James Last - Orange Blossom Special

[@writemyselfaletter]

Dear God.....I do LOVE the Orange Blossom Special. This is THE best rendition of it I have EVER heard!!!

[@johnnewcomb534]

Combo of bluegrass, Western swing .it's great

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Billy Vaughn`s was better 1960 .

[@paulosrfagundes2464]

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[@Guillaume2606]

@@plunkervillerr1529 That's a personal opinion! I think James Last was far better!

[@bobself3228]

yeah baby!

[@Luckystone211]

Where have the Great Orchestras of yesteryears gone. Iam 67, I feel sad. Thank God their music is still alive . Reminds me of my school days, great memories!

[@A_M_638]

Ow woow I love this so much. Im from 1971 so when my parents had a party, this kind of music was played and we all loved it!! And my parents partied a lot!! So glad I got to know Mr James Last and his Orchestra. He left a truly great ensemble and reaches milions with his great work. My 12 year old son loves this one as well, just as he loves Biscaya too. Im proud to be the middleman in passing through our good taste in music.

[@superlast]

Thanks @T1theman for such lovely words! We all love James Hansi Last!

[@ThePilot314]

Nobody is better than JAMES LAST ........ he was, he is and he will be FOREVER the King of Sound and Party. Danke Hänschen für all die SUPERTOLLEN STUNDEN mit Deiner Musik und Deinem Sound!!! PS: Wenn man die Musiker/innen auf der Bühne sieht, dann erlebt man PUREN SPAß mit ihnen. Wenn man den Holländer mit seiner Truppe sieht ............ dann .......... weiß man erst´, was die James Last Band/Truppe ausmacht. AUTHENTIZITÄT und PURE FREUDE AN DER MUSIK!

[@mariannesina6805]

Ein dickes Danke schön ! Für diesen Mann, sein Genie, seine Band, seine Musik ! Ach verdammt, dafür, daß es ihn gegeben hat. In seiner Musik lebt er weiter. 🤗❤️🥰

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

It makes sense that a civilization should teach with music, love with music, heal with music, have fun with music and sing to save our lives.

[@AZCanner]

Amen

[@paulwalker6297]

I travelled from the UK to Zwickau in Germany some years ago to work on one of James's shows just like this. I had an absolutely fantastic time, and was amazed to see so many coaches from the UK filled with people who had come to Germany specifically to see James and his team in Concert. His sad passing was a great loss to the world of live entertainment. He was a true Gentleman of Music. R.I.P James.

[@superlast]

Thanks Paul! I travelled to Cologne to see the last James Last concert ever. The live concerts were always great and I still miss them. We always enjoyed every moment. Even the sound checks when free wine was passed round to everyone there. I’ve never seen that happen anywhere else. James Last was a very generous guy and really looked after his fans.

[@markhancock8235]

Just discovered James Last a few months back and what a treat. Looks like the musicians are having as much fun as the audience. What a great rendition of a great song.

[@崎間タロピョン]

Nippon Okinawa 62years old コロナにも差別にも絶対負けない！　Mr.James 勇気を 　ありがとう！！

[@johnmusgrave3179]

If there was more music like this, the world couldn't help being a lovelier place.

[@maryloukoontz113]

Wonderful wonderfull

[@stephenmcconaghie8001]

Every bar in Ireland on a Saturday night

[@jeancharlescornet9130]

De la vraie musique.cela nous change des chansons et orchestre de dégénérés de " France ".

[@anettepoetzschner2585]

Unvergessen....Danke, lieber James Last❗🌹🌹

[@DiceHunt]

Every time I turn on my pc, I MUST hear THIS recording of Orange Blossom Special! There are many others, but NONE like James Last!!!

[@superlast]

Thank you! And yes, it was so popular, it always featured in every live show until Hansi passed away in 2015.

[@JoernBieschke]

I'm now 68, i love rock but James Last is a favorite.

[@jimlahey8210]

Every single person performer and audience member looks like they are having the time of their life. This is real music!

[@edumartin7438]

Chiqitete

[@glendempsey364]

And Entertainment!! ♥️💕👍

[@tommytumbleweed1]

YOU ARE RIGHT......MUSIC SOOTHES THE SOUL.

