Rare Video of Jim Reeves - Blue Canadian Rockies

[Ozmulki]

One of his best known and recorded songs...

[BrickPa]

I think you could learn something everytime you watch this. Some time ago and I can't cite the source, I read that Jim was hte first artist to stand and sing very close to the microphone. This was supposed to cut down on the echo from the studio walls and fixtures. It seemed also to give his voice a more intimate affect on the recordings. Look carefully I'm sure you can spot a few more "technical tweaks".

[terrisonb]

I love this clip I bet I have watched it a hundred times since I found it last year. Although I am a life long fan of Jim Reeves I was not familier with this song untill I saw this clip. I finally decided to attempt to record this great old song myself. Anyone who is interested in hearing how it came out please stop by my channel sometime and check it out.

[macvatu]

Absolutely fascinating this footage of the great Jim Reeves recording that great song. Looks like he was perfectionist re-recording that ending of the song. I have somehow forgotten how Jim met his untimely death, and its true of course his songs have somehow faded from radio and TV broadcasts, such a shame.

[candw87]

@macvatu What a perfectionist

[yedon68]

...Love Jim Reeves.....here Anita Kerr is arranging...great team....God bless...!

[MosheFanofJimReeves]

He sings with such an ease.He had mastered the art.Am always thrilled to see Jim at the RCA.This is one of the greatest scenes captured on earth.

[planeur111]

I'm 75 years old and I have about 40 lps of Jim but I never knew he had recorded that song. A million thanks.

[jrmelmer]

he is not canadian tho lol

[janettebaby1]

this is for you Ann..Love you and I know that Canadian man is always on your shoulder.

[briartlaw]

Thanks for posting great..

[100Meadows]

Gone are the days when singers recorded with a live orchestra. Now most stuff is manufactured electronically. It took talent, precision, and perfection to record with a live orchestra. Such recordings have an immediacy and intimacy lacking in recordings now days. Jim was a phenomenal talent. No one can come close. And he's rehearsing wearing a suit, no less. Most performers would be flip-flops, shorts, and a tacky t-shirt.

[CottonJohnson]

Bobby L. Moore on upright bass.

[yukonnahanni]

Thank-You , Jim, !! R.I.P

We have seen the comments , but , not , once , was there any comment to , this beautiful song !! .. In the Blue Canadian Rockies !!! Such a land , that , Jim, saw & loved ...

[BrickPa]

It might not be very evident in this clip, but Jim was one of the first (if not the first) to get right up close to the mic to cut down on the "echo" from the room. It seemed to give his voince a more "intimate" tone.

[zaaritha]

Good--never heard before!

[char4him99]

what a treat.. what a gift he had..

[meplayin]

What a treat it is to see Jim Reeves in the studio and mastering his great sound. He knew just what he wanted. Still today people enjoy his beautiful recorded music.

[mozzaragan]

you know in 1964 i was sixteen,and one night i sang all jim reeves songs in a pub,next day a man came over to me ,took my hand and thanked me and told me that his wife had one of the best nights out in years,i used to know all jims songs even at such a young age .thank you .

[joybird25]

I just got back from Nashville and this video that you see is used in the Studio B tour. I informed the tour guide I saw this video on Youtube.

[artsevere]

I wonder if Jim always wore a suit and tie to recording sessions? Maybe someone out there knows. It seems like a tie would restrict his throat and ability to sing, at least to some extent.

[foxygranpa6]

artsevere: A good question. However, I have seen still photographs of Jim, taken while he was recording in RCA's studio, and his collar was unbuttoned, with no tie.

So long as the shirt fits well and the collar is not too tight, and the tie is not cinched overly tight, I don't believe his throat would be restricted much, if any. His delivery was relaxed and didn't require a lot of exertion.

We have to remember that men wore suits and ties a lot more then, than they do nowadays.

[artsevere]

I've seen pictures of Jim in just a regular shirt, as well, with Chet Atkins in the studio. Of course, I assume he knew this particular sesssion was being filmed, and Jim always wanted to look (and sound) his best when he knew folks would "be watchin'".And also, when he wore his tuxedo in live shows, the top button was always buttoned. Thanks for responding.

[foxygranpa6]

artsevere: I appreciate very much your posting this video, because there isn't an awful lot of footage of Jim (apart from the movie 'Kimberley Jim' of course). I have loved this man's singing ever since I was introduced to him by my parents through a 33rpm album back in 1962. To me, his voice is so smooth and rich that it defies description; the only way to describe it is to play a recording of it. I suppose now that I shall love his singing till the day I die.

[artsevere]

Actually, rockytenorbanjo posted this---I'm sure he appreciates your appreciation, though. Maybe you could send a note to him. The best compilation of JR video I've seen is on the "Gentleman Jim Reeves: The Story Of A Legend" DVD which is available from the "Country Music Greats" website. The "Rockies" video (and the recording session video of "Golden Memories And Silver Tears" which has also been posted on YouTube) is not on that DVD, however. You're right- Jim was the best, never be another.