The best. Each artist so different and yet so powerful together. Aretha, showing the world what it is to be Aretha Franklin, a whole new stratosphere to be discovered. Roberta Flack bringing us back to earth with her raw (under-appreciated) talent. Sarah Vaughan, already divine, showing these children how easy it is when you have been given Grace. Sarah's voice is clearly distinguishable throughout in its purity and strength, but notice how she wisely lets the other ladies take the culminate chorus on their own, and dips her head to bow out to their voices. Class. She didn't need to steal the show. Peggy drops in to show everyone that the definition of cool need not be obtained by reaching for the rafters. Greatness abounds and this is a historic capture of these legends!
Wow! Well said friend. (After reading your fabulous comment on these 4 amazing iconix singers...I imagine you dropping your microphone, and walking off.) Loved it!💖
Aretha is the saxophone of the group, Roberta is the flute, sarah is the beautiful string section and muted trumpet, and Peggy is the clarinet all are a beautiful symphony put together to make Awesome music
The way Sarah Vaughan worked that line, "My poor heart is sentimental". That stole the show for me, and that's what Sarah does best. Plus I've never actually seen Aretha give props to another female singer the way she did for Sarah then. I think she knew she was in good company. What a beautiful blend, all the ladies smashed, while showcasing their talents.
"My poor heart is sentimental" - even Peggy smiled w/ Sarah sang that. Ditto on Aretha's acknowledgment of Sarah's performance (I don't think I've ever seen her do that.) Nice comments, Mr. J.
Phenomenal process of balancing individual artistry with collective discipline and respect! Breathtaking mastery of the human voice, the blues/jazz genres, the arts of performance and collaboration! Thank you soooo very much! 🌟❤️🔥😍
Yeah. The soloists today's would be trying to over singing each other screeching like a bunch of irate banshees on a desert island fighting over the last bottle of Moscato.
@@richardlee8495 You interviewing them has absolutely nothing to do with their individual vocal performances in this particular video. Sarah arguably owned this performance.
@@1sava i thought they were all good, and a privilege to hear them all together. but i don't quite agree re Sarah. did you meet any of them? having interviewed three of them did add something here for me. whether you care or not.
3:27 to 3:40 has to be the most amazing sound i have ever heard... old sassy sounds effortless and even peggy lee gives it a little belt, which is unusual for her usual style. just wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is proof that all of these women grew up singing in choirs. They are all born singers. They can sing with others or by themselves. They're singers. 🙏🏼😊
Peggy Lee's voice is so warm and sweet! Omg! Sarah is simply divine, Roberta so lovely and Aretha so energetic! This wonderful collab performance made me smile.
What is fascinating to me about this performance is how well these four divas sing together without "stepping on" each others vocal lines. They each solo, and during each solo, the others harmonize and support the soloist, and then they harmonize well during the group choruses. Such skill, grace, and class are rare. Throughout the performance they seem to be enjoying themselves as well. The video and sound quality are not great - probably VHS taped from a broadcast - but the performance is not only historically unique and important, but also artistically satisfying. I'm surprised that this performance has not gotten more publicity over the years.
This is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Any fool that says they're not impressed by the entire performance doesn't know anything about soulful singing and never will.
Of course not. But their TODAY voices could be shaped and molded into a 2016-version. Not as soulful, to as polished and smooth BUT a chance for today's talent.
I'd Swap out Alicia and Beyoncé for Ledesi and Chrisette Michelle...Not because the other two can't sing but because Ledesi and Chris are fluid in any genre of music. I've heard Ledesi sing "My Guy" and make it rock like it just came out.
Roberta is still here but she is dealing with some bad health issues, but to my other Queens of Jazz long may you reign in your music, we will forever miss you, you have left us your treasures
This might be my imagination but they were all doing well, then it seemed Aretha did something that turned on a switch in Roberta. It's okay girl cause it hit me like fire too. ❤
Every single one of them is musical royalty--yet they know the power of singing softly together in harmony, and the utter magic that can create. How rare, indeed!
