Johnny Hartman It Never Entered My Mind

Johnny Hartman It Never Entered My Mind

[@RylanSmith-dc1pf]

So many are missing out on Mr. Hartman’s unmatched artistry, he was phenomenal.

[@MrRonn2U]

One of the great singers....so sad he did not get the recognition he deserved during his life...

[@youtubejhs5150]

Really?so sad.

[@juvserr]

His album with John Coltrane should be required listening for every human being - easily one of the greatest albums of all time; if you've never heard it get it - includes this classic, and Lush Life - I've played his stuff a thousand times, and I never get tired of it...

[@amymalina5073]

I totally agree. That album with Coltrane is one of my favorite albums of all time. Desert Island, required listening for the world. Maybe we’d have world peace after that.

[@anniefriend3991]

What a voice. Most people never heard of Johnny Hartman but he was one one of the most smooth and beautiful male voices that was up there with all the greatest.

[@direfranchement]

Hartman has my heart forever. No other man sang these standards with as much unpretentious ardor and grace. He renovates a ballad, delivering with an unmatched masculine tenderness, wrapping his marvelous voice around the lyrics and releasing them with an intimacy of intense heat that never scorches but only soothes. This performance exemplifies his mastery of the idiom and the time-defying integrity of his art.

[@rochellethompson9854]

What a great assessment!🎩🦚😎😇🎤🎹🎼🎶💜💝💖💙🌞🔥

[@cometface]

If you said this thirteen years ago, I can't imagine what your musical analysis is like now. Happy holidays 💫💕

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

Just like from my mouth ...buy the GREG AKKERMAN bio, has a ch

[@vincenzomarsden9259]

Well said. I didn't hear him till 1995. When I heard him, I knew it. A woman grabbed my hand as we watched two people fall in love.

[@vincenzomarsden9259]

You make me glad. ❤ I'm praying you're still around. You surely got great tastes.

[@mrsoulsang]

What a wonderful vocalist! Never really got his due. His voice is pure magic. Almost doesn't sound real. Folk just ain't supposed to sing like that. And what about Sammy Davis on the Vibes!! Real talent! No auto tune, just pure beautiful talent. If you didn't know what magic was before, you know now!

[@legrandbakker6879]

Undeservedly underrepresented...Johnny was all class and spot on elegant in every way. His phrasing is on a par with Nat Cole and Sinatra. Also resplendent in tux and understated attitude. So long Mr. Hartman...Just dropped by to say hello.

[@sonrise3435]

I cry every time I watch this performance by the majestic Johnny Hartman. Check out his work with John Coltrane ASAP

[@infrantasi]

Sammy Davis Jr. was most talented entertainer there ever was before Michael Jackson. I was 16 when he came back to Buffalo for a solo concert, and I was crying like a baby, just from the overwhelming presence of Sammy, singing his heart out not 10 feet from me. Hartman makes your heart hurt when he sings, and he was a Mega Hunk to boot!

[@vincenzomarsden9259]

That's absolutely true. He tapped with his brother and family and was discovered by the the Nicholas Brothers as a group, but Sam was Sam and he couldn't help himself. A true entertainer. See him later in life with them and Gregory Heines; he always reflects the old ages of tap in step. He'd lived a beautiful life and stood against it all. He had Frank fucking Sinatra in his corner against all comers and married a white woman before it was cool. But Johnny's got a voice that can melt gold and throw the world to the wind. Watch Clint Eastwood stand in from of Merle Streep in the rain and listen to that sound and tell me another word.

[@oxford172]

Noone can make me melt like Johnny Hartman, I worship his greatness!

[@tomholliston5686]

Golly, I wish some of us could keep our platforms tucked firmly in our back pockets and just listen to a wonderful singer. thanks, Tom

[@Landsdoodle]

This was from the Tonight show when Sammy Davis was a guest host, it may have been when Carson was getting ready to take over the show and they had a series of guest hosts, it was around spring 1966, and I saw it live when it first was broadcasted. I had never heard of Hartman and when I saw this I immediately ran out to buy his album. Just a great singer, totally underappreciated! A combination Billy Eckstein and Arthur Prysock but better than both!

