I had a huge thing for Toni back then, she was so beautiful and talented. I hadnt seen this and didnt know she had sisters, they are all beautiful. Love this.
Wow so much talent in one family. My family at Christmastime tries to sing Xmas songs....we so try. We have fun though. Thank you Tennille sisters! I loved seeing you all together on this episode. And I hope that you all keep on singin’!
This Beach Boys Christmas song is my FAVORITE holiday song "This Time Each Year" and I have to say that the Tennille Sisters do within 99.9% of the Boys version. Toni really nails Mike's bass inflection which gives it that Hook with a Nice Punch to it! As I remember, 1976 was about the time that "Beach Boys: Love You" came out and the voices (for the most part, not all) had changed an octave (or two) so it was refreshing to hear "L.S.N." done with bright harmonic voices. BTW, that last comment is in no way meant to disparage the album "Love You" as it has been one of my favorites from Brian and "da Boys" for well over 40+ years.😎
Wow!!! I never saw this or heard the final version, but I worked on the music pre records on ALL but the first 3or 4 Shows at United Western on Sunset. I have nothing but love for both of them, Toni's sisters ( all the Dragons !!! ) and how they did their work /art. I worked setting up the big recording room with a BIG Hollywood show band every week. Then Roger Young and I would record everything with the great support from our maintenance department! Respects to J & J Barnes, Putnam, fisher, Ed Perry , Kulka, Boatner. Musical director was Lenny Stack ? All nighters mixing music tracks then, crack of dawn, we would hand off our work for the VIDEO pre record. Interestingly enough, I assisted for Dennis Dragon all weekend on a Johnny Rivers record in studio 3 . That is another story. Thank you for posting the video. Hello, Toni, if you're out there.
Indeed,indeed,indeed!!!!! Very few, I mean very few young men were not in love with Toni back In 1975! And she is still as vital , beautiful and gorgeous!!!!!
I just want to be part of this family. Wish I had sisters like that. Toni might not have had a loving husband but she was blessed in many areas of her life, particularly her sisters, niece, etc.
I am Latino and I remember watching this show in English in A Spanking spoken country. The emotions raised inside of me wanted to be in America. What a beautiful America back then. Now the political is the Americans are racist. I wish they Will go to my country and experience what truly racism really is.
I like. Toni. And. Sisters. Singing. Little st Nick. Plus. Daryl. Playing. Keyboards. And bells. Are. Soo. Cool. Glad. To see. The four tennille. Girls. Together. On the captain. And Tennille. S. Show. In 1976. Pam johnson
OMG She's precious! Alabama accent just creeeeeps in when you're with family doesn't it?!!! They sound AWSESOME and the youngest is DEF a soprano haha!
The family is from Auburn, AL. True southern girls. After the Captain and Tennile had peaked and Toni was touring with symphony orchestras, I pitched Toni on the idea of “going country,’ much like Reba and Emmylou at the time, and Carrie Underwood today. Daryl, “the Captain,” was all for it, Toni balked. I guess we’ll never know if my suggestion would have worked.
Back in 1972 Toni Tennille and the Captain, before they were married or had an act called Ythe Captain and Tennille, played keyboard and electric piano with The Beach Boys on tour and in the studio. Shortly after that they started their career together.
When Toni Tennille became famous she went around telling anyone who would listen that she was "the first and only 'Beach Girl'" and I have wondered why she isn't mentioned at all in the book, "Heroes and Villains: The True Story of the Beach Boys".
A very nice Gentile Christmas performance. Like Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, The Supremes, The Carpenters, Anne Murray, The Beach Boys, Paul Anka and Connie Francis, Bobby Goldsborough, The Smothers Brothers, and Glenn Campbell, Danny Thomas. You know when television was decent and classy.
OMG around 3:05 there is a perfect sparkle off Toni's teeth! I didn't realize they had that kind of post-production capabilities in the 70's... or was it real?!
