Absolutely great. In 1962 we used to call the girl behind the counter in the record shop in Manchester LaVern after her (she looked nothing like her!). I could listen to this again and again.
@serpico56 You would have absolutely loved LaVern...and especially live; I got the chance to meet and talk the great LaVern before and after her set at the Cinegrill in The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the 90's. LaVern was so down to earth, autographed my Atlantic 78s and 45s, and was stunned to see the WEA-Atlantic compilation lp "The Phil Spector-Atlantic Records Sessions," of which LaVern's Phil-produced single was featured. I took pictures of her after the show with her son, beautiful lady.
Lavern had to really fight to get her records played on "white" radio in the 50's. She also fought to have Georgia Gibbs and other white singers from stealing her arrangements and covering her songs in that era. Us white kids were smart enough to buy the original black artists and helped them to get the fame they deserved.
@bigdancd ON THE OTHER HAND, THE "WHITE" DJ'S FAILED TO GIVE "THESE" ARTISTS THEIR DUE BY NOT PLAYING THIS WONDERFUL MATERIAL. IT'S A DIFFERENT ERA NOW AND THANKS TO YOUTUBE, AND ALL THOSE THAT UNSELFISHLLY CONTRIBUT TO IT "WE" NOW CAN ENJOY ALL OF THIS T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C "STUFF! TOM D BRICK,NJ
@bigdancd ON THE OTHER HAND, THE "WHITE" DJ'S FAILED TO GIVE "THESE" ARTISTS THEIR DUE BY NOT PLAYING THIS WONDERFUL MATERIAL. IT'S A DIFFERENT ERA NOW AND THANKS TO YOUTUBE, AND ALL THOSE THAT UNSELFISHLLY CONTRIBUT TO IT "WE" NOW CAN ENJOY ALL OF THIS T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C "STUFF! TOM D BRICK,NJ DOOWOPMAN49
If anyone of you want to hear LaVern at her best, take a listen to "Play It Fair". One of the greatest R & B hits of Lavern's from early in her career.
Excellent This is my Favorite Lavern Baker Song Thanks So Much For the post 50************** And Favorited and i subbed to you Thanks For your Excellent channel God Bless KTF A Friend From Canada
lavern baker most be soprano voice shes hits them high notes so easy onething I rember she will growl and a song there want be a etta james or if was not for lavern baker
I'm so happy with this! I didn't know her until I heard "I'm gonna get you" and then I heard the older songs. Unfortunately, She passed away a few months before I first heard her sing.
One of the first R & R concerts I went to back in 1955 featured LaVern along with Bill Haley and the Comets, Big Joe Turner, etc., and she was awesome. I'll never forget talking to her backstage before she went on. She asked me what my favorite song was and I told her, Play It Fair. When she was done with her set, she came off stage and with a smile said; "how did you like that, Danny Boy?" I told her it was incredible. Being white and the era it was, I told her she was my favorite singer!
Thanks for sharing this rare prize. I don't know who recorded the original, but I have a copy of Big Joe Turner doing the song probably in the 50's or early 60's. The CD doesn't give a recording date. I think both the Turner and Baker versions are wonderful.
Absolutely great. In 1962 we used to call the girl behind the counter in the record shop in Manchester LaVern after her (she looked nothing like her!). I could listen to this again and again.
maxonian206 7 months ago
One of the greatest, she had a coca cola bottle shape when she was young, what a singer.
ralph2win 7 months ago
charme
moorzeekable 11 months ago
Great never seen Laverne perform live and my favorite song of hers
serpico56 11 months ago
@serpico56 You would have absolutely loved LaVern...and especially live; I got the chance to meet and talk the great LaVern before and after her set at the Cinegrill in The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the 90's. LaVern was so down to earth, autographed my Atlantic 78s and 45s, and was stunned to see the WEA-Atlantic compilation lp "The Phil Spector-Atlantic Records Sessions," of which LaVern's Phil-produced single was featured. I took pictures of her after the show with her son, beautiful lady.
KojiRecords 7 months ago 2
Lavern had to really fight to get her records played on "white" radio in the 50's. She also fought to have Georgia Gibbs and other white singers from stealing her arrangements and covering her songs in that era. Us white kids were smart enough to buy the original black artists and helped them to get the fame they deserved.
bigdancd 1 year ago
@bigdancd ON THE OTHER HAND, THE "WHITE" DJ'S FAILED TO GIVE "THESE" ARTISTS THEIR DUE BY NOT PLAYING THIS WONDERFUL MATERIAL. IT'S A DIFFERENT ERA NOW AND THANKS TO YOUTUBE, AND ALL THOSE THAT UNSELFISHLLY CONTRIBUT TO IT "WE" NOW CAN ENJOY ALL OF THIS T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C "STUFF! TOM D BRICK,NJ
doowopman49 10 months ago
@bigdancd ON THE OTHER HAND, THE "WHITE" DJ'S FAILED TO GIVE "THESE" ARTISTS THEIR DUE BY NOT PLAYING THIS WONDERFUL MATERIAL. IT'S A DIFFERENT ERA NOW AND THANKS TO YOUTUBE, AND ALL THOSE THAT UNSELFISHLLY CONTRIBUT TO IT "WE" NOW CAN ENJOY ALL OF THIS T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C "STUFF! TOM D BRICK,NJ DOOWOPMAN49
doowopman49 10 months ago
If anyone of you want to hear LaVern at her best, take a listen to "Play It Fair". One of the greatest R & B hits of Lavern's from early in her career.
bigdancd 1 year ago
I wish someone anyone would post her original recording of this song and especially her original recording of Soul on Fire.
