The Ink Spots Live Performance

[@SimlishSecret]

Heard these guys in Fallout and have been obsessed with them since - what a beautiful, unique voice. And such a happy seeming man.

[@RicoJazz]

Yes. These musicians were something very special.

[@sixsidestoadie5155]

Same

[@tjappaschuur4732]

hahah same

[@YaacoYT]

Yeep thanks fallout 🤣🤣 but anybody knows why always the melody of the songs has the same sound?

[@elis6299]

Same

[@thedude4619]

If you're reading this, you have an amazing taste in music.

[@JayCreates]

You know me so well ☮️🤟✌️

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

I believe these men are divinely inspired.

[@archdornan5311]

thanks El Duderino

[@elimna1062]

thanks you also have really good taste then

[@missluchi1984]

So do you ❤😊😊

[@clydiemor]

I was born in 1946, in East Elmhurst, NY. I lived on Butler Street and 29th. On the corner. We move to long island in 1952-53. .. But our grandparents lived on Butler Street until my great grandmither died in 1964. My sister and I thought it was so great that a "Celebrity" lived across the street on the corner, from us. Our grandmother loved music, and would tell us one of the Ink Spots lived there. We played their music all the time. Their music brings back so many memories!

[@XxtamedabeastXx]

thats incredible

[@hyperguy1398]

What a interesting story to hear, proves how small the world is.

[@Meehaw-D]

Your story is incredible, and I love it, I'm from Scotland, soon to be 28 born in 1996, I was introduced to this sound from the game fallout 3 (my favourite game series) introduced to me in 2008 and played the absolute death out of it when I was 11ish?I fell in love with it all, and undertook the assignment to understand it all! these days this music is my vocabulary, and can happily say I cannot wait to introduce my daughter to Danny Kaye, the Andrew sisters, Marty Robbins, the ink spots and a hundred more, this music has to be immortalised in history because it's the best and always will be.

[@XxtamedabeastXx]

@@Meehaw-D

[@telbon8869]

​@@Meehaw-D You are wise far beyond your years, and your taste in music is superb!

[@pianoman1718]

3:28 me trying to annoy my friend while they're on the phone

[@williamgomes949]

That’s funny af

[@pianoman1718]

​@@williamgomes949 thanks

[@DetroitBecomesBuddha]

i can't believe this group exceeds most nowadays modern boyband. the music is easy for ear and heart.

[@nevaladder]

Why even drag boy bands into the conversation? There's nothing wrong with liking both. I like both. Does that make me somehow tasteless?

[@DetroitBecomesBuddha]

@@nevaladder no this just means you are one fanatic facist which cannot stand others opinion.

[@sept5794]

@@DetroitBecomesBuddha The irony

[@archdornan5311]

@@nevaladder yes

[@Niko_Malthus]

Never would've guessed the lead singer was so animated and expressive. Incredible performance. Amazing footage.

[@SidWalter]

That there is Bill Kenny. He ended up having a pretty good solo career!

[@Krushner20]

Fallout 3 got me into the ink spots. Legendary band from a legendary time period. They don’t make them like they used to. Thanks for uploading

[@kitharington775]

I started to like jazz when my brother-in-law gifted me with fallout 3 and now I can't stop listening to jazz before going to bed.

[@butterlevisellman5895]

They were smooth as silk

[@JayCreates]

Nice

[@SIRRAUN]

Black artists are the most established in our music industry. They have so much influence on our culture; they deserve their roses 1000%.

[@Vincent-pw2uz]

It’s undeniable that black people are responsible for some of the greatest music ever created as a whole.

[@duckimpala]

thank you fallout

[@hbgxgrm4993]

I love the ink spots.

[@fortnitememes3237]

who doesn't

[@nicolejttmom6061]

I am tripping out on how great these guys are. From the 1940s!!! And it is shocking all the great tv and films they have been featured on. My 11 year old reminded me of them, I am in my 50s. Imagine creating something so beautiful almost a hundred years ago.

[@Teafed]

everyone looks so done with bill kenny at 3:36 "we get it, you can sing high notes, let herb have his moment"

[@sabrinaguzman6201]

Lmaoo dude you just made my day way better 😂

[@petertaylor3600]

Give him a break. They know he sings tenor, that's what made them so famous. Credit where it's due, please.

