That was my first thought watching this is how young his voice sounded for his age. I knew he could sing. I saw him sing as a young man in movies, but hadn't heard him sing when he was older.
I really like this series and miss the old western movies that I had grown up with. I was surprised when I first saw Festus sing on Gunsmoke. Then when I learned that he was a Son of The Pioneers singer, I remembered him in the Roy Roger's and John Wayne movies.
@@carolannmarcucci7640 .. I also watch this several times daily. I love it. Takes me back to good times when my family members were still on earth. Especially my husband and daughter! I miss them so much. But I’will see them before long since I now am 83.
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord." 1 Corinthians 12:11 New Living Translation 11"It is the one and only Holy Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have."
Yes; back then we were a free country where everyone drew a decent pay check, Not just the rich and CEO's that live off the consumers and employees backs! We were at that time a CHRISTIAN NATION not the DEVILS domain???
Absolutely! All these good old shows Gunsmoke Andy Griffith Ma and Pa Kettle Green Acres Etc these were the good old days and the world's a better place for all of these good old time Comedians and actors and actresses I wish we could have some feel-good moments like this again on TV...
How true. TV was such a great family past time. Lots of today's TV is pure junk. So I watch the old westerns, Andy. griffin, etc and anything I can find with ken Curtis in the cast.
A friend and I accidentally ran into him when we were in high school. We were fifteen. He was not only very sweet to us, but was absolutely shocked that we knew who he was. Such a wonderful person. This was in downtown Colorado Springs, 1977 or 1978.
But he never offered to die on a cross to save the world from their Sins. Only by God's Grace of the Free gift of Jesus Christ can we be saved. You can't earn your salvation or sing for it or by making people happy or being a veteran or a hero or a firefighter. It is a free Gift from God. It's yours for the asking. Free Free Free. for all eternity. Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord." 1 Corinthians 12:11 New Living Translation 11"It is the one and only Holy Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have."
I miss him and the Sons of the Pioneers so much! Most of what passes for "country music" now isn't worth listening to! What a true talent and a fine gentleman! .
I so love hearing Ken Curtis sing this oldie… takes me back to my years of youth…when friends and I played cowboys with play guns!! Those were great memories.. I am now 83 and the world has drastically changed… to me not for the better nor for our children 😥😥
I'm in my 20s, almost 30, and I can even tell how much has changed. I'm thankful that my parents and grandparents introduced me to the classics they grew up with. They got me into Gunsmoke, the Andy Griffin show, Wagon Trail, John Wayne and much more.
Festus has stolen my heart, I try never to miss Gunsmoke!! I watch everyday, he and Matt Dillon, since I’m retired now these are my best shows. Good moral shows with great actors!!! I love them💞 no foul language, a pure love story!! ❤️ it doesn’t get any better!!! Thank you Festus, Matt and Kitty!!! We must never forget Bananza and the Cartrights!!!!!!We need a lot more like these for adults and the children and take the trash off of TV!!!
The characters were so distinctly developed that we Felt they were absolutely Real Life People. !! Great writers and directors helped that series Allot to be Great!!
I accidentally came across Ken singing tumbling tumbleweeds while I was trying to learn how to play the song on guitar…how lucky was I to discover this remarkable performance… rest in peace Ken Curtis.
Peter Humphrey the thing is not everybody knew that! I for one loved Gunsmoke when I was 9 and 10 years old and thought Ken Curtis was great as Festus! But I never heard him sing or knew that he did until many many years later here on TH-cam... And I was completely shocked! The one that really got me was the footage of him singing I'll take you home again Kathleen and a film dressed as a member of cavalry!
Yep......I saw an interview an interview that he did with Bette Rogge a while back, and in real life he is NOTHING like Festus Hagen. Still hard for me to imagine that the Festus character that he played was all just a "put on"......just pretend! Do a youtube search for......Bette Rogge interviews "Gunsmoke" actors Ken Curtis and Buck Taylor.........to watch the interview.
RIP, Ken. Your voice was amazing! To have a voice like that and be the actor that you were says volumes! Your eyes expressed the feeling that you had singing this song. Love ❤ you and miss you. We are watching you right now on MeTV. Gunsmoke is the best when you are on. Watch it every single day!!!!❤❤❤
He had exceptional experiences !!! Was part of many well known and successful movies,and worked with legendary actors..He himself was a highly underrated talent...
Ken was in many shows and movies but Festus Hagan was the best. People who have watched gunsmoke didn't know he was an excellent singer . RIP Ken and Festus.
