The Hot Sardines | It Had to Be You

At The Cabaret at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis, IN. February 7, 2015.

[@davidfeather3880]

First performed in 1924, almost one hundred years, and still a classic, well executed by a very professional talented band, Thankyou.

[@nickstaresinic4031]

Isham Jones and Gus Kahn

[@michaelcoluccio590]

This has got to be the most relaxed band ever. Or the highest. Seriously, what a terrific rendition of a classic.

[@nancyjorae6682]

I just love this song and way they do it. Can’t believe it was written almost 100 years ago.

[@stan4now]

This is the best version of this great song.

[@nickstaresinic4031]

Sinatra.

[@sergiosa9316]

Concordo plenamente

[@robertgrantsmith1892]

Written in 1924, "It Had to Be You" was one of the greatest songs ever written by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn.

[@doughelms558]

Wrong! IT'S BETTER THAN THAT!!!!!

[@libertytree3209]

My wedding song - my dad's wedding song, and my son's wedding song. So you think you think it is my favorite song ever? This song gets some serious love from my family.

[@22464388]

Love the way he does that intro on piano then just sneaks the title in WONDERFUL

[@stevewisniewski5860]

Classical, classy, brilliant and simple with a pinch of salt to make the water boil hotter. The style of your band is something that our world has Has missed for a very long time. So classy so on time thank you.

[@alfredmartin1308]

Fantastic jazz! Never heard a better introduction to the song. While the other instrumentalists are great, the pianist is exceptional!

[@TimeSpanOne]

Music still lives! Wow, that trumpet solo!!! Haven't heard anyone control a mute like that since Clyde McCoy.

[@theuofc]

Agree! Jason Prover is fantastic on trumpet.

[@nicolasolmosolmos1657]

At last, after listened to so many offensive tribal music I have found real GOOD MUSIC that will last forever. Thanks for sharing.

[@10Nat34]

From one who shares your view: How is it possible that the charm, warmth and intelligence of this music was driven from the main-stage by the noise and stupidity of today's "music?" How is it possible?

[@raygeorge9233]

"It Had to Be You" is a popular song written by Isham Jones, with lyrics by Gus Kahn.[2] It was first published in 1924. The song was performed by Ruth Etting in the 1936 short film Melody in May, by Priscilla Lane in the 1939 film The Roaring Twenties, by Ginger Rogers and Cornel Wilde in the 1947 film It Had to Be You, in the 1944 film Mr. Skeffington, by Danny Thomas in the 1951 film I'll See You in My Dreams (based loosely upon the lives of Gus Kahn and his wife Grace LeBoy Kahn), and Joanne Dru sang a portion of it in 1955's Hell On Frisco Bay. Gene Kelly and Marie McDonald danced to it in the 1947 film Living in a Big Way (while it was being sung by a mixed group), and it was also performed by Dooley Wilson in the 1942 film Casablanca, George Murphy in Show Business (1944), Betty Hutton in the 1945 film Incendiary Blonde, and Diane Keaton in the 1977 film Annie Hall. It also appeared in the 1992 film A League of Their Own by Megan Cavanagh. As the "theme" of When Harry Met Sally (1989), it finished as #60 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema.

[@1955ghurt]

Love this! I feel like I've been swept back to a simpler happier time.

[@janetwoodford6497]

Love this group! My husband and I are so happy we discovered them. Their music just brings the happy side out! It’s so smooth . They have a rhythm and sound that only they can deliver💚💚

[@SGR47]

This fine rendition is a combination of a taste and respect to the piece. Everything is perfectly balanced and pleasureful.

[@scotia807]

There are such wonderful songs in the past. Love them and their rendition

[@Sargai-uo3ve]

не знаю как вы , а я очень доволен коллективом и вчасности певицейэто настоящий джаз

[@egbalanquit1747]

A vocal, piano and clarinet masterpiece !!

[@shurshot2764]

CLARINET? Where?

[@Thursdaym2]

Glad you enjoyed even if you can't tell a trumpet from a clarinette.

[@donaldschuffert8424]

Love her voice, would enjoy their cd.

[@Tipledan]

Just a very wonderful group of fine musicians. I wish I was one of them.

[@cesarlor]

exceptional interpretation. I enjoy it from the beginning to the end. Thank yout

[@PRR5406]

Considering how she looks, it had to be someone. What a beautiful voice. Ideal band and so delicate on the ears.

[@stevesmith6685]

American classical music. As the great Johnny Mercer once said, "One of my favorite popular songs." And the wedding song of my bride and I, our 39th Anniversary is today, and it was an OLD song back in 1980. The ladies and gentlemen who grew up with this song who were at our wedding in 1980 loved it that we had a classic as our song. Thirty nine years later, we love it that we picked it too. We heard the 1979 Sinatra version, but this one is just as good, just as unique. Thanks for posting.

[@martmic]

En ces temps de confinement et pandémie, cette vidéo ''At the Cabaret'' me donne l'impression de liberté que nous avions avant cette catastrophe planétaire. Je ne me lasse pas de regarder cette vidéo. Merci!

