Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Peggy Lee Sing A Piano medley - Oldsmobile Show 9/29/59

From the 9/29/59 Oldsmobile show.

[@minutemanproductions8029]

Never seen 3 pianos lined up like that with jazz music, that was incredible! And together with the singing that is something special

[@Naza_44]

Bing was 56 here, Frank 44 and Peggy 39 and they all blended so well together. Legends! 💯💖

[@andrewgibbon-williams7974]

She was a NATURAL singer. Listen. The phrasing is immaculate. Makes every word and pause count. Something you can't learn.

[@sarameiragootblatt1819]

Sinatra grooving to peggy Lee’s soul (snapping fingers) is so cool. She was truly one of a kind.

[@josephkodzis1223]

So Much Talent on one stage. This video is timeless!

[@arthurcompton7341]

I had the privilege of listening to the great George Shearing at the 1944 Jazz Jamboree held at the Stoll Theatre Kingsway London before he left to continue his career in America. How talented for a blind pianist. Will also never forget Peggy Lee's recording of Why don't you do right and and later on Is that all there is. Wonderful memories for a schoolboy to carry through life

[@johnalcorn8079]

Peggy Lee was a class artist and in good company with Bing and Frank.Class all the way from masters.

[@caponsacchi]

Agree. But the real "masters" are the pianists, who have obviously put in their 6-8 hours of practice every day to get this far. Today, people don't even know an instrumentalist by name. Vocals and guitars are all that counts.

[@ralphewell8398]

Peggy Lee!!!!

[@sherrybirchall8677]

Peggy sang Lullaby of Birdland with the composer himself, George Shearing.

[@porfirioastudillo8375]

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[@user-hu9xr2cx9j]

Thanks

[@user-hu9xr2cx9j]

Thanks

[@caponsacchi]

In 'On the Road" Jack Kerouac says about encountering Shearing at a jazz club, "God was in the house."

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

This is truly spectacular. When oldsters (like even me in my 50s) snarl about lack of talent in today's TV musical acts we are thinking about stuff like this. These 6 musicians are all masters of their craft. The singers are probably the most well known today but those piano players are also well known and lauded in smaller Jazz circles. This was not some hyped up event (as far as I know) but just a typical variety show in the 50s. Wow is all I can say! Thank you for posting this!

[@thomasleary2814]

The great George Shearing in the middle. He had a 60-year career, recording with everybody from Bing to John Pizzarelli. His albums with Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson and Mel Torme are legendary.

[@brianmcdonald9725]

George Shearing was the greatest jazz pianist born in Britain.

[@philipanderson4673]

The Swingin's Mutual.....

[@waldolydecker8118]

Shearing's LP's with Peggy Lee (Beauty and the Beat (the later clean version, without the originally added-in fake audience applause) and Dakota Staton (The Late, Late, Show) are also part of his legendary canon of works with vocalists. w Nancy Wilson includes "Hello, Young Lovers."

[@janetuzoma3959]

My mom had both of the albums Nancy Wilson & George Shearing album & Dakota Staton...The..late late show..Sounds of real music...I'm so glad I have these memories..only 10 years of age..My mom had a sharp looking stereo system...and had us listening to all genre of music...Thank you Mom...

[@randallmiller8238]

Was blessed to be a friend of Sir George and his wonderful wife, Ellie, Last saw them in Florida in Feb 2003 after a concert. Tried to post a photo of George and I but YT won't let me

[@TucumcariTimmy]

Absolute dynamite. Six of the most masterful musicians that ever drew breath.

[@thomasleary2814]

It's hard to imagine that anyone could upstage 3 legendary singers like Frank, Peggy and Bing (no surprise with Shearing though), but these 3 masters of the keys do just that.

[@joeybonin7691]

Man, what a lineup. Some unbelievable stuff on TV that night, so long ago.

[@davidallen508]

You can really feel the respect that these six amazing musicians have for each other.Many thanks for this gem.

[@Marta-hk4vn]

I agree with you absolutely. From Uruguay, regards.

[@jayherzog7683]

Man, Frank could really swing.

[@roybodden9243]

Six pros at work! You'll never see the likes of them again! Too bad!