I was just about to post the same thing about the Sons of the Pioneers, My mother still has my fathers originals of that band. They came in a box because the records were so thick then lol
Just a much better time when those Shows came out. Gunsmoke , Andy Griffith, I still watch them every day. Really not any True talent out there. I’m almost 80 years old and boy to go back in time just for a week to show this younger generation how things really were. Our little town had so many businesses. Coffee shops, Factories everywhere, our downtown area was always busy , people window shopping, kids selling pop bottles, penny candy. Sure is a sad time today. Most the time I’m 20 on the inside and in my mind but to start getting up moving around and wanting to do things it isn’t happening. Many people feel the same way. When we were kids, I felt like I had my whole life, seemed like I would be here forever and here I am. Nearly over. That’s all of our fate. Try to be ready, 🇺🇸👍🏻
Frank Allen: Thank you for your post. I know exactly what you mean. Dont forget the small pleasures that come your way everyday...sometimes it is just the small stuff that matters most. I enjoy Andy Griffith, Sons of the Pioneers from that time period too. Takes me back to such a simpler time....life in a slower lane
It was only Festus who was rather rough. Ken was a very intelligent, well educated and multi-talented man who liked to dress well and be perfectly turned out. Amazing really when you consider his quite straightened circumstances as a youngster. He had a beautiful voice and Tumbling Tumbleweeds is probably my favourite.
I've heard a lot of our favorite old "cowboys" sing this song but I think our hero Festus did it best. Why can't we get talented stars like this any more?
This is nov. 2023. I came across this video of Ken singing tumbleweed. Amazing singing voice. I loved him in Gunsmoke when I was younger and wish Gunsmoke was on TV. I have Shaw Satellite, they do not broadcast it. When we had TV Guide internet sixties and seventies, that's where we seen Google actors. Bygone era
What a wonderful version of this song by Ken Curtis he has a beautiful voice he certainly was a great singer and actor and bought us great joy may he rest in peace I'll never forget him!!🎸🤠🐎🌹
Ken Curtis! Who would have believed the man who played Festus Hagen on Gunsmoke would have such a beautiful voice. His Festus character brightened every episode of Gunsmoke and made them more enjoyable. I am a fan of Gunsmoke and Festus and watch it as often as I can. Even though they are all reruns, I watch my favorite actors and enjoy it more with Festus. Ken Curtis, you are missed along with Matt, Kitty and Doc!
One of the original episode he was in, before he was a main charater, he sits up in the jail with a friend going to be hung. The friend plays harmonica and he sings for real. It's so haunting.
I met him in the early 70's in Sikeston, Mo. One of the most talented singers ever. Such a humble and nice man, too. Our whole family talked about that meeting for years
Ken Curtis was a singing member of " The Sons of Pioneers" and this was their theme song. It was sung often by the Sons of Pioneers in old Roy Rogers movies. Roy Rogers was in the group and sang with them for years.. Roy actually sang lead on the songs....They were in most all of his movies. 🎶🌟🎶
Since Gunsmoke and Andy Griffith became part of TV Land, I’ve been captivated with both. It’s also further blossomed the beautiful relationship I have with my 70yo mom. Festus is played masterfully, and at 70 my friends, this man is showing us the full range of his talents! Thank you for all the memories Ken Curtis aka Festus. God rest his soul 🙏🏻
Ken Curtis was in many John Wayne movies and one of the original Sons of the Pioneers, which also appeared in those movies. He was also a great actor as well as a singer.
My favorite is Rio Grande where Ken is one of the Regimental Singers (Sons of the Pioneers) They serenade Maureen O'Hara (and John Wayne) with I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen. I have Xfinity here in San Rafael, California. Rio Grande is a free movie choice on Xfinity. And, you can bet that I've been watching it a lot. Harry Carey, Jr. and Ben Johnson are wonderful in it. Fantastic stunt riding with two horses apiece by each of them! Fantastic.
Ken Curtis was the featured speaker at the Future Farmers of America National Convention in KC in 1963.. We FFA kids loved Festus and Gunsmoke.. don't think anyone knew he could sing!
There was a Gunsmoke episode where his lookalike was causing trouble, played by him of course, and he goes and finds him. He gave a deep and powerful performance there.
I worked for a while when I was young in the hospitality business where celebrities would do shows. This man was so nice and gracious. One of the special ones.
I am a big fan of Ken Curtis and I absolutely love him singing this song. I play it every morning and read the new comments. It is so nice to read your reminiscences of Ken Curtis. As a fan, I always had the feeling that Ken Curtis was a human being I would like to have met. Very warm, human feeling about him. Thanks for letting us know he was "one of the special ones."
I was very lucky living in Okla. City for five years, it was there I saw Ken Curtis singing at the National Finials Rodeo. The year escapes me, but what a superb voice. RIP
I too saw him many times on the streets of OKC....he was a very warm, friendly man...met him at a restaurant called the Stockyard ...In old town....very good steaks too...