EubieCool 1 year ago
best side of record ... hearing this fav once again tweedlee dee was a side..not.,. one of the greats.. lov
snowinmi 1 year ago
It make me miss her so much. I love you mommy!! I will see you soon in heaven!
adictopie 1 year ago
Great "comeback" performance by LaVern in 1991 on the A&E channel.
aeichler 1 year ago
can't top this ...thanks !
miltsar 1 year ago
Loved this song as a child and still do.......thank you for posting it!!!
Kman1265 1 year ago
This video is a gem! Thanks for sharing.
Fegen 1 year ago
CLASS ACT here people! :)
Bluessongstress1963 1 year ago
This is one of LaVern's "comeback" performances, taped in 1991 for A&E after she had been out of the country for nearly 20 years.
aeichler 1 year ago
I think this is from the early 1950's the B side of Tweedle Dee, her first number 1
friaraidan 1 year ago
it's been a long tome but no one compares to Laverne ever then and now..Queen of the blues right along with Billie Holiday
snowinmi 1 year ago
For 3 minutes and 40 seconds, this song is hers. Baker's ability to transform this song into her own creation is a testament to her vocal ability.
DamienPales 2 years ago
Her voice is so strong and rich.
PatsBooks 2 years ago
What year is this from?
tweedles99 2 years ago
this was very lovely
DEVONTA930 2 years ago 4
Cool. I've always liked Elvis' version of this- as well as the original by Lonnie Johnson. The tempo change is kinda cool.
coppertomrocks 2 years ago 4
thanks for the share sherry
spiritladysoul 2 years ago 3
great video. thanks Sherry for sharing
bigeeezy 2 years ago
Great Singer! Great Song! :D
Thank you, Sherry, for sharing this with me! :D
Hugs,
<3 Maureen
Maureen712 2 years ago
this is a great standard How lucky you have it
edwinandwilliams 2 years ago 3
very great,,,thanksssssss,,,Dany,,,
dany66699999 2 years ago
Excellent This is my Favorite Lavern Baker Song Thanks So Much For the post 50************** And Favorited and i subbed to you Thanks For your Excellent channel God Bless KTF A Friend From Canada
tustles 2 years ago
A fab post Sherry, thankyou.Many thanks also to Jazzyvocalfriend for sharing this with youtube :)
smilersweetness 2 years ago 2
I loved lavern Baker.
smack1944 3 years ago 3
すごい歌唱力！！！
すばらしい！！！！！！！！！！！！
kantaro1310 3 years ago
help me
chranelle08 3 years ago
great singer
hah13 3 years ago
lavern baker most be soprano voice shes hits them high notes so easy onething I rember she will growl and a song there want be a etta james or if was not for lavern baker
lifeofchangesforme 3 years ago
What a woman. What a voice. For what she gave, I hope her a most beautiful house with a beautiful view and sunlight.....an'lasses
jws54 3 years ago
What year is this from?
goldbergje 3 years ago
C'est beau, tout simplement beau !
jaropi17 3 years ago
I'm so happy with this! I didn't know her until I heard "I'm gonna get you" and then I heard the older songs. Unfortunately, She passed away a few months before I first heard her sing.
swilk411 4 years ago
inever knew she died i live a few miles from bsarbra george i use to like lavern baker
buckwheat39 4 years ago
One of the first R & R concerts I went to back in 1955 featured LaVern along with Bill Haley and the Comets, Big Joe Turner, etc., and she was awesome. I'll never forget talking to her backstage before she went on. She asked me what my favorite song was and I told her, Play It Fair. When she was done with her set, she came off stage and with a smile said; "how did you like that, Danny Boy?" I told her it was incredible. Being white and the era it was, I told her she was my favorite singer!
bigdancd 4 years ago 2
friggin FANTASTIC!!!!! Forgot how good this lady was. She truly does sing from her heart and it all hits home. THANK YOU!!!!! for submitting this.
smokeysgirl52 4 years ago
Thanks for this.
bookbinder123 4 years ago
Thanks for sharing this rare prize. I don't know who recorded the original, but I have a copy of Big Joe Turner doing the song probably in the 50's or early 60's. The CD doesn't give a recording date. I think both the Turner and Baker versions are wonderful.
roscoe008 4 years ago
Who sung this originally?
Zooniethethird 4 years ago
it was lonnie johnson, then lavern did it, then elvis
jm3s 4 years ago
Lonnie Johnson , an American Treasure
Larritotito 4 years ago