As a black child of the '60's, my parents raised us on Jimmy Durante, Nat King Cole, Flip Wilson, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Laugh-in, Gentle Ben, Wide world of Disney...etc. Things have surely changed since then... as time goes by.
May God Bless your Mother and Father🙏🏻 We need them today to counter this well designed Hate and division agenda by our States Federal, Government, Schools, Courts, Media and tragically now our churches. All for the purpose of the surrender and dismantling of our constitution and ultimately The former “United” States of America. Unification and freedoms will only be restored by the Grace of Gods Devine intervention and those like your mother and father🙏🏻
Jimmy Durante is WAY before my time (I was born in 1981), but this is the kind of music that I grew up with and have so much love for. My parents (mainly my dad) ALWAYS listened to (and still do) singers like Jimmy Durante, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, etc. My dad had a band when I was growing up that played tons of gigs (mainly weddings) and this is the style of music they played, so it's kind of in my blood. I have a very eclectic taste in music and will listen to just about everything (except for country), but nothing makes me feel more nostalgia than hearing singers like Jimmy Durante. This is true comfort music. One of my all-time favorite movie soundtracks is from Sleepless in Seattle because it is LOADED with these guys.
You are blessed to have such an enlightened appreciation of this era, as well as an open mind to all kinds of music - except country, I'm with you there! I love meaningful, even sad ballads like As Time Goes By and September Song by Jimmy Durante, as well as his heartwarming "Smile" - and just as much I love Ray Charles singing Old Man Time, My God and I, and probably the one that wore my record player out, Old Man River.
He did all the cartoon holiday specials too, as a narrators voice! Brings back a lot of good memories! Frosty the snow man, Tale of Two Cities, Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus,. and many more.
@@MountTheodore72 They are the Lennon Sisters, a group that performed on the Lawrence Welk Show for many years. They You can see them perform here on TH-cam in/on TV shows, tours, stage, and albums.
On a Valentines night, my wife and I decided to stay home and watch Casablanca and Sleepless in Seattle back to back in Laserdiscs. It just so happen that this song is the perfect connection to these two classic films made fifty years apart.
What a gift this man had - funny, sentimental or sad he could change our mood at a whim. His songs so beautifully intonated to grab every bit of emotion and he did it so well - I never get tired of listening. Memories from my childhood, on our radio with my family - ever more priceless in later years... Thank you so much Anthony.
I’m seventeen, never heard of this man until recently by his track “smile” i felt in love with his kindness, optimism and messages hidden in his music. I’m so happy i recognised his music and i’m so grateful, his songs give me so much comfort i’m gonna cry
Agreed and so beautifully expressed Oliwia. Music is timeless - follow your heart and enjoy what you love, not just what's 'in fashion' today. There's a world of emotion out there to fit every mood throughout your life, thanks to TH-cam. Explore it and Good Luck.
I remember watching this with my parents on Saturday nights all the shows along with Lawrence Welk. This song is golden and should be played forever everywhere. The world needs it.
Thanx so much for sharing this little treasure, Anthony! I used to be in love with Jimmy Durante, (still am!) and would sneak out of bed and hide behind the couch and peep out, so I could watch his show. Mama and Daddy knew I was there, and they let me think I was getting away with it. I used to say, when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, that I wanted to be a Durante Girl, and sing and dance with Jimmy Durante, on his tv show. I was 4 at the time. RIP, darling Jimmy, and thanx so very very much, for the magic, music, and memories.
This period in Hollywood is before my own period (born in ‘83), but performer's such as Jimmy Durante, Ed Wynn, Burt Mustin, Red Skelton, writer Rod Serling; just everything you’d find on TCM warms my heart. I prefer this over a lot of today’s work. And this song is right: in an ever changing world a few things will always remain the same to give a person a sense of balance, steadiness in life.
They were such characters back in the day. Now everyone seems a cookie cut out. So many singers sound the same. I feel like if he was around today, he wouldn’t he given a chance.
I feel he wouldn't either and that is terrible. What a feeling this song gives. Way back when, we had numerous radio stations which played all kinds of music. Beatles to Sammy Davis. Now kids don't listen to radio . And they listen to one genre, not getting the variety of performers that we had. Their loss.
I agree completely. He's mainly before my time (born in '57) but it doesn't matter. He's so wonderful and timeless as an entertainer, and a kind, loving man on top of that. How many stars can you say THAT about?! (Not many---at all.)
