Jim Nabors (Gomer) gives a stellar rendition of "The Impossible Dream".
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@Dr.Westside2 жыл бұрын
I miss the world that was wholesome enough to bring us this .
@nickrich562 жыл бұрын
The state of human nature hasn't changed it's just that most have lost dignity in themselves and others ... so it seems to me at least 😔
@jensesanify4 ай бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly with you!! I miss it too.
@zekegrimm37753 ай бұрын
Amen!
@arnewengertsmann91113 ай бұрын
@@nickrich56 Nah, that was never better. Problem is, in the past, we didn't have the technology that we could hear everybody. We only ever listened to a select few people. Look at the talk shows of the 80s, 90s and so on. You will find the same problems we see today.
@PeanutButter-yu2oy2 ай бұрын
Wholesome indeed. We have lost almost every vestige of goodness and simplicity, honesty and truth. Let's pray we recover it.
@MiltonJenkins3 жыл бұрын
I was in the audience for this scene, done at the DAR Hall in Wash DC. We were 5-6 rows watching the singing of the main song. Jim and the band were pre-recorded, but Jim did sing live with the recording, you could easily hear him belting. Got Jim's autograph, and Frank Sutton (Sgt Carter) and Roland Winters (who introduced Gomer to the crowd). I remember Sheldon Leonard there too. A huge day in my life. Dad took us there w/out telling us (in case it was canceled). Then saw Jim decates later, and he remembered it all location and all. What a man, what a time. Why can't the earth have this kind of great time? All we did was take a bus downtown.ADDENDUM-,when we saw Jim in 2002, he told us that was Constitution Hall.
@sammyjo81093 жыл бұрын
WOW!A wonderful experience and memory.
@stevenscottoddballz3 жыл бұрын
*decades
@sarahh.85793 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. How wonderful!
@charminwells77743 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful memory. Ir brought tears to my eyes to see and hear such a wonderful scene. Jim Nabors was definitely an incredibly gifted actor and singer. God blessed him with such an amazing talent that made us laugh and cry. We do not see this kind of entertainment today, nor receive this kind of inspiration from many entertainers today. Thank you again for sharing!🤗
@jeffjulius31073 жыл бұрын
so awesome
@richarddambrosio36023 ай бұрын
One of the greatest moments in TV history.
@ronh.7982 ай бұрын
It is special
@davidwilfong7814Ай бұрын
My mom would run into the TV room where dad was watching. “Oh, Gomer’s singing!” The greatest generation loved our country, our servicemen and women, and Gomer Pyle. God rest his (Jim’s) soul.
@user-xm3su9id1v5 күн бұрын
So nice
@faithfulforever63313 жыл бұрын
No one else comes close to Jim Nabor's rendition of this song. It is immortal.
@beckycollins3767 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you
@caramelkuo7611 Жыл бұрын
Peter O'toole
@derekstewart5585 Жыл бұрын
Try Glen Campbell's! Absolutely majestic! Then again, try ANYTHING by the late lamented Glen. A vocal giant - and a wizard on the guitar, electric or acoustic.
@denisegeer3027 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@veramatthews1364 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing voice !😊
@milliewilliams6418 Жыл бұрын
When this was aired on tv, my parents were blown away! They had no idea, as did many people, that Jim Nabors could sing like this! Gives me chills, what a talent!
@glennstarkey7087 Жыл бұрын
Agreed the 20th century's best kept secret thank goodness for this clip and the indy 500 to show mr Gol-eeee was also one of the best singers of the 1900s
@marcdewey124211 ай бұрын
He sang with the town choir on The Andy Griffith show,but felt guilty about Barney not being allowed to sing the solo.
@1ladyjan111 ай бұрын
He will be missed. Love him singing this song, but always sang back home again in Indiana at the 500.
@sandraelder11016 ай бұрын
@@marcdewey1242 Yeah, didn’t they have Barney lip sync telling him to keep getting quieter and quieter until he disappeared, telling him the mike was very sensitive. Then Gomer’s voice came through. Hilarious!!!
@pegclinese42865 ай бұрын
I am 69 and remember watching this with my mom and dad, and when hw was singing, my bug, strong half of a father was reduced to tears, amazing
@charlesbear58672 жыл бұрын
Nobody, and I mean nobody will ever do this song better than Jim Nabors. Goose bumbs all over
@milcamp995217 күн бұрын
So true. Every time I watch this video my arms are full of goose bumps. He was such a phenomenon. RIP
@denisejames601515 күн бұрын
I agree. Not even Elvis.
@stewartmcbride142113 күн бұрын
@@denisejames6015 but its close lol
@user-kl3oe6hs2u9 күн бұрын
Me too goosebumps ❤
@dawnmeyers19669 күн бұрын
Amen
@susanhirsch62493 ай бұрын
How timely are the lyrics to The Impossible Dream sung so earnestly by Jim Naboors if only the world would listen especially the younger generation.
@RadicalKindness2 ай бұрын
Five key changes! What a brilliant singer.
@NancyRutter-haveaso-cleanIstha19 күн бұрын
Assume asususl
@beckyhyden351611 ай бұрын
I have always loved Jim Neighbors and I’m 65. I was told he was gay when I was younger but my mother said it’s not for us to judge any man only God can do this and still I love him to this day and hope to see him standing next to Jesus when I come home❤❤❤
@brendabyes55985 ай бұрын
I totally enjoy Jim Nabors along with Luther Vandross...who by the way was gay also. Your Mom was right...matters not.
@kevinaltott16674 ай бұрын
Who cares? Liberacci was that way does that take away from their ability? Or talent?
@SteveSmith-hh2ni4 ай бұрын
you make me want what you have. beautifully said
@bobbycv644 ай бұрын
This song is all about GOD, not the Marines, please see my post, just look for bobbycv64. We CANNOT judge, only God Judges. Trust me Jim is right there with JESUS right now. I am STRAIGHT, I wish I had 1% percent of the LOVE that Jim shared. GOD Bless you BECKY and GOD Bless us all. GOD IS PERFECT LOVE.
