Whiffenpoof Song - Robert Shaw Chorale (Men).avi
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- This is my first upload. I've always enjoyed the rich sounds of the Robert Shaw Chorale, and thought there may be some others out there who would also. This song is from the 1962 album by the Men of the Robert Shaw Chorale, '23 Glee Club Favorites', recorded from the vinyl.
David,
This song was played by our Rabbi during Shiva for my dad, who just died at age 104. He used to sing this to us when we were growing up. Great, wonderful, warm memories. Thank you.
You don't have to be a Yale alum to love this classic sung by the stout-hearted men of the glorious Robert Shaw Chorale.
Indeed not, Richard--universal appeal for sure! And the Robert Shaw Chorale? Top drawer.
Thanks for stopping by!
Best Regards,
David
You know, I’ve been listening to this upload for more years than I can keep track of. I probably listen to it more often than any other UA-cam music video. I haven’t left a comment until now, because I just don’t know what to say or how to say it. This piece of music speaks to my soul on at least a dozen different levels, all complex and profound. And Robert Shaw has made the ultimate recording of it. May it live on forever...
Thank you so much for adding depth to the post, JD! I'm glad that you've enjoyed this. It was my first ever posting, as a newly minted UA-camr, and still one of my favorite pieces.
Best Regards,
David
When I was a member of the University of Michigan Symphony Band, back in the early '60's,
and on tour, the 3rd bus was always for men alone. This was one of our favorite songs to
sing to pass the time, and because it is so meaningful. Still is!
I have searched and finally found what I believe is the very best choral arrangement of this, The Wiffenpoof Song. Dignified, regal, respectful,and flawlessly executed. I have grown to disdain versions sounding like a comedy show track or final song before stumbling out of a bar. Thank you, UnclaimedFr8, for this posted version!
Paul Crossgrove You're very welcome, Paul--labor of love. Thank you for stopping by, and for your kind words. Wonderful music, this--wish there were more by RSC.
Best Regards,
David
Paul Crossgrove You're so right! this is the best version. I had this album back in the 70s and every version I've heard since seems to mock the song. This arrangement brings out the true beauty of the melody.
Lovely. My dad's barbershop quartet sang this many years ago, and I can still hear his voice singing the bass. It means a lot to me.
"Damned from here to Eternity... God have mercy on such as we." SING IT AGAIN BOYS.
+Stephen Nelson "From the tables down at Morrie's..."--Glad you enjoyed this gem, Stephen! The RSC was so great. Thanks for stopping by!
Best Regards,
David
Wonderful lines from Kipling's poem, "Gentlemen-Rankers".
I agree with all fans of Robert Shaw. I know where I was when he died. There has been no one to take his place. My favourite album is Sea Shanties, which I bought in New York in 1968. Still have it. Still love it, and all Shaw's others. Thanks for posting the "23". LD
You're very welcome, St. B! Love the RSC--never had the chance to hear them live, though. (But I did hear the Norman Luboff Choir--lucky).
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Best Regards,
David
how beautiful, how touching the words. Tears fill my eyes, sadness, or joy, I cannot tell.
To the tables down at Mory's, to the place where Louis dwells,
To the dear old Temple Bar we love so well,
Sing the Whiffenpoofs assembled with their glasses raised on high,
And the magic of their singing casts its spell.
Yes, the magic of their singing of the songs we love so well:
"Shall I Wasting" and "Mavourneen" and the rest.
We will serenade our Louis while life and voice shall last
Then we'll pass and be forgotten with the rest.
We are poor little lambs who have lost our way.
Baa, Baa, Baa.
We are little black sheep who have gone astray.
Baa, Baa, Baa.
Gentlemen songsters off on a spree
Damned from here to eternity
God have mercy on such as we.
Baa, Baa, Baa.
I have loved this song since I first heard it in a New York City play called "Poor Little Lambs" back in the 1980's. I do prefer, though, the Mitch Miller rendering: slower, deeper, more authoritative. But Mitch's gang were apparently not permitted to sing "damned from here to eternity", I guess because of TV censorship. They substituted "doomed", which is not quite the same thing. I do love the Robert Shaw recordings of "The Lost Chord" and the.
"Ave Maria"
I had a Mexican friend (here in Cabo) ask me to name three songs that touched the essence of "America," an interesting question with thousands of answers. My first reaction was that I wasn't sure I could pick three genres, much less three songs, having so much to choose from. I thought of quite a few and gave him Shenandoah by the Johnny Mann Singers, the Battle Hymn of the Republic by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Live In Jerusalem CD), and this, the Robert Shaw Chorale version of The Whiffenpoof Song. Thanks for the upload.
@Carl Munson You're most welcome! Thanks for including this in your choices. Such a great album.
Best Regards,
David
Awesome! Brilliant. Don't have words to express. Beautifully sang.
Robert Shaw Chorale, excepcional conjunto de vozes e lógico maravilhosamente conduzido pelo seu maestro. Interpretam melodias suaves, envolventes que me transportam para alguns lugares que não sei explicar! Só sei que me encanta. e eu não me canso de ouvir. Gosto imensamente.
Thanks so much this is great music. Robert Shaw was superb.
