Allen Dale-As time goes by, From Casablanca

[HorseRiderLass]

Hi Allen Thank you for sharing this beautiful tune with us, Looks like another late night as I dont know when to stop once I start watchingyou play, Your Aussie fan Joy

[jc2008musicman]

Merci Allen pour ton jeu reposant et très apprécié de ma part, je suis du québec Canada. I am from quebec canada, thank for sharing

[Oviesard]

Allen you are very talented guy. Beautifully played !! Enjoying all your repertoire down here in Buenos Aires !!  Keep it up !!!

[allendale1962]

@Oviesard Thank you.

[SlowlyTheWorldTurns]

This is something that I've wanted to learn ever since watching Casablanca, thank you for the inspiration!

[allendale1962]

@SlowlyTheWorldTurns you're welcome.

[BOdelaRUT]

Incredible...

It doesn't matter if it's a Rag Time dance hit, Saloon classic or a great love ballad... if it's performed by Allen it just knocks you off your feet!!!

[allendale1962]

@BOdelaRUT Thank you very much.

[BETSY1951]

PLAY IT AGAIN ALEN.  YOU ARE SO TALENTED. IF BOGIE COULD HAVE HEARD YOU HE WOULD NOT HAVE LISTENED TO SAM.

[allendale1962]

@BETSY1951 thanks

[MegaEddiek]

thanks allen you did it again

[allendale1962]

@MegaEddiek thanks.

[BOGZASV8MA]

awesome

[allendale1962]

@BOGZASV8MA Thank you.

[Soundexpert100]

Allen Dale will be awarded the events trophy but concedes the award to the young sailor and pregnant wife who have expired eight days ago! A bittersweet crowd of 100,000 applaud as the trophy is awarded posthumously to the decedents. The blinking colored lights of ambulance and coroner give finality to the situation as the weary pianist pushes his loyal Console to the nearest exit tunnel of the stadium. Fade To Black................

[allendale1962]

@Soundexpert100 Hmm... very interesting. LOL

[Soundexpert100]

Your next performance will be in a huge arena like Shea Stadium where the'll be a track for marathon dancing like in the movie, "They Shoot Horses Don't They?" and you'll be playing non-stop 24-7, outlasting the contestants with your endless repertoire.Couples will drop like flies all over the track dehydrated and confused and finally your extended version of "As Time Goes By" modulated in six keys ala Art Tatum will be the final Coup-De-Grace to a once young and optimistic sailor tandem.

[allendale1962]

@Soundexpert100 You, dear one , are indeed wierd! LOL

[fingerscarr]

@Soundexpert100 ...very pleasing and with easy swing ,  nice cadence (but cut out the cliché runs , as at 1.56/7...... all the learners do them ....you're too good to need them )

[RosanneB]

Hi, Allen. Im sorry to hear that your friend, Lenard, isnt doing too well. I will certainly pray for his recovery.

[allendale1962]

@RosanneB Thanks, and God bless.

[RosanneB]

Hi, Allen. I just watched this again tonight (3 times). It never gets old for me. You are a GREAT piano player! Some evenings I dont turn on the TV; I just play your music. I hope your friend's surgery on July 12th went well.

Please dont forget to update all your fans on the CD progress.

[allendale1962]

@RosanneB Lenard is Back in Chicago as of late yesterday afternoon. He has infection that has set in from the surgery. It ain't lookin good right now. Pray for Len to recooperate. Thanks.

[KenKY4]

I agree with everything RosanneB has said. I am enchanted. Ken

[allendale1962]

@KenKY4 Thank you.

[RosanneB]

AWESOME, ALLEN, AS ALWAYS!! As time goes by is my very favorite song of all time and you play it beautifully!! Your version is right up there with Liberace's version, IMHO. Any progress on a CD? I would definitely be a customer if you are ever able to make one. From the comments Ive read, you would make a lot of sales.

[allendale1962]

@RosanneB Thanks Rosanne B. I am trying to make a new CD but I am busy with editing and re-formatting video to audio. Lenard and I plan to do some experimenting with the CD after recovers from surgery he will be having on July 12th, 2010. I'll try and keep my fans posted. Sincerely, Allen Dale.

[KenKY4]

@RosanneB Well said Rosanne. Ken

[petrie1230]

well mister dale, another rendition that outdoes all others. haha again, i'm most familiar with the sinatra version of this song as well.

the world will always welcome lovers...

- your fan, Ryu

[allendale1962]

@petrie1230 thanks.

[keyboardmagic]

Very nice job, Allen. I like your interpretation of this song and the way you do the 'hand-over-hand' segment in this selection. I've only seen Liberace do that on his "April in Portugal" song.. All your songs are enjoyable actually.

[allendale1962]

@keyboardmagic Thank you.

[pedrovono]

Elsa: "Play it Sam"

Bravo!

[allendale1962]

Thanks.

[CJayTeast]

i need you in my bar!

[allendale1962]

I'm available for work!! Here is my contact info.. Allen Strange

330 W.10th St. #514 Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 ph.618 262-8013

[paulallen34]

your a great player just love your style one of my favorite tunes.5 stars

paul

n.ireland

[allendale1962]

Thank you, Paul.

[marloncheung]

When I listen to your music, my eyes are watering, you;ve moved me. Thanks.

[allendale1962]

You're welcome.

