They Call The Wind Maria | The Smothers Brothers | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

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[@jessfrankel5212]

And now, Tom Smothers is gone. Had a long life, made a lot of people laugh. They stuck to their principles, produced great comedy...RIP, Tom Smothers. Thanks for the memories.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

So, I guess you didn't like Dick?

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Rest in power, Tommy.🎭

[@bobbyy.7762]

It's amazing that they were able to make a career out of this. lol!! amazing!!

[@SylviaStalcup]

In the early 60's when they were starting out folk singing was very popular. They were guests on the "Ed Sullivan Show" as well as a folk singing variety show called "Hootenany" which I only watched for "The Smothers Brothers," "Peter, Paul, and Mary" and "The Kingston Trio". I was only 5 or 6 at the time, or would have realized just how many musical icons were guests on that show at the beginning of their careers.😮😮❤

[@joandondero1736]

I always loved listening to The Smothers Brothers! 👍🏼 🎼🎵🎶

[@terryherrera9054]

Most people mention a lot about them being a great comedy duo but forget to mention that they were musically talented as well. RIP Tommy Smothers you'll truly be missed. 🙏

[@ej2953]

The time when The Smothers Brother was on tv (Sunday nights if I remember correctly) had to be the golden age of tv.

[@bonnieprice9482]

And tommy was a champion yo yo performer. 😂

[@larryhardee1914]

This video perfectly captures their talent. Just when you are doubting them because of their comedy, they turn it around and finish with a well performed song.

[@haroldparker1800]

They were a great talent and Tommy will be greatly missed.😢😢😢

[@TheCSTERN]

RIP Tommy and thank you for your comedy and musical talent 😇

[@rgjerde53]

Not sure what's better, their comedy or singing -- I love them both.

[@johncox2865]

I never actually enjoyed their comedy. I found it to be forced and artificial, mainly dependent upon pretended stupidity. I didn’t appreciate that. I always loved the music.

[@charlie-obrien]

The comedy was gold...Always! But the wonderful harmonies and the lovely songs they chose to perform were always so special. Truly masters at entertaining and causing us to laugh and think at the same time, the Smothers Brothers have left a joyous and thoughtful mark on our world. Goodbye Tommy, you did well.

[@ChristineMaslow]

I have always loved them. ❤❤

[@kareninalabama]

You put that so well! ❤️

[@geraldkupka8199]

Thank God I got to see them at a county fair in person and left happy

[@sanchoproudfoot2]

The voices of these brothers blend perfectly!

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

And they were brothers in name only.

[@susanmartin313]

I used to watch their TV show, very entertaining n mostly silly. But I had forgotten just how beautifully they could sing together. Lovely harmony, thanks for posting

[@AnaTai3]

@@nooneyouknowhere6148 uh, no, not in name only, unless you have some insider intel...

[@angiliquedavison]

That is like the Everly brothers, I guess you get the harmonizing with family

[@henrywasserman]

RIP Tommy Smothers you will forever be a part of my childhood feel good memories.

[@johnmaki3046]

GREAT TALENT (music and comedy)!

[@GeorgeStar]

Great musicians as well as comedians. They had so much great talent on their show. I miss those days so much.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

I was a young child when their show was on CBS but I certainly remember watching it and it was one of my favorites. Sonny & Cher, Carol Burnett, the Bob Hope and Andy Williams Christmas specials....those were the good old days for sure. 😊

[@marktwaine9344]

@@carmarasmussen8118 part of the golden age...

[@shirleynorman3782]

Good, clean entertainment.

[@davidh9844]

My god, they were so young, and I had forgotten how talented! A breath of fresh air during the horrible years of the '60s. Rest in peace, Tommy. "Waist deep in the big muddy, and the big fool said to move on..." Some of us do remember.

[@alexr6114]

There were good times during the 1960 also.

[@catpaladin1]

Richard Shindell does an excellent job Big Muddy. Look him up

[@joanmavima5423]

Yes, we do. That exact phrase …😊

[@elizabethbailey2762]

Well, you got the first name, TOM right, but it was Tom PAXTON who wrote Waist deep in the Big Muddy!

