Colgate Comedy Hour - Frank Sinatra- Come Rain Or Shine (1953)

[MrsHarryStreet]

It's not ‘Come Rain Or Shine’. FS sings medley of some songs, including ‘Black magic’, ‘I’ve got the world on a string’ etc.

[Lainer1]

Sorry, that should have said LOYAL TO HIS FRIENDS! LOL!

[Lainer1]

I'm reading the biography and boy was this guy a womanizer. He also had OCD...BIG TIME! Love it. I loved his manager who did damage control every time Frank cheated on his wife or pissed off the soldiers. He was a draft dodger too. LOL! But, he was an amazing artist, and with all his faults, he was very loyal to his fans, very generous with his money, and fought against racism. Wish he did that for the women's movement instead of perpetuating his misogyny. Saw him in 1979. Loved the concert.

[MrsHarryStreet]

@Lainer1 What exactly of fifty garbage biographies of Sinatra did you read? Kitty Kelley? Congratulations!

[casestudyification]

I was thinking this was another song and I was just about to click out of it, and then ol' blue eyes' smooth croonin' just sucked me in. Sing it Frank!!!!

[apexwiddy]

Vegiah-tabul-sa! Vegia-tables-sa! You wanna' some nice cucumbers, lady?

[dhofkin]

Doesn't get much better than this!

[MiscVideos78rpm]

@dhofkin - I know!

[cirarthur1]

Para la temporada de lluvias

[cirarthur1]

Para un buen inicio de esta temporada de lluvias...

[et7waage1]

Nobody compares to Mr. Sinatra!

[maggers53]

I think the pianist is none other than the composer of the song, Harold Arlen. A very special TV appearance of Frank. Most recent biography has it that he cut his left wrist and was taken to the hospital for treatment just weeks before this appearance when he realized Ava wasn't coming back to him. He also hadn't been awarded the Academy Award so he was considerably depressed. Still, he shines on this recording.

[PeteMcGuinness]

Interesting time for Frank. Sounds great here. Seems like he's right in the middle of his two styles (crooner vs. swinger), leaning towards the true 1950's swinger I love so much. I never knew he was doing "World On A String" with more-or-less the famous arrangement this early. Is this really 1953? Thanks for posting.

[ccast5206]

Who is the pianist in this clip?

[MiscVideos78rpm]

@ccast5206 The pianist is Harold Arlen.

[theblackparade1039]

beautiful man.

[saintcruzin]

This was one of Sinatras favorite songs and he always performed it well!! Don Costas arrangement for Sinatra and Strings was truly great!!

[PeaceLoveUnity]

my first dance with my husband was with this song. will always love it.

[greatmrb]

Sinatra first recorded this song as a V-disc in 1946,not a very good performance. by 1953 he had lived a lot more

[peacemonger1967]

best singer of popular songs, ever....

[ashleyg325]

According to IMDB, this would be from November 1953, Season 4, Episode 9 of the Colgate Comedy Hour. That would mean Frank is 38 here.

[MiscVideos78rpm]

@ashleyg325 Thanks very much for the info.

[jon1156]

Sinatra was the best but I think Ray Charles had the definitive "Come Rain or Come Shine".

[username1782]

@jon1156 My favorite version is by B.B.King and Eric Clapton.

[tranurse]

@username1782 bobby darin did a great version also

[1FrankFan]

Very interesting to see this...this is way before he recorded it in 1961 with Don Costa--that looks like Harold Arlen, who wrote the music, playing the piano!!!

[Avalita07]

he was sooooo fine! xo

bad boy w/ class

[philsfilm]

He radiates the confidence of someone who loves what he does (singing), is good at it and knows it.

[dumplingshakes22]

theres just nobody like him. nothing but class here. the acts today could learn a thing or two.

[oqili]

he's pretty sexy if u ask me...

[VEEFOURVENDETTA]

what a talent....

[TheJoCor]

I just looked at this video, a video from Sinatra singing Rain or Shine in the seventies. And then in 1994 in one of his last official concerts. The transition is amazing. Take a look, if you can find them.

[brettthebad]

He stood up for Sammy Davis, Jr., and supported the Civil Rights movement. And that's good enough for me

[vidnut67]

Notice the difference between Sinatra a decade earlier and the way he is in this clip. He's putting it in your face now with no apologies, sort of like Ali after knocking out Foreman when he said, "Everybody stop talking now! Attention!"

[poohondog20]

blah blah who cares

i love frank sinatra :D

[BillDFC]

@poohondog20 Exactly! Frank rules!

[kiaglovesyou]

His voice makes me melt. No one can make music quite like him.

