Sarah Vaughan - Stardust

[salmonfire]

this has to be rated as one of the top five jazz recording's of all time!!!

[blackloveincense]

Hope I'm disturbing the neighbors. But damn she killed this. Can't stop playing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Covellos1]

I saw her live at the Hampton Roads Jazz Festival in 1970 and she WAS this good. I couldn't believe her voice! Iam so glad I saw her.

[42fireplace]

sounds so full so round...you can almost see them...fantastic

[bhm7444]

She was known as Lady Silk in my time

[nawlinswoman]

She is divine...

[mabwayne]

...amazing woman, amazing really amazing... i love you nena!

[msgifted1]

If you know me, you know this is my all time favorite si(a)nger!!!

[vladusch777]

God... what is this??? Sarah is something else...without any doubt. Thanks a lot

[Chou925Chou]

To me she was, and still is, the best.

When I drive I listen to her songs again and again. I never get tired of her voice.

I simply adore her.

Que Dieu vous bénisse Miss Vaughan.

[MimiWildflower]

tone, range, clarity... and no vocalist can bend a note with so much finesse like Ms Vaughn. So beautiful. I'm forever grateful my mom always played her music in the house when I was a kid.

[TheSylvia07]

My all time favourite, amazingly talented Sarah Vaughan

[MicRichy1]

Her voice is so beautiful, it hurts. It's beyond good, beyond great. It's so mind-numbingly beautiful that it actually hurts. Hearing this, I can understand where Sinatra was coming from when he said in the 1950s that "Sass is so good now, she makes me want to slit my wrists and listen to her while I'm dyin"

[InnaGina]

1940-өөд оны АНУ-д очмоор байна : >

[DrKnows721]

Fine brandy smooth with just the right kick in my heart at just the right time . . . . Thanks for posting this . . . .

[MicRichy1]

@DrKnows721 Make it a glass of really, really good cognac next time.......Sassy's favorite :-)  And man, could she party (no joke, folks). What a woman !!

[kilian1549]

Basie is ALWAYS on point! Just sayin..

[kilian1549]

Basie is ALWAYS on point! Just sayin..

[RandallBay]

God's Own Songstress!

[Siscly113]

Amazing.

[brickchruch]

Newark's own Sarah

[dixxylott]

i would like to hear Beyonce even attempt to outdo Sarah on this. This is just infinitely better than she could ever dream of being with her flat autotuned voice.

just infinitely better..

[almondy1963]

@dixxylott - What was the point of you bringing up Beyonce? Different artist, different genre, different era. SMDH!

[slugletter]

Ridiculous. Inexplicable. Owned.

This version is somehow deconstructed yet classical. The embodiment of refined creativity.

The Count Basie Orchestra was on point, as well. Brilliant!

[kimihenful]

何と美しい歌声なんでしょう!!!

[bivmvideo]

OMG, this brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful

[mightymissk]

I saw Amy Winehouse being interviewed at a British music awards show & when asked what music she liked she immediately mentioned Sarah Vaughn. So here I am listening to this glorious voice I never really listened to before. Young Winehouse caused me to finally get jazz. And her tunes led me straight back in time, from girl groups to the luminous Sarah Vaughn. Music is like the seasons, eh? Always changing but then always coming back, always changing but always blessedly the same.

[salmonfire]

the only thing i have against this is, this is in mono!

[salmonfire]

the original is in stereo, i used to listen to it on headphones when i was a kid and its superior because sarah's voice was one channel. man her phrasing is impeccable, and the most powerful vibrato.

[salmonfire]

i was like 12yrs old when i picked this album up from the goodwill, No Count Sarah, and i wore it out playing it, this is the best song on the album!

[Fijate10]

Of all the versions of "Stardust" - and there are hundreds - this is my favorite. I think Sarah was at her best in voice control, tonality, pacing - it is all there. Of course, the musical back-up was first-rate as well. Depending on where I am when I hear this song, I can be moved to tears.

[HackettBelcher]

absolutely lovely

[salmonfire]

Simply one of the finest recording in all of jazz history! ty for posting!

[tuisunn]

what incredible singer!!!!!!!!!!!! I always dream when i listen Sarah Vaughan......wow

[SPSPELLMAN]

Scattin round the melody but dats kewl...

[4Adriene]

@MrAllanreyes please check out my vocals on some tunes.  i'd love to hear your thoughts:o)

[ericgeist]

perfect...

[Muzishan2]

@MrAllanreyes I can think of a few. but yes, shes fabulous :)

[lilyblumerants1]

Putz!! NUnca mais digo que sou cantora!!!

[miss93Audrey]

wow

[leeleecastro]

This song is so haunting and it affects many emotions in me. I hadn't heard Sarah's version until today and I love anything she performed. However, I think that Willie Nelson's version is still my all time favorite, so far, and if wondering I am not a country music fan. Check it out!

[masainokuma]

best version of Stardust.

[mssp4]

Unbelievable...Sarah was second to none!!

[georgii101]

Divine is right...this is like hearing God speaking to you.

[sookietex]

Thanks for this one, Ms.Sarah Vaughan---simply sublime :D

[TheDivinesass]

When I first heard Sarah's version I was blown away. I'm sure Nat King Cole shook his head in disbelief. Sass was just too good.

[doyuuhaveaheart]

i love this version, its different

[ellasaraharetha]

I think I died and went to heaven. Now we know why she was called the "Divine One". I saw her in concert a number of times and she was incredible. Now, that is a voice with true range and beautiful tones, so rich you could reach out and hold them. I miss you so much, Sassy. No one can come close. Even Ella Fitzgerald said when Sarah died, "we lost the greatest voice". That, coming from another incredible singer, says it all.

[MrFalconford]

@ellasaraharetha sassie

[PeterAliha]

So glad that it appears on youtube again!!!

[koollatter]

I've heard many version of Stardust, I Sarah's is my personal favorite.

[iLoveBlowjobz]

Oooh her voice

Sends chills up (or down?) my spine..

Amazing.

[wolf175]

The beginning alone ...! wolf1750

[PeacefulRuler]

nice... a sort of wordless version of the verse and then she glides through song. Immaculate. This version manages to not sound hokey.

[sugarbell99]

wow I just love this song.Sarah was divine.

[nuclearphyllis]

this is why Sarah was the BEST! what an incredible recording! anyone know where i can find this recording?

[aka501z]

yes. Ella, Billi, Daina, Nat King too.

[puncy12]

Interesting take on this classic