BBC Proms 2011 Hooray for Hollywood 

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Overture. 1:18 Tribute to Fred and Ginger 1930s 42nd STREET (Warner Bros. 1933). 10:01 TOP HAT (RKO 1935). 14:40 A FINE ROMANCE (Swing Time - RKO 1936). 16:12 THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT (Swing Time - RKO 1936). 17:59 THEY ALL LAUGHED (Shall We Dance? - RKO 1937). 19:56 SHALL WE DANCE? (RKO 1937). 22:06 Songs from Wartime Musicals 1940s STRIKE UP THE BAND (MGM 1940). 26:12 CAN’T HELP SINGING (Universal 1944). 30:45 YOU’LL NEVER KNOW (Four Jills in a Jeep - 20th Century Fox 1944). 33:34 THIS HEART OF MINE (Ziegfeld Follies - MGM 1946). 36:47 INTERMISSION (Interview with John Wilson). 49:51 Musicals of the 1950s A STAR IS BORN - Main Title (Warner Bros. 1954). 54:02 GOTTA HAVE ME GO WITH YOU (A Star is Born - Warner Bros. 1954). 56:15 THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY (A Star is Born - Warner Bros. 1954j. 59:59 SECRET LOVE (Calamity Jane - Warner Bros. 1953). 1:04:35 SERENADE (The Student Prince - MGM 1954). 1:08:32 CLAP YO’ HANDS (Funny Face - Paramount 1957). 1:12:51 Musicals of the 1960s OVERTURE (Gypsy - Warner Bros. 1964). 1:16:48 ONE HAND, ONE HEART (West Side Story - United Artists 1961). 1:22:42 TRIPLETS (The Band Wagon - MGM 1963). 1:28:16 1:30:56 JOLLY HOLIDAY (Mary Poppins - Disney 1964). 1:31:15 WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES (Doctor Doolittle - 20th Century Fox 1967). 1:37:39 SOMETHING IN YOUR SMILE (Doctor Doolittle - 20th Century Fox 1967). 1:40:02 PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES (Hello Dolly! - 1969). 1:42:09 HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD (Hollywood Hotel - Warner Bros. 1937). 1:48:46 THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS (Annie Get Your Gun - MGM 1946). 1:52:02

Considering that most of this music is nearly a century old ,it still sounds as fresh as the day it was written. Thanks to John Wilson and his wonderful orchestra.

About the time I think civilization is dead and buried, I find this. There is hope!!!

JOHN WILSON THE BEST CONDUCTOR EVER IN BBC PROMS..... he is not a conductor alone, he IS the orchestra , superb artist with the best and fine tune with public ears and eyes....

Not just the speial guests the singers, but the whole orchestra....it was an absolute pleasure to watch. H Mcormick

I even loved Katie Derham coming down the stairs to get us ready for a great evening!

The "Shall We Dance" segment is a true masterpiece orchestrated by JohnWilson, "Stunning" the true essence of Hollywood.

EXCELLENCE!!!! - John....You did not even sweat.....That's because the Event, (The Outstanding John Wilson Orchestra, John Wilson...Himself, (No-other) and the Eloquent Singers) were SO COOL! Gwen; Baltimore, Maryland. Thank you....

THE JOHN WILSON ORCHESTRA IS FANTASTIC, WONDERFULL, MARVELOUS !!! IT'S AN ENCHANTED "TIME MACHINE" TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLYWOOD AND BROADWAY UNFORGETABLE MUSICALS !!! THIS WONDERFULL PERFORMANCE IS AN UNVALUABLE CULTURAL PATRIMONY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS !!! 😍🇬🇧😍🇺🇸😍🇬🇧

Amazing - one of the best orchestras ever!

BLISS FROM FIRST NOTE TO LAST ..🙏🏼🥂🍾

Why I first heard that RAH Proms concert on the BBC my immidiate reaction was I'VE, WAITED YEARS FOR THIS!!

All of the Fred Astair numbers are from the thirties, and are as wonderful now as when they first performed !

Hooray for John Wilson! He is absolutely adorable! As well as supremely talented...

My Husband and I watched this entire concert tonight. We cast it to our tv, it was amazing. All the artists were amazing, as were the orchestra and singers, and that conductor is HOT.

John Wilson and his orchestra and friends at The Proms . I always look forward to this event.

Now, THIS is what is known as Music. The sheer talent of those men and women who wrote and performed these wonderful songs and all the work that went into putting them on film was nothing short of astounding. The hours of pure joy this music brought will bring joy for many years to come. Finally, something to thank Hollywood for...

The best music ever. Cannot wait to see John Wilson Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall live for my 91st birthday later this year. Wow what a present from my family.

It's nice that folks across the pond appreciate and enjoy this great piece of American culture

Thank you, John Wilson and your wonderful orchestra for keeping these great Hollywood musicals alive in so many Proms. I’m 80 years old and am so enjoying listening to these unforgettable songs again!

