They were a major influence on The Bee Gees as children growing up. Their Late Father Hugh would get them to watch them. "Look at their stage presence and harmonies, and how well they sing."
There is also a great photo from about 1960 where the older Gibb brothers (then a teenaged Barry and preteens Maurice and Robin) backstage with Herbert, Harry and Donald. RIP Robin and Maurice Gibb==as well as Andy.
The body language chrisma of them as individuals, as well as a cohesive group is astounding in accompaniment with their melodic supremacy; Also, the way the two middle guys share the "it"factor for stage presence, without stepping on each other's toes--- like a point guard and shooting guard, trading off smoothly on their offensive duties. The past ability in music/entertainment was next level; No cheesy gimmicks-- just raw talent, hard work on craft from a young age, and an hyperreal ability to be in tune with each other in a unique way... Okay, I've rambled enough, but just know this song hits the soul.
The real tragedy is losing John Jr. at such an early age and stage in their long career. His deeper voice really fills in the bottom of the quartet and makes it fuller.
Now I'm not bragging but it's understood That everything I do I sure do good. I love that line! This was one of my father's favorite groups, he admired them so much.
This is extraordinary footage and OMG so clear! The guitarist is John Mills, he was the oldest of the four and tragically, 2 years after this, he died of pnemonia whilst touring throughout Europe with the 4 of them. Nonetheless, they continued on as the Mills brothers of course and their father joined and became the bass voice. John (senior) died in the late 50s and Harry, Herbie and Donald continued to perform until the early 80s. They are an extraordinary bunch of lads!!
My teacher Mr Richard Choy was the head music arranger for NBC radio. He did the arrangements for the Mills Brothers. He had their signed autograph picture in his studio In fact he taught the brother to play the guitar He told me this brother was a quick learner due to his talented music ability.
From the 1920’s through the 1970’s. From jazz to swing to easy listening. They changed with the times and were at the top of each genre each decade. Amazing….and still wonderful 9 decades later.
John's tenor guitar and bass part are yet unequaled, and i suspect never will be. They stand by themselves, 81 years after this was cut. EIGHTY-ONE YEARS!
Absolutely perfect music, perfect singing, perfect performing, perfect guitar playing, so swingin', sung so tastefully. I love the Mills Brothers!!!❤️❤️so great!!
I just discovered the Mills Brothers today and a UA-cam search has NOT disappointed! 😱 Such pure, natural talent!!! My love for 40s music is relatively new but grows every day. One of my favorites things to listen to is the 40s Junction in my Sirius Radio. Any other suggestions to further grow and develop this love would be welcomed! 🗣️
Christy, if you enjoy 40s Junction type of music, you might want to watch movies from the 30s and 40s that have great performances in them. "Reveille with Beverly" (1943) is just one example of great performances in the movies. The Mills Brothers performed two songs in that movie.
I love the third brother from the left, the slightly bigger. He looks like he's having so much fun. Even when he gets older see still has the widest smile on his face.
That was Harry. He became totally blind from diabetes, and in later years his brothers had to guide him onto the stage, though the audience never knew.
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face..
This music reminds me of a really bad period of my life: I was really sad and tired, and I used to listen to this music; I even used it as the ringtone for my alam! This was the only thing to give me a smile, and that's why I love this music (i'm 24)! :)
PAMAZ I hope your life is better. I'm 54 and found the Mills Bros when I was ten years old and I sure was blessed because it got me through sad, hard times. Paper doll, up a lazy river, nevertheless, basin street blues, across the alley from the Alamo, MANY more and my personal favorite: daddy's little girl (of which I MADE SURE that was the FIRST song all three of my daughters heard after they were born!). It is so nice to know someone your age, which is about the age of my youngest daughter, appreciates and plays this beautiful music. Well, God bless you. I prayed for you just now and asked God to fill your heart with His Truth. 🙏
2nd from the left has so much charisma. the way he looks around at his bros while he's singing. such a talent. he's acting like he's telling them a story and it works so well. showmanship to the max
Like I said in another Mills Brother post. Oh man if they could only be Imitated like Michael Bubblier Imitated Sinatra's type music. 4 look Alike Mills Brothers in old suites with a great similar voice to take over their shtick. of course it will NEVER be the same.but would be so damn cool and nostalgic to see and hear again. I'd pay cover charge for an evening with the Mills Brothers " Millennium Resurrection quartette damn right. Just do it...it will be so nice folks
This what singing supposed to sound like it's barbershop mixed with church soul the best to ever do it n it's amazing their rivals on the air waves was the ink spots incredible.
John Mills Jr. died January 23 1936. He was only 25. He was the eldest brother and the leader. He played on a ukulele and a 4 string tenor guitar and sang bass like a tuba.
