Frank Sinatra - Old Man River (1946)

Lovely Video of Frank Sinatra singin Old Man River
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I DON'T OWN THE RIGHTS OF THE VIDEO & ALL THAT STUFF...

[@mathieuschuler366]

A film of sinatra in the 40s is rare...but one in color!! Amazing

[@Dion1957]

+Mathieu Schuler YOU don't like Black and White?? Try a few crime dramas or if you like Woody Allen films.....

[@mathieuschuler366]

+Dion1957 black and white is fine. But ones in color are so different. Its weird to see them in color

[@OmRSamdani]

This actually looks like it was "colorized" at a later point...

[@1974dormouse]

Mathieu Schuler he's 30 here (during filming).

[@mpec9405]

This film was 'Til the Clouds Roll By, a story of Jerome Kern the song writer. Frank appeared only singing in this song. The movie was filmed in Technicolor.

[@brianzybura770]

The hope is sometime in the future the majority of people will want this type of show business and this type of music again.

[@MaureenMaynes]

Don't despair the majority of people will always want to listen to these wonderful singers - listen to Sinatra's voice - and these unforgettable songs:)

[@levelfourteen]

brian zybura the thing is alot of soul and music of thid kind is based on slavery and segregation. Which continued till the civil rights time. Making a 20s song about being whipped by a slavemaster doesnt make sense in 2017. It just doesnt. It wont resonant with the audience because that was 80+ years ago.

[@nickrockway472]

white men singing songs about black sharecroppers? lol

[@TheEssentialHughJazz]

The idea of this song extends beyond the idea of Southern slavery. It's a song about wanting to give up on life but finding solace in the cyclicality and permanence of the world around you

[@philiptropea4933]

I hope so, I'm trying to sell my novel, 'MARCO' to Hollywood but they are impossible to get through to. Philip Tropea tenor/author

[@daneriksson8947]

Great young singer, he will go far in the entertainment industry.

[@thegrandmaster8062]

Dan Eriksson he sure did! He's a legend

[@srbutrej01]

The Grand Master TheLegend27?

[@thegrandmaster8062]

Overwhelmingly Handsome Jack I get that joke! 😄

[@jessiahatkinson1871]

Lol

[@killingfields6599]

The Grand Master is this a wooooosh or something

[@Nightrain76]

He’s in a class of his own. That note at the end - that’s elite level singing.

[@koalabandit9166]

I don't understand people's obsession with that kind of long notes. This is a guy Miles Davis praised for his phrasing. I feel that if anything his long notes are probably the most generic element of his singing (impressive as I'm sure they are in terms of vocal technique, though).

[@RoryCloud]

@@koalabandit9166 Appreciation, not obsession.

[@koalabandit9166]

@@RoryCloud Sure, fair enough, appreciation. My point still stands. I get that it sounds satisfying to hear a voice do that, but I would think that there are only so many very long notes someone can appreciate before they get bored with that and turn to things that are more musically interesting.

[@sweetnuthin]

​@@koalabandit9166Sinatra excelled because he could do it all. He had magnificent power and masterful rhythm. He commanded the songs however he pleased.

[@koalabandit9166]

@@sweetnuthin Absolutely agree.

[@Mightyoverevery1]

Frank Sinatra’s breath control is crazy. Truly a Singer’s Singer. One of the All Time Greats🙌🏾🙌🏾🎤🎼

[@DudeSilad]

Never fails to raise the hairs on my arms when he sings that last big note. That's what singing should be about. Raising emotion.

[@captpicard100]

Sinatra had everything, phrasing, breath control, tone, looks, charisma, image, hung like a Horse, he was and will always be The "man"

[@michaelstrank2521]

capt picard the king

[@sweranero9976]

SenorMomentz Real question, not trying to be snide: It's just 15 seconds, is that really considered difficult?

