I'm 71 and once only considered this to be my father's music as I was absorbed with The Beatles and Rolling Stones as a teen. I learned my lesson long ago however and while I still love my Rock and Roll I also love this as well. I can't say how often I'll listen to Ray Eberle and others of the era and just drift away on a cloud. So glad we have these wonderful recordings preserved for all to enjoy and discover if they never have. My father played Ray Eberle records weekends in the 1950s when I was a kid so I had wonderful influences.
Grew up listening to big band and at 75 it is still my favorite. Have always loved listening to your Dad and his brother. Once In A While has always been a favorite. Thanks for this.
Dang! Did Ray Eberle ever get the short end of the stick! This guy was so easy on the eyes! So much more than Sinatra or Como and really had a better singing style. His screen presence charms the pants off of you. Doesn’t make sense that this guy didn’t go on to a much bigger career as a solo act after Glenn Miller double crossed him. This guy was like an undiscovered gold mine.
Thank you for the insight! While I agree with you, I know my father was grateful for the audiences that came until his final performance, two weeks before he was called home to be with God. We ARE blessed to have lived during his time here. Jan 🙂
@@janeberleschabergjaneberle8901 He passed when I was 14. I had seen him perform on television shortly before (on pbs I think.). There’s scarcely been a day in the past 45 years I’ve not heard the voice of Ray Eberle.
Me too! The only reason I knew a bit about it was cause my Dad loved this music. Check out Bob Eberle and Helen O Cornell’s version of Tangerine. It was my Dad’s favorite song! ( had to go in an edit that it was Rays brother Bob that sang Tangerine.)
If it's any consolation to you, Fred Astaire considered Michael Jackson to be the finest dancer he'd ever seen. If you study Fred's dancing and then watch Michael's, you'll see many moves that, yep, they mirror Freds. It's amazing. I don't think Fred did the moon walk though! I've given up trying too.
When Glenn Miller was given virtual control over the Army Air Force musical direction he had a unique situation; he could recruit any musical talent he wanted that was serving in the Army Air Corp...which included some of the greatest talent from orchestras and symphonies across the country. The purpose of his task was to not only aide morale of those serving at home, but also abroad, and demoralize the enemy. In doing so, Glenn assembled what many feel may be the finest group of musicians ever assembled of the big band era. So superb was their talent that the BBC was not keen to give them air time, as they far outshone the British talent that was available at the time. This became a political issue...but with more and more American's serving in Europe and with overwhelming English public demand, Eisenhower was insistent... and eventually the BBC relented in giving the band more air time, which along with American forces radio exposure made The Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band highly popular. The last recordings before Glenn's death in 1944 were at the Abbey Road Studios (later made famous by the Beatles). This particular recording features Johnny Desmond on vocals, who was a terrific and underrated singer. It was likely recorded just prior to the band being deployed to Europe... and from the CBS program "Sustain The Wings". Later broadcasts from Britain would even feature vocals sung in German by singers like Desmond and Dinah Shore, and were intended to demoralize German troops by showing the capabilities of the Allies.
I'm only now just discovering the beautiful music of Ray and Bob Eberle. What magnificent Voices. I can't wait to get some Cd's to listen to them As I drive on my long commutes
Thanks Philip, I don't know if you listen to Sirius XM but I am hosting a new show there starting January 1st ... check it out! It's all big band and swing music! Best to you! Jan
This is the music I was lucky to have when I was just a kid. Ray was so good with all the songs he did with Glenn Miller and the Modernaires. I see he's got the Stardusters, I think with June Hutten, who came from Charlie Spivak's orchestra, and Ray was still the great smooth singer as always. By the way, I still have the book "The Eberle Named Ray" which I really enjoyed a couple of years ago.
@@fromthesidelines I am fairly new to this music. Why did Ray split from Glenn’s orchestra? I just have to add that when I was a kid I have great memories of my Dad listening to his favorite music and his favorite song of all time, Tangerine! I love it! Especially Ray and Helen’s version!
There was some kind of disagreement betwen Glenn and Ray that caused him to leave that summer {Skip Nelson replaced him, before Glenn disbanded to join the Army Air Corps that September}.
