My grandparents built a house in Kalispell Montana when I was a 11 in the middle of nowhere Montana we went out for dinner one night and in walks Jim nabors with his partner. My grandmother was so thrilled she went to his table and ask him, will you see me a song? And you did! He sang for an hour at our table. My grandmother was so thrilled by this, we all were. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere Montana, and in walks Jim nabors, and sings for your family. It was super magical. He was a really amazing man. Super kind and super generous. Our family never forgot his kindness.
This was done live...not lip-synced. The folks backstage...their reaction of being in total awe....that was genuine. This man humbly delivered an unequaled performance of talent.
Did this man have the most versatile voice in the history of television? To be able to talk like Gomer Pyle and then turn around and sing with a gorgeous baritone voice is baffling. That's extreme talent
brings tears to my eyes. i think of my father, a 17 year old kid who was in korea, carrying a flamethrower on his back, in 1950. he had just married my mother. i'm sure he marched into hell in many battles...fortunately, he made it home in 1 peace.
I agree that this is his best. After hearing it, I bought a CD including him singing this song, and I was very disappointed. It didn't match this at any level. Guess I'll just need to keep listening to this video. He is incredible!
I am 66 I do not remember seeing this I remember watching gomer Pyle shows on reruns we didn't watch a lot of television in our family except certain times but this is a very talented man the show is wonderful and the reruns I have seen but his voice and the feeling feelings that come from it cannot Fully be explained thank you Jesus I enjoy this man talent. 🙏🩸🤍🙏🦚🙏
Very talented singer and actor. His version of singing Impossible Dream On Gomer Pyle was television history during the Vietnam war era and still the best!
was trying to remember who the original artist was, an Robert Goulet comes to mind, but there's probably a million cover's of it alone. all I know is when I was a kid I thought this was a part of our national anthem, that's how powerful a song it was at the time. took an episode of gomer Pyle to bring it all back to rememberance yeah that war was a bitch but so is any other war !!
@@jeffgrush3795 From "Man of La Mancha" 1965 Broadway -- written before then, but most of the notable versions listed on wikipedia are from after that. On Jim Neighbor's album a year before Goulet. A huge number of notable renditions after that are listed.
I am an 85 year old Vietnam Combat vet with two tours and two purple hearts one for each tour. I have heard Jim Nabors sing this song on several occasions and enjoyed it every time. I enjoyed watching the Gomer Pyle TV shows also. Thanks again Jim Nabors for the wonderful shows you presented. Capt Kenneth W. Bartlett US Army RIP Sir I am about to follow you.
You fought for the right, without question or pause. You were willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause. And you alone know that you onlly were true to this glorious quest.
My mom told me that when she first saw him sing on The Andy Griffith Show, she thought it was dubbed. She couldn't believe that someone with a speaking voice like that has such a beautiful singing voice
When I lived in Texas years ago, I read an announcement in the newspaper of a society wedding. The bride's godfather sang during the ceremony, and that man was Jim Nabors. Lucky girl and lucky people at the wedding!
I haven't heard this song in decades. I was just thinking about it the other day. & Now, I'm brought to tears. I guess I'm old enough to appreciate this song. More Powerful than ever. 💗💗💗
How on Earth are people downvoting this. I will admit, Jim Nabor's voice has always puzzled me. It might be because his acting voice is so different, but this performance...IS LEGIT.
I know, Jim Nabors had such a southern, high pitched goofy speaking voice especially as Gomer Pyle. When he sang though he was amazing. He was absolutely solid when he sang. He had the voice of an operatic baritone with total control of his singing range.
@kendraadman7229 well have to disagree on this one: I'm a woke, lefty, Methodist who served my time and like Jim Nabors rendition of the Impossible Dream.