Wow, I actually remember when this originally aired. Wasn't it on ABC when it was a real network with stuff like American Bandstand versus the "They View"? :-)
Had no idea... Move on over beach boys!!! These Beach Girls are NO JOKE ...LOL I am genuinely shocked right now! Toni the oldest but she might be easily mistaken for .... the.... pretty.... Of the other pretties :) .
Terrible news about Daryl Dragon & his tragic death from Kidney failure. I find it quite saddening that I was watching this song on their Christmas show DVD when I had found out the tragic news. This excellent cover of 'Little Saint Nick' by the Tennille sisters is my favorite part of the DVD - it is a huge shame that it was not released as a single back in Xmas 1976 - it would have been a no.1 hit). It was also heartwarming to hear that Toni was actually at Daryl's side at the very end (which shows that their love really did keep them together). I do hope that the Record & media company decides to release more episodes of C&T's variety show on DVD (I do have the boxset but it would be great see the remaining unreleased episodes including the pilot show etc). My thoughts are with Toni & both the Tennille & Dragon family at this tragic time. I know from reading her excellent autobiography that she truly loved Daryl (and I do believe that he felt the same about her despite him being sometimes awkward about showing his true feelings to her). I do hope for Daryl's sake that Toni finds the strength & courage to overcome this terrible loss..... Toni & Daryl 4 Ever :(
Toni must have been born in a revival meeting..What a woman
Well, watching this video, I just renewed my crush on Toni Tennille! 💘
what
I got you, i just did same, had a huge crush on her back then!
I watched the original airing of this quartet singing this......still enjoy listening, I'm 60 now!
GREAT JOB, hard to beat the Beach Boys! Well Done
I had a huge thing for Toni back then, she was so beautiful and talented. I hadnt seen this and didnt know she had sisters, they are all beautiful. Love this.
I loved it! I hope this is on an album somewhere! Toni is still so beautiful
it's available on the cd "Captain & Tennille - The Secret of Christmas"
❤😂 1976...SUCH GREAT,GOOD WONDERFUL DAYS WE ALL HAD DURING MY CHILDHOOD BACK THEN!😂❤
What a harmony. I wonder why they didn’t recorded an album together
Toni is a lot more than a great singer. She's an entertainer ... a true personality!
Some outfits don't age. That purple plaid is beautiful ❤❤❤
don't think I have heard better harmonies than I do here. Fabulous.
47 years ago and priceless times. Great voices
Wow, first time I've seen her sisters and this is BEAUTIFUL..,. just like the girls. I've always loved Toni. Wish they'd recorded an album. 🎶💞
so wholesome. wish things
still were.
That was absolutely priceless. Ten. was so multi-talented.
Thanks so much for introducing me to Toni Tennille's sisters. Never knew she had any until now.
Hard to believe how many years have passes
One of the most talented persons in the world-- Captain and Tennille and their families!! She is amazing and so ahead of her time, and all times!
Didn't know her sisters sang back up for her. Cool.
Wow so much talent in one family. My family at Christmastime tries to sing Xmas songs....we so try. We have fun though. Thank you Tennille sisters! I loved seeing you all together on this episode. And I hope that you all keep on singin’!
Wow her sisters have beautiful voices😬 and you know we love the Captain and tennille ❣️
2022
You got that right! This was so awesome!👍✌️
Beautiful, gorgeous all of them and they sing like angels.
