I don't think Lena ever knew how good she was. I think she would have been great in the West end, you can really feel the emotion in every performance.
Well that says a lot for Bonnie Langford and the class she must have. I'm exactly the same age as Miss Zavaroni and recall her well as a child. Not sure who is to blame for her untimely demise, and it's not for me to even guess, but it's a definite waste of a great talent and of a life. Thank you for uploading this clip as it's good to remember the person and the incredible voice,
How fantastic. It is a pleasure nowadays to see a stunning performance. Doesn't get much better than this. Thank you Lena, how little did you know how great you were. We know it now - sadly far too late
The beautiful talented Lena Zavaroni. I grew up with Lena and used to watch her on the tele all the time. She was amazing. This incredible voice in this tiny body so full of emotion and perfection. She is sadly missed and loved. So sorry she suffered so much wish I could have helped her. RIP Sweet Lena.
Lovely Lena! So wonderful!!! This very tiny girl produces a voice unlike any other!! A joy to watch and listen to especially considering she is a teenager here. She was a truly fantastic performer and so underrated and even ignored now. Shame on the record companies they need to release her music on to CD and her TV Shows onto DVD. So sad to have lost her to that awful eating disorder. What a waste! Wish I could have helped her she was such a lovely person. RIP Lena. I miss you.
This story get's sadder the more papers i read about her..From a scottish paper in 2002 "Her statue came from a Garden Centre" because her friend had problems raising money. (Only £3500 from a isle full of extended family/friends)
I have commented on other Lena songs. FIrst time hearing this. Lena is a real beauty with a very soothing voice that is incredibly smooth. Very poised & flawless. She had a terrific personality, was a real go-getter. Heartbreaking tragedy. RIP Lena Z.
i adore great singers since my mother toook me to a shirley bassey concert,i was 9 years old,i fell in love with voices like bassey,squires,garland-but to know what happened to this talented girl breaks my heart.she was to good to be true!!!
i adore great singers since my mother toook me to a shirley bassey concert,i was 9 years old,i fell in love with voices like bassey,squires,garland-but to know what happened to this talented girl breaks my heart.she was to good to be true!!!
someone has put together this "1963 -1999" compilation. So how about letting us into the secret of where we may obtain it before it goes 'nationwide'?
I fall in love with Lena every time I see her sing. Thank you for posting such wonderful clips. They move me and make me very happy. What a special lady.
It's such ashame that after her Operation Lena never got her "One More Chance" dying as the result of contacting pneumonia....She was so excited after her operation for cronic depression that was seemly a total success that she wanted to go back on stage and pickup with her career where she left off..... What a Wondeful and expressive Voice this Lady possessed!!!
I'm sure she's right up there in Heaven with Karen Carpenter saying to each other "WHAT IF"...
Truly stunning - and live as well - Wow!she was an unbelievably fabulous singer! I don't think there are many ever who could have matched her for flawless live vocal performances of this calibre.
I agree. I met her here in the US about this time. She was a real beauty with heart. I got to rap with her over lunch for about 2 hours. very interesting inidividual that said this time was a great time in her life. Great young talent that we lost too soon. RIP Lena Z
I agree with you devans 5447 that pitch change was unexpected and brilliant, she has a fantastic range to her voice of witch i have not heard from anybody ells, there are plenty of cat crying screemers in the charts but! NON of them match the quality of Lena, i cant stop looking at her she was stunningly beautiful.
Lena is the only performer in the world who brings tears to my eyes when I watch her singing. The greatest and brightest star - a charming and modest person, an imnmaculate and mesmerising lady performer. How I wish she were still here today. ........Sleep in heavenly peace our lovely angel - WE ALL LOVE YOU.
Blistering performance. This WAS the point when she had nearly clinched it! A glimpse of the great singer performer she was destined to be! They shortchanged you, Lena!
Profoundly amazing - never have I heard a more heartfelt rendition of this song or of any other songs performed by this star. Lena is endowed with both beauty and unique professionalism. A courtly character that mesmerises us - a low bow to her memory. RIP the priceless gem.
Like others have said, I find myself watching Going Nowhere and this performance time and time again. What's lost on many people is, not only is the performance so moving, her pitch is impeccable. And this was live, before the advent of ear monitors. She was such a talent who was often saddled with material that was beneath her.
Never had the same recognition as other singers of her age. She never believed in how great she truly was and ended her days tragically. She still lives in my heart as one of the best singers ever!
nearly as powerful a performance as going nowhere. brilliant as always. She wouldn't win x-factor though, she's much to good for that crap. She could have been huge if she hadn't been famous so young. Too many teenagers saw her as the 'wee girl with the big voice' to ever have been popular with the kids. It's only now we look back and say why didn't we realise just how good she was.
