All the Things You Are (original version) - John McGlinn

Judy Kaye, Cris Groendaal, Rebecca Luker, Davis Gaines

[@johnw.davison1561]

Does any one else weep each time you watch this beautiful interpretation of one the greatest songs of the 20th century? [RIP, Rebecca Luker]

[@helenaville5939]

It's more than just an interpretation; it's actually the original version from way back when it was first performed - including the original orchestration, voicing, etc..

[@johntlew]

I weep I weep

[@cgwolf3903]

@@johntlew -- I wept, the first and second time this evening.

[@fe-li]

Sing with the heavenly choir, Rebecca Luker. Thank you for gracing this world with your crystal clear, enchanting, angelic soprano voice. You're beautiful ❤

[@ray8562]

So sad to learn of Rebecca's passing. She had the voice of an angel. RIP

[@mrmel1941]

Such beauty. Young people of today do not know what they are missing.

[@christopherlyons5900]

Not all of them are. Young people sing and even record these songs all the time. You can find them right here on KZbin. And it's not as if there's been no good songs since. This was recorded many years after Kern and Hammerstein wrote this standard. There have been innumerable recordings, in many styles. I don't know about you, but I was born in the 60's. I never heard this song growing up--not until I started coming across Jazz recordings of it. If you were listening to music like this in 1939, God bless. ;)

[@mrmel1941]

@@christopherlyons5900 When I commented on this version of the Kern Hammerstein classic I was attempting to compare the beauty we see here performed with the type of "music" that today's young people listen to. How sad a comparison. The wonderful music made all the more so by the talented performers. Thanks for your comment.

[@christopherlyons5900]

@@mrmel1941 You realize, older people say the same thing about the music young people listen to in every generation--the reverence we now feel for tthis music was by no means universal when it was new. In any event, young people at that time would have been listening to different music--since most of them wouldn't be able to afford to go to the theater, and dress as was expected of theatergoers at the time. If they played these tunes, it was to a jazz beat, not the operetta style you hear on this video. Also, Rebecca Luker was born in 1961, meaning she came of age in the 70's, same as me. She definitely listened to the popular music of that time as well, but her voice was suited to this type of song. Nostalgia is a common emotion, but this music was not created in a spirit of nostalgia, but of art.

[@TheRaz46]

Rebecca Luker is such incredible singer--listening to her is something to behold.

[@lindameyers8341]

I had to memorize this song upon my graduation from High School. The why class as well I will never forget it. I am tearing up now. How beautiful is this performance

[@wendyreiner9135]

This is the most moving performance I have heard of this sublime sing written by jeromevkern and Oscar Hammerstein 11. Rebecca luker sang it perfectly and beautifully . She died tragicly of als at fifty-nind two years ago. She is missed.

[@voicesmith]

Arguably, the most beautiful song every written. And those original gorgeous orchestrations conducted by John McGlinn are most glorious. Totally, mesmerizing and enjoyable!

[@joesoy9185]

I love everything about this, including the typical Hollywood Choral Sound of the early musical movies.

[@me3775]

Goosebumps and chills! Rare performance of original scoring/voicing done to perfection. Its intricate melodic line and evolving modulations are complex; they not only challenge the skills of any musician, they are why it is regarded as the most beautiful and impressive song of the 20th century. From the American musical theater, it deserves its place at the top the Great American Songbook. Though he composed much great music, for this one song alone, Kern is the sole possessor of The Gold.

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Yes, Goosebumps & chills!.....

[@deprofundis3293]

100% agree!

[@philzmusic8098]

The Franz Schubert of Tin Pan Alley.

[@godfreygilmour8497]

It is what l have always admired about America 💖

[@nurapisco1505]

MARAVILHOSO

[@daphneb1592]

I miss so much those kind of concert

[@DivoCarl]

Without a doubt, this must be one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and what a passionate romantic performance this is! My heart pounding as tears stream from my eyes, breathtakingly beautiful in every way! Sublime!

[@larrytan8264]

The good old days when we have such beautiful.music!!❤

[@drziman]

My parents were married in 1948. This was their wedding song. Now I understand why.

[@mpuppybreath]

it was my parents' song too! thanks for posting, Linda

[@princeandrey]

I was alive then and I remember it was a "hit song" sung by Sinatra!