I have music from them all. Sarah Vaughan got my attention in 1959 with Broken Hearted Melody when I was 15 years old and when I started to explore her music it lead me into jazz. Roberto Flack I saw in concert many years ago with my last wife. At her service I requested that they play "The First Time That I Saw Your Face ", one of my favourite love songs. Have been a fan from when she released "Fever" such a sexy voice. Aretha Franklin was and is one of my favourite singers of all time. What an experience and joy to the ear to hear those 4 voices together. So very glad that I discovered this.
This was one of the most interesting and fantastic performances. It really makes you understand the uniqueness of us all, because this will never be replicated anywhere. Wow, how lucky they all are to sing with each other.
About a billion dollars in talent and record sales in 1 place. Cant imagine what a whole show with these talents would have been like. Thanks for sharing.
This is talent. No auto tune. There aren't 20 dancers on the stage, 4 skimpy costume changes, lasers or pyro. It's just four phenomenal women on stage singing an amazingly written song. It's shocking. They have on all of their clothes, yet they can sing. Thank you to the person who posted this!
Well , I think in Peggy's case ...she had a 61 year singing career , and 55 year recording career . She wrote hundreds of songs ...which are known across the globe , and had dozens of hits . Her voice is known instantly . She had the likes of Ella , Sinatra , Judy Garland , Tony Bennett and Ray Charles attending her concerts .She is still played and highly respected today . I think these are just some of the things that make Peggy Lee a legend .
The reason why i love this so much is because. they are all Diva's and when true genius arrives in singers, intonation always surpasses ego, every time!
The Ellington standards are: Azure (instr.) - I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues - Solitude - Rocks In My Bed - I Got It Bad - Azure - Mood Indigo. GREAT medley, quite unusual, organic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you so much for sharing this shining moment with us, Gareth!
The best. Each artist so different and yet so powerful together. Aretha, showing the world what it is to be Aretha Franklin, a whole new stratosphere to be discovered. Roberta Flack bringing us back to earth with her raw (under-appreciated) talent. Sarah Vaughan, already divine, showing these children how easy it is when you have been given Grace. Sarah's voice is clearly distinguishable throughout in its purity and strength, but notice how she wisely lets the other ladies take the culminate chorus on their own, and dips her head to bow out to their voices. Class. She didn't need to steal the show. Peggy drops in to show everyone that the definition of cool need not be obtained by reaching for the rafters. Greatness abounds and this is a historic capture of these legends!
Sweet! Very nicely said! Thanks!
DrewWasMe right, Goddesses!
Enough said enough said sometimes I wonder where all the intelligent people are and they show up in the most unlikely places
Well damn! I don’t know which was more marvelous.... this performance or your commentary! 💯💯👌🏾👌🏾
Wow! Well said friend. (After reading your fabulous comment on these 4 amazing iconix singers...I imagine you dropping your microphone, and walking off.) Loved it!💖
Can you imagine just being there and seeing this live? :)
Sarah Vaughan makes child's play of this song.
Now this here is talent. Everyone of these flawless ladies brought their own style to this performance and each one of them were FIERCE.
Yes yes yes ✋
Aretha is the saxophone of the group, Roberta is the flute, sarah is the beautiful string section and muted trumpet, and Peggy is the clarinet all are a beautiful symphony put together to make Awesome music
Corny
@@franzvegs4497 And I'm a piccolo. Okay, I'm not good at this.
Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m a basson
The way Sarah Vaughan worked that line, "My poor heart is sentimental". That stole the show for me, and that's what Sarah does best. Plus I've never actually seen Aretha give props to another female singer the way she did for Sarah then. I think she knew she was in good company. What a beautiful blend, all the ladies smashed, while showcasing their talents.
"My poor heart is sentimental" - even Peggy smiled w/ Sarah sang that. Ditto on Aretha's acknowledgment of Sarah's performance (I don't think I've ever seen her do that.) Nice comments, Mr. J.
Do you know the story of this? Quincy talks about it in his book. I like the props here too.
Nate J well it was Thee Sarah Vaughn plus she knew Aretha when she was a kid. Sarah was frequent at her home growing up.
