harpo marx - blue moon

[@ExMachina70]

What I love is that Harpo rarely if ever joked when he played the harp, to which he played wonderfully.

[@NoEgg4u]

The people standing there had a better-than-front-row seat to that performance. -- Professional harp player (not too many of them around). -- In person view. No 1939 video technology needed. Those people see Harpo playing with their own eyes. -- In person, direct and real sound. Not listening to the sound from youtube, or the recording technology of 1939. They are listening to the actual harp. The difference between hearing this performance on youtube or elsewhere vs hearing it standing next to Harpo is the difference betwween looking at a top-chef prepared meal on a black-and-white TV vs actually eating the meal. Being there, next to Harpo, with an unobstructed view, and hearing the Harp directly from the harp, being played by a professional harp player, is the treat of a lifetime.

[@pageriskin8743]

Said people in front row are singers who are accompanying Harpo

[@lindamanas6735]

What is so remarkable is that Harpo was almost entirely self taught and played in a unique way. He was so talented. The harp is one of the most difficult instrument to master as it is so difficult to see the strings.

[@David-yw2lv]

He never clowned while playing the harp.He was outstanding.

[@ashleyhoward8926]

You need big feet to play a harp, they have seven foot pedals.

[@dalewiederholt573]

This is a classic in any Era. Thank you Harpo

[@johnchoat357]

My mom took my sister and me to see Love Happy, the very last Marx Brothers movie, in the mid forties. As usual, Harpo comes across a harp while he is up to his shenanigans and suddenly Harpo's entire demeanour changes to one of total seriousness and concentration; as young as I was, I've never forgotten how much that impacted on me.........Rest in Peace Harpo, for you have surely earned it!

[@claudiachasman8307]

YES, "*LOVE HAPPY*", that was the one with THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAINESS:"*THE Countess Egilitchi*" (*SPELLING*(???!!!)): Played by, the VERY BEAUTIFUL: ("*MISS*")*ILONA MASSEY*(the *Hungarian* Actress): I forgot t what (EXACTLY) it was about:"*Groucho*" MAY have played a DETECTIVE, though(???)): And there was a MAD CHASE, towards the end(???!!!): And, I forget, what TUNE "*Harpo*" played, on The Harp (it's been quite a few years, since I've seen it). I DO remember, that I ENJOYED it, however, thanks, for mentioning it.;-)))

[@tonypanzarella9387]

Many dramatic movies had a "comic relief" interlude. In Harpo's case, his harp was the "serious relief" in a comic picture.

[@melissacooper8724]

​@claudiachasman8307 I remember that the villain, Madame Eagleitchy was after a diamond necklace that was hidden in a sardine can. Groucho played a detective searching for the diamonds too. The song that Harpo played in that movie was Swanee River. He also played Happy Birthday to his friend Maggie to cheer her up after her boyfriend overlooked her birthday for a business deal. The movie ended with Harpo disappearing into the night with the diamonds, Chico works for Groucho in his office, and Groucho ended up marrying Madame Eagleitchy!

[@piroskaracz3621]

What an amazing multi talented man...as was the whole family...amazing musicians

[@joshuafarmer3135]

Where Chico was a master of the piano keys, Harpo was a master of the strings.

[@clabersuarez5253]

👏

[@jmarsh5485]

I think I heard that Harpo wanted to play piano but his parents did not allow him, so he learnt to play the string thing (I can't think of the name!)

[@michaelgreen5206]

Virtuoso harp player here and one heck of an actor too!!! Miss all the Marx Brothers...what talent they had.

[@laurietijerina3816]

I just love hearing him play the harp,it's so beautiful. MAY HE REST IN PEACE 💐 WITH THE ANGELS PLAYING his HARP. 🤗😇

[@marilyndee969]

I just said earlier tonight that Harpo looks like an angel to me. Maybe he was one.

[@amnoahwielwabbit3837]

2022 and he’s still a brilliant musician /comedian.

[@kathleenprescott6227]

I have always loved Harpo. This video is magical the people are lovely.

[@GasCityGuy]

I marvel at how Harpo goes from complete slapstick to complete serious musician as soon as he touches an instrument.