@@joannmcleod2439 that movie was Rio Grande and Curtis was in the Regimental Singers. He was the main singer. I've known Curtis was a singer for years since my father loved the Sons of the Pioneers and I grew up on their music.
Ken Curtis who played festus was a very wonderful actor,i really truly honestly didn't know that he was a wonderful singer as well . I love the songs,music he made . I really truly honestly do admire him as well . The times that festus and doc Adams got into issues with each other it seemed funny at times . I know that they (meaning festus and doc Adams got along well it really truly honestly does hurt when all of your favorite movie stars from certain shows die . I know what's it's like to lose someone who I love dearly . May you all rest in peace . All of your fans,friends love you dearly,miss you so very much .
He was lead singer for the Sons of the Pioneers and before that with the Tommy Dorsey band. You can hear him do a lot of solo's in John Fords Western Fort Apachie with John Wayne.
You should check out ScottyMonts Youtune tribute to ken Curtus and it has many of his Sons of the Pioneers and movie performances. His voice was much better when he was younger. He began as a Big Band singer.
WOW! Hauntingly beautiful. As you cross western Kansas when the tumbleweeds are rollin' along, you can not keep from singing this song. This is the best. Thank you from Richmond Virginia.
Here’s Ken Curtis singing the Gunsmoke theme song Old Trail, Years before joining the cast. How spooky and not just the lyrics miss you Ken under appreciated talent. www.bobnolan-sop.net/Biographies/The%20Story%20of%20SOP/Ken%20Curtis/Ken%20Curtis%20audio/Old%20Trail.mp3
I meet him in Montgomery, Alabama at the fair grounds in back 1977. He had such beautiful blue eyes, I was 18 & just married but oh how I was blown away by him & my husband was laughing. Hey 70 now is alright in my book! Still makes my heart beat, keep healthy & living. ❤
What few know is that Ken got his start as a member of the western singing group Sons of the Pioneers. "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Cool, Cool Water" were two of their big hits.
Why'd he quit singing?!!!!? he's got an AMAZING voice!!! I was SHOCKED when I first heard him sing!! who knew FESTUS could SING and enunciate like THAT!!!
Anyone listening to Ken Curtis in 2024 i am !
I wish there were more folks around like this today. I miss the 60’ & 70’s and a more simpler, much friendlier World.
Me too. My heart is broken.
I agree with you. I miss the good ole days.
This man, Ken Curtis and Marty Robbins. I could listen all day. Real voices.
Everyone comments about his voice, no one seems to mention that he was 70 years old here. That makes it even more impressive.
Great voice, it's amazing he's 70years he aged well
Pupil pkkhpkp44fpfpfppmp
That was my first thought watching this is how young his voice sounded for his age. I knew he could sing. I saw him sing as a young man in movies, but hadn't heard him sing when he was older.
I wonder if he dyed his hair for this performance? I'm 70 now and way more gray than black, lol.
@@SR-iy4gg , just as beautiful as when he was in his 20's and his looks had not changed that much. Matured as they say.
Possibly the best tv character ever created. He did such a good job as Festus.
Festus is Excellent ! I never knew that he was a great singer when I was a Kid watching Gunsmoke.
In agreement 100%.
@@nicholasstiso8790
Yes. Pleasant surprise to learn that Festus had a good singing voice.
Yes totally agree ☺️
I really like this series and miss the old western movies that I had grown up with. I was surprised when I first saw Festus sing on Gunsmoke. Then when I learned that he was a Son of The Pioneers singer, I remembered him in the Roy Roger's and John Wayne movies.
Ken Curtis and Jim Nabors are 2 singing voices that their TV personas completely hide. Shocked every time I hear them sing
💯
His eyes are dancing as he is singing with his heart! That smile is real not acting. What an accomplished person he was.
I agree I watch it 3 times a day
@@carolannmarcucci7640 .. I also watch this several times daily. I love it. Takes me back to good times when my family members were still on earth. Especially my husband and daughter! I miss them so much. But I’will see them before long since I now am 83.
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation
5 This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans,
who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord." 1 Corinthians 12:11
New Living Translation
11"It is the one and only Holy Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have."
The world was a better place with Ken Curtis in it. There are none like him. Rest in peace Mr Curtis.
Yes; back then we were a free country where everyone drew a decent pay check, Not just the rich and CEO's that live off the consumers and employees backs! We were at that time a CHRISTIAN NATION not the DEVILS domain???
Absolutely! All these good old shows Gunsmoke Andy Griffith Ma and Pa Kettle Green Acres Etc these were the good old days and the world's a better place for all of these good old time Comedians and actors and actresses I wish we could have some feel-good moments like this again on TV...
100 percent agree
How true. TV was such a great family past time. Lots of today's TV is pure junk. So I watch the old westerns, Andy. griffin, etc and anything I can find with ken Curtis in the cast.
