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Ella Fitzgerald

* 1960s

**Ella Fitzgerald** was a jazz from the 1961 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in Round 3.

Ella returned for the 1964 season, where she was again eliminated in Round 3.

Ella then returned for a third time for the 1973 season, where she was eliminated in the Top 24.

Ella died on June 15, 1996. She was 79.

## 1973

Ella Fitzgerald auditioned in Episode 1403 with "I've Gotta Be Me". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1410, Ella was paired against Elvis Presley, and performed a cover of Billie Holiday's "Good Morning Heartache". Ella lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

After Round 2 ended, Ella was one of the four new acts stolen onto Team Rivals for the third round.

For her Round 3 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1413, Ella was paired against Dolly Parton, and performed "Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable to Lunch Today)". Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck all voted for Ella to advance to the next round, sending her through.

For her Top 24 performance as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1419, Ella performed a medley of "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" and "These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)", and placed in the bottom four of her group. Vinegar Joe were chosen by The Rivals as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Ella from the competition along with Joe Simon and Joe Tex.
Georges Brassens

**Georges Brassens** was a French singer from the 1969 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Georges returned for the 1972 season, where he was again eliminated in the auditions.

Georges died on October 29, 1981. He was 60.

## 1969

Georges Brassens auditioned in Episode 1001. He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.

## 1972

Georges Brassens auditioned in Episode 1301 with "Les Trompettes De La Renommée". He again received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Art Farmer

**Art Farmer** was a jazz trumpeter from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Art had previously auditioned in 1961 as part of The Jazztet, who were also eliminated in the auditions.

Art Farmer died on October 4, 1999. He was 71.

## 1974

Art Farmer auditioned in Episode 1506 with "Soft Shoe". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Johnny Horton

**Johnny Horton** was a country and rockabilly singer from the 1961 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He finished the competition in fourth place.

Due to his success on the show, Johnny was one of the 80 acts that returned to the 1960s Championship, where he was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

Johnny died on November 5, 1960. He was 35.
Episode 1423

**Episode 1423** was the last episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and is the season's Finals. At the end, one act was crowned the winner of the competition, and three finished as the runner-ups. It followed Episode 1422 and preceded Episode 1501.

Each finalist performed three times. Their first and second performances would be reprises of songs they did earlier in the competition, before finishing the season with their last new song.

## Performed

 4. Vinegar Joe
(Team Rivals)
T. Rex

**T. Rex** were a glam rock from the 1971 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

T. Rex returned for the 1972 season, where they were eliminated in Round 3.

## 1971

T. Rex auditioned in Episode 1208 with "Hot Love". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, T. Rex were paired against The Guess Who, and performed "Woodland Rock". T. Rex lost the battle and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.

## 1972

T. Rex auditioned in Episode 1306 with "Bang a Gong (Get It On)". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1311, T. Rex were paired against Tchaikovsky, and performed "Telegram Sam". T. Rex lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1314, T. Rex were paired against The Cats, and performed "Metal Guru". T. Rex lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Brother Ah

**Brother Ah**, sometimes written as "Brother Ahh", was an avant-garde jazz musician from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Brother Ah died on May 31, 2020. He was 86.

## 1973

Brother Ah auditioned in Episode 1408 with "Beyond Yourself (The Midnight Confession)". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Jimmy Reed

**Jimmy Reed** was a blues musician from the 1961 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Jimmy returned for the 1963 season, where he was again eliminated in Round 2.

Jimmy then returned a decade later for his third season in 1973, where he was eliminated in the auditions.

Jimmy returned, for a fourth time, for the 1974 season, where he was eliminated in Round 3.

Jimmy Reed died on August 29, 1976. He was 50.

## 1973

Jimmy Reed auditioned in Episode 1406 with "Big Boss Man". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.

## 1974

Jimmy Reed auditioned in Episode 1504 with "I Wanna Be Loved". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Jimmy was paired against Häns'che Weiss Quintett, and performed "Bright Lights, Big City". Jimmy lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.

However, in the show's new twist, Tom Jones decided to save Jimmy and bring him onto his team after the round ended, advancing him to the third round.

For his Round 3 battle as part of Team Tom in Episode 1514, Jimmy was paired against Joe Dassin, and performed "Things Ain’t What They Used to Be". Tom picked Joe as the winner, eliminating Jimmy from the competition for good.
Joe Simon

**Joe Simon** was a soul singer from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 24.

Joe died on December 13, 2021. He was 85.

