"Cara Mia" remains one of my all-time favorite songs! What an extraordinary vocal range Jay had! It was a wild time, but the 60s truly had some of the best music ever.
What a character, this guy is such a great talent. He is jay and the Americans and will always be! One of the best voices in music, up there with The best.
One of the GREATEST Singers of ALL TIME,IF NOT THE BEST.A SINCERE Thank You Jay for the Wonderful Memories. From Your Thousands of Fans in Western Australia.
I love Jay . I'm 62 years old, and I worked in my earlier days for about 20 years as a professional musician in Germany with agencies. At this time I also worked for professional cover bands and Cara-mia was the top standard. I used to sing it even in a trio. (of course, some computer-sound help was applied about help 25 years ago) which baing my band to the top band area in entertainment. Now I am still able to sing it- more difficult ,-because I don't make music anymore, but still hit my tones, and still love this song. I would say the ultimate challenge for every musician! And still a lovely song.
Jay was a great interview subject for me in 1978 and this iadds a few details to the story of "Cara Mia." He's right about David Whitfield's operatic take, which was recorded in 1954 with Mantovani's Orchestra and became both a US and UK pop hit. Authorship was credited to "Tulio Trapani and Lee Lange" -- Lange a pseudonym for Whitfield's producer Bunny Lewis and Trapani the nom de plume for Mantovani.
I want to see him in person. Even if he doesn’t sing a note, I want to see him. Please someone tell me where, when and how. He’s 8 years older than me. Time is passing quickly. Someone please help.
I have seen Jay and The Americans in the 60's and have no desire to watch this other Jay impersonator...I saw Elvis in concert and don't even care to watch all these impersonator they have today. I like Jay Black and the Americans even at 70 years old......you can't beat the original record recorders....
is that really him...or are these guys to promote their station?..he said he was 70...looks far older...who was the guy that called him ''brundle fly''
Jay is in his 80's. I saw a young Jay and the Americans in 1962, in Fort Bragg NC. He had just release "Come a Little Bit Closer". He was as great then as he is now. There are many of his contemporary, performers, who wish they sound as god as Jay . zzz...her
@rich465 I saw him in concert about 15 years ago and he was just great, but, there was just something about his personality that I didn't like. My mom told me he was always like that even in the 50's.
One of the great voices ever to live on planet earth !!! Great Humor !!!
"Cara Mia" remains one of my all-time favorite songs! What an extraordinary vocal range Jay had! It was a wild time, but the 60s truly had some of the best music ever.
Cant believe he is 70 !!! I love him & his music!! He is awesome !! 5 stars!!
What a character, this guy is such a great talent. He is jay and the Americans and will always be! One of the best voices in music, up there with The best.
Love Jay Black and him singing Cara Mia!
Elizabeth Bourgeois the best song ever
He could be an Opera singer, easily. Car Mia is the Best ever, it will always be a part of me. Love him!
WHAT A MAGICAL VOICE
we should all sound this good at a much younger age. would have loved to have heard hiim and Roy sing together
I LOVE JAY BLACK!!!!!!!
One of the great men of 60's music.
Cara mia Jay....i love you !
Greets from Holland.
he is amazing
One of the GREATEST Singers of ALL TIME,IF NOT THE BEST.A SINCERE Thank You Jay for the Wonderful Memories. From Your Thousands of Fans in Western Australia.
Connie Francis is also still performing at 72 years old. Still sounding great!
love you Jay!!!!!!!
Jen MacPherson love love jays voice!!!
Jay seems very reserved here, but the stories are wonderful.
i remember the night of the bomb threat, we had to leave. and his 70th bday and the 45th show. and so on. seen him many times. love the man.
A true american music legend!! Thanks for the music Jay!!
Jay Black IS the VOICE and will ALWAYS be THE VOICE.And TO HELL with the Pretenders.
I love Jay .
I'm 62 years old, and I worked in my earlier days for about 20 years as a professional musician in Germany with agencies. At this time I also worked for professional cover bands and Cara-mia was the top standard.
I used to sing it even in a trio. (of course, some computer-sound help was applied about help 25 years ago) which baing my band to the top band area in entertainment. Now I am still able to sing it- more difficult ,-because I don't make music anymore, but still hit my tones, and still love this song. I would say the ultimate challenge for every musician! And still a lovely song.
Love u Jay.
Jay black still sounds good over all this time not a lot can come close
It looks like Jay has led a full life.
Where is this diner that people go after the show?? Love Jay!! Great voice
Love this guy all my life.
Rest In Peace Jay Black and saddens to hear about your passing over the weekend.
I wish had seen Jay Bkack in concert,
Jay was a great interview subject for me in 1978 and this iadds a few details to the story of "Cara Mia." He's right about David Whitfield's operatic take, which was recorded in 1954 with Mantovani's Orchestra and became both a US and UK pop hit. Authorship was credited to "Tulio Trapani and Lee Lange" -- Lange a pseudonym for Whitfield's producer Bunny Lewis and Trapani the nom de plume for Mantovani.
I love Jay black With all his hits cara Mia
Aww seems so nice :). My mum really loves his music and so do I! The comments below are so incredibly hateful towards him, makes me angry.
I want to see him in person. Even if he doesn’t sing a note, I want to see him. Please someone tell me where, when and how. He’s 8 years older than me. Time is passing quickly. Someone please help.
Jay Black, great interviewed by 2 pumpkin heads from Bay Shore, NY
RIP, Jay Black!
Father time and age takes its toll on everyone sooner or later.
RIP Jay. :(
OMG Funny interview
Glad that I know that hes 70 That way I can know how long I got
I have seen Jay and The Americans in the 60's and have no desire to watch this other Jay impersonator...I saw Elvis in concert and don't even care to watch all these impersonator they have today. I like Jay Black and the Americans even at 70 years old......you can't beat the original record recorders....
Kenneth Bicksler I am 71 don’t know when this was tsken
You should BE so lucky to have had his career....I sense jealousy here???
If skidrow Josephine hates Jay so much, why does she keep stalking him??/ I think we have figured it out, he dissed her and now she's out for revenge.
Good interview however Jay always says "I" instead of "The Band" ..." I opened for the Beatles"... etc...
@SkidRowJosephine lets see if your as popular when your 70, there is never any need for your type of comments, why don't you think before speaking.
oh shit...j a y!
hello
is that really him...or are these guys to promote their station?..he said he was 70...looks far older...who was the guy that called him ''brundle fly''
Jay is in his 80's. I saw a young Jay and the Americans in 1962, in Fort Bragg NC. He had just release "Come a Little Bit Closer". He was as great then as he is now. There are many of his contemporary, performers, who wish they sound as god as Jay . zzz...her
@rich465 I saw him in concert about 15 years ago and he was just great, but, there was just something about his personality that I didn't like. My mom told me he was always like that even in the 50's.
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