@@donnatyner4674 I’m with you about not watching the programs that now are on.. I watch Insp all the time plus ID
I always loved Festus. Ken Curtis was great in John Wayne movies too. Such a talent.
I'am according to you.
A friend and I accidentally ran into him when we were in high school. We were fifteen. He was not only very sweet to us, but was absolutely shocked that we knew who he was. Such a wonderful person. This was in downtown Colorado Springs, 1977 or 1978.
I love Festus! He was age 70 here! What a voice! What a wonderful, generous, God fearing man! We will miss you Ken Curtis❤️Godspeed…..
Hello how are you doing..?
Wow he looked great at 70
@but by can 😢blackpillfitness91😅😮😢🎉36
But he never offered to die on a cross to save the world from their Sins. Only by God's Grace of the Free gift of Jesus Christ can we be saved. You can't earn your salvation or sing for it or by making people happy or being a veteran or a hero or a firefighter. It is a free Gift from God. It's yours for the asking. Free Free Free. for all eternity.
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation
5 This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans,
who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord."
1 Corinthians 12:11
New Living Translation
11"It is the one and only Holy Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have."
Just seeing this in 2022... I watch gunsmoke all the time. I love Festus & Doc's banter back & forth... Fantastic
Hello how are you doing?
He was an incredibly talented entertainer. Multi-faceted and brilliant. I really miss the days when people were hired for their talent.
Festus is one of the greatest characters ever and Ken played him PERFECTLY.
Yes he did!
PERFICKLY*
No Book Learning, but I tell you something he would not get mad if you fart on him. Not like today, I don't like to get farted on.
The Alamo, Captain Dickinson...
Wow he can sing beautiful
What a great talent! He had the looks, the voice to be the lead in movies. He was a true professional. RIP
I miss him and the Sons of the Pioneers so much! Most of what passes for "country music" now isn't worth listening to! What a true talent and a fine gentleman!
.
My dad sang a nd
Even blake Sheldon said similar on the voice about today's country music.
My Dad played them when I young. I miss hearing them sing.
I gave up on country music after the Willie and Waylon era, and can't forget Johnny Cash
My daddy Joe loved that band & Ken's voice
People seem to forget he was lead for the Sons of the Pioneers. Beautiful voice.
well maybe some people did not know that fact
And foster brooks brother
And don't forget Bob Nolan
He also replaced Frank Sinatra in the Tommy Dorsey band.
Ive been watching gunsmoke for years! I had no idea that ken was part of this! Unbelievable
I so love hearing Ken Curtis sing this oldie… takes me back to my years of youth…when friends and I played cowboys with play guns!! Those were great memories.. I am now 83 and the world has drastically changed… to me not for the better nor for our children 😥😥
I agree I am 80 and it seems like another world I am living in
Amen. A sad world for young children😥😭
I'm in my 20s, almost 30, and I can even tell how much has changed. I'm thankful that my parents and grandparents introduced me to the classics they grew up with. They got me into Gunsmoke, the Andy Griffin show, Wagon Trail, John Wayne and much more.
Festus has stolen my heart, I try never to miss Gunsmoke!! I watch everyday, he and Matt Dillon, since I’m retired now these are my best shows. Good moral shows with great actors!!! I love them💞 no foul language, a pure love story!! ❤️ it doesn’t get any better!!! Thank you Festus, Matt and Kitty!!! We must never forget Bananza and the Cartrights!!!!!!We need a lot more like these for adults and the children and take the trash off of TV!!!
Totally agree.I'm addicted to Gunsmoke.
Love Gunsmoke ! Watched one today from the 9th Season. Makes it even more fun that my Great Uncle is in over 50 episodes.
I agree he's a great actor and now I know he's a great singer I love watching gunsmoke
The characters were so distinctly developed that we Felt they were absolutely Real Life People. !! Great writers and directors helped that series Allot to be Great!!
Pluto TV has a channel just for gunsmoke. 24/7 every episode
What can I say? I love you Festus. Ken Curtis was such a great actor, singer and person. I still watch Gunsmoke. RIP old friend.
I just love this man and the way he sings this song. Simply beautiful!! ❤
Ken Curtis was one of my all time favorite actors. His singing is awesome. Rest in peace my friend.
Hey how are you doing today..?
One of the most tender hearted characters of all time. He was truly a blessing to Gunsmoke fans.
You’d never know from the Festus character that Ken had legit skills like this. So versatile.
I love it when people find out how good a singer he was.
violet2048 yes I shocked how he good he was
I just found out and I'm amazed and awed!
@@lovelybutterfly32 When he sings ballads or cowboy campfire songs, they sound like a lullabye.
@@violet2048 I can just imagine how enchanting it must sound. His voice is so calming.