This Beach Boys Christmas song is my FAVORITE holiday song "This Time Each Year" and I have to say that the Tennille Sisters do within 99.9% of the Boys version. Toni really nails Mike's bass inflection which gives it that Hook with a Nice Punch to it! As I remember, 1976 was about the time that "Beach Boys: Love You" came out and the voices (for the most part, not all) had changed an octave (or two) so it was refreshing to hear "L.S.N." done with bright harmonic voices. BTW, that last comment is in no way meant to disparage the album "Love You" as it has been one of my favorites from Brian and "da Boys" for well over 40+ years.😎
Oh my what talented sisters 😍
Wow!!! I never saw this or heard the final version, but I worked on the music pre records on ALL but the first 3or 4 Shows at United Western on Sunset. I have nothing but love for both of them, Toni's sisters ( all the Dragons !!! ) and how they did their work /art. I worked setting up the big recording room with a BIG Hollywood show band every week. Then Roger Young and I would record everything with the great support from our maintenance department! Respects to J & J Barnes, Putnam, fisher, Ed Perry , Kulka, Boatner. Musical director was Lenny Stack ? All nighters mixing music tracks then, crack of dawn, we would hand off our work for the VIDEO pre record. Interestingly enough, I assisted for Dennis Dragon all weekend on a Johnny Rivers record in studio 3 . That is another story. Thank you for posting the video. Hello, Toni, if you're out there.
That was wonderful!
Toni and Louisa def. look like sisters.
Yep!
Indeed,indeed,indeed!!!!! Very few, I mean very few young men were not in love with Toni back In 1975! And she is still as vital , beautiful and gorgeous!!!!!
Wow!!!!! How beautiful and gorgeous they are. That was talent, beauty and all a man can wish for.
This gives me Christmas spirit in September and anytime at all! :)
Amazing harmonies!
I just want to be part of this family. Wish I had sisters like that. Toni might not have had a loving husband but she was blessed in many areas of her life, particularly her sisters, niece, etc.
I love this ! I am seeing all the sisters for the first time. I would say Lulu's looks are closer to Toni's.
I am Latino and I remember watching this show in English in A Spanking spoken country. The emotions raised inside of me wanted to be in America. What a beautiful America back then. Now the political is the Americans are racist. I wish they
Will go to my country and experience what truly racism really is.
I love it! This is such a rare gem!
Absolutely great. Impeccable harmonies. Made all the more ironic with Daryl Dragon's tragic passing today. God bless him.
R.i.P. Daryl
genius , i didn't know he left us .
That “Good Vibrations” like a cappella intro was stellar !
She was just as 🔥, and a really great performer!!!
Thank you very much for this gift. Greetings from Santos city, Brazil.
They were Amazing!!
I like. Toni. And. Sisters. Singing. Little st Nick. Plus. Daryl. Playing. Keyboards. And bells. Are. Soo. Cool. Glad. To see. The four tennille. Girls. Together. On the captain. And Tennille. S. Show. In 1976. Pam johnson
Thanks for posting these Tensile videos. Very cool.
OMG She's precious! Alabama accent just creeeeeps in when you're with family doesn't it?!!! They sound AWSESOME and the youngest is DEF a soprano haha!
The family is from Auburn, AL. True southern girls. After the Captain and Tennile had peaked and Toni was touring with symphony orchestras, I pitched Toni on the idea of “going country,’ much like Reba and Emmylou at the time, and Carrie Underwood today. Daryl, “the Captain,” was all for it, Toni balked. I guess we’ll never know if my suggestion would have worked.
Great suggestion
From the nose up you can see those are four sisters they sure look alike all beautiful women
Awsome! Lovely voices!
Fun video Caroline. Nice to see all the family together at once. A rare treat indeed. 😁
Back in 1972 Toni Tennille and the Captain, before they were married or had an act called Ythe Captain and Tennille, played keyboard and electric piano with The Beach Boys on tour and in the studio. Shortly after that they started their career together.
When Toni Tennille became famous she went around telling anyone who would listen that she was "the first and only 'Beach Girl'" and I have wondered why she isn't mentioned at all in the book, "Heroes and Villains: The True Story of the Beach Boys".
I thought it was impossible to do something better than the Beach Boys, but... man... this one gets the cake.
Good, but not better than The Beach Boys.
LOL absurd
WOW! Talent abounds!
wow they can all sing
Excellent harmony
Great arrangement and voices!
All are very beautiful!
Wow they are fantastic
love them all....