I had listened to this dozens of times with a portable speaker or just on my iPhone. I never heard the oldest brother as clearly às today when I used decent earbuds! What an amazing difference!
oh, cool, i guess i gotta way with it... me Dad loved them.... i had the fortune to meet them in the '70's unless someone was messing with me........luv to all who love the Mills Bros.
Thank you so much for posting this. This was my grandmother's favorite group when she was little. 'They were great singers and so handsome' she said. I miss you, Gran.
Spitler the ill-fated eldest brother John Jr is about unsung hero, if only for his singing voice; he was also the only other brother with anything resembling a personality. Though the same-named father would take his place from 1936 to 1952, the group's sound was obviously altered forever.
Somebody has told you by now: he was the 4th Mills Bro., who died in the 30s of pneumonia. He's incredible the way his hands fly over the strings of his guitar. He was replaced but never bettered.
@@cynthiapickett8342 They would all have their own personalities and I disagree, it shows. But the death of John Jnr. was tragic. In that time there was no cure for pneumonia you could rely on. Not for another ten years.
The best I never heard this beautiful mills brothers they should turn that house too a museum in. ohio they turn lewis armstrong into a great museum and more
All done all in ONE take with ONE microphone on ONE track with NO limiters nor auto-tune.
This is how real music is done.
And how!
I keep coming back to this because it's perfect.
Back when the microphones were made out of military equipment lol
tell me, what is real music and who are you to judge it?
That's right!
This gives me chills even after 100,000 plays. There is something supernatural about their perfection
Kimberly Katiti A perfection few vocal singers or groups will ever match.
Kimberly, truer words were never spoken, the Mills Brothers are my therapy after a stress FULL day at work.
You said it ... I was just thinking that lol . Immaculate in every way
I agree!!! :-)
I listened to this with my girlfriend last night and just proclaimed: "this song is SO fucking incredible"
The best vocal, foot stomping, show quartet ever!
It's no wonder the Bee Gees often reference them as their earliest inspirations.
They were a major influence on The Bee Gees as children growing up. Their Late Father Hugh would get them to watch them. "Look at their stage presence and harmonies, and how well they sing."
There is also a great photo from about 1960 where the older Gibb brothers (then a teenaged Barry and preteens Maurice and Robin) backstage with Herbert, Harry and Donald. RIP Robin and Maurice Gibb==as well as Andy.
How anybody could give this a thumbs down is beyond me.
Random troller probably.
It's loser jealousy
I agree. It's much better then that dumb rap shit. Anyone who dislikes this video from now own will stopped being loved by Jesus.
@@mrvomit101 ik no cussing just plain old jazz
Nobody can give the thumbs down now. Google doesn't tolerate any dissent. But these guys rule. I give them a thumbs up.
The body language chrisma of them as individuals, as well as a cohesive group is astounding in accompaniment with their melodic supremacy; Also, the way the two middle guys share the "it"factor for stage presence, without stepping on each other's toes--- like a point guard and shooting guard, trading off smoothly on their offensive duties. The past ability in music/entertainment was next level; No cheesy gimmicks-- just raw talent, hard work on craft from a young age, and an hyperreal ability to be in tune with each other in a unique way... Okay, I've rambled enough, but just know this song hits the soul.
I love your comment
Great comment and use of an awesome analogy to characterize their teamwork and how they accomplish the goal seemlessly!
As, at the time, they were the greatest a capella group in the world, the addition of guitar is like the addition of an entire orchestra.
1:53 trades of one bar at a time! Priceless ✨
The real tragedy is losing John Jr. at such an early age and stage in their long career. His deeper voice really fills in the bottom of the quartet and makes it fuller.
Here after the Bee Gees Documentary mentioned the Mills Brothers has having a big impact on the Bee Gees..
Now I'm not bragging but it's understood
That everything I do I sure do good.
I love that line! This was one of my father's favorite groups, he admired them so much.
Hello dear,how’re you doing? Greetings from California😊
"I'll admit I'm not the best now, but I'll be the best of the best couple around"
Is an even better line
God gave them a gift. It's a shame their Brother John Jr. (guitar) died so young.
They said themselfes,the neighbours never complained,because they had this perfect choir around.
WHY DID I HAVE STUMBLE ON AT 83?? THE BROS ARE LIFELONG FAVES...TODAY IN MY CAR!!!
You first think this song is a bit goofy, but then boy does it swing. Great song!
Hand trumpeting is a lost art.
Do you know how did he do it?
This is extraordinary footage and OMG so clear! The guitarist is John Mills, he was the oldest of the four and tragically, 2 years after this, he died of pnemonia whilst touring throughout Europe with the 4 of them. Nonetheless, they continued on as the Mills brothers of course and their father joined and became the bass voice. John (senior) died in the late 50s and Harry, Herbie and Donald continued to perform until the early 80s. They are an extraordinary bunch of lads!!
