Slim Whitman - That's How The Yodel Was Born

[michaelsnuff]

slim whitman will live on for ever , no one is better

[xairflyboy]

First Saw Slim at White City stadium in Sydney, a lot of years ago and have been a fan ever since. Also saw him at Southport, UK a few years ago. But out of all the wonderful songs he sings, I think this one is (not one of his best, because all Slim's songs are his best) one of the nicest ones, with a haunting yodel and a very enjoyable tune. I've played this time after time. Thanks for putting this on YouTube, for us all to enjoy.

[xairflyboy]

Unbeatable

[Katietoo]

Thanks for upload, much appreciated. As I'm presently living in Switzerland I was rather hoping that Slim would say where yodelling was born! Anyone have any idea? Should imagine the Swiss will claim copyright :-))

[illiniful]

GOT TO SEE HIM IN sT. LOUIS WON FRONT ROW SEATS IN A CONTEST.

WHAT A GREAT SINGER

[jsrl317]

One of the most unique American artists ever born. Wow! He just , is amazing. I feel at total peace when I listen to him. it all melts away. He's amazing, simply amazing.

[1horsesrcool]

For early and original recordings by Slim and dozens of love songs and yodeling from age of 24 into his 50s, go to my Youtube -- 1horsesrcool

[shaneht1968]

Happy 87th birthday slim !!!!!!

[ramio666]

cooool yodeling

[Marjorie538]

Slim Whitman's voice is golden! There will never be another singer like him.

I am a massive fan and I have most of the almost 600 songs he has recorded...Marje Morgan Wrexham North Wales UK. And a member of the SWAS on Facebook.

[rinsedpie]

watchin mars attack..slim acallin'

[ElHombreConDosOjos]

If it's slim you know it's him.

[EnsoFerrari]

i love those cowboysongs

[ramio666]

yeehaar

[EnsoFerrari]

@ramio666

[gmajor100]

I used to listen to Slim in the early 50s and became a singer for 55 years, and I would do a couple of his songs in my set, albeit not as good as Slim. What A STAR!!!

[BearyHairy]

To anyone who has met this incredibly talented man...you have my envy! I have loved Mr. Whitman's music from the days I lived in Europe...where he has achieved semi-god like status! We loved him over there, and I was floored to hear he was from from my own country USA...wow. Brilliant pronounciation, outstanding vocals and a second to NONE ability to yodel...this great man is a legend. I am Blessed to hear and marvel at his recordings. Many thanks for posting. Peace.

[dodocass]

@yingkbc Slim was a personal friend of my parents and we always met up with him when he came over to England. He was a lovely gentleman too. Of course an older gentleman now and no longer sings but I believe his son does. I realise now how privileged we were to meet him. Fantastic voice.

[yingkbc]

I would love to meet this man, Slim is THE Yodeller - no doubt!....

[rosamcgoum]

No words,just beautiful.

[KCRascal]

I loved his songs when I was stationed in England in 1955 and still do.

[1horsesrcool]

Shows the great yodel ability this man had, and this is only a small sample of all the

fantastic yodeling songs he recorded.

1horsesrcool

[naturestudy100]

THERE IS NO BETTER........not even close!

[Evangelander]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing.

[jsrl317]

My late father taught me the coolness of country. He also taught me how to shoot a gun, and taught me the old westerns & Country songs. I adore him for that. A man who worshiped or at least praised Malcolm X. We watched Hee Haw growing up, and I simply love Slim Whitman, Buck Owens, Roy Orbison, and others ( T.E.F).

What a wonderful, crazy, beautiful world we live in.

[onebaud]

No one has ever equaled Slims voice. He was a one off, and don't forget he saved the world from the Martians, in Mars Attacks. He made their little green heads explode, and I believe in my heart he could do that.

[insoucciant]

The only other singer that came any where near Slim Whitman, in style and delivery,is Frank Ifield. And Frank is still very much involved in Country Music, in New South Wales in Australia.

[susie4100]

This is brilliant beyond belief. No modern singer could begin to match this beautiful, mellifluous cadence. (I was brought up on Slim Whitman from age 4 - and still search for anyone who can even begin to approach his mastery). Susie 4100

[9inch8]

terrific

[MrAssum123]

What a yodel beautiful another of my late mother's fav for you Mam xx

[64cumo]

who do you compare this ?

[urgdaddy]

I totally agree.....simple and sweet. My aunt, a WWII Navy nurse came back to hometown in Tampa, Fl....where Slim was born in'24. She played his music until I was sick! I was about 8-10 years old. I learned how to spell the word...'yodel'.

[skeetabix36]

My grandparents got me into Slim when I was a young lad. The man is a living legend. What a voice!!!

[Krittikas]

Classic! Priceless. He sure was a handome dude in his youth, eh? Very cool, very talented.

