ROSEMARY CLOONEY SINGS "WHEN OCTOBER GOES"

Recorded in MTS Stereo Rosemary Clooney sings an unfinished poem by Johnny Mercer and set to music and finished by Barry Manilow in 1986.

[@benmitchell2879]

Stunning. A real singer with a real band. Those were the days.

[@wantsomecoffee]

Boy, Amen.

[@wendellnelson1118]

And then Rosemary showed up and showed all the female singers that had been on the Tonight Show, what singers are supposed to do, but most don't. A class act!

[@karenleemallonee684]

I have to agree with you 100% So lovely! 🍂🤎🍂

[@michellebabicz2143]

So well-put, mate. She's slways been fantastic.

[@vbplayer50]

Always a class act.

[@user-rj5ld7jh7n]

Rosie Clooney so underrated she was a master storyteller songstress brilliant singer ❤❤❤

[@marksink1652]

I thought that must be the Tonight Show when a camera panned to the bandstand...looked so familiar.

[@worldofthesupernatural]

Sublime song by Johnny Mercer and Barry Manilow. Sung by a master.

[@joannlamonica8067]

Wow. God bless. Rest in peace. I can tell she has lived these words. Sad. Class act. America. 🙏

[@davidfriscic3009]

Rosemary understood life and it shows--melancholy and mesmerizing. So grateful to have met her briefly.

[@dale9724]

Simply the best girl singer ever singing a gorgeous song backed by great musicians. Heavenly.

[@RM4774]

What a beautiful and moving song. Her rendition is particularly touching. And live!

[@justplaingeorgegeorge1799]

John Oddo, the man at the piano. Rosemary's music director, arranger, and pianist for nearly two decades. John Oddo, rest in peace.

[@aliced8678]

Thank you for posting this- I wondered who the pianist was; he was very gifted, played beautifully, gorgeous arrangement, too. ❤️

[@carlaeskelsen]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@sharonmcn]

The singer, the song AND the band!!!!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

How can we get the music??

[@donnafruzzetti8001]

I play this nearly every day and I get so emotional and tear up….she is my all time favorite female artist..so miss you Rosie and tho all your vocals the tops….this is one of your best….ethereal..

[@joannlamonica8067]

SHE LOOKS SO SO BEAUTIFUL. . What a classy lady and a huge talent. She’s lived a lot of her songs, no question. God bless her. Rest in peace 🌹AMERICA. JO-ANN. 4/4/2023

[@haggiefatigue2971]

I get so sentimental whenever I hear this beautiful song. My birthday is at the end of October. Somehow Johnny Mercer's lyrics remind me of my younger years as well as the ones (hopefully) still ahead. Rosemary did an ace job here.

[@cynthianaden9994]

Mine is at the end of October too. This song carries a lot of memories for me.

[@dale9724]

Barry Manilow wrote it and Rosie sings it perfectly.

[@bkynbiker19]

I'm also late October, and the love of my life now nearly 20 years, is early November, we're both in our early 60s - can you imagine what this song - and rendition- does to me?!

[@carlaeskelsen]

@@dale9724 See the description.

[@voicegirl555]

Happy Birthday Rosemary. You are so missed! What a singer you were! Excellent!!!!

[@mdelaubergine8930]

Great song. I'm partial to the original Manilow performance, but she brings such class and dignity to this one that it stands beautifully with the original. Super rendition.

[@lauramalek3128]

I prefer Barry's version as well, I am SHOCKED he only used these lyrics of all those given to him by Mercer's widow for the 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe album.

[@carlaeskelsen]

Exactly so.

[@angelafischettifitness]

This woman is absolutely haunting...so pure. How I wish she and Barbara Cook would have performed a duet...

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

One of my favorite Barry Manilow/Johnny Mercer songs -- she does it beautifully.

[@allangrabkowitz7654]

Truly beautiful. Thank you. 💗💜💙🙏

[@larryshaver3568]

Nelson Riddle passed shortly before this was done

[@westonwagner6525]

in her memory and in the memory of all the past October's that I have loved, lost and remember. I end each October with Rosie and this song.

[@cadicorniche]

So beautifully and eloquently stated. I thought I was the only person who did this, as well.

[@TripleR-jz8qy]

Listen to Nancy LaMott rendition coupled with the Autumn Leaves. Magnificent!

[@TripleR-jz8qy]

No need to scold me. I recognized her brilliant voice and rendition. Was only sharing that coupling with Autumn Leaves was an enrichment. No deminshment of Rosemary's voice, talent or version. I love Rosemary's version which is why I come back and listen to often.