[@timacoata7456]

Amen to that!

[@joeybonin7691]

You're right, we won't, and the car brand is gone, too.

[@jackjohnhameld6401]

When I was young the editor of Rolling Stone said they would not cover the big Sinatra concert. We all know better now. Sinatra, Peggy and Crosby couldn't be square if they tried.

[@dahliafully]

Please credit George Shearing and Paul Smith the great Joe Bushkin in this title! Shearing and Peggy Lee made an outstanding series of concerts together along with recordings that are still in print.

[@hackbritton3233]

They all so good.

[@sarameiragootblatt1819]

I honestly think peggy lee was frank sinatras female equal ........ their phrasing is IMPECABLE

[@timdufelmeier1350]

True and Bing's was a notch above both his pupils.

[@andersliljevall2946]

I have always been in love with Peggy Lee

[@boblowney]

masters of their art and legends. pianists and singers!

[@johndettra8958]

Look at the production value of this segment! Fuvking amazing!

[@Mooregre52]

Wow, this is some great stuff! Hearing it for the first time tonight.

[@buckjohnson1119]

Yes, it is smooth. Peggy looks very pretty, also.

[@revabodden11]

Scan it really get any better than this! 6 pros at their best! Too bad you can't see this anymore!

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

Now this is what I call a trio. They don't make them like this anymore.

[@bluecollarguy67]

More pure and genuine entertainment and talent in 7m45s than anyone can find in three hours of prime time programming on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX!

[@waynejohanson1083]

This is brilliant. 3 legends.

[@pascalbretaire4163]

magnifique

[@mickeyray3793]

OMG.....whotta line-up!!!!!

[@moyabruce5932]

My Father and his friend, Joe Powell, used to go to Islington , London, Uk. They used to go to a pub in Islington and listen to a young man called , George Shearing.

[@philliplutz3374]

Fantastic. Do you know where in Islington the pub is/was located, maybe even its name?

[@brendablack3884]

Back when music n singing made sense love it

[@swingman5635]

Imagine,if you will,with just a flick of the dial,watching such entertainment. I miss those days. Blessed to have KZbin, and other channels.

[@hobieone60]

Absolutely stunning performance by pianists and singers. I keep listening to it.

[@laflame8548]

100+ respect for those piano players.❤️😍👏👏👏👏 And peggy lee🤤🤤🤤🤤❤️

[@BoopShooBee]

Peggy Lee is absolute proof that Norwegians gots rhythm.

[@waynejohanson1083]

And she can swing too.

[@mckenna8663]

Hahaha.... For a moment I heard my late father's voice and what you just wrote. Thank you for that.

[@waldolydecker8118]

Bravo! Someone finally posted the full clip of Shearing/Lee's 'Lullaby of Birdland.' Thanks much.

[@candacecrocker352]

This clip is fantastic! That's music!

[@pinelog111]

Paul Smith (playing for Frank) is my good friend & co-worker's Grandpa! Pretty cool.

[@JohnSmith-us2jx]

A big thank you to all participants - not least the great George Shearing ...

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

Thanks, ModernBingFan. Celebrated this day at Sinatra Family Forum where one of the wise men, Andrew T shared a link to this. I replied: My favorite live TV musical segment of all time! Andrew, you won't believe this! I'd just been thinking about Paul Smith, Ella's musical director for decades, who accompanied her on her “finest hour” alone together in a studio - a pianist the European Jazz encyclopedia once dubbed “the greatest in America.” (An LP cut in a Dutch recording studio, circa 1960 that I reviewed at Amazon.) Anyway, I know Mr. Smith left us several years ago and I'd just googled his name. And got this (July 3, 2013 New York Times): Paul Smith, a jazz pianist who accompanied singers like Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Sammy Davis Jr. and Rosemary Clooney but who was best known for his long association, both on record and on concert stages worldwide, with Ella Fitzgerald, died on Saturday in Torrance, Calif. He was 91. Tall, lanky and rugged-looking, Mr. Smith did not fit most people’s image of a jazz musician. When he was the musical director on the comedian Steve Allen’s television show in the 1960s, Mr. Allen told him that he looked more like “a Nebraska cornhusker.” At concerts, Mr. Smith would sometimes walk onto the stage and ask the audience, “Where is the piano you want moved?” So. I come back here and find this from you, Andrew: Peggy opening this goose-bump inducing sequence with England's greatest gift to jazz, blind piano giant George Shearing. The just-under-eight-minute segement winds up with Bing and Joe Bushkin (if my favorite trumpet player the late Jack Sheldon had played piano, he'd play like Joe!) and in-between, our favorite singer (who says “Thanks, Paul”). Thanks, Andrew. (Who but you?) From the night of November 29, 1959. 'Live' TV music never got better than this, you may agree? From the "Siriusly Sinatra" folder, MY FAVORITE VERSION, YOURS TOO? sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/50225-My-Favorite-Version-%28yours-too-%29?p=1284663#post1284663

