Allen Dale-Over the Rainbow (Piano Version)

[baghend]

You have such an easy (though I know its decades of hard work) and thoroughly enjoyable style- I could listen to you all day-

Thanks for posting. I'm envious of your talent, and thankful that you have taken the time and effort to post.

(Your Deep Purple is awesome, and a favourite- )

-Bill

[baghend]

Wonderful. And I thought your playing of Deep Purple was just superb- a favourite-

You are a very talented gentleman. I'm envious, and an admirer.

Thank you for posting.

-Bill

[hiroyasu4]

Wonderful!　I enjoyed to my heart's content.

[Ron53182]

Allen, your version takes me back to an earlier time. So beautiful..

[allendale1962]

@Ron53182 Thanks.

[countryboywis]

I think Judy Garland herself would have loved this version of her song! If only she could have heard it.. Very nice.. :)

[allendale1962]

@countryboywis Thank you.

[Preacherman1882]

A very nice take on this wonderful song. This will be one I revisit time and again. Take care, Mr. Dale, and God Bless.

The Preacherman.

[grannylynn09]

Beautiful

[Winterstick549]

Hmmmm,,,Allens version, or Israels version?,,,,,,I'll be pondering this for the next fifty years so might as well enjoy both of them.

[forrest51]

Allen:

You certainly do will with the piano. Would you put me down as requesting you to play My Buddy? You did so nicely with a lot of other songs - I know you will do very nicely with this one.

I know you have a lot of requests for songs and it will take some time before you can get to this one (unless you have done this one and I missed it). Whenever you can get around to it will be fine (however, I am eagerly waiting).

forrest51

[allendale1962]

@forrest51 I'll do my best to post this request soon. Sincerely, Allen Dale.

[forrest51]

Allen - I don't think that song could be played more beautifully. It must give you great pleasure to be able to sit down and play like that when you are feeling a bit pensive. To listen to you play like that is a joy!

[allendale1962]

@forrest51 thank you.

[mizzoid]

Not sure where to post but love your music so much if you have a CD out will def buy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[allendale1962]

@mizzoid Thank you.

[eschleinkofer]

Fantastic!

[allendale1962]

@eschleinkofer Thanks!

[arnold02000]

Allen, there is a record company on here that has videos posted of it's various artists. It is called Candy Rat Records. They have many very talented people, a class of artists in which you certainly belong. Check them out. If you had a cd out, I would definitely buy it.

[allendale1962]

@arnold02000 Thanks. I will try and hunt up Candy Rat Records when I get some time available. I have been sick for a week now with the flu.

[johnnyboy298]

hey allen ur the best this song makes me cry when i hear cause it remonds me of my grandma she use to sing this song to me it just brings back memories thanks mate

[allendale1962]

@johnnyboy298 You're welcome.

[Tommanc1]

Allen youre fantastic, i would love to see you play take five.

[allendale1962]

@Tommanc1 I would like to do Take Five, if I only knew it! LOL. thanks.

[Tommanc1]

@allendale1962 Thankyou for taking it into consideration

[istjusme]

I do so like your style!

[allendale1962]

@istjusme Thanks.

[ProphesorX]

very beautiful rendition of over the rainbow. thanks for sharing. :)

[allendale1962]

@ProphesorX You're welcome.

[ROYVAN2006]

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU ALLEN...I JUST FOUND THE SONG! GREATT! I KNEW IT WOULD BE! GWENNY

[allendale1962]

@ROYVAN2006 Thanks.

[ROYVAN2006]

ALLEN HAVE YOU TRIED RECORDING YOUR MUSIC ON A KEYBOARD THAT COULD BE HOOKED UP TO A COMPUTER? THAT GIVES YOU THE ABILITY TO ACTUALLY PRINT WHAT YOU PLAY! THERE IS A PROGRAM CALLED "FINALE" THAT ALLOWS YOU TO DO THIS. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO WOULD BUY YOUR ARRANGEMENTS! ME INCLUDED! I COULD NEVER PLAY BY EAR LIKE YOU , BUT I DO HAVE HE ABILITY TO READ AND INTERPRET MUSIC...HOW BOUT IT FELLA? AND DO YOU KNOW THE OLD HYMN "I'LL FLY AWAY"? LOVE, GWENNY

[allendale1962]

@ROYVAN2006 I'll fly away is already posted by me on youtube. Try one of the GOSPEL MEDLEY #1or 2

[ROYVAN2006]

Allen....the sounds that come from your fingers are like smooth butter...I have been studying piano for 3 years and can barely make a two octave C scale....you are blessed....I could study my entire life and never have a gift like yours! Remarkable! Keep sharing....you made my day...wILL YOU PLEASE PLAY BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY OF COMPANY B....GOOD LUCK! GWENNY

[allendale1962]

@ROYVAN2006 Gweny, I have already posted Boogie Woogie Bugle boy on youtube some time ago.

