It's one of the UK's greatest jazz singers - and "national treasure" - Dame Cleo Laine's birthday today!
All hail - she is still here!
Many happy returns, Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth DBE (born Clementine Dinah Campbell, 28th October 1927)
It's one of the UK's greatest jazz singers - and "national treasure" - Dame Cleo Laine's birthday today!
All hail - she is still here!
Many happy returns, Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth DBE (born Clementine Dinah Campbell, 28th October 1927)
Brilliant talent, class act, and the epitome of cool.
ReplyDeleteAgreed on all counts! Jx
DeleteI went to see her in Columbus, Ohio, many years ago. most of the people in the audience had no idea who she was (it was Ohio remember), they had season seats and had simply shown up for another show....but by the end of the concert, she had them in the palm of her hand. Johnny was still alive and great as well.
ReplyDeleteDame Cleo could always command an audience - talent will out! Jx
DeleteMy favourite scat queen.
ReplyDeleteDoo-be-doo-be-doo! Jx
DeleteI was fortunate enough to see her and Johnny Dankworth's big band at St Andrew's Hall in Norwich once - Dame Cleo was FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteWe have never had that opportunity, unfortunately. Jx
DeleteClass and great style, sweetpea! One of our favorite singers! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOurs, too! Jx
DeleteCertaines dames ont mérité le droit de chanter cette chanson,
ReplyDeleteDame Clio Laine en fait partie.
* d'Anjou
...and she does this song SO well! Jx
DeleteOh yes! I saw her a couple of times in England and have several records.
ReplyDeleteShe's universally liked - even when she goes "off-piste" with all that scat stuff. Jx
DeleteI adore this woman and her voice.
ReplyDeleteI do sometimes wish that she didn't veer towards the 'Dark Side' of jazz. I have never been into scat.
This is a fab choice of video to show case her great talent and persona.
One of the best singers we ever produced. Jx
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