Anthony Newley 1971 TV Special with Guest Stars Liza Minnelli Diahann Carroll

[@luciacairn7428]

So wonderful to come across this Kenny 😊

[@denton115]

Hi Lucia I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. What an extraordinary talent Tony was and one really wonderful guy. Kindest regards Kenny

[@CraigFrancisSoto]

All here are absolutely great singers,but Anthony Newley's voice is without peer. He has a huge vocal range and that voice has such resonance and vibrato it just rings like a bell. He was also a wonderful composer(along with partner Leslie Bricusse). He doesn't seem to get the credit he deserves for his great versatility(I guess he got more recognition in Britain.). RIP Mr Newley,you were truly one of a kind.

[@ferrierepc]

When I was a kid, knew Newley''s name but did not know him, except for his reputation. When KZbin came out, I saw a video of him singing "Who Can I Turn To" on the Ed Sullivan Show (b4 my time) and it was such an amazing performance. I actually cried. How he held his body...crooked, broken, plus how he sung the song, was amazing. Liza speaks for herself, always amazing despite problems but Diahann Carroll was so underestimated. I saw her in reruns of "Julia", when she was the 1st actor of color to have their own show. She amazed on Broadway and clubs....was so incredibly beautiful....stunningly beautiful with an amazing voice which many didn't know except for shows like this. Great trio.

[@kevinbedell4408]

This was Entertainment!!Fantastic Memories ! Thank You for sharing this !Anthony Newley was (is ) One of a Kind!!

[@denton115]

Hi Kevin I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, he truly was one of a kind. kind regards Kenny

[@joycegagliardi364]

First spied him in, "Doctor Doolittle", and fell hard, really hard. Sure I was only a little girl, but, sigh, I was goner. Possessing a precocious taste in music, Sinatra and Ella, my favs, Anthony was a shoe-in. Dreamy, as all get out, with a voice like no other, I needed more. I began searching out his other recordings, mystified by the glorious tunes from, " The Smell Of The Greasepaint...", that were being performed by anyone with a voice. Sammy Davis, Jr, did them justice, but hearing them sung by Mr Newley was magical. The songs appeared to be so sad and lonesome to me, but this man brought me great joy, when he performed them in his singular style. I've never seen this special, but you better believe I'm smiling through my tears. Thank you so, so much for sharing this, "once in a lifetime", gift with me. I'm ever so grateful. Please take care, sleep warm, and stay safe. Much love. Joy❤

[@denton115]

Morning Joy. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. Made my day. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Tony was one of a kind and talented in so many ways along with being a fabulous guy. I have about 22 uploads on my channel, featuring Tony throughout his career. It hard to pick a favourite but “The Most Promising Newcomer” from a 1960 Sunday live TV show features so many sides of his talents. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWnZoH-ubsqeaM0si=xp938c8F3lilE7H1 I apologise for the intro music, it was originally my music to my channel. Before I added more individual music for each upload. Should you wish to read about my time with Tony please go to kennydenton.com/?p=1706 Thank you again. Wishing you a peaceful Festive season and all the best for the New Year. Keep warm and well. Kindest regards. Kenny

[@MicheleHuffman-d8c]

Anthony had such a childlike innocence.......His voice was magic. I have loved him since I was 12.

[@ruthalvarado7086]

Just discovered Mr Newley and have fallen in love with his beautiful voice and talent... what a gift from God he was!!!!

[@denton115]

Hi Ruth, I’m glad you have discovered Tony, he was so talented. I have about 22 videos on my channel so you have some catching up to do. Lol but I hope you enjoy seeing the different talents of Anthony Newley. Kindest regards Kenny.

[@ruthalvarado7086]

@@denton115 Thank you Kenny - I plan to binge watch all 22 tonight.... Once the grandkids have left and the house is calm and quiet!!!! 🤐😜

[@denton115]

@@ruthalvarado7086 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWnZoH-ubsqeaM0si=IkEkK61bMOG-Osk1

[@fmargaret2825]

He's responsible for a lot of pop music.

[@mirandachilde1894]

I love the name Keep the Memory Alive. This is a good memory of a great era in Newley’s career. He’s never left me. I watch my videos of him all the time!

[@SuzieDenton]

Hi I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I have about 35 Newley videos, on my channel, one of my all time favourites is The most promising new comer 1960, live TV, which shows the many talents of Tony, at the open you can see how he was offered the part in the movie Alfie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWnZoH-ubsqeaM0 Kindest regards Kenny

[@LizaFan]

They're so terrific together, all three.

