This is a classic. Two iconic singers. I once read that Sinatra said the only person he felt nervous singing with was Ella because she is just so good. That’s saying something. Love them both.
It seemed like Ella could have really taken off & belted that out of the park, but she would have overshadowed Frank. Both are fantastic singers, but Ella had a power voice!
What made Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett and all the rest of the singers of that era, (1940s and 50s), is they got their starts performing in bars and clubs and learned how not just to sing bot entertain the audience. That's what made them so good at what they did.
It just makes you smile doesn't it? Effortless and entertaining are both excellent descriptions, and of course iconic is a given for BOTH of them. Nice bit of nostalgia there lads! 😍
@EnderOllie 4 Hope you had a nice weekend and a fab Father day. I had another busy week and popped up to London for a couple of days, just posted a video on Patreon. So far behind on the comments and will try and catch up on a few you have posted. Thanks for the company on Slipknot, I know they were not your cup of tea, but hope you found it entertaining and informative. Have a great week, all the best
@@BritPopsReact busy week for me too! Crazy at work as we were supposed to have had an audit on the Post Office. Had to switch my days as they wanted me there on the day, and then it was cancelled so I was NOT a happy bunny. No probs on the Slipknot - had to support both you and the fab Chuey's Mama! Plus as you know, I'm committed to watching everything on here, there's no getting rid of me now 🤣🤣🤣 I'll pop over to Patreon right now before I take the monster... er, my child that is, up to bed 😆
Probably the best female of all times,as she could sing CONTRALTO.Ella was obviously on a par with Sinatra.The only thing lacking with other females of greatness was that she didn’t have the FEELING FOR LYRICS like Judy Garland,Billie Holiday,Sinatra,etc.But she was terrific.
Nat King Cole, yes. Bing Crosby, also iconic. Louis Armstrong also sings with Ella and that is epic. Billy Holiday, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney (George's aunt), and Tony Bennett. Modern jazz in the style of: I would also recommend early Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Buble, Madeline Peyroux.
Great reaction! Being a kid of the 70s, both Sinatra and Ella were before my time but, my Grandpa loved Jazz and Ella and Big Band music. I lived with my grandparents for part of my childhood and grew up listening to this music and watching how good it made the old man feel. It wasn't my cup of tea but I appreciated it and didn't mind listening to it. It was fun watching him dance. As I grew older, I could definitely hear the influence this music, among others like Gospel, had in Rock and Roll, R&B, and Pop. I can hear it. It's there. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, is often called the Godmother of Rock & Roll. She was a singer/songwriter gospel artist who rocked the electric guitar in the late 30s. Mick Jagger mentioned his love of her music and was influenced by it when he, Eric Clapton, Brian Jones, and Jeff Beck went to her concert in 1963 and again in 1964, both in Manchester England. That's the important part to learn. Jazz, Swing, Gospel, and Big Band produced some of the foundations our current music comes from and every subsequent genre added something to it until we get what we have today. These bands were among the best musicians of modern times. Watching them perform w a singer is astounding and something we don't get today. They laid down some of the funkiest bass lines you'll ever hear. When you hear a sax, trumpet, bass, or almost any instrumental element in popular music, chances are it's influenced by Jazz or Big Band music. So, yes, please explore some of these great artists like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, etc. who live with us today in the music we hear. In a way, we all share these roots whether we're listening to Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Spandau Ballet, Adele, Bruno Mars, Drake, or Chris Stapleton. One of my Grandpa's favorites was "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Benny Goodman and "It Don't Mean A Thing" by Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington ruclips.net/video/r2S1I_ien6A/видео.html&ab_channel=WorldWar2Music ruclips.net/video/myRc-3oF1d0/видео.html&ab_channel=TheEdSullivanShow
Thank you so much for that, guys. You just made my day (Sunday,am.here in To.,Ca.) Two of the best voice ever. It was, indeed, the "Golden Era" of music, and entertainment in general. As you said, imagine how big they would have been, with today's exposure. Would love to hear more Jazz/ Big Band. Also, maybe we could expose the young'uns to some real music.😲 Thanks again and Cheerio.
Hey my dear Canuck, B2 just did a whole week of real music! Did you miss it? He did a Slipknot Mad for it Marathon, you should check it all out. Peace to you up north.
@@chueysmama2622 Hey, Neighbour, I guess I was conspicuous in my absence re. Slipknot, but I'm not a big fan. Sorry. Just listened to some of their stuff, and to quote Carlin re.God, "I tried, I really tried" I didn't grow up with the genre, so I only like certain songs from certain artists, like "Down With the Sickness" by Disturbed. Although, right now, I'm listening to Bloodywood, an Indian Folk Metal band,and loving everything they do. I suspect that I'm considerably older than you are. The 70s is my favourite era
@@m.a.sperry3424 Hey, I know Bloodywood too! I remember the '70s well, though I have always been into the harder stuff. EXCEPT for the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, etc. I kindly think we are at least the same generation. I was born in the 1960s. Have a great day up there!
