Great clip! But folks, please stop arguing over who's better, Judy or Eydie or whomever. At their high level of achievement, comparisons are irrelevant. It's like trying to decide who's better: Beethoven or Mozart. The question is silly.
I read somewhere that Judy Garland herself named Gorme as her favorite, or one of her favorite current singers around this time. They're both wonderful and let's just be thankful to the gods for giving them both to us to enjoy.
Eydie vs Judy...Judy wins in passion but as a singer, Eydie has the control and technical superiority without sacrificing feeling. Eydie is the most overlooked female traditional pop vocalist. None beat her, not Judy, Liza, Streisand, Carr, Ella, Doris etc.
@jimmybrown11111 Totally agree... nobody could really touch Eydie for full bore range, tone and clarity. She was also TWICE as pretty as most her contremporaries and I could never understand why Hollywood didn't come running....Eydie deserved a much bigger career......
OK. Love Barbra Streisand and I refuse to compare two great Artists because thats just silly...But Eydie Gorme must have been Barbra Streisand before Streisand became Streisand...I guess Im wondering why Miss Gorme was not a whole lot more famous as she clearly is a great Vocalist.They even look a bit alike.And Miss Gorme must have been discovered first...hmmm.Perhaps she gave up some opportunities to continue working with her husband. Nothing wrong with that as love is more important than fame
Mercy, I had such a heavy pre-teen crush on Eydie! Surely she would be the Princess Snow White that my kiss would awaken. Now I'm an old guy sipping my wine alone on a Saturday night - smiling at my youthful innocence - but nevertheless congratulating myself on my impeccable taste. Eydie was and always will be ROYALTY - one of the greatest female voices of all time and one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. THANKS for sharing, Philo T:)
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Absolutely amazing. She brought tears to my eyes. She is truly an inspiration Although the main stream singers like Garland and Streisand got there name big for a reason, its the few diamonds in the rough that are the real treasures worth finding.
Listening to this reminds me of the radio station that my mom kept on in the '60s and '70s. I really dig this genre of music. What happened to the music industry is a metaphor for what has happened to this country.
@musicloveBH Gorme certainly had a great voice, but it wasn't as nuanced as Streisands. When she belts, it's a full out belt, nothing in between. Plus, half the time Gorme sang out of tune...and even worse, they released the recordings when they could've just re-recorded them in tune.
We've all come to see this song as being a heartfelt example of loyalty and true love, but in the context of the show ("Oliver") it's sung by a drudge of a woman who's being abused by the man she's singing about. And just as in the original Dickens novel, he eventually kills her. Of course, he also tries to kill Oliver, and then gets killed himself in the end, so there ya go.
@FrontRowGuy the most down troden person can love, in Nancy s case she really did love Bill, not a good or healthy choice but still love. Of course Bill didnt deserve Nancy, her love, or her loyalty, no abuser dose. Nancey if you read the novel was good at heart but this was England where it was very class centered, no way out untill it came too late for her to believe it was possable for her, she died helping Oliver, the reason behind it
Si YOUTUBE hubiese existido mucho antes el mundo hubiese tenido mejor oportunidad de acceso a la bellísima y amorosa performance como cantante de EYDIE GORME. Le habrían llovido muchos Premios Internacionales y reconocimientos, que de todos modos los ha tenido, pero no como nostálgicamente hoy lo hubiésemos deseado.
shirley bassey - is another all time great, fabulous singers and touched by the hands of god. and a great gift to the world. thanks for being all that uve ever been. we love you !!
eydie gorme - one of my all time favorite singers. she's an awesome talent that inspiring god given voice with great range. in some ways, she's in a class like no other. kudo's to this remarkle, beautiful, and dynamic artist. thanks for being a gift to all the world. we love you !!
Eydie Gorme', Vikki Carr and Shirley Bassey have Powerful Voices and are great Singer But None of them could Touch Judy Garland's Talent how she could Belt a song. Judy at Carnegie Hall is the Prime example of what a rich an dpowerful Voice is. But Eydie is one hell of a singer!
Eydie Gorme - what a singer! Breathing, phrasing, tone - and her unique ability to connect to her song -- just an AMAZING thing to witness. THRILLED to find this number posted. This Lady is just in a class all her own! Many thanks for this!
Great rendition and one of the few of her posts where shes not lipsinking. She doesn't "modulate down" she actually stays in the same key but it is unusual just the same.
