I had the pleasure of singing with Marion in a West End show called Lionel in the late 70s. I was just a kid but the memory stays with me. And what a beautiful person she was . So sad to hear she passed away a few years ago. That voice will live on.
Not just one of the greatest singer of jazz but a lovely warm personality too - greatly underrated during her lifetime in my view. I met her (and Laurie and Abbey) and they were all so welcoming. And Dudley - funny, talented, clever and all round super man. Great with Cleo Lane too. Thank you, TH-cam, for providing such a wonderful service enabling us to continue to enjoy these fabulous moments.
Well said David - I totally agree with you. As someone now 63 yrs of age, I would love the TV shows at the weekend on UK TV in the 70s and 80s, as there was always a chance that Marion would be on and occasionally Dudley too but not often playing, which was a great shame, as he was such an accomplished jazz pianist.
It's flirtatious, it's sexy, it's fun, it oozes sensuality and it shows what having a great time is all about! Just what you'd expect when a world class jazz singer and a world class pianist get together.
I love this so much, and it shows how good TV could be... and makes us weep when you think how TV has become such utter, utter ........... (fill in according to taste).
Fabulous. Dudley's humour is already shining through and what a great jazz pianist too. Marian died from passive smoking just like Roy Castle it seems. Very sad. Both these artists deserved a lot more coverage on TV and radio.
Did we appreciate what we had with Dudley Moore? I would have had difficulty just coping with the pressure of that beautiful woman at my shoulder. He delighted her. He delighted his studio audience and those watching from home. He played superb jazz piano - accompaniment and solo. He imitated a muted trumpet, in perfect pitch. He made funny faces. And he was beautiful and charming. What a lovely amazing man. And to take nothing away from that understated seductive sexy performance from Marion Montgomery. Sublime.
Two superb musicians at the peak of their powers, but I have to say that Dudley's accompaniment is superb. It's an often overlooked skill when the lead musician is as talented as someone like Marion Montgomery
As someone now 63 yrs of age, I would love the TV shows at the weekend on UK TV in the 70s and 80s, as there was always a chance that Marion would be on and occasionally Dudley too but not often playing, which was a great shame, as he was such an accomplished jazz pianist. What a lovely warm lady and fantastic singer Marion Montgomery was. Her voice and phrasing was a perfect match for jazz. And this recording!!!....what an absolute gem!! Thank you Laurie Holloway so much for posting this. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Warm regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️
Thanks for introducing me to Marion Montgomery. I like a lot of female singers and she is yet another unique voice...smoky, warm, vibrato-free. I had forgotten how talented Dudley Moore was. I loved the duet w/ Marion M.
What a talent Dudley Moore was: pianist, composer, comedian, movie actor all in one. What a shame his love life didn't go well. His slow death at 66 was quite tragic.
It’s just beautiful. What talents we have been lucky enough to see and hear. So spontaneous, a live recording and could have been done time after time with a different but equally beautiful result. I’m not saying it can’t be done nowadays - but it can’t! RIP both.
I was only a child then, but watching Not Only...was pivotal. I fell for their magnetism, comedic genius...and oh for a touch of that sophistication now!
I've always adored this!!! The way she's looking at him makes my heart melt haha. He fabulous and a brilliant pianist and funny and she has no idea what to expect from him lol. And her voice!!
Never saw this before...wonderful. I saw Marion live with Richard Rodney Bennett in Belfast years ago. What a night. Dudley's scat is extraordinary, especially considering he was accompanying too.
Pure gold!!!....I first saw this when I was in my 20's and saw it again on BBC 4's Jazz Divas Gold and was transported straight back to my 20's and giggling along with Marion once more..........two of the best musical talents I've ever had the good fortune to hear.
Just beautiful! This is the essence of jazz. What a pianist and the bass player is unbelievable ( ?Pete Morgan) . Should be a desert island jazz classic. Chris Karam is such a sensitive drummer as well - what a trio.❤️
He looks happy. So does she. And that song sounds like the piano and vocals are not easy at all to pull together. Never mind improvising. Thank you for posting.
so glad this has been reloaded. it was deleted. this performance of Marion and Dud has really inspired me to sing! Marion was a beautiful performer and I love her work. RIP lovely Marion
Wonderful. I had the great good fortune of seeing Marion perform at Ronnie Scott's twenty plus years ago. A lovely, intimate evening full of warmth and humour with a beautiful and incredibly talented woman.
Yes, we saw her at the Fleece Club in Suffolk several years ago. A wonderful evening, masses of talent, a memory to treasure. Regrettably I never saw Dud.
