I can't even say how I feel this is the most heartbreaking song ever written, if only because this performance truly exemplified the pain being felt... more incredible than some listeners could EVER know - all I know is this performance of the song could never ever be duplicated... should it be tried, it will fail. truly, simply, absolutely pure and beautiful.
Ebert posted this on his twitter. Warned not to listen if you are not with the one you love. I ignored his warning, and listened anyway....and though the song makes my heart ache...i don't regret listening. :)
Not to pick away at a fine point, however, you might want to add an "I" between 'What'll" and "do" so, the title reads correctly —I guess, if you wanted to get real grammatically nit-picky you could add the question mark —"What'll I Do?" —Thanks for posting —Can't get enough of Julie!...
Thank you, TomCat, for posting this particularly evocative rendition of the Berlin classic. Of the many offerings of this song, I think Julie London's version is the most beautiful of those by a female singer. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for posting this particularly beautiful version of this Berlin classic. Makes me appreciate Julie London even more than I have in the past. Her interpretation has to be one of the greatest.
What an incredible beautiful woman. Incredible voice. Incredible talent. Bet when she walked on stage to sing everyone else's confidence level went down quickly. Anyone would be hard pressed to out shine her!
Youtube is good for being able to listen to several different versions of the same classic song. I've prob heard 6 or 7 'What'll I Do's' over the last few hours...
Some of the 'filigree' from the guitar here seemed to me mildly distracting at a couple of points, didn't really help the song. But small complaints aside I liked this one a lot.
" What'll I Do-The Great Gatsby (Song Written by Irving Berlin 1923) " another favorite
she keeps it so simple, which makes it so lovely to listen to and relaxing. It's amazing she never veers off the melody when accompanied by only a guitar.
WOW...i love the way this song is sung by this woman. I had never heard of her before until right now. She sings this song wonderfully. I can't help but be in awe of such beauty and talent. Thanks for the great post the song just makes my heart melt.
The real measure of a good singer is to stay on pitch with songs written in a difficult key such as this one. Julie once again illustrates how rare and wonderful her talent truly was.
This wide eyed beauty with her smooth, sultry voice will forever remain as my all time female singer. Her rendition of Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do" accompanied only by a guitar, proves why she was recognized as one the top vocal queens in the 1950's
Thanks for this, so beautiful. But please...add an I..it's supposed to be "What'll I Do."
kjwhiteh 3 months ago
@kjwhiteh haha, I got here along a playlist and I'm thinking, I've never heard "what'll do", first chord, I knew it - ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, ain't it nice?
MickForjay 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Julie London
What a singer...what a song...what memories.
kend16 6 months ago
A beutiful woman with a voice I could listen to all night.
garebear1015 6 months ago
Beautiful voice...a gorgeous singer....i love it!;) it makes me feel...
solesbl 6 months ago
1 of my favourite songs
charlotteanneborg 7 months ago
Gorgeous isn't strong enough for this.
Goodness gracious.
birdhaus81 7 months ago
I can't even say how I feel this is the most heartbreaking song ever written, if only because this performance truly exemplified the pain being felt... more incredible than some listeners could EVER know - all I know is this performance of the song could never ever be duplicated... should it be tried, it will fail. truly, simply, absolutely pure and beautiful.
Expiredpop 11 months ago
perfect song. simple and beautiful.
aterchin 1 year ago
Julie London-who to compare? Madonna? only if she is the real mother of Christ-not
garebear1015 1 year ago
Whenever I may listen to what'll i do-Julie London, I really enjoy a grown-up taste and a singer very good at a song.
It is a very wonderful thing we could listen to her it and a sight appears.and sparkling with us.
kankawatakeoify 1 year ago
Magic, absolute magic!
denlibdut 1 year ago
so pleased you liked it
and your right in what you say about Julie London
many thanks
TC
tomcat1234beale 1 year ago
@tomcat1234beale pure sultry jazz no one can touch the range
zehndogger64 3 months ago
@zehndogger64 not sure about no one can touch - but imagine a duet, Julie London and George Benson???
MickForjay 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Julie London
There never was ,and there is not now a "second JL" ,so sexy without ever beeing vulgar.thank you for posting another gem.
yaakovha1948 1 year ago
Ebert posted this on his twitter. Warned not to listen if you are not with the one you love. I ignored his warning, and listened anyway....and though the song makes my heart ache...i don't regret listening. :)
laydlo 1 year ago
I have this song as a solo but it's shortened the lyrics
"what'll I do when you are far away and I am blue .... what'll I do
When Im alone with only dreams of you...that won't come true....What'll I do?
What I do-oooo?
VideoBeterDanYouhhr 1 year ago
This is the first time I've heard Julie do this song, as always she does a great job. I could listen to her for hours on end.
wolfeshadow1313 1 year ago
oh i have been on the search for this one... bless you mate, thanks heaps for the upload!
cousiwa09 1 year ago
Not to pick away at a fine point, however, you might want to add an "I" between 'What'll" and "do" so, the title reads correctly —I guess, if you wanted to get real grammatically nit-picky you could add the question mark —"What'll I Do?" —Thanks for posting —Can't get enough of Julie!...
