Did anyone else feel Martin was incredibly dignified in this moment? He's just suffered a huge knock, the pool that made him popular has been destroyed, he's been deserted by everyone and to top it off Nelson steals his shorts and leaves him naked and alone. But instead of whining about it he just accepts that's what life has handed him and starts singing. Shows some real character here.
This instrumental rendition is incredible. The arrangement, the production, the performance itself... I wish they had done a full version of this song and not cut it off after a a minute.
I agree...I had never heard The Summer Wind before watching this episode and when I heard the original Sinatra version, I was disappointed. I have always thought this was one of the best renditions of this song!
@@Qewpie seinfeld is overrated and we all know it. im not saying its not funny but i dont understand why people love it so much. i guess you had to be an upper middle class east coaster to really enjoy it
This episode is one of the best. I love how Martin goes from top of the world to rock bottom in a few seconds, and then just admits his defeat by singing Sinatra. I heard this was supposed to be the finale of the previous season but kicked forward due to the 1994 Earthquake, and thus had some more time put into it and I think it really turned a really good season finale into one hell of a season premiere. Truly one of the best, and has that little David Mirkin touch of being just weird enough to be believable but unbelievably funny at the same time.
RIP Russi Taylor. An underrated contributor to the glory of The Simpsons. Just the fact that Martin knows the song is funny, but her vocal performance takes it to the next level.
After the relatively heavy and brooding “Rear Window” story (heavy and brooding by “The Simpsons” standards, anyway), Martin’s post-hubristic and lonesome rendition of the already-nostalgic "Summer Wind", at sunset and possibly the end of the summer, in a suburban backyard, was so wistful, so consoling, so serene... I still can’t put my finger on why it is that way. It’s one of those rare moments the series transcended itself. Perfection.
this or: Homer's mom leaves on the bus and Homer sits watching the stars The police arrive at the blind man's apartment to search for drugs "hey chief! Hey I love this song!" - "shush Lou! Jammin!" Homer the coach "you're cut too shushy!"
So far all the responses to your question are correct. And so is your question. But one great ending hasn't been mentioned... He thinks I'm gay?? -Dun. Dun dun dun dun- Everybody dance now!
The first 10 years of the Simpsons is unbelievable. I grew up with this family. I've been going over the early years lately, trying to find my all time favorite episode. This is easily on my top 5. This last scene is why I love the Simpsons. Great writing, sentimental, sweet, great music.. Just an unbelievable show, with at times impeccable writing and voice acting. I believe never to be repeated again. Time and place
The summer wind, came blowin' in from across the sea It lingered there to touch your hair and walk with me All summer long we sang a song and then we strolled that golden sand Two sweethearts and the summer wind
Like painted kites, those days and nights, they went flyin' by The world was new beneath a blue umbrella sky Then softer than a piper man one day it called to you I lost you, I lost you to the summer wind The autumn wind and the winter winds, they have come and gone And still the days, those lonely days, they go on and on And guess who sighs his lullabies through nights that never end My fickle friend, the summer wind The summer wind Warm summer wind Mmm, the summer wind
It truly warms my heart to see so many people still appreciating this show and reaching back to the golden years. I honestly hope it goes for another 30 years.
If I remember correctly when I listened to the DVD commentary the writers mentioned that they fought the network to play Summer Wind and not have it cut short. That was amazing. Good call!
Yep, she did give us good memories along with her good friend, Tress MacNeille, who is thankfully alive and well at 69. If Tress dies, I’m gonna shoot myself and I mean it.
Simpsons in its earlier seasons: Wonderful stories, hilarious gags, memorable and sometimes heartfelt moments and endings as genius as this one. Even today, you can always go back to the classics and enjoy how brilliant they are. Simpsons today: A melodrama of cringe, weak and forgettable jokes and episodes that end before can fully get into the story. The movie may have been a good send off.
@@oldaccount6297 I can tell you that it wasn't even one of the worst episodes. The show really started to go downhill when it switched to HD in season 20. But even then, it still had one or two good episodes. Although I stopped watching new episodes since season 23, I still got curious and watched one episode from season 31 - and it was the most awful Simpsons episode I've ever seen. No essence, just a collection of bland gags. Like I said, the movie would've been a great ending.
