A wonderful time to be a teenager. Beautiful music and words. No naked dancers and screaming F every other word.
Just pure talent and dignity.
So glad I'm old.

@johnknight5639

2y↑26

I agree. I, also, am old (83). I do not regret growing older ... it is a privilege denied to many ...

@adriennerobinson1180

2y↑17

Truth Indeed AMEN

@artseger6891

20w↑17

73 and still break out the great old albums and tapes every once in a while need to reminisce some of the best music in time.

@catalinamargomyers9970

19w↑9

❤ ditto

@grambeege

16w↑10

You are sooo right!

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@robbaxter60

23w↑114

The fact that this man was singing this song damn near note for note still well into in his 70’s without auto tune or any major effects is probably one of the most amazing things I’ve ever heard. Jay Black was a generational talent in my opinion and I wasn’t even born for another 15 years after this songs release. Just amazing

@stevelackovic124

8w↑4

Yes and so many of the singers of the time have or still do. I saw Tommy James last March 2023 in Vegas and OMG, talk about a spiritual experience! Was like a time warp going back to my youth. Even got a couple photos along side him when he toured the room.

@robbaxter60

7w↑2

@@stevelackovic124 Right, I remember seeing Johnny Maestro and Brooklyn Bridge on my 21st birthday which was longer ago than I’d care to admit but I swear I could close my eyes and think I was listening to the original recording. Just amazing talents back then.

@BernhardPloppa

5w↑2

Cara Mia fantastisch

@ShaggyDawg

2w↑1

Well said my friend

@shepardsmith3235

11w↑19

Wow what a song. The older you get the more you appreciate it and especially the vocals by Jay Black. Just wow.

@williammarshal303

8w↑14

Wonderful time to be a teenager. Loved Jay and the Americans then, still love them today. Don't think we will see talent like that again.

@650gringo

2y↑47

Now there is a singer! And todays singers can't hold a candle to the greats of 40-50 years ago like Jay Black.

@mustangbaby

30w↑71

I never get tired of this voice, it was truly one of a kind. He may not still be with us on earth, but he's still hitting those notes in heaven.

@DorothyJones-hh8yy

11w↑16

What a beautiful voice! Love Jay and The Americans !!! The ‘50’s and the ‘60’s can never be beat! The songs that brought out the best and gave us love. I cherish all of these songs and I miss those years growing up and playing these songs on my stereo with my girlfriends and listening to them on my transistor radio! Beautiful and wonderful memories I hold in my heart now that I’m in my 70’s!

@mayadog1

2y↑794

Criminally underrated as a vocalist. Just incredible. RIP to a musical genius

@basic186

2y↑18

R. I. P . we lost a really great singer

@waynemizer4912

2y↑10

He was highly rated.

@77loneranger

2y↑12

"Criminally underrated" indeed!

@waynemizer4912

2y↑2

@@77loneranger
Idiocracy, indeed!

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑11

Amen. He was one of a kind! There will NEVER be another voice like Jay!

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@mopaonessa4898

3y↑424

RIP Jay. You will be missed. There's no one like you, "The Voice"

@cherylstellner3098

3y↑14

I just found out about 30 minutes ago, that he is gone, love his voice. I have been listening to his songs all day. I thought earlier that he wasn't in good health. God bless the Voice, heaven just got a new angel for her choir. Prayers for his family. 👼🎵

@sparklecanada0112

2y↑4

💔😢🎼🎶😔

@armandoarbucias8675

2y↑15

We just lost another great performer, we won't see the likes of him again. RIP JAY.🙏😔

@SuperJg31

2y↑5

dam

@charliebutera1198

2y↑3

The Voice 👍👍👏👏…Gambling took a big toll on his Life..R.I.P.🙏

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@user-zk4os7nz4u

49w↑206

Fantastic voice from a underrated singer. Who else could hit those high notes but him. Pure harmony

@carrier7399

31w↑11

Yes, and to hold a note for that long! Wonderful!

@nealbennett4950

30w↑7

Roy Orbison the best ever according to Elvis Presley .