I get goosebumps watching her sing this song.Her emotional expression is fantastic.
I also watched x factor tonight,all struggling down on there knees trying to hit the notes. . pile of shite.This girl would have ran away with the title.They will never ever find another Lena
I've spent along time today listening to her sing, I didn't no that she even existed till today and only then found out the story of her demise, the world lost an amazing singer. How wonderful though that even now she can touch peoples lives with her enthusiasm. How many poeple can make that sort of difference?
That's absolutely amazing. Even better than "Going nowhere" - she really puts everything into the performance. Could teach a lot of major singers a few lessons
Awesome. I normally just write "great" but it didn't seem to be enough. I used to disregard her at the time, most people did, it certainly wasn't just me and the shows she appeared on were mostly dire. But I was young then and didn't know any better.
OMG! Wasnt she just amazing. . .she absolutely knocks spots off Britains Got Talent and Pop Idol contestants.Inthis video she sings with such truth and passion and fantastic expression.What a spectacular finish to this song! Thank so much for sharing 25thNovember1970. . .you are a true gem for letting us all remember this very special girl.
I don't think Lena ever knew how good she was. I think she would have been great in the West end, you can really feel the emotion in every performance.
medrecs 2 days ago
I love the smile at 1:29-30
Stugazza 1 month ago
That song realy hits me in the heart. xxx
gilesgirl123 1 month ago
Well that says a lot for Bonnie Langford and the class she must have. I'm exactly the same age as Miss Zavaroni and recall her well as a child. Not sure who is to blame for her untimely demise, and it's not for me to even guess, but it's a definite waste of a great talent and of a life. Thank you for uploading this clip as it's good to remember the person and the incredible voice,
Pdjohnners 1 month ago
Just lovely.
Lisa13245 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
How fantastic. It is a pleasure nowadays to see a stunning performance. Doesn't get much better than this. Thank you Lena, how little did you know how great you were. We know it now - sadly far too late
michaelleacy 4 months ago
she certainly was some heartbreaker..............and those piercing eyes I notice in this performance...
ThePearlofeire 4 months ago
she was some heartbrekaer..I tell you that....
ThePearlofeire 4 months ago
Lovely song and singing. Lena also had a very expressive face, especially her eyes.
FToniS 7 months ago
Lena broke your heart when she sang...RIP Lena
highstoat 8 months ago
The beautiful talented Lena Zavaroni. I grew up with Lena and used to watch her on the tele all the time. She was amazing. This incredible voice in this tiny body so full of emotion and perfection. She is sadly missed and loved. So sorry she suffered so much wish I could have helped her. RIP Sweet Lena.
5151emily 8 months ago 4
Lovely Lena! So wonderful!!! This very tiny girl produces a voice unlike any other!! A joy to watch and listen to especially considering she is a teenager here. She was a truly fantastic performer and so underrated and even ignored now. Shame on the record companies they need to release her music on to CD and her TV Shows onto DVD. So sad to have lost her to that awful eating disorder. What a waste! Wish I could have helped her she was such a lovely person. RIP Lena. I miss you.
5151emily 10 months ago 2
she was a really bonny lass.
such a bloody shame.
ecc84 11 months ago
This story get's sadder the more papers i read about her..From a scottish paper in 2002 "Her statue came from a Garden Centre" because her friend had problems raising money. (Only £3500 from a isle full of extended family/friends)
sidwalesuk 11 months ago
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Utubeifuwant 11 months ago
@sidwalesuk ..I also read that only one member of the 'Showbiz World' bothered to go to her funeral. I don't know who it was.
Torkgasmicgirl8 2 months ago
@Torkgasmicgirl8
Bonny Langford
Utubeifuwant 1 month ago
physalis..ilove u...yes she was a brilliant performer...
sommy38 1 year ago
I have commented on other Lena songs. FIrst time hearing this. Lena is a real beauty with a very soothing voice that is incredibly smooth. Very poised & flawless. She had a terrific personality, was a real go-getter. Heartbreaking tragedy. RIP Lena Z.
Stugazza 1 year ago
My Goodness, What A Great Performance, And I Thought Diana Ross Was Great Singing This Song! Just Superb!!!!!!
Sterling.
jaydebabeelvsred 1 year ago
wowwww true great singing voice, simon cowell ur looking wrong places, true talent will b found in d clubs of uk
Thundergee 1 year ago 2
You can really see that she's going through the motions when she's singing. It's so real for her.
