A medley is a number of songs grouped together and played at once. So a Porgy and Bess medley would possibly consist of "I loves you Porgy", "Summertime" and "Bess You is my Woman Now" and maybe something else, all played together, one after the other.
@Mercurye505 She does another version about an octave lower that is simply incredible. I have it on vinyl, but have yet to find it here. If anyone knows where to find it, can you provide a link?
this is my favorite but i also have a rare cd of streisand when she was about 21 years old doing a porgy and bess medley in her show and that is a close 2nd. in my opinion. for some reason i feel that when christina is about 39-40 years old she will do a truly breathtaking version of this song-i think she will feel it more or something-but she still can sing the hell out of anything.
I'm 27, I fell completely in love with George Gershwin when I was 12.
Im from Mexico. For me Gershwin is a genius: beautiful, simple, elegant, warm. And at the same time so intense that I can feel my heart trembling inside my chest, is love, I love him so much.
I'm 27, I fell completely in love with George Gershwin when I was 12.
Im from Mexico. For me Gershwin is a genius: beautiful, simple, elegant, warm. And at the same time so intense that I can feel my heart trembling inside my chest, is love, I love him so much.
I like this version, but I also like Billie Holiday's version, recorded during the 1930's. both women show the different stylistic tendencies of their respective eras, and both are amazing singers. (I'm not sure about Christina Aguilera's version, since it seems a bit overly stylized, and the point of this song was to add pure emotion to the song,not to add any frills. However, i am also just not drawn to her type of singing. it's a bit too poppy.)
Although her vice is good, it's not what makes me love it, I think it's rather the way her voice fits the lyrics and the emotions so well. It caused me to have goosebumps. Incredible.
Simply breathtaking...I had not heard this song until Christina sung it on the 2008 Grammy nominations show. I have listened to a few other versions and of course NINA's is THE BEST..the I will say Christina. She made it her own, but still kept it felt like Nina's version. I was proud that Christina didnt put to many rifs in it. Simply beautiful...
Nina Simone was just wonderful. Not only was she a wonderfully soulful and interpretive singer, but her piano playing was amazing. The lady was a genius.
Actually, this was a contemporary opera (mostly black) back in the 30s by George Gershwin. Bess was singing about "Crown", a very bad black man and murderer who sort of "owned" her. She fell in love with Porgy, a paraplegic who rode around on a platform with wheels, pushed by his hands on the ground. The movie was made in 1959 with none other than Sidney Poitier as Porgy and an all-star cast. Other songs from this show are Summertime and I Got Plenty of Nothin'.
Just the 'El Duende' I am looking for.
Janedoe798 is still very much alive after all !
nitrostateteam 7 months ago
It is the very best verssion she recorded. Thanks janedoe798 for that music on video.
On the same 45rpm record, the other side wasd "Love me or leave me".
(Since then, she never leave me.)
clarification007 1 year ago
beautiful Song....^^
JDABOSAI 1 year ago
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JezzesKaresz2 2 years ago
A medley is a number of songs grouped together and played at once. So a Porgy and Bess medley would possibly consist of "I loves you Porgy", "Summertime" and "Bess You is my Woman Now" and maybe something else, all played together, one after the other.
goatseguy 2 years ago
I love both Nina's and Miles Davis's versions....it makes me weep and go to sleep with a tear ^^
Mercurye505 2 years ago 2
@Mercurye505 She does another version about an octave lower that is simply incredible. I have it on vinyl, but have yet to find it here. If anyone knows where to find it, can you provide a link?
DARINW13 1 year ago
Her best in my opinion. I still feel this song after all these years.
Krust23 2 years ago
Ya!
ToneEagle 2 years ago
this is my favorite but i also have a rare cd of streisand when she was about 21 years old doing a porgy and bess medley in her show and that is a close 2nd. in my opinion. for some reason i feel that when christina is about 39-40 years old she will do a truly breathtaking version of this song-i think she will feel it more or something-but she still can sing the hell out of anything.
collegeri 2 years ago
utmost preciousness. almost so tragically beautiful. puts this 20 year old boy to tears reminiscing on lost love . .
4NrAGS 2 years ago 2
@4NrAGS the power of a truly great musici like Nina's
luap42 1 year ago
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I'm 27, I fell completely in love with George Gershwin when I was 12.
Im from Mexico. For me Gershwin is a genius: beautiful, simple, elegant, warm. And at the same time so intense that I can feel my heart trembling inside my chest, is love, I love him so much.
arethasanchez2 2 years ago
I'm 27, I fell completely in love with George Gershwin when I was 12.
Im from Mexico. For me Gershwin is a genius: beautiful, simple, elegant, warm. And at the same time so intense that I can feel my heart trembling inside my chest, is love, I love him so much.
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arethasanchez2 2 years ago
I like this version, but I also like Billie Holiday's version, recorded during the 1930's. both women show the different stylistic tendencies of their respective eras, and both are amazing singers. (I'm not sure about Christina Aguilera's version, since it seems a bit overly stylized, and the point of this song was to add pure emotion to the song,not to add any frills. However, i am also just not drawn to her type of singing. it's a bit too poppy.)
chocolatfire 3 years ago
Christina's and Nina's are my favorite :)
XforeverlongingX 2 years ago 3
is porgey her man she's beging him to save her
poperline 3 years ago
i love this woman.
sophiebro 3 years ago
Scarlett, I need you more than my next breath.
Sieist23Jahrealt 3 years ago 2
Wow, what an amazing song.
Although her vice is good, it's not what makes me love it, I think it's rather the way her voice fits the lyrics and the emotions so well. It caused me to have goosebumps. Incredible.
kanuenschen112 3 years ago 6
I din't know this song until christina Aguilera song it, and I like it, both, with nina and Christina!
vanylc99 3 years ago 15
where i can download it ????
FelfiLoh 3 years ago
Simply breathtaking...I had not heard this song until Christina sung it on the 2008 Grammy nominations show. I have listened to a few other versions and of course NINA's is THE BEST..the I will say Christina. She made it her own, but still kept it felt like Nina's version. I was proud that Christina didnt put to many rifs in it. Simply beautiful...
goddess70510 3 years ago 4
Nina Simone was just wonderful. Not only was she a wonderfully soulful and interpretive singer, but her piano playing was amazing. The lady was a genius.
ddj61 3 years ago 2
I dunt think I understand what this song i about....? Maybe I'm stupid or sumthing.........?
miss50 3 years ago
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CincinnatiSista 3 years ago
Actually, this was a contemporary opera (mostly black) back in the 30s by George Gershwin. Bess was singing about "Crown", a very bad black man and murderer who sort of "owned" her. She fell in love with Porgy, a paraplegic who rode around on a platform with wheels, pushed by his hands on the ground. The movie was made in 1959 with none other than Sidney Poitier as Porgy and an all-star cast. Other songs from this show are Summertime and I Got Plenty of Nothin'.
ddj61 3 years ago
Beautiful song and singer!
Kiny28 3 years ago
absolutely amazing, so moving and emotional, nice pictures, made me cry..
frumpey 3 years ago
Love the video, that song always touched my heart & soul. Thanks for sharing.
blessed714 3 years ago 5
thank you for enjoying
janedoe798 3 years ago
THIS is the one that tears my heart to pieces.
senoramariposa 3 years ago 2
romantic
janedoe798 3 years ago