[@davidcloud2560]

Happily, I was in the audience when John McGlinn brought Show Boat to Orchestra Hall in Chicago a few months before this performance was recorded in Boston. What you don't see in this video is, as it was in Chicago, the entire audience, with one movement, rising to its feet in ovation. The atmosphere in the hall was pure astonishment, joy and adulation!

[@amygilcrest]

Rest in peace, Rebecca Luker, who passed away today from ALS. Her voice will live on in this recording.

[@deprofundis3293]

Oh no! Thank you for le us know. ❤️

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Yes!......

[@mrjomaled755]

God! when the chorus comes on, it never fails to make me teary eyed. Where has good songwriting gone to????

[@marcmiller4091]

They polled the remaining great American composers in 1964 on what's the greatest American song, and, yep, this won.

[@48cocoaboo]

You have said it all! It brings me to tears every time I see it. The entire production is like something from Heaven! When the dancers walk on there is even more beauty to this song. There is something so sacred about this video. It should be sung in a Church.

[@mjimme]

I loved this when I saw it originally, and I was in a play with Rebecca Luker, the blond, in college. She always had a beautiful voice and a beautiful look. This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and I love this original arrangement.

[@CalvinRE]

R.I.P. Rebecca Luker A true angel now in heaven!

[@charlesrosenburg712]

Saw this on PBS over 20 years ago and had it on tape. Tape long gone. Thank God for KZbin and it's contributors. Love this.

[@shibadoc]

I have known and loved this song my whole life. I have never seen it performed so beautifully. Gave me the chills.

[@michaelchapman4955]

One of My favorite musical films is "Till The Clouds Roll By" a Jerome Kern cinematic biography & I've often reflected, This planet won't see such a Lush, Romantic & Beautiful era of music again, IMO

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Jerome Kern's Rembrandt & He had a few......

[@DarlaBaltazar]

Truly one of the most beautiful songs to ever be made.

[@slurry8502]

I remember listening to this 55 years ago a zillion times. This will always be my favorite love song.

[@avuncular300]

Yes, the song IS arguably the finest ever written...and given such respect in this clip

[@CrooningForLeftovers]

It's the arrangement and conducting which make this performance truly shine ~ both by the brilliant John McGlinn, for whose presence Heaven itself is now blessed ...

[@nondescript2892]

its as close as they could get to the original orchestration..but probably better performed than in 1939 and with a full orchestra

[@antoniocapella5851]

For me this is the best American song for all the time. Jerome Kerr is a genious.

[@georgiajawaid1091]

Antonio Capella ....Did you mean genius????

[@helenaville5939]

+Georgia Jawaid. No-one likes a smart-ass.

[@richardbigelow849]

Kern

[@michaelchapman4955]

It doesn't get any better & there are Many Rembrandt songs from this era, 'Sondheim's documentary on deconstructing Jerome Kern's "All The Things You Are" is very intriguing

[@larrygorman4110]

Some performances are epic. Olga Kern's Van Cliburn 2001, Sir Simon Rattle and the British youth orchestra performing Mahler's 8th in Sir Albert Hall, Kennedy Center Honors Barbara Cook, and this. Most beautiful arrangement and performance I've heard. So sad we lost Rebekah Luker, that beautiful song bird.

[@BalletBabyBoy]

crying and crying and now sobbing...sublime

[@DonsChocolate]

I have loved this song all my life. I believe it is the most beautiful song ever written.

[@dorothyflanagan9535]

This is just beautiful

[@billhardy7870]

How sad that John McGlinn died so young at age 55, 10 years ago. I first discovered him via CD with the wonderful 'Showboat' recording in the early to mid 1990's. I acquired the rest (I think!) of his work on CD, the wonderful shows recreated as they were first heard at their original premieres. But as long as there is some form of listening devices, his work will live on. Thankfully.

[@bronxbearbud272]

God bless you, Mr. Hammerstein and Mr. Kern, wherever you are. Your words and music are providing me with such comfort and joy in this difficult time of quarantine, and this tune in particular expresses what so many of us would say to a world that has been taken from us, but which we hope will soon return. I know you'll be there to help us enjoy that happy moment as well.

