HandwhistlerBen on Tonight Show- 1979- Part Two(hand flute)(hand ocarina)HAND FLUTE

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David Letterman- Guest Host
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[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you so much Frank. I had a great deal of fun being on the Tonight Show for a full ten minutues! I was treated like a King. I was 26 and David was 34. This was four years BEFLORE he had his own Show. David and Doc were really nice to me. They paid for the Limo, Hotel, first class airfare and they paid me $448. for the appearance! Check out other Handwhistlers: handsplay, gegegenonewmusic and hamderhamder.

[@VanceSova]

That was a great performance and in front of such a big audience. Very cool Ben. Thumbs up.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Glad that you enjoyed it Vance! I was "ON TOP OF THE WORLD" while I was on this Show, which was the Top Rated Show in the Country. When anyone got on the Tonight Show back in those days, it was as high as you could go. Now, these days, there are so many other Shows like The Voice, America's Got Talent, X factor and others as well to show off talent. Just think Vance, there were no cell phones in 1979, no Fax, just Telex, No Email, no KZbin. Everything I did through writing and receiving letters mailed at the post office and sending recordings the same way. I talked many times to people on the phone about the Shows that I got to be on. I was performing locally for years before the Philadelphia Newspapers covered one of my performances. That is how I got what I needed to start to try to get on the Shows. It was hard work and it took YEARS. It is too easy these days. I had to travel and meet people in person to demonstrate my Handwhistling! There was NO SKYPE!

[@PeterPooh1PiyoGuma]

What a wonderful performance! 1979! A time when young people all over the world had long hair. I modeled my performance on Ben's and am now practising for a second try after 50 years.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Hello Peter. I was contacted by the Talent Coordinator from the Tonight Show who wrote a letter to my Parents. I contacted the three Newspapers in Philadelphia for several of my performances and someone sent them out to the Show people. I was living in an Apartment with my older brother. I had already earned my College Degree to Teach Music and was teaching in the Philadelphia School District at the time of this Show. The letter said that they were interested in having me on, and to call them. I played for them over the phone and they said that my First Class Airfare tickets, limo, two nights in the top Hotel in Burbank were all set up with the date of this Show. I was on for ten minutes. I posted eight minutes of it in two videos. Here is my Interview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKW3aqKtoc-ogpY David Letterman was Guest Hosting with Doc Severinsen for Johnny Carson who was off that day. David would not have his own late night Show for three more years in 1982. I wish you all the best! I look forward to hear your handwhistling and hope that you have some videos up on your Channel!!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Yes, Dave, it is great to go back to my mid twenties again. My daughter will be the same age I was here in December! It was a lifetime ago. It is great watching all of the talent out there that is up here on the Tube. I get to re-live my days of glory over again through them. Take care, and thank you for stopping by.

[@zenny387]

You truly have found the beauty in living, such joy comes from such a simple act... I’m trying hard to learn to hand whistle, yesterday I finally got it for about a minute and now I cannot replicate it...

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you Zenny for stopping by and for your lovely heartwarming comment. I started handwhistling back in 1965 and am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling, having gotten it accepted as a musical instrument and important with the tools that are used to play any wind instrument professionally. I did all this without Social Media, using the Telephone, traveling by train, bus or car, and sending Snail Mail to get people to see me or to arrange a demonstration or Concert. I was invited to be on This Tonight Show in 1979 after having been on many other TV Shows, Stages and Performance venues, and having been reviewed in Local Newspapers. You will get the tone back. Give it a day off!! Check out my recent videos and see what I can still do at 68 years old! There are now between five and ten thousand handwhistler(hand flute, hand ocarina) players around the World on all levels. I use Professional diaphragmatic breathing techniques to control and pressurize my air stream to play long phrases and keep my notes full sounding and in tune. I don't use any computer enhancements. It is just ME playing into a $50. microphone. I don't edit anything and don't use auto tune!