[Donavan68]

I think Sinatra work was better in his early work. When he was still liberal. Just my opinon tho.

[AIrons2]

What does politics have anything to do with his work... and to let you know he always conservative but at the time when he voted democrat they democratic party was conservative... Like FDR Truman JFK and then he started by supporting Nixon so please learn your facts before you make an ignorant comment again you just sound like a biggot

[frankiemachine44]

Sinatra was not "Conservative" until 1972. In 1968, he supported Hubert Humphrey, a liberal. JFK was NOT a "Conservative"! He ran against Nixon, who definitely was. You do not know your politics (or Sinatra's politics) and probably get your news only from the FOX network and other conservative sources. But, if you dig Frank Sinatra, politics don't matter - it's the MUSIC that counts. Thanks for reading!

[AIrons2]

I think before you make a statement like you did in your last sentance you should read my whole comment... I said his politics have nothing to do with his work... 2nd You NEED TO LEARN POLITICS YOU CAN BE A CONSERVATIVE AND BE A DEMOCRAT AND A LIBERAL A REPUBLICAN! So listen up I am sure you are some 15 year old who doesnt know their ass from their head and hasn't seen anything minus about life rather than what you see on the news so listen up... Sinatra was always conservative Kennedy was

[AIrons2]

was a conservative democrat his policy in modern era would be moderate republican. More importantly Sinatra only voted for JFK in 60 and then after hosting the Kennedys he was not invited to the Presidential ball and would not support him so in 64 and then on he supported the Republican party... He was also quoted saying that as time goes on parties views change and mine are the same but are no longer democratic. Thank you! If you dig Blue eyes you might want to read more about him

[frankiemachine44]

Every Sinatra book out there will tell you that Sinatra campaigned for FDR in '44, and FDR was hardly a conservative. Sinatra campaigned for Hubert Humphrey in '68. Again, not a conservative candidate, and AFTER 1964. Read ANY Sinatra bio, including "American Legend" written by Nancy Sinatra, and you will find that Sinatra's politics were quite liberal until after 1968. I take it that you are a conservative, and want your politics to match Sinatra's, and they probably do, but after 1968.

[frankiemachine44]

Anyway, you can go ahead and get the last word in.  This song clip ain't the forum for a political debate, and I realize I should not have taken your bait, nor should you have taken Donovan68's bait. Better to just enjoy the music. : )

[AIrons2]

Well either way there is no point in arguing as you said, I personally do not believe in politics I dispise both parties and am strongly against the two party system... But lets agree that Sinatra was amazing and his music will live forever!

[rbratcherjr]

Did he record Come Rain Or Come Shine on record before the release he did on Reprise in the 60's? If so then what label & album was it on?

[SergioVellatti]

Very good question, this was filmed a good 7 years before his studio recording of "Come Rain or Come Shine". I don't think he ever recorded it with Columbia before then...

[MiscVideos78rpm]

@rbratcherjr No, he did not.

[rbratcherjr]

@MiscVideos78rpm

Thanks for that info......

[greatmrb]

@MiscVideos78rpm Yes he did as a V-disc in 1946

[SWISSCOLORVISION]

@MiscVideos78rpm my guess is late 30's maybe 38. I believe this was when he was at the bottom of his popularity, and with Ava. Frank was hated by the public before he went to Capital Records. In fact the criticism around him only subsided partially when he passed on. They are still writing crap about him to this day. Just pick any of the half assed biography that are put out every year.

[jazzsingerableful]

@SWISSCOLORVISION You're right. This was recorded soon after Sinatra was signed to Capitol. He had just gotten together with Nelson Riddle. Hence, the very early version of the World on a String arrangement heard here. Sinatra had just started to work his way back into popularity with the public.

[ashleyg325]

@rbratcherjr Actually he did record it sometime at Columbia, not sure what year, but it can be found on iTunes on the album The V Discs: The Columbia Years 1943-1952.

[rbratcherjr]

@ashleyg325

Thanks. Amazon has it for $16.99 in their mp3 music store & it's the same price on Itunes.

[joemoe23]

Buble is not phenominal. Hey, if that's what you believe, awesome. I, however do not think so.

[freddydaK]

I think the same way. But I must admit, Bublé 'showed' me the Swing, and then I wanted to go deeper... and I ended up with Dean, Sammy and Frank :)

So, THX Michael!!! :D

[glorys9]

I think buble is a copy cat! doesnt have his own unique talent to act it out like sinatra did...

dig sinatra's sensual sounds

[lotrlovermr]

after watching that

...I know there IS a God

[abscond2]

you should search for "Children of Bodom live" yes, there is a god ;)

[glorys9]

that would be me...