[@carolynyoung-jenkins7263]

Their voices harmonized so beautifully.❤️❤️❤️

[@merryhunt9153]

I've noticed before that family members often blend well when singing. I think it comes from having the same accent and pacing of their syllables. Also a similar timbre.

[@aspensulphate]

@@merryhunt9153 Yes, I've noticed that too. The Everly Brothers is another example.

[@brendarodgers5686]

And the Lennon sisters, too.​@aspensulphate

[@rexlex1736]

The Smothers Brothers were part of what defined the 1960's.

[@joespinach]

Wow! I was looking and looking for this, an example of these two guys singing a whole song start to finish, without throwing in jokes. They did it! The comedy came first, and then nothing but great playing and harmony. Yay!

[@brendalg4]

Nothing beats sibling harmony There are other individual songs... Some examples: "Long Time Blues", "That's My Song", "Down In the Valley". There are also full or half albums. On "Two Sides of the Smothers Brothers", the second side is all singing. Dick has a solo album. There is an album that I think is called "The Smothers Brothers Play It Straight".

[@DanielBarberMusic]

​@@brendalg4Yes, I had that album, The Smothers Brothers Play It Straight. Wish I still had it!

[@brendalg4]

​@@DanielBarberMusic I wish the albums would use them playing instead of using an orchestra (or whatever it is). There are some songs that have limited jokes , or they will sing a verse straight and do jokes, and then sing another verse straight. I count those because at least they finish the song eventually. As time went on, they seem to have given up finishing songs. Some more I can think of... Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, I Never Will Marry, Mediocre Fred (Tom solo), Tom's Song (Tom solo), Jenny Brown

[@paanne1013]

I was expecting it to stop too for a joke....Hahahahahahaha

[@DanielBarberMusic]

@@brendalg4 great memory!

[@billmoran3812]

Many people today might be surprised to know the Smothers brothers did serious folk music. They were well known in the early 60’s during the folk music era. Tommy was the comedic genius who brought them international fame on many variety shows and their own comedy show on CBS. I was honored to meet both of them about 20 years ago. It’s hard to believe that Tommy has passed on now. He will be missed.

[@rgsliwa8298]

They are missed and hard to duplicate. What a great duo of talented brothers.

[@donwalheim3050]

What a sublime rendition…a genuinely funny bit that segues to a disarmingly perfect cover. Bravo!

[@johnmaki3046]

GREAT PERFORMANCE! Comedy and music PERFECTLY BLENDED! I grew up watching these guys! LOVED THEM!

[@luishumbertovega3900]

These guys sang like angels and their comedy was pure gold !!! 😁

[@garysullivan8203]

Incredibly talented. Very rare in today’s entertainment industry. It is genuinely a great loss for Dick and Tom’s family. They broke the mold when these two were made. RIP Tommy 🙏

[@klcpca]

Back when entertainment was really entertaining ..... pure, simple, and from the heart. I miss those days....

[@womanofsubstance8735]

These guys never got enough credit and attention for their singing talent.

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Nice voices rip

[@dennistucker9081]

I agree with all the positive comments. This is a beautiful rendition. It also demonstrates there is another way to provide variation other than the ubiquitous practice of changing keys. One can also change the tempo, whether slower, or faster as here. Bravo.

[@cognitogrrl]

They were so DANG MUCH FUN !! Excellent singers and hilarious comedy too. Godspeed Tom! We will miss you.

[@AKHWJ3ST]

Good, clean fun!

[@tracyarmstrong2953]

Tom had a good voice. Dick had/has a BEAUTIFUL voice. Dick was funny. Tom was HILARIOUS! They were a perfect duo.

[@WilliamTankersley-h8p]

I had forgotten how good those guys really were. RIP. Brother's always.

[@jdavidgi]

Beautiful song. Beautiful singing. RIP Tommy Smothers. We miss you already.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

There will never be another Tommy Smothers. Brave and talented and supportive of other performers and totally unique! Rest in power!