[@celinechoquette5338]

what a classic! Ty from Montreal

[@denton115]

❤️

[@Nacho-Mamma]

My god, he had it all! He wrote amazing music, had such an amazing voice, was sexy as hell, and simply beautiful!

[@denton115]

Hi Nacho Mamma I agree he had it all and gave 100% in everything he did, even towards the end when he was very unwell. Kindest regards Kenny

[@Nacho-Mamma]

@@denton115 I still remember my introduction to Anthony, sitting in the theater watching "Doctor Dolittle", singing "My Friend The Doctor". I was quite young, but I knew that I was watching something magical. And I was hooked. I'm glad to know others appreciate what an amazing talent & gift he truly was.

[@robertrothberg8678]

Thank you for videos of the great Anthony newley.newley was a genius and an elite performer.

[@denton115]

Hi Robert couldn’t disagree with a word Kind regards Kenny

[@robertrothberg8678]

@@denton115 ,if your a devoted newley as I am,your in for a treat.newley recorded his live show from Monte carlo.to be candid,this was an exceptional performance.on you tube,they should have the entire show,which must be viewed.

[@denton115]

@@robertrothberg8678 I agree this is really excellent, I hope that they upload the full show soon. I recorded Tony in the studio many times, he was one of the few artists that performed in the studio as he would have done on stage. Hands and body movements and facial expressions all driven by his amazing vocal. A true talent. Kind regards, Kenny

[@robertrothberg8678]

@@denton115 ,on you tube, they actually have newley live in concert from Monte carlo.in the concert. I've never seen newley perform any better.i can't begin to tell you the number of times I viewed this.

[@robertrothberg8678]

I meant to say devoted newley fan.

[@angelman51266]

Newley. Charisma. Vision. A Free Soul.

[@denton115]

Agree 100%. Kind regards Kenny

[@newleyadmirernewleyadmirer7219]

Kenny, you definately spoil us. I guess you own a treasure chest. Please keep them coming. Thank you so very much!

[@denton115]

Hi Thank you for your kind comments, so pleased you are enjoying these wonderful performances. Kindest regards Kenny

[@johnmcgrath4507]

Brilliant

[@denton115]

@@johnmcgrath4507 So pleased you enjoyed it Kind regards Kenny

[@johnmcgrath4507]

@@denton115 it's strange....I moved to Florida temporarily and on my bucket list is to visit his final resting place. It's about 3 hours away.

[@denton115]

@@johnmcgrath4507 I hope you get the chance to visit, we were so pleased that our dear friend Gina Fratini and Tony’s first and last love is there with him. Kindest regards Kenny

[@normancanter6868]

one of the great composers entertainers and performers of our time

[@denton115]

Hi Norman, Couldn’t agree more. Kind regards Kenny

[@johnmccaffrey5942]

Anthony Newley absolutely magnificent here.

[@denton115]

Agreed. Kind regards. Kenny

[@stephenvincent4989]

Yes, Tony here at the top of his game. Mr Newley certainly deserved to be knighted for his contribution to the world of entertainment and for being a unique UK export.

[@denton115]

Hi Stephen. I agree with you 100%. Kindest regards Kenny

[@scottvincent1783]

An incredible talent and so superior to anyone on offer today! Love Miss Diahann and Liza too ❤

[@simonf8902]

Incredible talent.

[@denton115]

Hi Simon I agree entirely. Kind regards Kenny

[@jrthiker9908]

All three are exceptional singers. This was done live, band/orchestra over on the side, no autotune, no body mics (only hanging which means you really have to sing and project, along with the hand mic at his medley.) Real audience. Probably with just a few retakes of entire numbers, but not too much splicing or dubbing in. No layered vocals to boost the voice like today. The two ladies would have had to make a time commitment to Newley to learn and rehearse the show like a cabaret or theater act, so probably 2-3 weeks total. You can tell it was on a budget, same set/costumes/lighting for most of the hour, but sometimes great things are produced when you have to work around limits, like with this special. I also appreciate the short not-too-cheesy banter to connect the musical numbers, kept the focus on the singing. And you can feel the respect the two ladies had for each other.

[@denton115]

Hi Nicely put, I agree with every word you say. There is a whole generation that has so much to learn. Kind regards Kenny

[@jrthiker9908]

@@denton115 Thanks, I'm an opera conductor and work with singers and orchestras all the time, live and in the recording studio. I just discovered your videos and website and admire your experience in the studio, as well as your recollections! I think most people don't know the smoke and mirrors that can happen behind the scenes.

