I think I can. I began my career in entertainment by astounding the world with my act as a masturbating trapeze artist. Since achieving international recognition, the frustrated youthful anger evaporated from of my act, to be replaced by an autumnal richness, which has won both the praise of critics and the affection of audiences.
Mel shows just what depth and sensitivity wallows around in an intellgent man. A great voice, a wonderful personality and a true lover of jazz. Who the hell can replace him?
So very true, he is the ultimate jazz vocalist, he could sing anything and hold his own with the best jazz musicians in the world – no one will ever achieve his standard again.
Trivia: Mel did write “The Christmas Song” and a BIG hit for Nat Cole, Irving Berlin wrote “White Christmas” at one time THE biggest selling record of all time recorded by Bing Crosby. “The Christmas Waltz” a hit for Sinatra was written by Sammy Cahn.
Interesting note: All 3 guys were Jewish! And of European heritage.
I could write an essay on Mel Torme’ the first time I heard him I was listening to late night radio it had to have been 3am or something…. I’m a pretty light sleeper and his Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square came on and I woke up from my sleep and just listened to it. And it was so amazingly soft and I felt I didn’t need that pillow I was laying my head on he was enough for me.
@ChickLover721 It was very special for me too to realize that my father and I weren’t the only Mel fans in the universe.
Absolutely. Mel was a genius. Not only he was a great singer, he was a mean drummer, arranger, and writer.
I think I can. I began my career in entertainment by astounding the world with my act as a masturbating trapeze artist. Since achieving international recognition, the frustrated youthful anger evaporated from of my act, to be replaced by an autumnal richness, which has won both the praise of critics and the affection of audiences.
Mel shows just what depth and sensitivity wallows around in an intellgent man. A great voice, a wonderful personality and a true lover of jazz. Who the hell can replace him?
Wonderful voice and talent what inspiration for me!!,Thank you so much for post this marvelous thing.
So very true, he is the ultimate jazz vocalist, he could sing anything and hold his own with the best jazz musicians in the world – no one will ever achieve his standard again.
THE BEST JAZZ SINGER EVER !!!!!
Trivia: Mel did write “The Christmas Song” and a BIG hit for Nat Cole, Irving Berlin wrote “White Christmas” at one time THE biggest selling record of all time recorded by Bing Crosby. “The Christmas Waltz” a hit for Sinatra was written by Sammy Cahn.
Interesting note: All 3 guys were Jewish! And of European heritage.
the best in white jazz.
wow
My big favourite in Holland??????
Thanks for Mel the best of all!
But the nightingale will never be sung like Mel does.
One of the best all around singers in the biz. TRIVIA: Also, co-authored “The Christmas Song” (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire!)
I could write an essay on Mel Torme’ the first time I heard him I was listening to late night radio it had to have been 3am or something…. I’m a pretty light sleeper and his Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square came on and I woke up from my sleep and just listened to it. And it was so amazingly soft and I felt I didn’t need that pillow I was laying my head on he was enough for me.
I know what you meant, baby! do you realize how special it was to realize i wasn’t the only Mel fan in the universe? lol
You can be soft with me especially yes… but the pure part lol *bites lips*
I mainly meant his voice is so soft and pure by the way
Nothing like me, huh? lol
Neil Swainson Bass and Donny Osborne Drums
The Velvet Fog and who’s that I’m hearing…,it must be George Shearing!
I’ll chck this one out in it’s entirety when i have more time!
He’s so soft and……. pure
The second song Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square is the romantic song playing in our background
you are absolutely right. Watched it again and it is magic
So I visit this all the time. When Mel sings “Nightengale…” there’s a point where I almost cry. It is so beautiful.
Who’s the bassist and drummer in this video? Thank you.