A Tribute to Frankie Laine

[tonydmen1]

great

[gregscw]

Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (Chicago, March 30, 1913–San Diego, February 6, 2007), was a successful American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005, at the age og 92.

[leon38588]

NEW BORN BABY ♪♪♪ sings ♥ since 23 septiembre 2011 !!! , Alex de Lisa ♪♥♪

[leon38588]

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[leon38588]

I believe that every dream will come true when you keep listening to this treasure , Lisa y Lyon ♪♥♪

[VegaEtereo]

excellent, thanks for sharing

[toscanini9]

Many thanks to Joopschilp for this wonderful tribute and for the links in the video description. You have done a great service for so many.

[eojet]

Think the birth year is not right, 1939?

[joopschilp]

@eojet That's right, where someone noted 1939 -2004 , RIP, it was about HIS granddad. Not Frankie's of course. My birthyear also 1939, lol. Thx for the comment

[39Martyman]

I'll Take David Whitfield's rendition any day! Unfortunately I could not locate a video or an uploadable copy of this song by him, but many of his recordings are available on line (Ebay etc.). Need I remind you of his immortal "Cara Mia"?

[39Martyman]

I'll Take David Whitfield's rendition any day!

[999clever]

Sweet!

I found this song in the 1953 chart @ billboardvideos.(net)

[jessie101ist]

Such a beautiful voice and the Lyrics are so touching..Big Hugs Jessie xxxx

[kiwistrudel]

I love every Song Frankie sings since I was a Teenager. He has an awesome voice. I saw his last performance on PBS at age 92 and he was still as handsome as ever and my tears were falling.... THANK YOU Joopschilp for posting those great Songs.

[ANTUCA]

A V V GOOD SINGER xx.

[TheSusiyp]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. No one does or can ever do this like Frankie. Thanks for posting this

[CathernMades13]

google mp3iiify to download this song from youtube.

[telecomms1]

Frankie Laine - I Believe was Number One the day I was born.

[CashOnTheNail1955]

Played on Cold Case this-week; recognised Frankie Laine immediately

Flashback of Elizabeth; a young 'girl' singing as she played piano in the school-room of the 19th-century Henry J Fate flour-mill in the Cumbrian-town of Porterville

Shame her outstanding lifetime-achievements lost over-time.

[6tinkywinky]

takes me back to meeting my late husband when we were 14 had he lived we would have been married 50years this year 2010.

[leon38588]

I thank Joop Schilp (Schilperoort ) for uploading and sharing this video with everyone .

[tomla1966]

I was brought up listening to Frankie ...as others have I played this song at my best friends Funeral My dad Ronnie La .... And it will be played At my Daughters His Grandaughters wedding ..Not bout sadness Bout happiness an memories

[Shonierose]

I literally grew up with Frankie. My grandmother was his personal secretary for over forty years and ran his fan club till her death. My father took care of his horse for him in the backyard. His songs still move me. I have them all.

[magcarril]

@Shonierose What a lovely first-hand testimony. How fortunate. Blessings have a way of sneaking up on us...I was 9 in '53 I memorized just about all the music from that era May the Lord bless you & angels watch over you..Peace via Music VIVAMARIA!

[ddddkjkj]

Makes me cry........ love it

[tipple1933]

i want this song played at my funeral, frankie laine was not just a great singer he was a great human being he was an inspiration to me

[kiwihans]

hashbrown 55 asked,'what kind of man was he?" I'll tell you. I used to correspond with him and he DID believe, He helped others, loved his wife Nan and was a very humble person chosing to stay with friends in a council house in Hatfield when visiting the Uk while at the Palladium. Yes he lived his songs. Try 'My Friend' Iam sure God is Frankie's friend too. Pete 'Kiwi' Keegan

[sherom]

I agree berti48!

[davidnettleton]

Our playground version at the time was: I believe for every drop of rain that falls someone gets wet.

[rocco3740]

Frankie--Your the best.

[hashbrown55]

These sings by such great entertainers are priceless, yet they come to fore much more powerful at the death of the Frankie Laine's. What kind of person was he? His songs tell me.

[binzy87]

my grandad loved this song R.I.P GRANDAD X

[nixnoodles08]

this song was played for my dads funeral 5 years ago today. r,i,p john micheal xxx

[berti48]

for sure the best version of i believe

thanks so much

[berti48]

Thank you so much

Grazie grazie!