IMHO - this is one of the best duets ever recorded!!! Listen to Frank singing Fly Me To The Moon with the Count Basie Big Band. What a treat that will be for you!!! Sinatra's first hit record was All Or Nothing At All, by Harry James & his Orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra, from 1939. Jump down the Sinatra rabbit hole & you'll be entertained for years!!!! You should also make sure to listen to Frank's version of this song, as performed in the movie, Pal Joey. Considered by many to be one of the best musical numbers in film history, it's actually more than good enough to live up to the hype!!
I think back to the days of requesting a song from the radio station and then having my cassette recorder ready so I could record it off the radio! Thank goodness for streaming services!
You are now my favourite Reactors guys. Just love your content & your forethought of finding out facts about the artists before reacting. This was another great reaction. My immediate request is for an Amira performance ( 2 actually )when singing firstly ‘’Sound of Music Medley ‘’ & secondly, ‘’ When you Wish Upon a Star ‘’ You wanted some more recent performances, & these two will blow you away & knock your socks off. Thanks guys. Cheers Graeme. ps. a thumbs up or a heart would be appreciated if you intend to take up these suggestions.
@Graeme Blackburn Hi Graeme, thank you for the nice comment and the suggestions. We have saved all the recommendations you sent over and will be back with more from Amira soon, we are looking to do an Artists Spotlight on Amira, so we are saving up the recommendations. We really enjoyed this from Frank and Ella and will also look to do more from that era. Have a great day.
Love this! Frank is just amazing and he is a funny guy as well. You need to do react to Dean Martin roast of Frank Sinatra with Don Rickles...so much fun! Ella unreal as well. Great Reaction Gents!
You 2 need to broaden you musical Genres, i am oh so fortunate and indeed lucky to be 80 yrs old, but both of you being young are unlucky in not listening and indeed buying recordings i.e. Albums and singles of such greats like Sinatra and Ella who i believe to be the best singers of 20th Century the "Great American Songbook" are what we oldies call "Standards" not Jazz . Yep would not want to be a day younger because i would have missed out on plenty of musical decades of fab music.. Thanks for posting this great duet and hope you listen more to Frankie, i recommend Franks best album "Songs for swinging Lovers" recorded in 1955, 16 songs on it with Nelson Riddle arrangements a must listen too and hopefully buy, t.c. Regards Alan
Try Ella Fitzgerald's singing of "Love for Sale," lyrics by Cole Porter at his cynical, world -weary best. There is good black and white video of her doing the song--her version is unmatched. Song was quite risque for the period.
Cheers for that. Nice to see reactors picking something other than My Way, Fly Me to The Moon or That's Life! If you want to experience another great live performance, this one from 1965 is the business. Sinatra singing You Make me Feel so Young - ruclips.net/video/3O5xpR1hVkM/видео.html. Count Basie orchestra. Quincy Jones conducting. Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin poking fun in the wings... Everything comes together to make a great musical moment.
Frank Sinatra said Ella Fitzgerald was the only artist whose presence intimidated him.
This is a classic. Two iconic singers. I once read that Sinatra said the only person he felt nervous singing with was Ella because she is just so good. That’s saying something. Love them both.
It seemed like Ella could have really taken off & belted that out of the park, but she would have overshadowed Frank. Both are fantastic singers, but Ella had a power voice!
I think she did overshadow him!
@@caseyalx1651 She overshadowed everyone she sang with, although her duets with Louis Armstrong were other worldly.
What made Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett and all the rest of the singers of that era, (1940s and 50s), is they got their starts performing in bars and clubs and learned how not just to sing bot entertain the audience. That's what made them so good at what they did.
Possibly the most iconic duo ever, two hugely accomplished performers!!😁😁🇬🇧
Frank loved Ella Fitzgerald.
She was his favorite singer.
The Queen and the King. The best ever
It just makes you smile doesn't it? Effortless and entertaining are both excellent descriptions, and of course iconic is a given for BOTH of them.
Nice bit of nostalgia there lads! 😍
@EnderOllie 4
Hope you had a nice weekend and a fab Father day.
I had another busy week and popped up to London for a couple of days, just posted a video on Patreon.
So far behind on the comments and will try and catch up on a few you have posted.
Thanks for the company on Slipknot, I know they were not your cup of tea, but hope you found it entertaining and informative.
Have a great week, all the best
@@BritPopsReact busy week for me too! Crazy at work as we were supposed to have had an audit on the Post Office. Had to switch my days as they wanted me there on the day, and then it was cancelled so I was NOT a happy bunny. No probs on the Slipknot - had to support both you and the fab Chuey's Mama! Plus as you know, I'm committed to watching everything on here, there's no getting rid of me now 🤣🤣🤣
I'll pop over to Patreon right now before I take the monster... er, my child that is, up to bed 😆
Masterpiece and masterclass!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My great uncle thought Ella Fitzgerald was the best singer ever.