Ok whos the 21 people that disliked this?! Yall must be deaf! This man is one very talented man and yall dont know good talent at all and hes got it! RIP gomer
Margaret waters I know a lot of people in my generation (gen z) like to get on older ppl about how they messed up the world and all, but the truth is they did have their own struggles, and they fought a lot of fights and made a lot of innovation that helps us today. and to be honest, the world started to get messed up way earlier in time. I may not understand the struggle, but I know what older generations had to go through and I appreciate everything. I love this show so much and i love how it takes me back in time. Just wanted to acknowledge the truth in your comment, have a nice day :)
As a child...I watched alot of Television in the 1960's.... Growing up with the best entertainer's in the World...This was Truly a once in a lifetime performance 🎯
A number of the men behind him (I don't know how many) never made it back from Vietnam, or made it back in a damaged condition. Even so, It's an incredible song to hear him sing, and for the men behind him, they will always live as TRUE HEROES in my heart.
I wasn't alive during this show, but my Mother definitely remembered. Especially this particular episode and song. She's since passed away and every so often I'll play the video and hope she can hear it. Every time it makes me cry it's so beautiful. God bless Jim Nabors and all who came before us. xx
Tear evoking vocal range, talent and beauty. As a boy I dare not miss any episodes of GoMER Pyle and his zany relationship with his less than honest protagonist, Sgt. Vince Carter. Every episode left me waiting eagerly to see the next. Thanks for the indelible memories, Jim. RIP
EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG BY JIM NABORS I CRY SO MUCH, MY SON WAS A MARINE & SO TRUE WORDS IN THIS SONG, HE LOVED BEING A MARINE SO PROUD HE WAS OF HIMSELF FOR LOOKING FOR HIS IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, JIM SINGS THIS SONG WITH FEELINGS FROM HIS HEART JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE IT SO MUCH, SO TOUCHING
So beautiful…I love how he finishes the song with that fabulous last note and then quickly turns back into the goofy mannerisms of Gomer Pyle. He surely was multi talented. ❤
He has more wind in his chest than the entire wind section at the end. They gave out before he did on the last note. That's lung and diaphragm control from Jesus. Hallelujah. Thanks Jim.
This was Gomer's finest hour. I adored this segment as a kid, and had my uncle buy a Jim Nabors album. I wore grooves in that record and sang the song for days.❤
In 1965, Joe Darion the writer, Mitch Leigh put this to music and Jim Nabors the singer. All three men made this one of the best, if not the greatest, of all time.
This was one of my dad's favorite songs, and I sang it as his funeral when I was 13. 13 years later, I had it performed at my mother's funeral by a violinist and flautist, arranged by a composer friend of mine. I cry every time I hear it, but this.... This rendition.... I couldn't cry, because I was so in awe of his voice and the raw emotion he put into each and every note. I couldn't cry, because he elicited such emotion in me; he reminded me of the lyrics, of what this song means, and gave it new life in my heart. I remember why my dad loved it so much. Why my mom loved it so much. Why it has been our family anthem for so long. For the first time in twenty-one years, I remember what this song truly means, and I am grateful.
Sometimes… I just need to sit back and be grateful for the UA-cam platform. With Jim Nabor’s no longer with us- we have this beautiful moment in time. We adored Gomer but certainly miss his honestly powerful singing talent that still knocks your socks off. Just Beautiful… RIP ❤
I showed this UA-cam video to my mom, not only did she ask me to play it over, she thought Srg Carter was so cute clapping so enthusiastically with that big smile on his face.
I just was watching Gomer Pyle and saw this episode for the first time. I began to cry, and had to find this on UA-cam, not sure he was actually singing it. Indeed, he WAS! Amazingly done!! I had always wanted to meet him, but now must wait my turn in heaven to do so. RIP great man. 😢
Jim Nabors had such a spectacular voice. Him singing this song brought tears to my eyes. I always loved him in his sitcoms. He always seemed like a genuinely kind person. Carol Burnett said he lived across the street from her growing up and called him her brother. Just so sweet.
Heard many male versions, but Jim's rendition of this famous and inspiring song, by far the best. Particularly so restrained and so dignified. And still managed to unleash such incredible force of power. Always is my favourite version. I have to say there are great versions of The Impossible Dream out there, many renowned and some even legendary singers. But Jim, often played as the sort of dim wit, slow but likable, character. The one in the shadow of the lead actors and stars. But on this occasion, Jim was the great, the lead, the legendary and the absolute star. RIP so sad back then, you never had the freedom to truly live. Caspa. Love you Jim.
