Absolutely one of the greatest singing groups of all time. Listening to them always brings a smile to my face and lets me forget my troubles for awhile. God Bless them....
@nielsseniusclausen44323 жыл бұрын
Shel silverstein
@thearblessitt1423 жыл бұрын
I concur! At 60, there's no way I can ever stop listening to the music that my parents, aunts, & uncles listened to almost daily! So perfect are their harmonies, I thank my dad, a native of N'awlins, & my uncle's for being my Lindy Hop partners! May our good Lord Bless the Mills Bros and their descendants always!
@dogman41002 жыл бұрын
Paul- I couldn't agree more. : )
@patriciaotoole59302 жыл бұрын
Me too. I listened to them on a record I'm 81
@elescaramujo2 жыл бұрын
that´s exactly my case!
@TrullaCæmentarìí4 ай бұрын
2024 STILL listening!! I'm 54 and the Mills Brothers are the greatest!! This music takes me back to a place and a time that I've never been...💜
@howardthrongard6403 ай бұрын
75 year old listening here in the Philippines. Great music.
@user-sc5ly3oj1n3 ай бұрын
This is great!
@karinwetzel1773Ай бұрын
‘shamed to admit I just discovered them today, June 2024. Have a lot of catching up to do - these fellows are sensational!
@michaelbarlow6610 Жыл бұрын
Amazing how one of the Mills Brothers could make his voice sound like a trombone and one of the other two can make his voice sound like a coronet! Incredible!
@pamtebelman232111 ай бұрын
Incredible! Can someone teach me how to do that?
@buddysims13667 ай бұрын
SO MUCH TALENT> HAVE LOVED THEIR MUSIC SINCE TEEN YEARS. I'M 88 AND STILL DO . :)
@buddysims13665 ай бұрын
I am 88 also :) GREAT MINDS AND EARS :) THEY WERE THE BEST !!!!!!!!!
@howardthrongard6403 ай бұрын
Only 75! Enjoying their beautiful music. A while back I was watching a you-tube segment with them on the Dean Martin Show. So entertaining.
@edwardmusicman896 Жыл бұрын
Even the great John Williams smile on these legendary gentlemen. There will never be another Mills Brothers…thanks to KZbin we can still hear them…
@pamtebelman232111 ай бұрын
I noticed that, too. He knew how great they were. I think the Brothers got a kick out of having a full orchestra behind them, too. John has some beautiful arrangements behind these songs, too, especially the strings on Up A Lazy River. I consider myself fortunate also to be able to hear these performances now.
@dianasills-bailin3731 Жыл бұрын
The Mills Brothers singing and doing instrumentals (without instruments) is just the greatest ever. When they do Basin Street Blues my soul sings with them. I’ve never heard a better trio ever in my entire life. God bless them and the musical gifts they left us.
@dansheridan40023 жыл бұрын
Warning! If you listen to this, your life will get better. I can't believe we live in a world where 13 people gave this a thumbs down.
@flemit352 жыл бұрын
most will be by accident.
@robertcapo9241 Жыл бұрын
The best, one of my Dad's favorites, and mine too!
@danielweir67 Жыл бұрын
they honestly don't know spectacular talent when it hits them.
@williamfeilhauer2667 Жыл бұрын
We live in a sick world. I was raised on their music.
@Mollypopithelen3 ай бұрын
That will be the empty headed sovcit votes.
@tonjaraye2 ай бұрын
I discovered the Mills Brothers when I was around 10 years old (I'm now 60) from seeing them on PBS and I was recently in New Orleans: these songs were going through my head the entire time I was there. I just loved this! I can listen to them anytime and anywhere.
@belmarmom Жыл бұрын
The good old days when performers actually had talent.
@user-lu4et9jc2m2 ай бұрын
So correct. And they were incredibly humble with it.
@cmc629512 күн бұрын
That's for sure!
@bryanrendleman20019 күн бұрын
There are still Plenty of people locally still performing with lots of talent.
@nickeyparadise12 жыл бұрын
That vocal trombone solo was chilling!
