I play this, and other music, and old movies and at first my kids rebel, but when they actually take a minute and listen, or watch, they really like it. No need for ratings. No foul profanity. Excellent.
Aaaa, the masters teach the students, the real meaning of music and harmony. Lest I forget....when music was music. Lets go back these times..please. A tear for those times, lord help us all.
When my Pop vocal group “The Sceptres” (Montreal, Canada), we were teens and fortunate to see The Mills Bro’s. At a club called “La Faison Bleu”, just north of Montreal. It was a week day and the club was virtually empty...always true of beginning of week. The Mills Bro’s. Cam out and performed like the club was full. After the set, they came out for a break and we introduced ourselves. They were absolute gentlemen. The take away from the experience was not only the absolute superb harmonies, but , for a young group, their superb control with one mic for the group, and the softness of their approach, impressed us so much that we always strived to be as professional at our gigs as these kings of vocal harmony. The best vocal group of all time, and a shout out to guitarist Norman Brown...superb. Bill Garry
Music like this makes TH-cam the best spot on the internet I've found. That last tune, "When You Were Sweet 16" is true unaccompanied Barbershop. They are all excellent.
Mom, Are you listening..remember those Sunday mornings? coffee and those hits from the likes of the best ever...The Mills Brothers, Nat "King" Cole, Etta, Nina, Yes indeed , yes indeed
todays "music"..cannot, I repeat cannot even touch this style and grace of these fine 'gentlemen'. We have gone so far off course...talent..pure and simple. Thank God.
Yes, their music is wonderful. As is lots of contemporary music. Music isn't a monolithic entity. You must recognize that *every* generation of old people trashes the present and glorifies the past. When this music came out there were plenty of old, cranky people calling it garbage and wondering why the music from the 20s was better. Just enjoy the music.
It is so wonderful to log onto a computer and bring up such talent as the Mills Brothers. You Tube makes it so easy to enjoy wonderful and varied "concerts". Thank you posters!
I love listening to these men and dancing to their tunes. I grew up listening to this music because of my folks and I play them all the time; nothing so great as the Mills Brothers!
I built an entire career remaking the songs of the Mills Bros. playing in lounges all over and I have always paid tribute to them for the contribution they made to real music, not what the kids call music today....they were an institution that will never be replaced..sadly
They were truly an American icon. They're harmonies and phrasing set the pattern for many future groups, especially during the doo wop era. Many today forget that the Mills were one of the favorite groups during WWII due to their versatility and selections. They show what it takes to make good music without outrageous lyrics, clothing, or loud instruments. This music is performed on talent, something many of todays performers think they can disguise.
Gosh, their voices were so beautiful. Their barbershop harmony was relaxed and not the "lock-and-ring" style that can literally make your nerve-endings sizzle in reaction, but they sang so pleasingly that only a total grouch would ever make any kind of complaint. I love to hear them. Thank you for posting.
@navydoctrinidad ...............You hit the nail on the head Friend I"m only 58 and have been listening to them all my life as well. My folks played them all the time when i was growing up in the 50's. These guys, in my opinion, are smoother than Johnnie Walker Blue.
I would'nt call that Babrer shop harmonies, I would call it , ...Close Harmonies,. I love these guys, I used to play in a group that did a lot of harmony singing, We did glow worm. Singing with a vocal trio is a blast!
After their eldest brother, John Junior passed away in 1936, it's like they shifted direction and became an entirely different group. But in each case, they set the standard of excellence. Absolute, utter, jaw dropping perfection.
I can't get enough of these guys. I liked a lot of the men singers, but the Mills Brothers were just the best. They knock me out just as the others have said. Their voices blended like no one else. So sorry they are gone.
Patty Black I entirely agree the Mills Brothers are the best and always will be! I have a bunch of CDs and Vinyl of these guys. It really is sad they're gone. I'm way to young to have ever had the privilege of seeing them in person. Wish I could have lived in that era.
Beautiful, pure, lovely singing voices. Nothing compares in today's "music" (?). Songs my mother taught me by singing them over and over again to me as a little girl. I still remember them and love to hear them sing. What wonderful memories. Thank you You Tube for posting these, wonderful old songs by fantastic singers like the Mills Brothers. I am not 68 years young!
These guys had top 10 hits in 6 decades. How many other singers have done that? We heard them in the 50's and 60's and on. So grandparents, parents and children could have all heard different songs by them.
WOW!... And to think of the absolute garbage we're subjected to on an almost daily basis.. GOD BLESS them all--the Mills Brothers. And..thanks for this excellent posting!
