Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby Reaction

[@bigjay123]

I used to watch Tom & Jerry all the time. Best cartoons ever.

[@Mandalorian_Goblinslayer]

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[@khalanierange4916]

He mimicked Tom getting hit by an iron pie

[@bigusplatypus6235]

Same, the aesthetics of the 50's

[@KRRJ]

@@Mandalorian_Goblinslayer i've been to about 2 or three of those websites

[@FunkyMarcel]

Those cartoonists were smokin' some righteous stuff in the old days...

[@camperoh]

This song has been covered numerous times. The performer in this version is Ira "Buck" Woods.

[@sledgenwedge]

very cool I thought it was Louis Armstrong one would have to read the credits on the Tom and Jerry Show to know the cover artist

[@bbanksracing]

@@sledgenwedge solid serenade is the specific Tom and Jerry short.

[@newcountryguy]

I wish there was a full recording of this version aside from the Tom and Jerry one. But I love this too.

[@hollyodell4012]

Hahaha, yes! I remember seeing this as a kid, it's still hysterical. They used to show tons of Tom and Jerry cartoons in a row on Saturday morning. I'd watch them whichever they were, but there were a few(this was high on the list)that were especially awesome, and if they came on it was like hitting the jackpot(back when you couldnt just go to KZbin to see whatever/whenever you wanted) . We had to wait and wait for these exciting little moments, you spoiled youngsters! *shakes cane in air* 😆

[@fredruthven4566]

The singer is Ira "Buck" Woods.

[@MrTangent]

Wish this version was on Spotify. :(

[@pablomoya6899]

Yes, this is a cover

[@pablomoya6899]

The original es louis jordan

[@jimithy47]

The cartoons from the 1900's were the best. Just like the music.

[@loydomega8601]

Pure instrument

[@willofx4413]

That’s from the 40-50’s

[@dsj394]

The way music has changed its such a disappointment

[@dsj394]

@@IceBlueStarCat i meant todays generation of music, i recently took a class for college and my eyes opened how different music was from back then. Compared to now

[@samwecerinvictus]

The only “real” difference is how it’s recorded, the style of music, the quality of recording, the quality of instrument (if any at all), the quality of musicianship, etc. So, you’re wrong.

[@davidcamp3522]

I used to sing this to then my GF who is now my wife no seriously I did drove her up the wall lol

[@michellelittle9184]

David Camp She probably secretly loved it🤣

[@Bobbyliscious]

Louis Jordan and Billy Austin. October 1949 -and yes he was a Black Blues Traveling singer.

[@jaywu_chakra9919]

That song is the truth. I always love this episode since I was a kid!😂

[@Chaotic_Observer]

This episode is my all time FAVORITE episode of all time, and this was the one episode i actually hated Jerry, i wanted Tom to get the girl so badly haha

[@MrSuperken1]

Who you telling!!

[@Chaotic_Observer]

@@MrSuperken1 WHAT

[@Tootall4yall]

This was done by legendary big band swing jazz musician Louis Jordan. His swinging, boogie boogie style of jazz is the DNA of early rock and roll.

[@lauracosby7382]

I LOVED this!!! And I really needed a laugh tonight!

[@ShawnTuckertheShoninzo]

One of my favorite Tom and Jerry scenes

[@mar.mp8]

Is you is or is you ain't my baby

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

He's black. Ira "Buck" Woods does the Tom and Jerry version, but there's a slower version on "The Best of Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five" album. There's a version by Dinah Washington too, as well as by many other singers. I like these three, but like the Louis Jordan version best.

[@WriteousBible]

I like the Louis Jordan version better. It's slower with more prominent trumpet sounds and solo. Obviously, this version was perfect for Tom and Jerry and the original (I think?)

[@ralphfalkenburg5297]

Louis Jordan had so many songs out at the same time he was known as "King of thr Juke Box"

[@elitemation]

This version is better than louis one. Its more jazzy and funky

[@vkaygee]

This is not the original. Louis Jordan version was original.

[@user-cj9nx7fo6b]

any idea or link to the full song of this tom n jerry’s version?

[@andybluewater2291]

It is ira buck wood behind the microphone. And I'm color blind.

