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WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Jay & The Americans - Cara Mia REACTION

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WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Jay & The Americans - Cara Mia REACTION
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@MrSteveLoucks 6 ай бұрын

Now that you’ve found Jay & The Americans, you’ll need to listen to Come A Little Bit Closer and This Magic Moment.

@lefty3141591 6 ай бұрын

The two that I was going to suggest.

@subwaygoddess1 6 ай бұрын

I'd add "Let's Lock the Door" to the others!!!

@subwaygoddess1 6 ай бұрын

They're 60s Rock 'n Roll!!

@JonHammerHeart 6 ай бұрын

I'll add "Only In America"

@subwaygoddess1 6 ай бұрын

@@JonHammerHeart oh yeah!

@stevenjohnson3883 6 ай бұрын

Also they had "This magic moment" and "Come a little bit closer" and others You'll love them!!!

@batmanforpresident9655 6 ай бұрын

Don't forget "She Cried" and "Only In America".

@mpsarge2 6 ай бұрын

The first Jay. Sung She Cried. Great voice in his voice. Dont think you can tell them apart.

@donnakubiski5572 6 ай бұрын

Also adding "Let's Lock The Door" to the list. I have always loved Jay's voice and this group. Haven't listened to them for awhile so thanks for the reaction.

@PaintingandExercise 6 ай бұрын

This "Jay" was able to sing this magnificently into his 70s. He had a heck of a voice.

@bert_towle 6 ай бұрын

...and in the original key with no autotune!

@denpea-mm8zr 6 ай бұрын

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee I would like to enter into evidence, Sir Tom Jones.

@robertday1671 6 ай бұрын

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Hey how do you go by sending Jay a music video request? Or do you know his email address to send them one?

@robertday1671 6 ай бұрын

@@bert_towle What is Jay's email address so I can send them a music video request?

@robertday1671 6 ай бұрын

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Would you know how to send them a music video request?

@joanbecenti8938 6 ай бұрын

One of the greatest male voices ever.

@stevenklein3195 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree.

@alleykeosheyan4779 6 ай бұрын

@@stevenklein3195 Me too -- Gary Puckett was another one!

@THENIGESLATER 6 ай бұрын

and roy orbison@@alleykeosheyan4779

@stevegibson7464 6 ай бұрын

Glad you finally around to “The Voice” AKA Jay Black. He died last year and despite being ill he would still perform. He joined an existing band and changed his name to Jay. Most of their music was remakes of 50’s and 60’s hits, but they all sound great.

@karlsmith2570 6 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Jay Black

@crankyyankee7290 6 ай бұрын

That explains why I remember the song from when I was little, and it coming back later (I was born in 1950)

@timwilson9900 6 ай бұрын

Oh no. I didn't know he had passed away.

@meoldfartus 5 ай бұрын

There were 3 Jays

@WmGood 4 ай бұрын

His actual name was David Blat.

@in8hope617 6 ай бұрын

"COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER" is my pick for the next song from this amazing group!!!!! Please put it on the list!!!!

@beachbumsailordude 6 ай бұрын

Fun Fact: Before forming Steely Dan Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were touring members of Jay and the Americans.

@albertsmith9315 6 ай бұрын

I knew someone would beat me with this fact... and it was you. Good deep fact for us 'Dan fans.

@bobthebear1246 6 ай бұрын

Huh, really!! I absolutely did not know this!! WOW!!

@michelleb9808 6 ай бұрын

@@bobthebear1246Ditto!

@jeffjohnson9911 6 ай бұрын

From 1970 to 1971, right before they formed steely Dan.

@alleykeosheyan4779 6 ай бұрын

I did not know that! Ya learn something new every day 😊

@stacylarosa4718 6 ай бұрын

Jay Black, from Brooklyn, was my aunt's best friend. He came to all our family events. But, my Dad was the bandleader and even though he offered Jay to sing he always said no. It was my Dad's night and he was so humble & just wanted to be a guest. He said the spotlight is yours . Great guy! 😊

@tjrivers 6 ай бұрын

"This Magic Moment" Great song!

@gregorysmith4077 6 ай бұрын

Jay Black, all class for a voice. Another power voice from the same era, Gary Puckett from Gary Puckett and the Union Gap.

@MarkWick 6 ай бұрын

Yes, Jay Black and Gary Puckett had the best voices of that era in pop music.