[@gforceeatingcorrect]

Wow !!! The Trumpeter " AMAZING " !!!!!

[@tangobango9653]

Song from my dear mother’s genre...she had tunes playing all day long, over & over. Miss you Mom.

[@marcha5362]

Me too, oh these beloved Mum's, dancing now with the stars...So have a look to the sky at night and smile!

[@tangobango9653]

Chantal Stettler Arnaboldi Thank you...so beautifully put. You should be a writer.

[@laurentschillings9187]

Hallo Tango Bango, that's what music makes with us. Only the good ones. With love laurent.

[@b3j8]

Came here from their version of "Bei Mir Bist du Schoen". Top notch group all the way! Thanks for posting some great music!!

[@redleg56]

That one turned my 17 year old on. I know that I raised her right.

[@spensert4933]

I swear the first two bars always makes or breaks for jazz singers. You did good.

[@VictorMawhinney]

Professionals at work , you have to just love it .

[@musicfanBRA]

A classy act all around. The vibe is pure 50s and I like the singer a lot.

[@jimcoleman2369]

50 ? How about the 30s ?

[@michaelhermiston]

sigh... a fabulously rich spread of class!!! love the pace, the style, the fun, the voice, the killer piano intro... big, big delighted smile here!

[@philipdefelice4413]

What a great arrangement of a standard tune! They are amazing! Talented Jazz musicians!

[@toddbryce]

Piano man is a BEAST!! I love this rendition.

[@kathymckimm1819]

Thank you my dear friends for sharing this magnificent group of professionals Cabaret artists 👌

[@neppttuunnmuunn4248]

absolutely gorgeous version! WOW!!! 😁👍❤❤❤

[@Thursdaym2]

Most laid back version I've heard. Wonderful and great trumpet solo.

[@bartram33]

When I listen to musicians of this quality, I realise what a poor miserable untalented human being I am. Damn them!

[@adbarnes57]

OH yeah...nice. Love to come back to this video every now and then. Good stuff. Hope all are still doing well, sending continued blessings and all good things from fan in Texas.

[@pierre-gabrieljobin9450]

What a soft and warm accompaniement by the band. Bravo depuis Montréal.

[@1billiedale]

A great rendition of a great old song. Good video.

[@noragraham-smith7991]

FABULOUS, my voice students and I are studying this version because of you all!

[@davidtodora6173]

Evan is awesome on the piano! Thanks 😊

[@mbmarkelz]

Excellent piano intro!

[@robkuiters]

A top version by great artists and a wonderful voice, thanks !

[@allansargison4509]

A real highlight. Excellent musicians, controlled but relaxed with real style!

[@JoseLuisGonzalez-dp7qf]

The piano, the vocal everything is masterpiece !!

[@tonibrockhoven1]

One of my fave tunes, thank you so much for sharing! Real music !

[@susanhoffman8735]

First time tp hear this group. What in the heck have been li istening to? Fantastic music!

[@stevenallen5782]

Me too, just discovered them tonight, what have I been missing all these years?

[@fifermcgee5971]

If you ever get the chance to see them live go, you will be pleasantly surprised.

[@henryluttinger8258]

Nice to see performers enjoying what they do..

[@rich1383yt]

Go see them - fantastic show!

[@danelaw70]

I wish they would come to Australia. I discovered them yesterday.

[@mamasbeautysecrets792]

Wow, what a fabulous find! The Hot Sardines really are hot, not to mention terrific! You know what, guys, 'It had to be you!'

[@Thursdaym2]

So many appreciative responses to this. Why is it there are so few of us like minded in the world? Suggest it's commercialism and big business. So thanks for these videos and bugger the rest of them. Love from the UK.

[@jeromepatel5314]

Brings back memories of Days dancing at a venue on Irondequoit Bay, Rochester NY in 1984

[@maryalicebuchanan9542]

Yes, miss that kind of dancing.

[@alanjohnstone5979]

TREMENDOUSLY played, and you are ALL SUCH TALENTED PLAYERS, soooooo-BALANCED soundz that 'LADY' and Mr SATCHMO would be in awe of you ALL, as am I. 😎 PERFECTION!!!

[@ardendorney9991]

Never heard it better.....and I’m 77....

[@roberttaylor1999]

Great band, great jazz singer, love to see them live!

[@DevonDandy]

I keep returning to this video, great version of this classic, all good musicians, especially liked the pianist, Her singing and arrangement with the backing was fun, she has a nice edge on her voice and good phrasing

[@littlenancy98]

I love the way Evan plays the piano!

[@jimjennings7623]

Hey, I can do that, anytime you want it. Do it all the time.

[@samferguson1645]

Oh yes, beautiful playing.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

He's really good!

[@forrest2416]

Excellent group. Brillant voice. A pleasure to watch and listen.

[@ravenocisty]

An enjoyable take, by a great group, on a classic. Love it!