@sharongreen21524 ай бұрын
not to worry, there will be lots of "Jims" in Heaven. God makes all of us and He makes good people.
@cyndiroberts5922 Жыл бұрын
To this day I still get goosebumps when I hear this man sing! You are sorely missed Mr Nabors but still we listen.
@jesusislukeskywalker4294 Жыл бұрын
yep
@davidcardin3271 Жыл бұрын
Yes same here.
@christinewells-leddon9287 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! He, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso were voices of my childhood.
@craigdone651 Жыл бұрын
Andrea Bocelli is the best present day voice.
@christinewells-leddon9287 Жыл бұрын
@@craigdone651 Maestro Bocelli is an international treasure.
@reddiver72935 ай бұрын
I was a gardener for a place next to Jim Nabors Honolulu home. I would hear him singing sometimes. I could literally feel the rake handle I was holding resonate. He introduced himself to me once. A nicer guy I'll never meet.
@dawnbaker9274 Жыл бұрын
I never get tired of listening to Jim Nabors. That voice was a true Gift.
@TheHiredGun1879 ай бұрын
He really had a voice for Gospel music. His version of Our Father still makes my wife get lost in that song
@kencray44535 ай бұрын
NBot at all what you would expect from Gomer!
@RicardoRoams5 жыл бұрын
Take that American Idol. Take that The Voice. Take that America's Got Talent. This is what a great singer sounds like!
@crmay723 жыл бұрын
AMEN.....!!
@voidsabre_3 жыл бұрын
Different style of singing, doesn't make this inherently better
@SR-iy4gg3 жыл бұрын
@@voidsabre_ Jim Nabors had more talent in his pinky finger than most of the so-called singers today.
@shtcare3 жыл бұрын
@@voidsabre_ Wake up and listen to the voice!!
@sansghost30893 жыл бұрын
No autotune, and he stil sounds better than all of them combined!
@MrMenefrego14 жыл бұрын
I was seven years old when this originally aired on, Nov. 3, 1967, and still remember looking at my WWII Veteran father as tears welled up in his deep blue eyes while he watched 'Gomer', Jim Nabors belting out this beautiful and inspiring song. It was only one of two times I ever saw him cry. I miss you Pop.
@tomhighland3014 жыл бұрын
Thank You..
@nadinehaney65904 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1964, the only daughter of a 41 yr old WWll Veteran who landed on Normandy beach and carried shrapnel in his neck and back and pain in his psyche that caused him to whimper in his sleep 40 yrs after the war ended. He loved this man's singing as well,but the only voice that ever made his blue eyes fill with tears was mine. He died 2 days before father's day in 1984, and I want for him for the last time at his memorial service; easily the hardest thing I have ever done.😥
@MrMenefrego14 жыл бұрын
@@nadinehaney6590 *I'm so very sorry that you have to live with that pain in your heart, Nadine. Please know that your father is no longer in pain, he no longer has the horror of those war memories causing him to whimper in the night, nor do his injuries hurt him any longer. Also know that he wants you to be at peace until you are together again. I lost a wife and three children, the last one died on April 16, 2016 and I buried her on her 21st birthday, the most difficult day of my life, it's all a blur to me now. Thankfully, through a friend that is a Medium, my little girl Jessica told me this: "It hurts me to see you in so much pain over my passing, Daddy... always know that I love you and I am happy now, I want and need for you to be happy too. Trust me Daddy, we will be together again, someday." So, I know the pain that you feel every day. God Bless you and your brave father for what he did for all Americans, take good care my friend.*
@ChiefsGirlSince19894 жыл бұрын
I was 4 then thank you for the date
@MrMenefrego14 жыл бұрын
@@ChiefsGirlSince1989 *YW*
@Laakona2 жыл бұрын
From 1995 to 1999, Jim Nabors was my neighbor. He lived behind my address at 2 Kulamanu Pl in Kahala Hawaii. He knew everyone by first name, was always a pleasant person to see on the beach, which was about 30 ft from his house. Whenever the President of the US came to Hawaii, Jim vacated his house and it instantly became the Secret Service's electronic command post. He was not compensated for it and he never complained. This went for BOTH political parties.
@CurtisLong-vw8om5 ай бұрын
He had a real star master voice.
@princessofarchetypes38704 ай бұрын
What a great man
@jackiebarnes56093 ай бұрын
Awesome having jim as a neighbor. Positively he has a amazing voice.
@Laakona3 ай бұрын
@@jackiebarnes5609 He never even has ANY musical/voice training.
@RSTI1912 жыл бұрын
Jim Nabors had a perfect voice. Perfect pitch. Perfect command. Perfect tone. Perfect vibrato. You couldn't ask for anything else..
@gaillish8684 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent
@francesbeauchamp4932 Жыл бұрын
I Agree
@dianelemon4276 Жыл бұрын
I went with my mom and a group os seniors to see Jim Nabors somewhere in Illinois. I dont remember the name of the venue but I was lucky enough to be on stage with him along with 4 other ladies and let me say it was the biggest thrill of my life. Had a fantastic time. Great show. When he passed I was so heart broken. One of the best entertainers of all times
@davidstepanski7196 Жыл бұрын
And range
@davidjudge5320 Жыл бұрын
I cry every time and I play this 5 or 6 times a week
@danielmccarthy15813 жыл бұрын
This touched me so deeply. I'm battling MS, facing an Impossible dream every day by just getting out of bed without help. I have been in remission now for a few months. I can do this, no matter what, this is what my military service trained me to do.
@Perly533 жыл бұрын
Best wishes and take care Daniel. And thank you for your service.
@rcladygreywolf65673 жыл бұрын
Best wishes and thank you for your service.
@skipmoreland4153 жыл бұрын
Good luck. I took care of people suffering from MS and other diseases. I have seen what they have gone through. This song is my manra, and I always have a tear or two while listening. Keeping your spirit up is difficult, but it helps. Keep fighting it as long as you can.
