Etoile "Ruby" and Harve Presnell

Harve Presnell and his daughter Etoile "Ruby" sing together
at the Symphonic Blues Concert in San Diego California
on July 27th 2002.
Harve Presnell Memorial Fund
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[@rubycreates]

yes, I loved him as Johnny Brown as well ! thanks for watching...it is bittersweet for me, and one of many wonderful memories of my father ~

[@ritapacitti9599]

Loved harve in Molly Brown beautiful voice and so handsome.

[@andreajackson9664]

Thank you for putting this clip on KZbin! Harve Presnell as Johnny Brown in the 'Unsinkable Molly Brown ' movie is Absolutely my favorite Song❣️ - ever since I first heard it as a small child! You are also an amazing singer! ❤️ I'm so Happy 😊 today.

[@stephenacs]

Wonderful clip. Harve Presnell was an underrated singer and should have had a rich list of recordings, both classical and Broadway/Standards. In addition to guys like Gordon MacRae, Robert Goulet, John Raitt and others, Mr. Presnell was a vocal hero of mine growing up. Their voices were magic.

[@rubycreates]

He had a special gift! At least we do have his music archives to enjoy for always ❤

[@wendyjones3735]

think about an album or cd with you and him singing on it. I would be first in line. hugs

[@Teresa7087]

God, your dad had such an incredible voice, even at 69!!! What a magnificent talent he was, so full of life. To me, he'll always be the guy singing "They Call the Wind Mariah". That song is so haunting every time I hear it and the only version worth listening to is the original by your dad. What a great performance by father and daughter on this video. The love between you two is so evident. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@lonniemorrison2987]

Still watching and listening 2022.

[@rubycreates]

Thank you Lonnie! Blessings to you

[@dmhogan4239]

His voice was just as wonderful as ever! Her voice is beautiful; so rich and silky.

[@rodhill7888]

My son only had 8 hrs to live and i sang him this song in intensive care. Meaning, if he survived I would never say No to him, he survived and even though suffering cerebral palsy as a result of his complications I kept my promise and he is now 37. He recently watch "The Unsinkable Molly Brown "' and realized where the song was from and he said "Dad, Johnny Brown sings it better than you, but I love you and thank you". Thank you to your dear dad Harve and his character Johnny Brown.

[@rubycreates]

What a story Rod, wow! I love that you took the time to share it with me. I always liked "I'll never say no to you" ! All my best to you and your son.

[@balverinerapist]

I'm a big fan of your father's work. The other day I auditioned for a vocal scholarship and the professor said that I could someday sound a lot like Harve Presnell. I consider that to be the greatest compliment about my music I've ever gotten, that's how much I love his work. My condolences, he seems like he was an amazing man and he was certainly an amazing performer.

[@rubycreates]

Stay with it! That's a wonderful thing to hear... goodluck in all your endeavors

[@melclo3641]

Oh my goodness, I have goose bumps, your dad sings as fabulous as he ever did, off to wipe the many tears from my eye.

[@elyadg]

Loved his voice. His song in "Maria" in Paint Your Wagon has always been one of my favorite over the years. It's to bad Hollywood was getting away from musicals by the sixties, would've loved to see more of him.

[@lurk233]

WOW!!!...There are to many words to desribe how BEAUTIFUL this performance is.......Vince Jones

[@courtland8]

Ruby, I have admireed your father for years. He did come along when musicals were fading or he would have been justly recognized. But looking at clips of his mature acting showws he was a powerful actor that had the ability to touch his audience.

[@itsjustrenee1320]

I mourn him today. RIP Harve.

[@joecampbell6098]

Harve was guest star at Town & Gown Theatre's production of Carousel in Birmingham, AL) (as Curley) and I was a member of the esemble. He was very nice to the the cast and treated us as professionals and not just amateurs. It was a treat working with him.

[@wendyjones3735]

Ruby, I love your singing as well. Are you still singing. You got that gift from your darling father. We all miss him. all the best to you and the rest of their children. many thanks. I listen to Mariah every night, love the remake by your Dad. xo

[@rubycreates]

Thank you so much for you message(sorry I am just seeing this now) Yes, I continue to perform ! Music is so wonderful in so many ways and had been part of my family for many years of course ; ) I mostly self produce shows now, but still perform for various festivals and events. I really like having the control and choice in what I do, that is empowering and feels good to choose the things that bring Joy! Blessings to you

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

@@rubycreatesyour voice is incredible! Such a talent!!!!