[@denton115]

@@jrthiker9908 Hi JR I think you are so right about the smoke and mirrors. Also I remember living and breathing the studio everyday, it was a privilege to be able to do so. I also remember only to well in the mid 2000's it was time for my to retire from studios. I was recording sessions with artists forgive me saying, weren't burden with Talent so my heart wasn't in it anymore. So many artists thinking because they could hold an instrument they we're good at it. I was very lucky to have worked in the time I did and with some wonderful amazing talented people. Wishing you all the best with your projects. Kindest regards Kenny.

[@rnhealer6044]

That was sensational! I am sorry to say that I didn't see that when it aired in 1972. I didn't have a television since I was a full-time nursing student. I am thrilled to have had the chance to watch it now. Thank you so much for uploading it.

[@denton115]

Dear RN. I am so pleased you enjoyed the upload. Tony was an amazing talent. One of my favourite shows he recorded I have uploaded with the title Anthony Newley Pt 2 Of 5 1960 The Most Promising Newcomer. This live Saturday night show really shows what a versatile artist he was. If you haven't seen it please have a look. Sorry about the minute music introduction but easy to skip through. This was the original Denton 115 theme, which I changed sometime later. Kind regards Kenny

[@rnhealer6044]

@@denton115. Tony was an amazing performer He used his hands and facial expressions when he brought a song alive onstage. As you said, a versatile performer His voice had depth. I don't know of anyone else who could do that. I found your Most Talented Newcomer show, thanks. I can't wait to watch it. Thanks so much for all of the great goodies you have uploaded for all of us. I look forward to watching a lot of them. I don't know if you liked Dr. Dolittle, but I've always thought his part was the only good quality that movie had.

[@denton115]

@@rnhealer6044 Morning I hope you enjoy Most Talented Newcomer show, You can see at the begining how he was offered the part to play the lead role in the movie Alfie. I can say I produced Tony on may recordings in the 90's and even in the studio when singing he would use his hands and facial expressions totally immersed in his performance. I know Tony had a lot of problems with Rex in Dr. Dolittle. I have only relalised that when I post my videos some peole can only see the one video, where as I can see them all on my page. So I have added a couple of other videos the you may like to see. I have a huge amount of uploads from the footage Tony gave me back in the 90's 1) Lucille Ball & Anthony Newley. Pt 1 of 2 + Rare 16mm Film of "Lucy In London" 1966+Rare Recordings 2)Anthony Newley Part 4 Of 5 Rare footage, Dr Dolittle Promo, A Day Trip Out. + Unreleased Recordings.3) Burt Bacharach TV Special 1972 Full Show with Anthony Newley & Sammy Davis Jr. 4) Anthony Newley. Johnny Darling 1961. 1 of 4. This is just a few of my uploads. Lastly if you would like to read about my time with Tony please cick the following link .kennydenton.com/?p=1706 I have bombarded you with Newley I hope you enjoy some wonderful performances. Kind regards Kenny

[@rnhealer6044]

@@denton115 Kenny, I thoroughly enjoyed Tony's Most Talented Newcomer Show. Getting to see him perform so young. I am sorry to hear that he turned down Alfie. I wonder if he ever regretted that decision. He would have been very good in the role. I read all read your time with Tony series pages. I had heard that Rex Harrison was hard to work with. I wonder if that's why Doctor Dolittle was so disappointing. I'm not surprised that Tony recorded in the studio using his hands and facial expressions, he was such an expressive performer. I want to watch the video clips you listed above including Burt Bacharach's show. I can never get too much Newley. I've been a fan since I was 12 years old, when I used to listen to "Stop The World I Want To Get Off" which was 1964. I love all the songs. Thank you so much for sharing all these nuggets of gold from Tony's career. As I said,, it's great stuff. There will never be another performer like Anthony Newley.

[@hanschristianbrando5588]

TV was great in those days. If only VCRs had been around.