@suedecarlo33013 жыл бұрын
God bless you, Daniel. You are a hero!
@Liz_6783 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻😊
@indyphotog303 жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure and honor of knowing Jim Nabors for almost 40 years. One of kind gentleman and voice. Jim, you are missed.❣
@marsha6549 Жыл бұрын
@indyphotog30 I'd think that Carol Burnett misses him as much as you do. My dad was a career Army officer. He loved the Gomer Pyle USMC sitcom.
@tonypilcher5773 Жыл бұрын
Your lucky. Yes he was a brilliant talent.
@peterdominguez5003 Жыл бұрын
G C 😊
@peterdominguez5003 Жыл бұрын
Ga t 😊😊😊A
@peterdominguez5003 Жыл бұрын
@@marsha6549 The a
@jjjackson51832 жыл бұрын
Jim Nabors was, by all accounts, a very kind and wonderful man. This song has such hope in it, and we need more of this today! Our young men need something to strive for.
@gingerlanger9551 Жыл бұрын
I agree!!
@pennyhomer6553 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@ruthc6552 жыл бұрын
I got chills hearing this again. My father was a WWII vet and this was played at his funeral in 2009. Whenever I hear it I'm reminded what a remarkable man he was. He was a pilot in WWII. He became an air traffic controller and worked his entire life in service and protection of us. Thank you for posting this video.
@patriciajrs46 Жыл бұрын
Than you for his service. And thank uous to all of the service men and women.
@genesisbettis2677 Жыл бұрын
I salute your father and my brother who was an airplane mechanic in the AF for 24 yrs. 1954 to 1978. They paved the way. This song is dynamic.
@teller1290 Жыл бұрын
Typical of so many from time. Quiet service for generations.
@robertpietsch9382 Жыл бұрын
From a Vietnam war veteran to you...may your father rest in peace
@user-ym3dj9tn4s10 ай бұрын
@@genesisbettis2677What a remarkable voice! Jim Nabor’s was truly amazing!
@4ljc4334 ай бұрын
The world knew that Jim Neighbors was gay, yet we loved and respected him. He did not push his sexuality on anyone, and his fans saw the man and not his choices.
@DavidLS13 ай бұрын
Choices?
@Bobo-uh1bx3 ай бұрын
@@DavidLS1give it a break, person was being sincerely nice.
@DavidLS13 ай бұрын
@@Bobo-uh1bx I realize he meant to be nice, but I couldn't let his characterizing being gay as a choice stand. Do you think he considers his being straight (presumably) a 'choice'?
@Bobo-uh1bx3 ай бұрын
@@DavidLS1 I’m sure it wasn’t meant as disrespect. Just written words my friend or a misrepresentation of what they were trying to say. As a community we need to be less critical of others. We misrepresent other communities just as often. No one is holy and perfect. Though we may dress a bit better.
@DavidLS13 ай бұрын
@@Bobo-uh1bx Still, a little education never hurt anyone. Had he referred to little people as 'midgets' or black people as 'colored', I'd have corrected him. That's just how I'm wired. And we _do_ dress better, don't we? 🏳🌈
@brendaurch62702 жыл бұрын
I was 15 when I heard this song. I love to hear Jim Nabors sang it. God bless all our soldiers alive and who gave their life for God and country.🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸
@mariahall76523 ай бұрын
Awesome
@joycewetherbee74212 ай бұрын
On behalf of veterans past, present, and future, we thank you. Jim Nabors was an exceptional person.
@teenaray80843 ай бұрын
What a voice! And it could be heard clearly over the orchestra!
@jalbiie4 ай бұрын
I remember seeing this episode when it first came out . Up until this point Jim Nabors playing Gomer was this happy go lucky awkward Marine that acted like a misfit and his Seargent treated him like a misfit , until he performed this song and he shocked everyone how good he did. Nobody laughed at him after that
@victorburk293210 ай бұрын
One of my favorite songs of all time and nobody sings it better than Jim Nabors. R.I.P. PFC Gomer Pyle.
@brendabyes55985 ай бұрын
Live Jim Nabors...and....Luther Vandross too.
@platoon20473 ай бұрын
@@brendabyes5598 Let's not forget Richard Kiley
@ireneduett9503 жыл бұрын
This is what a GOD GIVEN VOICE SOUNDS LIKE!!!!
@robinaguinaldo4507 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@kellyb3540 Жыл бұрын
What appropriate lyrics for a voice like that. The skies opened up and said "please come in".
@georgianabarber82403 ай бұрын
To add to my note I am almost 84
@lisaday24633 ай бұрын
He was a incredible man with a golden voice he will be missed
@mr.cosmos51993 жыл бұрын
After more than fifty years,to watch my Gomer Pyle again is a sheer joy!
@robgrune32845 жыл бұрын
Nabors was so very underrated musically. One of the very best baritone voices. This performance is one of the very best renditions of this song in history. Grips your emotions.
@susanwoodward28174 жыл бұрын
Rob Grune another person who does a great job singing The Impossible Dream is Rouvaun. From the 60’s and 70’s. His rendition of it had me in tears. This one not that bad with the tears.
@WAHOOUPS4 жыл бұрын
I agree! I once found comfort in the voice of Jimmy one night a t the Roxbury. He approached me and i was a bit reluctant by the megastar. we soon bonded over a cup of Raspberry Wine. We became good friends and every once in awhile we would play what we called "block football." It involved him kicking a field goal and me attempting to snap it to him. As I was snapping the ball to him to kick he would yell block that kick! block that kick! .. approach my bent rear, while thrusting his hips into me. I found him to be very friendly and lovable. I tell my family about this and then laugh .. not sure why.
@TygerBlueEyes4 жыл бұрын
Nabors recorded 28 albums and numerous singles; three have been certified either gold/platinum. I say he did pretty good for himself.
@reallyreal90304 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!! It Gripped My Grits...
@reallyreal90304 жыл бұрын
@@TygerBlueEyes Thanks for Sharing, didn't know
@catherinestarkey2838 Жыл бұрын
This was my song when I was fighting cancer. 😢 I won !!