[@Zva26]

Just watched 1995's "Fargo" again tonight, and cannot believe that Harve Presnell was the abrasive and hard-as-nails father-in-law to Bill Macy's wuss of a son-in-law. Presnell's performance in this film hovered over this film like a miasma. I can't believe he wasn't nominated for an Oscar for this brilliant piece of work.

[@sandimeier]

Just ran across Paint Your Wagon on a Sat. morning and tuned in right in the middle of your dad's fantastic solo. Still get chills. Decided to search KZbin and was delighted to find this. His talent was amazing.

[@SuperBrucen]

I remember your father from the early fifties. We both attended Bethel Church in Modesto and Harve occasionally sang. My most indelible memory from those years was when he was a student at USC, he returned one Christmas to Modesto to sing Handel's Messiah with the Stanislaus Choral society. The director, Robert Wing who had taught Harve at Modesto High, persuaded him to sing both the tenor and baritone arias from the oratorio. His range and power were unbelievable! How truly sad he is gone.

[@varadero1839]

What a delight to hear both you and your Dad! What a pair! This is delicious, and Thank You!

[@darlenehurst4284]

I'm in tears. I saw your Father on Unsinkable Molly Brown years ago and had the biggest crush on him. "Unsinkable" is also my favorite movie of all time because of him. I have it saved on my playlist. So exciting just now to see you two perform. I wish I could have been front and center for your performance in 2002 and that I could have met him in person. How charming he was and loved.

[@scribe56]

Ruby -- loved your dad -- wonderful singer and actor. I must have listened to "I'll never say no" about a 100 times. Finding this on youtube was a wonderful surprise. You both sound great.

[@conniecharley9092]

I want him.to sing Maria but he wont.

[@MrTechman98]

what a wonderful memory Bruce ! thank you for sharing that with me ~ yes, full circle is what life does, and I am grateful we have the memories and have had the opportunity to share him in our lives : ) my father was one of a kind and still lives on in the hearts of all who care to hold him ! peace to you and thank you for taking the time to write ~ etoile / ruby presnell

[@richardbennett6237]

Harve Presnell … Class Act ! Sure seems to be having fun with his little girl … this made me smile, thank you for posting :)

[@rubycreates]

It was fun! My dad was alot of fun, knew how to enjoy and play! Just one of the things I love about him and grateful for this fond memory. Thanks for enjoying

[@gladyskrasse2039]

he was amazing & this was so heartwarming.....

[@Zva26]

Thanks so much for posting this. Harve Presnell was an outstanding singer, and had a truly first class voice. But who would have predicted that he was also such a gifted actor? His work in "Fargo" was absolutely masterful. He did some distinguished acting in other films as well in his later. He was truly a master of all trades! You must be so incredibly proud of your illustrious dad. What a legacy!

[@lonniemorrison2987]

I miss you. I miss San Diego. You are San Diego.

[@debbiealberti758]

I love this video. I have always loved Harve Presnell and had the honor of meeting him in Montana.

[@songcoversandthingsofinter2641]

he still had the singing voice great stuff

[@rthorsen711]

Amazing video, I'm so glad this performance was captured on video and glad I could be part of this special night. The love between you and your father was beautiful- he will be missed but his memory will always be with us, Rob

[@gloriamasters9747]

Inspirational! Thank you Etoile for this beautiful video. I sang with your father in the Roger Wagner Chorale and we were all in awe of his beautiful baritone. so -so -many years ago. I'm 83 yrs now but it just seems like yesterday. He was very handsome.

[@rubycreates]

What a wonderful memory for you! Thank your for your note

[@angelamaureenwilliamsvande5740]

i fell in Love with your fathers voice when i was just a lil girl! now i just discovered you by accident! what a privilege to watch you two together! thank you so much! i am a 5r yr old Daddy's girl, my daddy is still with me at 84! GOD BLESS YOU! Angels are jealous of your lovely voice! i just subscribed... please never stop singing!