Awesome been knowing way before the internet, because my dreams was alway's my motjer , and father singing together fellowshiping in Jesus Christ together❤ I love my parents 🤗❤
I can’t say how many times I’ve listened to this performance, both alone now, and with my beloved late husband in the past. Each of us shivered with goosebumps and cried at the end. He is now living the impossible dream and has reached that star. I’ll never forget how we connected during this song. Jim was one of the most undervalued singers of all time. He was head and shoulders above Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Robert Goulet and hundreds of others known as the best. He truly was the best. RIP Jim, you lived the impossible dream for real.
I wouldn't put Elvis with Santra or some of the others on this song. Yes Jim Nabors nailed it, what a talent. Jim is one of my favorites. It is a matter of opinion who sang it better Elvis or Jim. Their styles were different. They both had great voices. Elvis sang with such emotion. Jim's voice was so pure. I have listened to Jim and Elvis both sing this beautiful song they both did a great performance. As for the rest they don't hold a candle to Presley or Nabors may they both R.I.P.
I REMEMBER WHEN THIS GOMER PYLE USMC EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED ON THE CBS NETWORK I WAS 7 YEAR'S OLD AT THE TIME THE EPISODE IS CALLED THE SHOW MUST GO ON IT ORIGINALLY AIRED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3RD 1967 AT 8:30PM I REMEMBER THAT NIGHT HIM SINGING THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM HE SANG THE BEST VERSION OF THAT SONG I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE RIP JIM NABORS AND THANKYOU.
This is the first time I've ever heard this song, but OMG! HE NAILED IT! I knew he could sing but didn't realize what an incredible voice he had until now. PERFECTION AT ITS FINEST.
I checked online- Jim Nabors was not classically trained but sang both country and opera. He was a natural baritone. He was a very talented entertainer singer, and actor. Loved his voice.
I was about five or six when Gomer Pyle first aired. Obviously Jim Nabors hooked all of us kids with his hilarious antics. When he sang it just blew everyone away. Made me a lifelong fan
I just saw this UA-cam video for the first time but I do remember this episode. (I’m 71 and a former Marine). It was an amazing paradox that Jim Nabors had with his voice. Starting with the Andy Griffith Show (yep.. with Ron Howard) and then on to the Gomer Pyle spin off.. the high pitched almost tenor voice was grating with his natural Alabama accent (OK … I’m from Macon Georgia so of course an Alabama accent is grating - LoL) and then when I heard him sing for the first time on a talk show ( I seem to recall it was the original Tonight Show…) I was blown away at this rich bass baritone voice that was nearly operatic. He was the real deal. Great memories - Thanks whoever posted this.
My grandparents built a house in Kalispell Montana when I was a 11 in the middle of nowhere Montana we went out for dinner one night and in walks Jim nabors with his partner. My grandmother was so thrilled she went to his table and ask him, will you see me a song? And you did! He sang for an hour at our table. My grandmother was so thrilled by this, we all were. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere Montana, and in walks Jim nabors, and sings for your family. It was super magical. He was a really amazing man. Super kind and super generous. Our family never forgot his kindness.
This was done live...not lip-synced. The folks backstage...their reaction of being in total awe....that was genuine. This man humbly delivered an unequaled performance of talent.
He was singing with the recording.
Love this
@@nancyjohnson5810 it was live
I always loved the way he sang, when he passed away it was a very sad day
All that, and no mic. Truly inspirational. I can feel a swelling somewhere right as I type.
Sitcom or not, this performance deserved a standing ovation!
Dean Galloway amen! No one sings it like Jim!
A standing ovation for about 15 minutes for this unbelievable performance of this incredible song !!!!!
Yup.
actually it was a live show with the USMC Band in Constitution Hall which was filmed and used for the sicom. He did a lot of shows for US military.
TO REACH THE UNREACHABLE STAR ! S P A C E F O R C E !