Timothy Williams Thanks for that info
@@GermonoToussaint I have to check out that book! loved to hear the background.
Y'know, for a bunch of soloists, they harmonize very nicely!
Phenomenal process of balancing individual artistry with collective discipline and respect! Breathtaking mastery of the human voice, the blues/jazz genres, the arts of performance and collaboration!
Thank you soooo very much!
🌟❤️🔥😍
Bill Martin I believe this is on top comments!!! They do harmonize really well
Because they are musicians :) (not just front ladies)
Amen to that!
Yeah. The soloists today's would be trying to over singing each other screeching like a bunch of irate banshees on a desert island fighting over the last bottle of Moscato.
Sarah Vaughn is a Goddess.
This needs to be in the Library of Congress. It's a national treasure.
Sarah !!!! It's like she schooled , nurtured. lead and then followed all in one performance. This was beautiful.
Aretha’s musicality is out of this world. She can do no wrong
How cool! THIS was 'Divas Live', years before 'Divas Live'! LOL!
I'm speechless. Sarah has always been one of my favorites. What a quartet. Didn't know this existed.
Aretha looks absolutely AMAzing here!!! The Queen of Everything!!
she may be " queen" BUT SARAH is "THE DIVINE ONE ". lol
Zomzi Love ...Ree is the Queen of Soul, and Sarah is the Divine One.
Peggy holds her own with three sisters. ..
Rush Jennings wasn't Peggy Lee biracial?
The original funky white sister 😂
@Kudio j. lol now I get what maximum white mix is
4 sisters, not 3. We're all human beings.
i become lost in love when i hear Sarah voice.
Aretha's silhouette at the beginning sends chills up my spine!!!
@@mibukdesjarlais534 wtf are u talking abt? Just stfu.
Sarah owned this performance.
no. Aretha. but they all did shine.
@@richardlee8495 Nope
@@1sava had the [privelege of interviewing three of them. do not think Sarah won here, but my favorite voice here.
@@richardlee8495 You interviewing them has absolutely nothing to do with their individual vocal performances in this particular video. Sarah arguably owned this performance.
@@1sava i thought they were all good, and a privilege to hear them all together. but i don't quite agree re Sarah. did you meet any of them? having interviewed three of them did add something here for me. whether you care or not.
3:27 to 3:40 has to be the most amazing sound i have ever heard... old sassy sounds effortless and even peggy lee gives it a little belt, which is unusual for her usual style. just wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Never forgot this 📺 TV gem special from 1974. Duke Ellington we love you madly. Priceless.
1973
4 vocal institutions. .. EPIC!!
That "white girl" was one of Duke Ellingtons favourite singers . He called Peggy Lee "The Queen" and they co wrote several songs .
Roberta is still with us thankfully - bless them all
sarah is amazing
All schooled by Sarah Vaughan!
when she opens her mouth to sing, its so divine
Aretha's gown is spectacular
Aretha.. great gowns.. beautiful gowns..
@@Kmn01923 I know I'm a lot late but I love this reference 😂
Who said Aretha can't blend?? This is ROCKING!!
Yes look at who is blending with. The unique and best of the best.
nobody ever said that, ever😒 just leave her a compliment without making up insults
@@ladymiss9466 No people have said she doesn't like to share the stage and I think that's what they were referring to.
oh. got it👍🏾@@melaninenriched7844
@@ladymiss9466 No problem. I've seen her share the stage plenty but she can't help but outshine others it's just her raw talent. Lol
These ladies blend so beautifully! We are so fortunate to be able experience their magic
What's the word for 4 all-time greatest, with the G.O,A.T ARETHA FRANKLIN
having that much talent on one stage is downright dangerous, like the earth could be thrown out of its orbit
This is proof that all of these women grew up singing in choirs. They are all born singers. They can sing with others or by themselves. They're singers. 🙏🏼😊
My first time seeing this. Unbelievable! A singers Hall Of Fame.