@hollywoodjoe123

29w↑11

NOBODY in rock and roll singing could hit those notes - JAY BLACK was a phenomenon in the world of vocals -

@JackMason-oq8lf

27w↑2

Everyone in that audience knows that song, by heart. How can you say this man is underrated? I'm here, I can "sing" along because, after all these years, I still remember something from my 15th year. These guys were famous. They had hit after hit, all radio fare. Where do you people get the idea that people from my youth are underrated. I think people in your youth don't know anything about anything that occurred prior to the day you were born. Jay would hardly be a headliner tonight if he was forgotten. Common knowledge. Don't you have any?

@jamesmcinnis208

22w↑1

@@JackMason-oq8lf"Underrated" is the new "I like" with the implication that others are clueless about the person's talent. Lame.

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@richardbetz5531

3y↑124

Rest In Peace Jay Black (1938-2021); “The Voice” will live on for eternity.

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑3

Yes, Amen!

@charlesaguilar1708

For Real! One of the GREATS!

@jefffishman1877

2y↑709

One of the best songs ever performed by a great vocalist. We’ll miss you.

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑27

So blessed to have been born in that era and listening to Jay's music! His music will live on forever! He was truly a genius who will always be remembered and missed. RIP Jay.

@michaelsilacki6619

2y↑7

A great .singer Pershing high 1965 mike

@michaelsilacki6619

2y↑8

A great singer Mike 1965

@badassat69

2y↑9

Totally agree. I have been thinking the same for almost 6 decades now. The magic does not wear off with time...

@timothyespey6538

2y↑10

I met my wife to be in 1972. She has always been my Cara Mia as we approach our 50th.

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@pamsmith519

13w↑7

You can't beat the songs from the past it brings back what we have lost but loved and still love

@brooksdurham5285

3y↑591

RIP, Jay Black. what a terrific voice. we will miss you.

@lisagillum-wells1979

2y↑13

God Speed!!!

@katie-didellis2437

2y↑13

RIP Jay. Loved your voice, your music.
I remember the first time I heard Cara Mia. It was so beautiful, the quality of his voice was just overwhelming. I had to go out immediately and get my own copy. I still have it, but I don't have a record player to play it on anymore. Great music.

@danterosenberg7506

2y↑1

@@katie-didellis2437 we still have a functioning record player actually!

@katie-didellis2437

@@danterosenberg7506 I'm envious. As life has gone by things like that have disappeared from my belongings. Left behind, thrown out... I never realized I'd want to use it again. We had some great music in the '60s and '70s, never will be matched.

@michaelmartinez1345

2y↑2

These amazing musicians might be missed , but they will NEVER be forgotten. They were AWESOME, and had TIMELESS performances that will remain in the hearts of their fans!!!

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@alanrobson8726

13w↑50

Listening again pondering my life at 72 how beautiful this music is spectacular compared to today's how lucky we were it makes me feel happy inside to know we were in this ERA thanks Jay and the American's for the beautiful music I will play at my funeral

@zairen5421

11w↑3

Born in 52 , the 60s the 70s the 80s music was real music!!¡!!!!!!

@danly60871

I'm 75 My Daughter has my Playlist for My Funeral.

@jmen4ever257

2y↑512

I just learned a few minutes ago of his passing yesterday. He had his range pretty much to the end, and was one of the best. Through his recordings, he will be young and immortal forever.

@ivanleterror9158

2y↑23

They may not live forever but what they left behind will.

@anakinskywalker6666

2y↑14

I just learned that he died I had no idea that sucks he had such an amazing voice

@barneyboy8156

2y↑7

I did't know ... one of the influencers in my callow youth ...

@saleenapiano

2y↑10

AMEN!!🙏

@juniethacker3723

2y↑3

jmen4ever you gave me chills in what you said.

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@lauriewithey7968

8y↑128

My dad died earlier this year and I went to my favorite pool hall and played this and a bunch of other oldies for him in his honor. I apologized in advance to the younger crowd there. Many times after I went back to that bar, they would give me money and ask me to play my "daddy's music"!

@paulschroeder260

8y↑16

I would give you money too as this is MY music also. Thanks for honoring your Dad.

@colkilgore100

8y↑13

That is such a cool story Laurie. Sounds like the scenario for a music video. I thank you for honoring your dad too.

@polloloco48

8y↑14

Many children forget what made thrir parents happy while they lived - happy to hear of someone that did not and takes the time to honor him this way....my admiration goes out to you .

@garryn6224

Nice comment!!!