I haven't seen that number for years but I remembered, and fondly anticipated, the convincing look of surprise on Marion Montgomery's face when Dudley Moore starts his falsetto responses...
I had the pleasure of sharing a pair of moleskin trousers with Marian in a particularly impoverished period in our lives. Moleskins, baked beans and ovaltine. These were the days of our lives.
I've always loved her sound. She sounds frequently like she has listened to Anita O Day probably similarity in tonality. She was a beauty and mucho talent. And Dudley and the Trio were tasty and perfect for her. Thanks
What a talented singer Marion was, and I have to say, what a babe! I used to enjoy her tv appearances, she always sang with great timing and intelligence. I remember a radio interview with her and Laurie in which she mentioned he'd often sit at the piano and just "doodle". She said she'd suggested that he record them as there were often things he could turn into songs, and he replied that he had a couple of times, and they were always the same! A lovely lady, I wish I'd seen her perform live.
The drummer is Chris Karan, an Australian of Greek background who was part of the Dudley Moore trio for many years. You'll see him on many clips on TH-cam with Dudley.
The most impressive thing about Dudley's falsetto is that he's actually doubling every note he sings on the piano - and most of them are probably improvised. Not easy at all!
I was thinking she had perfect pitch but then I went back to the beginning and heard his piano cue. Then he sings and plays the same notes together. Perfect.
Lorraine Ashby Sob. its so sad that these elegant people had to go....why is it that effing nazi war criminals live to be 110......there really is no God.
unique, of its time and so special on so many levels. My parents would love this, I love this, if my kids love this I know I have succeeded as a parent.Katie Beth James!
I put out albums by both artists in the 1978/9 and was a huge fan of Dudley Moore. The original albums he made for Decca as the DM trio are really worth getting hold of. 'Not 'Only But Also...' was brilliant too. Favourite sketches were Lengths and the Art Gallery.
This was brilliant - there was so much authetic real life energy and aliveness in performance and between people - that dudley moore - master pianist and can play jazz - who knew?
I had the pleasure of singing with Marion in a West End show called Lionel in the late 70s. I was just a kid but the memory stays with me. And what a beautiful person she was . So sad to hear she passed away a few years ago. That voice will live on.
Dudley Moore was a fabulous musician
One of the most enjoyable jazz vocal performances ever! Worth many many watches
Never tire of seeing this clip, his lovely smile would light up any room. RIP Marian and Dud you were a one off
This clip on it's own makes TH-cam worthwhile.
Not just one of the greatest singer of jazz but a lovely warm personality too - greatly underrated during her lifetime in my view. I met her (and Laurie and Abbey) and they were all so welcoming. And Dudley - funny, talented, clever and all round super man. Great with Cleo Lane too. Thank you, TH-cam, for providing such a wonderful service enabling us to continue to enjoy these fabulous moments.
Well said David - I totally agree with you. As someone now 63 yrs of age, I would love the TV shows at the weekend on UK TV in the 70s and 80s, as there was always a chance that Marion would be on and occasionally Dudley too but not often playing, which was a great shame, as he was such an accomplished jazz pianist.
100% agree David. Very well put.
Yes!
Crikey - what beautiful chemistry between these two !
Reminds me of Toots Thielman with Elis Regina (‘wave’). Wonderful skills and artistry.
It's flirtatious, it's sexy, it's fun, it oozes sensuality and it shows what having a great time is all about! Just what you'd expect when a world class jazz singer and a world class pianist get together.
I love this so much, and it shows how good TV could be... and makes us weep when you think how TV has become such utter, utter ........... (fill in according to taste).
😘 Thank you for saying what I feel. 😊
Absolutely amazing. Dudley is a genius, and Marion is stunning, what a fantastic and funny performance.
….just adorable. Such a dear man.
What a breath of fresh air to see two talented people having a bit of fun, in these miserable times of doom and gloom.
You are so right
Totally agree...even more welcome in 2024!
This video makes TH-cam worthwhile on its own. Fantastic.
Fabulous. Dudley's humour is already shining through and what a great jazz pianist too. Marian died from passive smoking just like Roy Castle it seems. Very sad. Both these artists deserved a lot more coverage on TV and radio.
Did we appreciate what we had with Dudley Moore? I would have had difficulty just coping with the pressure of that beautiful woman at my shoulder.
He delighted her. He delighted his studio audience and those watching from home. He played superb jazz piano - accompaniment and solo. He imitated a muted trumpet, in perfect pitch. He made funny faces. And he was beautiful and charming.