[@Elvira9121]

God bless Kern!! Such perfection in so differet tones including voices and dancing it made feel deeply in harmony with heaven. Thanks so much

[@bigmouth33]

Gorgeous.

[@TheRaz46]

Rebecca Luker is so, so wonderful!!!

[@Clairdal]

we all get a lump in our throats! Could there be anything more beautiful?

[@honeyjbc1]

The greatest few minutes ever on television - ever!

[@charlesrosenburg712]

Had this on VHS which I recorded on PBS in the early 90s. Watched it until the tape degraded so badly. Very happy to have it back. One of the best songs ever written, and this performance is wonderful.

[@cornhuskerejt]

This is one of the most beautiful songs in the American Songbook.

[@johncordbooks593]

A slice of Heaven, here on earth. I have loved this version since I first heard, after buying this CD back in the 90's. HAD NO IDEA this had been filmed. I am deeply thankful to have found it, and thank you hoffemay, very much. If there is ONE THING I MOST LOVE about Humankind are such folks, coming together to pour-out such Overwhelming Joy, breathtaking, soul-grabbing. I am dumbfounded anyone of Sanity would give this a thumbs-down. It's so ridiculous, I am now laughing. All the awfulness in the world, and this is a thumbs-down? HA! Unreal. I shall share this now, and shall again, on my other sites. McGlinn, the performers, I've sung with for decades. I hope they are well and, wherever they are, a warm embrace, in spirit.

[@nicitec1173]

John Cord Books @ i m on search to this cd since years but Never found it. but found the complete Show. ONCE.

[@honeyjbc1]

One of the most beautiful things ever on television.

[@BalletBabyBoy]

The most beautiful thing I have every heard! Thank the goddess Euterpe

[@cioppino1956]

Just found this! Thanks so much for posting. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Wonderful performance

[@wendyreiner5428]

I have never heard this song sung so beautifully it brought tears to my eyes.

[@josemiguelalvarado6491]

This song, ever, ever ever make me cry....since my childhood...

[@Phaedragon]

Glorious! The way this lovely tune was originally scored.

[@nunsenseful]

My mother made a cassette tape of things she wanted me to know before she died (1985). She ended the tape with this song...when I hear it, it is as if we are together again...thank you.

[@jimmycarter3574]

I hope your mom instilled in you the beauty that was in her soul.

[@jamesconway2634]

my favorite song with this lady singing it. I start to cry when i hear it

[@johnodonnell55]

The best and finest arrangement and performance I’ve ever heard of this classics..Maybe the greatest song ever composed ..

[@phildiser2963]

As usual, commentators ignore the importance of the lyrics when praising a song. The tune is beautiful, but Oscar Hammerstein's lyrics are equally important to its emotional effect. They too are beautiful and fit the music perfectly. It’s the combination of a beautiful melody and a beautiful lyric that touches the listener. You can’t separate them. When you hear only the music, you remember the lyrics.

[@larryseeborg4560]

A beautiful rendition of the original orchestration of this song rediscovered by John McGlinn who spent much of his life seeking these original orchestrations for Broadway musicals and show tunes. His ultimate achievement was his 1988, 3-disc recreation of the musical, Show Boat, as it was first performed at its premier performance at New York City’s Ziegfeld Theatre on December 27, 1927. For those interested, the complete performance of the concert in which this McGlinn version of “All The Things You Are” appeared is on the KZbin video, “Evening at Pops, Broadway Originals.”

[@MichaelBranque]

L’une des plus belles choses que l'on puisse voir et entendre… MERCI !

[@larrygorman4110]

WOW!!!! Stumbled on this after listening to a Jean Louisa Kelly mix. That is the most beautiful rendition I have ever heard. WOW again!!!

[@tidalcreeku2b]

This is the best arrangement and performance of this song that I have ever heard.

[@cocoaboo48]

"Yes" it is one of the most beautiful songs of Jerome Kern. It really tugged at my heartstrings!

[@catlover34fl]

I've heard this lovely song performed by many, but this one is the most beautifully played and sung of all.

[@geminivirgo1]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ....For sharing:-)

[@jhdennis41]

The most beautiful words ever set to music.. Absolute perfection..