@teresaslocomb362 6 ай бұрын

Loved them both big fan of Gary Puckett and the union gap!

@karimagedoff5451 6 ай бұрын

You need to listen to This Magic Moment by Jay and The Americans!

@denpea-mm8zr 6 ай бұрын

Amazing 1965 memories ! The late great Jay Black. Passed away a couple years back. Was belting out "Cara Mia" into his late 70s.

@donnacorey5682 6 ай бұрын

OMG stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the notification for this reaction. Hands down one of my favorite songs of all time. Oh the drama and the passion of this song just sends me. Such a classic!!❤

@bgallagher8129 6 ай бұрын

I had the same reaction, a big smile on my face and I whispered to myself ALL RIGHT, FINALLY.

@57doodoo 6 ай бұрын

Me too !!@@bgallagher8129

@corvettedm1 6 ай бұрын

Me too, I love the song and so many others that were huge hits!

@billyselman6371 6 ай бұрын

This song peaked at #4 in the summer of 1965. Jay Black has a fantastic voice.

@cassyharrison3592 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I'm glad you played this. I'd forgotten what a very powerful voice he had!

@stevenlawrence7471 6 ай бұрын

A few seasons ago,a young kid won the Voice!!!! This is his grandfather!!!!!!

@timwilson9900 6 ай бұрын

Who was that?

@hectorsmommy1717 6 ай бұрын

Ummmm no. His son, Beau Black, has won several creative Emmy awards for his composing for various TV shows but Jay's granddaughter is only 3 (born in 2021).

@redsmoker37 6 ай бұрын

This is such a great song. I love all the different versions of Jay Black's voice in this one. Jay was trained as a Jewish Cantor (person who sings prayers in a synagogue) and he had amazing voice control.

@dewman0269 6 ай бұрын

You just listened to one of the ten best voices in rock and roll...Jay Black...His birth name was David Blatt... He got to know frank Sinatra during the 1960s and frank even asked him to be in a movie with him and he did ... Jay Black was indeed classically trained during his youth... This is a good rabbit hole to go down... He had a couple more really good popular songs..."Come a little bit closer" and "This magic moment"... Both of these songs are fire... Great reaction guys... I'll see you on the next one... Keep Being Awesome....

@harrytryon6782 6 ай бұрын

It's about time. Jay Black's voice is amazing. Any song you do will blow your mind. And there are plenty more.

@larryhalbrook6874 6 ай бұрын

My favorite song from 1965. I love this group. They had so many hits from the 60s. Their hits include "She Cried", "Let's Lock the Door and Throw Away The Key", "Come A Little Bit Closer", Sunday and Me", "Some Enchanted Evening", and "This Magic Moment".

@riles479 6 ай бұрын

When Jay & Amber were blown away by his voice only part way into the song, I couldn't help thinking, 'You ain't heard nothin' yet.'

@bgallagher8129 6 ай бұрын

Ba ba ba ba baby, they ain't heard nothiin' yet.

@jpmangen 6 ай бұрын

Come a little bit closer is their all time number 1 hit, They started in a little cafe on the other side of the border.

@jeffdetmer4681 6 ай бұрын

Jay's name was actually David Blatt. He took over as lead vocalist for this band when their previous vocalist left. His name was Jay. So to keep things consistent David took the name Jay Black so Jay and the Americans still made sense. He passed about 2 and a half years ago or so and was I think around 82. He was singing occassionally even as he aged and could still sing magnificently. For more of this group you might try This Magic Moment, Walkin in the Rain, Come a Little Bit Closer and more!!

@davidpalmer9134 6 ай бұрын

Such a great song!!!

@johnnielson4341 6 ай бұрын

Jay was operatically trained, and it shows.

@user-fk2is1bf3e 4 ай бұрын

I seen Jay Black in a free concert in Coney Island about 15 years ago and he still sounded great. This guy had a powerhouse voice.

@LBinsocal 6 ай бұрын

Finally getting around to one of the top male voices of all time! And you’re right Jay, he was opera trained.

