Annette Hanshaw has truly stood the test of time, far beyond her departure from this earth. That is because she had all the goods: A lovely voice, a calm about her (never feeling she is pushing), perfect enunciation and great feeling for storytelling. It is interesting she chose to sing the second set of lyrics for the song.There are many versions of this song by many great singers and they are all worth a listen. I think the original Billie Holiday recording is definitive.
@waynebrasler Almost any recording Billie Holiday made was the definitive version. Check out her amazin' version of Can't Get Started With You which someone recently helped me "discover".
Sounds more like a Pop rather than Jazz singer, and there is more than just a distinction there... Beautiful voice, and great to hear this tune in its essentially original arrangement.
I read somewhere that arrangers, bandleaders, thought of her voice as another instrument. I "discovered" her on a library CD of music from 1930. I'm so happy that I did. She truly is unique. One of a kind.
Untill you tube I never heard of this wonderful singer. The microphone was new then but she new how to use it. Thanks to all you people who collected her records and present them here on YouTube. Folks like me can hear this great singer from the past.
@colinwells4 -- I agree. when I listen to her, I feel like I am in a small bar/club... enjoying a very intimate, almost seductive set (i.e., the kind where the audience "falls in love" with the performer). It almost seems like she is up there singing to all of us... to a small room full of people, many of us lonely hearts and bad luck cases. It's very haunting. I think I am in love with her voice ... xD
Annette is awesome. Great performance. THIS version and Whiteman/Fulton's are my favorites. Also, this version of the lyrics is the best. I dislike that "for you I pine, for you dear only".
Annette Hanshaw has truly stood the test of time, far beyond her departure from this earth. That is because she had all the goods: A lovely voice, a calm about her (never feeling she is pushing), perfect enunciation and great feeling for storytelling. It is interesting she chose to sing the second set of lyrics for the song.There are many versions of this song by many great singers and they are all worth a listen. I think the original Billie Holiday recording is definitive.
waynebrasler 3 months ago 2
@waynebrasler Almost any recording Billie Holiday made was the definitive version. Check out her amazin' version of Can't Get Started With You which someone recently helped me "discover".
preservationhall01 3 months ago
I LOVE THE "BODY AND SOUL," WERY NICE VOCALS....
mariabognar 8 months ago
Also, check out Billie Holiday's version to hear what I mean in terms of distinguishing a Pop stylist from a Jazz one -------------->>>>>>>
VonNashman 8 months ago
Sounds more like a Pop rather than Jazz singer, and there is more than just a distinction there... Beautiful voice, and great to hear this tune in its essentially original arrangement.
VonNashman 8 months ago
I read somewhere that arrangers, bandleaders, thought of her voice as another instrument. I "discovered" her on a library CD of music from 1930. I'm so happy that I did. She truly is unique. One of a kind.
rpm88able 10 months ago
Untill you tube I never heard of this wonderful singer. The microphone was new then but she new how to use it. Thanks to all you people who collected her records and present them here on YouTube. Folks like me can hear this great singer from the past.
grmey78 11 months ago
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colinwells4 1 year ago
@colinwells4 -- I agree. when I listen to her, I feel like I am in a small bar/club... enjoying a very intimate, almost seductive set (i.e., the kind where the audience "falls in love" with the performer). It almost seems like she is up there singing to all of us... to a small room full of people, many of us lonely hearts and bad luck cases. It's very haunting. I think I am in love with her voice ... xD
cantecleer 1 year ago
Very nice. Some of the lyrics I have never heard before but are great, and so is Annette.
ljliljohn 1 year ago
Great Fighting! You're An Up & Coming Boxer!
derekpillers2 1 year ago
I love this old music ALOT more then this crap today i first heard Daddy please come home and i was immediatly hooked on this music
dbzandroid13 1 year ago
q hermosa voz! o.o
Garnet7070 2 years ago
My favourite of her recordings.
paulostroff99 2 years ago
Annette is awesome. Great performance. THIS version and Whiteman/Fulton's are my favorites. Also, this version of the lyrics is the best. I dislike that "for you I pine, for you dear only".
genatzvalee 2 years ago
Annette is the "bee's knees" of awesomeness!!!
corinnabambina 2 years ago 2
Beautiful. Just beautiful!! This is one for addind to my "favourites".
Thank you for sharing.
Corrie121 2 years ago 4
My pleasure-glad you enjoyed.
preservationhall01 2 years ago
Nice sound quality for such an old recording.
curleyQ01 2 years ago
Thank you for another tune from " the Voice of an Angel ".
tomekpy 3 years ago 2
always my pleasure-especially if its an Annette upload.
preservationhall01 3 years ago