John Wilson 'Hooray for Hollywood' Overture

John Wilson's annual visits to the Proms in London's Royal Albert Hall featured a tribute in his 2011 programme to the great movie musicals of the past. The concert included many popular show-tunes and began with a sparkling overture of John Wilson's own devising - a sequence of hit numbers that commenced with George Gershwin's "Swanee," a song forever associated with Al Jolson. The 'Hooray for Hollywood' Overture kick-started a concert superbly played, as ever, by a top-flight orchestra of hand-picked musicians.
In response to a comment down below, here is the complete sequence of tunes: (a) George Gershwin "Swanee"; (b) Harry Warren "Lullaby of Broadway"; (c) Rudolf Friml "Indian Love Call"; (d) Jerome Kern "Can't Help Singing"; (e) Jerome Kern "Long Ago and Far Away"; (f) Frank Loesser "Guys and Dolls"; (g) Sherman Brothers "Chim Chim Cheree"; (h) Richard Whiting "Hooray for Hollywood". The announcer refers to Johnny Mercer but he wrote the lyrics for that last song, not the music.

[@ILikeDemocracy7]

Well, the London Symphony Orchestra is great, but we gotta give it up for the truly great John Wilson and his magnificent orchestra. If for nothing else but the mind blowing fact that he has FIVE French horns as part of the orchestra. I’m schviting.

[@janquerbes5196]

Truly does not get any better than this orchestra!!!!!!!

[@Brysea]

The best British orchestra, probably in the World for playing Hollywood musical themes. Also, remember John Wilson reconstructed the musical pages that were destroyed in the past by listening and rewriting. He is a genius.

[@janquerbes5196]

John Wilson is a fabulously gifted conductor!!!!!

[@leslielocke2949]

John Wilson is giving us History the Man should be Knighted That Orchestra is the World Best Cheers and Thank From America Les

[@caysonbrixton5015]

I realize it's kind of randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to stream new movies online?

[@JeffPembsCounty]

FANTASTIC! The wonderful John Wilson Orchestra is the GREATEST!

[@firesong83]

I am 70 YO and John Wilson's music makes me feel like a kid again. We still had a theatre that played the big musicals. I am doubly blessed.

[@phillipecook3227]

A rare and wonderful opportunity to hear these melodies played by a large orchestra made up of musicians who know how they should be played. No ordinary symphony orchestra could ever sound like this.

[@paulneal697]

These British proms are wonderful. Oh, that we should have such a annual program as these.

[@fredwright7300]

Ó

[@judycornfield9566]

Love this man - best conductor in the world ❤

[@bernieesposito]

It was a time that was and can never be

[@hans-hugokrönert6230]

Wow ! What a fantastic Orchestra and an inspired Conductor !

[@carolestillinger1162]

The Golden Age of Hollywood and the great musical and operettas sung by legendary movie stars, glad that there is a movement to preserve this all but forgotten music among newer generations...maybe they will discover the music sooner than later.

[@allysonstewart1891]

Perfection, as always. John Wilson (the man is a musical genius) and his superb orchestra have done for music what JK Rowling did for reading.

[@rockflowerful]

What a privilege to hear this music played by a huge orchestra.

[@peterglover5611]

Would love to see John Wilson and his orchestra live

[@JeHaVe]

Me too!

[@Jam-xg3qx]

My dream

[@danielbaldwin5510]

God I love this style of music. Classic Hollywood style orchestral music, so satisfying and pleasing to listen to

[@bubbbles9]

When I get out of bed in the morning feeling suicidal, this restores my will to live,

[@robh2556]

Forgot how awesomely wonderful listening to an orchestra can be. Made my day.

[@JeHaVe]

The Indian Lovecall is played so, so beautiful...😢

[@richardwilson5048]

if there is a better arrangement of these classic tunes I have yet to hear it

[@royblekman8186]

This one is also pretty good kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ26nGinqNJomNE

[@adam28xx]

@@royblekman8186 ... It is very good, as you say, but it's a pity about the incorrect, far too small screen ratio. I think I'd better put it on my channel in the right size!

[@adam28xx]

@@royblekman8186 ... Would you like to click this link and see how it compares to the one you posted?! ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmenlqWehdpjf9U

[@kamianseniorgluten-freefoody]

Brilliant love this music so nostalgic

[@jorgehidalgoviacava7141]

Music from the 21 century and forever.great Wilson.

