Hooray For Hollywood

[toastichedu]

Can you play There's No Business Like Show Business

[HD7100]

@toastichedu Yes I can and I might record it someday soon but am working on some other songs. Gary

[MagicTurtleBoxTV]

AMAZING!!! thank you so much! <3

[HD7100]

@MagicTurtleBoxTV Thanks so much for listening and your nice comment. Gary

[billybeyond]

Cute. Version.

[HD7100]

@billybeyond Thank you and thanks for watching.

[deancook652]

Hey, this is really nice playing. Good accompaniment registration (no tibias in the left hand, please!), light on the pedal, nice bounc touch on the solo. You get a lot of "air" into your right-hand chords.

Good show!

Dean

[HD7100]

@deancook652 Thank you for the nice compliment. I appreciate it. Gary

[NEWbobofhollywood]

Excellent~ Very spirited and peppy.

Thanks for playing it.

Greetings from Hollywood Maryland.

[HD7100]

@NEWbobofhollywood Hey thanks for listening and for the nice comment. I appreciate it. Gary

[HoIIywoodLand]

Wowwy! This was so great!!

[HD7100]

@HoIIywoodLand Thank you very much. Gary

[TheatreOrganist]

Fantastic. Best wishes from Michael

[HD7100]

@TheatreOrganist Thanks so much Michael. Gary

[obscure1992]

this would have been PERFECT for an old time radio show!! haha

[HD7100]

@obscure1992 Yes like the Jack Benny Show wouldn't you think?

[osbornd]

Gary,

Fantastic job! Having grown up in the 60s and 70s learning from Jean Lautzenheiser. Win Nelson, and Jimmy Boyce your playing is inspiring.

Doug

[HD7100]

@osbornd Doug thanks so much for listening and for you nice comment. Gary

[wurli815]

@osbornd I just ran across this comment. I knew Jean very well and was a student of Jimmy Boyce. I played at the America on Wheels rink when I was in high school ( on Jimmy's Wurlitzer). Are you still in the area Doug?

[maynardcat]

Hi Gary What a great rendition of this song you have performed. I have this song on a Doris Day album titled Hooray for Hollywood. Very enjoyable Gary.

[HD7100]

Thanks! If you have never seen the movie Hollywood Hotel make it a point to see it sometime. Gary

[burt2481]

back the camera up so we can see you

[webbod]

Way to go Team Hollywood - back-to-back losses in Belfast have got to hurt!

[danielmkubacki]

I love this song and your organ.

[88keyes]

Hi HD, firstly I must say you play incredibly well. Love it. An elderly lady just gave me an organ exactly like this. I was wondering how old it is. Thanks, Gary

[12345678927269]

this sound...was very popular when I was growing up...but it has fallen out of favor...I would rather here this in public places than rock or rap...

[Shangas]

Oh this is marvellous! HFH is a pretty obscure tune these days. Not many people know it or indeed, how to play it (I know I can't!)

A marvellous recording!

[charleshrutkay]

Gary,

Thank you so much. You play WONDERFULLY!

I have a Gulbransen Premiere (1973), which I believe is a spin-off of the original Rialto. Mine is in need of some repairs. Yours sounds SO GOOD.

I will be watching more of your performances. Thanks again!

Charley

[Fuuroo]

coooolllll xD

you know its like some songs that we'll gonna heard in the amusement park everytime we enter and we know we'll have a great time there

[JeffMontreal]

Once in a blue moon I stumble across a contributor who I enjoy so much that I go through ALL of their videos. That blue moon is back today and brighter than ever! Great playing! Please keep on contributing, I think you have somewhat of a fan club going here!

[HD7100]

A very kind comment and thanks. Gary

[dudemantwo]

I always like hearing the organ played...

You don't hear it much where I am...it was popular in the 70's...it is a fun instrument to hear...

[fiftiesflashback1953]

Well, yeah...that was kinda nice, but can you do it a little faster the next time? Prestissimo!

Just kidding, your rendition is SUPERB! I could almost hear Frances Langford singing in the background. Thanks for sharing.