@@h.r.puffinstuff7099 It was brother Bob Eberly with Helen O'Connell that sang Tangerine with the Jimmy Dorsey band. Those two brothers are very hard to tell apart.......they looked like twins.
Ray Eberle was your dad? That's so cool! He (Glenn Miller's Moonlight Cocktail), along with Mildred Bailey (Stop the Sun, Stop the Moon), were my introduction to old music. It's been five years since I discovered him. I have encountered so many beautiful songs from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s and It's all thanks to his wonderful singing.
So happy you found Dad! He was a talented, gentle man. I miss him every day and I'm fortunate to be able to be able to listen to him whenever the urge strikes. Thank you for the note!
Ray was often criticized (even by members of Miller's band) for being a second-rate singer. Catch his version of THE NEARNESS OF YOU with Glenn; he's terrific.
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I'm 71 and once only considered this to be my father's music as I was absorbed with The Beatles and Rolling Stones as a teen. I learned my lesson long ago however and while I still love my Rock and Roll I also love this as well. I can't say how often I'll listen to Ray Eberle and others of the era and just drift away on a cloud. So glad we have these wonderful recordings preserved for all to enjoy and discover if they never have. My father played Ray Eberle records weekends in the 1950s when I was a kid so I had wonderful influences.
Beautiful
Love those '40s harmony vocals...
Grew up listening to big band and at 75 it is still my favorite. Have always loved listening to your Dad and his brother. Once In A While has always been a favorite. Thanks for this.
Dang! Did Ray Eberle ever get the short end of the stick! This guy was so easy on the eyes! So much more than Sinatra or Como and really had a better singing style. His screen presence charms the pants off of you. Doesn’t make sense that this guy didn’t go on to a much bigger career as a solo act after Glenn Miller double crossed him. This guy was like an undiscovered gold mine.
Thank you for the insight! While I agree with you, I know my father was grateful for the audiences that came until his final performance, two weeks before he was called home to be with God. We ARE blessed to have lived during his time here. Jan 🙂
@@janeberleschabergjaneberle8901 He passed when I was 14. I had seen him perform on television shortly before (on pbs I think.). There’s scarcely been a day in the past 45 years I’ve not heard the voice of Ray Eberle.
LOL, I hear you. Actually, my father went on to a solo career until his untimely death in 1978. I'm now the matriarch of our family.
Excellent! Ray Eberle!!!
Such a beautiful voice and so handsome. I just found out Bob Eberle were brothers!! no wonder, they look so much alike..
Teenager growing up in the 1980's, on Michael Jackson, and El Debarge. and I LOVE this stuff.
Thank you Darrell! Best! Jan
Me too! The only reason I knew a bit about it was cause my Dad loved this music. Check out Bob Eberle and Helen O Cornell’s version of Tangerine. It was my Dad’s favorite song! ( had to go in an edit that it was Rays brother Bob that sang Tangerine.)
If it's any consolation to you, Fred Astaire considered Michael Jackson to be the finest dancer he'd ever seen. If you study Fred's dancing and then watch Michael's, you'll see many moves that, yep, they mirror Freds. It's amazing. I don't think Fred did the moon walk though! I've given up trying too.
@@whollybraille7043 Thank you!
There was a time, there was a place, there was a voice. Beautiful music.
Very true. 🙂 Jan
June and the boys..I know I lved another life
Absolutely beautiful music, without question.
So happy you enjoyed it! Best! Jan
He reminds me of Tyrone Power a bit. Lovely song!
When Glenn Miller was given virtual control over the Army Air Force musical direction he had a unique situation; he could recruit any musical talent he wanted that was serving in the Army Air Corp...which included some of the greatest talent from orchestras and symphonies across the country. The purpose of his task was to not only aide morale of those serving at home, but also abroad, and demoralize the enemy. In doing so, Glenn assembled what many feel may be the finest group of musicians ever assembled of the big band era. So superb was their talent that the BBC was not keen to give them air time, as they far outshone the British talent that was available at the time. This became a political issue...but with more and more American's serving in Europe and with overwhelming English public demand, Eisenhower was insistent... and eventually the BBC relented in giving the band more air time, which along with American forces radio exposure made The Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band highly popular. The last recordings before Glenn's death in 1944 were at the Abbey Road Studios (later made famous by the Beatles).
