Gene Krupa- Sing, Sing, Sing

[@uhhguu0o]

I wish I could just blast this during lunch at my school. I could show people what real music is.

[@chasewilliams3949]

10 years later I wish I could do the same. Just got done DJing the school dance since I'm the only one who knows how to work the audio equipment, and the entire playlist was just Taylor Swift and other computer generated noise built to make a profit. Multiple times throughout the show I'd think "Surely this was already played earlier in the set", but no, the songs all just sounded so similar you have barely any way to tell one from another.

[@barrybryson6240]

I'm 64 and I grew up listening to Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman on those wonderful Verve albums. Krupa may not have been the fastest drummer; but he was the most musical. His chops always punctuated the music perfectly; and he played very tight with all the guys in the band. He earned the right to drop those loud bass downbeats....he invented the damned pedal! Thanks for the fantastic video!

[@msinthrop]

Goodman,James,and King Krupa all together in their prime. This is over 70 years ago and it still smokes today! Just watch Krupa at the end...Amazing.

[@BruceBoschek]

In the summer of 1946 I (age 5) played my clarinet on radio station WJOB in Hammond, IN and Gene Krupa was there. I got to sit on his lap while he beat on the drums and I thought it was amazing and scary. Memories.

[@kat35lulu88]

Too cool!!!!!

[@dovbarleib3256]

Wow, Incredible!

[@jaxager]

Sweet!

[@carolpayette854]

WOW!😂😂😂

[@TheStas9993]

How cool is that!

[@garywilliams3314]

Came out the same time as my first car, 1937 Lincoln Zephyr. Still have the car and still have the memories of seeing Gene Krupa with Les Brown and the Band of Renowns in Atlantic City, Steele Pier Ball room, either 1961 or 1962. You had to wear a suit and tie to get into the ball room and I did! God I loved hearing him play, he was just amazing. I couldn't believe the sound he made with those drums. Best drummer ever. You got goose pimples as soon as he started. Thanks to my Mom and Dad - they introduced me to the Fox Trot and Swing music.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Gary Williams those guys PLAYED in turtlenecks and suit jackets and I still don't see how.

[@cletusjames]

my uncle is 96, asked him once if he'd ever heard Benny Goodman... Yes, he said, Goodman played one of his college dances. He was so excited, he ran and woke up the head of the music school to hear it ... the Professor arrived, listened a bit, said -- "Diabolical" and went back to get some sleep.

[@donbishop1634]

...that passage at the end, Benny and Gene playing so quietly, so smoothly, and quickly, like warm melted butter, wow.

[@Tempata]

I can listen to Sing Sing Sing all day long over and over and over...it never gets old!

[@nitehork2796]

The bit at the end where Gene's going nuts, almost sounding like a machine gun, he's hitting the drums so fast is brilliant. You can tell he loved the music.

[@jasonlamb783]

+Nitehork He is doing a multiple bounce roll to go that fast

[@ejdiii333]

Gene is the King of drummers, the energy, charisma, imagination, technique, feel, groove, rhythm,beat,timing etc etc.

[@brandashusband]

It was recorded on Jan 16, 1938, the day after Gene's 30th birthday. It was re-released quite a few years ago by Columbia titled "Benny Goodman Live at Carnegie Hall". It's a two CD set. "Sing, Sing, Sing" runs a little over 12 minutes, and contains a brilliant five chorus piano interlude played by Jess Stacy which was precipitated by a slight mistake by Krupa. You'll here some light laughter, someone saying "Gene did it", and then Stacy saves the day. ...Brilliant musical history!

[@jamescoffron95]

Was this the gig where Goodman integrated Carnegie Hall?

[@petranochka]

My 8 year old constantly goes back to this video and recognizes it as great music! He drums along and loves the tune.....good music will always be good music!

[@jennimcduff4774]

I love the sound of the clarinet in this style of music, it sounds cheeky and fun

[@chaussee123]

My Dad is a WWII vet and he is now 87. He still loves this music and I have gotten an appreciation of this music from him. As for life in general, EVERY generation has its wars, troubles and problems- I think the risks increase with time.

[@soccerpro10171]

Gene Krupa was THE most innovative drummer. he took jazz drumming to a whole new level with his tom solos.

[@leonardseed7717]

THE BREAKS THAT GENE PLAYS TO BRING IN HARRY JAMES SOLO AND BRING THE BAND IN AT THE END ARE PURE GENIUS! JUST A SIMPLE COW BELL THAT SENDS THE WORLD ON FIRE!