[@BRANDY60rocks]

Always say James last doesn't give concerts more like a very very enjoyable party worth every penny🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@peterwhitaker4038]

go 'ed there HANSI! you taught us how to party and enjoy music at last. anyone my age will only remember things like the BBC Orchestra sitting stiff in suits and ties..then this appeared. R.I.P. the one and only..HANSI JAMES LAST

[@grfarner4553]

I love James Last Orchestra, the members always look like they enjoy playing their instruments.

[@roadstar5975]

Yes, it looks like a great time being in his orchestra.

[@jackwilliams2847]

There will never ever be another James Last and Orchestra and I am so so happy to have enjoyed him live

[@robferwerda4376]

I have no words of this version of Orange Blossom Special ... It's so AWESOME & TIMELESS !!

[@apfelklausdoppelkorn374]

Unvergessen James Last und sein Orchester, einfach spitze. Das waren noch Zeiten........wunderschöne Klänge und Sounds.....Danke James Last, dein Sound lebt weiter......

[@Jackie0748]

No one does this better than James Last!! Thanks...

[@georgepindroh5074]

This rendition of the “Orange Blossom Special” is the best! It doesn’t get any better than this!

[@superlast]

Thanks!

[@laoluu]

The Miami Beach version is. . . . 😊 Mmm, just saying.

[@johndeere865]

That is correct George!

[@dianebright9366]

It's wonderful to see people of all ages enjoying this music! RIP, James Last. Thank you.

[@allenbarnett7976]

Diane Bright R .I.P JAMES GOD BLESS YOU STARTED WATHING JAMES AT Bellvue Manchester Kings Hall he was a Gent had lots of time for is fans Will miss him very Sad lose

[@ennio0rh-427]

James Last great director,great men.

[@rollmopsify]

... ein Beweis dafür, dass Musik alle Altersklassen vereint ... 🙂

[@janvanluijken5736]

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[@annie-vy4jm]

18 years old here, Hansi's music never gets old

[@EarlMaschka]

Every time I. watch this video, I get completely caught up in the energy and excitement displayed in this. Best rendition ever. Love it. ❤❤❤

[@superlast]

@@EarlMaschka thanks! OBS was always played at each concert right until the last performance in Germany.

[@rjl9707]

What a party..! .., would love to have been there. All free spirited.. ☺😍

[@guil2841]

Brings tears to my eyes! Former Marine/ 2nd Battalion 1st Marines. Republican of Vietnam 1967-1968.

[@davidcarlburg2296]

You’re always a Marine 2:46

[@suzyq1948]

I really miss the days of good music and clean fun. I play this every morning; this makes my whole day happy.

[@superlast]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you. Your comment means a lot!

[@AZCanner]

Agree.

[@3d-gurke_and_finucci]

I'll go with that! Way to go James Last!

[@canadapainter658]

THESE KIND OF PEOPLE ARE "GODS" ON THEIR OWN...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roberthunerberg1509]

The best version I ever heard ! Absolutely Fantastic 😊

[@wolfgangfreundorfer8359]

Ďas Beste was es jemals gab . James Last ist nicht zu übertreffen. Schade dass es in den Medien nicht gewürdigt wird. Man vergisst dass viele Stars es ihm zu verdanken haben, dass sie gross herausgekommen sin. Man denke an Katja Epstein. Sie sagt nie öffentlich , dass sie ihre Erfolge james last zu verdanken hat, .Eigentlich Schade. Auch andere Stars aus der Scene.

[@leolavoie5520]

Glad I came across James last on internet, HAPPY MUSIC !!

[@gerhardhofer7331]

Herzlichen Dank für die schönen Lieder. Das erinnert mich an die Seefahrt. Liebe Grüße aus Ungarn.

[@bobrivers7042]

Thank You James Last, this version brings tears and goose bumps not ashamed to say.

[@choppers147]

me two!!! love this vershione!!!!

[@fenech97]

Great music from this great man and his orchestra. Thank you for your music James. R.I.P.

[@alistairedwards5445]

I loved this mans music. Wow !!! look at the response today, what a Guy!!! Had he lived look at how young folks could be better off than RAP. music.

