About a Billion 25 year olds wish they had the power this guy can deliver at 72 in one note! Nuff said. In his prime absolutely the BEST voice anywhere. Orbison was immaculate but he did not have the power in his chops of this guy. Elvis was incredible but did not have the voice control and sustain to hold a note like Jay Black. Sadly under-rated
Still a GREAT performer. Needs a different band, they need singing lessions. So off key. This is for ALL of us Kids (yes kids) from the 60's. We have some GREAT music. It will never DIE. Hip-Hop & Rap can never hold a candel to what we have!!!
All you younk people; It really does not get any better than this! Look up the history of Jay Black, and draw your own opinion. Can't deny, a time tested voice.
Christ. Older than dirt and looking every second of it, backed up by a tone deaf band and singers (seriously WTF?), but still that voice manages to give me goosebumps as well as it did the first time I heard him.
What I don't get though, is how the hell anyone, especially someone as up himself as this dude (and it is and always has been obvious that he KNOWS what an impressive instrument his voice is) would allow himself to go onstage with backup like that.
There's more to being a musician than being able to play an instrument or sing. You're supposed to AID the artist in making the song the best it can be. When he got to 2:01, he'd have held that note if his heart had burst. Sure, I'm sure he's proud of himself, as he should be, and that he likes the adulation, and why not--he deserves it.Above all, he IS a CRAFTSMAN of his art and gives his BEST-for his fans AND others. I love him. Please, pray for him and stop talking negatively about him.
@salliannable Oh come on. I'm a fan too. And I'm not a really singer, I'm only a guitarist. I was just curious! Geez, sorry for my ignorance! Never meant to insult him.
@rockfan363 No, you evidently DON'T know much about singing. Down and up? Hell, he was doing a helluva job considering the band and back-up he was getting. Who the hell were the munchkins in there backing him up---I take that back. That was NOT "backing". I did hear someone help him out around the 1:58 part; the ONLY time I heard any decent help, including the musicians. He was obviously in distress and it sounded like they were trying to KILL him. (see other rockfan363 post for rest reply
@rockfan363 sorry i was so snotty. just gets my dander up if i think someone's knocking him. he's trying so hard and i'm just afraid his health is going to do him in. i've only been a fan for about two months and wish i'd left country music alone long enough to have heard him when hestarted back in 60s. i sure missed out on some great music for a lot of years. there's no "only" a guitarist. you're a musician. i play keys and strum a little. I only had two posts because i had too much to say.
This is so thoroughly enjoyable it defies description. The song is such a bitch to sing as it is! I love his sense of humour about it. The quality of his voice in the non falsetto register is so rich! The falsetto part? Well, I'll attempt it when I'm 71 and let you know how it goes!
To all you folks who have trashed Jay Black because of this performance when he was sick and performing anyway, I invite you to watch Jay Black and the Alley Cats on youtube and you'll see a 72 year old Jay Black absolutely knock it out of the park, a phenominal performance by any standards. No one has, No one does and No one ever will sing Cara Mia like Jay Black!!
@cbparts1 You just said what I've been saying...I've put several comments on here regarding people talkin' shit about Jay...and a few people have decided to argue with me about it....wasting their breath....Jay Black is the VOICE and always will be....Dawn
To all the naysayers, negative commentors, etc, just do this.
Listen to this here, but do not watch the image.
Then think, I wonder how long ago Jay did this live performance.
My point is, for those who have not yet listened to this particular 'clip', before you do, lose the visuals and, after Jay is finished, listen to it again with the visuals, you WILL be amazed!.
I've seen him do this song much more recently than this and he hit ALL of the notes. Incredible! STILL a legend AND a legendary song!!! Thanks, Jay Black.
Forget it Jay !! You just don't have it anymore ! ha ha ha ! To much booz and women and fat foods !! Stop where you are at and don't make a fool of yourself !! Ohhh God this is Embarrasing !!
@nicktesla45 Ya know, you are wasting your breath talkin' shit about Jay Black...sooo not cool...he has a fiercely protective following of passionate fans...
@DFbighair So true! We love Jay, including his every utterance. And most of us, at least all Jayettes, have spent countless hours listening to The Voice!