## 1973

Joe Simon auditioned in Episode 1402 with "Step By Step". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

After auditions ended, Joe was one of the eight acts stolen onto Team Rivals in the show's new twist.

For his Round 2 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1410, Joe was paired against Jimmy Rushing, and performed "Your Time to Cry". Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck all voted for Joe to advance to the next round, sending him through.

For his Round 3 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1414, Joe was paired against Jackson Heights, and performed "Drowning in the Sea of Love". Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck all voted for Joe to advance to the next round, sending him through.

For his Top 24 performance as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1419, Joe performed "You are the One", and placed in the bottom four of his group. Vinegar Joe were chosen by The Rivals as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Joe from the competition along with Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Tex.
Procol Harum

**Procol Harum** were a rock band from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

Procol Harum returned for the 1973 season, where they were eliminated in the auditions.

## 1972

Procol Harum auditioned in Episode 1303 with "A Salty Dog". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1311, Procol Harum were paired against Ray Charles, and performed "Conquistador". Procol Harum lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.

## 1973

Procol Harum auditioned in Episode 1407 with "Grand Hotel". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.
Episode 1503

**Episode 1503** was the third episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the third audition episode of the season. Seven acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and five were rejected. It followed Episode 1502 and preceded Episode 1504.

Audition reject Toots Thielemans, shown in orange, was the third act recruited to Tom Jones' team at the end of the episode.
Episode 1406

**Episode 1406** was the sixth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the sixth audition episode of the season. Two acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and ten were rejected. It followed Episode 1405 and preceded Episode 1407.

In a themed episode, all but one of the auditionees here was a blues musician.
Aphrodite's Child

**Aphrodite's Child** were a rock band from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 3.

## 1974

Aphrodite's Child auditioned in Episode 1506 with "I Want to Live". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1510, Aphrodite's Child were paired against Arthur Crudup, and performed "Such a Funny Night". Aphrodite's Child lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1515, Aphrodite's Child were paired against Alvin Stardust, and performed "Rain and Tears". Aphrodite's Child lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Episode 1402

**Episode 1402** was the second episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the second audition episode of the season. Six acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and six were rejected. It followed Episode 1401 and preceded Episode 1403.

In a themed episode, every auditionee here was a soul musician.

## Rejected

 Brighter Side of Darkness |  | Soul Group
Episode 1412

**Episode 1412** was the twelfth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the fourth and final episode of the Round 2 Battles. Seven acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and five were eliminated. It followed Episode 1411 and preceded Episode 1413.

## Performed

Otis Redding
Soul Singer
**The Buffoons**
 Battle # 2
The Dells
R&B Group
**The Ghana Soul Explosion**
 Battle # 3
The Main Ingredient
Soul Group
**The O'Jays**
 Battle # 4
Vicki Lawrence
Singer
**Vinegar Joe**
 Battle # 5
**War**
**Funk Band**
Wizzard
Glam Rock Band
Marianne Rosenberg

**Marianne Rosenberg** was a pop singer from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in the Top 24.

## 1972

Marianne Rosenberg auditioned in Episode 1302 with "Warum Gerade Ich?". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1310, Marianne was paired against Mouth & MacNeal, and performed "Ich Will Dich So Und Nicht Anders". Marianne lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1313, Marianne was paired against Katja Ebstein, and performed "Georgie". She won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1318, Marianne performed "Vor Einem Jahr", and placed in the bottom four of her group. Hawkwind were chosen as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Marianne from the competition along with Mouth & MacNeal and Santana.
Bob Dylan

**Bob Dylan** was a folk singer from the 1971 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 24.

Bob returned for the 1972 season, where he was eliminated in Round 3.

## 1971

Bob Dylan auditioned in Episode 1209 with "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

## 1972

Bob Dylan auditioned in Episode 1305 with "Lay Lady Lay". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1309, Bob was paired against Brinsley Schwarz, and performed "I Threw It All Away". Bob lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1313, Bob was paired against Billie Holiday, and performed "If Not For You". Bob lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Lightnin' Hopkins

**Lightnin' Hopkins** was a blues singer from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Hopkins died on January 30, 1982. He was 69.

## 1974

Lightnin' Hopkins auditioned in Episode 1504 with "Worried Life Blues". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition. However, in the show's new twist, Tom Jones decided to save Hopkins and bring him onto his team, advancing him to the next round.