[irishgirlaus]

hey alan i just stumbled across your site looking for a van marison no and oooohhh my god you have just brought memories back to me with your style of music... my uncle brian mc gowan from michican who has passed away plays the exact same style as you, i remember as a kid my grandfather and brian playing all the gershwins and fox trot no.... thank you for keeping that style alive. keep them coming conor mc gowan

[allendale1962]

thanks, Conor.

[DanielTrollkarl]

Play it again Allen =) ... once again better than the original.

[allendale1962]

Thanks!

[rockingloryify]

Allen, I"m going to write oprah winfrey that you will be invited to her show. whatever oprah touches it turn into gold. Once you get a phone call from HARPO production think about me . Good luck!! your avid fan -glory of chicago

[allendale1962]

Thanks!

[rockingloryify]

soooo beautiful--- you are sooooo good Allen!!!!!!

[allendale1962]

Thanks!

[repeter0213]

Allen as good as Hoogey. I can see Lauren and Bogart. Here for my nightly allendale1962 fix. It don't get no better.

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[tosagua]

Allen: I can't stop feeling thrilled and amazed more and more every day by the way you play. When music pleases you it's great. But when it reaches your soul it's undescribable. Thank you so much.

Jose, your friend from Ecuador.

[allendale1962]

Thanks, Jose.

[abisteopa]

Hi Allen, I have heard many of your songs and you've commented and wanted to ask if you could send me the score of this piece that I like the play.

Thank you.

[allendale1962]

I do NOT have music for this song. Sorry.

[crd411]

Hello, I enjoy your music very much. I wish there was a piano bar place like Davenport's in Chicago, or The Other Side in LA, or Brandy's in NYC, but maybe more quiet, where you could play the piano and the people there could have serious conversations about literature, art, life, etc. and listen to and enjoy the music.

[allendale1962]

I don't like quiet very much. I like to be quiet for a short time, then get everyone involved singing a rousing number! Thanks.

[TTJOLY]

Hello Allen. I´m your new fan from Argentina. I have to tell you that I heard this song when I was 3 years old (now I´m 25) and still is my favourite. My grandfather plays by ear a style close to yours (with less complexity perhaps). I play by ear a little bit too. To finish: you are a incredible inspiration to any music lover. The rithm flows and the music is your language. Thanks for the great moment

[allendale1962]

Thank you! I try and make everyone the world over HAPPY! I think it is the BEST way to have EAST MEETS WEST. I hope it soothes everyone in my viewing area a it a little happier!

[killkaede]

Wow se escucha muy bien, adoro esa canción.

[allendale1962]

Umm....thanks? I guess this means you LIKE in Italian?

[pontalbagal]

Lovely arrangement, beautifully played.

Care to share whose arrangement?

Many thanks.

[allendale1962]

Thanks. I made up this arrangement and NO I did not have music. I just heard it in my head.

[sinTVysinCerveza]

excelente, bien tocado allen!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[fantasopera]

play again sam..... allen sorry jajajajaja ;)

[allendale1962]

thanks

[bradybraidz]

Wow! The accuracy when moving across the keys is just phenomenal! What a beautiful interpretation! Alot is going on but it goes so well and just sounds...wow!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[paulallen34]

just fantastic playing what a talent.could watch it all day long.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[LuisSzar]

I think you were hided in my own "youtube"...

Since I found you, I'm having moments of fantastic pleasure. Thank you. "Gaide11" is right, if Bogart could make a choice would ask for sure to you to play it again. Congratulations!

[allendale1962]

Thank youvery much!

[Dragonman204]

AMAZING. I just happened upon this song after hearing a friend in school preform it, and then I find you play this...This is grade A music. It's motivation for me to continue taking piano lessons again. Wonderful.

[allendale1962]

thanks!

[allendale1962]

@Dragonman204 Thank you.

[Gaide11]

Instead of "Play it Sam" we can ask "Play it Allen"))

Amazing!

[allendale1962]

Thanks! Play it again , Allen... you know the one!

[pm0501]

I just LOVE to watch your videos! You have a style that looks so natural and it just flows right out of you.

Question: Are all the songs you play learned by listening to CD's and tapes or do you adapt your style and embellishments from sheet music?

[allendale1962]

It is a mixture of BOTH! I rely more on recordings than sheet music.

[allendale1962]

@pm0501 Mostly learned from old records and added embellishments as I learned them

[adaoteschfilho]

@allendale1962

[emeluc]

Beautiful, so moving. Excellent, thanks for posting this

[allendale1962]

Thank You!

[RosanneB]

AWESOME, Allen!! Thats my favorite song in the whole world and your version is great! I think Im in love. LOL

This is definitely being added to my favorites!!

[allendale1962]

thanks!

[BlindDogFulton]

Ah...

Pays wonderful respect to one of if not the best movies ever made.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[mare652]

Very impressive!!!

You have inspired me to go practice some more. :)

[allendale1962]

thank you!

[b24c89c]

great!

[allendale1962]

Thank You!

[jdurr4]

That was very well done! how long have you been playing that song for , because that was brilliant!

[allendale1962]

I have played Casblanca Theme since 1979.

[senopah33]

W O N D E R F U L ! ! !

[allendale1962]

thank you!

[BobbyMcShibby]

We both play it in the same key.. and your version is a lot better than mine lol.. Good job :]

[allendale1962]

I can play this song in the key of C Major also, but I find it gives more depth in E flat. Thanks for the cudos!

[jax1961]

Such Style here Allen....Nice work....Jax

[allendale1962]

Thanks Jack! Loves ya!

[LyonDanebridge]

Very Nicely done!

...and I love Casablanca.

Nicely done!

[allendale1962]

Thank you!