[@emotionalweatherreport]

+Fuck You Google+ try it

[@emotionalweatherreport]

CashCoolerJ It's on RECORD that it was one of the biggest in Hollywood. George Jacobs, Sinatra's valet in latter years wrote a wonderful book, called 'Mr. S', and he speaks in the book about the size of Sinatra's manhood and actually having special underwear made to kind of keep it all in. But oddly enough, it was one of the things Sinatra was self-conscious about. Recalling a quote from Sinatra's lover Ava Gardner, in which she stated the singer was "only 110 pounds, but 10 pounds of it is c**k!"

[@sweranero9976]

gdidiot98 I did, that's why I asked. It didn't seem difficult at all. Is it supposed to be? Edit: Just tried it again to see how exactly how long I could go. 20 is my max. After that I struggle.

[@Starr-Child]

What a good looking, amazingly talented man. He really was something else.

[@mick62mick]

This is one of the reasons, Frank is known as 'The Voice'! Brings tears to the eyes!

[@africanearthlywwequeen045]

so true. :,(

[@ahmiyamamura4856]

That’s Whitney Houston

[@AnimeMovement]

@@ahmiyamamura4856 It was Frank first

[@Batbeast900]

​@@ahmiyamamura4856Franks a lot more talented.

[@Nightrain76]

The way he held that note at the end is just amazing. Unforgettable.

[@jamesodonnell6399]

I was 3 yrs old when Sinatra sang this song its still with me too this day I'm 80 yrs young what a voice

[@MarshKalfman]

Hello James

[@user-le7zw6tj6e]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that

[@TheMathias456]

I love the tenor like upper register and tone he has throughout this song, he sings it with so much passion yet has so much control. Belissimo

[@ishthefish9006]

That was a baritone register lol

[@beachboys3326]

​@@ishthefish9006 Oh fiddlesticks! How the fk would you know?😂

[@paeng46]

1:41 to 1:55 that killer modulation has never been done by any singers. In between notes and down to the last, he sang perfectly without recession. What a voice.

[@RoryCloud]

And he knew he nailed it, too. 😉

[@ackimchibale]

💯

[@Nightrain76]

That final big long note he hits at the end could be the most amazing vocal I have ever heard. Wow.

[@SaveMagnusHouse]

The other amazing note, I would actually say even better, would be Tony Bennett’s last note of “Without a Song” live from Carnegie Hall. Check it out. It on KZbin

[@adielcohen2949]

One of those songs that will leave chills for the next thousand years.

[@clue104]

Happy 100th, Frank Sinatra. :)

[@stebaer]

+clue104 Likewise too!

[@corysabo1681]

I want to go back and hang out with sinatra, dean Martin, and Sammy davis jr. I bet they had the best time ever l

[@toniiiiiitoni]

Me too!

[@jameslehane5774]

Count me in!! Can you imagine the amount of good times they experienced back before the Internet and social media!

[@alpineinc1]

Hard to place this above Robeson's and Warfield's iconic versions that both come from places within that Sinatra's simply couldn't, but his exceptional talents shine here - 1:38 to 1:54 masterfully steering the last verse into the chorus all in one breath, and the showstopping 2:16 finish - no one in popular music could scarcely attempt those, much less succeed.

[@denster77]

Warfield's is my favorite :)

[@northportfloridarealestate8664]

yes, Sinatra is very smooth, but just does not have that super-deep voice like the other two. Takes a back seat to them on this song. Not really even close in my opinion.

[@jacobbau8328]

No way this beats the two. Sinatra is great and all but he doesn't go low enough to make the song feel how somber and beautiful Robeson made it. Not to mention how the showyness of the orchestration and the video clash tonally with the lyrics of the song...

[@danyoutube7491]

That set design is superb, the illusion of the stairway descending beneath the conductor is brilliantly done.

[@ericgregorio2155]

Goosebumps cover my body whenever I see and hear this majestic rendition of this song performed by the chairman of the board!

[@srbutrej01]

Wish more singers where like him.

[@Harpplayer504]

+Ray Giammarco That's Great..I am reading his biography..He worked hard to get started,and make a name for himself!

[@Harpplayer504]

+Ray Giammarco I appreciate the fact that he had drive..It was harder to travel in those days...The road were tough to travel on..He believed in himself!

[@thelmaschoen8980]

Ditto.

