Not only did these four sing together here, but Andy featured Ray and Cass separately on his show several times. See their duets and production numbers elsewhere on TH-cam. Andy embraced the pop music revolution of the '60s and '70s. He loved working with Ray, Cass, and such other contemporary guests as Simon & Garfunkel, The Temptations, Ike & Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and The Temptations.
In Mr. Williams memoir he explained that he put Elton John on his show as a favor to a friend who thought Elton John was going to be a very big star. This was Elton John's first appearance on American television according to the memoir. The show was pre-recorded and happened to air while Your Song was doing very well on the music charts. The Andy Williams Show was extremely popular here, in the UK and all over the world. Mr. Williams liked to feature young recording artists of the day and many got their start on his show. Plus, he was terrific sharing the stage with his guests!
OMG!! I seeing the video and thinking who is this girl that is singing and literally hiding elton john?!?!... they had to change the point of view of the camera to take some image from him, heheh... so, elton was not famous at the time... very nice to see this rare footage
What a piece of Gold... Four artist that were great legends in their own rights... The only one that remains with us today is Elton John... As I reflect back we lost Mama Cass first, followed by Andy Williams and not to many years ago we lost Ray Charles. Oh precious Lord our loss has been heavens gain with these magnificent voices. This song is now over 40 years old but it has stood the test of time with a plea that our world is in such a term-all with constant conflict and confusion that only our creator can turn this around now. Thanks for such a beautiful share & God Bless Always
You said it best, my new friend.....this is GOLD....never knew they all performed together. Elton John looks so young. Your Madeleine Albright recently said it best "the world is a mess right now". I was discussing the conflict areas with a friend yesterday; what else can we do except pray that those government leaders who have their heads screwed on straight and with compassion in their hearts....do the right thing?
Kathryn McMahon Thank you for such kind words about this beautiful song. Yes Elton John did look like a young boy to me plus he had hair then. Prayer is the only thing that is going to turn this world around. If our people doesn't stop this insanity and put God back in this picture I am afraid that we will continue to self destruct at a rapid pace. I have always enjoyed keeping up with the news from around the world but I have noticed that it is full of one tragic event after another with no relief. Starting with our government leaders on down and I have never seen so much finger pointing in my life. There is absolutely "No" unity among our leaders anymore. This division is going to be our own demise by not going to our knees and returning to the cross... I hope all is well with you and please let me know how your doctor visit goes. I have you in my daily prayers & God Bless Always
***** Just wanted to personally Thank You for your kind comments to my post on this song... I pray that you had a Merry & Blessed "CHRIST"MAS as well. Have A Wonderful & Safe New Years my friend... God Bless Always
Lets all speak good into life before speaking bad into a situation.The adversary is working 24/7 Heaven help us all is also pray.Im not perfect far from it Please include me in your prayers I'll include you in mine.🌈
I know the clearances might be a nightmare, but there are so many wonderful live Cass Elliot appearances (like this one) that should be released on Cd. Her "Coming to the Best Part of My Life" from the Johnny Carson Show, the duets w/ Tom Jones, Johnny Cash, Julie Andrews, John Denver, etc. I can't believe this wouldn't sell in today's market which favors duet albums.
@@jennifersman7990 - exactly. Many of us had heard of Elton John but this was the first time most of us ever saw Elton John. Having seen him on Andy Williams and subsequently hearing how energetic he was in his live performances was surprising.
Technically, the beginning of one great, the end of another, and another two who were at mid-point in their long careers (they were just about to enter elder statesmen of music period)
Fantastic! You should consider changing the title to include Ray Charles & Mama Cass Elliot so more people will find this gem. Thanks for uploading this piece of musical history.
Fantastic!!! I wonder if these four thought to themselves "here we are, four legends depositing gold for future generations to find and enjoy". Obviously not and therein lies the amazing charm of unpretentious old performances like these. Great find, thanks for posting.
Loved Cass Eliot's singing , she's the only one who did anything after the Mamas and Pappas. Ray was and still is a legend and Andy Williams is one of my top favorites. We need God's help right now that's for sure. If you want to see something really funny , put in Andy Williams and Jonathon Winters in and you will laugh like crazy Jonathon has Andy cracking up doing his Silver Fox impersonation.
This episode of "The Andy Williams Show" aired in January 1971, right at the time Elton was riding the U.S. charts with "Your Song." In fact, this was his U.S. television debut. A great performance from an unlikely foursome, isn't it?
