Harpo & Chico play Mama Yo Quiero

[@srellison561]

My father worked at the Chicago Theater when he was 17 (1949). He got to meet the Marx Brothers who were performing there. (He met other celebrities, but the Marx Bros. were the only ones he talked about regularly). He talked to Harpo for quite a long time, because he was so astounded that Harpo actually talked.

[@lolacorinne5384]

How lucky! Harpo was (and still is) my favorite.

[@andyjay9346]

You'd never in a million years see comedy talent like that these days. ❤👍

[@michaelwhisman]

Never again!

[@mikeyates7931]

VERITAS

[@AltPotus]

I would watch these guys on Saturday mornings as a kid. It was only later that I realized how astoundingly talented they were.

[@Paul-p1p6m]

Quality gets never old.

[@craigmerrow225]

Neither does pure genius!

[@NoEgg4u]

Talent on loan from the heavens. And not just their piano skills, but also their comedy skills. And combining them both shows that their talent had no equal. And then there is the talent of the camera man, and the director, for giving us a front row seat, with no camera theatrics. We simply got to watch two master artists do their thing, as if we were there. No constant zooming in and out. No constant camera angle changes. No wide-angle, distorted, warped, fish-eye lens. No camera sliding around the set. The camera work made you not even think of the camera work -- and that is masterful. Absolutely professional in every way.

[@chap666ish]

Talent earned from decades of hard graft beforehand.

[@fretbuzz59]

Indeed.

[@sha1om]

Of course a big part of that is that the early sound cameras were so massive that they just couldn’t fling them around like that.

[@thanhhoainguyen3458]

You are so right. I haven't even thought of that.

[@stuartloudon1997]

Harpo's facial expressions...and the brothers clearly had affection for each other..you could see it years later when Harpo turned up on YOU BET YOUR LIFE with Groucho

[@katyevans5658]

No one is built like this anymore...these guys treasures...was brought up these guys laurel and hardy harold lloyd ❤

[@LoneWombat2126]

Those two Marx brothers were not just musically talented, in more than one instrument, but were incredibly charitable with their time and talents. May God Bless them for all the good they brought into and shared with the world. You can even tell that Harpo is comfortable with playing the piano, because he hardly ever looks at the keys when he’s playing, and carries on with the skit and facial expressions involved, of course.

[@johndean4765]

Disagree look carefully Harpo very amatuerish playing piano at beginners stage.

[@thekevinjmiller]

Harpo started out playing piano.

[@sandybruce9092]

@@johndean4765Part of the skit!!

[@allonszenfantsjones]

@@johndean4765 nuts. these guys were self-taught borscht-belt seat-of-your-pants vaudeville musicians. the creativity and skill is staggering

[@DeloresLandeis-kx5fu]

I love them both and they are multi talented

[@rehobothwell]

The older i get, the more impressed with this set of brothers. What incredible gifts these men had and their movies still stand the test of time. I wish some of today's entertainers would take a hint: you don't have to be profane to be entertaining

[@larrystuder6378]

@@rehobothwell they were a vaudeville act for years. Almost everybody who was successful in vaudeville was multi-talented- singer, musician, actor, comedian, dancer. The Brothers, Bob Hope, Crosby, George Burns, all of the old greats, and many of the actors who made movies and television in the '50's and '60's.

[@gatesurfer]

@@larrystuder6378true, but this is extraordinary talent no matter how you look at it. That technique and that musicality, the personality they project through music is amazing. Chico’s “shooting” fingering is astounding. And look at the women thirsting on them.

[@edmundkockenlocker4672]

All 3 of them were brilliant in their own way, but together they were peerless, unstoppable, unique.

[@larrystuder6378]

There were at least 4 of them...

[@edmundkockenlocker4672]

@larrystuder6378 Yes, but Zeppo isn't considered to have been as talented as Groucho, Harpo and Chico. And Gummo stopped acting and performing during WW1.

[@perry1559]

Gummo and Zeppo. Zeppo was in a couple of the movies.

[@Trev359]

@@edmundkockenlocker4672 Zeppo WAS considered to be as talented as the others, he just never got the chance.

