What a voice. Most people never heard of Johnny Hartman but he was one one of the most smooth and beautiful male voices that was up there with all the greatest.
His album with John Coltrane should be required listening for every human being - easily one of the greatest albums of all time; if you've never heard it get it - includes this classic, and Lush Life - I've played his stuff a thousand times, and I never get tired of it...
I totally agree. That album with Coltrane is one of my favorite albums of all time. Desert Island, required listening for the world. Maybe we’d have world peace after that.
Sammy Davis Jr. was most talented entertainer there ever was before Michael Jackson. I was 16 when he came back to Buffalo for a solo concert, and I was crying like a baby, just from the overwhelming presence of Sammy, singing his heart out not 10 feet from me. Hartman makes your heart hurt when he sings, and he was a Mega Hunk to boot!
Hartman has my heart forever. No other man sang these standards with as much unpretentious ardor and grace. He renovates a ballad, delivering with an unmatched masculine tenderness, wrapping his marvelous voice around the lyrics and releasing them with an intimacy of intense heat that never scorches but only soothes. This performance exemplifies his mastery of the idiom and the time-defying integrity of his art.
Undeservedly underrepresented...Johnny was all class and spot on elegant in every way. His phrasing is on a par with Nat Cole and Sinatra. Also resplendent in tux and understated attitude. So long Mr. Hartman...Just dropped by to say hello.
I only found out about Johnny Hartman a few days ago when I opened a random mp3 on my computer that my brother had downloaded. He's now my favourite singer.
What a wonderful vocalist! Never really got his due. His voice is pure magic. Almost doesn't sound real. Folk just ain't supposed to sing like that. And what about Sammy Davis on the Vibes!! Real talent! No auto tune, just pure beautiful talent. If you didn't know what magic was before, you know now!
I must have 3000 Jazz records oh, and not that it matters but I'm a musician myself and I would have to say that if I had to do a desert island mix I would have to bring Coltrane and Hartman with me! There ain't nobody in the world that sings lush Life like he can... NAMASTE 🛐🛐🛐🛐🙏💫
So beautiful, enthralling... such creative, expressive, and "artistic" phrasing... He takes a song places where no one else ever goes, and he brings the lucky listener along with him...I was moved to tears by this performance and I couldn't tell you why...
To Joe Garcia -- you obviously do NOT know that Frank Sinatra was the one who gave Sammy Davis Jr. a chance and notoriety in the music business -- AND set him up in his home in very white Beverly Hills! -- Sinatra was anything BUT racist! Never was. I love Johnny Hartman's voice, which was a little bit lower than the usual baritone -- just beautiful!
I loved Johnny Hartman since I was a teenager. I met him when his appearance at a hotel in Miami in 1980 was cancelled because there was a fire in the club the day of his appearance. He came down to give me his autograph. What a lovely man and what a great talent.
One of these days Clint Eastwood will no longer be with us. When we talk about him, I hope he will be remembered not just for the acting and directing but also for his love of Jazz. Why bring up Clint? Bridges of Madison County - that soundtrack used songs from Johnny Hartman and brought him to the attention of many people who never knew the richness of that voice.
So special to see Sammy and Johnny...Mr. Hartman, a gentle genius...so touched by his tones, his performance plus all the lovely comments fans have left here. Blessings to all from your friends at FOREVER 5th DIMENSION.
while commenting on another post,I was reminded of Johnny. I had almost forgotten how great he was. As another singer once said,"It's All Coming Back To Me Now" I won't forget again !
Doesn't get cooler or more beautifully smoother than these guys. What a national treasure Mr. Davis & Mr. Hartman were. Missing them terribly today. Bless you for posting this. Music that hits the heart & soul like this NEVER goes out of style.
Thanks God Clint Eastwood played many of his songs on The Bridged 9f Madison County. What a voice! At that time I didn't speak English but I felt what he was singing. One of the best.