What a lovely amazing man. And to take nothing away from that understated seductive sexy performance from Marion Montgomery. Sublime.
This type of vibe does not exist any more....
I miss Dudley Moore so much. Looking back on him makes me cry
Beautiful. I really miss this era of entertainment--refined, elegant, very, very adult music.
intelligent music
I so agree.
I could not agree more .. long live Dud's contribution to the arts ... not forgetting of course M.M
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Two superb musicians at the peak of their powers, but I have to say that Dudley's accompaniment is superb. It's an often overlooked skill when the lead musician is as talented as someone like Marion Montgomery
WOW Marion's voice takes my breath away. Incredible.
As someone now 63 yrs of age, I would love the TV shows at the weekend on UK TV in the 70s and 80s, as there was always a chance that Marion would be on and occasionally Dudley too but not often playing, which was a great shame, as he was such an accomplished jazz pianist. What a lovely warm lady and fantastic singer Marion Montgomery was. Her voice and phrasing was a perfect match for jazz. And this recording!!!....what an absolute gem!! Thank you Laurie Holloway so much for posting this. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Warm regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️
Thanks for introducing me to Marion Montgomery. I like a lot of female singers and she is yet another unique voice...smoky, warm, vibrato-free.
I had forgotten how talented Dudley Moore was. I loved the duet w/ Marion M.
What a talent Dudley Moore was: pianist, composer, comedian, movie actor all in one. What a shame his love life didn't go well. His slow death at 66 was quite tragic.
This is the reason for the Internet.
She was an amazing singer. I used to listen to her when I was a child.
I know of no-one who could mix music and comedy so intimately.
It’s just beautiful. What talents we have been lucky enough to see and hear. So spontaneous, a live recording and could have been done time after time with a different but equally beautiful result. I’m not saying it can’t be done nowadays - but it can’t!
RIP both.
Wow, beautiful. His playing. Her voice.
Dudley was a genius. He makes it looks easy which of course it was to him!
I keep coming back to this ❤… partly just to hear him say ‘yes please’
Her voice is so velvety, beautiful and calming.
Thank you for this gem.
I absolutely enjoy this every time I see it. They're both gone now but see and hear what they left for us, a real treasure.
Dudley Moore was a brilliant musician and wonderful couple with Marion
Outstanding performance by everyone involved.What voice and what a trio.
Most artist couldn't even stand is Mrs. Montgomery's shadow. Simply amazing!
(Mrs Holloway)
What a beautiful, funny and stylish moment in time from two massive talents
...I'd forgotten what a mind blowing talent Dudley was - and Marion..? - OMG..!
Thanks again for this wonderful clip.
@MichaelKingsfordGray ...??
Just oozing talent, happiness, fun and positivity! Love it!
Joy centered in the Heart-Now.
Humans all have this available to be. ✨💖
I was only a child then, but watching Not Only...was pivotal. I fell for their magnetism, comedic genius...and oh for a touch of that sophistication now!
I've always adored this!!! The way she's looking at him makes my heart melt haha. He fabulous and a brilliant pianist and funny and she has no idea what to expect from him lol. And her voice!!
+nemo227
Oh definitely, music and comedy, the best gifts!
Never saw this before...wonderful. I saw Marion live with Richard Rodney Bennett in Belfast years ago. What a night. Dudley's scat is extraordinary, especially considering he was accompanying too.
Watched this over and over. Terrific
Pure gold!!!....I first saw this when I was in my 20's and saw it again on BBC 4's Jazz Divas Gold and was transported straight back to my 20's and giggling along with Marion once more..........two of the best musical talents I've ever had the good fortune to hear.
Wonderful just wonderful!
Wonderful! ❤
Just beautiful! This is the essence of jazz. What a pianist and the bass player is unbelievable ( ?Pete Morgan) . Should be a desert island jazz classic. Chris Karam is such a sensitive drummer as well - what a trio.❤️
One of my favourite perfomances ever.
I used to have this on VHS tape, lovely to see it again. Saved to my playlist.
Fabulous 🤪👍 never be Forgotten 🍷♥️ everlasting memories music ✅
This great performance blew me away. What a gem!
Wow - amazing. Words fail me. Marion is amazing. Well, they both are!
God, forgot about Marion, beautiful voice
Wonderful and so in sync with each other
11 years ago, but still maturing into a great vintage. Beautiful, just fabulous 👌
Thanks for sharing this video - just beautiful! What a talented group of people - sounds as smooth as silk…
He looks happy. So does she. And that song sounds like the piano and vocals are not easy at all to pull together. Never mind improvising. Thank you for posting.