[@bklethal]

Before the days of AutoTune...when your singing career actually required talent.

[@thebullybuffalo]

lol

[@claudiar3888]

😂

[@MajinGrits]

You mean days before rodeo?

[@subhammitra8525]

ya now dey suck big time 😪....

[@tehreporter]

Mob connections also help.

[@CCobos-ie2lb]

The way he holds the note at the end of the song..wow

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Not only perhaps the greatest singer of popular songs in American history, Frank was an incredibly talented actor, singer, raconteur and comedian. Truly one of our greatest American treasures. BTW, listen to that note he holds around the 1:40 mark,, to say nothing of the ending, which is magnificent.

[@katiez.7622]

There never was and there never will be another singer like Frank Sinatra. He is The Voice. The artist that could make you laugh and cry with just his voice. He moves my soul when he sings. All of his life he was the best. There's no topping him. God bless you Mr. Sinatra.

[@chrislacona7150]

I never want to be called a Sinatra wanna-be, but is it my fault that I have a crooner voice, same nose and ethnic background? I love his work. definately one of a kind.

[@MaureenMaynes]

Well said.

[@katiez.7622]

Maureen Maynes Thank you.

[@MaureenMaynes]

Pleasure. There are many wonderful singers whom I greatly admire, from classical music, to folk but Sinatra's voice really was something special. I think I read that he has been chosen as the greatest voice of the twentieth century. Now that's some accolade!

[@RestingScotFace]

Chris Lacona No man go for it. I feel sorry for all these Vegas singers who are only known as Sinatra impersonators and they have SUCH real talent! Shoot for it! Michael Buble is a douche, we need a few more people in this genre!

[@toniiiiiitoni]

He was such a handsome man.

[@carolenewman5180]

Breath control. Outstanding voice. Difficult to sing. Beautiful, Francis Albert.

[@calideson]

I'm still in awe how good this version is

[@simonf8902]

He is so very young here. Amazing production.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

This song transcends for all artist’s here is Frank in youth and skill that lasted a lifetime. 🧕🏿👌🏾👍👌🏾🥰🦹🏾‍♂️

[@jamesodonnell6399]

You and me will never hear the voice of Sinatra any better than this Legend❤

[@joshuagerthoffer2321]

You know this kid may go places.

[@daveerhardt1879]

What a rendition! He really could sing. Love it!

[@jamesodonnell3905]

He keeps rollin along Sinatra at the top of his career What a singer what deapth and range

[@ordoneright7337]

Not at the top of his career yet. This version from "The Concert Sinatra" album seems to me is when he hit his apex.1965 .kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmildoGVfMmpjNE

[@chipsotool]

he sure did have a great voice at that age

[@philiptropea4933]

Today we don't have any culture . Maybe it will change. I hope so, I'm trying to sell my novel, 'MARCO' to Hollywood but they are impossible to get through to. Philip Tropea tenor/author

[@dianacraig323]

I remember seeing this as a teenager and now as an adult it still brings tears to my eyes. To hear Frank Sinatra sing this song with beautiful emotion rips me apart. The production was outstanding, lavish and beautiful. Wish Hollywood would create movies like that again. Thank you, Mr. Sinatra for allowing us to remember again, and again. God blessed you with a beautiful voice.

[@nilanjanabhattacharjee8266]

He moves my soul, each of his performance he is unique ❤️ can't express how much he means ❤️

[@lucasbeltran6070]

If you’d like to check out a few covers I made of his songs, they’re on my instagram @officiallybeltran

[@captaintaco979]

I knew Logic designed his persona a lot after Sinatra, but I never realized how much he looks like him. Wow

[@Tvde1]

CaptainTaco97 logic?

[@mikeycondry1493]

Tvde1 a rapper who pretends to be a fan if sinatra yet still has little class or singing talent

[@silassmith3339]

Mikey Condry lol 😂

[@dragonfly6908]

Outstanding.

[@frankhyland6333]

What a production, what a performer is Sinatra.