@CarolynEHS 6 ай бұрын

I saw him (Jay Black) about 12 years ago and his voice sounded exactly the same!!!! it was Amazing! May he RIP

@anthonyblakely399 6 ай бұрын

😮WOW 😮😮😮I CANNOT BELIEVE you guys are reacting to this group. Jay & The Americans was one of my favorite bands in the 60's. 😮😮😮 Loved this group along with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap and The Association. I Loved their sound. Good Reaction 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@stephenhanft1226 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you got to listen to Jay & The Americans. They are one of the great groups from the 60's. Their lead singer was Jay Black. Many have referred to him as "The Voice". Incredible singer. Great song choice to start with this group. "Cara Mia" was their biggest hit and most well-known song. Other songs from Jay & The Americans that I highly recommend are "Come A Little Bit Closer", "Let's Lock The Door", "This Magic Moment" and "Walking In The Rain".

@gregorymoore2877 6 ай бұрын

The Voice... imagine if you could have a musical talent TV show called The Voice and it could be hosted by Jay Black, Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Freddie Mercury, etc... 🤯

@stevehatton-bw3bo 6 ай бұрын

Finally!!! This group held their own against The British Invasion, actually opened for The Beatles on their first U.S. concert!! Echo the others suggesting “This Magic Moment”, “She Cried”, “Let’s Lock The Door”, and “Come A Little Bit Closer”❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@chetcarman3530 6 ай бұрын

That's weird; I saw The Beatles twice on their first US tour & these guys were nowhere to be seen... 😮

@stevehatton-bw3bo 6 ай бұрын

The Beatles first concert Feb 11? 1964, Washington DC.

@chetcarman3530 6 ай бұрын

@@stevehatton-bw3bo that wasn't a tour. And J&TA were only called at the last minute because the actual opening acts were stranded by a blizzard & Jay & Co could get there. They didn't know much of anything about The Beatles, didn't respect them or their teenybop fans & neither The Beatles nor Brian Epstein had anything to do with hiring them. They were substitutes. If you want to call that "Opening for The Beatles on their first American tour" go right ahead... 🤣

@chetcarman3530 6 ай бұрын

@@stevehatton-bw3bo they were called in to that show at the last minute as substitutes by the promoter. The actual opening acts were stranded in a blizzard & J&TA could get to the gig. Neither The Beatles nor Brian Epstein had anything to do with the choosing. Jay didn't respect the teenybop crowd & barely heard of The Beatles & didn't want to do the gig.

@stevehatton-bw3bo 6 ай бұрын

Cool info; I only know that they did.

@honeybrown1997 6 ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear this one featured. It's perfection. Two of my favorite notes held are Jay Black in "Cara Mia" and Marvin Junior of The Dells in "Stay in My Corner". Omigoodness, what incredible ear candy! 😊

@trevamusick5255 6 ай бұрын

This Magic Moment by Jay and the Americans!

@waltw4537 6 ай бұрын

Oh! Got to catch my breath! Jay Black was lead singer and was amazing even later in his career. Oh, rock and rock it is. Get ready for more. Get ready. Yes! Glad you dug it. Started as "street corner rockers" on the East Coast. Jay Black was the 2nd lead singer. He passed in October, 2021 at 82 but could wail in his upper years. Other songs. Try "Walking In The Rain". "Only In America", with original lead singer whose name escapes me. Guys, very glad you heard it and dug . Gear reaction. Thanks.

@ericarachel55 6 ай бұрын

right back to the mid 60's, this was such a big hit and we all knew the words

@jamesbickerton2475 6 ай бұрын

Nothing like 60's music!

@GlenMartin7 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for reacting to this iconic song sung by Jay’s iconic voice! I first heard this song as a little kid on my neighbors little 45 record player and was blown away. Just a few days ago, I was hoping you guys would react to this song and was so surprised to find it today! Check out their other songs mentioned in the other comments. Love your channel too! You guys are always so uplifting!

@toots19 6 ай бұрын

Another golden oldie😊

@RobertSmith-iw2kb 6 ай бұрын

Magical voice.😊

@RobertSmith-iw2kb 6 ай бұрын

He did train to be opera singer.from long island ny.like me.

@josephscally6270 6 ай бұрын

You know, I've been following this channel for quite some time now and it often occurs to me how overwhelmed you must feel at times. There's a lot of good music out there more than any of us could probably ever listen to. I'm grateful for the things you do react to however there's a reason you've been so successful it's because you're so authentic.

@bgallagher8129 6 ай бұрын

I whole heatedly agree, This is my no.1 go to reaction site.

