They were ahead of their time. They were critical of politics and sympathetic to the emerging counterculture. We would love them today, but CBS fired them for it in 1969.
@paulspence69169 ай бұрын
Their musicianship alone makes them star quality. Their voices alone make them star quality. And funny on top of all that. A gift to comedy, to folk, to Americana culture. Hearing them is just one of those rare treats life throws us every once in a while.
@KingoftheJuice18 Жыл бұрын
The irony is that the Smothers Brothers themselves were a "mechaya" (a Yiddish word for something that brings life and joy to your soul).
@daler.steffy104724 күн бұрын
Beautifully said! Thank you for sharing this with us in validating the magic of who these two people were when performing together.
@cindywutzke786218 күн бұрын
They certainly did that. I remember watching their show. Hilarious and tender.
@donnythompson9233 Жыл бұрын
My favorite version of this song has always been from the 1969 movie “Paint Your Wagon”, sung by Harve Presnell. But, after hearing The Smothers Brothers version, the version in “Wagon” is now my second favorite version. 😉
@pleiadecca8 жыл бұрын
I miss this America. I want it back.
@danielallison19255 жыл бұрын
This America died in Vietnam. RIP
@TesterBoy5 жыл бұрын
Probably the most under appreciated duo in show biz. I remember these two from the late 60's. Two accomplished musicians and two incredibly funny comedians.
@garysnow1475 Жыл бұрын
No they're not. (Jesus when will this s*** end) they're not underappreciated or underrated. They changed the flipping country! And to this day I remembered with fondness and love.
@jonathonsilver6445 Жыл бұрын
Among the best available on KZbin. Will live forever. When you're down on today's politics, re-run the Smothers Brothers: what they said then sadly fits now
@waynemarvin5661 Жыл бұрын
@@garysnow1475 To kids these days, everything they haven't heard of is "underrated", or "underappreciated". This goes along with rating everything.
@waynewilliams8554 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathonsilver6445 Dick said Tom was actually the brains of their entire career during an interview years ago. Thank you both for many years of laughter and entertainment!!
@robertmcpherson1617 Жыл бұрын
@@garysnow1475 I too, am tired of people calling well known, successful acts or performers underrated! However, these two were (are) certainly brilliant!
@sophiawish9772 Жыл бұрын
beautiful voices
@80685 жыл бұрын
Such a 1960's feel to this clip. I will never forget the Smothers Brothers every Sunday night on CBS. My father would watch Bonanza on NBC while my brother, myself and our girlfriends would watch the Smothers Brothers. Even by today's standards the Smothers Brothers were a class act unlike anything else.
@steveperry1344 Жыл бұрын
ditto.
@dlwatib5 жыл бұрын
Gives me chills to hear their harmonies. It just doesn't get any better than this.
@ardithmckeaigg548 Жыл бұрын
You are so right!
@valoriebritton20478 ай бұрын
It did me too.. So beautiful..
@daler.steffy104724 күн бұрын
I was wiping away tears, and it is because of what you just posted here; and I thank you for that, as well.
@terryrich72353 жыл бұрын
Love their harmony on this beautiful song. The Smothers Brothers sing it better than anybody!
@buskman3286 Жыл бұрын
No they don't. Bud and Travis did the version ("Bud and Travis in Concert") that the Smothers' copied poorly.
@lilajagears8317 Жыл бұрын
@@buskman3286 Do you feel better now?
@larrythompson2896 Жыл бұрын
@@lilajagears8317 Ha!
@HeronCoyote1234 Жыл бұрын
Harv Presnell in Paint Your Wagon, did a heart wrenching rendition of this song.
@MrsRosencranz15 ай бұрын
@@buskman3286 Bud and Travis' is nothing like this.
@ericynot5 жыл бұрын
Not enough people know or remember how important the Smothers Brothers were in the late '60's. Yeah, they were funny (and their humor still holds up today) and musically talented, but they were also entertainment/television innovators. By challenging authority (both the federal government and their own network bosses) they reinvented what could be done with television and, it's fair to say, they helped stop a useless, nasty war. They also brought us some great live rock and folk acts such as The Who and Buffalo Springfield, and helped launch some very notable careers like Rob Reiner and Steve Martin. Also, not too many people seem to realize that Tommy, who played the bumbling fool in their act, was the driving force behind most of what they did. Tommy was driven and very, very smart -- not a guy to fuck with. When CBS cancelled their show in 1969 because the network thought it was too controversial, Tommy hauled them into federal court and, after a four year legal battle, won a huge settlement.