[@britandlauriebarr2352]

This must have been a seismic event on the Tonight Show. I couldn't tell if it was Doc Severinsen or Tommy Newsome conducting. But wow, they really showed up for Rosemary. Very powerful. Johnny must have been in tears, with the entire audience.

[@TripleR-jz8qy]

She was a brilliant singer!

[@williambeck6364]

What a song. What a lady! This is the way I feel about October. Love Rosie.....

[@khatisntdeadyet]

My birthday is October 19. I know exactly what you mean. The lyrics and melody fit exactly how I feel about October.🥲♥️🥲

[@tonymonzo696]

My twin sister and i celebrate our 84th Birthday October 22nd. How the tears flow with this song. Especially Barry Manilow's version!

[@MidnightSwinger]

tony monzo Many blessings to you. Do look for Kevin Mahogany’s aching version....it’s on here

[@ns0708]

Hope you all are well. I have a twin sister too

[@carlaeskelsen]

His version brings me to tears, every time. Especially if he tells the story first. 😭

[@barbaradilossi8858]

I absolutely love this song. Had the opportunity to see her in Philly a few years before she left us. Such a talent.

[@cmroberts6573]

Damn, there wasn’t anything she couldn’t own. Masterful.

[@carlaeskelsen]

That's because she didn't get in front of the song; she just served it up in the most delicious way each individual song could be served.

[@cindypeck4730]

I have always loved her voice and was lucky enough to see her in concert in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1980s. A true star.

[@LM-mn7ll]

A latecomer to loving Rosemary's wonderful song portfoli, I saw her live in the late 90s. We got last minute tickets & the Ohio Theatre box office had just released several rows of promo seats. Blessed to sit front row center, she was so graciousi & warm.; it felt so intimate despite the large venue. I'll never forget it, or her.

[@MidnightSwinger]

And that was surely a show she was happy to play, as it was close to her hometown.

[@maryellenowens6646]

Simply the best!!!!!

[@tilozuma]

Pure beauty. The one and only Rosie. Thank you so much ...

[@gilbertorosales863]

The song, marvelous, the arrangenent, the lyrics, thank you Johnny Mercer and Barry Manilow... that's music... unforgetable song.

[@jameshernandez5766]

One of Manilow’s best works

[@phyllisgarrison7450]

I so agree. Beautiful song.

[@ianman15]

Clooney was one of the best orchestral singers and interpreter of songs. When she sang a song, you felt it.

[@mattdeans9873]

That is the same outfit she wore when I saw her at the Boetcher Concert Hall in Denver with the Colorado Symphony. She stepped out on stage and for an hour or so she had a thousand people in the palm of her hand. How damn lucky was I to be one of them.

[@voicegirl555]

Happy Birthday Rosemary! 90 years young! You are so missed. I lover the way you sing this song.

[@joannlamonica8067]

REST IN PEACE. Remarkable lady❤️. ONE OF A KIND. BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND PERSONALITY. JO-ANN. LAMONICA. AMERICA. 12/29/2022

[@deblosey811]

She was a class act - beautiful -

[@c.quiles-casagusto9608]

A lot of memories come to me of New England, especially Massachusetts! Beautiful!

[@tagcbs]

+Ramon Quiles Me too!

[@ckmonarez]

Always a pleasure to see an awesome singer, (Ms Clooney was one of the best contraltos ever to sing) singing an gorgeous song, backed by the "take no prisoners" Tonight Show Band. Thank goodness Ed Shaunessey kept his name on his drums, so this orchestra is always easy to verify!

[@voicegirl555]

Remembering the great great songwriter Johnny Mercer today on what is the 45th anniversary of his death. What a great lyricist you were Mr. Mercer! You never never wrote a bad song.

[@lonestar1]

Thank you! How beautiful!! Brought tears to my eyes. Why can't we have classy singers like this on tv anymore?

[@GregoryMRD]

+Devron Conrad Because real singers don't wear dental floss.

[@tommyedwards5197]

Everyone is too busy trying to be trash. Rosemary was all class. May she rest in peace

[@coloradochinesecrest]

We have the brilliant Britney and captivating Miley!

[@user-rj5ld7jh7n]

We don't have classy singers because the singers of Rosie's Era had respect for themselves and their audiences they dressed in evening clothes to entertain and audience dressed also to give respect to performers thats why❤❤❤

[@karenhallman6342]

Thank you so much for posting this! I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face....just LOVE Rosemary (and the song) I've loved her ever since I was 8 years old and watched "White Christmas" for the first time...and I'm 52 now...Still listen to Rosemary every day...a most LOVELY lady!