He did just fine. I think the sound wasn't balanced correctly (I don't know much about the technical details, so if anyone else does, please comment). If his mic had been balanced correctly, you would have heard more of him rather than the backups and the band.
Just viewed a video of Jay & the Americans from Shindig, circa 1965, singing Cara Mia. Father time spares no one, but I'll be damned if that beautiful voice is just as strong as in the day. Great song! Great & talented singer.......
Jay has had some issues with gambling. There were different Jay and the Americans over time and within the last few years sold back the rights to the name of the group. Apparently blew that money also to gambling in short order. Sings now with a group of 4 backup singers. can not recall name.....BUT .....he has a great voice regardless of age
Excuse me SkidrowJosephine, Jay Black is not losing it. For one can you name many people that can do this at 70 +, I dont think so, and as for the band, his son is in that band, I couldnt think of a better honor, than playing in the band for a 70+ yr old father, that can still belt out a song like that.
Yikes! This guy's lost it. Nothing wrong with that, but his band guys probably need the money that he still draws - which can't be much at that age, and waning performance.
listen to that voice. gee very early 60'sthey recorded this song and even over all those years Ray has still got that magic voice. it's so great that we can still have these great artist sing for us. beautiful.
O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G band. One of the best ever. They're like the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli; they actually get better over time and can still, years later, put on a stunning performance. I'm 30 years old and I appreciate bands like Jay and the Americans very, very much. They came out when music WAS MUSIC. What's on the radio today is garbage and the farthest thing from music ever.
@lindaveee , LOL, that is just a joke hun. I am sure the audience knew what he meant., As we tend to get older we have more problems with a gassy tummy., Thats all he was trying to say. I think Ninja would agree with that. LOL.
That may be Jay Black's son Jason, but he's nice looking himself. And I think that if
I had a father with the voice that Jay has and can still hit those high notes like he still does and he's in his 70's now, I would be mighty proud to be a member of my father's band. My own father will be 71 soon.
Well, well, well. Mr Jay Black. You changed the way people listen to music. You pre ceeded Lou Christie. He followed you. Of course you were more vocal while younger. But, damn, you still have the pipes. Thank you so much for the memories that you have helped provide me. Bless you.
God bless you Jay for sharing your talents with us all these tears .Please keep them coming and Your music will last forever especially because you sure know how to not only sing but perform to th nth degree!!!!! Thanks!!!
His band is great, I wish he could have held on to the name Jay and the Americans. He gambled to much and a judge made him put the name up for sell and the original member minus Jay bought it, and got a new lead singer. He still sounds good
wow...I love this man~! one of my vocal influences and at 20+ years older than I am, he can nail this song better than I ever could even in my "prime",,,bleeings and thanks to you Jay Black!
Jesus, I love this man. I love it even more when he performs outdoors and is actually chain-smoking as he sings, but this is good enough. If he doesn't LOOK like a 5-pack-a-day wonder, I don't know who does. But still, he KILLS it....and I do mean that in the good way.
please, give the man a break, he still sounds good, and he still has a gorgeous smile. I hope every man looks this good when they get over 60. Jay, if you read this, please come to Pittsburgh.
@peacemakerukuk Yes, he's not as good as he once was, but who is at that age? It's still a remarkable performance, especially since he can still hit (although not hold) high notes. Normally it gets harder and harder for a man to hit high notes as he ages.
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Jay Black is "The Voice", unfortunately, living in the Dallas, Texas area, I've never been able to see Jay in person, but Jay and the Amaricans has been my favorite group, hands down, they are the best..
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i just think that jay IS THE MAN , i play this constantly [the earlier version] hes the man with the golden tonsils no doubt about it ,,,but i wonder when is the time to give it away ,old age catches us all and we cannot sustain that fantastic voice forever ,,,i would like to remember jay as the best ,not as a fading star struggling to be half as good as he was ,,,please dont take this as critasising as this is not what ime doing ,,,hes the greatest in my eyes and i think yours
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Jay Black sounds great! He even jokes about getting older! Too bad the band and back up singers drown him out towards the end. he hit almost all those high notes, which must have been so difficult at his age!
Jay Black has been fighting cancer and the aging process you dumb god damn stupid son of a bitch. Who knows? Maybe you will one of the lucky ones. One thing is for sure, you won't get out of life without dying either you stupid god damn son of a bitch.
