I think Andy was genuinely in awe. Imagine getting to meet a genuine hero of yours. Slim Whitman had one of the greatest voices ever. And he was a true gentleman.
@elliothagen98742 жыл бұрын
I think so too
@7Yearsmarty Жыл бұрын
Yes he was
@davidwright873 Жыл бұрын
it's a gag....its all theater.....lol
@ShaneMclane-PrivateEye Жыл бұрын
Did you know him? For all you know he beat his wife after puting a cigar out on a puppy. Like his music but don't idolize anyone. Get right with the Lord.
@davidwright873 Жыл бұрын
@@ShaneMclane-PrivateEye damn dude. Lol
@claudiabranch93935 жыл бұрын
I am an African American, I love Slim Whitman. I have the CD of his Greatest Hit's. Some of the songs on the CD actually makes me cry. They remind me of my Father . He introduced me to this Wonderful Music...
@JBarr-lw6kp Жыл бұрын
Claudia, anybody who DOESN'T cry listening to this song has a heart of stone.
@GlendaGaskin-rl1xd Жыл бұрын
I have a memory of my daddy liking this man. He was a giant in so many ways. He was never ashamed of his love for Jesus.
@nikobellic7586 Жыл бұрын
You're not African American. You're black American. 🇺🇸
@James-h8g7x Жыл бұрын
Who cares what color you are
@Fredjohnson2920 Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋,how are you doing?😊
@jimwalker541211 ай бұрын
My God, what a wonderful voice.
@fougee1 Жыл бұрын
My Dad served in the Pacific in WW-2. Mr.Whitman did too he was supposed to be transfer to another ship his Captain blocked the transfer.Because the sailors loved his singing the other ship was sank with all hands lost! Thank God For Slim RIP Sir!!
@rayparsons106215 күн бұрын
Wow what a fascinating story.
@birdOfswords Жыл бұрын
i still come back to this video year after year. the look on Andy's face is so pure being able to watch his own idol. no shtick or nothing just pure wonder
@williamclark48404 жыл бұрын
One of the few times Andy is being completely sincere
@Lolly1122dooda4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. That was for real.
@billbright17555 жыл бұрын
Why can’t we have talent of this caliber once more. Slim was simply amazing.
@Crazeyfor679 жыл бұрын
No, I actually think Andy was really admiring Slim. He was blown away by Slim's amazing voice. One of the best live performances of a song I've ever seen. Thanks Slim.
@robamond6 жыл бұрын
absolutely true admiration I believe , how could you not..Andy was not goofing him ..I feel the same way now.. Whitman's voice is Legendary
@bloatedman6 жыл бұрын
I have watched the entire clip many times and I just can't be sure if Andy is trolling or not. I hope not, he has fooled us so many times, me at least. Slim was amazing for sure.
@dorarobertson36085 жыл бұрын
Slims voice is stunning. He sings so beautifully and effortlessly every song, every time. We miss him but grateful for u tube.
@davidwalker14515 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless.
@unclebillmusic4 жыл бұрын
@Dibujitos & Maquinitas THIS IS LIVE - NOT A PLYBACK
@dennismurillodennis30793 күн бұрын
Pure class. What a voice. I loved this song as a kid and also today.
@brb88296 жыл бұрын
Slim's voice is obviously outstanding, but the incredible orchestra also really makes this stand out as the best recording.
@Borella309 Жыл бұрын
Ssshhh! Don't tell anyone.....
@BigglesYank4 жыл бұрын
I remember commercials for his albums in the US would always claim how popular Slim was in England. Having lived in the UK for some time, and coming to know fans of his type of music, I've discovered that Slim Whitman was very popular in all of the UK in his day.
@johnd88928 ай бұрын
Although the Frank Ifield version was the best selling version of this song in the UK. I think Frank's was the highest selling song of all in the UK for 1962.
@paullayton7857 жыл бұрын
If you closely at Andy he is mouthing the words and singing them in his head, Andy was a true music lover and gave credit and praise where due, Slim was and is a legend.
@ijnet92472 жыл бұрын
Andy was the best Elvis impersonator ever. Maybe he is thinking of putting together an impersonation of Slim's singing here.
@QuangThichDuc7 жыл бұрын
Slim Whitman introduced by Andy Kaufman. The greatest video known to man.