[@sagayapanneer9052]

Barrister Edwards, 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊🎬💻🎧🎮🐮📢📢💻💻💻💻💻💻

[@sagayapanneer9052]

Barrister Edward, seattle6 , washingson, unemployed I won't get even basic pay scale, losdiphone

[@michaelluyten4565]

Cool

[@carmenwagner634]

Rap isn't music ..it is filth and noise.

[@jimlahey8210]

I listen to rap (which is trash) AND James Last. He was the best... to the last.

[@philhurtado7269]

James Last and Andre Rieu are the only two that I listen to. I only wish I had known about these two years ago! I have both of them on my MIX list!

[@peterwhitaker4038]

i agree. we used to call james HANSI...i defy anyone not to tap their feet at this. and Andre is magical music that i could listen to for rest of my life espescially his Struass stuff.

[@francisbsaldanh7861]

BEAUTIFUL WORLD, BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE, HEART TOUCHING MUSIC. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENTIRE TEAM.

[@paulcumberland521]

Got to know my wife by a mutual love of James Last...46 years ago, still going strong!!

[@alistairedwards5445]

James Last you are and always be the excellent Brass Band you were. Trust me I know. You are the best in the World and everyone knows it Today.

[@Susan55943]

You can't stop moving. Wonderful. Love from Italy

[@tuncelgulsoy3845]

Whenever I feel bad and blue I listen to this James Last version, I am back in life immediately and than pray for James Last’s soul, this is the best version ever ❤

[@superlast]

Thank you @tuncel

[@tuncelgulsoy3845]

Once again I am blue due to naughty politicians of my country and horrible elections, Father James gave me strength, God Bless His Soul ❤️❤️

[@charleslawrenceperkins9808]

What's REALLY amazing is how the performers hardly change .... from as early as 2000 to when they finally disbanded after Last's demise. No one stays in an ensemble that long unless they really love being there.

[@Charlesheusel62]

Wow! What a beautiful Gospel song. Only Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken is my favorite song of all in front of this one.

[@littlejoe9000]

Thankyou for this video. In the 70'ies I had the honor to make music with James Last. I played guitar and bass. He was demanding, but he was and is the Greatest

[@superlast]

Thanks for the comment and interesting to know you played with Hansi. Did you play live or in recording sessions?

[@littlejoe9000]

@@superlast Only in a recording session long long ago. But I can remember that we had a lot of fun with the girls of the background singers.

[@superlast]

@@littlejoe9000 that’s fascinating! He worked hard and played hard! Do you remember what music you recorded?

[@littlejoe9000]

@@superlast It's difficult to remember, because in that time I made a lot of music and have now at least six moving boxes with sheets, some things are even lost after that long time. It's a pity, I don't have the original sheets from the session. They have been collected at the end and I didn't had the opportunity for copies. I even don't know, whether the recordings were published or not. We played some music from the Beach Party recordings, and I can remember the song Daydream Believer., because it is one of my favorites. Perhaps I find some personal notes, but all is so long ago.

[@superlast]

@@littlejoe9000 wow that’s fascinating. Yes that would have been a long time ago. I know the band and singers loved to enjoy themselves having been at the bar with them a few times! Any info you can dig out would of course be valuable and I’d certainly appreciate it!

[@ioanmarcu3821]

Un concert extraordinar & de excepție cu un MARE_ maestru & DIRIJOR_ cu orchestra SUPER _ merita toate aplauzele, admiratia si aprecierea speciala ptr.interpretare cu totul deosebită_ cu drag felicitari_

[@julien23lastchristmas2]

Thank you very much from North Africa 🇺🇸❤👏

[@kaikristiankarlsson6]

Tämä orkesterin johtaja on todella innoittava. Ja hänen soittajana ovat todella lahjakkaita

[@victoriasutton8340]

My grandads favourite music Today is 15 years we lost him xxxx

[@7927jackpark]

Many years ago I attended a summer concert at Ravinia just outside Chicago. Doc Severinson was the guest performer. He played his trumpet and actually conducted the Chicago Symphony. Then Doc surprised us when he said, "The orchestra has a surprise for me. All I have to do is give them the downbeat and I can leave.... so I will." Well, after Doc gave the downbeat, the Chicago Symphony performed Orange Blossom Special..... a world-class symphony orchestra.