@caydenkasongo3534 Жыл бұрын
I love the trombone and trumpet impressions their older brother John imitated the tuba till he died in 1936
@jamesconner3437 Жыл бұрын
Not just a trombone or trumpet, but muted !. This was the age of, and the very definition of, the "cool" era for us who were born around mid-1940s. Swing bands , harmony groups...man, looking back, I didn't fully appreciate the wealth I had.
@victorarraras2530 Жыл бұрын
Fantásticos
@pamtebelman232111 ай бұрын
Can someone teach me how to do that?
@kranckc.19833 жыл бұрын
"Oh no... We forgot the trumpets!" "Fellas... Don't worry. We've got this."
@dansheridan40023 жыл бұрын
That's hilarious! My jaw dropped when I saw that! Great stuff!
@caydenkasongo3534 Жыл бұрын
And the trombones
@fratisekkotvrda64413 ай бұрын
Trombonove sólo, fantazie
@clairemorrisdobie99773 жыл бұрын
They are amazing. Instrumental voices. Even the conductor is smiling.
@chorchteacher10792 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right. That's John Williams with the Boston pops (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc) He knew the musical legends the Mills brothers are
@glennkoons1560 Жыл бұрын
JOHN WILLIAMS ,THE CONDUCTOR.
@okiepita50t-town28 Жыл бұрын
Those guys were so fantastic. Man I could listen to them all day long.
@Sophmag3253 жыл бұрын
This is way before my time but my father, a WWII veteran absolutely loved these guys. They’re beyond talented. They’re genius. I can’t believe people actually voted a thumbs down. ❤️👍🏻👍🏻
@iamfelixthecat72332 жыл бұрын
They were an absolute marvel.
@dsthorp3 ай бұрын
The Mills Brothers are such thorough and complete artists, in any style. Wow!
@HestanIslandLad3 ай бұрын
I come from cold wet and windy Scotland, but whenever I need to warm myself up little, I just play this clip, and it brings back nostalgia unmeasurable. And, a wee 12 year old single malt also helps the moment.😊
@krezwan64503 жыл бұрын
When you listen to old music you feel calm. New music makes you even more stressed
@josephgiustiniani28343 жыл бұрын
I was saying the very same thing to my wife yesterday as we were driving home. It's NOISE...! ! NOT MUSIC. Way too much bass, and lyrics you can't understand, and if you do, you don't want your kids to know about them. I grew up with this old music, and it always brings me a feeling of relaxation. These guys sang quality music. They were simple songs, but were enhanced with great vocals and harmonies. Your ears are drawn to what they were doing. It's that good.
@user-lu4et9jc2m2 ай бұрын
So correct. Excellent observation.
@bryanrendleman20019 күн бұрын
That's is the whole plan with current noise !
@dontaylor7315 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal. And if I hadn't seen it on video I'd never have known that wasn't a trumpet solo.
@garykinsey9515 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! To me, it sounds exactly like a muted trumpet ..., amazing!!!
@anitaarnell3274 Жыл бұрын
Incredable harmonium and perfect pitch wow
@ginlong5723 Жыл бұрын
How awesome are they! They make today’s “performers “ look and sound like child’s play. These guys have it!
@julienelson8162 Жыл бұрын
Oh my. This is magical, professional, creative, and perfect. How I miss them…
@duggydugg393711 ай бұрын
dint know what we had
@edynlopez17024 ай бұрын
What an absolute delight. The Mills Brothers were and are the epitome of talent and class. Lucky audience there that night! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@saltydog4787 Жыл бұрын
Made my day ,,,, many thanks from Australia!
@markscates81853 жыл бұрын
Listened to this recording countless times over the years. Continues to be one of the finest Mills Brothers live recordings I have seen. Herbert, Harry, and Donald sounding as good as ever. What character, vocal chops, and entertainment value these cats had. Heard them as a child in the 60s and my ears heard what they were singing. To this day my ears hear what they were singing.
@pianopappy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Mark.
@donnalayton6876 Жыл бұрын
Still have my recording.