@michaelmckenna64645 жыл бұрын
“The Smothers Brothers Show” was a 30-minute sitcom on Friday nights on CBS (1965-66) about Tommy who came back as an angel, sent by his angel supervisor named “Ralph” to keep his brother out of trouble. The show got canceled. CBS then approached the Smothers Brothers to do a variety show on Sunday at 9pm, which was considered the graveyard time slot because it was up against “Bonanza” on NBC. So shows on that spot usually got cancelled mid-season like its predecessor, “The Gary Moore Show” just did. Tommy agreed but not without demanding the two got paid up front first, knowing that CBS would use it’s assumed upcoming cancellation as an excuse to avoid paying them. The show turned into a surprise hit.
@kurtzdt519 жыл бұрын
If they weren't so damn funny they would have been remembered for their singing. Very underrated
@diamonddog135 жыл бұрын
They were excellent musicians and singers. But if that was all they were, nobody would remember them today. The comedy part made their act unique. Victor Borge was a world-class concert pianist, but he recognized that (relatively speaking) those are a dime a dozen. He made his mark with his blend of musical and comedic talents, and so did the Smothers Brothers.
@zoraidagarcia6255 жыл бұрын
kurtzdt52-I agree with you completely. They were great singers and musicians, and their comedy was unique. People really enjoyed them, but how were not going these talented brothers to be underrated, if-as I read-they lost their program due to some political comment. Being so intelligent, I know that whatever they might have said, was a keen expression. However, those who think they lie so high, cannot stand the truth. They do not care to stop a more than promising, true artistic career. And don't forget about the Yoyo Ace.
@zoraidagarcia6255 жыл бұрын
By the way, I also think that there is something similar concerning the wonderful Ames Brothers, and with Ed as a soloist, the dear "Mingo" from Daniel Boone, although I don't know why. Ed Ames must appear on the list of the greatest singers ever. Find their music on KZbin, with Ed both as part of the quartet and as a soloist. He also appears singing with Johnny Cash as his guest, and his version of Mariah is one of the first I ever heard. Besides, for whoever wants to hear great Christmas songs, you have The Ames Brothers to enjoy beauty and art. It is very easy to find them.
@marywillis16304 жыл бұрын
They had a wonderful chemistry, their delivery was a delight, enjoyed by so many.
@waynemarvin5661 Жыл бұрын
@@zoraidagarcia625 This wasn't the Ames Brothers.
@darrenmcadam2318 Жыл бұрын
Wish we had quality TV like this today instead of the garage that is being pushed on us.
@FlashKW111 жыл бұрын
My favorite of ALL their songs. I honestly have listened to this song at least a thousand times during my life. Their rendition is the best there is. Thank you!
@gordonbartlett1921 Жыл бұрын
Not even close. Their voices are way to thin and high-pitched for what was meant for a very male baritone. It's like "Old Man River" sung by Wayne Newton. Listen to it sung by Harve Presnell. Maybe you'll get it.
@windowswashbasin Жыл бұрын
Just locked it up. Harve is really good but that’s the joy of music. It can bend and conform to any voice and personality and become unique. The listener decides what they like and that’s what drives the popularity but not necessarily the success or professionalism. Great song and lyric!
@daler.steffy104727 күн бұрын
Well..., I have tears streaming down my face from hearing a song that I absolutely love, and now sung by the two people who have showcased its true beauty, the Smothers brothers. If we want to have, perhaps, a sense of what a little bit of heaven might be like, we just have to sit quietly and watch and listen to them perform this song; as we then can quickly become enraptured--caught up, if you will--in its fluidity and by its dynamic melody that give me this true sense that there is this glory and hope that abounds around all of us here. The inspiration this song gives us doesn't have to be reflected in just the lyrics but also in our being mesmerized by its dynamic melody.
@micro77s5 жыл бұрын
God I miss these guys. We were so lucky to be young during those amazing times.
