I have been listening to different singer's version of this song all day. I may be on overload, but this is just about the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. It makes me tingle.
All the greats who we grew up with are slowly disappearing, but we have their music! Andy Williams, Perry Como, Steve Lawrence, Jerry Vale, Vikki Carr, Connie Francis, Shirley Bassey, Nat King Cole and on and on. But have you ever considered the lush background music and vocals that supported these artists. This has also disappeared from today's music.Thanks for the memories. Loved the comment about the father who took the girl by the hand and danced with her.
@milkleg - so true about those great charts and the arrangers. Now its all done in a soundproof box with autotune and fake add-ons. So poor are the artists and singers of today they all require auto-tune to help them stay on key. There are not more Gordon Jenkins' or Don Costa's. But there IS John Legend - he certainly is reaching for those heights and does give one hope against the hideous background of the so called 'talent' of 'gaga' - the copycat alien freak
wow,these songs by Mr B take me back to 1946,growing up in Chicago I remember Billy's orchestra playing the Savoy Ballroom at 47th and South Parkway(now King Dr)
Wow, what a memory...when this song was playing...my father took me by the hands...asked me to dance....held me in his embrace...he sang to me, as we glided across the living room, I giggled with excitement...he took me to heaven! It was the most beautiful and graceful dance ever encountered...in my life! I miss and love you daddy. Thank You!....RIP Edward Lee Franklin, 9/4/33-4/16/98.
12/16/10 I HAVE COMMENTED BEFORE ON THIS HEAVENLY VOICE WHO CONVEYS LYRICS THAT ANYONE CAN CONNECT TO. REST IN PEACE BILLY. YOU HAVE LEFT A LEGACY OF RECORDINGS TO UPLIFT SOULS WHO STILL ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND SOULFUL VOICE. roselli
06/09/10 I COULD PLAY THIS MUSIC ALL NIGHT AND REALIZE THAT TODAY'S MUSIC CANNOT IN ANY WAY COMPARE WITH THE MELODIES AND LYRICS OF YESTERDAY. THANK YOU FOR POSTING, AND THANK GOD FOR RECORDINGS.
The girl with him is Gina, his daughter - listen to her album - "Everything I have is Yours" - Fantastic tribute to her dad - She carries the genius on!!
What a gutsy and romantic voice, They don´t do music like this anymore. Thanks for sharing!
machadoneto41 2 months ago
fortunate enough to see him sing on TV as well as Arthur Prysock...really miss this kind of elegance in men.
TRHclub 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Billy Eckstine
you want to listen to the Ray Conniff orc playing this...its wonderful and so is this i just love it...
earthvisitor5 2 months ago
I have been listening to different singer's version of this song all day. I may be on overload, but this is just about the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. It makes me tingle.
ibwilliamsi 5 months ago
Beautiful......
wookie20f 5 months ago
One of a KIND...
4099aj 6 months ago
Did Billy study to be an opera singer as a tenor??
DrGolf4 6 months ago
@DrGolf4 This man is not a tenor.
ibwilliamsi 5 months ago
he looks kinda like Bob Ross in this picture..
this is music for people with ears (to hear) and eyes (to see).
aaroniouse 7 months ago
All the greats who we grew up with are slowly disappearing, but we have their music! Andy Williams, Perry Como, Steve Lawrence, Jerry Vale, Vikki Carr, Connie Francis, Shirley Bassey, Nat King Cole and on and on. But have you ever considered the lush background music and vocals that supported these artists. This has also disappeared from today's music.Thanks for the memories. Loved the comment about the father who took the girl by the hand and danced with her.
milkleg 9 months ago 2
@milkleg - so true about those great charts and the arrangers. Now its all done in a soundproof box with autotune and fake add-ons. So poor are the artists and singers of today they all require auto-tune to help them stay on key. There are not more Gordon Jenkins' or Don Costa's. But there IS John Legend - he certainly is reaching for those heights and does give one hope against the hideous background of the so called 'talent' of 'gaga' - the copycat alien freak
MsJollycholly 9 months ago
wow,these songs by Mr B take me back to 1946,growing up in Chicago I remember Billy's orchestra playing the Savoy Ballroom at 47th and South Parkway(now King Dr)
trendy188 9 months ago
There are no voices like this any more....they really put you way back and bring tears to your eyes....1955 again.
akakitty
kitty02904 11 months ago
Style!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and more Style!
likethemusic123 1 year ago
Wow, what a memory...when this song was playing...my father took me by the hands...asked me to dance....held me in his embrace...he sang to me, as we glided across the living room, I giggled with excitement...he took me to heaven! It was the most beautiful and graceful dance ever encountered...in my life! I miss and love you daddy. Thank You!....RIP Edward Lee Franklin, 9/4/33-4/16/98.
COUGA82263 1 year ago
@COUGA82263 06/21/11 I TOO LOST MY DAD AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN YOUR LOVING MEMORIES OF HIM. roselli
Honey1931 8 months ago
12/16/10 I HAVE COMMENTED BEFORE ON THIS HEAVENLY VOICE WHO CONVEYS LYRICS THAT ANYONE CAN CONNECT TO. REST IN PEACE BILLY. YOU HAVE LEFT A LEGACY OF RECORDINGS TO UPLIFT SOULS WHO STILL ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND SOULFUL VOICE. roselli
Honey1931 1 year ago
One in a million voice.
guirexyz 1 year ago
Great
nellie2581 1 year ago
He was more than a voice, he was a true force.
lesliekorshak 1 year ago
Mr. B. A giant amongst giants.
bettybenson1941 1 year ago
06/09/10 I COULD PLAY THIS MUSIC ALL NIGHT AND REALIZE THAT TODAY'S MUSIC CANNOT IN ANY WAY COMPARE WITH THE MELODIES AND LYRICS OF YESTERDAY. THANK YOU FOR POSTING, AND THANK GOD FOR RECORDINGS.
roselli
Honey1931 1 year ago
@Honey1931 YOUR 100% RIGHT
clare6572 1 year ago
The girl with him is Gina, his daughter - listen to her album - "Everything I have is Yours" - Fantastic tribute to her dad - She carries the genius on!!
carolkeekat 2 years ago
I love Billy Eckstine. So much.
mormonhead18 2 years ago
He has been my favorite for 40 years. Saw him 6 times.
libsedroc 2 years ago 3
Thanks for posting another beautiful video of an outstanding and unique singer.
maureen1938 2 years ago
what we have today called stars.
1245176 2 years ago
oh yes !! quality
uperds 2 years ago
"Class", with a CaPiTaL "C"
SirCharlesPerkins 2 years ago 5
One of the top singers in the soundtrack of my life. Thanks for the post.
6249john 2 years ago 4
Love Mr B. Thank you!
ManagerGuy1 2 years ago 2
What a voice!, he was a talent.
franklindavid 2 years ago 15
One of the most distinguished voices in Music.
robertclemon 2 years ago 12
Thank you for this
robertclemon 3 years ago 4
Mister B...an unique voice!
EdGomide 3 years ago 4
Lyrical genius, great interpertation, and on point from the first note.
robertclemon 3 years ago 5
BEAUTIFUL what a lovely video... thanks for posting
maureen1938 3 years ago 3
Billy E.; the King of bass!
givemetoast 3 years ago 2
Good old fashioned singing
igneranus 3 years ago 2