Fats Waller - Ain't Misbehavin' (Audio)

[@kevinfisher5492]

Waller had a style with the piano that is immediately recognisable, and so very unique almost a century later. So gifted and talented.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

He is amazing and what an electric performer such fun to watch

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

He is amazing and what an electric performer such fun to watch

[@nealsilver3772]

Incomparable, miss old school. But that’s just me.

[@terranceippolito5061]

His Piano 🎹 Rizz is Contagious and is Boosting my Charisma Points vibing to it..😊

[@johncharlesworth3770]

Thank you who ever up loaded this beautiful version, tears in my eyes, haven’t seen her again since 1975

[@lonesomewild5742]

🥺

[@Haesi420]

:(

[@PaulRudd1941]

😔

[@charmyzard]

🌹😢

[@zavierbusby7167]

It’s crazy this song is almost 100 years old and it’s still so beautiful

[@grognok]

It's amazing isn't it. I absolutely love all the old time music, sadly it can't be replicated.

[@zavierbusby7167]

@@grognok it most certainly cannot be replicated. Very wise words.

[@paguetteblues]

@@zavierbusby7167 Very wise words.

[@dudefrombelgium]

What are you talking about? This would still be beautiful after an eternity.

[@DatBeautifulNightmare]

Good music never gets old. It's just ages like fine wine. Waiting to be discovered.

[@CosmopolitanFools]

Fats Waller was more than a supreme pianist, a very good singer - he was a showman whose constant expressions toward the audience was a pantomime exhibit, with frequent big eyes, wide smile & grimaces. He was one of those rare performers who had genuine stage presence & the charisma with the press to pull off sold-out performances in any house he played at. He liked his bourbon & women, he bawdy jokes, & a few bets on the side with a reliable booky for the latest ballgame. An optimist to the end, he was a big man living life big, a candle lit at both ends . . . leaving a legacy of his own special light to illuminate an era when music meant something to so many.

[@KendraEMoyer]

And a tragic end. catching pneumonia while riding from coast to coast on a train during Jim Crow days. Poor access to medical care and his obesity sealed his fate.My mother who played a slide piano she learned to play in Little Rock in the 20s and 30s became the choir mistress in Detroit for the church that featured Brian and Eddie Holland. It was their granpa's church. Some of their later Motown piano arrangements came from my ma.( visitor: Kendra's mom)

[@KevC-g4v]

Wow this is so cool reading this I definitely want to learn more about he and is influence on jazz,, ironically I was watching some movie " Be Kind Rewind" I started reading more on him it's really awesome

[@CosmopolitanFools]

@@KevC-g4v ~ The path to knowledge is (A) awareness & (B) understanding. With your eyes & mind, you have seen something of the amazing men & no few women who have shaped societal niches, by invention & originality - men like Fats Waller have been sculptors of "Cool", to do their thing, their way, & left the world all the better for it. Through in some Dino (Dean Martin) & maybe some "Night Train" by early Elvis via Rockabilly . . . & you have the ingredients of being one swinging, cool cat. Drast'voyt'yeh - the very best to you, Sir.

[@Der.Soldat]

Wonderful comment. Music and talent like this is timeless and unforgettable!

[@sharrow2]

Very well said.

[@higofyp]

My grandfather got me into his music when I was about 6 years old. That's well over 20 years ago now. For my birthday, he found a guy who was the only one in the neighbourhood who had a cassette recorder and made me a mixtape of his songs. I'll never forget that gift, and I wish I appreciated it at the time as much as I do now.

[@richardespinoza2839]

Wow.

[@RitualBakerBaker]

I have old records if u want them send me ur p.o

[@diakristy6262]

So sweet

[@johnmangano2518]

I got hooked on him from my senior year in high school. I keep wanting more and more!

[@UncouthJosef]

@@RitualBakerBaker does this offer apply to the general public and is it still open?