[@ViralTuber]

He's all art. Helps me remember a great line from "Dead Poet's Society": _"And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for."_

[@lovinspoonful77]

I understand he was a highly intelligent man.

[@5610winston]

And "the only normal man in Hollywood", with four kids who loved him, married to the same woman for over thirty years ('til death did them part), never took a sleeping pill, never spent a minute on a psychiatrist's couch, and didn't have an enemy in the world. He loved his work loved his art, and above all, loved his family. Source: his autobiography, "HARPO SPEAKS".

[@LadyMuse]

In his book "Harpo Speaks" He said when he acted, it was his character but when he played the harp, it was him.

[@bennyrobertson]

And then goes immediately back to clown at the very end. He was a brilliant player. Chico was no slouch on piano.

[@jimieljoseph2322]

Never spoke a word from his mouth but poetry flowed from his fingers.

[@robertraines8518]

He was not mute....

[@jimieljoseph2322]

@@robertraines8518I never said so.

[@TheDoctor1225]

@@jimieljoseph2322 I can remember growing up hearing that the reason he never spoke in the movies was because he WAS mute, though. Probably one of the earliest "urban legends" I ever heard :)

[@AceripXF]

i love watching him play

[@AceripXF]

@@TheDoctor1225 the reason he nvr spoke was cos when he delivered lines it wasnt very good so he took up doing physical comedy miming everything instead

[@fepeerreview3150]

What a beautiful scene! So full of humanity, everyone lost in the beauty of music.

[@kellywright540]

Harpo and Chico are two of the best musicians! Sad that kids today will never watch stuff like this unless you tie 'em down! That and their comedy was off the charts too!

[@rtwhitson3]

I used to watch the Marx Brothers' movies on TV as a very young child (I'm 66 now). We were all falling on the floor laughing, and I swear I DID think the musical performances of Harpo and Chico were great, even then. As a child I did not however, TRULY appreciate how incredible they really were as musicians. They are the definition of genius and FAMILY.

[@alanoffer]

I heard his daughter in an interview that if he heard on the local radio near where they lived of a stray animal that needed to be adopted Harpo would disappear and bring home the dog or cat , that says a lot about character to me ,

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

The shot composition of the little girl through the harp, with the choir and the magical playing of harpo Is one of my favourite moments of cinema.

[@picklesthewise]

I agree; absolutely incredible. Critics may call a film a "flop" for whatever reasons, but every Marx Brothers film had wonderful moments like that, especially where the music was concerned.

[@bennieo5gs393]

That little girl captured my heart. Her face reminds me of the wonder of childhood.

[@kirnpu]

@@bennieo5gs393 Truly. She is absolutely riveted watching him.

[@texasmimi5566]

@@kirnpu She was a beautiful child. So innocent........then she grew up and real life hit. :-(

[@chochosan710]

Yes yes yes yes. That little girl with the big eyes was the frosting on that cake. 6 18 2021. Chochosanpresents. Is my user name and.i end with a dot com and picked the strong silent type. Harpo. As my kind of guy

[@LeePresson]

Whenever he touches the strings, Harpo disappears and Arthur Marx is suddenly there.

[@samthomas8179]

Harpo disappears when he plays the harp?

[@TheDoctor1225]

@@samthomas8179 I may be wrong (and I know I"m late to the party as it were) but in his book "Harpo Speaks," the actor himself said that Harpo was the part he played until he sat down at the harp and then he was no longer Harpo - he was himself, Arthur Marx.

[@AceripXF]

@@samthomas8179 harpos real name was arther

[@samthomas8179]

@@AceripXF Yes, I know. Just remarking on the irony of his not being known as Harpo when playing the harp.

[@samthomas8179]

@@TheDoctor1225 I see! Thanks for clarifying 😊

[@bubblemum]

Watching the Marx brothers and Harpo's playing is why I bought a lap harp at 22, and started real lessons 10 years ago. I have since bought a larger harp- I fell in love with Harpo!

[@josephoshea1442]

I cannot imagine Hollywood today just routinely putting instrumental flourishes into a movie for its stars the way the studios did for the Marx Brothers.