@marthak161810 жыл бұрын
It is great to see a straight-through song performance by Tom and Dick now and then. There is nothing like sibling harmonies and they were great performers even without the comedy.
@csutherland98656 жыл бұрын
It is. I like the humor, but they are such lovely singers, it is nice to hear a song all the way through.
@almilani43005 жыл бұрын
The best
@elizabethbeckman1947 Жыл бұрын
A very talented duo. You may already know of (I just discovered) the Smothers Brothers album "The Smothers Brothers Play It Straight." Stunnned to find it was released in 1966.
@margaretcampbell2681 Жыл бұрын
Nothing like sibling harmonies they are the best
@danarzechula3769 Жыл бұрын
Love their harmonies
@littlelulu19465 жыл бұрын
Awesome rendition of "They call the wind, Mariah" by Smothers Brothers...terrific show with great humor.
@JJP3162 ай бұрын
This is legitimately the definitive version of this song.
@penncat5410 жыл бұрын
Not only were they funny, but they had such beautiful harmony!
@susangoldbetter5356 Жыл бұрын
What a fabulous clip! I loved watching these guys on Sunday night too!!
@MaxyBoy-x9u6 жыл бұрын
So much talent. Comedy and Music. And they took bold stands when it wasn't always popular.
@danarzechula3769 Жыл бұрын
Social awareness/commentary what made them so unique and also what got them cancelled
@whiteeaglestudios6 жыл бұрын
Love these guys. I saw them live in Seattle in roughly 1963 and they were and are amazing. One of the best renditions of Mariah that I have ever heard.
@sharonkelley15304 жыл бұрын
Such LOVELY harmonies these guys had! This is a FANTASTIC version of this song. Tom and Dick, I LOVE you guys!
@GeorgeStar10 жыл бұрын
They were pretty damn good musicians and singers. Nice harmony.
@TheRealDrJoey7 жыл бұрын
Damn straight.
@SusanAWolfe6 жыл бұрын
You should listen to Harve Presnell sing this song!!
@SusanAWolfe6 жыл бұрын
They are good and one of our very favorites but Harve Presnell sings this so much better in my opinion--of course no harmony- but his voice iwas awesome!!
@knoahbody694 жыл бұрын
@@SusanAWolfe I do all the time. The Smothers Brothers didn't do just a simple cover, they added a little Kingston Trio and Ella Fitzgerald smooth Jazz to the song.
@judyhano82774 жыл бұрын
This song is beautiful. I was glad they did the whole thing. I looked for other renditions by others and found nothing that came even close to the Smothers' rendition. They are also a couple of the very best comedians. Thank you Smothers Brothers.
@MelissaThompson432 Жыл бұрын
Well, it WAS written for a musical theatre, power baritone. But the brothers have a wistful, desolate quality that it's hard to find elsewhere....
@dianemcvey32624 жыл бұрын
Once there were great shows to watch on tv and anyone could watch your kids or grandmother! Remember?
@zoraidagarcia6255 жыл бұрын
How incredibly talented; God bless them forever, the dear Smothers Brothers!
@michaelorsini96957 жыл бұрын
Comedy and Beauty all in one package. It's sad that young kids aren't exposed to this kind of music anymore.
@littlelulu19465 жыл бұрын
Fantastic talented musicians, singers and comedians...Loved their show!!!
@josephnardone1250 Жыл бұрын
That was beautiful.
@jancorn34519 жыл бұрын
Look closely at the very end and you see the huge sighs of relief and the congratulatory shoulder punches they gave each other. They knew they'd done a very fine job in this one. Gorgeous!
@stevegregory19029 жыл бұрын
I have watched this video loads of times and, up to reading your comment, had never noticed the punches or the sighs. Till now! Well spotted. I adore this video and in my personal opinion this is one of the occasions when the cover is better than the original
@jancorn34519 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment.
@jancorn34518 жыл бұрын
I agree. Better than the cover version.m
@quicksilverhorseman25 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd say they NAILED it!
@knoahbody694 жыл бұрын
They did a stretch...they added stuff that wasn't in the original, and sometimes it doesn't play well with the audience.
