Uploaded by texpaco on Nov 19, 2010
Mel Tormé was an American musician and singer best known for his classic jazz vocals. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, a drummer, an actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He co-wrote the classic holiday song "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire") with Bob Wells. In 1944 he formed the vocal quintet "Mel Tormé and His Mel-Tones", modeled on Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers. His appearance in the 1947 film musical "Good News" made him a teen idol for several years. His 1949 composition "California Suite" became Capitol Records' first 12-inch LP album. His recording of "Careless Hands" was his only #1 hit, although "Again" and "Blue Moon" became his signature tunes. His singing at New York's Copacabana led a local disc jockey to give him the nickname "The Velvet Fog". His last hit was the 1962 R&B song "Comin' Home, Baby" which reached #36 on the pop chart. In February 1999, Tormé was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. This selection is the title song from his album "That's All" released in 1965.
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Great words sung by the master Mel Tormet.
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Exquisite. No one does it like Mel
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your taste in music is exquisite. they didn't call him the 'Velvet Fog' for nothing, did they? sadly missed but never forgotten. thanks for uploading.
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Why hasn't youtube added a "Love" button yet! Thank you for posting this!
1 month ago 2
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@PollyannasWorld Cute!
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Terrific talent...
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It was writen for his voice,WOW.
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They don't sing'em or write'em like this any more and never will.
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CLASSIC !!!!!!!!
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I love this song but EVERY version of it makes me cry.
5 months ago 2
- 26 videosYouTube Mix for Steve March Tormé
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That's all - Michael Bublé versionby benny2009dino34,774 views
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The Christmas Song - Mel Torme and Judy Garlandby BestArtsJudy359,920 views
- 2:58
Nat King Cole - That's All (Original)by Nocaro11,127 views
- 3:53
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- 2:50
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- 4:02
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- 2:48
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- 2:37
the wedding singer - that's allby mac1415166,445 views
- 3:18
Graduation Day By The Four Freshmenby texpaco120,659 views
- 3:37
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"memory" cats andrew lloyd webberby coffeescup50,716 views
- 2:55
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When Sunny Gets Blue - Mel Torme Piano & Vocalby CCJazzmen231,100 views
- 2:31
Lucy & Desi That's Allby mustardcoloredshirt23,228 views
- 3:41
The Folks Who Live On The Hill - Mel Torme.wmvby jallen35312,722 views
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Mel Torme - Dat dereby soulbluesman83,688 views
- 5:45
Mel Tormé - The Goodbye Lookby 505damush31,320 views
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"Happy Together" by Mel Tormeby OopeeShaba10,931 views
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That's All - Sam Cookeby TheWorldOfCitrine20,132 views
Just a comical note... I was always talking about Mel Torme and then one day in the early 1990's my teenage son was watching "Night Court" where the Judge loved Mel Torme... and (I think he made an appearance on the show) when my son Yelled ~ Hey Mom - There Really is a Mel Torme! Did he really think I had made him up?
PollyannasWorld 11 months ago 7
Great! I put in my favorites. Thanks.
fredjmp 1 year ago 3