[@Ekkie101]

Three of the greatest entertainers of all time with three outstanding pianists. Thank you for posting this.

[@patdoyle3686]

OUTSTANDING 🌟AMAZING 🌟FABULOUS 🌟EXCELLENT 🌟🎹

[@CliffBronson1212]

Peggy ...lovely, unique, and beautiful bird 🐦 like smokey, jazzy vocals 💚💚💚

[@user-zu5ye5dp2x]

Какая элегантность! Сколько шарма! Какой профессионализм! Браво!

[@mrj335]

Perfection.

[@stevesizemore6274]

It made my day. They were so spontaneous.

[@robertchew8167]

George Shearing !!

[@monicabella7894]

Not to forget Frank and Bing!

[@buckjohnson1119]

@@monicabella7894 👍. Two Greats. Bing has a special place, in my heart.

[@ronaldciccone260]

And Peggy Lee With Frank And Bing

[@angusc69]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing

[@nilanjanabhattacharjee8266]

Frankie forever ❤️

[@ninhodaaguia_cristais]

This is absolutely amazing, i just got my hands tired just in watch

[@johnliddell7584]

.. Wow !.. Go, Joe Bushkin... !!

[@silvanadominici2651]

Bravissimi Eccezionali. Musica che non passerà mai di moda.

[@waynecassels3607]

What a wonderful live performance by fantastic talent. I miss them.

[@rooberthamilton7602]

Where are these people today,peggy,crosby, and frank!!! Bring all these actors,song & dance,and especially the writers.huh!!!

[@miniprepper8284]

As a singer and a somewhat instrumentalist I can only say that the prodigious news of these pianists is beyond wonderful.

[@Elagabus]

Magnificent .

[@dscronce]

And Frank and pianist on The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else

[@donedwards6414]

Don't think Bing Crosby received the accolades for his singing he deserved.

[@rickcserep639]

Bravo - I have a new favorite live music performance on KZbin

[@DihelsonMendonca]

If at least the pianist Joe Bushkin would let Bing Crosby sing a little bit...he´s a fantastic pianist, but he´s trying to take the show, and the case here is to follow the singer, and in that, George Shearing shines, as always, he knows his place, the time to be a virtuoso and the time to be a partner, as in other instances, Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson were also great accompanist pianists.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

@@daveferris2709 If you know the Tony Bennett/Bill Evans albuns ( There are 2 ), it´s a perfect match. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2siGqnlMh5m6M

[@hudsony777]

I think it's the mix.

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

Agree that it seems to be Bushkin who is being highlighted, but it's not like this just happened out of the blue (of the night). Crosby knew exactly what was coming from rehearsal. Dontcha all think that Crosby had the political heft in Hollywood to get Bushkin toned down if that's what he wanted? Lee and Shearing were the tops. Sinatra didn't sound like he was at the top of his game, good, but not as great as one would have expected in 1959. The arrangement with Smith was fine. I was impressed enough to know I was going to hear Sinatra, Lee and Crosby singing. When I saw Shearing and Bushkin at the pianos (I didn't know what Smith looked like), I almost gasped that they were able to get that much music royalty onto one performance on one weekly show. Wow!

[@masahayashida2519]

Gorgeous !

[@devonblankenship-kn5vm]

It's nice to see that your love of classic boats has spilled over to music

[@sharondurham2840]

Interesting to watch those two male divas perform.