R.I.P. Russi Taylor Whether you're voicing an iconic Disney mouse or a young teacher's pet from Springfield, your talent is a gift to us all and we'll forever miss you.
Just think, at some point in time, this masterpiece was first aired on TV, none of the garbage we have now is even in the same league as early Simpsons
The Simpsons use to end a lot of the episodes with old standards. A great way to finish a slapstick cartoon. One of my favorites was Lisa Simpson singing, Jazzman.
It makes me laugh but yes it always had this inherent feeling of sadness. Poor Martin. "Look fellas, the first snapdragon of the season!" He's just too fucking cute
Every time I hear Summer Wind, I keep thinking it's some kind of reference to The Pope of Greenwich Village. Especially in this scene because of the aerial view and it being the ending and all. Oh, and apparently, the creators of The Simpsons were big fans of Pope of Greenwich Village, to the point where they even had Moe say a line very similar to one that Eric Roberts used about his missing thumb.
I saw this years ago and must confess i didn't know this tune at all but ever since hearing Ralph singing it i always sing it now when i hear it playing anywhere, always reminds me of Ralph 😉
I think what I like the most about this scene is the fact that Martin is a third-tier character-- he was originally created to provide the one-note "teacher's pet" stereotype and nothing else. And here he is closing out the season premiere with a moment so emotionally arresting that people are reminiscing on it decades later. And the moment comes out of nowhere and has nothing to do with the main plot of the episode. An equivalent would be like if Badger from Breaking Bad or Hot Pie from Game of Thrones or Herbert the Pervert from Family Guy or Tweek from South Park had a moment like this. In less than 30 seconds we get more insight into this cartoon character's "soul" than we'd had before or since.
Thank you for this! I'm a dentist and the Frank Sinatra version came on the other day and I had never heard it and I started laughing in front of the patient because it reminded me of this classic Simpsons scene. I wanted to show it to my wife, as she had forgotten it.
One of the best endings to a Simpsons episode, and that's saying something. Sudden and deliberate yet completely out of context with the vibe of the episode. Goosebumps all round.
Without Martin, Wendell won't have any friends. He doesn't hang out much with Milhouse or Database and Lewis and friends with Richard. He clearly hates Bart for making him puke on the bus 30 years ago.
Did anyone else feel Martin was incredibly dignified in this moment? He's just suffered a huge knock, the pool that made him popular has been destroyed, he's been deserted by everyone and to top it off Nelson steals his shorts and leaves him naked and alone. But instead of whining about it he just accepts that's what life has handed him and starts singing. Shows some real character here.
He came to terms with the fact that once again in that episode, he brought this on himself.
This instrumental rendition is incredible. The arrangement, the production, the performance itself... I wish they had done a full version of this song and not cut it off after a a minute.
I agree...I had never heard The Summer Wind before watching this episode and when I heard the original Sinatra version, I was disappointed. I have always thought this was one of the best renditions of this song!
Alf Clausen is criminally underrated.
And I would have loved to hear Russi sing the whole thing.
It's gorgeous. That piano is the cherry on top.
Agrupacion Latinhits summer wind does a similar instrumental
There's a full version of Sinatra picking up where Martin left off.
God at its peak the Simpsons was simply the greatest TV ever. Its not even debatable
Possibly tied with Seinfeld
@@YaBoiRexX not at all. gross
Its the best and worst show of all time.
The best of shows, the blurst of shows
@@Qewpie seinfeld is overrated and we all know it. im not saying its not funny but i dont understand why people love it so much. i guess you had to be an upper middle class east coaster to really enjoy it
RIP Russi Taylor. Don’t know how I didn’t realize she played Martin.
Thanks for ruining it!
@@spaceghost3696 Ruining what?
The good mood I guess?
@@deathmetal271 Ruining the fact that voice actress is gone from this world.
LEGEND! Rest In Peace.