[HD7100]

Thank you! I base the arangement on the version that was performed by the Benny Goodman orchestra in the film "Hollywood Hotel" and was sung by Johnny 'scat' Davis. I think Ethel Merman also did a great rendition of the piece. The "Prestissimo" rendition you suggest would work very well as was demonstrated by the ending theme for the Jack Benny radio show.

[Organwiz1]

Hi, I assume you're in the UK. Came across your video by accident and appreciate your style. Nice harmony and counter harmonies.

I live in Las Vegas and have been playing for about 40 years. I've recently posted a couple of videos that you'll find by typeing in Lowrey Majesty. You'll find Holiday For Strings and Poco Loco. I think you'll like the organ.

Again...thanks for playing the good things.

Jerry

[HD7100]

Hi Jerry;

I live in rural Walworth County Wisconsin.

I will take a listen to you videos and music. Gary

[iluvspongebob88]

wow u got skill man!

[HD7100]

Hey man-Thanks a bunch!

[wireman525]

EXCELLENT PLAYING!!!!

You play this the way I could only dream of playing it! (correctly) LOL!!

[DouglasUrantia]

This tune is a bit tricky to play correctly. HD does his best to keep the beat going correctly and phased with the melody. Well done. A drum beat can be a great help with this type of tune.

[rcpringle]

Everytime I need a pick me up, I play this video, such wonderful happy circus music. You have a wonderful show style.  Keep those videos coming!!!!!!!!!

[MattMurdockCZ]

a-w-e-s-o-m-e

[rcpringle]

Lets have more of your videos. You have a great show style.

[rcpringle]

Terrific Playing! Brings back the old circus days for me. I can see the juggler now! Thanks so much for posting and May all your days be circus days!

[HD7100]

Well as someone who is a bareback rider and did lots of circus style stunts I appreciate that.

[Hobbs360]

i mean best electric

[derekwilliams1982]

Awesome!

[Hobbs360]

Best damn organ on youtube, and ive seen em all, a hammonds percussion is not comparable to this kind of power

[Brandotuomikoski]

how about that Wanamaker organ, or the vid of the 64' stop of Sydney organ?

[kimmarie801]

Thank you, so much, for sharing your talent with this world! It's absolutley magnificant!

[carminum]

The harmonies in this song never fail to impress me and you played it beautifully, I enjoyed listening. Thanks!

[Shadylane75]

Not bad, but can't compare to same piece played by flyboyMD80 on this site. It's toward the end of his video on his Allen311

[earlph]

First of all.. One word F R E A T !! I know many professional players like former World Champion Jelani E and John Mann but you are so GOOD !! Beside that I DISAGREE on the one remark that this is "just an other hammond organ sounding organ. " It sound pretty much authentic , meaning for an electronic organ that is.. WE WANT MORE !!!!

[MassageMan1]

Good solid theater arrangement of a classic show opener. Great listening.

[jamez123123]

that screwy balley whoie hollywood!

there good these organs but why do they make them selfs look like a wurlitzer ( theatre organ ) when they dont sound anything like one! and there just hammondy really Nice playing :)

[ColNostro]

The organ was marketed as a home theatre organ like the theatre Conns, so they made them look like theatre organs. And the layout is convenient.

[HD7100]

When you look at it very subjectively, the instrument is not in reality an organ in the pure sense that real organs that have a wind chest and pipes. The instrument I play in this video is an electronic synthesizer that is constructed to give an imitation of a theatre pipe organ. It is an imitation of the real thing and in reality, this instrument sounds good in what it is by itself but it does not sound like a real theatre pipe organ.

[jamez123123]

yeh they do have a really nice sound :)

it's just a shame they dont sound just like a theatre organ that would be great!!

[idok00]

Would love to hear you play a real theatre organ!! Wonderful playing!

[fuzzbear6240]

HD7100, Simply superb! You are an amazing organist, Thank you for sharing your talent-I look forward to more. Regards, J.

[Organgrinder010]

Beautiful! This always makes a swell pre-show or opener. Great work.

[wrighty205]

Another superb video! Bravo, and I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful playing. The organ looks a real gem, I bet it is great fun to play.

[ilovetrains63]

Great arrangement!!! Great playing!!! Loved it!!!