FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Jay & The Americans - Cara Mia
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Jay Black (real name David Blatt) still had that stellar voice into his 70s. There is PBS Special in which his voice lost none of its luster. He hit and held notes like you wouldn't believe at age 73. He can be favorably compared with Roy Orbison.
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Fully agree timczrr!
Jay and the Americans have some good songs. You would probably know "come a little bit closer" or "this magic moment"
Two greats!
I'll triple that! Even if you don't do a reaction, do a quick check out - I know you like story line songs and this is one of them (Kind of like Marty Robinsons "El Paso" cowboy song).
Sunday. A good one
Finally some love for The Voice Jay Black. We lost Jay in October of 2021 and he was still hitting the notes 'til the end.
Jay and Roy Orbison both had magnificent operatic voices. No tech enhancement, just pure talent.
I was born in 51 and have been fortunate to have heard rock and roll from it's beginnings to now. Throw in rhythm and blues, folk and country, and other musical genres I've gotten into along the way and it makes quite a soundtrack to my life.
Jay as a much older man could still sing this song perfectly. Amazing!!!
"Sunday and Me", "Walking in the Rain", "This Magic Moment", "Crying", ""She Cried", "Tonight", "Some Enchanted Evening", "Hushabye"...are all gems.
Sunday and Me was written by Neil Diamond.
Don't forget, come a little bit closer
She Cried was actually the guy David replaced. They had a couple of hits with him and he left.??
Didn't our generation have such beautiful music!!
The 1960 era was Paradise, I am Honored to say I lived through this awesome period of time. Unfortunately those days will never cum back. I feel honored to have lived through those days.
As an acquaintance of Jay from my days of growing up in Brooklyn and Queens NY. I can tell you Jay was a student of opera. His parents were not to thrilled with his path in music.
Wow, Rick! so awesome!
Lady do you ever shut -up
Julliard trained, wasn't he??
What about his path into the mafia?
David Blatt!
This man could sing like this , until he was into his 70's !!!!!! in other words from the late 50's to 2015 !!!!!! SIMPLY AMAZING !!!!!!!
I'm 74 and I remember Jay and the Americans very well. This was some of the quality of music in the 50's and 60's before Disco destroyed music.
The semi-operatic Jay Black was one of the greatest voices in 1960s pop, Britt. You need to hear Jay and the Americans on "Come a Little Bit Closer" and "Only in America," as well.
I saw Jay and the Americans at Madison Square Garden, he sang this song and the Audience made him do an Encore of this Song. 1973 performed with Frankie Valle and the 4 Seasons, the Four Tops, and Tommy James and the Shondells. Greatest Concert of all time for me.
WOW...
I went to a similar concert with most of the groups you listed in 1977. There was a Blizzard and only 3 Tops made it. Jay Black and the Americans had to perform longer than planned because of the snow storm, and performers were late. They did an amazing job. I agree....best concert ever!
No Cell Phones, you had to Flick your Bic!
OMG!!!! Four of my MOST FAVORITEST groups ever! Wish I could have been there! Too bad I live about 1,500 miles away from NYC. I was in my early 20s then a😢nd would have been one of those screaming girls in the audience! So jealous! ❤❤❤❤ 😂😅😮😂😅❤
You should really let songs play,instead of making it all about you.sorry you sound like our VP.unwatchable.😢
I had the privilege of deeing this man live when he was in his 70's. I was left speechless. He sounded anazing and what a nice man he seemed to be speaking to the audiance.
You need to watch Jay sing this song when he was much older and he held a note for a minute and a half, and he kept looking at his watch, as to show off. 😂
Yes, this man still had an AMAZING VOICE FOREVER!!!!!!
Jay Black kept his voice into his 60s. The group was brilliant. Kenny Vance was the tall guy on the end. Kenny formed a group called the planotones. He wrote a song called "looking for an echo" when he was in his 60s. It was a tribute to the do wop Era. Give it a listen in your spare time. It's great. The girl dancers were on the same stage during Jay and the Americans performance.
Jay Black had one of the best voices in popular music in the sixties. My favorites are Walking In The Rain, and Only In America. The man oozed confidence and charisma....and then that voice!
You stop it too much if you let it play you’d get your answers
This was a great band from the 60's-70's. The lead singer had a very powerful voice. Some of their hits were "She Cried", "Come A Little Bit Closer", "Only In America" etc. In 1969, they recorded an album of their favorite oldies called "Sands Of Time", which included the hit "This Magic Moment" (The Drifters). They also had a hit with "Walkin' In The Rain" (The Ronettes).
