The way that I read, he wasn't musically trained, but he described exactly what he wanted, the mood, feeling, tempo, etc and an arranger would put the music on charts.
ALL of Jackie Gleason's music was awesome, and relaxing.As a child, I watched his late 1960's TV show when new.It was a variety show with singing and comedy acts.The cast of Honeymooners was on it.It was funny, and good entertainment.
I'd definitely agree... Jackie working as a burlesque comic in the day ('40's) was a tragedy. Worse were those who still performed through the porno '70s. At least the music combos with the rusty trombones and boas were gone by then too...
Tenor sax soloist looks & sounds like Artie Drellinger. In his bio he said he played in the studio band of all the Ed Sullivan & Jackie Gleason shows. A few years after this 1960 show - he was on the CBS TV Keefe Brasselle Show - he played dixieland clarinet every week and sounded a lot like Benny Goodman (he was considered one of the top Goodman sound-alikes). It was a summer replacement show and also on stage in the band soloing were trumpeter Pee Wee Erwin & New York trombonist Morty Bullman. Jimmy Crawford was a great New York drummer too. Did lots of albums with arranger Glenn Osser. Notice there were 8 trombones and 8 trumpets - often 4 muted and 4 "open". Just like one of Gleason's brass LP albums. Looked just like Buddy Morrow on one of the trombone parts.
So you mean to say Jackie got paid, in this 'episode', as a producer and a maestro-conductor and a 'composer' and a publisher and a guest star and a...(also was acting on Broadway at the time) - Kate probably got chump change while Jackie cleaned out the makers of Anacin on Kate's own show LOL. By the way, the real conductor was Jimmy Crawford...
In 1969,Capitol Issued a Twofer Reiisue of Two of His most Famous albums! "Ruby" and "Tenderly" Originally Titled "Song To Make Her Misty" and "Girls I've Known". Both Were missing a few tracks.
2:25 - Watch the drummer having the time of his life. Jimmy Crawford was the drummer for Jimmie Lunceford for years - my guess HE was the REAL conductor on this show...
6:23 - A real conductor (Jackie sneaks a peek at Jimmy Crawford for the cue) immediately acknowledges the musicians he conducts and doesn't take the applause for himself ;-)
I never knew Jackie Gleason was a conductor, composer had I not heard his rendition of Days of Wine and Roses used for the incredible opening sequence of Better Call Saul Season 6 episode one.
I love everything about Jackie. I'm not sure if dancing along with the rhythm is actually "conducting", unlike classical where the Maestro give cue to each part of the Orchestra. Hrte, the band relies more upon the written music. But, writing as Jackie did, is a testament to "thre Great one.". RIP 🙏 my friend.
Apparently he'd sing melodies to his 'accompanist'... ;-) Jackie was the 'Showman General Contractor' essentially and certainly wasn't cueing the strings in the studio.
Gleason, in this appearance, had to sell his Capitol record album where he had to recoup the scale wages for the "110 piece orchestra". Remember, this a GLEASON appearance on Kate's Show. Sammy was probably playing a nightclub that night... Don't forget they were all work-for-hires...
Jackie Gleason’s variety shows usually introduced Sammy Spear and his Orchestra and Sammy was quickly viewed wearing his crazy jackets. And Jackie would say “ A little traveling music “. Also Sammy was always acknowledged at the end of each show’s credits also credits on the honeymooners. Didn’t Sammy write the honeymooners theme song?
@@karengenola7548 Hi Karen. Jackie composed "You're My Greatest Love (which was the theme for "The Honeymooners"). He also did "Melancholy Serenade" (Theme For The Jackie Gleason Show). I have all of his albums and some of the 10" LPs. Some EPs too. His "Merry Christmas" album is terrific 🙂
We may never have such again; the musicians are gone, and the new ones have not the soul. These guys knew how to rip: in 2021 who knows how to rip? Gleason never received the recognition for music he deserved. Such a pity the recording tech then was primitive, for we hear no fidelity.
@@musicom67 I just posted who the Tenor sax player might be. Sounds like him & looks like him and his Bio said he did all Ed Sullivan Shows and all the Jackie Gleason shows including the Honeymooner's. It's ARTIE DRELLINGER - good Tenor player & a Benny Goodman sound-alike on clarinet - played on CBS TV for the whole summer series in 1962 or '63 on the Keefe Brasselle Show - I have a few old reel audio tapes of that show. Artie & Pee Wee Erwin (trumpet) played dixieland solos every week with Keefe cheering them on. If you look at old TV Guides - there were about 30 shows on TV every week with a live band or orchestra. Those were the days!