[@williamjones7163]

In about 1968 my Dad had me call into a country radio station and requst they play this song. They played it about 7:30 am, just after I called. I was only about 7 years old. I am now 63. My Dad died from cancer in 1984. I still miss him. This version brought it all back..

[@snookerjam]

Feeling sad? Not after this...wow can listen to this for hours....pure joy and love...great

[@williamprice6722]

I have listened to every version of Orange Blossom SPECIAL and this is number 1

[@marytucker7327]

Wonderful. My Dad was a big fan of James Last.

[@aodplane]

magical,magical,magical!! im 35 and most people i know wouldnt have a clue who James Last is,thank god ive been listening to his albums since i was six.This is music at its best,all that talent in one place. wish i had been there!

[@sultansnark5522]

The special sort of "spin" that only James and his entourage can give this classic!

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

That was Awesome!!! Everyone was having a blast and looking so, so, Super Happy!!!!

[@mariannerussell5932]

Absolutely love this 😘 James Last & Orchestra, the very very best.😘 Thank you.

[@survivorsurvovir8571]

I love James Last and his orchestra, the best music ever

[@suelyaparecidaolibonirinal7314]

Magnífico James Last! Belas canções.

[@hubertbaluschek2165]

So eine Band wie James Last mit solch einer Musik gibt es nicht mehr.Einfach nur Super.

[@indianabasketco]

This made my day! Listening to James Last's music brings me back to my youth when my Dad religiously played his music 7 days a week, too loud the neighbors thought it's always Cinco de Mayo fiesta whole year round LOL...way to go James! Hope u get to live longer to pass on your music to the new generation!

[@stuartwhelan233]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@superlast]

@@stuartwhelan233 glad you loved it!! 🥰

[@joanadealbuquerque701]

What a beautifull maker of Happy people thanks FROM CARLOS PORTUGAL

[@FrancoJoaquin-lp1pb]

Long years had gone..I Still love to listen to James Last music...

[@cherylburgoon9679]

They All do an exceptional great job!

[@dirkcoens9756]

Rust in vrede James . Dank u voor je mooie muziek . Ik vind het fantastisch in moeilijke momenten help het mij die te beluisteren

[@chuck3999]

Absolutely beautiful. Great song and talent combined.

[@bobsue3639]

James is saying - "OK kids, you got this, I'll just dance around and enjoy myself." Truly one of the greatest bandleaders of all time.

[@garyroenicke2102]

How can you not like that. A feel good song that makes you want to get up and dance

[@trangbriggs6780]

You are “The Man,” Gary!

[@류승훈-c9v]

This music makes me and my wife very happy, my eyes and ears were greatly pleased with this music, thanks.

[@cubytischer]

Keiner hat ein orcherster so mobil gemacht wie James Last , und die älteren hatte ihr puren Spaß in waren integriert in der Gesellschaft, Danke !

[@mbrand19971]

No one can put on a good show like James Last does.. He spotlights not just his band but the audience as well. At 81 he still rocks.

[@MyronLupkes-gs9vx]

Awful darn amazing! Mesmerizing!

[@strateniegabriel7642]

Danke fur diese schone musik.Bravo!!!

[@robertshand1944]

A real master at play - the audience love them and especially James and his orchestra.............

[@mstdestiny]

I Can't Help It!!!! I Find Myself listening to this Performance Every Night! It Tickles Me Pink!!!! What Fun this Is!!!

[@oberoesterreichtv]

No Sequencer, just real music - live. What great musicians! What joy! Trombones, trumpets, strings, drummer..all on the point. They all enjoyed making music and the life at it's time. James Last at it's best

[@themusicman-ij7op]

And what a workout for the violin players 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙 🎼🎼🎹🎹🎹 🎶🎶🎶

[@oberoesterreichtv]

That groove - The phrasing of the violins. It's a masterpiece and should be shown to anyone who studies music. And to top it all off, the trumpeters hold their beer in their left hand and walk through the audience. I wish this time back. Carefree and full of joy for life🙂

[@gwharton68]

Great to see people having fun.

[@colmmurnaghan2890]

Always enjoyed the James Last Orchestra. Icon yes. I feel sorry for the many dislikes. A great man and a great orchestra. Nice one Sir

[@amusicunlimited]

I Totally Agree!

