Ferrante & Teicher Midnight Cowboy

[@djf2451]

Arthur Ferrante ~ born 7 Sept 1921 NYC - died 19 Sept 2009 in Florida. Louis Teicher ~ born 24 Aug 1924 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. died 3 Aug 2008 NC. Both were musical prodigies that teamed together in 1947. Retired from the concert scene in about 2002, but never stopped playing at home. After the death of his life long partner Teicher, Ferrante never touched the piano again. In my personal opinion, the passing of Ferrante & Teicher is a great loss to the music world. R.I.P ~ AF & LT

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

This rendition is the bomb-incomparable! I remember when it first came out-impactful!!!!!

[@sonyahannah]

I agree, djf -- I got to see them live in Denton, TX, when I was an undergrad at NTSU, and the memory still gives chills.

[@mitzymarchelli2860]

🙏R.I.P🎹👏👏👏🏆🎶🎵🤵🤵😭

[@donaldharrison8281]

Never better said about two great musicians

[@dahinsoncoj]

While in college in the 70's F&T came to our city about every 12-15 months. Was able to purchase student passes for $2.50 per person. What a great evening and sense of humor both had. Still have my 8-track of F & T At the Movies and More of film score themes they covered.

[@dbrunsonsr]

Happier times in NJ. I hear this and I go back instantly to when life didn't seem to be so mean. Thank God for memories. No one can take those from u.

[@heytombanjo6195]

Enjoy this NJ 12 years later. 😁

[@yalejeffries4193]

You are so very right I to grew up in N.J Camden as a matter of fact where my grandparents own a grocery store on 28th and mickel. It where I first heard this on my grandparents new RCA stereo television. And it was the Ed Sullivan show. Thank you for the memories

[@glitterknight11189]

dbrunsonsr Believe it or not ...I feel the exact same way as you.

[@gill.5116]

I read where these guys practiced in Steven Tyler’s grandmothers house

[@davidreed6264]

Yes it does mellow me out to that time

[@stanleydavis7904]

When I was a young man and saw people in tears from music,I didn't get it,I'm 76 now I get it!

[@EasilyWowed]

40 years - and it still stands the test of time!

[@mga2899]

50

[@robertorick6383]

@@mga2899 It's now 2024. The song came out in late 1969, so it's now been 54 years since it was released.

[@thesailjunkie]

Ferrante & Teicher, what a team. They make it look so effortless. We won't see the likes of them again at least in my lifetime.

[@jsorter]

My parents took me to see them when I was a little kid back in the early 70's. I have been a Ferrante and Teicher fan since. The only reason I still have a turntable is to play their albums. I don't have near the 150 or so albums they put out, maybe I have 30 of them. They bring joy to my spirit. Sad to hear of their passing, but their music will live on.

[@stevedijkhof3109]

Did you throw your panty at them?

[@bradburks696]

I am 62 and always loved this song. The piano always reminds me of the James Bond movie that came out that same year, You Only Live Twice, which the title song was sung by the beautiful Nancy Sinatra. Oh to be 8 again.

[@ericspears6342]

I’m 65 and would totally like to watch you only live twice 😊

[@adanmx72]

I never knew of these phenomenal pianists or The movie.until I bought a vinyl record 4 yrs ago. OmG I love them. ✨

[@douglasj.arcuri1370]

Life was always difficult.We had our boys being killed in rice paddies.Great music like this never hurt us.It soothed the Heart Mind and Soul.

[@snowseeker33]

This song along with Living Together Growing Together are my best easy listening songs. Ferrante and Teicher are just outstanding in this piece. It is absolutely timeless. I could listen to this song all day long...We need more music like this back in our lives....god bless them...

[@kboffemm]

"Don't cry because its over, smile because it happened"! If you were there then we're the lucky ones, because we know about this time...and what really matters.

[@mackpines]

Love this song! Just can’t get over the way these two play the piano. Talk about coordination and talent. Amazing!

[@donedy5291]

Arguably two of the best pianists of their time, they really stir your soul

[@northwestprof60]

Well.....Not close to being the best, but they were excellent and more importantly, they played as a team, a unit. 2 pianos, 4 hands. At THIS, they were superb.

[@aybayb]

What a haunting melody...This takes me back 40 years. Thanks for posting

[@danielr4640]

One of the best songs from 1970’s

[@7beers]

That hair, those sideburns, those shirt cuffs, that suit collar, those horn-rimmed glasses. I'm in heaven.

[@seabreeze9296]

Must have been a Fad back then to dress up like Austin Powers

[@7beers]

@@seabreeze9296 I actually have no idea what I meant by that comment!