Lisa13245 1 year ago
fantasticcccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc
Thundergee 1 year ago
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i adore great singers since my mother toook me to a shirley bassey concert,i was 9 years old,i fell in love with voices like bassey,squires,garland-but to know what happened to this talented girl breaks my heart.she was to good to be true!!!
hollbri1 1 year ago
i adore great singers since my mother toook me to a shirley bassey concert,i was 9 years old,i fell in love with voices like bassey,squires,garland-but to know what happened to this talented girl breaks my heart.she was to good to be true!!!
hollbri1 1 year ago 5
Pure talent
rure1968 1 year ago 3
someone has put together this "1963 -1999" compilation. So how about letting us into the secret of where we may obtain it before it goes 'nationwide'?
reic0002 1 year ago 7
lena would blow all the x factor wannabes out of the water with her voice
Izzymoggington 1 year ago 3
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cleandryonly 1 year ago
what a preformer she was.what a talent gone for good.thank you youtube for posting all of her videos.i never get sick of watching all of them.
mick6312 1 year ago 2
I fall in love with Lena every time I see her sing. Thank you for posting such wonderful clips. They move me and make me very happy. What a special lady.
rure1968 1 year ago
Fablous song and a wonderful video
Thanks Judie for sharing
lauredean100 2 years ago
It's such ashame that after her Operation Lena never got her "One More Chance" dying as the result of contacting pneumonia....She was so excited after her operation for cronic depression that was seemly a total success that she wanted to go back on stage and pickup with her career where she left off..... What a Wondeful and expressive Voice this Lady possessed!!!
I'm sure she's right up there in Heaven with Karen Carpenter saying to each other "WHAT IF"...
Bob
Clof1959 2 years ago
@Clof1959
Omgood, what a sad background!!!!
This performance is sooooo wonderful!!******
Thanks so much BOB for sending me,
Judie :-)
gfks11 2 years ago
the only true girlfriend i loved in my life not only looked like lena but also sang like her as well all be it at karoke nights
rhuri67 2 years ago
I'm ashamed to say I had forgotten what a truely wonderfully talented and extraordinary performer thia young lady was.
chgepa 2 years ago 5
she was a wee star and prob still is up above,such a warm person.
mazmochan 2 years ago 4
From another .Sleep in heavenly peace our lovely angel - WE ALL LOVE YOU
1cut1 2 years ago 3
Powerhouse.
I listen to this everyday.
Lisa13245 2 years ago 2
Still listening? Hope you are doing well in school. Just thoought of you when listening to Lena. Stay unique!
devans5547 2 years ago 2
Everyday man!
I'm doing okay...I could be doing a lot better. I'll try!! :)
Lisa13245 2 years ago
How about you?
Lisa13245 2 years ago
she was amazing... i have no words...
rip
preppstone 2 years ago 9
She still is amazing.
Not was, is.
Amazingly, wonderfully beautiful.
Lisa13245 2 years ago
Truly stunning - and live as well - Wow!she was an unbelievably fabulous singer! I don't think there are many ever who could have matched her for flawless live vocal performances of this calibre.
PhysalisFranchetti 2 years ago 27
I agree. I met her here in the US about this time. She was a real beauty with heart. I got to rap with her over lunch for about 2 hours. very interesting inidividual that said this time was a great time in her life. Great young talent that we lost too soon. RIP Lena Z
Stugazza 2 years ago 3
Also, this is how I remember her looking. This image of her is in my mind. She had heart and gave it her all every minute of every day.
Stugazza 2 years ago 3
I agree with you devans 5447 that pitch change was unexpected and brilliant, she has a fantastic range to her voice of witch i have not heard from anybody ells, there are plenty of cat crying screemers in the charts but! NON of them match the quality of Lena, i cant stop looking at her she was stunningly beautiful.
offroadell 2 years ago 9
Lena is the only performer in the world who brings tears to my eyes when I watch her singing. The greatest and brightest star - a charming and modest person, an imnmaculate and mesmerising lady performer. How I wish she were still here today. ........Sleep in heavenly peace our lovely angel - WE ALL LOVE YOU.
inscrutablebloke 2 years ago 38
I'm a bloke as well and I dont cry easily, nor a tear to my eye appears very often...except...when watching Lena..so I totaly agree with your post.
depoty 2 years ago 13
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beadsstitcher 3 months ago
@inscrutablebloke .....YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OFF MY MOUTH.........
beadsstitcher 3 months ago
Blistering performance. This WAS the point when she had nearly clinched it! A glimpse of the great singer performer she was destined to be! They shortchanged you, Lena!
jimdivax 2 years ago 12
wow !! shes just
so amazing lena i miss you forever xxxxxxxxsing with the angels hunxxx
babsie x
blondiebabs 2 years ago 11
I absolutly love her, Her pitch is perfect and the key change near the end is amazing. I get goosebumps. What a tragic loss of an amazing talent.
devans5547 2 years ago 11
I got the goosebumps too!