@pamtebelman232111 ай бұрын
That's a sweet comment!
@jadezee63163 жыл бұрын
singing over 50 years!...by this time the Mills Brothers were without question...without argument...without pause.....the FINEST singing group in music history.............
@garytomes3015 Жыл бұрын
And they still are!
@pamtebelman232111 ай бұрын
Wow, that's a long time! They not only were exceptional musicians, but their music made people visibly happier, and that's a special gift.
@michaelbarlow661011 ай бұрын
Forgive my pickiness, but the Mills Brothers were a trio not a group.
@YerPope3 жыл бұрын
The Mills Brothers are as good in this as they ever were. Truly a great ensemble of singing talent.
@frankscarborough14283 жыл бұрын
Still the greatest, they just got better with age
@annedeline4421 Жыл бұрын
They were the very best! So sorry we have lost their exceptional harmony!!! And genius!
@pamtebelman232111 ай бұрын
Our loss is Heaven's gain.
@rosse9983 ай бұрын
Perché sono morti non li conosco ma sono fantastici
@suebouchard81983 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness my dad would listen to them with a BIG smile on his face. I can see him!! Thank you for this makes me sad but also very happy. Love you dad!!💕💕
@pianopappy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing those lovely memories with us, Sue. They still make me smile, too.
@t.p.mckenna3 жыл бұрын
They were the ultimate folk ensemble. That statement, perhaps, goes against the genre of music they traded in, but I mean in the sense of how they appealed to everyone. No matter the race, the creed, whether young or old, theirs was a universal style. It was infectious also. The emitted so much joy in their appearances and through their music making and I'm sure it was nights like this that kept Harry alive. Pianopappy, thanks so much for sharing and helping keep their music alive.
@davidwalter20023 жыл бұрын
One of my dad's favorite vocal groups. No secret why; they were smooth as silk and blended perfectly.
@pianopappy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, David. To which I would add, "They could swing, too."
@davidwalter20023 жыл бұрын
@@pianopappy Could they ever!
@clairemorrisdobie99773 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@bvwatcher23 жыл бұрын
It don't get any better than this.
@ceediddy9253 ай бұрын
Yeah...what you said
@majbrittcastrupjrgensen28743 жыл бұрын
Brings me memories about my dad and I listening to their music....an old record...normally I am a heavy metal fan, but I just love Mills Brothers!
@rudolphdean8556 Жыл бұрын
Pure class and artistic ability!
@danielweir67 Жыл бұрын
no words can properly say how awesome these guys were. such talent. ❤❤
@pamtebelman232111 ай бұрын
Agreed, they leave me speechless!
@jimroveto15433 жыл бұрын
Such talent, what a career. To keep it going even after losing their bass singing brother John on the 4 string guitar, there dad steps in and they continued on. We are very fortunate that there's the footage to enjoy, works wonders for me after a hard day's work, so therapeutic. R.I.P. guys.
@lindaforsythe29783 жыл бұрын
One of the best performances of Mills brothers! Wow!
@no19753 жыл бұрын
Oh I wish we had this music back this was a time period that surely will be missed. At least I have it to listen to brings back wonderful memories.
@josephgiustiniani28343 жыл бұрын
IMO, I think a lot of music today is poisoned with fake instruments, fake voice overdubbing, even fake audience applause. These guys started out live with nothing but their voices, and showmanship. Do or die. They did............very well. I'm afraid we will never see the return of talents like these guys. They performed from the 1920's to the 1980's. Just that alone is amazing. I'm a big Dean Martin fan. He learned from the Mills Brothers. All one needs to do is watch the style. Great video.............. THANKS.
@michaellazzeri206911 ай бұрын
These men were / are, a national treasure. Why, it took so long for ALL of America to recognize their brilliance, is just a sad statement about race in our nation. Harry Mills had one of THE smoothest voices of all time , & he & his brothers were just awesome. AWESOME !! --------------MJL, 76 y/o
@bobhull499 Жыл бұрын
HARRY….HERBERT….DONALD…. THESE ULTRA TALENTED MEN DID THIS AGAINST ALL ODDS. THERE LIKES WILL NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN🥰 BRAVO🎶🎶
@larrydewitt Жыл бұрын
My late wife loved these guys, especially early on when Dad sang bass. Just beautiful!!!
