Pearl really knew how to work her "magic"... so genuine, so natural. Andy is having the time of his life. I once read where her co-stars in any performance, never knew what she was gonna hit 'em with. She was so spontaneous and impromptu, giving them a joyous nervousness that they just laughed their way through. Pearl could take a scene to heights they hadn't imagined! She didn't need rehearsal...she was rehearsal's MAMA! Now that's what being a DIVA truly is!
Everyone loved Pearl Bailey. She was so magnificent, as was all of those women from that era, who possessed that natural warmth and down-home, folksy appeal that was reflected in everything they did whether it was show business or not. I miss them all.
I weep for the lack of fab entertainment like this today! Viva Andy Williams and his variety show magic! And Miss Pearlie, she's a gem indeed...thanks for sharing!
Pure television paradise. I get such a kick out of the fun Pearl is having with Andy - trying to get him to "relax". You just fall in love with these two. And let's not forget this spectacular musical arrangement.
Everything about Pearl Bailey was star quality. I love how she engaged the crowd & those she performed alongside with jokes and commentary in between singing the lyrics
Pearl...classy, elegant, gifted, and real downhome natural...all rolled in one. Miss her presence. No one's like that nowadays. Andy is just enjoying it all!
I love this, thanks for posting, have always loved Andy Williams - never saw this one with him and Pearl Bailey, this is just adorable, two of the great singers, and this is real ENTERTAINMENT! We do not have things like this any more, just junk. All the greats are gone.
PURE CLASS!!!! look at that dress on ms. pearl classy!!!!!! no one entertains with class anymore and the few who do, well good luck finding them. great era, the best!!!
I must say...I'm a singer but I wish I could go back to these days when it seemed they had more fun, more creative freedom AND they didn't take themselves SO seriously. Everything seemed like a wonderful Jam session.
Pearl Bailey was sooo good to watch..so much fun..so much talent... This clip with Andy Williams shows a bit o her immense talent and wit. As well as his.... A precious post. Tks.
Whew! What a great combo! Pearl has a very strong voice and with Andy´s soft voice they match perfectly in this song =) Thank you for another high-quality video! ADded to favourites :) Thanks again!
2 of my favorite entertainers, and my very favorite clip. They are so at ease here. I'm so glad I get to watch this over and over! Thanks for posting!!
QUE DELÍCIA DE VÍDEO MARAVILHOSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEIJOS ADRIANA CYRINO DE MELLO RISAU RIBEIRÃO PRETO SÃO PAULO BRASIL SALAM AL RAB
Andy was fine but Pearl Bailey makes everyone look good. She had so many gifts and used them so well. Sorry if name icon comes up 2x. Some sort of computer glitch.
Anyone else think that Queen Latifah should play her in a bio-film?
Without question.
She'd need to lose about 80 pounds to play Bailey during this era of her life.
Surely at any point.
omg I was thinking the same thing.
ummmmm, YES!!!!!!!!!
Pearl really knew how to work her "magic"... so genuine, so natural. Andy is having the time of his life. I once read where her co-stars in any performance, never knew what she was gonna hit 'em with. She was so spontaneous and impromptu, giving them a joyous nervousness that they just laughed their way through. Pearl could take a scene to heights they hadn't imagined! She didn't need rehearsal...she was rehearsal's MAMA! Now that's what being a DIVA truly is!
Everyone loved Pearl Bailey. She was so magnificent, as was all of those women from that era, who possessed that natural warmth and down-home, folksy appeal that was reflected in everything they did whether it was show business or not. I miss them all.
how can anyone resist falling in love with these two and their genuine so natural talent...
I weep for the lack of fab entertainment like this today! Viva Andy Williams and his variety show magic! And Miss Pearlie, she's a gem indeed...thanks for sharing!
Pure television paradise. I get such a kick out of the fun Pearl is having with Andy - trying to get him to "relax". You just fall in love with these two. And let's not forget this spectacular musical arrangement.
Everything about Pearl Bailey was star quality. I love how she engaged the crowd & those she performed alongside with jokes and commentary in between singing the lyrics
Pearl Bailey, Georgetown University, HON 1977, BA 1985.
her hand movements are so graceful and effortless
She's literally the female version of Lou Raul so cool calm and collected relaxed at all times lol I love her. Rest well Queen
Just to clarify, his name was Lou Rawls.
@@ronaldcammarata3422pearl was a jerk😂
What?
Perfect timing indeed. Pearlie Mae and Andy. Genuine class!
This made me smile so much
I just love this. Brings back so many memories.
i love pearl
Pearl & Andy in Basie-style swing. Tired of table dancing? Well, how about some chair sitting soft-shoe? Unforgettable! Thank you *very* much.
she is sooo funny, and i love her voice.
God I love this woman. I come and revisit this often. Andy, you're cool too.
Pearl is a genius! To listen to her singing to live performances is incredible!
I saw Pearl in Hello Dolly she was amazing and so was the show
This is a totally cute vid, thanks for sharing...
IDK why but I think its so cute when Mr.Williams bites his finger at 2:16 haha, he's so cute!
Pearl...classy, elegant, gifted, and real downhome natural...all rolled in one. Miss her presence. No one's like that nowadays. Andy is just enjoying it all!
