The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. I hear it at least two times a day. Fuels my life. Funny, how the genius of others touches one’s life with such intensity. Artie, thanks. It seems like you wrote that song for me.
Dear artie thank you so much for this song everytime i play this i think of my mom and brother in heaven smiling at me i love the way anita wilson simgs this song and marylin scott so heres to life heres to you artie😊😊🎶🎶🎶🎶👏👏
This is really nice... beautiful playing from the composer. I love Barbra, but this is Shirley Horn's song... agree Johnny Mandel's arrangement is as good as it can get anywhere. Thanks for posting this!
This is one of the most beautiful song of the last 50 years... Not exactly a "simple" song, but rather a timeless hymn, a religion song, if the religion could be so beautiful, as it's not. The combination of lyric and music is something that happens one time in the life of a composer and a lyricist... I understand why Shirley chose it immediately, why Barbara and many others singers love this stunning piece. Listen for the version of Loretta Holloway she can stay aside Shirley... Everybody can choose the version they like the most, but hear this song. It's healthy, a sort of panacea. remembering mark Murphy, Ulysses Slaughter and all the others great singers that sung it for our joy. Dear Artie, you will remain in our heart. Forever.
An amazing song ! First time I heard , Here’s To Life , I immediately thought of my father. I read Phyllis’ amazing words in my closing comments of the eulogy at my fathers funeral. Here’s to Life just so perfectly describes life.....
Thanks so much for this song. I have heard many versions. My favorite is still Joe Williams on the Tonight Show. I think of the words often. May all your storms be weathered.
What a beautiful song...Shirley Horn & Johnny Mandel..a match made in heaven..When I sing this song I can't get through it without crying..Thank you Artie & Phyllis for writing this gem...It will always be my #1 favorite......Here's to you Artie & The Late Phyllis Molinary..
I was given the chart by my dear friend and mentor Joe Williams and it has been my closing song almost every time I perform for the past 20 some years. Joe's and my versions can be heard on my RUclips Channel by going to "Master And Student"
This is precious. I can hardly imagine how it feels for you to have written this melody, then handed your baby over for another to make their mark (Phyllis). You sing it beautifully, authentically, it's my favourite version. You are a treasure. Thank you for the music, and may you continue to have music colour your life and the lives of those you touch for many more years to come xox
Artie, you may not remember me, but my name is Andre Enceneat. I am the stepson of the late, great Roy Glover, Jr. I met you once I believe when I was a teenager, and my mother Marjorie, mentions you for time to time. I am a teacher in the DC metro area, but I am also a professional jazz vocalist. I was asked to sing this song a few years back at a celebration of life for a local musician, and I fell in love with this song. Would love to sing it for you sometime. Take care and God bless.
Hi Andre, Thanks for writing to me. I was very fond of Roy Glover Jr. and think of him often and always with a smile. His picture hangs on the wall in my studio and I see his smiling face all the time. We came up in the music business together and while we were competitors, we were also the VERY BEST of friends. We had the most respect for each others talent and the most respect for each other on a human level as well. I also hold many fond memories of Marjorie as well. Thanks for writing to me and for your very kind words. Warmest regards, Artie Butler
@@melodyperson Mr. Butler...I'm a melody guy...a comment section needs a remark...but what can I say? You nailed it. It makes me cry, as does Pavrotti's version of Nessun Dorma, and Kinga's rendition of "Guess Who I Saw Today" Bless you, I hope I may shake your hand one day. barry dot nulph @ g mail dot com
Wow! So cool! I’ve heard so many wonderful versions of this beautiful song, but this one is perhaps the most touching!
Shirley Horne...Artie, such a joy, thank you for giving it your voice and heart, the words are enormous
Love this gentle version too. Thanks for writing this song. This song is the reason I keep singing.
The lyrics are so meaningful!
Thanks for writing this beautiful and touching song Artie and Phil! Both the music and the lyric are amazing! Really love the performance too 🎶
❤❤❤❤❤by by
Shirley Horn: Epic. What a gift this song is in every sense of the word. Thank you for Here's To Life!
Hearing this lovely song always brings tears.
The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. I hear it at least two times a day. Fuels my life. Funny, how the genius of others touches one’s life with such intensity. Artie, thanks. It seems like you wrote that song for me.
Goosebumps
Dear artie thank you so much for this song everytime i play this i think of my mom and brother in heaven smiling at me i love the way anita wilson simgs this song and marylin scott so heres to life heres to you artie😊😊🎶🎶🎶🎶👏👏
Goose bumps
Thank you Artie...Brooklyn Soul....never fades no matter where you go. A great song...Great!
May God bless you both, Arttie and Phyllis for writing this song...one of the most beautiful ones I´ve ever heard... And such an interpretation!
Thank you Phyllis Molinary for these words.