@@violet2048 yes, very warm and yet hauntingly so.
Here is another Country Singer and Western Move star that has a voice that touches your soul. But would never guess that, watching Gunsmoke.
Yes he is good singer
@Clark WILLIAMS From her last husband.
I accidentally came across Ken singing tumbling tumbleweeds while I was trying to learn how to play the song on guitar…how lucky was I to discover this remarkable performance… rest in peace Ken Curtis.
Anybody who can play Festus and sing like that is a GREAT Actor !!!!
He was lead singer for the Sons of the Pioneers from 1944 to 1958
Peter Humphrey the thing is not everybody knew that! I for one loved Gunsmoke when I was 9 and 10 years old and thought Ken Curtis was great as Festus! But I never heard him sing or knew that he did until many many years later here on TH-cam... And I was completely shocked! The one that really got me was the footage of him singing I'll take you home again Kathleen and a film dressed as a member of cavalry!
He sung with the sons of the pioneers.
Yep......I saw an interview an interview that he did with Bette Rogge a while back, and in real life he is NOTHING like Festus Hagen. Still hard for me to imagine that the Festus character that he played was all just a "put on"......just pretend! Do a youtube search for......Bette Rogge interviews "Gunsmoke" actors Ken Curtis and Buck Taylor.........to watch the interview.
agree
He was one of the most under appreciated singers and actors EVER. VERY TALENTED.
"The law's gonna creep up on you like ugly on a ape" - one of my favorite lines from Festus.
RIP, Ken. Your voice was amazing! To have a voice like that and be the actor that you were says volumes! Your eyes expressed the feeling that you had singing this song. Love ❤ you and miss you. We are watching you right now on MeTV. Gunsmoke is the best when you are on. Watch it every single day!!!!❤❤❤
I agree Gunsmoke is much better when Ken was on it!!! However, I
watch whoever is on it!!! Fetus is my
favorite!!
Me too
By far, the best "side kick" in the 20 years of gunsmoke
He had exceptional experiences !!! Was part of many well known and successful movies,and worked with legendary actors..He himself was a highly underrated talent...
I know that he was a very excetional person. The different typyes of people that he played!! And the voice!! Such a wonderful sinjger ❤️❤️🦅🦅🦅🦅
Im 62 yrs. old ,watched gunsmoke since i can remember, and never knew Ken could sing! RIP KEN.
I also am 62 and only found a couple of years ago about his singing. I just couldn’t believe it. What a treat!!!
He left a wonderful memory in my heart by his talent and testimony for the Lord!!! He also loved children!!! ❤️
Did you ever meet him Patsy? I would've loved to have seen him in person.♥
Ken was in many shows and movies but Festus Hagan was the best. People who have watched gunsmoke didn't know he was an excellent singer . RIP Ken and Festus.
I did ❤️.
He played a character similar to Festus on an episode of Have Gun Will Travel. He also sung straight in that episode as well.
I knew!
A true American icon!! Thank God for Ken Curtis!! I remember when Gun smoke was prime time tv.. The longest running Western ever..
It's still on !It's on my tv!
@@stevenrobinson1379 mine too! I love it!
I watch Gunsmoke evey weeknight, 3 episodes. Startimg at 10:00pm.
When I started watching it from the very beginning it was called Gunlaw.
@@John-ob7dh love it hi
Oh man! Ken Curtis! This is lovely! Such a gorgeous voice and such a great actor! RIP Festus.....I still love you after all these years! :')
ME TOO...LOVE, RESPECT, GOD ALWAYS BE WITH HIM!!!!!
See YT clip: Ken Curtis sing "Noah's Dove"
Ken's beautiful voice shines again.
dtrix10kc my hero,want this song at my funeral
tribes of affraica
dtrix10kc him and his Mule...👍👍
I loved him. They dont make them like him anymore. A very humble man. ❤❤❤❤
Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over ther
His voice has such a calming effect. At least for me anyway
Yes I feel the same way.
Well, he Was in the Sons of the Pioneers!
Same!!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
You get my vote on that
Me too
WOW-Love him. What a talent. They don't make western's like they use too.
Son’s of the pioneers is the best country music band’s forever including ken Curtis! Great job Festus..
Wasn't their music classified as western??? I like both kinds of music, country AND western!!!
He was in the group, Sons of the Pioneers. He married John Ford's daughter. loved Festus.