For his Round 2 battle as part of Team Tom in Episode 1509, Hopkins was paired against Coral Som Livre, and performed "The Walkin' Blues". Tom picked Coral Som Livre as the winner, eliminating Hopkins from the competition for good.
Episode 1324

**Episode 1324** was the last episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and is the season's Finals. At the end, one act was crowned the winner of the competition, and three finished as the runner-ups. It followed Episode 1323 and preceded Episode 1401.

Each finalist performed three times. Their first and second performances would be reprises of songs they did earlier in the competition, before finishing the season with their last new song.
Culpeper's Orchard

**Culpeper's Orchard** were a rock band from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 3.

## 1974

Culpeper's Orchard auditioned in Episode 1505 with "Roger and Out". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1511, Culpeper's Orchard were paired against Dave Love, and performed "Trying to Find Home". Culpeper's Orchard lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1515, Culpeper's Orchard were placed in a three-way battle against Clifford T. Ward and Diana Ross and The Supremes, and performed "She's Back Again". Culpeper's Orchard lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Kitty Wells

**Kitty Wells** was a country singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in Round 2.

Kitty returned for the 1961 season, where she made it to the Top 20.

Kitty then returned for a third time to the 1965 season, where she was again eliminated in Round 2.

## 1960

Kitty auditioned in Episode 102. She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Kitty was placed in one of the season's three three-way battles, going up against Lonnie Donegan and his Group and Marv Johnson. Marv won the battle, and neither loser received a save, eliminating both Kitty and Lonnie Donegan's group from the competition.
1970

The **1970** season was the eleventh regular season of *Jay's Music Search*. It followed the 1960s Championship and preceded the 1971 season.

Singer and guitarist Melanie was the winner of the season, beating out two-time series champion Aretha Franklin in the Top 2. British singer Karen Young came in third place, while reggae singer Jimmy Cliff came in fourth.

# Episodes

## Auditions

The first round consisted of about 100 acts auditioning to make the Top 48 that would move into Round 2.

## Trivia

* This was the first season with an all-female Top 3. It was also the first season to have a reggae singer make it to the season finale.
	+ The all-female Top 3 record was broken the following year, which had the series' first all-female finale (Top 4).
1960s Second Chance Tournament

The **1960s Second Chance Tournament** was a special season at the end of the 1960s, where 64 acts from the previous ten years that had made it to at least the third round but have only competed once before, returned to take part in a single elimination tournament. The winner of the tournament would also receive the 80th spot in the upcoming 1960s Championship.

Italian singer Jimmy Fontana was the winner of the tournament, beating out fellow Italian singer Caterina Valente in the final. Soul girl group The Flirtations and UK singer Dusty Springfield came in third and fourth.
Earl Scruggs

**Earl Scruggs** was a bluegrass musician from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 24.

Despite only making it to the fourth round, Earl has the series record for eliminating Elvis Presley at the earliest point in a season, having taken him out in Round 2.

## 1972

Earl Scruggs auditioned in Episode 1303 with "Lonesome and a Long Way from Home". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1309, Earl was paired against Elvis Presley, and performed "Silver Wings", joined by Linda Rondstadt on vocals. Earl won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1313, Earl was paired against Diana Ross and The Supremes & The Temptations, and performed "It's a Picture From Life's Other Side". Earl won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1317, Earl performed "Motherless Child Blues", joined by Stacey Belson on vocals, and placed in the bottom four of his group. Brinsley Schwarz were chosen as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Earl from the competition along with Billie Holiday and Diana Ross and The Supremes & The Temptations.
Don Gibson

**Don Gibson** was a country singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 3.

Don returned for the 1961 season, where he made it to the Top 20.

## 1960

Don auditioned in Episode 102. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Don was paired against Eileen Farrell. Don won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Round 3 Battles, Don was paired against Dodie Stevens. He sang "I May Never Get to Heaven". Don lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.

Despite losing with it, Don's Round 3 song is remembered by Jay as one of his favorites among all the battle round eliminations in 1960.
Leonel Power

**Leonel Power** was a medieval composer from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Leonel is possibly the contestant on *Jay's Music Search* that lived longest ago, having died in 1445.

## 1974

Leonel Power auditioned in Episode 1503 with "Credo, Opem Nobis". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Leonel was paired against Lollipops, and performed "Ave Regina". Leonel lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Episode 1306

**Episode 1306** was the sixth episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the sixth audition episode of the season. Three acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and nine were rejected. It followed Episode 1305 and preceded Episode 1307.

## Trivia

* Only audition episode of the 1972 season where every advancing act had previously competed on the show before.
Freddy

**Freddy** was a German-language singer from the 1962 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in sixth place.