Why does this song bring me to tears? I have no idea, but it does . . . every time.
Thank you for commenting! Yes, the execution of these songs is outstanding, and is a treat to listen to. A CD would indeed be welcome.
Thank you, Judith--much appreciated! I'm glad this brought back fond memories. I think this song is one of the quintessential barbershop or glee club standards.
Best Regards,
David
Frank, thanks so much for your comments. No, I wasn't aware of the actual rarity of this album, only that I had a dickens of a time locating a good copy, some years ago. I first found a monaural copy--which luckily had the lyric sheets. Interestingly the one song's lyrics not included (copyright) was this very one. (I appended it, though, with my own lyric search). I then, after months of looking, found this one in stereo--pristine.
I had recorded a library copy in 1962-remember 3 3/4 ips tape?
Fantastic! Love this album.
Thank you, Daniel, for taking the time to visit and comment, and--you're very welcome! My condolences on your dad's passing. 104--what he's seen in his lifetime! My own dad passed at age 92, some years ago.
How fortunate you are for the memories. I had to look up the meaning of Shiva--Hebrew word for 'seven', so the tradition is one week of mourning, is it not?
Best Regards,
David
Thanks so much for your kind words. I first found this album in a public library in the early 1960s, and enjoyed it a lot. I was lucky enough a couple of years ago to locate one, in stereo, and in pristine condition. I recorded the tracks in uncompressed .wav format, and these became the basis for my uploads. I'll be uploading the remainder in the near future. Best Regards!
@TheOldbookman
Wow, Thanks so much! You know, this album has been a favorite of mine for almost--half a century!! Unbelievable. I thought it needed to be uploaded and available; you're right, it's unparalleled. As to coming up with a commercial CD, I hardly know where to start. Yes, I have the digitizing I did as uncompressed .wav files, so creating a CD from that is no problem. It's the legal and copyright stuff that buffaloes me.
Comments like yours have been so very gratifying!
Best,
David
You're welcome--glad you enjoyed it too! It's been a hugely fun and gratifying project for me--more to come.
I couldn't agree with you more about the rich sounds of the Robert Shaw Chorale. I've never heard one better. Such lovely traditional harmonies, something sadly lacking in today's music. I wonder why so few of his recordings are available commercially today.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, keocntsy! I know there are a few albums transferred to CD commercially. Maybe with downloading so widely available, more will show up.
Best Regards,
David
Hi Davis - following you around UA-cam. Love this group as much as the Luboff Choir, there are others as well . When I think of their names I'll check to see if you have them uploaded as well. I agree with your other commenters, this version of the Wiffenpoof Song is perfection. Now I'm going to give a listen to Sea Shanties. Thanks again David for the beautiful music.
+jim bryan Jim, it's a pleasure--you're very welcome! So glad you enjoy the music--RSC and Luboff were just great, and left wonderful legacies. Enjoy your meanderings!
Best Regards,
David
@theted1993
Greetings, and thank you for your comments!! It's so meaningful to hear of others' indelible memories and experiences. What a thrill it must have been for you. Thank You for sharing this!
Best Regards,
David
@TheOldbookman
Much appreciated! Thanks again.
David
Hello Fello Aficianados of Choral Music:
Re: The "23 Glee Club Favorites" I had a friend make a CD copy of my original recording. Most of it is pretty good, however, between songs, there is a noticeable "click" and the volume of each song varies dramaticcally prompting one to raise or lower the volume. However, it's the best I've been able to do with this rare album. I'm in the process of having my friend also transcibe to CD the rare "Folk Songs of the Old World." Will keep you posted!
@cneilyjr
Hello, and Thank You for commenting! Mint copy? Very lucky. I'm going to explore the same route with mine, this fall--needs to be preserved!
Best Regards,
David
This version is superior to the countless renditions found on You Tube by the Yale U. Whiffenpoofs through the years. Here the melody dominates and the harmony is perfectly balancede, whereas the college glee club versions allow the harmony to overwhelm the melody line, making the tune sound flat.
Robert Shaw used to say, and I quote, "Don't f*** around with the melody" !!! He knew what was up.
Aye aye.
The wind bloweth, to & fro, where it sends me I do not know, all I knoweth, that I must go, where voices bid me , time to go !
I bought a copy of this album in 1961 when it came out, but lost it. About 20 years ago, I came across a mint copy in a stack of used records and purchased it. Several years ago I had it professionally transferred to CD format, and they did a beautiful job. Actually sounds better than the original. I don't know why they don't reissue it.
@UnclaimedFr8
(Cont.) Frank, I agree that a CD would be desirable--not sure just how to embark on that project.
David
love
I'm glad you do, Jennifer! A classic indeed. Thanks for visiting!
Best Regards,
David
They should just sing this in one place, because according to these guys, it’s going to take god awhile to get to them
Are you aware just how rare this album is? It is not even listed in the catalog of RCA recordings! Apparently, it was released for just a brief few months in 1960 and never re-released in any form. If you have a pristine album (perhaps with the printed lyrics?) you might condider having the album professionally done on a CD! I'm sure there are many fans of the choral mucis of that era who would greatly appreciate it! Frank