[@pamelagraver253]

Thank you for sharing. I have loved music like this since I was a little girl, too. Now, I am an adult, and still love listening to and singing these beautiful songs.

[@florairvan8305]

Rosemary Clonney brings the song to each of us, sharing heart and soul in such an intimate, even unforgettable way.

[@karenhallman6342]

@@florairvan8305 You're so right...and for me that's what makes Rosemary so special, for me there's no other singer that has the power or the skill to bring a song right to all of us in the magical way she does.❤

[@joannlamonica8067]

HOW. BEAUTIFUL A TRUE CLASS. ACT AND WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. 3/27/2020. JO-ANN. LAMONICA. ONEONTA. NEW. YORK

[@virginia.cherishian449]

She was the GREATEST HER INTERPRETATIONS OF SONGS AMAZING

[@virginia.cherishian449]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janewasson4845]

This was not only a tremendously talented lady, but also a very nice one! 🌹

[@joannlamonica8067]

STUNNING. LADY AND A KIND WONDERFUL HUMAN PERSON . MAY GOD HOLD YOU AND KEEP YOU. THANKYOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL YEARS. REST IN PEACE🙏. JO-ANN. LAMONICA. ONEONTA. NEW. YORK❤️

[@judicorvette9457]

Her voice was it’s most beautiful in the “80’s

[@markbrisson2102]

I thought her voice was “prettier” in the 50s, BUT she communicated so much more with her mature, lived voice of the 80s. My ears liked the 50s. My heart loves the 80 and 90s Rosemary.

[@lindalyte354]

Such a beautiful song!! Sung by a beautiful talented vocalist, the legendary, Rosemary Clooney.The accompanying music( the orchestra, is breathtaking)Now this ladies and gentlemen, is what I consider.....MUSIC!!( just my humble opinion)This is whats missing from The Grammy Awards of today.I thank God that I grew up in the 60' s, in a household where there were different genre' s of music.Rest in paradise, Ms.Clooney.Peace , Love and Blessings, to all.🎶🎼🎵🎤

[@matthewstetson711]

Tonight Show of course.

[@marilynlipps4542]

Linda Lyte could not agree more. Music today has lost........class!

[@waynemahler2455]

ADORE HER INTERPRETATION OF THIS SONG

[@joannlamonica8067]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRUE LADY. GOD. BLESS HER AND KEEP HER🌹🌹🌹. JO-ANN. LAMONICA ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. ONEONTA. NEW YORK💐

[@Carolynnin]

Stunning!

[@atiyehatiyeh8322]

I've always liked her what a wonderful woman

[@hawkrider88]

Fantastic. You sure won't ever see anything like this on TV again.

[@anneroselli161]

I have adorerosemary my whole Life there will never. Be another mercer rosie or ma. nil thank you and god bless wver love from anne

[@anneroselli161]

Not to forget th e great Barry mannilo

[@musicforplants]

what a voice .. golden era ..

[@stephennajemy3321]

There is beautiful sadness in her voice. Her emotion is mesmerizing.

[@k.hendrickson8735]

This is SUCH a melancholic song! BEAUTIFUL, and perfectly executed by Miss Clooney… but so sad!😢

[@ruthhellkamp926]

Rosie knew what she was doing....a total professional....relaxed, confident and an enormous talent . I miss hee.

[@lisas2538]

My dad whom I loved and adored passed away this past October. 10-10-2020. I miss him so much. My heart is broken. Rest In Peace Dad

[@gilbertorosales863]

I remember my marvelous wife alreafy death... she was born in october and every time I listen this song I break in tears... God Bless Her...

[@BarryNulph]

She always made it look easy.

[@billmurray7473]

George's Auntie had some solid pipes. REST IN POWER, ROSEMARY.

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

Great, great singer.

[@MichaelAuthorAllAges]

Lovely! Wonderful voice and interpretation. And what a great arrangement! :)

[@allangrabkowitz7654]

I was so fortunate to see her at Westbury with Vic Damone. Beautiful evening. Late 80s I believe ?

[@wolfdudercp]

what a voice!!!

[@jamesshubert4866]

It's hard to believe that this performance occurred on a nightly TV show. The band is unbelievable; we will never see it's like on a regular TV show again, of course Johnny Carson brought in at least half of NBC's income.