@kathyguinto458527 күн бұрын
I think that's great that you beat cancer.What with so many people out there dying from it.John Guinto
@kathyrice79312 ай бұрын
I remember watching this as an 8 year old girl. My whole family was sitting around the T.V. and not a dry eye to be found! What a voice! I clearly remember saying, " Watch! He'll probably have a beautiful voice!" Then my dad saying, "I hope so!" Then all of us being blown away!
@charlesatty4 жыл бұрын
He knocked it clear out of the park, in fact it is still going. I seem to have something in my eye.
@marcieradcliffe79324 жыл бұрын
Rop
@juliemonarch73643 жыл бұрын
Who's cutting onions in here?
@lelaarneson31474 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard him sing I about fell out of my chair! I'd only heard his silly Gomer voice. What a gift!
@dantrejo12254 жыл бұрын
He also sang “Back Home in Indiana “ just before the start of the Indianapolis-500 race ...
@daveclarke14664 жыл бұрын
Lela Arneson Jim was definitely a surprise package, with a gifted voice.
@grandpaLowff584 жыл бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth,it blew my little 8 year old mind
@jp-mc2bp3 жыл бұрын
His voice is What can I say No words
@patrickj.78873 жыл бұрын
Well....Jim Nabors recorded more than 30 albums, his great voice was well known!
@TheReal10bears3 ай бұрын
He had an amazing voice
@danhardesty63183 ай бұрын
I tear up every time I watch this. My Mom has one of his records. I loved listening to him.
@buttercatpaws96744 жыл бұрын
Am I weeping?, Oh yes, I love this country, our sweet freedom that we can taste, I am proud I served for 20 years, United States Navy, God Bless us all and God Bless America
@jimbojamesIV4 жыл бұрын
Stupid and gross. Way to go, guy.
@buttercatpaws96744 жыл бұрын
@@jimbojamesIV I am a woman, and I am not gross, and you could never wear my boots mister
@jimbojamesIV4 жыл бұрын
@@buttercatpaws9674 Tremendously gross.
@buttercatpaws96744 жыл бұрын
God Bless You
@gracely774 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service
@Echiya4 жыл бұрын
Back when TV did its best to edify us, not piss us off or freak us out.
@marcschneider48453 жыл бұрын
You mean edifying us witth stuff like the Beverly Hillbillies? Give me a break. I remember those days. TV is about 20 times better today than it was then.
@jacobmelton42463 жыл бұрын
@@marcschneider4845 that’s your opinion and everyone’s entitled to one, but there’ll never be great TV again like Gomer or The Beverly Hillbillies or Andy or Gilligans Island or Hogans Heroes
@Gator-fromOZ3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better myself ☺️ 👍
@Echiya3 жыл бұрын
@@marcschneider4845 Thanks for the cynical view. As a kid, I learned a great deal about how the rich think they are better than the common man from Hillbillies. I learned that Bankers are crooks if you do not watch them. I learned the rich are not as grateful for their bounty as they should be. I learned that 3 generations living in one house can be a really good thing. Shall I go on Mr. Shallow view? Yes TV is slicker and some show amazing but too many are just bullshit cop show and crap to depress folks. Empty shows with no real story to tell or lessons to impart. Reality tv is junk. Keep your deep opinions and I will stand by mine but I say you look like the asshat here because when you look (just like tv now) you do not look deep enough to really see. Hope you get your eyes fixed soon and your soul.
@bobp10163 жыл бұрын
@@marcschneider4845 You actually think TV with all the cursing, sex, and violence is better than TV shows that taught morals and did so with humor? I will take the TV shows like the Beverly Hillbillies any day over the horrible stuff they show today.
@randymuro94863 ай бұрын
GOMER Pyle is why I joined the MARINE CORE IN 1976. I WAS DEVASTATED WHEN HE DIED. SEMPER fi Gomer
@user-yu6qe7tn6o2 ай бұрын
It's CORPS not CORE. Were you really in it?
@terrifleischer99152 жыл бұрын
This is the absolute best version I’ve ever heard. Jim Nabors had an amazing voice. I’ve watched this so many times, and each time it’s like hearing him sing for the first time.
@wesleylear21044 жыл бұрын
No matter how many times I hear him sing this song I get goose bumps all over.
@festivelady8262 жыл бұрын
So do I! I loved Jim Nabors! People were so mean to him in the '70's saying he and Rock Hudson got married. No one knew either of them were gay, and really, who cares? They brought a lot of entertainment pleasure to audiences for many years. RIP, Jim and Rock!
@scottmiller64952 жыл бұрын
@@festivelady826 That's correct tremendous entertainers leave their personal life alone, R.I.P.!!!!!
@jonellechambers6072 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@suziecue30272 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps
@ELCADAROSA3 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine that for those watching the first airing of this episode and didn't know Jim Nabors could sing so well, that their jaws hit the floor after he started singing.
@Hawkeye20013 жыл бұрын
I was one of those awe struck when Gomer started to sing
@_XR40_3 жыл бұрын
He sang a bit on the Andy Griffith show, before his own show, so it wasn't a surprise to everyone - Of course you'd have to have been watching both shows...
@julieenslow59152 жыл бұрын
I was convinced he could not talk normally, but oh could he sing!!! Don't know if the first is true - but the second is absolutely a fact as you can hear for yourself!
@barrygattenhof99032 жыл бұрын
Gomer Pyle and Frank Spencer...both fictitional characters. Both actors/performers had great voices.
@pammortensen93522 жыл бұрын
We had not seen the show ("Gomer Pyle") for a couple of weeks when my mother spoke with my grandfather on the phone and found out that Gomer had been singing! What a thrill! Jim Nabors soon began making albums and we bought them all. No idea what happened to those LP's, but I now have them on DVD and listen to them in the car. I cried the day Jim died!
@katespear1233 Жыл бұрын
The 1st time I saw him sing on The Andy Griffith Show I thought it was fake. It was hard to believe his character had such a beautiful voice. Of course, it was him and his voice has never ceased to amaze me.
