May God bless Alan, Wayne and Jimmy...these "gentlemen" always gave it their "all"...wonderful talents, even better men...even though life for them has not always been fair, I forever wish for them NOTHING BUT THE BEST, because they were, and are, THE BEST!
The first time I saw the Osmond Brothers perform this song was back in 1978, in Las Vegas. My father made sure we were in the first row, right at the stage. At the end of this song, the brothers belted out an additional "Al-right!" I was so excited and couldn't help myself, calling out "Al-right" right back at them ... .and then Merrill may eye contact with me and did another "Al-right." He was and still is my favorite Osmond, and not just because of the "Al-right" - Ha! Anyway, with regards to the version in this video, with Jimmy doing Merrill's part ..... it's just not the same. Nothing against Jimmy, but an Osmond Show without Merrill is just not an Osmond show.
I remember in 1980, Drury Lane London, the boys started their set with this song after Donny and Marie opened the show. The last night there, Merrill was absent for a lot of the show before returning home, Donny took his place. Later, after Merrill did his banjo spot Alan said for all to show how much we loved him and they sang, He aint heavy whilst all the cast and the family walked onto the stage to show their love and support as Merrill had to pull out of the tour and return to the U.S. A real show stopper and memorable moment.
Why did Merrill have to pull out of show? Why is he absent in this video? First time I’ve seen this video. I’m an Osmond Fan, have been since 1970, very talented wonderful Family who always worked so hard. I hope they are All enjoying their retirement. ❤️💙💜💚🧡🖤🩷👏👏👏👍🏼😊
@@DianeOliver-cu3kj Hi, it wasn't from this actual show, but one during the tour of april 1980. The Osmonds arrived at The Theatre Royal in London at different times. When Merrill arrived he shook hands with a number o us as he made his way to the step door during the afternoon. The first show was exactly as the one had been on the Saturday evening, but at the matinee, when Donny and Marie introduced the brothers, Merrill wasn't with them for the Resurrection Shuffle medley. Later with the 'I got the music in me' medley he appeared and did his banjo spot. Afterwards Alan said, 'You know, Tomorrow afternoon, Merrill is going back home to Utah, so lets show him how much we love him!' So of course there was screams and cheers as the band struck up into the chorus of, 'He aint heavy, he's my brother' as the rest of the family, dancers and I don't know who else came onto the stage, so many people. I saw Merrill wipe away tears as I doubt that this show stopping moment was going to happen. It really was a moving moment as he took his bows, wiping away the tears. I saw a headline the next day something like 'Ailing Osmond pulls out of tour'. I believe it was due to a heart problem. In one of the films about the Osmonds, I can't recall the name. In the scenes after they lose so much money, they are arranging to do a tour to make some money to help pay off some of the debts that they were left with. The actor playing Merrill then collapses and wakes up in hospital with the family around him. I believe that Donny writes a bit about the concert that evening in his book 'Life is just what you make it'. That afternoon, Donny arrived as they all had tried to, individually, to try and just get into a theatre door. But he was spotted and four girls were trying to pull him out of the doorway as he tried to lever himself in. I tried telling them that someone was going to get hurt, so aided Donny's entrance with a bit of a shove, that he broke into a trot as he broke free of the clutches. So I have a lot of memories of that day. Which was the last time I saw them all perform together until the 50th anniversary tour at Wembley Arena. I hope some of this information has helped and that you are able to follow up with seeing the film and Donny's book.
You 😂are sing guys who are you guys me don't know you anymore I forgot about you guys now me hurts so bad I can't remember you now who is the most cute honey ✈ you are crazy guys miss someone like the topper band you guys are not the topper guys that me fall in love with someone who me aew is on my TV show wes
With these guys.. they are always able and do their best! Merrill was sick at the time. I believe that the time he had some issues with his heart. Anyway, look at him nowadays..Terrific and still touring solo and with his brothers.
you guys are still the best group ever and I miss Alan and Wayne and I can't wait to see Merrill and jay in Somerset England on the twenty third of august 😍🤗🤗
The Osmond brothers were an explosive electrifying act! Exactly why it was diminished to showcase the Donny and Marie thing for 30 years was never explained. Any changes should have been to throw Jimmy in much sooner with the brothers. Pushing Marie on rock and rollers sent millions of Osmond fans to the hippies.
🤣🤣 my irreverent bit is when they hiked their legs up & the music made that specific “note” it looked like they were um, passing gas🤣. Still love them though, with the upholstery jackets and interesting choreography.
