Dean Martin & The Mills Brothers - "Up A Lazy River" - LIVE

[@alanlefkowitz7423]

My grandfather loved the Mills brothers in the 1930's, loved Dean in the 60's and love them all today in 24.

[@JustineWittich]

That's when entertainment was ENERTAINMENT! Thank you!

[@timwalcott6268]

Couldn’t have said it better! Those were the days.

[@silverbells4732]

true ..full of vocabulary too

[@dexblue]

You got to love Dean; he was really intent on integrating TV back in the 60s - showed a lot of love and respect to black performers ....

[@pegeleg]

i am not sure he was intent on integrating as much as he loved talent and had a good heart. He was told not to act to forward so he wouldn't seem to be black. you can see in the video how he goes fun and then tries to restrain himself. He was one good egg!

[@cindyroberts3767]

A good Ohio boy!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

IF MY FIRST COMMENT...AT 83 I STILL BLOWN AWAY BY PERFORMERS I CAME TO LOVE!!! GREAT CAMARADERIE & FELLOWSHIP!!!

[@Skyhawker6177]

86 here and I completely agree with you.

[@leospring6264]

If this doesn't put a smile on your face.........you got a serious problem!

[@Scripts360]

Dean is having the absolute best time with gentlemen he admired very much. The Mills Brothers and Dean Martin. Class.

[@madelinethomasian9156]

This is what talent is about

[@laserluver1]

I can see why Dean idolized these guys and patterned his cool, casual style after them.

[@tanyasimon595]

Dean copied their cool delivery. Just great!

[@meandyou1914]

That is Harmony WOW I keep coming back

[@Dingo3039]

Love how Dean blends in....you can feel the respect.

[@kellyanastasia2752]

Dean Martin apparently did his weekly NBC variety show with very little rehearsal. Whatever the reason, it always looked amazingly fresh and unrehearsed, with a very natural feel and flow. Very few performers could ever pull that off. Dean Martin was that good.

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Kelly, how are you doing?

[@AimForGoal]

amen

[@esmerlinbetances246]

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[@trajan75]

Jackie Gleason did the same. Apparently if you got it you got it.

[@helmieahlgren2229]

@@callumnye2562 7så bjutifullt❤️❤️❤️

[@MrRichiekaye]

Thank God we have this on tape. What passes for entertainment today can't compare!

[@user-si2mc2iz3x]

Amen!!!

[@cathieludemann5879]

Put a big smile on my face! I needed this. Always loved the Mills Brothers. Dean added his special flavor.

[@johnsmith8785]

This is what is missing from the 21st Century: Extremely talented entertainers with real talent, class, elegance, sophistication, etiquette, charm, polite, kind, respectful. We've lost so much of that and it didn't have to be this way. My dad loved them so much, and he would sit in front of the TV, singing right along with them. We kids used to make fun of my parents' old people music and my dad would smile and say "You don't know what's good." Yeah, I didn't but I sure do now. I love those memories of my dad, who died 28 years ago. Oh, what I'd give to be transported back in time to be with my dad once again, observing the joy that poured out of him when the Mills Brothers were singing.

[@anneroy4560]

You can see how much Dean admired them & was delighted to be singing with them ....

[@norgiemetzinger1421]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@RayNDeere]

Dean once said he pattered his vocal style after Harry Mills

[@richardestenson7799]

Dean modeled his style with a blend of the Mills Brothers and Bing Crosby.

[@curvehagert9550]

There just ain't,no mo music like that .

[@50sgroupharmony16]

You are so right, Dean martin was glowing!

[@ricthomas9788]

You can see the love and respect Dean had for The Mills Brothers. He has said more than once they inspired him to sing that way. Cool!

[@dbcopper10]

I was 9 when this aired so the Mills brothers were a little before my time. I've been making up for that by watching this video five times a week.

[@elisolomon8741]

Deano and the Mills Brothers........ That was just beautiful.

[@christinemcginn1379]

What passes as entertainment today does not compare! Pure class! Thank you for posting!

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Christine, how are you doing?

[@nightowl5475]

Pure Class! What the hell happened to the music today!

[@davidporter1855]

What has happened to life today?

[@patmonaghan08]

@@davidporter1855. Tune into Sant Andreu Jazz Band David. You won’t be disappointed. 👍🎼🎷

[@chuckblackable]

God, I love these guys! Dean once said that he modeled his cool show business style directly after Harry Mills.

[@GJoeJ010841]

It's true! People were calling him "The Poor Man's Crosby!" He then replied "Harry Mills is my Idol."

[@FreshRose-z3s]

I love vintage variety shows of the 60's and early 70's: the men in their clean black and white tuxedos and women in their evening gowns. You felt like they were dressing up for you. Class. ☺️

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

................They were dressing up for us. They were truly pros in their field. Looking nice and clean was all part of it. What a difference in today's so called performers..........................

