This is fun. It keeps Gershwin alive. No one is going to put this out who doesn't really enjoy the music. Great voice. I'd like to hear more of his stuff.
When this song was written in the 1920s, "shaking just like a flivver" was completely understood. "Flivver" was a nickname for a Model T Ford, of which there were millions and millions in use in the USA at that time. They were notorious for being rattly and shaky. Well...in the 21st century, nobody knows that anymore. Thus he doesn't sing the original lyrics.
I enjoyed Cliff Edwards version better, it's got the jumpy rhythm that makes you wanna move. This is a bit more laid back and easy listening. "shaking just like my grandmother" instead of "flivver" is ok, but i would've made it "my grandma" with two syllables. Anyway, its good to see the song going strong after all these years and that kids still find it to be a Fascinatin' Rhythm. :)
Is this a studio recording? It almost seems like it is not a finished version. See 4:02 - He stutters out of time with the music, missing a rest. "W-Won't you take a day off?" I don't think this would be included in a studio recording.
+Kara Murphee Dianne is actually a singer. If Jamie Cullum were a decent piano player who occasionally sang, I would give him a pass. He is however, a piano ham with a very limited voice. The antics are there to distract from the basic lack of talent. If he were around in the 1950s, he would have played in a local dance band. He benefits from the ignorance of his fans. He is like Dudley Moore with a tenth of the piano talent.
I love this kind of comment (ironically). You surely know best than anyone what "talent" is, what is good and what is not. Surely better than all of his music partners, from the unknown to the very well known and very talented artists. Don't be frustrated. You don't like it ? Pass away.
My point Bastien is that he is feted when far better artists languish in obscurity. I suppose their superior gift is its own reward but he is is just so 2nd rate that it annoys me.
+Kara Murphee - Well I fully understand. Dianne Reeves (and the lushly orchestrated, fantastic, epic arrangement) definitely is what I would call an impeccably done, flawless version. Jamie Cullum is also an entertainer and includes a ton of humor in his versions - showmanship is the part you need to get through to the cheap seats, and Cullum does it with style and class. Cullum is by far not in the upper league of pianists (but he has legit chops - just check his timing: your average hack wouldn't be able to be that spot-on) and he never pretends to sing "beautifully", but rather in an off way. As a modern pianist/singer/entertainer I think he is just great. Of course Dianne Reeves (like any arrangement/production that resembles the style of, say a Quincy Jones) is in a different league - but that is much more appreciated by fellow musicians. There is one very annoying fact about awesome and flawless arrangements and singing: it is is so easy on the ear, that it seems to go unnoticed by non-musicians. Just my humble opinion: I am the first to defend real quality, but if some gimmicks are included that actually work and are done well: I have no problem with it. Now I go and listen to the Dianne Reeves version again :-)
I think I'm missing the point... what does this have to do with the music exactly? Absolutely nothing you say? That's what I thought.... Seriously Kristopaivinen listen to the music.
What's the point of a smooth-cheeked anemic with fashion hair and ironed jeans posing as a jazzman? Is it to steal some audiences from the Backstreet Boys? Or does it all just go well together with the wimpy voice?
I love this guy! He is a legit and highly skilled jazz piano player plus a fantastic singer. The whole package.
Almost every versión of Fascinating is excelent.
I really like this version, Gershwin would be proud.
"why Im always shaking just like my... grandmother" ;3
One of the greatest musicians alive today and no contest.
His voice has so many imperfections but it's so great. Imperfections are what make an artist stand out especially in jazz. Love it.
This is fun. It keeps Gershwin alive. No one is going to put this out who doesn't really enjoy the music. Great voice. I'd like to hear more of his stuff.
Jamie ose tout, je l'aime, je l'aime, je l'aime ... à la folie.... juste incroyable, surprenant, intuitif...
irremplaçable
Thanks for posting....Jamie IS a Fascinating Rythm !! I'll take all I can get!!
I all forgot about this song!
Great to hear it again..
How generous of you to share. Jamie was SO hoping to get your feedback.
This is awersome! So creative improvizations! :)
I love this upbeat account.
awesome... this guy is just amazing
When this song was written in the 1920s, "shaking just like a flivver" was completely understood. "Flivver" was a nickname for a Model T Ford, of which there were millions and millions in use in the USA at that time. They were notorious for being rattly and shaky. Well...in the 21st century, nobody knows that anymore. Thus he doesn't sing the original lyrics.
thanks for posting it i love it great song !!!!