@eliansolis87402 жыл бұрын
Someone in 2022 listening this master pieces?
@lisbetsoda48746 ай бұрын
2024. And loving these three charmers.
@tomreedyjr3631 Жыл бұрын
When Anerica had REAL TALENT. These men are definitely missed. R.I.P., Gentlemen..
@rdewar43243 жыл бұрын
The tonal control..it is godlike..lol a LONG career..their early stuff is transcendent..they were incredible talents and improvisors!
@kend.67974 жыл бұрын
These guys were great! This concert was recorded on May 25, 1980 for those who are keeping track.
@pianopappy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ken, for the date. I'm going to add it to my description above. I didn't purchase my first VCR until October of 1980. My notes in my log show that I recorded it from a re-run on August 9, 1981.
@kend.67974 жыл бұрын
@@pianopappy I was curious so I looked up the date on the Boston Symphony and Pops online archive today. I wish someone had the entire program. I enjoyed listening to the selections you did record.
@jdm66132 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they were still kicking in the 80's. Found a clip of them doing a song called caravan, believe it was from the 30's.
@michaelbarlow6610 Жыл бұрын
Shortly after this bravura performance by the Mills Brothers with John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra, was the classic Borg-McEnroe Wimbledon final the next month!
@susancampbell54933 жыл бұрын
My parents started taking us to see the Mills Bros. when we were 12 & 14 years old...grew up loving them...we were incredibly blessed as they were irreplaceable ❣ 🎶💕🎶💕🎶
@Jameslopez5682 Жыл бұрын
Hello Susan how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
@homeagain1028 Жыл бұрын
Trombone vocal!!!! Wow I can’t believe how amazing the Mills Brothers were.....timeless and wonderful ❤️🎵🎶😇
@MrSlatsp13 жыл бұрын
Time for another comment about their unbelievable talent. Right here doing a fantastic job on blues, then back to pop. They could sing rock n roll too. They tackled many different styles with ease and perfection. Tell me how many others had that talent.
@daviddoran31643 жыл бұрын
What talent, no one can do this.. Mills brothers I would listen all day.🐻
@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper Жыл бұрын
Fantastic talented gentlemen and Boston Pops with John Williams wow.
@usaneebeilles95108 ай бұрын
The wonderful The Mills Brothers music.❤
@powerWithinUs40553 жыл бұрын
So many things to adore about them, but the freshness of of their presentation, is tops. Tony Bennett sings Left My Heart in SF, like it was his first time singing it. Everyone, all over the world ....and beyond....love the Mills Brothers.
@jennyandkeith393 жыл бұрын
The glances that they give each other, clearly brothers that truly love and respect one another. 🥰🥰
@reednokleby14203 жыл бұрын
If I remember right, one or two of the brothers had already passed away and this was one of their sons with them. Yes, they really capture your heart.
@dskyyksd3 жыл бұрын
@@reednokleby1420 This was all three of the surviving brothers. Harry (right) died in 1982, Herbert (left) died in 1989, and Donald (center) passed in 1999.
@reednokleby14203 жыл бұрын
@@dskyyksd Yes, your correct. Don't worry, I'll voluntarily check myself in.
@johnwilhelm98543 жыл бұрын
I’ve read that Harry got diabetes and went blind. It also looks like he lost a lot of weight but he could still swing with the best of them
BRILLIANT! WOW! THIS KIND OF MUSIC IS FROM A BYGONE ERA JUST LOVE IT!!!!❤❤❤
@slashdemonfire5024 Жыл бұрын
True that
@hamesh34743 жыл бұрын
Totally the greatest.. never be another group like this
@1MSmith00811 ай бұрын
Truly Beautiful
@donk4926 Жыл бұрын
I have such great memories of Dad playing their LP's when I was a kid in 1960 to 1970's Always loved their beautiful harmonious voices and slow swinging style. I am so grateful for this being shared on the Tube. Love them From South Africa
@hectordelvalle4428 Жыл бұрын
Such a great pleasure to hear these three singing again. I always love the harmony that they produce.