Why is it that comments are always filled with miserable people complaining about the present and glorifying the past? Music isn't a monolithic entity. It's wildly diverse. Chill out.
Never thought I could find this magnificent great rendition of this classic by the Mills Brothers. The introductory solo on "Let me call you Sweetheart" by ( Don) is simply unequaled.
They began singing as children in front of their Dad's barber shop. So who can be more qualified to sing barbershop than the Mills Brothers. Also, their home town Piqua, Ohio appears to have something like a village green. It chokes me up.
I live for this music. I can understand why so many groups were influenced by these great guys. I truly wish any of the music of today had even a touch of this!
I remember hearing and seeing them in person when I was a little girl in the 1940’s. Even at that age I knew I was experiencing some wonderful sound and something very special. Here I am an elderly woman listening on U Tube and still amazed and enthralled by their wonderful songs. God bless their souls.
This is just beautiful. It makes me feel like I was back in that time with a pin curled updo and one of those flair out bottom dresses watching them and falling in love with them and every note. Maybe afterwards, go to the corner diner and get a cherry coke vanilla ice cream float. And drop a coin in the jukebox. LOL I don't know, I just love this.
I am dedicating this to my Sweet Angel Barbara whom I will see very soon. These words echo my lifetime feelings. God really did give me an Angel; she saved my life, and brought me closer to God, I love her with all my heart- - forever.
@crankbv1 As a Sweet Adeline I sang female tenor, first with a chorus and then in various quartets. My voice and my energy for all the traveling to rehearsals and performances are gone now, too (I'll be 62 presently), but I have fond memories. Some of the chord progressions are so intensely powerful and beautiful it's nearly enough to make a listener melt where (s)he sits, and I'd never have experienced that without barbershop music, or even dreamed it could be possible. Here's to the memories!
A simple Google of the Barbershop Harmony Society of America will get you there. Punch in your zip code where it says to, and there could be a chapter near you, here in the U.S?
the Mills Brothers are able to create the past with their singing even for those who are to young to have memories of it. that is part of their genius.
It's great that someone saved and is now sharing these old memories of mine. Great performers and singers. Music will never be the same or as good. Just my opinion but even todays country is way off from what it was. I guess it's just called progress??? I'm 64 and not cranky or fussy but can't get into 99% of todays music, lyrics and outfits.
The Mills brothers, although influenced by many earlier groups like The Ink Spots, gave their interpretations a fresh and exciting twist!!! Love them all....and thanks for posting!
To be more specific.....Many of the Mills Brothers recordings in the 1940s were influenced by The Ink Spots' previous releases in the late 1930s. Having said that, the Mills Brothers' career started in 1928, and The Ink Spots' career started in 1934...I Believe.
wrong way round mate. donald mills himself puts it in perspective saying the mills brothers spent most of the year 1936 in England, and on returning found America had discovered the ink spots and gotten into them, and forgotten about the Mills Brothers, and they had to re-establish themselves
@GuinnevereB Hearing the Mills Bro's takes me back some. l sang bass in a quartet for 14 years,and enjoyed every minute. We were one of three quartets which were also part of a 52 man Barbershop chorus, all singing in 4 part harmony. lt was really something to hear believe me. The songs chosen by the Mill's were standard grass roots pieces to us,and l still have the music copies along with some 120 more. l'm almost 69 now and the voice has gone,but l miss those days and the guys l sang with.
this is great! Thank you so much for these fine memories.If I could only go back to those wonderful days with all my family and friends.God bless America!!!
I've always thought the word "class" to be overworked. So I rarely use it for that reason. But when I have to, I'd put that label on the Mills Bros. Ever since I can remember, they've been just that -- class! For example, notice the attire which goes back many a summer. The unfortunate social times they were born into did not dampen their spirits one bit. Props to the family!
Dreamland was an amusement park in Coney Island 1903-1911. It specialized in freak shows. (see Wikipedia) The same woman wrote Dreamland and Sweetheart. A good career's work in two beautiful songs.
Sang barbershop in a sweet Adeline chorus 10 years. The famous women's international barbershop organization. Sang in my local chorus. Mens vocalajority concerts iloved to see and hear.
whos listening to the mill brothers in 2019 ?
The Mills Bros are the best and have been the best for decades. May God bless their spirits and their descendants
I play this, and other music, and old movies and at first my kids rebel, but when they actually take a minute and listen, or watch, they really like it. No need for ratings. No foul profanity. Excellent.
Splendid
Donald Mills performed for 72 years....now that's longevity.
