Della Reese - You Came a Long Way from St. Louis free for downloading

This version of this song introduced me to the awesome sound of Della Reese. Thank you for bringing back some of my favorite memories. I have listened to it four times and just can't get enough.

What great pipes.

Just about the most fun you can have listening to a vocal. Energy, humor, storytelling, great arangement, hard driving band and that voice - that Della Reece totally disticntive treatment. Love the pleading request "How come we can't we just do it one more time?". I listen to this verion over and over and love it every single time - a great rendition thanks to Della Reece and "Mr. Sid Bass". Hey, Della - I'm from Missouri too - Kansas City in fact.

If this don't make you laugh and cry at the same time, then you ain't from Missouri.  I especially love it when she says, "I got news for you, I'm from Missouri too! So,  suddenly, I got doubts!"  It just doesn't get any better than this.  If this don't move you, then you might be dead.  For real.

YEAH, THIS ONE HAS MORE SPICE, AND SASS TO IT

thanks so much silv8338, just wonderful. punchy, bossy, brassy and fantastic!

When I was a kid, they had a record club; this is one of the records I bought. Didn't know anything about her. But played it over and over again. Jack Teagarden, Dave Brombeck, Miles Davis. But it exposed me to a whole new world of music. Jazz and soul music. Thanks Della.

The first time that I heard it was at Illusions: The Showplace of the South, performed by Tiffany Ariagus. Fell in love with the song the first time that I heard it too! Great song!

What a goddamn powerhouse I love contemporary music as much as the next guy but I'd be hard pressed to come up with a modern song comparable with the badassery of this one Makes me want to travel back in time and kick it with Della Reese

One of my favorite songs ever. its just too good.

I saw her in Las Vegas. At the Sands in the 60s. This song brought down the house. Thank's for posting it!

I listened to that twice.... i'm exhausted!

Rest in peace sweet lady

RIH DELLA REESE, YOU'LL BE MISSED!

I too have been looking for this forever!!! ...and it's been nonexistent- I think it's one of her best songs- thx u so much for posting!!!

YES!! This is the version I was looking for! Thanks for posting this!

my favorite version, too! I only have scratchy old lp, didn't know it was available on CD.thanks for posting!

Geeze, Della OWNS this song: a great arrangement helps immensely...

used to see a drag queen do this at the anvil in the west village in the 70's. fell in love with the song.