@rockn24x7goog

7y↑1

What a beautiful way to honor your father, Laurie! This music will always be in my heart, too. Bless You!

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@joannswensen5196

2y↑467

The Voice has been silenced .. no one had a voice or vocal range like Jay Black .. and the ability to hold a note like he could !! Cara Mia .. one of the greatest songs ever recorded .. Listening to your music all day .. RIP Jay Black !

@retiredyeti5555

2y↑10

I would beg to differ - Roy Orbison had a 9 octave range. But Jay certainly was one of the few who could hit the high notes and also utilize his falsetto range effectively.

@barneyboy8156

2y↑7

@@retiredyeti5555 Dale ... RO had nothing like a nine octave range ... Why ? ... because there is no such range ...

@judystafford5628

2y↑3

@@barneyboy8156 Check out Mic Matijevic. Lead singer of SteelHeart. Google their hit "She's Gone". Greatest range I've ever heard.

@barneyboy8156

2y↑2

@@judystafford5628 👍

@carollargent9451

2y↑7

So very true no one will ever have a voice as strong as Jay Black

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@Selvikus

3y↑249

RIP Jay Black, may your spirit soar as high as your voice.

@stevencheatham5041

4y↑1.1K

He’s like a rock and roll opera singer, what a voice.

@skipdow3

4y↑44

He was discouraged early on from being an opera singer. Said his voice wasn't strong enough. This is what evolved. They were an excellent group.

@joeherald7319

4y↑37

I read he was in training to be a cantor which is a formal religious singer. Could be he had some voice training but, I think he was mostly just blessed to be born with this one-in-a-million voice.

@nancysimons8834

4y↑10

do you think Freddy Mercury found inspiration in him?

@stevencheatham5041

4y↑6

Nancy Simons It’s very likely.

@joeherald7319

4y↑17

@@nancysimons8834 Ineresting observation. There are very few singers with Freddy Mercurys working vocal range and I think he was mostly self taught. I suspect he most likely ran across Jay Black and I am sure he would have been inspired by Jay's voice.

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@williamschramm2761

9y↑2.2K

Jay Black has never been given, in my humble opinion,the acclaim as a vocalist that he deserves.This particular song shows the power and range of his vocal ability. He is truly a gifted singer.

@dennisrubin9155

6y↑31

His father was a cantor

@bradwood4436

6y↑27

Yes he is hell on wheel

@texandnc

5y↑50

That man is FANTASTIC...very few his age still have the vocal ability he does...about the only one I can think of is Tom Jones

@GS-fo7vo

5y↑34

I never have heard of this band and song before. The lead singer's vocals are incredible, fantastic!!!!!

@09kittykatz09

5y↑20

It was interesting that Jay Traynor Black did the vocals for their first album, but when he left the group, a few of the songs had to be re-recorded with Jay Blatt Blacks's voice which was about as Identical to Jay Taynor's voice, as you could get, but MUCH more powerful!

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@dianeolsen6980

51w↑60

RIP Jay Black His voice is beyond words and everyone knew it.

@carlylewoodard269

18w↑2

What a singer!I was fortunate enough to see him in person at UNC in 65 or,66.So sorry that he is no longer with us.

@tonybarefoot2221

2y↑143

Quite possibly the best vocal performance of the rock era. RIP Jay Black. Your legacy is your voice indeed the music you leave behind. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world.

@adriennerobinson1180

2y↑2

OH YES

@normanacree1635

40w↑1

Listen to Roy Orbison. Roy also wrote or co-wrote a lot of his hits. Black WAS excellent, however.

@doloresmcintosh1050

32w↑7

This was my husband and mine song. It was the last one we heard before he left to go overseas in service. When he came back to me, we had this done at our wedding reciption , Still our song 58 years later.

@honeybrown1997

2y↑245

The power. The vocal prowess. Perfection. Peace on the other side, Mr. Jay Black.

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑2

Amen.

@louisetrujillo5192

WOW

@mikeblasterock3841

2y↑6

60's the greatest decade for music.nuff said.

@scotts6698

I won't argue that sir, so many bands, so many sounds, you had it all.

@frankschiavone4557

16w↑5

2024-- unreal we have to go back 60 years to hear great music 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

@jjski4362

2y↑281

No auto tune , pure voice

@be4stable

47w↑3

hell yea!