A lot of these arrangements are the originals from the films, especially the songs from the Warner collection. So wonderful! 🎶👏🏼

JOHN WILSON IS SENSATIONAL IN LEADING ALL THESE PEOPLE. YOU CAN TELL HE IS HAVING A GREAT TIME. THIS IS SO MUCH FUN, FULL OF JOY AND I CAN'T STOP WATCHING IT EVERYDAY! JUST MARVELOUS!! SYLVIA! 8/14/2020

Listen to this Music and get happy!!❤

Caroline O’Connor’s “showbusiness” was fantastic! Ethel would have been proud

"They don't make 'em like they used to" Thoroughly enjoying this. Found the PROMS a few years ago, I absolutely love Hollywood and their music. Fabulous no matter how old you are.

Just as refreshing as if was being performed for the first time right now.

This is wonderful! But when they sing There's No Business Like Show Business, you get a whole new respect and appreciation for Ethel Merman... that grand ole dame could fill that august theatre without a microphone!

Merci beaucoup from Paris France, first class!

This is now my favorite Orchestra band of all time, outstanding performance ❤

John Wilson is as entertaining to watch as the other performers

It just can't possibly get any more pleasing to the ear. And thank you, RU-vid, for making it accessible.

We are so lucky to have John Wilson’s dedicated genius, the incredibly talented players of his orchestra and his star singers and choir to bring back to life the golden age of Hollywood with modern recording techniques. It heartens me that I am not the last person left alive who thrills at this genre of music and that many, many others find their way here on RU-vid and that we share in this across the world, maybe years apart, but brought together by a common appreciation of something truly wonderful.

every time I see this video, I fall more in love with Clare Teal, I love you Clare Teal you'll never know, now you know

Clare Teal sounded just like Doris Day when she sang My secret love. She looks a lot like Bette Midler. great concert. Just amazing. They should do these concerts every year. John Wilson is a treasure.

Secret Love is truly a gem! Percy Faith's and his orchestra made this magnificent arangement

I’m proud to be from the country where all this great music comes from, and the whole world gets to enjoy it. They sure don’t make music like this anymore. So beautifully performed by this orchestra and beautifully sung by all those singers.

I always enjoy watching and listening to the John Wilson orchestra and the whole team putting on an entertaining and brilliant performance.I also think the direction and camera work is superb,seeing the orchestra do their excellent thing.Roly🇬🇧.

And as a PS, I would also thank the soloists in this concert, I think Charles Castranovo was incredible !

Music way before my time but was amazing. 2022.

Listening to these treasures makes one mourn for what has happened to todays Hollywood and Broadway. But, we can certainly enjoy and rejoice in this great music and the artists presenting it. Well done.

This man has tapped into my happy place - as have all the wonderful members of the orchestra, the choir and the soloists - what talent, and what joy and happy memories they have given my family and I.

I will say it over & over the warmth, dynamics, expression you bring out of the excellent musicians John Wilson is unsurpassable. I am an international professional pianist ....I know! I never tire of all of you.

Yes, the raw material is great. But let no one underestimate the quality of this presentation. This is an orchestra under perfectionist discipline, yet performing with spirit and joy. And yes, John Wilson is a stylish performer up there, but much greater credit goes to him for crafting this outstanding orchestra.

Heaven is right here folks..💥🥂🍾🏘😇

That rendition of "Secret Love" was stunning! So beautiful, and she's an amazing singer!

I remember TCM brought back those movies with Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers. I enjoyed them immensely.and this performance is just what I needed to brighten my day which is freezing! Cecile .ember

Excellent 👍👍

Great arrangement and selection of tunes. Boy, can the Brit's swing when it's needed and create an incredibly sweet string section sound - Bravo!

I listen to this every day and never grow tired of it! Mr Wilson is an amazing conductor and musicians are wonderful. I particularly like Matthew Ford's renditions, he's a modern-day Fred Astaire cum Frank Sinatra! I love everyone's rendition of "Put on your Sunday Clothes"! Mr Wilson, please give more performances of big band jazz - you bring the music alive and swinging!

I love Mr. Wilson's directing! Truly dancing music & Mr. Wilson was probably a dancer in another life. Another great show.

This concert performance and it’s amazing musicians & singers along with the body of works from those amazing composers is just superb. 👍👏✅🎼

What a brilliant band of musicians.

WOW

The Best 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

It is by no means "the Stars"...it is someone like you who presents perfection to the ear....you are an absolutely wonderfully talented man!!

I could listen to this concert forever. Matthew Ford and Clare Teal are the experts in the delivery of this repertoire, but all the singers touch the heart. Great work from John Wilson and the orchestra.

The John Wilson Orchestra and friends . The Proms is great and highlights the best in Classical music, but The Proms was made for this group of musicians.