This episode is one of the best. I love how Martin goes from top of the world to rock bottom in a few seconds, and then just admits his defeat by singing Sinatra. I heard this was supposed to be the finale of the previous season but kicked forward due to the 1994 Earthquake, and thus had some more time put into it and I think it really turned a really good season finale into one hell of a season premiere. Truly one of the best, and has that little David Mirkin touch of being just weird enough to be believable but unbelievably funny at the same time.
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Not to mention it premiered in September, giving a nice nostalgic feeling for the summer that just passed
RIP Russi Taylor. An underrated contributor to the glory of The Simpsons. Just the fact that Martin knows the song is funny, but her vocal performance takes it to the next level.
I actually cried a bit when I learned she died... and instantly thought of this scene. 😥
That dip in "The Sea" is EPIC! Rest In Peace.
After the relatively heavy and brooding “Rear Window” story (heavy and brooding by “The Simpsons” standards, anyway), Martin’s post-hubristic and lonesome rendition of the already-nostalgic "Summer Wind", at sunset and possibly the end of the summer, in a suburban backyard, was so wistful, so consoling, so serene... I still can’t put my finger on why it is that way. It’s one of those rare moments the series transcended itself. Perfection.
Your comment wins this thread.
When Nelson pants Martin you can see his butt hahaha
Totally agree with the OP here he's said it much better than I ever could.
I'm feeling some joyful tears on my face.
I am so glad you said this the way you did. Sometimes the observation of a beautiful moment can be as beautiful, as here.
This scene is one of the best in television history, I always thought.
Me too :)
I agree wholeheartedly
Funny Scene and he looks gay when he's Naked
Agreed. For me it evokes memories of summers past. Has a timeless quality to it.
0:34 to 0:41 has to be one of the most melancholic things I've ever heard.
''Tis a fine barn but is no pool English..."
"Doeth!"
🤣!
best ending ever?
this or:
Homer's mom leaves on the bus and Homer sits watching the stars
The police arrive at the blind man's apartment to search for drugs "hey chief! Hey I love this song!" - "shush Lou! Jammin!"
Homer the coach "you're cut too shushy!"
E fucking VER
Maggie's first word another good one
@@drey8 Definitely Homer watching the stars.
So far all the responses to your question are correct. And so is your question.
But one great ending hasn't been mentioned...
He thinks I'm gay??
-Dun. Dun dun dun dun-
Everybody dance now!
nostalgic scene
is so emotional idk why
The first 10 years of the Simpsons is unbelievable. I grew up with this family. I've been going over the early years lately, trying to find my all time favorite episode. This is easily on my top 5. This last scene is why I love the Simpsons. Great writing, sentimental, sweet, great music.. Just an unbelievable show, with at times impeccable writing and voice acting. I believe never to be repeated again. Time and place
What about the Movie, Comics, and Games?
The Simpsons was the first season in 1989 and now it's the 30th anniversary of the Simpsons
Aww, Martin's voice is so sweet... he should sing more.
The actress who played him passed away so she can't do much of anything anymore
Rest in Peace, Russi Taylor. The summer wind will come blowing in again one day...
What a magical scene. The beauty of that evening sky is captured perfectly.
The summer wind, came blowin' in from across the sea
It lingered there to touch your hair and walk with me
All summer long we sang a song and then we strolled that golden sand
Two sweethearts and the summer wind
Like painted kites, those days and nights, they went flyin' by
The world was new beneath a blue umbrella sky
Then softer than a piper man one day it called to you
I lost you, I lost you to the summer wind
The autumn wind and the winter winds, they have come and gone
And still the days, those lonely days, they go on and on
And guess who sighs his lullabies through nights that never end
My fickle friend, the summer wind
The summer wind
Warm summer wind
Mmm, the summer wind
It truly warms my heart to see so many people still appreciating this show and reaching back to the golden years. I honestly hope it goes for another 30 years.
Just seeing that tubby little kid standing their in the middle of his own failure as the camera pulls out just makes me laugh.
gutz1981 one of my favorite scense
Scenes*
Ditto. such a nostalgic scene
Russi Taylor was a legend. She will always be Minnie Mouse to us. May Rest In Peace
RIP RUSSI TAYLOR!!