[12Fegens]

I heard Frankie sing this on the Steel

Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey back

in the 1950s. His performance of the

song was fabulous. I also liked

the Jane Froman version very much

and one Joni James did for one of

her spiritual albums.

[carolmary43]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[joselineodile]

when I first came to the US it was June 1960, my first singing voice I heard was Frankie singing this song. I fell in love with him and still love to hear him singing. Last time I saw him in person was on PBS at 92, singing "Its my desire". What a voice. Nothing like that any more they all believe they have to scream and just change every beautiful song to make it their own and for me it does not work. RIP Frankie, no one will equals you.

[alababy1939]

Love him and his voice one of greatest artist of ours times

[brousseau3]

AMEN TO THAT!!!!!

[jamesmorrell91]

i remember my grandad by this song

RIP 1939 - 2004 grandad

[lighthousedreamers]

Thanks, James. What a lovely way to remember your grandad! Just like the way I choose to remember grandad Cleo w/that Cat Stevens song :)

[jamesmorrell91]

u r welcome cloe xx

[joopschilp]

I was born in the same year...luckily I made it until now...so i can still bring back happy musical memories from the fifties, amongst which of course Frankie...

[JULIUSX70]

Un maestro!!!!.

[54spiritedwill54]

the arrangement of I Believe/Ave Maria is so beautiful

[KennaKatherine]

I'm singing it in choir - it really is a beautiful song. :)

[nancygodoybaeza]

¡¡¡ME FASCINA!!!

[gladietita]

i believe that you had one of the better voices, that i never heard!

[gladietita]

my parents used to listen to frankie and made me love your wonderful voice i really amazing!

[leon38588]

@gladietita because of this song I found finally my treasure in my life , happy you love this song too , Leon ♪♪♪

[gladietita]

@leon38588 thanks dearest friend! you deserve

all the best in your life. not only like guitar player,

but also  for being such wonderful human been.

Not easy to find persons like you nowaday.

and so happy cause you could find your treasure

finally sssgn 333 131

warm hugs from your faithful friend always

G E J ♪♪♪♪♥♪♪♪♪

[reecelolx]

i cant belive he spent 18 weeks ant number 1

[TxBirdxZ]

I love his Music!

R.I.P.

Z

[shirls2]

He was a great singer and i have all of his lps he ever done and he is greatly missed R.I.P love Shirlsxx

[TinkGerman]

he is unforgotten! What an incredible voice.

[colinlyne62]

Frankie Laine became my friend in 1976 when I hade the privilege of covering his UK tour as a photographer. From that year we were permanently in touch by letter and cards. He was a great entertainer, but more than anything, recoginsed that his fans had "made" him and always had time for them. He was a lovely person and many lovely times I spent with him. I miss him, what a sad loss!

[Joyngldns]

Hi, I first heard his voice over a radio at a thrift store in Florida over 4 years ago. Just now I found out who originally sang that "I Believe" Song I liked a lot! I heard a christian singer on t.v. sing it very well, but it is that original one that I liked first!

[bmcarlos702]

:) i love this video.

[82248213]

In 1953, my true love and I in high school went to a concert and heard Frankie sing I Believe from the stage. We decided to go steady after the concert but went our different ways in our college years. I Believe by Frankie Lane is a very special song for me as it brings back wonderful memories from many years ago.

[larkinbear]

Thank you Joopschilp for posting this. I am old enough to remember Frankie Laine at his best. If this was not his original recording, you could have fooled me.  It was great.

[strew8]

really great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stephenTGV]

One of my idols. I finally saw him on stage when he was in his 70s. His voice was powerful and youthful, unchanged.

He was very gracious. We all tried to imitate his wonderful powerful yet gentle piercing voice.

[delious19]

i was born in 1953 my dad loved that sone so do i

[destron0]

my granny sang this to me when i was younger and it remains one of my favourites

[davidmcdiar]

Just fantastic (i am 15)

[Kneenew]

Great !!!!!!

[noncaustic]

makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up......true great FL he nailed this 1

[lloydbnet]

Brings a thrill to my very soul!

[checkoutmyprofile]

happy birthday Frankie Laine.

[jsbach15]

Brings a lump to my throat every time I hear this man sing! I will sorely miss his greatness.

[ab01419466]

When you look back at the time when this song was most popular there were many wonderful singing stars, but Frankie Laine was certainly one of he best, a lovely recording.

[Pard76]

this isnt frankies version of I believe...

[joopschilp]

This is a later recording, undoubtedly Frankie.

[cf1934]

I'm 73 yrs old and Frankie Laine has always been my favorite singer,and this sounds like the original to me.