[@rr7firefly]

That audience was totally captivated -- those beaming faces in the audience as the chorus joined in. (4:16) Only thing missing from this video is the long and loud ovation that surely followed it. I would have loved to hear that because the performance was stunning.

[@IceAintNice]

standing ovation....m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYSQlX6DjrpriJo

[@iggykarpov]

Hi, Noe - I noticed that as well - hard not to notice. Agree with you on the performance, as well!

[@dhlowenstein]

Absolutely right!

[@robertvanevery5111]

Awesome

[@helenaville5939]

Yes, if you listen carefully they had already started a thundering applause while she was still holding the final note. When we witness greatness we seem to become impatient to show appreciation - which is a wonderful human trait.

[@theatrain1323]

Kern just had the same chords to work with as the other composers, but he created the most beautiful melodies. This would be ranked number one, but also the Oscar winning "Just the Way You Look Tonight", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "Long Ago and Far Away" and many more.

[@premanadi]

This is one of the most harmonically sophisticated songs ever written.

[@nk-gp1ml]

Simply beautiful. Perfect in length and scale when performed as originally envisioned with no jazzing up or inauthentic voices.

[@teddy42424]

no words ..to say such..lovely..song

[@Nello353]

This was a time of elegance. The song is elegant ,they dressed elegantly and they sang it with elegance

[@Scottsteaux63]

Cris Groenendaal: what a voice.

[@48cocoaboo]

Yes, I saw the video and what a voice she had!

[@varadero1839]

One of the finest songs never performed anymore! The original was written for a less than successful musical. Hard to imagine when the composer and lyricists were Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. It's hauntingly beautiful and features one of my favorite performers; Rebecca Luker! A million thanks hoffemay! varadero

[@flexnetuser2268]

Brilliant. Judy Kaye is the incredible narrator of all of Sue Grafton’s alphabet mysteries! Nothing compares to those narrations.

[@sealforvr]

WOW, Chills up and down the spine!

[@vladislovkyzinski3430]

Aladdin's lamp is mine.

[@dragonhold4]

~The dream, I dreamed was not denied me~ (~˘▾˘)~

[@kasha1932]

Such beautiful music with such beautiful lyrics! I wonder just why these two elements of music have seemed to disappear in the last few decades. Where are the melodies that one can remember and hum? Where are the lovely lyrics that one can remember clear back to the 30', 40's and 50's? I treasure all of these, and thank you for sending them to me!

[@SGs976]

+Kathleen Hazeldine Ditto to your sentiments.

[@boinx1234]

+Kathleen Hazeldine Actually, the reason you love this song - and many others like it - is not the melody. It's the chord structure! Kern, Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers, Berlin, Arlen - all were masters of matching gorgeous chords to often simple melodies, creating hummable tunes that last because of the chords placed underneath them. When you sing a tune like this in the shower, you're unconsciously hearing the chords in your head, and that's why it send shivers up your spine. A lost art.

[@richardmorse203]

Kathleen Hazeldine ...my dear, if you want to know where they went, just watch MTV fo five minutes...you will have your answer.☺

[@kasha1932]

Thank you sir! I already know what MTV is, and that is why you will always find me here n YOU TUBE!

[@kasha1932]

Thank you very much for that very interesting explanation! I was a music major many, many years ago, and was never made aware of this placement of chords under the great melodies. Thank you again! Thank you YOU TUBE!

[@Nello353]

What an elaborate and beautiful production .I watch it every few days, It never fails to bring tears.

[@dougwilliams8602]

Bravo!!! Love Irene Dunne’s version. Rebecca Lucker has a beautiful voice

[@dido93]

This is INCREDIBLE MUSIC.....(and interpretation...)!!!

[@barrystovel2440]

This version is featured on the "Showstoppers" CD, available from ARCHIVMUSIC. The CD features songs by Gershwin, Youmans, Bernstein, Weill, and about 5 other songs by Kern. One of my favourite CDs!

[@romeolegaspi6930]

Wow! A classic oldies.An immortal song. All the things you are, are mine

[@John_Fugazzi]

Spectacular! This great, great song really gets the treatment it deserves here.

[@KingPapaSupreme]

Kern's masterpiece. Saw this on TV back in '91.. Been looking for it for years. Greatest post ever. Thanks.