Completely weird. Whenever I Iift my leg like that (0:10-0:30) I make a big fart. And what does the baritone sax do on every leg lift? A big deep farty note. Weird. Have a listen.
May God bless Alan, Wayne and Jimmy...these "gentlemen" always gave it their "all"...wonderful talents, even better men...even though life for them has not always been fair, I forever wish for them NOTHING BUT THE BEST, because they were, and are, THE BEST!
Alan, Jimmy, Wayne and Jay, brilliant
I'm so glad I grew up in the 70s.
I agree. '70s songs and artists were absolutely great!
Me too!
That's debatable. (that you grew up).
Excellent performance by those toothy brothers!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic!!!!!!!
The first time I saw the Osmond Brothers perform this song was back in 1978, in Las Vegas. My father made sure we were in the first row, right at the stage. At the end of this song, the brothers belted out an additional "Al-right!" I was so excited and couldn't help myself, calling out "Al-right" right back at them ... .and then Merrill may eye contact with me and did another "Al-right." He was and still is my favorite Osmond, and not just because of the "Al-right" - Ha! Anyway, with regards to the version in this video, with Jimmy doing Merrill's part ..... it's just not the same. Nothing against Jimmy, but an Osmond Show without Merrill is just not an Osmond show.
Wonderful. And fun. Brothers of marie. What a fortunate lady !!!
I remember in 1980, Drury Lane London, the boys started their set with this song after Donny and Marie opened the show. The last night there, Merrill was absent for a lot of the show before returning home, Donny took his place. Later, after Merrill did his banjo spot Alan said for all to show how much we loved him and they sang, He aint heavy whilst all the cast and the family walked onto the stage to show their love and support as Merrill had to pull out of the tour and return to the U.S. A real show stopper and memorable moment.
Why did Merrill have to pull out of show? Why is he absent in this video? First time I’ve seen this video. I’m an Osmond Fan, have been since 1970, very talented wonderful Family who always worked so hard. I hope they are All enjoying their retirement. ❤️💙💜💚🧡🖤🩷👏👏👏👍🏼😊
@@DianeOliver-cu3kj Hi, it wasn't from this actual show, but one during the tour of april 1980. The Osmonds arrived at The Theatre Royal in London at different times. When Merrill arrived he shook hands with a number o us as he made his way to the step door during the afternoon. The first show was exactly as the one had been on the Saturday evening, but at the matinee, when Donny and Marie introduced the brothers, Merrill wasn't with them for the Resurrection Shuffle medley. Later with the 'I got the music in me' medley he appeared and did his banjo spot. Afterwards Alan said, 'You know, Tomorrow afternoon, Merrill is going back home to Utah, so lets show him how much we love him!' So of course there was screams and cheers as the band struck up into the chorus of, 'He aint heavy, he's my brother' as the rest of the family, dancers and I don't know who else came onto the stage, so many people. I saw Merrill wipe away tears as I doubt that this show stopping moment was going to happen. It really was a moving moment as he took his bows, wiping away the tears. I saw a headline the next day something like 'Ailing Osmond pulls out of tour'. I believe it was due to a heart problem. In one of the films about the Osmonds, I can't recall the name. In the scenes after they lose so much money, they are arranging to do a tour to make some money to help pay off some of the debts that they were left with. The actor playing Merrill then collapses and wakes up in hospital with the family around him. I believe that Donny writes a bit about the concert that evening in his book 'Life is just what you make it'. That afternoon, Donny arrived as they all had tried to, individually, to try and just get into a theatre door. But he was spotted and four girls were trying to pull him out of the doorway as he tried to lever himself in. I tried telling them that someone was going to get hurt, so aided Donny's entrance with a bit of a shove, that he broke into a trot as he broke free of the clutches. So I have a lot of memories of that day. Which was the last time I saw them all perform together until the 50th anniversary tour at Wembley Arena. I hope some of this information has helped and that you are able to follow up with seeing the film and Donny's book.
Fabulous entertainers. Wonderful
What a beautiful and Awesome! Gift my father GOD created for us to watch. The Osmonds family ❤🙌💋😘
Can't believe how close Alan and Jay come to the edge of that stay, but stay on it! Professionals!!
Wayne always looked like he was having the best time
Still does
You 😂are sing guys who are you guys me don't know you anymore I forgot about you guys now me hurts so bad I can't remember you now who is the most cute honey ✈ you are crazy guys miss someone like the topper band you guys are not the topper guys that me fall in love with someone who me aew is on my TV show wes
@@user-ir7ng5pv4w They're The Osmonds, Famous Worldwide, been in the Business for over Forty Years.
