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Still sassy at 65: Sarah Vaughan gave her legion of fans another night to remember in concert at Roy Thomson Hall that showed her raw talent and vocal cunning still defying the years
Still sassy at 65: Sarah Vaughan gave her legion of fans another night to remember in concert at Roy Thomson Hall that showed her raw talent and vocal cunning still defying the years

Still sassy at 65: Sarah Vaughan gave her legion of fans another night to remember in concert at Roy Thomson Hall that showed her raw talent and vocal cunning still defying the years

Date6/27/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Still sassy at 65: Sarah Vaughan gave her legion of fans another night to remember in concert at Roy Thomson Hall that showed her raw talent and vocal cunning still defying the years.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0087547F
    Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
    Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
    Darrell, Dick
    11/22/1982
    No show Jones': Nashville legend George Jones, notorious for hard drinking and habitual tardiness, actually showed up to deliver a fine concert at Roy Thomson Hall last night
    No show Jones': Nashville legend George Jones, notorious for hard drinking and habitual tardiness, actually showed up to deliver a fine concert at Roy Thomson Hall last night
    Jones, George, 1931-2013
    4/5/1988
    Let's go! Conductor Andrew Davis gave the thumbs up sign as he entered Roy Thomson Hall last night to put the Toronto Symphony through its first concert in its new home
    Let's go! Conductor Andrew Davis gave the thumbs up sign as he entered Roy Thomson Hall last night to put the Toronto Symphony through its first concert in its new home
    Bull, Ron
    9/13/1982
    The man from Madrid, Placido Domingo last night belted out aria after aria for 10,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens and still made it sound like a concert hall, critic William Littier reports
    The man from Madrid, Placido Domingo last night belted out aria after aria for 10,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens and still made it sound like a concert hall, critic William Littier reports
    Domingo, Plécido, 1941-
    1/19/1993
    Roger's return. Kenyan troubador Roger Whittaker charms his fans last night during the second of two sold out shows at Roy Thomson Hall
    Roger's return. Kenyan troubador Roger Whittaker charms his fans last night during the second of two sold out shows at Roy Thomson Hall
    Slaughter, Mike
    5/2/1989
    Everlys at Thomson Hall. Hit parade pioneers in the mid-1950s, Phil and Don Everly last night brought memories flooding back to their fans at Roy Thom(...)
    Everlys at Thomson Hall. Hit parade pioneers in the mid-1950s, Phil and Don Everly last night brought memories flooding back to their fans at Roy Thom(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    7/30/1985
    In the spotlight: A still-scintillating Tony Bennett, backed by the 18-piece Count Basie Orchestra, plays to a mostly-full Roy Thomson Hall last night
    In the spotlight: A still-scintillating Tony Bennett, backed by the 18-piece Count Basie Orchestra, plays to a mostly-full Roy Thomson Hall last night
    Bennett, Tony, 1926-
    11/22/1991
    Rain didn't stop him: Elton John, wearing a Blue Jays cap, may not have had a major hit for a while but he gave CNE grandstand's 25,000 fans a show to remember Tuesday night
    Rain didn't stop him: Elton John, wearing a Blue Jays cap, may not have had a major hit for a while but he gave CNE grandstand's 25,000 fans a show to remember Tuesday night
    Bock, Tony
    8/26/1986
    Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
    Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
    Bock, Tony
    3/12/1987
    A singer with virtually no vocal limitations, Cleo Laine will appear in concert with her huband, conductor-composer-arranger-saxophonist John Dankworth Thursday night at Massey Hall
    A singer with virtually no vocal limitations, Cleo Laine will appear in concert with her huband, conductor-composer-arranger-saxophonist John Dankworth Thursday night at Massey Hall
    Combs, Erin
    2/2/1976
    Hockey fans, remember Syl Apps? Syl Apps (centre), MPP for Kingston and the Islands, brought a new look to Queen's Park yesterday when he showed up we(...)
    Hockey fans, remember Syl Apps? Syl Apps (centre), MPP for Kingston and the Islands, brought a new look to Queen's Park yesterday when he showed up we(...)
    Apps, Sylvanus
    4/10/1973
    Best foot forward. British soccer whiz Sir Stanley Matthews showed that event at 65 he can still lead the field, as he took a mixed bag of all-stars t(...)
    Best foot forward. British soccer whiz Sir Stanley Matthews showed that event at 65 he can still lead the field, as he took a mixed bag of all-stars t(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    6/30/1980