[@TraceyLevine-m8p]

Harpo Did That. So Beautifully.Absolutely Heavenly Music.NOBODY Could Play The HARP As MAGNIFICENTLY & BEAUTIFULLY As HARPO.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@spacelemur7955]

Wow. That was a brilliant rendition. Creative, clever, sentimental, bold, sweet... I wish there was a lot more of him recorded, as the man was a serious musician and arranger.

[@stephenholmes1036]

Harpo was genuinely a very good harpist.

[@alludaangel]

What musicality! What sensitivity! What genius! Enrapturing!

[@michaelmaldonado7369]

Harpo was one of the most gifted performers of all time.

[@clabersuarez5253]

Así es🎉

[@theresaholguin699]

I miss them Harpo, Chico, Groucho. They were very talented. Harpo is my favorite of them. I do love them all. So much talent brilliant comedy trio. If all time ❤😎❤😎❤😎❤

[@JuneLynn]

Harpo was amazing....so funny without saying a word, and also a brilliant musician...we will never see the likes of him again...rest in peace dear Harpo

[@ashleyhoward8926]

He did get the horn a lot, though.

[@theresaholguin699]

Brilliant beautiful musical Harpo was self taught. Harpo left the building with Arthur came out to play his harp. Just beautiful. Harpo was a true man and family man who gave us his presence with his brothers. They were amazing gentlemen funny and awesome. May they all rest in peace

[@PRR5406]

No, let them bust up Heaven so the angels can enjoy their presence, skills, and humor. They brought an eternity of humor and inspired music to us already.

[@shaneohara2588]

Truly the greatest harpist of all times.And one of the greatest comedians along with his brothers ever.

[@jluko4549]

I thought there must be another harpist that's truly great. Then I realized I couldn't name a single one. Harpo/Arthur Marx forever.

[@warrengwonka2479]

Professional harpists came to give him a lesson and watched his unique self-taught style themselves.

[@genericgeorge]

@@warrengwonka2479 So much personality in his playing

[@maximecottereau2869]

Absolument merveilleux !!! Merci HARPO....

[@AngeliAnjali]

Love this! Vintage Marx. What a diverse talent, so necessary in the vaudeville days. Harpo can't be pigeon holed into history as a mute slapstick. This proves he was an AMAZING musician, too!

[@v.e.7236]

Very odd that such beautiful music makes me cry!?! Perhaps its the misunderstood oodball that Harpo represents that rings so true to me, as if we were brothers in spirit, somehow. I don't have one ioda of talent that this man possesses, but to watch and listen to his playing is akin to musical nervana, with his face a study in concentration and adoration for instrument and music. Beautiful!

[@claudiachasman8307]

BLISS CONSCIOUSNESS.;-)))))

[@pollydickinson4789]

What a gift he had as did his brothers. I love listening to them. Irreplaceable!! ❤

[@Teckno77]

Love it at 1:44 magical music and the child looking at harpo....really nice cinema at work there

[@claudiachasman8307]

DITTO, DITTO, I was noticing that, MYSELF.;-) To borrow a term, from the other commenter: "*EN-RAPTURING*" (I COULDN'T have said it, BETTER, MYSELF, THANK YOU.;-)))

[@Jenifer_G]

I ALWAYS LOVE THE MARX BROTHERS, THE ERA THEY WERE IN WAS UNIQUE. WONT HAPPEN AGAIN.

[@Teckno77]

This has to be one of my favourite pieces he plays, the tonation, the timing. How can anyone not enjoy it, brilliant chaps all of them.

[@Juliaflo]

Observing quality talent like this will save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in psychiatric care.

[@claudiachasman8307]

YES.;-))))

[@eiipla]

he was(and his brothers) so talented. they were all amazing xx

[@Thetwobros-c4l]

This made me remember my grandparents brought a smile to my face. Loved growing up and remembering them.

[@fredarcher7264]

How could amyone gove this a thumbs down ? RIP Harpo .

[@billbernhard3582]

Classical, jazz, pop - Harpo could do it all ! MR Artur Marx, we salute you ! A true, American, cultural wonder !

[@kathrynbreckel4775]

I absolutely adore when he plays Take Me Out to the Ballgame on the I Love Lucy show!!!!!!

[@mingram15]

So beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Simply divine!