Sammy was the MAN! The sixties were so cool. And Johnny Hartman - I think I have everything he ever recorded - that butterscotch baritone voice. Man, I'ma go and mix me a martini, put on my velvet slippers, and crank him up on the old Marantz.
Sammy & Johnny forever! It was once said with regard to Sammy That never has so much come out of something so small for so long! Awards perhaps Oscars. Mr. Hartman well he is just Something Else!
What a great performance by one of my very favorite singers of one of Larry Hart's most haunting lyrics. Up until now, I've always thought that Bill Henderson's recording was the definitive one; this performance is causing me to reconsider! According to Johnny's biographer, this show was taped Feb 13, 1966, and broadcast three weeks later. Hank Jones is the pianist and Milt Hinton is on bass.
I am ashamed to say I had not heard of Johnny Hartman before finding this. His voice is just fabulous and I will be trying to find his album with John Coltrane to buy very soon
@juvserr I agree.....I have been into Coltrane since the late 60's when I heard them at my friends grandmother's house...and I've never been the same about music....they introduced me to the classics.
Btw, he is the ONLY person that Coltrane allowed to sing on one of his records. Johnny recorded mainly overseas, primarily in Canada & Australia. If you want to find one of his best records, get your hands on I Just Stopped By To Say Hello.
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One of the great singers....so sad he did not get the recognition he deserved during his life...
Really?so sad.
What a voice. Most people never heard of Johnny Hartman but he was one one of the most smooth and beautiful male voices that was up there with all the greatest.
His album with John Coltrane should be required listening for every human being - easily one of the greatest albums of all time; if you've never heard it get it - includes this classic, and Lush Life - I've played his stuff a thousand times, and I never get tired of it...
I totally agree. That album with Coltrane is one of my favorite albums of all time. Desert Island, required listening for the world. Maybe we’d have world peace after that.
Noone can make me melt like Johnny Hartman, I worship his greatness!
Sammy Davis Jr. was most talented entertainer there ever was before Michael Jackson. I was 16 when he came back to Buffalo for a solo concert, and I was crying like a baby, just from the overwhelming presence of Sammy, singing his heart out not 10 feet from me. Hartman makes your heart hurt when he sings, and he was a Mega Hunk to boot!
Hartman has my heart forever. No other man sang these standards with as much unpretentious ardor and grace. He renovates a ballad, delivering with an unmatched masculine tenderness, wrapping his marvelous voice around the lyrics and releasing them with an intimacy of intense heat that never scorches but only soothes. This performance exemplifies his mastery of the idiom and the time-defying integrity of his art.
What a great assessment!🎩🦚😎😇🎤🎹🎼🎶💜💝💖💙🌞🔥
If you said this thirteen years ago, I can't imagine what your musical analysis is like now. Happy holidays 💫💕
Just like from my mouth ...buy the GREG AKKERMAN bio, has a ch
Undeservedly underrepresented...Johnny was all class and spot on elegant in every way. His phrasing is on a par with Nat Cole and Sinatra. Also resplendent in tux and understated attitude. So long Mr. Hartman...Just dropped by to say hello.
Golly, I wish some of us could keep our platforms tucked firmly in our back pockets and just listen to a wonderful singer.
thanks,
Tom
I cry every time I watch this performance by the majestic Johnny Hartman. Check out his work with John Coltrane ASAP
Johnny Hartman...what a voice!!!!
One of the great ballad singers of all time. That voice is a gift from ... wherever; and Johnny knew how to use that gift.
I only found out about Johnny Hartman a few days ago when I opened a random mp3 on my computer that my brother had downloaded. He's now my favourite singer.
What a wonderful vocalist! Never really got his due. His voice is pure magic. Almost doesn't sound real. Folk just ain't supposed to sing like that. And what about Sammy Davis on the Vibes!! Real talent! No auto tune, just pure beautiful talent.
If you didn't know what magic was before, you know now!
An exquisite voice.