@adamgonzalez11204 жыл бұрын
You gotdamn right brother
@andrewchisholm397610 ай бұрын
Just pure talent. Voice and guitar and nothing else.
@matthewrichards883 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best live performances by anyone. complete perfection. .
@5Cats Жыл бұрын
Find a flaw, I dare you! It really is a "consummate performance" a total home run.
@justindodsworth8893 Жыл бұрын
It's great but it's not live @@5Cats
@haroldprice10303 жыл бұрын
His singing sends chills down my neck and back !
@williamturner97837 жыл бұрын
I knew Slim when he lived in Middleburg, FL. He was interested in being a good neighbor and just wanted to be treated like everyone else. A great talent who is missed!
@marilynkopecky82946 жыл бұрын
my ex sil lived down the road from them, she'd go to their home and said they were the kindness she'd had ever meet ..
@doug45220005 жыл бұрын
Frank Ifield who may have done the song first.
@robertbryant93254 жыл бұрын
Slim, God bless, you were so smooth! God gave you great pipes and you represented like a gentleman! OUTSTANDING!
@dalesayer66879 жыл бұрын
This man had a very amazing voice, his voice was country/opera, his voice had a feeling of warmth given to you personally through his songs, i thought that was amazing how singers could do that, there wasn't many, Slim was one of them, THANK YOU ! Slim
@simontempler32398 жыл бұрын
I used to laugh my ass off at those commercials in the 80s ....but this guy really was good!! ...
@AWSC8812 жыл бұрын
they sure don't make them like they used to....timeless
@ShaneMclane-PrivateEye Жыл бұрын
I think its safe to say he's the goat yodeler.
@babysosa48304 жыл бұрын
Slim Whitman was a strong Christian man and I know he would not appreciate some of the language. He lives forever with the God he loves thank you
@salvagemonster3612 Жыл бұрын
It’s so amazing to see that Andy really loves this song and the music
@tullakk6 жыл бұрын
Never be another like Slim. I grew up listening to his music, incredible voice and what a range, Inspiring.
@PRR540610 жыл бұрын
Slim Whitman was a true talent and a lovely man.
@evelynnewlands98974 жыл бұрын
2020 & I’m still singing along , love these songs
@VegitoBlackk2 жыл бұрын
Yup 👍🏿 same here
@vincentdiverniero8949 Жыл бұрын
2023 still listening.
@Fredjohnson2920 Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋,how are you doing ?😊
@robamond6 жыл бұрын
I did not appreciate or understand Country music when I was a child, I love all of it now . there is a sincerity , precision and just pure talent in it.. but this man Wow!! what a voice .. Yoda ling is a talent , his range is no less than phenomenal and he probably inspired many in music ..Like Roy Orbison , think of it ..Slim was no less than incredible now that I watch him , and I believe that Kaufman really saw the talent there , he seemed to be enamored with him ..after all , who couldn't .. I saw Slim on Johnny Carson and saw the human he was there , Carson had a great respect for him ans Slim talked about how he knew to some he was joke and that must have hurt I cannot imagine , he should not had to feel that pain of mockery.. Slim Whitman , You are awesome to me ..sing in heaven with that Heavenly voice we love you !!!!
@pacnwcomre12 жыл бұрын
I have often cried when I hear this song. It always gets to me. It is, for me, the ultimate song for a man to sing to his greatest love. Like the funeral scene in "Out of Africa." Or some poetry, like this one by Jim Morrison: "Astonishing vision. A gray film melts off the eyes and runs down the cheeks. Farewell." (Haiku further compressed, he would say)
@waynehorsburgh86165 ай бұрын
I Remember You was a big hit for Frank Ifield too. Slim was a big influence on me,. Thank you Slim.
@alastairward2774 Жыл бұрын
I first heard this man in Mars Attacks...
@kathienikula601011 ай бұрын
Some people really are unforgettable!! ❤
@jester50199 жыл бұрын
Andy standing in amazement. He loved Slim's music, there's an interview with him talking about buying all his records as a youngster... normally he'd be taking the piss, not here.
@Swampzoid12 жыл бұрын
He's a superb singer .
@MrsKrueger2215 жыл бұрын
This is real music,it pisses me off how almost everyone today in music has NO talent at all, its all technology. But he's singing that LIVE. and his musicians are all there..you dont get that today.
@camillelawson283710 жыл бұрын
Always thought of him as a joke..Never APPRECIATED, what an incredible voice this man had..