I didn't know he was JF son in law
I was just about to post the same thing about the Sons of the Pioneers, My mother still has my fathers originals of that band. They came in a box because the records were so thick then lol
Just a much better time when those Shows came out. Gunsmoke , Andy Griffith, I still watch them every day. Really not any True talent out there. I’m almost 80 years old and boy to go back in time just for a week to show this younger generation how things really were. Our little town had so many businesses. Coffee shops, Factories everywhere, our downtown area was always busy , people window shopping, kids selling pop bottles, penny candy. Sure is a sad time today. Most the time I’m 20 on the inside and in my mind but to start getting up moving around and wanting to do things it isn’t happening. Many people feel the same way. When we were kids, I felt like I had my whole life, seemed like I would be here forever and here I am. Nearly over. That’s all of our fate. Try to be ready, 🇺🇸👍🏻
Frank Allen: Thank you for your post. I know exactly what you mean. Dont forget the small pleasures that come your way everyday...sometimes it is just the small stuff that matters most. I enjoy Andy Griffith, Sons of the Pioneers from that time period too. Takes me back to such a simpler time....life in a slower lane
@David Erickson Thanks
He was 70 years old when he sang this...excellent pipes for that age!
Or any age.
Are you kidding??? 70 - wow - just think how wonderful when he was younger.
bobwayne911 Just check out his days with the Sons of the Pioneers. Fantastic voice!
Wow, he looks great.
He looked a lot younger for his age.
You know I could listen to him sing this song all day so beautiful and peaceful
Hello how are you doing today?
Proof of the saying 'a diamond in the rough'.Never judge a book by its cover! Wow..amazing voice.
amazing voice
It was only Festus who was rather rough. Ken was a very intelligent, well educated and multi-talented man who liked to dress well and be perfectly turned out. Amazing really when you consider his quite straightened circumstances as a youngster. He had a beautiful voice and Tumbling Tumbleweeds is probably my favourite.
This man was incredible with his range of talents that is so rare to find these days.
I've heard a lot of our favorite old "cowboys" sing this song but I think our hero Festus did it best. Why can't we get talented stars like this any more?
because nowadays it is more about looks than actual TALENT!!!
This is nov. 2023. I came across this video of Ken singing tumbleweed. Amazing singing voice. I loved him in Gunsmoke when I was younger and wish Gunsmoke was on TV. I have Shaw Satellite, they do not broadcast it. When we had TV Guide internet sixties and seventies, that's where we seen Google actors. Bygone era
What a fine singer!! Love Ken Curtis! What a character, what a voice!!
Who wouldn't like this??? Festus sings great...
I just love this man and his voice. He is a great person
Fantastic
We miss Festus, but not this junk on TV now. After the News, we turn the old Boob Tube off that is how bad TV has gotten rotten LOL.
He was one of the early Sons of the Pioneers.
@Montana fishing Fun hh
What a wonderful version of this song by Ken Curtis he has a beautiful voice he certainly was a great singer and actor and bought us great joy may he rest in peace I'll never forget him!!🎸🤠🐎🌹
Ken Curtis! Who would have believed the man who played Festus Hagen on Gunsmoke would have such a beautiful voice. His Festus character brightened every episode of Gunsmoke and made them more enjoyable. I am a fan of Gunsmoke and Festus and watch it as often as I can. Even though they are all reruns, I watch my favorite actors and enjoy it more with Festus. Ken Curtis, you are missed along with Matt, Kitty and Doc!
Had no idea he could sing like that! What a surprise. I really like him in Gunsmoke. Shame they don't make simple shows like that anymore.
Michael Kern watch the movie "Rio Grande" & you'll get inkling of his singing prowess.
Amen to that Michael .
Gunsmoke💜💜💜
He sang in the "Irish Pub" scene in John Wayne's movie "The Quiet Man".
@@pamh.5705 he also sang with a famous big band during the Big Band heyday.
All I can say is AMAZING voice, We love Festus.
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS AND I JUST FOUND OUT FESTUS COULD SING.
In Rio Grande he was the lead singer of I'll Take You Home Kathleen and had such a beautiful, clear voice.
check this out: th-cam.com/video/5jwPVe_sWa8/w-d-xo.html
He was a singer first
I just found that out too! I feel like a boob, lol. I should have know this.
One of the original episode he was in, before he was a main charater, he sits up in the jail with a friend going to be hung. The friend plays harmonica and he sings for real. It's so haunting.
And a Great Actor to boot.? R.I.P. Ken Curtis. for you are sadly missed by all of your Fans.
Absolutely
Loved Festus! Never knew he sounded so good!
I met him in the early 70's in Sikeston, Mo. One of the most talented singers ever. Such a humble and nice man, too. Our whole family talked about that meeting for years
He had a truly remarkable voice!!
What a wonderful human being great person a gift from God
Miss this man.
A gentleman, through and through.
Smooth voice and acting talent - miss him very much
Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there's
Ken Curtis was a singing member of " The Sons of Pioneers" and this was their theme song. It was sung often by the Sons of Pioneers in old Roy Rogers movies. Roy Rogers was in the group and sang with them for years.. Roy actually sang lead on the songs....They were in most all of his movies.
