It's been a year now since I discovered Lena Z. on YT and I still find her performances totally captivating as ever, especially 'Going Nowhere in particular. I'm not alone in being profoundly moved and I've often tried to analyse the 'Lena Effect, the sheer emotion impact, pounding heart, goosebumps. Extraordinary!
Lena is our Hidden Treasure and long may that continue. I'd hate to see the media rake over the ashes and sensationalise her life if she ever came to prominance again.
@willewinky Well worth watching. Lena's story received a lot of attention and everyone interviewed had something kind to say. It can be seen on ITV Player.
Mental disorder is disordered thinking basically. So if one's DNA reflects 'female' or if ones DNA reflects 'male' ...and for WHATEVER reasons, the person prefers to go into 'denial' and 'believe' something contrary to what is factual, then the believing (thinking)of that person is "disordered", out of order via a belief. I don't see that as an "illness" nor a "disease", but rather a mental "disorder". STRAIGHTening out the disordered thinking usually requires deep, long-term psychotherapy.
'Disordered thinking' leads to disordered responses(emits/emots)emotional acts reflected in poor emotional development,emotional immaturity(&MORE disordered thinking&responses). In anorexic cases, disordered belief(s) lead to acts of bad eating/no eating/no desire. If disordered beliefs aren't STRAIGHTened (layer by layer),actual PHYSICAL DISEASE results as the body itself becomes "conditioned" to ACT THE PART,throw-up/reject food/fail (Homosex reject OppositeSex as desirable mates;NO turn-on)
LenaZavaroni,child-prodigy,loved to sing, hi-achiever,perfectionist,angelic/always wants to plz, to b HER BEST. Suppose this CHILD hears/overhears simple words from an authority she trusts: "GREAT STAR-'cause so SMALL, LITTLE,w/AMAZING voice,like no other! BUT there's a POSSIBILITY the draw won't last as she grows BIGGER, mayNOT stay aGREAT star". Mostly she is ordered/controlled by others BUT the CRITICAL thing (to stay SMALL)was her "disordered belief/fear" in her child'sMIND&in herCONTROL.
Listening again &again. As I listen to her songs,interviews & documentary (several videos), I see how BRAVE she was, yet just A CHILD & so young, taken away from mom & dad to 'be a star'..by people who shamelessly take no blame while sounding like a typical child molester...'she wanted to, she agreed, was willing, loved it..it's not MY fault'. Thank you again for sharing Lena beautiful voice, but heartbreaking story on YouTube.May God's perpetual light forever shine upon her. Rest in peace,Lena.
What a wonderful video! I was born the same year as Lena. I still remember her on Opportunity Knocks with that big voice that was slightly annoying at the time but when I look at this I have to think where did I lose Lena? What happened to all those years in between? She is magnificent and I am proud to be a fan of her> I only wish that I could have reached out to her and gave her a big hug as I think that what was she needed. God bless you Lena. I will always remember you! xx
A character structure a system of permanent traits are manifested in specific ways that an individual relates and reacts to others, to various kinds of stimuli, environment. A child whose nurture education are not ideal, living in treacherous environment & interacting with adults who do not take the long-term interests of child to heart more likely to form pattern of behavior that suits child to avoid challenges put forth malign social environmt.
@Musicmania1968 . The child invents to make the best of a hostile environmt. May serve child well while in bad environt, may cause child to react in ways damaging to his or her own interests, when interacting with people in a more ideal social context. Major trauma that occurs later in life, even in adulthood, can have profound effect: Wilhelm Reich.
The song she sings very well, but its sad that the song kind of represents the way her life went, even though she had this huge success, in another way she was still going No Where and must have felt that when sang this song as to her illness and personal life so in the end, showbiz was all she had left
I currently am drawn here each day to watch Lena's video. The compulsion is so strong and I do not fight it...I do it and enjoy what Lena left us. I do want to give proper than to the resourceful providers of the videos. Thank you so much.
1st time commenting hope im in right part for Lenas video. I cant help feeling Lena was a misplaced ANGEL who arrived on this earth in error with her Angelic voice and personality But she was lonely to be with the other angels. RIP Angel Lena.
I've commented on this song in the past but everytime I listen to her sing it, it just reminds me of what a powerful voice she had & she always delivered every song with real emotion & passion. This was from 1981 so she'd only have been 17/18 yrs of age. In my opinion, this is what you call REAL talent. What a voice she had. She just stood there & delivered it the way it was meant to be & without all the fancy gadgets or backing dancers that no singer seems to be able to do without nowadays.
I get mixed feelings watching Lena, fond memories of a great talent and sadness at the loss. It is great to be taken back to a time when the world was a better place and the music of much better quality.
I get mixed feelings watching Lena, fond memories of a great talent and sadness at the loss. It is great to be taken back to a time when the world was a better place and the music of much better quality.
I get mixed feelings watching Lena, fond memories of a great talent and sadness at the loss. It is great to be taken back to a time when the world was a better place and the music of much better quality.
it was easy to poke fun at Lena in the day as another showbiz irritating kid, but then u see this video and its clear to see a woman in trouble.....her showbizzy mask has fallen clean off and u see her quickly pick it back up at the end of this song and its back to showbizzy Lena.......why diddn't she show us this side more........so sad.
Thanks for your comments. Yes you are probably right about Lena and I do believe that her story has been used as a warning about the dangers of childhood stardom and also a learning about eating disorders. I think it is impossible to know for sure that Lena would not have had the eating disorder and depression if she had been a regular person and not famous! Or if in fact she had started performing at 18 rather than 9! Famous people develop all sorts of problems as do non famous people.