@brianx152 жыл бұрын
Oh man!!! Crying listening to how beautiful this is.
@pilates683 жыл бұрын
I never took these guys seriously. But their harmonies are gorgeous. Folk singers not taking themselves too seriously. Rather refreshing.
@daler.steffy104724 күн бұрын
But wasn't that the point of who they were? They took themselves " seriously" in the manner, that for us, their audience, we could see--or were "allowed" to see--through their absurdities and silliness. That was part of the beauty of what and who they were all about.
@gdcat7777 жыл бұрын
I grew up hearing these guys and didn't appreciate it when I was a child. That was quite a time. Nothing like it now.
@arejayseeottawa10 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this performance on the Smothers Brothers' TV show in the late '60's! I loved it then, and I still love it now!
@deedonnerramone47577 жыл бұрын
Smothers Brothers were must see TV in 1967-68. They were it!
@GrandpaCanCook8 жыл бұрын
Super. Thank you Tom and Dick. We saw the duo at Laughlin I think it was in 1990. The whole family went for my mother's 70th Birthday. The show was great it was like watching them in the 70s. Nicest thing happened. My sister got word to the backstage that it was my Mom's 70th. They gave Mom more than just a mention. Tom and Dick made such a big deal about it and were so genuine.The care and dignity they showed will be one of those moments I will always remember.
@mdwoods1008 жыл бұрын
Their show was watched by my whole family weekly when it was on. I was a teenager. These guys are great
@norenenordby45048 жыл бұрын
Me too! Loved it!!
@Subxenox152 жыл бұрын
This is such an incredible performance, absolutely amazing, I can't use enough superlatives to describe the Smothers Brothers
@ardithmckeaigg548 Жыл бұрын
I love their voices! On this song Dick's is smooth like melted butter.
@markgigiel27225 жыл бұрын
No CGI, No autotune, No special effects, just good entertainment. Sometimes, less is more.
@marshamcgill54515 жыл бұрын
Classic and timeless..they were always hysterical and sang beautifully
@CasaErwin7 жыл бұрын
I remember these guys as a comedy team. I had forgotten that they are damn good musicians, too!!
@tomvecchione34755 жыл бұрын
Very, very talented gentlemen. Love the Smothers Brothers!
@michaellong5714 Жыл бұрын
Saw them in concert in 1963, my high school. They hadn't quite hit the big time. I was on Student Council and the vote was between them and either the Kirbystone 4 or the Anita Kerr Quartet, I forget now. Anyway, we chose the right group for the time. They outlasted the others for sure.
@laurieheustis23932 жыл бұрын
Loved the Smothers Brothers. their musicality is really showcased in this song! Thanks guys!
@thelosthills10 жыл бұрын
Can we get these guys back on and dump the reality "not" shows????
@8656737s5 жыл бұрын
I agree
@fredguldbrandsen27235 жыл бұрын
Lawrence Welk is wildly popular and one of my favorites
@davidwesley25255 жыл бұрын
Dump the *#@%#! ing Kardashians . L.O.L.
@dariowiter30785 жыл бұрын
Tom and Dick retired from show business in 2010.
@austinbenesh11935 жыл бұрын
Please do.
@miriamjewett54385 жыл бұрын
Such talent. Their parents must have been so proud of their boys.
@margaretross91505 жыл бұрын
They lost their dad in WW II, but their mom sure did a good job.
@liwmld9 жыл бұрын
gosh, i was just a little girl back when this show was on... i was born in 1960. but i remember watching this and loving the Smothers Brothers. this was a marvelous rendition of a beautiful song... reminds me of Peter, Paul and Mary a bit.
@660bud3 жыл бұрын
Great duo. So glad I was in that Etta. Great simpler times So deeply remembered And glad to see. Thank you for Sharing with us. Precious Moments
@margie28537 ай бұрын
They are so great!!! Funny & musically talented!! I miss that time too!
@lisalazarczyk8426 Жыл бұрын
My favorite Eastwood movie… love his simple, honest and unaffected gravelly singing and speaking voice. Also, one of my favorite Lee Marvin movies… natural comic ability that never disappoints and wonderful, clear basso singing voice.
