Mel Carter "When a Boy Falls in Love"

American Bandstand. December 26, 1964

[@mrob75]

MEL CARTER has to be one of the most UNDERRATED performers of the super sixties! I have SO ENJOYED going through all of MEL's hits here on You Tube...Not sure why he simply was pigeon holed into "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"...He had so many other songs (including this one) that should have been much bigger hits.

[@jillclark2012]

I learned how to sing, in the sixties from Mel....he's precious !!

[@catman4471]

As much as I love Sam Cooke's voice, I think this version by MC is far better.

[@greatmusicneverdies6253]

You said it, my friend. Mel has one of the finest tenor voices in music history!!!

[@PaulRinguette]

A fantastic singer❤

[@melaniegiles4822]

I know that he is by far one of the greatest singers of his time. Others have tried to sing his big hit hold me thrill me kiss me, but their versions don't hold a candle to Mel Carter.

[@michellethompson150]

One of my all time favorites. And it works the same when a girl falls in love. Sweeet... just sweet!!!

[@depaola63]

A TRULY GREAT LOVE SONG! just classic!................................just a wonderful time of life! I was born in 1963..it just seems like a joyful time!

[@michellethompson150]

Yeah, it was.

[@groovinwalrus]

Mel, What a most wonderful song! Love you Mel and this song! Mel Carter is one of a Kind! His voice soars! This is one his best!

[@36on22]

Mel's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" is one of my favorite songs of all time. He had a great voice.

[@Gto1927]

29,300 views for this masterpiece. What a shame.

[@catman4471]

There is something so iconic about this video especially the couples at 1:12 and 2:29 who tend to remind you of times you never knew!

[@peterorleman3043]

Sam Cooke did a nice version too

[@slipnpitch1894]

Signed by Sam Cooke and I would guess coached by him too!

[@markgaston4416]

“Mel, you have the best set of pipes in the world. But don’t go bragging about it. Otherwise, I will say I do.” - Sam Cooke to Mel Carter in 1963.

[@Fargosportsmassage]

I agree…

[@groovinwalrus]

Mel Carter's voice just soars on this wonderful selection!

[@lendrury2771]

Sam wrote it for mel and mel does a beautiful job on the song Sam's version is awesome too

[@MrAtletico45]

Today August 18th 2017 I've finally found one of my favorite songs of all times. I've been collecting songs since 1955 and never ever could I put a face to Mel Carter and this wonderful song. I did have the Sam Cooke version but this was a greater hit

[@depaola63]

Sam Cooke helped Mel...** 2 ALL~TIME GREATS !! * Sam was just 31 when he was killed in Dec. of 1964 !....so much more he had to give us !!

[@rtrepsas]

Wikipedia - Carter was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.[1] At age 16, he studied singing with vocalist Little Jimmy Scott. Carter recorded for Sam Cooke's SAR (Derby Records) in the early 1960s and had his first hit in 1963 at the age of 24 with "When a Boy Falls in Love", which was co-written by Cooke. By the time he reached his commercial peak with Imperial Records in the middle of the decade, he was specializing in pop ballads. His biggest success was the Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me", which reached Number 8 in 1965. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[2] He had a couple of other Top 40 entries over the next year, "Band of Gold" and "All of a Sudden My Heart Sings", as well as a few other easy listening sellers. Carter appeared on the DVD of the PBS special, Doo Wop 51, recorded in 2001 performing his hit; he also appeared on another PBS special, Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop, performing a tribute to Billy Williams ("I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter") and Tommy Edwards ("It's All in the Game"). Carter later acted on television programs such as Quincy, M.E.; Sanford and Son; Marcus Welby, M.D.; The Eddie Capra Mysteries; CHiPs; and Magnum, P.I.; and in films such as Friday Foster (1975); Chesty Anderson, USN (1976); American Raspberry (1977); and Angel (1984).

[@KATSUKI_BAKUGOFAN133]

This is complete music! We listen, we smile, we cry, we remember!!!

[@bufb]

great version of Sam Cooke song.

[@rtrepsas]

As soon as I heard this when it came out in 1963 and I was probably age 12 I felt like crying in tears came to my eyes. Why is that? It was an instant reaction, and I do remember how beautiful the song was especially Mel Carter’s soaring voice towards the end!

[@garymorris9571]

Have to say it affects me the same way. So emotional.

[@rtrepsas]

@@garymorris9571 Thanks Gary, I had forgotten this song. I appreciate your reminding me because I’ve just started putting much of my favorite music on KZbin music from just KZbin, and this was meant to be in my collection!

[@garymorris9571]

Mel Carter owns this song, from the quietly powerful opening to when he breaks out. A masterful song by a brilliant talent.

[@ProudWayniac]

Aside from Mel's phenomenal voice alone, that statement at the end by Dick Clark never ceases to amaze me. "Oh what a star!" I could be wrong, but I don't think I've heard him say those words about ANY other performer that was ever on American Bandstand back then. What an honor that must have been for Mel!