[@JoshCampbell8395]

Ditto! I love all of Gene's breaks and fills from the '30s!

[@roybeckerman9253]

A very open sound on those old kits. Calf skins, no muffling, tinny sounding cymbals. Just brilliant playing and showmanship. What a legend.

[@catmadwoman6317]

My 6 year old grandson was taught this version by his teacher. He loves it. What a great teacher. She also teaches them ABBA. They're learning young about what other great music there is in the world than today's auto tuned pop charts.

[@manalive45]

I've been playing drums for 60 years, and it was Gene who inspired me to take them up and drop the trombone. Is it just me, or is his playing SO musical/spiritual that it makes me want to cry? Unbelievable talent. Thanks Gene.

[@jimfritz9503]

I just celebrated 55 years of playing. My Mom had two 78 rpm discs that started it all for me. Sing Sing Sing and Hound Dog ( Elvis). I broke the Sing sing sing record. Years later I replaced it with an album , cassette , 8 track , and CD. All bases covered.

[@deputy1229]

Gene Krupa and this song are the reason I took up the drums. My parents had a Benny Goodman live album....still have it. He is amazing. We need more musicians of this caliber around again.

[@krispy432]

I'm not usually so blunt, but for the love of God, that's Benny Goodman. He was one of the single most important figures in the history of music.

[@continentalgin]

The band play so incredibly tight that every section, every player hits the cues spot on. They are like a precision machine with artistry, unbelievable!

[@martinfreekie7659]

I came here for Gene Krupa and discovered Benny Goodman. Result!.

[@mikebracey8832]

Brian, you have an incredible grasp of the obvious.

[@raymondgardner7160]

Quite frankly, it doesn't get any better than this. I am nearly 70 years old and have played the drums since I was in fifth grade. My influence came from my brother Duke, who passed away recently. He was thirteen years old than me and played "swing music" all the time when he was young. Krupa was his favoite drummer of all time. Can you guess who mine is? Thank God I was exposed to this kind of music, also. Thanks again, Duke. And thank-you Gene...

[@johnambrose3058]

Such a old song, but still as strong today as ever. Real music comes from the great generation it's what to days music is based on, this is why we won WWII And you think your dad or grandfather didn't have it going on..... awesome.

[@lizk203]

Gives me chills,reminds me that I still am alive and kicking at 78 years old.This was my music before rock and roll,but I still love it all!!

[@luciencron6655]

We play this song in band at my school. I'm the drummer. It's fun

[@Awesomethunder16]

Nice! Make sure to have fun with it or you will be playing it wrong ;)

[@jasonlamb783]

+Awesomethunder16 one does not simply have fun playing sing sing sing on drum set it is hard plus it is basicly only the tom toms witch makes it even worse not a bad song though

[@davidgesslin5097]

One does not simply win a spelling contest.

[@Awesomethunder16]

Perfect Stranger lol

[@BigRamifications]

@@Awesomethunder16 I don't know shiat about music, especially drums, but I thought yours was a great comment. It compelled me to immediately re-watch the clip.... and your story checks out. My boy Gene looks like he's having an absolute ball @1:05 during the clarinet solo. Cheers!

[@g.sepich9997]

Krupa, James and Goodman. The best of the best playing together. It just does not get any better than this.

[@6motion6]

One of my favorite Benny Goodman songs. I love watching Gene drum, what a talent he was. On a non musical "note" I think the band is dressed quite sharply.

[@TheUnbreakableOtaku]

My very favourite song of the swing era. Beautiful solos by James and Goodman, with Krupa doing a perfect job as always.

[@Sultanofszing]

This always plays in my head when I'm playing Grim Fandango. It's so perfect for the atmosphere of the game...

[@TheMaisie80]

Fabulous all the great guys together.....B.Goodman,H James and of course the Fab;G.Krupa....I loved this...thanks for posting it...

[@ManOfRhythm]

Great music, and wonderful that this video even exists! It is probably attributed to Gene Krupa because his drumming is so distinctive and when you think of this tune, you want to hear Gene on drums!

[@gmrios]

The master(s) at work. He learned me good when I was tiny. Bravo!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Just a 4 piece kit, to explode his brilliant drumming skills. Many of today's drummers use massive kits with so many drums and cymbals, you can't even see them. They should learn from the likes of Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, the Godfathers of drumming. Genes signature tune.

[@mickavellian]

And what a joke of a kit ... and still WHAT amazing groove!

[@bigiron4066]

Buddy Rich yes sir

[@chntuz1]

And doing it high on horse

[@alcyone9361]

Completely different style of music but Joe Morello did more with 4 drums and two cymbals than any other drummer I ever heard.