He was 100% right.
Probably the best female of all times,as she could sing CONTRALTO.Ella was obviously on a par with Sinatra.The only thing lacking with other females of greatness was that she didn’t have the FEELING FOR LYRICS like Judy Garland,Billie Holiday,Sinatra,etc.But she was terrific.
Frank and Ella, wow what a combination, two fantastic vocals together. Great vid thanks
@Peter Richards
Cheers Peter, hope you had a good weekend
Hi, this is a classic, and so beautiful, they both have iconic voices. A wonderful upload and reaction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@Elaine Howard
Hi Elain,e thanks for the comment and for catching up.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday and you didn't get held up at the airport.
It is such a joy watching these two legends singing together - total awesomeness!
Nat King Cole, yes. Bing Crosby, also iconic. Louis Armstrong also sings with Ella and that is epic. Billy Holiday, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney (George's aunt), and Tony Bennett. Modern jazz in the style of: I would also recommend early Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Buble, Madeline Peyroux.
saw them both in concert. Both so great.
Wow, thanks guys! I haven’t heard this one since I was a child listening to my parents old records!
Great reaction! Being a kid of the 70s, both Sinatra and Ella were before my time but, my Grandpa loved Jazz and Ella and Big Band music. I lived with my grandparents for part of my childhood and grew up listening to this music and watching how good it made the old man feel. It wasn't my cup of tea but I appreciated it and didn't mind listening to it. It was fun watching him dance. As I grew older, I could definitely hear the influence this music, among others like Gospel, had in Rock and Roll, R&B, and Pop. I can hear it. It's there. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, is often called the Godmother of Rock & Roll. She was a singer/songwriter gospel artist who rocked the electric guitar in the late 30s. Mick Jagger mentioned his love of her music and was influenced by it when he, Eric Clapton, Brian Jones, and Jeff Beck went to her concert in 1963 and again in 1964, both in Manchester England.
That's the important part to learn. Jazz, Swing, Gospel, and Big Band produced some of the foundations our current music comes from and every subsequent genre added something to it until we get what we have today. These bands were among the best musicians of modern times. Watching them perform w a singer is astounding and something we don't get today. They laid down some of the funkiest bass lines you'll ever hear. When you hear a sax, trumpet, bass, or almost any instrumental element in popular music, chances are it's influenced by Jazz or Big Band music.
So, yes, please explore some of these great artists like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, etc. who live with us today in the music we hear. In a way, we all share these roots whether we're listening to Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Spandau Ballet, Adele, Bruno Mars, Drake, or Chris Stapleton. One of my Grandpa's favorites was "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Benny Goodman and "It Don't Mean A Thing" by Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington
ruclips.net/video/r2S1I_ien6A/видео.html&ab_channel=WorldWar2Music
ruclips.net/video/myRc-3oF1d0/видео.html&ab_channel=TheEdSullivanShow
Oh boy! I grew up with these. They are truly iconic and totally unforgettable! Sinatra had the ladies swooning.🙂
Thanks for that guys!!! Very nostalgic for me…grew up listening to all those classics….
Thank you so much for that, guys. You just made my day (Sunday,am.here in To.,Ca.)
Two of the best voice ever. It was, indeed, the "Golden Era" of music, and entertainment in general.
As you said, imagine how big they would have been, with today's exposure.
Would love to hear more Jazz/ Big Band. Also, maybe we could expose the young'uns to some real music.😲 Thanks again and Cheerio.
@m.a. sperry
Your very welcome, thanks for the suggestion, we both enjoyed that more than we thought we would.
So, we thank you.
Hey my dear Canuck, B2 just did a whole week of real music! Did you miss it? He did a Slipknot Mad for it Marathon, you should check it all out. Peace to you up north.
@@chueysmama2622 Hey, Neighbour, I guess I was conspicuous in my absence re. Slipknot, but I'm not a big fan. Sorry. Just listened to some of their stuff, and to quote
Carlin re.God, "I tried, I really tried" I didn't grow up with the genre, so I only like certain songs from certain artists, like "Down With the Sickness" by Disturbed. Although, right now, I'm listening to Bloodywood, an Indian Folk Metal band,and loving everything they do.
I suspect that I'm considerably older than
you are. The 70s is my favourite era
@@m.a.sperry3424 Hey, I know Bloodywood too! I remember the '70s well, though I have always been into the harder stuff. EXCEPT for the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, etc. I kindly think we are at least the same generation. I was born in the 1960s. Have a great day up there!
@@chueysmama2622 I'm a gen before you . Yes, I'm an old f***!. You have a great day down there.