Did this man have the most versatile voice in the history of television? To be able to talk like Gomer Pyle and then turn around and sing with a gorgeous baritone voice is baffling. That's extreme talent
He also put out a song singing as Gomer Pyle. "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd".
So incredibly talented.
brings tears to my eyes. i think of my father, a 17 year old kid who was in korea, carrying a flamethrower on his back, in 1950. he had just married my mother. i'm sure he marched into hell in many battles...fortunately, he made it home in 1 peace.
Jim had a golden voice...this is the best rendition for this song...RIP Jim Nabors
I agree that this is his best. After hearing it, I bought a CD including him singing this song, and I was very disappointed. It didn't match this at any level. Guess I'll just need to keep listening to this video. He is incredible!
He was a talented and humble man.
@@kimberlymiller59 it's watching his smile while he sings
Robert Goulet’s version is better, but this is still very good.
❤this is so old.
..but I replay it often.
One of the best moments ever in the history of Television
I watched the original episode. I was young, but it still amazes me today. Nobody has done a better rendition. What a voice!!!!
Agreed!
I am 66 I do not remember seeing this I remember watching gomer Pyle shows on reruns we didn't watch a lot of television in our family except certain times but this is a very talented man the show is wonderful and the reruns I have seen but his voice and the feeling feelings that come from it cannot Fully be explained thank you Jesus I enjoy this man talent. 🙏🩸🤍🙏🦚🙏
When televion was worth watching
I CERTAINLY AGREE
Here in 2024 - rewatching the Andy Griffith Show. Jim Nabors was such a treasure with a jaw dropping singing voice. He is missed.
For the first time ever, Sgt Carter was so proud of Gomer.
the unreachable star
Gomer Pyle was a bottom
@@mike62mcmanus I know
I listen to this song every morning
@@mike62mcmanus
So........
The absolute best rendition of this song. No one sang this like Jim. What a voice. May God rest his soul.
No. God's a kundt who made him gay and gave him AIDS!
He did a great job! 👏 But this song will forever belong to the incomparable Richard Kiley.
Yes he had a great voice and no one could sing it like he did!
God bless his soul, amen!🙏
@@tisafarrow7798 I agree but Jim is a VERY close second place
Jack Jones (RIP) deserves to be in the discussion here.
Very talented singer and actor. His version of singing Impossible Dream On Gomer Pyle was television history during the Vietnam war era and still the best!
And he played a simple person.
I remember that show . SGT Carter was worried before the performance .
was trying to remember who the original artist was, an Robert Goulet comes to mind, but there's probably a million cover's of it alone. all I know is when I was a kid I thought this was a part of our national anthem, that's how powerful a song it was at the time.
took an episode of gomer Pyle to
bring it all back to rememberance
yeah that war was a bitch but so is
any other war !!
@@jeffgrush3795 From "Man of La Mancha" 1965 Broadway -- written before then, but most of the notable versions listed on wikipedia are from after that. On Jim Neighbor's album a year before Goulet. A huge number of notable renditions after that are listed.
Still remember him well
I am an 85 year old Vietnam Combat vet with two tours and two purple hearts one for each tour. I have heard Jim Nabors sing this song on several occasions and enjoyed it every time. I enjoyed watching the Gomer Pyle TV shows also. Thanks again Jim Nabors for the wonderful shows you presented. Capt Kenneth W. Bartlett US Army RIP Sir I am about to follow you.
❤️
Sir, Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service sir
Respect, sir.
You fought for the right, without question or pause.
You were willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause.
And you alone know that you onlly were true to this glorious quest.
You know,you hear Jim Nabors talk but then hear him sing and you think, there's no way that voice can come out of that man,but oh it does.
My mom told me that when she first saw him sing on The Andy Griffith Show, she thought it was dubbed. She couldn't believe that someone with a speaking voice like that has such a beautiful singing voice
Oh yeah he showcases it a bit in an episode of the muppet show
When I lived in Texas years ago, I read an announcement in the newspaper of a society wedding. The bride's godfather sang during the ceremony, and that man was Jim Nabors. Lucky girl and lucky people at the wedding!