[@liberty5565]

I woke up this morning and typed this song in to play for my girlfriend. This is my favorite version because it's up tempo and has that drop off to that dreary New Orleans style jazz for the last chorus. Then I seen your reaction video so I checked it out. "Can't hear color"... Oh yes you can and there's nothing wrong or racist about it. You can also hear emotion and soul. This is how I was exposed to this music, through cartoons. I grew up very rural with no kids my age, except on the long bus ride to school. Tom & Jerry, even The Flintstones & Jetsons aired a lot of jazz in their episodes. How else would I have ever heard this great music, my neighbors were bluegrass musicians and my mom listened to CCR, Zeppelin and other rock music, which I loved. I think this is what made my music choices so expansive. Maybe when I was a little kid I didn't hear the color of a singer, but in my teens I could easily put a face to a singer. Not to divide or any sinister reason. I absolutely loved George Thorogood, who played a lot of covers, he lead me down the rabbit hole to find Bo Diddley and other bluesman. Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy really appealed to me. Listen to "Mannish Boy" and tell me it's not an awesome song. Buddy Guy had huge lungs and played guitar like a mad man. Of course, once you go deep in to the music, you keep looking for more and more because there's a lot to miss. I know some people aren't obsessed with music and it just doesn't excite them like it does others, but it made me buy a guitar and later a bass guitar. I don't like the erase history movement going on today, because it puts these great recording at risk. Kids are pure, they hear things and it can put them on a positive path. I didn't see black as a negative, most of the time, just like this video, they become a piece of you. Anyway, I've been called racist for whatever reason, I just ignore it because I know that I'm far from it. I can list more great black Americans than most black people can. Like this song. Are there black guys sitting at home listening to Albert King or Leadbelly? Blacks need a revival, they need to go back and listen to these positive songs that were recorded in bad times. I know not everyone is like a music lover who spends a lifetime searching out great songs, but at the same time, this is black history and a tremendous part of the culture that should bring real joy and appreciation in to their lives. Sorry, I ramble because I love the music and it excites me. Just listen to Mannish Boy and tell me that Muddy doesn't pull you in right from the start. It does me. Anyway, great video. I also have the Tom & Jerry box set.

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

Awesome experience you had. Thanks for sharing it with me.

[@bustyrandit]

I grew up the same way, lived in a rural area(N Mid TN. 70s/80s) Heard lots of great bluegrass n country music with my grandfolks n Dad. Mom liked rocking with The Beatles, The Stones, CCR and others. My Stepdad enjoyed RnB and guys like Neil Diamond, B J Thomas and other groups that would later be called " Easy Listening". Thru the 70s/early/mid 80s, Top 40 was a huge source of music for me, you heard it all from Blondie, Lynyrd Skynard, Journey, Donna Summer, Duran Duran... You get the picture. And Sat Morning toons like Tom n Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Kidd Video, and many, many others. Plus, you had programs Like American Bandstand(R.I.P. Dick Clark), Solid Gold, and Soul Train on Saturdays as well. Later on, my tastes ran towards Hard Rock/Heavy/Hair Metal with frequent side trips into Comedy/Novelty acts like Ray Stevens, Weird Al, and others. Even an detour into Funk/Rap/Hip Hop Wasn t unusual. For example, I really enjoyed Young M C , he made great rap without the violence, profanity, n meanness that later came from others. I even found great music from watching Monster Truck videos. Good music is out there. You just have too look. And listen with an open mind.....and a open ear.😁😎 Thanks for posting.

[@imkerrusin]

Louis Jordan wrote this song in 1943. He also recorded it. This was later adapted for this particular episode of Tom and Jerry and performed by Ira "Buck" Woods. It was one of my favorite episodes as a kid.

[@ryananthony4840]

That is the GREATEST episode of T&J!!! I love that song so much! And that was done by several GREAT musicians!!!

[@brianedwards9240]

Louis Armstrong, Sachmo the trumpet player it kind of sounds like.

[@michellelittle9184]

Brian Edwards It does doesn’t it?!

[@Lil_Broomstik-_-]

I like people like this...not people that get annoying saying to sub 0:45

[@tylerely8495]

4:21 lol that was funny wasn't it?

[@mikeadams2677]

For the record I never heard color, I opened up my niece's box of Crayola crayons, and I didn't hear a thing, but I seen plenty of color. Lol

[@jayaldridge9520]

Louis Jordan recorded the song in 1944 but the cartoon song was recorded by Ira Woods.