Lena Zavaroni was one of the most amazing and talented performers that ever lived. I think its time to release all her records again. Do record companies look at You Tube and know what people want? We want to be able to buy all Lena's records.
No special effects here. Just a beautiful young girl with an outstanding voice! Lena was one of the most underrated performers ever. A very shy quiet girl off stage but on stage something amazing happened. This girl sang like nobody else at such a young age. But fame came to early and if she had been older she could have made her own decisions. This would have changed everything ! RIP LENA. YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY! WISH YOU COULD HAVE FELT GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF!
@billyfuryfan64 Perfect words about Lena’s talent, but ever wonder why Lena hasn’t been on TV in the last 25 years? It’s because the press developed the easily believed, but false myth that fame was the cause of her illness. These journalists are more interested in a good story than an accurate story. However, as long as people believe this about Lena, then the TV companies will remain reluctant to show her.
Ever since discovering Lena on YouTube, thank God for YouTube, I have become a huge fan of Lena's, if she were still with us today I would travel the world to see her perform. I love all her songs.
I cant watch her sing without crying my eyes out. She as left a big hole in the music industry and is missed very much, God Bless Lena, you will live in our hearts forever.
Perhaps Lovely Lena Zavaroni's greatest performance. Going Nowhere! How sad it is to watch her knowing what we know now about her private life. Wish I could have helped her as In know what it is to have depression. A beautiful talented little lady who was taken too soon and who suffered greatly whilst she was here. A beautiful and haunting performance telling a story. RIP Beautiful Lena you are loved and missed by many.
@5151emily What a lovely tribute to Lena, I totally agree, it makes me cry everytime. u can just see the pain in her eyes.She was just so amazingly talented!!! What a price she had to pay for that! Still hurts to watch her even now.R.I.P Lena xxxxx Always in our hearts xxxx
@5151emily remember when she won oppertunities knocks To hear singing that song live .What a brilliant talent.Iam 69 years old and it still makes me cry.lol
I'm in New Zealand, so i do not know just now who Cheryl is, someone tell me so i can listen to her. BUT i'm afraid, no-one can surely come near to Lena and her voice. Btw, i am angry at her dadand her pyscho manager, but so full of admiration to the couple who helped her, i have forgotten who they are. I'd love to write to them and say so.
@rosyblue1 So true....anyone these days is auto-tuned within an inch of their lives. Not so Lena--they didn't have it in her day, and she'd never have needed it if they did! Lena COULD sing!
@liveforevermaybe I'm in New Zealand, so i do not know just now who Cheryl is, someone tell me so i can listen to her. BUT i'm afraid, no-one can surely come near to Lena and her voice. Btw, i am angry at her dadand her pyscho manager, but so full of admiration to the couple who helped her, i have forgotten who they are. I'd love to write to them and say so.
Lovely Lena who deserves to be put on CD and DVD. A child prodigy with a brilliant natural voice. No nonsense here no special effects she just opens her mouth and this amazing emotional voice comes pouring out of this very tiny girl. I LOVE LENA!!
Such a loss and a waste. She is so missed. This is the best cover of Going Nowhere ! RIP Lena!. I am sorry you were hurting so much. You are truly loved and missed.
Is anyone EVER going ot make a movie about HER!? One of the most heartbreakingly/beautiful/riveting singers I have EVER seen!! TRUE RAW EMOTIONS!! With Much Love In Christ, Jenny
Its a shame Lena's demons got her. I agree Cheryl Cole can't really sing (she relies on clever microphone and sound adjustments and enhancements). Goodness knows what they will make of Cheryl in the US on X Factor. I expect she will have to speak much slower and more clearly. If you're looking for a great UK vocalist who can really sing, Jane McDonald is excellent. She's what I call a proper singer. Current pop sensation Adele is also good although I do wish she would sing cheerier songs.
2) In 2002 an attempt to raise funds in Rothesay failed due to lack of interest so the only way forward, as I can see, is to have a fund raising effort by fans across the world via YouTube, initially 'pledging' a sum of mney. This will ascertain the amount of interest and money that may be available. When this is known then further plans can be made.
@Utubeifuwant I have no idea,s really on how you would go about this, but i am more than willing to contribute. maybe be if fans would or could be able to get together and do some sort of fundraising in Rothesay, to regain interest. Not sure as i said got no real ideas, just a thought. but i would love to be part of it.
@Utubeifuwant, I have been working on this and have done many things so far if you want to be involved you can contact me via my channel ! we can chat
1)On a day trip to Rothesay, I visited LZ's memorial in the Discovery Centre (formerly the Winter Gardens), a bronze statuette on a marble plinth along with a solitary birthday card and a collection box for an eating disorder foundation which, I suppose, links Lena forever with anorexia.
I wouldn't regard this as a permanent memorial and hardly fitting for the 'Brightest Star',' it is after all, just a garden ornament.
IMO a permanent memorial is required as a matter of some urgency.I
When you hear a song sung as beautifully as that you realise that the likes of ,the albeit attractive/beautiful, Cheryl Cole just can't sing. We seem to have a lack of talented singers around these days...soloists I mean.
@willewinky I think it was BBC 4, so will be probably be repeated. Yes, I think though that YouTube has and will continue to raise interest in Lena. (look at the hit on this) This is a massive medium and exposes artists that those previously in control kept suppressed. Lena is ideal for YT because she covered such a wide range of standards. I think there’s no looking back now, it’s just a pity she’s not here to see it.
@newagemisfit Sorry about that! I didn’t mean to inundate you with the same comment but for some reason it kept saying ‘error’ so I kept on trying to post. Its good thing you can delete these days.