[@Squee_Dow]

When men were so nice to look at. It happens less frequently these days, so I'm glad we can come to KZbin and see some fine talent performed by some fine men.

[@Bret4207]

Real singers and real music!

[@coreyferguson401]

Can you believe this was recorded in the late sixties? First class talent, choreography, lighting, sound, direction, make-up, wardrobe, real musicians.... it is about everything here. Never to be seen or heard like this again.

[@allymayful]

PLUS beautiful gracious, Gentlemen.

[@ej3016]

Corey Ferguson I was born in 1960 to parents who loved all things music - when they weren’t out dancing - shows like this were on our little b/w tv - the only reason I knew anything about “hippies” was cause of my babysitters 🤣😂

[@coreyferguson401]

@@allymayful They were gracious; weren't they?

[@coreyferguson401]

@@ej3016 Music was a very big deal for us here in Toronto. Our family didn't have very much money and couldn't listen to this kind of music live. The US network shows meant so much to us and were a great influence in my life. I was born in 1953.

[@uteme]

Real voices!!!!!

[@heatherbrown4632]

THANK GOD FOR KZbin WONDERFUL TO HEAR THESE OLD SONGS AGAIN

[@mariannekramer8400]

Wel I mis this kind off music verry much i think the only one who can do this today with a big orkestra is my favorite singer 84 years young in a verry good healty shape Engelbert Humerdinck i love this man.💕🌺

[@edmonddantes3640]

I read an interview some years back where Martin was asked who influenced his style the most? He replied without hesitation, "The Mills Brothers"

[@darilynadams7281]

Better than the yelling,screaming, foul language & rap "music" that's on the "talent" shows & tv nowadays.!

[@danthuman8606]

All the Melodies based on LOVE !!

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

Quite frankly, I call that horrible Rap stuff, Rap Crap!!!

[@ryukaganzeroful]

​@chirelle.alanalooney8609 why can't both be valid? I like this type of music, I like blues, rock, metal, rap, pop...

[@pegirish3315]

When I was little they were my favorite. Sure wish a group like them was around now.

[@ruthannkizakavich3325]

This was class! Today's people could learn alot from these gentlemen!

[@phretbord]

Great performance! Dean Martin was one of the best singers and performers ever and add the Mills Brothers to the mix and you have a winning combination! All of them had a blast and anyone watching had a blast as well! 😊🎼🎸👍

[@ygpeezy88]

This makes me smile from ear to ear

[@2BESTdogBLUE]

Back when MUSIC..... Warmed your ❤️ Made you ☺️ And LIFE was GOOD!!

[@camlendrim7609]

My parents always liked the Mills Bros and now so do I !

[@blaireharvey4795]

I grew up listening to Mills Brothers records that my Grandma played on her old record player....great talent and great harmony. Dino was the coolest of the cool!

[@Savannahtyyy]

Even Elvis dubbed Dino The King of Cool!

[@lorettacadman8466]

My dad use to sing this song alot. He was a fisherman & when the season was over he sang at a nightclub in Juneau. There'd be signs all over saying he would be in town to sing. Night club would be packed out.

[@marioncarson3083]

Dino, had the BEST SINGERS, entertainers on his shows 💚🤍🧡💯🌞🌝⭐️⭐️🌝

[@Scripts360]

My Mom introduced me to The Mills Brothers when I was young. Sixty-Five now, and their voices still put a smile on my face. Add Dino to the mix and you truly have entertainment at its finest.

[@builtdifferent244]

It must’ve been incredible to see them all live back then but thankfully in today’s world when can listen to music like this whenever we want and wherever we want for free

[@ninamc1]

No voice like Dean ❤

[@frankmilazzo4002]

Dino and the Mill's Brother's. Simply the best. When song's meant something. Thanks Dino.

[@GirlfriendNinja]

The Mills Brothers was my grand papa’s favorite group. I was listening to them from my babyhood. Dean Martin said the same of them and he said he was infatuated with their phrasing and that he modeled his style after them. Just fun to watch.

[@Squee_Dow]

OK, I just literally sat here at my computer and clapped at the end of this! So enjoyable! Turn back the clock, y'all!

[@walarsh]

Love this...doesn't get much better than these guys!

[@mztee8107]

This is music. This is talent. This is Class. This is fun. And, fun to watch how they are all enjoying themselves. Brings a smile to one's face, & gets the feet tapping!

[@steveprudell9976]

Excellent this version with Dean ❤

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Ladies & Gents : you are watching that most rare quality : Class. Class, the likes of which, we'll not ever see or hear, again. and, they made it look so easy. RIP.-----------MJL, 77 y/o

[@windstorm1000]

Look at joy on Deans face! He loved them.