@aks4204 6 ай бұрын

Oh I remember them. I was young. “This Magic Moment” was my favorite song of their’s.

@surlechapeau 6 ай бұрын

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Come a Little Bit Closer", "This Magic Moment" and "Let's Lock the Door (And Throw Away the Key)" !!! Jay Black, what a voice!!! edit - He had some specialized vocal training from what I recall.

@mkmstillstackin 6 ай бұрын

"Come a Little Bit Closer" is awesome! My late uncle used to play it regularly.

@MrSteveLoucks 6 ай бұрын

@@mkmstillstackinso cool!

@mkmstillstackin 6 ай бұрын

@@MrSteveLoucks Thank you!

@jobill8487 6 ай бұрын

trained as a Cantor in a synagogue

@steverusso177 6 ай бұрын

What a voice on Jay Black. Next "This magic moment"

@BobGeogeo 6 ай бұрын

An over the top performance in the best way.

@SusanJohnston 6 ай бұрын

Been a minute since I last heard them!❤❤

@buffstraw2969 6 ай бұрын

Jay had a great falsetto voice. By sheer coincidence, my grandmother had a falsetto teeth.

@jana7514 6 ай бұрын

😂😆😄

@duckducknight 6 ай бұрын

Waited for this reaction. You should compare his appearance on the oldies concert when he was older (70+). He was amazing & he still had it.

@odiebryer2144 6 ай бұрын

This is on YT, too! I saw it recently when another reactor found them. YT has videos of them singing this when it was first out and another one of Jay singing this when he's in his 70's. Both are live and must-sees ?(😂). ❤❤❤

@jeneanmcbrearty4747 6 ай бұрын

Opera quality. Range, depth, and emotion....gorgeous.

@peggysmyth6110 6 ай бұрын

Oh gosh, this song takes me back to my early teens.

@william1611youtube 6 ай бұрын

Jay Black had one of the finest voices in rock/pop music. Another excellent and unique voice was Gary Puckett, of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. You'd love their songs! And remember: in the 60s, no autotune!

@odiebryer2144 6 ай бұрын

I'm so excited that you found this band with "The Voice," Jay & The Americans! I was in HS in 1965 when this came out! Amber, I knew that you would be blown away with this song but I'm so happy with how much Jay liked it! There's another video on YT with them singing this live. They sound the same as this studio version. Even if you don't actually put a reaction on here but you MUST see it. Love them sooooo much! Love from your Okie friend from Kansas, Odie!!! 🌞 ❤❤❤

@db-gb5xi 6 ай бұрын

You should also check out their Come A Little Bit Closer and She Cried. And their cover of The Drifters', This Magic Moment.

@susiesunshine4982 6 ай бұрын

Jay Black was amazing. He was singing on PBS oldies specials, hitting those high notes, well into his 70s. "This Magic Moment" is a classic.

@karenstanley6991 6 ай бұрын

Come a Little Bit Closer is their signature song. There were 3 different lead singers for this group. None of them were slouches

@deborahvernarelli6394 6 ай бұрын

Just to let you know, I was watching a PBS station when they were doing 60's groups. It's been a while, but they had original singers and bands on..Jay, and the americans were one of the groups.. mind you, they all were much, much older when they appeared on the show, and he sang Cara Mia, and took the roof off..at his age at that time, he could still hit and hold those notes..it was fantastic. Thank you, and RIP, Jay Black ❤

@alandhopewell 6 ай бұрын

He'd been treated for throat cancer prior to that performance.

@jdw174 6 ай бұрын

I saw that program and a couple of others.

@4puttmick766 2 күн бұрын

What was more impressive he did pbs at 62, and hit every note. Jay Black one of the greatest voices on the planet, no auto tune ! Rip Jay Black you and Jonny Meisto are singing to the Angels.

@mrb4749 6 ай бұрын

Jay Black was a trained classic singer one of the greatest singers ever. Many very good songs. This Magic Moment, Come a Little bit Closer, Walking in the Rain(best cover ever) and more. Popular successful group mid to end of the 60s.

@johnniekight1879 6 ай бұрын

Always wanted to hear Jay live but never had the chance. They played nearby recently but we lost Jay a year or so ago so I didn't go. Yes Jay was opera trained.

@Frankie--da-fixer 6 ай бұрын

Jay Black has a great voice,they had many great songs!!

