I listen to Diana Krall a lot, she`s great! if you can get hold of a copy on dvd, try and get to watch her `live in paris`, it`s a fantastic 2 hour concertForgive me, but I am in a mellow mood tonight and somehow keyed on The Look Of Love. A song made for a strong female lead with great lyrics (thank you Hal David). I believe Janis Hansen owns the definitive version. But Dusty also, a great version. My favorite live version is from Diana Krall (she is not bad to look at either):
And of course, how would our beloved KC done with this?
Instantly, I am reminded of Helen Reddy's song, "Emotion." And I learned that both songs are written by the same people: V. Sanson and P. Dahlstrom.Also a big Olivia fan. Nice to see there are a few of us! This is kind of an odd performance, unreleased in the USA to this day in audio, but a beautiful song. We all know her popular stuff, so something unexpected. And this clip is of descent quality......... Enjoy![
Nice clip, thanks for posting. Do you happen to know when this show was broadcast? Was this before she really hit it big?Also a big Olivia fan. Nice to see there are a few of us! This is kind of an odd performance, unreleased in the USA to this day in audio, but a beautiful song. We all know her popular stuff, so something unexpected. And this clip is of descent quality......... Enjoy!
According to the person who posted this, The Merv Griffin Show, aired on June 13, 1974. The look is 1974, so I would agree. She had the top ten hits, "Let Me Be There, and If You Love Me Let Me Know" and the next single was "I Honestly Love You." She had hit it big in the USA already, but yet she sang this song that was not even released in 1974 (USA). I find that unusual.Nice clip, thanks for posting. Do you happen to know when this show was broadcast? Was this before she really hit it big?
Well said. Lady Gaga has indeed shown herself to be far more than just another pop/dance artist. I've enjoyed seeing her do the different things she has in the past few years.A few years ago, within this thread, I was offering my praise of Lady Gaga. I received some blowback. Imagine that...
I enjoyed her dance songs, and I admired her for her talent as well as her generous work on, and dedication to, social causes. Then she had a series of performances that showed the world what a great singer she is: tribute to Julie Andrews on 2015 Oscars, 2016 Super Bowl performance of the National Anthem, 2017 Super Bowl halftime show (some, myself included, call it the best one ever), and, now, her singing as well as acting in A Star Is Born. She has received great reviews and is considered a shoe-in for an Oscar nomination.
So, yeah, I feel vindicated. [mic drop] People can still disagree with me (and probably will), but there is much evidence to back up my initial claims... We're all entitled to our opinions, of course, and much of what we enjoy is subjective. But I am personally excited and gratified to see Lady Gaga continue to gain accolades and continue to soar...
I LOVE that song and it's a live version from Olivia. Her airy vocals are breathtaking.Also a big Olivia fan. Nice to see there are a few of us! This is kind of an odd performance, unreleased in the USA to this day in audio, but a beautiful song. We all know her popular stuff, so something unexpected. And this clip is of descent quality......... Enjoy!
A STAR IS BORN is superb and lady gaga was a class act, both as a singer and an actress!and, now, her singing as well as acting in A Star Is Born. She has received great reviews and is considered a shoe-in for an Oscar nomination.
Maybe the consummate Olivia fan @Rick-An Ordinary Fool, who is an older fool than I am, can give some insight on this?Nice clip, thanks for posting. Do you happen to know when this show was broadcast? Was this before she really hit it big?
aired on June 13, 1974Do you happen to know when this show was broadcast?
What an amazing film. It left me weak at the end. So much better than the Streisand/Kristofferson version. Bradley Cooper couldn't have done better for his first film.A STAR IS BORN is superb and lady gaga was a class act, both as a singer and an actress!
Before i went to see this, i got hold of the Streisand version to get an idea about the film and i enjoyed that one as much, but i have to say, Bradley Coopers reduced me to tears the most!
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I want to say that was 74 but I don’t know the exact date.Maybe the consummate Olivia fan @Rick-An Ordinary Fool, who is an older fool than I am, can give some insight on this?
According to the YouTube poster, it was June 13, 1974.
I am in wonder though on national television would an artist not promote her latest hit or upcoming single? That song as recorded in 1974 has never even been released in the States.I want to say that was 74 but I don’t know the exact date.
Good stuff. I'm not quite as young as you but not as old as some other members here. Going on 41 in February. I had boomer parents, though, who turned me on to the oldies, doo wop and some big band stuff. Karen and Richard were a given though because they were hometown heroes. I was spinning an LP of Now and Then as early as 8 years old, one that was given to me as a birthday gift from a cousin who lived in Downey.Another female voice I've picked up on recently (I'm only 18 so it's all before my time... But it's all so much better!) is Connie Francis. I was watching this video below celebrating Hal Blaine by playing selections of the many songs he has played on.
Anyway this voice came thought and I was like "wow!" Who is this? I put my phone to the speaker and Google told me it was Connie Francis "Where The Boys Are". I listened to that and a few others like "Stupid Cupid", "Who's Sorry Now?" and "Tennessee Waltz" just love her voice. I'm building up quite a collection of female singers now: Karen Carpenter, Nancy Sinatra, Agnetha & Frida (ABBA) Dusty Springfield, Connie Francis, Olivia Newton-John, Dionne Warwick, Adele...