Steve Lawrence "I've Gotta Be Me" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024

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  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark 2 года назад +492

    Never heard this song before but heard it first in the film 'Nobody'...Absolute class

  • @Rivcuban
    @Rivcuban 7 месяцев назад +27

    RIP Mr. Lawrence. You will be missed. ❤

  • @nymet2454
    @nymet2454 7 месяцев назад +26

    RIP, one of the great singers of the 1960's and beyond.

  • @FourSeasons04
    @FourSeasons04 Год назад +121

    The talent pool of male singers during the late 50's and 60's was simply incredible. Mr. Lawrence was amongst that group.

    • @not-so-smartaleck8987
      @not-so-smartaleck8987 10 месяцев назад +2

      Male singers today are talented too, they just don't USE that talent to its fullest extent (or even close) the way guys like Frank Sinatra and Steve Lawrence did! 😉

    • @christinevillanueva54
      @christinevillanueva54 9 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@not-so-smartaleck8987 who?

    • @jasonwitt3423
      @jasonwitt3423 8 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@not-so-smartaleck8987who today sings like they did?

    • @TWilson-t8h
      @TWilson-t8h 7 месяцев назад

      How ‘bout Buble?

    • @paolodechipiece1027
      @paolodechipiece1027 7 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@TWilson-t8hBublé is not good enough to hold this man's dressing gown

  • @vincentlynch3652
    @vincentlynch3652 3 года назад +148

    A very underrated singer.

    • @JessicaNaranjo4094
      @JessicaNaranjo4094 2 года назад +14

      I agree!!!! People don’t talk about him enough!

    • @paulk9985
      @paulk9985 2 года назад +19

      @@JessicaNaranjo4094 They did... a lot. He's a standard from the past Unfortunately, today's audience does not know real talent.

    • @johnselwitz5362
      @johnselwitz5362 2 года назад +6

      @@paulk9985 I may only be one person, but I’m 33 with a two year old daughter and a four month old son, and trust me, when they get a little older, I plan on introducing the likes of Steve Lawrence, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc. to them so they’ll understand what true talent looks and sounds like. If it’s up to me, the truly great musicians will not be lost via the passage of time, music like this is timeless in my opinion.

    • @paulk9985
      @paulk9985 2 года назад +9

      @@johnselwitz5362 Don't forget Engelbert Humperdinck, Andy Williams, Perry Como, Tony Bennett, Matt Munro, Connie Francis, Patti Page, Petula Clark, and Karen Carpenter... to name just a few additional greats. I hope they learn to appreciate these folks. Your children will learn what quality is when they still hear these greats while today's "nobodies" fade away... quickly.

  • @ericholck3914
    @ericholck3914 7 месяцев назад +65

    As successful as he was, I still don't feel like Lawrence got as much credit as he deserved. An amazing talent who took excellent care of his instrument throughout his entire career. RIP

    • @markberryhill2715
      @markberryhill2715 7 месяцев назад

      If I was married to who he was I would take care of my instrument too. She was hot! 🔥 lol

    • @nerobua3550
      @nerobua3550 6 месяцев назад

      right, i have never heard from him in Europe! first time now.😭

    • @lancerayburn4652
      @lancerayburn4652 5 месяцев назад +2

      I always felt Steve's delivery and sound was so much more personable than Frank's. He sometimes seemed, to me, like Judy Garland was when she performed...almost as if a freak of nature - a song - is escaping from their body, and they're at its mercy!

    • @ericholck3914
      @ericholck3914 5 месяцев назад

      @@lancerayburn4652 What an interesting way of putting it! Love it.

    • @retron99
      @retron99 Месяц назад

      He was “nobody”

  • @mikestevens5512
    @mikestevens5512 6 месяцев назад +8

    Steve was at the apex of vocal talent in an era of giants.

  • @marcandsebe
    @marcandsebe 2 года назад +95

    Of all the versions of this song, Steve’s version is my favourite.

    • @ayosilva
      @ayosilva 2 года назад +9

      Me too! His wife Eydie Gorme (RIP) also was a great singer.