@markwatson450 6 ай бұрын

There is a KZfaq clip of oldies stuff and Jay Black sings this song in his 60's or so and does a fabulous job! Thanks!!

@mamb70 6 ай бұрын

It was on a PBS special. A vocal coach analyzed it actually as good as when it was first released . The PBS special was in 2004.

@user-ig5xr5ph9r 6 ай бұрын

Jay and Amber, you've struck gold with Jay & the Americans... thanks so much! The band produced a beautiful early '60s song call 'She Cried" with Jay Traynor as the lead, but a band slump led Traynor to depart and Jay Black, the guy you just heard, replaced him for the many wonderful songs to come. "Only in America" was among the many great Jay songs, as well as many mentioned below. What I'll tell you, Amber, remember your mention of blowing the roof off, and singing in a coliseum? Well, among the most memorable concerts I attended was back in the '70s when Jay & the Americans and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons would be the lead acts in a series of oldies concerts at Madison Square Garden. Want to experience those chills that come from hearing greatness? Hear Jay Black and his backing singers perform Cara Mia in front of 20 ,000 at MSG. Hope you get to read this, Jay and Amber, and that we'll get to enjoy more of your Jay & the Americans reactions! Thanks again!

@CarmenFlores-id8dh 6 ай бұрын

I just checked them out on Wikipedia. I’m glad, too. There’s a list of all their hits. It’s been a long time since I heard their music and I had forgotten many of their songs. Thanks for the reminder 🤗

@dlewis5631 6 ай бұрын

Finally!!! One of the greatest voices ever!!

@hoochnyc44 5 ай бұрын

I’m thrilled you discovered Jay and the Americans. Jay Black was a friend of my family and graciously sang at my parents wedding at the Cotillion Terrace in Brooklyn on November 1st, 1970. A true class act who maintained his amazing voice till the end.

@magneto7930 6 ай бұрын

Come a Little Bit Closer by Jay and the Americans, that's what you need to hear next! It's a fun song!

@dlewis5631 6 ай бұрын

His voice never weakened until he died!

@deb4578 6 ай бұрын

It's like their voices ARE the instruments. 🎵

@gkiferonhs 6 ай бұрын

This Magic Moment was one of their big hits.

@garycole-pg2vp 6 ай бұрын

I think it is great that this younger generation is discovering and enjoying the great music of the past.

@kengiorlando7119 6 ай бұрын

Amber - you're making us laugh! Great response - I do the same every time I hear this song!

@user-br2lf4bx8i 6 ай бұрын

You just heard Jay Black, one great voice. RIP Just pick any of there songs. You won't be disappointed

@destination22ful 6 ай бұрын

Great reaction. Thank you for the good vibes. Have a great weekend you two.

@susanjoyce-yq2mg 6 ай бұрын

"Come a little Bit Closer" is not to be missed.

@brownie1341 6 ай бұрын

An awesome performance of a unique song. This song was so memorable back in the day. Great voice. You won't hear many people trying to cover this song.

@johnnybmean74 6 ай бұрын

Jay & the Americans were a popular group in the 60's. Their genre was pop-rock, but they incorporated blue-eyed soul, italian opera & doo-wop into their overall sound. Jay Black's real name was David Blatt.

@BillGraper 6 ай бұрын

Before watching the video, I KNOW for a fact that Jay is going to love the falsetto. It's pretty neat. This was a #4 hit in 1965.

@gregorymoore2877 6 ай бұрын

If this only made it to #4, makes wonder what made it to 1, 2, and 3 that week.

@BillGraper 6 ай бұрын

@@gregorymoore2877 Hold on, I'll get that info right now: #3: What's New Pussycat- Tom Jones #2: I'm Henry VIII, I Am- Herman's Hermits #1: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction- The Rolling Stones I would say, the only one that is better it the Stones song. 🙂

@gregorymoore2877 6 ай бұрын

@@BillGraper Cool info! I'd heard "Henry VIII" knocked "Satisfaction" out of the #1 spot. That must have been right about to happen.

@BillGraper 6 ай бұрын

@@gregorymoore2877 Yep, 2 weeks away.

