Mel Tormé- Interview (60th Anniversary/Buddy Rich Bio) 9-13-90 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

[@jakela671]

Mel was a family friend. He was always gracious and friendly to me. When I grew up, my wife and I always went to see him perform in NY. He always came and sat with us between sets. Loved him.

[@donaldbucher472]

I was a freshman in college hearing Torme in 1978. When he got going doing an uptempo number I was astonished - I didn’t think anyone could do what he was doing. Forty five years later, I realize that there are only a handful of singers that can swing like he can. In India there’s a pop singer who can deliver like Torme, Shreya Ghoshal. Even though she never sings in English, I listen to every song she releases, hoping she shifts into that special gear they both have.

[@John-rw2zf]

I never knew that much about music when I was younger and definitely didn't know anything about jazz. Just listened to mainstream radio. However, I was always aware of the name Mel Torme. Only now, later in life, I see what a talented and smart and good person he really is. Thanks for the great video.

[@gerardrimmer1601]

I could listen to these old school entertainers with extraordinary multi talented careers an experiences about life in the business and about life in general and a insightful intelligence and observations what a wonderful interview rest in peace mr Torm’e you did fine

[@jonathanweiss7716]

His great "friend" Jerry Lewis was a notorious and arrogant prick, the most hated interviewee of all time. He died with about 55 million in the bank and left NADA, 0, bubkis to his first 5 kids from his former wife of 38 years!

[@peterfeltham5612]

My two favourite singers since the 50s.......Sarah Vaughan and Mel Tormé.

[@HolgerRuneFan]

Mel was so articulate, effortlessly talking without hemming and hawing, "uh'," or "you know's." Bing was the same way. I miss Mel!

[@mikebottiaux5850]

I have great memories of watching Mel perform ❤️

[@kevinherbert4256]

wow...this is history...beautiful history of a gr8 talent...thanx

[@ricksegal3065]

One of the greatest voices ever along with one of best scat singers as well. Sorely missed! Velvet Frog forever.

[@rickdavenport9538]

Velvet Fog.

[@ricksegal3065]

@@rickdavenport9538 yes, my bad!

[@johnastrup1549]

And wonderful jazzdrummer 👍🎼

[@arame29]

@@johnastrup1549 he was offered the drum chair in both Woody Herman and Stan Kentons bands

[@ryancrandall2272]

Wow he sounded incredible here. His voice never seemed to change!

[@AidanCasserlyHome]

This is the blueprint of the singers singer. Incredible voice, man, songwriter .... one of a kind!

[@alfrede.neuman1257]

The "Velvet Fog". What a beautiful voice...

[@jenslindstrom3257]

Forever an angel of voice

[@TheBarensTone]

Great legend!

[@mikewysko2268]

A class act. 😎

[@joegarcia54]

Enjoyed his talent. 👍🏻

[@cedric9839]

Yes, Mel you did stick to your guns.

[@EagleRockers]

He's so full of himself.

[@EagleRockers]

@Drummer J.L.H. Yes, he was all of those things and an arrogant SOB. Do yourself a favor and take your rose colored glasses off when it come to M.T.

[@putitinthepocket]

As he should be, if he was.

[@rickrick5041]

He’s been interviewed so it’s supposed to be mostly about him. It should all be about Groucho Marx

[@tomkelly4336]

@@EagleRockers You can say anything you want, I have seen many singers and Torme was one of the most talented. I think that you have to have a sense of self in order to survive in such a hard driving business.

[@EagleRockers]

@@tomkelly4336 I'll give you that, he was a very talented singer. I heard he had perfect pitch. But as a person, he wasn't very nice.