They don't make great music like this anymore ....makes for a perfect night of memories.

Landmark performance. Absolutely stunning.

What a wonderful performance by the musicians and singers. I just love Strike up The Band, by the most expressive and delightful singer. She looks so joyful and energetic.

Andre Rieu travels the world with his orchestra. I would like to see this in my neck of the woods in CA.

Music of my yesteryears that brings me so much happy memories

Life is a musical, it brings so many stages in our life to reality.

Orchestrations without peer! I'm overwhelmed!

This makes me want to move to England and enjoy their musical sensibilities, and their decency, and good nature (Boris Johnson notwithstanding).

Whoa ... the orchestra playing kazoos in the Jolly Holiday sequence floored me. What a fantastic, delightful touch; it sounded just like the movie scene music. This entire video is a complete winner, and guaranteed to chase the blues away. For a fan of classic musicals, this video is a keeper.

Oh my! This music reminds me so much of the Variety Hour performances we did in high school during the mid 50’s, directed by Bill Moeller. Such great memories.

Really good to see Ian Buckle the pianist featured at 6.30, great music !!

wow and more then that...loving the choices for the concert , all in voloved with creating it "Hurray"...a giant lol WOW!!!

3:39 My beautiful mom died at age 95 in 2018. "Indian Love Call" was one of her favorite songs. As a boy, we would sit together and watch the old movie musicals that sometimes were shown locally on Saturday afternoons. I started learning trumpet in the 5th grade and played all the way through college. Also self taught on the piano, and was part of of our chorus in high school and college. Maybe those times spent with mom on those Saturday afternoons had something to do with that. ♥️ And I love the John Wilson orchestra!

Claire Teal makes me shiver.She is superb

Thank you, John Wilson. Superb musicality, Just loaded with great memories of one of the most extraordinary musical periods in our history! Thank you for the enthusiasm, love and Joy you bring to these glorious songs! NOW THAT'S MUSIC!

I grew up on these songs. Nicely done !!

Superb musicianship by those who really love the music, and pure joyous escapism...and why not!!... ;-)

This is a FABULOUS tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood film musicals just AWESOME, , I just love listening to Mr John Wilson and his orchestra, every performance they perform whether it be Musicals new and old is just beyond words, all of the soloists and the Maida Vale Singers are Just superb, this is what music is about, great professional playing great lyrics. Timeless musicals and timeless songs which will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,.

Overwhelmed..by...memories..

John looks like he is having the time if life - a kid in a candy store, and it’s incredibly infectious.

Superb,Thank you

This may be my favourite thing on RU-vid. I've listened to this so many times, and it's great every time. You can tell how much fun everyone is having with this. Such great performances! Matthew Ford and Claire Teal especially were amazing, true stars.

simply fabulous!!

Could listen to this forever Amazing everyone involved 👏 ❤

Sensational from start to finish. Breathtaking musicianship.

What a fabulous ensemble. The group is outstanding. To John Wilson, it is so fun to watch exceptional conductors. You for one, make it look so easy. Thank you for loving what you do. Keep doing what you do, you are exciting to watch you conduct. My best to you and you fantastic group of performers. THANK YOU!!!

Wonderful program!

What a feast for the ears!!

What a fabulous concert,I wish I had been there !!!!

The Man that Got Away is one of my favorite songs of all time, but I can’t sing it without feeling like Judy Garland is in the room, watching me. It’s her song.

The soloist who sang the Cornelius Hackle part, (Put on Your Sunday Clothes) is Stuart Matthew Price. It took me a while to find out who he is, and I think he deserves credit for the excellent performance.

I get such a huge crush on John Wilson every time I watch him conduct!

Charles Castronovo is another Mario Lanza. Just great. I would also say he is very much like Sergio Franchi

Fantastic Show, Thanks you, John Wilson Orchestra and Great Singers

Beautiful! This amazing show reminds me of the dvd-box I have: That's Entertainment! ❤👌❤

This is one of the best performances ever!

Absolutely stunning. I love it from beginning to end

I never had a thumbs up for my comment about Ruth Rogers ,but I still think she is gorgeous !!

Outstanding original extraordinary rare rendering historical Hollywood spectacle experience rendez-vous EVER VERSION ! Merci beaucoup from Paris France.

This is brilliant!!. These incredible musicians really gave me the feeling of the period. Loved every minute of your concerts. This one is wonderful!! I love all of you!! John Wilson Thank You !! The singers were absolutely perfect.

Hello Dolly is such an underappreciated musical. A string of great songs.

Superb orchestra and singers playing beautiful music, not heard these days. Can't there be a revival of this kind of music? I'm sure it would be most welcome.

magnific !!! thank you very very much !! the serenade of student prince.... I LOVE I LOVE !!!FROM NICE COTE D AZUR !!!!!FRANCE !!!