Hartman and Coltrane-What An Album-He's One Smooth Dude~
I must have 3000 Jazz records oh, and not that it matters but I'm a musician myself and I would have to say that if I had to do a desert island mix I would have to bring Coltrane and Hartman with me! There ain't nobody in the world that sings lush Life like he can...
NAMASTE 🛐🛐🛐🛐🙏💫
The master of vocal singing
So beautiful, enthralling... such creative, expressive, and "artistic" phrasing... He takes a song places where no one else ever goes, and he brings the lucky listener along with him...I was moved to tears by this performance and I couldn't tell you why...
Sammy was All That!!!
The Everything Man!!!
Unparalleled!!!
Amazing voice
Damn, Sammy never ceases to amaze me! Johnny too.
My favorite Rodgers & Hart tune, sung by my very favorite singer. Nothing better.
Such class, and talent
Certainly one of the top ballad singers of all time
Johnny was fantastic...just got a cd of 1947-72 of his greatest songs! it is wonderful....
To Joe Garcia -- you obviously do NOT know that Frank Sinatra was the one who gave Sammy Davis Jr. a chance and notoriety in the music business -- AND set him up in his home in very white Beverly Hills! -- Sinatra was anything BUT racist! Never was. I love Johnny Hartman's voice, which was a little bit lower than the usual baritone -- just beautiful!
Yep if I had to choose 5 albums to listen to on a desert island, Johnny Hartmann would definitely be one. Right on, Sammy Davis Jr.
I loved Johnny Hartman since I was a teenager. I met him when his appearance at a hotel in Miami in 1980 was cancelled because there was a fire in the club the day of his appearance. He came down to give me his autograph. What a lovely man and what a great talent.
Beautiful all the way.
One of these days Clint Eastwood will no longer be with us. When we talk about him, I hope he will be remembered not just for the acting and directing but also for his love of Jazz. Why bring up Clint? Bridges of Madison County - that soundtrack used songs from Johnny Hartman and brought him to the attention of many people who never knew the richness of that voice.
Just thinking the same thing
Johnny has been a household name for me for at least 20 years now. One of the best smoothes baritone singers.
So special to see Sammy and Johnny...Mr. Hartman, a gentle genius...so touched by his tones, his performance plus all the lovely comments fans have left here. Blessings to all from your friends at FOREVER 5th DIMENSION.
A great voice and a singer's singer. Ella, Sammy, and Sarah praised his talent! Unfortunatley, he never got the recognition he should have!
ONE ☝️ OF MY FAVORITE VOCALIST 🎤
while commenting on another post,I was reminded of Johnny. I had almost forgotten how great he was. As another singer once said,"It's All Coming Back To Me Now" I won't forget again !
My favorite singer. He gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes at the same time. What a sound. Magic
Doesn't get cooler or more beautifully smoother than these guys. What a national treasure Mr. Davis & Mr. Hartman were. Missing them terribly today. Bless you for posting this. Music that hits the heart & soul like this NEVER goes out of style.
Didn't know Sammy could play like that!!
I knew Sammy played he vibes because I saw that show live! lol
Lucky you!
It is a privilege to hear this.
what a beautiful voice! and how beautifully he sings.
Nancy Wilson nails this to the boards.
Thanks God Clint Eastwood played many of his songs on The Bridged 9f Madison County. What a voice! At that time I didn't speak English but I felt what he was singing. One of the best.
Sammy was the MAN! The sixties were so cool. And Johnny Hartman - I think I have everything he ever recorded - that butterscotch baritone voice. Man, I'ma go and mix me a martini, put on my velvet slippers, and crank him up on the old Marantz.
Two of my favorite people. Sammy Davis and Johnny Hartman.
Sammy & Johnny forever! It was once said with regard to Sammy That never has so much come out of something so small for so long! Awards perhaps Oscars. Mr. Hartman well he is just Something Else!
Sammy was SOOOOOOO talented! Unreal.
@TheDelge According to the NBC Masterbooks it was taped on 2/13/66 and broadcast on 3/4/66 as part of the "Sammy Davis Jr. Show."