@ianwilton41552 жыл бұрын
Yes amazing voice and person . I'm 75. As a young lad in the 50s in Australia, loved listening to Slim..and other country singers of that great period. Has stuck with me forever.
@johnkavanagh53494 ай бұрын
Fabulous. Two amazing singers. Back in the day when there was real music.
@w.redmond35345 жыл бұрын
Best sounding live version ever done. Perfect voice
@jorg87146 ай бұрын
🍀 I remember your name and your Voice since I heared you at the very first time, SLIM WHITMAN 🍀
@terryross17544 ай бұрын
Beautiful voice. Frank Ifield recorded this song 4 years earlier (1962), and Whitman's version is very similar - with some yodeling. What to say ? Both are tremendous singers, however for UK listeners, Frank Ifield will always own this song.
@sabrinalaurence98644 жыл бұрын
i love you Slim and Andy
@k.elysee65276 ай бұрын
Underated
@Theaddora9 жыл бұрын
Andy Kaufman is stunned by the beauty as I am.
@mussberger9 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance by Slim and the rest of the band
@waynehorsburgh86165 ай бұрын
Slim was my favourite and always will be.
@biorbfan8 ай бұрын
My late fathers favorite singer x
@stuartolseen2148 ай бұрын
Same here
@akgypsy54 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this song!! ❤ Brings back so many memories of my childhood!! 🥰🎶
@lendrury27715 жыл бұрын
Andy Kaufman actually showing some class for a change Slim Whitman had an incredibly unique voice
@davidwright873 Жыл бұрын
No way....He's totally not even close to being serious....it's all a gag! lol
@ETandAssociates9 жыл бұрын
He is really enjoying delivering an amazing performance.
@Gunnerss0913 жыл бұрын
I have an exam tomorrow and it's an important one, but all my worries fade away at the sound of Slim's voice.
@LurkingCrassZero7 жыл бұрын
1:42 Andy looks stunned, like he's looking upon a God! lol
@ronaldworley717818 күн бұрын
I always thought kaufman was just putting him on. Slim whitman was kind oc a running jokr when i was young. He IS great, i realize now, but i always thought kaugman was just doing his irony thing abd i felt sorry for slim back then
@LurkingCrassZero17 күн бұрын
@@ronaldworley7178 lol, I know with Andy he was so convincing, even when he was putting on an act, but I'm positive this is genuine. When I was a kid Slim was a singer I viewed as old fashioned that my grandparents listened to, but just like you, I do appreciate him now.
@ronaldworley717817 күн бұрын
Ansy reminds me of a kid i knew grewing up. He was always putting ppl on so no one knew when he was serious. @@LurkingCrassZero
@Lolly1122dooda4 ай бұрын
I wake up with a song in my head practically every day. Today I woke up with this song in my head and I just had to find Slim Whitman and hear it a few more thousand times. What a treat. From what I know about Slim Whitman, he was a genuinely good person, and the fact that his son joined him in the music business tells a lot about what kind of father he was.
@videogeekinАй бұрын
Amazing and soulful performance. Even as Andy loves this man’s singing…in heaven so does Elvis Presley!
@ladycharmable15 жыл бұрын
ladycharmable Slim Withman beautifull all the way. Thank you
@anthonyc13123 ай бұрын
What a beautiful stunning voice ❤
@kevinadamson57682 жыл бұрын
This song takes me back, my dad used to play it all the time when I was a kid growing up, sadly he's coming to the end of his day's but this song will always remind me of him.
@lavampire1007 жыл бұрын
i met slim whitman years ago and heard him perform. great presence and quite distinct voice.
@pauldarbyshire683017 күн бұрын
What a voice Slim Whitman has
@moongazer50734 жыл бұрын
Awesome voice never realized how good Slim was
@MaryLeslie-lu9ot4 ай бұрын
Wow amazing I just love these old songs lot's of love from south africa 🇿🇦 ❤❤❤❤
@TheJedgeworth9 жыл бұрын
Sublime. Sounds like he is singing from some distant planet, where voices reach notes that mere mortals dream about. Timeless and kinda scary lyrics too. In my opinion, only Roy Orbison & Patsy Cline have this quality. Any more we should add? I'd love to hear more of these people with ET range.