@hollywoodjoe123

41w↑2

How can a perfect voice be auto tuned anyways ?

@kibblenbits

29w

@@hollywoodjoe123 Auto tune didn't exist back then, is what the comment meant.

@hollywoodjoe123

29w↑2

When it came to singing live onstage back then you either had it or not - JAY BLACK and The Americans HAD IT ! @@kibblenbits

@hannstv

2y↑43

I read of Mr. Black's passing this morning. This is my favorite of his vocals. Such a wonderful talent. Rest in peace, dear Sir.

@hannstv

2y↑1

I just thought I would add, that I am always impressed with how graceful the silhouette dancers in the video are. I really don't know how many times I have watched this video, but it is quite a number.

@bobmello1063

32w↑6

So romantic and a lovely voice. Thank you.
Beautiful, beautiful.

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑74

My tears are streaming down my face as I listen to him sing! His voice was incredible and filled with such emotion! I was only 11 IN 1965 when this song came out and have been listening to it ever since! A true musical genius; may he rest in eternal glory. Jay, you will forever be missed!

@brianmouland209

1y↑5

There will never be another voice like Jay’s

@gazooie1958

47w↑1

I was seven. I remember.

@patriciajrs46

4y↑530

Very few singers have ever matched his falsetto, and none his vibrato. What a range! Nicely done.

@ronhumphries5327

4y↑5

Lou Christie can match him if not beat him. Both were great

@patriciajrs46

3y↑1

@@ronhumphries5327 I just listened to Lou Christie on 1974 Bandstand show. He can sing falsetto, but it is nothing like Slim Whitman. Not in the same category at all. My opinion.

@edithcote7901

3y↑14

Add Roy Orbison to the list.

@butterswishflamingconserva1488

3y↑7

Freddie Mercury

@seikibrian8641

3y↑1

@@patriciajrs46 Slim Whitman? You do know that this is Jay Black singing in this video, right?

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@kevincorcoran7632

4y↑468

Jay Black, Johnny Maestro and Frankie Valli...we were truly blessed to have had all 3 of them!!!

@dennisrubin9155

4y↑23

Also, Roy Orbison

@jrockofages5413

4y↑4

just lost another strong voice in Benny Mardones

@thepar7575

4y↑4

So true.

@ronhumphries5327

4y↑9

Don't forget Lou Christie

@charlesaguilar1708

3y↑2

I thought Lenny Welch had a very strong, heartfelt and presents in his singing.

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@keithcontrol

2y↑116

He was just fantastic, we’ll be hearing this record forever

@kimmooney8078

2y↑2

So true

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑3

I can't stop listening to Cara Mia. Only Jay could sing like that! May he rest in eternal glory. Amen.

@dewdewism

43w↑13

I remember watching Jay and the Americans with my Mom and Dad about 25 years ago on PBS. My Daddy Loved this song and remember him sing along with it. My parents are now in heaven. I would give anything to go back to that time with them. Watching this video helps me to do so. 😢

@Ronbo710

3y↑102

No auto tune BS. Just Pure Talent .

@melodymacken9788

3y↑1

Absolutely right.

@ludoabraham1179

3y↑1

Simply put A gifted talent

@markquijada3224

8y↑222

Back in the early seventies I played guitar for young lady. Jay and the Americans was and is one of my favorite groups. I told this young lady that my favorite song was Cara Mia when I heard that song my heart would break. She told me that Jay Black was her first cousin. She said that he is playing in LA and she will call him and let me talk to him. I thought I died and went to heaven. I didn't get a chance to talk to him because he just got on stage. The next day I went to her house and play guitar for her again and Jay Black was there. We played and sang together for about an hour and a half. Next to marring my late wife I've never been so happy or proud. He is a wonderful lovely man and is very giving and loving. Thank you Jay you made my life happy again.

@philiptucci2458

7y↑16

Mark Quijada what a beautiful story, I am so happy for you, Jay is the best without a doubt

@johnjohnson1195

4y↑7

Love this song going to paradise city to see them in concert need to get away

@rhondaboncutter5812

4y↑7

Mark, what a wonderful time for you!