[@Cassie86R]

he sings so beautifully, so classic, why don't they make them like this anymore

[@LKayL1]

Frank was so handsome when he was young! This is a marvellous rendition of this song.

[@ralang5309]

That song, doesn’t matter who sings it, still makes me tear up.

[@captpicard6894]

Also don’t forget what a truly brilliant actor he was as well. This guy had everything, needless to say I’m a huge Sinatra fan😁😁

[@celess0707]

I would have liked to live at that time :(

[@DVBIO]

If you were white yes :P

[@celess0707]

El_AFONSO haha, if you say so, ok :P

[@LeopardGeckoTree]

+ItWasFreeM8 What about if you were Asian?

[@CoolDrifty]

#ImSippinTeaInYoHood In the north a black person had as many rights as they do now. Ask any old person that grew up there. My grandmother who was born in 1917 never saw any sign of segregation until she visited her uncle in Texas. She grew up in Pittsburgh.

[@calvinohrt6111]

TheWeekndFanX0 What u mean? Frank Sinatra was kinda an immigrant, until he joined a singing group.

[@donnrutkoff922]

Enormous talent. Love the hair. But most of all watch the expressions and movements of his face, eyes, the whole shebang. Amazzami!!

[@henrylink1577]

I was in school when I first heard Sinatra sing on the radio. It was love at first beautiful, unforgettable voice. I am thinking back to that time and although there was war, etc - the music and the movies made me sing along and smile. JML

[@Happyboymargarine]

That voice before he had that throat issue, was flawless

[@armand372100]

Sinatra is the master and his phrasing along with incredible breath control, enables him to beautifully interpret each song. Notice in the video how his shoulders pull back slightly when he draws in his breath to sing "lands in jail" and holds it forever. Quite simply, there will never be another such as he was.

[@Wigfield84]

Example of his amazing breath control, if he takes a breath after that long "jail" note before "I get weary", it's so small you barely see it, and certainly don't hear it. It's all just one smooth transition. He would practice this in a swimming pool, singing under water without breathing, because he wanted to make his voice sound as much like an instrument as possible (I think he said he wanted to sound as long and smooth as a trombone can).

[@keevyhazelton3750]

The amazing thing is that he doesn't take a breath he's using the same technique as he does to hold that long high note at the end it's called inhalare la voce

[@urtwietii]

This was culture. Wow. What the hell happened man.

[@lucasbeltran6070]

Who knows. I wish I could’ve seen this song at that time. I sing a few of Mr. Sinatra’s songs on my instagram page if you would like to check them out. I’ll personally sing you any song you’d like.

[@Beyondesire2320]

This song went over to many heads, by far his most profound piece ever!

[@ChopperYagyu]

Robeson rocked the lyrics and champions the song. Sinatra has a harmony with the orchestra and respects Robeson, but stands head to shoulders. Much Respect to both artist

[@memoirsofanimperfectbaritone]

2:16 that vibrato& resonance though

[@ToddLehmanSTL]

Just listen to how long Frank can hold those notes! "old blue eyes" could have been an opera singer. A classic example of how Frank Sinatra showed, time and time again, that he was unafraid of stereotypes and convention. He performs the song with visible respect, and although the staging is quite contrived, he manages to relay a sincere emotional message in both content, and delivery. Frank Sinatra may just be the greatest theatrical ballad singer of all time, at least IMHO. Remember, this occurred at a time when humans played actual musical instruments, and sang with their own real voices. Do you think Adam Levine could perform in a similar manner? Really? Live?, and with an orchestra, and only one microphone with no "effects"? I find it highly unlikely. Now Michael Bublé? He could, for sure.

[@bigblindray]

Todd. I just wanted to say I loved reading your comment man. You explained my feelings in a way I could not express so eloquently. Thanks!

[@missycake1]

I agree with what you have said, except for the Buble!

[@monicabella7894]

Buble who???

[@cristianmojica9944]

@@missycake1 I have to agree with you there. Yes Michael Buble has a voice of his own but I don’t believe he can pull of something operatic or classical.

[@gentrydayton518]

@@cristianmojica9944 Yeah my parents have see him live before and he’s no where near as good as Frank was.