[@rubycreates]

thank you Angela ! a sweet fond memory for sure ! it is about the moments we share, right !? no worries on me stopping the song, it gives me way too much Joy ! thanks for subscribing and your sweet note ~

[@baseball2840]

This is a great dad and daughter act. It is hard to beat. This was always a dream to have a child that I could sing with. None of my children have a passion for music. My dream never came true.

[@marilynleveque2497]

Your father had a beautiful voice, and so do you..., wish there were more videos of him on stage...Thank you for posting this video. I have been a fan since my teens...

[@lorriemamoet9406]

Whow he had such a stong voice even in his old days. Thank you. Please post more family videos

[@sandramiller3016]

I loved him in Paint Your Wagon singing Mariah!

[@peterhaigh3877]

Saw Harve Presnell in Gone With the Wind in London (Twice) in the 1970`s (met him at the stage door - a lovely person)Got his autograph on the LPHappy MemoriesPeter & Hazel Haigh (England)

[@rubycreates]

thank you Loretta ! agreed, he certainly had a gift and we feel the same : )

[@dakotahstr]

thank you for uploading this! I watched The Unsinkable Molly Brown when I was about 7. The first time I saw Harve Presnell I fell deeply in love with him, I always thought he is so handsome. His voice was incredible,what a great match him and Debbie for the movie. \you are truly a wonderful person for sharing this,,bless you and your family.

[@larryfukunaga7400]

We really enjoyed his songs in Paint Your Wagon, especially They Call the Wind Maria:)

[@barbarastephans5980]

I watched "Unsinkable Molly Brown" today on TCM and it inspired me to go online to hear your Dad sing other songs. How lovely to hear the two of you sing together!

[@myfamilymatters]

That was breathtaking. I had no idea that the daughter was a powerful, amazing and soulful singer like her father. You are unbelievably talented.

[@rubycreates]

Such a sweet comment! Thank you, ..he was wonderfully supportive and I too am so very happy to have this memory of us together ! Hoping to get back at it again soon❤

[@rosshalper6708]

Brava Etoile!!!

[@peterhughes2426]

Thank you sincerely Mr Presnell....to hear you and only you sing Mariah continues to assure me at 47 now that never give up..live your life to its fullest....and to feel that wind carry you to dizzy heights ....I only arrived here today and am so happy I did .....God Bless you

[@andresferrari5859]

Dad still had it!!

[@C0017A]

Ruby, I can see............I can feel..............I marvel at the obvious love, affection & happiness shared between you and your father. :) What a blessing, what a gift to us all........ So few share this, ever. R.I.P. Harve. May God bless you. Randy

[@michelleishappy4036]

What a voice!

[@kennethlatham3133]

I am just discovering this Presnell vocal phenomenon. I would suggest anyone who loves this as much as I do to check out the songs of Scott Walker, both solo and with the Walker Brothers. He did shows with Dusty Springfield in the late '60's/early '70's that have a ring familiar to this performance. Of course, the imaginatively produced "duet" between Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie certainly come to mind when listening to Harve/Presnell and his daughter Ruby here. (Stupid autocorrect won't let me type out Mr. Presnell's full name; keeps printing "Harvest".)

[@garyhicks2011]

Cannot believe it has been ten years since your father passed away. I have often watched this clip and so enjoyed the beautiful chemistry between you both. Thank you for posting this so that it can always be viewed. What a truly magnificent voice!

[@roseterry2744]

WOW! Harve still had his illustrious voice unchanged throughout his life! Not wavering even unto his death! Very very few people could say that and it is heartbreaking when these are forced to retire, like Whitney Houston who ruined her once beautiful voice due to use of cigarettes and hard core drugs. And then there us the great Barbra Streisand who couldn't hit the notes she could when she was ypung, and if course Liza Minelli as well as her mother Judy Garland. And there are so much more.. But there is the late great Harve Presnell! An enigma and under appreciated singer/actor. He stands alone and no other has stood the test of time that he did! BRAVO Mr Presnell! "To be absent from the body is to be present before the Lord". And I brlieve, in his case, he is! RIP, Harve!! 💝💝💝💝

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

FABULOUS!!!!

