Ventriloquist and singer Darci Lynne once again amazed audiences with her timeless talent, delivering a silky and mature rendition of Billie Holiday’s “Summertime”—this time with a flawless blend of humor and ventriloquism.
In a captivating performance, Lynne brought Petunia back to the stage, proving their chemistry remains stronger than ever. The duo seamlessly coordinated, with Petunia’s witty charm complementing Lynne’s breathtaking vocals.
Watch her performance below.
Their performance showcased not only Lynne’s growth as a singer but also her mastery of ventriloquism, leaving fans mesmerized by her ability to shift effortlessly between rich, expressive singing and comedic timing.
Lynne originally wowed America with Summertime during her America’s Got Talent audition at just 12 years old, earning a Golden Buzzer for her jaw-dropping talent. Since then, she has continued to evolve, delivering unforgettable performances on AGT: Fantasy League and beyond.
What to know about the song ”Summertime”
Originally written by esteemed jazz composter George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess, ”Summertime” has now become a jazz standard.
“Summertime” opens the opera and is reprised several times throughout the musical production, the most popular instance being when it is sung as a lullaby to a baby. The tune soon became a widespread ditty to soothe a young one and has since found its way into several other facets of music,” American Songwriter explained of the song.
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Billie Holiday’s 1936 refined jazz version was commercially successful, launching the new interpretation of the tune into the mainstream spotlight. Other cover versions have been recorded by Janis Joplin, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Annie Lennox, Lana Del Rey, and more.