[@claudiachasman8307]

ME, TOO.;-))) THANK YOU.;-)))

[@jennyb7745]

How wonderful to see & hear this.I know very little about music & don't play any instruments,but I feel his interpretation on this & other music is phenomenal.Something other worldly & you would be hard pressed to find anyone like him these days.❤️

[@ginocirillo1917]

Anche se eseguita con l' arpa, questa e' in assoluto la migliore versione strumentale del famoso brano "Blue Moon". Harpo Marx non era soltanto un grande comico ma anche un virtuoso di questo elegante strumento musicale, se non avesse fatto cinema sarebbe sicuramente diventato un grande concertista.

[@SuperBajafresh]

They taught me respect of all musicians of all colors and nationalities. We been blessed with the Marx Brothers for life.

[@chazlopresti]

Happy Birthday Harpo. Your ability to inspire is unmatched.

[@bumble1612]

Just beautifully timeless. To think this will in a few years, be 100 years old.

[@CrackedTroyster]

20 more years before that happens. Their 1st film is 90 already, though!

[@robertlongwill8856]

That just puts it all in perspective does it not? I know it's going to be about 20 years when this is a hundred years old but man it's just unbelievable how time does fly

[@clabersuarez5253]

😮😱👏

[@JaneFrieman]

Only an angel such as Harpo Marx could play intricate divine notes on the harp.

[@clabersuarez5253]

Eran artistas de un talento increible

[@andreandpaula]

Arguably the best harpist ever and the person who made me love that instrument

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I mean, it's no wonder they named the thing after him.

[@sangielissa]

I love watching the seriousness in his face, when he plays the harp, after all the comedic looney-tunes.

[@jacstocker7257]

Harpo was incredible. He had talent beyond what ordinary people can study and learn.

[@zorkwork3841]

When I watch Harpo it almost makes me cry....So beautiful and Harpo looks completely fully entranced in his music...Have loved him and the Marx Brothers for a very long time.

[@loveistruth5713]

Well I just watched it again amazing. True man of God... there won't be Angels playing Harps in heaven. But I know 1 person who will.

[@robertlongwill8856]

He was wonderful comedian but beautiful harpist wow just astounding and how beautiful he plays makes me extremely happy and sad at the same time

[@claudiachasman8307]

NOSTALGIA.;-)))

[@507dannyfe]

Harpo Marx should go down in History as the Worlds Greatest Harp Player

[@Machihekamake]

I can't believe his talent. Angels play harps homeboy!! That's wats up!!!

[@FredJonesJunior]

he is the worlds greatest harp player and the most entertaining to watch with a big help from hollywood.

[@jessewnts]

Harpo was considered to be 1 of the top 3 Harp players in the World and travelled the globe performing with famous orchestras.

[@texasmimi5566]

You mean there were others? Harpo had.......competition!? No way were there any better than Harpo Marx, IMO.

[@marksman48]

Both he and Chico were very musically talented. From all accounts he was a very sweet guy. His son Bill Mars tells some great stories about his dad.

[@clabersuarez5253]

Las buscaré...fueron geniales😊

[@jimmtpicornell]

I do agree his face show's much sincerity and passion.

[@forrestcalkins93]

he was an incredible harpist, I love watching him play the harp.

[@winstonelston5743]

That intense concentration on his face! He was left-handed, and his first harp lesson was a picture of an angel playing right-handed. When he sought professional training, he realized that the teachers were studying his technique rather than the other way around

[@winstonelston5743]

Come to think of it, Harpo probably improved the quality of harp-playing when he passed through the Gates of Glory.

[@clabersuarez5253]

Eran geniales simplemente.. grandes👍

[@wawawawu]

I agreee for more than 1000 %... You can see that he loves his instrument and he ownes it more than another harp-player I know... Only a big man can make himself a fool and stay a hero.... I bow my head in front of such a talent. This is why i show the old films to my young kids. To learn that you have to practise for beeing pro....

[@lawrenceparker5438]

There 22 people who have no idea what true musical ability is. It is a DAM SHAME! I LOVED IT! HARPO RULES!!!

[@ashleyhoward8926]

One who can't spell.