@jimfarrell4145

4y↑6

Wow !! what a thrill--one that you will always recall !! Cathy Farrell

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑3

Wow, what a beautiful story! You were truly blessed to have had the privilege of meeting and playing music with him! What an honor! His music will live on forever.

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@marydepasquale3874

29w↑17

I went to every performance at Westbury, L.I., New York!
Rest In Peace Jay!
What A Voice!
He Certainly Is Missed! 🙏❤️🇺🇲

@chartwel

25w↑1

Westbury Music Fair represent!

@johnireland6301

2y↑32

The stars aligned on this one. Pure perfection. RIP Jay.

@katie-didellis2437

I just listened to this song 6x straight. ALWAYS loved it and always loved Jay's voice. Jay you will be missed but not, NOT forgotten.

@robroy9185

3y↑193

What a set of pipes...Jay is an amazing singer.

@malcolml309

8y↑969

Without a doubt, one of the most vastly underrated vocalists in rock and roll.

@victoroquendo5759

8y↑13

Facts

@cindymusic1338

8y↑15

Absolutely! I just posted this song with that note! :)

@NemorisInferioris

8y↑5

Rock And Roll?

@djfisher3

8y↑12

Dude, 1965.....this was considered rock and roll.

@NemorisInferioris

8y↑4

+D.J. Fisher I'd say this was pop, mainstream. Rock And Roll was The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin etc.

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@thunderbird996

1y↑4

Die Stimme vorm Herrn! Gänsehaut Pur! Da kommen alte Momente der Jugend wieder hoch. Heute 74 J.

@judy-hr7tq

31w↑26

I love these oldies by Jay and the Americans. Yesterday's music was the best. Talented singers like Jay without the need for electronic enhancement.

@jeaneen60andretta97

4y↑38

I still cry when I hear his singing that lovely song, what a voice. What a gift from God that voice is.

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑2

Truly a unique voice! That voice can only come from God!

@WAT906

2y↑24

I'm 37 and this song is just amazing. What an amazing voice! No contemporary singers are as good.

@dancamp5832

1y↑27

Jay could hold a note like no else in rock and roll.

@anthonyrotella751

1y↑8

Thanks Jay, your voice & music are never forgotten by our generation. None other like it,

@MattC-jg1yb

3y↑20

My mom's favorite song in the world. I played this video for her many times over the years. RIP Gigi, until I see you again!
~til the end of time~

@cristianhcm1914

3y↑2

Beautiful

@omegalgo297

2y↑2

Matt...God bless you!❤🙏

@douglaswatson6629

5y↑227

One of the best 'voices' ever recorded. Jay Black performed a true classic here, in every sense of the word. One of the best recordings ever...

@donnadaugherty4593

1y↑81

Love him love this song! He hit the same notes in his sixties on into seventies.pure talent!

@gregnormal5101

Hello!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe

@normanacree1635

40w

Heard him joke of one of those PBS specials, I think it was, that at his age, some of those notes were coming out of his butt, or some such thing as that.

@virginiajolly1507

2y↑25

Nobody can sing like Jay Black. He's terrific.

@kathydory8273

26w↑6

The best. Today's music doesn't even come close.

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑10

No one sings this song like Jay Black! He was one of the best!!!!!! RIP.

@loriwilber4652

2y↑12

Love this song! Broke my heart seeing Jay on PBS singing this song after throat cancer. RIP, Jay. NO one will ever match your incredible voice!

@JackMason-oq8lf

27w

But.....that performance was lame. Jay knew it. A few years later TJ had him back. This time, Jay Black was spot on with Cara Mea? The place went wild. THAT night was like a time travel to 1965, made you feel all warm and fuzzy.

@robertbreidenstein2174

1y↑10

JAY BLACK CAN NEVER BE REPLACED REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND!!!

@lauraheaps3106

5y↑339

This was my mother's favorite song. We played it at her funeral as we were leaving. Every time i hear it it makes me cry

@dorismay4411

4y↑15

LaurA Heaps don’t be sad your mums favourite song Think of her singing along to this

@richardlawson4317

4y↑8

I played my parent's song, Midnight Saranade, at my father's funeral. It worked.

@Anne--Marie

4y↑13

Your mother had good taste and was a good parent. You are the proof that she lives on. Hugs

@Veggiegirl91

4y↑7

My Mom's favorite song also!