[@lsreynolds1116]

Johnny Hartman...what a voice!!!!

[@photo161]

So beautiful, enthralling... such creative, expressive, and "artistic" phrasing... He takes a song places where no one else ever goes, and he brings the lucky listener along with him...I was moved to tears by this performance and I couldn't tell you why...

[@drongovids]

I only found out about Johnny Hartman a few days ago when I opened a random mp3 on my computer that my brother had downloaded. He's now my favourite singer.

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Yep if I had to choose 5 albums to listen to on a desert island, Johnny Hartmann would definitely be one. Right on, Sammy Davis Jr.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

To Joe Garcia -- you obviously do NOT know that Frank Sinatra was the one who gave Sammy Davis Jr. a chance and notoriety in the music business -- AND set him up in his home in very white Beverly Hills! -- Sinatra was anything BUT racist! Never was. I love Johnny Hartman's voice, which was a little bit lower than the usual baritone -- just beautiful!

[@maximo240693]

Thanks God Clint Eastwood played many of his songs on The Bridged 9f Madison County. What a voice! At that time I didn't speak English but I felt what he was singing. One of the best.

[@MickTheQuickk]

One of the great ballad singers of all time. That voice is a gift from ... wherever; and Johnny knew how to use that gift.

[@lapitron]

Hartman and Coltrane-What An Album-He's One Smooth Dude~

[@greggnumme299]

I must have 3000 Jazz records oh, and not that it matters but I'm a musician myself and I would have to say that if I had to do a desert island mix I would have to bring Coltrane and Hartman with me! There ain't nobody in the world that sings lush Life like he can... NAMASTE 🛐🛐🛐🛐🙏💫

[@danielstanwyck2812]

An exquisite voice.

[@quintindavis2832]

Amazing voice

[@TheeSeer]

The master of vocal singing

[@christopherstleger7155]

Such class, and talent

[@brucekuehn4031]

One of these days Clint Eastwood will no longer be with us. When we talk about him, I hope he will be remembered not just for the acting and directing but also for his love of Jazz. Why bring up Clint? Bridges of Madison County - that soundtrack used songs from Johnny Hartman and brought him to the attention of many people who never knew the richness of that voice.

[@patl6978]

Just thinking the same thing

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

WASTEWOOD ripped off Hartman s estate rightholders mercilessly, acc to JH biographer GREGG AKKERMAN - who has a ch of his own full of rare JH material. Dig up, buy the book. The person u adore ain t no angel, though, a jazz buff - yes, see The Bird and Monk film + his debut direction from 1971. Life is very unscrupulous in gen. The golden rule has looong been discarded in entertainment biz-buzzzz ...

[@andreabakerjazz]

Damn, Sammy never ceases to amaze me! Johnny too.

[@basilshahid2905]

Sammy was All That!!! The Everything Man!!! Unparalleled!!!

[@rogerball6265]

Certainly one of the top ballad singers of all time

[@shle42]

My favorite Rodgers & Hart tune, sung by my very favorite singer. Nothing better.

[@AngusTCat]

I loved Johnny Hartman since I was a teenager. I met him when his appearance at a hotel in Miami in 1980 was cancelled because there was a fire in the club the day of his appearance. He came down to give me his autograph. What a lovely man and what a great talent.

[@wmall7]

Johnny has been a household name for me for at least 20 years now. One of the best smoothes baritone singers.

[@cdivo39]

A great voice and a singer's singer. Ella, Sammy, and Sarah praised his talent! Unfortunatley, he never got the recognition he should have!

[@norajohnson3325]

Johnny was fantastic...just got a cd of 1947-72 of his greatest songs! it is wonderful....

[@TxLottoPlayersAssn]

I knew Sammy played he vibes because I saw that show live! lol

[@princeandrey]

Lucky you!