@dewster19664 ай бұрын
What a loss! Such a great performer. So, blessed to have been able to grow up enjoying his talent!
@geek492034 жыл бұрын
Met him in his later years at Indy. He walked into the media center, and within minutes had captivated the entire place. I then left for my "real" duties, and he jumped into the elevator with me.... and started to practice "Back Home in Indiana". "Well" he said in his Gomer voice... "I hope I remember the words!" I was star-struck... and managed to get out, "You'll do just fine Jim!"
@MiltonJenkins3 жыл бұрын
He was gracious to the core, genuinely. He was nice to you for your good and his.
@sarahh.85793 жыл бұрын
That's so cool!
@dickberry14983 жыл бұрын
I met Dolly Parton in Pidgeon Forge. I care little about status, rank or even if they were Jesus. I can talk to a small child as easy as talking to the President, King or Queen. Their power and fame is given to them by the people.
@trwent2 жыл бұрын
It is actually "Back Home AGAIN In Indiana".
@iflyforfree6 жыл бұрын
Sitcom or not, that performance deserved a standing ovation!
@kwebster626 жыл бұрын
It wasn't until that later part of the 20th century that people thought they had to give a standing ovation for everything. You can tell the audience really liked it, anyway.
@maryjeannechessrown84825 жыл бұрын
It sure does! What a classic!
@op31295 жыл бұрын
oddly, he broke through to fame based on his singing (and yeah, his baritone ... yowza). (fwiw, "The impossible Dream" is from don quixote, i.e., uselessly fighting against symbols.) he sang "bank home in indiana" at indy 500 every year. (what a shame most folks think he's a doofus from a sitcom. that show pigeonholed him.) ^ saying all that just as truth. I'm not a fan, I just don't like when people (nabors included) get minimized.
@dorothycoker88305 жыл бұрын
Dean Galloway I will never tire of listening to Jim (Gomer) sing this song.
@janefromtennessee5 жыл бұрын
Agree
@jamesbutts9202 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite episodes, and the best rendition of this song.
@tisafarrow77989 ай бұрын
He was fantastic, but this song belongs to the incomparable Richard Kiley!
@JustTired6593 ай бұрын
Yep!!!. I too, remember a time when actors were truly talented!
@annecraven79064 жыл бұрын
Many versions of this beautiful song have been recorded, but none so moving as this. What an incredible, magnificent voice Jim Neighbors had.
@ceceliaclarke84274 жыл бұрын
I quite agree. Everyone...including Frank Sinatra-Elvis-Perry Como---and many other "famous" singers...tried to do something with this song. Most if not all of these people sounded purely awful as they attempted it. No performance/recording that I have heard of this song matches the phrasing and the dynamics of the Jim Nabor's performances. I don't know about any other songs that he performed. This Impossible Dream performance is practically perfect.
@stoxmama3 жыл бұрын
Nabors
@Hambone5713 жыл бұрын
So true. This is the best rendition of this song ever...
@scottmiller64953 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, it leaves you in tears, what would have been really fulfilling is if they had the audience give him a standing ovation for atleast 5 minutes and filmed it, that would have been a real tribute to this incredible man !!!!!
@trwent2 жыл бұрын
Jack Jones did a great job with it too.
@danboozan98133 жыл бұрын
I am watching this on the night of November 4, 2020. I realize that my nation, the United States, may tomorrow lurch, unrecoverably, into the beginning of the end of its 244 year experiment in democracy. I am truly fearful. This song gives me hope and my nation hope. I am grateful for the comfort, hope, and strength it provides. Thank you for this song at this crucial moment for democracy.
@dmnemaine3 жыл бұрын
Democracy will continue. The wannabe tyrant has been fired.
@SonyaJeanette3 жыл бұрын
The REPUBLIC
@dmnemaine3 жыл бұрын
@@SonyaJeanette Both.
@vincentsartain30613 жыл бұрын
@@dmnemaine And even worse tyrants will enact their hostile takeover, come January. And I don't wanna hear you bawling when the time soon comes that we will no longer be living in a free democratic republic.
@dmnemaine3 жыл бұрын
@@vincentsartain3061 Yeah, sure. Biden is a tyrant. What utter nonsense.
@omartorrio1512 Жыл бұрын
I believe Jim Nabors was the greatest vocalist of all time. His voice had volume, depth, range and an undefined beauty. He was just incredible. RIP Jim we miss you and we are still listening and captivated by your songs.
@kay954910 ай бұрын
Jim nabors was very much blessed with a beautiful voice. I have many recordings over the years either gospel or any other genre of music. He will be dearly missed.
@fritzbucher47262 жыл бұрын
I loved watching Jim Neighbors sing Back home in Indiana when I went to the Indy 500 as a kid.
@nickrich562 жыл бұрын
Was he in the pit tuning up some hotrods too?😊
@topmp30004 жыл бұрын
Even after 52 years, this performance makes me proud, of the rendition of that song, the USMC portrayed in the episode, and the love of country of those of us that actually served in uniform. 20+ years, Army here...
@corgicottage85784 жыл бұрын
Thanks, friend, for serving and keeping us safe.
@JohnSmith-uy7sv4 жыл бұрын
Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a veteran or a marine or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or a fashion designer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or country music singer or basketball star or being modest or a Disney star actor or making people laugh or making people happy or a war hero or dying for your country or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
@donnapuckett49924 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv Amen!
@JohnSmith-uy7sv4 жыл бұрын
@Margaret McEvoy Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. Americans are also human and will die like everyone else. We are no one special when it comes to God. We all deserve hell no matter what country you come from. Sin is sin all over the world.
@lindahull57933 жыл бұрын
Top MP, Thank you for your service
@margiegreen50844 жыл бұрын
This is something that comes from deep within...RIP Jim Nabors
@noelledavis88812 ай бұрын
jim's voice melts like smooth butter and so fine!❤
@Alicefnp Жыл бұрын
WOW Jim Nabors was blessed with some amazing pipes.