Freddy returned for the 1967 season, where he was eliminated in Round 3.

Due to his success in 1962, Freddy then returned as one of the 80 acts for the 1960s Championship, where he was eliminated in Round 2.
The Diamonds

**The Diamonds** were a vocal group from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the Top 20.

The Diamonds returned for the 1960s Second Chance Tournament, where they were eliminated in Round 1.

## 1960

The Diamonds auditioned in Episode 105. They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.
Episode 1514

**Episode 1514** was the fourteenth episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the first episode of the Round 3 Battles. Four acts advanced to the Top 30, and four were eliminated. It followed Episode 1513 and preceded Episode 1515.

This episode was entirely made up of Tom Jones' new team of eight, who were paired off into four battles, with the winners being selected by Tom. The four losers were eliminated for good.

As always, battles were sorted alphabetically. Battle winners are in green, and the losers in red.

## Performed

Antonio Carlos & Jocafi
Pop Duo
**Coral Som Livre**
 Battle # 2
Jimmy Reed
Blues Musician
**Joe Dassin**
 Battle # 3
Louis Armstrong
Singer and Trumpeter
**Shu-bi-dua**
 Battle # 4
**The Incredible Bongo Band**
**Funk Group**
Tomasz Stanko, Tomasz Szukalski, Edvard Vesala, and Peter Warren
Experimental Jazz Quartet
Jimmy Fontana

**Jimmy Fontana** was an Italian singer from the 1966 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 20.

Jimmy was one of the 64 acts that returned for the 1960s Second Chance Tournament, which he won. As such, he became the first Italian singer to win the show.

As a result of winning the Second Chance Tournament, Jimmy took the final spot in the 1960s Championship, where he was eliminated in Round 3.
Herman van Veen

**Herman van Veen** was a Dutch singer from the 1970 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 3.

Herman returned for the 1974 season.

## 1974

Herman van Veen auditioned in Episode 1502 with "Verzameling". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Herman was paired against Hank Snow, and performed "Eenzaam Lichaam". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1515, Herman was paired against Elvis Presley, and performed "Dromer In De Bocht". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.
Dave & Ansel Collins

**Dave & Ansel Collins Collins** were a reggae singer and keyboardist from the 1971 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the auditions.

Dave Collins auditioned the following year as a soloist, but again failed to make it past the auditions.

## 1971

Dave & Ansel Collins auditioned in Episode 1202 with "Monkey Spanner". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.
Episode 1322

**Episode 1322** was the twenty-second episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and is the season's Top 10 episode. Eight acts advanced to the Top 8, and two were eliminated. It followed Episode 1321 and preceded Episode 1323.

## Results

**Hawkwind**
**Space Rock Band**
**Joan Baez**
**Folk Singer/Guitarist**
**Ray Charles**

**Gordon Lightfoot**
**Folk Rock Singer/Guitarist**
**The Beatles**
**Rock Band**
**The Last Poets**

**Tom Jones**
**Singer**

Brinsley Schwarz (9th)
Pub Rock Band
Neil Diamond (10th)
Pop/Rock Singer
**Tchaikovsky**
**Classical Composer**
Connie Francis

**Connie Francis** was a pop singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in the auditions.

Connie returned for the 1967 season, where she made it to the Top 20.

## 1960

Connie auditioned in Episode 101. She received a "No", eliminating her from the competition.

## Trivia

* Connie was the first solo female singer in the history of the show to get rejected in the auditions.
Episode 1309

**Episode 1309** was the ninth episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the first episode of the Round 2 Battles. Eight acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and four were eliminated. It followed Episode 1308 and preceded Episode 1310.

As always, battles were sorted alphabetically. Battle winners are in green, and the losers in red. Battle losers who received saves and also moved on are in blue.

## Performed

Augusto Martelli
Movie Composer and Conductor
**Billie Holiday**
 Battle # 2
Bob Dylan
Folk Singer
**Brinsley Schwarz**
 Battle # 3
David Bowie
Singer and Musician
**Diana Ross and The Supremes & The Temptations**
 Battle # 4
**Earl Scruggs**
**Bluegrass Musician**
Elvis Presley
 Battle # 5
**Fela Kuti**
**Afrobeat Musician**
Gaetano Donizetti
 Battle # 6
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Pop Singer and Pianist
**Gordon Lightfoot**
**Folk Rock Singer/Guitarist**
The Caroleer Singers

**The Caroleer Singers** were a Christmas choir and orchestra from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

## 1960

The Caroleers auditioned in Episode 101 with their rendition of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Since they were just the second ever act to audition, Jay decided to give them a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, The Caroleer Singers were paired against The Diamonds. The Caroleers lost their battle and didn't get one of the eight saves that round, eliminating them from the competition.
John Lennon

**John Lennon** was a pop and rock singer from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 24.

John is the third member of The Beatles to audition for the series as a soloist, following George Harrison and Ringo Starr in 1971.

