Here is a very rare version of a famous song performed by the legendary singer Della Reese, one of the greatest and most versatile entertainers of all times. Della Reese (born Patricia Early Delloreese in 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, of half African-American and half Cherokee Indian descent) is a... More
Here is a very rare version of a famous
performed by the legendary singer Della
e, one of the greatest and most versatile
rtainers of all times.
Della Reese
n Patricia Early Delloreese in 1931 in
oit, Michigan, of half African-American
half Cherokee Indian descent) is a famous
ican Emmy nominated actor and Grammy
nated singer. She started her career in
late 1950's as a successful Jazz singer,
known for her 1959 hit single "Don't You
". Later in her career, she became a
essful actress, best known as playing
on the television show "Touched by an
l". At only six years old, she began
ing in church. From this experience, she
me an avid Gospel singer. At the age of
teen, she was hired to sing with Mahalia
son's Gospel group. Afterwards, she
ed her own gospel group called the
tation Singers. Della's big break came
she won a contest, which gave her a week
ing at Detroit's well-known and
ed-about Flame Show bar. They like Della
uch at the bar, she remained there for
t weeks. Although her roots were always
ospel music, she was now being exposed
influenced by such great Jazz artists
Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and
ie Holiday. In 1953, she got an even
er break when she signed a recording
ract with Jubilee Records. In 1953, she
joined the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra. In
, Della released a single called "And
Reminds Me". The song became a Top
ty Pop hit for Reese that year and the
rd became a million-seller. In 1957,
e was also voted by Billboard, Cashbox,
other various magazines as The Most
ising Singer. In 1959, Della had moved on
nother record company, this time with RCA
rds. She released her first single from
record company called "Don't You Know",
h was taken from Pucccini's "La Bohème"
h was her biggest hit ever. Della went on
erform for nine years in Las Vegas as
as touring across the country. However,
didn't stop recording regularly
ughout the 60's, still releasing singles.
969, she was given her first shot at
vision stardom, when she starred on a
-titled variety series. A year later, she
me the first black woman to serve as
t host of The Tonight Show Starring
ny Carson. In 1987, she was nominated for
ammy for one of her acclaimed gospel
ms. In 1999, she performed at the White
e with B. B. King in a great show, "In
ormance at the White House: Legends of
Blues". In 2005, Reese was honored by
h Winfrey at her Legends Ball ceremony
g with 25 other African-American women.
e 1994, she has her star on the Hollywood
of Fame. A purple rose has been created
er honour.
Listen to the powerful voice
he "American angel of show business"! Less
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Clarrisa Wilkins Says:
Mar 5, 2013 - Where can I purchase this?
Peter Martini-Yates Says:
Feb 25, 2013 - Have loved this woman for more years than I care to remember, thanks for this post.
Joan Elstub Says:
Sep 16, 2012 - Looking for a recording by her of The Impossible Dream
johnxxx20000 Says:
Jun 26, 2012 - Thank you! To access my blog, click on the link on the main page of this channel and follow the path to the many singers, including Della ! :-)
M Washington Says:
Jun 18, 2012 - This is a great montage of photos and footage! I've never heard Ms. Reese's version of this song. Johnxxx2000 - what's the name of your blog?
Buckeyecat2002 Says:
Feb 17, 2012 - One of the greatest talents of all time, female, African American or otherwise. Ms. Reese was and is a tough all around act.
junofel46 Says:
Nov 12, 2011 - one of my favorites when i was in college , early 60's in Manila. but i'm still looking for della reese version of a song entitled IF YOU ARE BUT A DREAM. no one has it . i've been scanning you tube. junofel46@yahoo.com
Makyla Ouellette Says:
Nov 1, 2011 - Loved it!! She is amazing!
jadon360 Says:
Aug 19, 2011 - she is not dead
candycandysmom Says:
Jan 14, 2011 - Beautiful, powerful voice! We don't hear enough of talent like that!
NTheory08 Says:
Dec 2, 2010 - what a knock out body va va vooom
kantfinaname Says:
Jul 28, 2010 - wow! she was so glam in those days! :) i love seeing her like that i always knew her from touched by an angel...and her voice..beautiful and timeless!
loukevdwijns Says:
May 21, 2010 - what a great lady! every time again she gives me the goosbumbs
MrWatercolourmike Says:
Mar 22, 2010 - Would love to hear "Something Cool" the best ever!!
1meaka1 Says:
Feb 9, 2010 - I just finished reading her biography"Angels Along The Way"...amazing..I am so in love with her!!
eckankar Says:
Jan 31, 2010 - I want to hear LONG WAY FROM ST LOUIS by Della, no one did better
lifer11 Says:
Nov 10, 2009 - Wow! I know she's funny as hell, I didn't know she could sing this good!
Patrick Short Says:
Oct 27, 2009 - Johnxxxx,Man you've got class and you obviously know class when you hear it.If you've got "If it feels good do it"(early 70's disco hit in UK) it would be worth uploading to show DR's extraordinary versatility. Thanks for this post.5*
johnxxx20000 Says:
Oct 18, 2009 - Visit my blog! :-)
kamckenzie Says:
Oct 9, 2009 - Love Della Reese. She was the very best actress in "Touched by an Angel". Only wish she had done more singing on the show as her voice is awesome.
guidomattina52 Says:
Jun 29, 2009 - I Simply Love Her!
renaissancea Says:
Jun 9, 2009 - Wow! She has an amazing voice. It seems like she is underrated. She was beautiful. Very nice tribute.
kellyjelly1235 Says:
Apr 17, 2009 - powerful voice, great singer, marvellous actress, beautiful woman! I just love Delloreese Patricia Early!!!!!!!!!
corey pope Says:
Apr 14, 2009 - beyonce looks like her when she was younger