As a composer/bandleader Jackie missed his prime calling. I honestly think he could have given Glen Miller, Artie Shaw and even the Dorseys a run for their money back in the day. “Tollgate Treat” is my favorite Jackie song and it’s too bad that album is not on iTunes. I would get it in a heartbeat.
Jackie Gleason never composed any songs. He hummed ideas to songwriters. He never conducted the "orchestras". When Trumpet player Bobby Hacket was asked what role Jackie Gleason played, he said, "He brings the checks".
Without Gleason they would not of had jobs. He was the inspiration. He had more talent then any of them . They were lucky to be associated with The Great One !
Band leader, comedian, actor, producer... he had it all. None of today's pop-culture stars comes close.
Thank you for the fine music and History lesson. I wish we could go back and relive those years. Youth is wasted on the young, is for real.
I believe I recall my Mother having a Jackie Gleason album. Now I know he was probably the composer of the music.
Go Jackie
I grew up watching Jackie. I NEVER knew until today that he was a music composer. WOW! How did I not know that. This could really swing!
The way that I read, he wasn't musically trained, but he described exactly what he wanted, the mood, feeling, tempo, etc and an arranger would put the music on charts.
He neither read or wrote music
He had a gift which obviates training.
@@mickehogan3230Not every composer could.
Love this song. Gleason conducted alot of great music.
ALL of Jackie Gleason's music was awesome, and relaxing.As a child, I watched his late 1960's TV show when new.It was a variety show with singing and comedy acts.The cast of Honeymooners was on it.It was funny, and good entertainment.
I miss this guy so much.
I only knew Jackie Gleason from the Honeymooners, and Smokey and the Bandit fame. Till I was at dad's house and he was listening to this. Very cool.
Jerry Kinnin me too I never realized he was a musician. I am impressed. This literally give me the chills to watch and listen
@@monicarwells2 Check out the movie 'Gigot' if you really want to see him act. From earlier in his career.
Perfect example of someone coming up from absolutely NOTHING but tragedy and a refusal to fail.
I'd definitely agree... Jackie working as a burlesque comic in the day ('40's) was a tragedy. Worse were those who still performed through the porno '70s. At least the music combos with the rusty trombones and boas were gone by then too...
How sweet it isssss !!
Jackie Gleason was BAD ASS!
Loved this man. So talented
Tenor sax soloist looks & sounds like Artie Drellinger. In his bio he said he played in the studio band of all the Ed Sullivan & Jackie Gleason shows. A few years after this 1960 show - he was on the CBS TV Keefe Brasselle Show - he played dixieland clarinet every week and sounded a lot like Benny Goodman (he was considered one of the top Goodman sound-alikes). It was a summer replacement show and also on stage in the band soloing were trumpeter Pee Wee Erwin & New York trombonist Morty Bullman. Jimmy Crawford was a great New York drummer too. Did lots of albums with arranger Glenn Osser. Notice there were 8 trombones and 8 trumpets - often 4 muted and 4 "open". Just like one of Gleason's brass LP albums. Looked just like Buddy Morrow on one of the trombone parts.
Great Stuff
Jackie was a co-producer of Kate's short-lived 1960 prime-time series (with her partner, Ted Collins).
So you mean to say Jackie got paid, in this 'episode', as a producer and a maestro-conductor and a 'composer' and a publisher and a guest star and a...(also was acting on Broadway at the time) - Kate probably got chump change while Jackie cleaned out the makers of Anacin on Kate's own show LOL. By the way, the real conductor was Jimmy Crawford...
Gleason Conducted Albums for Capitol "For Lovers Only" with Bobby Hackett on Cornet.
Cornet - unless he got crowned! For sure he got stewed!
@@musicom67 Corrected it.
In 1969,Capitol Issued a Twofer Reiisue of Two of His most Famous albums! "Ruby" and "Tenderly" Originally Titled "Song To Make Her Misty" and "Girls I've Known". Both Were missing a few tracks.
Hackett had originally played Acoustic Guitar first before taking up the Cornet.
What a powerhouse. The Great One.
2:25 - Watch the drummer having the time of his life. Jimmy Crawford was the drummer for Jimmie Lunceford for years - my guess HE was the REAL conductor on this show...
6:23 - A real conductor (Jackie sneaks a peek at Jimmy Crawford for the cue) immediately acknowledges the musicians he conducts and doesn't take the applause for himself ;-)
@@musicom67 Did Jackie play the horn or something?
and Ray Bloc wasn't?
Fabulous Charlie Shavers and Jimmie Crawford !!!!