Avery fine artist and truly a magnificent voice not much u can say except she is a truly great singer and artist and has brought much joy to a lot of people
Beautiful Voice I love Eydie Gorme and Now I want to give this to you back I want to dedicate this song to you back. Eydie Thanks for all your Talent you had been sharing with all of Us Your fans. With Love For you. I Love you
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme are the Best Of The Best!!No one beats them. The Music is more than Beautiful. It is out of this World.I had the privaledge of seeeing them at The Concord Hotel un Kiamesha Lake New York for Many Years,but have not seen them perform since September 1994. No One can interpret Gershwin or Irving Berlin or the Best songs from Broadway & Beyond like Steveand Eydie
It doesn't get better than this Gorme performance....amazing interpretation plus having the best of pipes...truly one of the most underrated singers of our time.
Another great performance from one of the best ever - "Olivah" I love it! Being in NYC myself I always get a kick out of her Bronx accent since I hear it all the time. She never lost it which is great. Eydie's the real deal - just pure talent.
Thanks for your post...I just love how Eydie interprets the words to this wonderful song. She is truly amazing...and is undervalued in the music industry, which in my opinion is a real shame. I am so glad that fellow devoted Eydie fans post her music on You Tube. Thanks again for your post. Andrea
actually the film "Oliver" was released in 1968. The film was the winner of the Motion Picture Academy Of Arts & Sciences Oscar for Best film of the year.
She feels each word as she sings it, a great and immortal American singer!
infrantasi 1 week ago
Great clip! But folks, please stop arguing over who's better, Judy or Eydie or whomever. At their high level of achievement, comparisons are irrelevant. It's like trying to decide who's better: Beethoven or Mozart. The question is silly.
I read somewhere that Judy Garland herself named Gorme as her favorite, or one of her favorite current singers around this time. They're both wonderful and let's just be thankful to the gods for giving them both to us to enjoy.
sergeiparajanov 3 weeks ago
That is incredible, goose bump city
Johnnydoxx 1 month ago
The best singer ever! I just became her first fan club member. Please join with me to honor this great performer. A great team Steve and Eydie. Linda
MsLinda1323 1 month ago
Very very very very wonderful!!!!
GREAT!!!!
clamagoada 1 month ago
Goosebumps...I love you, Eydie!
reichardtaj 2 months ago
No one can sing a torch song like Eydie. I still love listening to her. She sang from her heart and soul.
peppermint747 2 months ago
me
gustan la musica antigua de los 60y70
todas las peliculas de monitos animados antiguos..
luzbuena100 3 months ago
Eydie vs Judy...Judy wins in passion but as a singer, Eydie has the control and technical superiority without sacrificing feeling. Eydie is the most overlooked female traditional pop vocalist. None beat her, not Judy, Liza, Streisand, Carr, Ella, Doris etc.
jimmybrown11111 4 months ago
@jimmybrown11111 Totally agree... nobody could really touch Eydie for full bore range, tone and clarity. She was also TWICE as pretty as most her contremporaries and I could never understand why Hollywood didn't come running....Eydie deserved a much bigger career......
lawrie31 2 weeks ago
This was when music was still classy and beautiful! Just an amazing voice!
Beautifulmusiclistnr 4 months ago
Eydie was/is magnificent. But Judy was psychotic. So the edge goes to Judy by a point or two.
terrryc 4 months ago
She's has been my favorite female singer...right on pitch...
fancynancyjw 4 months ago 2
She's has been my favorite female singer...great pitch...
fancynancyjw 4 months ago
NO ONE HAS DONE THIS SONG BETTER.
peppermint747 5 months ago 2
Note perfect and impressive, as usual, but I don`t know if I actually believed her or felt her.
vinegate 5 months ago
She is truly great what a beautiful voice!!! Perfect performance
vienna319 5 months ago
Eydie Gorme,uma excelente cantora,uma das vozes mais bonitasdo
mundo
NILSONSILVAification 5 months ago
what can ya say, absolutely beautiful! Nobody did this song better!! And I doubt anybody ever will!
ITonyV 7 months ago
My dad worked on the Steve Allen show. She appeared with some great talent.
