Cool thing is the singer in the middle his name is I think dick Powell he's their manger who signed them to a record deal thanks too his good friend Duke Ellington duke found the mills brothers while playing in a club n heard their act especially Harry's mouth trumpet, if you want to know the instruments their impersonating its, Herbert on left plays trumpet 1 low notes, Donald next to him plays trombone, Harry big guy plays trumpet 2 muted notes n their eldest brother who passed away early John Jr played tuba which was taken over by their father John sr later on, n if you notice the position they stood in they stood in the same positions till they was old because Harry said that's how they stayed in Harmony.
John Mills Jr. died January 23 1936. He was only 25. He was the eldest brother and the leader. He played on a ukulele and a 4 string tenor guitar and sang bass like a tuba.
Kill them with kindness.. there's no right way I guess However looking at history I can see how the Mills Brothers did not fight for their rights. They fought for our hearts! That's what IMO makes them so special
What a masterpiece. I wish people nowadays encouraged this sort of music more, with excellent singing, solid work on harmonization, true refinement and elegance in delivery...
Save Pentatonix and college/university -based vocal groups specializing in jazz, they are otherwise extremely fare in the U.S.
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I really love these moments in old media with both black and white performers singing together in a time when racism was so strong. it's wholesome, beautiful, makes us dream of a better past that could've happened, even gives us some kind of love for humanity ...
Not only a rare opportunity to see the original line up of the Mills Brothers with the late, great John Mills Junior (who died in 1936; that's him with the guitar), but a summit meeting with Dick Powell (who is said to have raved incessantly about them for months after this recording was made), to boot. Absolute, utter, jaw dropping perfection.
yup they also got a crazy back story on how they met dick powell it was by the forefather of jazz duke ellington he heard them singing at a talent show n heard harrys trumpet n he got signed with dick powells music label n they became one of the first groups to have a gold record n the first african american act to have their own radio station they should be recognized more in music history because they were also predecessors to the ink spots. they are by far my favorite singing group the temptations before the temptations
@@malotonga4957 The Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots and Dick Powell all recorded for Decca/Brunswick at that time. But the Mills Brothers were pretty well established on record by 1931. I have pretty much all of their earliest records when John Mills Junior was still in the group. Sensational they were!
@@MikeBlitzMag yup theres a youtube channel with all their music my favorite is how im doin n in the mills brothers interviews they said duke n dick helped them get signed n their first record tiger rag was recorded 1928 when donald second tenor/trombone was 14 n when they were in europe on a tour in early 30s they said they heard about the ink spots using their style n making their name they said they had to come back but their older brother john was ill at the time n he passed away so their father took over since he knew all their songs n hes the only one the boys can trust with harmony,
One of the best things about this is that it's not even one of the Mills Brothers' better songs. I can't believe their music has fallen out of fashion. It's timeless, like the music of Django Reinhardt.
troyahudson Not really; outside a stateside cult of gamers and/or aging baby boomers, they're probably more popular today outside the US. Donald's sons and a third member perform under the name today.
I think the majority of people out there have NO idea all this great music is out there waiting to be heard. Wait till they do. They will be blown away and have a great appreciation for it.
With John Jr. Singing bass and playing his 4 string tenor guitar. This is when they were at their peak. John Sr. filed in for a while after Jr. died but he couldn't play guitar so they added a guitarist to the act. So so talented these guys. No one better. Closest in modern times would be the brothers Gibb.
Forgot to add that the different notes are made by putting your tongue to the roof of your mouth. By cupping your hands and varying the size, blowing into it like a humming and the tongue action, you can make some pretty cool music. Used to do that as a kid to entertain my friends. Had no money for an instrument and couldn't afford lessons even if I had one, so the next best thing, the hand horn.
I have always wished Dick Powell wouldn't look so darned pleased with himself continually. Good as he was, and he became a good actor after this, it's not a good look.
Baby what are you out for Baby what am I in for Is my baby out for no good Is my baby got rhythm Tell me is it hot rhythm Is my baby out for no good Mister Moon why does he wink at every star In the park in the dark Why do we park a car What's an eight o'clock date for What do we stay out late for Is my baby out for no good Cause I could do you good If my baby is out for no good Is my baby out for no good Cos I could do you good If my baby is out for No good No good No good No good
Actually, Dick Powell was from Arkansas; like Bing Crosby, he cared little about the racial politics of the era. At the time, everyone was in love with the Mills Brothers.