@kayregulski682811 ай бұрын
I loved hearing them sing, and I loved their come
@williamwitte8 жыл бұрын
I love these Guys!! Wish there were still some shows on tv like this! I loved the Kingston Trio too! They also sang Mariah!
@monaturcott9650 Жыл бұрын
Love them them. Wayne ---BC Canada
@caroltaylor34145 жыл бұрын
So I played a clip of these guys singing Streets of Loredo for my husband (he couldn't see the screen) and asked if he knew who it was. He has an insanely good ear, and even though he's only 52, he grew up listening to all kinds of music. He pauses for a minute, and I'm about to think he can't pull it off... finally he says Smothers Brothers. First try! I asked how he knew. He said at first he thought it was Peter, Paul, and Mary, but he didn't hear Mary, so he figured it was SM. That's how good they are! I knew they were funny but until today I didn't know they were amazing musicians.
@MrYourekiddingme3 жыл бұрын
I love how Tommy was always the type A of the two, made the deals, spoke up for the duo, and was the leader of the act, but made sure HE was the butt of all the jokes.
@windowswashbasin Жыл бұрын
True. An amazing personality
@SidLaw5008 жыл бұрын
Man I had no idea these guys were that good.
@tommurphy43078 жыл бұрын
why do you think their show was so successful?? because they were funny and they can JAM
@SidLaw5008 жыл бұрын
It's great to them sincere and serious in this rendering. Was thinking about doing this song and their version is my ground zero.
@Azishome7 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, their routines sometimes interrupted their best singing. They do a version of I Talk To The Trees that is breath-taking. But right in the middle of it, they start a routine.
@MrBmoore97 жыл бұрын
The Bros are outstanding. the came out a album the two sides of the Smothers bros. Side one is comedy and side two is serious both very good I think came out in the middle 60's my mom bought it so I forgot the year
@johnpillsbury75867 жыл бұрын
Boys quartet bus nroke down
@paulaward39767 жыл бұрын
I love, love love the Smothers Brothers. I was just a tiny tiny kid when their comedy hour was on, but I have always loved their stuff.
@misselanys1219 Жыл бұрын
They started as quintets, quartets and trios doing folk songs in the 50's which is why they harmonize like honey. Tom said in an interview when he was in h.s. he would be called on to do a book report and would make the whole thing up as he went and the class would lol😂 and thats how the comedy came about. Dick and Tom grew up arguing with each other and thats where the rapport came based on those arguments they had as siblings. They put it all together and the Smothers Brothers were born. Hope I got those details right. Mesmerized hearing them sing and LOL at their comic timing and delivery. What an under-rated gem these two were and still are. ❤❤❤
@patobrien7009 Жыл бұрын
I've always enjoyed their singing but did t realize what a good guitar player Tommy was. Very impressed
@lindac6416 Жыл бұрын
Great show thank you for it
@Jesse-gr2xo Жыл бұрын
I love that song. 🎶
@captaindunsell8568 Жыл бұрын
I worked in Oregon with Tommy’s son … one of the most mild manner person I have ever met …
@terryrich72354 жыл бұрын
Best ever sung version of this song.
@marysyler21039 жыл бұрын
What could be more fun than the Smothers Brothers?
@RonMcCallister Жыл бұрын
Both funny and beautiful - even from so long ago!!!
@christinemason29388 ай бұрын
Best version of Mariah I’ve heard
@pb196311 ай бұрын
Comedy is really hard. I was young when they were on TV. I never thought Tommy was talented because he was always cracking jokes. Of course, I was completely wrong.
@MikeWSATX6 жыл бұрын
Their musical talent was always underrated. To me, that was the best part of their act.
@johnnyllooddte34156 жыл бұрын
After the comedy.. Beautiful singing.. Incredible
@phatandpil5 ай бұрын
Gosh I didn’t think so many people love this song thank you all so much I appreciate your comments I also think it’s a great song thank you all so much again xxxxxxx❤❤❤❤❤
@ncdave4life6 жыл бұрын
Dick Smothers has a really fine voice.
@SukieTawdry10008 жыл бұрын
It's not a Dutch folk song either. It was written by Lerner & Lowe for "Paint Your Wagon." The brothers do a pretty good job with it. They also do a great rendition of "Jezebel."