@deewojciechowski2202

3y↑6

What a beautiful tribute

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@tys.5065

5y↑217

It is true, Jay Black has a great vocal gift and will always be one of finest singers of all time.

@annejones3603

3y↑3

Yes I agree ,I've never heard a voice like is love it💯🎶

@winstonthompson782

33w↑3

Great music is eternal. Wish we had music like this today. ❤

@lindajack7969

19w↑4

He is one of the greatest singers of all time ‼️ 2023 😊

@flocali3270

2y↑8

The BEST....I graduated in 1965....this was the best of the songs in 1965!!!! Music hasn't been the same after the 60's!!!!!

@scotts6698

2y↑1

Born in '64 so I missed the 60's when they came out, but still enjoyed their sounds as I grew up, it was a sound that stuck with you!

@JackMason-oq8lf

27w

For me, when the Beatles hit Ed Sullivan was the day the music died. It's never been the same. Don't get me wrong, the Beatles were good (their hair was better). Mick was fun, at least you could dance to the Stones. Lots of good British stuff from back then. But they killed off pop songs like Cara Mea. Land of a Thousand Dances. Town Without Pity. Yakkety Yak. Crying. Over the Mountain. Even Hound Dog. The Beatles were the Greatest, but so were The Drifters. Even the Supremes. That stuff evaporated and was laid to rest when Sugar Hill Gang came along. That was surely the end of black men who could sing.

@NavyBob1965

2y↑10

Fond memory...I was in a friend's car who was driving us to a NYC beach. He would punch the radio station buttons continually looking for a station that was playing this song. After finding it, listening to it, he would start punching the buttons again and again to hear another station play it. Same routine when we returned from the beach. We must have heard Cara Mia at least 10 times or more. Great listening to a beautiful voice!

@carollargent9451

2y↑10

I will always miss Jay black and his terrific voice😢

@roseyc.5846

1y↑13

How GREAT was The Voice, Jay Black!?!! Irreplaceable. 🤗❤️

@gregnormal5101

Hello!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day. Stay Safe

@loditx7706

1y↑58

Listening to his voice in this song, the range and clarity, gives me goosebumps, just like when I was 16.

@craiglegere2702

49w

800 Louie Ave Lodi 62 to 64.

@kathypattangall2938

2y↑52

An Incredible vocalist - I've never stopped loving his music since I saw him on TV as a teenager. RIP

@charlesaracich5377

31w↑4

One of the greatest songs ever!

@lyndaholloway

2y↑46

What a voice. I loved this when it first hit the airwaves & still love it now

@suzyq1948

10y↑209

Always loved this song, but never saw the group. Boy, it was really nice to see such handsome young men with no piercing, tattoos on every part of their body, no long messy hair, torn jeans, fireworks that are not necessary if you have a good song & a voice that could melt your heart.

@watzky6498

wut

@skipdow3

No flames shooting to the ceiling and catching the room on fire, no blue hair. I'm a guy, and while it may not melt my heart, I know a little girl that it will melt hers, and in less than a year, she and I will dance to this. She says we have different tastes in music. Let's see whose taste changes after we dance to this. You can understand every word, and it makes sense ! Plus just to add to it, This guy was professionally trained as an opera singer.

@geraldschilli8870

Amen brother, I couldn’t have said it better myself.

@RussellSchlegel-tc1zn

2w↑1

Sure wish I was back in the 60's love this music nobody sings this good anymore.

@donbowles6386

30w↑4

what a voice, outstanding song & singing group. what a memory

@GarySanOly

10y↑35

Jay had one of the cleanest and full voice control of any singer coming out of the sixties.

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑1

I grew up in the 60s listening to his music. That music will never die! I am 68 years old now and still listen and love Jay! He will be sadly missed!

@jimborge1

2y↑7

Rest In Peace Jay Black. You blessed us for decades with your music.

@judygrondin1249

2y↑3

Working with good tunes and this is one of them. Amen.,🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶❣️❣️🥰💕

@deborahnewell4591

2y↑11

THIS Jay, of the three, or more, of the Jays, was the BEST one of all!!! We lost a very talented performer & nice guy. RIP 🙏

@cecedavis6155

5y↑138

Every time I listen to this tune I get teary-eyed and choked up. Beautiful memories I wish I could re-live again.