    • @agnaldoaraujo7903
      @agnaldoaraujo7903 Год назад

      Sem dúvida nenhuma . Anos Dourados

    • @josephtauro4528
      @josephtauro4528 Год назад +9

      Steve's version is the best

    • @philt5782
      @philt5782 Год назад +2

      Mine too!

    • @gljm
      @gljm 7 месяцев назад +2

      He introduced the song in the Musical "Golden Rainbow". @@ayosilva

  • @rivkakorman7720
    @rivkakorman7720 Год назад +65

    What a terrific performance, flawless voice, and a fabulous interpretation of this classic song.

    • @largeyoshi
      @largeyoshi Год назад +5

      lawrence originally performed the song for a broadway show, with sammy davis jr covering it the same year the musical premiered

  • @MattMatthews-c8i
    @MattMatthews-c8i 7 месяцев назад +15

    I've heard the song "I've Gotta Be Me" about as much as I've heard any song. This is one of Sammy Davis's signature songs but I've always felt that Steve sang it better and with more power. I just heard yesterday that Steve left us, and I started listening to his songs, and I cried because we've lost so many from yesteryear. When I was a kid, we'd see him on The Carol Burnett Show and Eydie Gorme, and he did comedy brilliantly. RIP Steve! ❤

    • @mikebradshaw6484
      @mikebradshaw6484 7 месяцев назад

      Steve did good, Sammy owned this song.

    • @MattMatthews-c8i
      @MattMatthews-c8i 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@mikebradshaw6484 Steve sang with more power

    • @alissaballot3169
      @alissaballot3169 6 месяцев назад +2

      This song comes from the Broadway show “Golden Rainbow” which starred Steve (and Eydie), so Steve sang it first. In fact, he recorded it on a 45 before the show opened, doing it somewhat differently from how he did it in the show. But he apparently suggested to his friend Sammy Davis, Jr. that the song would have a lot of meaning for him, and it was a bigger hit for Sammy than for Steve.

    • @DannyLee-bx1tp
      @DannyLee-bx1tp 5 месяцев назад +1

      Agree

    • @lancerayburn4652
      @lancerayburn4652 5 месяцев назад +1

      There's a medley of songs done live by Steve and Sammy (at the Oscars?) here on RUclips. When this song comes up, there's a comically forced bit of rivalry between the two. Brilliant!

  • @kevincaldwell4707
    @kevincaldwell4707 3 года назад +58

    I think the greatest part of the The Ed Sullivan Show was his absolute variety of musical talents...where else could you see Steve Lawrence, The Beatles, The Mommas and the Papas, etc on the same stage...mind you at different years of course.

  • @TobyJae
    @TobyJae Год назад +11

    Steve Lawrence is
    AWESOME⭐️💎❤️

  • @annegreenwood3624
    @annegreenwood3624 7 месяцев назад +7

    he sang from his soul not many can sing at this rang love the lyrics may he rip

  • @hoodoocreek2783
    @hoodoocreek2783 Год назад +23

    Absolute class that couldn't be touched today. This song reminds me of a time when my mother was still alive. Great times!

  • @dedehawks2382
    @dedehawks2382 9 месяцев назад +14

    One of the greatest!!! He sings so effortlessly - and out comes this wonderful, mellow sound. Just love him!!!❤

  • @michaelglenn367
    @michaelglenn367 7 месяцев назад +9

    RIP...we will miss you

  • @RuthSchap
    @RuthSchap 7 месяцев назад +8

    RIP Steve Lawrence

  • @MrRichiekaye
    @MrRichiekaye 3 года назад +79

    Gorgeous singing. I completely believe him, that he means what he sings. Top-notch!

  • @AndrewSmith-uz8bg
    @AndrewSmith-uz8bg Год назад +27

    He has a great voice!!!

  • @bjornwesterberg4140
    @bjornwesterberg4140 Год назад +6

    What a classic, what a Hairline 👏

  • @christinevillanueva54
    @christinevillanueva54 7 месяцев назад +6

    RIP 3/724 Steve Lawrence, thanks for you lovely music!