@1mespud Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mills Brothers for doing your part to help tame mankind with your genius, gift and talent. I did not deserve to hear this but was blessed anyway.
@buddysims13665 ай бұрын
SO AMAZING. First heard them in the 50s still believe them to be the greatest ever.
@DishiontheRoll3 ай бұрын
Perfection is an understatement
@timothyelder70953 жыл бұрын
The British invasion was on the horizon Elvis was trying to revive his popularity after returning from the army my parents took me to see these KINGS for my birthday. She told me I will remember this performance for the rest of my life. as they finished Basin street blues i was mesmerized, from the stage all 3 looked at me smiled and asked me in front of 2000 people if i enjoyed the song i said i loved it. the whole show took on energy that is beyond explanation. when the show was over my mom said to me told you so I was twelve
@pianopappy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Timothy.
@keiloibutterfly3 жыл бұрын
I love this!!! Very talented Brothers 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
@jayjay2637 Жыл бұрын
Chills and tears. It's so damn good, and you can see how much fun there having and how they truly enjoy each other, there talent, harmony and melody is just unreal, how they can manipulate the sound of instruments with just their mouths and as you hear the sound of the instrument you know exactly each word there saying it's just amazing
@1MSmith00811 ай бұрын
Chills and tears...I'm with you
@eugeniamunari23687 ай бұрын
They are just fantastic 👏👏👏
@ruthwoodin550 Жыл бұрын
OMG - I don't know why I remember the Mills Brothers, but I was quite young as their music filtered through our house. As I listened to these two songs, so many memories came to me from my childhood. I started singing along quite loudly & my cat jumped up from her sound sleep & raced over to make sure I was OK. I am & thankyou for the memories!!!!
@dskyyksd3 жыл бұрын
I wish PBS would offer this whole concert on DVD.
@reednokleby14203 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to get that concert for years. I was in high school and this just swept me off my feet.
@stevevr19652 жыл бұрын
I've seen about 4 videos here from this concert. You just have to look for them
@MichaelJ442 жыл бұрын
@@stevevr1965 what does that have to do with it being on DVD?
@slashdemonfire50242 жыл бұрын
for sure
@kerryfox1420 Жыл бұрын
This always makes me smile.
@rudolphdean85567 ай бұрын
Pure class and true musical ability! And as a jazz musician myself, I gotta say that was one fantastic sound system!
@josephpalermo45383 жыл бұрын
Loved Herbert on solos ...sweetest voice ever....
@virginiakadera1689 Жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of seeing them live, amazing harmonies, wonderful memories
@rosc2022 Жыл бұрын
What a welcome reminder of a simpler time. Beautiful music...focusing on being happy...
@gerrymcguire75213 жыл бұрын
Wow was that good! Just pure talent
@suzannevance28382 жыл бұрын
My Gramps, a WW2 vet just loved the Mills Brothers ….smooth as BUTTER!!!!!!!
@Jameslopez5682 Жыл бұрын
Hello Suzanne how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
@bessieknapper87003 жыл бұрын
Love to hear The Mills Brothers sing Basen Street. They were the 1st. Set of the brothers singing. Like to hear them sing Up The Lazy River. They made their own sounds with their hands.Like these brothers
@robfmas5 ай бұрын
Wonderful- brings tears to my eyes
@Herm8462 Жыл бұрын
Pure talent and class. Todays “musicians” should learn something from these gentlemen.
@rrockhard13 жыл бұрын
Yes they was good even better with age ! Harry Mills great showman ship with a velvet voice wow truly amazing
@user-rv6xv7xy5u8 ай бұрын
It is a very classy group. Iconic.❤
@peterharrison58333 жыл бұрын
My mom and dad used to play their LPs when I was young, that how I got know them. Years later I was in a concert with them as a member of the USAF Band of Liberty in Boston. Of course, most of them had passed away, but Don Mils was still alive and his son John Mills was singing with him. It was a great night! That was in 1999. Later, after I I retired from the USAF, John hired me for a couple of gigs--he was still doing his father's and uncle's music in 2010, with another man singing one of the harmony parts, still billing as the Mills Brothers. Great memories, and yes, I feel very fortunate to have met and worked with them.