@MeThinksThus -I recently heard an interview Jay did live on Serius radio with Norm N. Nite. Jay said he has recently lost 70 lbs and all the 90 year old women in Florida think he's hot. Of course Jay, in his typical hilarious bawdy style embellished things and ask Norm if he was worried that he (jay) was going to say something that would get Norm in trouble with the FCC. Jay still has the pipes at age 72.
say what you will....but the voice is still better than I've heard anyone else try to sing this song. What really gets me is he's still making a living doing it. So no matter the negative comments, the show will go on.
Singing with an upper respiratory infection and bad cough, and sore throat, Jay did a remarkable job. Kudo's to Jay for singing under those circumstances.
@markel253 I Would Say Old Jay Done WONDERFULLY! Considering These Serious Problems He Had, Even With The Respiratory Infection He Can Still Belt It Out But All These Ignorant People On Here Don't Understand That Do They? And Leave Negative Comments, I Am A singer Myself And I Can Hear Quite Clearly There Is A Problem And I Understand It. I Also Can Tell That Everything Else In The Sound Mix Is Way Too Loud And Drowning Him Out . Jay Is Still More Than Capable Of Taking These Songs To The Max
@ninjabluewings I agree with you 100%, yeah of course like you said you can tell by his coughing there was a medical problem, yes the music was loud so he had to strain even more louder so he could be heard. My father was a musician, Ive been around music all my life. Its in their blood, they live for that next concert, they live for their music, they love the audience, and they wont let their fans down.
@Stkrista1024 Hi That's Great, Glad There Are Some People Listening Who Know What They Are Talking About, With A Singer Any Minor Problems Can Cause Voice Trouble, Let Alone Something Serious Like A Chest Infection, Even Like This Jay Can Still Out Perform Most Of Today's Old Rubbish And I Would Say No Doubt After He Got Over His Infection He Was Back On Top Form Again. God Bless The Golden Greats
@ninjabluewings Thank you Ninja, I used to sing some myself, I still do here at home. I was born in 59, but I still love the Oldies best. I always thought I was born about 7-10 yrs too late. LOL. I was watching the whole time he was singing, esp. when he put his hand up to his chest I knew he was physically hurting, and he had to hold on to his chest, to finish out those hight notes. I must sa y it alarmed me, but then im a music lover. The oldies will always be around in my house. Heart&Soul
He's still incredible, but his backup singers(or at least one of them) are trying their best to ruin it for him
deserthawk1 6 days ago
Ya gotta luv this guy.
isukaman 1 week ago
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@isukaman Ya gotta luv this guy.
If you are blind and deaf!
I'm sorry, but the old fart was paletable a long time ago, but I think it's time for Gramps to retire.
You sound like my dog, and look like my Grampa. Old, fat, bald, and can't sing a note. Pathetic, just pathetic.....
SkidRowJosephine 1 week ago
71 years old & He can still belt it out
I'm in Awe
Gecko7291971 2 months ago
About a Billion 25 year olds wish they had the power this guy can deliver at 72 in one note! Nuff said. In his prime absolutely the BEST voice anywhere. Orbison was immaculate but he did not have the power in his chops of this guy. Elvis was incredible but did not have the voice control and sustain to hold a note like Jay Black. Sadly under-rated
ONENIGGER2ANOTHER 2 months ago
just as good as back in the day or better... glad I saw this ...
ohgeewizable 3 months ago
This isn't Portal.
WTF!
DougRattmann 3 months ago
I THINK HE IS JUST AWESOME
Love his music
missattitude241 4 months ago
Still a GREAT performer. Needs a different band, they need singing lessions. So off key. This is for ALL of us Kids (yes kids) from the 60's. We have some GREAT music. It will never DIE. Hip-Hop & Rap can never hold a candel to what we have!!!
jandogg55 5 months ago
he is alive??????
Suziq1231 5 months ago
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@Suziq1231 he is alive??????
WTF? He's walking around saving burial expense. HAHAHAHA!!!
SkidRowJosephine 1 week ago
Far out Jay ! What a voice. Wish you the best.
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All you younk people; It really does not get any better than this! Look up the history of Jay Black, and draw your own opinion. Can't deny, a time tested voice.