[@zenny387]

@@HandwhistlerBen Thank you for the wonderful reply my friend, I will take a break and rethink my approach to the whistling techniques... the reason why I’m trying so hard is because I am of Mayan descent, my ancient people used these methods to communicate through the thick of the jungle in Honduras. I am not a consistent practitioner of this art, but I recognize and admire a professional when I see them. Good day to you!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@@zenny387I adored Yma Sumac, a Peru Inca Indian with a five octave singing range who was famous around the World. I have seen Native American's perform handwhistling in videos up here over the years for communication. If you post a video of about a minute long of all the tones that you can produce, I will be more than happy to give you advice how to do it better. Just post the URL to the video up here so that I will watch it! Have a pleasant night.

[@smilegu]

Unbelievable! I remember watching this impressive video when I was like 12 or 13 something. So glad we can meet again here. Cannot express my excitement.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I was 26 in 1979. There was another TV Show that I was a guest on in 1975 that is also in my uploads in two parts. The Show is called, Evening Magazine. I was on the Tonight Show again in 2001 as a member of the musical group, The Three Tendons. We were also on Don Polec's World together, which is also up.

[@hallbe]

I remember it beacaue I had just taken a studio apartment in Seattle. First night there tryikng to move in... Had a little black and white tv on the floor turned on. I hear this as I was putting stuff away in the kitchen, and had to come see what that was. Amazing how thing come back to you ;-) Thanks!

[@WOGI5M]

One of my dreams is to meet david letterman, he's just so funny. great tune by the way.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

This was a LONG TIME ago! I was twenty six, Letterman was 34. The Tonight Show contacted me to be on this Show. I was flown First Class, a limo met me at the airport to take me to the Sheriton Universal in Burbank, and all my other travels, and I was paid $448. I was the right place at the right time, with the right ability.... Best of luck to you!

[@joshua2400]

Jesus loves you

[@Ajohn13Music]

Wow Ben, that was great. That must have been so exciting. Great performance.

[@rolandgladden]

Awesome, Great show Ben! Wow~ "Ben Brenner, Ladies and Gentlemen!" *****

[@Haru-dono]

incredible,so many years from this and you are still the best on doing this,you are awesome

[@HandwhistlerBen]

+Ezio Auditore Thank you so much Ezio for your kind comments. In reality, I am one of the top five in the World. We all have different styles and techniques as well as differences in our tones. Thank you for enjoying what I have been practicing for 50 years! If you are a Handwhistler, I am anxious to hear a video on your new Channel. Please send me an email when you post one!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

The costs of me performing and the amount of money that I brought in was not making me a living. So I left it as the novelty it was, and performed when the opportunity came along. This is my 32nd year teaching vocal music in the Philadelphia School District. I have been married since 1980, have a daughter and a son, and I have to support them. Thank you for your comments!

[@newhour5378]

This guy needs deserves way more popularity.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Hello Newhour. Thank you for stopping by and watching my achievement of Fame in 1979 at 26 years old. I started practicing Handwhistling in 1965 and by 1974 had worked up to performing in Lincoln Center,, New York. The Following year in 1975 I was invited to perform with Peter Schickele and his P.D.Q. Bach Shows for three nights Christmas week in Avery Fisher Hall where the New York Philharmonic performed. There were 3000 people a night who saw me there. I had worked myself up to that by getting in front of anyone who would listen to me play my Handwhistling. There were no computers, no Smart phones, No Social Media, only six channels on the TV and I phoned people with a landline phone, took public transportation or was driven by my Parents to perform at High Schools until I drove myself. I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling, selling the idea the the control of the Wind through the use of Professional Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques was much more important than a reed, mouthpiece or an instrument. I pressurize the air and can old a phrase out for twenty seconds on one breath. At 70 years old now, I am even better than I was here on this top National TV Show. Check out my recent videos from the past two years and your will hear how refined my tone is now. I don't fake anything I don't add any computer enhancements, don't edit, just play LIVE into the microphone at the same time that the Karaoke is playing. No Autotune added either. Please spread my Channel around on the newer Social Media and get me more comments and Likes. There are over 10,000 Handwhistlers around the World now on all different levels. I am still in the top ten and probably can do things that non of the others can! I don't want to be forgotten. I have helped dozens of handwhistlers to play better by giving advice and sending videos to them to help them out. I will check out your Channel. Enjoy the Holiday Season! www.musicoguia.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-handwhistling/

[@pumpster999]

Simply amazing footage on the Holy Grail of all stages with those 2 legends AND quite an outstanding performance! Bravo!