[@rescuelover7891]

Even as a teenager when it came out in '69, I loved this song. It's beautiful. And it's Mariah.

[@averydebrouwer-leslie1673]

I'm a bad speller, however I thought it was Mariah😊

[@KimikoCat]

It's pronounced Mariah, but if you had the cast album from Paint Your Wagon, you'd see that it's spelled Maria.

[@barbaramiller6460]

Paint your wagon. Fun show. Worked on a stage production at Ohio State theater in the round in the late 50s. Love the Brothers!

[@josephpetrocelli3930]

I felt a loss when I heard of Tommy's passing. But he will live on in videos as long as we watch them. I'm grateful for this one. Great song. Great harmonies. Great musicians, besides being hilarious. There will never be another brother act like them.

[@allentate3760]

I was fortunate enough to see them perform live in 2007. I was 3rd row center. It was magnificent!

[@Jaseph2]

They really could sing and play beautifully. What really made them special was that tension. You knew that Tommy was going to do some mischief but you never knew what form it would take. With the passing of Tommy, it’s like part of my childhood is gone. RIP Tommy. We miss you already.

[@michaelpilgrim8131]

They finished the song! I love the comedy, but there's a part of me that wants to hear the songs in their entirety. I love their music as much as the comedy.

[@traceymustaca4998]

I agree:)

[@Agapy8888]

In 2004 I was working at La Guardia airport the Delta shuttle. One of the brothers walked up to me to get a ticket. I recognised the one with the moustache. I was so happy to see him. So friendly. As most of the workers there didn’t know who he was.

[@darcyjane8031]

my parents were huge fans and we always watched their show. I had forgotten that they were indeed, excellent musicians as well as a comedy duo

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

Beautifully performed. Just to clarify, the song was written by Lerner and Loewe for "Paint Your Wagon".

[@DeniseNelson-ob9jq]

Sung by Harbor Presnel in movie. Beautiful.

[@DeniseNelson-ob9jq]

Harve Presnell. Better than this version.

[@FrankMartin-uj8vj]

Agreed, heard several versions of this song. His was the best, in my opinion. ​@@DeniseNelson-ob9jq

[@ShutterbugVideo671]

I haven’t heard this since I was a teen in the ‘80’s! This brings back such memories!

[@j.w.matney8390]

This one of the great songs from the musical Paint Your Wagon. It was also a good movie that had Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood singing of all people.

[@patricialong3492]

Well, we all would have been better off without Lee Marvin & Clint's singing, but the rest were great singers.

[@barbaraferron7994]

Not a Dutch folk song. Written in 1951 by Lerner and Lowe in USA.

[@wideawake5630]

I remember the episode they did this song. Never forgot it. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@TheBeezusjones]

They genuinely were beautiful singers .. such wonderful performers all around

[@venuestudios]

Many think of them as comedians and that they certainly were. But they were also excellent musicians. RIP Tommy.

[@anthonymaccherone]

My new favorite version of this song.

[@howardwilliams3998]

And they managed to get through it without their usual antics!

[@KateAnneNYC]

I never heard them sing this song all the way through! A gift!

[@brendalg4]

​@@KateAnneNYCit's straight on the album too

[@chriscarson7384]

Brilliant comedians and social commentators, and amazing folk singers. RIP, Tommy. Continued long life, Dick.

[@AssyrianGirl-cd9vj]

I forgot what great entertainers these guys were. We need more like them, but our culture probably can't produce this quality any more.

[@robbykband]

One of my all-time favorite songs!

[@joelmaisano8481]

That was beautiful! They are true artists.

[@Linda98671]

They are just wonderful!

[@iVenge]

They were wonderful when they were being serious, and played whole songs. Genuine talents.

[@richard1472]

This was beautiful. It's easy to forget how good they really were.

[@billbakeriii5866]

Two awesome voices, two together is pure music.

[@karenlelonek1832]

😆You do know “mechiah” is an actual Hebrew word. It refers to a welcome, refreshing intervention. Like a breeze on a stiflingly hot day. Said breeze would be a mechiah. Btw, he pronounced it perfectly!👏🏻 10/‘23. Man, I miss them.