@rogerbrinker4203 жыл бұрын
I never heard ANYONE sing this song with more emotion than Jim Nabors did . I cann oil t hear him singing it without being stirred. And what a wonderful tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
@sandrasharp29342 жыл бұрын
Johnny Mathis sings it beautifully. Check it out
@john-paulnagel27325 жыл бұрын
I loved this Episode! It was so Touching! Anyone Agrees?
@kimberlycarr30665 жыл бұрын
I loved this episode too I
@michaelfabian30365 жыл бұрын
SPOT~ONNN 100%!!!
@scottjohnson16405 жыл бұрын
Sgt Carter was very proud of him.
@cheryltrewin55974 жыл бұрын
John-Paul Nagel I do-what a voice!
@paularcher46074 жыл бұрын
Some very highly talented and loving people created the perfect setting and lead-in to allow him to give this fabulous performance. One time way back in the day I was at the San Francisco Opera, it was intermission and everyone was having drinks in the main lobby. I noticed Jim, Rock Hudson, and Carol Burnett clustered in a tight little group kind of fearing some negative response. I wanted to go over there and tell them how much I loved them but I was just a kid and was afraid of violating their privacy. Wonder if there are any gay dudes in the Marines these days with wonderful talents like that?
@jamescox2749 Жыл бұрын
i never cared for his show but his singing voice is one of the best of his time
@jamescox2749 Жыл бұрын
i allways thought his show was stupid
@teller1290 Жыл бұрын
I just watched with my dad because we both thought Frank Sutton was hilarious.
@gargantuaism3 жыл бұрын
This has got to be in the top ten most dramatic endings to any sitcom episode ever. I love the shots of Sergeant Carter looking so proud. It's a wonder Carter ever had the nerve to yell at Pyle again after this episode.
@maryzorn33652 жыл бұрын
Look up Major Dad Impossible Dream-you’ll love it! Not comparing g the singers, but the premise of having a comedic character who suddenly surprises….!
@S4inc2 жыл бұрын
not for a while...lol ...but eventually
@sterlingholobyte Жыл бұрын
@@maryzorn3365 Thanks for that suggestion. I looked up a clip of it and now it makes me want to watch the whole episode so that I get the whole context of what brought it about. And yes, no comparison to Jim's version but the guy in MD did do extremely well.
@miafillene4396 Жыл бұрын
Carter is a Drill Sergeant, wasn't he? Yellin' is in the blood. The more he does, the more he believes in you.
@purplerose13004 жыл бұрын
My father was a marine sergeant in the time of the Korean War. This was his favorite song, and he had a beautiful voice like this. He started smoking in the marines, and emphysema took his voice away, and eventually it took his whole life away. On May 31, it was 22 years since he passed. I miss him.
@soldwithrick2 жыл бұрын
You never get over the loss of a Parent ,I know because I lost my Mother a couple of years ago but I also know that they are always close to me in my Heart and Memory.... God Bless you .
@patriciajrs462 жыл бұрын
I am sorry. That must be difficult in every way. We never forget them and their love never leaves us.
@MalEvansUSA2 жыл бұрын
Your dad frank sutton and Jim nabors all died from smoking ailments sadly
@williammcintosh65222 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Sargeant.
@2NDCBT Жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Sergeant. "If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scene You will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines"
@phyllissager3641 Жыл бұрын
I'm in tears. I love Jim's voice. My favorite song is when he sings 'Go Tell It On The Mountain'; you have to listen to it. I cry with joy every time I hear it.
@ericamurray50702 жыл бұрын
This is the BEST version of the song I have EVER heard ...ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY AWESOME ...I ENJOYED EVERY moment of it ...PRAISE BE TO GOD ...I LOVE IT !!!!!!
@jamesprior24962 жыл бұрын
Agreed! This one is pretty hard to beat!
@bobbycv64 Жыл бұрын
TWO WORDS: AMERICAN and PATRIOT - this was the America I Remember. Erica, who is the unreachable star? CHRIST. Jesus, is not unreachable, we as humans do not want to reach out to our BROTHER and FATHER.. GOD LOVES YOU MORE THAN EVERYTHING HE CREATED.
@janicemcgill495 Жыл бұрын
Saw Richard Harrison with my dad in Boston. Unfortunately, the Windmill was not working that night. Dad asked me if I wanted to leave, as were most. We stayed and he gave me the the love of theater and I gave him the best performance of Richard Harris he had ever seen. Wonderful!
Listen to Peter O Toole This is ok, but Toole is the best
@ronkryngel11594 жыл бұрын
The voice of Jim Neighbors is as rare as a blue diamond. Sometimes it’s corny to watch old videos and to listen to old songs but true talent is never too corny to listen to. A talent is a talent
@020896910114 жыл бұрын
What a voice, it’s so good to hear the words, especially from a singer so special as his...
@mikevallen9994 жыл бұрын
Vert true Ron......real genuine talent is timeless .
@reallyreal90304 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@row7594 жыл бұрын
He did that inentional. He wanted to be known as an actor. Completely different from singing.
@ChiefsGirlSince19894 жыл бұрын
Jim Nabors...
@artnickel16645 жыл бұрын
Peter O'Toole may have played Don Quixote--and he did really well--but I've never heard anyone sing this any better than Jim Nabors.
@msmwkc2 жыл бұрын
But he didn't sing The Impossible Dream?
@markcuffe46102 жыл бұрын
Robert Goulet is damn good, too, at this song. Peter O’Toole can’t sing a lick.
@RoeC-s5q2 жыл бұрын
Check out Brian Stokes Mitchell from Broadway Man of LaMancha. Maybe not better, but different and also amazing 🤩
@jgp75912 жыл бұрын
I knew he could sing but I had no idea he could SING! What a voice!
@kenyork11072 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I never get tired of this song and Jim Nabors singing it . He was the real deal . I met him a couple of times and he was very nice and wasn't in any hurry to get away especially when he heard I was from Chattanooga, Tennessee . I listen to all his songs frequently. R.I.P. Jim Nabors , your forever in our hearts .