@newagemisfit There is one video clip that would be nice to see. I have heard the audio of Lena and Frankie Howard when he appeared on her show but it does not seem to be on YouTube. Could a fellow fan upload it ? It is quite amusing.
I'MO,, done sensitively and intelligently, Lena's life story would make an excellent docu-drama and I'm sure that it would engender enough interest and enthusiasm to warrent a digital re-issuing of her albums,Perhaps, then, some of the profits could go towards a decent statue and perhaps a memorial garden in Rothesay.(see comments under 'One More Chance').
@Utubeifuwant 1, The reason the BBC has not covered Lena as a singer is that the focus was switched from her music to her illness. The British press did this and has persistently linked Lena’s illness to her singing career. The British public have been brainwashed into believing it’s possible to catch anorexia nervosa from child stardom. There’s no evidence for this and clearly 99.99% of anorexia sufferers were not famous as children.
@Utubeifuwant 2, These girls never get a mention as their names would not help to sell newspapers. Now that more has been learned about this illness the BBC and other TV companies that hired Lena are beginning to feel less at fault. The BBC showed Lena on 4 April so perhaps things will change. But it will not help if Lena fans bang on about blaming others on here. We all feel bad, but no one should be blamed.
@willewinky The BBC made a programme called ‘Sings Neil Diamond’ it was a compilation of various artists singing ND songs. It showed Lena singing ‘Together in Blue jeans from her 79 BBC TV series. She was placed between Urge Overkill and The Hollies. It was superb quality and was on BBC Iplayer, but I think is gone now.
I really always hoped that lena,s story would be made into a film, for no other reason than to show the world what a unique and wonderful talent she was. This lady was just so amazing, but really does,nt get the recognition that she truly deserved! But nobody should ever benefit from her death financially, she did,nt benefit in life being famous! Fame took her life! But nobody should ever take the purity of her memory from her adoring fans!!!! May you be in a safer place Lena R.I.P xxxxx
They should not produce a film, they should reissue all her recordings on CD, at least her greatest recordings. That´s the first thing to do, I think.
Yes of course, but normally the studio recordings are the very first items to be released. Itunes isn´t enough, Lenas voice does deserve it to be remastered in a professional digital remastering just like all the others before.. Ella, Vera Lynn, Doris Day, Sinatra, Elvis just to name a few.
Her family/Close friends love and loyalty is the main problem with her memory.
Im a Elvis fan toooo that has traveled the world with fan clubs i know bad/sick/si-fi news print is part of the money making machine.So if her father - ex husband did a tell all book we will get Lena back on the Tv/Radio - Is IT Worth It to RAPE her memory.. A rose on her grave or on the Isle of bute is the way to go.
@sidwalesuk You have posed a really good question. When Mrs Soloman dies the movie of LZ can be made without fear of litigation. As fans, is it going to be worth it to show everything including the horrors of Anorexia using stuff that Elle Zavaroni has said? Having thought about it, I want Lena's sweet memory preserved remembering her wonderful talent. Victor has said the movie may be a travesty on his daughters life. I am beginning to agree with him. As Sid says, a rose is the way to go.
@willewinky This is a very good point. I was quite looking forward to a film of Lenas life, but seeing the other tribute films that delve into the real lives of famous people has ruined my perseption of them and enjoyment of their work. The truth is that many famous people often have sad lives that are hidden from us and maybe that is for the best. I want to remember the funny comedian for his work and Lena for her talent. We all know how it ended but I'm not sure we should expose her real pain
@mpc999STEPThe same place as all the parents of anorexia sufferers - a place they call ‘a living hell’ - a place you are clearly fortunate enough not to have had visited upon you.
@mpc999STEP I lived right above Lena her mum Hilda dad Victor and sister Carla and they adored her, she was taken to London from the island, she wanted a career in music, her parent loved her.
This song has always had special meaning for me. Knowing Lena's history I can relate. May we all search for, and find, that hidden place in ourselves where we know we are perfect just the way that we are. Sadly, like Lena and many others, I have never found mine. To believe ourselves unworthy to be loved becomes a self-fullfilling prophecy. RIP beautiful Lena.
Lena was born just a few days after me. We grew up in the same country. She briefly married a man who had the same profession as me. She was treated for anorexia in the Canadian city I now live in. Like all her fans, I wish I'd been in a position to help. Rest in peace Lena, you are missed and loved.
I wanted to be Lena Zavaroni. I now have a wee girl who's a great singer, would i put her through this ? The world swallows you up and eats you whole.
Great song from a great young lady. A young Shirley Bassey dont you think? She puts so much emotion and feeling into her performance. God bless and rest in piece Lena.................
Such power, such intensity, such emotion. Lena put her heart and soul into her singing. And she's so beautiful too. Her Italian roots shine through. Surely one of the most accomplished singers of all time.
I don't think there's a singer today who could approach this standard of perfection
How can you fail not to be touched by this amazing performance from Lena. She had the ability to stir even the most hardened critics with her incredible voice and stage presence. This video acts as testament to a legendary performer who continues to live on through her music
how dreadful that so many combatative comments are being made in response to this wonderful, encapsulating, mesmerising performance. Enjoy it, take away what you can..leave horrid comments to your own head. We love this and will continue to do so.
Whats up with the world today? Why do people have to be rude and offensive, especially in response to such a beautiful performance. Take your vile comments elswhere.