@LoriB5

4y↑12

I feel the exact same way!

@kings-bay-2902

4y↑5

Cece Davis me too stay safe

@trevaslark2081

4y↑4

You and me both. We are a close-knit generation.

@patwalsh7426

3y↑2

And some I would wish could forget..

@loubock3238

3y↑2

Me too Cece

@michaelwright3351

3y↑22

Back in the day I was immediately impressed with the beauty, power and depth of Jay’s voice. Truly a gifted artist

@JackMason-oq8lf

27w

Jay Black was so underrated as a singer, I'm surprised you even bothered to listen to him. His singing was too weird. No one else did that stupid stuff except maybe Lou Christy. White boys did not do falsetto, that was a black thing. No wonder hardly anyone liked Jay Black. What kind of Rock n Roll is "Some Enchanted Evening?" "Only in America" was silly. "Come a Little Bit Closer" was a song about Mexico. Nobody liked that kind of music. No wonder no one remembers Jay Black.

@irenedoyon9459

1y↑7

Another fantastastic voice, Jay Black of Jay and the Americans. This is one of my Mom's favorite songs. Thanks Mom!!!

@aloisemason3972

2y↑27

I love opera..Jay is a legend of solo and melody..what a tremendous voice and right on rhythem..me mio..what a blessing..Joy to the world..God is waiting patiently for Jay Black..waiting

@Richard-kq5yu

1y↑1

One of my favorites ever!

@cheyennehayes5975

9y↑303

I'm 17 years old. And I can't even listen to this song without crying. When my mom and dad got divorced when I was 8, my dad used to blast this song in the house and sing it so loud. It still to this day makes me so emotional to even listen to it. It makes me so nostalgic.

@harryhollewood5277

9y↑4

They are awesome harry Hollewood

@mistiya

6y↑5

so sorry

@cesarcaycho5485

6y↑1

Cheyenne !.....BODY !!.. saludos desde Perù !!..chau amigo !!..

@michaelmika2995

6y↑14

I am crying just reading this. Not only is the marriage destroyed but the children suffer for the rest of their lives...

@charlotteskiftun753

6y↑4

Cheyenne Hayes ....hugs....heart breaking about divorce

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@michaelszuskawicz7726

3y↑18

SAW JAY BLACK ON PBS WAS BLOWN AWAY BY HOW POWERFUL HIS VOICE STILL IS ! A PHENOMENAL SINGER AT ANY AGE .

@nadiadombrowski7431

2y↑2

I watched him on PBS not that long ago. What a voice! His voice is unmatched! He will be greatly missed. RIP Jay.

@reneemallicone6839

2y↑14

RIP Jay! He was so underrated. Such a Shame. One of the best voices to ever grace the music scene. Legendary!

@alicatherriott4751

10w↑4

Roy Orbison or Gene Pitney, oh my God I agree with you we don't have singers like them anymore.

@larryjohn6627

9y↑64

The Great Jay Black and The Americans Great music brought alive!!! No group today can compare with this.Greatly missed.Here is to The Sixties.Thank you for posting.Great music Great memories!!!!

@tackssherbo7104

Remember seeing them live in the 60's in a college nearby. The sound system got screwed up, and they refused to sing without it. Walked off the stage and never came back. Screwed everyone who paid.

@mikebradley4392

31w↑8

All these years later, and still an incredibly impressive performance!

@marilynshively670

2y↑7

I was driving down the road and listening to some oldies and all of a sudden this song comes on- I almost ran off the road and began to cry- because this magnificent voice has been silenced- This song is one of the most amazing in rock and roll history-- his voice had the grace , effortless power that few can ever attain.

@jacksprat3009

9y↑107

One thing can't be denied about music at this time, it was eclectic. It ranged from Chuck Berry singing Maybelline, to Duane Eddy doing a guitar instrumental "Rebel Rouser" to Jay and the Americans doing this, the Penguins singing, "I Only Have Eyes For you" to Japanese Kyu Sakamoto singing "Sukiyaki" in Japanese! to Elvis singing Hound Dog or Little Richard, "Tutti Fruity." to Marty Robbins, "El Paso" or silly things like, "Purple People Eater" or "Runnin' in the Jungle" and the ultra-soppy "Teen Angel" Slow songs, fast songs, Cha-cha tunes, even a waltz or two. The music scene was wide open. If you could come up with something a little different, even off key, you had a chance to get it on the air. Fun times.