Two greats. Mel Tormé said Frank's voice was infectious. Once it got under your skin you couldn't stop listening.
This is wonderful. I suggest reacting to Ella Fitzgerald singing 'Summertime' live in 1968.
Gentlemen, more Ella reactions, please. Cordially, with warm regards...
Exactly, I was saying to myself are they DEAF! I love Frank but sorry Ella is singing circles around him, and even he would admit that!
The Greatest Generation.
IMHO - this is one of the best duets ever recorded!!! Listen to Frank singing Fly Me To The Moon with the Count Basie Big Band. What a treat that will be for you!!! Sinatra's first hit record was All Or Nothing At All, by Harry James & his Orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra, from 1939. Jump down the Sinatra rabbit hole & you'll be entertained for years!!!!
You should also make sure to listen to Frank's version of this song, as performed in the movie, Pal Joey. Considered by many to be one of the best musical numbers in film history, it's actually more than good enough to live up to the hype!!
I love that duet, it's amazing!
He was a very good actor too.
Pure raw talent.
I think back to the days of requesting a song from the radio station and then having my cassette recorder ready so I could record it off the radio! Thank goodness for streaming services!
Class v Class it doesn't get better .
Ella....a voice as smooth as liquid caramel.
You are now my favourite Reactors guys. Just love your content & your forethought of finding out facts about the artists before reacting.
This was another great reaction. My immediate request is for an Amira performance ( 2 actually )when singing firstly ‘’Sound of Music Medley ‘’ & secondly, ‘’ When you Wish Upon a Star ‘’
You wanted some more recent performances, & these two will blow you away & knock your socks off. Thanks guys.
Cheers Graeme. ps. a thumbs up or a heart would be appreciated if you intend to take up these suggestions.
@Graeme Blackburn
Hi Graeme, thank you for the nice comment and the suggestions.
We have saved all the recommendations you sent over and will be back with more from Amira soon, we are looking to do an Artists Spotlight on Amira, so we are saving up the recommendations.
We really enjoyed this from Frank and Ella and will also look to do more from that era.
Have a great day.
I think the other members were Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford.
Tony & Lady Gaga actually sound great together! That's worth checking out as well!
Frank adored Ella !! He said once he felt intimidated by performing with her .
They came out of the same generation and area. She Harlem and he Hoboken. Same influences. Dad saw both live in New York city.
Awesome reaction, you are so right takes to back, such an iconic song. Cant wait for more ❤
Love this! Frank is just amazing and he is a funny guy as well. You need to do react to Dean Martin roast of Frank Sinatra with Don Rickles...so much fun! Ella unreal as well. Great Reaction Gents!
Pure Class!
You 2 need to broaden you musical Genres, i am oh so fortunate and indeed lucky to be 80 yrs old, but both of you being young are unlucky in not listening and indeed buying recordings i.e. Albums and singles of such greats like Sinatra and Ella who i believe to be the best singers of 20th Century the "Great American Songbook" are what we oldies call "Standards" not Jazz . Yep would not want to be a day younger because i would have missed out on plenty of musical decades of fab music.. Thanks for posting this great duet and hope you listen more to Frankie, i recommend Franks best album "Songs for swinging Lovers" recorded in 1955, 16 songs on it with Nelson Riddle arrangements a must listen too and hopefully buy, t.c. Regards Alan
I suggest listening to "Cry Me a River" by Ella Fitzgerald. Or any song she sang with Louis Armstrong.
Try Ella Fitzgerald's singing of "Love for Sale," lyrics by Cole Porter at his cynical, world -weary best. There is good black and white video of her doing the song--her version is unmatched. Song was quite risque for the period.
Have you guys ever seen the musical Guys and Dolls? It has Frank Sinatra and Marlin Brando. It's awesome!
Two old friends performing.
That was an invitation only audience.
Frank Sinatra personally looked up to Ella as a mentor ..
Queen Ella …
Cheers for that. Nice to see reactors picking something other than My Way, Fly Me to The Moon or That's Life! If you want to experience another great live performance, this one from 1965 is the business. Sinatra singing You Make me Feel so Young - ruclips.net/video/3O5xpR1hVkM/видео.html. Count Basie orchestra. Quincy Jones conducting. Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin poking fun in the wings... Everything comes together to make a great musical moment.
cool!
they're both enjoying it! and sounds so effortless...
Wow
Básicamente Ella Fitzgerald le pasó la aplanadora a Frank Sinatra.
I highly recommend you check out some Nat King Cole his voice is like velvet. L o v e is a great one, as well as unforgettable.
Im fact Ella could have been better than Frank,these 2 were the best in their fields.
Gentlemen, I just can't do it. See ya later.
Dislike interruptions.
Frank the boss
Frank & Ella are the male & female blueprints for how to sing, period.