@aprilmoss8687 жыл бұрын
And it's not not Lowe, it's Loewe. Anyhow, it's a joke son.
@scottbc31h225 жыл бұрын
I grew up on the sound track to Paint Your Wagon in the backseat of dad car. Didn't atually see the movie until it came to network TV. Still one of my favorites.
@davidhinchy8199 Жыл бұрын
I remember the mountains of Holland well.😱🤪😂
@debstein86855 жыл бұрын
Why does this make me choke up? Loved SB's!
@TheJazsinger9 жыл бұрын
Funny guys and great musicians!
@kcoopsy7 жыл бұрын
Sylvia Carlson
@nancybacheldar79335 жыл бұрын
Now that is singing, beautiful harmonies.
@lynnlobliner39338 жыл бұрын
For those who are interested, they did an album called The Smothers Brothers Play it Straight. I has some straight songs. They had another album called The Two Sides of the Smothers Brothers, and one side was straight and the other their combo schtick. Both are listed in Wikipedia individually (google the titles to get there).
@londawarren82785 жыл бұрын
BRAVO! Great presentation of a great piece of music...and nary a wisecrack! I actually saw them on that particular show and never forgot how beautifully it was don and they got very little credit for their musicality.
@londawarren82785 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enuf to actually see this show - live. At the time, the first thing that popped into my mind that these guys were very talented instrumentalists as well as really good singers, And as I recall it was the FIRST (and maybe the last?) sung respectfully without any comedy thrown in! Loved it.
@123jerro6 жыл бұрын
I was most fortunate in 1992 to see them in Vegas. They are truly talented!
@marthabrawley2508 Жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful song, beautifully done. I loved it!!!
@jbdmed7 жыл бұрын
A fine example of their musical talent too many times upstaged by their comedic genius
@marcellespeake42725 жыл бұрын
Listen to the Robert Goulet version. It is the best ever! His booming voice sounds like the wind. Just gives me chills. Love Smothers Brothers.
@tjlethal112110 жыл бұрын
My personal opinion is that this is the best performance of the song.
@CrazyTuco110 жыл бұрын
Also check out Joe & Eddie Mariah...sounds like 5 guys singing but its only two.
@carolinemitsuko10 жыл бұрын
I agree. I heard it many, many years ago when they first performed it on their show and never forgot it. Now I'm thrilled to find it here on You Tube. (This is a response to tjlethal1121.)
@dmhogan42396 жыл бұрын
tjlethal1121 Gotta disagree with ya bro. Harve Presnell’s version from the movie “Paint Your Wagon” is amazing. Though it was very nice to hear the Smothers Brothers just sing a song straight. They weren’t just very funny guys, they were real musicians too and it was great to get to see that side of them.
@benkleschinsky5 жыл бұрын
I have to say the Smothers Brothers turned it into a light folk song. I felt like I was listening to Peter, Paul, and Mary singing Irish folklore. Really beautiful rendition, it is my favorite.
@whazzuphere4 жыл бұрын
@Rod Absolutely! No one tops his rendition....NO ONE!
@karenryan78 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this song and they did such a fantastic job of it !! They're so awesome, loved them then and still do. How time sadly flies. ❤❤❤❗❗
@Baci3027 жыл бұрын
The Smother Brothers rock!!!!!
@SMtWalkerS11 ай бұрын
They sound great! This is no Dutch song, it's from a Lerner & Loewe musical. They were such jokers.
@garybanglebangle79494 жыл бұрын
Still great after all these years. This was when you could enjoy the MUSIC.
@susanglick89518 жыл бұрын
It's Dickie's 79th birthday today. Love these guys.
@dennishuber3075 Жыл бұрын
They came to my town! I elected not to see them; but I regret it to this day! I loved these guys- so original and skilled!
@coro355 жыл бұрын
Very funny in a gentle way...no swearing at all!!
@jennydow74111 жыл бұрын
That was a good one. Tommy always had a way of getting in the last word with his brother. :o)
@sonyahannah7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading; I had forgotten how much I enjoyed them.
@mcmarshall19897 жыл бұрын
Mom always liked me best... you knuckleball, race on to the top, love you Bros.....your show was a hoot, 🙏 thanks