[joemoe23]

Buble is for children...Sinatra is for adults

[johnbourbon]

don't sell children so short.

[rockermanmatt]

@joemoe23 actually buble is phenominal, not as good as sinatra, but then hes younger. to be honest i think everyone should just be pleased that there is someone in the charts with talent and keeping big band alive

[princeofmovies]

@joemoe23

Got to disagree!

Sinatra is for everybody!(I'm 15)

[ashleyg325]

@joemoe23 Sinatra is for everyone

[bartlettbooks1]

I am 74 and learning to be a pop and jazz singer.  I am studying Sinatra and Tony Bennett songs.

[mgaitens]

a terrific medley-Frank almost before the "swagger-" but in excellent voice-look at Arlen's smile!

[Summerwind08]

I love the song and of course Mr. Sinatra! Just WOW! Thanks for sharing! :)

[oalpha3]

simply the best.  none better

[randompick10]

Actually, this isn't from the Frank Sinatra Show - it looks like a Colgate Comedy Hour show (one where Eddie Cantor, NOT Martin & Lewis, hosted.) And the piano player is none other than Harold Arlen - composer of the songs Frank is singing, not to mention "One For My Baby", "Over the Rainbow" and a whole lot more.

[gfkd11]

BRILLIANT!!!

It goes into the middle of ur soul....

[seniorsongs]

Great historical tv. Frank was on the brink of his Capitol. This was around ' 51 , and

in '53 he moved to Capitol started it all

again. I added my "I See Your Face Before" on video response.

Crooner Johnny August- "seniorsongs"

[mrm4xim4m]

WOWW! now that was great! :D

[frankieflash]

how old was frank in this vid???

[MiscVideos78rpm]

I cannot give you an exact answer to that because I do not know the year of the show. I assume it is 1951. If it is, then he would be 34-35 years old.

[frankieflash]

Thanks for the reply

[NewYorkEmperor555]

About 39 years old.

[HuttonGlutton]

100th rater =D

WHOOT!

Frank Sinatra breathes music.

[MegaSweetd1]

The only reason I have an account, is to have the opportunity to express gratitude for postings like this. What a treasure this footage is! Frankie's poise and ability are beyond what I can describe here. And no one alive today looks as cool in a tux as he did..... except ,with all modesty ,me.

[swilsonsww]

oh please! try listening to bing or any singer in the forties. Sinatra certainly had it over all of them but he didn't invent the wheel.

[RINGOFE]

man..he is so an artist ..a real one brought out from real life..by the way..does anybody know who the pianist is?

[MiscVideos78rpm]

The pianist is Harold Arlen.

[Sicilia928]

THE BEST!

[kuyabubblez34]

it would be amazing if there was footage of him as a kid and how his voice was like then. the man has truly the most beautiful vocals i've ever heard.

[mrm4xim4m]

yeah man id love to see some of that looooooooooooove to! :) what an unusually unique smooth deep rich baritone he had.

[al85do74]

WOW! Beautiful! Just Beautiful!! :D

[MrAlmirantenegro]

Music is one of the mysteries existent between Earth and Heaven.

Particularly I think music is the most reliable and sure fire way to get in touch with the Gods of the Universe, mainly when sung by Sinatra. I am sure that when he passed away his soul was turned into the score of a beautyful heavenly song.

[milkblackcoffee]

Beautiful song!

Thanks Judie for sent it me.

[beeshor1]

I'm a black guy who loves all the great black singers of the American Songbook. Billy Eckstine, Joe Williams, Arthur Prysock and many, many more. But, to my ear, Sinatra was the best. The closest to him was Nat Cole or maybe Tony Bennett but Sinatra was still the champ. His interpretations of many of these great songs are considered to be the definitive versions. Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, just to name 2 guys, thought he was the best. I have to concur. And I KNOW this music.

[MiscVideos78rpm]

He was a really good singer. Ahead of his time, too.

[beeshor1]

Misc

Yes, he was. He really made popular singing what it is today. The way singers approach ballad singing is all influenced by Sinatra's example. Whether a singer realizes it or not, he has been influenced by Sinatra because the modern style of singing can be traced back to Sinatra and his way with a song. The intimacy and feeling that Sinatra had in his singing wasn't around before him. At least, not by anyone with the impact that Sinatra had. It has been handed down to today's singers.

[rjasin123]

I agree. Sinatra was the best of the best.

Jazz

[beeshor1]

rj

It just occurred to me that that is Harold Arlen playing piano and that Sinatra is singing a medley of Arlen tunes. The more you watch a YouTube video, the more you notice something that you missed before. Thanks for your comment. It brought me back to this great video and now to an even better appreciation of it.