[@petertaylor3600]

...which is not to say that each of them makes the whole. I love the deep, gentle voice of Herb and how I wish time could stand still so artists like these could still be here. But, it looks silly to envy one of them for what he does best...

[@luciferscatmilk]

Teafed didn’t get that vibe at all

[@petertaylor3600]

@@luciferscatmilk Did anyone expect Teafed would??

[@AustinCasey]

See the dark skinned guy sitting behind the group strumming guitar? I'm 99% sure that's Bernie Mackey who not long before this, filled in for Fuqua who was in the army. Mackey came back very briefly in the early 50s, then joined Deek Watsons spin off group in the mid 50s... then led and was a member of various spin off groups until he died.

[@johncapulli3204]

Has to be after October 1945, since this lineup is after Hoppy died, Deek was forced out, Charlie is back from the Army and Billy Bowen is there along with Herb on bass. Original lineup in 34 was Jerry Daniels, Hoppy, Charlie, Deek. Jerry was replaced by Bill Kenny in 36 and that was the lineup for most of the hits until Charlie went to the Army as Austin said.

[@dariomulonia3480]

GREAT THANKS FOR THIS DOCUMENT

[@tomaschristopherbangalter]

You cannot forget the pain player mark stedman​@@johncapulli3204

[@c.a.g.3130]

Brilliant. Bill Kenny is a GENIUS, and only Herb could pull off that patter with such earnest and class. Would love to see a live of "World On Fire."

[@brahmburgers]

I've been a gigging musician since age 15, in 1967. I just discovered the Ink Spots, and I'm smitten. Lead singer Bill Kenney has got to be THE BEST tenor singer ever. His precision, charm, and entertainment quotient is unequaled. I feel uplifted every time I hear his voice.

[@Luisrojas1945.]

La música más bella de la historia

[@mchapman1928]

This was great music. I’m 75, I grew up listening to them, and the Mills Brothers and others. No stupid antics, no fowl language, no jumping around, no butt twerking or crotch grabbing. The “singers” today should watch and learn. Bill Kenny was a class act. The Ink Spots are my all time favorite group. Bless them. 🙏🏻

[@TheDenihunter]

That is just incredible. Perfect falsetto, voices of angels!

[@scorpioMKD]

That's the problem with today's society we never appreciate the splendour of the past enough, until we hear or see something that gives us a moment to think and investigate. But that's also the good about today's society that we are willing to do just that and then appreciate that past in aspects we had no idea were such a wonder to behold. Bill Kenny's vocals is one of those....just incredible.

[@trogo3402]

These guys were so talented

[@vrumugun]

I can't believe I didn't find this video before now, I always thought how it was a real shame that The Ink Spots would probably never catch a video recording due to a whole number of reasons. Thank you for uploading this!

[@AustinCasey]

I can't believe you didn't find this video before now too! Lol I thought when I uploaded this it would get 10,000 in the first week. I often wonder why it has such a low view count. I know a few people on Twitter and Facebook have copied it and uploaded it to their accounts... perhaps that's the reason. It makes no difference to me. I'm just glad that it's available! If I ever come across more footage of them in the future you can bet I'll share it here first. And here's a playlist I made of all of the footage of them available here on KZbin... maybe you haven't seen a few of these either. kzbin.info/aero/PL3C9234E70AE04B17

[@kawamurae2192]

@@AustinCasey my man, u are such an angel for giving us this playlist

[@RicoJazz]

Bill Kenny is form some other heavenly planet, not from this Earth!

[@aaronrecordsgomez6636]

This gentleman paved the way to many vocal groups to followed in the next decade know as Doo Wop. Thank you for such good harmonies to my ear and heart.

[@justexisting8457]

You know he loved singing with how he moved his head whole doing it, really took it seriously and i love that

[@wolf3522]

A history of rock music in 500 songs brought me here.

[@christianwalters1515]

I have more nostalgia for fallout 3 than any other part of my life. I moved around a lot as a kid and the wasteland became my best friend! Thank you Bethesda for making one of the greatest games of all time and for introducing me to this amazing song ❤️

[@ajax222]

First heard of these gentlemen in Watchmen from 2019. Never heard such beauty.