[@kentclark6420]

'That's Entertainment' is where I first saw this. Such an awesome documentary trilogy!

[@jeannieschmidt9311]

Oh he is so young here. I wish my boyfriend looks like this cute, young Frankyboy. I'm 15 and I love Franky, Dino and Sammy sooooooo much;-) I thank you so much for this cute, awesome Sinatra Video

[@raesmith2164]

I wish I could have a boyfriend who looked and sounded exactly like frankie

[@Imani_AM]

At 21 years old, I agree with both of you girls! Wish they still made 'em like this, too 😉😢💙

[@Imani_AM]

Also, Jeannie, I adore Bingo as well

[@butthole9580]

Jeannie Schmidt he was 31

[@nilanjanabhattacharjee8266]

I'm 18 and I love frankie, he's the best ❤️

[@lazarus321]

i once heard this described as the greatest recording ever made by a white man, and i can't disagree. Paul Robeson sings it with soul though.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

+J Armstrong "Paul Robeson sings it with soul though." Only if "soul" is a racist code word for his being black, in which case your praise of Robeson is meaningless. Any black, no matter how tin-eared, would then "sing it with soul." The notion that Paul Robeson was a better singer than Sinatra is ludicrous. That's why you need to play word games. Nicholas Stix, Uncesnored

[@loganroark3916]

@@nstix2009xitsn Robeson sings it with more soul. The words he sings actually mean something to him, they’re not just words; they’re the representation of the struggles he and his ancestors went through as black people living in that era. So yes, his being black does contribute to the “soul” he sings with. Sinatra may be a better singer, but he can’t sing with the soul that Robeson does, which is why Robeson’s version of the song is better in my opinion. That doesn’t mean every black person’s version is gonna be better then Sinatra’s, though.

[@prakis1958]

Frank could sing the phone book and sound great but, yeah, this meant a lot more sung by Paul Robeson.

[@MaureenMaynes]

Mr Robeson had a wonderful Baritone voice and his is considered the definitive version of this song. However Frank Sinatra is recognised as having a unique ability to control his breathing and that can clearly be heard during this performance. Two wonderful singers - thank God their performances were recorded. We each can have a personal preference but it can't be claimed that the extraordinarily talented Sinatra is less than superb in his rendition of this evocative and beautiful song.

[@peelyb]

Loved this performance for years. Makes me cry 😭😭

[@MarshKalfman]

Hello Paula

[@thatsingingsquirrelxoxo6835]

I am 16 years old and I'm so happy I love this kind of music they need to bring songs like this back it makes me sad some of the crap that comes on the radio these days, I love love love the rat pack. Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, so i am proud to be the age I am and not be like everyone I know and listen to today's music, thank you for this music💗

[@Fragilay]

I'm 15, and I couldn't agree more

[@thatsingingsquirrelxoxo6835]

Fragilay I love him sooooooooo much

[@Memale2009]

He sang this song 1946 in the film "Till the clouds roll by" - as a young man of 31 years.

[@alyssummichelle]

Okay, this gave me goosebumps. Frank Sinatra is absolutely wonderful.

[@lengthmuldoon]

He was good wasn't he

[@tonyquino9566]

This kid Will make it some day.

[@marylou2514]

hahaha

[@pa1060]

No, this guy could never give this song justice.

[@araptuga]

Wow. Perhaps the most soulless production I've ever seen of this song. Yet with his superb singing skills, Sinatra manages to more or less rescue it. Very few others could have done that.

[@enaj78]

Thank you for this. How Sinatra sounded when I was a bobby soxer. Love it!

[@playyuh]

its crazy how he was already 30 years old as he filmed this in 1946 . holy shit

[@critter7052]

I miss Frank. thanks for posting this fabulous rendition.

[@DeanoPiano]

The last note makes the hair on my neck stand up.. absolute timeless gold.

[@thehopeofeden597]

Gotta admit while my favorites will be Judy Garland and Paul Robeson who bring such a depth and emotion - there’s such a youthful smoothness to this that I really love. Probably my favorite Sinatra performance especially those last notes. And I’m not even a big Sinatra fan.

