Lena was so beautiful and her voice was amazing! It's great that this video captures her when she was so young and full of energy. Her participation in the civil rights movement is inspiring.
Thanks for posting this video!! This song has a bluesy feel to it. Is it blues or is it jazz? Maybe it's both. And 2 piano players. Wow! I'm surprised this video has so few comments. I think this video is solid gold not only because of the singing & musicians but also because of its cultural markers. I'm referring to things like Lena's style of dancing to the faster tempo part of the music & the cigarette in one of the piano player's mouths during the performance. Lena was so special. RIP.
Who's the other piano player? I can find no referring hint in his bio, but he looks a lot like Mr. William Allen Basie - perhaps as uncredited guest (star)?
Off another clip from the session(?) they give it as Teddy Wilson's Band and Lena Horne with Emmett Berry (trumpet, Benny Morton (trombone), Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet), Johnny Williams (bass) and J.C. Heard (drums) with "Unlucky Woman", The second pianist is Pete Johnson.
You Go Lena!!! I just love her,I hadnt seen this footage,this is a treat...Just Class @ any age,true Legend.I wish shed make some appearances.I can never tire of her...
Disabling ratings and moderating? What are you from China? You'd have had a thumbs up and some booty kissing, but instead I'll simply say thanks.
GreatGonzoMusic 3 weeks ago
Angel singing the blues. (Ya gotta love the 40's). This thing is haunted. A real anthem of the southland.
zbelzanger 1 month ago
I can't believe I just discovered this
trollfeast 6 months ago
cool as can be with that Cigarette in his mouth @ 0:10
keesimo 9 months ago
LENA/DINA/SARA/ BILLIE DIVINE DIVAS DU JAZZ 50 RESPECT THE BEST LENA
skeptyky 1 year ago
Lena was so beautiful and her voice was amazing! It's great that this video captures her when she was so young and full of energy. Her participation in the civil rights movement is inspiring.
gmuwebdiva 1 year ago
Comments are on auto - please keep it clean!!!
whooznext 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this video!! This song has a bluesy feel to it. Is it blues or is it jazz? Maybe it's both. And 2 piano players. Wow! I'm surprised this video has so few comments. I think this video is solid gold not only because of the singing & musicians but also because of its cultural markers. I'm referring to things like Lena's style of dancing to the faster tempo part of the music & the cigarette in one of the piano player's mouths during the performance. Lena was so special. RIP.
Azizip17 1 year ago
@Azizip17 Forgot to approve the other comments!
whooznext 1 year ago
Who's the other piano player? I can find no referring hint in his bio, but he looks a lot like Mr. William Allen Basie - perhaps as uncredited guest (star)?
Ackmeos 1 year ago
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Hi!
I don't hink it's Basie on second piano - looks a bit like Errol Garner too - but it's not him either!
jazzfanjohn 10 months ago
@Ackmeos
Hi!
I don't think it's Basie on second piano - looks a bit like Errol Garner too - but it's not him either!
jazzfanjohn 10 months ago
@Ackmeos
Off another clip from the session(?) they give it as Teddy Wilson's Band and Lena Horne with Emmett Berry (trumpet, Benny Morton (trombone), Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet), Johnny Williams (bass) and J.C. Heard (drums) with "Unlucky Woman", The second pianist is Pete Johnson.
jazzfanjohn 10 months ago
R.I.P Ms. Lena Horne. An icon
MzBrooklyn1019 1 year ago
Such an amazing woman. She will be greatly missed.
hisbigal 1 year ago
Never had no bad luck till the day that I met you...
youmerry 1 year ago
An American original and beauty. Great sense of style in her singing even at this young age. She was the Best!
JoeRocco2 1 year ago
She is just amazing. Wonderful to see her so young.
amastelle 1 year ago
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fabulous! thank you.
mellokittyx4 2 years ago
What a beautiful smile.
viktorvaldemar 2 years ago
Classic beauty, the greatest!
LovingHollywood 2 years ago
You Go Lena!!! I just love her,I hadnt seen this footage,this is a treat...Just Class @ any age,true Legend.I wish shed make some appearances.I can never tire of her...
2bleavin 2 years ago