On a BBC radio broadcast forty years ago I heard of a comment about Durante. No idea who originally said it and it was second hand but I never forgot it. "You could warm your hands on that man". There are such people.
Love this guy's Xmas songs. Hollywood has zero talent these days. Hollywood relies on special effects & auto-tuning, its really pathetic. This guy was Entertaining, period. Love these pretty ladies as well. What a show.
This one aired when I was 7 years old. Those pretty young ladies are much older now. Jimmy was one of my favorites, who died while I was in high school. I'm now past 60 myself. You young people aren't going to like how quickly time goes by.
Heyho Anthony, one of the best entertainers and voices of all time! The final canon of the ladies is fantastic. Thank you for providing it. Greets from Germany and stay well ! ^^
Jimmy Durante is now part of a coal seam formed by time and moderate pressure, and could be mined out and used to make fuels, lubricants, plastics, otc medicines, the red and green dyes used on old anchovy can labels with the woman on them and even red wall tires and tubes with pasta sauce running through them in a red rubber ball italian sunset you name it.
@@StevenTorrey No, this is from a short-lived variety series called "Jimmy Durante presents The Lennon Sisters." It aired on ABC from Sept. 26, 1969 until July 4, 1970. Durante died in 1980.
The man wrote dozens of songs that were popular in the day, this song was written for a show in 1931. It became better known with it’s inclusion in Casablanca. 1942.
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As a black child of the '60's, my parents raised us on Jimmy Durante, Nat King Cole, Flip Wilson, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Laugh-in, Gentle Ben, Wide world of Disney...etc. Things have surely changed since then... as time goes by.
That's beautiful!
For the better I hope Matthew .Terry from England.
We of that generation are so fortunate to have experienced live, these old time greats. Great memories
May God Bless your Mother and Father🙏🏻
We need them today to counter this well designed Hate and division agenda by our States Federal, Government, Schools, Courts, Media and tragically now our churches. All for the purpose of the surrender and dismantling of our constitution and ultimately The former “United” States of America.
Unification and freedoms will only be restored by the Grace of Gods Devine intervention and those like your mother and father🙏🏻
Amen to that, Mona! God Bless you and all above.
Frosty the Snowman... will never die. Irreplaceable recording . Thanks Jimmy.
I’m 19 year old and this song is compelling beautiful. Thank you for this music.
Wow, there is hope for the world yet - it is in good hands, all power to you Mariana!
Jimmy Durante is WAY before my time (I was born in 1981), but this is the kind of music that I grew up with and have so much love for. My parents (mainly my dad) ALWAYS listened to (and still do) singers like Jimmy Durante, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, etc. My dad had a band when I was growing up that played tons of gigs (mainly weddings) and this is the style of music they played, so it's kind of in my blood. I have a very eclectic taste in music and will listen to just about everything (except for country), but nothing makes me feel more nostalgia than hearing singers like Jimmy Durante. This is true comfort music. One of my all-time favorite movie soundtracks is from Sleepless in Seattle because it is LOADED with these guys.
Thank you for the tip! Looking up that soundtrack now
You are blessed to have such an enlightened appreciation of this era, as well as an open mind to all kinds of music - except country, I'm with you there! I love meaningful, even sad ballads like As Time Goes By and September Song by Jimmy Durante, as well as his heartwarming "Smile" - and just as much I love Ray Charles singing Old Man Time, My God and I, and probably the one that wore my record player out, Old Man River.
Same.
I remember sitting on the floor in front of the black and white TV loving Jimmy Durante. It amused my mom how I would not miss that show!
I love this man, I’m 58 but I find his songs just so compelling.
The sincerity in his voice and demeanor. He sang as if he meant every word. Beautifully done. Who are the ladies with him?
He did all the cartoon holiday specials too, as a narrators voice! Brings back a lot of good memories! Frosty the snow man, Tale of Two Cities, Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus,. and many more.
@@MountTheodore72 They are the Lennon Sisters, a group that performed on the Lawrence Welk Show for many years. They
You can see them perform here on TH-cam in/on TV shows, tours, stage, and albums.
Rag Time Jimmy, like sparkling old wine, aged to perfection! He was one of our best.
On a Valentines night, my wife and I decided to stay home and watch Casablanca and Sleepless in Seattle back to back in Laserdiscs. It just so happen that this song is the perfect connection to these two classic films made fifty years apart.
Well done both of you-great choices.