I agree. I have listened to this many times. Beautiful & unspoiled voice. It was Lena all of the way. Her singing came from the heart. Anyone who has a bad word to say should get off of the air
Dear Sir/Madam. I feel that pulling you up on minor detail such as there being two Ls in collection as a pose to one tedious nitpicking, so i won't. Bolshivik type of character are you, out to silence my view? Who feels sorry for the alcoholic or drug addict? Nobody really. So why feel pity for an anorexic, it's an illness, and of course i don't mean to be so acid tongued on the subject. I simply find the outpouring of sympathy for this particular illness fascinating whilst others a frowned on.
@MrBillyDumont I am not out to silence your view. If you are the sort of person who has no compassion for others (and I include those with addictions), feel free to show the world. I find it sad, but it is your right, All I ask is that you do it without descending to obscenity as you did in your initial post - now, thankfully, deleted.
A brave wee Scottish lassie, lost. You don't see talent like this anymore.
nlvos 14 hours ago
Her talent and display of emotion is so amazing and powerful....something not seen or heard anymore. And she was such a tender soul.
valmikecal1 1 day ago
THIS IS AMAZING
kellyslade1 1 day ago
voice and song just breathtaking
irish9boy 2 days ago
Thank you. Dont know why but this song and performance brings a tear to my eyes.
thainice 2 days ago
Brilliant Woman. That is all I can say.
RaiRhythms 2 days ago
LEGEND SIMPLE AS THAT
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All i can say is brill,her eyes draws you in to her soul.Has any one noticed that at the song she nearly crys?.Miss you loads.xxx
gilesgirl123 3 days ago
You are the one Lena! This song is so meaningful for you and me both......
nlvos 4 days ago
It's been a year now since I discovered Lena Z. on YT and I still find her performances totally captivating as ever, especially 'Going Nowhere in particular. I'm not alone in being profoundly moved and I've often tried to analyse the 'Lena Effect, the sheer emotion impact, pounding heart, goosebumps. Extraordinary!
Lena is our Hidden Treasure and long may that continue. I'd hate to see the media rake over the ashes and sensationalise her life if she ever came to prominance again.
RIP lovely one
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@willewinky Well worth watching. Lena's story received a lot of attention and everyone interviewed had something kind to say. It can be seen on ITV Player.
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Mental disorder is disordered thinking basically. So if one's DNA reflects 'female' or if ones DNA reflects 'male' ...and for WHATEVER reasons, the person prefers to go into 'denial' and 'believe' something contrary to what is factual, then the believing (thinking)of that person is "disordered", out of order via a belief. I don't see that as an "illness" nor a "disease", but rather a mental "disorder". STRAIGHTening out the disordered thinking usually requires deep, long-term psychotherapy.
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'Disordered thinking' leads to disordered responses(emits/emots)emotional acts reflected in poor emotional development,emotional immaturity(&MORE disordered thinking&responses). In anorexic cases, disordered belief(s) lead to acts of bad eating/no eating/no desire. If disordered beliefs aren't STRAIGHTened (layer by layer),actual PHYSICAL DISEASE results as the body itself becomes "conditioned" to ACT THE PART,throw-up/reject food/fail (Homosex reject OppositeSex as desirable mates;NO turn-on)
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LenaZavaroni,child-prodigy,loved to sing, hi-achiever,perfectionist,angelic/always wants to plz, to b HER BEST. Suppose this CHILD hears/overhears simple words from an authority she trusts: "GREAT STAR-'cause so SMALL, LITTLE,w/AMAZING voice,like no other! BUT there's a POSSIBILITY the draw won't last as she grows BIGGER, mayNOT stay aGREAT star". Mostly she is ordered/controlled by others BUT the CRITICAL thing (to stay SMALL)was her "disordered belief/fear" in her child'sMIND&in herCONTROL.
Hanya713 1 week ago
Listening again &again. As I listen to her songs,interviews & documentary (several videos), I see how BRAVE she was, yet just A CHILD & so young, taken away from mom & dad to 'be a star'..by people who shamelessly take no blame while sounding like a typical child molester...'she wanted to, she agreed, was willing, loved it..it's not MY fault'. Thank you again for sharing Lena beautiful voice, but heartbreaking story on YouTube.May God's perpetual light forever shine upon her. Rest in peace,Lena.
Hanya713 1 week ago
Breaks your heart.
Pdjohnners 1 week ago
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nlvos 1 week ago
brilliant rip lena
hogeye2010 1 week ago
I keep coming back. She's fantastic!
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nlvos 2 weeks ago
What a wonderful video! I was born the same year as Lena. I still remember her on Opportunity Knocks with that big voice that was slightly annoying at the time but when I look at this I have to think where did I lose Lena? What happened to all those years in between? She is magnificent and I am proud to be a fan of her> I only wish that I could have reached out to her and gave her a big hug as I think that what was she needed. God bless you Lena. I will always remember you! xx
nlvos 2 weeks ago
A character structure a system of permanent traits are manifested in specific ways that an individual relates and reacts to others, to various kinds of stimuli, environment. A child whose nurture education are not ideal, living in treacherous environment & interacting with adults who do not take the long-term interests of child to heart more likely to form pattern of behavior that suits child to avoid challenges put forth malign social environmt.
Musicmania1968 2 weeks ago
@Musicmania1968 . The child invents to make the best of a hostile environmt. May serve child well while in bad environt, may cause child to react in ways damaging to his or her own interests, when interacting with people in a more ideal social context. Major trauma that occurs later in life, even in adulthood, can have profound effect: Wilhelm Reich.