[@victorsimon4545]

​@@edmundkockenlocker4672there are Marx Brother's experts who believe Zeppo was the most talented. During their vaudeville days, if one of the others had to take a show off Zeppo was the fill in and was reportedly as good as the other Brother's at their characters. But his character was the straight man.

[@johnbkyak]

so grateful to be old enough to have seen these as a mere sprout

[@chriskath4846]

Oh what wouldn’t I give to still have these guys - and to be able to see them live. True greats !

[@tina9166]

I have loved the Marx bros ever since I was a child and still love them. Wonderful talent brought over from vaudeville brilliant! I never tire of watching their movies, oh to have been able to actually meet them!

[@bobbutler1]

There are millions of us who remember and love the Marx Brothers. 'May it be that they share an honored place in Heaven!

[@DothFrmBBL]

aye can you balance out and out and strengthen Zumo's brother's bathroom doorway dad's brother's look alike's brother's bottom grill !?

[@jfmax2000]

The Absolute Amazing Musical Talent of The Marx Brothers Has Always Astounded Me... I Mean Just Listen and Look...Just WOW !!!

[@ericbnielsen]

The ability to make people laugh just by playing the piano is astounding.

[@erzbet07]

How can you NOT smile - or laugh - when Chico and Harpo team for this one of a kind rendition of MAMA YO QUIERO (made famous by Carmen Miranda who sung it in Portuguese). Thanks for posting this marvelous clip from

[@bernhardhorn4402]

Die Kombination aus Musikalität und anarchischem Humor ist so wunderbar. Chico und Harpo Marx sind großartig. 🤣

[@carloscharmy]

Harpo and Chico Marx's playful performance of 'Mama Eu Quero' is pure comedic brilliance. Their comedic timing, mischievous antics, and musical talent create a laughter-filled spectacle. With their charmingly absurd rendition, the Marx Brothers prove once again why they are comedy legends. A must-watch for a good belly laugh!

[@ronduff4325]

God they were the Greatest! And Harpo on the harp was amazing as well .

[@MsLeenite]

Thank you. Since I hardly ever watch The Big Store any more, I had totally forgotten about this musical gem!

[@Forevertrue]

What wonderful talent! Harpo and Chico both were musical geniuses.

[@squishym]

As a pianist myself, these guys simply blow my mind! Perfect combination of comedy and musical talent.

[@johndean4765]

As a pianist yourself you should notice that Harpo was not a pianist.

[@Kevilroo]

These guys are just amazing. It's really a shame that there aren't talented musicians/actors today like these guys. Thank you for posting!!!

[@elliotportner8020]

Tremendous delivery in great harmony and musicianship and brilliance. Hurray

[@mysticakhenaton1701]

I was watching a documentary on the Marx Brothers back in the 90's on PBS. in the documentary, Groucho said Chic on the piano. and Harpo on the Harp. were self-taught musicians. the way they played one would have thought, they went to the BEST music school.

[@vickilaw]

The enormous talent that was hidden in humor is just so amazing.

[@Gerard-mv9rc]

Loved watching them keystone cops Abbott and Costello laurel and hardy way back in the day with my dad. Classics

[@sheriolivieri1726]

SO very talented. They made being 'silly'...look easy. I played piano, when I was younger.... always wished I could play like they did. I can't even imagine the Concerts and laughter up 'above'..;)

[@shinigami518]

And this is one of the reasons why I wish I could play the piano half as good as Chico. Him and harpo in this are both amazing and hysterical here.

[@love4yalltoday]

Harpo Speaks is an amazing book

[@maggie2936-q1m]

The funniest comedy team of the 20th century. 😂❤

[@marilyndee969]

By the time I became aware of them, these fantastic and incredibly talented brothers were already gone. I then watched everything I could find that they had made many decades ago. They were one of a kind and wonderful to watch. They make it all seem so effortless. And they can be silly at the same time and it all works. I read Harpo's book and just loved it, and other books on them as well. I also can never get enough of Harpo. Time to watch all of his harp videos again. I hear and see something new in them every time. What a treat.

[@dreamluchadore]

Their comedy was timeless to me in the 70s as a kid, and they haven't aged a day since.

[@marcpeterson1092]

Yeah, that's the cool thing about recording.