[@Victorwater]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Never saw this stuff before ♥️

[@anthonyj1775]

At last the full clip of this!!! 💙💙 Peggy and George though!!!

[@leonmaliniak]

What a brilliant production

[@richardgornalle4536]

Marvelous clip. Love it.

[@monicabella7894]

♥️ Great! Thanks for sharing

[@MrBenPratt]

Absolutely fantastic

[@counterflow5719]

Paul Smith played a regular gig at the Velvet Turtle in Redondo Beach Los Angeles, CA. Saw him many times there. Great times.

[@Mollypopithelen]

Loving the 3 pianos, see those fingers fly! Wow.

[@waynejohanson1083]

Frank and Bing were good friends even though they were in competition to whom was the best singer of their time.

[@liberte5847]

Greatest Crosby jazzing to! Wooah! 😉 What a cool session ever 😄😁

[@abrildemonserrat5060]

Maravillosos, gloriosos!! Amor desde la ciudad de México.

[@dscronce]

Lee and Shearing on Lullaby of Birdland!

[@JSB1882]

Three of the best voices in the twentieth century music.

[@onlygroovefans]

Frank Sinatra #Beautiful Voice Amazing singers #Pianists Awesome 😎 Music at its Best!

[@jenellruth9523]

A true gem I just witnessed 😍

[@jorgeluizferraz3041]

Que maravilha! Fantastic!

[@timdufelmeier1350]

i could watch this everyday

[@karenhill3970]

So wonderful....thank you!!!!

[@Gellie-mg9rp]

Best natural voice ever--Bing Crosby. Peggy magnificent. Frank's holds his own. George Shearing in a class by himself. Smith and Buskin also excellent. Thank you for posting.

[@joevald3]

Will never see this kind of family again

[@elrincondelamagia718]

Que hermosos,!! Son tres mostró, ya no existen como ellos...

[@portaviti6174]

Senza dimenticare anche lei!

[@nealixd.3011]

My folks finally broke down upon the 7th child for space in our old 1950 Chevy Deluxe Coupe (my Dad had bought it used in 1954) and bought a brand new 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Station Wagon. Wow, that was a great car/wagon, for sure. Still remember it. We all finally had plenty of room for the nine of us, ha.

[@nealixd.3011]

Great piano playing and singing, for sure.

[@rolandomercado4169]

Peggy, Frankie , Bing lives for ever in our hearts !!! Rolando A. Mercado

[@onlygroovefans]

Awesome 🤩

[@thomtlc2]

Caution: Talent Overload!

[@waldenconcord5861]

I like the appropriateness of the ad here for a jazz learning book.

[@scottnownow]

Wow. Wow. Wow. Delightful.

[@user-ul7mk6es1i]

Всё проходит,а музыка вечна!!!! Как здорово,что это всё было!!!! Украина!! Эта музыка на века!!

[@robinmiller9865]

We will never see their like again!

[@amedeadegliinnocenti3393]

GLI AMERICANI? SEMPRE AVANTI SPETTACOLARI! CLASSE FANTASIA BUO GUSTO ED EDUCAZIONE X IL PUBBLICO! ! GRANDI ARTISTI PIONIERI DEL DIVERTIMENTO! COME ? CIRCO X GLI ITALIANI!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🇨🇮🔔🇱🇷

[@ronaldciccone260]

This Is Marvelous , Frank, Peggy And Crosby. Great Pianist Making Playing Fantastic.

[@HHH-ec3ll]

INCREDIBLE TALENTS!

[@Daan-iq2uf]

Those were the days.

[@reneematte8426]

Bing, Frank, Peggy & three magic men aux pianos alors voilà un joyeux cadeau précieux à l'effigie d'un big joyau Ö¸.•'** ¸.•'**☆🕺 🎼💖╰⊰✿ 🎹💖 🎹💖 🎹💖

[@vitinaportoghese6687]

Che bel trio,accidenti!

[@dawn1607]

Love it.

[@marilynperry5848]

My Mom loved this song..she died in 1997..my son was talking about something..and he said, is that all there is? And boom I was back in 1969..