He trully was! I saw him many times live and im only 26.. He was a gentleman and very nice man.
2:40 when Andy hits that note before he stands up, Pearl looks at him as if to say, "Man! Where did THAT come from?!"
i woud love to be in pearl's presence. she's a charming woman.
vainsmith she passed I believe in 1990
I love this, thanks for posting, have always loved Andy Williams - never saw this one with him and Pearl Bailey, this is just adorable, two of the great singers, and this is real
ENTERTAINMENT! We do not have things like this any more, just junk. All the greats are gone.
One of the best pieces of showbiz I ever saw. I love these people. And they are as happy to be doing it as we are to watch it.
They were so cool back then. Thanks for the upload.
JUST A LITTLE! shes hilarious :} and so talented was a pleasure to watch
I LOVE YOU PEARL!
Yes!!! So simple to be simple! I loved this moment!
Great artists they were!
Ms Bailey is always incredibly smooth and breezy - so easy and delightful to listen to 🥰
PURE CLASS!!!! look at that dress on ms. pearl classy!!!!!! no one entertains with class anymore and the few who do, well good luck finding them. great era, the best!!!
I must say...I'm a singer but I wish I could go back to these days when it seemed they had more fun, more creative freedom AND they didn't take themselves SO seriously. Everything seemed like a wonderful Jam session.
Class, Pure Class..... They are Great Together.
I wish i was born on their generation Ella, Pearly Dinah, Andy, DSB... sigh... =(
Simply perfection at their best. Gosh I miss these talented people.
Charming! What a lovely soul Pearl was.
Pearl Bailey was sooo good to watch..so much fun..so much talent... This clip with Andy Williams shows a bit o her immense talent and wit. As well as his....
A precious post. Tks.
Personality=Plus Pearlie Mae!
She seems to be very lovely and smart. Sydney Poitier of black Singers with so much pride and integrity.
I absolutely love this!!
Whew! What a great combo! Pearl has a very strong voice and with Andy´s soft voice they match perfectly in this song =)
Thank you for another high-quality video!
ADded to favourites :)
Thanks again!
An absolute gem. Those days on tv are gone with the wind.
BEAUTIFUL ❤
Pearl Bailey was one of a kind. Those were great days. Thanks for posting this. Really enjoyed it.
THIS IS FANTASTIC!!! Thank You!
This is a classic performance! She was such an awesome singer!!!
Andy Williams was a 💓 cutie
I always liked Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey is always a treat! I love her! RIP
Pearl Bailey was a type of person that took a song and made it her own.
Class...class...class
she had a very deep voice and master in gowling- she is so funny and brilliant in acting while singing
Pearl has real class, just amazing.
How can you not love these two? Pearl is has a lot of character & personality. I miss this woman!
I love this..
Classy singing by classy people. Modern performers take note...
Pearl Bailey was predictably outrageous and just wonderful.
Just look at Queen Latifah, there 's class in that Lady!
god i LOVE Pearl Bailey, she just makes me smile...
the pure joy :) i watch this every now and then when ive had a bad day
joy...from a lot of hard work.
There was more talent in Pearlie Mae's finger nail clipping than there is in all of showbiz today.
Thanks for the smile. What a delight. An absolute delight!
I Love It! I Love It! Thank you for posting.
i really love this pearl was great
this is my absolute favorite version of this song. i'm so happy i found this.
She has such a brash, sassy style--perfect blend with the smooth crooner, Andy Williams! I agree with Sumitra--very wonderful teaming here!
Simply wonderful!!!
i'm impressed with andy able to keep up with pearl and her genius.
Perfect Duet Live From The 60s
Class and talent at its finest !
2 of my favorite entertainers, and my very favorite clip. They are so at ease here.
I'm so glad I get to watch this over and over! Thanks for posting!!
I absolutely love this omg andy was always my favorite and this song is so amazing + that dress pearl has is just gorgeous I want it lol
this is one of the most amazing videos in the world.
"Oh, we are workin' for the money, aren't we?!"
Class and sass. Thank you.
Thanks SO much for posting this. Happy memories - great to see them both looking fab and having such a good time ;o)
I get it now why Stars clamored to work with Pearlie Mae: She was so good, she made them look even better!
Talent galore!
Pearl is so funny but man they are fantastic together
QUE DELÍCIA DE VÍDEO MARAVILHOSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEIJOS ADRIANA CYRINO DE MELLO RISAU RIBEIRÃO PRETO SÃO PAULO BRASIL SALAM AL RAB
Surely a class act!
Pearl was so classy and sassy.
This sort of interaction really brings the music to life
go Pearl
Andy was fine but Pearl Bailey makes everyone look good. She had so many gifts and used them so well. Sorry if name icon comes up 2x. Some sort of computer glitch.
my mom and i saw her at the lakewood center(calif) may company in 1972 talking about her book'pearl's kitchen'....
Love this!!
I know the name of Pearl's mother. Mother of Pearl.
joy
Pearl is hilarious
I never thought so way back when, but now, looking at this, I do.
No joke. Pearl Bailey did the "Hattie McDaniel role" well.
"Perfection"
awesome.
Perfection.
How I love that woman!
Pearlie Mae = personality plus in spades!
BRILLIANT 😁😊👍
A real gem thank you for posting :)C
I AGREE!!!