[MysticalCeta]

One of the most incredible voices ever to grace the airwaves!! Such range and purity. Wow!!

[jeanashworth]

I had the good fortune to have met Slim and his son Bryon twice. Could listen to him all day. such a beautiful voice.

[alienhuman]

Goosebumps. What a talent. Thanks for the later-day images of this legend. I like to let people know that George Harrison said Slim was an early influence.

[photoclick1]

This is what country and western songs are al about. The songs are sung with feelings and emotions. If you have not listened Slim Whitman Christmas songs, please do. You will not be sorry.

[LandoftheShanks]

the man who got me into yodeling. I ADORE YODELING.

[sen5241b]

All yodeling cowboys must die!

[damashi09]

i sort of remember my dad playing his records when i was a kid i did'ent care to much back then but last month i heard this song and indian love call wow what a voice the man is a legend

[smegmacheez]

How ironic, someone named Slim has such a fat sound.

[fiddlefeller]

What an amazing voice. A gift. Didn't discover him until the late night "Best of Slim Whitman" infomercials years ago.

[Junebug51colo]

that to bad you feel that way , we love Slim and he love God and so do I and I no God love you .........

[lurcher789]

God bless you Slim, what a fantastic voice

[othl12]

he killed the martians coool!!!!!!!

[pumpuki]

hahaha

[puffin3]

Slim is now in eighties. His phone number is listed in a ******* phone book. I'm not telling which one. First class man.

[Junebug51colo]

Slim Birthday is Wed. the 20 .Happy Birthday Slim!

[jtomasik]

Im not a fan of the style, but anyone who's honest has to admit this is one amazingly smooth voice.

[LOMANDYO]

My dad loved this man and his singing,l can do not but love it to ,

[magbrown1]

I really enjoyed this one. I saw Slim Whitman's first concert in Glasgow & also his Farewell Tour. He is just magic.

Thanks for this one.

Margaret

[Genodebeer]

Listen to him as a youngster and he brings back so many memories. he is one of a kind. Thanks

[macknah]

Whitman crooning of his Yodel, to hear it with the Indian love call and the you uuuuuuuuuuu.... of other version Jennette McDonald on the film. Country music is so ~ no words to descrebe. well All there and thank u for share with us ~

[PHUDDPU]

im 6i years and never get tired of listening to Slim

[iwantwhatiget]

21 years old and I LOOOOVE SLIM WHITMAN!

I love yodeling xD!

[2020ric]

iwant.....SHOCKED! BLESS you for loving old SLIM..GOOD BLESS & GOOD LUCK ALWAYS....RIC

[countryhank93]

@iwantwhatiget me too and im 16

[LindaScottCoach]

(BTW, Indian Love call is no slouch, either.)

[LindaScottCoach]

Wow! I had not heard this one before. This replaces Eddy Arnold's Cattle Call as my favorite.

[Junebug51colo]

try Slim cattle call

[hairynakers]

love it

[111oldie]

Love his songs. Thanks for posting!5*

[FanCAZtic]

Slim Whitman. How nice to hear this song. It is new to me, I thought I heared them all.

I've worn out the albums I have. Great job. Thank you for this big surprise.

[blueticecho]

Theres this guy and then theres the rest........

[yukonnahanni]

this man could sing & Yodel with the best!!! Bravo Slim !!!

[pyrofella]

Slim had (and probably still has) a huge following here in Australia... Legendary stuff...

[Samurairob]

Im pretty sure the yodel was born of swedes in some mountain.

[bostonteabagger71739]

yeah but you cant croon like this dude with an alphorn. well maybe...that would be awesome to hear. de todas maneras slim rules!

[JerryBarryLover]

I agree

[LostInRukisEyes]

I could listen to this guy all day, just keep it coming, brilliant.

[Junebug51colo]

ya well ,I don't thing so Slim not that old , and he was really a good looking man when in was young.why don't you move on now and stop all this stuff.

[nzfifer]

hey junebug very sorry it was a poor atempt at making a joke i grew up on slim jim reeves ect my mother loved all the country stuff

( rip maw )

[rdadal]

It must be remembered, he was big in England, where most of his career was spent.

[Ermengarde11]

I've loved his music for a long time, yet never saw a photo of him before!

[sergioalonzo]

he is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in country music history and yet at the same time is one of the most unrecognized by the American public at large.

[warboop]

LOVE IT !!!!one of the best singers ever!!!!!

[kath81149]

go some place else then

[biltom]

like yo mama

[Junebug51colo]

why didn't I think of that .good for you .lol

[delanac]

Slim has brought untold joy to so many with his truly marvelous singing

[4fingers4strings]

Truly a gifted artist. One of a kind.

Get kind of a peaceful feeling when I hear him sing like that.

