Ah come on...what the heck is happening at 1:28 and on? music on one direction and lyrics in the wrong place, LOL...just for the mental health of the musicians, I hope they recorded their part separately from her...
This was the record company that was responsible for Frank Sinatra!!!! Wha the fu.....was she sleeping with the Don or whit? Rancid but very, very funny. Yab a dab a daw! Diggin that funky scat!
Actually, it took her some time to realise she was used, but when she did, she decided to go on anyway. She wasn´t totally bad as a singer; I´ve heard lots that is worse. Her main problems were to find her cues after instrumental sections, and, of course, her monstrous vibrato. And...er... a couple of more imperfections...
@arkaisk2 I'm sure they didn't let her rehearse or anything, just threw her in the studio and said "sing this" because it would be funnier. That's kind of really sad.
@seonfox I am sure Mrs. Miller knew exactly what the deal was. I read that she was very popular back in the day. This is the most haunting version that I've ever heard of this song, but I wouldn't change one bit of it.
This old dear was probably too dim to realise that the record company was USING her so everyone could just have a laugh. Admit it, she couldn't sing at all!
Good choice. And how about "I will possess your heart" by Death Cab for Cutie? She could whistle the bass line that dominates the first four minutes of the song.
One of the things I remember best about growing up in the 1960's was the campy comedy! I don't think today's generation would understand the humor, or that Mrs. Miller was in on the joke....This great, thanks!
You could drive a freight train through her vibrato. She runs the gamut of intonation from A to B. God love her. OH!, and her scat singing suffice it to say, it was rumoured Ella was green with envy.
@RowdEman Even worse in the vibrato aspect is her version of "There Goes My Everything". Wouldn´t surprise me if you could bring a large bridge down with that one, with fairly large loudspeakers.
@RowdEman I think the context of the you use of the word "scat" is more related to scat porn. This is "sh.." singing. I must confess though I have a secret stash of her music on my iPod :) It's classic stuff
This song sucks(i hate bosta nova) So MRS. MILLER ROCKS!
buddyeagle 2 months ago
Mrs. Miller's recordings should be played over the loudspeakers at prisons.
WytZox1 3 months ago
I wonder what she would sound like through autotune...
LordFrakula 3 months ago
Ah come on...what the heck is happening at 1:28 and on? music on one direction and lyrics in the wrong place, LOL...just for the mental health of the musicians, I hope they recorded their part separately from her...
TheSRalston 4 months ago
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aiames 6 months ago
Astrid Gillberto - Look out !
23565120 8 months ago 3
Read her bio at Wikipedia.
Fate sure is magical at times.
PacRimJim 8 months ago
This was the record company that was responsible for Frank Sinatra!!!! Wha the fu.....was she sleeping with the Don or whit? Rancid but very, very funny. Yab a dab a daw! Diggin that funky scat!
123jsbach 10 months ago
Actually, it took her some time to realise she was used, but when she did, she decided to go on anyway. She wasn´t totally bad as a singer; I´ve heard lots that is worse. Her main problems were to find her cues after instrumental sections, and, of course, her monstrous vibrato. And...er... a couple of more imperfections...
arkaisk2 10 months ago 2
@arkaisk2 I'm sure they didn't let her rehearse or anything, just threw her in the studio and said "sing this" because it would be funnier. That's kind of really sad.
seonfox 3 months ago
@seonfox I am sure Mrs. Miller knew exactly what the deal was. I read that she was very popular back in the day. This is the most haunting version that I've ever heard of this song, but I wouldn't change one bit of it.
sauroid1 3 months ago
This old dear was probably too dim to realise that the record company was USING her so everyone could just have a laugh. Admit it, she couldn't sing at all!
Roobok05 10 months ago
is she serious?
lghtskinhoney 10 months ago
@lghtskinhoney She knew very well that the producers were playing her talents for laughs. She chose not to be offended and to go along with the gag.
aiames 10 months ago
With the stress I have had lately this could push me over the edge. lol
planetrockford 10 months ago
If Mrs. Miller were available today, what recent songs would people like to hear her cover? I'm seriously curious.
aiames 11 months ago
@aiames Friday
1isaacmusic 10 months ago
@1isaacmusic I was thinking maybe "Sex on Fire" by the Kings of Leon.
aiames 10 months ago
@aiames
Well, I think her version of "Hollaback Girl" would be ... um ... very interesting? :)
BigSleepyOx 7 months ago
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@BigSleepyOx
Good choice. And how about "I will possess your heart" by Death Cab for Cutie? She could whistle the bass line that dominates the first four minutes of the song.
aiames 6 months ago
One of the things I remember best about growing up in the 1960's was the campy comedy! I don't think today's generation would understand the humor, or that Mrs. Miller was in on the joke....This great, thanks!
bopava 11 months ago
The first 35 seconds were soothing then my ears started to bleed. God love you Elva Miller cause I do also.
hearttoheart4me 1 year ago
Did she forget to sing the beginning?
irvingklaw57 1 year ago
this trail led inevitably to Darlene and Jonathan Edwards...but Mrs Miller has the edge...!!! The orchestration is so good and a perfect foil.
zypp33 1 year ago
"..she doesn't see me..."
Maybe because she gouged her eyes out? And ruptured her eardrums so she couldn't hear either?
ktmggg 1 year ago
Now I know, what destroyed the twin towers :-)
dkfelix 1 year ago 3
genius !!
sgtkipper 1 year ago
It would be more pleasant to listen someone trying to whistle the song through their asshole!
disgruntledgoatiam 1 year ago
the orchestration is absolutely beautiful; i think the best orchestration of this song. especially starting at 1.29.
fakerating 1 year ago 3
This is the perfect song to wake up a sleeping baby.
VealParmigiana 1 year ago 3
Mrs. Miller accompanied the Beatles aboard the yellow submarine.
procommenter 1 year ago
This is Awesome!!!
anneryful 1 year ago
do you think it's possible to play this song only with water? check it out /watch?v=RWs1CfPBzZc you won't regret it, trust me :)
TyrolVideoStudios 1 year ago
Greatness personified! Elva forever!
ivycompton 1 year ago
My uncle bought this album at a yard sale for a dime when I was a kid as a joke. I NEVER forgot it! Golden!!
jeffhickman10 1 year ago
Ah, the unfettered elegance of the human voice!
jaybeedee1945 1 year ago
... wow! I'm breathless!
bsmy84 1 year ago
You could drive a freight train through her vibrato. She runs the gamut of intonation from A to B. God love her. OH!, and her scat singing suffice it to say, it was rumoured Ella was green with envy.
RowdEman 1 year ago 11
@RowdEman Even worse in the vibrato aspect is her version of "There Goes My Everything". Wouldn´t surprise me if you could bring a large bridge down with that one, with fairly large loudspeakers.
arkaisk2 1 year ago 4
@arkaisk2 Oh I just adore her version of ''There Goes my Everything''!
tedzodd 1 year ago
@arkaisk2 A bridge down LMFAO!!!!!
disgruntledgoatiam 1 year ago
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@RowdEman "You could drive a freight train through her vibrato." best comment EVARRR!
xflowness 1 year ago
@RowdEman HAHAHAHA
RocketRodder 1 year ago
@RowdEman I think the context of the you use of the word "scat" is more related to scat porn. This is "sh.." singing. I must confess though I have a secret stash of her music on my iPod :) It's classic stuff
steveski74 11 months ago
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RowdEman 1 year ago
This is so hilarious. Thanks for sharing.
marksmail2 2 years ago 6
This is so hysterical. I never fail to crack up at her singing. Thanks for posting.
marksmail2 2 years ago 3