This one women was the star of every show she was in. Thanks for postimg this clip.
benedictines 7 months ago
Her performance conjures up the word....astounding!
stanich054 7 months ago
OK. Love Barbra Streisand and I refuse to compare two great Artists because thats just silly...But Eydie Gorme must have been Barbra Streisand before Streisand became Streisand...I guess Im wondering why Miss Gorme was not a whole lot more famous as she clearly is a great Vocalist.They even look a bit alike.And Miss Gorme must have been discovered first...hmmm.Perhaps she gave up some opportunities to continue working with her husband. Nothing wrong with that as love is more important than fame
susuemikado 7 months ago
Lord have mercy! I forgot how much this woman rocks
MrPhilMTguy 8 months ago
Mercy, I had such a heavy pre-teen crush on Eydie! Surely she would be the Princess Snow White that my kiss would awaken. Now I'm an old guy sipping my wine alone on a Saturday night - smiling at my youthful innocence - but nevertheless congratulating myself on my impeccable taste. Eydie was and always will be ROYALTY - one of the greatest female voices of all time and one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. THANKS for sharing, Philo T:)
bloootube 9 months ago 3
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alsoknownas1000 9 months ago
What a pure and clear voice. Love it!
PeaceNdLovee 9 months ago
Goodness.....She makes it look so effortless
KellyRebecca5678 10 months ago
Not many like this one is there?
waylonward 11 months ago
Liza has gone on record saying her mothers favorite female singer was Eydie, so that says something too
dtw1958 1 year ago
@dtw1958 they sound alike...
awwyeahme2 9 months ago
eydie doesn't always have the power, she cracks here and there. But honestly
how many singers could belt like her, streisand, and garland in those days? Maybe Bassey a bit, but not much more!
willwjl 1 year ago
streisand is crap. Eydie is a Goddess!
viewingut 1 year ago
Que pedazo de cantante
443260 1 year ago
This pretty little could sure deliver a song,,, amaxing
michaelpriest 1 year ago
Absolutely amazing. She brought tears to my eyes. She is truly an inspiration Although the main stream singers like Garland and Streisand got there name big for a reason, its the few diamonds in the rough that are the real treasures worth finding.
nerdychik22 1 year ago
Listening to this reminds me of the radio station that my mom kept on in the '60s and '70s. I really dig this genre of music. What happened to the music industry is a metaphor for what has happened to this country.
jazzbuff630 1 year ago
I love Eydie, she has true talent and beauty.
Masochismet 1 year ago
completely better then streisand. i honestly don't know what people see in her.
eydie is the best. that's all there is to it!
musicloveBH 1 year ago
@musicloveBH Gorme certainly had a great voice, but it wasn't as nuanced as Streisands. When she belts, it's a full out belt, nothing in between. Plus, half the time Gorme sang out of tune...and even worse, they released the recordings when they could've just re-recorded them in tune.
dannybex 1 year ago
@dannybex well that's your opinion. we all obviously do not have the same taste which is fine.
musicloveBH 1 year ago
I love how Eydie sings this song. She puts her heart and soul into the words she sings. This song is perhaps one of my favourite Eydie songs.
liebtiff 1 year ago
@liebtiff her spanish songs are the best
rickjeffers1 1 year ago
And I used to think Streisand was good
iappreciategoodmusic 1 year ago
They definitely don't make them like this anymore.
Nina37Seattle 1 year ago
The talent and abilities she possesses is incredible. Eydie is a star in her own right!!
rubbing2000 1 year ago
Not a diva, a Goddess!
viewingut 1 year ago
We've all come to see this song as being a heartfelt example of loyalty and true love, but in the context of the show ("Oliver") it's sung by a drudge of a woman who's being abused by the man she's singing about. And just as in the original Dickens novel, he eventually kills her. Of course, he also tries to kill Oliver, and then gets killed himself in the end, so there ya go.
FrontRowGuy 1 year ago
@FrontRowGuy the most down troden person can love, in Nancy s case she really did love Bill, not a good or healthy choice but still love. Of course Bill didnt deserve Nancy, her love, or her loyalty, no abuser dose. Nancey if you read the novel was good at heart but this was England where it was very class centered, no way out untill it came too late for her to believe it was possable for her, she died helping Oliver, the reason behind it
MsLadyRobin 1 year ago
Brilliant.
atakra 1 year ago
Stop the bus, I'm getting off here!
catwallop 1 year ago 2
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A consummate performer
catwallop 1 year ago
lol omg i didnt know eydie gorme could actually sing i just thought of eydie and steve as "guest stars" on ummm the love boat ..
squeaky00 1 year ago
magnificent voice of an era worth remembering!
rondaxlibrado 1 year ago
No one could ever sing live like Eydie.
viewingut 1 year ago
In the '60's we called the hairpiece she is wearing a "fall"
Latz51 1 year ago
I hope people in vulnerable, should've-kicked-rocks-years-ago, relationships aren't taking these lyrics to heart.
