Frankie Laine and Johnnie Ray - "Up Above My Head"

[florence1939]

Remember going to see Johnny over 50 years ago in UK..lots of screaming..he was Great

[VintageTelevision863]

I love how they all start screaming as soon as Johnnie starts singing <3

[TheLang0lier]

Tnx for posting . I've heard this song once but was not able to tell it was frankie singing . Not really his style but it's another proof his voice can do anything.

[CK1223]

2 greats rip

[geetarnut]

THANKS FOR SUCH NICE, CLEAN, GOOD NATURED reality music!!!

[dellotti]

Well, I enjoyed this clip.

The comedy is a bit lame, but those two wasn't known as actors anyway.

[markalson1938]

@dellotti The times were much different back then. But compared with what goes for comedy on TV today, I'll take this..

[geetarnut]

@markalson1938 Yes,, I couldn't agree with you more! I laughed hard when I saw this response of yours, LOL, but sadly, what you say is so true! Thanks for making a person feel good and smile! Cheers!

[pamkayvan]

This seems more Jhonnie's style

[mitchcapone]

They all have such white faces....

P.s. I love Kellogs variety packs

[Mapkit]

Hilarious, fabulous.

Thanks.

[bradly2007]

Great spot of two classic singers having fun and singing a storm in that great duet...Johnnie should be inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as a trailblazing musical genius who infused his songs with a passion & rhythm that changed music...Bravo to Frankie & Johnnie!

[jonjeanwes]

destiny also featured on the album live at the London palladium where he changed the last few words to here on stage with you iv e found my destiny

[jonjeanwes]

destiny was recorded i think in 1953 at least that was the time i had it but alas as happened with a lot of 78rpm records it got broke i cant remember what was on the b side

[jonjeanwes]

i loved destiny by johnnie ray anybody got it love to see it posted on the tube

[markalson1938]

I thought I had all of Johnnie Ray's recordings but this one I can't find or can I find any information on this recording as a single or on a LP. When did Johnnie make this record?

[ninjabluewings]

@markalson1938 Hi If You Are Still Looking For This Record Then You Can Find It On E-Bay As A Promo Single Original For A Very Low Price

[mustangcharger]

He really sounds Chicago-ish here.

God - listen to them scream at Johnny Ray at 1:57. 

Very rock'n roll at the breakdown around 4:30.

[theaikikid]

Listen to the way the crowd screams when Johnnie breaks into Cry! I ahve his autograph on an album he signed for me

at a show I saw him at years ago. As for Frankie Laine, he was my first favorite singer. I had Moonlight Gambler on 78 and played it over and over until it wore out.

[pop0it0rocket]

I love this song! There's also a version of it by Rosetta Thorpe, a gospel singer.

OK, this stuff was before my time....so I'm wondering if I got this right. But the kidding around before they sing is based on the fact that they're each trying to get their own music across while pretending to choose songs they claim the other would like?

[markalson1938]

You may not have been around then, but you got it right. Each was playfully trying to push their songs on the other one.

[kiwihans]

what a good example of two completely different styles, one singer was no better than the other just special in their own way, so all the crap people post on u tube about 'hes better than him!' My favourite song by Jonnie was 'destiny' and frankie, well there were so many. thanks from pete'kiwi'keegan

[markalson1938]

You are so right, who is to judge what is better and what isn't? I have now posted over 300 songs on YT. I didn't post any of them because I thought they were the best. I posted most of them that I thought people never heard before or

may have heard in their youth and remembered

fondly. I also get a lot of requests from people who asked if I have a certain song that they remember and would I post it.

My favorited Ray song is "No Wedding Today", Frankie's is "The Greater Sin".

[Midmo65]

Great to see this old vidieo.

[stebear58]

Oh my god I like both of these guys fab clip

[sprintbass]

i love johnnie ray...im only 35 and i was 17 when he passed but i wish i could have been his bass player

D

[eddiemac303]

good viewing

[Strawberry7Lynn]

Ha-ha, the old adverts were interesting!

[jimmy59ca]

Johnny was a great guy but booze got in the way, I went to his show but he got so drunk he couldnt make it to the stage, ha ha, I cant complain though cause I was just as drunk waiting for him

[wholesomesweetness86]

I loved their version of this song so much.. I went out to my local record store and bought the original 45 rpm. Thank you so much!

[pornguy2]

Why does this remind me of Jack Benny and Dennis

Day? Incredible find. I met Johnny Ray when I was a kid and he was a very nice man

[kidznrse99]

It's so wonderful that someone is preserving these video clips of Frankie. He was such an amazing talent, and an even nicer man!