[@ashleybremner7474]

Just discovered bill Kenny just now. What a beautiful voice. Pure truth in the voice. Love it

[@limpiiicken1949]

Pure magic

[@adambozs369]

very very touching ... i cant stop crying this is just amazing

[@tomcampbell9645]

The Ink Spots should be considered one of the greatest singing groups in the last one hundred years. I certainly do'

[@marvinyo5]

Man this is real talent! Big respect to these artist's they are immortal

[@Unixilandia]

Wonderful group, & timeless outstanding music, I love The Inkspots!

[@joehill4094]

watching Bill's motions in the background are hilarious lol

[@xPaulxPhoenixx]

Shut up, wannabe Nazi

[@shell2791]

@@xPaulxPhoenixx hail imperium of man

[@MelancholyRequiem]

The man on the far left is my favorite.

[@ghostproxy11]

Bill Butterball Bowen 😊

[@Sparrowthorn]

This is just utterly gorgeous. Love the Ink Spots but I've only just seen this...incredible live sound, and Bill Kenny is so beautifully expressive (in terms of his stage presence as well as vocally). The dude on bass (is that Bill's brother?) is just so cool too. Incredible to me they could sound this good live (and this is live...no lip-synching!). Thank you for posting, a complete joy to behold.

[@rrrogster]

Just stunning! What a beautiful sound. Where is this kind of talent today?

[@wilward4778]

Unfortunately music this era isn't as well thought out.

[@wilward4778]

@@ErrQuo2 Don't go knockin' yet. There's always it's gems ;)

[@Marcus-zx8su]

​@@ErrQuo2what are they?

[@merlemanning3524]

This is 2020 and most of us are house bound because of Covid19. This video brings some joy into this time

[@JayCreates]

Absolutely, all the best friend! ☮️💜🤟

[@darrenmorrison4335]

retakes and all this is great!

[@dreamieskies056]

These men have such soothing voices it's honestly very pleasent to listen to.

[@herbie651]

when I was young boy my Uncle loved to sing Ink Spots songs (solo) at family gatherings. loved the group ever since. CDs now available, and I also found a second hand Vinyl record recently. In great condition considering it was released almost 60 yrs ago.

[@dariomulonia3480]

DOCUMENTO STUPENDO GRAZIE MILLE MR. CASEY

[@vincetravis70]

talent! BOY OH BOY the talent of yesterdays musical performers.. look at em go with no special effects just what theyve learned and picked up as times gone on... you dont see the same thing in todays top performers man... i highly value the musical talent performed live for an audience, strip away the special effects and music machines just show me skill like this

[@gracebazar]

love their voices so much

[@ferdinandheller3289]

thanks to fallout Radio for showing me such a Masterpiece

[@TobbtEng]

rest in peace even though it's been over 40 years since you passed away your music was truly a masterpiece

[@ytn675]

My favourite band

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

God...what a voice.

[@1getbettertoday]

I cant believe i found this!!!

[@خذلان-م4ف]

true musicians rip 🤧

[@houstonjoker3836]

What a wonderful sight and voices, also that moment when Bill Kenny made eye contact with the camera at 1:22

[@AustinCasey]

Be sure to "Like" Bill Kenny on Facebook for exclusive videos, recordings, photos and more: facebook.com/Mr.InkSpot/

[@jordyjohn2275]

Often imitated, never replicated

[@IAN-ie5zh]

these guys put so-called talent in the shade today superb

[@susetepereira9653]

Beautiful

[@bfboss4247]

Just heard in a tv show This group is amazing I’m in my 70’s love this group and their music R Boss 2/2023

[@davidpoe9408]

Eternally bewitching.

[@bluemoon6180]

Perfect ...!!!

[@stephanieadleman1440]

Most amazing singing voice I ever heard

[@thesinclairblues5941]

The fact that this has not gotten more views than over 41 thousand is a crime

[@malcolmdale]

so is the fact that you don't know the difference between than and then.

[@thesinclairblues5941]

@@malcolmdale thanks :)

[@JayCreates]

@@malcolmdale no he was correct ☮️✌️

[@TCDF22]

so awesome!

[@Stonecold831]

Thank you for this video

[@ibrasoetandyo728]

Fallout 4 is still my favourite game it's so memorable.

[@miroslavsafin]

Amazing music

[@casumich]

This Is beautiful

[@Francesco-cn1js]

Bill Kenny the greates voice same elvis and howlin wolf 👍👍👍👍👍

[@billshank6266]

Ghostly! Beautiful!