[@robertorick6383]

@@seabreeze9296 It was 1969-1970, so the fashion was in for middle aged men of that nature. Back in the 1950's when they first started recording for Columbia & MGM Records, they were clean shaven and had shorter hair, though they still had the horn rimmed glasses, looking like a pair of Clark Kent models. I'm guessing this was taped for Ed Sullivan's CBS show before it was cancelled in 1971.

[@manzarek88]

Such a nostalgic mood... absolutely gorgeous.

[@sincopare5795]

Everything is so right about this. John Barry was an incredible composer. Now I need to get this playing on a console TV and sit on the floor in front of it just like all kids of my generation did, feeling the bassline goodness through the wooden floor trusses.

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

Beautiful!!! Takes me back to simpler days and FANTASTIC music!!!

[@josephalexander1837]

It doesn't get much better than this!!! 5 Stars!!

[@josemurillo4504]

escuchar a ferrante y teicher es como adentrarte en un mundo de fantacia , es como vivir un sueño relajante, es escuchar mucica de verdad en mundo lleno de distorción múcical.

[@yalejeffries8219]

In the field of cinema music John Barry was a genius. I've heard this song played by many artist over the years. And the theme from the movie which at the time I believe was 67or 69 this movie was rated X the movie is a master piece. A classic But the theme song Midnight cowboy is not only a classic it's one of John Barry's iconic master pieces. It will with out a doubt stand the test of time. Like I was saying though it's been played by many artist but the two than stand out the most that make this song a mater piece are for one these very two well to do gentlemen Ferrante & Teacher and the only other one that makes this song iconic is Roy clark with a guest harmonica player from kentucky. It's absolutely Beautiful if you haven't heard it yet by all means look it up on you tube you to will be just amazed enjoy

[@disastertom]

When I was in high school, I met these two gentlemen back in the early 70's when they came to town for a local community concert series we had. I ran lights for the show - and since I played the piano, they let me join it on a few things with them during rehearsal - something I'll always remember!

[@rickovery]

You're not from Mt Pleasant TX are you? They came to our town sometime in the late 70s and performed in our new Civic Center. And, they were part of a series in our town too. I still the program from their performance.

[@donaldharrison8281]

Always love these gentlemen's work especially the Midnight Cowboy theme...💕

[@38ddkelly]

I played this video for my 12-year old rap-loving niece yesterday. Her reaction was "Oh, my God....that's awesome"

[@VictoriaHudson]

This is phenomenal! They were a class act - all the way!

[@richardbalducci4490]

Beyond Brilliant. Timeless. Immortal. 🍸

[@antonioescudero6921]

Los tres minutos mejor invertidos en escuchar éste tema tan hermoso, bravo

[@Mediforce]

Thank you for the clarification! I saw them live twice and they were incredibly talented! What a gift and blessing for all of us.! Mr. Ferrante may you rest in peace and thanks for the many wonderful memories!

[@HunterMann]

Such a beautiful song from such a dark, classic American film. Everbody is indeed talkin' at me...

[@johnniejohnson7916]

My Dad had 2 of their albums. Great sounding music. Sadly the end of an era in good music.

[@nema8223]

Omg~I could just watch them play this song all day, I've never seen such musical geniuses put their heart, body and soul to such a piece so effortlessly~Truly amazing!

[@TheMistysFavs]

I loved their music all those years back and I don't remember *really* watching these guys actually perform.. This video is *AWESOME*! I could watch these guys all day! One is fun enough, but two is something else. Sadly, the days of *true* music are long gone..thank goodness we have video of them, all of the *greats*. Ahh to go back to the early - mid 1960s! Wonderful days! I remember dad leaving the car with the keys in it, never locking doors and they were wide open all summer.. NEVER try that in these days! Music of days gone by always brings back wonderful memories! :)

[@yalejeffries4193]

It was the Ed Sullivan show 1968 and I can remember it like it was yesterday.

[@robertorick6383]

@@yalejeffries4193 1969-1970, actually. That was when "Midnight Cowboy" was released as both a movie and theme song.

[@philipasanchez5445]

06/30/20 61 yrs old and I've Always Loved This Piano Version,,,,,,,,,,, "Bravo" (:

[@sifridbassoon]

I met them when I was a boy. My father was a stage hand at the Civic Auditorium in Lubbock, and he got me backstage. I was about seven at the time and had just started piano lessons.

[@shawnmcculley2995]

Love these guys!! Grew up hearing them on the radio in the 1970's. They were paired up in 1930 and stayed best friends for life. Absolutely wonderful.

[@HelenTudor-Douglas]

SPECTACULAR! I well remember these guys, I well remember 1969, too.