[@theodorepullins3124]

ONE ☝️ OF MY FAVORITE VOCALIST 🎤

[@mickyblue247]

while commenting on another post,I was reminded of Johnny. I had almost forgotten how great he was. As another singer once said,"It's All Coming Back To Me Now" I won't forget again !

[@Handle2point0]

Didn't know Sammy could play like that!!

[@robbybobbyoh]

So special to see Sammy and Johnny...Mr. Hartman, a gentle genius...so touched by his tones, his performance plus all the lovely comments fans have left here. Blessings to all from your friends at FOREVER 5th DIMENSION.

[@mathchart]

Beautiful all the way.

[@bbqeatinbuckeye]

Doesn't get cooler or more beautifully smoother than these guys. What a national treasure Mr. Davis & Mr. Hartman were. Missing them terribly today. Bless you for posting this. Music that hits the heart & soul like this NEVER goes out of style.

[@amymalina5073]

My favorite singer. He gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes at the same time. What a sound. Magic

[@jimbrown1559]

What a great performance by one of my very favorite singers of one of Larry Hart's most haunting lyrics. Up until now, I've always thought that Bill Henderson's recording was the definitive one; this performance is causing me to reconsider! According to Johnny's biographer, this show was taped Feb 13, 1966, and broadcast three weeks later. Hank Jones is the pianist and Milt Hinton is on bass.

[@jazzbuff630]

Sammy was the MAN! The sixties were so cool. And Johnny Hartman - I think I have everything he ever recorded - that butterscotch baritone voice. Man, I'ma go and mix me a martini, put on my velvet slippers, and crank him up on the old Marantz.

[@HFritzson]

It is a privilege to hear this.

[@StephenThomsonMoore]

what a beautiful voice! and how beautifully he sings.

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

Nancy Wilson nails this to the boards.

[@carseggie55]

I am ashamed to say I had not heard of Johnny Hartman before finding this. His voice is just fabulous and I will be trying to find his album with John Coltrane to buy very soon

[@billieredsocks]

Ahh, the voice! Thank you for posting this!

[@CharloCrossley]

Cool Sammy....on the vibes. Johnny Hartman awesome vocals. Required listening, kids~!

[@1969SL]

Hartman is pure class and the fact that he was not big show-biz star makes him even more interesting in my eyes.

[@tecvic2]

this was simply a treat from heaven. i never knew sammy davis jr. was so talented, and johnny hartman what a voice. god bless you for posting this.

[@wmall7]

One of the Best Ballary Singers ever said sammy and i agree

[@ManagerGuy1]

Sam can do it all! Johnny sings those ballads - great! Loved it! Thanks..

[@bookworm1818]

WHOA this man was one incredible talent. How is it I've only just heard of him?! I love his baritone voice singing these standards.

[@greggakkerman]

@TheDelge According to the NBC Masterbooks it was taped on 2/13/66 and broadcast on 3/4/66 as part of the "Sammy Davis Jr. Show."

[@JazzMaestra]

Two of my favorite people. Sammy Davis and Johnny Hartman.

[@brianwilson9828]

Sammy was SOOOOOOO talented! Unreal.

[@LCohenSax]

Wow wow wow! Sammy and Johnny and the whole thing is just amazing!

[@kkaanmocha]

My heart breaks listening to him sing this song.

[@lastknowngood0]

Sammy & Johnny forever! It was once said with regard to Sammy That never has so much come out of something so small for so long! Awards perhaps Oscars. Mr. Hartman well he is just Something Else!

[@shop4sue]

It's almost impossible to duplicate these voices...I love Johnny Hartman,,,,I'm on my way to listen to him with John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner

[@chriswhite7568]

This is a sublime performance of a a marvellous song. SDJ brilliantly talented too!

[@marciacorbin5751]

If Sammy's there you know It's cool...and what a voice. So glad it entered your mind...

[@amymalina5073]

His version of Lush Life is unbelievable

[@garyrutledge7639]

It doesn’t get any better than this.