## 1973

John Lennon auditioned in Episode 1401 with "Mind Games". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1411, John was paired against Livin' Blues, and performed "Tight A$". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1415, John was paired against Marie Laforêt, and performed "Aisumasen (I'm Sorry)". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1417, John performed "One Day (At a Time)", and placed in the bottom four of his group. Frédéric François was chosen as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating John from the competition along with Dolly Parton and Jan Hammarlund.
Episode 1313

**Episode 1313** was the thirteenth episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the first episode of the Round 3 Battles. Eight acts advanced to the Top 24, and four were eliminated. It followed Episode 1312 and preceded Episode 1314.

## Performed

**Billie Holiday**
**Jazz Singer**
Bob Dylan
 Battle # 2
**Brinsley Schwarz**
**Pub Rock Band**
David Bowie
 Battle # 3
Diana Ross and The Supremes & The Temptations
Soul Supergroup
**Earl Scruggs**
 Battle # 4
Fela Kuti
Afrobeat Musician
**Gordon Lightfoot**
 Battle # 5
Hawkwind
Space Rock Band
**Joan Baez**
 Battle # 6
Katja Ebstein
Pop Singer
**Marianne Rosenberg**
**Pop Singer**
Freddy Cannon

**Freddy Cannon** was a rock & roll singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

## 1960

Freddy Cannon auditioned in Episode 103. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Freddy was paired against Elvis Presley. Elvis won the battle. Freddy didn't receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Vicki Lawrence

**Vicki Lawrence** was a singer from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in Round 2.

## 1973

Vicki Lawrence auditioned in Episode 1403 with "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1412, Vicki was paired against Vinegar Joe, and performed "Dime a Dance". Vicki lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating her from the competition.
Humble Pie

**Humble Pie** were a blues rock band from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

## 1973

Humble Pie auditioned in Episode 1403 with "Get Down to It". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1411, Humble Pie were paired against Jan Hammarlund, and performed "Good Booze and Bad Women". Humble Pie lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Kyu Sakamoto

**Kyu Sakamoto** was a pop singer from the 1963 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 3.

Kyu is the first contestant on the series to represent Japan. He auditioned with his most famous hit "Sukiyaki", and proceeded to the Round 3 battles, where he would be eliminated by eventual season winner Mahalia Jackson.

Kyu died on August 12, 1985. He was 43.
Aretha Franklin

* 1960s

**Aretha Franklin** is the Queen of Soul, and the first contestant to win the show twice. Aretha first appeared on, and won, the 1967 season of *Jay's Music Search*. This win qualified her to take part in the 1960s Championship, where she was again crowned the winner, claiming the title of "Champion of the 1960s".

Not satisfied with just two wins, Aretha returned for a third time in 1970, where, for the first time, she was defeated, finishing the competition in second place to singer/guitarist Melanie.

Angered by this, Aretha returned the following year in 1971 to seek vengeance and try again to get her third title. Here, she was eliminated in sixth place, her worst placement yet.

Aretha also holds the record for being the first contestant to make it to the finals three times.

Aretha, along with Tchaikovsky and Dave Brubeck, returned for the 1973 season as part of a new twist known as "The Rivals". Aretha remained a part of The Rivals for the 1974 season, with Dave and newcomer George Harrison.
Donny Osmond

**Donny Osmond** was a pop singer from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Donny returned the following year as part of The Osmonds.

## 1972

Donny Osmond auditioned in Episode 1308 with "Too Young". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.

## Trivia

* Donny was the youngest contestant on the 1972 season.
Jim Reeves

**Jim Reeves** was a country and gospel singer from the 1964 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 20.

Jim returned for the 1966 season, where he was eliminated in Round 3.

Jim returned for a third time for the 1974 season, where he was eliminated in the auditions.

Jim Reeves died on July 31, 1964. He was 40.

## 1974

Jim Reeves auditioned in Episode 1503 with "Take My Hand Precious Lord". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon

**Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon** were a soul group from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

Johnny died in 1979.