Peggy Lee's voice is so warm and sweet! Omg! Sarah is simply divine, Roberta so lovely and Aretha so energetic! This wonderful collab performance made me smile.
This is how you sing together. Nowadays all the “divas” want to outsing each other
What is fascinating to me about this performance is how well these four divas sing together without "stepping on" each others vocal lines. They each solo, and during each solo, the others harmonize and support the soloist, and then they harmonize well during the group choruses.
Such skill, grace, and class are rare. Throughout the performance they seem to be enjoying themselves as well.
The video and sound quality are not great - probably VHS taped from a broadcast - but the performance is not only historically unique and important, but also artistically satisfying. I'm surprised that this performance has not gotten more publicity over the years.
That's called R E S P E C T!
@@jaygatz4335 👍
Youth is wasted on the young. I didn't understand that in '73, but I sure do now in '20.
Sarah got this hooty , dark powerful voice I’m so much in love with it .... they are all perfect
This is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Any fool that says they're not impressed by the entire performance doesn't know anything about soulful singing and never will.
A piece of music history, all loved singers saluting The Duke. Duke called Peggy 'The Queen '. Enough said.
Ahhhhhhh, Mercy, Laudy, Jesus, just can't take all this divine talent, beauty and greatness on one stage.....
Utterly amazing. A once in a lifetime moment when all the stars align.
So true. Handsome man.
All of there voices compliments each other in this performance.however Flack and Franklin are some of my favorite female singers.
Most def
Stumbled upon this priceless jewel roaming the site for Sarah Vaughan uploads. This performance is sheer magnificence. The absolute cream of the crop.
Holy Fcuk !! 4 divine Ladies having a whale of a time for us mortals. Hopefully one day this could be restored & digitised. O Yeah
full duke ellington tribute uploaded here :) czcams.com/video/1AQibJ-LYkY/video.html just watched it
Divine Sarah Vaughn!
I love all these singer (HUGE Aretha fan), but my favorite part is Miss Sassy at 2:42.
Amazing to see that much REAL talent sharing the same stage. There's no "auto-tune" for these greats!
Sassy in anything got to be great!
this is what should be shown at the next so called Diva concert....show them what it is all about!!!!!!!!!!
+Richard Moten I hear you, Brother. Can we even find four artists today to do something like this?!!
Perhaps Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce (refined), Fantasia and Alicia Keyes.
Oh PUHLEEZE!! No, they couldn't compare!
Of course not. But their TODAY voices could be shaped and molded into a 2016-version. Not as soulful, to as polished and smooth BUT a chance for today's talent.
I'd Swap out Alicia and Beyoncé for Ledesi and Chrisette Michelle...Not because the other two can't sing but because Ledesi and Chris are fluid in any genre of music. I've heard Ledesi sing "My Guy" and make it rock like it just came out.
The person who put these women together is a genius!
Totally AweSomeNess!! These are True Ladies of their Craft.
Peggy Lee can hang with the Big Girls !
Peggy lee is a vocal genius. Composed along side legends such as Duke Ellington and more
its sounds like she does a little imitation of Billie Holiday too on that one line I Got it Bad and that Aint Good
Peggy Lee got about right.That is cool and sultry.
Four goddesses!
SO darn beautiful... I love em all but for me Sarah Vaughan is my fave of all this ladies
Miss Sassy is a goddess!
Aretha for me, but Sarah Vaughan is right there with her.
Sarah Vaughan and Roberta Flack >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
This is divine. These ladies just entertaining the crowd with their voices.
Sarah for phrasing, Roberta for tone, Aretha for soulful notes n Peggy for coolness..they compliment each other so well here.
If a woman with Sarah Vaughan's voice sang to me I would propose marriage to her on the spot!
You have very good taste, B.I.S.O.N ...
How blessed we are to have had these great talents. Incredible. Thank you.
Some of the greatest singers ever. including my all time favourite Sassy Sarah.
I mean, come on!!! It too saddens me that we may never see anything like this again.
