RARE Barbara Cook Better With a Band 1980 PBS

Never before on YouTube. Barbara Cook singing David Zippel and Wally Harper's "It's Better With a Band," from the 1980 PBS broadcast "An Evening with Barbara Cook." with Wally Harper, musical director. Taped around the time of Cook's second appearance at Carnegie Hall and the release of her second Carnegie Hall album, "It's Better with a Band," the broadcast featured much the same program as the concert and album. It was long regarded as an example of Cook in her vocal prime. The concert was never released on VHS, laser or DVD, and all that remains are recordings like these, videotaped from broadcast.

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[Garmct]

This is wonderful. I've her in concert and on Broadway many times but never when she was in her prime. What a performance! Viva la Barbara!

[Shahrdad]

If the USA had recognized "Living National Treasures," Barbara Cook would be on top of the list. Her talent, her humility, her generosity, and her kindness are mind boggling. 

[bleachbred]

Wow! The woman is great!

[Palomablanca2008]

Breathtaking performance, thanks a million for sharing this jewel !!

[Blacklily22]

Love this incredible Brodway voice, Her energy is unbelievable!

[theblueangel28]

ohm,..holy crap

my voice would say "im taking five chump" about halfway through this crazy song

incredible!

[rrd2404]

Barbara Cook is wonderful. She never ceases to amaze with her wonderful talent. Thanks for sharing.

[paulostroff99]

Superb!  TY.

[EnniThomas]

Pure genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ginger1961]

I have this taped from PBS, but I haven't seen it in years. Thanks for posting.