[@raysnyder7512]

Dear Helen I don't remember 1969 I was discharged from the Marines in December 1968 after two years in Vietnam. I was shot twice and twice has grenade pieces in me. I killed hundred's of people in two years including women and children. No I don't remember 1969 because can't forget 1967. To this day I have nightmares that would scare you death. I missed the summer of love. I was spit on when I came home and was stigmatized for decades. I started drinking December 31 and didn't stop for years, hell I'm not even too reminiscent about 1970 either. Glad you had a good summer. Semper fi.

[@HelenTudor-Douglas]

@@raysnyder7512 I didn't state that in 1969 I had a "good summer".....you stated that Ray. And thanks for your service in the Marines & your obvious good taste in 1969 Ferrante & Teicher music, otherwise you'd not have watched their 1969 video & posted a comment about how you "don't remember 1969." (Insert blink)

[@raysnyder7512]

My favorites are Grappelli and Reinhardt with a little Louis Prima. Not all Marines were musically challenged.😁 Thanks for the kind words.

[@raysnyder7512]

I remember the movie that came out in 1960 called the Apartment with Shirley Maclaine. I was only 13 and I was in love for the first time she was beautiful. The music played throughout the movie. I had no idea that particular recording was from 1969 but it was played in 1960 just to respond to the blink.

[@jacquelinefarris549]

@@raysnyder7512 I am so ashamed of the treatment you guys received from America. It was despicable to think people were so cheap and low to disrespect the kids, fresh out of high school who were "forced" to go to war. It was so wrong. For you and all the others who fought that war, I am proud of you and sorry for the disgrace shown to you. You lost your youth and they didn't care.

[@greetpete]

My goodness! I found this trawling you tube, what total excellance!!! Two words, QUITE AMAZING!!! Thank you so very much for posting.

[@yanzhao7298]

They left us some memorable music. My mother took me at 12 years old to see them perform in San Francisco. I’ve loved them ever since!

[@LG20196]

EXTRAORDINARIA ¡¡¡¡sencillamente exquisita...fiel remembranza de los 70'

[@EarMode]

They were a part of my childhood and I was so thrilled to see them perform at Wolftrap when I was a teen.

[@65wiseman]

The song speaks of an era.

[@ftsjr]

A great memory from my childhood.

[@applescruff909]

Theirs is one of the best covers of this magnificent theme from when the film was new. It still sounds terrific after so many years.

[@kaucher4271]

This song is one of my guilty pleasures it brings back some great memories from when I was a kid in Kingsburg CA.

[@IanUnderwood100]

I love ths song. Perfect for lazy Singapore Sundays like today, with the sun shining ...

[@astralartist4]

It's amazing how it's always a pleasure to listen to any song that they play.

[@TheTracemann]

These are true Showmen...........I am blown away!

[@jamesfroberg3590]

I listen to F&T occasionally to relive old memories of better days. My goodness, I now understand why my Father listened to his Franky Lane an big band records all those years.

[@Roadsidepictures]

Dad had their greatest hits album. I used to fall asleep listening to them play. I still have the double lp album!

[@denisenicolewilsonmendez3497]

Absolutely beautiful

[@ftsjr]

A beautiful tune. It takes me back to the Fall of 1969.

[@sandiegotrojandawg]

After Roger Williams, they were my favorite.....their style of play and arrangements....incredible pianists!

[@larryburton9369]

Such beautiful music love it

[@carlos010546]

uma das melhores gravações dessa música.....sensacional!

[@garrattm]

This is one of their greatest songs I have heard

[@TheEmperorjun]

❤❤❤Godbless these two masters, they have given the world their music that touched the lives of many, with myself among them...

[@nicky0016dd]

Absolutely amazing! A masterpiece!

[@jessemcdonald5124]

Forever grateful to band Faith no More for bringing me to this. I was to young to see them perform but i appreciate good music and talent

[@olivertroy4506]

Happy memories of a much simpler time. First time I heard this was in my dad's brand new dodge Monaco station wagon, travelling the Lethbridge, Cardston highway

[@discokidx1]

ferocious passion at the keys

[@5555meh]

ANYONE WHO FINDS MUSIC THIS BEAUTIFUL HOKEY HAS NO CLUE TO HOW MUSIC CAN TOUCH YOUR SOUL,,I SAW THEM SEVERAL TIMES WAY BACK AND THEY SOUND EXACTLY LIKE THEIR RECORDINGS IT WAS NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING

[@marioaquilina2174]

This music is great and everlasting but the music players enhance this greatness of this music.

[@rickovery]

They came to my small East Texas town Mt Pleasant TX in the late 70s to perform at our newly built Civic Center. I still have the program from their performance.