[@frankmilazzo4002]

Martin and the Mill's Brother's simply the best !!!

[@patriciasanders2942]

This is talent that we no longer enjoy,absolute perfection.

[@Gablesman888]

Sure miss Dean Martin. Incredibly successful and rich from his singing and acting career. But his singing was so effortless and so great all at the same time.

[@anderander5662]

When people had class, talent and got along....

[@abbiemorkie30]

@Ander Ander You got that right ❣Dean Martin said in an enterview, that he really looked up to the Mills Brothers. My Dad was a singer & got really good seats to see them when I was only about 8 years old! I never forgot how wonderful they were.

[@johnritter5951]

Amen, Ander. I was about to write my own comment and point out "class," but when I saw you'd already taken care of it, I decided just to say Amen.

[@LucyWest370]

Dont people still do

[@anderander5662]

@@LucyWest370 lol...no

[@LucyWest370]

@@anderander5662 pretty sure class, talent, and getting along is still a thing people have dude.

[@oldlove2559]

love and miss Dean Martin . so lucky to be able to hear or watch the Mills brothers and Dean Martin over and over. we are blessed , like they never left us.

[@gennettor8915]

That was the best period in my life, with the best TV.

[@elescaramujo]

After watching this video I´m going to bed happy and with a lot of energy. Greetings from Argentina.

[@johnaddeo2251]

The great Mills Brothers . . . kids, THIS is talent!

[@susanschreiber5649]

Dean sang WITH the Mills Brothers. He didn't try to take over. You can see just how much fun he's having.

[@attiliomalambri]

Talent and a LOT of work

[@mrhyde5280]

And a great backing band, great recording. Listen how they play just behind the beat, just like Basie. All the digital bells and whistles of now won't make that happen.

[@walliegirl2]

@@susanschreiber5649 That is how Marty Robbins did it when he hosted his show. He always let his guests be the focal point. He even toned down his own singing as to not upstage his guest. This can be seen when sang with Carol Channing.

[@debbieross6274]

Loved it. Those men knew how to sing. Thank you. God bless.

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Debbie, how are you doing?

[@susanschreiber5649]

Dean and the Mills Brothers - perfect together.

[@johncropper5857]

I'm 57 now, always thought Dean Martin was the best singer,entertainer ever lived,never heard of the Mills Bros till I caught this clip, what an amazing group ,put with Dean and the chemistry is unbelievable, can't stop watching such a feel-good song,anyone who got to see Dean or the Mills Bros live must have memories to cherish for ever

[@venturaknl]

When music WAS MUSIC

[@kathypiazza7228]

I am 62 my late husband would be 69 he had never heard of these guys until once in the mid 80’s my dad was playing old records some 78’s & most were Mills Brothers. Some Dean Martin & some Frank Sinatra & Billie Holliday record’s played that night too. My husband was converted to the Mills Brothers that night. I’d been hearing them my whole life. My mom was named Margie he’d Change ‘Mary’ in the song 🎶Cab Driver🎶 to ‘Margie’, serenaded her with & without the record playing. I saw a British guitar teacher do a lesson using “Paper Doll” tonight & I got nostalgic for the other songs I grew up with. So glad this is posted. Mom died last year, daddy’s been gone dine 1992. Memories & great music last forever!

[@michellepost3098]

I always liked the Mills brothers, and Dean Martin has been my fave singer since I was age 12, during 1973. I always watched his variety show, during my childhood and teen years.

[@robertlaguirremusic7381]

This is so enjoyable to see! The Mills Brothers & Dean are a wonderful match! This just puts a huge smile on my face!

[@vetahumphreys8111]

Really enjoy seeing dean with mill Brother he love singing with them

[@onearmy942]

What class and professionalism, great performance!

[@robmastro8620]

you can tell those guys are havin' the greatest time

[@isorokudono]

True. No one seems to be actually having fun anymore.

[@twilightzonezone7638]

I was born in 1949 and my parents would listen to this type of music...I'm a Led Zeppelin kind of guy BUT can certainly appreciate this wonderful talent!..

[@tonyjames1953]

I can't watch performances like this from yesteryear without feeling like the world has just gotten so bad we'll never hear wonderful and wholesome entertainment like this ever again.

[@bobbieleesherry185]

My dad absolutely loved the Mills Brothers and so do I. As I read over the description of the video I realized Daddy never got to see this performance, he died the night before it aired.As fate would have it he died in Jefferson County,Ohio, 15 miles south of Dean Martins home town of Steubenville, It has been nearly 57 years and “I still miss you Daddy,” Love, Butch💔

[@heatherbrown4632]

NOW THAT IS MUSIC

[@stevevr1965]

Can't help but smile when listening to this

[@luishumbertovega3900]

These guys are having fun, really enjoying what they are doing, God bless them !!!