[@bestoftimes80s]

When,I hear this music it makes me cry.I don't know why? Maybe it touches something deep in side.

[@joekinn69]

Beautiful song,great performance,make me melancholy 😔

[@davidmayhew8083]

So touching!

[@millicentmarano5001]

How I just love her voice. Soul moving❤❤❤

[@franko7290]

Who could sing a love song like Rosemary?

[@markwhitman9029]

Good lord Rosie does this so beautifully it makes me want to cry!

[@BarryNulph]

Miss her greatly. B.A.N.

[@zoranhandzic5329]

Wonderful-best for me.

[@jasbegs1258]

Beautiful.

[@VictoriaN72]

Oh, Rosemary❤

[@daviddye1567]

Rosemary Clooney was talent incarnate.

[@joannlamonica8067]

ONE WORD----- BEAUTIFUL🌹. CLASS ACT TRUE LADY❤️. REST IN PEACE🙏. JO-ANN. LAMONICA. ONEONTA. NEW. YORK

[@juanalmada3423]

Beautiful lady. beautiful song. Beautiful voice.

[@Scottsteaux63]

There was no one who could sing a torch song like the great Rosie.

[@marilynmichaels8358]

really? c'mon...

[@EVENINGWOLF666]

I have heard this song a few times before...this is the first time it made me cry....

[@bkynbiker19]

Same

[@baconbap]

Such a marvelous, underrated singer...

[@marilynmichaels8358]

she just laid it down so well...no gimmicks

[@anneroselli161]

I have always adured rosemary clone and I always will all my love rip girl singer anne roselli

[@BarryNulph]

For those of you wonderful folks who love Rosemary, look here on KZbin for her version of "I Remember You" with Ron & Nancy Reagan in the front row. . It's marvelous

[@jimgreenway9911]

Fabulous voice. Fabulous song. 👏

[@voicegirl555]

Birthday Wishes to one of the best girl singers of the 20th Century. I love this song! I first heard Nancy Wilson sing it and she does a wonderful job, but I have to say as much as I love Nancy Wilson, Rosemary sings it better. The song just fits her voice.

[@carolsantoyo6056]

I love this song and Rosemary knew how to sell it! Excellent! Miss her 😂

[@womanspirit3754]

Her brother, Nick, said when he visited her in the hospital a day and a half before she died, she sang this to him.. it was the last song she ever sang.

[@womanspirit3754]

Today is June 29th, 2023. She passed 21 years ago today.

[@cindya9698]

Nothing better…miss her so much

[@cynaraslover]

I can never see or hear Rosemary without thinking about my father. My late partner, my brother, and my sister-in-law and I took my parents to Symphony Hall in Boston to hear Rosemary sing. My father had idolized her for close to fifty years. This was on January 27th, 1995, and it was the last time I saw my father. 19 days, on February 15th, he had a fatal heart attack. But it's always been lovely to remember him that night at Symphony Hall, his eyes glistening with tears as he applauded an idol of his youth.

[@ojshilinski8358]

Beautiful clarity of voice - compared to Nancy Wilson, who loved the song from the very beginning and feels it deeply - I prefer the clarity of voice that Rosemary Clooney has.

[@TruthSerum101]

I would never compare the two. Nancy Wilson's interpretation is on another level. Clooney's version is fine though. She stays in her lane.

[@ojshilinski8358]

@@TruthSerum101 Thank you for bringing me back to hear this nostalgic song sung by a perfect artist - My birthday gift of beautiful music.

[@rjenellwomack4512]

🌹🤗#RosemaryClooney ~ a favorite from the first moment I heard a Note ~ I then began to follow her Film Career. 👏💯Best pianist ~ I’m thinking. … What🌹 her sparkling attire? 🌹💯💫👈

[@MrRickywallace]

Fantastic!

[@Pieps.22]

Very pretty 😊

[@ekcentrik]

That was beautiful.

[@bobzwol]

So classic! Thanks for the HQ audio & video! I must do a mono-to-stereo conversion of this classic performance! Thanks for preserving it!

[@daveferris2709]

Can you even fathom any late night prime time show today devoting 4:41 to a ballad with full big band arrangement (not cutting the instrumental section short) , augmented by a pair of French Horns. A singer and artist for the ages.

[@joegee6434]

Beautiful!

[@nhuphuong060688]

How lovely! ❤

[@kellysisney1383]

Very amazing entertainer

[@janeshelvock1631]

❤️

[@cindya9698]

I remember her singing with the Hi-Lo’s…fantastic

[@richardkilroy3010]

gorgeous