This film is probably the best one to showcase the original four Mills Brothers outside the Fleischer Screen Songs: John, Jr. had great potential to be a prototype pre-rock guitar god.
Suddenly, dutch invasion. Ah well. Haven't heared this song in ages, thought about it recently but couldn't remember the name or bits of the lyrics until a few minutes ago. Sounding good as always.
A kid much older than I lived around the corner on Spokane St. named Porky. He was one of two kids who played Dick Powell's sons in a movie called Mrs. Mike in 1949. Evelyn Keys was Mrs. Mike.
DeltaXygo All I know is that Powell had these two sons from a previous marriage and his second wife had to meet them. You can find out more on You Tube.
SatanMadeMe The horn sound is made by cupping your hands over your mouth and making a kind of nasal blowing sound or modulate your vocal chords, sort of like a kazoo. You can imitate a couple of different instruments. The sounds can be quite pleasant and really resonate if you get into a room, like a bathroom with tile or shower even.
I wish Dick Powell would sing in this manner more often. He didn't need to wail in high notes to be effective. He also could keep up with the Mills Brothers when it came to scat signing. It's also sad that John Jr. passed away from an early age not long after this was made. It took awhile before John Sr. replaced John Jr. to round out the quartet.
@SatanMadeMe The Mills Brothers were known for making sounds like a horn etc to add to the music. Probably came out of not having money to purchase instruments. At any rate, pretty damn good, eh?
Yes, that's why Ruby Keeler couldn't sing with him; she couldn't harmonize so she had to keep shifting her own register around since she was an alto. Alice Faye (w/Powell in "On The Avenue") was also a tenor so there it was a lot easier.
Interesting trivial fact: Also a manufacturer of radios, Brunswick Records was owned by Warner Bros. in the 1930's. This is why the Mills Brothers were one of several artists featured in WB films of the period .
Thanks for the scene from Twenty Million Sweethearts with Dick Powell and the Fabulous Mills Brothers (from Piqua, OH, near Dayton). Love the brothers harmonizing by imitating instruments. How neat was that?
In reference to Satchmo Sings' comments: Yes, and those guys came from the days when folks KNEW music. Listen to the vocal counterpoint, and the chord changes. It's very good technical music as opposed to the simple I-IV-V simpleton stuff embraced by today's musicans who wouldn't know a half-diminished chord from a minor chord, and have never heard of a triton substitution. Hats off to this video.
Sounds to me that your point, counterpunctually speaking, is that today's musicians play their chords half-diminished. Doesn't that mean that they do know a half-diminished chord? I'm referring to the minor musicians.
I love the Mills Brothers, this Powell guy is kind of cramping their style... His scat could use some ruffing up aswell. it's fairly plain compared to the Brothers' other stuff imo.
Recorded with ONE microphone on ONE track in ONE take with no auto-tune, limiting or any other stupid garbage; just five people standing before the mic making real music with no artifice except for occasionally leaning into the microphone; that's it; nothing else. Oh, there is something else; Dick Powell was from ALABAMA.
That's because back in the day you really had to be talented. You had to live your music and practice it till it was right. Once that happened, it was like effortless, second nature. Like you said, no BS to make you sound better than you really are. These guys really DO sound like this!
Recorded with ONE microphone on ONE track in ONE take; no limiters, no auto-tune; just five people making REAL music!!!!
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Same as today if u want to
Cool thing is the singer in the middle his name is I think dick Powell he's their manger who signed them to a record deal thanks too his good friend Duke Ellington duke found the mills brothers while playing in a club n heard their act especially Harry's mouth trumpet, if you want to know the instruments their impersonating its, Herbert on left plays trumpet 1 low notes, Donald next to him plays trombone, Harry big guy plays trumpet 2 muted notes n their eldest brother who passed away early John Jr played tuba which was taken over by their father John sr later on, n if you notice the position they stood in they stood in the same positions till they was old because Harry said that's how they stayed in Harmony.
They were great. You don't experience this kind of talent now days.
John Mills Jr. died January 23 1936. He was only 25. He was the eldest brother and the leader. He played on a ukulele and a 4 string tenor guitar and sang bass like a tuba.