[@jude2005386]

This song carries more feeling than with words

[@TheMolly1moo]

Have always loved this Theme Music and this is beautiful

[@djf2451]

WOW ! I couldn't stop play this over and over. I agree with Platotroy This is what REAL music should sound like. The timing of two people playng the piano music at the same time is something very, very hard to do. They not only pulled it off, but made it look so easy and effortless. Well Done. Simply FANTASTIC !

[@ltpastordan]

Thank you for the little reminder of what really matters. You say lucky, may I say blessed because WE know all to well about this time and nobody can change that or take it away from US because it is etched in our hearts. Thanks again.

[@Vondaniel7]

Saw the film at least ten times where i live in Porto Alegre Brazil. Never forgott the song. Such a masterpiece. The song and the movie.

[@pedro3dynamite]

I just bought this 45 from a collectibles store. Never heard of it before but it looked great so I bought it. Love it!❤️

[@biloxicub1961]

One Word - AMAZING!

[@bennyhill3076]

These two dudes sold 88 MILLION albums and most people today have never heard of them before. HOW VERY SAD! 😕

[@robertorick6383]

Their time period was 1952-1989, when they stopped touring. It was a very long career, but they did well among record collectors and radio stations from 1960-1969. The Millennials and Z-Generation would never have heard of them, thinking correctly that they are both now deceased musicians who performed MOR music. They were strictly for The Silent generation and The Boomer Generation era who heard them on the radio in the 1960's.

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Now that.......Was.....Totally and Completely. ...Absolutely Brilliant.

[@donaldharrison8085]

a great moving song brings back great memories!😎

[@tanilosantos7480]

desde 1967me apasiona escuchar todo el repertorio de este dueto.

[@You-Toober]

Yep! Other favorites I have from that time period are the theme from the "Odd Couple" and "Remembering You", the closing theme from "All in the Family". Great music!

[@keithlauderjr1691]

Just a beautiful song. ❤🎵

[@TheButterflygarden]

Wonderful memories....great song another classic:)

[@keithad6485]

'Everybody's talking at me' from the same movie is usually what we hear on the radio, very rarely this tune, but I much prefer this tune, simply lovely and takes me on a journey.

[@liamh6862]

Fave song of my Mom and myself. Mom gone 50yrs today. Why I came here.

[@mickeylossmann3438]

I wanna play the piano....just FANTASTIC!!!

[@darlalong1957]

Remembering them from my teenage years..❤

[@thedevil10]

love this song

[@Nighthawk5210]

I don't know why, but one of my earliest childhood memories was watching Ferrante and Teicher performing this song--maybe it was on the Ed Sullivan show, I don't know, but I remember the two pianos, the men in glasses and this haunting song.

[@candacecarlini3479]

Brilliant. Talented beyond belief. The mark of a true Artist is when they play music by ear. This captures the beauty of the emotions in a way reading music can never accomplish.

[@kittycatcuti]

i have this on my ipod and i love it-i didnt even know it was from the old days

[@cd272443]

Remind me of Beverly the love of my life... 1969 I'll always love you...

[@sallygoroundtheroses]

I know they appeared on Ed Sullivan in December 1969 and on Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters a month later. Could be one of those telecasts.

[@markarnold8014]

Love these guys!

[@donbrennan4993]

Note how demonstrative Arthur is while Louis remains basically still and lets only his hands pop off the keys. At one point of this extraordinary composition, Arthur is literally banging on the ivories.

[@ThoughtTraveler]

They were the FIRST gay piano duo in American music History. Great Music!!!

[@steveadams7596]

Sounds of my childhood … they were brilliant

[@carlosguzman8250]

awasome music!!!!

[@albertmusco]

Absolutely brilliant !!!

[@jackiescanlon]

Those wonderful days when celebrities looked like your shop teacher!

[@donbrennan4993]

Sadly, these Juilliard-educated masters have gone largely overlooked in music history. Perhaps critics believed they were schmaltzy with their “space pop” music. In fact, they were restless innovators of sound in the spirit of John Cage and experimented with their pianos by placing items inside to alter the results. They were once wildly successful at selling albums and appearing on TV variety shows.

[@antshrike]

Wow, so true---if it wasn't the Beatles, I didn't have time for it, but now I own more Ferrante & Teicher LPs (on vinyl!) than I have Lennon or McCartney solo LPs, so there ya go...

[@johndean958]

They are fantastic.thanks for it.

[@sauquoit13456]

SON-OF-GUN; JUST MADE IT!!! In 1970 "Midnight Cowboy" peaked at No. 10 thus just making the Billboard's Top 10 and it spent a total of 15 weeks in the Hot Top 100...

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

I used to listen to this as a kid. Great!