Ed Ames Tribute

Here is a beautiful and meaningful song by the great singer Ed Ames.
Ed Ames (born Edmund Dantes Urick in 1927 in Malden, Massachusetts, to Russian Jewish immigrants) is an American popular singer and actor. He was originally part of a popular singing group of 1950's called The Ames Brothers. Ames grew up in a poor household, but was educated in classical and opera music, as well as in literature, such as Shakespeare. Ames was very athletic as a child and teenager, but he always knew that music would one day become his future destiny, as well as for his brothers: Gene, Mac, Vic and Joe. The brothers made appearances regularly on variety shows, and even for a short period of time had their very own 15 minute variety show in 1955. In 1960, The Ames Brothers decided to split up and go in different directions. Ed decided that he wanted to pursue a career in acting. His first starring role was in an Off-Broadway production of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", going on to starring performances in "The Fantasticks" and "Carnival", which was on Broadway. He was also in the national touring company of "Carnival". Although Ames was Jewish, his dark complexion led to his being cast regularly as an American Indian. His greatest success as a stage actor came when he played Chief Bromden in the Broadway production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", opposite Kirk Douglas. Talent scouts at 20th Century Fox saw Ed in the production and invited him to play the Indian Mingo on the television show Daniel Boone. While playing Mingo on television, Ames developed some skill in throwing a tomahawk. This led to the most memorable moments of his career, when he appeared on the The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on April 29, 1965. During the course of the show, Ames and Johnny Carson were discussing Ames' tomahawk throwing abilities. When Ames claimed that he could hit a target from across the room, Carson asked Ames if he could demonstrate this skill. Ames agreed, and a wood panel with a chalk outline of a cowboy was brought on to the stage. Ames proceeded to throw the tomahawk, which hit the "cowboy" in the tip of the crotch. This led to a very long burst of laughter from the audience and Carson's famous ad-lib, "I didn't even know you were Jewish!". During the 1960's, Ed returned to singing, this time however as a solo artist. He released his first single called "Try to Remember" in 1965. He had a big success in 1967 with "My Cup Runneth Over". The song was both a Pop hit and an Adult Contemporary hit. Other hits were "When the Snow Is On the Roses", "Time Time" and "Timeless Love". He made the Pop Top Twenty once again with the song "Who Will Answer" in 1968. While maintaining his career, he attended UCLA, receiving his degree in theater and cinema arts, with highest honors, in 1975. He continues to be actively-involved in plays like "South Pacific", "Camelot" and "Fiddler on the Roof". He also continues to make many more TV show appearances and concert appearances. Today, he currently lives on his horse ranch in Utah. Ed Ames speaks several languages, he has traveled for the State Department to the Far East to encourage much ecological and environmental interest. He has also worked for the American and Russian Marine biologist in the same areas as above. He is very generous to charitable events, like the political right and fairness to the Native Americans.
Listen to Ed's powerful voice and enjoy!

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[1964inahlee1968]

Thank you SO much! He's the best performer ever, and a beautiful personality he has, too. May I ask what you used for making this movie? How'd you put it together with the tomahawk show and photos?

Inahlee

[johnxxx20000]

Thank you! IMovie for Mac makes it all!

[128marks]

One of the great voices of our time and generation... and a fine actor as well. I never missed an episode of the old Daniel Boone show back in the sixties when I was just a kid, and Ed Ames was much of the reason for that. Ole Mingo still has that great voice today because he always sang correctly. It will be a sad day when Ed Ames leaves this world one day but his legacy and voice will be with us forever. Thank you Ed Ames for sharing your profound talent for all of these years.

[66605]

This guy has to be one of the best male vocalists ever! His voice is that of a man's man. A baritone with superb control. He has been a favorite of mine since I first heard him as a kid back in the mid sixties. God bless you Ed! Thanks for the post!

[terpsichoreankat]

I grew up hearing his music as a child. His voice was so very unique n the music he choose to perform also seemed to have messages of hope n faith in a time when that was being replaced by more cynical lyrics. I'm still trying to find a piece called "Glory Bound" or "Bound for Glory" from the Love of the Common People album. It's not on the CD version nor anywhere else that I can find. =^..^=

[MyrnaMcGhie]

Oh my goodness, Ed Ames was my most favorite performer when I was growing up. I'm 70 years old now and this is such a blessing. I had several of is albums but wore them out. These songs make me feel young again! :)

[1kkyu]

I stil remember listening to "My Cup Runneth Over" on the radio years and years ago. He has one of the best voices I have ever heard and from what I understand, he is a true gentleman.

[frankd1965]

I like to see thes albums shown on CD. there are songs he did including

The Windmills Of Your Mind

More(Theme to the film "Mondo Cane)

The Summer Knows(Summer Of 42 theme)

Apologize

and others

[storrs19]

The real shame is how little of Ed Ames' material is on commercial cd. I own 18 albums by him and have put them on the computer to make my own cd's but RCA (BMG now I guess) needs to give this guy his due and release his material on cd. He has a wonderful, powerful voice.

[Gramatan3000]

One of the Best Singers Ever.

[hdavidson1985]

great song and a great singer

[ggauldin]

I wish we had more singers like this today

[Corrie121]

Brings back memories of a happy youth!

Ed does this great song real justice. He has such a superb voice, and his diction is perfect.

Thank you for sharing.