[deakyzsolt]

Ya God damn right!

[judsonbk715718]

js I love you so much xoxoxoxox

[saferwaters]

dreamyyy :)

frank always has a boyish charm about him whenever he sings, and hes always very classy. they dont make em like that anymore!!

[AlMor87]

Чебурашка

[ostrogotu]

:)))

+1

[pjccannella]

lets see fat elvis try to do that!! NO WAY!!

[robertclemon]

check it out the gut Elvis imitated was Roy Hamilton, unfortunatly NAt couldnt be imitated. The truth is the light.

[draganryo]

Nat King Cole was imitated, not perfectly, very few can do that. But his voice was one of the most noticable and subject to MANY imitations.

[1915fas]

Right. Sammy did a pretty good imitation. And of course, Oscar Peterson did a tribute album.

[draganryo]

Of Nat "King" Cole? So did Sammy lol. OMFG! I love that album so much! n.n

[1915fas]

Yeah, Elvis admired Roy so much, he gave him one of the songs he himself was going to record in Memphis in 1969. Unfortunately, I can't remember what it was.

[robertclemon]

The Mob got half the gate mate.

[robertclemon]

AL Hibbler ever heard of him, Roy Hamilton, give a listen too, arthur prysock I dare you, frank could open for any of those guys

[robertclemon]

Im awed only bt the magnitude of trully great never heard of Black talent that was never heard due to racist climate of these times, while thugs like this are concidered the standard pure unadultraded bullshit.

[battenwood]

Call him a thug if you want but Sinatra opened doors for blacks, especially in Vegas where he refused to perform in segregated hotels.

[GrobanPhreak11284]

Obviously you know nothing about Sinatra. He didn't tolerate racism.

[hafaball]

yeah true, he was friends with Sammy Davis, cool cat!

[robertclemon]

Roy Hamilton he aint,

[robertclemon]

I agree with you on that jazzent, i fuck dummies like you

[robertclemon]

The most over rated singer in the history of popular music, concider his contemptararies, Eckstein Nat Cole ,Johnny Hartman, Jessie Belvin, just not in the samr league and its time it be said, just and adverage voice

[deakyzsolt]

you know nothing about music...

[robertclemon]

I know that NAt cole was this monotone thugs idol, and that he refused to be booked in vegas if Johnny hartman was performing in town, trust me I know real music

[deakyzsolt]

okay,you got your opinion,I've got mine... But I'm still a Sinatra fan,for me he is the best,there is no question about it...

[draganryo]

Hahahaha! The only one who could be called a contemporary of Sinatra in that group is Nat "King" Cole. The rest never ventured into his range of music. You may know music but your range seems to be limited considering the people you just listed. And when you're talking about Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, there is no "idol" status. I'd say great respect but not idol since they both started the same time. Idol often refers to someone who came before.

[ChickstersHideaway18]

Another masterpiece!

[MysticRubyFaerie]

I sent you the Rosemary Clooney version. I really love this song.

*sings* "I'm gonna love you like nobodie's loved you....." so true

[ChickstersHideaway18]

I remember that. I just thought Frank's version was appropriate right now! lol

[MysticRubyFaerie]

This song makes me cry

[ChickstersHideaway18]

Come on! It's not that bad. lol

[MysticRubyFaerie]

Bad timing to hear it is all :( *turns face away*

[ChickstersHideaway18]

I meant the songs not that bad. lol

[MysticRubyFaerie]

Is making me I mean

[Millionsofme]

0:41. Look at that face. It made my day.

[AllAlone29]

im doing this song in chorus

this version definately sounds better

[marthamusse]

That's perfect! Thank you so much for that video!

[originalmumma]

this is pure magic....check out mandy webster cover version they would make an excellent duet....fabulous stuff thanx for posting XD

[BeverMedia]

I'll be Frank with you, I love this video.

This is a pure golden performance.

[rockNroll4everU2]

WOW, this absolutely blew me away! I've never seen this video. He was SO perfect in this!!! :D

Thank you very much!

[oldkiesel]

Fantastic. By the way, the guy at the piano is Harold Arlen who wrote these three songs.

[MiscVideos78rpm]

Thanks for the info.

[citydoglife]

Thank you so much for posting.

Just Great!!!

[MiscVideos78rpm]

You're welcome!

[fludu1]

Fabulous!!!

[MiscVideos78rpm]

Phenomonal.

[59Impala]

Simply the greatest.

[MiscVideos78rpm]

Oh, yes.

[mettanc]

so great

[MiscVideos78rpm]

Yes, it is.