[@sheilacarroll7143]

😂😃😃😃That was cute! Made me smile...and I needed that tonight...so THANK YOU! 😊🌹

[@Bobbyliscious]

I actually thought this song was written for this cartoon! Took me years to find out I was wrong!

[@MetalMonkey]

Shakin' Stevens had a song in the 80's called Lipstick, Powder and Paint and one of the lines is, "is you is or is you ain't"

[@saish57]

Is you is or is you ain't my baby is written by Louis Jordan and Billy Austin .... and sung and performed by Louis Jordan .....Legendary Jazz artist and yes he is black .....and back in the days ....and this is one of my favorite Tom and Jerry episodes ...

[@MrDarkMagnus]

This makes me want to have you check out Louis Jordan. Check out Saturday night fish fry, beans and cornbread, and my favorite, fatback and corn liquor.

[@emburtte]

If you’re ever down on Texas, look me up.

[@caa1000]

I don't know how MGM and Hanna Barbera would had guaranteed some musicians to lend a singing voice for Tom & Jerry cartoons... Same thing with The Flintstones perhaps? Who knew... Just enjoyed my childhood! Specially the bass lines and Jerry throwing iron pies at Tom! Ha ha ha!

[@tammypearson989]

That’s some kicking bass! 😂 I love Tom and Jerry. And that’s one of my favorite episodes! But as many times as I’ve seen it, I’ve never cared if it was black or white voiceover for the song! I liked the bass bouncing Jerry all over his house. Tom and Jerry never talked, how you know Toms not black under that fur? It’s possible🤔

[@tdmagichands]

This cartoon/ song been playing in my head for the past few days. Had to look it up

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Please tell me this is the Tom and Jerry episode where Jerry is serenading the girl. I’ve been telling my husband about this episode for YEARS. He’s never seen it and thinks I’m crazy. I doubt I’ll be awake at 11:30, but will catch it tomorrow, if Jesus don’t come. :-)

[@rodel3388]

I think Tom is serenading the girl

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Ro Del I meant Tom. Yes, it definitely is Tom. It’s Jerry’s uncle Pecos that comes to visit and sings Crambo. LOL.

[@AuntieCreed]

My son loved Tom & Jerry when he was little too! I loved that episode when I was a kid too. Nice nostalgia. I love listening to lots of different voices and if I had to go by the resonant vocal quality of the singer, I'd guess he was black too. Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Louis Prima,..etc those guys were all amazing.

[@ArcherOO78]

Oh love this ! ❤️😂

[@leonfranks2158]

In answer to your question, the singer was Ira "Buck" Woods. He was black. Here's his IMDB page. www.imdb.com/name/nm0940526/ . if you scroll down to the filmography section on that page, the 6th item listed is this Tom & Jerry cartoon. There's also a frame from one of those movies that he is in, and yes, he is indeed black.

[@abhinavs1137]

Made in 1946! No wonder Tom & Jerry episodes are so entertaining.

[@johnflaco3574]

Legendery!!!

[@JoyfulMK]

A number of artists did this song, but he most famous is by Cab Calloway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qngnqDoamImrs The Nat King Cole and Ida James version is groovy, too.

[@FirenIce60]

Sounds like the crows from the original Dumbo Cartoon Movie "have you ever seen an elephant fly" or it's Scatman Crothers, there's my 2 cents worth

[@screamingpeace956]

God bless you brother

[@davidroberts4769]

the legendary Louis Jordan

[@kathycrutcher2671]

I wondered before clicking if this was Tom and Jerry because that’s where I remember this song from😂😂😂 your missing out if you’ve never watched tom and jerry.crambone is another song that is remember from that cartoon.good times😂😂

[@MRM-RedDawn]

My father in law use sing this to my sons as lil babies..lol..still does actually..lol

[@CrazyJodice]

My toddler like Cookie Parade

[@GreatGarloo]

Ah, yes! "Solid Serenade" (1946) in which Tom tries to romance the girl cat while a bulldog on guard duty does everything he can to keep Tom out!

[@ShowdogTiger]

Louis Jordan LOL saw this AFTER I saw your first Righteous Brothers video.

