i am not sure he was intent on integrating as much as he loved talent and had a good heart. He was told not to act to forward so he wouldn't seem to be black. you can see in the video how he goes fun and then tries to restrain himself. He was one good egg!
My dad absolutely loved the Mills Brothers and so do I. As I read over the description of the video I realized Daddy never got to see this performance, he died the night before it aired.As fate would have it he died in Jefferson County,Ohio, 15 miles south of Dean Martins home town of Steubenville, It has been nearly 57 years and “I still miss you Daddy,” Love, Butch💔
@Ander Ander You got that right ❣Dean Martin said in an enterview, that he really looked up to the Mills Brothers. My Dad was a singer & got really good seats to see them when I was only about 8 years old! I never forgot how wonderful they were.
Dean Martin apparently did his weekly NBC variety show with very little rehearsal. Whatever the reason, it always looked amazingly fresh and unrehearsed, with a very natural feel and flow. Very few performers could ever pull that off. Dean Martin was that good.
It must’ve been incredible to see them all live back then but thankfully in today’s world when can listen to music like this whenever we want and wherever we want for free
Can you believe this was recorded in the late sixties? First class talent, choreography, lighting, sound, direction, make-up, wardrobe, real musicians.... it is about everything here. Never to be seen or heard like this again.
Corey Ferguson I was born in 1960 to parents who loved all things music - when they weren’t out dancing - shows like this were on our little b/w tv - the only reason I knew anything about “hippies” was cause of my babysitters 🤣😂
@@ej3016 Music was a very big deal for us here in Toronto. Our family didn't have very much money and couldn't listen to this kind of music live. The US network shows meant so much to us and were a great influence in my life. I was born in 1953.
And a great backing band, great recording. Listen how they play just behind the beat, just like Basie. All the digital bells and whistles of now won't make that happen.
@@susanschreiber5649 That is how Marty Robbins did it when he hosted his show. He always let his guests be the focal point. He even toned down his own singing as to not upstage his guest. This can be seen when sang with Carol Channing.
I love vintage variety shows of the 60's and early 70's: the men in their clean black and white tuxedos and women in their evening gowns. You felt like they were dressing up for you. Class. ☺️
................They were dressing up for us. They were truly pros in their field. Looking nice and clean was all part of it. What a difference in today's so called performers..........................
When men were so nice to look at. It happens less frequently these days, so I'm glad we can come to RU-vid and see some fine talent performed by some fine men.
I was born in 1949 and my parents would listen to this type of music...I'm a Led Zeppelin kind of guy BUT can certainly appreciate this wonderful talent!..
Wel I mis this kind off music verry much i think the only one who can do this today with a big orkestra is my favorite singer 84 years young in a verry good healty shape Engelbert Humerdinck i love this man.💕🌺
I grew up listening to Mills Brothers records that my Grandma played on her old record player....great talent and great harmony. Dino was the coolest of the cool!
My dad use to sing this song alot. He was a fisherman & when the season was over he sang at a nightclub in Juneau. There'd be signs all over saying he would be in town to sing. Night club would be packed out.
My Mom introduced me to The Mills Brothers when I was young. Sixty-Five now, and their voices still put a smile on my face. Add Dino to the mix and you truly have entertainment at its finest.
Ladies & Gents : you are watching that most rare quality : Class. Class, the likes of which, we'll not ever see or hear, again. and, they made it look so easy. RIP.-----------MJL, 77 y/o
Great performance! Dean Martin was one of the best singers and performers ever and add the Mills Brothers to the mix and you have a winning combination! All of them had a blast and anyone watching had a blast as well! 😊🎼🎸👍
Sure miss Dean Martin. Incredibly successful and rich from his singing and acting career. But his singing was so effortless and so great all at the same time.
The Mills Brothers was my grand papa’s favorite group. I was listening to them from my babyhood. Dean Martin said the same of them and he said he was infatuated with their phrasing and that he modeled his style after them. Just fun to watch.
the GREATEST singing group ever seen...The Mills Brothers.......can you imagine them with the fourth brother who died at a very early age?....you will never see their likes...again
This is music. This is talent. This is Class. This is fun. And, fun to watch how they are all enjoying themselves. Brings a smile to one's face, & gets the feet tapping!
Deans favorite singers. He would see them in person when he was a young man. WOW dreams do come true. He dreamed big , struggled but made the big time. Thanks Dean for believing in yourself for the world to enjoy.
I can't watch performances like this from yesteryear without feeling like the world has just gotten so bad we'll never hear wonderful and wholesome entertainment like this ever again.
I'm 57 now, always thought Dean Martin was the best singer,entertainer ever lived,never heard of the Mills Bros till I caught this clip, what an amazing group ,put with Dean and the chemistry is unbelievable, can't stop watching such a feel-good song,anyone who got to see Dean or the Mills Bros live must have memories to cherish for ever
I am 62 my late husband would be 69 he had never heard of these guys until once in the mid 80’s my dad was playing old records some 78’s & most were Mills Brothers. Some Dean Martin & some Frank Sinatra & Billie Holliday record’s played that night too. My husband was converted to the Mills Brothers that night. I’d been hearing them my whole life. My mom was named Margie he’d Change ‘Mary’ in the song 🎶Cab Driver🎶 to ‘Margie’, serenaded her with & without the record playing. I saw a British guitar teacher do a lesson using “Paper Doll” tonight & I got nostalgic for the other songs I grew up with. So glad this is posted. Mom died last year, daddy’s been gone dine 1992. Memories & great music last forever!
love and miss Dean Martin . so lucky to be able to hear or watch the Mills brothers and Dean Martin over and over. we are blessed , like they never left us.
I always liked the Mills brothers, and Dean Martin has been my fave singer since I was age 12, during 1973. I always watched his variety show, during my childhood and teen years.
I was so fortunate to have been born in 1950 with a Dad who loved the Big Bands, family who played German, Italian and me with the '40s on up. Such wonderful talent.
