Your channel dedicated to Georgie Jessel is wonderful! I knew Georgie back in the 70's and he was quite a guy. He was a true gentleman and always full of anecdotes and jokes. His best friend was Eddie Cantor, the two grew up together in NY. Can never forget him and the times we spent together with him reminicising and me listening intently. Oh, he was quite a character and he is surely missed. Thank you for these memories!
@Buzzywasthere Thanks for the comments and your memories of George Jessel. The first time I remember seeing Jessel on TV was in 1966 when he was a guest on the Johnny Carson Show. When he was introduced, the band played "My Mother's Eyes" which was the song that was always associated with him.
I'm 62 with a 93 yr old mom so I can relate to Jessel. The young may have a hard time finding this stuff any good, but I cried like a baby the first time I listened to this. Too bad that the simple things are no longer good enough or cool. This song came from a time when it was the lyrics that were important. I'll agree that Jessel was no singer, but he was a character in this movie who just happened to have a song to sing. This is part of our history, shut up and try to enjoy it.
@iamsumaty This song came from an era when such sentiments were expressed in popular music. This song has always been associated with Jessel and no one does it as well as he does. Thanks for your comments
I am not sure. Some forms don't survive. Actually, I think that was kinda creepy. Of, course, nothing is sacred anymore...especially Mothers. Just as I finally realized why my kid listens to Rock&Roll, R&B, doesnt rebel just because of the music like I did... against Frank et al....there was a DIFFERENT music that started in the late 50's that hasnt left its roots for decades. So give me Charlie Callas...
I've never quite gotten who George Jessel was or what he did. I just remember him from the "toast master general" years of the '60s as a "celebrity". Never new his background in show biz or that he was a singer. Thanks for posting.
Jessel was a remarkable fellow. He was a singer, comedian, songwriter and movie producer, and starred on Broadway, movies, radio and television. Though his education did not extend beyond the second grade he so loved learning that he self educated himself to the point where he wrote his own books, became a brilliant speech maker and for about 30 years presided over the funerals of almost every important person to pass away over that period giving some of the most moving eulogies ever heard.
There used to be another version of this song on youtube by Georgie from 1963 on the Jackie Gleason Show. George was Jackie's favorite comedian and Gleason loved to hear him sing this song and would invite him on his show each year on Mother's Day to sing it, in addition to George's other appearances on the show. In the clip you can just see how touched Jackie was by George's rendition of this classic.
Your channel dedicated to Georgie Jessel is wonderful! I knew Georgie back in the 70's and he was quite a guy. He was a true gentleman and always full of anecdotes and jokes. His best friend was Eddie Cantor, the two grew up together in NY. Can never forget him and the times we spent together with him reminicising and me listening intently. Oh, he was quite a character and he is surely missed. Thank you for these memories!
Buzzywasthere 2 weeks ago in playlist George Jessel
@Buzzywasthere Thanks for the comments and your memories of George Jessel. The first time I remember seeing Jessel on TV was in 1966 when he was a guest on the Johnny Carson Show. When he was introduced, the band played "My Mother's Eyes" which was the song that was always associated with him.
bsgs98 2 weeks ago
Now who could be the two people who could dislike this song and this delightful arrangement??
63filmbuff 2 months ago
I'm 62 with a 93 yr old mom so I can relate to Jessel. The young may have a hard time finding this stuff any good, but I cried like a baby the first time I listened to this. Too bad that the simple things are no longer good enough or cool. This song came from a time when it was the lyrics that were important. I'll agree that Jessel was no singer, but he was a character in this movie who just happened to have a song to sing. This is part of our history, shut up and try to enjoy it.
iamsumaty 7 months ago
@iamsumaty This song came from an era when such sentiments were expressed in popular music. This song has always been associated with Jessel and no one does it as well as he does. Thanks for your comments
Bill
bsgs98 7 months ago
not bad but it doesn't swing
slowdream101 7 months ago
This song may be dated but it has a charm that someone who had a mother
born in the 1920's can appreciate. She always made me feel "as great as them all" and I miss her every day.
HLC26 8 months ago 2
Oh my! Was there actually a time in our history when anything like this was considered popular?
prior1013 9 months ago
Not the best voice.
hayeschaffee 9 months ago
@hayeschaffee Sounds excellent to me, If you like 1920s music, George Jessel like Al Jolson on this tune
63filmbuff 9 months ago
Essential Great Entertainment
63filmbuff 9 months ago
I like the ROYAL TEENS version better...faster and snappier.
azjeff1971 10 months ago
@azjeff1971 The rock version is indeed an interesting take on this tune, but personally I prefer the good old original one presented here.
63filmbuff 9 months ago
mother's kick ass!!
mordig 11 months ago
What a great vid ! Here comes a roll at you... :)
Pianosyncrazy 1 year ago
There was only one George Jessel
Gave Francis Gumm the name Judy Garland
Thank you
georgebettinger 1 year ago
Lovely, just plain out beautiful.
TheLouwee23 2 years ago
One of the masters of entertainment from one of the most entertaining eras. Thank you! Thank You! for this video. Well Done!
suzynsal 2 years ago 2
I am not sure. Some forms don't survive. Actually, I think that was kinda creepy. Of, course, nothing is sacred anymore...especially Mothers. Just as I finally realized why my kid listens to Rock&Roll, R&B, doesnt rebel just because of the music like I did... against Frank et al....there was a DIFFERENT music that started in the late 50's that hasnt left its roots for decades. So give me Charlie Callas...
cocopubdef 2 years ago
Nice ,he tried to imitate Jolsen,but couldn't pull it off,lovely anyway !
SALIMBRAY 2 years ago
They don't write songs like that anymore. Simply beautiful!
thursdaysrecords 2 years ago
I've never quite gotten who George Jessel was or what he did. I just remember him from the "toast master general" years of the '60s as a "celebrity". Never new his background in show biz or that he was a singer. Thanks for posting.
saxophoney 3 years ago
Jessel was a remarkable fellow. He was a singer, comedian, songwriter and movie producer, and starred on Broadway, movies, radio and television. Though his education did not extend beyond the second grade he so loved learning that he self educated himself to the point where he wrote his own books, became a brilliant speech maker and for about 30 years presided over the funerals of almost every important person to pass away over that period giving some of the most moving eulogies ever heard.
CarlDuke 2 years ago 2
There used to be another version of this song on youtube by Georgie from 1963 on the Jackie Gleason Show. George was Jackie's favorite comedian and Gleason loved to hear him sing this song and would invite him on his show each year on Mother's Day to sing it, in addition to George's other appearances on the show. In the clip you can just see how touched Jackie was by George's rendition of this classic.
CarlDuke 2 years ago
Very interesting. Thanks.
saxophoney 2 years ago
The inimitable Jessel with lyrics by the great Wolfy Gilbert. Great posting.
CarlDuke 3 years ago 2
Jessel was one of the most talented performers in showbusiness. In his younger years, his voice was similiar to another great performer....Al Jolson.
They don't make them like that today.
Larry Gaum
Larrygaum 3 years ago
Harry Ritz belongs in that company, all but forgotten today.
Rollich 2 years ago