[@user-fm9ck5xt2r]

Nice music! Fantastic jazz band!! Thank you from Ukraine!!!

[@davideggers444]

Wonderful!

[@StudyCom]

Totally awesome. The trumpet solo, bliss.

[@theuofc]

Agree! Jason Prover on trumpet is fantastic.

[@andrescosta2992]

Fabulous.......I learned this song from U......& play your Video..every single day.....Thnk U...!

[@victor35ren]

I' m French. This band is great !!!!

[@barryfix]

It was you, I was very blessed. Thank you always

[@joanlipp8939]

Love your rendition, wish I were there.

[@nicholasmorrill4711]

Lovely stuff.

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Wonderful love it! Thank you 💕

[@davidconnellchicago]

Wonderful. Very well done. What a great band and a great singer.

[@simplechill4412]

Hoow die i just found this gem……omg such a Special Performance, im in love 🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍

[@jonhutchko8848]

WHAT A VOICE.. elephant in the room... omg she is with child.. that kid is comeing out with good dna :)

[@originalveghead]

Bravo! More! Love it!

[@r4b32t11]

Cooooool piano .....Nice singer.... 💥👌

[@thebergbok8279]

What a wonderful introduction to life for the little one evidently visible in the talented lead singer. A lovely performance in all.Maybe I am mistaken ,but......

[@josephgothard4932]

Great feeling with outstanding harmony!

[@donnagilligan2905]

Love it!! Great arrangement and nice voice. Nice band!!

[@mcfrdmn]

Wonderful musical performance !

[@Thursdaym2]

Just gone back for another listen. Pianist quite Bill Basieish, minimum notes for maximum effect, beautiful.

[@theuofc]

Jason Prover is the fabulous trumpet player. WOW. WOW. WOW.

[@cliftonbanks5590]

Mabey the best trumpet solo ever.

[@georgeparreno9297]

Awesome!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@harrybarrett2613]

They add body to the song

[@nancyannenesteriak-gentili3540]

Just found you guys ....what a gift!

[@richardgiga882]

grandi artisti la migliore escusione di questo brano che amo, complimenti veramente di vero ^cuore^

[@doughelms558]

Volare! Cantare'!

[@luispaniagua646]

I love this song...

[@Coastalman]

Amazing trumpet player

[@watkinssixtyfive7788]

Gave me Louis Armstrong flashbacks

[@DavidG2P]

That voice! So virtuous and light and deep and sexy

[@anneugartechea7650]

This isn’t playing the piano, it’s caressing the ivory!

[@OV-zg3md]

Wow, what an exquisite phrase!❤

[@hat90phoenix32]

Love it! This kind of music really calms one down! I also love Barbra Streisand's version with Michael Buble. . . in fact, I just love this song.

[@stylinamerica4569]

The music is phenomenal❤❤❤

[@constancebruns3887]

What a gift to the world!

[@lauramarkee5536]

Incredibly beautiful!

[@rudyalleyn8559]

Heavenly music,trumpet wauw !!!

[@lenitalopescecilio5062]

Que lindo!!! Demais esse video! Coração batendo forte...

[@andrescosta2992]

Nice nice played..... it's the whole song b/4 & after......thnk U..!!!!

[@TheProsaicCult]

don't kid yourselves; there is great music being made in 2020. Just because it's not your cup of tea doesn't mean its shit and I'm sure the members of The Hot Sardines would back me up on that.

[@rogeralsop3479]

Wonderful!

[@AjSjMusicNYNJ]

Nice version.

[@glennlopez6772]

Nice! Thanks for the video!

[@sonyahannah]

SO much prefer hats, suits, and non-ugly, non-deliberately-offensive, non-blatantly-sexual/sexist on the performers! Joy for the eyes as well as for the ears. The performance depends, as it should, upon the actual TALENTS of the performers, rather than upon various assaults upon the senses and "proprieties." [And yes, I felt precisely this way when I was 50 years younger.]

[@AzteUnMail]

It always seems as if showing women's body would be a shameful thing that takes the dignity out of everything, well my dear, doesn't matter the age, you're being sexist right there. At the end all the men things (this case the clothing) is the better thing to do. The talent should not depend on the clothing.

[@luckyshow]

You prefer sexists on the performers? Weird.

[@leelarson107]

How very dilettante of all of you. How very prissy about petty minutiae that is of no concern to anyone at all.

[@rabokarabekian409]

Yeh, let's all go back to outward pretense cuz no sleazebag ever dressed good. Sadly from you frame, that blonde slob is wearing pants and her bow-tie is undone. These kids today. Personally I think we should return to fashion of Shakespeare's lifetime. It's hard to beat a nice codpiece.

[@tubemagpie]

I get what you mean, absolutely.....

[@malyates5020]

Fantastic and other atmospheric .....well done

[@ainacarling7345]

Excellent pianoplayer!

[@user-is6mc3ig1u]

Love them, they are great

[@daveaspen6775]

A class act! FANTASTIC!

[@StudioNoir]

fantastic!