## 1972

Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon auditioned in Episode 1303 with "Honey Bee". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1310, Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon were paired against Joan Baez, and performed "I Don't Know Why". Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Curtis Mayfield

**Curtis Mayfield** was a soul singer from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 24.

Curtis returned the following year for the 1974 season, where he was eliminated in the auditions.

Curtis had previously competed as part of The Impressions in 1965, 1966, and the 1960s Second Chance Tournament.

## 1973

Curtis Mayfield auditioned in Episode 1401 with "Superfly". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1409, Curtis was paired against Derek & The Dominos, and performed "Freddie's Dead". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1413, Curtis was paired against Edith Piaf, and performed "Back to the World". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1416, Curtis performed "Future Shock", and placed in the bottom four of his group. Ann Sexton was chosen as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Curtis from the competition along with Billy Paul and Derek & The Dominos.

## 1974

Curtis auditioned in Episode 1503 with "Mother's Son". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Patsy Cline

**Patsy Cline** was a country singer from the 1961 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in Round 3.

Patsy returned for the 1963 season, where she was eliminated in the Top 20.

Patsy returned for a third time, over a decade later, to the 1974 season. She was eliminated again in Round 3.

Patsy Cline died on March 5, 1963. She was 30.

## 1974

Patsy Cline auditioned in Episode 1501 with "Heartaches". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

After auditions ended, Patsy was one of the eight acts stolen onto this season's Team Rivals.

For her Round 2 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1512, Patsy was paired against Johnny Cash, and performed "She's Got You". Aretha Franklin, George Harrison, and Dave Brubeck all voted for Patsy to advance, sending her to the next round.
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra

**Duke Ellington and his Orchestra** were a jazz group from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the auditions.

Duke Ellington returned for the 1972 season, where he was again eliminated in the auditions.

Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974.

## 1960

Duke Ellington and his Orchestra auditioned in Episode 102. They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.

## 1972

Duke Ellington auditioned in Episode 1305 with "The Mooche". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Episode 1410

**Episode 1410** was the tenth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the second episode of the Round 2 Battles. Seven acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and five were eliminated. It followed Episode 1409 and preceded Episode 1411.

## Performed

Doug Sahm with The Sir Douglas Quintet
Country Rock Band
**Edith Piaf**
 Battle # 2
Ella Fitzgerald
Jazz Singer
**Elvis Presley**
 Battle # 3
**Frédéric François**
**Pop Singer**
Gilbert O'Sullivan
 Battle # 4
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Soul Group
**Grand Funk Railroad**
 Battle # 5
**Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes**
**Soul/Disco Group**
Herman's Hermits
Pop/Rock Group
Los Ángeles

**Los Ángeles** were a Spanish rock band from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

## 1974

Los Ángeles auditioned in Episode 1502 with a Spanish-language cover of Keith's "98.6". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Los Ángeles were paired against Mahalia Jackson, and performed a Spanish-language cover of The Everly Brothers' "Have You Ever Loved Somebody?". Los Ángeles lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
John Bennet

**John Bennet** was a medieval composer from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

John was born in around 1575, and died sometime after the year 1614.

## 1974

John Bennet auditioned in Episode 1503 with "Sanctus, Jacet Granum". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Rod Hunter

**Rod Hunter** was an electronic musician from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Little to nothing is known so far about Rod Hunter. His country of origin is unknown, though an unverified claim says he was Austrian.

## 1972

Rod Hunter auditioned in Episode 1305 with an electronic cover of "Apache". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1311, Rod Hunter was paired against Richie Havens, and performed "Dear Miss Christie". Rod Hunter lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
The Temptations

**The Temptations** were a soul group from the 1964 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the Top 20.

The Temptations returned for the 1965 season, where they were eliminated in sixth place.

As a result of their high placement in 1965, The Temptations were then one of the 80 acts that took part in the 1960s Championship, where they were eliminated in Round 3.

The Temptations teamed with The Supremes for the 1972 season, forming Diana Ross and The Supremes & The Temptations. They reached the Top 24.

In the following year in 1973, The Temptations returned again on their own, but were eliminated in the auditions.

## 1973

The Temptations auditioned in Episode 1404 with "Law of the Land". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.

The Temptations were given a second chance audition in Episode 1407, where they performed "Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)". They again received a "No", eliminating them from the competition for good.
Jay's Music Search

**Jay's Music Search** is the fantasy music reality competition contest hosted and judged solely by Jay. It began in 1960 and is currently in its 1973 season.