[@algonacchick]

I love this! I love how Chico points his finger. He and Harpo seemed to genuinely enjoy themselves. It doesn't matter to me if the music was pre-recorded. It's fun to watch.

[@johndean4765]

Chico would be FAR more impressive if he was actually playing what you hear I believe most of it was pre recorded so he's miming playing the pieces.

[@esayli-vainio6698]

Chico was playing the soundtrack piano afterwards, mimicing the picture, or so I have heard.

[@thomaszanzal7846]

Sandy Sands from the Sand Hills of North Carolina gives this video a thumbs up.

[@frediablo]

One of my favorite Chico/Harpo scenes.Beautiful piano with jokes thrown in.Classic!

[@josephosheavideos3992]

You can see the joy in the extras' faces in getting to witness these two comic and musical geniuses perform this bit.

[@LoneWombat2126]

I love the moments when they really act like brothers in the way they tease each other! It makes it so real.

[@larryburton9369]

Just great entertainment thank you for this video 📸😊❤

[@brandex2011]

I don't know how many people are aware that Groucho played guitar. As a guitarist myself, I wasn't expecting him to have much skill, but he actually did play! Not at Harpo's harp virtuosity level, but he did a remarkably adequate job on the guitar. He knew some stuff! Blew me away.

[@randallulrich]

All the brothers could play multiple instruments. I think all had piano in common.

[@brandex2011]

@@randallulrich True.

[@RobertBlairKurtz]

Its so good you don't want it to end.

[@LoverOfVenom]

I don't think anyone could play the piano like Chico did even if they tried. He was far too unique. All 3 brothers are one of my inspirations with music and comedy.

[@georgettebereni6322]

Genial

[@georgettebereni6322]

Te quiero

[@literati2015]

I always loved Harpo and Chico most. Still do

[@leafyutube]

Harpo's facial expressions always crack me up.

[@Gydinglight12]

The ladies in the background must have been having a ball watching this, especially the lady in the light coat on the left, who had to turn away from the camera for a second she was laughing so much. If the outtakes from this scene could be found somewhere sometime...

[@hempson1]

That lady may have been Harpo’s wife, June Fleming Marx

[@hempson1]

Sorry, Harpo’s Wife was called SUSAN Fleming Marx, and she was quite well known as a film star in her own right

[@karltaylor7378]

Comedy without words is priceless. Real entertainment.

[@MoshePGuedes]

Amazing talented brothers. G'd showing us how powerful we are if we dedicate our efforts we do anything

[@smidget221]

The song is actually a Brazilian Portuguese song titled Mamãe eu Quero, made famous by Carmen Miranda

[@rodneytruitt9566]

The Level of skill in this clip is almost incompressible...

[@georgyboy74]

Geniuses!! All of them!

[@catherine-e9s]

Magnifique ! J'ai vu tous leurs films lors d'une rétrospective, il y a plus de quarante ans !

[@weejim48]

Both Harpo & Chico were amazing musicians 👍

[@livitup05]

I'm glad to see others share the most uttermost admiration of the Marx brothers.

[@centerfirer]

i cant stop wistling this ! ! R I P the marx brothers ....

[@ktznchz]

Talk about talent!! Charm! Looks! And the best of all, brains!

[@nback11]

how come i never found this? absolutely beautiful...

[@savemewalter]

so good!

[@erzbet07]

I second ProCraigGuy's comments...Chico and Harpo are brilliant! What joy they brought to so many (and still do thanks to posters like you). Thanks!!

[@duckieme35]

I love it. I could listen endlessly..

[@kenowens9021]

The lady in the checkered coat and black bag standing behind Harpo was one of the prettiest ladies in the movies. Never became a major star.

[@resonator_95]

In my eyes, Chico Marx is the ultimate piano player!

[@louswire]

All the women in the background were Chico's GF's... lol

[@virginiaconnor8350]

How come my piano teachers never taught me how to play like Chico did?

[@johndean4765]

Chico miming to pre recorded piano numbers most of the time

[@enigmagenesis7341]

I love Chico's unique style on the keyboard 😊

[@gailwebb9619]

All the Marx brothers were very talented. Love watching Harpo playing the harp on I Love Lucy.