Musicmania1968 2 weeks ago
The song she sings very well, but its sad that the song kind of represents the way her life went, even though she had this huge success, in another way she was still going No Where and must have felt that when sang this song as to her illness and personal life so in the end, showbiz was all she had left
Musicmania1968 2 weeks ago
correcting typo ."thanks to the resourceful providers etc"
iambob6235 3 weeks ago
I currently am drawn here each day to watch Lena's video. The compulsion is so strong and I do not fight it...I do it and enjoy what Lena left us. I do want to give proper than to the resourceful providers of the videos. Thank you so much.
iambob6235 3 weeks ago
1st time commenting hope im in right part for Lenas video. I cant help feeling Lena was a misplaced ANGEL who arrived on this earth in error with her Angelic voice and personality But she was lonely to be with the other angels. RIP Angel Lena.
iambob6235 3 weeks ago
Brilliant song brilliantly sung by a pro rip Lena
hogeye2010 4 weeks ago
I've commented on this song in the past but everytime I listen to her sing it, it just reminds me of what a powerful voice she had & she always delivered every song with real emotion & passion. This was from 1981 so she'd only have been 17/18 yrs of age. In my opinion, this is what you call REAL talent. What a voice she had. She just stood there & delivered it the way it was meant to be & without all the fancy gadgets or backing dancers that no singer seems to be able to do without nowadays.
LaFarfalla246 1 month ago 2
songs like this should be put on cd and not to left to gather dust in some record companys valts
stephenw1970 1 month ago
fantastic, what a voice RIP XXX
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I get mixed feelings watching Lena, fond memories of a great talent and sadness at the loss. It is great to be taken back to a time when the world was a better place and the music of much better quality.
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I get mixed feelings watching Lena, fond memories of a great talent and sadness at the loss. It is great to be taken back to a time when the world was a better place and the music of much better quality.
medrecs 1 month ago
I get mixed feelings watching Lena, fond memories of a great talent and sadness at the loss. It is great to be taken back to a time when the world was a better place and the music of much better quality.
medrecs 1 month ago
Fantastic and a beautifull young woman such a shame a sad lost. Everytime i watch it it brings me to tears
hetoge 1 month ago 5
it was easy to poke fun at Lena in the day as another showbiz irritating kid, but then u see this video and its clear to see a woman in trouble.....her showbizzy mask has fallen clean off and u see her quickly pick it back up at the end of this song and its back to showbizzy Lena.......why diddn't she show us this side more........so sad.
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willewinky 1 month ago
amazing! i'm only 13 but she is my idol! RIP Lena, i wish i could have meet you :)
rgrills1034 2 months ago 3
Thanks for your comments. Yes you are probably right about Lena and I do believe that her story has been used as a warning about the dangers of childhood stardom and also a learning about eating disorders. I think it is impossible to know for sure that Lena would not have had the eating disorder and depression if she had been a regular person and not famous! Or if in fact she had started performing at 18 rather than 9! Famous people develop all sorts of problems as do non famous people.
billyfuryfan64 2 months ago
Lena Zavaroni was one of the most amazing and talented performers that ever lived. I think its time to release all her records again. Do record companies look at You Tube and know what people want? We want to be able to buy all Lena's records.
skydiver172 2 months ago
No special effects here. Just a beautiful young girl with an outstanding voice! Lena was one of the most underrated performers ever. A very shy quiet girl off stage but on stage something amazing happened. This girl sang like nobody else at such a young age. But fame came to early and if she had been older she could have made her own decisions. This would have changed everything ! RIP LENA. YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY! WISH YOU COULD HAVE FELT GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF!
billyfuryfan64 2 months ago
@billyfuryfan64 Perfect words about Lena’s talent, but ever wonder why Lena hasn’t been on TV in the last 25 years? It’s because the press developed the easily believed, but false myth that fame was the cause of her illness. These journalists are more interested in a good story than an accurate story. However, as long as people believe this about Lena, then the TV companies will remain reluctant to show her.
newagemisfit 2 months ago
I can only think of two words; Abslutely Brilliant!!!
skydiver172 2 months ago
Brilliant,brillaint,brillaint....I feel so emotional deep down.Thank God for her music.
beadsstitcher 2 months ago 2
Amazingly beautiful, incredibly emotional.
InternationalEdward 2 months ago
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willewinky 2 months ago
love this girl fab talent x
nickybaby69 2 months ago
Back when talent shows produced REAL talent!
muscleboi4use 2 months ago
This makes me emotional,,Lena sings so well, so beautiful,so,wonderfully the perfect singer x
garnyan 3 months ago
Lena u were an angel on earth now your one in heaven gone way too soon miss you
jsfas1 3 months ago
A big talent whit a great voice!!!
9000PRO 3 months ago
I love this song. Thanks Lena.
skydiver172 4 months ago
always a great voice u was ace the world loves and misses u
candleinthewind55 5 months ago
I had forgotten just how good a singer she was,so young but able to put so much emotion into a song.
They should still play her music on the radio. Talent is given to some others think they they have it.
fedup08 5 months ago 2
LEGEND
teaurn61 5 months ago
Ever since discovering Lena on YouTube, thank God for YouTube, I have become a huge fan of Lena's, if she were still with us today I would travel the world to see her perform. I love all her songs.
skydiver172 5 months ago 4
This song "Going Nowhere" is such a beautiful song. Sad that this girl had to die so young.
skydiver172 5 months ago
In Spain there are people who will never forget you...
tunolta 5 months ago
RIP, poor song. lena killed you.
No1KCfan6 5 months ago
now that was talent!!!!!! i miss her!!
0789faraday1 6 months ago
I cant watch her sing without crying my eyes out. She as left a big hole in the music industry and is missed very much, God Bless Lena, you will live in our hearts forever.
daroni1000 6 months ago 2
As one of the GREAT ENTERTAINERS it’s about time Lena’s Shows and records were made available.
