Don Knotts and Jim Nabors - Barney (2) discovers that Gomer (Jim Nabors) can sing

[thearmy20001]

Awesome good job

[pumpkinpie902]

NOW THAT IS A REAL VOICE!!!!!!!!!!

[9162vb48]

That Jim Nabors! Is he some kind of feency-schmeency actor, or what?!

He studied under Stella Adler, right?

Or was it Ruth Buzzi?

The power, the presence, the ability to act retarded. ... Forrest Gump, you Johnny-come-lately, eat your heart out!

Jim Nabors ... (duh!) ... IN THE MOMENT.

He's a genius! He's a genius!

[NachoScapegoat]

Holy crap.

[dmb655]

What is the name of the song that Gomer sings at the end when he auditions? Cannot find it anywhere. Thanks!

[navydoctrinidad]

@dmb655 I think it is "In The Gloaming." Charlier

[htpnk120]

When I first saw this eps, I was literally BLOWN AWAY by Gomers singing voice cuz I had no idea he could sing like that lol

[Timji01]

That Barn....I modeled my life after him!

[compukenny]

Jim has one of the best singing voices ever.

[MrDevin1125]

honestly, how many people do you think thought he was lip synching when they first saw this?

[navydoctrinidad]

@MrDevin1125 I don't know but it sure did amaze a lot of folks. Charlie

[thewildone]

@MrDevin1125

Not many, because nobody would do such a 'dishonest' thing back then. Nabors had several albums before the show.

[myownbridge]

Hey, Charlie ... No, I cannot think of anyone else who could have even come close to being "Gomer," or anyone else who can sing like Jim. He's one great guy!

Hope you enjoy the book! It was a labor of love, I assure you.

Susan

[myownbridge]

The other point about all of this -- is that Jim is just as nice as he is wonderful at singing.

I have a new book (just out) about him and his music. It's entitled, "Jim Nabors: A Man of Comfort and Joy." You can get one through Xlibris.com, bookstore section.

Best regards! Anyone who loves Jim is a friend of mine!

[navydoctrinidad]

@myownbridge Thanks a lot. What a grand comment. I will get the book. Love Jim (Gomer). Could you think of anyone else who could possibly have taken this part and ran with it as he did? Awesome. I like the Hawaiian nuts also. Charlie

[myownbridge]

One of my all-time favorites. This is the first time that TV audiences of Andy's show discovered that Jim could sing. I remember just being mesmerized, and my mom declared she was "in love!" :) She remained so loyal to Jim's voice for all the rest of her life, declaring him the most wonderful voice she'd heard.

[SpockLover27]

@myownbridge I reacted just like you and your mom. I adore Jim so much

[iscrmoal]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[thanhbites]

great voice !!!