[eartant]

Don't fuck with Slim Whitman, he'll tear your ass UP !

[bleedingeyes08]

word

[smitchell45]

word word word

[zaaritha]

Very good!

[fbrieden]

A lost art, none the less!

[stooge81]

You might think this is strange, but I have the exact same mustache as Slim and excellent yodeling abilities to boot.

My mother always told me my father died in the war, but I don't think she was entirely truthful.

I think Slim Whitman just might be my daddy.

Yodel-lay-he-hooooooo.

[kath81149]

i don't think you could be Slim's ,he married at 17 and Jerry was his life love . ....

[woodyi59]

"You might think this is strange, but I have the exact same mustache as Slim and excellent yodeling abilities to boot."

Sounds like you may have discovered the key to good yodeling...it's all in the mustache.

[kath81149]

lol

[Jeannette58]

Wat een mooie stem is het toch! Ben fan van hem en ik blijf zijn songs geweldig vinden.

[arnozegers]

Ik ben het volkomen eens, ik heb zowat al zijn liedjes.

Baie mooi

[ibdnme]

what a treasure slim IS

[picklechase]

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[wim28061950]

This is a perfect song,thanks

[Teufel59]

Eine wundervolle Stimme und ein sagenhafter Mann. Alles Gute weiterhin

[BuzzingBeat]

What a man, What a heavenly voice, I feel so privilaged to have seen him here in Ireland on his farewell tour... That happiness will never leave me... thx for posting. x

[Rockabillykid01]

This is the first time I hear this song, but not the last, that´s for sure!

Great buddy! Thanks for puttin' it up on Youtube!

[slyfence]

The Real King!

[BuzzingBeat]

Agree 100%...Thx

[LOMANDYO]

This man sings his songs for his beloved wife and In my book you cant do better than,so that say's to me love is true as Holly say's.

[shananigins592]

Yodeling came to USA from Switzerland, where many other folk influences from Europe, England and Ireland inspired much of the American songbook. As Pete 'Kiwi' Keegan I have been performing for over fifty years, I wish I could sing half as good as slim!

[redwing46901]

Hi there Slim,it's me ;"The Little Redhead From Kokomo." I found this webpage and I was so excited to see an good ole friend again.."I wanted to just say thankyou for helping me and my family make my Fathers last few years with us he had left filled with joy and excitement and most of all being a great friend to us too."

Thankyou and God Bless You and You'r Family Too.

The Little Redhead From Kokomo ;P

[LOMANDYO]

A grear singer and a much loved showman,i will miss him badly.

[twiliger]

Why will you miss him? He is fine, Taking care of his wife Jerry in Florida. He was just on the news doing an interview at McDonald's in his home town. Google Slim Whitman Collectors International.

[biltom]

Mr Whitman...we miss you....todays music is so inferior to your great music, it is sad what is passed as music today for the no taste public...your songs will always be great...

[newtownards1]

hi,this man means so much to me throught is singing and as a person,all i can say is the greatest in my time and the greatest of all time from william n.ireland

[romanyraklie]

lovley its like hearing a nightingale sing im 24 but love slim whitman 1 of the best. what can we say about todays music apart from rubbish shit and it aint worth listning to

[LeanaJo76]

The most beautiful yodeler ever!! I love Slim. My father used to play Slim's albums all the time and I would just listen to that great, beautiful voice...Wow!!

[agentlumley]

i love this song did slim write this i don't know is slim whitman still alive

[simpson519]

This man is the greatest yodeler of all time,I have been listening to him since the early 1950's,and seen him many times when he has come over to the UK.

I have a song by him MANY TIMES,but I don't know how to put it on U TUBE,

A Simpson

[woodyi59]

He was great for sure, though Don Walser is still my favorite yodeler.

[kath81149]

he still is great , I like Don but he never made the big times like Slim did .

[stuballs42]

What a great gentleman this man is ,and a wonderfull job of Yodeling!!!

[xladymary63x]

ALL GOOD SONGS.

[acctim100]

I take my hat of to this man I'm 40 years old and as a child my grandfather was into Slim Whitman big time and played slims music all the time my grandfather passed away in 1999 but we still have his music & my grandfather would have loved youtube

[EddieP31]

Brilliant , Slim is the king of the cowboy's , needs more credit for his contribution to music , he's a legend in my family , there's no singer that touches him , pure class

[Dannielboye]

I just joined today and what a great start with a great song. Thank you Sir.

[TravellingmanJim]

Superb! What else can I say? :-) Slim once again at his very best! Thanks for uploading this, it is appreciated. Nice to see pictures of Slim from a few weeks ago.

Jim

[simpson519]

WHEN were these photo's taken & where ??? I do yodel,just for my self on my tractor so nobody can hear me

AS

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[ghostgal30e]

Beautiful.Thanks for sharing. 5***** G.G.