CheckMate657879 1 year ago
a very pretty and rare gem of a singer...a real diva !!!
renecs72 1 year ago 62
She has pipes!
grenadian11 1 year ago
Si YOUTUBE hubiese existido mucho antes el mundo hubiese tenido mejor oportunidad de acceso a la bellísima y amorosa performance como cantante de EYDIE GORME. Le habrían llovido muchos Premios Internacionales y reconocimientos, que de todos modos los ha tenido, pero no como nostálgicamente hoy lo hubiésemos deseado.
moliverap 1 year ago 2
Canción y voz... VOZ...VOZ... HERMOSÍSIMOS. Una de las mejores voces hoy y siempre
moliverap 1 year ago 2
WOW what a version I love Bassey but this is wonderful.
gf1001 1 year ago
Eydie Gorme has such a pure voice, whether she's singing softly or belting out the tune.
aviator7775 1 year ago 3
Amazing! The girl never breathes!
SwankyCub 1 year ago
Awesome vocals. Looks like Sarah Palin here.
ParadiseBlue369 1 year ago
@ParadiseBlue369 LOL, yep just put the glasses and that's it.... ha,ha,ha
mariadelcarmen78 1 year ago
Oh my! Oh my! I do so miss singers who understand and caress great lyrics. Ms. Gorme is one of the greats.
Dapylil 1 year ago
!BELLO! ALTA CALIDAD VOCAL Y EMPATÍA
moliverap 1 year ago
shirley bassey - is another all time great, fabulous singers and touched by the hands of god. and a great gift to the world. thanks for being all that uve ever been. we love you !!
quaz1957 1 year ago
eydie gorme - one of my all time favorite singers. she's an awesome talent that inspiring god given voice with great range. in some ways, she's in a class like no other. kudo's to this remarkle, beautiful, and dynamic artist. thanks for being a gift to all the world. we love you !!
quaz1957 1 year ago 3
So great to hear her sing. I grew up listening to her records! What a voice!
bellabecka2You 2 years ago 10
Eydie Gorme', Vikki Carr and Shirley Bassey have Powerful Voices and are great Singer But None of them could Touch Judy Garland's Talent how she could Belt a song. Judy at Carnegie Hall is the Prime example of what a rich an dpowerful Voice is. But Eydie is one hell of a singer!
NFitalianGuy 2 years ago
Eydie Gorme - what a singer! Breathing, phrasing, tone - and her unique ability to connect to her song -- just an AMAZING thing to witness. THRILLED to find this number posted. This Lady is just in a class all her own! Many thanks for this!
macraeman 2 years ago 6
Eydie should have been given the part in the movie! FND
fnd111 2 years ago 3
Great rendition and one of the few of her posts where shes not lipsinking. She doesn't "modulate down" she actually stays in the same key but it is unusual just the same.
xyandzzz 2 years ago
She has quite a good version of the song. Thanks for the upload.
felixbautista 2 years ago
Amazing songstress. Interesting that she modulated down on the key change instead of up. Beautiful arrangement, incredible voice.
BigDanceFan 2 years ago
No doubt. One of the best at delivering a song like this.
Ruskin219 2 years ago 5
Singers are trained to NOT sing or say the letter "R" at the end of a word but to end the word softer "ah" - Olivah.. hard to break training
ctbear26 2 years ago
@ctbear26
Specially if youse is from Noo Yawk.
GeorgeWTush 2 years ago
What a voice!
minlyrakis 2 years ago
Avery fine artist and truly a magnificent voice not much u can say except she is a truly great singer and artist and has brought much joy to a lot of people
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hercules07ful 2 years ago
EVERYTHING this woman sings is brilliant. She never disappoints.
Pruner15 2 years ago
No one, absolutely no one, can do this song like Eydie Gorme. This performance is stunning.
hunterv41 2 years ago
She was so amazing! Why did she say "Olivah!" ?
LOL!
torresongs2 2 years ago
i wish my woman would wish like this..... too bad i ain't got no woman in my lonely life at the moment...
edwin4759 2 years ago
Eydie hits it out of the park.
nejazzguy 2 years ago 4
Can you download this to an MP3?
littleyvonne1 2 years ago
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edwin4759 2 years ago
Beautiful Voice I love Eydie Gorme and Now I want to give this to you back I want to dedicate this song to you back. Eydie Thanks for all your Talent you had been sharing with all of Us Your fans. With Love For you. I Love you
cobrasfire03 2 years ago 5
Another awesome for this one. How beautiful. I keep meaning to get over to their website and order this music which still sounds like real music!
gnsback 2 years ago 2
Absolutely stunning! The way she held the phrase over the key change without a breath is simply magnificent.
