Guy Lombardo On TV (1965)

Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians on the TV program "The Big Bands" in 1965. Vocals by Kenny Gardner and Cliff Grass.

[@trevorsell4598]

I was born too late and in the wrong place... I've been Guy Lombardo's greatest fan ever since I first heard his band. There aren't many other bands who could compare with these wonderful musicians. 🇦🇺

[@georgemcclinchy796]

Only heard these songs on my parents albums as a 12 year old, I became a fan. To watch this is priceless. Thanks

[@paulso9281]

The precision of these musicians is unbelievable. The section work is incomparable. When it’s simple and uncomplicated, you’re naked before the world and any mistake made really shows up in all its glory. None show up with these brilliant musicians.

[@danielarick2105]

Thank You so very much love this please keep them coming when you find them these are real treasures indeed.

[@gaildimick1831]

Great video, thanks for the post. Great song selection. Guy Lombardo the Best, never tiring, superb musicians.

[@paulcarlson7998]

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[@b.r.atkins7714]

I like guy Lombardo singing Marie.his band the best of the best.

[@maxz617]

Guy Lombardo´s Orchestra was small but the sound was like he was conducting an orchestra of 20 + musicians.

[@JohnVondruska-ed4tf]

guy Lombardo, TV, 1965

[@davecanoy3248]

Terrific!!!

[@PhynTrickSnipin]

The site of a Tenor trombone is beautiful..... The sound too !

[@PhynTrickSnipin]

I still have dads blazer from his years with guy....

[@royalvirginians]

Hi John, Is your Dad in this video? -Joe

[@PhynTrickSnipin]

No sir.... Dad was with Guy from 1954 until 1958....

[@royalvirginians]

@@PhynTrickSnipin That is what I thought. Because the two gentlemen playing Trombone in this video are Don Cooper and Bill Granzow (at least it looks like Bill).

[@PhynTrickSnipin]

That I would not know...

[@royalvirginians]

@@PhynTrickSnipin I'm sure it's Bill Granzow but for a moment I thought you were saying it was your dad and I started second guessing myself. I'm glad you enjoyed the video nonetheless.

[@mrjack4808]

l liked seeing the band members clap their hands when Kenny Gardner sang when The Saints Go Marching In

[@thetomatoman9292]

Thank you for this video, keep them coming

[@jamesdavidson8803]

Thanks very much for this upload . I hope other new year Guy Lombardo shows will be uploaded soon .

[@gregorypalmer5403]

People today fawn over Louis Armstrong but in fact when he had his own band - not long - he closely patterned everything after Lombardo 's band because of its precision and discipline. An " inconvenient truth" as "Al Gore" ( anyone remember him ?) used to say.LOL🤣

[@ZacharyWhite25]

I guess this was taken shortly after Bill Flannigan’s departure from the band since the accordion player is there.

[@royalvirginians]

There were two episodes filmed. Both within a year of each other. One with Bill Flannigan and one without. The episode with Bill Flannigan has Peter playing Accordion on the Theme and very first number and then it immediately switches to Bill Flannigan during the audience applause. Which means they edited two different videos together. That opening tune, My Kind Of Girl, was likely recorded on the same day as this video as everything looks the same. So, ultimately, both videos did not air on television until after Bill was gone. The Summer of 1965.

[@paulkompanowski9099]

Do you have the second episode with Bill Flanagan?

[@guylombardo1]

The first episode had Bill Flannigan and I do not have it. But I have seen it. Happy New Year, Paul!!!

[@samshublom8761]

Who is blowing 2nd trumpet and mellophone?

[@royalvirginians]

I believe that is Charlie Fisk. Happy New Year!

[@dogerecords5312]

@@royalvirginians yes. Unfortunately he died not long after this.

[@danielarick2105]

I wonder who the second pianist was it wasn't Buddy Brennen

[@guylombardo1]

The second Pianist was Hugo D'Ippolito. Happy New Year!!!

[@paulkompanowski9099]

Was Liebert a big fan of Al Hirt?

[@thegreatdominion949]

Perhaps he was a fan, but Al Hirt wouldn't have been a formative influence on his playing style. Lebert was playing professionally with the band when Al was still in short pants. You realize "The Royal Canadians" were formed in 1924? Al Hirt was born in 1922.

[@paulkompanowski9099]

Yes, I am aware that the band had been around since 1919 and forward. Louis Panico was his initial influence