The groom a Weeks?
I still get goosebumps hearing him sing this wonderful, emotional song. Amen
I haven't heard this song in decades. I was just thinking about it the other day. & Now, I'm brought to tears. I guess I'm old enough to appreciate this song. More Powerful than ever. 💗💗💗
Jim and Elvis two different styles but both bring goose bumps to me singing this great song. R.I.P. Jim Nabors and Elvis.
Absolutely beautiful ❤
He did a great job, but really only one man can sing this piece the way it's meant to be sung.
You should hear it by Richard & Adam. The best version ever.
How on Earth are people downvoting this. I will admit, Jim Nabor's voice has always puzzled me. It might be because his acting voice is so different, but this performance...IS LEGIT.
I know, Jim Nabors had such a southern, high pitched goofy speaking voice especially as Gomer Pyle. When he sang though he was amazing. He was absolutely solid when he sang. He had the voice of an operatic baritone with total control of his singing range.
I imagine because Jim Nabors was gay
Bigots are everywhere
@kendraadman7229 well have to disagree on this one: I'm a woke, lefty, Methodist who served my time and like Jim Nabors rendition of the Impossible Dream.
Young and have no experience in life and have never witnessed something so incredible.
@Russell Miles oh my gosh, really?
Ok whos the 21 people that disliked this?! Yall must be deaf! This man is one very talented man and yall dont know good talent at all and hes got it! RIP gomer
@Tink Neverland I agree with you
the 40 people who disliked have no taste in good music
haha yea
Not my style of music but you have appreciate the talent.
Margaret waters I know a lot of people in my generation (gen z) like to get on older ppl about how they messed up the world and all, but the truth is they did have their own struggles, and they fought a lot of fights and made a lot of innovation that helps us today. and to be honest, the world started to get messed up way earlier in time. I may not understand the struggle, but I know what older generations had to go through and I appreciate everything. I love this show so much and i love how it takes me back in time. Just wanted to acknowledge the truth in your comment, have a nice day :)
JIM WAS SOMETHING ELSE.... HOW PROFESSIONAL. HE WAS ABLE TO RESUME BACK INTO GOMER CHARACTER AS SOON AS HE ENDED THE SONG.! FLAWLESS.
Brilliance as an actor.
Great stuff!
Also, he has said in many an interview that he really is more like Gomer Pyle than anyone else. That's actually rather his real personality.
This performance by Jim Nabors still brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps all over.
If we played 'who sung it best', I think Gomer wins this one.
He did have a great voice.
Absolutely Gomer Pyle
I 2nd that 😁🎶🎶🎶💞
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Start with a great song, give it an unequaled voice, wrap a good story around it and WOW, this was wonderful. Texas
I think we were all shocked the first time we heard Jim Neighbors sing, if you only knew his voice as Gomer Pyle.
The best 😅😅😅
It was a beautiful shock ❤
I know I was shocked when I heard him sing for the first time after watching him as Gomer. It is the same case with Tennessee Ernie Ford too.
I've heard many sing this amazing song, but Jim Nabors is truly the only one to do it justice.
I only had one tour in Vietnam, and I saw Gomer sing this song ONCE. I cried for my Mom. His voice rocked my soul, and my men consoled. MSG Floyd
Bless you MSG Floyd and your mother for your service in that awful war. This song is in a class by itself.
Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Man I always tear up whenever I hear Nabors rendition of this song.
I do too, especially when they're drunk, it's the middle of the night, and I've to get up early for work.
As a child...I watched alot of Television in the 1960's.... Growing up with the best entertainer's in the World...This was Truly a once in a lifetime performance 🎯
A number of the men behind him (I don't know how many) never made it back from Vietnam, or made it back in a damaged condition. Even so, It's an incredible song to hear him sing, and for the men behind him, they will always live as TRUE HEROES in my heart.
Jim Nabors was a very talented actor and singer. Rip.
Absolutely. his lifestyle was nobody's business. what an amazing singing voice he BLESSED us all!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@madelinehayes-jk9xl so why did you even bring it up.