  • @francinefernandes2007
    @francinefernandes2007 Год назад +12

    Steve Lawrence beautiful voice fantastic rendition ❤️❤️❤️

  • @roig8
    @roig8 8 месяцев назад +15

    Please God, open that door.

  • @vrinda5303
    @vrinda5303 7 месяцев назад +5

    RIP, Steve. Thank you for the music and the memories.

  • @FlyingSnoopy
    @FlyingSnoopy 7 месяцев назад +5

    I love this song so much. A voice you can actually listen to and get goosebumps.
    R.I.P. O’Great One🙏🏻

  • @sdeee3842
    @sdeee3842 7 месяцев назад +11

    Sleep well with your wife. 10 years is a long time to go when you been married for 55 years 🕊💐🕊

  • @brucepappas6298
    @brucepappas6298 3 года назад +43

    Steve Lawrence was an excellent singer. The song he performed that I enjoyed the most was "The Drifter" from 1969.

    • @EstamosDe
      @EstamosDe 2 года назад +4

      Now Im listening to it! What a catchy chorus! Those trumpets are so refreshing! Thanks you

  • @jmkastle
    @jmkastle 2 года назад +23

    This song gives me hope not to give up. Thank you so much.

  • @EstamosDe
    @EstamosDe Год назад +10

    An amazing singer!
    His wife, Eydie Gorme, was also an amazing singer too! Im completely a fan of Eydie! So versatile both of them, true artists!

    • @ronaldbrumwell8414
      @ronaldbrumwell8414 9 месяцев назад +2

      Both great friends of Frank Sinatra. Toured together towards the end of his life.

  • @kariwilkinson6170
    @kariwilkinson6170 2 года назад +8

    I can’t be right for somebody else if I’m not right for me…. So true

  • @Ron71997
    @Ron71997 Год назад +9

    That voice, so smooth , so clear and crisp. What an amazing performance.

  • @kattrakee
    @kattrakee 7 месяцев назад +4

    Rest in Peace 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @no_one01-5
    @no_one01-5 22 дня назад

    Amazing voice! Beautiful song! Thank you Nobody for giving me this amazing artist.

  • @loudesimone2612
    @loudesimone2612 2 года назад +11

    Just excellent. Doesn't get better . Great voice. Today's talent doesn't compare.

    • @estergee8460
      @estergee8460 Год назад +1

      I just love him! A very talented actor, great singer with a golden
      Voice

  • @Loveoldies50
    @Loveoldies50 2 года назад +21

    Loved him when I was a kid. "Go Away Little Girl". Was one of my favorites. Still love it. He had a great voice!

  • @pb234
    @pb234 2 года назад +7

    I wish those melodious days are back . 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @ronaldnock9666
    @ronaldnock9666 7 месяцев назад +4

    R.i.p steve!

  • @rcskawaiistop
    @rcskawaiistop Месяц назад +2

    Nobody ever can come close to Steve Lawrence's awesome voice !!

  • @johnjay2717
    @johnjay2717 2 года назад +14

    This song speaks for me as a statement. To me this is the Best version as song by one of my best performers. Charming handsome man on stage with a big smile meant a lot to my spirit and attitude in life. Attended his shows on stage specially at Harrah's several times with pleasure. He left a long lasting impression with this and all other songs and TV comedy appearances of reminding the 'joy of living'. Wishing better health to my dear friend Steve. I will keep listening to these songs as long as I live.

    • @ykc7983
      @ykc7983 Год назад +3

      me too.

    • @estergee8460
      @estergee8460 Год назад +1

      He has a GOLDEN VOICE, a Versatile entertainer who carries almost all the qualifications of the greatest entertainer. All his music I can say a piece of music to the ear. I love him dearly

  • @menotu4870
    @menotu4870 2 месяца назад +2

    What a VOICE!

  • @gljm
    @gljm 7 месяцев назад +17

    RIP Steve, now you and Eydie are singing together again.