🎶🌟🎶
Roy rodgers was also a member of the sons of the pioneers when ken Curtis was a member
Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan, and Tim Spencer were the original members of the Sons of the Pioneers.
I remember seeing him in one of John Wayne's movies, he was one of the cavalry, and he sang in that. His voice is beautiful.
My father introduced me to "The Son's of the Pioneers" as a young girl. Thank you daddy for sharing your love of good music.
My Daddy did, too.
Since Gunsmoke and Andy Griffith became part of TV Land, I’ve been captivated with both. It’s also further blossomed the beautiful relationship I have with my 70yo mom. Festus is played masterfully, and at 70 my friends, this man is showing us the full range of his talents! Thank you for all the memories Ken Curtis aka Festus. God rest his soul 🙏🏻
Ken Curtis was in many John Wayne movies and one of the original Sons of the Pioneers, which also appeared in those movies. He was also a great actor as well as a singer.
+terry haugen Ken was not an original member of The Sons Of The Pioneers. He was a latter day member, as was Pat Brady.
My favorite is Rio Grande where Ken is one of the Regimental Singers (Sons of the Pioneers) They serenade Maureen O'Hara (and John Wayne) with I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen.
I have Xfinity here in San Rafael, California. Rio Grande is a free movie choice on Xfinity. And, you can bet that I've been watching it a lot. Harry Carey, Jr. and Ben Johnson are wonderful in it. Fantastic stunt riding with two horses apiece by each of them! Fantastic.
he was in the sons of the pioneers but not one of the originals. he joined them in the 50s
@@bruiser He was their lead singer from 49 to 52
Was a big band singer before everything.
Ken Curtis was the featured speaker at the Future Farmers of America National Convention in KC in 1963.. We FFA kids loved Festus and Gunsmoke.. don't think anyone knew he could sing!
Oh I loved this guy! Never knew he was older than my dad. Beautiful voice,
He talked so different in his shows, he is refined and has a wonderful voice! Wonderful!
There was a Gunsmoke episode where his lookalike was causing trouble, played by him of course, and he goes and finds him. He gave a deep and powerful performance there.
B Davis saw that 👍👍
He sang I will take you home again Kathleen in a old John Wayne film .Absolutely beautiful rendition of that old song .
Oh my goodness!!! Thank you for sharing this. What a beautiful voice!
Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there's
People now dont realize that he was one of the original sons of the pioneers a long with Roy Rogers.
I'm 75 so I can remember a lot of what the "young people" hear about today. Such a soothing, wonderful voice. God love you Ken. Best wishes to all.
Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there's
@@carolgarber5209 the weather over there is good
@@carolgarber5209 so where are you from
@@carolgarber5209 good night 🌉
I worked for a while when I was young in the hospitality business where celebrities would do shows. This man was so nice and gracious. One of the special ones.
I am a big fan of Ken Curtis and I absolutely love him singing this song. I play it every morning and read the new comments.
It is so nice to read your reminiscences of Ken Curtis. As a fan, I always had the feeling that Ken Curtis was a human being I would like to have met. Very warm, human feeling about him. Thanks for letting us know he was "one of the special ones."
What a beautiful voice.Never would have guessed it was you.What else does he sing?
I was very lucky living in Okla. City for five years, it was there I saw Ken Curtis singing at the National Finials Rodeo. The year escapes me, but what a superb voice. RIP
Yes you was lucky wished I'd heard him sing this man was talented a true treasure do you know where he's buried.
I too saw him many times on the streets of OKC....he was a very warm, friendly man...met him at a restaurant called the Stockyard ...In old town....very good steaks too...
Go festus I didn’t know you were a singer you did a great job great voice too. I’m flabbergasted.
He was also a member of the group sons of the pioneers with Roy Rogers and they was in one of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara movies
He took Frank Sinatra's place when he left the Tommy Dorsey Band. Later on he took Roy Roger's place when he left the Sons of the Pioneers.
@@joannmcleod2439 that movie was Rio Grande and Curtis was in the Regimental Singers. He was the main singer. I've known Curtis was a singer for years since my father loved the Sons of the Pioneers and I grew up on their music.
Ken , Sons off the Pioneers. Fantastic voice.
🌹🌹🌹
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
I DID Not KNOW THAT KEN CURTIS
COULD SING LIKE
THAT. IT WAS AWSOME
I absolutely love his singing…..when watching “Gunsmoke” you would never believe “Festus” would sing this beautiful…..LOVE THE SINGING!!!
Ken Curtis who played festus was a very wonderful actor,i really truly honestly didn't know that he was a wonderful singer as well . I love the songs,music he made . I really truly honestly do admire him as well . The times that festus and doc Adams got into issues with each other it seemed funny at times . I know that they (meaning festus and doc Adams got along well it really truly honestly does hurt when all of your favorite movie stars from certain shows die . I know what's it's like to lose someone who I love dearly . May you all rest in peace . All of your fans,friends love you dearly,miss you so very much .