Heaven help the child who never had a home, Heaven help the girl who walks the street alone Heaven help the roses if the bombs begin to fall, Heaven help us all. Heaven help the black man if he struggles one more day, Heaven help the white man if he turns his back away, Heaven help the man who kicks the man who has to crawl, Heaven help us all. Heaven help us all, heaven help us all, help us all. Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call Oh, yeah! Heaven help the boy who won't reach twenty-one, Heaven help the man who gave that boy a gun. Heaven help the people with their backs against the wall, Lord, Heaven help us all. Heaven help us all, heaven help us all, heaven help us all, help us all. Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call. Now I lay me down before I go to sleep. In a troubled world, I pray the Lord to keep, keep hatred from the mighty, And the mighty from the small, Heaven help us all. Oh, oh, oh, yeah! Heaven help us all.
Your comment truly surprised me. I often wonder, when I listen to Mr. Williams, how one man can convey such intense feelings within three minutes...and sometimes within the first few seconds of a song! Isn't that what soul is all about? Mr. Williams is a master of emotional phrasing, tone and just plain old romance. Listen to songs from his Cadence, holiday and faith collections. Beautiful music and you may even have a change of heart.
Since I am not a man of faith, I will avoid listening to those recordings. Music is very subjective. Obviously, Mr. Williams touches you but he does absolutely nothing for me. I can respect his talent, his hard work and dedication, but he simply isn't my style. But I'm happy that he uplifts you. Music is humanity's most precious gift.
@@9xiamme6 I don’t care about anything you’ve said yet and you’ll never be the better person so don’t try and copy me and also wow using emojis to make yourself look like the better person. Well that’s just my opinion so why don’t you just let go that not everybody agrees with you. If I see another hatful text I’ll report you
@@naelaismail3052 please where's the hate, I'm LITTERALY just pointing your pointless comment, have a good day ❤️ don't make yourself the victim here, it's nothing serious
Cass Elliot was the Adele of her time with her amazing voice :)
Hardly. Cass sang in one key in the middle range. She was a fat chick who had some charisma.
You're tone deaf
adele is no match for the great mama cass.
Adele não chega nem perto da cass!
I would have bet money that these 4 never sang together. Thank you for posting.
Not only did these four sing together here, but Andy featured Ray and Cass separately on his show several times. See their duets and production numbers elsewhere on TH-cam. Andy embraced the pop music revolution of the '60s and '70s. He loved working with Ray, Cass, and such other contemporary guests as Simon & Garfunkel, The Temptations, Ike & Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and The Temptations.
In Mr. Williams memoir he explained that he put Elton John on his show as a favor to a friend who thought Elton John was going to be a very big star. This was Elton John's first appearance on American television according to the memoir. The show was pre-recorded and happened to air while Your Song was doing very well on the music charts. The Andy Williams Show was extremely popular here, in the UK and all over the world. Mr. Williams liked to feature young recording artists of the day and many got their start on his show. Plus, he was terrific sharing the stage with his guests!
OMG!! I seeing the video and thinking who is this girl that is singing and literally hiding elton john?!?!... they had to change the point of view of the camera to take some image from him, heheh... so, elton was not famous at the time... very nice to see this rare footage
I saw this when it originally aired on television. I didn’t have any idea who Elton John was..... This was a good performance.
Essa menina" é simplesmente cass Elliot uma das maiores cantoras!
so amazing. I thought I was tripping when I found this. How can this be? So amazing. And Elton in perfect Elton voice!
How did we de-evolve from shows like this on T.V. to reality television crap?
Current stuff is cheaper to produce...it's all about the money.
What a piece of Gold... Four artist that were great legends in their own rights... The only one that remains with us today is Elton John... As I reflect back we lost Mama Cass first, followed by Andy Williams and not to many years ago we lost Ray Charles. Oh precious Lord our loss has been heavens gain with these magnificent voices. This song is now over 40 years old but it has stood the test of time with a plea that our world is in such a term-all with constant conflict and confusion that only our creator can turn this around now. Thanks for such a beautiful share & God Bless Always
You said it best, my new friend.....this is GOLD....never knew they all performed together. Elton John looks so young. Your Madeleine Albright recently said it best "the world is a mess right now". I was discussing the conflict areas with a friend yesterday; what else can we do except pray that those government leaders who have their heads screwed on straight and with compassion in their hearts....do the right thing?
