Magnificent, pure Gold ! To think you could turn on your TV in 1960 and hear this wonderful sound and music and see the Class. pure Class. This posting is a pure treasure !
Clark Burroughs (1st tenor) is doubling Frank's melody line through much of the song. Makes a very nice harmonic "bed" for Frank - the Hi-Los could easily overpower Frank if they tried, but they had the class to just support his solo. Oh to be a fly on the wall...
Great artists like Sinatra and the Hi Lo's can perform together and not diminish or be diminished by each other. What a great clip--thanks for posting this.
As a former a capella group member (Ocean State Men's Chorus, RI), I learned to appreciate close harmony as a sort of "on the job training" with a chorus and in quartet fashion. One of the groups our director, Steve Barrett, used as an example of what to do right was the Hi-Lo's. Thanks Steve, for turning on this dedicated hard rocker to beautiful "old school" harmonies by the Hi-Lo's and the Pied Pipers, among others.
Sinatra would have been a perfect addition to The Hi-Lo's as long as he was given the melody - to say his grasp of harmony was limited qualifies as a gross understatement as evidenced by any work he did as a duo with anyone. But the BLEND is nothing short of magic!
Great, great video!! This was on Frank's show in 1960...Frank sang this about 20 years before with Tommy Dorsey & Orchestra plus the Pied Pipers. Great song, great video!!!
Phenomenal! To think I used to take this sound for granted in lieu of the then "new sound," rock and roll. Nothing today matches Frank, or the groups, of the past.
THANK YOU for this clip. Aside from the stunning musical performance, their comedic timing is perfect -- especially Gene! How funny to hear quips from someone considered to be one of the kindest souls to ever grace the music biz.
To nickbutane56: I'm not sure when this clip was, but b&w went well into the 60's, and that's Don Shelton on the far right, who joined well after Hi-Lo's! had made a substantial mark, so I'm guessing early/mid-60's.
This really is "too marvelous for words"? This is what music needed saving from by 60's rock? Okay. Whatever. I came of age in the 70's and the rise of AOR; I'd been persuaded the 50's were horrible - well, if this is indicative of the 50's I'm Vincent Price. I love it. Incidentally, would anyone know the approximate date this aired? I'm assuming that it was from Sinatra's own show as he was the host, this would place it at the end of the 50's, but can anyone be more definite?
Judging from how Sinatra looks I would also guess the late 1950s. As to the sound, they may have played a bit with the tracks to have Frank's voice stand out against 4 other voices. And Sinatra still had some of the round tones he had earlier on....before all the cigarettes and late nights. ;-)
Now I've heard it all ! "Sinatra out of his league" ?? This is a perfect matching in every respect. If you're considered good enough to sing with the Pied Pipers then you can sing on a par with anyone. The Hi-los are legendary, as is Sinatra. This simply could not be bettered.
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To clarify I am a Sinatra freak. However this reminds me of when Michael Jordan left the NBA to play Baseball, it was a disaster and so is this ensemble. The HiLo's are one of the all time greatest accapella groups, as I said two worlds collide!
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Sinatra is out of his league; the hilo's were masters at four part. I love him, but this crappy dialogue and his use of their talent just doesn't work. No wonder this show was cancelled after one season!
Although he looked to me like a deer caught in the headlights, I wouldn't say he was out of his league. He creates magic with that voice and phrasing.
This is from an original videotape recording [or something MIGHTY close to it!] of Frank's second ABC "Timex" special {December 13, 1959}, which also featured Ella Fitzgerald, Red Norvo, Juliet Prowse, Peter Lawford, et. al. Only other time I've seen this was a "second-hand" scratchy kinescope film version...what a difference! Why, if this hadn't been telecast in black & white, I'd swear it was on last night!!!
Two masters of the "smooth sound"...the legendary Chairman of the Board with the glorious Hi-Lo's! The dulcet tones on this clip are so smooth that my laptop practically slipped from my hands...