[@eeklosuppo70]

It's amazing how James Last and his musicians have fun in performing such beautiful music. I saw him in the eighties in Ghent!

[@noe29933]

He was fantastic absolutely most enjoyable I had the pleasure of being at 3 concerts ohhhh and he and his team never disappointed may he rest in peace

[@louislandi938]

It would be impossible to improve this performance. I can’t even guess how many times I’ve watched this.

[@jamescampbell6737]

Yet another happy go lucky tune, surprised nobody put lyrics to it or have they??Well done James last but 8n 1st place here,I rest, jcvw

[@weatherboi]

James Last, one of the great brandleaders of all time! He sure did enjoy his life.

[@christopherjameson2202]

orrrrr James there will never be another better rendition than this. RIP James. This music will feature heavily in the novel I am currently writing entitled Valley of the Lords

[@superlast]

Thanks Christopher, interested to find out more about your novel

[@christopherjameson2202]

@@superlast do to have a full email address so I can provide you further information.

[@joealpers1564]

Great music R.I.P JAMES when ever I listen to you music I go back to my teens

[@petersdutoit1779]

BEST MUSIC Ive HEARD IN YEARS

[@jcman00]

I hadn't thought about James Last for years until today. Pulled this KZbin clip up, played this song and it brought back happy memories of his music. The current Andre Rieu brings us much of the same joy in a somewhat similar manner.

[@alistairedwards5445]

This music is way better than the Rubbish they play today. It beats everything ever.

[@superlast]

Alistair Edwards thank you Alistair. Yes James Last music was and still is eclectic and covers so many genres it’s hard to categorise- except it’s James Last!

[@Landesign58]

That’s because they are true musicians….!

[@JoeHintz]

ABSOLUTELY

[@JoeHintz]

And you can't do better than a full orchestra sound!!!

[@davidmyers4252]

Sure does great music for sure

[@keithlemon457]

Saw this live at the Royal Albert Hall in London back in the 1970s, this is by far still my favourite version of OBS ever ! RIP James, you've left us so many happy memories with your arrangements.

[@PaulGentile-nu8ft]

Every time I watch this I have to sing along as I used to play this tune in bands. Been playing fiddle for nearly 50 years and this was ALWAYS my favorite tune to play.

[@arcoriasinstrumentals]

Absolutely beautiful crazy happy music. Has there ever been a better melody for trumpets and violins? I don't know any. To me, this Orange Blossom Special from James Last will always be the best. A real masterpiece!

[@gentlemann1960]

Die Violinspieler hatten einiges zu tun

[@KenRoeller]

I think we've all heard this a hundred times but I've never seen the players so into it and the energy passed on to the audience as it's done here. I absolutely love this version.

[@grahameaustin5183]

You can't tell me that your feet stayed still. Thanks Hansi. You will never be forgotten*

[@imjelo]

James Last and his Orchestra was one of my father's favourite. Our DVD of one his concert got worn out because he would always watch it a year before my father passed. It is just today that I have a video of James Last because it would remind me of my father. Rest is peace and danke Hansi and my father.

[@mikeguthrie5432]

I've not heard this composition of "Orange Blossom Special" before, but I must say that is going to be one of, if not the, best rendition I've ever heard! Love it, love, love it!

[@superlast]

Thanks! It was always performed at each concert. Got everyone on their feet! :)

[@johnhelliwell9905]

Brilliant

[@larrywestberg3350]

Baby this is as good as it gets WOW

[@glenlay3293]

Fantastic, the untouchable and unreplaceable James Last.

[@evasiolazzaro8648]

Uma melhor que outra.

[@billgreene2171]

Every time this video pops up I have to play it, it perks me up

[@stephenwindle4340]

One of the happiest tunes I have ever heard. ❤

[@superlast]

Thank you!

[@friedrichruff5357]

I grew up listening to Hansi's music. He shaped my taste in music and I'm grateful for what he gave me.

[@Dld1985]

This was not only excellent playing but there was so much fun going on. I would of loved to of been there.

[@NHfiddle]

Looky yonder comin', comin' down that railroad track...It's the Orange Blossom Special, bringin' my baby back.