[@garymorris9571]

Clark was always restrained, but even he couldn't hold back with Mel Carter.

[@tonyharman8767]

Wow that voice 😍

[@bellestarr4040]

I wish there were a radio station here in Alabama that played this kind of music 🎵

[@jab3785]

I remember this so well. If this doesn't put a tear in your eye...check to see if your heart is still beating.

[@joelrios6494]

♡♡♡

[@normaj.3305]

Thank you for this beautiful rendition of a great love song, this is right up there with Sam Cook's version, their voices are pretty similar.

[@lizichell2]

Oh this is a wonderful version

[@chevy266nova]

Mel Carters songs make my heart smile.

[@JOEYD565]

He was a protege of Sam Cooke, who wrote this for him. Sam also recorded it.

[@je6845]

Thanks for the info. Didn't know Sam wrote it for him. I prefer his version

[@heatherkelly2580]

Mel CARTER sings "When a Boy falls in Love"

[@LuisRomero-uq1zw]

Mel Carters Great voice 🎶

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Lovely voice. Why have I not heard this before?

[@jimcavalier1479]

This brings back great memories from our early days LP. (RIP Baby)

[@peppernbo]

this is exactly how i felt with my first love

[@christinemanka9411]

One of my favorite singers

[@TomElvisSmith]

Mel Carter had some nice easy listening records in the mid'60's, often remakes of older songs. I'd never heard this one before.

[@TylerBergeronMusic]

Its off Sam Cooke's record label album SAR

[@lindachapman6558]

I still have this brilliant record on a 45 along with loads of other of my old 45's..so much better than the rubbish they spew out today...

[@hikeoganessian9729]

a great song...thx and the first song I ever bought was Cupid by Sam Cooke along with Hello Mary Lue..Ricky Nelson..that was in 1961.. I'm still listening to this era of music..

[@pderocoptero]

Ficou muito boa essa versão com Mel Carter...só os grandes chegam nesse nivel...

[@catman4471]

This is better than Sam Cooke's version. (mever thought I'd hear myself say that!)

[@urdivine]

I agree. A little bit better...to me.

[@19albert50]

You just never forget that one Love, I just let go for no reason but Fear, fear of a kiss was what she wanted from me! it was 1969 now at 2016 married, 66yrs young, yet I still hold a special place in my heart for her, Linda may you and yours be happy and well, I love you still and wait to be again Again with you.

[@depaola63]

....I feel ya man! Blessings!

[@denisemcdonald4233]

I'm a big fan of Mel❤

[@dean3434]

Yes indeed. At 75 it is so good to remember when this boy first fell in love with that girl in 8th grade and to top it all off the girls and a few of the boys all told me she was crazy about me although I was sooo shy to reply. Confidence deal. To this day I know if I had the stuff to march right up to that girl and say I want to get to know you. Well, we would have been great- grandparents at this time. All the best and listen to your self and persue what is good. Dean Seattle

[@billbaksin]

yea, grew up, In this atmospere...time for a change... like the music not the racist attitude!!

[@SammysmSoulGlow]

Mel's stage mannerisms favored Sam Cooke's too. He was coached by the master. By his own admission he was devastated when Sam was murdered. He never trusted Sam's manager either.

[@abab-ne3oc]

Doesn’t this song remind you guys of Sam Cooke’s song ”Lovable”?🙌🏾

[@maekae911]

It was so nice to see that young Man named, Famous and his date. Wonder whatever happened to him.

[@cacully9544]

My first kiss song.

[@harrietjones-ed4mb]

Mel you have a voice that god gave you makes me fell young again

[@CraigCinMO]

He certainly gained a lot of weight by the time of "Gimme a Break."

[@graciebarraza8714]

I agree completely he brings out so many emotions it's not funny

[@gpippind]

Do you have more videos of Mel? I'd love to see them if you do

[@rascal211]

Mel is still alive on 9/12/2024.

[@Kiskassklan]

When there was class in African American culture.

[@johnchristiansen5881]

Wow!

[@cherriphelps0108]

Why can't our world be this simple! 😳

[@paulgreen9792]

It’s definitely a Sam Cooke song. Great! PWG

[@princeedward1680]

And now harry styles is the benchmark? 🤮

[@nevg2067]

Willie Hutch version is the best for me 👌

[@princeedward1680]

@@nevg2067 you AND me

[@josephguagenti3730]

Famous Hooks!!

[@mohinderrandhawa7172]

❤

[@jeanmariekonieczny1501]

Classe!!!

[@GOLLIMUSIC]

That is Famous Hooks at 1:30, wonder where he is today.

[@jab3785]

Who is Famous Hooks? So glad that there are people who still appreciate this music. I had this single when it first came out.

[@GOLLIMUSIC]

jab3785 Hi jab3785. Famous was the most recognized Black male member of the Bandstand "regulars" in the early 60's, and Dick made a point of featuring him often on camera. He and his lady partner may have been the first Black couple on AB but I can't assert that as a fact.