike "SHINDIG!", "HULLABALOO" tried to appeal to the entire family, as did "THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW" (which is also why there were more "mature" guest hosts like Trini Lopez, Frankie Avalon, and Paul Anka - and occasional NBC prime-time celebrities, like Michael Landon- every week).
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
You should hear Dinah Washington sing this!
SeldomSheBoredMe 1 year ago
I like Vicki Carr, however she sometimes draws songs out so long that I want to get a chair and hang myself..........it drives me nuts............she has Judy Garland's style
winitred000 1 year ago
Wonderful ... Always a great singer Vikki.
maxine607 1 year ago
Very very unique voice.
tonkinam 1 year ago
my fave is nat king coles version..
but...
vicki's is great...nice looking chick with great voice....
StraightTwoDVD 2 years ago
jerry vale sings this too
dananav 2 years ago
She's so great!
dharmamark 2 years ago 3
Memories...Memories
Many Thanks
Mike
sessnazx 2 years ago 3
Always loved Vikki Carr and this song. She and Shirley Bassey still have it!!!
artb50 2 years ago 4
vikky es mi novia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
francisco651112 2 years ago 2
Fantastic!! Thank you!!
bs1935 2 years ago 2
I missed VIKKI in my youthwhile on Led Zep and other hip stuff. She is amazing. What talent!
Thanks for the posting.
I like the little jig at the end as the lead into another song...
myhouseman 2 years ago 2
21 years ago i sang this song for someone who walked away with my heart and I still wonder what might have been. What a song, sang with so much feeling.
tammarnie 2 years ago
I love it, That woman could sing, she is among the greatest talents of time gone by. I am glad i experienced it first hand!
rubbing2001 2 years ago 2
Vikki Carr was a Judy Garland clone. I think she was better than Judy. Vikki had her head on straight.
is1531 2 years ago 10
Vikki did a great job on this song which
was a major hit for Joni James who
has a wonderful version as well.
12Fegens 2 years ago 3
she is so emtional when she sings
its beautiful
CreepyShadowGirl16 2 years ago 2
boasting about who's "best" is a game for 10 year olds.
cemeterydude 2 years ago
DO listen to his version of There Goes My Heart. It was one of the ones Mathis did that turned me to mush in my teenhood. Add many from the album, "Warm."
lustre5 2 years ago
Oh a suggestion for me! wow thanks.....I will follow your recommendation, I'm a J. Mathis fan too!!!
fedurosan 2 years ago
No one can touch Johnny Mathis with this song.
lustre5 2 years ago
I think, he's not untouchable.
yoryi1960 2 years ago 6
Have you heard him sing it?
lustre5 2 years ago
@lustre5 Oh yes you can.Try Jimmy Roselli.
thetimelesswonders 10 months ago
@thetimelesswonders I did--and all I can say is: You have to be kidding!
lustre5 10 months ago
@lustre5 You are actually thinking that Johnny Mathis does this song better than Jimmy Roselli ?J.I don't know who is kidding who. Do not get me wrong I love Johnny M and think he has a great voice,BUT,to compare him with Jimmy R,no. Like comparing a Bentley with a Kia.
thetimelesswonders 10 months ago
@thetimelesswonders You must not have noticed the two place when Mr. Roselli was off key. To my ear, one is comparing Johnny's velvet to Jimmy's burlap. Enough said--we hear differently. Nothing new under the sun.
lustre5 10 months ago
WOW VIKKI!!!!!!!! Amazing Voice and performance....you really "paint" this song!!!! PERFECT!!!!! GOD - gifted in every sense!!!
fedurosan 2 years ago 3
What a wonderful gift this woman is to the World, personally and professionally!
olga2415 2 years ago 3
I love her..........what a belter!
dandylionbreath 2 years ago 2
I don't listen to VIKKI CARR but God bless her and people like her.
jendeh32 3 years ago
we dont get singers like this today mores the pity what a lady what a voice. david wolverhampton
malcofernando 3 years ago 2
I love this girl - does anyone have songs from her country album?
fionnasgrandpa35 3 years ago
When you hear singing like this it becomes very difficult to listen to many of the pop singers we have today.
bkalei 3 years ago 3
Can't compare her voice to anyone else even her looks and expression. She's the only one -the best
ezidigital 3 years ago 2
I think she resembles and sounds like Shirley Bassey.Regardless, you don't hear voices like that today altho SB does still perform.
frankiehearts 3 years ago
She sings like an angel! What a beautiful voice, would love to see her sing with Michael Bolton, or Josh Groban. She sounds a lot like Connie Francis also.
ltsinger7 3 years ago 8
What a great song,for all times,and for all relationships,
ascatt27 4 years ago 2
Niezapomniany głos.
Jak miło było posłuchać jej piosenek raz jeszcze. Dziękuję
aurinko52 4 years ago