@kenyork11072 жыл бұрын
Still listening , this is my favorite .
@drsauce43473 жыл бұрын
When the entire family watched TV together without any unspeakable embarrassment.
@kathrynford74793 жыл бұрын
His voice when he sang was so full and rich. I loved watching him when I was a kid. What a wonderful brave man
@BanazirGalpsi19683 жыл бұрын
The interesting thing is. Abe Lincoln Lincoln probably sounded like homer pyles speaking voice. And this song is one of my songs. The ones that blow me away. And he nails it. HARD.
@dmedlin81182 жыл бұрын
I am glad I found this video. I had the privilege to perform on stage with this guy near the end of his career. He had an unbelievable voice even then!
@Ron719974 ай бұрын
When I was a kid and watched him as Gomer Pyle - I was completely confused when he started singing- now I know he was using a fake squeaky tone as Gomer....What a voice!
@abar71784 жыл бұрын
It was December 1970, Danang Viet Nam. "The Bob Hope Christmas Show." I will never forget Bob Hopes openning line. He said " Viet Nam has the best transportation in the world. You can catch a rocket , going anywhere " As he swung a golf club. Jim Neighbors was introduced By Mr. Hope and he walked on stage. He spoke to all of us in that voice all Marines Knew "Gomer Pyle. "Shazaam" he said. The applause, bought the house down. When he offered to sing for us. Everyone present cringed and begged Noooooooo. Then he started singing. When we heard his voice. Complete silence. We were all SHOCKED and in complete disbelief. Thank you USO a great organization and Thank you to probably one of the greatest Americans ever. Mr. Bob Hope. "Thanks For The Memories". Mr. Hope. Semper Fi.
@eileenbaran70404 жыл бұрын
OMG Bob Hope's Christmas shows were the best. To go to areas in conflict and still perform even when to there were issues at time trying to get there❤️
@JohnSmith-uy7sv4 жыл бұрын
Eternity will not be about any of us, it will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell.
@gerard16574 жыл бұрын
a bar does military ever get an education. It's Jim Nabors,not neighbors, you illiterate
@gerard16574 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv get your christian propaganda off this thread
@JohnSmith-uy7sv4 жыл бұрын
@@gerard1657 2 Timothy 4:2&5 New Living Translation 2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. This is youtube... It is called .. "FREE Speech" even you can say what you just said. It is your right as is mine. "KZbin is a free to use service and a can be a great space for teens to discover things they like. For many young people, KZbin is used to watch music videos, comedy shows, how to guides, recipes, hacks and more. "
@beastlybombers5 жыл бұрын
I remember as a young boy watching this episode almost 50 years ago and have never forgotten the powerful impact this had on me.
@maryjeannechessrown84825 жыл бұрын
Me too ! He had a wonderful voice!
@jeffthomas68184 жыл бұрын
Great. My cousin was in 1st Force Recon Company. KIA 1967. Fuck Jim Nabors. He was a dis service to the Corps
@monorailBrown4 жыл бұрын
jeff thomas in what way was he a dis service?
@lst11944 жыл бұрын
Me Too! This was my favorite episode
@rmbjr604 жыл бұрын
@@monorailBrown I can sympathize with the feeling you have all these decades. This episode had more than a touch of propaganda given the year it was produced. But to F. Jim Neighbors is too easy. He didn't sent your cousin anywhere. And I don't think he hurt the image of the corps (quite the opposite, especially back then when we were all much more naive) If you really want to know who to dis... look no further than the spineless politicians of the day.
@bobbywells65453 ай бұрын
I could not sat a watch, I would have to stand in amazement and salute! To me it made our country even greater.
@jackiebarnes56093 ай бұрын
Still listening great emotion my love,his song now. Had been deceased 6 years.
@barbaragaffney32263 жыл бұрын
I remember as a kid watching this show. I almost fell out of my seat when I heard this beautiful voice. I think my mother’s mouth just hung open.Then we saw him on other shows. I’m glad he shared his beautiful voice finally with us. All these yrs later I’m still in awe of his voice. Just gorgeous. RIP
@thompsonsmith7798 Жыл бұрын
Hello Barbara How are you doing today?
@glennstarkey7087 Жыл бұрын
It was always the indy 500 for me he'd bring that racetrack down every year...the winner could only hope he was good enough to get an ovation as good as jim would get pre-race for almost 50 years 72-14
@tosherification3 жыл бұрын
One of the only times i ever saw my Daddy cry was when he saw this episode!
@MiltonJenkins3 жыл бұрын
I wish you all coulda been with me, watching them film the episode in Wash. DC. See my story above. Milton Jenkins
@patwayman7365 Жыл бұрын
There will never be another voice as beautiful as his, l love hearing him sing, we lost a beautiful magnificent person when God called him home.
@henriettagoldsmith5056 Жыл бұрын
Awe. Bless him,,,I didn't realise he had passed....He is singing with the angels now.🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹
@rickhilliard2545 Жыл бұрын
1 Corinthians 6:9 ESV Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,
@henriettagoldsmith5056 Жыл бұрын
@@rickhilliard2545 ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL US THAT THIS MAN WAS GAY.⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏
@rickhilliard2545 Жыл бұрын
@@henriettagoldsmith5056 It's words from the Holy Bible...not me.
@henriettagoldsmith5056 Жыл бұрын
@@rickhilliard2545 Amen and Amen brother,,,. Glad to know you are getting the pure unadulterated word of God out there.. The Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth,, will bless you for being a blessing..🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏⚓🙏🙏
@MindHunger2 ай бұрын
Hearing Jim Nabors sing this song had such an impact on my life. I replayed this song in my head for years. it inspired me.
@davidfowler73598 жыл бұрын
Nobody....NOBODY sings "The Impossible Dream" like Jim Nabors!!! A truly brilliant voice.
@arober97586 жыл бұрын
I agree 71.8%!!