@@carbo3017 just a response to. someone else. you didn't have to read it
I wasn't alive during this show, but my Mother definitely remembered. Especially this particular episode and song. She's since passed away and every so often I'll play the video and hope she can hear it. Every time it makes me cry it's so beautiful. God bless Jim Nabors and all who came before us. xx
I remember watching the episode and being stunned that Gomer could sing like that!
As far as guessing who you are… Ed Sheeran?
God Bless you too
Keep playing it from time to time, she hears it!- R.Ferencik
My mother loved to hear him sing.
Tear evoking vocal range, talent and beauty. As a boy I dare not miss any episodes of GoMER Pyle and his zany relationship with his less than honest protagonist, Sgt. Vince Carter. Every episode left me waiting eagerly to see the next. Thanks for the indelible memories, Jim. RIP
Always gives me goosebumps. Jim sings that song better than anyone else!
This performance was masterful.
Agreed! I’ve seen others sing it but it’s not ever this good!
EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG BY JIM NABORS I CRY SO MUCH, MY SON WAS A MARINE & SO TRUE WORDS IN THIS SONG, HE LOVED BEING A MARINE SO PROUD HE WAS OF HIMSELF FOR LOOKING FOR HIS IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, JIM SINGS THIS SONG WITH FEELINGS FROM HIS HEART JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE IT SO MUCH, SO TOUCHING
He sung this song the absolute best I've ever heard .I did see it when it aired on the show, fantastic voice
Bless your heart.
Good luck to you an your son.
Always stay strong even when times are tough.
I myself are a MARINE and i love my country dearly firzt to fight last to leave
@jmpmc100 NO, IT WILL BE 5 YEARS THIS AUGUST 31ST HE PAST AWAY 3 MONTHS BEFORE THE MARINE BALL HE WAS SO EXCITED AS ALWAYS
pls dele
So beautiful…I love how he finishes the song with that fabulous last note and then quickly turns back into the goofy mannerisms of Gomer Pyle. He surely was multi talented. ❤
He has more wind in his chest than the entire wind section at the end. They gave out before he did on the last note. That's lung and diaphragm control from Jesus. Hallelujah. Thanks Jim.
Well to be fair it's a known fact you can hold more air standing up than you can sitting down.
@@walterkoziol3822 Yes.
This was Gomer's finest hour. I adored this segment as a kid, and had my uncle buy a Jim Nabors album. I wore grooves in that record and sang the song for days.❤
My goodness that performance was amazing! Not only could he sing, but having him in the dress uniform singing that song was an extra touch.
No one ever sang it better. Magnificent voice.
In 1965, Joe Darion the writer, Mitch Leigh put this to music and Jim Nabors the singer. All three men made this one of the best, if not the greatest, of all time.
This was one of my dad's favorite songs, and I sang it as his funeral when I was 13. 13 years later, I had it performed at my mother's funeral by a violinist and flautist, arranged by a composer friend of mine. I cry every time I hear it, but this.... This rendition.... I couldn't cry, because I was so in awe of his voice and the raw emotion he put into each and every note. I couldn't cry, because he elicited such emotion in me; he reminded me of the lyrics, of what this song means, and gave it new life in my heart. I remember why my dad loved it so much. Why my mom loved it so much. Why it has been our family anthem for so long.
For the first time in twenty-one years, I remember what this song truly means, and I am grateful.
😲 I wasn't ready. I've never heard him sing. Absolutely beautiful 👏🏼
I LOVE when people only know him as Gomer then hear his amazing singing voice. I'm glad you got to experience that surprise.
HE HAD A MAGNIFICENT SINGING VOICE....THIS BROUGHT ME TO TEARS IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL....MAY HE R.I.P. ✝️💖🙏♥️
Jim nabors did it the best Always brings a tear to my eye
The voice of an angel, rest up Jim 🙏
Rest In Peace Jim Nabors 🙏
Semper Fi Brother
Till Valhalla
My God what a voice! This song brings tears to my eyes, its plain beautiful!