[@lanajenkins9017]

I adore the Marx brothers. They will always be my favorite comedians. And such musical genius! Amazing too that they were all brothers and yet each of them had his own unique personality and talent.

[@niawhite7457]

I've always wondered did the Marx Brothers like black people? because they all were in two of their movies At the Circus and Day of the Races and mostly Harpo was always around them so was there or was there not any racism between them? just a little question not trying to judge anyone I just wanted an answer.

[@texasmimi5566]

@@niawhite7457 Well, IMO if they didn't like black people, black people would not have been around them or in their movies...........ya think? Nobody can really answer this unusual question, can they?

[@niawhite7457]

@@texasmimi5566 🤔 guess not, oh well

[@debradobson2236]

My favorite all time movies, I love hearing Harpo playing his harp. Great movies.hotlips Mrs. Allen

[@MDW03]

Saw Harpo on "I Love Lucy" playing "take Me Out to the Ballgame. Brought back memories of listening to him as a small child. Sorry much of the younger generation have not been exposed to such musicians. I plan to play his music during my grandson's nap.

[@texasmimi5566]

This episode is what brought Harpo Marx to my attention growing up in the '60's. It is my favorite episode of I Love Lucy, with her "Carmen Miranda" episode a close second.

[@WaterFlame957]

I watched this scene years ago and I'm just as captivated as I was when I first saw it.

[@scottmiller6495]

What a marvelous talent he was and sadly not many people now know this nor care either what a horrible shame !!!!!!!

[@kathleenprescott6227]

Beautiful I've always loved Harpo!

[@daniramc]

For most of the Marx Brothers movies, Harpo does something funny, but when he reach the harp, Mr. Arthur Marx always did something beautiful.

[@orgami100]

Harpo turns into a very serious artist who takes this art professionally... If only Jack Benny could've played the Harp instead of trying so hard with the violin. ...:)

[@daniramc]

Well, Jack should've did anything instead of trying so hard with the violin, actually... :)

[@orgami100]

According to Jack Benny's daughter her father really-really tried practicing the violin it was such awful sound they would go to the Beverly Hills Library to do their homework..

[@orgami100]

Hello: Beverly Hills Police department. . I'm one of the neighbors of Harpo Marx just wanted to report he's acting a little strange. ... You asking how strange, we'll right now running around yard with a big rubber horn in a clown suit making all sorts of tooting noises, your asking if he frighten anybody, not really the children really seem to enjoy it... So officer you believe it's a birthday party and I have nothing to be concerned about. .. "Then nevermind"

[@Whiskers1949]

No one could play Harpo's harps like he could..... He learned to play before he learned how the harp was "properly" tuned. I found this fact to be fascinating (look it up). Absolutely my favorite harp player of all time..... Actually, I cannot name another harp player..... at all!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

thomas doesn't want any help, and that's perfectly ok :-)

[@gordonwebster2931]

I'm sure most of todays Harp players, were inspired by the Genius.

[@claudiachasman8307]

Oh, Alice Coltrane.;-))) And, SHE was WONDERFUL.;-))) But, you can't really COMPARE them, they are from 2 different ERAS, and GENRES. But, the ONE thing that '*Alice*", and "*Harpo*" DO have, "*IN COMMON*": They (BOTH) take you to: "*CELESTIAL* Places*";-))) To '*The Realms of ANGELS*".;-)

[@claudiachasman8307]

And, oh, yes, I WAS going to mention *Dorothy Ashby*(!!!): Corky Hale, I had never heard of, however.

[@thomasedward1319]

Peter tork

[@lovernotfighter]

A sublime performance, He was so talented.

[@danielvasquez8830]

His playing bring a smile to my face.

[@lucenarpa1]

toda mi admiracio para Harpo que ya ejecutaba en forma moderna el arpa creando efectos que yo pensaba haberlos creado es un genio!

[@iseeolly9959]

So sweet it made my cry....and what a beautiful little girl ! xx

[@claudiachasman8307]

YES.;-)))))

[@iseeolly9959]

@@claudiachasman8307 Stay safe my friend.

[@claudiachasman8307]

Thank you, my Friend, same, to you.;-)

[@Saxy64]

People back then knew what talent was and had it. People now don't know what talent is, and don't have it. Speaking of popular music in general.