Some of us may have our memories, but would like to see and hear her perform again.
Plus there is a new generation of music loves, who I am confident will enjoy her performances and songs as much as we do.
Thanks for a great clip
Robcamstone 6 months ago 2
Simply a star never to be forgotten! Amazing voice, lovely girl...soooo sad
lulabel0 7 months ago 3
A talent sadly lost..fantastic version of sedakas song..how far could this girl have gone...
john111257 7 months ago
what a sad lost r.i.p
MrWilliamb63 7 months ago
bitch had pipes
slowfuse 7 months ago
Perhaps Lovely Lena Zavaroni's greatest performance. Going Nowhere! How sad it is to watch her knowing what we know now about her private life. Wish I could have helped her as In know what it is to have depression. A beautiful talented little lady who was taken too soon and who suffered greatly whilst she was here. A beautiful and haunting performance telling a story. RIP Beautiful Lena you are loved and missed by many.
5151emily 7 months ago 20
@5151emily Check out Lena's preformance of the BM hit, Even Now. It is simply amazing. Her whole body shakes with the force of her performance.
willewinky 7 months ago
@willewinky sometimes I think that she even overdoes sometimes with the performances(hint of perfectionism,I think maybe).
But she was certainly talented before she got even more emaciated.
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ChloeMcDonald123 6 months ago
@5151emily What a lovely tribute to Lena, I totally agree, it makes me cry everytime. u can just see the pain in her eyes.She was just so amazingly talented!!! What a price she had to pay for that! Still hurts to watch her even now.R.I.P Lena xxxxx Always in our hearts xxxx
ChloeMcDonald123 6 months ago
@5151emily remember when she won oppertunities knocks To hear singing that song live .What a brilliant talent.Iam 69 years old and it still makes me cry.lol
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what a total talent....this is the most emotional performance i have ever seen...totally captivating by Lena ...what an amazing performer...x
rrctaylorman 7 months ago
I'm in New Zealand, so i do not know just now who Cheryl is, someone tell me so i can listen to her. BUT i'm afraid, no-one can surely come near to Lena and her voice. Btw, i am angry at her dadand her pyscho manager, but so full of admiration to the couple who helped her, i have forgotten who they are. I'd love to write to them and say so.
nzhaggis2 7 months ago
@rosyblue1 So true....anyone these days is auto-tuned within an inch of their lives. Not so Lena--they didn't have it in her day, and she'd never have needed it if they did! Lena COULD sing!
PerisphereRec 7 months ago
@rosyblue1 i'll rather listen to cheryl and watch her too.better looking and better singer.
liveforevermaybe 7 months ago
@liveforevermaybe I'm in New Zealand, so i do not know just now who Cheryl is, someone tell me so i can listen to her. BUT i'm afraid, no-one can surely come near to Lena and her voice. Btw, i am angry at her dadand her pyscho manager, but so full of admiration to the couple who helped her, i have forgotten who they are. I'd love to write to them and say so.
nzhaggis2 7 months ago
Is this the stereo version?
newcrossboy 8 months ago
@newcrossboy There isn't a true stereo version, sorry....
PerisphereRec 8 months ago
Is this the stereo verson?
newcrossboy 8 months ago
poeple never under stand to its to late .a sad loss
uke1964 8 months ago
no one sings this song like lena,,u go girl..
blagdon2 8 months ago 2
Lovely Lena who deserves to be put on CD and DVD. A child prodigy with a brilliant natural voice. No nonsense here no special effects she just opens her mouth and this amazing emotional voice comes pouring out of this very tiny girl. I LOVE LENA!!
Such a loss and a waste. She is so missed. This is the best cover of Going Nowhere ! RIP Lena!. I am sorry you were hurting so much. You are truly loved and missed.
5151emily 8 months ago 3
TRULY AMAZING the passion the presence , oh to have performers like that now
dbntad 9 months ago
Is anyone EVER going ot make a movie about HER!? One of the most heartbreakingly/beautiful/riveting singers I have EVER seen!! TRUE RAW EMOTIONS!! With Much Love In Christ, Jenny
iloveInChrist009 9 months ago
Its a shame Lena's demons got her. I agree Cheryl Cole can't really sing (she relies on clever microphone and sound adjustments and enhancements). Goodness knows what they will make of Cheryl in the US on X Factor. I expect she will have to speak much slower and more clearly. If you're looking for a great UK vocalist who can really sing, Jane McDonald is excellent. She's what I call a proper singer. Current pop sensation Adele is also good although I do wish she would sing cheerier songs.
singerchevannes 9 months ago
2) In 2002 an attempt to raise funds in Rothesay failed due to lack of interest so the only way forward, as I can see, is to have a fund raising effort by fans across the world via YouTube, initially 'pledging' a sum of mney. This will ascertain the amount of interest and money that may be available. When this is known then further plans can be made.
Has anyone any ideas about this?
Utubeifuwant 9 months ago
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willewinky 9 months ago
@Utubeifuwant I have no idea,s really on how you would go about this, but i am more than willing to contribute. maybe be if fans would or could be able to get together and do some sort of fundraising in Rothesay, to regain interest. Not sure as i said got no real ideas, just a thought. but i would love to be part of it.
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willewinky 9 months ago
@Utubeifuwant, I have been working on this and have done many things so far if you want to be involved you can contact me via my channel ! we can chat
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willewinky 8 months ago
1)On a day trip to Rothesay, I visited LZ's memorial in the Discovery Centre (formerly the Winter Gardens), a bronze statuette on a marble plinth along with a solitary birthday card and a collection box for an eating disorder foundation which, I suppose, links Lena forever with anorexia.