@reallyoldtom9352 6 ай бұрын

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a teen I did my best to copy Jay's power and control. It was so great to hear my favorite singer of all time. God bless you both! Tom in Idaho

@garrymorris-fd2jd 6 ай бұрын

The two of you are the best doing this show than the many others that do it, just a total pleasure to hear both of you, incredable❤😊

@Proud.American58 6 ай бұрын

60’s pop. Check them out doing “She Cried”, “Only in America”, “Come a Little Bit Closer”, “This Magic Moment” and “Think of the Good Times”

@MrsColumbo823 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this and you two are amazing to watch! Thank you. I’d forgotten about this song and many memories swept over me. Not sure if anybody’s said this already (apologies) but we who grew up with this music were inundated with fresh , great music nonstop during the 60s and 70s. But! For me, in a rural area in the ‘60s, my only access was my transistor radio and WLS out of Chicago. How many nights did I fall asleep with that radio planted next to my ear? Wow. And now I can hear it anytime. Thank you again. We were and know we are blessed to have this music as the soundtrack of our youth. 👍 way up. ❤

@pattygault3848 6 ай бұрын

Gotta LOVE Jay and the Americans!! ❤❤

@mamb70 6 ай бұрын

Jay sang this incredible beautiful song in 2004 on a PBS oldies concert. A vocal coach did analysis said it sounded the same when it was originally recorded in mid 60s. Walking in the Rain was a such a great cover done exceptionally well by Jay and the band members.

@kristenheaslip8668 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this one, my dad used to play the 45’ of this , good to hear an oldie.

@dalesands1857 6 ай бұрын

The Four Seasons has a Fantastic falsetto singer named Frankie Valli. their songs: Sherry Big Girl's Don't Cry Dawn Walk Like A Man Rag Doll Let's Hang On (to what we got)

@gregorymoore2877 6 ай бұрын

"No Surfin" Today" (a reply to "Surfer Girl" and probably "Surfers Rule" by The Beach Boys.)

@dennisloveland498 6 ай бұрын

Another "Jay" group from the 60s is Jay and the Techniques. They had a top 10 hit in 1967 with "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie". As far as Jay and the Americans go, check out their "Come a Little Bit Closer ".

@GaryKing-by4mb 4 ай бұрын

“Time To Say Goodbye” Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli one of the best operatic performances ever!

@carolmartin4413 6 ай бұрын

Knew the intro to this would shake your hearts! Every time I listen to Jay Black sing Cara Mia I almost stop breathing...he is phenomenal. Yes..almost opera. ❤

@highspeedmarinemom 6 ай бұрын

David Blatt (Jay Black) first sang in a choir at Temple Beth-El in New York. He was the 2nd lead singer of Jay & The Americans and the best remebered. He was known as The Voice. Take a look at the live version of this song to see how effortlessly Jay was able to hit those high notes. We lost him 2 1/2 years ago, but his music will last forever.

@rokmin8550 6 ай бұрын

Jay Black, one of my all time favorite singers, hit the world with a voice like no other, and believe it or not sung this song well into his 70's. Interesting in that the producer didn't want him to use falsetto with this song but he really pushed for it and we're all glad he did as he had one of the best if not the best falsetto voice of all time. Yes he did have some opera training and he wanted to integrate opera with rock which he did spectacularly. Interestingly John Gotti had him sing this song at his daughter's wedding. Sadly he passed not too long ago but will always be remembered as "the voice".

@anthonyblakely399 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤Jay and the Americans are an American rock group who formed in the late 1950s. Their initial line-up consisted of John "Jay" Traynor, Howie Kane (born Howard Kirschenbaum), Kenny Vance (born Kenneth Rosenberg) and Sandy Deanne (born Louis Sandy Yaguda), though their greatest success on the charts came after Traynor had been replaced as lead singer by Jay Black (born David Blatt) and Marty Sanders (born Martin Joe Kupersmith) were added to the line-up.[2]❤❤❤

@supasoulproductions 6 ай бұрын

There is a fantastic video of Jay Black singing this song in 2001 and ABSOLUTELY KILLING IT!! (This original was 1965). He was an amazing performer! You guys should really watch that later video, even if you don't do a reaction. He makes a wonderful introduction about him singing the song over the tears, he will touch and amaze you.

@mikkj1 6 ай бұрын

Well If you want something "classical":, there's a duet with Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli for "Time To Say Goodbye" that's fantastic. It's a beautiful song and two fantastic voices.