He has one of the " golden voices " that can't be matched .
Jay and the Americans are legendary
One of my favorite groups from the 1960’s!
Love This Magic Moment, Walking in the Rain, Come a Little Bit Closer.
Unbelievable pipes!
They had a lot of hits in the 60s, this was always my favorite.
They were absolutory great it the 60's. You need to checkout 'This Magic Moment", also "Only in America". Also can't forget "Come A Little Bit Closer"
Jay Black was an opera singer who brought that to rock and roll🎶🎶 This song has the distinction of having the longest held vocal note in rock history🎶🎶🎶
I saw Jay and the Americans live in Palmetto Florida and sat on the floor right at their feet. This was about 1965 and they were fabulous.
The title means "my dear" in Italian. "Cara Mia" This phrase carry a sense of affection and are versatile in expressing endearment or closeness across various contexts. In Italian, cara means "dear" or "darling" and is used in different ways depending on the region. In Tuscany, it's used among friends and family. In Sicily, it's used to address someone dear. In Veneto, it expresses fondness or closeness. In Lombardy, it's an endearing term among those close. Peace out.
They were very famous. Jay was amazing. Cara Mia literally means "my heart" (my dear) in Italian. I don't thing he was Italian. One of your other comments mentions their other songs. Check them out. All of our romantic songs in the 60s were dramatic, when men said romantic stuff to their girlfriends. Was nice.
He was a Jew that wanted to be Italian.
This is a classic. Jay Black had Operatic training. and hang on for this! (welcome back t the 60's)
Found your channel flipping through shorts. Stayed for hours. You are born to entertain. Love you ❤
Thanks for the memories Brit. I remember hearing this years ago, loved it then love it now.
Jay died in 2014. there is a video of him 50 years after this one and he still had the same voice. He still played a lot
of small venues, as my sister saw him live in a small bar in Arizona, shortly before he died there are 2 more top hits
that he did. 'Come a Little Bit Closer' and 'This magic moment'.
Sorry to correct, but Jay died in 2021
Jay Black passed on 10/22/21, not 2014
Britt, for another feel of Jay and the Americans try "Come a Little Bit Closer". Such a talented vocalist well into his 70s.
So happy you got hear this fabulous group. The other commenters recommended some great songs by them so I won’t repeat them but you really need to dive into this group. 😅
Ok I will !
I think This Magic Moment is one you may recognize from some commercial use. This group was part of the 45 RPM records of my two oldest sisters music. But I still can sing the lyrics to some of those classic songs.
This Magic Moment will change your life
I thought Jay had some opera training and those thoughts were confirmed in the comments. Another great song bý Jay & The Americans is Come A Little Bit Closer. I think you'll like that one too. Have a good night.
THEY WERE A GREAT BAND, OTHER HITS ARE: THIS MAGIC MOMENT, SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, SHE CRIED, AND SOME MANY OTHERS.....
Good songs are memorable...GREAT songs you'll never forget. Nice that other generations love it too!
Thrre is a video of him singing live and he is in his 70's. It is on CZcams. It is stunning.
You know in 1965 we expected the prefromers to be able to sing. Such talent we had and variety. No eletronics to make them perfect.
Falsettos were more common at that time as evidenced by the many hits by The Four Seasons that featured Frankie Valli on the high vocals. One of my favorite falsetto singers was Lou Christie whose falsetto voice blended in perfectly with the females singing the backing vocals. He had several major hits beginning around 1962 and hit his peak around 1965 with "Lighting Strikes" which was more or less his signature song, and "Rhapsody In The Rain" which was banned by some radio stations because the song is about a sexual encounter in the back seat of a car. He had a few hits afterwards and even tried going country in the early-mid 70s. He continued recording until around 2015 and greatest hits collections like the album "Gypsy Bells" are still being released today.
Just wait till you hear their rendition of "This Magic Moment"!
I don't often comment on videos. However, watching you hear "The Voice" (the greatest voice ever in rock & roll) first time, took me back to 1965 when it first came out. The generation is different, but the reaction is the same and it was great to watch you react, not knowing what note came next!
Jay's voice only improved over the years, actually sounding BETTER in his 70's than it did at 25. He finally missed a note in concert when he was 80. He trained as an opera singer, but stepped in when the original Jay left the band, taking it to super-stardom.
"Come a Little Bit Closer" being played during the "kill 'em" scene in Guardians of The Galaxy 2, turned on a lot of young people to Jay & The Americans. I would urge you to listen to all the varied hits that Jay Black vocalized. He truly was "The Voice"!