[@Snug-the-Joiner]

Glorious -

[@crzxr]

I can't say I've loved this song all my life; I heard it for the first time at three months.

[@kimmr100]

Couldn't agree more with comments by me3775. Pure delight to see and listen to this extraordinary performance here. Thank you for posting.

[@Veritasfidelitas]

The best interpretation ever.

[@richardbigelow849]

How sad that most young people will never know the beauty and lyricism that this song, arrangement and these singers represent. I am afraid the world has grown a little more unlovely for that reason. Thank you for this wonderful post.

[@helenaville5939]

How sad that a beautiful performance like this would kindle such negativity in you. Hopefully one day you will be cultured enough to experience beauty for what it is and be fully captured by the moment.

[@dragonhold4]

+Helenaville The greater of the two negativitiesーpop culture vs slight triggering sensation incurred from the original comment ーis by far the pop culture filth of today. It's sickening trying not to trip over the diarrhea mass produced all over the radio, television, and internet. The least a mildly sensible person can do is offer a little timid criticism

[@louisaellingham602]

@@@helenaville5939 -- Richard Bigelow is not being "negative"; he simply stated the fact that most young people will never be introduced to the rarefying effects of songs like this one and how sad that is for the world we live in. "Unlovely" is a very appropriate word.

[@richardbigelow849]

@@louisaellingham602 Thanks for seeing and expressing the the meaning of my original comment. As Frank Sinatra said when he introduced Fred Astaire in "That's Entertainment", "You can wait and hope, but you're never going to hear the likes of this again."

[@Jeff99]

A spectacular arrangement. This is my favorite song of all time, this and "Julia" by John Lennon (and songs I write myself). I'm going to make sure at least a few "young people" hear this, for sure! There is so much beautiful music over the last centuries. It's our job to pass it on.

[@rickmiller8401]

John looks like he might float away. What a gorgeous song.

[@Adrianomz50]

I listen for the first time as jazz song, and loved it!!! As classical it's Devine!!!

[@fildeo97]

Not really jazz to be honest. Those standards from 20-50's popular american music weren't jazz. There were taken and re-interpreted by many jazz artists later on. Now that's some hot jazz godddamn

[@sharryhope4724]

Incredible ❤

[@chuckberger3196]

Believe this concert was about 27 years ago. Have seen Rebecca a number of times over the years. Still has that beautiful voice.

[@BrazilMarta]

AMAZING! ! ! ! !

[@billynage]

Stunningly beautiful. If only the ovation from the audience could have been included.

[@IceAintNice]

RIP Rebecca Luker ❤️🙏❤️

[@suzannederringer1607]

This is sublime! I wish I'd known John McGlinn.

[@rossinilove]

Am I the only person who gets a lump in the throat every time I hear this?

[@manrootfl]

no you arent

[@bobbo924B]

Absolutely not.

[@lesterwyoung]

No! Plus I get goosies and tears in my eyes!

[@peternemeth1777]

No you're not. This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

[@lesterwyoung]

No! Plus I get tears in my eyes!

[@Lubian-Ferrer]

Dios! que hermosura de interpretación absolutamente todo! los músicos, el coro, los bailarines, el lugar, todo contribuye a su magia me fascinaría haber estado ahí y seguro sería uno de los días más felices de mi vida sin duda lloraría al final porque si esta pantalla me separa de todo lo que incluye el presenciar un espectáculo artístico así y me conmueve, entonces como reaccionaría al estar ahí...¿Quien le enseño al ser humano el arte de interpretar ópera? los verdaderos ángeles? porque es tan hermoso que así lo parece.

[@joybreeden366]

Bravo....what a beautiful song performed so perfectly

[@shieldsup2076]

Rest in Peace Rebecca Luker

[@3036keswick]

My Wedding song, in 1988. Love.

[@juangenesyjazz]

maravillosa interpretacion ! la cancion es una obra de arte, sus cambios armonicos son base del estudio en jazz , estas voces son maravillosas, llegan al corazon ,felicitaciones !

[@jacktoy8938]

STUNNING! version of this classic, classic, song

[@jimchapman9589]

Never saw or had heard this version-....Thank you-

[@renanhoyos4726]

Simplemente extraordinaria versión que te llena el alma!!