I wouldn't regard this as a permanent memorial and hardly fitting for the 'Brightest Star',' it is after all, just a garden ornament.
IMO a permanent memorial is required as a matter of some urgency.I
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Utubeifuwant 9 months ago
Love it! just wished I could get it on CD or download. Why is there no greatest hits album ?
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When you hear a song sung as beautifully as that you realise that the likes of ,the albeit attractive/beautiful, Cheryl Cole just can't sing. We seem to have a lack of talented singers around these days...soloists I mean.
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willewinky 9 months ago
@willewinky I think it was BBC 4, so will be probably be repeated. Yes, I think though that YouTube has and will continue to raise interest in Lena. (look at the hit on this) This is a massive medium and exposes artists that those previously in control kept suppressed. Lena is ideal for YT because she covered such a wide range of standards. I think there’s no looking back now, it’s just a pity she’s not here to see it.
newagemisfit 9 months ago
@newagemisfit Sorry about that! I didn’t mean to inundate you with the same comment but for some reason it kept saying ‘error’ so I kept on trying to post. Its good thing you can delete these days.
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willewinky 9 months ago
@newagemisfit There is one video clip that would be nice to see. I have heard the audio of Lena and Frankie Howard when he appeared on her show but it does not seem to be on YouTube. Could a fellow fan upload it ? It is quite amusing.
willewinky 9 months ago
I'MO,, done sensitively and intelligently, Lena's life story would make an excellent docu-drama and I'm sure that it would engender enough interest and enthusiasm to warrent a digital re-issuing of her albums,Perhaps, then, some of the profits could go towards a decent statue and perhaps a memorial garden in Rothesay.(see comments under 'One More Chance').
Who owns the copyright of her music?
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willewinky 9 months ago
@Utubeifuwant 1, The reason the BBC has not covered Lena as a singer is that the focus was switched from her music to her illness. The British press did this and has persistently linked Lena’s illness to her singing career. The British public have been brainwashed into believing it’s possible to catch anorexia nervosa from child stardom. There’s no evidence for this and clearly 99.99% of anorexia sufferers were not famous as children.
newagemisfit 9 months ago
@Utubeifuwant 2, These girls never get a mention as their names would not help to sell newspapers. Now that more has been learned about this illness the BBC and other TV companies that hired Lena are beginning to feel less at fault. The BBC showed Lena on 4 April so perhaps things will change. But it will not help if Lena fans bang on about blaming others on here. We all feel bad, but no one should be blamed.
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willewinky 9 months ago
@willewinky The BBC made a programme called ‘Sings Neil Diamond’ it was a compilation of various artists singing ND songs. It showed Lena singing ‘Together in Blue jeans from her 79 BBC TV series. She was placed between Urge Overkill and The Hollies. It was superb quality and was on BBC Iplayer, but I think is gone now.
newagemisfit 9 months ago
She was the best .... but a tragic wee angel...
MrShuggiemac 9 months ago
She was the best .... but a tragic wee angel...xx
MrShuggiemac 9 months ago
wow she was some singer
VeryApe111 9 months ago
I really always hoped that lena,s story would be made into a film, for no other reason than to show the world what a unique and wonderful talent she was. This lady was just so amazing, but really does,nt get the recognition that she truly deserved! But nobody should ever benefit from her death financially, she did,nt benefit in life being famous! Fame took her life! But nobody should ever take the purity of her memory from her adoring fans!!!! May you be in a safer place Lena R.I.P xxxxx
ChloeMcDonald123 9 months ago 3
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They should not produce a film, they should reissue all her recordings on CD, at least her greatest recordings. That´s the first thing to do, I think.
Lena R.I.P.
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willewinky 9 months ago
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Yes of course, but normally the studio recordings are the very first items to be released. Itunes isn´t enough, Lenas voice does deserve it to be remastered in a professional digital remastering just like all the others before.. Ella, Vera Lynn, Doris Day, Sinatra, Elvis just to name a few.
HelmutBergersKanal 9 months ago
OMG! she is telling the world what's happening in her life through that song. i pity her so much...she was asking help so bad. RIP Lena.
sancti78 10 months ago 4
i like this video
rodstartube 10 months ago
She is so good....
WilliamMorris 10 months ago
lena was a g8 singer i wish she was still alive she was a angel
MsFanmail 10 months ago
She should have gotten a standing ovation for this.
cynthiacher 10 months ago
Her family/Close friends love and loyalty is the main problem with her memory.
Im a Elvis fan toooo that has traveled the world with fan clubs i know bad/sick/si-fi news print is part of the money making machine.So if her father - ex husband did a tell all book we will get Lena back on the Tv/Radio - Is IT Worth It to RAPE her memory.. A rose on her grave or on the Isle of bute is the way to go.
sidwalesuk 10 months ago
@sidwalesuk You have posed a really good question. When Mrs Soloman dies the movie of LZ can be made without fear of litigation. As fans, is it going to be worth it to show everything including the horrors of Anorexia using stuff that Elle Zavaroni has said? Having thought about it, I want Lena's sweet memory preserved remembering her wonderful talent. Victor has said the movie may be a travesty on his daughters life. I am beginning to agree with him. As Sid says, a rose is the way to go.
willewinky 10 months ago
@willewinky This is a very good point. I was quite looking forward to a film of Lenas life, but seeing the other tribute films that delve into the real lives of famous people has ruined my perseption of them and enjoyment of their work. The truth is that many famous people often have sad lives that are hidden from us and maybe that is for the best. I want to remember the funny comedian for his work and Lena for her talent. We all know how it ended but I'm not sure we should expose her real pain
medrecs 10 months ago
she was fab it touches you
sarahbisme1 10 months ago
God its been 30yrs since this song was on tv...
sidwalesuk 10 months ago
lena was and is ..the princess of scotland...
sommy38 11 months ago 35
@sommy38 I have said it before, where was her Mum and Dad!
mpc999STEP 8 months ago
@mpc999STEPThe same place as all the parents of anorexia sufferers - a place they call ‘a living hell’ - a place you are clearly fortunate enough not to have had visited upon you.
newagemisfit 8 months ago
@mpc999STEP I lived right above Lena her mum Hilda dad Victor and sister Carla and they adored her, she was taken to London from the island, she wanted a career in music, her parent loved her.