@valerianl2406 жыл бұрын
David Fowler not even Mr.Robert Goulte could have done that better
@brendapaddlety24135 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree 👍💝
@geraldmiller89735 жыл бұрын
jim nabors was a better singer than a marine and the world is a better place because of it.
@scottmiller64955 жыл бұрын
@Paul KryderYes he did both singers were terrific!!!!!
@cheryltrewin55975 жыл бұрын
As soon as he opens his mouth and starts to sing, I get goosebumps!
@maryjeannechessrown84824 жыл бұрын
Me too What a voice!
@jeanbartholomew85708 ай бұрын
My husband loved this song, it was played at his funeral ❤️🙏🏼
@debbiebalnaves48422 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen this sine I was 10 yrs old , umm dang 55 yrs ago Love his voice and yup everybody watching him that day had their jaws sitting on the floor What an unexpected voice 🤯 Still love listening to him
@KrissiCreates2 жыл бұрын
Right there with you at 65 and remembering seeing and hearing this. I remember my parents and my Grandma breaking down in tears ,after they picked their jaws off the floor!! Lol !! Precious memories!!
@mickymcmillan46094 жыл бұрын
I am proud to say that i was at several Indy 500's when he sang "Back home again in Indiana. A shining star that will be missed
@JamesSmith-wp4um4 жыл бұрын
Jim performed for the last time at Indy in 2014. I too have been to numerous Indy 500s.
@rickeaton64824 жыл бұрын
He was a truly gifted and magnificent singer.We rarely hear singers like him now.
@carolkarcz34413 жыл бұрын
Went to see him at Golf Mill many years ago. That was the most entertaining event I ever went to. A man of good character and a . beautiful voice.
@amadagongora26663 жыл бұрын
Who ever heard him sing O MY PAPA HAD TO CRY I DID,
@brendabernstein2862 жыл бұрын
The only one even comes close is Josh Groben.
@marthamessersmith8726 Жыл бұрын
What a sad day when we lost this beautiful voice 😢🦋
@kay954910 ай бұрын
Unfortunately yes we have Martha, what a great actor, and an exceptional singer. He was very blessed to have such a beautiful instrument. I have heard many other singers do this song. Jim hit it out of the park. He will be very much missed. He is still singing up yonder. Well done you, Jim Nabors.
@peterlar1 Жыл бұрын
My mom had all of his records, but her turntable had stopped working. When she was dying from cancer, the one thing she wanted was a cassette of Jim Naboo’s singing How Great Thou Art so she could play in on the boombox I had given her. This was pre-Internet (1995) so search through every record store I could find, but is wasn’t to be found. Then about three weeks before she died, I passed a discount store ands saw a bin of cassettes near the front entrance. After digging for less than a minute, there it was: Inspirational Hymns by Jim Nabors and there was the song. I’ll never forget the smile on her face when I popped the cassette in and played the song.
@terrymarvin4 жыл бұрын
Friday, June 12, 2020--1:10 pm CST This was my very favorite "Gomer Pyle, USMC" . Today, would've been Jim Nabors's 90th birthday if he had lived. He is very much missed. I'm also glad that he's not here to deal with the corona virus outbreak. Jim Nabors turned 37 on June 12, 1967 when they did this episode. Terry Marvin (Dallas, Texas)
@carasmussen274 жыл бұрын
I don't remember ever seeing this. I know the show and have watched many episodes.
@farq26884 жыл бұрын
Mr Jim Nabors celebrated his 90th birthday with God
@lindahull57933 жыл бұрын
Terry, it's rerunning tonight
@martaloving30783 жыл бұрын
The best. Loving says it.
@Lees7063 жыл бұрын
Yes Jim sang it without Auto-Tune my young people
@JohnBullard11 ай бұрын
Tears. Every time. What a performance.
@nancyguss67392 жыл бұрын
This song still sends chills. He had a wonderful voice.
@damiankush26563 жыл бұрын
jim nabors has one of the finest voices to this day.
@2view42810 жыл бұрын
I Think PFC First Class Gomer Pyle USMC showed that in almost every person has a hidden talent. Thank you Jim Nabors
@debortahwelch9298 Жыл бұрын
I cry every time I see this. RIP Mr. Nabors
@jeffrogers40022 жыл бұрын
Can't say I've ever heard to many other singers do as powerful of a job on a song as Jim Nabors did on this song.
@lynettemiller79125 жыл бұрын
OMG! He KILLS this!! This is THE best rendition of this song I've ever heard.
@lindahull57933 жыл бұрын
No one could or ever will do it better.
@laurajohn76043 жыл бұрын
He's amazing. I can listen to him for as long as I am alive. And the after life if possible.
@ChiefsGirlSince19893 жыл бұрын
Agree 10000%
@annettespencer81543 жыл бұрын
Me to love from Australia
@WideWorldofTrains6 жыл бұрын
Jim Nabors was the best. This was recorded in Constitution Hall in Washington DC and that was the United States Marine Band at the time, they were the Special Guests of this episode of Gomer Pyle USMC
@lindabaron45846 жыл бұрын
Wide World of Trains I suspected that but I did not know that thank you
@WideWorldofTrains6 жыл бұрын
Yes Gomer I mean Jim said as much in an interview, and at the end of this episode the USMC band is in the credits
@rogerrabbit19346 жыл бұрын
I remember watching the show as a kid and loving it they don’t make shows like anymore
@bradman19616 жыл бұрын
True, but it did damage your brain. So sorry.
@stephenwhite64785 жыл бұрын
@Mikey Mike wow you sound jealous that you have to settle for little ones
@karenbennett42472 жыл бұрын
I have always love Jim Nabors singing this song. I also watched Gomer and saw this episode. I cried my eyes out. My mum God rest her soul also loved this song. For her Funeral I made a photo video of Mum while this beautiful song played.
@ococ56062 жыл бұрын
It's much more than one of the Greatest Songs Ever Written. Mr JN fills the Heart with Courage and Awe.
@martinbaxter47835 жыл бұрын
I actually factually had no idea that he could sing when I saw this cold. Afterward, I could only sit motionless in front of the TV for long minutes.