[@melissagray8138]

I’m so delighted to hear them playing Indian love call from the movie Rosemarie. That movie starred Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, two of the most incredible singers who have ever graced the movie screen! It almost brings me to tears because my grandma and I loved Jeanette and Nelson movies and to hear their music being shared and played for modern day audiences is so touching to my heart!

[@old_time_fun_with_disney7881]

This is my favorite genre of music

[@liberte5847]

From the original version ever since ever in Stereophonic Sound! A great MUST and MASTERPIECE! BRAVO and MERCI BEAUCOUP in Stereophonic Sound Ever! Emmanuel from Paris

[@anthonyjohncreevey1306]

john wilson. your. brilliant

[@tracer740]

What a superb rendition of a musical treasure!

[@tracer740]

'synchronous' has to describe the fluidity and time-coherence of these musicians! Each section is as one, to an impeccable degree!

[@fineart10]

This is music with sence and class, charm... eternal muisc

[@MadDiMoody7]

Beautiful When music was music and not just noise.

[@michaelhewinson3886]

MadDiMoody7 and when music had some class and made you humm the tune as you were leaving the theatre and picture show

[@digicam8]

Best sound on the planet.

[@luizfelipesantosbaroni]

Orquestra fantástica

[@jorgesixtoantonio3162]

Thanks you John Wilson Orchestra

[@stevemulwitz8658]

FANTASTIC CONDUCTOR AND FANTASTIC MUSICIANSHIP AND FINALLY FANTASTIC VIDEO SHOTS PERFECTLY TIMED TO EACH SECTION !

[@leshankinson9866]

One of the Best

[@olentzeo11]

Been there! As a member of the Peter Mereblum Orchestra in Hollywood'.

[@liberte5847]

OUTSTANDING RENDERING SOUND EVER VERSION MERCI BEAUCOUP FROM PARIS FRANCE. BEWARE & ALWAYS WEAR YOUR FACEMASK ! MERCI BEAUCOUP.

[@liberte5847]

An extraordinary Hurray FOR HOLLYWOOD! In stereophonic Sound! MERCI BEAUCOUP! Emmanuel from France

[@tinselPixie]

Looks like they removed the ad...YAAAY. This is beautiful. Love it.

[@MiklosGrof]

We can see two fantastic, professional, well trained and joyful orchestra: the JWO and the BBC. Fantastic the sound, absolut in time the camera picture changings, cleary followable the story of the music, the main thema lines in the orchestra. As interpretaton and as television interpretation absolut super. All time big joy to watch again and again this quality, because this quality make me nt only joy, when I see, but make big remarks: in my life, or in my job also like to touch this spiritual coherency and professional, really pleasureful lewel of human production. Thx for sharing and for uploading, must trawel London and to buy these concerts in original dvd, I think. :-)

[@lucschollaert113]

Super !!

[@Hadenoughnow]

John Wilson. Gorgeous.❤️

[@lindawatkin9667]

Great!

[@dr.johnmusic964]

I love. It great sound dr j

[@jeffpiegari4942]

I love John Wilson conducting he brings the bbc proms a jazz feeling

[@savdavid]

I really enjoy listening to these wonderful arrangements and performances. The contactor chooses some great source material and they all do an excellent job!

[@dontworry9372]

Very well done! Such a classic sound reproduced in a great arrangement.

[@513888513888]

Amazing

[@hectorflores5513]

Fantástica maravillosa escuchar es un privilegio esta orquesta envidio a quienes la eschan en vivo felicitaciones

[@roberttacorbett5795]

John, bring the gang to The Peace Center in Greenville, SC, so we can share you and your orchestra’s expertise!

[@rodolfomcdowell8475]

Êsto es conducir . Lo demàs es agua pasada . John Wilson es un conductor britànico con una excelente calidad para dirigir , al mismo tiempo contagia su alegrìa y entusiasmo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mis respetos para el primer violìn , muy joven y notable perfecciòn , es sublime y siente profundamente la mùsica que està interpretando . Viva JOHN WILSON Y SU INCOMPARABLE ORQUESTA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Artuso25]

Me agradó mucho su opinión sobre John Wilson y su extraordinaria orquesta y coros. Comparto todos sus puntos de vista. John transmite ese entusiasmo a sus músicos y a su público. ¡Qué ovaciones, no usuales entre el público inglés!

[@robertmartin1650]

rodolfo mcdowell A@@2

[@Cristina4175]

Great!!!!!!