[zooiioo0]

Amazing! Congratulations :D So pretty! I love this song...

[allendale1962]

@zooiioo0 Thank you.

[3Elie]

WOW. If only i knew the methods of such great playing. Perfect Job

[allendale1962]

@3Elie Thank you.

[MooreMelodies1]

amazing!!!

[allendale1962]

@MooreMelodies1 Thanks.

[boohooimsad]

how do you know all these pieces. Or how do you learn them.

[allendale1962]

@boohooimsad I just listen to the songs a few times and peck them out on the piano at first, then I add all the frills as I get better with the tune. thanks.

[pwnmonkeyisreal]

@allendale1962 that's amazing

[54jorgen]

que cancion tan bella y excelente interpretacion,gracias.

[allendale1962]

@54jorgen You're welcome! 

[Boydd21]

It is so nice to hear something that is not just loud and fast. Nicely played.

[allendale1962]

@Boydd21 thanks.

[zam626]

2 dislikes? really? how could anyone with ears dislike this!?!?!

[allendale1962]

@zam626 Beats me! LOL.

[vandread23]

@zam626 1 reason which is jealousy... lol

[UNCRatDog]

@zam626 People who are jealous of his talent I suspect.

[KostyaCreepY]

That is terrific, Mr. Dale. Did you pick it out by ear, or did you have the sheet music?

[allendale1962]

@KostyaCreepY I play by ear.

[0bombdiggety0]

brought a tear to my eye :,)

when did you start playing piano?

[WC86EVA]

I've listened to you for over 3 hours now. It's beautiful. Wish I could play half as good!..Keep it up..Thanks for sharing

[allendale1962]

@WC86EVA thanks

[WC86EVA]

just discovered your site today...fantastic. how long did you study piano?

[allendale1962]

@WC86EVA All through school.

[alexandraiord]

so beautiful

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[SweeneyTodd98]

Veryyyy beautiful. What key is it in?

[allendale1962]

Thanks. A Flat

[SweeneyTodd98]

Thank u:)

[xostilldollxo]

aaa muchisimas gracias es muy linda esta version la verdad esque esta es mi cancion favorita gracias!!!!

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[Shinotaru]

superb!~

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[stuliese]

You play it beautiful!

[allendale1962]

Thanks

[SABOREAME68]

Simply sublime, what you bestowed upon us with your rendition of "Over the rainbow" P.S. the shaved head look is pretty Kool~... Ciao!

[allendale1962]

LOL...Thanks!

[paffounette]

It's very beautifull. I love. You have a great talent.

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[StumptownBoy]

Simply beautiful. One of my all time favorite songs.

Would love to hear you play this on a grand.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[25Tera]

how to find sheet music of this ????great ..

[formalbecome22]

We want "Can Can Polka" (Jacques Offenbach) in your piano!

[allendale1962]

I HAVE the Can- Can up on youtube already.

[viceroy00]

That was beautiful I wish I had your talent

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[jewel1210]

i sang over the rainbow with your piano♪

[allendale1962]

Yeah, so I noticed. You should have practiced it first!

[jewel1210]

i love ur piano.

thank u for playing&upload.

[kfajardo05]

You are wonderful pianoist

[allendale1962]

Thanks!

[jewel1210]

GREAT!

[allendale1962]

THANKS!

[RaeeeBaby]

I hope you dont mind but im posting a video response singing along to your video because ive been looking for a good karaoke for ages and i think your version is by far the most beautiful rendition of this song ive heard :) well done!

[allendale1962]

Thanks, Hon.

[zimandgirshow]

Gorgious.

[allendale1962]

Thanks.

[tosagua]

Allen: My wife is blaming you for keeping me up until late at night. But after a tough day at work there is nothing more soothing and relaxing than listening to your way of feeling music. Thanks once more for all the joy.

Jose, your friend from Ecuador.

[allendale1962]

LOL...thanks, Jose.

[lillybruce]

Beautiful. Cheers and greetings from Pittsburgh.

[allendale1962]

Thanks, Pittsburgh!

[vapse07]

YOure the best!! ^^ greetings!! Godbless!!

[allendale1962]

Thank you very much!

[JonathanRay2009]

EXTRAORDINARY WORK! I love listening to you!

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[smsjsl]

My God!!! I´m telling you man , you´re the best!!!

[allendale1962]

Thank you.

[dragy781]

Beautiful rendition Allan.

from one of your many UK fans.

Pete

[allendale1962]

Thanks, Pete.

[beeanca13]

great song!!!!!

[allendale1962]

thanks.

[beeanca13]

yes. i am using your song to play in my talent show. i am going to sing it. great job

[allendale1962]

Break a leg, kiddo!!!

[beeanca13]

thank you. trust me i will

[sch131]

I wish I could play like that!

Excellent!

[allendale1962]

Thanks.