[@denton115]

Hi I agree, as there would be so much more material, for us all to see today. Kind regards Kenny

[@georgedog100]

Many thanks to you Mr. Denton. This video was the finest I have seen with Anthony Newley in great form. As a fan of his, since I first saw him in 1950, I have enjoyed every song he sang. His poetry in the words and the feelings that it brings, were his special talent. In later years his voice grew tired and in the Musical SCROOGE in London, his range was reduced and replaced with his ability to mime and perform the emotion he needed to give shape to his character. For me he could do no wrong, however to see another side of this exemptional entertainer, a Biography called "Stop The World" by Garth Bardsley will allow you to see perhaps, a more complicated man. Thanks again Eric in Australia

[@denton115]

Hi Eric. Thank you for your post and I’m very pleased you enjoyed the 71 TV Special. In the latter years during the Scrooge performances Tony was so unwell and how he managed to appear night after night I have no idea. I have read Garth’s book and did make a small contribution. Having worked with Tony and known him as a friend for many years it was obvious to me that there was Anthony and Tony two completely different people. Should you wish to read my personal stories with Tony please go to kennydenton.com/?p=1706. Lastly, with the many Newley videos I have uploaded on my channel, one of my absolute favourites that shows Tony’s diverse talent way back in 1960 is “The Most Promising Newcomer”, which as a lot of shows back then went out live, amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWnZoH-ubsqeaM0 Kindest regards Kenny

[@Mandeley100]

What an amazing talent he was. Fabulous as they are, Liza and Diahann are not really needed. An hour of the great Newley alone is all we need.

[@denton115]

I agree, but I am a bit biased, I hope there were a few fans that enjoyed Liza and Diahann. I will putting up soon a very rare USA telephone interview from 69/70 with Tony really interesting and wonderful, I hope you enjoy it, kindest regards Kenny

[@burnsybaby1987]

I find Diahann's solo spot really moving to be honest. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen is really stirring and a very cool take on Fire And Rain, only a year old at this point but already becoming a standard. Awesome choice.

[@cvid4309]

Magnificent

[@virghammer1]

@@denton115 Oooo, GREAT!

[@virghammer1]

@@denton115 @Mandeley100 @Adam Burns @C Vid I agree with ALL of you. lol

[@1wallander]

Kenny and Sue thank you so much , how happy you made me xxxx

[@denton115]

Hi Sue Thank you for your kind comments, so pleased you enjoyed it. Keep well Kenny and Sue x x

[@dwightpowell6673]

I also became familiar with Mr Newley through Dr.Doolite.Liked him every since.

[@JeannieKing]

Oh gosh Kenny! Thank you, thank you, thank you. What a fantastic recording and finishing up with one of my favourite Newley songs "When You Gotta Go". Delicious.

[@denton115]

Hi Jeannie So pleased you enjoyed it. Kindest regards Kenny

[@JeannieKing]

Kenny I'm so glad that there are others who really appreciate his unique and glorious talents.

[@denton115]

@@JeannieKing Hi Jeannie I agree with you entirley and it really makes it worth while uploading these videos for everyone. Kind regards Kenny

[@anthonyrinaldo1133]

Bravo Newley!!

[@nelitacasas9222]

Inesquecível , sensacional

[@OofusTwillip]

12:05 - The joke about charging 10c for a towel is a reference to Jack Benny, complete with Jack's classic pose!

[@GordonHudson]

It's the phrasing. I am a trumpet player and I have learned so much about phrasing from Tony.

[@stephenvincent4989]

Oh! so missed the genius that was Mr Newley

[@denton115]

Hi Stephen, we miss him to, he was a true genius and a wonderful friend, I am so pleased that people like yourself are helping to keep his memory alive. Kind regards Kenny

[@stephenvincent4989]

@@denton115 Living in London in the 60’s you guessed it I missed “Stop the World” but play the album on a regular basis. Did not see “Roar” with AN but caught a separate production many years later and truly enthralled by it I can only imagine how great Mr Newley was in it - likewise I play the album. Also fascinated by the history of it with Norman Wisdom’s involvement. I had a friend named Martin Taylor who worked for AN’s agent or similar and would give me updates on film sets etc during Rock n Roll days. By the way I really enjoyed his “Mercy” film and wish I could get online access to it the critique at the time was not too complimentary probably ahead of it’s time - or they had no taste. Finally I know someone who met Mr Newley at the Cafe Royal and being in the bis wanted to get together for a special project but unfortunately it didn’t happen.

