I was watching a Leon Redbone interview from last month in Canada and he was asked what his favorite artist was. He said he realy liked Lee Morse so I thought I'd look her up and I must say I like her singing and she was a beautiful woman too! Just had to get a 2 CD album of her thru amazon.com.
@rdcoddington You might compare her to Ruth Etting and Annette Hanshaw who were Lee's contemporaries. Each were very good but they were different. Lee Morse was probably the most soulful of the three, which may have been a reflection of her own tragic life. I also bought the "Echoes of a Songbird Album" CD which might be the same one you mentioned.
Have adored this song for 40 years this my first listenig of Miss Lee Morse, and she is boffo! She adds the right amount of pathos to the lyrics. Dramatic Diva!!! You go girl!
Miss Morse certainly puts to shame all, and I do mean ALL, those no talent wannabes that are constantly foisted on the public through such venues as American Idol! Have people forgotten how to actually sing and what music actually is??? We all need to re-examine and listen again to REAL big names of the past decades. Thanks for this and other sound bytes!!!
I'm glad you posted such a wonderful song here on Youtube. As a teenager in this day and age, its hard to find great songs like this anymore. It's nice to hear a voice that's not electronically altered. Youtube is helping me discover all these great songs and artists from the 1920's. I'll be looking at your other videos! :)
@ohhwhatsherface There are many great songs and artists that should not be forgotten. YouTube has provided a means for record collectors to share what they love. Thanks for your comments!
@firstofakind Considering the age of this recording and the technology available, Lee does an amazing job in her performance. Each word is enunciated perfectly with emotion and with tasteful backup accompaniment. Also thanks to the Columbia Viva-tonal process.
I was watching a Leon Redbone interview from last month in Canada and he was asked what his favorite artist was. He said he realy liked Lee Morse so I thought I'd look her up and I must say I like her singing and she was a beautiful woman too! Just had to get a 2 CD album of her thru amazon.com.
rdcoddington 1 month ago
@rdcoddington You might compare her to Ruth Etting and Annette Hanshaw who were Lee's contemporaries. Each were very good but they were different. Lee Morse was probably the most soulful of the three, which may have been a reflection of her own tragic life. I also bought the "Echoes of a Songbird Album" CD which might be the same one you mentioned.
bsgs98 1 month ago
@bsgs98 Yes that is the one I bought.
rdcoddington 1 month ago
Thanks fror the time you took to make and upload this. Love her unique voice and style.
preservationhall01 3 months ago
Have adored this song for 40 years this my first listenig of Miss Lee Morse, and she is boffo! She adds the right amount of pathos to the lyrics. Dramatic Diva!!! You go girl!
Lapisha1929 4 months ago
Miss Morse certainly puts to shame all, and I do mean ALL, those no talent wannabes that are constantly foisted on the public through such venues as American Idol! Have people forgotten how to actually sing and what music actually is??? We all need to re-examine and listen again to REAL big names of the past decades. Thanks for this and other sound bytes!!!
NorbertZF 8 months ago
Optimism is transcendent of time when it's needed most. Thank you for sharing a treasure.
scooterlaine 8 months ago
@scooterlaine Thanks! I appreciate your thought. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
bsgs98 8 months ago
Beautiful voice, tragic life. A song that is timeless!
dplomin1954 8 months ago
Wow, she was only about 20 to 40 years ahead of her time! She looks so contemporary in her photos, and her voice is so wonderful too!
TheDejael 11 months ago
I'm glad you posted such a wonderful song here on Youtube. As a teenager in this day and age, its hard to find great songs like this anymore. It's nice to hear a voice that's not electronically altered. Youtube is helping me discover all these great songs and artists from the 1920's. I'll be looking at your other videos! :)
ohhwhatsherface 1 year ago 6
@ohhwhatsherface There are many great songs and artists that should not be forgotten. YouTube has provided a means for record collectors to share what they love. Thanks for your comments!
bsgs98 1 year ago
What a sweet song.
HotChick69000000 1 year ago
Wonderful job you did, illustrating a perfect song by the perfect girl. Thanks.
ampdavolts 1 year ago
@ampdavolts
Thanks for the nice comment!
bsgs98 1 year ago
this is my favorite song ever :D!!! <3
khayelz 1 year ago
A voice, a style. She is there, now, then she sings. She is an artist, this is pure Art, that's all.
A million thanks for the million me girl.
ghbook 1 year ago
Wow. I was surprised about the sound quality too. A very special recording indeed.
firstofakind 1 year ago
@firstofakind Considering the age of this recording and the technology available, Lee does an amazing job in her performance. Each word is enunciated perfectly with emotion and with tasteful backup accompaniment. Also thanks to the Columbia Viva-tonal process.
Bill
bsgs98 1 year ago
Nice to see her music newly posted here, and the sound quality here is impeccable!
cdadave83814 2 years ago
Thanks Dave. I am fortunate to have very clean copy of this record. I have also posted the flip side "Let's Do It" on my channel.
Bill
bsgs98 2 years ago
Great version!
Atticus70 2 years ago
Beautiful song and wonderful video!
islandjunglegirl 2 years ago