Jim Pike & Family after The Lettermen, See: reunionthesingingroup.com

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In 1974 Jim developed voice problems so he called on his younger brother Donny to fill in for him for their next tour. Jim had used Donny in the studio to sing on numerous Lettermen recordings so that he could sit in the booth and produce the sessions, so he was a natural replacement. In late 1976 Jim sold his interests in the Lettermen name to Tony Butala and left the group for good. This video shows some of things Jim Pike became involved in with his departure from The Lettermen. After several years of producing other artists Jim's voice began to return and he wanted to sing again, so The REUNION was born. About the last 10-12 Lettermen albums for Capitol were recorded at Producers Workshop which was owned and run by Ed Cobb of the Four Preps singing group. Ed and Jim became close friends and since The Reunion were formed from ex Lettermen and Ed saw how very successful they were he wanted to put the Four Preps back together for a Four Prep reunion. The only problem was, not all of the Preps wanted to come back so Ed asked Jim Pike to become a Prep. Jim said ok as long as it didn't interfere with Reunion. So then Jim was sharing time between Reunion and the Preps. After he helped put the Preps together and recorded their CD's in his studio it did eventually become too difficult for him to share time between the two groups on the road and so Jim left the Preps and was replaced by Jim Yester of the Association. Last in the video is the award given to Jim for the preservation of harmony. Visit: reunionthesingingroup.com (One g between singing and group)

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@billclifford9068
@billclifford9068 5 жыл бұрын
I lived next door to Jim, Sue and Kelly for almost 8 years. The nicest people I've had the pleasure to know!
@vmj147
@vmj147 5 жыл бұрын
RIP Jim Pike.. he passed June 9, 2019. What a smooth voice
@cowboybobwallace6012
@cowboybobwallace6012 10 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! Where would the 60's have been without them. Thanks Letterman and Jim Pike
@andrejules1
@andrejules1 8 жыл бұрын
1953/4 I was a Freshman at Brigham Young University and an MC on one of the BYU Program Bureau's first shows. I introduced another Freshman and our singer JIM PIKE. After he sang, I told the audience of old people that "You have just heard someone very special. Jim will go far in the music world." And he surely has. Loved the Lettermen and played them often as a DJ in Provo, on a military radio station in Japan and in New York City on WRFM. Then with my wife Caren, saw Jim again with Reunion a couple of years ago as they performed at the Scera Outdoor Theatre in Orem, Utah. Still fantastic!
@robertdennisenriquez3814
@robertdennisenriquez3814 12 жыл бұрын
Jim and Sue, It was a pleasure and honor to have met you, today. Your story is an amazing tribute to who you are and your daughter , Kelly is an inspiration to all of us with disabilities. We look forward to seeing you again, soon. Thank you, Robert and Teena
@bennyjazzful
@bennyjazzful 4 жыл бұрын
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.
@jessietenido6021
@jessietenido6021 6 жыл бұрын
Great artists with awesome voices. I love this group and my all time favorite, The Lettermen especially the original trio, Jim Pike, Bob Engeman and Tony Butala.
@dennisderr3478
@dennisderr3478 7 жыл бұрын
Jim Pike -- You will always be remembered -- YOU are the voice of the Lettermen!
@kln58cub
@kln58cub 11 жыл бұрын
I just found out that Bob Engemann passed away in January 2013 of pneumonia after open heart surgery. He was a good man, a loving and faithful man. We will miss you Bob.
@maayongaga729
@maayongaga729 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! THE GREAT LETTERMEN...THEY ALL CAN SING.
@Chatomob
@Chatomob 11 жыл бұрын
Jim was always my favorite of the group!!!
@billbrimmer1739
@billbrimmer1739 9 жыл бұрын
Great story. Love that brother sound!
@getdusty1
@getdusty1 13 жыл бұрын
...such a classy video. Never thought I'd watch the whole fourteen plus minutes, but as a former barbershopper, it sure did put more than just a few tears in my eyes. You did an excellent job in putting this together.
@egerome19
@egerome19 Жыл бұрын
Fabulosos todos!!!!
@1956etol
@1956etol 13 жыл бұрын
I saw Kelly sing this in person...truly amazing. So touching.