[@banifi]

Two word's...incredibly fantastic...

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I had a full ten minutes on the Show and prior to the Show I had about twenty minutes to talk to David and Doc going over some questions that they might ask. Since David was the Guest Host of this Tonight Show, and it was four years before he had his own Show, he was still a very nice, sincere person, and a pleasure to talk with.

[@Scherzo567]

There's ANOTHER human instrument?????? Incredible!! You are a wonderful musician.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you so much for your comment and for putting it up as your favorite on your channel. Yes, I was lucky to be with David and Doc back in the day when all things were meaningful! I had such a great time. Take care.

[@Ferali]

incredible. I just love the sound of your handwhistling

[@TantrumJas]

wow! This is incredible!!!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@LychkovIA Ivan- Glad that you stopped by and enjoyed seeing my Handwhistling when I was only 26 years old! David Letterman is only 32 years old there and it was BEFORE he had his own late night Show! Happy New Year!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I am glad that you enjoyed my early days of Handwhistling. David was extremely nice, friendly, and helpful before, during and after the Show. It WAS a pleasure meeting and talking with him..... Take care......

[@nur-ab-sal]

Hey Ben :] watching your videos has really helped me in my schools music recital! Thanks a bunch

[@RossiSinger]

Hi there Ben, thanks for the lovely reply! Of course I would love to check out some more of your videos! I will head over now and have a listen! Lots of Love, Tamara xx

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I am so glad that you enjoyed watching this video from thirty years ago!!! It was a great deal of fun to do, and the Tonight Show contacted me, to be on the Show!!! Happy New Year!!!!!

[@JoeyJr702]

Very cool indeed! Ha! I was in the 2nd grade when this was recorded. Thanks for the share Roeleke. 5 stars.... Peace Joey

[@Mag33k]

Wow, this is beautiful! ❤

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@paxter7989 Jill- Thanx for watching and I am so glad that you enjoyed seeing me over thirty years ago doing my Handwhistling. No I am not trying to get on any more Shows. A Handwhistling friend of mine named Sally the Handwhistler is going to be on AGT sometime between now and the end of the Summer. I was on the Tonight Show again in 2001, 30 Seconds to Fame, many clubs and local TV Shows into the end of 2002. I perform for my students at School, and up here in KZbin. Good luck!

[@jimmbo13]

You certainly have a talent there, what a performance! Echoing what the other guy said, Id love to see Letterman live someday. Its nice to hear that he was a friendly guy off camera, Ive heard hes a shy and quiet guy off the stage...

[@MusicMonsterW]

That was amazing. Wow, so cool. A really incredible performance! Thanks for posting your Tonight Show appearances!

[@SmellCoconut]

This is far better than i anticipated

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you for your comment. I was practicing up to three hours a day since 1965 before I was invited by the Tonight Show by letter to be on this Show. There is an Interview part of the Show also up here. I had a full ten minutes and posted eight of the minutes in the two videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKW3aqKtoc-ogpY David Letterman was just the Guest host for Johnny Carson who was off that day. He got his own late night Show three years later. Wishing you all the best!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@HandwhistlerBen Sally and I have been good friends for ten years. She is a wonderful person and fellow Handwhistler.

[@johnscottromine]

Wow! Very nice! I'm loving all the brave whistlers I'm finding on KZbin, and you're one of the best I've heard. Thank you!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Rowena- I wish that I had more time to perform two songs instead of just one. But, as many people have told me, it is not how many you do, it is how well you perform them. I gave this song everything that I had, and I almost passed out after that last high note!!!

FANTASTIC BEN !!! sensational performance

[@brendantaylor657]

Just met you at the gym.... Salute!!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Glad that you enjoyed this second part of the video from 1979. There is a Part One to this that is also up here where I am interviewed and I blow into Doc's hands. Brendan, you are a VERY TALENTED VOICE ACTOR! Keep showing it off to everyone and someone will USE YOU! Philly After Midnight and Don Polec's World are two of my other top TV Shows up here. The Tonight Show in 2001 as a member of The Three Tendons is also up here. See you at the Gym again!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you Alec! This Tonight Show appearance with David Letterman guest hosting for Johnny Carson was a dream come true. The producers asked me to be on the show!!! Happy Holidays!