What a gift this man had - funny, sentimental or sad he could change our mood at a whim. His songs so beautifully intonated to grab every bit of emotion and he did it so well - I never get tired of listening. Memories from my childhood, on our radio with my family - ever more priceless in later years... Thank you so much Anthony.
Always a distinctly iconic voice. Love it!
I call him the timeless legend.
His real name is Carlo Gambini.
Well said. This is true sooo true!
And such a delightful gentleman too.
One of a kind. 🌹🎀❤️🥲🎶🎹🌷
I’m seventeen, never heard of this man until recently by his track “smile” i felt in love with his kindness, optimism and messages hidden in his music. I’m so happy i recognised his music and i’m so grateful, his songs give me so much comfort i’m gonna cry
Oliwia, that is what Jimmy is all about.
@@adf3comcast1 this man is such an angel, its a pity hes so underrated
@@oliwiamoksik8992 Those who remember still love him. He is here to be discovered by future generations.
I, at 82, am with you on that. Well stated.
Agreed and so beautifully expressed Oliwia. Music is timeless - follow your heart and enjoy what you love, not just what's 'in fashion' today. There's a world of emotion out there to fit every mood throughout your life, thanks to TH-cam. Explore it and Good Luck.
Such talent, such beautiful music
I remember watching this with my parents on Saturday nights all the shows along with Lawrence Welk. This song is golden and should be played forever everywhere. The world needs it.
Just he’s a showman in entire expression ..... inmortal 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
God bless, Jimmy Durante
where ever he is.
Blessed generation, i miss them so. Entertainment to the Max.
Jimmy and the beautiful Lennon Sisters. It doesn't get any better.
The great schnozzle. A son of New York's "Little Italy" like me and a wonderful interpretation of the old classic, that was our wedding song in 1975.
"Good night. Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are."
Great Song We Miss You Uncle Jimmy No One Else Like You.Inka Dinka Doo❤
the grand father every one wish they had
No chance, imagine inheriting that nose lol
Thanx so much for sharing this little treasure, Anthony!
I used to be in love with Jimmy Durante, (still am!) and would sneak out of bed and hide behind the couch and peep out, so I could watch his show. Mama and Daddy knew I was there, and they let me think I was getting away with it.
I used to say, when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, that I wanted to be a Durante Girl, and sing and dance with Jimmy Durante, on his tv show. I was 4 at the time.
RIP, darling Jimmy, and thanx so very very much, for the magic, music, and memories.
I'm glad ur parents let u watch the
fabulous & dynamic performances
of Jimmy Durante. He was always
sooo full of life & fun to watch🌷🎹
❤️🎀☺️🌹🌹
@@lakepzepichi5409 😊👍
Things will never come back the way that era was. We can only watch and listen to the stories told
One in a kind only voice that will forever be thank u God for Jimmie 🙏
This period in Hollywood is before my own period (born in ‘83), but performer's such as Jimmy Durante, Ed Wynn, Burt Mustin, Red Skelton, writer Rod Serling; just everything you’d find on TCM warms my heart. I prefer this over a lot of today’s work. And this song is right: in an ever changing world a few things will always remain the same to give a person a sense of balance, steadiness in life.
77 years old here, and he still had it!
Unforgettable times❤
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Jimmy did a Terrific Job voicing the Narrator in Frosty the Snowman.
They were such characters back in the day. Now everyone seems a cookie cut out. So many singers sound the same. I feel like if he was around today, he wouldn’t he given a chance.
I feel he wouldn't either and that is terrible. What a feeling this song gives. Way back when, we had numerous radio stations which played all kinds of music. Beatles to Sammy Davis. Now kids don't listen to radio . And they listen to one genre, not getting the variety of performers that we had. Their loss.
He is great never forget.
Don’t think anyone who knew him had anything but love for the guy!
This man was a saint ... wonderful
I remember this show -
I'm not even gonna lie I'm a filthy millenial but the things Jimmy talks about here are pretty timeless. His intro is still very relevant.
Amazing Jimmy
I agree completely. He's mainly before my time (born in '57) but it doesn't matter. He's so wonderful and timeless as an entertainer, and a kind, loving man on top of that. How many stars can you say THAT about?! (Not many---at all.)
As a kid, I adored Jimmy Durante...wanted him for my grampa...great man...
Thanks a lot - Merci beaucoup
From "Jimmy Durante presents The Lennon Sisters," a short-lived variety series that aired on ABC during the 1969-70 season.
