Someone to Watch Over Me sung by Michael Feinstein

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Someone to Watch Over Me sung by Michael Feinstein

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11 жыл бұрын

Michael Feinstein, author of The Gershwins and Me, tells the story behind Someone to Watch Over Me by George and Ira Gershwin at Westminster Town Hall Forum. Watch the full talk here: • Michael Feinstein - Th...

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@musicfanBRA 11 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that he always sings those introductions that are often ignored by other singers. Same with his Cole Porter songs.

@davidingram8734 4 жыл бұрын

the "verse" it's called. And yes.

@diamondjim7560 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you . This is one of the best known and loved romantic ballads in American music and that beginning verse is so very much part of the song. Another Gershwin ballad that most vocalist inappropriately shorten was written for the musical “An American in Paris”. Micheal refers to this later, “Our Love is Here to Stay”. Ira put his heart into that one as he had to write the lyrics after his beloved brother died. George already wrote the melody. One of Irving Berlin’s song that most singers don’t sing the intro is in “God Bless America”. Check out the Kate Smith version when it was done in the movie “This is the Army”. I did find one KZfaq piano piece where the pianist included that part. Some much beauty in the work if these magnificently talented men nothing should ever be left out.

@PR090939 11 жыл бұрын

Michael is a genius and a consummate performer.

@musicalzest Жыл бұрын

Enchanting story.... and one very very beautiful song! He is magic in his narration, and oh that voice in song!!!

@lionelraoul 9 жыл бұрын

He's a national treasure.

@veruskario Жыл бұрын

Michael is one of a kind. I love the way he sings and the way he pays respect to his friends. Perfection! 🎶🎼

@martinkaramon5929 11 жыл бұрын

Have seen Michael twice in Ann Arbor, MI. He never ceases to impress me with his total professionalism, unique talent, and Joe Good-Guy likable personality. His eyes are incredibly blue, his grooming fastidious. Someday when I'm visiting NYC, I'll get to see Michael in person in his Loews night club. And, since he always does Gerschwin, my favorite composer, could anything be better.

@jaysonbiggs8979 4 жыл бұрын

Who could ask for more?

@vintagebrew1057 6 жыл бұрын

I love the stories behind beautiful songs. Michael sings all my favourites. What a treat!

@sarkam.9729 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me very much of Leonard Bernstein and his "educational" talks about music. I loved that show as a kid ❣️

@adelemuraski9031 4 жыл бұрын

Michael, you sing this song beautifully!! Someone is watching over us!! I just love these Gershwin tunes!!! This music will never die! Thanks to Michael.

@oxford1603 Жыл бұрын

Love Michael’s love for music. ❤

@margie2853 2 сағат бұрын

Beautiful beautiful!!!

@santafejack 3 жыл бұрын

Simply Heaven to hear Michael sing an utterly fabulous song.

@angiebone7999 4 жыл бұрын

no words, it just doesn't get better

@alfredmartin1308 Жыл бұрын

Music is a divine gift. The Lord does not give equal proportions. He has given me enough to die for.

@georgeparowski1420 10 ай бұрын

Every young man’s dream to find the love of his life

@steveheywood9428 5 жыл бұрын

Move over Buble and enter Michael Feinstein ! What a wonderful voice.

@susanyork5089 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Heywood cannot understand the fascination with Buble when this Michael is around , infinitely better , his voice is perfect , marvelous

@jonathansmith9235 3 жыл бұрын

He's simply brilliant.

@elioloi2655 6 ай бұрын

This song was the “Theme Song” for “Late Date Show”, every evening before station sign off on Florida’s WRUF Radio in the 1950’s.

@DrAlexandraBrooks 10 жыл бұрын

The muse is every where. Often where you least expect her to be. Thank Goddess for Michael Feinstein. He is an American Treasure.

@DrAlexandraBrooks 10 жыл бұрын

And thank you Frances Gershwin.

@liannebedard5521 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, Michael has forgotten more than I will ever know. What a talent..

@susanyork5089 4 жыл бұрын

Love this man , what a performer and voice , saw him live and he was just perfect , please come to uk more

@jasonallen3937 9 жыл бұрын

Hes fantastic. Seeing him in UK later this year again :)

@jerryhae Ай бұрын

Our song for my wife and me.❤

@JacksonCaesar 9 жыл бұрын

Very nice and it's always great to have a story with a great song. Thanks for sharing!

@tonyvenegoni4613 11 жыл бұрын

Todays Michael's birthday and we are lucky enough to see him in concert tonight in Arcadia, CA. Been a fan since his first album.

@jlernerz 6 жыл бұрын

What memories this song evokes and to think I never heard it before,Thanks so much,Michael

@Cupidville 6 жыл бұрын

A special story. Magical Thank you for posting this wonderful song back story What a gift. Truly

@davivify 4 жыл бұрын

Love this. Love the song, love Mike's style, love the backstory! Noticed that clever modulation from C to Db (by way of Ab). Amidst a torrent of chromatic flourishes - sneaky devil ;-) (E, F, G - then - C, Db, Eb (the 3,4,5 of the Ab scale) using C as the fulcrum tone)

@knowmeiam6499 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, melody and lyrics!!!!

