Not many duets can come close to the perfection, not only in the singing, but in the facial expressions and body language in general, that generates the best chemistry between two great performers. Thanks for showing it.
I played piano for Jack while we were at University High School in West LA and played for Joanie while we were at Santa Monica City College -- "those were the days my friend... we thought they'd never end"...
Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
This is an excellent example of the comaraderie that existed between performers and the audience. It is like a touch of musicial comedy as a vignette. Maybe I am reading too much into it, but they were REALLY singing those words to each other on a personal level. Good stuff!
This was back when entertainers relied on voice quality, great musical writing & arranging for impact. They didn't wear revealing or "food" clothes, nor engage in attention getting destructive antics. Joanie Sommers looks and sounds wonderful fully dressed. Jack Jones is a class act, also. Thank you for reminding me what REAL ENTERTAINMENT used to look like. Peace to All.
Note how when Joan Crawford enters Jack pulls her in and gives her his undivided attention as if to say, "now that the song's over, let me turn my attention to the real woman on stage
Songs, singers and voice were really different before. They're very beautiful , nice to your ear and their singing voice were really a God given talent. compared to todays.
What ever happened to Joanie? I know she got older which is the death to many girl singers. As a kid I listed to my parents records and Jack and Joanie figured prominently.
Joanie Sommers got her start doing commercials for Pepsi Cola, which belonged to Joan Crawford. Thse commercials completely rejuvenated that company and gave Coca Cola real competition.
There is a good thumbnail discussion of Joanie Sommers on Wikipedia online if you wish to know just a little more about her. I remember her from various appearances and teen shows she did in the early to mid '60s. She should've had much bigger career than what she did. She has (had) a great voice very suited to the Bossa Nova era. I think her finest album/CD was "Softly the Brazilian Sound" from 1965 with guitarist Laurendo Aliemeda (sorry if I misspelled).
@burnt62 was the very 'sexy voice' spokesperson for Pepsi 'for those who think young' on AM radio in early 60's. (you can find this on youtube). Had numerous 'teeners' circa '62, on Warner Bros. , 'Johnny Get Angry' being most famous. Also did much pop such as this. Think her best might be the blue-eyed soul 'Never Throw Your Dreams Away' circa '66.
OH I LOVE THIS SONG and JACK JONES with the beautiful Joanie...what a song, what a beautiful couple, such lyrics, such delivery...OK, there's a heaven...How can any man be so devilishly handsome and talented....not fair...
It's funny how everyone classifies the 60s style as hippies, etc when in reality most of the '60s had normal style like this until about 1967, when fashion started changing(Afros, miniskirts, bell bottoms, etc.)
I agree wholeheartedly. They just don't make music like this anymore. 'Tis a pity what we have these days: noise that "passes" for music. Where oh where have all the singers gone?
Some songs bring back memories so vivid (nothing specific; just feelings really), that just for a brief moment, I can smell the air and experience the emotions of the '60s. Nothing can match it! Today, people pay big money to go and watch 'artists' lipsync. I hate what the world has become!
Good stuff. I most recently saw Jack live at Catalina's club in Los Angeles in 2007 but never had the opportunity to see Joanie live. Her jazz/pop and bossa nova CDs are great. She's a terrific and underrated singer.
Joanie Sommers had several hits in the 60's like JOHNNY GET ANGRY and
ONE BOY but I'm not sure if she had other records out that did well on the charts - she had a very good voice, vocally she sounded a little like Eydie Gorme.
~*~ My Dear Friend ~ Talented Pop/Jazz Smooth Baritone Vocalist *Marc Jones* Sent Me This Lovely Video To Watch! Come *Watch & Listen* To ALL Marc Jones Enchanting Songs! ~~~ His YouTube Channel Is: *GlennMach* ~*~
Two of the greatest underrated voices in American song. Jack and Joanie have superb style, interpretation and voice texture. I'm still waiting for Jack's "A Song For You" to be released on CD (@ 1971). In the '70s, he had a TV show out of Canada called "The Palace". He performed "I Could Have Been A Sailor". Even on TV it was so powerful I leaped from my chair to dial a friend who happened to be watching. He said, "I know I know I saw it!!! We were ASTONISHED at what we had just witnessed!