Was not aware they had a leader
This song is listenable in the salieri's room, on the gramophone...sweet memories
Thanks to mafia creators. Their song about lucu brown 1943 s a banger too
I think Harry Mills deserves credit as one of the great trumpet players of trad jazz.
Read some Lester Young interviews. He was asked: "what's the greatest horn section you ever heard?" His reply: The Mills Brothers.
Ditto.
I agree!
ImagIne If he had a horn...LOL
What is also amazing is that Powell was from the state of Alabama in the south yet he had no compunction about performing with the Mills Brothers.
Kill them with kindness.. there's no right way I guess However looking at history I can see how the Mills Brothers did not fight for their rights. They fought for our hearts! That's what IMO makes them so special
He was from Arkansas.
What a masterpiece. I wish people nowadays encouraged this sort of music more, with excellent singing, solid work on harmonization, true refinement and elegance in delivery...
A Cappella Trudbol julienne your real good on your acapella videos. Enjoy watching them
Don't worry--people worldwide are still forming vocal groups.
People nowadays could care less about good music-they don’t even know what it is.
Thank the Lord for the Mills Bro’s.
Cynthia Pickett
Not so sure
Save Pentatonix and college/university -based vocal groups specializing in jazz, they are otherwise extremely fare in the U.S.
I really love these moments in old media with both black and white performers singing together in a time when racism was so strong. it's wholesome, beautiful, makes us dream of a better past that could've happened, even gives us some kind of love for humanity ...
There’s a reason we were happier and more graceful back then.
These Bros look like real and fine gentlemen.
Not only a rare opportunity to see the original line up of the Mills Brothers with the late, great John Mills Junior (who died in 1936; that's him with the guitar), but a summit meeting with Dick Powell (who is said to have raved incessantly about them for months after this recording was made), to boot. Absolute, utter, jaw dropping perfection.
They really were nothing short of sensational, weren't they? Simply awesome.
yup they also got a crazy back story on how they met dick powell it was by the forefather of jazz duke ellington he heard them singing at a talent show n heard harrys trumpet n he got signed with dick powells music label n they became one of the first groups to have a gold record n the first african american act to have their own radio station they should be recognized more in music history because they were also predecessors to the ink spots. they are by far my favorite singing group the temptations before the temptations
@@malotonga4957 The Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots and Dick Powell all recorded for Decca/Brunswick at that time. But the Mills Brothers were pretty well established on record by 1931. I have pretty much all of their earliest records when John Mills Junior was still in the group. Sensational they were!
@@MikeBlitzMag yup theres a youtube channel with all their music my favorite is how im doin n in the mills brothers interviews they said duke n dick helped them get signed n their first record tiger rag was recorded 1928 when donald second tenor/trombone was 14 n when they were in europe on a tour in early 30s they said they heard about the ink spots using their style n making their name they said they had to come back but their older brother john was ill at the time n he passed away so their father took over since he knew all their songs n hes the only one the boys can trust with harmony,
Powell is a classic. He had a great personality, and a gentle tener voice.
Great tenor voice and if you've ever had the chance to see Broadway Gondolier with more work he probably have been a lyric tenor.
Wow! I thought I was the only one who loved Dick Powell. He is adorable...
No. You're not the only. I totally adore him. He was so talented and cute😍
Down girl! LOL,
One of the best things about this is that it's not even one of the Mills Brothers' better songs. I can't believe their music has fallen out of fashion. It's timeless, like the music of Django Reinhardt.
troyahudson Not really; outside a stateside cult of gamers and/or aging baby boomers, they're probably more popular today outside the US. Donald's sons and a third member perform under the name today.
Those were the days when real music, real artists used to delight us. I love to watch these old clips. They are a treasure.
Dick Powell and the Mills Brothers...you can't get better than that!
Flawless harmonies. Their voices fit so well together.
I think the majority of people out there have NO idea all this great music is out there waiting to be heard. Wait till they do. They will be blown away and have a great appreciation for it.
What talent!!! Almost brings tears to my eyes listening and seeing this.
It IS admittedly fun to see Dick Powell absolutely gush over the young Mills Brothers!