[@awakenedsigma]

This is such an amazing talent 👏 Love from India❤

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you awakendsigma for stopping by and enjoying this video of mine from so very long ago. I have over 300 more videos up on my Channel including very re3cent ones that you will enjoy. That includes other TV Shows that I was on. Wishing you and your Family all the best!

[@migokalle]

WOW! That is SO cool! You are like, the BEST! WOW! Great vid!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you Roeleke. Forty three years of practice.... My bassoon and clarinet playing are on another video called "Sway". My singing is on "Misty" and "I want you, I need you, I love you". There is a great variety of samples of my lifetime's musical experiences up here. It is much like the great videos that you do..always different!

[@guitaress1]

Ben that's wonderful. I think I remember seeing you.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

GREAT! Handwhistling is the wave of the future..... get on board and have fun!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Lauren, every type of Handwhistling tutorial has been done. There is no need for me to one. I really don't care how many views that I get as long as some people enjoy what I perform. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@RockChampEnglish]

I still remember this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JagdishRao]

Came back for another visit, Ben...this is SO wonderful my friend ! A big thumbs up !!.... Jagdish

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Jagdish, whenever I need cheering up I look at this and other videos of my Glory Days! I was only 26 here!

[@lovelygirl1508]

amazing video...salute sir ben..god bless u always......

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you so much. I am glad that you enjoyed this very old video. Happy Holidays.....

[@ALEClovesGENIALMUSIC]

Mythical ! You've been at Letterman show ! How cool ! You have a nice natural musical quality ! my 5 stars for you ^_^

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I teach general classroom music in Philadelphia School District to Kindergarten to eighth graders....I run a thirty two member Choir, teach xylophones, reading music etc. I do handwhistle for my students as well as play my bassoon, clarinet and recorder and keyboard and piano. Merry Christmas....

[@GlenShannon]

What a priceless memento to have in your life!!!!! And you didn't crack up from nerves either, to deliver an outstanding performance.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Freeana, glad that you enjoyed one of my first of many major achievements as a Handwhistler. You are right that practicing three hours a day and believing that it was all worthy of recognition made me work at it until I succeeded. You have many musical gifts and I find your Channel most interesting! My second Tonight Show video from 2001 is also up here along with "The Three Tendons revisited which has other Shows. Keep having fun doing your own thing.

[@marinogomez619]

amazing INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!

[@shoemanbundy]

It always amazes me to see people who were on these shows way back then suddenly appearing on KZbin with the video of their old appearences. Thanks for sharing this with us :)

[@lovelygirl1508]

@HandwhistlerBen wow......that's why im so proud of you...sir BEN.....that's a extra ordinary talent from god,,,,,no body can take tha away.....keep it up master and im always here to support you always,,,,,take good care of yourself and god bless.....age dosn't matter as long us we can perform.......ROWENA......

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I am glad that you enjoyed my Handwhistling!

[@LychkovIA]

It is so great to see your history. Your whistling is very heartfelt.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I look forward to you putting up your Handwhistling videos! I was practicing my Handwhistling for thirteen years, practicing three or more hours every day, doing lots of performances before I was a guest on this Show. You must be a prodigy to be able to play this song after only ONE YEAR.......

[@Shabannie]

I think that Sammy Davis Jr. sang this song too. How exciting to be on the Tonight show! -------------Ellen

[@ivorydunsty]

Wow, absolutely amazing!!! :-)

[@orgelnam08]

Ben,look at YOU here! wow! still young,talented and confident! Enjoyable,entertaining you are to watch Not just in a big crowd ,popular audiences like like this! amused...it's vicky.

[@italianwhistler]

Dear Ben You are fantastic I saw your videos only now as i found your comment on mine. You are really incredible! Thanks also for the information on whistlernet I will be back in september and have a look at it thanks again elena

[@fi-lordentertainment9894]

Woooooow...an amazing performance on the Tonight Show ...sure that must have been quite an experience...thanks again for sharing this with us

[@HandwhistlerBen]

My pleasure! They flew me out first class airfare from Philadelphia to Burbank, California, drove me around in a Limo that took me to the Sheraton Universal in Burbank where all the Stars stay, and took me to and from the Studio. I was also paid Union Scale for my appearance- $448. I was a human interest story. The Tonight Show INVITED ME ON!!