[@alcyone9361]

@@mickavellian You can bet those were the best available drums at the time.

[@jerichojames1]

amazing how this sound is now being sampled into mainstream electro and here the legends are doing it without a computer , time to find my grandmas greatest hits and throw it in my next party , see how my dancemob gets down with a tribute to krupa :)

[@elizaconsuegra3069]

I think Gene is like the grandfather of heavy metal drummers!!!

[@TheHexeract]

He's just the godfather of modern drumming in general I know metal heads like to relate everything to heavy metal.

[@dorkandproudofit]

Believe it or not, several metal drumming techniques come from jazz drumming (in particular, double bass drums and blast rolls). Not to mention John Bonham, drummer for Led Zeppelin and a heavy influence on metal himself, named Gene Krupa as the guy who got him into drumming in the first place. So it's not just metalheads gushing, it's a fact that metal drumming owes a ton to Krupa in particular.

[@TheHexebus]

+TheHexeract we almost have the same name

[@clarkewi]

He was a coke freak.

[@andreawaterstreet3901]

He actually gave lessons to Peter Criss (Kiss) and Jerry Nolan (New York Dolls). He's so fabulous to watch--such energy and grace!

[@martinpidhany8278]

Such a killer piece drums, clarinet and horns, brilliant and unmatched today.

[@brianmccarthy9896]

Music! Whadda ya know. Grew up on this stuff, my Da passed last year. WW two, p. t. Boats& the biggest Benny Goodnan fan. Used to butt heads, i like gene, harry james& louie prima& pissed him off when i told him lou prima wrote sing sing sing. Great music, great people& such sacrifices. "Lest we forget"

[@jamesnewman7961]

With Jimmy Vincent on Drums!

[@hoody1207]

BENNY GOODMAN is a God. I play the clarinet, and listening to him puts me in this unreachable state of envy, awe, and simple delight.

[@金聖圭跑步了這個問題]

Gets the blood pumping out the way I am so excited to be the first half of the day before I get a follow back on my way home from work

[@forrestcalkins93]

gene krumpa is one of my my favorite drummers, he played the hell out of those drums

[@ralphraucci]

You are so right Anton! Rich was faster, but Gene made the Drums sound like they were Singing! Also, Gene had the Great Distinction of being the first to Show the Drums as a Solo Instrument. Sincerely Ralph Raucci

[@crazy8sdrums]

52 people know that drummers will take over the world! Hooray for this awesome video!!!

[@inkey2]

and to think this was EIGHTY YEARS AGO. If you could put Krupa in a time machine to present day the biggest bands in the world would be tripping over each other trying to sign him up.

[@LoreneFaith]

This is my favorite big band piece of music! It is so full of energy and I just have to dance when I hear it!

[@mackenziehiga]

Am I wrong or is this one of the most revolutionary songs ever. This song was basically 50 years ahead of its time..

[@benjamingruder4875]

you are not wrong. I'd heard other swing songs before, but when I first heard this piece, the mood set by the drums made me think of it as just its own think, transcending genre.

[@jamescoffron95]

@@benjamingruder4875 The guy who wrote it did not have this in mind.

[@JustaMoody]

The way the songs were arranged back then is what set all the Big Bands apart. I.e. Glenn Miller with the clarinets being the dominant sound. Gene Kupra was the best and shows up in a lot of different movies that featured the Big Bands. What an awesome sound... they've still to come up with anything that can come close to it. I grew up watching my mom and dance to Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. What fantastic memories.. I love You Tube! now I can relive the memories anytime!

[@Vancoin]

They did this number hundreds of times, and never exactly the same way twice.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Vancoin who in their right mind could write it down exactly to get it the same way twice, lol?

[@TenTenJustHere]

My my i have never heard such an amazing Clarinet solo! wonderful!

[@GregorioXII]

Look at these guys. They're just having so god damn much fun. It's so hard to see stuff like that in modern music.

[@grimecube]

Maybe you should look further than your nose's length then?

[@roybeckerman9253]

Probably the best and most influential version of all time.

[@redharley1200]

drums.....screamin' trumpet....then sweet clarinet .....how can you go wrong.....

[@benjaminpinzon5788]

Amen to that

[@BigRamifications]

Needed some steel drums in there somewhere....

[@tommyhall5010]

@@BigRamifications The drums, the traditional grip, little movement but more sound than the match-grip bangers of today...

