I am from Arlington Texas. When I was a sophomore and Jr. In High school (69 and 71.) The letterman came to the University of Texas in Arlington and performed. I went both times. My friend Nancy Lattimore was there, and my sister Jeannie was there as well.Both times they brought two guys up on the stage and sang the song "Kansas City" the first year it was a couple of guys that San b in the band at Shakeys Pizza Parlor.I don't remember those guys names, but the 2nd year I went they brought Billy Wine and as I recall, it was Mike Pringle who got up on stage and basically took over the song. Billy Wine had played The lead in Music man, the year before. And Mike has played the mayor of the town. They rocked! What wonderful memories!!!!!!
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Sorry to hear of the recent passing of Jim Pike one of the co-founders of The Lettermen he was an exellent singer as were all the Lettermen , loved their harmonizing ! This was when music was good quality !
I named my black Labrador "Precious" because of this song! He's such a wonderful companion and "Oh, does he ever love to go on long walks with me!" He just goes nuts, barks out loud to let all the neighbors know that we are going for a walk until he embarrasses me, and then jumps up in the air, and leaps up to "kiss" me every time we go on one. Every time. He never seems to get over the fun that he feels, walking down the road, and roaming through the woods with me.
I played one of these concerts in the 90's. I have loved them since I was a little girl - I remember watching them sing Cherish on some variety show, in their classic varsity sweaters (hence The Lettermen). I was riveted by that song, still am, no matter who sings it. Anyway, I had to get my tonsils out when I was 6 and I insisted on bringing my portable turntable and my Lettermen album. It came in handy. I was put in a room with a baby who had "fallen into a vaporizer" - covered with scalding all over his body. He was screaming in pain but would quiet down and sleep when I put on my record. After playing this concert I went backstage and told them the story. They were really moved and said this kind of thing makes it all worth it.
I had the opportunity to see them in concert in 1970 and then a friend of mine got to know Tony Butala. When we were at Grad school, Tony came up to our campus and stayed for 2 days hanging out with our group. It was an amazing time. Have followed them all this time. When I got married took my wife to see them, Tony remembered me and actually had us up to their suite for a couple drinks. They are touring right now and will be, I just found out, about 50 miles from us this Saturday and I plan on going up to see the new group. Understand Tony, who acutally owns most of the group is semi-retired but hope that he is there just to say hello to him if he even remembers me. Think he'll remember his time at GWC.
I think the teaming of Tony, Gary, and Donny as the Lettermen had the best natural harmony of any of the many different Lettermen lineups. Thanks for the live concert postings that showoff that perfect harmony. Certainly they were better then the current Lettermen lineup. At least the current one has Tony's marvelous voice. His rendition of "Maria" especially has always blown me away everytime I hear it. Thanks Lettermen, all your music is beautiful and timeless.
No hay una sola melodia que no me guste de The Lettermen. Magnificos e Inmortales de la Música. De lo mejor que he oido en mi vida. Saludos desde México.
I tend to disagree with some of the comments here: the best group in the past was comprised of Jim, Gary (Bob) and Tony. A fact. The Lettermen of old managed to develop their own distinctive style and complemented each other's voice and delivery. Although Tony doesn't have the range unlike Jim, he does have his personal style which helps augment his capacity to deliver his singing well. Just the same, the Lettermen of old helped mould my young life from age 12. I cannot thank each gentleman enough. I will be 70 in October this year. I still listen via RUclips. I was rather distraught when I read about Jim's passing. He was my Secret Love and NO one knew about it until I made a confession recently Ahem! ❤💞Cheers to all reading my comments here.
+MR TIBBS This is three guys with baritone voices blending them perfectly. Saw them in Branson, MO, last year and they're still incredible. They'll be there again this year, catch it if you can!
You have good taste. This is the sound of my teens and 20s. Along with things like Chicago and BS&T. And the Carpenters. My dad loved The Lettermen and the Carpenters, so that's what played at home, along with classical music.
I already subscribed to your channel a couple of weeks ago or so. This is just exceptional! I'm a long time fan of The Lettermen, and they can make any song sound great! Thanks for sharing. Please let us know how you got the videos! Regards!
I like the Lettermen, but I HATE it when people think that these guys actually recorded these songs... they didn't. The band I played in, Climax, recorded "Precious and Few" in 1971, and The Association recorded "Cherish" around the same time. Fair's fair, and this ISN'T.