[@denton115]

@@stephenvincent4989 Here is the New York Times review dated March 20th 1969 (Very Unkind) "CAN Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?" is the new British movie produced and directed by Anthony Newley, who also wrote the original screenplay (with Herman Raucher), composed the score, acted the leading role and played its most conspicuous nude scenes. I probably won't use the title again because-even though it's the Nilometer on which the movie's wit level is marked-it's just too long (but not as long as the movie itself).Newley is an able actor ("The Small World of Sammy Lee") and pop singer-composer ("Stop the World-I Want to Get Off" and, to a much lesser extent, "The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd"). In this, his debut as an all-purpose movie man, he so over extends and overexposes himself that the movie comes to look like an act of professional suicide.Newley has always been rather big with metaphors, and in "Heironymus" he's discovered - approximately 400 years late-the Theater as Life. Unfortunately, all of his insights, his passions and his poetry could be stuffed into a booth at Downey's, along with his wife (Joan Collins, who also is in the movie), a couple of agents and maybe one old-time Broadway character to be patronized.The movie is as self-indulgent as a burp. It's also as pretentious as its form, a kind of contemporary Punch and Judy show set (metaphorically, of course) on a timeless (and very Felliniesque beach), where Heironymous-Punch (Newley), a pop singing idol, is reliving his life as a movie.Heironymus is spoiled by his mother, and he is tempted by Satan (an embarrassed-looking Milton Berle wearing a red union suit occasionally). He is the temporary consort to numerous nubile ladies in scenes that can't hold a candle (a rotting figure of speech that could have come out of the movie) to those in "The Immoral Mr. Teas." He is subjected to aphorisms (in the form of vaudeville gags) delivered by George Jessel, identified in the program simply as The Presence, and he sings songs with lyrics like "If the world is just a stage/And life but a part we play . . ."The movie is not so free and loose as it is simply out of control, like a child in desperate search of some discipline. It drops names-Sophocles, Beethoven, Nijinsky and Fellini-without having any more idea about them than would some metaphysical telephone book. Its humor is mock Terry Southern, depending a good deal on smutty proper names, but the only thing offensive about it is its egotism.In addition to Newley and Miss Collins, who plays the Judy to his Punch, the cast includes Victor Spinetti, as one of a trio of out-copping movie critics (who are appalled at the movie-within-the-movie), and Connie Kreski, as Mercy Humppe, a very mature nymphet for whom Heironymus yearns. Most sad to me was the use of George Jessel, who himself has certainly used people in his day. There is a gallantry about Jessel, whose dark brown toupee sits atop his head like a limp but haired lettuce leaf.The movie opened yesterday at the Orleans and Pacific East Theaters. Kind regards Kenny

[@stephenvincent4989]

@@denton115 Kenny the previous person who replied I can confirm is correct “l’m spoilt” by you sending this review reminding me of all the points I admired in the film. By the way I see they left off Bruce Forsyth for criticism who’s was perfect for the spot and knowing Brucie he would have been highly disappointed not to get even a mention negative or otherwise.

[@stephenvincent4989]

@@denton115 Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969) #IMDb They give 4.9 - Many have received worse.

[@rma3_3_3]

Tea For Two ♡♡♡

[@richardjohnson1824]

They don’t make them like this anymore ❤

[@winstonpoole9906]

Lesley Bricusse worked a lot with Tony

[@williammitchell9974]

Anthony Behave Yourself 😂lol cLASS😂👏👏👏

[@denton115]

👍🏻

[@williammitchell9974]

@@denton115 Thanks Mr Newley Sure Was A Cad/ Bounder😂 One ☝️ Pure Proppa Geezer Excellent 👌 Performer 🍺 Enjoy🥃

[@therenaissance7chapter176]

Hi! This content on your page is beyond incredible of Newley. Wanted to ask: Do you happen to have any footage of the footage of the “Good Old Bad Old Days” play Tony did back in the early 70’s? Thank you again for this!

[@denton115]

Hi Thank you for your very kind comments. Sadly I don't have any original footage from “Good Old Bad Old Days” But there is a great section from the show at arond 12.10 on my Burt Bacharach TV Special 1972 Full Show with Anthony Newley & Sammy Davis Jr. I do have more footage which I am trying to transfer over, but have had some computer issues when my old Mac gave up and the the new one doesn't support some of the old architecture. Hoping to sort soon. Kind regrds Kenny

[@therenaissance7chapter176]

@@denton115 Great! Look forward to it if it all works out with transferring some of them from there. Thank you for this🙏

[@denton115]

@@therenaissance7chapter176 Thank you I will do my very best. Kindest regards Kenny

[@joannestinson3753]

❤❤❤

[@My_Videos000]

Anyone have rare Liza audio recordings to trade?

[@OfflineSetup]

Trading? Is that still a thing? (Even two years ago). I thought the internet but an end to that bit of underworld activity?

[@tonyyoung3985]

Can someone explain the George Raft joke? I know he was a gangster turned actor but a cup for a diamond ring?