Roberta is still here but she is dealing with some bad health issues, but to my other Queens of Jazz long may you reign in your music, we will forever miss you, you have left us your treasures
I LOVE all these women individually, and they did a quarter! Wow, I can't believe it!❤❤❤❤
This might be my imagination but they were all doing well, then it seemed Aretha did something that turned on a switch in Roberta. It's okay girl cause it hit me like fire too. ❤
I just had to say it one more time - OH MY! Good grief this is beautiful! They blend together effortlessly. I'm in awe.
Peggy has her own unique lane. Her style is closer matched with the classics like Patsy Cline, Ertha Kitt and Lena Horne. Did enjoy it.
Aretha Franklin stood out in the midst of them to be a genuine soul singer !
Peggy! Yes!
the greatest divas.............
I remember when this was first uploaded in CZcams. I was still based in the UK.
My God! No exaggeration! How incredible!💧
Every single one of them is musical royalty--yet they know the power of singing softly together in harmony, and the utter magic that can create. How rare, indeed!
I have music from them all. Sarah Vaughan got my attention in 1959 with Broken Hearted Melody when I was 15 years old and when I started to explore her music it lead me into jazz. Roberto Flack I saw in concert many years ago with my last wife. At her service I requested that they play "The First Time That I Saw Your Face ", one of my favourite love songs. Have been a fan from when she released "Fever" such a sexy voice. Aretha Franklin was and is one of my favourite singers of all time. What an experience and joy to the ear to hear those 4 voices together. So very glad that I discovered this.
Perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was one of the most interesting and fantastic performances. It really makes you understand the uniqueness of us all, because this will never be replicated anywhere. Wow, how lucky they all are to sing with each other.
Y'all can't deal with this.
the only missing in this group was the legendary Ella Fitzgerald
Ahh... Sarah. Sarah. Sarah. Thank you.
3:51 to 3:58 is the most beautiful harmonization I’ve ever heard
Kudos to Quincy, who arranged this incredible medley -- AND the rest of the hour-long show! Phenomenal!
What a fabulous line up of talent. Thank God I lived when they were around
All so beautiful, gracious, and no out-diva-ing each other but a total harmonious performance! Befitting a standing ovation at the end!
i just found this...MAN IM IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG!!!!!
About a billion dollars in talent and record sales in 1 place. Cant imagine what a whole show with these talents would have been like. Thanks for sharing.
I just noticed this is not a song itself but a medley of songs from Etta James, Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald. It's so cool!
These are all Duke Ellington songs from a tribute to him. read the comments above
Wow! Just wow!!
6:15 when Sarah says”but” at exactly the right split second.
LOL😂She sure did 😊
This is talent. No auto tune. There aren't 20 dancers on the stage, 4 skimpy costume changes, lasers or pyro. It's just four phenomenal women on stage singing an amazingly written song. It's shocking. They have on all of their clothes, yet they can sing. Thank you to the person who posted this!
4 legends
WOW! This is excellent. Each lady sounded great. 100% live singing w/o any silly excuses.
Oh my! Awesome! I am crying and laughing. These ladies, wow!
I absolutely love this!!!! I’ve listened to this over and over again and I still get joy listening to their beautiful voices!
Well , I think in Peggy's case ...she had a 61 year singing career , and 55 year recording career . She wrote hundreds of songs ...which are known across the globe , and had dozens of hits . Her voice is known instantly . She had the likes of Ella , Sinatra , Judy Garland , Tony Bennett and Ray Charles attending her concerts .She is still played and highly respected today . I think these are just some of the things that make Peggy Lee a legend .
The reason why i love this so much is because. they are all Diva's and when true genius arrives in singers, intonation always surpasses ego, every time!
they're doing it like it's nothing, how can such beautiful voices even exist
Where has this been all my life???
Each one of them could individually showcase a show and it would be a fantastic performance and to have all four on stage, WOW!
The era of real singers.
The Ellington standards are: Azure (instr.) - I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues - Solitude - Rocks In My Bed - I Got It Bad - Azure - Mood Indigo. GREAT medley, quite unusual, organic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you so much for sharing this shining moment with us, Gareth!
woohoo I love it... but my favorite is Sarah...