@kathimorrical9912 Жыл бұрын
Sir, you were blessed, having that experience! Lucky too! They were without a doubt THE technitions of voice. I'm jealous!
@peterharrison5833 Жыл бұрын
@@kathimorrical9912 Well, thank you for your kind words. Yes, I was really blessed to have had the opportunities with them that I did. They'll always be some of my favorite memories.
@laurisontowski76863 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this!!!! These guys are from my hometown of Piqua, Ohio...their music is "TIMELESS"
@loupremo3 жыл бұрын
If you watch any Mills Brothers video on youtube you will notice they always line up in the same order. Love them.
@josephgiustiniani28342 жыл бұрын
And if you watch any of their last shows, this line up was crucial for Harry was almost completely blind by this point. And many never even knew. True showmen. True talent. Boy did we lose a great talent when these guys passed away. My only regret was not knowing about these guys when I was a kid. Got turned on to these guys through............................ Dean Martin. { the other Mills Brother..! Man did Dino love these guys }
@loupremo2 жыл бұрын
@@josephgiustiniani2834 wow you can't even tell he was going blind, he looked so natural and happy.
@stevenj9970 Жыл бұрын
ONE OF THE BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@annpippin63883 жыл бұрын
Mills brothers great.
@TheYamitaven4 жыл бұрын
True music made from true talent
@billarmstrong13202 жыл бұрын
was listening to them in the 80's around the time they recorded this, my parents loved them, I heard the trombone in the background looked to see the orchestra and to my amazement saw and heard them, using their voices, play the trumpet/cornet and trombone. Words cannot describe adequately, their skill and superb singing skills.
@pianopappy2 жыл бұрын
Receiving a comment like yours, Bill, makes me glad that I made this recording and that it held up for 40+ years. Thanks.
@marycunningham26103 жыл бұрын
Harmony is harmony and Mills Brothers are HARMONY thank you for the memories in CHGO
@pianopappy3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Mary. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your comment.
@jonrudd47333 жыл бұрын
I used to sit on my Dad's lap and listen to the Mills Bros back in the 60's. I still have their albums!! Still sound great too! They don't make groups like this anymore.
@dcasper85143 жыл бұрын
Know why ? Today's noise Is accepted as music.
@joebeeler990 Жыл бұрын
My favorite, class, the best of all time. Unmatched.
@raliejansevanrensburg5559 Жыл бұрын
Only one word: MAGNIFICENT!!!!! They don't make 'em like that any more!! ❤❤❤
@diannenwith2ns114 Жыл бұрын
My Dad delivered ice to them in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He said he loved going there because they were nice and he often heard them rehearsing. I loved listening to his 33's with him on his Crosley stereo! He would have loved this!❤
@merrylmarsh9037 Жыл бұрын
Spectacular.!!!!! Sweet and smooth. Such talent!!!!
@napagirl485 ай бұрын
The very best, thank you Mills Brothers, truly talented! My Dad was a Jazz guitarist who use to play with Nelson Riddle and just loved these guys, great memories!! 🎶💖☺
@merryhunt91532 ай бұрын
What a wonderful performance. Thank you for sharing.
@leonardoribas3387 Жыл бұрын
Three blessed souls!
@user-se7qb7vm3x Жыл бұрын
Were called God
@slashdemonfire5024 Жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT! DON'T HEAR THIS TYPE OF MUSIC ANYMORE!!!
@atagadol3 жыл бұрын
Pleasant and beautiful
@bessieknapper87003 жыл бұрын
Love these guys. They were great.
@JLang-bn3hs Жыл бұрын
Still enjoy listening to these guys. My dad had a big record collection which included The Mills Brothers.