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Happy Birthday Joanie Sommers (born Joan Drost); was born on this date in 1941. {Feb. 24th}
sauquoit13456 2 days ago
Not many duets can come close to the perfection, not only in the singing, but in the facial expressions and body language in general, that generates the best chemistry between two great performers. Thanks for showing it.
dudley5533 1 week ago
I played piano for Jack while we were at University High School in West LA and played for Joanie while we were at Santa Monica City College -- "those were the days my friend... we thought they'd never end"...
johnbresnik 1 month ago
straight up class y ent
aztlaxpuroazul 2 months ago
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Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-. best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!
robertoamor2011 3 months ago
This is an excellent example of the comaraderie that existed between performers and the audience. It is like a touch of musicial comedy as a vignette. Maybe I am reading too much into it, but they were REALLY singing those words to each other on a personal level. Good stuff!
rickyschultzusa 3 months ago
Va va voom! Fantastic!
howzitgoin1970 4 months ago
BOSSA NOVA
MrArsg13 5 months ago
This was back when entertainers relied on voice quality, great musical writing & arranging for impact. They didn't wear revealing or "food" clothes, nor engage in attention getting destructive antics. Joanie Sommers looks and sounds wonderful fully dressed. Jack Jones is a class act, also. Thank you for reminding me what REAL ENTERTAINMENT used to look like. Peace to All.
mjcamck71 8 months ago
The sound is messed up on this :( Please repost! These are 2 of my favorite singers!
torresongs2 8 months ago
A beautiful duet by two great artists! Thank you for posting.
claytungsten 9 months ago
Note to Joni Sommers: You are one of the great female jazz singers. I wish you would return to recording/performing.
billysea1 10 months ago 2
I wish I was her right now- I'm in love with him!!!!!!
luckyanna007 10 months ago
how beautiful the simplicity of talent is..
bbmonte 10 months ago
Boy what an era....long gone...thanks jack
richard10661066 11 months ago 2
brings tears to my eyes!!
whateverron 1 year ago
Brings tears to my eyes. Happy emotion!
whateverron 1 year ago
Don't Forget Petra Clarke's Fantastic Original and together with Her Smashing Hit " DownTown "！！！！！！！！
xisanadu1 1 year ago
Just terrific! I miss hearing this kind of music on the radio. Thanks for posting. "Call Me" is such a great song!
Beautifulmusiclistnr 1 year ago
Note how when Joan Crawford enters Jack pulls her in and gives her his undivided attention as if to say, "now that the song's over, let me turn my attention to the real woman on stage
ecapital46 1 year ago
joanie has such a good voice. if anyone knows how to get in touch with her tell her a good friend has passed. Al Caravella.
dutkie100 1 year ago
Songs, singers and voice were really different before. They're very beautiful , nice to your ear and their singing voice were really a God given talent. compared to todays.
vlife52 1 year ago
What ever happened to Joanie? I know she got older which is the death to many girl singers. As a kid I listed to my parents records and Jack and Joanie figured prominently.
RImusclebear 1 year ago
love this - thanks for posting it - Joanie is great!
unclechristo 1 year ago
great!
nellie2581 1 year ago
Wow, she was only 24 here!
WayOutWardell 1 year ago
Sexy, sexy babe. If I was standing there right next to her, I'd be sporting massive wood.
sharx35 1 year ago
Joanie Sommers got her start doing commercials for Pepsi Cola, which belonged to Joan Crawford. Thse commercials completely rejuvenated that company and gave Coca Cola real competition.
samk1101 1 year ago
Two of my favs... brings back great memories ty for sharing this.
maxine607 1 year ago
Our family watched the Hollywood Palace, weekly. I loved it!
CheckMate657879 1 year ago
No voice was a sultry and sexy as Joanie Sommers.
Dennis
dencarac 1 year ago
Joanie is great!
daddylotoable 1 year ago
I have not heard of this woman ... was she a singer or an actress or what ??? Information please ... I think she is great
burnt62 2 years ago
There is a good thumbnail discussion of Joanie Sommers on Wikipedia online if you wish to know just a little more about her. I remember her from various appearances and teen shows she did in the early to mid '60s. She should've had much bigger career than what she did. She has (had) a great voice very suited to the Bossa Nova era. I think her finest album/CD was "Softly the Brazilian Sound" from 1965 with guitarist Laurendo Aliemeda (sorry if I misspelled).
