Vilray sings 'Manhattan Serenade' (1928)

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  • Опубликовано: 11 фев 2025
  • Louis Alter instrumental from 1928 that got lyrics later on. Best known as a musical cue from The Godfather (when Tom Hagen visits Woltz in LA) but was also the theme from My Man Godfrey. Tommy Dorsey had a hit with it, sung by Jo Stafford and so did Harry James, sung by Helen Forrest.
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Комментарии • 89

  • @2000_bms
    @2000_bms 2 года назад +19

    Just came here from the Dassault - Kennedy Steve video, great song.

  • @bojko4726
    @bojko4726 4 года назад +72

    This man deserves tiny desk concert!!

    • @Nassault
      @Nassault 3 года назад +3

      For real, I'd listen to it over and over!

  • @chipsarc
    @chipsarc 2 года назад +17

    Thank you Nassault for showing me this cover.
    I don't know how you managed this other than pure talent, but when I first heard you in Nassault's Kennedy Steve video, I thought it was the original Manhattan Serenade.
    Finding out it wasn't though was a joyous surprise.

  • @12Mulligan12
    @12Mulligan12 13 дней назад

    Brilliant!! Creative and so clean. I can't stop watching this.

  • @bertramblik8826
    @bertramblik8826 Год назад +3

    I'm trying to learn this style of jazz singing and playing the guitar, there is no one who does it like him that I could find so far. He is masterful at this fingerstyle jazz, his tone, he sings so tastefully rhythmically and tonewise, with such a feel.

  • @kingGEAR21
    @kingGEAR21 2 года назад +4

    Amazing.

  • @DoctorFancyPants
    @DoctorFancyPants 7 лет назад +45

    I think you actually have the best voice i've ever heard.

  • @albrecht1635
    @albrecht1635 Год назад

    Wow! Wow! Wow! What talent!

  • @silhouettoofaman2935
    @silhouettoofaman2935 8 месяцев назад +1

    The algorithm has truly blessed me with this amazing cover today. Your silky smooth voice and soft guitar work have simply taken my breath away!

  • @NICKCIN
    @NICKCIN 2 года назад +1

    so good

  • @marilynharris4118
    @marilynharris4118 2 года назад

    🎵🎶Sweet!!🎵🎶

  • @anwereditor
    @anwereditor Год назад

    Man I like it , you deserve a chance with all those stars today

  • @midrangesupport
    @midrangesupport 3 года назад +2

    Awesome

  • @lilykirwan3219
    @lilykirwan3219 2 года назад

    Ah this great a one man band, keep playing i will always be your most happiest listener, thank you

  • @ribofen
    @ribofen 2 года назад +5

    Dude that muted trumpet/jazz sax impression is insane!

  • @plgplgplg
    @plgplgplg Год назад

    Sean Carscadden brought me here. Love your "horns", git skills and vox. Subscribed

  • @WalterHolokai
    @WalterHolokai 2 года назад +1

    Over the top!

  • @WeencieRants
    @WeencieRants 7 лет назад +8

    Your music makes me cry... it reminds me of my grandfather who has dementia... thanks you.

  • @RudeCustoms
    @RudeCustoms 3 года назад +8

    The song just makes you feel you're about to land in one of those Pan Am Clipper planes.

  • @Qwup1
    @Qwup1 7 лет назад +13

    Beautiful, just beautiful. Coming across stuff like this, is what's making surfing RUclips worthwhile.

  • @hunterspider6359
    @hunterspider6359 7 месяцев назад +2

    Please post the tabs for us!🙏 I really want to learn this composition, but I can’t notice all the subtleties from the video.

  • @anone1953
    @anone1953 4 года назад +1

    how wonderful you are.thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TiANr0ckst4r
    @TiANr0ckst4r 6 лет назад +1

    how the fuck disliked this. this is perfection bro thank u for sharing ur gift

  • @ohroonoko
    @ohroonoko 3 года назад +3

    Wow. What a sweet voice, my man.

  • @matthewdavis8661
    @matthewdavis8661 Год назад

    I've already seen a comment along these regards. However, please put this masterpiece on Spotify.

  • @taylorhellewell8776
    @taylorhellewell8776 7 лет назад +67

    You're a national treasure...

  • @hannibalbarca9888
    @hannibalbarca9888 4 года назад +1

    Great genius on full display

  • @julianjazz7296
    @julianjazz7296 4 года назад +3

    How fucking good is this, I mean, his guitar-playing suits his singing perfectly. And his voice creates this melancholy mood so often found in great hits.
    Thank you for your music, good man.

  • @ianmm2892
    @ianmm2892 2 года назад +2

    Wow. Beautiful voice dude!

  • @kooliao
    @kooliao 4 года назад +1

    Wow...just wow. Amazing.

  • @frankbellizzi
    @frankbellizzi 2 года назад +3

    Bravo! What a fabulous performance! Much appreciation from Amarillo, Texas.

  • @Xx-mq5xi
    @Xx-mq5xi 3 года назад +1

    Wow - this is music with soul

  • @yellowsnout
    @yellowsnout 4 года назад +1

    Wow. Fantastic.

  • @NorwegianDean
    @NorwegianDean 6 лет назад +3

    This is just too good to be true. What talent and skill this man has!

  • @hectorrodrig
    @hectorrodrig 4 года назад +1

    It's really like magic...my goodness💕💕💕

  • @cybercamel6016
    @cybercamel6016 7 лет назад +3

    I love that you can time travel, simply perfect

  • @JohnLopesBR
    @JohnLopesBR 6 лет назад +5

    What a voice! I'm amazed!

  • @peterjohnson3760
    @peterjohnson3760 7 лет назад +3

    Awesome, you nailed it..!