[@scottmiller6495]

I agree and the young people of todays horrible world are never going to care either !!!!!

[@BehappyBhairava]

There's always the few, far between but still there. A great deal of truly talented and seriously passionate people in this world.. People get too hung up on what's presented through mainstream outlets, it's a shame :/

[@claudiachasman8307]

You are sooo RIGHT about that, thought I was THE ONLY ONE who had been NOTICING: The DEARTH of *TALENT*, in "*Popular Music*"(and, "*Entertainment*", IN GENERAL), TODAY.

[@moedangladd7008]

Mitt Notned You are EXACTLY CORRECT, sir!

[@marymcbride9930]

there is no words to describe how beautiful this is 😍

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put, Mary ! I totally agree ! :-)

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Poorly put Mary. There ARE no words.

[@davep1103]

TALK ABOUT BEAUTIFUL ! This Man is AMAZING !

[@njosborne6152]

Thanks, I was a member of the YMCA , And on on Saturday mornings, they would have movie projector, films. from recent movie-tonea cartoon and a featured films for a quarter, hotdog potato chips and a lemonade included. I haven’t haven’t heard this in over 60 years. Fairly impressive for kids. Thanks🙏🏽

[@MrChilli56]

beautiful....love the background harmony, they blend so beautifully together...harp and voices

[@claudiachasman8307]

ANGELIC.;-))))

[@joseperez1085]

Harpo you were a genius rest easy in paradise.

[@nedraleggett5436]

A delight to watch and listen to.

[@alicjatetera1020]

I think the same

[@bennettsilverstein]

One of my most prized possessions is a letter written to me by Harpo's wife, Susan, in 1983. In the letter, she told me he stood for the hope that, for as long as there is love and laughter in the world, sanity will hold. He was one of the funniest and most wonderful men in the world. Whenever I'm invited to a Hallowe'en party, I can never come. But, I always see to it that Harpo shows up. I've gotten so good at it that people forget it's really me in a wig and a raincoat. One night, I said to my friend: "It's hot in that costume". He said: "How would you know? You're not the one who wears it." Gone almost 60 years and I still miss him.

[@RogerMFox-vw5cm]

...Arthur "Harpo" Marx Lives 4~Ever...😎

[@dominiquetorres2130]

Vraiment merveilleux Harpo était mon préféré 😍😍😘

[@DairyAir]

I just saw this for the cinematography aspect… amazing what you see the hundredth time you see something

[@duaino12000]

Truly a remarkable book and great read.

[@LatoLato66]

World need real musicians like this now

[@jubalcalif9100]

I have a notion to second that emotion !!

[@Juliaflo]

@@jubalcalif9100 I third that emotion.

[@moimeme41]

Harpo Marx, un des plus grands harpistes que je connaisse !

[@peterlancester5494]

Great Gems to discover in old stuff. Some nearly incredible, so is this.

[@HUSTLEMAN2]

He is just a master on the harp...WOW!

[@GourmetPez]

this is jaw-droping

[@eitnuxixelsyd]

Way to go Harpo!!!

[@evelynferguson8497]

❤❤❤❤❤ " Harpo Speaks" is a must read book!

[@tonypanzarella9387]

At about 0:24, the woman who appears, wearing the prominent hat, is Lillian Randolph, who was well known in radio as "Madam Queen" in the Amos 'n' Andy series. She also played that role during the brief TV run of the show. In addition to her performances, she also taught acting, and was inducted into the Black FIlmmakers' Hall Of Fame. Her sister, Amanda Randolph was, perhaps, even more prolific on radio and screen.

[@JohnnyJoe]

1:22 I love the face expressions of the older woman who is standing right behind the harp, when she´s looking att Harpos fingers.

[@grogtgs]

Harpo was born with the given name Adolph. He changed it of course. He taught himself to play the harp but he doesn’t play it like you are supposed to play it. It did it in his own unique way

[@lisekartakmcdonald]

Harpo= Love

[@Daneel56]

Awesome. Emotional. Genious.

[@leemclaury6251]

Why would someone give it a thumbs down ? He played it beautifully as always .