heard her live in '80 in a little club. she just got bigger and badder sounding until she left us. thank god she didn't stick with that legal secretary career! but also, thank god for youtube--otherwise we'd never see this stuff. this wasn't even on pbs american masters series documentary on carmen.
This is a great video of this song. The version I heard first (and like the best) is from her "Alive" CD that was probably recorded in the mid 60's. It's pretty similar to the video version with a little extra sass thrown in. Thanks for sharing good music!
EXCELLENT !
hueyahumana 4 days ago
what a voice!!!!
elotheMartian 1 week ago
hum..jazzinho dahora
bluemanthi 11 months ago
I think the Clarke in Clarke his her one-time hubby Kenny Clarke.
waynebrasler 1 year ago
Man Carmen McRae is killin and smooth as butter with just incredible tone.
CHC4669 1 year ago
HOT! Carmen more than holds her own with this responsive band. Fantastic. Thanks for posting.
kristenburkholder1 1 year ago
One of the most exceptional set of lyrics ever written by the great Larry hart! Ty for the post:)
damone77 1 year ago
What year is this from? 60's?
LLJtbone 2 years ago
why is this the only clip from the show on youtube? anyone got more????
newstart2009 2 years ago
This is jazz people! May you all know what it's like to swing as though from the highest trapeze!
beeshor1 2 years ago 8
She's so smooth and relaxed. Wonderful and swingin'.
Love her, and the band is classy too.
Thanks and best swingin' regards,
Brew McLite
BrunoJazzmanLeicht 3 years ago 11
brassy voice matches the big band...great stuff!!
etcapela 3 years ago 3
The biting brass really accentuates the tenor of her voice.
plimsbury 3 years ago
Have you all heard the Dream of Life Album? If not go get it. It was one of her last and BEST!
jaybion 4 years ago
You just have to LOVE this lady -- she's
such a SINGER --- she really caresses those
lyrics.
stevenrmc 4 years ago
heard her live in '80 in a little club. she just got bigger and badder sounding until she left us. thank god she didn't stick with that legal secretary career! but also, thank god for youtube--otherwise we'd never see this stuff. this wasn't even on pbs american masters series documentary on carmen.
JazzSurf 4 years ago 3
LOL. Soon as this started playing, a bird right outside my window began to sing along. Carmen lives on!
moneymasterjet 4 years ago
the eyeliner, the lashes, the dress are mere windowdressing to the FAB vocals!
MRSFORTIER 4 years ago 3
probably the best jazz singer ever... along with sarah vaughn ofcourse!!! great stuff!
joannamichelle72 4 years ago
& Ella Fitzgerald
JmoulFrancis 4 years ago
and Billie
youngclem06 3 years ago
I love you Carmen, but that lil mustache should've been taken care of before hitting the stage.
ssr7736 4 years ago
This is a great video of this song. The version I heard first (and like the best) is from her "Alive" CD that was probably recorded in the mid 60's. It's pretty similar to the video version with a little extra sass thrown in. Thanks for sharing good music!
ambreec28 4 years ago
So far, Carmen's version of "I wish I were in Love Again "is the one I prefer. This medium fast is great!
calliope07 4 years ago
How unfortunate great jazz singers like Carmen and Sarah are no longer alive. Thank goodness for their recorded music.
DrDAP 4 years ago
amazing!
theonewhitstyle 4 years ago
Wow!!!I love Carmen how do I get this?
49644 4 years ago
best singer ever...
kleitspark 5 years ago
What a great recording! Thank you sir may we have another! This is the best band nobody ever heard with the baddest singer ever. I have perma-smile!
dougmayes 5 years ago 2
wow!!!!
ronjazz69 5 years ago