B52sguy 6 months ago
Christ. Older than dirt and looking every second of it, backed up by a tone deaf band and singers (seriously WTF?), but still that voice manages to give me goosebumps as well as it did the first time I heard him.
What I don't get though, is how the hell anyone, especially someone as up himself as this dude (and it is and always has been obvious that he KNOWS what an impressive instrument his voice is) would allow himself to go onstage with backup like that.
msanthropanachronism 6 months ago 2
There's more to being a musician than being able to play an instrument or sing. You're supposed to AID the artist in making the song the best it can be. When he got to 2:01, he'd have held that note if his heart had burst. Sure, I'm sure he's proud of himself, as he should be, and that he likes the adulation, and why not--he deserves it.Above all, he IS a CRAFTSMAN of his art and gives his BEST-for his fans AND others. I love him. Please, pray for him and stop talking negatively about him.
salliannable 6 months ago
@salliannable Oh come on. I'm a fan too. And I'm not a really singer, I'm only a guitarist. I was just curious! Geez, sorry for my ignorance! Never meant to insult him.
rockfan363 6 months ago
Now I got what I'm saying. Why is his vibrato out of control like Donovan?
rockfan363 6 months ago
Whoa, I don't know much about singing but why is his voice doing way down and up constantly? Like Donovan now.
rockfan363 6 months ago
@rockfan363 No, you evidently DON'T know much about singing. Down and up? Hell, he was doing a helluva job considering the band and back-up he was getting. Who the hell were the munchkins in there backing him up---I take that back. That was NOT "backing". I did hear someone help him out around the 1:58 part; the ONLY time I heard any decent help, including the musicians. He was obviously in distress and it sounded like they were trying to KILL him. (see other rockfan363 post for rest reply
salliannable 6 months ago
@salliannable I don't, you are right. Sorry for my ignorance. I'm just a guitarist. Thanks for the info btw.
rockfan363 6 months ago
@rockfan363 sorry i was so snotty. just gets my dander up if i think someone's knocking him. he's trying so hard and i'm just afraid his health is going to do him in. i've only been a fan for about two months and wish i'd left country music alone long enough to have heard him when hestarted back in 60s. i sure missed out on some great music for a lot of years. there's no "only" a guitarist. you're a musician. i play keys and strum a little. I only had two posts because i had too much to say.
salliannable 6 months ago
@salliannable Yeah, wasn't trying to dude. And yeah that's what I am afraid of too.
rockfan363 6 months ago
JAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheInvincibleViolet 7 months ago
This is so thoroughly enjoyable it defies description. The song is such a bitch to sing as it is! I love his sense of humour about it. The quality of his voice in the non falsetto register is so rich! The falsetto part? Well, I'll attempt it when I'm 71 and let you know how it goes!
Matthudson2 7 months ago 5
I think he's fantastic!! For that age...to still sing that strong???
MsFit123 7 months ago
To all you folks who have trashed Jay Black because of this performance when he was sick and performing anyway, I invite you to watch Jay Black and the Alley Cats on youtube and you'll see a 72 year old Jay Black absolutely knock it out of the park, a phenominal performance by any standards. No one has, No one does and No one ever will sing Cara Mia like Jay Black!!
cbparts1 7 months ago 2
@cbparts1 You just said what I've been saying...I've put several comments on here regarding people talkin' shit about Jay...and a few people have decided to argue with me about it....wasting their breath....Jay Black is the VOICE and always will be....Dawn
DFbighair 7 months ago
I had the privilege of backing Jay on stage many years ago...he was and still is a hell of a talent and performer.
groanbone 7 months ago
To all the naysayers, negative commentors, etc, just do this.
Listen to this here, but do not watch the image.
Then think, I wonder how long ago Jay did this live performance.
My point is, for those who have not yet listened to this particular 'clip', before you do, lose the visuals and, after Jay is finished, listen to it again with the visuals, you WILL be amazed!.
twinstu50 7 months ago 2
God bless you bro!!!
My ears don't..either, but my brain filled in the gaps.
Youngsters, go listen to your Kid Rock or Vanilla ice, or whatever.
audiomez 7 months ago
I've seen him do this song much more recently than this and he hit ALL of the notes. Incredible! STILL a legend AND a legendary song!!! Thanks, Jay Black.
marialibera45 7 months ago
BRAVO JAY ! you still got it Sweetie..
and Looking Wonderful, yes he is aging Gracefully ppl !