AwaTu 1 year ago
Julie London is one of the great singers....she reminds me of a sweet and sultry saxaphone....
naturaltoby 1 year ago
Her voice is velvety smooth.
OrangeCrushToo 1 year ago
This is my favorite version of this song.
mickishel 1 year ago
Thank you, TomCat, for posting this particularly evocative rendition of the Berlin classic. Of the many offerings of this song, I think Julie London's version is the most beautiful of those by a female singer. Thanks for sharing.
hopalongify 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this particularly beautiful version of this Berlin classic. Makes me appreciate Julie London even more than I have in the past. Her interpretation has to be one of the greatest.
hopalongify 1 year ago
What an incredible beautiful woman. Incredible voice. Incredible talent. Bet when she walked on stage to sing everyone else's confidence level went down quickly. Anyone would be hard pressed to out shine her!
wolfdudercp 1 year ago
Youtube is good for being able to listen to several different versions of the same classic song. I've prob heard 6 or 7 'What'll I Do's' over the last few hours...
Some of the 'filigree' from the guitar here seemed to me mildly distracting at a couple of points, didn't really help the song. But small complaints aside I liked this one a lot.
" What'll I Do-The Great Gatsby (Song Written by Irving Berlin 1923) " another favorite
marmas58ink 1 year ago
Julie knew how to work it!
I wish she would have sung longer in her life.
She was very insecure with her singing during her middle age.
Julie London made her mark in so many ways. Great gal!
Brent
BrentAudi 1 year ago
one of the most haunting versions i have ever heard...thank you for recording it for us
hurricaineric 1 year ago
Beautiful and haunting, great cut!
zenphil 2 years ago
her's & Linda Ronstadts' versions are the best!!
iamusical 2 years ago
Very nice, simple treatment of this classic standard.
carlos3765 2 years ago 2
This is just great.
BOSOX9004 2 years ago 2
first time listening to her. nice.
xxJak 2 years ago
I agree with most everyone - what an awesome talent - one of the greats!
judymybaby 2 years ago 2
What'll do JULIE LONDON very nice Thanks so much updating from Japan.
OTACKEY2009 2 years ago
she keeps it so simple, which makes it so lovely to listen to and relaxing. It's amazing she never veers off the melody when accompanied by only a guitar.
derekoct83 2 years ago 5
Me too,never even heard of her.Just loved the pic.Now I'm a fan!
Cher'
DCVcasper 2 years ago
That's the first time I've listened to Julie London. Lovely. Thanks for posting.
rossannearii 2 years ago
thank you so much, such a refined version of the wonderful song created by Berlin, her voice is extraordinary, great admirer I raise my hat
alixtherese 2 years ago 7
Beautiful delivery of a beautiful song by Julie London. A wonderfully touching listening experience -- Thank you for sharing .
samhkh255 2 years ago 5
WOW...i love the way this song is sung by this woman. I had never heard of her before until right now. She sings this song wonderfully. I can't help but be in awe of such beauty and talent. Thanks for the great post the song just makes my heart melt.
kpmusic1984 3 years ago 2
You should check out her song "cry me a river" as well. Julie London was an absolutely lovely singer.
KillerInstinct2006 2 years ago 4
The real measure of a good singer is to stay on pitch with songs written in a difficult key such as this one. Julie once again illustrates how rare and wonderful her talent truly was.
tanukisan666 3 years ago 9
This wide eyed beauty with her smooth, sultry voice will forever remain as my all time female singer. Her rendition of Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do" accompanied only by a guitar, proves why she was recognized as one the top vocal queens in the 1950's
picker581 3 years ago 5
used to love the tv series ' birds of a feather this being the theme tune ' thanks again tc for another great julie number ' issy
isthatmusicicanhear2 3 years ago
me too Issy i often wonder if it was them two growing up in the title video
many thanks my friend
TC
tomcat1234beale 3 years ago
just love all her stuff...i do, i do, i really do.
michael
mettanc 3 years ago 2
thanks micheal i will upload some more soon
take care
TC
tomcat1234beale 3 years ago
Awesome tune!
5*****
cherrialbum 3 years ago 2
Thanks Cherri for you comment
and support
TC
tomcat1234beale 3 years ago
Very Lovely Voice She Had...10+...;)
cherrysherry333 3 years ago 4
thanks she did
amazing lady she was too
just love midnight music not sure if that is the right style of music to call it
thanks for your comment
TC
tomcat1234beale 3 years ago
Another great post my friend this is very relaxing after a long hot day.
Keep Em Coming my friend.
10/10
wokmonster 3 years ago 6
so true my friend
i do have a few more to upload later
thanks for your comment
TC
tomcat1234beale 3 years ago