[GOD711]

I will be very polite and simply tell you that this IS his version. Have a nice day.

[Pard76]

maybe so... bt it isnt he original, thats why i said it wasnt (politely) pfft

[parsonsrules]

@Pard76 As a matter of fact, it is. I was alive and remember this version, note for note. It was this version that was a hit for him.

[metcalfestarfish]

i never heard of frankie laine but i like this song

[Michaelbos]

Another one of the Greats

[joopschilp]

Then you can consider yourself as a lucky guy.

I think Frankie was as popular here (Netherlands) as he was in the States.

[infoservinc]

I had the honor of being a friend of Mr Laine. We played gin rummy on Thursdays at his home in Pt Loma. He was without doubt one of the finest, most sincere and honest people ever. A tremndous talent that cannot and will never be replaced. I miss him

[iwanagaa1919]

Thank you for this posting. Having been born in 1962, I missed Frankie Laine's heyday. Thanks to my parents, I learned of him in the early 1970's. Frankie Laine was an unusual singer; his voice was extremely powerful yet very expressive. His rendition of "That Lucky Old Sun" shows great empathy for a man who toils for his paycheck while longing for some sort of salvation, and it always reduces me to tears. For some reason, I am glad to know that he was a fine person, as well as a fine singer.

[brousseau3]

Frankie was definitely "one of a kind." Memories of him in my teen years are so good. No one sang with as much feeling and intensity. May he rest in peace in the arms of God.

[Labaron26]

I can remember standing on the corner, with my old high school friends, singing (or trying to sing) his recording of "Shine"

[metcalfestarfish]

anyone know if theres a vid with a better version of this song?

[yorkfergy]

Thank you Frankie,For my early teen-age years; I was there.! All the originals,hundreds of them.(rest in peace my friend)The vitality of this genius had to be seen to be believed.He still holds the record TODAY for marathon dancing.HEAVEN is a better place with F.L in it. (along the Navajo trail).......

[tylertenpenny]

Frankie Laine is a modern icon. No other singer can match his style and haunting tone. He was and is one of a kind. Thank you Frankie Laine!!

[nostrascl]

Tuve el privilegio de verlo cantar en vivo en un teatro de Santiago, Chile en 1982. En el escenario estaba solo el con su maravillosa voz. Nada mas se necesitaba para encantar y emocionar a los 300 espectadores que asistimos. Ahora, su voz seguramente truena aun poderosa haciendo vibrar ángeles en espacios infinitos. Una voz asi nunca se termina.

[willivanilli07]

the arrangement of I Believe/Ave Maria is so beautiful

[ub40forlife]

amazing song

[brousseau3]

The tribute to Frankie is really great....whoever put it together....good job! The songs that are posted will just live on and on, bringing pleasure and nostalgia to steadfast Frankie Laine fans.

[brousseau3]

Frankie was such a great performer....there are certain songs of his that I can listen to over and over and over again!!! Yes, may he rest in peace. He contributed so much to the musical industry.

[Josephine1028]

Frankie Laine's version of "I Believe" is lovely, but Jane Froman's version touches the heart and soul. I was in the CBS studio audience when Jane Froman introduced "I Believe" to the American audience and was given the Christopher Award by Father Janes Keller, of blessed memory who was, at the time, the Chairman of the Christoper Society. But this tribute to Mr. Laine is truly lovely. Thank you.

[joopschilp]

I've added the link to Jane Froman's version (see info on the right)

[Josephine1028]

Thank you, joopschilp. Jane Froman's Centennial will be celebrated November 9, 10 and 11th in her home town of Columbia, Missouri. 20th Century Fox is finally releasing "With A Song In My Heart" on DVD on November 13th in conjunction with the Centennial.

[stephenTGV]

One of my idols. I heard him live in Baltimore when he was in his seventies, and his voice was better than ever. He was very popular in France and Europe, and appeared in the Olympia, in the 60s.

[Quackerfan]

Thank you for the tribute. They do not make music like this anymore.

[TeachESL]

Heard this on the radio recently. Just sent it on to some friends. The problem today is that very few still believe.

[Quynn0]

i still believe - and on occasion run into strangers who believe. we just have to continue to seek - we are out there. i we give up, we lose. continue to believe TeachESL. and if you are a teacher as your name implies, i can understand why u might give up hope. don't give up.

[TeachESL]

Thank you for the encouraging words. But it is so difficult with all the terrible things happening in the world today! I grew up believing that good will ultimately defeat evil. I hope that that wasn't just a naive belief of a little girl.

