TERRY MEEUWSEN - Miss America 1973

Terry Meeuwsen, Miss America 1973, the best Miss America EVER! Singing "He Touched Me" as her talent competition. The singing competition went into a whole new level once Terry Meeuwsen sang this number. She was the MOST talented Miss America. Listen, remember and enjoy.

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[fognhaze]

Jonrose;Indeed,thanks for sharing. Have not missed a Miss A since '58(have all the tapes since'57!),and only one girl came close to Terry-Linda Loftis,Miss Texas In '61(3rd runnerup).I'm as spellbound watching Terry today as I was in Sept.'72. BTW:Terry was 9th in the talent line-up that year;poor,little Miss Iowa had to follow her,and HOW do you follow THIS performance?

[JONROSE44]

Wow...you've seen all the shows since 1958....I was only 3 years old then, but have seen every show since 1969.....so sad to see what the show has become today, and it was once an American Icon.

[Sympatico4u]

For grins tonight I did a search on Terry's performance in the pageant and much to my surprise and delight someone (thank you jonrose) had posted this. My parents were with hers at Atlantic City, saw this live and to this day my mom has wanted a copy of this performance. Both of our moms are now suffering from Macular Degeneration, but they can still hear and will be thrilled with this. Thanks a million - Terry's Cousin. I'm sending her this link! lol :o)

[JONROSE44]

Thank You for your comments and information, I am so glad you did the search and found this clip. This performance was my all time favorite from the pageant...Terry was perfection in this performance...it was divine.

[Sugarbehr1967]

OMG..i was blown away...I have NEVER heard anything like this before..she literally had me spellbound! Thanks for posting..

[JONROSE44]

Yes, this was an amazing performance by Terry Meeuwsen....no wonder she won the crown that year!!!!! Terry Meeuwsen rules !!!!

[sbullar]

One of the best if not the best versions of this song i've ever heard, better than Barbra streisand's i think. I remember watching this live in '73 and marveling at the performance.

[dtw1958]

@fognhaze Hey Jon, Do you have Linda Loftis' talent to post? Many thanks!!!! 

[waynebrasler]

This performance sealed the crown for Terry. Everyone watching knew then and there who the new Miss America would be. Most impressively, she chose a Barbra Streisand song and did not imitate Barbra Streisand at all!

[VTMCompany]

terry could have ended the number at about 3:00 mark with the orchestra, but holds the note to 3:09.

[VTMCompany]

warning: this performance will get stuck in your head...one of the best ever!

[GGE47]

I remember seeing this in 1972 for Miss America 1973.She was actually a professional singer with the Christie Minstrels,but there were no rules against professionals against amatures.I really liked her and came close to meeting her.I didn't know she was in Richmond,Va. and when I got my car inspected at a shopping mall,I saw an autographed picture of her and they aid she had been there.If only I had known in advance.It was in May of 1973.

[iwant008summer]

absolutely incredible!!!!!!!

[SirCaseyHollywood]

One of the most memorable singing performance, of A Ms America

[mrbamajama]

@fognhaze Fine mother son hope you meet or met a woman as Classy

[alysadanilova]

It is so great to see my mom back when she was Miss America. I smile every time I watch her. Thanks to all who post videos of my mother, I love having memories like these that last a lifetime.