[KelseaRoxOutLoud]

wow.!! you are really good.!!

i want o learn how to play the piano.!!

:D and you kinda remind me of the salesman dude.!!

;]] just saying.!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[maddog5461]

Watch out for Allen, I hear he MIGHT start selling KIMBALL'S!!! OMG (runs screaming), LOL Len P

[bailey27739]

WOW, what a great talent!! After listening to you not only am I jealous, but so is my piano, it say to me why don't you play me like that. Keep up the good work, you are just marvelous.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[Lucas121242]

wow you are the best piano player I have heard. I play piano too.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[broadwayboundqt]

Gorgeous! you have such passion when you play!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[DiSoArDo]

This song is very beautiful!!

And the piano.....just amazing! I loved it!

Congrats!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[GhostGirlsays]

BEAUTIFUL

[allendale1962]

thanks

[TumbleAbout]

I posted a video response of me singing along, your playing was so pretty i couldn't resist, i know i'm not the best in the world but i thought you might have a look and tell me what you think, thanks:)

[allendale1962]

OK...thanks

[biografmand]

Very nice indeed !

Thanks for sharing.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[mayamidnight]

it sent me to sleep, in a good way!!! hahaha

fantastic! 5*

[allendale1962]

thanks

[turtlelova44]

you're so cool. i play the piano, and i'm nowhere as good as you. excellent job! :)

[allendale1962]

thanks.

[AdamMichaelMercer]

I'm choked up it was so pretty!! I hear Judy through you playing her songs.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[DanielTrollkarl]

What can I say? ... beautiful ...perfect =)

[allendale1962]

thanks

[spitgalore]

This song sounds better every time you play it, thanks for sharing.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[pm0501]

Ah but here is the good news! Allen's stuff can be transposed to MIDI files with a MIDI keyboard. Once that is done, MIDI files can be played on a player piano MIDI capable or even cut on piano rolls. The problem... COPYRIGHT laws for music published after 1922. Plus..there is software that converts MIDI to sheet music. I'm sure when Allen is ready to move up to the next plateau, he will :-)

[maddog5461]

Allen is ready to move to the next plateau, but I don't think he knows HOW to do it, or whats involved, the cost and etc etc. Len the Videographer.

[Kampfmieze]

Oh, I bow to you! Marvellous...

[allendale1962]

thanks.

[mizzoid]

You are so very talented, a great honour to hear you play, like so many others, I wish we could see you live. Thankyou so much for sharing with us.

[allendale1962]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[Ivoryticklermama]

Your piano playing is beautiful. Do you make a living with your talent? I hope so. You bless many people on You Tube. I can only imagine how your playing would effect people who could see and hear you live! God bless. you.

[allendale1962]

thanks.

[RobbiesCornField]

I was wondering if you had any sheets for this? It's an incredibly wonderful arrangement, and you played it beautifully!

[allendale1962]

This is my own arrangement of this song. I don't own any sheets.

[RobbiesCornField]

Have you ever thought of writing down the arrangement? The Finale program is an excellent way of doing that. I've done an arrangement of a few songs that I've written using the program.

[allendale1962]

No... I can't write this shit down... even with the Finale stuff.

[spitfife9]

You are one amazing fellow, Allen. You can play such difficult songs without reading any music sheet. Thanks for posting.

[allendale1962]

welcome!

[skinnybruna]

lovely!! my compliments! it makes me relaxed

[allendale1962]

thanks!

[simone3z]

Fantastico. Bravo!

[allendale1962]

thanks.

[colorclown26]

All your vids are so good! I enjoy your sort of ragtime style playing (for instance in the Christmas Medley you had many things in the left hand similar to Maple Leaf Rag, which I just finished learning). I found your videos I am arranging a medley of Christmas songs for a school project and am only about half way their, and these videos really inspired me to keep going and not look up sheet music!

[allendale1962]

thanks!

[ManixLiquid]

Thank you very much Allan.

[allendale1962]

You're welcome.

[ManixLiquid]

Hi Allen. Lovely song. I was wondering if I could use this song as a sound track for my Student school film. I cant have the rights to the original song but since you composed your own version, I just wonder if I could?

[allendale1962]

yeah, I guess you can.

[jrkrazylegs8]

beautiful

[allendale1962]

thanks!

[pinkmonkeysrock11101]

Wow. That was awesome.

[allendale1962]

thaks

[pinkmonkeysrock11101]

your welcome

[RonaldoSoccerGirl7]

a have a audition in a week and this was great practice, thanks a lot. and also it was very well played and beautiful.

[allendale1962]

thanks

[pinkywalaa]

Thank you so much for this! I just got a callback for Dorothy and I'm using this to practice.

[allendale1962]

you're welcome!

[housevinyl]

amazing job! sounds just like the movie track!!! very hq

[allendale1962]

thnk you

[SZSearcher]

Simply beautiful.

[allendale1962]

thanks