@ashscot508 жыл бұрын
Only one modern day singer can match Slim Whitman and Roy Orbison and that is Raul Malo of the Mavericks who does versions of several of their hits.
@marilynmoore53686 жыл бұрын
Listen to Slim sing WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE!
@guymanges36285 жыл бұрын
You can listen to the great Jackie Wilson and hear a range...
@richardblayneamerican81497 ай бұрын
Great performance! And let's never forget the late great Frank Ifield who had a massive hit with this wonderful song!
@cursodisenografico84476 ай бұрын
Latka Gavras hosting this show
@dannypriestley19789 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful
@stevewiles71325 жыл бұрын
Sang this at school when I was six, my first live performance.
@WesleyPowell-u3x4 ай бұрын
Now this is real country music 🎶
@biltom10 жыл бұрын
he was just great as a singer and as a good person
@RobertEllis-e7p Жыл бұрын
And, you can see, is truly in awe of him. He was a huge fan of Slim Whitmans, as am I.
@reginalddentry73387 ай бұрын
Some really good pickers in that band
@1646Southgate Жыл бұрын
God Bless Slim Whitman! A WWII veteran, patriot, and a very talented gentleman.
@donoo1021 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@maxinenall9950 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible voice 😍 thanks for putting this video on and getting to also see Andy 🥰
@mfhom7 жыл бұрын
A God given talent
@marilynkopecky82946 жыл бұрын
he and the wife were Godly folks
@BigCesar5629 ай бұрын
I love this version of the song. Great voice
@marklatlip89924 жыл бұрын
fantastic video. every bit of it.
@paulinevanderwoning570611 ай бұрын
Lovely makes me so happy his tone nothing compares, he was a genius, what a gift he ad to open his beautiful mouth and let such a vocal voice, you were a a gift from god to put this voice into our harts, I’d love to know what slim thought of your magnificent gift of your vocal voice when you sing, love to know how gifted you were,
@ABfromWindsor Жыл бұрын
Now that was a great song and sung by the great Slim Whitman.❤
@thebrood4013 жыл бұрын
Amazing what a voice..!!
@cutegrandma15 жыл бұрын
Is Andy messmarized or WHAT?????? Love this more and more every time I watch it.....
@curleyteeth7 жыл бұрын
Slim and Frank Ifield both brilliant voices and yodelers to boot.
@mfhom7 жыл бұрын
Slim sang from his heart!!!!
@irenebarkhouse41Ай бұрын
I still enjoy his singing!
@klippie9114 жыл бұрын
Played this song after my dad died, it was his favorite singer. For you dad
@CasseroleLand12 жыл бұрын
Slim Whitman has been my idol for decades. Wish I had the chance to meet him and learn to yodel the way he does.
@redflamered5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just great.
@javelin2024-m8t3 ай бұрын
simply outstanding.
@Dr.Pepper0015 ай бұрын
My mother got his autograph in a restaurant in McClenny, Florida where he lived.
@lavampire1005 жыл бұрын
Great American artist. nice song. nice rendition.
@YahshuaLovesMe3 жыл бұрын
love that song...
@leonardcarr68323 жыл бұрын
Just WOW !! I bought one SLIM's albums while I was Stationed in Germany all those years ago.
@Eatmyyshorts3 жыл бұрын
Midnight special
@tiportangeles2696 Жыл бұрын
He really did sing his ass off. I'm impressed! RIP, Slim!
@alexhargrove25154 жыл бұрын
What a Voice! Maybe he and Roy Orbison will do a duet from heaven.
@fringestream9907 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably beautiful song.
@mommajokersley81976 жыл бұрын
Josh Washington
@user-Nonoru3 ай бұрын
Truly beautiful.
@uthornss Жыл бұрын
my absolute favorite version of this song, the tone, the pace, everything about it is magical. the adoration from Mr. Kaufman only adds to the magic
@judyhendrickson95556 жыл бұрын
Listening to this reminds me of Richard, who will always be missed, always be loved. The best years of my life.......
@Fredjohnson2920 Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋,how are you doing?😊
@chogiwapadada13 жыл бұрын
Frickin A! I mean really?! Pure brilliance!
@hideyho6714 жыл бұрын
A great talent,not a" mee too" like today.Half of the singers today sound like each other.
@jakepimpsion41277 жыл бұрын
Back in the day , Slim was the ladies choice. He had more groupies than both Elvis and Boxcar Willie combined.