SOLE2SOUL 2 years ago 3
As good as it gets and ever got. Eydie is one of the all time greats!
floralparkkid 2 years ago 11
SO RIGHT YOU ARE!!!!
devorayael 2 years ago
歌唱力、最高
sadafuku 2 years ago
what a beautiful voice, She had it all , grace , elegance and class. One of the all time great singers. She is very beautiful too.
jetclntn 2 years ago 4
this song reminds me of my late aunt,,who inspired me to play the piano,,miss you mama,
ludwighugo 2 years ago
Bassey and Gorme.....dead heat, voice-wise, but I do think Eydie was a little more versatile. Check out her PERFECT Spanish recordings!
LawrenceDavis 2 years ago 3
Truly stunning! I saw her sing this in concert in San Antonio several years ago. It brought the house down!
SanAntonioCrooner 2 years ago 4
this is amazing...
unidentifiedash 2 years ago 4
This was her best song , by far! Excellent performance!
thebigfist 2 years ago
They don't have singers around anymore like her. Just\
crap.
Leo7787 2 years ago 6
Olivah... thats too funny
Evilqueen1985 2 years ago
One of the most underrated female vocalist of our time! Eydie you are terrific. Your album "Don't Go to Strangers" is a masterpiece.
chockfullonuts75 2 years ago 8
A B S O L U T E L Y !!!!!!!!!!!
devorayael 2 years ago
truly incredible singer!
polyptych 2 years ago 6
Another incredible performance from one of the greatest singers.!
wheaton24 2 years ago 7
I love the strength Eydie has in her voice...lovely.
313pookie313 2 years ago 5
what a voice she has always had
Michaelbos 2 years ago 6
Not a diva, a Goddess!
viewingut 2 years ago 7
well said.
imtalkenhere 2 years ago 2
Yeah!!!
Jorge-Argentine
nochemusical 2 years ago
Great Stuff! . . . Thank You for generously posting this . . .
Montavanni 2 years ago 3
I dont think its so much the lack of great female singers as much as great songs today
jeremysarson 2 years ago
I don't think she was given the type of recognition she deserved as a singer. She can really hit those money notes.
jefgain 3 years ago
She is awesome and give me chills with this song. Judy Garland sang it incredibly too on the Judy Garland Show in 1963.
NFitalianGuy 3 years ago 39
@NFitalianGuy YOU GOT THAT RIGHT! Judy made every hair on your body stand up when singing this.
burffle 1 year ago
this song from oliver was a big hit for shirley bassey-one of the best singers in the world-but eydies version is a dream!
hollbri 3 years ago 10
I agree about Shirley Bassey.
jimblackwood 2 years ago 3
THAT'S how you sell a ballad!!! Fantastic!
ThatsKentertainment 3 years ago 6
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme are the Best Of The Best!!No one beats them. The Music is more than Beautiful. It is out of this World.I had the privaledge of seeeing them at The Concord Hotel un Kiamesha Lake New York for Many Years,but have not seen them perform since September 1994. No One can interpret Gershwin or Irving Berlin or the Best songs from Broadway & Beyond like Steveand Eydie
michaeldsy 3 years ago 7
It doesn't get better than this Gorme performance....amazing interpretation plus having the best of pipes...truly one of the most underrated singers of our time.
SonomaRob 3 years ago 7
Another great performance from one of the best ever - "Olivah" I love it! Being in NYC myself I always get a kick out of her Bronx accent since I hear it all the time. She never lost it which is great. Eydie's the real deal - just pure talent.
moviejoe79 3 years ago 6
Thanks for your post...I just love how Eydie interprets the words to this wonderful song. She is truly amazing...and is undervalued in the music industry, which in my opinion is a real shame. I am so glad that fellow devoted Eydie fans post her music on You Tube. Thanks again for your post. Andrea
liebtiff 3 years ago 4
Great song from the London musical OLIVER (1960) later made into a movie in 1969.
Eydie is a belter in this one. great.
albertdiner 3 years ago 6
actually the film "Oliver" was released in 1968. The film was the winner of the Motion Picture Academy Of Arts & Sciences Oscar for Best film of the year.
frankd1965 3 years ago