[@jaec45]

I love this song ! Mama Yo Quiero (Mamae Eu Quero - Brazilian). Originally sung by Carmen Miranda in 1940. Others: Bing Crosby, The Andrew Sisters, The Big Store, Jerry Lewis, Tom and Jerry, I Love Lucy, Lemon Popsicle 2, Harlem Nights, and King Africa.

[@hempson1]

Harpo was actually a pretty good pianist. He could also play harmonica (both diatonic and Chromatic) and clarinet. Groucho was an extremely accomplish guitarist and Zeppo (who only appeared in the first five films) could play a pretty mean saxophone.

[@steffenrosmus9177]

Well they must be good musicians, the first years of their career they played at vaudeville shows and country fairs.

[@stephencox8177]

Let’s not forget the harp

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

I have an album of Harpo playing the harp. He played the harp in movies too.

[@MelvinRoberts-b5z]

This family was so full of talent, that today’s world is ignorent of understanding. It’s so sad.

[@fretbuzz59]

*ignorant

[@SteveonLI]

this is great and will go viral. reminds me of my dad and my uncle, and me and my brothers. thanks for posting!! my dad came from the era of novelty piano and he had a few samples up his sleeve himself

[@Jourell1]

a great performance by two talented guys. I've heard a story that once, when they were doing live theatre, they switched roles and played each others characters. This was mostly meant to be for the amusement of Chico's daughter Maxine but unfortunately Maxine had decided to skip that performance and get her hair done. She later considered that one of her biggest regrets, because they never did it again.

[@lucianocola1081]

Semplicemente stupendi!! Luciano!!

[@Gunslinger48]

Where did all the talent go? that is amazing stuff..and so entertaining.

[@rainbowkeys711]

One of the greatest scenes ever...........

[@SalvatoreP-d9r]

Wow that was amazing lol.

[@bessardphilippe2808]

Un trio inventif sans pareil disparu et qu'on n'égalera jamais

[@robertshank8412]

We know of Mozart and Beethoven because their efforts were recorded on paper. The Marx Brothers were recorded on film. How lucky we are.

[@LoneWombat2126]

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to watch this video and not smile with joy! That was the true gift that the Marx brothers had, bringing joy to those around them. God Bless them for all the laughs they’ve brought to us over the years! ❤😂

[@ABDOSPIANO]

My 2 favorite pianists!

[@Crystalientje]

simply love the fast fingers!!!!

[@WaydeWeston-t6w]

These must have been the easiest scenes in the world to direct. “Harpo and Chico, do what you do. Girls, watch. Action!”

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

Always makes me smile!

[@markargentine6259]

These fellows were something Wow

[@baddawg3697]

Love these guys!

[@mrpaulmagician]

Oh my gosh. They were masters.

[@dougleatheby5196]

What a talented family

[@johnwells9089]

You just can't get that level of entertainment these days, for love, nor money!

[@Dewey-CheathamAndHowe]

Classically trained - their talent was remarkable.

[@bobbybates2614]

I really loved their movies

[@amadeusamwater]

I've seen several of these Marx Brothers short videos, but this is the funniest one yet.

[@jeanengstrom1267]

In my head, I've got them in a comic Face-off with Victor Borges. 💖🎶💖🤣🤣🤣👍

[@eecorr]

this is what I call....entertainment & skills...I miss these things on tv..nowadays its all crap

[@christian2M]

So unique! So original! Do you think that it could be possible to see something like that today? No, of course no.

[@GeorgeOswald-xp4io]

RIP Chico and harpo Marx Brothers very talented

[@PianoGesang]

Harpo is at least partially mimicking his piano playing, but his ability to make it look real is just as ingenious!

[@donjames7971]

To practice & bet to enjoy your skillset is a wondrous thing .. !

[@Mirandamoose]

Brilliant! Very talented!!

[@vova47]

Nobody made piano playing more fun!!

[@krishandhillon4100]

Fantastic talent!

[@SergioSabino-yn4ij]

Irmãos, maravilhosos ! Harpo, sem igual !

[@TheCloakedOwl]

0:54 when Harpo breaks into the up-tempo vamp of the second chorus and Chico shoots him a dirty look LOL

[@erzbet07]

Genius never ages! Delightful entertainment then and now! Too bad what passes for "entertainment" today is so lacking!

[@kaikristiankarlsson6]

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