Lisa3577 7 months ago
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groanbone 8 months ago
Take a look at the younger version on YouTube Jay Black - cara mia
What eyes....
stellarworker 8 months ago
Love,love,love this.
stellarworker 8 months ago
A difficult song for most men a third his age, what a voice!!!
DSH1LL 8 months ago 2
You cant beat the oldies he still got it
serpico56 8 months ago
Forget it Jay !! You just don't have it anymore ! ha ha ha ! To much booz and women and fat foods !! Stop where you are at and don't make a fool of yourself !! Ohhh God this is Embarrasing !!
nicktesla45 8 months ago
@nicktesla45 Ya know, you are wasting your breath talkin' shit about Jay Black...sooo not cool...he has a fiercely protective following of passionate fans...
DFbighair 8 months ago
@DFbighair So true! We love Jay, including his every utterance. And most of us, at least all Jayettes, have spent countless hours listening to The Voice!
Agrace39 1 week ago
@Agrace39 You must be a psychopath to make a moronic statement like that.
Pops is finished. Old, fat, bald, broke, can't sing - WTF are you smoking with your crack?!
SkidRowJosephine 1 week ago
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TheWanderers78 1 week ago
AWESOME SQUARED!!
QueenTerri2011 8 months ago
Oh. My. Heavens.
cruztacean 8 months ago
amazing voice, he's the BEST!!
mercedespugs 8 months ago
Just saw him on a PBS special and he was flawless. Still a powerhouse voice. Damn!!
dabeefsdad 8 months ago
his backup singers are terrible. Jay is still great.
sergio944 9 months ago
still the most amazing voice from any genre
alwayssme 9 months ago
Omg...Absolutely amazing!!
riversweetwater 9 months ago
that voice gets to me everytime...... best ever on cara mia :)
alwayssme 9 months ago
luv u man you da man always an forever jay
DAMONEWRIGHT 10 months ago
Freaking awesome
Laidoutbug 10 months ago
Jay will always be the voice! The guitarist behind him is my boy Jay Blatt! Jay's son!
mwusaa 10 months ago
jay you are da man!!!!! i know old age is there my man but you did the best u can and i appreciated every minute of it
god bless you dude
daladyzguy 10 months ago 2
He did just fine. I think the sound wasn't balanced correctly (I don't know much about the technical details, so if anyone else does, please comment). If his mic had been balanced correctly, you would have heard more of him rather than the backups and the band.
TGS556 11 months ago
Just viewed a video of Jay & the Americans from Shindig, circa 1965, singing Cara Mia. Father time spares no one, but I'll be damned if that beautiful voice is just as strong as in the day. Great song! Great & talented singer.......
stp88661 11 months ago 4
Jay has had some issues with gambling. There were different Jay and the Americans over time and within the last few years sold back the rights to the name of the group. Apparently blew that money also to gambling in short order. Sings now with a group of 4 backup singers. can not recall name.....BUT .....he has a great voice regardless of age
takiled1 11 months ago
we got to see him sing @ a Park one time,after singing Cara Mia, i yelled out "Encore"!!! he heard me & said OK, Come see me @ my Next concert!!
I love this song! I sing this one in the shower all the time!!
silverballs4 11 months ago 2
Jay still has it!! God Bless him!!
clarinetplayer56 11 months ago
oh my gosh! I saw Jay Black on a "Doo Wop" special on my local PBS station. He can STILL belt out "CARA MIA".....I just love him!
debbie195020 11 months ago
Jay Black and Roy Orbison two of the greatest singers from the golden age of Rock
TL23455 11 months ago 2
Hold a note when like that when you are 20, Good Luck!!
407QueenDad 11 months ago
He's still got it. Damn.
snoogans1125 1 year ago 3
Excuse me SkidrowJosephine, Jay Black is not losing it. For one can you name many people that can do this at 70 +, I dont think so, and as for the band, his son is in that band, I couldnt think of a better honor, than playing in the band for a 70+ yr old father, that can still belt out a song like that.
Stkrista1024 1 year ago
I think he did a fine job! There are young people that cant do what he did in this video and theres nothing wrong with them...