It's a cover. A cover. Thousands and thousands are done each year by many artists. This video is from 1979-80, not 1971. In addition, there have been artists that have covered Lettermen hits,
Yes and no. Bobby Engemann died in 2013 but the other guys are still alive. The longest tenured Lettermen are Tony Butala (57 years), Donovan Tea (32 years), and Jimmy Pike (15 years and no longer with the group). Gary Pike was with the group for 14 years and Bobby Poynton, a current member, has been with the group for 11 years.
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Dear Sirs, Thank you for your brand of Music. Its beautiful. Godbless.
Their music is for the soul...
The Lettermen, The Association, and The Vogues are all awesome.
I love their songs always and forever...💖💖💖...they are songs of my childhood years
Love them. Great music. 💜💚💙💚💜
Who can forget that song. If you've ever loved somebody. Associations. Sang all so
I am from Arlington Texas. When I was a sophomore and Jr. In High school (69 and 71.) The letterman came to the University of Texas in Arlington and performed. I went both times. My friend Nancy Lattimore was there, and my sister Jeannie was there as well.Both times they brought two guys up on the stage and sang the song "Kansas City" the first year it was a couple of guys that San b in the band at Shakeys Pizza Parlor.I don't remember those guys names, but the 2nd year I went they brought Billy Wine and as I recall, it was Mike Pringle who got up on stage and basically took over the song. Billy Wine had played The lead in Music man, the year before. And Mike has played the mayor of the town. They rocked! What wonderful memories!!!!!!
Quite unexpectedly, I cried on Cherish/Precious and Few!!! I just realized with my cancer and all, how life has passed me by... 😔🥺😢♥️
Are you cured now? I pray you are, and.....want to say, life hasn't passed you buy, you have your whole life ahead of you, no matter how long you have in this world, reclaim your life! You are worth it❣❣❣🙏❣❣❣ God bless
This life is not all there is. Look forward to heaven if you trust Jesus as your Lord and savior. And all you have to do is ask.
Sorry to hear of the recent passing of Jim Pike one of the co-founders of The Lettermen he was an exellent singer as were all the Lettermen , loved their harmonizing ! This was when music was good quality !
Ralph Nichols, "Chad" is my neighbor & he & his wife are good friends of mine. He still has gigs that we go to & listen to him sing. Still great!! ☺😉
I named my black Labrador "Precious" because of this song! He's such a wonderful companion and "Oh, does he ever love to go on long walks with me!" He just goes nuts, barks out loud to let all the neighbors know that we are going for a walk until he embarrasses me, and then jumps up in the air, and leaps up to "kiss" me every time we go on one. Every time. He never seems to get over the fun that he feels, walking down the road, and roaming through the woods with me.
I’m going to be 70 this year. I heard their music when I was young. Perhaps, efore my time. But, a good foundation anyway just for everyday life.
The best in the world...❤
My dad favorite tnx for the memories
Oh my gosh. Haven't heard them. Sing this. Glad I am noe
This song is loveable song.It reminds your memorable moments.
Beautiful!
As beautiful as they sounded 44 years ago
I played one of these concerts in the 90's. I have loved them since I was a little girl - I remember watching them sing Cherish on some variety show, in their classic varsity sweaters (hence The Lettermen). I was riveted by that song, still am, no matter who sings it. Anyway, I had to get my tonsils out when I was 6 and I insisted on bringing my portable turntable and my Lettermen album. It came in handy. I was put in a room with a baby who had "fallen into a vaporizer" - covered with scalding all over his body. He was screaming in pain but would quiet down and sleep when I put on my record. After playing this concert I went backstage and told them the story. They were really moved and said this kind of thing makes it all worth it.
The best version of Maria Ive ever heard!
Johnny Mathis's version is unbeatable
I liked their version of "Cherish", definitely their own sound, not to be confused with the Association. Great!
I had the opportunity to see them in concert in 1970 and then a friend of mine got to know Tony Butala. When we were at Grad school, Tony came up to our campus and stayed for 2 days hanging out with our group. It was an amazing time. Have followed them all this time. When I got married took my wife to see them, Tony remembered me and actually had us up to their suite for a couple drinks. They are touring right now and will be, I just found out, about 50 miles from us this Saturday and I plan on going up to see the new group. Understand Tony, who acutally owns most of the group is semi-retired but hope that he is there just to say hello to him if he even remembers me. Think he'll remember his time at GWC.
Love the Association, Letterman, orchestra and harmony. Home run.
Precious and few very memorable for me
My first love
Saw these guys at the Aznar Coliseum , Cebu, Philippines , in the mid 70s. Awesome!
Absolutely beautiful job, guys... really shows the human voice is the best instrument of all...