SwingAge22 1 year ago
@burnt62 was the very 'sexy voice' spokesperson for Pepsi 'for those who think young' on AM radio in early 60's. (you can find this on youtube). Had numerous 'teeners' circa '62, on Warner Bros. , 'Johnny Get Angry' being most famous. Also did much pop such as this. Think her best might be the blue-eyed soul 'Never Throw Your Dreams Away' circa '66.
threedollarbill1 1 year ago
OH I LOVE THIS SONG and JACK JONES with the beautiful Joanie...what a song, what a beautiful couple, such lyrics, such delivery...OK, there's a heaven...How can any man be so devilishly handsome and talented....not fair...
lotusbuds2000 2 years ago
It's funny how everyone classifies the 60s style as hippies, etc when in reality most of the '60s had normal style like this until about 1967, when fashion started changing(Afros, miniskirts, bell bottoms, etc.)
scottbaino 2 years ago
great video!!! Joanie and jack...WOW talk about the perfect couple on stage,sadly enuff these kind of people are no more
riversidedan1 2 years ago
Perfect, Love the Joan Crawford walk-on at the end.
lexarquette 2 years ago
Ah; the era of REAL talent and real affection. Interesting post about her sounding like Edie Gorme. I typed that into search before I read it. ;)
RandyBful1 2 years ago
I agree wholeheartedly. They just don't make music like this anymore. 'Tis a pity what we have these days: noise that "passes" for music. Where oh where have all the singers gone?
chatman2a 2 years ago
Some songs bring back memories so vivid (nothing specific; just feelings really), that just for a brief moment, I can smell the air and experience the emotions of the '60s. Nothing can match it! Today, people pay big money to go and watch 'artists' lipsync. I hate what the world has become!
RandyBful1 2 years ago
Absolutely Fabulous-
Always the Professional Singer Joanie NEVER sang Off Key-
Always Spot On - Perfect Always-
rentatrip1 2 years ago
they were a couple ?
nandesneto 2 years ago
Cute couple
tippersteffi1 2 years ago
Good stuff. I most recently saw Jack live at Catalina's club in Los Angeles in 2007 but never had the opportunity to see Joanie live. Her jazz/pop and bossa nova CDs are great. She's a terrific and underrated singer.
youtoober9 2 years ago 3
This song gives me a guilt twinge for selling my `59 Skyliner in Indian Tourqouise and Coral...
Kharkovkid 2 years ago 2
Love this..... Have not heard it in ages!!!
Wow - brings back memories!!
Thanks for the post
LadyDtch 2 years ago
jack jones is one of the greats!
reyzaguirr 2 years ago 4
Joanie Sommers had several hits in the 60's like JOHNNY GET ANGRY and
ONE BOY but I'm not sure if she had other records out that did well on the charts - she had a very good voice, vocally she sounded a little like Eydie Gorme.
JohnnyGNV 2 years ago
Joanie recorded a number of jazz pop albums that did fairly well too.
leesterg 2 years ago
Amazing version of this song! Thank you so much for posting.
SunnyBrit 2 years ago 2
Two great singers. Thanks for posting this.
mostliketa 2 years ago
~*~ Splendid! * Beautiful Duet! * Romantic * Wonderfully Nostalgic! * Sweet! ~*~ 5 STARS! *****
~*~ My Dear Friend ~ Talented Pop/Jazz Smooth Baritone Vocalist *Marc Jones* Sent Me This Lovely Video To Watch! Come *Watch & Listen* To ALL Marc Jones Enchanting Songs! ~~~ His YouTube Channel Is: *GlennMach* ~*~
MagickalHummingbird 2 years ago
God.. Life was peaceful then...
Latz51 2 years ago 2
Jack - the true singer's singer.
calclar 2 years ago 2
It's a shame how underrated these two are...
WayOutWardell 3 years ago 2
Was that the great movie star Joan Crawford in blue glitterning dress in the end?
texasboy888 3 years ago
Yes I believe it is
odeonpacific 3 years ago
Great job by the musicians. Very sexy back and on stage.
chersch5 3 years ago
How cool is this !!! I have loved Jacks stuff for years but really need to hear more of Joanie she is great !!!
odeonpacific 3 years ago 2
Great song and strong vocals by Jack & Joanie!
jeffjeff19 3 years ago 4
Two of the greatest underrated voices in American song. Jack and Joanie have superb style, interpretation and voice texture. I'm still waiting for Jack's "A Song For You" to be released on CD (@ 1971). In the '70s, he had a TV show out of Canada called "The Palace". He performed "I Could Have Been A Sailor". Even on TV it was so powerful I leaped from my chair to dial a friend who happened to be watching. He said, "I know I know I saw it!!! We were ASTONISHED at what we had just witnessed!
Libertywithout 3 years ago 20
So sexy!
wholesomesweetness86 3 years ago 22
I have no words to say how much I feel like when I listen to these duet singers...it is fantastic I feel very excited; It's terrific!
Thanks for the great vocalist Marc Jones, my yt friend, peace&love. Daniela
Danidch33 3 years ago 25
Great duet ,Jack Jones & Joannie Summer singing this great standard Bravo! "Call Me"...5 *****..Marc Jones Vocalist..Los Angeles
glennmach 3 years ago 2