[@_am2810]

No one to talk with All by myself No one to walk with But I'm happy On the shelf Ain't misbehavin' I'm savin' my love for you I know for certain The one I love I'm through with flirtin' It's you that I'm thinkin' of Ain't misbehavin' I'm savin' my love for you Like Jack Horner In the corner Don't go nowhere What do I care? Your kisses Are worth waitin' for Believe me I don't stay out late Don't care to go I'm home about eight Just me and my radio Ain't misbehavin' I'm savin' my love for you Ain't misbehavin' I'm savin' my love for you

[@PolrisTired]

*no place to go

[@jaykay1053]

“Don’t care to go” is the published version I have. In this tradition, musicians often made up new words and phrases and even completely new verses, many of which were never written down. This was the case especially with the tongue-in-cheek songs like this one.

[@kevinsummers9654]

Thanks chap, I've been sort of singing this for yonks but having he correct lyrics is bostin

[@CM-xs2eb]

Producer: "Let's put Fats at Versaille" Graphic designer: "Whatever you say..."

[@nicholasdaniel3882]

to be fair he was touring europe haha

[@MalvadaoDasAmericas]

the instrumental is just perfection, I don't know any other word that can express what I feel when I hear it

[@diamondgamerxy3888]

bliss

[@deluxeasshat8547]

@@diamondgamerxy3888 sounds about right

[@thedrifter9814]

Utter and beautiful bliss

[@stanford-nf4jk]

My Grampa listened to this. HIS dad (having been born in 1895 and lived to be 106) disapproved, especially the bit where the tempo sped up. Anyways, Grampa has Alzheimer’s and even on bad days this tune still perks him up! Thanks Mr. Waller!

[@rirchardrubio5621]

You know what? I am a Classic 🎸 Rock and Heavy Metal person but listening to this, I really appreciate and enjoy hearing these 1940s music. It has a very small Christmas feel to it which I enjoy!!! Thank you.!!!

[@stephensomonski5470]

this song was originally composed in 1929, and was written for the broadway musical revue “Hot chocolates” , and it is an absolute gem, one of my favorites from that time

[@gregorygarcia1754]

You can listen to all kinds of music. You dont have to be exclusive. Once you go down the Rabbit Hole of music history, you'll be surprised what you like.

[@lpstweetytv5242]

It has a Christmas sound cause a lot of old Christmas songs are jazz! :)

[@rirchardrubio5621]

@@lpstweetytv5242 thank you for this information. I really appreciate it. Can't wait for the Christmas music music coming soon!!!

[@AtlasBlizzard]

This is the most introverted love song ever, I love it!

[@Democratic_Republic_of_Iacon]

As a child, I pretended to be an elderly war veteran and explorer as a gag. I studied the history to be accurate with my comedy as possible. Showing others the music of "my" time as well. And in my captivation of times past, the joke became hilarilously similar to reality. As - at a certain point -I hardly knew of modern culture, and truly came to love swing and jazz orchestras.

[@chromaticmediant1222]

How long ago was that?

[@Democratic_Republic_of_Iacon]

@@chromaticmediant1222 now coming up on 6 years.

[@chromaticmediant1222]

@@Democratic_Republic_of_Iacon Wow. That must've felt like a long time ago. Hopefully you still love the past, as its our only reference to the future

[@MarkCLeo]

I think you gotta read the book "Many Lives Many Masters"

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

​@@MarkCLeoI definitely do.

[@Wormtongue13]

A lot can be done in under 4 minutes! Every note counts, but none is more important than any other.

[@noorborbieva1963]

Well said :)

[@noorborbieva1963]

My favorite part is 1:02 to 1:23. Love the chord progression there. So catchy.

[@khaledbm1235]

I agree

[@someonesomeone7423]

True but I like the drum solo the most

[@cameronbennett1809]

Same!

[@EllieBergeron92]

It's basically a downward progression of half-diminished chords, I also love it :D

[@fernandocontreras7581]

thats right

[@debkarpinski1412]

Took tap dancing lessons in my 20s & this was my favorite song to dance to.