Bubba34T 1 year ago
Yikes! This guy's lost it. Nothing wrong with that, but his band guys probably need the money that he still draws - which can't be much at that age, and waning performance.
SkidRowJosephine 1 year ago
My god he still has that incredible voice jay Black your the man
NYCKIDJOEL 1 year ago 3
listen to that voice. gee very early 60'sthey recorded this song and even over all those years Ray has still got that magic voice. it's so great that we can still have these great artist sing for us. beautiful.
gregbutcher1 1 year ago
From far away:-Austria- he is great!!!
petsi45 1 year ago
This is one phenomenal voice at any age...my favourite American singer!
brexander1 1 year ago
@brexander1 he truly is awesome...... hes the voice of jay and the americans
alwayssme 1 year ago
Great singer...still a great voice...thank you Jay...you're wonderful !
Amourdelalande1 1 year ago
without a doubt one of the greatest voices in music.
dettigs 1 year ago
I actually think he sounds just as good, though I miss the Americans in the background.
meloyellowduck 1 year ago
Jay has lost nothing. I confess to preferring the original Americans backing vocal however.
gdholmfirth 1 year ago
HMMMM well at that age I would say good I know I cant do that at any age
Mike8291 1 year ago
Got To Give It Too Him..... Go Jay......
tinkerbell1138 1 year ago
in this age of hype it good to see the real thing! someone that isn't a flash in the pan with real talent!
boozer7574 1 year ago
O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G band. One of the best ever. They're like the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli; they actually get better over time and can still, years later, put on a stunning performance. I'm 30 years old and I appreciate bands like Jay and the Americans very, very much. They came out when music WAS MUSIC. What's on the radio today is garbage and the farthest thing from music ever.
whiteypetals 1 year ago
Props to Jay. This version ain't bad at all considering he obviously looks and feels like shit
Shagrat65 1 year ago
Amazing! How does he still sing like that?
MimiKiwi041 1 year ago
Jay black is the man 10/5 It does not get any better than that . God bless jay
fordroad 1 year ago
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Jay Black has always been Great.
richardfgodfrey 1 year ago
he is singing from a different part of his body?
lindaveee 1 year ago
@lindaveee , LOL, that is just a joke hun. I am sure the audience knew what he meant., As we tend to get older we have more problems with a gassy tummy., Thats all he was trying to say. I think Ninja would agree with that. LOL.
Stkrista1024 1 year ago
poor
larrytheeight 1 year ago
That may be Jay Black's son Jason, but he's nice looking himself. And I think that if
I had a father with the voice that Jay has and can still hit those high notes like he still does and he's in his 70's now, I would be mighty proud to be a member of my father's band. My own father will be 71 soon.
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49beggs 1 year ago
this guy should have listened to his doctor
49beggs 1 year ago
The one and only Jay ........... Loving Jay
summerbelle303 1 year ago
thanks so very much for putting this on markel! One of the greatest voices of all time. Sure would love to see him someday! God Bless you!
friedakay1958 1 year ago
Always loved Jay, and Cara Mia is my favorite song that he does. Even at his age he still is able to hold his own. Keep going Jay !!
mjp2501 1 year ago
Priceless ....
weezie100160 1 year ago
A True Performer! Bravo! Thanks so much for posting!
dfszczepan 1 year ago
This mans voice is awesome. I still get chills down my spine when he sings it.
Stkrista1024 1 year ago
at 1:49 worried looks
Mike8291 1 year ago
Well, well, well. Mr Jay Black. You changed the way people listen to music. You pre ceeded Lou Christie. He followed you. Of course you were more vocal while younger. But, damn, you still have the pipes. Thank you so much for the memories that you have helped provide me. Bless you.
starr522 1 year ago
Even at his age he still has the pipes. Super!!
saintrose1 1 year ago
A million people on stage and still sounds like this
rocmaven 1 year ago
If you beleive in God, can we say God blessed Jay Black.
starr522 1 year ago
God bless you Jay for sharing your talents with us all these tears .Please keep them coming and Your music will last forever especially because you sure know how to not only sing but perform to th nth degree!!!!! Thanks!!!
lightninglady1 1 year ago
The REAL JAY... he & Frankie Valli are the best vocalists EVER !