Magnificent, pure Gold ! To think you could turn on your TV in 1960 and hear this wonderful sound and music and see the Class. pure Class. This posting is a pure treasure !
Iloveswing100 3 months ago
Clark Burroughs (1st tenor) is doubling Frank's melody line through much of the song. Makes a very nice harmonic "bed" for Frank - the Hi-Los could easily overpower Frank if they tried, but they had the class to just support his solo. Oh to be a fly on the wall...
Nuance5 8 months ago
About the funniest skit with Sinatra and greatest musical combo. Wish he had done more with the Hi-Lo's
kingusmcgee 9 months ago
That was beautiful. It made my day.
MrDasher01 9 months ago
u know whats different about this versus todays music !! this is real !!!
shaunsstuff79 11 months ago 2
Great artists like Sinatra and the Hi Lo's can perform together and not diminish or be diminished by each other. What a great clip--thanks for posting this.
DerAlteLehrer 11 months ago
Thank you so much for posting this! I have every Hi-Lo's record (or at least I think I do), and I always wanted to see them perform.
thelonearranger1 1 year ago
As a former a capella group member (Ocean State Men's Chorus, RI), I learned to appreciate close harmony as a sort of "on the job training" with a chorus and in quartet fashion. One of the groups our director, Steve Barrett, used as an example of what to do right was the Hi-Lo's. Thanks Steve, for turning on this dedicated hard rocker to beautiful "old school" harmonies by the Hi-Lo's and the Pied Pipers, among others.
elc1960 1 year ago
Musiker ... !
BrainstormSongs 1 year ago
Sinatra would have been a perfect addition to The Hi-Lo's as long as he was given the melody - to say his grasp of harmony was limited qualifies as a gross understatement as evidenced by any work he did as a duo with anyone. But the BLEND is nothing short of magic!
Rknbkr12 1 year ago
Great, great video!! This was on Frank's show in 1960...Frank sang this about 20 years before with Tommy Dorsey & Orchestra plus the Pied Pipers. Great song, great video!!!
1FrankFan 1 year ago
Phenomenal! To think I used to take this sound for granted in lieu of the then "new sound," rock and roll. Nothing today matches Frank, or the groups, of the past.
Halo101st 1 year ago
MAGNIFICO!!!!!
Tony7840 1 year ago
Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra.........perhaps the single most popular arranger/conductor in the 50's and 60's. Here's to NR!
A toast! To the man behind the sing'in!
riddleswings 2 years ago 2
i love the harmonizing at 3:15....the ending was beautiful
Brooklyn718nation 2 years ago 2
So wonderful. Thank you for posting. It brings tears to the eyes.
LorenzMaycher 2 years ago
Yes... Frank is a seasoned vet!
gregoryagogo 2 years ago
Are these guys great or what? What a voice Sinatra had
MarkEdwardSpeer 2 years ago 2
Very nice Thanks
youfja 2 years ago
This one is as good as his "Pied Pipers" version.
The Hi-Lo - Lo's are terrific too. All round great post.
Thanks for sharing, and thanks sessnazx for sending.
Corrie121 2 years ago 2
Beautiful, Memories
Thank You
sessnazx 2 years ago 2
What could be better: The Hi-Lo's with The Chairman of the Board. This was taken after Don replaced Bob Strassen. There is no match to this group.
downrightman 2 years ago
THANK YOU for this clip. Aside from the stunning musical performance, their comedic timing is perfect -- especially Gene! How funny to hear quips from someone considered to be one of the kindest souls to ever grace the music biz.
