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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@musicfanBRA11 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that he always sings those introductions that are often ignored by other singers. Same with his Cole Porter songs.
@davidingram87344 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.
@PR09093911 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!!!
@lionelraoul9 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! 🎶🎼
@martinkaramon592911 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.
@jaysonbiggs89794 жыл бұрын
Who could ask for more?
@vintagebrew10576 жыл бұрын
I love the stories behind beautiful songs. Michael sings all my favourites. What a treat!
@sarkam.97293 жыл бұрын
Reminds me very much of Leonard Bernstein and his "educational" talks about music. I loved that show as a kid ❣️
@adelemuraski90314 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. ❤
@margie28532 сағат бұрын
Beautiful beautiful!!!
@santafejack3 жыл бұрын
Simply Heaven to hear Michael sing an utterly fabulous song.
@angiebone79994 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.
@georgeparowski142010 ай бұрын
Every young man’s dream to find the love of his life
@steveheywood94285 жыл бұрын
Move over Buble and enter Michael Feinstein ! What a wonderful voice.
@susanyork50894 жыл бұрын
Steve Heywood cannot understand the fascination with Buble when this Michael is around , infinitely better , his voice is perfect , marvelous
@jonathansmith92353 жыл бұрын
He's simply brilliant.
@elioloi26556 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.
@DrAlexandraBrooks10 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.
@DrAlexandraBrooks10 жыл бұрын
And thank you Frances Gershwin.
@liannebedard55212 жыл бұрын
Oh boy, Michael has forgotten more than I will ever know. What a talent..
@susanyork50894 жыл бұрын
Love this man , what a performer and voice , saw him live and he was just perfect , please come to uk more
@jasonallen39379 жыл бұрын
Hes fantastic. Seeing him in UK later this year again :)
@jerryhaeАй бұрын
Our song for my wife and me.❤
@JacksonCaesar9 жыл бұрын
Very nice and it's always great to have a story with a great song. Thanks for sharing!
@tonyvenegoni461311 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.
@jlernerz6 жыл бұрын
What memories this song evokes and to think I never heard it before,Thanks so much,Michael
@Cupidville6 жыл бұрын
A special story. Magical Thank you for posting this wonderful song back story What a gift. Truly
@davivify4 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)
@knowmeiam64993 жыл бұрын
Amazing, melody and lyrics!!!!
@baseball284010 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.
@lindacox30623 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!!!
@hildabusciglio60986 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)
@davidingram87344 жыл бұрын
Bravo Michael!
@jthirsch19 жыл бұрын
Pure Genius
@OfficialVertigoBand9 жыл бұрын
I find the bit where he plays it in its original form at 1:04 is very interesting.
@gildajacobson2937 жыл бұрын
Wonderful----as usual!!!
@boreduser9911 жыл бұрын
Considering he knew and often sang with Mr. Gershwin, I doubt he was too disapproving of Feinstein.
@davidrosen20017 жыл бұрын
s' wonderful!
@MySPNN11 жыл бұрын
Yes! You can watch the talk in it's entirety on our channel. The link is in the video description.
@Jay645911 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@ramonitokatalbas33856 жыл бұрын
Bravo......
@StevenTorrey9 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.
@helenazaikovska11217 жыл бұрын
Браво!
@carltrotter76223 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.
@angelheras402810 жыл бұрын
Very good I like
@user-wt8vv2hh5c Жыл бұрын
Genius,,,,
@carolhartford51457 жыл бұрын
as for the comment by Meade, just appreciate talent. skip the knee jerk judgements.
@minkaboo11 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?
@jackjacinto71854 жыл бұрын
You can say that again...simply twas Inspired! ...Oh yes!
@simphonysounds45707 жыл бұрын
guau, si que conoces a Gershwins. Bueno
@zackgomez691011 жыл бұрын
He's going to be in concert in my town.
@debbarry84427 жыл бұрын
my close relatives have last name of Kellys. Wondering if we're related.
@tamiamiddleton56035 жыл бұрын
whats the timbre of this song ?
@vityav2103 жыл бұрын
Schade, dass die Hände dieses Zauberers nicht zu sehen sind...
@jackjacinto71854 жыл бұрын
Isn’t that Romantic?! hahaha!
@linderella544 жыл бұрын
But you don’t
@johnholmes49603 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.
@janemccourt50227 жыл бұрын
That piano is so out of tune!! What a pity! xx
@steveheywood94285 жыл бұрын
Jane McCourt I don’t believe it is out of tune...it is recorded from a distance is all.
@alexbenedict23443 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.
@laurastone65789 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.90474 жыл бұрын
a homosexual
@freeqwerqwer11 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.
@laurendomingue35656 жыл бұрын
Funny how many times he sang with Gershwin huh
@guynorth31366 жыл бұрын
Go somewhere else fool, I'm breathless.
@mauricioduron31934 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.