[@jorgesixtoantonio3162]

fabulous "Long ago & Far Away"

[@jorgesixtoantonio3162]

This presentation is spectacular, but what I like the most is the part with the Jerome Kern song

[@hildabravo6099]

Que música tan bella!

[@toyman9642]

Right on masefu0...great music like this will survive, unlike the rap cr*p and hip hop sh* that passes as music today.

[@MaxTooney]

Commencing 3:10 -- Now THIS, my friends, is really well-written countermelody!

[@vitogeraci7146]

Is that Bella Noche from Lady and The Tramp?

[@eduardo_corrochio]

@@vitogeraci7146 It's not Bella Notte (which is from that lovely spaghetti dinner scene, one of the most romantic scenes in movie history) ... to me it sounds like that bit "When I'm Calling You" (Indian Love Call) that was made famous in cinema by Nelson Eddy & Jeanette MacDonald. Hope I spelled their names correctly.

[@leslielocke2949]

Fantastic

[@MyTroubadour]

Comment ne pas aimer cela ?

[@FranklinAude]

Juste impossible !

[@danieldekok6949]

Wish those arrangements were available in the States!

[@tinselPixie]

They have cd's available.

[@leslielocke2949]

Beautiful

[@ednaanjos4913]

Good....Good...Jose...Ambos

[@joseanjos9870]

QUE. PASSADO. GLORIÔZO LINDO SAÚDADE. JOSE ANJOSzAMÉM AMÉM. AMÉM. AMÉM

[@francommejoel2572]

💓

[@juliapollitt8291]

❤️💕❤️💕❤️

[@ursulaellinas6500]

🙏

[@jorgesixtoantonio3162]

"Long ago & far away" thanks to Jerome Kern, Rita Hayworth, Gene Kelly, who gifted us this song, it's so pretty and sweet

[@fernandezhoracio7383]

Does anyone know the name of the beautiful piece of music at minute 1:17?

[@adam28xx]

It''s "Lullaby of Broadway" ... Here's part of the dance sequence in "Gold Diggers of 1935" ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6mZpGCPh8qCgLs

[@joaquinhurtado-tapia4369]

@@adam28xx Also Featured in the Jukebox Musical of 1980 "42nd Street"

[@toyman9642]

Great to hear real music. You can keep your rap cr*p.

[@deweywsu]

Nice, KZbin, how you put a commercial right in the middle of an orchestra piece. If this is "smart" artificial intelligence, let's pray you're never in charge of anything sensitive like missiles.

[@AskTrannyMan]

Amen, Brother!!

[@adam28xx]

You're so right. These interrupting ads are so counter-productive that I wouldn't be surprised if they back-fire completely and result in no sales at all in whatever it is they are advertising.

[@andrescuba6552]

Hi and Congrats! May I ask What's the Waltz begining on time 3'53? Would really love to know. Thanks! :D Andrés.

[@rolandangler]

"Can't help singing". Deanna Durbin hit.

[@andrescuba6552]

Thank you so much. Should know how happy you made me feel. Cheers & I owe you one!

[@songplugger8330]

Very underrated movie. Deanna's only Technicolor film, a nifty Kern-Harburg score and lots of breathtaking outdoor location shooting that would not be seen in musicals for another ten years.

[@MrHenrikTh]

Is this concert available on DVD?

[@adam28xx]

The whole concert has been released on the 'Premiere Opera' label: Catalogue No. DVD 10323 'Proms: Hooray for Hollywood.'

[@MrHenrikTh]

adam28xx thank you, have ordered

[@resiavirginiaherreracontre7225]

En español quiero saber como se llama el tema

[@Bonapartist07]

Can't identify most of the tunes though they are recognizable to me.

[@adam28xx]

The medley consists of (a) George Gershwin "Swanee"; (b) Harry Warren "Lullaby of Broadway"; (c) Rudolf Friml "Indian Love Call"; (d) Jerome Kern "Can't Help Singing"; (e) Jerome Kern "Long Ago and Far Away"; (f) Frank Loesser "Guys and Dolls"; (g) Sherman Brothers "Chim Chim Cheree"; (h) Richard Whiting "Hooray for Hollywood". The announcer refers to Johnny Mercer but he wrote the lyrics for that last song, not the music.

[@Bonapartist07]

Thank you!

[@masefu0]

Thanks adam to post this and many others great videos......