WileERobby 1 year ago 2
His band is great, I wish he could have held on to the name Jay and the Americans. He gambled to much and a judge made him put the name up for sell and the original member minus Jay bought it, and got a new lead singer. He still sounds good
atp1962 1 year ago
Is he healthy? He looks like he's very ill.
Knugabug 1 year ago 9
pretty good for any age!!
kyannos 1 year ago
wow...I love this man~! one of my vocal influences and at 20+ years older than I am, he can nail this song better than I ever could even in my "prime",,,bleeings and thanks to you Jay Black!
BuddyWilds 1 year ago
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WHAT A VOICE..THE VOICE OF GOD !!!!
ventues97 1 year ago
????
rocmaven 1 year ago 2
Jesus, I love this man. I love it even more when he performs outdoors and is actually chain-smoking as he sings, but this is good enough. If he doesn't LOOK like a 5-pack-a-day wonder, I don't know who does. But still, he KILLS it....and I do mean that in the good way.
msanthropanachronism 1 year ago
good job jay what a voice
franzia5 2 years ago
OUCH !
rich465 2 years ago 16
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Don"t give him a break how many people at that age can sing like that he"s good, what A VOICE
MRTACO33 2 years ago
please, give the man a break, he still sounds good, and he still has a gorgeous smile. I hope every man looks this good when they get over 60. Jay, if you read this, please come to Pittsburgh.
dupreesfan223 2 years ago
I love how he used to sing this song. He's not as good as he once was. Bit like the Beech Boys.
peacemakerukuk 2 years ago 4
@peacemakerukuk Yes, he's not as good as he once was, but who is at that age? It's still a remarkable performance, especially since he can still hit (although not hold) high notes. Normally it gets harder and harder for a man to hit high notes as he ages.
west1805 1 year ago 13
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Jay Black is "The Voice", unfortunately, living in the Dallas, Texas area, I've never been able to see Jay in person, but Jay and the Amaricans has been my favorite group, hands down, they are the best..
May you go on forever Jay.
mjp2501 2 years ago
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i just think that jay IS THE MAN , i play this constantly [the earlier version] hes the man with the golden tonsils no doubt about it ,,,but i wonder when is the time to give it away ,old age catches us all and we cannot sustain that fantastic voice forever ,,,i would like to remember jay as the best ,not as a fading star struggling to be half as good as he was ,,,please dont take this as critasising as this is not what ime doing ,,,hes the greatest in my eyes and i think yours
dgenr88 2 years ago
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Jay Black sounds great! He even jokes about getting older! Too bad the band and back up singers drown him out towards the end. he hit almost all those high notes, which must have been so difficult at his age!
susanqs 2 years ago
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Fantastic voice! Only Jay Black can have that kind of power in Cara Mia!!!!
rizinfrmashes 2 years ago
Jay Black is NOT BATTLING with Cancer,it's just called OLD AGE.
bojowilliam 2 years ago 29
@bojowilliam IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY,, PLEASE DONT SAY ANYTHING..
roosterswoman 2 years ago
@bojowilliam whatever...he is the best
werentthosethedays 1 year ago
He needs new backing singers!
npwd 2 years ago 5
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Still the man! Only he can sing this song...
Go Jay Go
kennbix 2 years ago
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angstbeckim 2 years ago
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This guy has a great voice at 70. And guess what? All the negatives are coming from the same person that needs to get a life.
bonpL13fr 2 years ago
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He still have a strong voice, you can hear that. And the show will go on.Thank you Jay Black.
sigrun243 2 years ago
What a set of pipes.
hendodabest 2 years ago
not bad considering his age...at least he's still around to "sing"...does sound better than he looks.
broozjooz72 2 years ago
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Jay Black has been fighting cancer and the aging process you dumb god damn stupid son of a bitch. Who knows? Maybe you will one of the lucky ones. One thing is for sure, you won't get out of life without dying either you stupid god damn son of a bitch.
MeThinksThus 2 years ago
@MeThinksThus -I recently heard an interview Jay did live on Serius radio with Norm N. Nite. Jay said he has recently lost 70 lbs and all the 90 year old women in Florida think he's hot. Of course Jay, in his typical hilarious bawdy style embellished things and ask Norm if he was worried that he (jay) was going to say something that would get Norm in trouble with the FCC. Jay still has the pipes at age 72.
davidjarnes 1 year ago
ouch !
rich465 2 years ago
NOWHERE has there been any news of Jay Black fighting cancer, come up with some news clips please!
npwd 2 years ago
Jay rocks!!!! the vocal range puts anything to shame that I have heard in years....
tomasclassicconcerts 2 years ago
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WOW !
