Mel Torme & George Shearing - I'll Be Seeing You Recorded Live: 8/18/1989 - Newport Jazz Festival - Newport, RI More Mel Torme & George Shearing at Music Vault: www.musicvault.com Subscribe to Music Vault on RU-vid: goo.gl/DUzpUF
The wondrous thing about Torme is that his singing never declined and in some ways improved. He's 64 here and is voice as beautiful as it ever was. He didn't sing himself out or collapse into his own mannerisms. I would say he was the best of the genre by far!
@Perry Weiner 🍀🌹🌿 To borrow a line he himself spoke into a hand mirror on "Night Court," "Don't EVER change!... I mean it!" 😜 The man had excellent taste as well ❣️
He held that last note around 23 seconds, and he wasn’t a young fella then. It really breaks my heart to listen to all these marvelous, old singers who sang with only one or two instruments accompanying them. There’s just nobody coming up through the ranks that have this kind of talent. They all sound the same when they use auto tune. Of course I was crying as I listened to Mel, he does that to me and I imagine a lot of other people.
I was fortunate to hear and see Mel and George perform at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas in 1987. I think that Mel had the best breath control of any singer I ever heard. They don't make them like that anymore. George's piano stylings are also unbeatable.
@@sandralane1329, after seeing your post, I watched this again. My husband passed in 2019 and I think of him whenever I hear this song. But, I wanted to tell you that I watched an interview of Mel’s and he spoke about his voice. He said that he never did drugs and drank very little because he knew his voice was an instrument that needed to be protected. I think it did him proud!
Mel Torme was in a class of his own! He was capable of holding a note longer than any other singer of his age, and like a good wine he matured. His performance of this song, with George in support, I find so moving, that I elected when making my will, to have this played at my funeral!
Did you read that in Bulgaria, the Public Broadcasting System was embroiled in a dispute with the organization representing today's singers for failure to pay royalties. The Public System cut off all contemporary singers and limited their programming to this 'old' stuff. The listening audience went up 40%. Thank you!
Instead of debating with people about whether today’s popular performers can actually sing anymore, I am just going to play this for them. Mel Torme as a senior citizen, without auto tune, giving a master class in vocals. Always loved his phrasing, right up there with Miss Fitz & Nancy Wilson.
First time I’ve heard both of them and this was one of my fave vocal and piano jazz rendition of this song. I agree that perhaps those who heard this in person 34 years ago went home with hearts full of joy for such a magical evening of jazz music! Love the softness and quality of Mel’s voice and the musical arrangement was just incredible! Thank you for sharing this wonderful music to the world👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
This was Johnny Carson's favorite song along with "Here's That Rainy Day" which Bette Midler sang for Johnny on his last farewell Tonight Show in Burbank Ca 'Was a touching Carson Tonight Show finale.....
Thanks Mel, and Godspeed! Jazz vocal genius! And, since my last visit George has passed - so Godspeed George. The both of you can play for the gods; you're that good!
What a wonderful wonderful voice. One I have known fortunately for 60 years. Hugely gifted and a real pro. A great combo with Shearing. I saw him and his wife riding a tandem in the Cotswolds many years ago. I laid down then and still do.
Oddly enough, I started listening to Mel through Harry Anderson of Night Court game. He would often mention his singing prowess and even did a cameo. These quality voices are disappearing but great that we have recordings! Brings tears every time!
I was a rock and roll Elvis kid but music like this entranced me every time. Loved Mel Torme and others like him entranced me as well. We had a piano in the house and Mom played so I was used to music older than my generation. All these many years later , I still love it.
With a lovely old song that's already been sung beautifully by many wonderful singers over the years, leave it to Mel to make it sound fresh and inspired.
I caught George Shearing, Dave Brubeck & Bill Evans at a Summer Evening Hollywood Bowl Concert entitled 'Piano Masters' in 79 but a few months before Bill Evans passed '& What a Concert under the stars it was...The Bowl was packed & you could hear a pin drop as All of us were so into the Music & These 3 musical giants jammed at the end for a Jazz piano finale I'll not soon forget......
Sinatra recorded it as a swing tune, then did a 2nd, better version as a ballad. Tony's is moving if a bit overblown. Sarah's is intense and sublime. Mel's is simply perfect.