Tracee: and his improvising and singing his improvisation at the same time. He had a great "ear".
I was lucky enough to see Marion three times. Once with RR Bennett, again with Barney Kessel and lastly with Laurie.
She was sensational every time.
so glad this has been reloaded. it was deleted. this performance of Marion and Dud has really inspired me to sing! Marion was a beautiful performer and I love her work. RIP lovely Marion
A level of brilliance, now but a memory...
Wonderful. I had the great good fortune of seeing Marion perform at Ronnie Scott's twenty plus years ago. A lovely, intimate evening full of warmth and humour with a beautiful and incredibly talented woman.
Yes, we saw her at the Fleece Club in Suffolk several years ago. A wonderful evening, masses of talent, a memory to treasure. Regrettably I never saw Dud.
Wow, I had no idea about Dudley Moore. Wow
I haven't seen that number for years but I remembered, and fondly anticipated, the convincing look of surprise on Marion Montgomery's face when Dudley Moore starts his falsetto responses...
I had the pleasure of sharing a pair of moleskin trousers with Marian in a particularly impoverished period in our lives. Moleskins, baked beans and ovaltine. These were the days of our lives.
Absolutely beautiful - nuff said.
I've always loved her sound. She sounds frequently like she has listened to Anita O Day probably similarity in tonality. She was a beauty and mucho talent. And Dudley and the Trio were tasty and perfect for her. Thanks
What a talented singer Marion was, and I have to say, what a babe! I used to enjoy her tv appearances, she always sang with great timing and intelligence.
I remember a radio interview with her and Laurie in which she mentioned he'd often sit at the piano and just "doodle". She said she'd suggested that he record them as there were often things he could turn into songs, and he replied that he had a couple of times, and they were always the same!
A lovely lady, I wish I'd seen her perform live.
She was a princess of this genre and Parkys favourite singer.....
Just listen to that sensual voice. Gorgeous.
Superb!
What a great find. I remember this from '66 and Dud's fabulous accompanying, both on piano and scatting to Marion's glorious vocals.
Dudley is my favourite pianist ever. As a man with so much musical talent, he seemed incredibly modest.
You should enjoy this BBC piece on him from 1961, then ...
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The drummer is Chris Karan, an Australian of Greek background who was part of the Dudley Moore trio for many years. You'll see him on many clips on TH-cam with Dudley.
Just beautiful! what great fun making such wonderful music.
All so gifted..and what a voice ...world-class..and what a fun they had
The most impressive thing about Dudley's falsetto is that he's actually doubling every note he sings on the piano - and most of them are probably improvised. Not easy at all!
I was thinking she had perfect pitch but then I went back to the beginning and heard his piano cue. Then he sings and plays the same notes together. Perfect.
Loved it ...xx
Wonderful!
Dudley Moore is a most talented musician and comedian.
Boy did they have fun with that, wonderful!😂
What a delightful rendition Of a jolly song
fantastico!
The irreplaceable Dudley Moore with the lovely Marion Montgomery!
Lorraine Ashby
Lorraine Ashby Sob. its so sad that these elegant people had to go....why is it that effing nazi war criminals live to be 110......there really is no God.
Neil Kerr Dudley was such a darling man - sad loss!!
Lorraine Ashby
unique, of its time and so special on so many levels. My parents would love this, I love this, if my kids love this I know I have succeeded as a parent.Katie Beth James!
Look up his concert in the Hollywood Bowl. It's spectacular.
Fabulous fabulous fabulous !
What a brilliant pianist Dud is.
Simultaneously smoky/sexy and hilarious!!? This just doesn't happen. Blown away.
I put out albums by both artists in the 1978/9 and was a huge fan of Dudley Moore. The original albums he made for Decca as the DM trio are really worth getting hold of. 'Not 'Only But Also...' was brilliant too. Favourite sketches were Lengths and the Art Gallery.
Superb,love this raw talent rip to them both ❤️
Two true talents. Miss them so!
Impeccable. The most perfect moment.
This was brilliant - there was so much authetic real life energy and aliveness in performance and between people - that dudley moore - master pianist and can play jazz - who knew?
Most people knew
ALL of us who were around at the time! Dudley Moore was also a very fine actor and comedian. Multi talented!
@@robertmudrow8034 I didn't know about the jazz but you're right everyone knew he was an incredible pianist.
They are both such a loss she was such a lovely lady.
Oh man, oh man .....
Stunning. Bobby McFerrin, eat your heart out!
Dudley had MAD piano 🎹 skills, you can tell he could sing just by his range
A classic unique performance.