Kdogdude26 2 years ago
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He has the courage to continue. He was 71 on November 2nd, and still seems to be enjoying himself.
simplicity135 2 years ago
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what a shame
rocmaven 2 years ago
Great voice.This man is the cats ass.
hendodabest 2 years ago 4
not nice
inamellowmood 2 years ago
Sorry you feel that way, but he is still the man even at 71.
pywacket7 2 years ago 4
say what you will....but the voice is still better than I've heard anyone else try to sing this song. What really gets me is he's still making a living doing it. So no matter the negative comments, the show will go on.
pywacket7 2 years ago 2
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You must be deaf. If you re a real jay black fan, tae tis video off. Its a shame.
bristolstomper 2 years ago
I don't understand all the negative comments, Hell this guy is 70 years old and he sings Cara Mia better than anybody who ever lived! Always has.
cbparts1 2 years ago 4
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this is a show???
rocmaven 2 years ago
P.S. thanks for posting this I injoyed his interation with the audiance.
nana4tion 2 years ago 4
Not good for the voice to sing when you are this sick. His voice is still good and he should take care of it.
nana4tion 2 years ago 5
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a shame
lindaveee 2 years ago
Hes slipping some, but still good at his age
Mike8291 2 years ago 5
what did say? were was he singing from????
pointtherocky 2 years ago
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You have to be kidding.
hockrockperry 2 years ago
Even sick with a cold Jay Black still sounds GREAT ...A++++++++
ventues97 2 years ago
THE VOICE,!!
alwayssme 2 years ago
By the way - the young man with the goatee playing the guitar is Jay's son Jason.
markel253 2 years ago
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What a great talent!! Jay Black has the voice of GOD!! God bless you!! Jeff
ventues97 2 years ago
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Jay well done . Thank you for posting this
sweetex17 2 years ago
Singing with an upper respiratory infection and bad cough, and sore throat, Jay did a remarkable job. Kudo's to Jay for singing under those circumstances.
dunepaul9999 2 years ago 6
Not bad for a 70 1/2 year old with a sore throat and respiratory infection who was ordered not to perform by his doctor!
markel253 2 years ago
@markel253 I Would Say Old Jay Done WONDERFULLY! Considering These Serious Problems He Had, Even With The Respiratory Infection He Can Still Belt It Out But All These Ignorant People On Here Don't Understand That Do They? And Leave Negative Comments, I Am A singer Myself And I Can Hear Quite Clearly There Is A Problem And I Understand It. I Also Can Tell That Everything Else In The Sound Mix Is Way Too Loud And Drowning Him Out . Jay Is Still More Than Capable Of Taking These Songs To The Max
ninjabluewings 1 year ago
@ninjabluewings I agree with you 100%, yeah of course like you said you can tell by his coughing there was a medical problem, yes the music was loud so he had to strain even more louder so he could be heard. My father was a musician, Ive been around music all my life. Its in their blood, they live for that next concert, they live for their music, they love the audience, and they wont let their fans down.
Stkrista1024 1 year ago
@Stkrista1024 Hi That's Great, Glad There Are Some People Listening Who Know What They Are Talking About, With A Singer Any Minor Problems Can Cause Voice Trouble, Let Alone Something Serious Like A Chest Infection, Even Like This Jay Can Still Out Perform Most Of Today's Old Rubbish And I Would Say No Doubt After He Got Over His Infection He Was Back On Top Form Again. God Bless The Golden Greats
ninjabluewings 1 year ago
@ninjabluewings Thank you Ninja, I used to sing some myself, I still do here at home. I was born in 59, but I still love the Oldies best. I always thought I was born about 7-10 yrs too late. LOL. I was watching the whole time he was singing, esp. when he put his hand up to his chest I knew he was physically hurting, and he had to hold on to his chest, to finish out those hight notes. I must sa y it alarmed me, but then im a music lover. The oldies will always be around in my house. Heart&Soul
Stkrista1024 1 year ago