Fantastic dancers as well
Superbly done with fantastic dance timing, love it.
All gorgeous!
Great performance. That big band is also tight as hell. Some killer guitar in there.
The Don lane show 70s and 80s from Australia a great show that night
Talent, Talent, Talent, Talent....great singers & performers 👍😉🎶🎤
I agree but they don't look like they have a lot of room to move around. Where was Merrill?
With these guys.. they are always able and do their best! Merrill was sick at the time. I believe that the time he had some issues with his heart. Anyway, look at him nowadays..Terrific and still touring solo and with his brothers.
😅
Love them ! Always true to their heart
Sooo great ! Good dancers also.Que de souvenirs !!!
you guys are still the best group ever and I miss Alan and Wayne and I can't wait to see Merrill and jay in Somerset England on the twenty third of august 😍🤗🤗
Early 1980s Jay and Jimmy 😏💚❤
The Osmond brothers were an explosive electrifying act! Exactly why it was diminished to showcase the Donny and Marie thing for 30 years was never explained. Any changes should have been to throw Jimmy in much sooner with the brothers. Pushing Marie on rock and rollers sent millions of Osmond fans to the hippies.
Wow, beautiful!
love this one...
Awesome. Their coats did remind me I need to get new drapes.
As long as the they match the carpet.
🤣🤣 my irreverent bit is when they hiked their legs up & the music made that specific “note” it looked like they were um, passing gas🤣. Still love them though, with the upholstery jackets and interesting choreography.
Somewhere in town there's a station wagon with its seat covers missing.
❤❤❤❤
wow, que de souvenirs cette chanson GREAT TIME
C'est la premiere fois que j'ai l'entendre, Super pour dancer aux fetes.
Moji idoli jos iz 70ti.
très grande performance !
Jay and Alan could pass for twins in this clip.
I miss all those dance steps.
Oh well. Just focus on the ones you can hit.
Love this..HPD
Os Osmonds são artistas completos. Tem presença de pauco. Lindos.
Yo no bueno hables Espanol,...but...Me gusta bien.
What?
my brain says "Look, its Wayne! (and the guys)" sigh :)
awesome from montrose, mn
THE perfection
He is there
Awesome!!!
Man could they move!
I love those osmonds!
You don't love the others?
Norm Harris on lead trumpet - Awesome !.
Rick Baptist on lead trumpet. Top LA recording and TV musician,
Awesome
AMAZINg thank U !
WOUAH JAYYYYYYYYY
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Alan Jimmy Wayne Jay
I like to the all show again
if you have it , can you show us
thak you so much
@lisaosfan He wasn't touring in 1980 after he had that heart attack in England earlier that year.
Trina Minnich He didn't have a heart attack, he had a panic attack.
Oh dear
wonderful thank you
do you have the other part were
jimmy draw?
Jimmy is there instead of Merrill.
Needs Merrill's Great voclas
where was merrill?
I wonder how many times they fell off that platform/stage, when practicing
Not enough. That would have been the best part.
@suzannepiper1 This was from a Don Lane Show in Australia.
Wonder what Ashton Gardner and Dyke thought.
Where were Merril and Donny?
I have a hard time distinguishing between the Osmonds and the Jacksons.
Where is Merril??
Josh stop it Josh
Chris breezy you need to not beat me up
Where's Donny?
He appeared later in this episode of _The Don Lane Show._
where is Merrill?
Where’s Merrill?
I’m in love with Wayne my sweetheart and my Husband Alan Osmond
Wheres Merrill
where was Merrill ?
He was sick. He had a heart attack in early 1980 and did not tour that year.
I didn't know Merrill had a heart attack ! Thanks for the answer Trina -
Wow, that was sort of young to be having a heart attack.
Yea when they lost all there money and had to go back out and tour it was too much for him to handle.
I thought it was a severe panic attack..
Jay was skinny then.
Merrill is singing
And Jay&Kari
Completely weird. Whenever I Iift my leg like that (0:10-0:30) I make a big fart. And what does the baritone sax do on every leg lift? A big deep farty note. Weird. Have a listen.
Leave me alone
Uh.....no.
cant dance but are good at show casing talent
They wanted so much to be like the Jackson's but never quite made it..
I was a big fan of the Jacksons but loved the Osmonds both so talented in their own way
@@sharongreen8982 Learn to spell.
They were better than The Jackson’s and a lot less crazy.
Much better than the Jacksons
I never understood how the Osmonds and Jackson’s could be compared. Both are excellent. They are so good that both mothers had the same birthday.
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