[@lizk203]

Well,you're right,Dinasour,I turned 79...,born in '33 to parents who liked to party.I grew up listening and loving the music..Am so happy for KZbin and people like you all who share the same sound.

[@Ruckweiler73]

Krupa's playing was exuberant.

[@MrEddieburke]

I'm 63 and I cry every time I here it. Would like to thank all you older guys for making my life so much better.

[@kimnewland8735]

Gene was superb,nothing morose about HIS playing,just exuded happiness a and his love for the drums

[@Falcon843]

Many consider Krupa to be one of the most influential drummers of the 20th century, particularly regarding the development of the drum kit. Many jazz historians believe he made history in 1927 as the first kit drummer ever to record using a bass drum pedal. His drum method was published in 1938 and immediately became the standard text. He is also credited with inventing the rim shot on the snare drum.

[@caseykendall5506]

Look at him go! If Krupa had started in the '70s and '80s, he would have fit right in with all the rock/metal drummers. Gene Krupa: the prototype for John Bonham and Keith Moon.

[@crimsun7186]

dorkandproudofit Well, we wouldn't have tunable rack toms if not for Gene Krupa. So music would be a little different than it was in the '70s or '80s.

[@ivabiggun9447]

+Crimson Sunrise Nor the floor pedal for the kick...

[@caseykendall5506]

Iva Biggun Another thing I find interesting is that I personally know some heavy metal drummers... and all of theme practically worship Krupa. Heavy metal guys! That's some wide-reaching influence.

[@crimsun7186]

Iva Biggun William F. Ludwig created the first modern bass drum pedal in 1909. Gene Krupa was born in 1909, so he had nothing to do with the creation of the bass drum pedal.

[@crimsun7186]

dorkandproudofit Well, keep in mind that blast beats and double bass playing come from jazz. And a lot of reference rock drummers, like John Bohnam were born before Rock existed, which means they were primarily jazz drummers back then.

[@jotheodorou]

PERFECTION!! God, I miss that big band sound...it "don't " get no better than this. Hell of a swing band up in musical heaven!

[@flyingdutchman913]

Gene is the 1st drummer to be a band's featured artist . Watch as he makes the film appear to be herky jerky because it's missing an occssional frame of movement Gene is drumming so fast!

[@HeyKeshaun]

Harry James's solo was golden...his introduction body AND closing were on point...that was just purely wonderful

[@G0odf3lla]

look at the smile on the face of the double bass player ....

[@John-hc2ws]

My old man was a jazz musician, I grew up with all this cool music man.

[@bohemianrhapsody517]

G.K. is having fun.....

[@elamanvetta1685]

Good stuff. :)

[@marcolorenzetti4807]

Who on earth is not having

[@4321Bailey]

I met the great Gene Krupa several times when I was a young man. His drumming style inspired my playing throughout my lifetime. I am now 67 years old and still play in a Big Band and we play "Sing Sing Sing" No matter what the age group, the audiences love it. I have a video on youtube "Bob Pettinicchi Tribute to Gene Krupa Drum Solo." It is listed on the Gene Krupa Solo Page. It is my little tribute to a great drummer, a legend, and a true gentleman. . Thanks

[@InnerBeatDrumSchool]

Gene is my hero!

[@Gilnar13]

Just about everything about this video is perfect... sweet little time capsule from better times... forever brilliant and unspoiled.

[@TonyTalluri944]

how come that nowadays there are no more such excellences?

[@mikemilz8351]

Antonio Talluri There are. They just aren't main stream because not many people appreciate true musicianship any more.

[@BH-he3wg]

+Mike Milz true that. This talent is definitely still around its just not what you hear on the radio, so people assume it doesn't exist.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Mistaking "sampling" as synonymous for "being a real, talented musician." And "Auto-tune." Instead of taking time, money and work to learn to sing WITHOUT a computer?

[@halo101st9]

No drummer (percussionist) today can hold a candle to the greats like Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Those men were artists in their own right - and professional.

[@SnickyNicky96]

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person from the newest generation that actually enjoys listening and dancing to this kind of music. I swear I was born in the wrong time period.

[@gmann2101]

this is real music. not only does it always bring a smile to my face, but in gets you tapping your foot. and if you look at the players there all professional but there still having fun with. this is a true classic from a great time for music

[@thrashkid665plus1]

The camera of that time cant handle his speed....

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Prakhar Aggarwal my last consumer camera couldn't either. That was 2012. I upgraded to Sony a6000. Problem solved.

[@needtashow]

Actually the film of this is super sharp and incredible looking. This is a poor copy . I recently saw a big band/swing documentary with clear footage and it was impressive . If you're interested you should try to find a good version .