[@buhlaynuh6906]

that’s lovely!

[@Joni-tv1dv]

Oh my goodness! I haven't heard this song in 60 year! it was my favourite song on my Dad's Fats Waller record!

[@billson9256]

The song is very much underrated! The composition is a masterpiece! It's not just a jazz song!

[@benphelan7456]

This song makes me feel like someone will love me one day. Touches my soul 💞

[@MegaJustGeorge]

Ben, my sir, as someone who has never had someone of my own to love, who will love me in return, this song inspires your sentiment in me. Thank You, Ben.

[@m11kk0]

We are playing this song in jazz band, my school, and every time we play, it just is so fun

[@Grasbyy]

Oh, cool! Would you mind recording it the next time you play it?

[@LethalCompanyEmployee_real]

What instrument? I’m a tuba, trombone, and trumpet

[@LethalCompanyEmployee_real]

Ain’t playing it though

[@Halberds6]

Me too. I'm a tubist

[@zayajackson1337]

It's funny how Fallout is the very reason I really enjoy these songs.

[@imprezacabbit2309]

I got here by looking up fallout new Vegas songs

[@zayajackson1337]

@@imprezacabbit2309 Still works.

[@RHCole]

Funny, these songs are the very reason I really enjoy Fallout.

[@zayajackson1337]

@@RHCole Understandable.

[@zombethany]

These songs are why I love fallout

[@ALCPEREZ]

I remember listening to this with my Grandma and Grandpa. They had a bunch of these songs on cd collections. Great times.

[@normanpotter5184]

My dad and mom showed me this kind of music (I'm nineteen)

[@bankrupt_batman]

I was having a real bad night and this song magically came on my phone. Like, I unlocked my phone and it started playing. I wasnt even listening to music before. So I'm leaving this comment to say thank you for uploading this happy song. It was just the feel I was needing.

[@ChaseOakley-rw2lx]

Hope you're doing OK, bud.

[@EMES365]

I'm 36 and this song really relaxes me for some reason. A rainy day on the perch and this song. It gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Perfect for Christmas

[@lonesomewild5742]

I’m 27 bro, and I love this song so much. Yes, I’ve heard it because of fallout but I have songs that stick out to me and the message behind this track sounds so genuine and homely.

[@chocothemagnificent1019]

A master of his craft. Fats will live forever!

[@joub8600]

I couldn’t agree more: Fats Waller *is* essential

[@victoriaallen8841]

God! Send me back to the '20s '30s. '40s when music was made for dancing. Clubs were everywhere with unplugged instruments...no screaming over crazy electric untalented show offs. Dance music...ahh

[@gregorygarcia1754]

You'll HATE Austin! LOL. It's all crappy amps blasting too loud. 😆😆😆

[@actuallyalisha5489]

And that...my friends, is Music😌🙂😌

[@Joshster-si6ov]

Yes

[@Joshster-si6ov]

@@urfavragtimeguy3875 That’s literally my same to reaction to people who hate jazz. It’s like why would you hate music that helped our country during a horrible time?

[@teslamodelx3720]

lol peppa pig

[@The53rrc]

Still holds up. Music can be timeless.

[@etherehx1898]

My personal favorite part is 0:00 to 3:59

[@mariamargaridachevrand7148]

I agree with you! 😍

[@richardespinoza2839]

Same

[@thebritishempireball4184]

Me to me to

[@someonesomeone7423]

drum solo is the best part

[@abigailgodfrey4778]

Same

[@erflingnot]

My father introduced me to his music…. He love to dance and he played the clarinet he never got to be the razzmatazz that was in his soul but he passed it on to me

[@jrcadet4]

I once bought a collection of Fats Waller's music just for 'Louisiana Fairy Tale'...and promptly got hooked on his whole catalog. What a great man, and a superb performer!

[@mattiadellamico888]

What a gorgeus piece, Fats is certainly one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time!

[@blastermaster5039]

Some of the most under-rated artist out there.