[@rubycreates]

Was a special night❤ 0:10

[@fannylablanche9952]

ça c' est de l' amour ! :)

[@belle1967]

Mr. Presnell made my knees weak when i first heard Carmina Burana in 1966 and all thru the years in different roles. I think 'Fargo' made him an honorary Minnesotan too so he's practically perfect in every way. thanks Harve

[@Bolson333]

I think its a damn shame that there was no real media coverage to tell us of his passing. I have just barely discovered Harve while watching episodes of Andy Barker, which was a great show btw, and the film Fargo and have been looking up some of his older stuff. I couldn't believe it when I read on IMDB that he had passed. My sincere condolences to you and your family. He was a great actor, a great singer, and I'm sure a great father and he will be sorely missed... :)

[@iTerpy]

@RubyPresnell I love your papa, too! What a fantastic video! Two knockout voices on stage together...love it.

[@mark60123]

What a wonderful duet! I wish Harve Presnell had the chance to do more movie musicals as he had a truly great voice and pesence that deserved more fame and exposure. Loved Molly Brown and the movie he did with Connie Francis and of course Mariah. Some comments have said his voice was raspy, hooty or harsh, I disagree, saying it gave his singing an emotional honesty and clarity that was truly unforgettable and enthralling. Thank you so much for making this video available. Bless you both.

[@dalehoward8352]

Wow his voice hasn't changed! Ruby must be tall as well cause Harve was 6"4! Wonderful voices both!

[@rubycreates]

Yes, my father still had it! He was truly gifted and I did inherit his height, I am 6' but wore heals that night. Miss him every day, but so grateful for this documented memory. Happy Holidays

[@dalehoward8352]

@@rubycreates You're gorgeous like your father was in look and voice! Happy Holidays to you too!

[@JanaiBashore]

thank you Vince......so great to have it archived for me - in memory of the Joy we shared together ~ ahhh..wish for a moment I could just go back there

[@originalsbyterry256]

Harve was 68 when this was recorded.

[@originalsbyterry256]

still had the voice

[@fannylablanche9952]

quelle énergie , à 60 ans ! bravo , Harve PRESNELL !

[@rubberdc]

I got goosebumps, wowowowowwow

[@catnipnbone]

Unsinkable Molly Brown is one of my favorite musicals. I love Harve Presnell and this is such an amazing song. I was hoping to find some of his other songs from "Unsinkable Molly Brown" on YT but, I'm not having much luck. I was looking for "Colorado My Home" . You and your Dad are wonderful. I"m so sorry he's no longer with us.

[@WMJCPA]

When it came to movie musicals there were only 2 names for the male lead, Howard Keel, and Harve Presnel. Harve's singing of They Call the Wind Mariah was the one thing that saved the film Paint Your Wagon.

[@johnwallace4408]

WMJCPA, absolutely So! Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood were to be the stars however; Harve Presnel stole the movie with They Call The Wind Miriah!

[@robertapearson3507]

My other favourite from “Paint Your Wagon” was “I Was Born Under a Wand’rin’ Star” sung by Lee Marvin. 👵🏻🐾💕🇨🇦

[@WMJCPA]

@@robertapearson3507 Yes, great song, Lee Marvin did a unique job, but that is the way his character would have sounded. While we're at it, Clint Eastwood wasn't too bad either.

[@wesbjack]

Thanks for sharing this, I think you had wonderful parents.....talented too. i bet your dad had some stories about working with Debbie Reynolds and Connie Francis and someday maybe you can share them with us. Wes in NC

[@eyeonart6865]

He is a dream in the unsinkable molly brown.

[@georgeruth7895]

Harve Presnell was in the TV show The Pretender as Mr Parker

[@rubycreates]

My father had alot of character roles, diverse and fun!

[@georgeruth7895]

@@rubycreates The Movie your father was in Paint your wagon was filmed in my home state & from time to time I still listen to his rendition of They call the wind Maria

[@mssmssmssmss]

I'm sure I saw him with Debbie Reynolds in Annie Get Your Gun for the grand re-opening of the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. A wonderful memory! I misplaced the program but just found a newspaper article about it on line -- that was 1977!

[@JDOGMACK75]

i never knew who harv was.. i am not familiat with this style of music orbhis movies he was in.. I have a favorite mivie i watch every deer season call escanaba in da moonlight.. i youtubed harvs name and was shocked to see all of the things he has done.. forgive me for not knowing.. it just neat the thinys you find out sometimes

[@oldshoelady]

Thanks for posting, I fell in love with you dad when he played Johnny Brown. :) You are quite a singer too.