  • @jdub226
    @jdub226 7 месяцев назад +2

    Just the greatest talent
    R.I.P. ❤❤

  • @edwardvelez6764
    @edwardvelez6764 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank You Steve R.I.P

  • @that70sgirl90
    @that70sgirl90 3 года назад +18

    Nice voice ... Beautiful song!
    Thank you for sharing! 💖

  • @philt5782
    @philt5782 Год назад +3

    What a voice

  • @asifyasin-c5f
    @asifyasin-c5f Год назад +2

    same here, heard first time in the movie NOBODY... very touching.

  • @loreyhoffman4084
    @loreyhoffman4084 2 года назад +7

    Consummate performer….and that voice!

  • @joshhodkinson9677
    @joshhodkinson9677 2 года назад +53

    If you hear this song on a bus, you'd better hope Bob Odenkirk isn't also on it.

    • @martinavila679
      @martinavila679 4 месяца назад +2

      Acredito que sim. Amei essa encena no onibus

  • @stevelawrence5268
    @stevelawrence5268 2 года назад +7

    A lovely voice with a unique singing style

  • @susandeleon4702
    @susandeleon4702 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love this man. He was my favorite since I was ten years old. His voice was very calming to listen to.

  • @cowsiwinfamily1954
    @cowsiwinfamily1954 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow! Just wow!

  • @justinf1343
    @justinf1343 Год назад +6

    Absolutely amazing voice. True classic.

  • @Bongofurry
    @Bongofurry 7 месяцев назад +2

    Rest in peace

  • @spacebound7247
    @spacebound7247 Месяц назад +1

    Please god open that door. Classic song. Classic scene.

  • @malekiram
    @malekiram 2 года назад +5

    fantastic what a voice

  • @foolsplay5880
    @foolsplay5880 2 года назад +4

    Grew up watching/listening to fabulous voices like Steve Lawrence. I became a singer/actor because of entertainers like Mr. LAWRENCE !!

  • @laststopbeforeheaven
    @laststopbeforeheaven 2 года назад +4

    He and Eydie are my favorite singers of all time! ❤

  • @kylekevin3565
    @kylekevin3565 2 года назад +6

    Brilliant voice. Enjoyed it...

  • @antoninatiangco3764
    @antoninatiangco3764 2 года назад +9

    This is the most meaningful song i ever heard
    I will never get tired listening to this song
    Sang by Sammy Davis Jr
    And steve Laurence

    • @Yette
      @Yette 2 года назад +1

      Gotta agree, for some reason, the lyrics reach my core. Incredibly powerful to me.

    • @MattMatthews-c8i
      @MattMatthews-c8i 7 месяцев назад

      The lyrics have reached my core since I was a kid. This song is so majestic and with Steve's voice even more so!

  • @Kbb1957
    @Kbb1957 6 месяцев назад

    I was around 7 or 8 when I saw him on the Ed Sullivan Show and I fell instantly in love! I was never the typical girl - the Beatles did nothing for me - lol! I always gravitated to this music and Steve Lawrence was like the ultimate Prince Charming in my young mind! Such an enormous talent!! RIP...

  • @paullgagliardi5798
    @paullgagliardi5798 4 месяца назад +1

    This man had great pipes.👏

  • @steinjacob7086
    @steinjacob7086 2 месяца назад

    THE BEST!!!!!

  • @2lipz4eyez
    @2lipz4eyez Год назад +2

    Gorgeous man with a Big Beautiful voice. I love his version of the song better. Powerful!

  • @laurastone6578
    @laurastone6578 Год назад +2

    Lovely voice!

  • @priscilaundomiel3264
    @priscilaundomiel3264 Год назад +1

    Wow 🤯, I needed to hear that! ❤️

  • @fauxcoda
    @fauxcoda 2 года назад +4

    WOW!!!! How good was that.