Aaaa, the masters teach the students, the real meaning of music and harmony. Lest I forget....when music was music. Lets go back these times..please. A tear for those times, lord help us all.
nothing, no one no how no where was better than these guys
When my Pop vocal group “The Sceptres” (Montreal, Canada), we were teens and fortunate to see The Mills Bro’s. At a club called “La Faison Bleu”, just north of Montreal. It was a week day and the club was virtually empty...always true of beginning of week. The Mills Bro’s. Cam out and performed like the club was full. After the set, they came out for a break and we introduced ourselves. They were absolute gentlemen. The take away from the experience was not only the absolute superb harmonies, but , for a young group, their superb control with one mic for the group, and the softness of their approach, impressed us so much that we always strived to be as professional at our gigs as these kings of vocal harmony. The best vocal group of all time, and a shout out to guitarist Norman Brown...superb.
Bill Garry
Music like this makes TH-cam the best spot on the internet I've found. That last tune, "When You Were Sweet 16" is true unaccompanied Barbershop. They are all excellent.
Mom, Are you listening..remember those Sunday mornings? coffee and those hits from the likes of the best ever...The Mills Brothers, Nat "King" Cole, Etta, Nina, Yes indeed , yes indeed
todays "music"..cannot, I repeat cannot even touch this style and grace of these fine 'gentlemen'. We have gone so far off course...talent..pure and simple. Thank God.
Yes, their music is wonderful. As is lots of contemporary music. Music isn't a monolithic entity. You must recognize that *every* generation of old people trashes the present and glorifies the past. When this music came out there were plenty of old, cranky people calling it garbage and wondering why the music from the 20s was better. Just enjoy the music.
It is so wonderful to log onto a computer and bring up such talent as the Mills Brothers. You Tube makes it so easy to enjoy wonderful and varied "concerts". Thank you posters!
This group is the 'Glen Miller" of vocal groups ....thick, lucious, rich, superb!!!
Good music is good music...... old or new .
I love listening to these men and dancing to their tunes. I grew up listening to this music because of my folks and I play them all the time; nothing so great as the Mills Brothers!
im a caregiver and I love playing all this music for my LO They don't make music like this anymore
It doesn't get any better than the Mills Brothers.
I've been listening to them for almost 70 years. It never gets old. Definitely the best vocalists ever.
Real Gentlemen, great harmonies, a great group.
Gosh, isn't it a shame we don't have this kind of music today!
All I can say is WOW! This is magic, if you don't like this mix you have no idea of what music really is.
I built an entire career remaking the songs of the Mills Bros. playing in lounges all over and I have always paid tribute to them for the contribution they made to real music, not what the kids call music today....they were an institution that will never be replaced..sadly
They were truly an American icon. They're harmonies and phrasing set the pattern for many future groups, especially during the doo wop era. Many today forget that the Mills were one of the favorite groups during WWII due to their versatility and selections. They show what it takes to make good music without outrageous lyrics, clothing, or loud instruments. This music is performed on talent, something many of todays performers think they can disguise.
Love, love, love these guys. ♥️ Perfection ♥️
Gosh, their voices were so beautiful. Their barbershop harmony was relaxed and not the "lock-and-ring" style that can literally make your nerve-endings sizzle in reaction, but they sang so pleasingly that only a total grouch would ever make any kind of complaint.
I love to hear them. Thank you for posting.
@navydoctrinidad ...............You hit the nail on the head Friend
I"m only 58 and have been listening to them all my life as well.
My folks played them all the time when i was growing up in the 50's.
These guys, in my opinion, are smoother than Johnnie Walker Blue.
I WANT A GIRL JUST LIKE THE GIRL MARRIED DEAR OLD DAD!!!
I would'nt call that Babrer shop harmonies, I would call it , ...Close Harmonies,. I love these guys, I used to play in a group that did a lot of harmony singing, We did glow worm. Singing with a vocal trio is a blast!
You can't get any better vocal harmony!! the Mills Brothers are fantastic. A hip barber shop trio!!
I was born in 64 and I just recently Found the Mills Brothers and its Happy Music uplifting my Soul. I'm hooked from now on.
After their eldest brother, John Junior passed away in 1936, it's like they shifted direction and became an entirely different group. But in each case, they set the standard of excellence. Absolute, utter, jaw dropping perfection.
I close my eyes and listen and time just stops.........can't tell you how much I enjoy this........
I can't get enough of these guys. I liked a lot of the men singers, but the Mills Brothers were just the best. They knock me out just as the others have said. Their voices blended like no one else. So sorry they are gone.
