Allen Dale-Alexanders Ragtime Band

[Sammyjolls]

this is a great classic it brings back when my grandma was alive she loves this song so i know that she is up there dancing to this song best one ever made on you tube do u know any more classic song like this one dont stop playing loads of classic music always the best to listen when ur stress and u k=need some thing to calm down

[allendale1962]

@Sammyjolls I have 586 songs on youtube. Browse them and I am sure you'll find more classics you like!

[morgulddt]

Buena interpretación. Saludos!!!!

[allendale1962]

@morgulddt thank you.

[betz28]

yay

[allendale1962]

@betz28 thanks.

[thebluebunny1]

love your music !

[allendale1962]

@thebluebunny1 Thanks!

[meirishguy]

I have never heard anyone play this song as well as you. Irving Berlin would be proud! Thanks for sharing Allen. You are VERY VERY talented.

[allendale1962]

@meirishguy You're welcome.

[CherryCarryStar]

WOW .. WOW .... WOUAAAAOOOOOOOOOOW :O

[coloratura21]

I LOVE SINGING THIS SONG. YOU do such a wonderful job!!! I sill say Alice Fay did it the best in the low voice in the Movie but Julie Andrews sis it the best in High voice

[allendale1962]

@coloratura21 Thanks.

[MastersoftheOpera]

This exact same rag tune/song was played in orchestrated form in James Cameron's 1997 movie Titanic. It was in the scene when the ship had just struck the iceberg & the 1st class passengers were told to wear life jackets and leave their cabins. Beautiful song! Love both piano and orchestra versions

[allendale1962]

@MastersoftheOpera Thank you.

[IMR4920]

Just AWSOME! Just currious, have you ever thought about working for QRS making player rolls? I know for myself, i'd buy every one!

[allendale1962]

The thought has crossed my mind, but I don't have time to contact them right now.

[graidstin]

Isn't this a movie, I think I saw it on TCM

[allendale1962]

I don't think the song WAS a MOVIE but used in many different Movies.

[graidstin]

hmm intresting I distinctly remember a movie I saw on TCM with a similar name, it was an old black and white film (circa 1940's I think). If anyone can recall the name of said film it would be benificial to me

[meirishguy]

@graidstin 1938 20th Century Fox "ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND" staring Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche and Ethel Merman. Hope this helps. I'm a old movie buff nad love TCM!!

[1annec]

Excellent, wish I could play like that !

[allendale1962]

Thanks.

[Pinkynose499]

nice!!!

[allendale1962]

Thanks.

[Pinkynose499]

ur welcome! I love that song! ur good at the piano :D

[bad66chevelles]

thats a nice piano what type is it?

[allendale1962]

1986 BALDWIN SPINET

[bad66chevelles]

like the titanic dude you play verywell

[allendale1962]

Thanks.

[Dale13152]

Allen - very nice. Have you ever tried a theatre organ ? I'm doing a midi to Ampico here.

D

[allendale1962]

I enjoy theatre Organ lots, and played once on the Wurlitzer Pipe organ at the Paramount in Indy... long closed now and organ sold in pieces... sad.

[ThePhatboy3]

Thanks for confirming that. Right on...

[ThePhatboy3]

OMG...I'm playing the basic version from Alfred's All in one...I think I'll stick my head in the oven!

Neat piece. Is that what they call 'stride'????

[allendale1962]

That is indeed the old original stride style of piano. Remember I am an old man from the old school.

[SuperNoob09]

hey, that was really good! The marching band im in is playing this song, but it sounds a lot different and its slower. i guess thats because its arranged by a Jay Bocook. Nice job, though!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[Loranette]

I am so impressed with your abilities! I have really enjoyed listening to your uploads! Thanks so much! :o))

[allendale1962]

Thanks, back atcha!

[Shangas]

ARB is from 1911. It was played on the Titanic, one of the surviving officers testified to hearing it while he helped passengers into the lifeboats.