Wow! Charlie Shavers sounds incredible! Who are the other trumpet players in the section? Thank you for posting!! 🥇🎺🏆😎
I never knew Jackie Gleason was a conductor, composer had I not heard his rendition of Days of Wine and Roses used for the incredible opening sequence of Better Call Saul Season 6 episode one.
This performance was hardly 'conducting'. Jimmy Crawford was doing all the solo cueing with his sticks, while Jackie keeps a-boppin'.
Jackie Gleason played a Bass player ( ORCHESTRA WIVES) in the most popular big band of them all GLENN MILLER
I saw that years ago
I love everything about Jackie. I'm not sure if dancing along with the rhythm is actually "conducting", unlike classical where the Maestro give cue to each part of the Orchestra. Hrte, the band relies more upon the written music. But, writing as Jackie did, is a testament to "thre Great one.". RIP 🙏 my friend.
Apparently he'd sing melodies to his 'accompanist'... ;-) Jackie was the 'Showman General Contractor' essentially and certainly wasn't cueing the strings in the studio.
Gleason the great one
I am thankful for Jackie Gleason and Bobby Hackett and the wonderful music they provided, especially the early albums.
What about Sammy Spear? He was the orchestra leader for The Jackie Gleason show live in NYC and remained as the leader when the show moved to Florida.
Gleason, in this appearance, had to sell his Capitol record album where he had to recoup the scale wages for the "110 piece orchestra". Remember, this a GLEASON appearance on Kate's Show. Sammy was probably playing a nightclub that night... Don't forget they were all work-for-hires...
Jackie Gleason’s variety shows usually introduced Sammy Spear and his Orchestra and Sammy was quickly viewed wearing his crazy jackets. And Jackie would say “ A little traveling music “. Also Sammy was always acknowledged at the end of each show’s credits also credits on the honeymooners. Didn’t Sammy write the honeymooners theme song?
@@karengenola7548 Hi Karen. Jackie composed "You're My Greatest Love (which was the theme for "The Honeymooners"). He also did "Melancholy Serenade" (Theme For The Jackie Gleason Show). I have all of his albums and some of the 10" LPs. Some EPs too. His "Merry Christmas" album is terrific 🙂
I like this tune, Bear Mountain Blast, and much of his music. I always thought he was cute. In this, he is sexy, but looks better without a mustache.
Swingin’
We may never have such again; the musicians are gone, and the new ones have not the soul. These guys knew how to rip: in 2021 who knows how to rip? Gleason never received the recognition for music he deserved. Such a pity the recording tech then was primitive, for we hear no fidelity.
as a composer Jackie was a great comedian
Bang Zoom
Greatest. Greatest. Greatest ever!
Who is the tenor soloist?
Couldn't figure that out - doesn't look like anyone I could recognize (either sight or sound). His solo can't touch Charlie Ventura's on the album...
@@musicom67 I just posted who the Tenor sax player might be. Sounds like him & looks like him and his Bio said he did all Ed Sullivan Shows and all the Jackie Gleason shows including the Honeymooner's. It's ARTIE DRELLINGER - good Tenor player & a Benny Goodman sound-alike on clarinet - played on CBS TV for the whole summer series in 1962 or '63 on the Keefe Brasselle Show - I have a few old reel audio tapes of that show. Artie & Pee Wee Erwin (trumpet) played dixieland solos every week with Keefe cheering them on. If you look at old TV Guides - there were about 30 shows on TV every week with a live band or orchestra. Those were the days!
As a composer/bandleader Jackie missed his prime calling. I honestly think he could have given Glen Miller, Artie Shaw and even the Dorseys a run for their money back in the day. “Tollgate Treat” is my favorite Jackie song and it’s too bad that album is not on iTunes. I would get it in a heartbeat.
I wonder if Jackie ever toured with Desi on a double bill and Lucy on the sidelines fuckin it all up some how
Jackie Gleason never composed any songs. He hummed ideas to songwriters. He never conducted the "orchestras". When Trumpet player Bobby Hacket was asked what role Jackie Gleason played, he said, "He brings the checks".
Without Gleason they would not of had jobs. He was the inspiration. He had more talent then any of them . They were lucky to be associated with The Great One !
False. Composing, conducting, arranging....."The Great One" did it all.
Gleason conducts on all the "Music for Lovers Only" albums.
Michael Hill Gleason was another Beethoven sir. Even better. Nuff said.
Buddy hackett was an average comedian and worse trumpet player.
Shiny, shiny hair. Brill cream?
he could not read music he was a fraud. musically. (It was Bobby Hackett) desperate for attention Note band does not watch his antics.