To nickbutane56: I'm not sure when this clip was, but b&w went well into the 60's, and that's Don Shelton on the far right, who joined well after Hi-Lo's! had made a substantial mark, so I'm guessing early/mid-60's.
esroberto1 2 years ago
Discovered this song while watching the 1994 NCAA college basketball tournament.WJDA in Quincy,Mass played this song
generationll 2 years ago
Wonderful -- in every sense of the word.
hjbrandt2 2 years ago
This really is "too marvelous for words"? This is what music needed saving from by 60's rock? Okay. Whatever. I came of age in the 70's and the rise of AOR; I'd been persuaded the 50's were horrible - well, if this is indicative of the 50's I'm Vincent Price. I love it. Incidentally, would anyone know the approximate date this aired? I'm assuming that it was from Sinatra's own show as he was the host, this would place it at the end of the 50's, but can anyone be more definite?
nickbutane56 2 years ago
Judging from how Sinatra looks I would also guess the late 1950s. As to the sound, they may have played a bit with the tracks to have Frank's voice stand out against 4 other voices. And Sinatra still had some of the round tones he had earlier on....before all the cigarettes and late nights. ;-)
hhn1000 2 years ago
Their voices flow together seamlessly. But one can't help but notice how Sinatra's voice dominates! But it sounds brilliant!
hammerhead0519 3 years ago
Now I've heard it all ! "Sinatra out of his league" ?? This is a perfect matching in every respect. If you're considered good enough to sing with the Pied Pipers then you can sing on a par with anyone. The Hi-los are legendary, as is Sinatra. This simply could not be bettered.
ukbentley 3 years ago 18
Jesus, if this ain't great, then what is? Sinatra fits in like adding water to more water: POIFECT!
frankiehearts 3 years ago 9
@frankiehearts What a wonderful video.That perfect sound by the one & only FRANKIE & the amazing HI-OLS.
MAGIC,MAGIC,MAGIC.
music1831 3 months ago
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To clarify I am a Sinatra freak. However this reminds me of when Michael Jordan left the NBA to play Baseball, it was a disaster and so is this ensemble. The HiLo's are one of the all time greatest accapella groups, as I said two worlds collide!
qualitybending 3 years ago
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Sinatra is out of his league; the hilo's were masters at four part. I love him, but this crappy dialogue and his use of their talent just doesn't work. No wonder this show was cancelled after one season!
qualitybending 3 years ago
Sinatra out of his league? You have got to be joking. I will have to give you your second thumbs down.
rustyquoin 3 years ago
Although he looked to me like a deer caught in the headlights, I wouldn't say he was out of his league. He creates magic with that voice and phrasing.
Jayee123 2 years ago
Fine voices, perfect control, and ain't that a cute young John Edwards to the left?
KnockelII 3 years ago 2
Perfection. Nothing more to say really !
ukbentley 3 years ago
"I'll Never Smile Again", in the key of B-flat, if I'm not mistaken.....interesting, since the Dorsey version is in C-natural.....
Frank does a great job, and the Hi-Lows recreate the prior Dorsey arrrangement.....with an added "twist" of an
accapella coda.....
MikeNichols50 3 years ago
excelent.Não sabia que tinham cantado com Sinatra
h20j06b07 3 years ago
This is from an original videotape recording [or something MIGHTY close to it!] of Frank's second ABC "Timex" special {December 13, 1959}, which also featured Ella Fitzgerald, Red Norvo, Juliet Prowse, Peter Lawford, et. al. Only other time I've seen this was a "second-hand" scratchy kinescope film version...what a difference! Why, if this hadn't been telecast in black & white, I'd swear it was on last night!!!
fromthesidelines 3 years ago
R.I.P. Gene Puerling. God bless the greatest vocal jazz arranger of all time. (He's next to Frank on the right.)
CarmanJPrice 3 years ago
This is Fantastic, I need more . . .
mixquartet 4 years ago
So incredibly smooth. Not a mess at all. Sinatra is the lead singer in this piece. The Hi-Lo's are merely adding the wonderful backing vocals.
BazCanada88 4 years ago
what a mess two worls collide! Sinatra is not a group harmony kind of guy!!!
qualitybending 4 years ago
Not anymore, anyway! 8-)
joe10r 4 years ago
Nice contrast, then!
BuckshotLaFunke 3 years ago
Two masters of the "smooth sound"...the legendary Chairman of the Board with the glorious Hi-Lo's! The dulcet tones on this clip are so smooth that my laptop practically slipped from my hands...
BuzzBarber 4 years ago