Sarah Vaughn The Nearness of You

Desoto875 Says:

Mar 18, 2011 - It is a battle of the accompianiments( I have a weakness for the brass, and woodwinds.) I really like the arrangements of both versions. Perhaps if Miss Vaughn's version were remastered I would even be more attracted to it. Norah Jones's arrangement is a very good one, and without a doubt would make Hoagy happy.

jamesmaseobrown Says:

Mar 21, 2011 - I've heard Norah Jones's version. What I like about this version is the range of Sarah's voice. Not to mention that her style is long forgotten and would not be appreciated by today's standards. There's another singer Jeri Lynn Karr (JeriLynnKarr) who does an excellent job singing this also. Even though her voice is soft by comparison, there's just something about her that has me really enjoying her performance.

kookyboi Says:

Mar 22, 2011 - amazing!!!

federricoilgrande Says:

Apr 27, 2011 - Fantastica performance, e per fortuna canta anche l'introduzione ;;;)))

BardCoennius Says:

Jun 3, 2011 - And featuring the rarely-heard verse! Thanks for posting this...

ChristophePhilippe Says:

Jun 4, 2011 - There's a reason they called her Divine.

greatbighand Says:

Jun 10, 2011 - I had never heard the verse. And I understand why is generally left out. Thanx. I'm not a Vaughan fan and this songs shows why. Vocally is a remarkable version, her range we know and all that: but where is the song? I always felt this song must have a soft approach, as suggested by the lyrics, and be almost whispered, except, maybe, in the finale. I admire this version, but I don't love it.

TheFragileThunder Says:

Jun 19, 2011 - OH MY GOSH THIS IS PURE GOLD! Her technique and style is flawless, not to mention exceptionally unique! This is by far the greatest version of this song I have heard thus far. As a standard it is very simple, and a bit cheesy. She pokes fun at the song during this performance with her faces and phrasing. The way the ends the song is perfection, ending on scale degree 2 of the key she is singing in. This creates an uplifting feeling like the song continues on forever in some other dimension.

michaelvincentaustin Says:

Jun 20, 2011 - My dad's all time favorite song. When he died at the age of 81 I waited until all of my family's guests had left the viewing room before going up to say a final goodbye to him. I prayed and wept and listened to the canned "musac" the funeral home had softly playing in the background. That's right, it was "The Nearness of You". I smiled as I touched my grand old dad's hand for the last time. Happy Father's Day 2011 dad. "The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God." Psalm 14:1

jamesmaseobrown Says:

Jun 22, 2011 - How do you get from a funeral to that stupid bible verse. Why can't you zealots refrain from spewing your particular brand of idiocy? Sorry to hear about your father, but that retarded Psalm 14:1 is so out of place for this forum and even in your story.

jamesmaseobrown Says:

Jun 22, 2011 - I don't think she's poking fun. I think she gets into it. I kind'a like the sparkle in her eyes, and you have to remember that this occurred during the early 50's. If you went back in time, it will be like living on another planet. The taste and attitudes of people were just different. Oh yea, it's a bit cheesy because cheesy was in during that time.

michaelvincentaustin Says:

Jun 23, 2011 - Hi James. Try as you may, you anti-christian bigots will not succeed in censoring free speech. I will stand by and quote Psalms like billions of others for all eternity while for all eternity multitudes who happen across this video will associate jamesmaseobrown with ugly, ignorant & prejudiced name calling and religious intolerance. Its pretty safe to presume by your public behavior that there is not line waiting to knock down your door to sing "The Nearness Of You" to you.

jamesmaseobrown Says:

Jun 24, 2011 - I didn't insult you, I insulted your religion. In fact, I was rather polite about it. It's funny that you accuse me of being a bigot when you use and hide behind that nonsense ( i.e. Psalm 14:1 ) to insult those who don't agree with your brand of neurosis. By default, Christains are arrogant bigots who play victim. As I've stated, that phrase was so out of place and has nothing to do with anything you've stated. Think about it, you use that book to insult others.

michaelvincentaustin Says:

Jun 24, 2011 - No you did not insult me. In order to have insulted me you would have had to have said something valid. You are a bigot, that is undeniable but like all bigots denial is your only recourse. As for neurosis, I recommend at your next session with your shrink that you attempt to fearlessly talk about what it is in you that causes you to hate gentle people and recklessly hurl gross & prejudiced generalizations about entire groups of people in a public forum. Leave me in peace.

jamesmaseobrown Says:

Jun 24, 2011 - yada - yada - yada - yada. Look Micky, you definitely need some introspect here. I don't hate anyone. Unlike you, I'm rational and not alone.There's a guy who post here who states the situation quite adequately; give it a gander: /watch?v=P4dSiHqpULk&feature=channel_video_titlenuff said, nuff done.

michaelvincentaustin Says:

Jun 24, 2011 - I couldn't have framed the difference between faith and faithlessness better than "yada, yada, yada". If I am correct that was one of the "psalms" of the late, great man of "reason", Lenny Bruce, another degenerate, self-loathing, self-destructive atheist "reasoner" who died as a junkie on the bathroom floor in a pulp nightmare. You keep your anti-heros & their "yada" & I will reuse Psalm 14:1 in the new context of Mr. Yada, "The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God." Peace unto you.

JanelleWithU Says:

Jul 3, 2011 - OK, so anyway, back to the music. Thanks so much to nbenton2 for posting this link.

arashtony Says:

Jul 9, 2011 - What a beautiful woman!

russhamer Says:

Jul 16, 2011 - sooooo beautiful! i appreciate you giving us the lyrics. thanks. just 2 small corrections: "...All my wildest dreams come true..." and "...If you'll only grant me the right..."

Rg2732 Says:

Aug 24, 2011 - Thanks for the lyrics- haven't heard the intro verse before

dolcecathyanna17 Says:

Aug 30, 2011 - Tanto dolce ♫•*¨*•¸❀•*¨ *•❤ Adoro "The Divine One" Sassy ❥ per sempre ! la voce più meraviglioso per tutte le secoli♫•*¨*•¸❀•*¨ *•❤ ♫•*¨*•¸❀•*¨ *•❤...

expeditionwatch29 Says:

Sep 14, 2011 - Nice Song!!! I have my version of The Nearness of You tell me if you like it or not:) Thanks Godspeed!

rebel2rebel Says:

Nov 26, 2011 - Thanx for this awesome post, i adore these ladies of 'Jazz Vocals.' they are the best always. THANX SARAH WE LOVE YOU...

GwenEams Says:

Jan 14, 2012 - Ones of the greats of jazz. Thanks for the post.

bassliner50 Says:

Feb 17, 2012 - Sassy=High Art!