@impactite

9y↑6

Jack Sprat Jack we were so blessed, and spoiled to have our music. Every generation is different of course, but there is no comparision to what passes for popular music on the radio today, than what we got to listen to every day for two decades. the other thing is the media itself. We all had the same radios. AM and then FM and the same music no matter if you were in Sitka Alaska, or Key West Florida. This generationally shared music will never happen again. Whatever the music quality, people are now too fragmented with their own choices to take a kid from Nome and a kid from Key West and have them know each others songs lol

@lenspaulding

impactite yes but who could possibly know that we would be listening to the same crap for 40 plus years.....over and over and over again until we got sick of it!!

@lenspaulding

impactite yes of course. I think something evil has overtaken our great Country don't you?

@johnbethell1952

9y↑5

lenspaulding Yeah idiots like you are what is wrong with the USA go troll beiber cyrus and all the other studio enhanced voices of today people like you have piss poor taste in music and life and this music will live forever unlike the crap we hear today apart from Jackie Evanch and singers similar to her

@bobanderson2895

+john bethell Way to go John your absolutetly right. Just wanted to let you know that I reported the jerk. The guy is obviously a troll, loves to cause trouble

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@strgrazr58

4y↑154

"Holy crap"! what a voice !

@dianemelfi2974

4y↑6

Yes indeed!

@ps2os2

4y↑3

And he is cute as well

@veronicamaryjendrek7890

4y↑5

Wow what a voice love him 💙💕 not like crap you hear these days 😉

@evelynmoore6211

13w↑3

He had the most beautiful soulful voice in the world. I won the 45 of Only the Lonely on "Name it an claim it" when I was 11.Still have it.

@TomCastor

2y↑21

I remember hearing "Cara Mia" on the radio when I was barely 6 - what a voice! RIP Jay, the Rock-n-Roll Heaven Band surely has an extra mic for you.

@starguy2718

47w↑1

If you believe in forever,
Then life is just a one-night stand;
If there's a rock and roll heaven,
Well you know they got a hell of a band.

@kenthassell6394

5y↑71

The man has one of the greatest voices in Rock N Roll.

@geocaching63

8y↑9

Oh, what has happen to GOOD music like this. Even, from my childhood, it still brings back goose pimples and SUCH memories.

@Judykag

29w↑3

Omg 😮😮😮!!! Incredible. We have so much talent waiting for us.❤

@larrykappel6868

2y↑1

Your voice and music will live on forever .

@mikestanley9176

3y↑7

If you don't get chills when you hear this song,you're not human.

@csrios33

8y↑125

I'm 59 years old and have all their albums. I knew he was special when I was a teenager....just like him. Love to see young people appreciating his voice. He was awesome.

@aaronsavage9293

8y↑4

He is definitely amazing more people my age (14) should appreciate this type of music such as Frank Sinatra and Jay and the Americans. Now everyone listens to the terrible trap music

@ronniesalyer3095

5y↑3

This guy could have sang the phone book and I would have bought the LP!No other like him! I also love "Sunday & Me".

@del1rn

4y↑1

He still is awesome, and can still hit every octave of that song.

@fredw56

2y↑11

Rest in peace, Maestro...thank you for all the magical music!

@floralewek4163

1y↑20

Beautiful voice!!!!

@19fifty1

4y↑85

Breath control, vibrato, and how many octaves?? Yes, power and range as well. Truly gifted and still is!

@EmbreeWalkerII

9y↑275

For music, the sixties had it all. And Jay and the Americans were a part of some great music

@lenspaulding

9y↑2

Embree Walker II is a jerk off plain and simple....(very poor tastes in Music)

@gilkenson53

9y↑7

lenspaulding Don't you have homework to do???? Is your Mom going to catch you on the computer again when you should be studying?

@lcar4000

9y↑4

+Embree Walker II Even the sixties singers who had "bad" voices (and there weren't that many) were at least unique.

@janetaldrich7747

9y↑4

+lenspaulding Wow. Clueless (meaning you). Jay and the Americans were wonderful, and the 60s was a time with amazing diversity in music. On the radio, you'd hear Motown followed by British Invasion followed by cross-over country or folk or ...