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff8949]

Ruby Your father was a great singer one of the best Broadway baritones with Alfred Drake,John Raitt,Howard Keel and Robert Goulet.His Johnny in Molly Brown is unfoergettable

[@rubycreates]

agreed ! thanks for enjoying the moment with us !

[@Zva26]

Your awesome dad could certainly have qualified for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his distinguished work in "Fargo". The guy was a fabulous talent!

[@db51451]

Diana Victoria Aljadeff *

[@MrDanamp]

Wow, he still had it, even at this age! I fell in love with him as Johnny Brown as a little girl and never stopped that lifelong crush on him!

[@lisaknell6018]

I love this video. As a Daddy’s girl who loves to sing, this video is especially sweet to me, as the love between you and your father is so evident. He had a beautiful voice and so do you! You are your father’s daughter! Thank you for sharing him with the world, he is missed! ❤️

[@dw-ul9rq]

As was to you your father was what I wanted. Pretender meant nothing. Then I found you and him😊

[@fandetulunar]

LOVED IT!!

[@dalehoward8352]

I'm watching The Unsinkable Molly Brown right now/Chicago! They Hollywooded it up. The real Molly was already educated and was a bit more refined......got more education when she was married to JJ Brown, became rich through him, learned languages and stayed separated after some time married to him......but the performances by Debbie Reynolds and Harve are great nevertheless! PAINT YOUR WAGON was on much earlier in the morning but you get much more Harve in Molly!

[@fannylablanche9952]

Ruby PRESNELL est une belle femme ! et quelle voix !

[@stefani8822]

I didn't think this would REALLY make me cry, my friend~ what total love! I'm glad I stumbled on this sweet video. Love Stefani xo

[@eottoe2001]

Your dad was a blast. ;-) Thanks for the post.

[@oldshoelady]

My condolences to you.

[@sentjourwla]

Ruby, oh how I fell in love with your father as an eight-year-old girl watching, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." What a gorgeous, handsome man and SUCH a voice! No one could or can compare. And to be able to still sing like he did in this video at nearly 70... Wow!!

[@spymaine89]

take a note...............die young. nothing waits for you......................

[@JanaiBashore]

sweet comments Belle ......he was "practically" perfect !

[@jj87106]

Damn! We're kin...hey cuz!!!! :) You can find me in the Presnell Ancestral Tree...:)

[@SuperBrucen]

Thank you for your warm response. I am writing my personal autobiography and last night I wrote a brief chapter about your father since we both began in a Pentecostal church and we both managed to "escape" its controlling nature. It is too long to submit here, but if you are interested, I would enjoy sending it to you for your comments..

[@JanaiBashore]

hmmm - for some reason my comments are being posted as my daughters ....I'm sure she'd feel the same though ! Ruby Presnell

[@dw-ul9rq]

And so I have a good thing for you.

[@MrTechman98]

not sure why my reply was sent from my sons account ?

[@dw-ul9rq]

Call

[@fannylablanche9952]

pourquoi c' est mal cadré , on veut les voir de haut en bas !!!

[@rubycreates]

This was captured secretly by an audience member, not professionally done, (sorry it did not get the full picture of my wonderful father) I am grateful that the moment was captured at least, so precious to me!

[@fannylablanche9952]

@@rubycreates Great to have today news of you , Etoile Ruby PRESNELL ! Long happy life !

[@fannylablanche9952]

@@rubycreates your father was so " electric " ! :)

[@dw-ul9rq]

I tried

[@richardlee8495]

"Maria" excepted, there is something strange, hooty, harsh, distancing, and off-putting about Harve's singing. which is why he really doesn't join the greats, in my book, which would be Keel, Raitt, Goulet, and Drake. he just isn't up there with them. but "Maria" is really redeeming for him. they must have worked really hard with him to get it right. he was pissed he wasn't doing the Eastwood part, but there was something just too rigid and arrogant about him, which was, in the end, very bothersome.

[@455Transam]

I saw your Dad in PAINT YOUR WAGON in the theatre in 1968...I was 7 years old and remember the Mariah song, your Dad has a Magnificent voice.