[@IndependentBear]

24 frames per second, that is a new image every 0.042 second. That speed was beyond what the human eye can follow.

[@DarthCiliatus]

@@needtashow I think that has something to do with how film doesn't have a resolution like digital cameras. Same reason they are able to remaster old movies in 4k.

[@Steerpike07]

Very cool. 78 years 'old' and surfing KZbin. I bet I'll still be watching this when I'm 100!

[@Azishome]

It was the usual argument, Gene Krupa vs Buddy Rich.. It came down to this: "Well, Gene Krupa has only one signature number." I said, "Sing Sing Sing. Now, name me ANY number associated with Buddy Rich." He couldn't. Argument OVER!

[@TheRealJakeConrad]

Jim Porter Big Swing Face for one.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Disagree. "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey." And that mo-fo SANG on "Bein' Green," AND played some piano. Vaudeville. You played ANY damn thing they needed you to.

[@TheProgGuy]

Krupa and Goodman solo together = my all time favorite bit of music ever.

[@mollymay5989]

Get ready for all the Panic! At The Disco fans to come rolling in. Crazy=Genius sampled this song so no doubt in a week the comment section will be flooded.

[@spenzerwright5693]

hah I think they blew up the Benny Goodman one fricken Urie

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Molly May What a ridiculous concept to actually call yourself a musician from.*actually playing an instrument.*

[@galanie]

This has got to be my favorite of all big band songs ever. And that's saying a lot. JEZ what a jam!!!

[@jimijames7924]

Gene Krupa-The father of drums

[@paistecat]

Awesome...we wouldn't be playing drum solos today without Gene...

[@angelusnielson7135]

Damn, they do NOT make it like this anymore.. :)

[@katemcclintock3366]

My father, long gone, was a professional drummer during the big band era and beyond. When I hear this I put his face on Krupa and imagine him playing SingSingSing wherever he is now.

[@danielhawkins4783]

Thsi number stands the test of time; virtuosity has no expiration date.

[@smartalek1]

!!! WOW !!! There are... no words... that can do justice to this. * sits down, shuts up * * hits replay many times *

[@imadeyoureadthis.9743]

0:24 The guitarrist is shredding the fuck out of that guitar and you can't even hear him.

[@zestra123]

I made you read this. Tis the life of a rhythm guitarist, blending in, not standing out.

[@pabfelix]

Benny and Gene. Was this music before the time. Good times. When I met Benny, I could not believe my eyes this old man.

[@stevepapabear]

absolutely amazing, been drumming all my life and this guy makes you feel like you just started again

[@Eurt76]

Harry James, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa, and an awesome tune. (head explodes due to awesomeness)

[@JimBeattie]

Great precision in the ensemble playing - these were highly talented musicians. A case here of the musicians accompanying the drummer!

[@aureenea]

this is what i call the great classic music, the one that will never come down :)

[@moeskel40]

one of my favorites. it is a great performance. thanks a lot for posting. wish I could have attended this live.

[@tagusan8999]

Seeing these talented men enjoying themselves is just swell.

[@4321Bailey]

Thank you sir ! I appreciate your compliments. Whenever I perform Sing Sing Sing with our band I always think of Mr. Krupa. His spirit inspires me. Again, thank you. Bob

[@johncfl]

Wonderful - thanks for posting! This is the music my dad listened to as a teen!

[@clintbrannan9510]

Gene is the king!2019 and I still love it...

[@Exilatus]

I could give EVERYTHING to see a Benny Goodman's BB concert !

[@gustavogomezdiaz]

Gene Krupa, Harry James, Benny Goodman, only Lionel Hampton's missing. Just AMAZING!!! Thanks for the posting.

[@riki269]

If you ever get your hands on "jam station at carnegie hall" there are some relly good solos & even "Teddy Wilson plays one.... Thank you so much for this... My dad used to play all the big bands to me when I was a kid....=)

[@roybeckerman9253]

This and Buddy’s Hawaiin War Chant.....two of the best drumming songs ever.

[@readme60]

im glad there is someone out there still with some musical sense. cant beat the greats: Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Papa Jo Jones ect. you get my point

[@Buffy8Fan]

As a drummer it is a pleasure to see this video posted.

[@TheUnbreakableOtaku]

I've heard an eight-and-a-half minute version of this song, with Krupa drumming like mad the entire time. It really makes me wonder how this guy could do entire concerts without his arms falling off, the way he plays. What a tropper, and what an amazing musician.