We Welsh are temperamentally a theatrical race. Hence Burton, and all them others. THIS woman succeeded in transferring old English music hall into the world of TV. WHAT an achievement!
The greatest entertainer! A fantastic chart, played supremely by the best players in Manhattan. No one can touch this nowadays. What a treasure that we still have film.
Britain's answer to Sophie Tucker! Actually, she was just as good, if not better. It was a bit of old 'music hall' which survived well into 20th century. And people loved it! Tessie knew who she was and what she was good at. It took her a long way.
There are no places for performers like this to train anymore, in the US or UK. O’Shea was literally performing at garden parties when she was three years old. She was working in a music hall in Blackpool at fifteen. Music halls and vaudeville theaters are long gone now. Comedy clubs don’t encourage these kinds of routines. It’s a lost art.
How does one begin to describe how Great she was.. ? An entertainer's Entertainer... . born to do it.... and do it well. (with all due respect, sort of like Britain's answer to Rose Marie - An explosion of charm and talent!)
Is this her appearance from the February 9, 1964 show, the one where she was on the bill with The Beatles? (They were thrilled that she was there, as they'd listened to her on radio as boys in Liverpool.)
She performed After their first songs and before their final ones of the night. I think they sang 5 songs total that night. Unlike the fab 4, She was an engaging, live performer. The Beatles were awkward cardboard cutouts on stage. Hence their retreat to the recording studio.
Had to see her video - kept seeing her name with the Beatles on Ed Sullivan from 50 yrs ago.....very entertaining. Two-ton Tessie from Tenn wouldn't be PC today would it? What a dramatic difference from the Beatles who played the same show.....
Rick Martin The Beatles all learnt the basic chords on ukuleles when they were kids. George, in particular, was a huge fan & I'm sure they loved meeting her, and from photos I've seen it was mutual! She may have been a comedian, but her ukulele playing was virtuoso level!
+Jack Mass There is absolutely nothing wrong in having an education and being educated, I would rather be well informed than completely ignorant. No-one on this earth is all knowing, there is always more to learn. Go be a troll somewhere else.
+HeartyArtie I blame the researchers on the show but yes he should have held some level of accountability and responsibility for being accurate regarding the guests he had on the show.
The British Invasion: Singer from GB covers American songwriters Gershwin, van Heusen, Lou Handman, plays American/West-African instrument in American pop style for white American audience to eat up. I hope Sullivan's next act that night was a bit more original ... he ... he.
We Welsh are temperamentally a theatrical race. Hence Burton, and all them others. THIS woman succeeded in transferring old English music hall into the world of TV. WHAT an achievement!
A belligerent face too-hence all the castles erected by our "betters"
The greatest entertainer! A fantastic chart, played supremely by the best players in Manhattan. No one can touch this nowadays. What a treasure that we still have film.
Britain's answer to Sophie Tucker! Actually, she was just as good, if not better. It was a bit of old 'music hall' which survived well into 20th century. And people loved it! Tessie knew who she was and what she was good at. It took her a long way.
Why can't there be performers like her anymore! What a lady!
There are no places for performers like this to train anymore, in the US or UK. O’Shea was literally performing at garden parties when she was three years old. She was working in a music hall in Blackpool at fifteen. Music halls and vaudeville theaters are long gone now. Comedy clubs don’t encourage these kinds of routines. It’s a lost art.
She was phenomenal. Fantastic flair - a little like (our) Ethel Merman IMO. Bravo Tessie !
Why can't we have talent like this today???
The talent's still there, but the music and showbiz industry isn't interested anymore
Pure talent and class!
She just makes you feel happy!
old school legend
I absolutely love her. What a joy!
Simply amazing. Pure entertainment in its natural form.