[@neellalan5657]

It's the best thing I've ever seen

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you for enjoying! I started practicing my Handwhistling in 1965 and am the Original Pioneer of this art form. I "sold" the idea across the U.S and the World that the control of the Wind is more Important than a reed or an instrument. There is another video from this Show up of my Interview from this Show. I was on a lot of TV Shows that are all up on this Channel. I demonstrated my over two and a half octave range in that song! Do you Handwhistle? If so, please post some videos. Wishing you all the best.

[@4theloveofmusic919]

So very, very beautiful Ben..Loved it from start to finish..Have a lovely week there.

[@JazzEthics]

Cool video Ben! And a great fun talent! All my best! Lar

[@IamHelenKeller]

Hi Ben, This was a really great performance.... But I would have been really nervous to appear on TV like that. Excellent = 5***** : ) Regards! +++ Helen +++

[@adilonzo]

ive ben practice a lot.. a year ore something like that.. every day.. and then a day.. i started to play songs.. i can play.. the song you played there.. i am getting better and better.. soon i will upload some videos with my talent:)

[@HandwhistlerBen]

You are right about that! He was much different as an interviewer in those days. He was a class act!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I am glad that it brought back other memories as well....

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@ShawnCorytube - Shawn, your Channel is a real blast. When I find the time, I want to watch all of your creations. I am so glad that you enjoyed this video from my very early days-over thirty years ago! Take care.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@SmoggMusic I was lucky to be the right place at the right time. I performed so much in Philadelphia that when I did a performance during the Summer of 1979 the newspapers covered my appearance. A copy got out to the talent coordinator and they contacted me. I handwhistled on the phone and they said that I was going to be one. Within a two weeks I had the first class airfare tickets, vouchers for the free two nights in the sheriton universal, limo picks etc. Check out the interview part.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Amy, your name and voice are going to be famous Internationally as you perform around the World in years to come and with the sale of millions of CD's over a long career. I was just lucky to have a musical novelty that I did well that got me on some Nationally televised Shows. By the way, I had a GREAT TIME dong this show! I was treated like royalty.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@huffb1 Thanks for asking. The Tonight Show talent coordinators invited me to be on the Show. They read about me in two Philadelphia newspapers where I had given some performances, called my Parent's house, told me to call back, and then told me that I would be receiving my First class airfare tickets, hotel, limo etc. and the date was set. Ten minutes on the top show in the country in 1979! Yes , that was quite a wonderful experience! Have a great day.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

This was one of the greatest mements in my life. I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@Twirretwarre]

Ben, this was really great!!! Amazing how you can do that, I can not!!!! Hihi, Roeleke

[@3greatgreyhounds3]

Your very good at this now and that was fantastic back then too. I found ur channel through a posted video of Sally's, she is great too like u, and I never knew of this kind of music till now, so thanks for posting & I enjoyed it, have a good evening! -S

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@unsoffiodivita1 I am so glad that you enjoyed this video from over thirty years ago. I have over thirty other Handwhistling videos up here as well as singing, playing my bassoon and clarinet and making music in many other unusual ways. Have a great day!

[@chocolatelover13]

so cool. i really like the sound

[@TravelingTidbits]

Thanks! Sometimes I make changes to a video, but hate replacing when when there are comments posted! :) I wish KZbin can make it possible to replace a video w/out having to delete the whole thing. BlipTV does that, and it's great. I imagine hand whistling is sort of like singing...each individual has a unique voice and style and no two people can sing a song the exact same way. And that makes the world a much more interesting place :)

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you Derek. I am glad that you enjoyed this video done such a long time ago... I use over a two and a half octave range that took as much practice to achieve as playing any other wind instrument!

[@TravelingTidbits]

That is absolute talent!!! :)

[@indisugartaufik]

No doubt that you're SUPER talented, Ben! :)

[@HandwhistlerBen]

+Indi Sugar Taufik - Indi Sugar, no actually, I am just very lucky to have been in the right place, at the right time, playing the right Novelty "Musical Instrument" on a Professional Level! I had been handwhistling for 16 years when the Tonight Show INVITED ME TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the videos!