Patty Black I entirely agree the Mills Brothers are the best and always will be! I have a bunch of CDs and Vinyl of these guys. It really is sad they're gone. I'm way to young to have ever had the privilege of seeing them in person. Wish I could have lived in that era.
They are Not gone they will live through their music forever and we will always listen to them because they were the best
I these guys have no equal, never a bad note from them, and no discrimation either. That is why GOD put them on earth!!!
I'm a vocal harmony guy. Sang doo-wop on the street corners of Brooklyn long time ago. These guys knock me out. Beautiful.
so true, best comment, Knock me out
I grew up in the late 1960s. I'm a blues rock drummer. But so appreciate this stuff. What true talent!!
Beautiful, pure, lovely singing voices. Nothing compares in today's "music" (?). Songs my mother taught me by singing them over and over again to me as a little girl. I still remember them and love to hear them sing. What wonderful memories. Thank you You Tube for posting these, wonderful old songs by fantastic singers like the Mills Brothers. I am not 68 years young!
Absolute perfection and I am 25 years old and love, I'm talking LOVE these guys!
I’m pretty sure your 31, how silly of you
These guys had top 10 hits in 6 decades. How many other singers have done that? We heard them in the 50's and 60's and on. So grandparents, parents and children could have all heard different songs by them.
WOW!...
And to think of the absolute garbage we're subjected to on an almost daily basis..
GOD BLESS them all--the Mills Brothers.
And..thanks for this excellent posting!
Why is it that comments are always filled with miserable people complaining about the present and glorifying the past? Music isn't a monolithic entity. It's wildly diverse. Chill out.
This is music from my childhood as well and I love it so much and it make me cry as well. Thank you so much TH-cam.
Who in the hell were the 3 who didn't like this? For shame!
Millss brothers great singing a valentine favorite save. For Feb. 14 to listen to from a former. Sweet Adeline member.
They were the absolute best and still are today...thank you the Brothers Mills !
When Don sings the solo's you can hear him take each breath. And even they sound beautiful.
Silky smooth - the best. What harmony
Never thought I could find this magnificent great rendition of this classic by the Mills Brothers. The introductory solo on "Let me call you Sweetheart" by ( Don) is simply unequaled.
I couldn't agree with you more! This is real music.
How fortunate we are and wonderful it is we are still able to listen beautiful music and melody like this again. It truly makes me feel young again.
Oh my,so great!
Millsbrothers. Are great
Love to listen
Memories of gentler times..
OH! OH! AM I IN HEAVEN? SURE SOUNDS LIKE IT!!! LUCKY ME!!
Classic stuff!
They began singing as children in front of their Dad's barber shop. So who can be more qualified to sing barbershop than the Mills Brothers. Also, their home town Piqua, Ohio appears to have something like a village green. It chokes me up.
I live for this music. I can understand why so many groups were influenced by these great guys. I truly wish any of the music of today had even a touch of this!
@Shelby...Their female opposites were the Boswell Sisters.
I agree 100%---these fellas had the magic---you either have it or you don't!
Who was ever better? Nobody, no time, no place, no how!
so right you are. no voice adjustment required just pure talent.
Robert Catesby not better, but I always liked the Ames Brothers.
The Platters were great singers too.
What beautiful voices. I remember them from my youth. They were the best.
If someone fell in love a sound ,it happened. Velvety soft , clean vocals. You can not compare them with others.
. For me they biggest .
I remember hearing and seeing them in person when I was a little girl in the 1940’s. Even at that age I knew I was experiencing some wonderful sound and something very special. Here I am an elderly woman listening on U Tube and still amazed and enthralled by their wonderful songs. God bless their souls.
This is just beautiful. It makes me feel like I was back in that time with a pin curled updo and one of those flair out bottom dresses watching them and falling in love with them and every note. Maybe afterwards, go to the corner diner and get a cherry coke vanilla ice cream float. And drop a coin in the jukebox. LOL I don't know, I just love this.
lovely.
When I was young, my dad and I sang these songs together at least once a week. What wonderful memories
Simply Beautiful!
I am dedicating this to my Sweet Angel Barbara whom I will see very soon. These words echo my lifetime feelings. God really did give me an Angel; she saved my life, and brought me closer to God, I love her with all my heart- - forever.
@crankbv1 As a Sweet Adeline I sang female tenor, first with a chorus and then in various quartets. My voice and my energy for all the traveling to rehearsals and performances are gone now, too (I'll be 62 presently), but I have fond memories. Some of the chord progressions are so intensely powerful and beautiful it's nearly enough to make a listener melt where (s)he sits, and I'd never have experienced that without barbershop music, or even dreamed it could be possible. Here's to the memories!