She was Mrs Hobday in 'Bedknobs And Broomsticks'! I wish she had sung in that one.
itiswhatitaint anditaintwhatitis she had a great voice...and boy, couldn’t she shred on that banjolele
How does one begin to describe how Great she was.. ? An entertainer's Entertainer... . born to do it.... and do it well. (with all due respect, sort of like Britain's answer to Rose Marie - An explosion of charm and talent!)
One of the funniest scenes I've EVER scene in a film was Tessie O'Shea's cameo in "The Russians are Coming" with Carl Reiner. Hysterical....
Just terrific! What a fun entertainer! Delightful!
Tessie o' Shea reminds me of my childhood during the `940's.
Full of life, brilliant.
Absolutely wonderful.
She's great! I've never heard of her before!
She reminds me of my grandma
Such energy!
100% PRO... simple as that really !
Best part of the show.
She warmed up for the boy band that followed.
She wasn't "England's wonderful" anything, Mr Sullivan. Tessie O'Shea was Welsh, born in Cardiff.
Ed Sullivan got so much wrong!
Cymraeg through and through..
Is this her appearance from the February 9, 1964 show, the one where she was on the bill with The Beatles? (They were thrilled that she was there, as they'd listened to her on radio as boys in Liverpool.)
I think it is.
A fantastic Welsh artists- all the way from Swansea.
or indeed, Cardiff!
Wow what star
Imagine a duet with Formby
she could make that ukulele sing
Take that Taylor Swift!!!
On the same bill as The Beatles for this show. A strange combo, lol
something for everybody
Don't forget Davy Jones from the cast of "Oliver" also on The Beatles show.
That's why they called it a variety show....
She would have been a great Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd!
Hope she went on before The Beatles.
She performed After their first songs and before their final ones of the night. I think they sang 5 songs total that night.
Unlike the fab 4, She was an engaging, live performer.
The Beatles were awkward cardboard cutouts on stage. Hence their retreat to the recording studio.
What is the name of the first couple songs she sings?
Had to see her video - kept seeing her name with the Beatles on Ed Sullivan from 50 yrs ago.....very entertaining. Two-ton Tessie from Tenn wouldn't be PC today would it? What a dramatic difference from the Beatles who played the same show.....
Rick Martin and
Rick Martin The Beatles all learnt the basic chords on ukuleles when they were kids. George, in particular, was a huge fan & I'm sure they loved meeting her, and from photos I've seen it was mutual!
She may have been a comedian, but her ukulele playing was virtuoso level!
She was amazing but I just wish people realised she was WELSH not English. It annoys me when people are ignorant about the UK.
+RandyMareFan
Sullivan also called Harry Secombe English when introducing him performing If I Ruled the World. The man really was a fucking thick.
+RandyMareFan Just shut up! You are arrogantly over-educated, and all-knowing.
+Jack Mass There is absolutely nothing wrong in having an education and being educated, I would rather be well informed than completely ignorant. No-one on this earth is all knowing, there is always more to learn. Go be a troll somewhere else.
+HeartyArtie I blame the researchers on the show but yes he should have held some level of accountability and responsibility for being accurate regarding the guests he had on the show.
+Jack Mass Manners. Grown ups speaking.
She was actually Welsh from Cardiff.
He was determined not to be hugged
Yup. And even after that she yelled "Come 'ere!" But he was...gone.
My moires bring back Tessie when she was on a swing.
Oh Boy! awesome sauce... but i wish *eddie* had come back for another hug it wouldn't have hurt him :(
The female version of George Formby, whom I am certain she emulated...
I think she was just as good really, a much smoother style. Fanned triplets rather than one finger.
She looks like a female Liberace.
Blackpool,s Sophie Tucker.
impressive but still cant beat Formby style playing
James F variety they both had great technique just a little different
Dont think the yanks got it
Ok, where's the Beatles ?
Backstage
The British Invasion: Singer from GB covers American songwriters Gershwin, van Heusen, Lou Handman, plays American/West-African instrument in American pop style for white American audience to eat up. I hope Sullivan's next act that night was a bit more original ... he ... he.