[@lindab6257]

REAL MUSIC.......WE WILL NEVER HAD IT THIS GOOD AGAIN...UNLESS THE UNIVERSAL CREATOR GET RID OF THOSE DEMONS WHO DESTROYED OUR SPIRIT HEALERS......

[@TheRodrigoaquino]

The best, Hartman is the best! power to the blck people! peace.

[@40isthenew40]

This is sweet. Johnny is too cool. Thanks for posting this great video.

[@billyves1]

Quelle pure as exquisite merveille, quelle classe ! MAGNIFIQUE, ça l'est !

[@kathrynschauf1784]

He's got mine now.

[@4EyedAnimation]

We aren't gonna talk about Sammy Davis on the vibes?

[@youtubejhs5150]

Great song,great singer.

[@shashime314]

Btw, he is the ONLY person that Coltrane allowed to sing on one of his records. Johnny recorded mainly overseas, primarily in Canada & Australia. If you want to find one of his best records, get your hands on I Just Stopped By To Say Hello.

[@customkey]

"The Judge" playing bass. Milt Hinton.

[@40isthenew40]

That one is a classic! His others are good as well.

[@syneathiabell1350]

Love love me some Sammy!💗💗💗

[@bertsong]

You said it. and how well you said it. You have a very nice turn of phrase friend.

[@stephenanthonytyl]

Great

[@lakenita]

La voz de Johnny Hartman es increíble! Buenísimo

[@davidmaslow399]

Wonderful!

[@aperezsax]

INcreible uno d mis cantante favoritos, el disco que grabaron junto a Coltrane es una maravilla.

[@TruthSerum101]

Priceless.

[@etaoin_shrdlu]

He was a musician's singer, no crowd-pleasing Nat King Cole or Billy Eckstein. If not for Clint Eastwood and 'Trane, would any of us know him? Enjoy.

[@shop4sue]

@juvserr I agree.....I have been into Coltrane since the late 60's when I heard them at my friends grandmother's house...and I've never been the same about music....they introduced me to the classics.

[@CheckMate657879]

OMG!!!! That's Sammy Davis, Jr.- playing the xylophone - too cold!

[@Darrell1019]

I'm over 55 y.o., why haven't I heard of him? I've missed os much!

[@richardleonard4281]

Derr Johnston Mr. Hartman was notoriously lazy about promoting himself (so I've been told) and not being a pop singer , didn't get radio play. He really should have been much better known.

[@PSYLLA2020]

Pure magic !!

[@mrsoulsang]

What a wonderful vocalist! Never really got his due. His voice is pure magic. Almost doesn't sound real. Folk just ain't supposed to sing like that. And what about Sammy Davis on the Vibes!! Real talent! No auto tune, just pure beautiful talent. If you didn't know what magic was before, you know now! Thank you for posting this!!

[@yellowkidfortynine4689]

Pure magic..........

[@janettucker3196]

I'm smitten.

[@xaqaraequinox9608]

I had no idea Mr Sammy Davis, Jr was so multi-talented...

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

DAMN CIGARETTES ...shouda been the title of his last album ...instead 4 once in every life ..

[@winpointmedia]

Damn who knew Sammy D could play the vibes like that

[@TeaParty1776]

Wow! Its Sammy D!

[@paulostroff99]

Lovely! TY

[@TheReturnOfStephan1]

Was there anything in entertainment that SDJ couldn't do?!!! I'll answer that! Yes! He couldn't just stand there and NOT be FIERCE!lol

[@arneal]

I might be repeating something that someone else has already posted since I haven't read all the comments yet, but if you like this slice of Mr. Hartman, treat yourself to the recordings he did with John Coltrane. Some of Coltrane's most beautiful playing AND Johnny Hartman!

[@dancelli714]

EXCELLENT. Check out the Hartman and Howard Mcgee and group on Bethlehem album. 1955 ?

[@nwilczyn]

YESSS!! DEAR LORD!

[@shop4sue]

@winpointmedia I keep playing this over and over again