I enjoyed watching you!
juust another of the all time greats of the 60s! so glad i grew up then
You are so cute. You brighten my day with your joy for music. You say it the way I feel it. Brilliant!!
Jay Black passed two years ago, and like the previous poster said, he could still hit those notes in his seventies.
Cara Mia is an Italian phrase that translates as 'My Darling'
Before the Stones all band members were expected to dress alike. This was from the ABC rock program "Shindig".
You ought to oi a reaction to one of his last performances doing Cara mia before he passed. His voice never left him.
When I saw this I absolutely could not wait to watch your face upon witnessing Jay’s soaring vocals. You did not disappoint. He was truly amazing and you need now to dig deeper. Check out This Magic Moment, Come A Little Bit Closer, She Cried and Some Enchanted Evening.
Marty Kupersmith was lead guitarist for Jay and the Americans and still performs at the youthful age of 82. I had the privilege of playing with him in Warwick, NY at a Hank Williams memorial concert. Jay and the Americans were 1960s musical trendsetters. Great talents even if a bit hokey by today’s taste.
Mom passed 2 years ago a week before Christmas.. this was one of her
favorite songs.... always touches me when I hear it... I love your reaction...
He (Jay Black) was 25 when he recorded this, and kept that amazing voice
into his 70's..... wonderful, no words.... no words.... thanks for reacting..
Lots of great music from . . . and the..." groups. Gerry and the pacemakers, Frankie Valli and the four seasons, The Bobby Fuller Four and, of course, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
I saw Jay and The Americans in a concert while in college. The voice was just as powerful in a college auditorium as it is in the studio. One of my all time favorite singers. I wore out several 8 track tapes in my car listening to them.
Their top hit was "Come a Little Bit Closer." It reached number 3 on the Top 40.
Love your facial expressions when you get surprised. Cara mia isn't a name. It's an Italian term of affection meaning "My dear". "This Magic Moment" was another huge hit of theirs.
One of my favorite groups.
This particular reaction is why, when the right song sneaks up on you (Shania's Feels Like a Woman and Randy Travis/Three Wooden Crosses come to mind), you are the greatest reactor (or is it reacter) in all of the CZcams world. Please accept your prize, Britt!....now that you have found Jay Black, and his band Jay & the Americans, your next stop on their hit parade needs to be "Come A Little Bit Closer." It is a really fun song and you are a really fun reactor.
You would probably like "come a little bit closer" , "this magic moment" or "She Cried", and every other of their songs!!!
Jay Black , he of the enormous voice , and the Americans ....had a long resume of hits ...She Cried....Only in America ....Come a Little Bit closer ...Some Enchanted Evening and more .
She cried is a great song
Jay trained as a opera singer until he got the call for jay and the American and it was a perfect fit. There was so many hits in the sixties that if it made the top tens it was very poplar back in the day.. Jay just died in 2023.
I loved your reaction when the tempo and pitch changed.😂
Jay Black was the second "Jay" with Jay and the Americans. The group still tours on the 'Oldies' tours with their third "Jay."
Shut up and let this great singer sing. I thank God for my mom & dad raising us 4 boyd in the1950s & 60s. America's innocence is gone, unfortunately.
"Cara Mia" was a popular song in the UK in the mid-50s and Jay & and Americans did this song in 1965! My favorite Jay and the Americans song is "Some Enchanted Evening" which is a Broadway song!
You recently did "My Prayer" by Bobby Hatfield, The Platters did it way better! Tony Williams' voice is sublime!
Some young women from that era would say he belongs in the PDC 🙃
What you're listening to, sweetie, is yet ANOTHER great 60s song. This was common in those days. Best decade for music, imo.
Looks like Britt is BLOWN AWAY...! hahaha
Another great group from the sixties that I’m sure you haven’t heard is the Dave Clark Five!! I’ll send a song link! 😅
And if you're looking for a romantic Dave Clark Five song, you can't go wrong listening to "Because".
@@dennisquinn8558 exactly!! I sent her a link to it
In the 60's, many groups dressed the same: Beatles, Beach Boys, Animals, everyone dressed alike! This was the first album I purchased with my first check from the neighborhood grocery store.
This song became a hit again in the Netherlands in the late 70s.
Come a little closer! Is a favorite
First of all, we should start with the songwriter:Mantovi(real name:David Whitfield), who wrote the song , who only wrote this one hit song. Remember that he wrote this song in the style of other songwriters , at the time, known as the Brill building songwriters (Carole King, Roy Orbison, Phil Spector,) etc.