Lisa13245 2 years ago 2
Now I am alone looking back on all the years we share, thinking of the PAIN THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SPARED.
1cut1 2 years ago 9
Profoundly amazing - never have I heard a more heartfelt rendition of this song or of any other songs performed by this star. Lena is endowed with both beauty and unique professionalism. A courtly character that mesmerises us - a low bow to her memory. RIP the priceless gem.
inscrutablebloke 2 years ago 12
Like others have said, I find myself watching Going Nowhere and this performance time and time again. What's lost on many people is, not only is the performance so moving, her pitch is impeccable. And this was live, before the advent of ear monitors. She was such a talent who was often saddled with material that was beneath her.
SingerEsq 2 years ago 9
SHe better sing the hell outta that song!
JustRudo 3 years ago 7
Simply outstanding
dragonheart1947 3 years ago 7
she looks grand and healthy here
Janvierireland 3 years ago 6
Never had the same recognition as other singers of her age. She never believed in how great she truly was and ended her days tragically. She still lives in my heart as one of the best singers ever!
aqkjack 3 years ago 12
nearly as powerful a performance as going nowhere. brilliant as always. She wouldn't win x-factor though, she's much to good for that crap. She could have been huge if she hadn't been famous so young. Too many teenagers saw her as the 'wee girl with the big voice' to ever have been popular with the kids. It's only now we look back and say why didn't we realise just how good she was.
pgtips7213 3 years ago 13
I get goosebumps watching her sing this song.Her emotional expression is fantastic.
I also watched x factor tonight,all struggling down on there knees trying to hit the notes. . pile of shite.This girl would have ran away with the title.They will never ever find another Lena
keyholekate 3 years ago 9
A performance like that would win the X Factor today - no question. So full of power at just 18 years old. Amazing.
I don't know why they didn't release things like this as singles - she could have been a major recording star, but her talent was wasted
michaelleacy 3 years ago 7
No ear pieces totally live not like the shit we listen to today god bless you lena............
wenbarra 3 years ago 8
She is amazing......No ear pieces!!! Totally live and raw......Fantastic. Never forget her. xxxxx
colsmc30 3 years ago 7
Unbelievable! This is every bit as good as Lena's rendition of "Going Nowhere" which is considered by many to be her greatest performance ever.
arcona3 3 years ago 9
I've spent along time today listening to her sing, I didn't no that she even existed till today and only then found out the story of her demise, the world lost an amazing singer. How wonderful though that even now she can touch peoples lives with her enthusiasm. How many poeple can make that sort of difference?
TictacAA 3 years ago 8
WHOA! Stunning in EVERY way. Thanks and thanks again 25thNovember1970 for posting this and all the other Lena Zavaroni clips here!
PerisphereRec 3 years ago 7
That's absolutely amazing. Even better than "Going nowhere" - she really puts everything into the performance. Could teach a lot of major singers a few lessons
michaelleacy 3 years ago 8
Awesome. I normally just write "great" but it didn't seem to be enough. I used to disregard her at the time, most people did, it certainly wasn't just me and the shows she appeared on were mostly dire. But I was young then and didn't know any better.
davidmayne 3 years ago 5
yup metoo wot a prick
Fr0gEyE 3 years ago
OMG! Wasnt she just amazing. . .she absolutely knocks spots off Britains Got Talent and Pop Idol contestants.Inthis video she sings with such truth and passion and fantastic expression.What a spectacular finish to this song! Thank so much for sharing 25thNovember1970. . .you are a true gem for letting us all remember this very special girl.
keyholekate 3 years ago 4
Oh Gosh This is Breathtaking Wow I just Love this Girl SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH Much !!!!!
lorretazann 3 years ago 7
What a beautiful face.
mikeylorene 4 years ago 9
She makes all the songs she sings her own....You would never know they were covers. BRILLIANT!
s13deb 4 years ago 9
Two Diana covers in one special lol.
Gatsbyesque 4 years ago 5
another brilliant video 25thNovember1970
Thanks very much
ithinkyrfibbing 4 years ago 6