Actually, Papa John retired around 1952 and died in 1967.
Why have we not seen this in Europe??? This is talent above.....I don't know what....
Thanks for sharing, that is very sad that he passed. Thank god for modern medicine
Wow so much history . I never heard of these guys and all this happened before I was even born. I can’t believe the father died
and Harry passed in 1982
WAY BEFORE MY TIME...BUT>> A GLIMPSE OF GENIUS!!! I CAUGHT UP LATER & TO THIS DAY>..AT 83!!!
My teacher Mr Richard Choy was the head music arranger for NBC radio. He did the arrangements for the Mills Brothers. He had their signed autograph picture in his studio
In fact he taught the brother to play the guitar He told me this brother was a quick learner due to his talented music ability.
The hours of practice to get to be so smooth is mind-blowing. What a wonderful sound
Toe tapping joy!
Funny stuff my dude
Eran de otro mundo en este, ÚNICOS. Que bárbaros, Reeeeebuenos. Talento de Dios. 🇨🇷
Fascinated, watching those fingers working the guitar, what a shame he died so young, when they were just hitting their stride.
Mills brothers rulez...
How can you NOT be in a happy mood after hearing this???
So talented too!
Compared to musics nowadays, this worths more than gold
From the 1920’s through the 1970’s. From jazz to swing to easy listening. They changed with the times and were at the top of each genre each decade. Amazing….and still wonderful 9 decades later.
Something special about this songs is that you can hear them 1,000,000 times and never and never get bored
just so damned cool................................
Bloody. Fantastic. The. Great. Mills. Bros y. Can. Tap. Y. Feet. To. This
John's tenor guitar and bass part are yet unequaled, and i suspect never will be. They stand by themselves, 81 years after this was cut. EIGHTY-ONE YEARS!
Joe McNamara Tenor guitar and bass singer--a match made in heaven!
The grandfathers of what was later known as boy bands except they weren't dancing and all that but those harmonies.
Oh - this is with John Jr! He fell ill & passed away 2 years after this - & their FATHER stepped in to complete the group!!
Can you imagine these are 4 brothers with such unique voices and talent, simply perfect. God truly gives with no holding back!
Who can top The Mills Bros? No group like them!! Will always Love them!!!
Hello dear,how’re you doing? Greetings from California😊
Music was so much better then... these guys were awesome.
I've loved the Mills Brothers since I was a child watching them on the Ed Sullivan Show. I never heard them do this song, it really made me smile.
Hello dear,how’re you doing? Greetings from California😊
Absolutely perfect music, perfect singing, perfect performing, perfect guitar playing, so swingin', sung so tastefully. I love the Mills Brothers!!!❤️❤️so great!!
“Perfect” is the perfect word. Someone else said “immaculate”. Another good adjective. They blow me away each time!!!
Tight! :-)
They are sooooo sweeett😊😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just discovered the Mills Brothers today and a UA-cam search has NOT disappointed! 😱 Such pure, natural talent!!! My love for 40s music is relatively new but grows every day. One of my favorites things to listen to is the 40s Junction in my Sirius Radio. Any other suggestions to further grow and develop this love would be welcomed! 🗣️
Christy, if you enjoy 40s Junction type of music, you might want to watch movies from the 30s and 40s that have great performances in them. "Reveille with Beverly" (1943) is just one example of great performances in the movies. The Mills Brothers performed two songs in that movie.
And handsome to boot. Men in this era now just don't compare. In appearance and everything else...
First real boy band!
Always well-groomed, as was the custom of (and for) the era.
♫How'm I doin?, Tweet, Tweet, Tweet, Twa, Twaaaaaa♫
Gotta love the classics XD
I love the third brother from the left, the slightly bigger. He looks like he's having so much fun. Even when he gets older see still has the widest smile on his face.
That was Harry. He became totally blind from diabetes, and in later years his brothers had to guide him onto the stage, though the audience never knew.
At least in hindsight, the audience never quite knew--but likely suspected something was amiss even then.
Charles Taylor Thank you; couldn't have said it better!
Charles Taylor Not for nothing that Harry Mills was in fact dubbed the "personality" of the group.
Let's not forget the great Patty Andrews; whatever her faults, she at least kept that group alive through her final years.
A superior performance and truly entertaining.
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face..
@@markowen3114😐
@@markowen3114 Stalker
Best of all the groups
Okay, this is addictive.
The Best!
This is over the top bad ass !!!!