[@wayneconn1079]

Timeless Fats ! The Master they all followed 😊

[@terranceippolito5061]

Another Fellow Valt Dweller here😊

[@JKAV_76]

Brilliant. I love playing fallout and having my elders jamming in the background

[@OscarBernardino-hb3ej]

Ken Burns documentary on Jazz introduced me to Fats Waller and many other musicians of that era.

[@WrathofMath]

Fantastic tune! And a blast to play!

[@theogkingler2579]

That piano in the end with the cow bells just hell yeah lol

[@mariannedom1242]

Thank you for putting this in youtube There is also a video about this song Live film with Fats Waller Did you know he died 39 years old, because of his wild live, playing music, drinking, smoking, not enough sleep. He started very early as a teenager to play musik in public

[@DatBeautifulNightmare]

From Fats to Kendrick and everything in-between.. Music is soul food.

[@manz7860]

Kendrick is garbage tho

[@moonrecordsmoonrecords2336]

This is one of my favorites. Beautiful

[@David-k7r4n]

Fats Waller could sure tickle those ivories, and his vocals weren't bad either!

[@helenesteinberg7189]

So so perfect! Waiting for Cary Grant or Bogart to come strolling in!

[@robingarrettmusic]

Dayumn...that breakdown is fire.

[@carlobarbona9606]

Il Grande Fats Waller...... Uno dei più grandi. Scomparso troppo presto!

[@gorge5412]

FABULOUSLY marvelous (long) instrumental intro, both underlying music (musical score) and its performance. Too good !

[@TheSplitlip]

Fats Waller was supposedly Al Capone's favorite musician which doesn't surprise me, as he is stupidly good at his craft. If I remember correctly, Alfonse kidnapped this man just to have him play at his birthday party.

[@Realroyrogers]

Compared to what they call music today, todays aint got much

[@mcdeadsquirrel]

How do you improve on perfection? Just great!!!!!! Thank you!!

[@tommysuhlami6241]

I'm home about 8, it's just me and my 📻... 😢 still sad he died soo young Had alot of natural talent.

[@nelsongimenez2877]

Yo soy un amante de piezas musicales antiguas y a esta la acabo de descubrir , buenísima!!

[@normanpotter5184]

And may you discover many more 😁🍻 (cheers!!)

[@badmusicproducer_offical]

that first part of the instrumental can give anyone a chill down their spine of "IVE HEARD THAT BEFORE!"

[@jordanmcpartland897]

96 years old .. amazing.. timeless classic

[@carolinemitchell5241]

Fabulous all round. What a character and talent :)

[@cynthiadesmond4906]

True story..my Sis and I saw "Ain't Misbehavin" abt.1980..Boston. Ma.later had a visit w/ my grandparents in Mass.on their farm .we told them abt.the show.. My. GRANDFATHER was an accomplished musician..he proceeded to tell us that he was a session player..clarinet..for Fats in a club outside of Boston in the 20's. The stories he told ..to say the least..painted a VERY COLORFUL description of Mr.Waller🤩😁🤣 never forget it

[@paolocorraini]

Tell us the stories then. I’m sure they are as Mr. Waller said “so nice” they “must be illegal”.

[@cynthiadesmond4906]

@@paolocorraini a perfect way to say it..👌😁sounds like he was a blast to be out partying with

[@KendraEMoyer]

He was a part of the jazz culture that was not just super talented but also flamboyant and loving to party, play tons of music, drink, and of course be sexual icons as well. @@cynthiadesmond4906

[@MOBB.831]

His great grandson is currently one of the best NFL players.

[@lindawhite9655]

Which player?

[@MOBB.831]

@ Darren Waller. He retired last season.

[@kimbo3068]

You can tell the WHOLE BAND is just having a BALL!

[@sunnirobertson4316]

What a beautiful song

[@duckway4733]

Making a project on Waller for school, never knew what I was missing out on 'till now.

[@wendytaylor7526]

He trills perfectly.

[@rievans57]

Wow. Great record.