[@kriidk9827]

Thank you fallout 😊

[@yohanvasquez2225]

unos genios :)

[@josephsorce2543]

"The ... BEST !!!"

[@fortnitememes3237]

like who doesn't love the ink spots

[@Degenerado112]

Probably close minded people who only listen to one genre

[@LouSassle789]

The ink spots in a wild and hilarious name for a black band.

[@Chamuko99]

U think so? Never thought about it that way 😂😂😂😅

[@blueeyedbehr]

they were well aware of choosing their name.

[@international360]

I love ❤️ these old Fred G. Sanford songs.

[@iggamba]

what group.... amazing...

[@TacoChef69420]

Thank you for this

[@radiotubes]

Chills soo good

[@user72629]

Everyone back then: The ink spots? Who's that? (Don't take it serious lol) Everyone today: The ink spots? Yeah, I know them from fallout 4 and they're lit ashell

[@torpedotorben]

You don't say that someone like the ink spots are "lit as hell" they are not some wannabe mumble rapper....

[@Davewrench89]

Everyone knew them back then. They where in fallout 3 and new vegas as well you just hear them in fallout 4. I see where you were going with this but most of the people coming to watch this on here prolly have never hear of fallout they have only heard of the band lol

[@thewalkin1nstrument]

Dave Wrench89 to be fair I first heard of the group from playing fallout 3, I then imported the album ‘we 4’ while working at a music store about 8 years ago (I live in New Zealand) and have listened to a fair amount of their music. There’s no denying the fallout series have garnered the ink spots more exposure and more fans as a result

[@z94720]

Bravo!

[@PtAngel]

They are so fye

[@gidneyandcloyd]

Wish I could share this find with my late mother, who would have been 16 or 17 when this was filmed. She always said the Ink Spots were her favorites back in the day. I suppose they were probably a lot people’s favorites.

[@EduardoBuenoamigo]

This was awesome!!! "I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to start a flame on you" it is them!!!! I heard it in Fallout! Great is great, it does not matter the in which century you are listening to it.

[@justinhorn2395]

Amazing

[@clivelange7879]

im only 55 but love this,simply magical

[@VectormanRxQueen]

So cool

[@roboboy_uk]

I found these guys before fallout 4 and I was so happy when I heard it in game

[@danielsonyShima5]

THANKS 4 SHARE, BRO!!!

[@iwubfood1]

Sad to think every one of those talented people on stage most likely are gone from this planet earth. Maybe everyone in this video are all gone since everyone here are 21 in age and older.

[@shell2791]

Sadly, the last member died on 2009. Wish i could meet them back in the day.

[@williamschlenger1518]

Great performers.

[@waridg2012]

Que maravilla de canción, aunque no soy de la época siento muchas cosas increíbles con cada segundo de esta canción

[@rejectionisprotection4448]

I first heard of the Inkspots in the mid 70s when a cover of "Whispering Grass" got to no 1 in the UK. I was young and didn't really look into them any further. But some forty seven years on I hear "My Echo, My Shadow and Me" on "Better Call Saul" and the flame reappears.

[@shuttergod8706]

What a haunting voice

[@Reece-3601]

I closed my eyes and imagined this playing on my pipboy

[@johnnyace1954]

Awesome

[@hermeniaparker2466]

Great singers, and handsome. When men were gentleman, and women were ladies

[@TH3L33TM3XICAN]

Damn that camera quality seems better than some videos we get today

[@rejectionisprotection4448]

People seem more alive as well.

[@Esquilo_Maluco]

7 Years man...

[@RoboLobster3000]

This is the first time I've heard their voice speaking normally

[@hjmoon8207]

I love coffee...

[@denecos3468]

🤍🌈I'VE ALWAYS HAVE LOVED HARMONY SUNG BY THE ARTISTS OF THE 30'S 40'S & 50'S...INFACT, FROM THE TIME I WAS VERY LITTLE. AND NOW, BESIDES TCM I'M DRAWN TO ARTISTS. THAT I WOULD HAVE LISTENED TO NOW. TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES, STARTED IT ALL OFF. I EVEN COME AN ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY.

[@jeffd1986]

The Ink Spots, The Mills Brothers, Golden Gate Quartet......we shall never see their likes again.

[@jellybelly.youtube]

i hear "i dont want to set the world on fire" on somewhere and i like it then fallout reminds me again with that song