With John Jr. Singing bass and playing his 4 string tenor guitar. This is when they were at their peak. John Sr. filed in for a while after Jr. died but he couldn't play guitar so they added a guitarist to the act. So so talented these guys. No one better. Closest in modern times would be the brothers Gibb.
The Mills Brothers was the best in their time!!!
Listening to such music-is possible to appear in those days...
Haha I didn't know that Dick Powell sang! I love him😂😍
Forgot to add that the different notes are made by putting your tongue to the roof of your mouth. By cupping your hands and varying the size, blowing into it like a humming and the tongue action, you can make some pretty cool music. Used to do that as a kid to entertain my friends. Had no money for an instrument and couldn't afford lessons even if I had one, so the next best thing, the hand horn.
The Mills Brothers were on of my grand father's favorite groups. Along with the Ink Spots and Nat King Cole. Dick Powell was a really talent man.
1:30 - The best harmony.
solid gold!
Like all great musicians, they make it look easy.
I'm speechless at this raw talent , they even come with their own band , never tire of perfection SueX
Listenin' Don Salieri's words while this song plays in his office is poetic
These films need to return to regular TV; then maybe people would appreciate talents like these a LOT more
theres nothing like it today....absolutely brilliant!
The Mills Brothers were amazing!
They were in a class with The Delta Rhythm Boys, For Vagabonds, and The Golden Gate Quartet!
The Best Of The Best!!!
This is awesome. I wish someone would post Dick Powell and the Mills Brothers doing "Walking Stick!"
Magic. Those talents together.
Dick Powell was such a good singer , wish there were more video'sof him preforming --------
Love this vid. Love Dick Powell. Dino adored The Mills Bros. as well.
Love scat singing done by experts. They apparently taught Bing Crosby the art.
I have always wished Dick Powell wouldn't look so darned pleased with himself continually. Good as he was, and he became a good actor after this, it's not a good look.
This is simply amazing. It gets better every time I listen to it!
Lovely. Always a Dick Powell fan.
Good old time simple happy music.Not this crap we got today.
Baby what are you out for
Baby what am I in for
Is my baby out for no good
Is my baby got rhythm
Tell me is it hot rhythm
Is my baby out for no good
Mister Moon why does he wink at every star
In the park in the dark
Why do we park a car
What's an eight o'clock date for
What do we stay out late for
Is my baby out for no good
Cause I could do you good
If my baby is out for no good
Is my baby out for no good
Cos I could do you good
If my baby is out for
No good
No good
No good
No good
Actually, Dick Powell was from Arkansas; like Bing Crosby, he cared little about the racial politics of the era. At the time, everyone was in love with the Mills Brothers.
I totally agree!!
Wow.. Old stuff is the best
thanks for this, its wonderful. i remember dick powell.
This film is probably the best one to showcase the original four Mills Brothers outside the Fleischer Screen Songs: John, Jr. had great potential to be a prototype pre-rock guitar god.
Live in one take, impressive.
I love it bravo
woooo that was cool!
He’s so cute
That is just incredible!
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Such talent! They make it seem so easy!
Suddenly, dutch invasion.
Ah well. Haven't heared this song in ages, thought about it recently but couldn't remember the name or bits of the lyrics until a few minutes ago. Sounding good as always.
Cheese with his party hat ftw.
Awesome :)
Yeah! Thank you
A kid much older than I lived around the corner on Spokane St. named Porky. He was one of two kids who played Dick Powell's sons in a movie called Mrs. Mike in 1949. Evelyn Keys was Mrs. Mike.
I've never heard of that movie, what is it about?
DeltaXygo All I know is that Powell had these two sons from a previous marriage and his second wife had to meet them. You can find out more on You Tube.
Marvelous!!!
FENOMENOS DE LA ARMONÍA. THE MILLS BROTHERS NUNCA SERAN IGUALADOS!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Awesome!
Bravo!!!! Bravíssimo!!!
1:47 "zgaga, zgaga, zgaga, zgaga" in Polish means "heartburn" :)
this is the best moment.... i love it
SatanMadeMe The horn sound is made by cupping your hands over your mouth and making a kind of nasal blowing sound or modulate your vocal chords, sort of like a kazoo. You can imitate a couple of different instruments. The sounds can be quite pleasant and really resonate if you get into a room, like a bathroom with tile or shower even.
As the brothers were about to enter a local talent show as kids, Harry lost his kazoo; faking it turned out to work out just fine.