If I remember correctly when I listened to the DVD commentary the writers mentioned that they fought the network to play Summer Wind and not have it cut short. That was amazing. Good call!
It's the fact he just stands there butt naked singing to himself XD
Rip Russi Taylor. One of my favorite scenes of all time.
RIP Russi Taylor, so sad to see you go but thank you for bringing our childhood memories into happiness.
Yep, she did give us good memories along with her good friend, Tress MacNeille, who is thankfully alive and well at 69. If Tress dies, I’m gonna shoot myself and I mean it.
Simpsons in its earlier seasons: Wonderful stories, hilarious gags, memorable and sometimes heartfelt moments and endings as genius as this one. Even today, you can always go back to the classics and enjoy how brilliant they are.
Simpsons today: A melodrama of cringe, weak and forgettable jokes and episodes that end before can fully get into the story. The movie may have been a good send off.
I know you posted this a long time ago, but I remember the most recent episode I watched Marge became a lumberjack, it was absolutly AWFUL.
@@oldaccount6297 I can tell you that it wasn't even one of the worst episodes. The show really started to go downhill when it switched to HD in season 20. But even then, it still had one or two good episodes. Although I stopped watching new episodes since season 23, I still got curious and watched one episode from season 31 - and it was the most awful Simpsons episode I've ever seen. No essence, just a collection of bland gags. Like I said, the movie would've been a great ending.
Nah, the movie was decent at best. Season 8 is the perfect final season IMO.
@@CorazonMexica Yeah, season 9 had “one or two good episodes”. By season 20 it was all lazy jokes, Homer being an asshole and guest stars.
Every time I see this going back to my childhood I feel sad for Martin, RIP Russi Taylor.
Old classical simpsons. Best episodes, instead of what we have now
One of the most beautiful scenes of the show , I miss 90s….
Absolute beautiful song. I swear the piano takes me to another world!!!
A classic show merges with a classic song to create..….magic.
One of my favorite scenes ever on the simpsons. R.I.P to Russi Taylor, brought tears to mt eyes to watch this scene after learning she passed away
One of the best scenes in all motion picture tv. The old Simpson episode will live in epiphany
Russi Taylor, RIP.
One of the best Disney legends ever along with good Ol’ Tress MacNeille.
This makes me cry
One of my favorite endings. Martin had it all then lost it all.
One of the saddest moments of The Simpsons.
Am I the only one who felt sorry for Martin in this scene? :(
R.I.P. Russi Taylor
Whether you're voicing an iconic Disney mouse or a young teacher's pet from Springfield, your talent is a gift to us all and we'll forever miss you.
I love this version.
Summer Wind instrumental
Perfect to relax one night
Drink some coffee and a delicious cake...
Too bad it's too short
rip russi taylor 😢
RIP Russi Taylor.
Just think, at some point in time, this masterpiece was first aired on TV, none of the garbage we have now is even in the same league as early Simpsons
The Simpsons use to end a lot of the episodes with old standards. A great way to finish a slapstick cartoon. One of my favorites was Lisa Simpson singing, Jazzman.
I think this is the definition of nostalgic
“Hey Bart, your epidermis is showing. Haha everyone knows that epidermis, means your hair”.
here for Russi Taylor. rip
Still miss her. She was a Disney legend too, just like Tress MacNeille. I still watch the modern era because of Tress. But if she leaves, it’s over.
This episode in particular gave me nostalgia from when I was a kid, also Martin nails it
This TV moment changed my life, in that it made me aware of this amazing song.
Frank Sinatra
Such beautiful moments they created
Martin is Ozymandias. King of Kings. Nothing beside remains.
RIP a piece of my childhood is gone
At least she's with her husband.
R.I.P. Russi Taylor. Played some of the best characters on my favorite show, and has been there all my life. You will be missed.
An iconic Simpsons moment from my childhood. Right up there with the Softball song. Post Coldwar, pre-9/11. A good time to be alive.
The mere idea that a 10 year old knows and appreciates the melancholy of "the Summer Wind" (!)