Jimmy Durante was and is a treasure.
That Voice, the best!
On a BBC radio broadcast forty years ago I heard of a comment about Durante. No idea who originally said it and it was second hand but I never forgot it. "You could warm your hands on that man". There are such people.
Love this guy's Xmas songs. Hollywood has zero talent these days. Hollywood relies on special effects & auto-tuning, its really pathetic. This guy was Entertaining, period. Love these pretty ladies as well. What a show.
This one aired when I was 7 years old. Those pretty young ladies are much older now. Jimmy was one of my favorites, who died while I was in high school. I'm now past 60 myself. You young people aren't going to like how quickly time goes by.
I cant believe I'm old enough to remember my mom saying "ahhh i loved Jimmy Durante", and I'm 66.
Known for two things: His voice and his nose. Durante was one heck of an entertainer and they are like a diamond in the rough now.
Ha-cha-cha-cha...
this is pure gold
Finally found a solid version of the FULL LYRICS of this song which include Einstein's theory of relativity. Cheers!
johnnie Ray also sings the verse at ' Live at the Palladium' circa 1953
America's forever grandpa.
Heyho Anthony, one of the best entertainers and voices of all time! The final canon of the ladies is fantastic. Thank you for providing it. Greets from Germany and stay well ! ^^
I'm a 90s kid and still love and appreciate this man
Fantástico!!
He wore his heart on his face, and I appreciate that a lot ❤
Muito bom..O melhor!!!!
Beautiful & Deep.... 😥 💓
I wish I could've met this guy.
I had that pleasure back in 1968.
The 1st time I heard this song Bugs Bunny sang it.
There are a lot of people that don't get this and never will.
great timing
Fav Singer of Captain Beefheart
He is lovely ♥️
Jimmy Durante was good at rhythmic toons
Schnozolla eterno!!!!
The absolute king 🙌
Tema da nossa novela LAÇOS DE FAMILIA... AGLOBO
Pelo menos uma coisa boa nessas novelas né
His real name is Carlo Gambini.
Glad that you comeback here Anthony ☺️
Oh my gosh. I meet that love
Good night Mr Durante, Time Goes by
I love jimmy durante. I hrel
eu amo você jimmy❤
Grandiose !
These are the days you'll never see again.
Jimmy been kicking around since Moses wore short pants. Time goes by. Enjoy everyday.
thanks
The it factor!
Ah when this country still had great, talented entertainers Sinatra, Martin, Durante, Crosby, etc not " influencers"
his version of i'll be seeing you tops billie holiday's too imo
Gotto Respect The Old Timers
Probably the best version of this song period. Nothing against Sinatra but this just hits different.
Grandpa. Durante
First pianist of the New Orleans Jazz Band.....
Am i mortified! Ha Cha cha cha cha
❤
HA CHA CHA CHA
Keep your Emma's. I don't listen to you, though listen to Jimmy always.
Could you imagine being a talent to do this man look how trusty is forget about it
💖✨💖✨💖✨💖✨💖
THE FIRST RAPPER
Durante and the 4 Connies .
The Lennon Sisters are huge Connie Francis fans .
xoxo
Jimmy Durante is now part of a coal seam formed by time and moderate pressure, and could be mined out and used to make fuels, lubricants, plastics, otc medicines, the red and green dyes used on old anchovy can labels with the woman on them and even red wall tires and tubes with pasta sauce running through them in a red rubber ball italian sunset you name it.
1:35 _The simple facts of life are such, they cannot be removed._ Democrats today say - "Uhh, hold my Bud Lite".
Weren't these the Lennon Sisters?
That's my question too. Was this an excerpt from a Lawrence Welk program?
@@StevenTorrey No, this is from a short-lived variety series called "Jimmy Durante presents The Lennon Sisters." It aired on ABC from Sept. 26, 1969 until July 4, 1970. Durante died in 1980.
I feel like the only reason I know this guy is from caricatures of him from 1930's cartoons
Did Durante ever say “we’ll”?
That's Carlo Gambini. Aka Jimmy durante...
Ok. I’m curious. What happened with his parking zone?
His car is still there
The Lennon si
Gigantic nose 👃
Composer Herman Hupfeld, a one-hit wonder
But what a hit!
The man wrote dozens of songs that were popular in the day, this song was written for a show in 1931. It became better known with it’s inclusion in Casablanca. 1942.