[@RockChampEnglish]

+Indi Sugar Taufik can't agree more!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Glad that you enjoyed it Indi Sugar! Stay well and happy!!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I am glad that you could watch the video. I hope that you enjoyed it....

[@pixelartgamergirl]

A very well deserved set of applaud. That performance looked like it used a good bit of effort and energy specially at the end. Such nice and fond memories. Your notes were on point! I wish they would have invited you again at some point years later then you could have woo the crowd yet again!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I was on the Tonight Show again in 2001 as a member of The Three Tendons. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp_IoIeclrdnitk We performed together from 2000 to 2002. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZKcZ5mphdl0l7c We dd other TV Shows that are up on my Channel and we also performed with a Pops Orchestra playing, "Bugler's Holiday" and an Armed Services Medlley. We were also a warmup act for a Country music duo called, Trout Fishing in America and we performed at the Godfrey Daniels Coffee House in Bethlehem, PA. and some Comedy Clubs. It was a blast having fame twice!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Glad that you enjoyed this. What a wonderful song and great voice I just listened to on your Site. I have subscribed!

[@oldmancheeseburguer]

Such a gentle tone, It's sad that my father taught me this when I was a kid. Now I'm all grown up and we don't talk that much. I wish I could just man up and talk to my oldman.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Hello Oldman. You must still remember the basics to Handwhistle and can pick up where you left off. My Dad passed away in 2017 at 95. Please don't wait until he is gone before talking with him again. They are full of memories of you growing up, some good, some bad, but all from their point of view and wisdom. If you do learn to play a scale again on the Handwhistle, post it up on your Channel and send me the URL here. I can give you advice how to improve faster. I am 70 now, but can still play as I did forty years ago. I am just more tired out! Thank you for stopping by. Wishing you all the best over the Holiday Season!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@lovelygirl1508 Rowena- This nationally televised Show was a lifetime ago. I was only 26 years old, and David Letterman was 32. This was Before he had his Late Night Show. Back in those days, being invited to be a guest on the Tonight Show was a great honor because it was the Highest Rated Show in the USA. All the Stars were on there being interviewed or performing. I was a human interest story, because my Handwhistling is a novelty. I was seen by about 30 million people.

[@DsmB2007]

That mush be soooo difficult!!! Many Stars!!!!

[@Greg7341]

Wonderful !!

[@albrenza]

Ben that was absolutely amazing, what a great talent you are! I am so proud to be your friend! ;D

[@RossiSinger]

This is absolutely amazing!! 5 stars and many many more from me!! Love, Tamara xx

[@bammer7324]

hope he's still whistling tunes for people to enjoy

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Bammer, I am only 70 and of course still making videos, just not as many as I used to! Check out my Channel. I just did a rendition of, "I will Follow Him" from Sister Act............originally recorded by Peggy March. Wishing you all the best over the Holiday Season!

[@THE1FREEANA]

Love this number. Your range is amazing. I've been handwhistling since I was eleven.and I also play a lot of instruments. You did great on that show. I'm glad you believed in your gift to really put it out there. There is nothing like the feel of whistling on those hands, is there? Thank you for sharing this.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Nancy- It is rare that someone checks out four of my videos one after the other AND leaves comments. I thank you so much, and I am glad that you appreciate what I do....

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Thank you for your comment! I practiced over three hours a day from the age of twelve until 26 to get onto this Show. There are over twenty new Handwhistling videos up here since July. Each is unique. I have been Handwhistling for over forty two years now!!

[@cbrb40]

@HandwhistlerBen Oh yeah I did watch it once long ago,I think it was on another site you showed me. I was happy to see it again. Wow that's cool so Letterman was subbing for Johnny. Those were the days right? ;) I can imagine you were shocked to hear that. haha it's cool that they pay for airfare. It was an awesome night for you my buddy. It's great to watch over and over again. :)) Hey it can happen again for you! :)))

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@modhaimelamusique - Modh- Thank you for leaving a comment here on this video. I'm so glad that you enjoyed watching me from so many years ago!

[@ShawnCorytube]

Very cool sir!!!~

[@HandwhistlerBen]

@Ajohn13 John- Thank you for the comment. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this video. The interview section of the Show is a separate video up here. I was on for a total of ten minutes and treated like royalty. Have a great day.