@kln58cub
@kln58cub 11 жыл бұрын
Sadly, Bob passed away in January this year. The first of our guys has left us. RIP Bob.
@oldschoolsinger
@oldschoolsinger 10 жыл бұрын
Near the end when Reunion is singing the tag to Over The Rainbow, that's a 24-second post by Jim, and he outlasts the rest of the guys and looks like he could have held it longer. That guy is inhuman. One of the best singers in the history of popular and vocal group singing.
@ldrjohnson6705
@ldrjohnson6705 4 жыл бұрын
love it
@mrgarypike
@mrgarypike 11 жыл бұрын
Sorry ! No chance of that.. Jim and I are singing with "The Reunion", and working and Tony now has the Lettermen name and working.. You'll just have to enjoy both groups. Think of it as more music to listen to..
@dulhawamper3975
@dulhawamper3975 3 жыл бұрын
Jim pike ,falsetto,signature
@lettermenfan32
@lettermenfan32 8 жыл бұрын
Jim, Gary, and Tony are my favorite Lettermen lineup. Then Donnie and Bob -- those 5 guys sang on the hits and made the sound. Reunion is great and I prefer the to the current Lettermen lineup -- no offense. To each his own.
@degarmome
@degarmome 13 жыл бұрын
@ebutyouou This video is about Jim Pike, creator of the famed Lettermen !! Where are you ??
@WisconsinMom
@WisconsinMom 11 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
@KathyGillen1
@KathyGillen1 11 жыл бұрын
Wow--wow--wow--be sure you stay through 11:30. I've never heard them do Over the Rainbow...and they still have it. Wow.
@hari081868
@hari081868 11 жыл бұрын
r.i.p Bob...btw, are you really Gary Pike? Hoping for the Pike brothers and Tony Butala reunion and record new materials songs of the 90's ,2000's and current popular songs..thank you
@stvandy1
@stvandy1 5 жыл бұрын
My mother knew the Pikes from her time in California. She knew them from the ward they attended.
@egerome19
@egerome19 Жыл бұрын
Disculpen no sabía que four preps and the lettermen eran los mismos!!! No ubico bien los rostros.
@richexperiencevideos
@richexperiencevideos 11 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity to direct a video taping of the Lettermen in, I believe 1978 or 79 in Pittsburgh at a hotel club room. Any chance you still have a copy of that? I know it was originally done on Quad VTR, 3 camera shoot.
@billbrimmer7047
@billbrimmer7047 2 жыл бұрын
Jim had a terrific voice and was a good man. Hoping he and Bob are singing duets in heaven.
@Landis_Grant
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
Mormons don’t make it to Heaven.
@hari081868
@hari081868 13 жыл бұрын
what happened to bob engeman? Is he still alive? Can he still sing? Why won't they reunite? Even just for a short time..while they are still alive!
@hari081868
@hari081868 11 жыл бұрын
too bad..the lettermen today sounds different. and there's no available "the reunion" recordings here in our country.
@ebutyouou
@ebutyouou 13 жыл бұрын
where is tony butala please include him.....
@mrgarypike
@mrgarypike 11 жыл бұрын
Just to update you on Bobby Engemann, he pass away recently due to complications from heart bypass surgery. He surely will be missed..
@willygaloyo7966
@willygaloyo7966 6 жыл бұрын
Gary Pike sx
@degarmome
@degarmome 11 жыл бұрын
Dear hari081868, You can go to the Reunion web site by going to the "Show More" above and clicking on it. At the bottom of the long paragraph is the Reunion web address and you can learn more....
@mattpike3212
@mattpike3212 13 жыл бұрын
@etol56 My aunt and uncle. Sweet of you to say.
@degarmome
@degarmome 11 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't know about that one.
@BobbytheBeast444
@BobbytheBeast444 11 жыл бұрын
Jim, I just wanted to say that now that I am 64, the Lettermen have replaced the Beatles as my favorite group. About 6 months ago I became Facebook friends with Paul Engemann, Bob's nephew, purely by chance, when I commented on the rendition of "I Believe" that he and his brothers did at Bob's funeral. I doubt if you'll see this, but just in case, is Reunion still performing, and if so, will you be anywhere near Cincinnati in the future? You guys sound even better than you did in the 60's.
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