FENDERABC 7 months ago
Was she abandent by all the her show buisness friend's ?. Lots in the paper saying they loved her and never did they say they visited her..
sidwalesuk 11 months ago
You know everyday I was obsessed about Lena Zavaroni everywhere, because She was a great singer.
R.I.P Lena Zavaroni
1963-1999
PeterSamFanNo4 11 months ago
Best version of this song i have ever heard. I believe it was written by Neil Sedaka.
RobertLyleBurgess 11 months ago
very sad...going nowhere indeed. Rest in peace.
hbotis 11 months ago
Absolutely fantastic...gives me goosebumps listening to it.
AJMEast 11 months ago
u can see the pain in er eyes,such a sad outcome to what could been an amazing career for er.xx
aliknill 1 year ago
This song has always had special meaning for me. Knowing Lena's history I can relate. May we all search for, and find, that hidden place in ourselves where we know we are perfect just the way that we are. Sadly, like Lena and many others, I have never found mine. To believe ourselves unworthy to be loved becomes a self-fullfilling prophecy. RIP beautiful Lena.
Shadoweyes636 1 year ago
Lena was born just a few days after me. We grew up in the same country. She briefly married a man who had the same profession as me. She was treated for anorexia in the Canadian city I now live in. Like all her fans, I wish I'd been in a position to help. Rest in peace Lena, you are missed and loved.
dchsw 1 year ago
I wish she could have made it into the movies. You can tell she is an amazing actress by the way she sings this song... She feels every word.
RobertEllis2010 1 year ago
I wanted to be Lena Zavaroni. I now have a wee girl who's a great singer, would i put her through this ? The world swallows you up and eats you whole.
claresongstress 1 year ago
Cant stop watching this now. Hard to believe as I watch that shes no longer with us.
miketravis 1 year ago
Great song from a great young lady. A young Shirley Bassey dont you think? She puts so much emotion and feeling into her performance. God bless and rest in piece Lena.................
miketravis 1 year ago
Makes me cry every time I hear her sing this :( A true treasure who'll always be missed..R.I.P Lena...A Star in the sky ! ! xx
Goose26011 1 year ago
from the heart.
dogssteve 1 year ago
Such power, such intensity, such emotion. Lena put her heart and soul into her singing. And she's so beautiful too. Her Italian roots shine through. Surely one of the most accomplished singers of all time.
I don't think there's a singer today who could approach this standard of perfection
Utubeifuwant 1 year ago
Any chance of an HQ upload?
zaftra 1 year ago
best performance of a song i think I've seen.
zaftra 1 year ago
shes not just a pretty face, shes a true beautiful legend
cleandryonly 1 year ago
A truly great performance
WilliamMorris 1 year ago
the 35 pple who dont like this havent got fucking ears its absolutley chilling
R.I.P LENA a daughter of scotland
juv7 1 year ago
@juv7 and no brain either.
zaftra 1 year ago
The Best!!
mpc999STEP 1 year ago
So Beautiful
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mpc999STEP 1 year ago
I Miss her so much
mpc999STEP 1 year ago
The best version I've ever heard.She's amazing.
redrosas 1 year ago
I still say She is wonderful!
mpc999STEP 1 year ago
Stunning.. and Lena's eyes are hypnotic too.. Sad loss, but what a wonderful, beautiful, talented young lady :0)x
wenglishsal 1 year ago
stunning!!
jg1cj1dc1 1 year ago
Awesome and as beautiful as you are. X sleep well angel.
MrSteve2714740 1 year ago
Does anyone know if the film about Lena still going ahead?
medrecs 1 year ago
@medrecs i heard it got cancelled from other clips but i cant confirm it
sarahbisme1 1 year ago
How can you fail not to be touched by this amazing performance from Lena. She had the ability to stir even the most hardened critics with her incredible voice and stage presence. This video acts as testament to a legendary performer who continues to live on through her music
singerchevannes 1 year ago
how dreadful that so many combatative comments are being made in response to this wonderful, encapsulating, mesmerising performance. Enjoy it, take away what you can..leave horrid comments to your own head. We love this and will continue to do so.
bobhat2 1 year ago
Whats up with the world today? Why do people have to be rude and offensive, especially in response to such a beautiful performance. Take your vile comments elswhere.
jamiegrifter 1 year ago
I agree. I have listened to this many times. Beautiful & unspoiled voice. It was Lena all of the way. Her singing came from the heart. Anyone who has a bad word to say should get off of the air
Stugazza 1 year ago
It's such a shame that she lost her life so early. She was incredibly talented.
torz8 1 year ago
Shut up, and listen to the music!
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@MrBillyDumont I am not out to silence your view. If you are the sort of person who has no compassion for others (and I include those with addictions), feel free to show the world. I find it sad, but it is your right, All I ask is that you do it without descending to obscenity as you did in your initial post - now, thankfully, deleted.
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