The show's format is inspired by and is very similar to *The Voice*: In most seasons, 48 acts make it through to the second round, who then battle against each other. 24 of these acts win their battles and move into the third round, as well as eight battle losers who acquire saves and also move on. The third round is another battles round, which has the 16 battle winners advance to the fourth round, as well as the four battle losers who acquire saves. 20 acts usually remain in the fourth round, though in some seasons that have a wildcard round after Round 3, four extra acts are given spots in the fourth round, making it a Top 24. But in all cases, 12 acts survive the fourth round and move forward. In the fifth round, the Top 12 are cut down to the Top 10. In the sixth round, the Top 10 are usually cut down to the Top 8. In the seventh round, the Top 8 are cut in half, determining the four finalists. In the finals, each act performs three final times, before the season's winner is decided.
Lollipops

**Lollipops** are a pop rock trio from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*.

## 1974

Lollipops auditioned in Episode 1504 with "What a Day - What a Night". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Lollipops were paired against Leonel Power, and performed "Rich Man's Daughter". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1516, Lollipops were paired against Häns'che Weiss Quintett, and performed "Goodbye My Baby". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.
Merl Saunders

**Merl Saunders** was a keyboardist from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He finished the competition in third place.

Merl died on October 24, 2008. He was 74.

## 1973

Merl Saunders auditioned in Episode 1401 with "After Midnight", joined by Jerry Garcia on vocals. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1411, Merl was paired against Marie Laforêt, and performed "Expressway (To Your Heart)". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1415, Merl was paired against Nat King Cole, and performed "(She's Got) Charisma". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1418, Merl performed "Soul Roach". He placed in the top two of his group and advanced to the Top 12.

For the Top 12 round in Episode 1420, Merl performed "Chock-Lite Puddin'", and advanced to the Top 10.

For the Top 10 round in Episode 1421, Merl performed "Benedict Rides", and advanced to the Top 8.

For the Top 8 round in Episode 1422, Merl performed "The System", on which he also sang for the first time. He placed in the middle three of Jay's Top 6. Merl was the final act chosen by Jay to advance to the Finals, instead of Ann Sexton and Adriano Celentano.

For the Finals in Episode 1423, Merl performed three times. For the first two, he reprised two songs from earlier in the season: "After Midnight" and "Expressway (To Your Heart)". For his new song, Merl performed "Lonely Avenue", joined again by Jerry Garcia on vocals.

Merl ended up finishing the competition in third place, placing above Vinegar Joe, but below winners Grand Funk Railroad and runners-up The O'Jays.

## Trivia

* Merl was the first instrumental act to make a season finale since Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass in 1966.
The Roger Kellaway Cello Quartet

**The Roger Kellaway Cello Quartet** were a classical quartet from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

## 1974

The Roger Kellaway Cello Quartet auditioned in Episode 1506 with "Come to the Meadow". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1513, The Roger Kellaway Cello Quartet were paired against The Spencer Davis Group, and performed "Chant D'Amour". The quartet lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
The Ramsey Lewis Trio

**The Ramsey Lewis Trio** were a jazz funk trio from the 1965 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the auditions.

The Ramsey Lewis Trio returned for the 1971 and 1973 seasons, where they were also eliminated in the auditions.

Ramsey Lewis died on September 12, 2022 at the age of 87, while the other two members, Eldee Holt and Red Young, died on February 12, 2007 and May 23, 2023 respectively, at the ages of 71 and 91.

## 1973

The Ramsey Lewis Trio auditioned in Episode 1408 with "Slipping Into Darkness". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.
Doug Sahm with The Sir Douglas Quintet

**Doug Sahm with The Sir Douglas Quintet** were a country rock band from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2.

## 1973

Doug Sahm with The Sir Douglas Quintet auditioned in Episode 1407 with "Sir Doug's Recording Trip". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1410, Doug Sahm with The Sir Douglas Quintet were paired against Edith Piaf, and performed "You're Doin' it Too Hard". Doug Sahm with The Sir Douglas Quintet lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Ravi Shankar & Ali Akbar Khan

**Ravi Shankar & Ali Akbar Khan** were sitar and sarod players from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the auditions.

Ravi Shankar had previously auditioned for the series by himself on three separate occasions, but was eliminated in the auditions each time.

## 1972

Ravi Shankar & Ali Akbar Khan auditioned in Episode 1304 with "Raga Bilaskhani Todi". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.
Edith Piaf

**Edith Piaf** was a French singer from the 1962 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in Round 2.

Edith returned over a decade later for the 1973 season, where she was eliminated in Round 3.