Amazing, who knew he could sing like that
Sometimes… I just need to sit back and be grateful for the UA-cam platform. With Jim Nabor’s no longer with us- we have this beautiful moment in time. We adored Gomer but certainly miss his honestly powerful singing talent that still knocks your socks off. Just Beautiful… RIP ❤
It just doesn't get any better than this.
I hope when my time comes my children will play Jim singing this song in memory of my life.
The man definitely had an amazing voice. He sang this song like a boss !
I luv this version he always sang with his heart
This song is one of courage
When the orchestra gives you a standing ovation, you know you've belted it out of the park.
All I can say is WOW this performance brought me to tears I’ve forgotten what a beautiful voice Jim Nabors had
My goodness, that was super outstanding. Jim Nabors, you were a phenomenal singer.
I showed this UA-cam video to my mom, not only did she ask me to play it over, she thought Srg Carter was so cute clapping so enthusiastically with that big smile on his face.
What a set of pipes this guy had! RIP Gomer 😇
I just was watching Gomer Pyle and saw this episode for the first time. I began to cry, and had to find this on UA-cam, not sure he was actually singing it. Indeed, he WAS! Amazingly done!! I had always wanted to meet him, but now must wait my turn in heaven to do so. RIP great man. 😢
When I first met Jim Nabors he was the most beautiful man and the nicest person
One of the best performers in all of history. SEMPER FI Brothers And Sisters. USMC Forever ❤️
I heard Mr. Nabors sing this, a capella on Turtle Island, Fiji, in 1987. Awesome!
Finest Rendition/Performance of this song I have ever Heard!!!
I totally agree. He knocked it right out of the park
Jim Nabors had a gift from God and shared it with all of us. Rest in Peace, Jim... I hope you are singing God's praise with all the angels in heaven.
That voice was a gift from God
What a voice! He positively glowed while singing this song 🥰
A beautiful voice. To hear it now has so much more meaning than it did as a child. It brings tears to my eyes.
Jim Nabors had such a spectacular voice. Him singing this song brought tears to my eyes. I always loved him in his sitcoms. He always seemed like a genuinely kind person. Carol Burnett said he lived across the street from her growing up and called him her brother. Just so sweet.
Carol Burnett played in an episode of gomer Pyle
Always made me smile how Nabors could talk in such a high pitch voice as Gomer but sing in that deep rich bass-baritone voice!
The amount of Air in his Lungs to sing this no mic 🤯🥺😭 sooo beautiful HE WAS SOOOOO TALENTED and settled to make us laugh.🥰🥰🥰🥰
Heard many male versions, but Jim's rendition of this famous and inspiring song, by far the best. Particularly so restrained and so dignified. And still managed to unleash such incredible force of power. Always is my favourite version. I have to say there are great versions of The Impossible Dream out there, many renowned and some even legendary singers. But Jim, often played as the sort of dim wit, slow but likable, character. The one in the shadow of the lead actors and stars. But on this occasion, Jim was the great, the lead, the legendary and the absolute star. RIP so sad back then, you never had the freedom to truly live. Caspa. Love you Jim.
Jim Nabors surprised everyone when he sang. Most people did not expect this powerful voice! I also love this song!
Listening to this to see if I want keep some Jim Nabor records I've been offered... definitely will
It is impossible to overstate how absolutely blown away people were by this at the time.
Awesome been knowing way before the internet, because my dreams was alway's my motjer , and father singing together fellowshiping in Jesus Christ together❤ I love my parents 🤗❤
I can’t say how many times I’ve listened to this performance, both alone now, and with my beloved late husband in the past. Each of us shivered with goosebumps and cried at the end. He is now living the impossible dream and has reached that star. I’ll never forget how we connected during this song. Jim was one of the most undervalued singers of all time. He was head and shoulders above Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Robert Goulet and hundreds of others known as the best. He truly was the best. RIP Jim, you lived the impossible dream for real.
I wouldn't put Elvis with Santra or some of the others on this song. Yes Jim Nabors nailed it, what a talent. Jim is one of my favorites. It is a matter of opinion who sang it better Elvis or Jim. Their styles were different. They both had great voices. Elvis sang with such emotion. Jim's voice was so pure. I have listened to Jim and Elvis both sing this beautiful song they both did a great performance. As for the rest they don't hold a candle to Presley or Nabors may they both R.I.P.