[@carolinchicago]

I read they are touring this year, 2023, at 84 and 86 years. Looking for tickets.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Tommy Smothers, uniquely talented, creative and brave. Rest in power, Tommy. We were lucky to share time with you on this globe.

[@bozzskaggs112]

I pray the warmth of the sun, the breeze of mechiah, and shalom of those who drank from the water of Marah after Moshe threw in the branch and also who followed the statutes of Yahweh as he spoke to His people while at Marah. I suppose that's a long blessing in the zeitgeist of today. Peace.

[@stevevernon5038]

@@bozzskaggs112 todah rabah

[@diannelittle2331]

This song was written by Lerner and Lowe for their Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon. A lovely cover here by The Smothers Brothers.

[@louishannett356]

I have an LP record, THE TWO SIDES OF THE SMOTHER BROTHERS. On the first side there are recordings of the comedy numbers and on the side there are recordings of songs which you can enjoy. I agree with missing the brothers.

[@tomh3652]

Wow I never knew they could sing like that. Just beautiful. RIP Tom.

[@jonneil7169]

R.I.P. Tommy...They sing beautifully together !

[@Mrs.T.Rusch25]

Some of my fondest childhood memories were of watching the Smothers Brothers Show each week! 🥰

[@joannemiele3153]

When this came out I was so depressed it saved my life thank you God

[@dougwebster4954]

The brilliant blend of brotherly humor and harmony was great TV for us American Baby Boomers.

[@marksman48]

I always loved their singing.

[@spat5502]

They were absolutely unique.

[@normamcmanus1139]

“Paint your Wagon”. Harve Presnell sang this song in the movie. Folk songs are some of the best forms of music and song. Loved to watch The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Tommy Smothers was one the funniest and cutest men alive. Just adorable. Dick was always the serious one. Handsome, too! But, boy, could he sing! According to Tommy, their mother loved Dick the best. That was always part of their comedy routine. Was heartbroken when their show was canceled as they wouldn’t bow down to the powers that be nor compromise their principles. RIP, Tommy Smothers!

[@patricialong3492]

PS: Presnell wasn't that hard on the eyes either !

[@elizam2119]

Beautiful. And they finished it. :)

[@catherinezoller4451]

A stunning rendition!

[@suemilkbone4868]

One of my favorite songs of all time and sung so beautifully by these two.

[@sherlock1895]

Fabulous! Take me back to those wonderful years. Cheers!

[@reppi8742]

How I miss real entertainment that captures your soul! Our kids need this experience!

[@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i]

Kids nowadays would call this boring.

[@gern7535]

Fantastic singers and performers. Steve Martin, Jim Stafford and George Carlin were writers on the show. So much talent.

[@flakeyjake4177]

I was juist a little kid sitting in front of the family TV watching their show every week................

[@zekelucente9702]

I grew up with the Smothers Brothers and it was a great time to grow up.

[@AdaraBalabusta]

It was, indeed. ♥

[@fixento]

They Call the Wind Maria"is an American popular song with lyrics written by Alan J. Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe for their 1951 Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon, which is set in the California Gold Rush.

[@ronnlucas7191]

I worked for them on their CBS comeback show (the 80’s). Behind the scenes they could be intense, but more often than not they were funny and playful. I had forgotten what precise musicians and excellent vocalists they could be. Great pacing and amazing harmony in this song. RIP Tommy!

[@georgevaughan9554]

Ever since I was a little kid I loved these guys always. Once, I was in BHills & saw Tommy flying down Rodeo Drive in a sports car. I yelled. Waved & he waved back. Love you Tommy. R.I.P. Thank you for everything. G

[@nancycurtis488]

One of my very favorite songs by one of my favorite duos! Thanks………RIP Tommy.

[@philiphoward1731]

Excellent singers excellent magicians. They are top-notch comedy too. They were excellent.