[@Ohpetereaxtion]

The sing is nat king cole

[@kurtjk01]

I happen to know he is black . . . But that particular tone can be imitated, mind you. So, yes, there are tones which exist; not so much as ethnic subdivisions, but as cultural ones. For example, I once had a black roommate who befriended a guy from Detroit; on the phone, this dude sounded like an inner city black guy . . . But turns out he was a white redhead. Because he grew up in a black neighborhood and picked up the tone and cadence from the folks around him. As another example, I can do a pretty decent Barry White imitation doing karaoke . . . And, this one time, a black gal came through the crowd, saw my pale white butt a-singing some Barry, and shouted out, "How can a white boy sing so dark??"

[@pamelawatkins8972]

Singer is Louis Jordan the American singer. Not Louis Jordan French actor.

[@ihavenodestiny0779]

Just ate a homemade godly sandwich and this is what I feel like today.

[@VSShepherd]

The weight by The Band w/ The Staple Singers

[@jessiem276]

Btw...I think that most of us grew up watching this cartoon.

[@SpookyMomma918]

this was one of my favs when i was little too..........and i'm kinda old..lol.......

[@BaronessErsatz]

Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.

[@joelsimms4636]

I think it's Louie Armstrong. When l was a kid the old cartoons would have 40s something big band songs playing in the background of factory scenes and whatnot. Also when l was a kid Tom and Jerry was the most violent cartoon out there! That mouse used to mess that cat up!!

[@mr.t3p357]

I love this one it brought me back to my childhood the first time that I saw this cartoon thank you for the time warp memories Earth brother👍

[@screamingpeace956]

Is he is o is he ain’t a bruddahhhhh

[@JKM395]

Fantastic! Great song in a fantastic format.

[@aprilperlowski9050]

Louis Jordan. Yes, he is black. LOL. This was one of my favorite episodes as a child in the 70s. Can you believe the episode is from 1946? Some humor is timeless.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I love this episode!

[@sadetwizelve]

Dude you took forever getting to the vid

[@lindawerring8736]

That's when cartoons were the best.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

Love your reaction Ty as always 🤗

[@seanpardito468]

Only tom can play Bass and Piano his feet

[@pamelawatkins8972]

When I saw the song title the first thing that came into my mind was Tom and Jerry cartoon, that's how I know the song. That was GREAT SURPRISE. the singer is a black man I know this because I was watching Turner Classic Movies once and there was a scene where this man sang this song same voice. My first thought, hey that's Tom's singing voice. LOVE the old cartoons

[@mileanamoore7536]

I like that song😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@brianedwards9240]

This is a Louis Jordan song. Who is actually singing it here ?. A lot of people have covered it including a lot of white people like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the Andrew Sisters. Definitely a big band jazzy classic. This might be an in house Warner Brothers version as it is a faster beat then the Louis Jordan version. Definitely a black voice, song and word phrasing.

[@peterterry9594]

Charles Brown does a version and BB King has a version too.

[@gordonsparkes4831]

1) A "Renaissance Man" should include some SCIENCE!! Who ISN'T a musician/performer/speaker?!! 2) You have to wade through 2 minutes of his personal identity stuff before he gets started on his subject 3) .... but RESPECT for choosing this bit of video to critique .... it's absolutely CLASSIC!! 4) .... but trust Americans to racialise EVERYTHING!! Move ON!! The point is, this track is super-COOL and super-LOOSE, it's been with me my whole life, and sometimes I still getta lorra fun by bashing it out on bass .... Tom and Jerry style!!

[@mr.t3p357]

This cartoon and several others when they first came out had major controversy because of the topic that you just brought up It was sad so many people felt threatened from this cartoon Earth brother

[@jameskirschling7887]

Was not expecting Tom and Jerry. I know this song but can't remember who sang the version I know. I know I have seen this cartoon before because I grew up watching Tom and Jerry back in the 60's. Thanks for bringing back good memories. Oh, the singer did sound black but that doesn't necessarily mean he was/is.