Friend, you need to realize that in the sixties and seventies, the radio brought us new music from new groups every day. there are thousands of groups and this 74-year-old hasn't heard them all to this very day!
Being 74, I know Jay & the Americans. Gave my 15 year old self goosies.
You're not alone Britt. I was born in 1965 so been around a while and can't say I've heard of Jay & The Americans.
That’s because you’re still a bit on the young side! lol! Born in 1957! LOVE Jay and the Americans!
@@wendyryder2708 Ha! Haven’t heard someone say that in 30 years.
Born in '53, this is one of the first songs I had that really impressed me. Ending up wearing out the 45.
As you figured out they are not brothers. At the time this song came out it was common for bands to wear the same outfits. That changed later in the 1960's when band members wore what they liked. Almost any teenager or young adult growing up at that time would have been familiar with Jay and The Americans. There was a lot going on in music at that time and there were many great new bands with great music. I was never a fan of Jay and the Americans, but I liked one of their songs called Come a Little Bit Closer. I hope you react more bands from that period.
Cara Mia is Italian and Spanish for “my dear or my darling”….idiomatically
I've listened to music all my life,d hated an oldies show.In my opinion,he was the BEST LEAD MALE VOCALIST of the ENTIRE ROCK AND ROLL ERA!He was SIMPLY known as "THE VOICE" by his peers and the music industry.If you want to see this song analyzed just look up Wings of Pegasus JAY BLACK. You won't have to react to it You can listen to this guy's analysis of it and that will tell you how good he was
Huge band in early-mid 60s. Keep checking out those years and dig it.
So, I’m just gonna say this.. If the reaction thing starts to go downhill, you could always be a comedic actress. You’re quickly becoming my favorite reaction person and a big part of that is your personality and sense of humor. 👍🏼👍🏼
Oh thank you!
I love seeing young people hearing my music for the first time, especially you
The music from the 1950s through to the end of the 1990s was a golden era. I grew up listening to Jay and the Americans on the radio. They are wonderful !
If you want to see and hear another incredible singer with a gymnastic 'box of tricks' then react to John Farnham from Australis, LIVE in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He has marvellous stage presence and charisma.
Wow, amazing, both are accurate words for Jay and the Americans. Keep it going with more of their fantastic hits like Come a Little Bit Closer.
Thank you! Will do!
This is the second Jay. The original Jay was Jay Traynor lead singer from 1960-1962 before they had their big hits.
Amazing they were able to find another Jay to replace him.
The HaterAde, lol lol lol. And that's one thing that I really liked about your reactions being a musician is that when it comes to singing and dance and other things, you really know what you're talking about and you're easily able to articulate it and I love it when you do the little vocal additions. I really do.
Think about this no auto tune no fancy mics just a simple microphone and tons of talents.
Check him out 45 years later in a PBS Special when he sings the song live. You won't believe your ears !
He was known as The Voice for good reason
Jay and the Americans were huge in the 60s. They had a large number of big hits at that time if you want to delve further. I think this clip is from the TV show Shindig, which along with Hullabloo were the 2 prime time TV shows for pop music in the 60s.
Growing up in the 70s Jay and the Americans were a great reunion show of the 60s. Saw him and others in one show. Also, an Elvis fan I saw Elvis 9 different concerts and met him in person. I love your shows and your ability to watch and give your thoughts and opinions. Very classy and well done. Keep on rocking it!
Jay Black set the bar high with this song. Good luck finding someone to do a cover after hearing this.
Jay and the Americans started as a NYC Doo Wop group in the early 60’s. Kenny Vance, one of the members is still performing as Kent Vance and the Planetones. I saw Jay & the Americans back in the 70’s, I forget the venue, possibly the old Academy of Music on 14th St in lower Manhattan. Live his voice was incredible, tape doesn’t do him justice. Jay could blow the roof off the theatre with his voice.
The quiver in the voice is called vibrato. Jay's manager and the producer went in a back room and wrote this song in about a half hour to emphasize Jay' voice and amazing range. The words are sort of goofy, but the song ain't bad.
Other Jay and the Americans songs; “Come a little bit closer”, “Some enchanted evening”, “walking in the rain”.
You need to hear him sing this song 45 years later on a PBS Doo Wop special you will be amazed
Watch the video of Jay doing this song 50 years later. He is one of the best
Filmed on the tV show "Shindig", a weekly program with singing acts like this. The show always had dancing girls in the background.
No mistake about it, The "VOICE"made the band.. If you want to see him sing it later in his years you can go to PBS concert 2001 or PBS concert 2011 and just put caramea in there and you will see two live performances both are outstanding.