    • @rub1tan679
      @rub1tan679 2 года назад +2

      AGREED❗️💯 ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @rxgueplanet
    @rxgueplanet 2 года назад +4

    This is magical ✨️

  • @karenn.mirikitani378
    @karenn.mirikitani378 7 месяцев назад +1

    A sure thing. The singers from the past when he or she sang, they sang with such class and dignity that were matchless today. ❤😂

  • @player12hello14
    @player12hello14 5 месяцев назад +1

    ICON 👏

  • @raymondalvin3645
    @raymondalvin3645 Год назад +1

    great job Steve Lawrence

  • @fatimadossantoslima7488
    @fatimadossantoslima7488 5 месяцев назад +1

    ❤😂🎉🎉❤ música lindíssima boa gosto

  • @Nicholasvandermeer
    @Nicholasvandermeer Месяц назад +1

    Rest in piece Steve.thank you❤

  • @alj82
    @alj82 7 месяцев назад +2

    Rip steve

  • @ramondekker8512
    @ramondekker8512 2 года назад +11

    What a wonderful song.This is the version of the film Nobody .I like this much better than the Sammy Davis version .

  • @Delores999
    @Delores999 Год назад +1

    I like this.

  • @petermorrissey8497
    @petermorrissey8497 7 месяцев назад +1

    R.I.P, great voice.

  • @EmersonWilkes
    @EmersonWilkes 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nailed it!

  • @kattrakee
    @kattrakee 2 года назад +2

    Outstanding 🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶♥️♥️♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @jpf8292
    @jpf8292 Год назад +4

    Me quito el sombrero ante esta letra y esta interpretacion!

  • @jugheadjones5458
    @jugheadjones5458 Месяц назад

    Always loved his and Eydie’s Christmas songs!

  • @hnc52
    @hnc52 3 года назад +3

    Sing it , Steve!

  • @elijahmauldin2793
    @elijahmauldin2793 6 месяцев назад +1

    Totally watching the movie NOBODY and needed to keep this song in my life lol

  • @kenanderson-q7q
    @kenanderson-q7q 5 месяцев назад

    One of a kind, never see the likes of Steve again, magic.

  • @garydaniel8898
    @garydaniel8898 2 года назад +1

    Absolute Perfection !

  • @polerouter
    @polerouter 2 года назад +1

    ABSOLUTLY PERFECT

  • @everbbpark9500
    @everbbpark9500 4 месяца назад +1

    최고라는 말이 부족해

  • @marialenycentro2911
    @marialenycentro2911 Месяц назад

    Oh my godd i love thiss

  • @todietosleep--tosleepperch7902
    @todietosleep--tosleepperch7902 7 месяцев назад +8

    I think my nephew Lolo looks like him. He's a very good-looking dude. I remember him and his wife, but I was very young and they were seemingly old already. Rest in peace, ol' boy! 🎉

  • @henrygabrielchannelph1815
    @henrygabrielchannelph1815 Месяц назад

    Perfect

  • @dtiresias
    @dtiresias Год назад +1

    this song reminds me of My Way

  • @Josebabcock1
    @Josebabcock1 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful.

  • @carolbeilbymcgrath4202
    @carolbeilbymcgrath4202 7 месяцев назад +1

    RIP Steve Lawrence 🙏

  • @kuoseis
    @kuoseis 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing. One of the last old legends still alive

  • @nobleza1959
    @nobleza1959 Год назад

    STUNNING!!

  • @condessadesantar
    @condessadesantar Год назад

    I LOVE IT .. This is the TRUE and IMORTAL AMERICAN MUSIC

  • @daherbalisthalo5363
    @daherbalisthalo5363 6 месяцев назад

    Great song

  • @HoangLe-cv9jh
    @HoangLe-cv9jh Год назад +6

    To me, this is the best rendition of this song.

  • @JAIME20116
    @JAIME20116 Месяц назад

    Por acá escribo desde una lejana galaxia en el 4050 año terrestre aprox. veo y escucho está brillante canción ,espero alguien la puede seguir replicando muchos años más.❤️🌹

  • @bh5606
    @bh5606 3 года назад +2

    Always enjoyed him.

  • @agustinpintobahamondes1602
    @agustinpintobahamondes1602 3 года назад +4

    ¡Qué voz ¡ había oido otras canciones de este cantante pero aquí se luce la voz y su expresion en forma sorprendentemente por qué no llego a ser uno de los grandes ¡qué misterio¡... aunque por momentos parece frank sinatra......................de chile