Edith died on October 10, 1963. She was 47.

## 1973

Edith Piaf auditioned in Episode 1404 with "La Vie en Rose". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1410, Edith was paired against Doug Sahm with The Sir Douglas Quintet, and performed "Les Trois Cloches". She won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1413, Edith was paired against Curtis Mayfield, and performed "C'est Merveilleux". Edith lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating her from the competition.
Vivaldi

**Antonio Vivaldi** was a classical composer and violinist from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He finished the competition in third place.

Vivaldi was one of the 80 acts that then took part in the 1960s Championship, where he was eliminated in the Top 24.

Vivaldi is currently tied for the record for the highest finish for an instrumentalist, the others being Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass in 1966 and Merl Saunders in 1973. Vivaldi was also the highest placing classical composer ever on the show.

Vivaldi died on July 28 in 1741, 219 years before competing on *Jay's Music Search*.

## 1960

Vivaldi auditioned in Episode 101, being the first of several classical composers to audition for the series. Throughout his run, he would perform his iconic pieces from his "Four Seasons" collection. Jay gave him a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Vivaldi was paired against The Ray Bryant Combo. Vivaldi won the battle and advanced to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Vivaldi was paired against The Platters. He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

In the Top 20, Vivaldi placed first in his group and advanced to the Top 12.

Vivaldi was the last to perform in the Top 12 and Top 10 rounds, and easily made it through both times.

In the Top 8, Vivaldi was selected as one of the top three acts of the round and advanced to the Finals along with The Everly Brothers, instead of The Platters.

In the Finals, Vivaldi ended up finishing the competition in third place, finishing above Della Reese but below winner Neil Sedaka and runner-ups The Everly Brothers.
Gene Vincent

**Gene Vincent** was a singer and guitarist from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Gene died on October 12, 1971. He was 36.

## 1960

Gene Vincent auditioned in Episode 104. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Gene was paired against George Jones. Gene lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Tom Rapp

**Tom Rapp** was a folk-rock singer from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Tom died on February 11, 2018. He was 70.

## 1972

Tom Rapp auditioned in Episode 1301 with "Grace Street". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.

## Trivia

* Tom Rapp was the first auditionee of the 1972 season.
	+ He was also the first season opener of the 1970s to be an audition reject.
Slade

**Slade** were a glam rock band from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the auditions.

## 1972

Slade auditioned in Episode 1306 with "Look Wot You Dun". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.

Slade were given a second chance audition in Episode 1307, where they performed "Gudbuy T'Jane". They again received a "No", eliminating them from the competition for good.
Dave Collins

**Dave Collins** was a reggae DJ and singer from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Dave had also auditioned the previous year as half of Dave & Ansel Collins, where he was also an audition reject.

## 1972

Dave Collins auditioned in Episode 1304 with "Shackatac". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Tom Jones

**Tom Jones** was a singer from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was the winner of the competition, claiming the title of "1972 Champion". With his victory, Tom became the first UK act to win in the show's history.

Tom returned to the 1974 season as part of the show's new twist, where he alone would be coaching and mentoring a team of eliminated acts to later bring back into the competition.

## 1972

Tom Jones auditioned in Episode 1305 with "The Young New Mexican Puppeteer". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1312, Tom was paired against Three Dog Night, and performed "All That I Need is Some Time". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1315, Tom was paired against Tony Christie, and performed "Witch Queen of New Orleans". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1320, Tom performed "Tired of Being Alone", and placed in the bottom four of his group. Tom was chosen as the last act from the group to advance, sending him to the Top 12 instead of The Hollies, Third World War, and Tony Christie.

For the Top 12 round in Episode 1321, Tom performed "Woman, You Took My Life", and advanced to the Top 10.

For the Top 10 round in Episode 1322, Tom performed "If", and advanced to the Top 8.

For the Top 8 round in Episode 1323, Tom performed "All I Ever Need is You". He placed in the top three that night, and advanced to the Finals.

For the Finals in Episode 1324, Tom performed three times. For the first two, he reprised two songs from earlier in the season: "The Young New Mexican Puppeteer" and "All That I Need is Some Time". For his new song, Tom performed a cover of Carole King's "You've Got a Friend".

At the end, Tom was crowned the winner of the competition and given the title of "1972 Champion", beating out Gordon Lightfoot, Joan Baez, and Ray Charles.