What a wonderful ,amazing voice , toni tennil love u.
Toni was so talented never knew she had 3 sisters!
I love Toni's Exuberance!💯
Just discovered this! awesome!
I heard of Toni but I never knew she had sisters wow their great they could sure give the Lennon sisters and Maguire sisters a run for their money
Definitely!
enjoyed that. thank you.........
My God! What a delicious harmony work. Why didn’t they record an album?
Glad I finally ran across this one...thanks youtube!
Toni is a cute in this clip ...
:)
Would love to see a concert with them and the Forrester Sisters
A very nice Gentile Christmas performance. Like Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, The Supremes, The Carpenters, Anne Murray, The Beach Boys, Paul Anka and Connie Francis, Bobby Goldsborough, The Smothers Brothers, and Glenn Campbell, Danny Thomas. You know when television was decent and classy.
Dazzling talent !
AMAZING HARMONIES ....!!!
Love them❤
Toni did the vocal arrangements for her sisters and herself
Sometimes.
Beauty and talent. I certain their parents were very proud of them.
I have always loved Toni 💕 !!.
Love it!
Very Cool and God bless Daryl Dragon
They should have been a touring group, holy smokes
OMG around 3:05 there is a perfect sparkle off Toni's teeth! I didn't realize they had that kind of post-production capabilities in the 70's... or was it real?!
Real. Not like Lyle Waggoner who put rhinestones on his teeth.
I love this!
Wow, I actually remember when this originally aired. Wasn't it on ABC when it was a real network with stuff like American Bandstand versus the "They View"? :-)
Geniales mi sinceras felicitaciones mi saludo desde URUGUAY
RIP Jane ❤
Jane is my fav.
She doesn't look like the others, but she's almost as cute as Toni.
She is or at least was beautiful ❤️
Amazing!
love Toni.......😘😘😘😘
These is great
WOWWWWWWWWWW...!!!
Toni is now 78 years old.
And the Captain never made it past 76.
I know right. She’s nearly 80. 😮
Great singing
Had no idea...
Move on over beach boys!!!
These Beach Girls are NO JOKE ...LOL
I am genuinely shocked right now!
Toni the oldest but she might be easily mistaken for ....
the....
pretty....
Of the other pretties :)
.
Toni is the only Beach Girl
this was when Humans were real !!!
hmm, all her sisters looked alrighty
They were definitely a reason to watch the show which always either tied second place or achieved a 3 way tie in the slot.
Bellísimas Todas , Saludos al : Play Back !! 🙂🙂🙂🙂😍😍😍😍
Best of the best.
Merry Christmas Today December 2021 !!!! 🙂🙂🙂
a more innocent time. I miss it.
Terrible news about Daryl Dragon & his tragic death from Kidney failure. I find it quite saddening that I was watching this song on their Christmas show DVD when I had found out the tragic news. This excellent cover of 'Little Saint Nick' by the Tennille sisters is my favorite part of the DVD - it is a huge shame that it was not released as a single back in Xmas 1976 - it would have been a no.1 hit). It was also heartwarming to hear that Toni was actually at Daryl's side at the very end (which shows that their love really did keep them together). I do hope that the Record & media company decides to release more episodes of C&T's variety show on DVD (I do have the boxset but it would be great see the remaining unreleased episodes including the pilot show etc). My thoughts are with Toni & both the Tennille & Dragon family at this tragic time. I know from reading her excellent autobiography that she truly loved Daryl (and I do believe that he felt the same about her despite him being sometimes awkward about showing his true feelings to her). I do hope for Daryl's sake that Toni finds the strength & courage to overcome this terrible loss..... Toni & Daryl 4 Ever :(
Wow👏👏👏
Brian Wilson must love it :)
Summer 2021 anyone? hahahaha
Darrel was a lucky guy to be around these ladies.
Heard her sister Jane has passed 😢
I heard that too. Does anyone know the cause of her passing?