[@wookchang8852]

Simply lovely-

[@MikeBlitzMag]

A summit meeting between one of the absolute masters and one of the five greatest vocal outfits of the 20th century. We still are not worthy.

[@StevenSeven]

YES, oh yes. When talent reigned! 👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍❤️

[@tomrucco6490]

This is truly special

[@dougdanzeisen9608]

This is show buz magic- these men are enjoying themselves so much the audience gets taken along for the ride.

[@ducciocastelli7560]

Fantastic

[@jourwalis-8875]

Fantastic picture quality from a 1967 video-recording!

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

Ultimate proffesionals Dean let everyone shine god bless him

[@usaneebeilles9510]

Perfect harmonies. Dean & The Mills Brothers. Simply beautiful.

[@JohnHolton]

Dean was a real entertainer who loved real entertainers. His show every week was the best entertainment around.

[@bessieknapper8700]

The Mills Brothers Up The Lazy River. This was Dean's favorite group to sing with.

[@suzieQ195]

No entertainment like this today!! Not only great entertainers but they dressed the part... I can't say I like the dress of so many today that are onstage looking more like me!! lol I like the elegant look.. 😍

[@michaelhepburn6530]

You did not need drugs to listen to enjoy this magic

[@vetahumphreys8111]

This will put a smile on your face just listing to them wonderfu

[@user-rr2eo7gb7z]

You can't but S M I L E when you hear/see this ....?!!!!¡¡¡¡!!!!

[@peterfranks6243]

Please, let these times come back...they say history repeats itself..Please God 🙏

[@seawolfe6460]

Magic ! Nostalgic. Love this forever. ❤️👍

[@user-rr2eo7gb7z]

Had Dean run for president, he for sure would have won by 98%......

[@matthewgallagher1761]

Effortless brilliance - perfect harmonies, joy in the singing, rhythmic movements. Dean got that hand clapping from Harry Mills. So much of his style evident in how Mills gracefully handles a song. Why can't we see anything close to this today?

[@Alffovinni]

This is AMAZING. 1000 times better than today's garbage. Jazz and Swing forever!

[@donaldhelton9308]

Omg,what memories this is giving me.As well as Dean I think of the Mills Bros.

[@salliegarrett5496]

Dean the coolest of the Rat Pack. A wonderful clip of 4 guys having a great time. In the 2021 lockdown so this is just what we need to lift our spirits.

[@danthuman8606]

And after the Rat Pack got done with their Vegas Act they would go and sit in the audience of Louie Prima's to listen and relax. The called him The Chief as in Indian Chief because of his features. Another distinctive singer with a style all to his own!!!

[@salliegarrett5496]

@@danthuman8606 Thank you Dan for that information, you're right about Dean there is a resemblance to an Indian Chief.🙂

[@charlesa3374]

Real music...real song...well done gents!

[@bessieknapper8700]

Love to hear Dean sing Up The Lazy River with The Mills Brothers.

[@زينبامعلاوي-ه2ر]

They look so wonderful

[@joereimel2201]

That’s what talent sounds like.😘👍

[@ragtimegal7416]

That was so much fun!

[@mariethabihl3500]

What a pleasure being able to listen to REAL rytham music & see elegance & fun as well. Oh for the good old days!😊❤

[@pegeleg]

i sing this song to my grandbaby every day. I love all of them

[@nickydepaolaentertainment33]

Absolutely wonderful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️

[@tommoclement]

Miss this talent.

[@donna8389]

Deans favorite singers. He would see them in person when he was a young man. WOW dreams do come true. He dreamed big , struggled but made the big time. Thanks Dean for believing in yourself for the world to enjoy.

[@juleswins3]

There are some people I wish could have lived forever. Dino and the Mills are some of those people.

[@walterhayes3104]

Who doesn't love Dino and the Mills Brothers, just fantastic!

[@dickweed6975]

He loved these guys before he was famous and he sang as they did..none better and I still love looking at him..connie

[@CarguyEd5150]

Brought a smile to my face and what talent! Thanks for uploading it.

[@danthuman8606]

Brings a smile that emanates from the Heart!!

[@rrees5353]

Makes me upsetto hearthe MUSIC TODAY ITS SICKENING

[@johnheart6890]

Awesome! The Mills brothers are great!!!!

[@bigbee714]

I was 5 month old when this was recorded and I remember my dad aways playing the Mills Brothers. Pure talent

[@michaelgluth5173]

this feels so good even after hearing it for the 8th time......thank you so very much for posting these treasures, and thank you mr martin....