[allendale1962]

yeah, I knew that, but didn't feel like sharing it. Titanic was such a horrific disaster, and being tha tI like steamboats and such, well, you know......

[Shangas]

I like the Titanic too. It is a sad story.

[dwellyn]

I just discovered your channel and was blown away. You are very talented. I am amazed.

[allendale1962]

Thanks!

[RoryGarbutt]

do u get trird of writing "thanks" all the time? lol. i have this song on my ipod but it is an a capella group that sings it.

[allendale1962]

Always be humble, always be greatful, and always say THANKS to those that give you a good word. Thanks, Allen.

[goldilocks2003]

TERIFFIC !!!!!!!!!! My husband was a jazz pianist and he put carpet tacks on the practice pedal for me so when he played ragtime ( my fav) it sounded like an old fashioned nickelodean.

[allendale1962]

Kewl! I used thumb tacks on the hammers of piano at one time.

[maddog5461]

He probably put the tacks on the higher notes of the piano, on the hammers that hit the strings. Piano tuners can order a bar that you can pull a lever, and have these things come down in front of the hammers, and have the same sound effect. These were popular on old player pianos. Len P.

[jamzie2]

THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING!

[allendale1962]

thanks!

[siromh]

Well played.

Greatings from Trondheim, Norway....

[allendale1962]

thanks!

[RENFEMikado]

You are a terrific pianist! Would you play a rendition of the old (foxtrot)song "Josephine?"

MM

[allendale1962]

I have already recorded Josephine on Youtube!

[allendale1962]

Almost 44 years now.

[Spongebob11223344]

Legend!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[spacey32]

fucken awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[allendale1962]

BTW... could you just use AWESOME? I am not liking the F word.

[steventhomas378]

Tha is magnificent!! well done! love to see you play the maple leaf rag!

[allendale1962]

Thanks, Steven! I have the Maple Leaf Rag on youtube also!

[firestar124]

Very Nice. Its very high pitched. lol. Do you play any other instruments?

[allendale1962]

I play the organ sometimes at church and I am a liscensed calliopist.

[ShipSimulatorFan]

What is a "calliopist"?

[allendale1962]

A calliope is a steam powered pipe organ of sorts. Very common on the steamboats. For more info on calliopes wikepedia it!

[starwarsisfun]

again you amaze me!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[firestar124]

Very nice, Its its 100% fact that it WAS played on Titanic. So i would change that Supposedly to was. And it was 1911 that this song came out i believe.

[allendale1962]

thank you!

[ImFrom1900]

You really have got a great talent. I am pleased that there are some people who can play great music, even now, with rap being the 'flavor of the month'.

Whatever happens, follow your soul, and keep playin'!

[allendale1962]

Thank You.

[IRGCommandoJoe]

Yay! I finally saw you play ARB! That was way beyond my expectations! Thanks a million for that! Great job!

[allendale1962]

thanks

[jamzie2]

you are so amazing, can i ask where you got the sheet music from?

[allendale1962]

I did not learn this song from sheet music. I learned it from an old 45 rpm recording. thanks.

[grmillssr]

I think I am in love!!!! I am thrilled with your playing.Wonderful, wonderful. Thank you for making day. Fran & George

[allendale1962]

thanks and you're welcome.

[mara235]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU - my Mom used to play this on our baby grand and you sound so much like her - she'd go nuts on it.

[allendale1962]

U R Welcome!

[ColinMeloy91]

amazing Omg I love it! keep up playing the piano. never give up.

[allendale1962]

thank you!

[maddog5461]

It made me DIZZY, recording this video for him!! That right hand just keeps DISAPPEARING! Little known SECRET "Allen Dale is LEFT HANDED" Yep he writes with his left hand!! Sorry Allen, someone had to tell on you, LOL Laterz, Len

[allendale1962]

Sorry I made you dizzy! I do other kinds of workouts with my left hand too! LOL... but Don't tell Mamma!