So. Much. Pure Fun. A gorgeous pairing. He sings, she scats. then she belts, and he revs up. And when they both grab the hats for a little walk across the stage it is magical. And these were adults; he was in his 70s and she was in her 50s. A moment to never have again.
Even when I was a little kid I loved it when Jimmy would grab his hat and get that 'attitude'. Rock it, old man! You still had it, even then! Gone, but never forgotten!
There used to be so much wonderful music on TV - not just the weekly shows like Hollywood Palace and Kraft Music Hall, but all the specials with folks like Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, The Supremes, The Temptatons, Bette Midler.... the 60's and 70's really were a golden age of television entertainment, but we just didn't realize it.
2 OLD PROS. MAN THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THAT ANYMORE...JUST PURE ENTERTAINMENT. GOD REST THEIR SOULS. MAYBE ONE DAY, WE WILL BE LUCKY TO SEE THEM PERFORM AGAIN IN HEAVEN. I'M SURE GOD IS SMILING ON THEM, KNOWING HE REALLY DID A GREAT JOB WITH THESE 2 WONDERFUL PEOPLE.
I could listen to Ella Fitzgerald vocalize for hours without her ever saying a single word and not feel cheated...The way she uses her voice like an instrument while Durante is singing is just...I don't even have a word to use....she wasn't just a great singer...she is probably the only person in the last 117 years who could do a whole concert using her voice as an instrument and never sing an actual lyric and people would ask for an encore! Real talk...
Brilliant! I've never seen this clip before - it seems that we appreciate these performers and their peers more because they are gone, and we won't see their like again
Well we know enough about how great Ella is but Jimmy Durante is also an American icon. One of the most talented and most original personalities America has produced.
Simple yet elegantly, superbly classy entertainment. I remember Ella, of course, from long-past years but am not that familiar with her bio or caree. Jimmy, however, I'm eminently familiar with, along with only the fondest of memories, still performing here with full-throttle energy. The pairing was magical but anytime Mr. Durante graced a stage, it was magical, for he was a magical-entertainer & an equally-magical human-being.
They were 1st and foremost entertainers... they knew they had an audience and their charm is they are putting out for us. What a contrast to the screw the audience attitude of modern "artists" -
im 43 and I have a tape with this on it a special on the hollywood palace narrated by suzanne summers, its when tv was good. hey I remeber bein sent to bed because "all in the family" was comin on and it was racey tv ,back then. now what r we watchin? prime time porn ...its sad.
So. Much. Pure Fun. A gorgeous pairing. He sings, she scats. then she belts, and he revs up. And when they both grab the hats for a little walk across the stage it is magical. And these were adults; he was in his 70s and she was in her 50s. A moment to never have again.
Rare of Ella to pick a wrong register. But she fixed it. What an awesome clip. Thank you so much for this 🙏🏼☮️
When Ella opens her mouth chills go up my spine.
Even when I was a little kid I loved it when Jimmy would grab his hat and get that 'attitude'. Rock it, old man! You still had it, even then! Gone, but never forgotten!
There used to be so much wonderful music on TV - not just the weekly shows like Hollywood Palace and Kraft Music Hall, but all the specials with folks like Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, The Supremes, The Temptatons, Bette Midler.... the 60's and 70's really were a golden age of television entertainment, but we just didn't realize it.
she has perfect pitch!!! love them both.
Ella wearing a Jimmy Durante hat made me laugh - unexpected. Hot cha-cha cha-cha!
Two of the coolest people God ever created, thank You Lord
2 OLD PROS. MAN THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THAT ANYMORE...JUST PURE ENTERTAINMENT. GOD REST THEIR SOULS. MAYBE ONE DAY, WE WILL BE LUCKY TO SEE THEM PERFORM AGAIN IN HEAVEN. I'M SURE GOD IS SMILING ON THEM, KNOWING HE REALLY DID A GREAT JOB WITH THESE 2 WONDERFUL PEOPLE.
two of the all time great jazz singers with perfect timing making it all look sooooo easy - what a skill. great music. thanks for the post
To all those in their 40's or older...Remember when entertainment was "charming"??
This is one of my favorite clips. Two legends together singing one of the greatest songs ever written.
Durante was the epitome of humble charm.
WOW there isn´t a single artist like these nowadays!!!
I love those variety shows. Wonderful clip, thank you!
They DO NOT make REAL ENTERTAINERS like this anymore!
Thanks for posting!:)
I could listen to Ella Fitzgerald vocalize for hours without her ever saying a single word and not feel cheated...The way she uses her voice like an instrument while Durante is singing is just...I don't even have a word to use....she wasn't just a great singer...she is probably the only person in the last 117 years who could do a whole concert using her voice as an instrument and never sing an actual lyric and people would ask for an encore! Real talk...
YEP, Dynamic Duo
I couldn't agree more.
two seasoned pros enjoying their craft,and each other.no upstaging.just building on each others strength.
Brilliant! I've never seen this clip before - it seems that we appreciate these performers and their peers more because they are gone, and we won't see their like again
Tears in my eyes and goosebumps up my arms... this is priceless!! Thank you for posting.
Two great old pros having fun. Fantastic.
Well we know enough about how great Ella is but Jimmy Durante is also an American icon. One of the most talented and most original personalities America has produced.
WOW
Pure magic!!!!!!!!!!!
Such talent! Amazing 🤩
Precious memories!
Sucha classic
Simple yet elegantly, superbly classy entertainment. I remember Ella, of course, from long-past years but am not that familiar with her bio or caree. Jimmy, however, I'm eminently familiar with, along with only the fondest of memories, still performing here with full-throttle energy. The pairing was magical but anytime Mr. Durante graced a stage, it was magical, for he was a magical-entertainer & an equally-magical human-being.
always love me some ella
My God! She was so strong. Ella supreme. The Best.
two great talents, Lady Ella Pure class
now Ella is singing in heaven!
Thank you…..I cannot get enough of jimmy durante baby…..wish he was still around….🥹💕
They were 1st and foremost entertainers... they knew they had an audience and their charm is they are putting out for us. What a contrast to the screw the audience attitude of modern "artists" -
cuando se junta el arte es mas que arte...........es la vidaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Two greats
Happy Birthday Ella!
This is priceless.
When Durante started out as a classic ragtime pianist, he was declared the best white player of authentic ragtime piano anywhere.
...Than there was a show! I love it
Legend stuff here!
These two immortals really did walk among us once.
pure gold!
WOW!
we sang this for our concert go check it out mt pleasant concert
adorable!
GREAT!
Nice memories for us sixty-somethings
Class
LI ADOROOOO !!!
Tops.
Fantastic !
what CHEMISTRY --- so full of LIFE
Jimmy was at his best when paired with Helen Traubel
❤❤✌🔊🙏✝️🕊
Dedicated to the cowgirls and New York
im 43 and I have a tape with this on it a special on the hollywood palace narrated by suzanne summers, its when tv was good. hey I remeber bein sent to bed because "all in the family" was comin on and it was racey tv ,back then. now what r we watchin? prime time porn ...its sad.
ah its impossible 2 dislike this video