Kathryn McMahon Thank you for such kind words about this beautiful song. Yes Elton John did look like a young boy to me plus he had hair then. Prayer is the only thing that is going to turn this world around. If our people doesn't stop this insanity and put God back in this picture I am afraid that we will continue to self destruct at a rapid pace. I have always enjoyed keeping up with the news from around the world but I have noticed that it is full of one tragic event after another with no relief. Starting with our government leaders on down and I have never seen so much finger pointing in my life. There is absolutely "No" unity among our leaders anymore. This division is going to be our own demise by not going to our knees and returning to the cross... I hope all is well with you and please let me know how your doctor visit goes. I have you in my daily prayers & God Bless Always
***** Your comment is a Blessing to read... May God Bless Always & Wishing you & yours a Merry "CHRIST"MAS...
***** Just wanted to personally Thank You for your kind comments to my post on this song... I pray that you had a Merry & Blessed "CHRIST"MAS as well. Have A Wonderful & Safe New Years my friend... God Bless Always
Happy 2015 and a belated Merry Christmas; trust it was a lovely one, as was mine.
Hats off to Williams and his producers for this. FANTASTIC!
Cass rocks this out!
Four outsized talents!! And in his Show, Andy is always up to the job....Amazing talent!!!!
I am stunned with these videos, beautifull interpretation great singers. We still have Elton John, MayGod keep him in this world, for a long time.
Wow! Did not know until this moment that this existed! Love this! Thank you for posting!
The pure talent and energy....I know times were troubled then, but compared to today's world....miss the simpler times.
What a four legends!!!, the best of the best, one of my video favourites...
I forget sometimes how much great talent was showcased on the variety shows in those days. I took it for granted.
the only one i know little little knowledge of is andy williams but cass ray and elton are idols of mine love them
To each his own.
And to each his/her own style.
Enjoy it if you do, and if not, move on.
Cass wooooooooooow!
This song pertains to us today even more. ❤️🌏👤 They knew of the struggle back then.
This is remarkable. THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting it.
Wow never knew that this version existed until now
Love this song 4 amazing legends it's sad to know that Elton John is the only one left
Wooow young Elton very cute!!!
Awwwwww this is soo cute. heaven help me too!
I hope & pray 🙏
Peace & Harmony
Gospel!
I will love you always Andy💞
Three incredible vocalists!!! I've never seen this! (yes, three. And then Andy Williams, too).
wow never saw this..great
Heaven, what a great version...!!!!
Thank you for this upload...
... and "may heaven help" that this soon gets a hundred times more visits...!!!
Cass is so sassy.
The mighty, amazing Cass Elliot!!! 💕💕💕💕
wow - nice!
Perfect!
Great!
❤
Elton looks so young!
This is great, thanks for uploading. :)
Lets all speak good into life before speaking bad into a situation.The adversary is working 24/7 Heaven help us all is also pray.Im not perfect far from it Please include me in your prayers I'll include you in mine.🌈
Heaven Help Us All (Live)
1971.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Elton asked if he could be positioned with his back to Ray because he was so nervous to be in his presence
Then he gets hidden by (big) Mama Cass! 😬😬😬😬
FFS WOW
1:34....where'd Elton go? They're all good, but let's face it, Andy Williams is the only one with any soul.
Hardly!!!
Does anyone know the piano chords for this?
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE THIS INTO SHEET MUSIC?!?! Thank you!
I feel they could've had a more explosive performance without Andy Williams.
+Cory Kirkpatrick what's wrong with Andy Williams???!!!..he was great
I agree, Cherilyn. Without Andy, it never would have happened.
Well, as this was Andy's Show that would have been a little odd. And without a doubt Andy Williams was the most talented singer amongst this group.
Hardly!
I know the clearances might be a nightmare, but there are so many wonderful live Cass Elliot appearances (like this one) that should be released on Cd. Her "Coming to the Best Part of My Life" from the Johnny Carson Show, the duets w/ Tom Jones, Johnny Cash, Julie Andrews, John Denver, etc. I can't believe this wouldn't sell in today's market which favors duet albums.
A cass era realmente incrível...linda ? Pena que ela se foi tão jovem.
Ms. Case Elliott what a voice …….gone too soon RIP mama Cass
So great. I love this song to pieces. Just wish Elton would've had a bit more of solo singing. He had such a fantastic voice as a young man.
True, but you have to remember he was the “new guy” at that time and nobody knew that within like a year he’d be ELTON JOHN!!!
@@jennifersman7990 I like how they give him what seems to be a smaller piano than Ray’s
He played and sang Your Song live for this episode.