[awanekkinnan]

comme je suis d'accord avec toi et comme cette chanson est emouvante...je cherchais justement cette chanson que je voulais mettre sur mon blog .cold case hier soir m'a permis de la retrouver...

[hno77707]

"WOW" What a tribute, he was one of the real greats.

Thank You soooooooo much.

[stracanm]

I had the privilege of meeting the GREAT Frankie Laine when I was about 10 yrs old in Australia. I am 39 now and I can still feel his kind kiss on my cheek and remember vividly Frankie graciously signing a photo that was taken of me when I was 3 yrs old holding one of his very early albums...memories I take with me and memories I share with my children...they know who Frankie Laine is...they Believe! Your memory continues on my friend..

[Pentero]

you MET Frankie?? Oh goodness!! I rarely finf people who even know of him! Ahh the good old Frankie Laine...and I am 26...

[KoromantiQueen]

I BELIEVE!!

[jboothmillard]

everyone thinks Bryan Adams "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" is the longest number one (16 weeks), but it is in fact this song, it stayed number one for 18 weeks

[kiwidevil18]

i am posting this response because i have been watching idiot bush on cnn, he must have said ''i believe'' about 30/50 times during his bullshit speech, so the song reminded me of my fathers rendition, absolutely fantastic, if there was an ''idol'' show anywhere in the world, my old man would clean up!!!!!!!!!!

[ashleycoleman07]

aww charlette im so sorry your grandfather died

when my grandfather dies i totaly want this played

he loves frankie laine XxX

[oOcharletteOo]

this songwas played at my grandas funeral nt so long ago :'(...a still cant believe hes gone love him so much mss him alot to wish i had the chance to say goodbye xxxxRIP GRANDAxxx.......does any1 know were i canget this song by the bachelor brothers ? xxthanks

[glassagent]

What a great singer. Great entonation, enjoy listening to this great song.... " I Believe ". We will really miss a guy like this. Lots of memories, reminds me of when I started listening to music back in the 50's.

[delray11]

Is there no one with a copy of his PBS special when he was in his 90's

denisis2000

[Jimdurocher]

Don't let the Americanized name fool you, this man was one of the many Italian-American singers who added so much to the music scene. Frank Paul LoVecchio was born March 30, 1913, in Chicago. The fact that he died only recently tells you that he must have had very few bad habits.

[kimjh1963]

Didn't know he'd died last month. My mum was crazy about him and I grew up listening to his music...had an effect though, I love him too now!

[sbrooks11]

Not too long ago I was able to find a DVD of Frankie Laine's life. It is a great one for anyone who loves his music. Not only a lot of info on his life but a lot of him singing his songs.

[dunby]

I vwill always remember one of the first records I ever had - Frankies Rawhide. Sends shivers up my spine when I hear it.

[carouselle]

A true icon of my generation. His music brings back so many happy memories of singing along with this great singer. His songs will live on forever!

[jay07407]

RIP u wr the best

[Michaelxxx1936]

The early fifties. I joined the Airforce at 15 and those early training years were full of Frankie's records. We all thought him really super. God bless you Frankie. The loss I now feel, in my 70's, sure is real.

[boffley]

i listened to my dad playing these back in the 70,s he was mams favorite lovely voice

[19blueonblue63]

Frankie lived a full life and saw the changes in musical trends over the decades. He's truly one of the best singers. The music fraternity of the world will miss him

[msmanet]

Thank you so much for posting this tribute.

[dianelovesu]

He was my first heartthrob at fifteen and his music still brings back such happy memories of those years .RIP dearest Frankie

[antdawnie]

cried the night i saw he passed away, thank God he had 93 wonderful years. when i listened and watched him sing "You gave me a Mountain" cried again, and thanks to you"I Believe"is on heretoo. Thankyou soo much! What a beautiful,powerfull voice. A real man in my eyes,such feelings. He's singin'for God,my Dad and theUniverse rightnow. GodBless him in Heaven.I wish he could have lived 200 Years. I love the Beautiful white light at the end of your video, let's hope and pray : )

[Bonzoll]

In Glasgow, Scotland, before a show, Frankie came out on the balcony of his hotel and sang to all us teenagers. They were great times. Thanks for the memories joopschilp.

[joopschilp]

Likewise here !!!!

[Kronamalasa]

Ditto!

[patchlennon]

thanks 4 postin so many memories off my childhood rip frankie