There is another song she did called the Thrill is Gone with the George Shearing Quintet that is more jazz than blues and is also a great version. The words are different but the theme is the same, when love is lost, sadness is the emotion that prevails. It is available on you tube too.
Dakota went to the same High School in Pittsburgh,PA as Billy Strayhorn, who wrote Take the A Train, and Errol Garner. She was a friend of my older sister & brother in law so when I was a teen in the 60's in NYC, we'd listen to jazz albums and she'd sing along and tell stories of her life. A beautiful woman and spirit.
I miss you so much baby. You are definitely one of the greatest we ever had. You will always be a true and dear friend who was and is close to my heart. May the Creator Most High Grant you access to His Paradise where you will sing forever with the other wonderful songbirds who proceeded you. Love forever.
I'm familiar with Aretha Franklin's version of this song, but Dakota Station's smokey rendition is fantastic! Thanks for posting and turning me on this. I am going to search out from this recording artist.
Man, I love B.B. - but always loved Dakota. I've never heard this. This is cookin'! What is was meant to be - a driving, sexy, jazzy piece. Who is on the sax?
A very fine interpretation of this standard. Dakota deserved much greater recognition of her artistry. Excellent soulful sax.
MrDrewlips 2 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Dakota Staton
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There is another song she did called the Thrill is Gone with the George Shearing Quintet that is more jazz than blues and is also a great version. The words are different but the theme is the same, when love is lost, sadness is the emotion that prevails. It is available on you tube too.
richthekingofbuffalo 4 months ago
Dakota went to the same High School in Pittsburgh,PA as Billy Strayhorn, who wrote Take the A Train, and Errol Garner. She was a friend of my older sister & brother in law so when I was a teen in the 60's in NYC, we'd listen to jazz albums and she'd sing along and tell stories of her life. A beautiful woman and spirit.
yangyin09u 5 months ago
I miss you so much baby. You are definitely one of the greatest we ever had. You will always be a true and dear friend who was and is close to my heart. May the Creator Most High Grant you access to His Paradise where you will sing forever with the other wonderful songbirds who proceeded you. Love forever.
EXQUISITESOUNDS 1 year ago 4
Is Dakota Staton still living?
windjammerish 1 year ago
@windjammerish No. Sadly, she passed April 10, 2007.
bimshire1 1 year ago
I'm familiar with Aretha Franklin's version of this song, but Dakota Station's smokey rendition is fantastic! Thanks for posting and turning me on this. I am going to search out from this recording artist.
marknorthwest93 1 year ago
Wow... That is SO GOOD!
Great vocals, and fantastic sax...
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Mundharp 1 year ago
Oh yeah!
screwmaster404 1 year ago
Nice! Thanks for sharing this!
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PowerfulMindsofWomen 2 years ago
this is dakota? it sounds alot like della reese, but i know it isn't her either. what album is this from?
inatrampolina 2 years ago
Man, I love B.B. - but always loved Dakota. I've never heard this. This is cookin'! What is was meant to be - a driving, sexy, jazzy piece. Who is on the sax?
morainej 2 years ago
congruts,I've been looking for this very long time ago and I'm glad that this time I was lucky in search because of you! ;) Thanks!
triantafilus 2 years ago