You know why i really like Mr. Crosby's version of this song? First, you can hear every word, and he enunciates them perfectly. Second, and most important for me… is his age. This song has really needed a singer who was older to sing it, and have it's real meaning come out. And he did that. Even his slight gestures drives the song home. Well done sir. I even teared up a bit every time i hear him sing this.
Bing sung this song just as it was intended: Reflecting back and looking introspectively, with a touch of sadness or melancholy. The true sincerity comes across in his voice and demeanor. I guess that's why I love him so much as a balladeer-the Best!
How in the world did he do that? Crosby, in his humble and unassuming way, brings full meaning to what the songwriter was trying to convey. Artistry of the highest order....Bravo!
Bing was the first singer to break our of the mould of the big bands. He was the first singer to be known by his own name; the first to recognise that the singer no longer needed to shout into the microphone (new invention, then). Bing invented crooning. All popular singers after Bing owe the very existence to him. Yes, even you, Beyonce, Shakira, Ol' Blue Eyes!!
The singer to whom all popular music singers owe their art and living to. When will we ever see his like? Rest in peace, Harry. Bless you for all the joy you have given countless generations.
While I was growing up and listening to pop and rock my dad always told me Bing was the greatest and one day I would realize it...he said everybody says Sinatra is the one...nope...you'll see...it's Bing. I'm now in my late 50's and yeah...dad was right
Apart from the obviously relaxed attitude of Mr Crosby, he demonstrates his ability to show the meaning of the words, by a movement of the eye, or a nod of the head, or occasionally a wave of an arm, or both arms, or a shrug of the shoulders. A true artiste. I really love this video ! Very many thanks dentelTV2.
I came here already respecting Bing a great deal. But I thought he wouldn't be able to handle such, at that time, a contemporary song. But he flat out crushed it. I wish I could have heard him during rehearsals for this and other songs. He still comes of as entirely composed and seemingly doing an effortless job.
What more can I say about Bing I. I am yet so happy to know that so many people still know how great a man he was and realize his talent knew no bounds. He is one of the things in this troubled day and age that America can be proud of
Brilliance personified--perfect timbre and pitch. Nothing rushed or hurried. The emphasis by the singer is on the lyric not on himself. Yet, with this approach, Bing brings a greater quality and gravitas, if you will, to his vocal prowess and capabilites--and his wonderful interpretive abilities. Have the newer singers ever heard of 'nuance'?
Of course new singers know nuance. They learned it from that uncouth jackass Elvis Presley. How to shake and thrust their hips, traipse around the stage as if it were their grandfather's yard, all while wearing sequins and glitter. All that 'nuance' can be forgiven if they just SANG, not screamed. And please not that one-track groaning country and stuttering rap. Why can't we have more classy singers like Celine Dion, The Corrs?
I must confess that when I saw the video title "Bing Crosby sings 'Both Sides Noww,'" I was skeptical. Having heard it, I am now a believer. I have forgotten how good a singer Bing Crosby really was, but this song is a good reminder. For me, Bing's version is THE male version, just as for me, Judy Collins' version is THE female version.
Joni Mitchell's own definitive, original version is the BEST. She wrote the song & music, and sang it beautifully while accompanying herself on guitar. Original versions are typically, overwhelmingly, the best, imo.
I don't know what it is about Bing Crosby, but he always makes the words of the song come out and grab you. His version may not be the best, but I didn't really understand the message of the song until I heard him.
He understood how to interpret a song, to convey the proper "feeling," and since he interpreted popular songs from the 20's until the 70's, he definitely was a master at it. According to a wonderful tribute after he passed in '77, ALL major stars who worked with him, beside him, said he never was "late," always respected the musicians scheduled, the arrangers, and very interestingly, everyone asked on this special, said, "Bing NEVER was off-key, or sung out of tune. THAT is hard to do.
Dean 🌟Martin none of us would be singing if there was no Bing ⭐Crosby was a trailblazer for all singers🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 Dean recorded a tribute song in 1950s to Bing its on youtbe once you hear it its so catchy you'll find yourself singing it song IF I could Sing like Bing📀
I love your honesty. I have been fascinated by Bing's singing since I was 16. And although I have heard better renditions (say, of 'Ol' Man River') than Bing's, I have not yet heard a classier voice, style and on-stage demeanour than his.
Now after all these years.. I could understand why he was so popular in his days... Such an amazing warm and tender voice. "Bing" sings it like it should...One of the best.... a bit magic... (maybe , just maybe of that background chorus a tiny bit too "chrismas" ).. So do Roger Whittaker really like it should...Or Glen Cambell really exquisite. Today most of the performers bring it "too slow , too uneventful, too dull and too boring". And when not... then the risk of "overacting", of "hamming with too much of decoration" is everywhere. And of course there're the exceptionels... but...! This song is stunningly qua lyrics and it match as well as possibly with the melody.... So why don't do it the right way. Judy Collins her performance of 1987 that was her best ... She sings it so indescribable beautiful... crystal clear ... so haunting full of sad feelings ... But she knows how good her voice is and maybe...perhaps... These days I like the version of Joni herself (when she sings in that Album : Both Sides Now / 2000 (Wayne Shorter Saxophone. Chuck Berghofer Bass. Peter Erskine Drums. Mark Isham Trumpet. Herbie Hancock Piano..... Conducted by Vince Mendoza ).... such an amazing depth... and no doubt I like it because of the .. "heart-breaking" and so "lived through" But many years ago in the earlier seventies .. I was a youngster... There was a person not very known who brought this song with such an honestly feeling. The first time I heard this version.....I put some fragments of this tune on "band"... And by while through the years I was looking for that song...I didn't know who the performer was....I didn't' know the man's name...And I heard many great performers doing this song...But none of them could bring me that "thrill"... that enchanting feeling... Is it just because the lovely simplicity of this light-footed , nimble performing? Or is it because of the sadness in his soft warm voice combined with that little vibration... I don't know...but it' s worth it..to listen to Bernardo Euson(born in 1941).... I could be wrong.....Do not expect too much!...But if you would like to do a try?.. Because even stand still the effort really rewards... And it is therefore immense regretfull that there are complete young generations have by no means the existing of this old honestly tune. Euson - Both sides now (Live).mpg (Euson - Both Sides Now - HQ)
Bing Crosby - "Unchained Melody" (Vintage Parlor Echo Mix) When you hear him sing his version of that song ... Then you know what quality, the man had...he knows his craft, his profession! Of course there are more ..some are very talented, and so we get great renditions. Some of them are quite unknown: Sam Cooke - Unchained Melody Unchained Melody Neil Diamond Unchained Melody - Roy Orbison AL HIBBLER - UNCHAINED MELODY (I didn't know this man ....but what an expression, what a timing, what an intonation!) But Bing has it too...a bit magic and a good voice, straight ...no decorations..he prefers simple ways...and very restrained...he was really great!
