Incredible! Can someone teach me how to do that?

That's hilarious! My jaw dropped when I saw that! Great stuff!

And the trombones

Trombonove sólo, fantazie

Shel silverstein

I concur! At 60, there's no way I can ever stop listening to the music that my parents, aunts, & uncles listened to almost daily! So perfect are their harmonies, I thank my dad, a native of N'awlins, & my uncle's for being my Lindy Hop partners! May our good Lord Bless the Mills Bros and their descendants always!

Paul- I couldn't agree more. : )

Me too. I listened to them on a record I'm 81

that´s exactly my case!

So correct. And they were incredibly humble with it.

I love the trombone and trumpet impressions their older brother John imitated the tuba till he died in 1936

Not just a trombone or trumpet, but muted !. This was the age of, and the very definition of, the "cool" era for us who were born around mid-1940s. Swing bands , harmony groups...man, looking back, I didn't fully appreciate the wealth I had.

Fantásticos

Can someone teach me how to do that?

I am 88 also :) GREAT MINDS AND EARS :) THEY WERE THE BEST !!!!!!!!!

Only 75! Enjoying their beautiful music. A while back I was watching a you-tube segment with them on the Dean Martin Show. So entertaining.

most will be by accident.

The best, one of my Dad's favorites, and mine too!

they honestly don't know spectacular talent when it hits them.

We live in a sick world. I was raised on their music.

That will be the empty headed sovcit votes.

I noticed that, too. He knew how great they were. I think the Brothers got a kick out of having a full orchestra behind them, too. John has some beautiful arrangements behind these songs, too, especially the strings on Up A Lazy River. I consider myself fortunate also to be able to hear these performances now.

You're absolutely right. That's John Williams with the Boston pops (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc) He knew the musical legends the Mills brothers are

JOHN WILLIAMS ,THE CONDUCTOR.

75 year old listening here in the Philippines. Great music.

This is great!

‘shamed to admit I just discovered them today, June 2024. Have a lot of catching up to do - these fellows are sensational!

I was saying the very same thing to my wife yesterday as we were driving home. It's NOISE...! ! NOT MUSIC. Way too much bass, and lyrics you can't understand, and if you do, you don't want your kids to know about them. I grew up with this old music, and it always brings me a feeling of relaxation. These guys sang quality music. They were simple songs, but were enhanced with great vocals and harmonies. Your ears are drawn to what they were doing. It's that good.

So correct. Excellent observation.

Absolutely! To me, it sounds exactly like a muted trumpet ..., amazing!!!

dint know what we had

Yeah...what you said

Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Perché sono morti non li conosco ma sono fantastici

Thanks for sharing, Mark.

Still have my recording.

That's a sweet comment!

They were an absolute marvel.

Agreed, they leave me speechless!

Thanks for your comment, David. To which I would add, "They could swing, too."

@@pianopappy Could they ever!

Same here.

Thanks, Ken, for the date. I'm going to add it to my description above. I didn't purchase my first VCR until October of 1980. My notes in my log show that I recorded it from a re-run on August 9, 1981.

@@pianopappy I was curious so I looked up the date on the Boston Symphony and Pops online archive today. I wish someone had the entire program. I enjoyed listening to the selections you did record.

I'm surprised they were still kicking in the 80's. Found a clip of them doing a song called caravan, believe it was from the 30's.

Shortly after this bravura performance by the Mills Brothers with John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra, was the classic Borg-McEnroe Wimbledon final the next month!

IMO, I think a lot of music today is poisoned with fake instruments, fake voice overdubbing, even fake audience applause. These guys started out live with nothing but their voices, and showmanship. Do or die. They did............very well. I'm afraid we will never see the return of talents like these guys. They performed from the 1920's to the 1980's. Just that alone is amazing. I'm a big Dean Martin fan. He learned from the Mills Brothers. All one needs to do is watch the style. Great video.............. THANKS.

And they still are!

Wow, that's a long time! They not only were exceptional musicians, but their music made people visibly happier, and that's a special gift.

Forgive my pickiness, but the Mills Brothers were a trio not a group.

I've been trying to get that concert for years. I was in high school and this just swept me off my feet.

I've seen about 4 videos here from this concert. You just have to look for them

@@stevevr1965 what does that have to do with it being on DVD?

for sure

If I remember right, one or two of the brothers had already passed away and this was one of their sons with them. Yes, they really capture your heart.

@@reednokleby1420 This was all three of the surviving brothers. Harry (right) died in 1982, Herbert (left) died in 1989, and Donald (center) passed in 1999.

@@dskyyksd Yes, your correct. Don't worry, I'll voluntarily check myself in.

I’ve read that Harry got diabetes and went blind. It also looks like he lost a lot of weight but he could still swing with the best of them

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Thanks for sharing those lovely memories with us, Sue. They still make me smile, too.

Were called God

And if you watch any of their last shows, this line up was crucial for Harry was almost completely blind by this point. And many never even knew. True showmen. True talent. Boy did we lose a great talent when these guys passed away. My only regret was not knowing about these guys when I was a kid. Got turned on to these guys through............................ Dean Martin. { the other Mills Brother..! Man did Dino love these guys }

@@josephgiustiniani2834 wow you can't even tell he was going blind, he looked so natural and happy.

2024. And loving these three charmers.

True that

Chills and tears...I'm with you

Hello Susan how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

Hello Suzanne how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

You're welcome, Mary. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your comment.

Hello Susan how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

Know why ? Today's noise Is accepted as music.