[@archyleach]

One of my favorite songs as a kid because of Tom and Jerry and still one of my favorites

[@FirenIce60]

Not sure if this how you request a song or start a friendly debate but, I believe the all time best love song (romantic) is "Always and Forever 1976 " by Heatwave. Amazing vocals beautiful lyrics and as smooth as silk. Imagine being at a high school dance and asking that one girl, or if you are a girl that one guy asking you to dance, and they say Yes 👍 and the song the DJ plays is "Always and Forever" or even better your first dance as Husband and Wife. If there is a better Romantic song! I haven't heard it. If you have ever done a challenge I think this would be a great one with people voting between songs, with the winner going on to the next challenge or something like that. If not than just listen to Heat waves "Always and Forever" it has been covered by others but theirs I believe is the original and the best.

[@sandraduplechin7191]

It's a Fats Waller song, but I don't know who is singing it. Great song.

[@selinasway1]

Umm I'm new, I am white? Are you wanting or taking a poll on color of your subscribers? I'm curious and probably late, aren't I? You hear color, man whoever can do that, that's a gift.

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

well I do have many of them

[@superbooster2636]

I'm not sure I've seen anyone do "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" by Blue Oyster Cult

[@thcu]

5:09 Go stand in the corner lol

[@TwistedSither]

That sounds a lot like Louie Armstrong. B.B. King also covered this song as well, so I'm going to say the singer is definitely black.

[@ramonaklassen9280]

Now Thats what I call good taste for Tom and Jerry. I really got a good laugh with this one.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

I love it!!! 😍 I grew up watching Tom & Jerry 🤗 awesome song and a cute cartoon,very enjoyable and great voice 👍👍👍

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

I love cartoons. Especially from this era.

[@autumnamber6849]

Tom and Jerry, in my generation, and my children's too. If this was the same singer his name is Louis Jordon. And yes he is Black.

[@epdonohue]

To me, music is color blind my dude. Good is good. That's what's beautiful about music - you could just close your eyes.

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

Gino Donohue Stop trying to not be racist. You know what the man means when he says “sounds black”, and it’s not a trap. And yes, it does have the characteristic feel of black preformed jazz or scat with the deeper tone.

[@epdonohue]

I hear ya, but I am so not racist and music means to me what it means to me.

[@frky4fshn]

Loved it! So good! Louis Armstrong was the best eva! Amazing voice! Thanks Tye! God Bless you too!

[@opassatravels]

Except that’s not Louis Armstrong. It’s a singer named Ira “Buck” Woods

[@Bomerr43]

I think louis jordan is the slower one your talking about, but both are great but I like the tempo of the woods one

[@caroleshipley6035]

Sounds like a young Satchmo. Bingo Ball addition Roger Miller singing King if the road.

[@ahagelin3025]

Is there video of this recording ?

[@MRM-RedDawn]

I still watch those old cartoons...lol

[@MRM-RedDawn]

*** cartoons*** stupid autocorrect :)

[@barbaramatthews4735]

Still love Tom and Jerry. Cartoons aren't as fun anymore. When I was a kid every Saturday morning I was watching cartoons.

[@sandraray8523]

Please do reaction to No One Stands Alone sung by Lisa Marie Presley with her Dad, Elvis. Thank you

[@gisleneleiria5364]

Sandra this is gonna be great!!!

[@sandraray8523]

Gislene Leiria have you seen the video yet? Absolutely stirring and beautiful. She sounds so much like her Dad.

[@gisleneleiria5364]

Hi Dear Sandra .Yes Ive seen.It is so awsome.Thank you TLC

[@gisleneleiria5364]

I am excited to see the Ty reaction on Elvis and Lisa Marie !

[@nebbindog6126]

Loved it!!! Good pick someone. This song is covered by Canadian songstress/pianist Diana Krall.

[@fishingwithpappy5611]

Louis Jordan song , and all his music Is great

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

You should try Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally. Would love to see your reaction to it.

[@joannmay-anthony1076]

I loved Tom and Jerry cartoons when i was growing up!

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Request dear sir , song title: AMOS MOSES

[@robertschneider1977]

Jerry Reed. Good stuff.

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

Jerry Reed sings that song like nobody's business

[@estreetangel]

Yup, it's a real song, and Dinah Washington did a great version of this imo.

[@tomcahill4238]

He's blue,,, and a cat,,, lol,,, good stuff,,,, 😁

[@michelleortega1514]

Ok I think I remember this from a Tom and Jerry cartoon.