Ahh, the voice! Thank you for posting this!
What a great performance by one of my very favorite singers of one of Larry Hart's most haunting lyrics. Up until now, I've always thought that Bill Henderson's recording was the definitive one; this performance is causing me to reconsider! According to Johnny's biographer, this show was taped Feb 13, 1966, and broadcast three weeks later. Hank Jones is the pianist and Milt Hinton is on bass.
If Sammy's there you know It's cool...and what a voice. So glad it entered your mind...
Quelle pure as exquisite merveille, quelle classe ! MAGNIFIQUE, ça l'est !
Hartman is pure class and the fact that he was not big show-biz star makes him even more interesting in my eyes.
I am ashamed to say I had not heard of Johnny Hartman before finding this. His voice is just fabulous and I will be trying to find his album with John Coltrane to buy very soon
WHOA this man was one incredible talent. How is it I've only just heard of him?! I love his baritone voice singing these standards.
One of the Best Ballary Singers ever said sammy and i agree
Wow wow wow! Sammy and Johnny and the whole thing is just amazing!
This is a sublime performance of a a marvellous song. SDJ brilliantly talented too!
My heart breaks listening to him sing this song.
It doesn’t get any better than this.
Sam can do it all! Johnny sings those ballads - great! Loved it! Thanks..
Great song,great singer.
this was simply a treat from heaven. i never knew sammy davis jr. was so talented, and johnny hartman what a voice. god bless you for posting this.
It's almost impossible to duplicate these voices...I love Johnny Hartman,,,,I'm on my way to listen to him with John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner
Cool Sammy....on the vibes. Johnny Hartman awesome vocals. Required listening, kids~!
The best, Hartman is the best!
power to the blck people!
peace.
Love love me some Sammy!💗💗💗
INcreible uno d mis cantante favoritos, el disco que grabaron junto a Coltrane es una maravilla.
Great
This is sweet. Johnny is too cool. Thanks for posting this great video.
He's got mine now.
His version of Lush Life is unbelievable
"The Judge" playing bass. Milt Hinton.
That one is a classic! His others are good as well.
OMG!!!!
That's Sammy Davis, Jr.-
playing the xylophone - too cold!
La voz de Johnny Hartman es increíble! Buenísimo
REAL MUSIC.......WE WILL NEVER HAD IT THIS GOOD AGAIN...UNLESS THE UNIVERSAL CREATOR GET RID OF THOSE DEMONS WHO DESTROYED OUR SPIRIT HEALERS......
Wonderful!
Priceless.
@juvserr I agree.....I have been into Coltrane since the late 60's when I heard them at my friends grandmother's house...and I've never been the same about music....they introduced me to the classics.
You said it. and how well you said it. You have a very nice turn of phrase friend.
I had no idea Mr Sammy Davis, Jr was so multi-talented...
I'm smitten.
💜💙💚
Pure magic..........
Pure magic !!
Wow! Its Sammy D!
Lovely! TY
omg wow
Damn who knew Sammy D could play the vibes like that
EXCELLENT.
Check out the Hartman and Howard Mcgee and group on Bethlehem album. 1955 ?
Was there anything in entertainment that SDJ couldn't do?!!!
I'll answer that!
Yes! He couldn't just stand there and NOT be FIERCE!lol
@winpointmedia I keep playing this over and over again
Btw, he is the ONLY person that Coltrane allowed to sing on one of his records. Johnny recorded mainly overseas, primarily in Canada & Australia. If you want to find one of his best records, get your hands on I Just Stopped By To Say Hello.
YESSS!! DEAR LORD!
I was a fan of Brook Benton, but this bloke is even better.
We aren't gonna talk about Sammy Davis on the vibes?
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Sammy's BAD on those vibes! DamN!!!
DAMN CIGARETTES ...shouda been the title of his last album ...instead 4 once in every life ..
wow i didnt know sammy D played vibes! awesome