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Love it!
I wish Dick Powell would sing in this manner more often. He didn't need to wail in high notes to be effective. He also could keep up with the Mills Brothers when it came to scat signing. It's also sad that John Jr. passed away from an early age not long after this was made. It took awhile before John Sr. replaced John Jr. to round out the quartet.
@SatanMadeMe The Mills Brothers were known for making sounds like a horn etc to add to the music. Probably came out of not having money to purchase instruments. At any rate, pretty damn good, eh?
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Yes, that's why Ruby Keeler couldn't sing with him; she couldn't harmonize so she had to keep shifting her own register around since she was an alto.
Alice Faye (w/Powell in "On The Avenue") was also a tenor so there it was a lot easier.
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Its a bitch to find any of their original vinyls. Starting to piss me off I can't have this.
Thanks, Yeah the other day i came across some ink spots shellacs. its good enough for now
James18151 amoeba record store hollywood highly suggested
The pacific ocean kinda puts a stop to that
0:55 my favorite part
Ubelievable that Harry was only 21 in this....
wow
I so love this.
The precursor to Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torm.e
IK HEB EEN FEESTHOEDJE OP!
Interesting trivial fact: Also a manufacturer of radios, Brunswick Records was owned by Warner Bros. in the 1930's. This is why the Mills Brothers were one of several artists featured in WB films of the period .
Mr. Angelo? Mr. Saliery sends regards! 🗯🔫
Я знаю эту песню через игру Mafia The city of lost heaven)👍
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This is my favorite version, but I like Ella Mae Morse and Dorothy Dandrige, too.
You can even use this song to Bioshock background song
una de las canciones mas hermosas de dick powel
Thanks for the scene from Twenty Million Sweethearts with Dick Powell and the Fabulous Mills Brothers (from Piqua, OH, near Dayton). Love the brothers harmonizing by imitating instruments. How neat was that?
1:47 se cagar se cagar se cagar
@SnarfThaRocker jij bent die gast die het liedje heeft gepost bij het filmpje!
Pentatonix fans should REALLY take note of obvious influence.
This could be a cool fallout song :P
And cheese is awsome :)
This song was written lyrics by Al Dubin and music by Harry Warren.
Here is the original version on vinyl.
ruclips.net/video/3M4Ub9jR3Bs/видео.html
And one other thing, Dick Powell was from ALABAMA!!
Wrong. ARKANSAS!!
Justin Bieber's great-grandparents REALLY knew how to do it far better than much of the junk we hear today.
Dick Powell looks like the actor Colin Hoult...
In reference to Satchmo Sings' comments: Yes, and those guys came from the days when folks KNEW music. Listen to the vocal counterpoint, and the chord changes. It's very good technical music as opposed to the simple I-IV-V simpleton stuff embraced by today's musicans who wouldn't know a half-diminished chord from a minor chord, and have never heard of a triton substitution. Hats off to this video.
Sounds to me that your point, counterpunctually speaking, is that today's musicians play their chords half-diminished. Doesn't that mean that they do know a half-diminished chord? I'm referring to the minor musicians.
"Heartburn in Polish" naprawdę musieliście?
I thought that was a trumpet.....
no its talent
check out their "Swing it Sister" video.... their faux instruments are DOPE
I love the Mills Brothers, this Powell guy is kind of cramping their style... His scat could use some ruffing up aswell. it's fairly plain compared to the Brothers' other stuff imo.
The 🌎🌍 lost Harry Mills on June 28, 1982 at the age 68.
Recorded with ONE microphone on ONE track in ONE take with no auto-tune, limiting or any other stupid garbage; just five people standing before the mic making real music with no artifice except for occasionally leaning into the microphone; that's it; nothing else.
Oh, there is something else; Dick Powell was from ALABAMA.
And that, children, is the difference between Miley Cyrus and The Mills Brothers :)
I think I said it before, but again, Powell actually hails from Arkansas.
That's because back in the day you really had to be talented. You had to live your music and practice it till it was right. Once that happened, it was like effortless, second nature. Like you said, no BS to make you sound better than you really are. These guys really DO sound like this!
@@richardhari8038 Very well said!
NOT MY TASTE...& YET AN OLDIE TREAT FOR SURE!!!