@baseball2840 10 жыл бұрын

Great expression! I am going to sing this song in my debut at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. What a most beautiful melody and story line for a cabaret show.

@lindacox3062 3 жыл бұрын

Really liked this, Someone just told of Mr. Feinstein. To bad they did not have a mike on the piano to pick up all the tones!!!

@hildabusciglio6098 6 жыл бұрын

maravilloso michael, cuando estuve en nueva york en el año 1996, compre un c.d. aun sin conocerlo. la acerte

@sanjosemike3137 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, with perfect lyrics. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

@suzannestultz3919 Жыл бұрын

I was once asked to name my favorite line from a popular song, and I immediately said, “The way we danced ‘til three.” It encapsulates all the memories of a lost love, and no one sings that one line more perfectly than Michael.

@sanjosemike3137 Жыл бұрын

@@suzannestultz3919 Thanks for a beautiful post! Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

@davidingram8734 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo Michael!

@jthirsch1 9 жыл бұрын

Pure Genius

@OfficialVertigoBand 9 жыл бұрын

I find the bit where he plays it in its original form at 1:04 is very interesting.

@gildajacobson293 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful----as usual!!!

@boreduser99 11 жыл бұрын

Considering he knew and often sang with Mr. Gershwin, I doubt he was too disapproving of Feinstein.

@davidrosen2001 7 жыл бұрын

s' wonderful!

@MySPNN 11 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can watch the talk in it's entirety on our channel. The link is in the video description.

@Jay6459 11 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@ramonitokatalbas3385 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo......

@StevenTorrey 9 жыл бұрын

You can see why Gertrude Lawrence's rendition is so good, despite her limited vocal range. Or because of that limited vocal range, the words do the work of the song, not the talent of the singer. It's also why Fred Astaire was so good. Frank Sinatra was one of the few vocal stylists with the range and the talent with the phrasing to let the words rule the song as well as his musical gift.

@helenazaikovska1121 7 жыл бұрын

Браво!

@carltrotter7622 3 жыл бұрын

I only just discovered this man through a Fred Astaire tribute, he is a damn legend. My only complaint is that he isn’t 100% correct on the Black Tie dress code.

@angelheras4028 10 жыл бұрын

Very good I like

@user-wt8vv2hh5c Жыл бұрын

Genius,,,,

@carolhartford5145 7 жыл бұрын

as for the comment by Meade, just appreciate talent. skip the knee jerk judgements.

@minkaboo 11 жыл бұрын

Klutzy: yes, I think he's gay, but absolutely genuine, generous, opened, and so talented. It's rare to find one this successful but still so himself. What talent do u speak of at this level?

@jackjacinto7185 4 жыл бұрын

You can say that again...simply twas Inspired! ...Oh yes!

@simphonysounds4570 7 жыл бұрын

guau, si que conoces a Gershwins. Bueno

@zackgomez6910 11 жыл бұрын

He's going to be in concert in my town.

@debbarry8442 7 жыл бұрын

my close relatives have last name of Kellys. Wondering if we're related.

@tamiamiddleton5603 5 жыл бұрын

whats the timbre of this song ?

@vityav210 3 жыл бұрын

Schade, dass die Hände dieses Zauberers nicht zu sehen sind...

@jackjacinto7185 4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that Romantic?! hahaha!

@linderella54 4 жыл бұрын

But you don’t

@johnholmes4960 3 жыл бұрын

Good job......but.....check out Willie Nelson’s version. I can feel willies pain and passion, and the romance of the words. I don’t feel it here.....way too jazzy.

@janemccourt5022 7 жыл бұрын

That piano is so out of tune!! What a pity! xx

@steveheywood9428 5 жыл бұрын

Jane McCourt I don’t believe it is out of tune...it is recorded from a distance is all.

@alexbenedict2344 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this, and learned from it, but why switch the gender to a "girl" when Feinstein is gay? Be brave, Michael. It works just fine being sung to a man.

@jasonwinters3865 Жыл бұрын

It is a tribute to Ira and Lee Gershwin. The gender is accurate and selflessly, appropriate to the rendition from that perspective. Mr. Feinstein is openly gay.

@laurastone6578 9 жыл бұрын

The dude knows how to play a piano and sing at the same time; but I don't understand why he makes faces while he sings. That's distracting.

@nataliep.9047 4 жыл бұрын

a homosexual

@freeqwerqwer 11 жыл бұрын

His clothe color is off. The shirt has a busy design so the tie must be a no-design one color one, and vice versa. Also, his black suit is too pitch black as if at a funeral. Lastly, his voice is too feminine which I'd bet Gershwin wouldn't approve.

@laurendomingue3565 6 жыл бұрын

Funny how many times he sang with Gershwin huh

@guynorth3136 6 жыл бұрын

Go somewhere else fool, I'm breathless.

@mauricioduron3193 4 жыл бұрын

They in the know seem to regard Mr. Feinstein a legitimate standard-bearer for the Gershwin; Berlin: Rodgers and Hart tradition. Sartorial objection seems selective and inappropriate, considering dvd and album covers, sometimes in black tie, actually. Also, aversion to attire can be overcome easily by averting one's eyes and listening to the performance only. By-the-by, Rudy Vallee and Carmen Lombardo, among many others, sang Gershwin suitably enough.