Harmony supreme R.I.P. Brothers 😢.!
Quintessential harmonic voices that have fed subsequent professional and amateurs for decades - not ending anytime soon! Sublime!
Thanks for putting this together. I grew up listing to this. Never gets old!!!!!
Their country album is wonderful!
I love barbershop songs it's a lost art.
The barbershop craft is alive and well. Google and youtube it.
A simple Google of the Barbershop Harmony Society of America will get you there.
Punch in your zip code where it says to, and there could be a chapter near you, here in the U.S?
The Best of the Best.
the Mills Brothers are able to create the past with their singing even for those who are to young to have memories of it.
that is part of their genius.
So, so sorry they are all gone! 😥
The greatest harmony group that ever made recordings
How could 3 people actually dislike this music..????..I have great sadness for you, whoever you are!!
I usually just listen to the great lead song in this UTube. Now I'm listening to the last.....Sweet Sixteen...and I'm blown away.
It's great that someone saved and is now sharing these old memories of mine. Great performers and singers. Music will never be the same or as good. Just my opinion but even todays country is way off from what it was. I guess it's just called progress??? I'm 64 and not cranky or fussy but can't get into 99% of todays music, lyrics and outfits.
They are the best!@ Just love it
I'm with you Uli!
Beautiful.
Now, This is music !!
THE BEST!
I love it... It is one of the most beautiful musical performances I've ever heard.
Pure talent! True gentlemen! This makes me smile.:)
The Mills brothers, although influenced by many earlier groups like The Ink Spots, gave their interpretations a fresh and exciting twist!!! Love them all....and thanks for posting!
The Mills Bros came before the Ink Spots.
To be more specific.....Many of the Mills Brothers recordings in the 1940s were influenced by The Ink Spots' previous releases in the late 1930s. Having said that, the Mills Brothers' career started in 1928, and The Ink Spots' career started in 1934...I Believe.
wrong way round mate. donald mills himself puts it in perspective saying the mills brothers spent most of the year 1936 in England, and on returning found America had discovered the ink spots and gotten into them, and forgotten about the Mills Brothers, and they had to re-establish themselves
@GuinnevereB Hearing the Mills Bro's takes me back some. l sang bass in a quartet for 14 years,and enjoyed every minute. We were one of three quartets which were also part of a 52 man Barbershop chorus, all singing in 4 part harmony. lt was really something to hear believe me. The songs chosen by the Mill's were standard grass roots pieces to us,and l still have the music copies along with some 120 more. l'm almost 69 now and the voice has gone,but l miss those days and the guys l sang with.
I SOOOOO AGREE!!! Bring back the old goodies. I love it.
I love them. Have them on vinyl. Thanks for posting these.
My father danced with me on my wedding day to this song. I love you dad.
Astonishing harmony. Thank you for sharing. They are favorites of mine since I can remember......late 1950s.
Heavenly voices!!
this is great! Thank you so much for these fine memories.If I could only go back to those wonderful days with all my family and friends.God bless America!!!
Four of the most beautiful voices. I can still hear my dad singing this to my mom when I was little.....willyleeman's Bonnie
Thank you what a blessing to hear the best music ever. We feel soory for our grandchildren who have no idea how special this music is. Pat
I've always thought the word "class" to be overworked. So I rarely use it for that reason. But when I have to, I'd put that label on the Mills Bros. Ever since I can remember, they've been just that -- class! For example, notice the attire which goes back many a summer. The unfortunate social times they were born into did not dampen their spirits one bit. Props to the family!
glad for all old songs
Jay Young
where have these guys been my whole life?! their tones are so creamy and smooth!
Great performance of an all-time favorite by a classy Group. It doesn't get any better than that!.
Thanks for sharing!
Dreamland was an amusement park in Coney Island 1903-1911. It specialized in freak shows. (see Wikipedia) The same woman wrote Dreamland and Sweetheart. A good career's work in two beautiful songs.
Thank you so much for this beautiful music. Its one of the few things that makes me happy to be alive.
On my wedding day, I'm going to dance the first dance to this song--by the Mills Brothers and no one else.
Takes me back to the forties .
The Mills Brothers are my favorite singing group of all time.
fantastic
Sang barbershop in a sweet Adeline chorus 10 years. The famous women's international barbershop organization. Sang in my local chorus. Mens vocalajority concerts iloved to see and hear.
so well said you are so right i cannot listen to a radio anymore its not music but people speaking in rhym full of faul dirty talk