Such a warm voice. What a gift😢
I REMEMBER WHEN THIS GOMER PYLE USMC EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED ON THE CBS NETWORK I WAS 7 YEAR'S OLD AT THE TIME THE EPISODE IS CALLED THE SHOW MUST GO ON IT ORIGINALLY AIRED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3RD 1967 AT 8:30PM I REMEMBER THAT NIGHT HIM SINGING THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM HE SANG THE BEST VERSION OF THAT SONG I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE RIP JIM NABORS AND THANKYOU.
Exactly 26 years before I was born.
Jeffrey Mclaughlin About a week and a half after I was born.
I remember the same. When it aired, I was in tears. It has the same effect on me to this day
I remember seeing this and being shocked at his incredible talent! ❤🎤❤️
Many don't realize he had a singing career and made several records
I remember all the commercials advertising singers and every time a commercial came on about him I couldn't believe how great he sang.
I have chills. That voice was amazing🎉
His singing voice is pure magic! And singing this particular song sung at this moment in time did a great deal to life the hearts of millions!
This brings tears to my eyes, and I don't do that often...
This is the first time I've ever heard this song, but OMG! HE NAILED IT! I knew he could sing but didn't realize what an incredible voice he had until now. PERFECTION AT ITS FINEST.
I heard him sing this at the Houston livestock show in 1969 .He filled the Astrodome withe sound to a standing audience.
Aaawwww ❤ That gives me goosebumps!!
I checked online- Jim Nabors was not classically trained but sang both country and opera. He was a natural baritone. He was a very talented entertainer singer, and actor. Loved his voice.
The best version I ever heard.
I also sang the song "The impossible dream": ua-cam.com/video/jeVLPuStg-g/v-deo.html
Watching this in 2019 🙏
09-24-2020
Good God, I remember watching this as a kid! It was like, Gomer can sing!?!? As I recall, this was a shock to all the Gomer Pyle fans.
I was about five or six when Gomer Pyle first aired. Obviously Jim Nabors hooked all of us kids with his hilarious antics. When he sang it just blew everyone away. Made me a lifelong fan
He had such a rich and beautiful voice
I also sang the song "The impossible dream": ua-cam.com/video/jeVLPuStg-g/v-deo.html
His "Golly" voice was a comedy act...he actually had a great speaking, and definitely a great singing voice...he was truly multi-talented...
Jim is the man. What a voice. Andy Williams is a close second stunning song.😁❤Ruth
Stunning. And the orchestra was exceptional. Bravo USA!!! Together we stand, divided we fall.
There are simply no words to define Jim Nabor's performance.
We all forget how beautifully he could sing. Thank you so much…..
Just the motivation I needed today. Who knew?
Still listing to this song over and over.
Beautiful what a wonderful voice
I just found out today what a talented singer Jim Nabors was.
Close your eyes and listen! Takes my breath away.
The best version of this classic song I have ever heard
im in tears jim nabors was one of the best singer in the world my favorie version of this song song by an incredible artist.
Jim Nabors had the most unforgettable voice! Rest in Peace Gomer Pyle! Surprise Surprise!❤❤
A pure gift ❤
I grew up by the Indy 500 track and attended many races. I got to hear him sing there. His voice was amazing.
I just saw this UA-cam video for the first time but I do remember this episode. (I’m 71 and a former Marine). It was an amazing paradox that Jim Nabors had with his voice. Starting with the Andy Griffith Show (yep.. with Ron Howard) and then on to the Gomer Pyle spin off.. the high pitched almost tenor voice was grating with his natural Alabama accent (OK … I’m from Macon Georgia so of course an Alabama accent is grating - LoL) and then when I heard him sing for the first time on a talk show ( I seem to recall it was the original Tonight Show…) I was blown away at this rich bass baritone voice that was nearly operatic. He was the real deal. Great memories - Thanks whoever posted this.