This is really nice... beautiful playing from the composer. I love Barbra, but this is Shirley Horn's song... agree Johnny Mandel's arrangement is as good as it can get anywhere. Thanks for posting this!
What an amazing song! -a beautiful performance and a wonderful story behind it ! Kudos to Mr Artie Butler and the channel! Thank you very much
I’m adding this song to my song list when I perform. Hauntingly beautiful!
Here's to you, Artie
I’m crying 😭
Oh how I love this song... makes me cry every time.
Artie, this song is the Life itself.
This song is more than we understand. My biggest gratitude to you. This song is my every single morning.
This is one of the most beautiful song of the last 50 years... Not exactly a "simple" song, but rather a timeless hymn, a religion song, if the religion could be so beautiful, as it's not. The combination of lyric and music is something that happens one time in the life of a composer and a lyricist... I understand why Shirley chose it immediately, why Barbara and many others singers love this stunning piece. Listen for the version of Loretta Holloway she can stay aside Shirley... Everybody can choose the version they like the most, but hear this song. It's healthy, a sort of panacea. remembering mark Murphy, Ulysses Slaughter and all the others great singers that sung it for our joy. Dear Artie, you will remain in our heart. Forever.
Hi Franco,
Thanks so much for your very kind words about "Here's To Life." I can't tell you how much it means to me.
Warmest regards, Artie Butler
I heard this song many years ago. Never forgot it. So many times I have thought of the beautiful lyrics and melody. So, here's to life...💝
My history and this song:
Vanilla - Dreams
Shirley Horn - Here's to life
and now here. And I'm so grateful to hear the original... Beautiful
Loved this story of one of my favorite standards. Thanks Artie!
Perfect
Simply beautiful, sir ------ Thank you for all of your incredible music and the kindness you've shown so many.
Love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Perfect❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
A pearl!
An amazing song ! First time I heard , Here’s To Life , I immediately thought of my father. I read Phyllis’ amazing words in my closing comments of the eulogy at my fathers funeral. Here’s to Life just so perfectly describes life.....
Hope it's in heaven 💕!
Thanks so much for this song. I have heard many versions. My favorite is still Joe Williams on the Tonight Show. I think of the words often. May all your storms be weathered.
Bravo.
Bravo. Best rendition and Mark Murphy comes in a close second. I am grateful that you wrote this. Thank you. It has become the soundtrack of my life.
Beautiful song l love this.....it says so much.....
What a beautiful song...Shirley Horn & Johnny Mandel..a match made in heaven..When I sing this song I can't get through it without crying..Thank you Artie & Phyllis for writing this gem...It will always be my #1 favorite......Here's to you Artie & The Late Phyllis Molinary..
A great Prayer !!
I was given the chart by my dear friend and mentor Joe Williams and it has been my closing song almost every time I perform for the past 20 some years. Joe's and my versions can be heard on my RUclips Channel by going to "Master And Student"
I love this song so much. If you've never heard Joe Williams sing it please do yourself a favor
Beautiful and your voice is so calming. ❤️. Thank you for your vocal style that emits such peace to my mind, body and spirit.
This is precious. I can hardly imagine how it feels for you to have written this melody, then handed your baby over for another to make their mark (Phyllis). You sing it beautifully, authentically, it's my favourite version. You are a treasure. Thank you for the music, and may you continue to have music colour your life and the lives of those you touch for many more years to come xox
It’s great hearing the composer sing his song.
I also think Bobby Scott (singer, pianist) would have handled it well.
To this great tune: ruclips.net/video/14WDWvXlvxY/видео.html Thanks Mr. Butler, Thanks Mr. Molinary
Artie, you may not remember me, but my name is Andre Enceneat. I am the stepson of the late, great Roy Glover, Jr. I met you once I believe when I was a teenager, and my mother Marjorie, mentions you for time to time. I am a teacher in the DC metro area, but I am also a professional jazz vocalist. I was asked to sing this song a few years back at a celebration of life for a local musician, and I fell in love with this song. Would love to sing it for you sometime. Take care and God bless.
Hi Andre, Thanks for writing to me. I was very fond of Roy Glover Jr. and think of him often and always with a smile. His picture hangs on the wall in my studio and I see his smiling face all the time. We came up in the music business together and while we were competitors, we were also the VERY BEST of friends. We had the most respect for each others talent and the most respect for each other on a human level as well. I also hold many fond memories of Marjorie as well. Thanks for writing to me and for your very kind words. Warmest regards,
Artie Butler
@@melodyperson Mr. Butler...I'm a melody guy...a comment section needs a remark...but what can I say? You nailed it. It makes me cry, as does Pavrotti's version of Nessun Dorma, and Kinga's rendition of "Guess Who I Saw Today"
Bless you, I hope I may shake your hand one day. barry dot nulph @ g mail dot com
This song is a stroke of genius. I wish you had a better piano at this performance, instead of a piece of junk clanker.