So great
I always felt kind of sorry for Martin in this scene
It makes me laugh but yes it always had this inherent feeling of sadness. Poor Martin. "Look fellas, the first snapdragon of the season!" He's just too fucking cute
Me too. :(
I don't this was hilarious
Oh, the gentle caress of the summer breeze ☀️
That’s a funny delivery
my childhood... came blowning in
I always remember this song & moment from when I watched this when I was younger. The nostalgia. Almost brings a tear to my eyes.
At least the last kid out remembered to close the gate.
So nostalgic :(
For a brief moment, Martin was truly queen, er king of summertime, that is until his pool went to pieces.
The last good season, came blowing in
From across the seeeeea
R.I.P Russi Taylor
Every time I hear Summer Wind, I keep thinking it's some kind of reference to The Pope of Greenwich Village. Especially in this scene because of the aerial view and it being the ending and all. Oh, and apparently, the creators of The Simpsons were big fans of Pope of Greenwich Village, to the point where they even had Moe say a line very similar to one that Eric Roberts used about his missing thumb.
Yes!
My favorite ending
"My precious pool and its lifestyle accoutrements... no!"
Watch your step upon heading indoors, Martin. Probably an awful lot of nails left behind in the wreckage.
Thank you Martin for giving me this song to sing everytime I feel the breeze in summertime 😂🤣
Everytime i hear this version i feel a peaceful sadness
Such a great scene. I bet 1994 was the best year ever for “The Simpsons”. I might be either right or wrong.
Absurdist humor at its best. A master piece of television
I saw this years ago and must confess i didn't know this tune at all but ever since hearing Ralph singing it i always sing it now when i hear it playing anywhere, always reminds me of Ralph 😉
And he still has his dignity intact
You are not alone..
Rip Russi Taylor aka Martin Prince
Blade Runner 2049 brought me here
Good to know I'm not the only one.
cole nieman how did it bring you here I saw the film I don't remember a Simpsons reference
This song
All these years later, I still have no idea why Martin sang that one line and then just stood there.
I think what I like the most about this scene is the fact that Martin is a third-tier character-- he was originally created to provide the one-note "teacher's pet" stereotype and nothing else. And here he is closing out the season premiere with a moment so emotionally arresting that people are reminiscing on it decades later. And the moment comes out of nowhere and has nothing to do with the main plot of the episode. An equivalent would be like if Badger from Breaking Bad or Hot Pie from Game of Thrones or Herbert the Pervert from Family Guy or Tweek from South Park had a moment like this. In less than 30 seconds we get more insight into this cartoon character's "soul" than we'd had before or since.
R.I.P Martin. (Russi Taylor)
Finally a nice quality video. Thanks!
+greenbabynicole1819 you know what? I'm going to reupload mine in better quality, you miserable bellend.
RIP Russi Taylor
Sinatra and The Simpsons. Just perfect.
I immediately thought of this moment when I heard of the great Russi Taylor's passing.
Me too. I still cry every time I hear her voice.
The 90s were the last great decade for TV. Where else would you see this kind of shit?
RIP Russi
Love this scene, hilarious and somehow so immersive
Thank you for this! I'm a dentist and the Frank Sinatra version came on the other day and I had never heard it and I started laughing in front of the patient because it reminded me of this classic Simpsons scene. I wanted to show it to my wife, as she had forgotten it.
One of the best endings to a Simpsons episode, and that's saying something. Sudden and deliberate yet completely out of context with the vibe of the episode. Goosebumps all round.
Martin 🤜🤛 Thanos
Taking your L the right way
Such a memorable ending lol.
Someone should edit this and have Sinatra sing the rest
That's beautiful.
Yo they need to add this to
Netflix😂
Yet another reason bart of darkness is the best episode ever
Peak Simpsons
R.I.P Martin prince
Without Martin, Wendell won't have any friends. He doesn't hang out much with Milhouse or Database and Lewis and friends with Richard. He clearly hates Bart for making him puke on the bus 30 years ago.
This is comedy gold
best end to a Simpsons episode ever
This is the episode with alternate end credits.