Version taken smartly! I love Jamie!
Man he's got it!!!
I love his covers they all offer something fresh and new. I'd like to know if Jeff Gascoigne was collaborating on this
My god his f:ing amazing!
I love his music and also the sexy messy look :)
I'm with you on that..love Jamie's whole style 💕 💞
very nicely done
simply fantastic.
He sounds like a younger Harry Connick Jr.- wouldn't it be great to see the two of them together
its awesome :)
1:01 - 1:55 = BEAST!
Seriously, it's about the music, not the way they look ^o)
Like the song very much btw, creative ;)
Jamie Cullum è veramente geniale!!!
it was a question. chillax.
I enjoyed Cliff Edwards version better, it's got the jumpy rhythm that makes you wanna move. This is a bit more laid back and easy listening. "shaking just like my grandmother" instead of "flivver" is ok, but i would've made it "my grandma" with two syllables. Anyway, its good to see the song going strong after all these years and that kids still find it to be a Fascinatin' Rhythm. :)
DUDDU.... DUP... DUP...
3:59 I found a little stutter.
But of course Jamie Cullum is still amazing.
If Micheal Buble, Bobby McFarren and Ray Charles all raise a little white kid from england... this is how he would turn out...
lol
that's not a stutter it's syncopation. He did that every time he played that phrase
Is this a studio recording? It almost seems like it is not a finished version.
See 4:02 - He stutters out of time with the music, missing a rest. "W-Won't you take a day off?"
I don't think this would be included in a studio recording.
haha true dat
@mottombo1 its called Jamie Cullum
i wouldn't know how else to say it
is it a cover?
I made it, the video's crap but i just wanted the song to put the video on my myspace. He's brilliant isnt he :)
@MrPianosmurf
yep, george gershwin and ella fitzgerald on related and Im sure they didnt copie jamie
How is this sort of jazz called?
Haha, modern :d
@marche111 ?
0:11 huh?.. again.. What?.. nooo.. WHAT?!
@bluewhale41 its 7 tone deaf people now,,oh well, more for the true fans that way...:)
Dianne Reeves nailed this one! I prefer her over Jamie Cullum any day.
+Kara Murphee Dianne is actually a singer. If Jamie Cullum were a decent piano player who occasionally sang, I would give him a pass. He is however, a piano ham with a very limited voice. The antics are there to distract from the basic lack of talent. If he were around in the 1950s, he would have played in a local dance band. He benefits from the ignorance of his fans. He is like Dudley Moore with a tenth of the piano talent.
I love this kind of comment (ironically). You surely know best than anyone what "talent" is, what is good and what is not. Surely better than all of his music partners, from the unknown to the very well known and very talented artists. Don't be frustrated. You don't like it ? Pass away.
My point Bastien is that he is feted when far better artists languish in obscurity. I suppose their superior gift is its own reward but he is is just so 2nd rate that it annoys me.
+Kara Murphee - Well I fully understand. Dianne Reeves (and the lushly orchestrated, fantastic, epic arrangement) definitely is what I would call an impeccably done, flawless version.
Jamie Cullum is also an entertainer and includes a ton of humor in his versions - showmanship is the part you need to get through to the cheap seats, and Cullum does it with style and class. Cullum is by far not in the upper league of pianists (but he has legit chops - just check his timing: your average hack wouldn't be able to be that spot-on) and he never pretends to sing "beautifully", but rather in an off way. As a modern pianist/singer/entertainer I think he is just great. Of course Dianne Reeves (like any arrangement/production that resembles the style of, say a Quincy Jones) is in a different league - but that is much more appreciated by fellow musicians. There is one very annoying fact about awesome and flawless arrangements and singing: it is is so easy on the ear, that it seems to go unnoticed by non-musicians.
Just my humble opinion: I am the first to defend real quality, but if some gimmicks are included that actually work and are done well: I have no problem with it.
Now I go and listen to the Dianne Reeves version again :-)
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6 people's deaf.
Jomie does have down syndrome. He's down with Jazz and Pop.
I think I'm missing the point... what does this have to do with the music exactly? Absolutely nothing you say? That's what I thought.... Seriously Kristopaivinen listen to the music.
What's the point of a smooth-cheeked anemic with fashion hair and ironed jeans posing as a jazzman? Is it to steal some audiences from the Backstreet Boys? Or does it all just go well together with the wimpy voice?