[@wardenweaver3320]

I used to watch their show all the time. I forgot how good they sounded. RIP Tommy.

[@MareaSmele-s7k]

They made my childhood by making me laugh all of the time. RIP ❤️🇨🇦

[@kcinca5410]

Needed this tonight to remind me we've been through turbulent times before and we got through them. These men were so great at getting their message across. We'll get through these times, too. I just needed to remember that although history repeats itself, it doesn't necessarily repeat in the manner we think it will.

[@janjerge1484]

I remember watching these two for many years on television, but never realized how very talented they were musically!! Tommy was always my favorite, but this clip showcases Dick's wonderful singing voice!! Ah, the things we take for granted when we're young!!

[@KarenHerringle]

These guys were so good! I watched them all the time when I was younger!!!

[@TheSmothersBrothersShow]

Thanks for continuing to watch!

[@juliewillis8182]

I had forgotten what fine musicians and singers they were!

[@CrankyOldNerdInWyoming]

Back in the 1980s my friend in college would sing "Way out west they have a name, for rain and wind and fire. The rain is Rain, the wind is Wind, and they call the fire Fire." :-D

[@Foxkitten86]

They were incredible, I don’t think we appreciated them enough.

[@russellparker3219]

Such a musical duet with a zany innocent craziness of Tom. We loved them and their fightw with the network to present things to the public. The execs could not control Tom and it made them crazy. We loved the for it.

[@mjremy2605]

I heard them for the first time today. Such fine music, so melodious. And now Tom is dead. So sad. I wish I had known them earlier. Their music lives on. Rest in peace, Tom. This is so beautiful.

[@thunderstormvideos6460]

I saw these guys in Reno years and years ago. They were pretty funny and pretty good singers, too.

[@jodeanesullens6588]

As much as I liked the comedy, I loved to hear them just sing. Such great harmony.

[@maryannplummer9663]

I remember my brother rolling on the floor laughing when watching the Smothers Brothers. Great guys.

[@melissataylor9880]

This is such a beautiful song. Always been a favorite.

[@saraross8396]

My favorite song from "Paint Your Wagon". I'm quite fond of the late Sir Christopher Lee's rendition of "Wandering Star", so hearing this was welcome.

[@banjohappy]

Never heard them do this tune. I have their record album "The two sides of the Smothers Brothers" where they do comedy tunes on one side and serious tunes on the other. Always enjoyed their music.

[@brianesselbach9158]

I had forgotten just how good they were and how much I liked them. Glad to rediscover them.

[@lindamartin3171]

I loved watching the Smothers Brothers and their humor.

[@TheSmothersBrothersShow]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@sallymcafee4307]

I was fortunate enough to see them live in concert. They were wonderful, funny and musically talented.

[@dr.michaelr.foreman2170]

Even as a kid I was able to appreciate great talent. One of my favourite shows back then.

[@janebell8706]

The Smothers Brothers’ version of this song makes me cry. It’s so beautiful! Both are great talents in their own right; together, they’re perfect. Tom will be missed - may he rest in peace!

[@garystone3476]

Part of my childhood. . RIP Tommy. Much love for The Smothers Brothers.

[@2corgimother]

They were so funny! My generation is so lucky to have them to entertain us!

[@shalmaratrethewey9618]

Brings back so many sweet memories.

[@marctompkins3001]

First year in High School, guitar 101; this was one of my test songs for the week. House of the rising sun, any old wind that blows, Down in the valley and this was one of many.

[@Amberhoneydreamsz]

Such a perfect duet and duo. Laughs, some schmaltz, and a ton of love! Missed!

[@richardabdul-karimmelosh1872]

Always loved these guys

[@donnahill5434]

I miss their show. Hard to believe now Tom has passed away. Love their music

[@LarryaproudU.S.citizen]

I am getting older and it saddens me to learn that Tom has passed. We had had so much beautiful music back in the day.

[@susantownsend8397]

I’m not a musician but I’ve been told the shared genetics often makes siblings voices blend more smoothly than most duos. I don’t know if that’s true but listening to these guys points me in that direction.