[@DippyHippie69]

Fats Waller was amazing, the first song of his I heard was "you're a viper". Him and Cab Calloway were like the Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson of their time. They were massive potheads but better musicians than snoop and willie. Louis Armstrong was a huge stoner too.

[@NIKMMUSIC]

happy 120th birthday legend 🐐

[@willygmusic7860]

1930's : *Ain't misbehavin'* 2020's : * Definetly misbehavin'*

[@jimbolikesvideos]

This needs more likes

[@FernandoSegovia701]

I get the joke, but the 1930's were definitely misbehavin' far more than the 2020's

[@haerfgvbag7050]

Nah, I ain’t misbehavin

[@abigailgodfrey4778]

Ain't that the truth

[@erflingnot]

You ain’t just whistling Dixie!!!

[@davidgomez7730]

It sounds so smooth. It's emotional

[@TheDeastlake1]

Great Barbershop harmony arrangement too!

[@debs4mysweetbaby]

The best!!💜

[@manz7860]

Well Mr Waller. People are still listening to your music nearly 100 years later. Good work sir.

[@nicholaswang-g6u]

w song, bro was so cool he got kidnapped by Al Capone and got richer because of that

[@brianmorgan5739]

Fats went on to music fame and Scarface off to Alcatraz. Whom fared better? 😊

[@paulkossak7761]

Lady day, truly a legendary stylist. No body like her.

[@BritishPolak_303]

In 5 years time this song will be 100 years old

[@angelnanchevskiskopje]

Fats is the best stride player of all time.

[@olvinyldude]

Love this version....Thanx for sharing!

[@Dr.Playlistz]

idk how he does it but it feels like the piano is singing

[@ShujinSensei]

0:49 can someone shred this on guitar? I feel like it would sound awesome.

[@JLKDOOM]

Yep, already been done. His name is leon redbone

[@andresvargas7650]

I’ll do it for you.. read this I got you I love this song

[@abigailgodfrey4778]

Brrrrrrelieve him....he ain't misbehavin

[@basicpianotutorial]

I've been enjoying music 🎶 like this ever since I was in my mother's womb...

[@anig7023]

Que obra de arte ;-;

[@wolfgangamadeusmozart2782]

Concordo.

[@landersiqueiros6538]

​@@wolfgangamadeusmozart2782 no manches Mozart no sabía que te gustaba el jazz

[@latrinedveen]

Good music is eternal the magic never fades

[@johnr8820]

I love old timey jazz the most 😍

[@dianacrow7509]

I know which side my bread is buttered on...and I'm not that shallow, dear. ~♡~

[@jarisoderholm919]

Sounds great, over 80 years later.

[@twtz7]

que música, nmrl perfeita.

[@rosemarytorrisi8163]

This made my day!😊

[@DanielTravieso-d3i]

One of my all time favorites.

[@haerfgvbag7050]

Just amazing

[@powerplantpipe]

damn this is good

[@bigboss4178]

this is pure Fallout energy

[@GorrlLAZ]

Playing fallout four

[@bill291212]

I’m here because Fats great grandson just scored a touch down on Sunday Night Football

[@terranceippolito5061]

This is the definition of a Song that Ages better than Wine..🍷

[@elimooremusic]

Yup, I'm stealing that intro for everything now

[@Beamthebattles]

Classic music 😊😄

[@margaretdoxo1377]

Please Watch the movie Cotton Club, the music is Marvelous, this one included. It is a Keeper.

[@micklennestved644]

Cheers Dad, see you on the other side

[@우정식-s2s]

Very good ~~~~!!!

[@dallasfoster9016]

Fats: Hey drummer what can you lay down for us? Drummer: Oh I can probably work in a sssss skssss ssssss skssss And that’s exactly what this song calls for. This song has such a beautiful melody

[@ianeduardomarquezdavila2766]

I looove the piano 😍😍

[@CaptainLightning1]

Great song done the right way.

[@GraveTime]

I LOVE THIS SONG!