This music reminds me of a really bad period of my life: I was really sad and tired, and I used to listen to this music; I even used it as the ringtone for my alam! This was the only thing to give me a smile, and that's why I love this music (i'm 24)! :)
PAMAZ I hope your life is better. I'm 54 and found the Mills Bros when I was ten years old and I sure was blessed because it got me through sad, hard times. Paper doll, up a lazy river, nevertheless, basin street blues, across the alley from the Alamo, MANY more and my personal favorite: daddy's little girl (of which I MADE SURE that was the FIRST song all three of my daughters heard after they were born!). It is so nice to know someone your age, which is about the age of my youngest daughter, appreciates and plays this beautiful music. Well, God bless you. I prayed for you just now and asked God to fill your heart with His Truth. 🙏
Doin' swell boys!
this just made me grin SO HARD
I think I am in love with them, fine boys!
They were Great !
Now we know what Carlton did when Will wasn't looking 😄
What fantastic singers. We should know more about them ❤
Caught the resemblance long ago; that's a good one!
The best!!!!😍😍
2nd from the left has so much charisma. the way he looks around at his bros while he's singing. such a talent. he's acting like he's telling them a story and it works so well. showmanship to the max
So sad that John Jr died so young
Still managed to survive as well as thrive 50 years later.
Oh the smiles it brings.
Wow, they were so great!
Like I said in another Mills Brother post. Oh man if they could only be Imitated like Michael Bubblier Imitated Sinatra's type music. 4 look Alike Mills Brothers in old suites with a great similar voice to take over their shtick. of course it will NEVER be the same.but would be so damn cool and nostalgic to see and hear again. I'd pay cover charge for an evening with the Mills Brothers " Millennium Resurrection quartette damn right. Just do it...it will be so nice folks
2018 anyone?😍 love this song
What voices. I've loved them since I was knee high to a grasshopper and singing along with Dad's 45 records.
The boy band that all others strive to emulate.
Listening to this just makes my smile..
This what singing supposed to sound like it's barbershop mixed with church soul the best to ever do it n it's amazing their rivals on the air waves was the ink spots incredible.
Perfect.
John Mills Jr. died January 23 1936. He was only 25. He was the eldest brother and the leader. He played on a ukulele and a 4 string tenor guitar and sang bass like a tuba.
I had listened to this dozens of times with a portable speaker or just on my iPhone. I never heard the oldest brother as clearly às today when I used decent earbuds! What an amazing difference!
This is absolutely, truly, stupendously amazing.
oh, cool, i guess i gotta way with it... me Dad loved them.... i had the fortune to meet them in the '70's unless someone was messing with me........luv to all who love the Mills Bros.
Man that was swingin'!
Great Song!
April 2023 🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦
Absolute, utter perfection. We still are not worthy.
MikeBlitzMag I couldn't agree more with you! The Mills Brothers were and still are the best vocal group to have ever existed!
I LOVE IT
They're absolute kids! I've only ever heard recordings from their older years. Audio quality is so clear!
Thank you so much for posting this. This was my grandmother's favorite group when she was little. 'They were great singers and so handsome' she said. I miss you, Gran.
I love watching these guys
first time that I see this wonderful video. I ´ve never watched the Mills Brothers so young!
Gifted family. Blessed.
You HAVE DONE WELL Gentlemen !!!! Performers with real class...
I love theeem❤❤
regardless to the black and white, they had a better quality videos than some vidoes today !!
This is TALENT!!
anyone ever say something about the guitar guy? he's amazing
Spitler the ill-fated eldest brother John Jr is about unsung hero, if only for his singing voice; he was also the only other brother with anything resembling a personality. Though the same-named father would take his place from 1936 to 1952, the group's sound was obviously altered forever.
Should say "another" unsung hero; one of the best bass singers of all time.
Somebody has told you by now: he was the 4th Mills Bro., who died in the 30s of pneumonia. He's incredible the way his hands fly over the strings of his guitar. He was replaced but never bettered.
@@cynthiapickett8342 They would all have their own personalities and I disagree, it shows. But the death of John Jnr. was tragic. In that time there was no cure for pneumonia you could rely on. Not for another ten years.
@@cynthiapickett7403 You can't say 'the best', that's a stretch. But for his style of music he was, yes.
Wow...rare clip of all 4 young mills brothers fantastic
Why I just love this?
I'm an ink spots fan and finding these guys was great!! Very cool stuff.
No eran de este planeta!!
Let's all say a prayer for the eight who don't like this. What a perfect sound these fellas had. Thanks for the upload!
+CindersLovesButtons And may god have mercy on their souls. Love this song!
Don't worry; they definitely are reading in spirit!
The best I never heard this beautiful mills brothers they should turn that house too a museum in. ohio they turn lewis armstrong into a great museum and more
Hajicapoaahdallitmannskaaa. That's the noise I made when I first saw this video. Tool frickennnnnnn good!!
It’s nice to see bass John Jr. highlighted in this song.
Tim Doonan I definitely agree with that statement.
The incomparable Mills Brothers.
Thank you so much ...1934 wow......unbelievable talent.
I can only see and hear perfect harmony.
John Jr's voice is deep Velvet
Wow. So tight.
I think he is playing a tenor guitar.