This particular recording features Johnny Desmond on vocals, who was a terrific and underrated singer. It was likely recorded just prior to the band being deployed to Europe... and from the CBS program "Sustain The Wings". Later broadcasts from Britain would even feature vocals sung in German by singers like Desmond and Dinah Shore, and were intended to demoralize German troops by showing the capabilities of the Allies.
I'm only now just discovering the beautiful music of Ray and Bob Eberle. What magnificent Voices. I can't wait to get some Cd's to listen to them As I drive on my long commutes
Thanks Philip, I don't know if you listen to Sirius XM but I am hosting a new show there starting January 1st ... check it out! It's all big band and swing music! Best to you!
Jan
@@janeberleschabergjaneberle8901 Thank you Jan
This is the music I was lucky to have when I was just a kid. Ray was so good with all the songs he did with Glenn
Miller and the Modernaires. I see he's got the Stardusters, I think with June Hutten, who came from Charlie Spivak's
orchestra, and Ray was still the great smooth singer as always. By the way, I still have the book "The Eberle Named
Ray" which I really enjoyed a couple of years ago.
Ray's musical career was never quite the same after his split from Glenn in the summer of 1942.
@@fromthesidelines I am fairly new to this music. Why did Ray split from Glenn’s orchestra?
I just have to add that when I was a kid I have great memories of my Dad listening to his favorite music and his favorite song of all time, Tangerine! I love it! Especially Ray and Helen’s version!
There was some kind of disagreement betwen Glenn and Ray that caused him to leave that summer {Skip Nelson replaced him, before Glenn disbanded to join the Army Air Corps that September}.
@@h.r.puffinstuff7099 It was brother Bob Eberly with Helen O'Connell that sang Tangerine with the Jimmy Dorsey band. Those two brothers are very hard to tell apart.......they looked like twins.
@@dudley5533 Thank you! I didn’t know that!
Ray Eberle was your dad? That's so cool! He (Glenn Miller's Moonlight Cocktail), along with Mildred Bailey (Stop the Sun, Stop the Moon), were my introduction to old music. It's been five years since I discovered him. I have encountered so many beautiful songs from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s and It's all thanks to his wonderful singing.
So happy you found Dad! He was a talented, gentle man. I miss him every day and I'm fortunate to be able to be able to listen to him whenever the urge strikes. Thank you for the note!
Ray was often criticized (even by members of Miller's band) for being a second-rate singer. Catch his version of THE NEARNESS OF YOU with Glenn; he's terrific.
That was beautiful ❤
Thank you, Tony - I'd never heard this song sung by anyone before my father. The Stardusters are amazing. Best Jan
Magnificent my all time favourite crooner even tho I was born in the 60s. Thanks Jan. Pat from the UK.
Glad to see more film of Ray! Always prefer to see Bob or Ray on film, gives a more personal touch.
Agreed! Thank you! Jan
Love it! Thank you
This song is definitly frozen in time !
Yes! It's amazing that way. Best Jan
This is so beautiful. Listen to the version of Patti Page. She does all the background vocals.
Thank you! I didn’t know that. I will have to check her out!
I like Ray's version of Over the Rainbow as well.
With a skinny kid from Hoboken sitting uneasy, sheepishly in the wings.....
Did the 2 brothers ever sing or make recordings together?
I like the Doo Wop version by The Chimes .
I like Doo Wop also....even though I am not really knowledgeable about all the groups. I will have to check them out. Thank you!
@@h.r.puffinstuff7099 Thanks! Jan
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Marvelous! Did Ray and Bob ever make any recordings together?
Just another note: In the movie "Pinup Girl", the group is called "Stardreamers" ????
The name they had while performing with Dad for Universal was Starlighters. They're great! Best!
Jan
Bing and Frank had nothing to Ray
without rapper much better.
Lol! Thank you! Jan