[@deborahhenderson149]

But why did so many actors back then release the same song?

[@feliciakidd9358]

This song makes me cry everytime I watch this. I have that movie.

[@salmonfire]

this song is from when Frank is young, it has a fresh vibrant feel to it, about 8 yrs later he recorded this song again and its jaw-dropping

[@KillinTheSystem]

Such beautiful symphonies and harmony in his songs

[@idevourheros]

I heard Seth macfarlane sing this song tonight in Seattle, man he can sing!

[@KellyKrener]

Early live performances of his are so hard to find. Thanks for sharing!

[@glp329]

The purity of the vocal is unmatched.

[@Geo-nd5hq]

Absolutely fantastic!!!!!

[@hannothephoenician633]

I saw Sinatra in person in his later age in an outside event. Our family was very much happy to see this great man in person.

[@orchardist6559]

The middle note sheer mastery.

[@brodybower3738]

I literally watch this video atleast once a day. i'm 26 years old but such an old soul. I truly don't fit in with my generation these days.

[@lucasbeltran6070]

Me neither. I can’t stand this horrible music of nowadays. I sing these songs on my instagram page if you wanna check them out @officiallybeltran

[@frankyagogo]

thank you for posting this classic video of a young frank sinatra singing this great song! the whole thing gives me goosebumps "super".....

[@risteardwest3384]

Frank Sinatra 1946 Old Man River He was just great singer of all times I was just 3 years old.

[@isaaccollins8643]

He has such an amazing voice. ❤️

[@alexisfroio3115]

Breath taking, Absolutely beautiful!!! Real music, with actual talent this is why I LOVE music from the 30s and 40s the best of music in my in opinion!!!!

[@ToddLehmanSTL]

Thanks again WayfarerGirl. Very kind of you to source this material and post it. I cannot however, understand how anyone could thumbs-down this track.

[@chrislacona7150]

That's some TEASED hair.. wow. I have his same receding hair line, but this was before it started to go.. Nice song and Roxbury hair. Sweet.

[@MaureenMaynes]

Good grief! Is that your only comment on this heaven sent performance by the incomparable Mr Sinatra.

[@Imani_AM]

@@MaureenMaynes I agree with him ;) but that VOICE makes him my favorite singer

[@Tvde1]

1946 - 1915 = 31 years old.

[@Tvde1]

James Hill That's indeed very likely.

[@mikeycondry1493]

Tvde1 yet he looks 20

[@danimixtv]

He was 30 up until December, though.

[@rickresendiz1871]

Sinatra did what nobody has. Ruled. Elvis, died too young and did too many drugs. Micheal had too many issues tarnishing his talent. There was not a Beetle, there we're Beatles. Sinatra is Sinatra. He set the standard. Like him or not, hes respected by the best talent then and now. Sure he was tough, not naturally funny, drank and had "too many" women. But he was the man. The best of the best. When you wanted to hear what a serious singer that aimed for perfection sounded like, you go to Frank Sinatra. I prefer Dean Martin because of his personality, but even Dean, the King of Cool knew, this is Franks world.

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

Thank you ‘Cream Sinatra’ for posting the lyrics to this passionate and introspective song sung by a commensurate artist! Where are talented artists like this today?? 🥰

[@fauxgrace]

One of my fave F.S songs. One of the rare songs where he shows real talent. peace

[@eigibi]

Incrível, inesquecível Frank!

[@marcelagomez9700]

Wow what a beautiful stage and setting. And Frank with a white suit and live band. Doesn't get better than that!

[@Hadeydeppio]

he would swim 100 laps a day to help his breath support. dedication!

[@mattmccarthy4530]

While smoking and drinking too. Amazing!

[@FOOTLEG7]

one of the greatest songs of all-time sung by the best......

[@invisabeast9458]

Frank will always be my favorite

[@philster611-ih8te]

Am on the verge of tears.... Thank you sir

[@simonsadman]

Thanks for adding this video!

[@jcbahr]

Anyone else get shivers by the end? This piece is wonderful