My brother saw this and sent it to me, when he saw it he was shocked Festis could sing
@@paulacarson157 who knew? Gave me chills ... I secretly wanted to marry him.. secrets out. Lol
He was lead singer for the Sons of the Pioneers and before that with the Tommy Dorsey band. You can hear him do a lot of solo's in John Fords Western Fort Apachie with John Wayne.
You should check out ScottyMonts Youtune tribute to ken Curtus and it has many of his Sons of the Pioneers and movie performances. His voice was much better when he was younger. He began as a Big Band singer.
WOW! Hauntingly beautiful. As you cross western Kansas when the tumbleweeds are rollin' along, you can not keep from singing this song. This is the best. Thank you from Richmond Virginia.
I keep listening to his beautiful voice/song over and over...so calming❤❤
UNBELIEVABLE! Festus! Are you kidding? What an incredibly beautiful voice!
INCREDIBLE IS RIGHT I ALWAYS LOVED HIM IN T.V. SERIES GUNSMOKE !!!!!
Jennifer Bynum true....
Ken Curtis sang in the 1950 movie Rio Grande and in The Searchers as well.
Sons of the pioneers. Look up some old John Wayne movies. The searchers for one. It’s him.
Here’s Ken Curtis singing the Gunsmoke theme song Old Trail, Years before joining the cast. How spooky and not just the lyrics miss you Ken under appreciated talent.
www.bobnolan-sop.net/Biographies/The%20Story%20of%20SOP/Ken%20Curtis/Ken%20Curtis%20audio/Old%20Trail.mp3
Ken Curtis was a Class Act. R.I.P. old fellow.
I meet him in Montgomery, Alabama at the fair grounds in back 1977. He had such beautiful blue eyes, I was 18 & just married but oh how I was blown away by him & my husband was laughing. Hey 70 now is alright in my book! Still makes my heart beat, keep healthy & living. ❤
I've always loved Festus.....I'm so impressed with his voice. ....I can't imagine why Gunsmoke didn't provide the opportunity for us to enjoy him.
What few know is that Ken got his start as a member of the western singing group Sons of the Pioneers. "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Cool, Cool Water" were two of their big hits.
I never tire of hearing him sing this song. ❤
Hello how are you doing..?
How wonderful.. A singer and my favorite on Gunsmoke.. Plus,he as as cute as he can be! RIP good guy..xx
Ken along with Roy were two of our finest Western crooners. At night, by the campfire, I can still hear them singin',
just beyond the pale light.
William Schaefer don't forget my uncle Marty, the greatest western balladeer to ever saddle up! RIP Marty Robbins.
A beautiful voice. And a fine actor, since he had everyone convinced that he sounded like Festus.
@Hello Mark how are you doing
WOW, i'm blown away like a Tumbling Tumbleweed, lol. What a wonderful voice!
That is awesome. I didn't realize that Ken Curtis could sing like that. I will forever remember him as Festus Hagen.
A man of many talents!You don’t loose your gifts,no matter how old you are.
Lose
Ken Curtis was one of the best vocalist that could really act! He is missed!
Why am I teary-eyed? This is beautiful - he was one of my favorite actors, and except for Kitty, my favorite actor on Gunsmoke.
That's what you call a good actor. His Fester voice and his natural. So awesome at both 🎶🎼🎵
Love and miss you Festus...( Ken Curtis )... beautiful singer and actor, still watch reruns of Gunsmoke
Lydia Acchione me too
He is the best on gunsmoke
Part was thinking Doc would come around the corner and tell him to, "Stop With That Confounded Racket!!"
Lol !
To which Festus would respond, "aww be quiet you old scudder you."
LOL. THAT WOULD BE A FITTING PART.
I love ken Curtis. I saw him in person and he was genuinely the nicest person I’ve ever met. He treated his fans like gold!! What a guy.
I've seen Ken Curtis in many movies but never, in a million years, would have guessed that he sung and so beautifully too. Wow!
I never knew he could sing so well! What a beautiful voice!
Why'd he quit singing?!!!!? he's got an AMAZING voice!!! I was SHOCKED when I first heard him sing!! who knew FESTUS could SING and enunciate like THAT!!!
I totally agree Susie I'm in total Awe of his singing! I never would've imagined!
I watch him everyday on ME Tv
On Me TV channel 3 in NYC, then Bonanza
I'm 70.. if my 8 year old great nephew does not see festus on gunsmoke...he leaves the room
It seems like people preferred Sinatra and Crosby
Surprised me to run across this, He's a good singer