@@jennifersman7990 - exactly. Many of us had heard of Elton John but this was the first time most of us ever saw Elton John. Having seen him on Andy Williams and subsequently hearing how energetic he was in his live performances was surprising.
holy god, what an amazing combination! This is quite a find. 1971, the beginning on one great, and close to the end of three others.
Technically, the beginning of one great, the end of another, and another two who were at mid-point in their long careers (they were just about to enter elder statesmen of music period)
What a gem! Absolutely great video, thanks for sharing. Now tell me how eleven (until now) lost souls could dislike this video???
Fantastic! You should consider changing the title to include Ray Charles & Mama Cass Elliot so more people will find this gem. Thanks for uploading this piece of musical history.
So good!
This was amazing!
Fantastic!!! I wonder if these four thought to themselves "here we are, four legends depositing gold for future generations to find and enjoy". Obviously not and therein lies the amazing charm of unpretentious old performances like these. Great find, thanks for posting.
Loved Cass Eliot's singing , she's the only one who did anything after the Mamas and Pappas. Ray was and still is a legend and Andy Williams is one of my top favorites. We need God's help right now that's for sure.
If you want to see something really funny , put in Andy Williams and Jonathon Winters in and you will laugh like crazy
Jonathon has Andy cracking up doing his Silver Fox impersonation.
Cass! This was right before Stevie became a Superstar.
Stevie who??? 😒🤷🏾♀️😒🤷🏾♀️😒
@@bernicemoore5182 Wonder! This song was a hit for him at the time of this show
Lamento informar que precisaremos de mais 5 décadas para termos talentos tão expressivos cantando e tocando juntos novamente!!!
now that was entertainment!
This episode of "The Andy Williams Show" aired in January 1971, right at the time Elton was riding the U.S. charts with "Your Song." In fact, this was his U.S. television debut. A great performance from an unlikely foursome, isn't it?
NOW 85 MY FIRST EXPOSURE....MARVELOUS!!!
What year is this?
That's a lot of talent on one stage, have never seen this amazing video. Thanks for sharing it.
First time seeing this ever - I am blown away.
Elton John’s book brought me here
Heaven help the child who never had a home,
Heaven help the girl who walks the street alone
Heaven help the roses if the bombs begin to fall,
Heaven help us all.
Heaven help the black man if he struggles one more day,
Heaven help the white man if he turns his back away,
Heaven help the man who kicks the man who has to crawl,
Heaven help us all.
Heaven help us all, heaven help us all, help us all.
Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call
Oh, yeah!
Heaven help the boy who won't reach twenty-one,
Heaven help the man who gave that boy a gun.
Heaven help the people with their backs against the wall,
Lord, Heaven help us all.
Heaven help us all, heaven help us all, heaven help us all, help us all.
Heaven help us, Lord, hear our call when we call.
Now I lay me down before I go to sleep.
In a troubled world, I pray the Lord to keep, keep hatred from the mighty,
And the mighty from the small,
Heaven help us all.
Oh, oh, oh, yeah!
Heaven help us all.
I came after reading „Me“ 🙃
Very beautiful
wonderful video...thank u!
A Grand Slam!
what year is this?
Cass ❤❤❤
Sweet baby
Early 70s!
Andy Williams has a great voice but absolutely no soul.
Your comment truly surprised me. I often wonder, when I listen to Mr. Williams, how one man can convey such intense feelings within three minutes...and sometimes within the first few seconds of a song! Isn't that what soul is all about? Mr. Williams is a master of emotional phrasing, tone and just plain old romance. Listen to songs from his Cadence, holiday and faith collections. Beautiful music and you may even have a change of heart.
Since I am not a man of faith, I will avoid listening to those recordings. Music is very subjective. Obviously, Mr. Williams touches you but he does absolutely nothing for me. I can respect his talent, his hard work and dedication, but he simply isn't my style. But I'm happy that he uplifts you. Music is humanity's most precious gift.
But it worked, four completely different talents making great music together.
I hate this
@@naelaismail3052 k, and your age has nothing to do with this, so bye ✨
@@9xiamme6 I don’t care about anything you’ve said yet and you’ll never be the better person so don’t try and copy me and also wow using emojis to make yourself look like the better person. Well that’s just my opinion so why don’t you just let go that not everybody agrees with you. If I see another hatful text I’ll report you
@@naelaismail3052 please where's the hate, I'm LITTERALY just pointing your pointless comment, have a good day ❤️ don't make yourself the victim here, it's nothing serious
@@9xiamme6 ok thank you I’m sorry I think we got of on the wrong foot. and I also hope you to have a lovely day! ❤️❤️
Thank you.