I think the teaming of Tony, Gary, and Donny as the Lettermen had the best natural harmony of any of the many different Lettermen lineups. Thanks for the live concert postings that showoff that perfect harmony. Certainly they were better then the current Lettermen lineup. At least the current one has Tony's marvelous voice. His rendition of "Maria" especially has always blown me away everytime I hear it. Thanks Lettermen, all your music is beautiful and timeless.
Nice job done by Tony with “Maria.” Nice blend of voices.
Amazing lyrics, very honest lyrics. Lovely
Voices, melody. A most
Precious song which befits the songs. All these
Songs are beautiful.
TQ MLC
I am a long time fan of lettermen.thank u for posting
No mater the lineup they are the best trio ever!
Probably one of the best Trios of all time - I have a VHS of a concert the did at least 25 years ago for PBS
If you have a computer get a video capture device (there cheap) turn it into a digital file and burn it to DVD.
I would love to get a copy of that PBS concert !!!
Thanks for posting all of these wonderful videos of one of the greatest vocal groups of all times.
No hay una sola melodia que no me guste de The Lettermen. Magnificos e Inmortales de la Música. De lo mejor que he oido en mi vida. Saludos desde México.
Muy bien dicho.
beautiful song 's
I am glad I stumbled on thus video. Thank you for sharing.
I really enjoy their music 🎶
I loved this kind of music!
Love it! One of my favourite group. Their blending is amazing!!!
This is great
Absolutely beautiful.
The best ever
Awesome🎵🎶🎀
Yr, 2005 when my older son married and a wedding church their theme song cherish sang by my 2nd dautgther
I tend to disagree with some of the comments here: the best group in the past was comprised of Jim, Gary (Bob) and Tony. A fact. The Lettermen of old managed to develop their own distinctive style and complemented each other's voice and delivery. Although Tony doesn't have the range unlike Jim, he does have his personal style which helps augment his capacity to deliver his singing well. Just the same, the Lettermen of old helped mould my young life from age 12. I cannot thank each gentleman enough. I will be 70 in October this year. I still listen via RUclips. I was rather distraught when I read about Jim's passing. He was my Secret Love and NO one knew about it until I made a confession recently Ahem! ❤💞Cheers to all reading my comments here.
What the hell is this I Love It
+MR TIBBS
This is three guys with baritone voices blending them perfectly.
Saw them in Branson, MO, last year and they're still incredible. They'll be there again this year, catch it if you can!
You have good taste. This is the sound of my teens and 20s. Along with things like Chicago and BS&T. And the Carpenters. My dad loved The Lettermen and the Carpenters, so that's what played at home, along with classical music.
they are the greatest! patricia it's time we talk again! 1955 classmates-- answer please--tenderly! tim
I love the way they sang later. Not when they first started the group..
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Our wedding song…… My husband recently passed away
I already subscribed to your channel a couple of weeks ago or so. This is just exceptional! I'm a long time fan of The Lettermen, and they can make any song sound great! Thanks for sharing. Please let us know how you got the videos! Regards!
Beautifulmusiclistnr absolutely
Yes and a friend. How did you get all these wonderful videos? Where are you from?
@lettermensf Your certainly welcome.. You from San Francisco ??
No. They are American. Two from Idaho and one from Pennsylvania.
I like the Lettermen, but I HATE it when people think that these guys actually recorded these songs... they didn't. The band I played in, Climax, recorded "Precious and Few" in 1971, and The Association recorded "Cherish" around the same time. Fair's fair, and this ISN'T.
tiffsaver agreed100%!! These guys awesome too
It's a cover. A cover. Thousands and thousands are done each year by many artists. This video is from 1979-80, not 1971. In addition, there have been artists that have covered Lettermen hits,
These are the original members. They kept the vocal harmony intact.
Not the original members. Only 2 are. The one in the middle is NOT original..
are they still alive.....original members, i mean?????
Yes and no. Bobby Engemann died in 2013 but the other guys are still alive. The longest tenured Lettermen are Tony Butala (57 years), Donovan Tea (32 years), and Jimmy Pike (15 years and no longer with the group). Gary Pike was with the group for 14 years and Bobby Poynton, a current member, has been with the group for 11 years.
Do you have the entire show?
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I didn't know Letterman could sing.
You just don't get harmonization like that anymore!
Michael: My Mother's Name was MARIA.
A lot of groups were influenced by The Letterman.
are they British??
Not too bad
Prissy-Prissy--must have Sugar in their Britches !
A to 8
None. I have diaries
I love the way they sang later. Not when they first started the group..