  • @HandmadeSolace
    @HandmadeSolace 4 года назад +2

    That was just lovely. I was listening to my Harry James album and ended up looking for lyrics. Nice to see others loving the sounds as well.

  • @carterfamily4889
    @carterfamily4889 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely stunning. Love this so much.

  • @Muckwickett
    @Muckwickett 4 года назад +4

    God damn, Vilray. I first heard you a couple years ago and I still can’t compare you to anyone else. You’re so unique and talented. These tracks are golden.

  • @elireyna3387
    @elireyna3387 7 лет назад +3

    How does this not have more views. This is amazing

  • @jelicajeremic6831
    @jelicajeremic6831 6 лет назад +2

    Beautiful!!!

  • @KarmaKraze_11
    @KarmaKraze_11 6 лет назад +5

    What the $hit?! This is incredible man.

  • @Mintonyeichelberger
    @Mintonyeichelberger 2 месяца назад

    Nice

  • @MaximusOverhead
    @MaximusOverhead 7 лет назад +3

    Phenomenal truly phenomenal, feels like I'm being transported back in time.

  • @apettymusic
    @apettymusic 7 лет назад +3

    Love it!

  • @Razbunyik
    @Razbunyik 2 года назад

    Always loved this song, I have a recording of Jo Stafford doing it. And I love your version too!

  • @marceliguane5037
    @marceliguane5037 6 лет назад +1

    This is pure gold, j'adore

  • @stp24601
    @stp24601 6 лет назад +1

    Due you are grossly underrated.

  • @FSmith-gz1dh
    @FSmith-gz1dh 7 лет назад +5

    you play so kindly

  • @matthewnopuente1370
    @matthewnopuente1370 2 года назад +3

    Put this on spotify pls!!!

  • @tedturner03
    @tedturner03 2 года назад +1

    Omg this is so good!!! Thank you. So good!!

  • @carmendemetrio7685
    @carmendemetrio7685 4 года назад +2

    Bravo❗️😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    (Chile 🇨🇱- 2020)

  • @RhodericLand
    @RhodericLand 7 лет назад +1

    So wonderful...

  • @simonedraetta3328
    @simonedraetta3328 Год назад

    impressive

  • @ethanwashoe5868
    @ethanwashoe5868 7 лет назад +1

    very beautiful!

  • @pritamlaskar
    @pritamlaskar 7 лет назад +1

    Amazing!

  • @bigfoot2407
    @bigfoot2407 3 года назад +1

    Just amazing! I love that version well done sir!!👏🏼👏🏼🎶🎵

  • @jackbridge9544
    @jackbridge9544 5 лет назад +1

    I'm a new fan!

  • @guesswho22peekaboo
    @guesswho22peekaboo 7 лет назад +5

    Always killing it dude \m/

  • @animeloverbrisa9996
    @animeloverbrisa9996 7 лет назад +3

    Im here for that good slow music ma dude yaasss

  • @manualto1482
    @manualto1482 4 года назад +1

    Great! :)

  • @mrjulez6252
    @mrjulez6252 6 лет назад +1

    Smooth

  • @mrshelfsong
    @mrshelfsong 7 лет назад +3

    A new sub here, and fellow YT artist. So glad to have found you. this is just lovely

  • @lar8200
    @lar8200 7 лет назад +5

    you're kinda the shit. loving this!

  • @heathercarroll3098
    @heathercarroll3098 6 лет назад +2

    I would love to sing a duet with this guy

  • @cortezcortez739
    @cortezcortez739 6 лет назад +6

    You should do your take on Ray Charles Version of “I wonder who’s kissing her now”. You would crush it again!!!

  • @davemgj
    @davemgj 6 лет назад +2

    Working on anything these days?? Love your music!

  • @shilohwhite9467
    @shilohwhite9467 7 лет назад +3

    I always try to share your videos all around. You'll get more than just 15mins of Reddit fame!

  • @Chaconne_0821
    @Chaconne_0821 6 лет назад +1

    I HAD SEEN SOUL IN HIS SONG.

  • @whahmm
    @whahmm 2 года назад +1

    Amazing man! What mic is that?

    • @vilray
      @vilray  2 года назад +2

      amperite RAH

  • @sylvestersumeru5187
    @sylvestersumeru5187 5 лет назад +8

    Make a guitar lesson on this song plase 😢

  • @joshuahicban428
    @joshuahicban428 4 года назад +1

    Hi sir, i have only one request.. can you make karaoke version of this manhattan serenade so others and me can sing this song .. please

  • @jimmyisawkward
    @jimmyisawkward 3 года назад +4

    Anyone here from Kennedy Steve lol

  • @da_schnitzel
    @da_schnitzel 7 лет назад +6

    Good job. These people need to make it in the music industry. not the terrible pop "Artists".

  • @oldbladderhorn949
    @oldbladderhorn949 7 лет назад +5

    sounding a little like ol' blue eye's ,son a nice imitation of Frank
    but an imitation of Fred Astaire that would be brilliant .
    or a Louis Armstrong scat that would be icing the cake

  • @chazzyboy4682
    @chazzyboy4682 6 лет назад +2

    please give us a guitar tab or chord sheet!!!

  • @billygoatct
    @billygoatct 7 лет назад +2

    If you're not touring the nation; you damn well should be.

  • @JohnJ866
    @JohnJ866 7 месяцев назад

    A guitar lesson would be awesome ..

  • @mb-yn1lh
    @mb-yn1lh 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent...!!! Why don't you go America's got Talent? You'd be a sure thing.

  • @SMG_0818
    @SMG_0818 2 года назад

    brass by mouth???

  • @crispinprice6597
    @crispinprice6597 2 года назад

    He looks like job faverau

  • @manualto1482
    @manualto1482 4 года назад +1

    Love it!