The Holy GHOST of the Almighty Holy Trinity was present the day Der Bingle recorded this GORGEOUS song at The Hollywood Bowl. Without. A. Doubt. Amen!!!!!
Next to Mitchell's own, Bing's performance of her great song is the best. I could do without the syrupy choir. Even so, I can't hear this without getting tears in my eyes.
Both Sides Now. Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way you feel when every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way But now it's just another show You leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away I've looked at love from both sides now From win and lose, and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love at all Tears and fears and feeling proud To say "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way But now old friends are acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all I've looked at life from both sides now From up and dawn, and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all.
In the album "Smithsonian Collection of the Great American Song Book" There are early recordings of Crosby singing in the style of Jolson. Crosby made the switchover from the stage tradition and the microphone. Among the first to do so I suppose.
12 Tone Rose Bing, as far as I know, was the first great singer to realise the potential of the microphone, and initiated 'crooning', singing to the mic as the object of the song's lyrics. All the others, Cole, Sinatra, Como, Martin followed.
I don't want to sound obstinate, maybe he did embrace the mic later on, but through most of his earlier career he hated being close to the mic. He insisted on standing way back from it with the band. I recall that he got into it with a producer who wanted him to move closer, and Bing told him, "I'll just sing louder."
Will Hackett that “I’ll get louder” thing was from the seventies when they were trying to put him in a booth to sing and he sand by the orchestra with the microphone there about a foot away, and even besides that he manages to over come the orchestra and still have his signature style. Most of his 70s recordings are like this
Bing performed this at approximately 65 years old; Sinatra was I believe about 12-13 yrs. younger than Bing....so you can't compare the points in their respective careers in which they tackled this tune, or the venue. You can't compare a studio recording of Sinatra with full orchestra, when this video was from a TV Show--The Hollywood Palace, with no full blown orchestra (likely singing to canned instrumentals) and he had time constraints from the Network....you can't compare evenly the two.
I'm in Bing's Fan Club, and have virtually everything he's done, read all the books, collected all the materials on his life, etc. According to those in the know, Bing hated the "Hey Jude, Hey Bing" album. From what I gather, the chorus/orchestration was done in London, I believe, and once it was completed, flown to studios in California, for Bing to record while listening to the tape. He didn't like this method, but he liked to stay current and sing the "modern" songs..."Hey Jude," etc.
The most moving version of "Both Sides Now" that I've heard is Mitchell's original recording. The second most moving is Bing's. Can't hear it without tearing up.
This is a very nice rendition. He sits down and mostly moves with his arms. But that's enough. His version appeared on the infamous Hey Bing album. Thank producer Jimmy Bowen for him doing those songs. The Hollywood Palace was originally the El Captain Theatre. Many TV shows, including Nixon's Checkers speech, were done there. ABC bought it for Jerry Lewis' ill-fated variety show. The time slot and theatre got renamed. At some point the original theatre name was restored.
I would love to know how Bing felt about this song. It takes a lot of commitment to sing it, and so many famous versions have disappointingly given it the surface treatment. Not Bing. He invested himself in every word, every inflection. I don't know if that's just the kind of pro he was or if he really connected with this, but I lean towards the latter.
What dignity, distinguished persona, proper, and utmost character this man had. Compared to male singers of today, it is a darn pity how they have sunk to the bottom in terms of appearance, words, dress, and mannerisms. What a laughing stock America now appears to the world. Others say "where did the shining light of America go that we all looked up too"? "How did their society degrade so much"? I tell them, you can thank the public schools, Gov., and Hollywood, for the source of all the ills.
@defundthewar Bing was influenced greatly by Al Jolson, whom he heard live as a teenager. You here it more in Bing's early recording. Where do you think he got the whistling from?
@defundthewar He saw him and that's what made him want to sing, like Frank Sinatra did with Bing. If you don't hear it, you probably haven't heard much early Jolson.
Bing Crosby was a confusing sort -- hated rock and roll... But he complimented Elvis Presley's vocals before any of the others in the music business. Hated rock and roll but sang beautifully a Christmas song with David Bowie on Bing's own program. Hated rock and roll and sang Joni Mitchell's incredible song poignantly and wonderfully. Bing was a bit of a mystery but no one can deny he was indeed a great singer. Oh yeah, and Bing was like Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis and Billie Holiday -- they didn't write their own songs. They were song interpreters. And they were all true, masterful artists.
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