When I was a teenager in the 60s I used to play some Beatles songs for my parents and even they liked them. Just goes to show you that the Beatles had enduring songwriting skills that transcended generations. What an honor to have your songs reinterpreted by the great Duke Ellington!
When I was a young we lived on the farm. We didn't have alot, but one thing my dad always made sure we had, was a record player. On a Sunday, my 2 older brothers and my older sister,, and my parents would be all be together listening to records on the good old record player. I can remember listening to some of these Beatles songs. So many great memories of that Wonderful Family Tradition when my oldest brother, and my dad were still alive. I would love to be running around that living room, B-bobbin' to the music, with my brothers, my sister, while my parents laughed with delight! So many Good songs, with so many Beauiful memories tied to them all! If someone evers builds a time machine... I hope I get a "Ticket To Ride." I would just Love to hear my father laugh, while I dance with my brother again. ~💚🐞💙~ Happy Sunday... thank you for sharing! 💖
An epic inter-generational crossover if there ever was one! I am glad Duke seemingly appreciated the Beatles for the musical geniuses that they were. As the adage goes, it takes one to know one!
I was thinking the same thing but it was the late 60's. I remember that I had some ruffles on a few of my shirts within the next years. I don't think we will see men dress so conspicuously anytime soon. It was a very interesting period.
I adore the Duke! Even in this elevator kinda arrangement. It most probably wasn't his own arrangement, as he played many arrangements by others for collaboration records. The album with Frank Sinatra also wasn't arranged by him. I understand the sentiment that this is boring, but you gotta love the Duke, he still gives his all. The band probably also did it for visibility and probably had to make money, as big band music was getting out of fashion. And for the lace cuffs, truly late 60s. Very kitschy. Even if it isn't their greatest, they did their absolute best, and it was performed live, which is not something you can say of many on the top these days.
@@LadyLakeMusic No, not really. I find the whole thing embarrassing. These great musicians of the Duke Ellington Orchestra that always stood for class and sophistication. The arrangement wasn’t bad, but ooooff!
I researched that this was a special “Beatles Book” episode and hence they had a lot of Beatles musical numbers which perhaps included repeating their previous performances of 1964-65. They did everything Beatles that they could but have the Beatles on themselves. When this aired there was still a few weeks before it would be announced that the beatles were breaking up. Why Ed didn’t have the Beatles back after 1965 is good question? You’d think that it wouldn’t of been difficult to make a deal to get them on the show and they were long over due for an appearance as well. Plus from late 1968 and onward the ratings for the show were not good so you’d think would Ed try to get them on the show for another big ratings winner that perhaps might of saved the show by propping up the show’s regular ratings again.
They stopped making any live or TV appearances by '66 brother (aside from John & Paul making one appearance on the Tonight Show in '68?) ...they would send Ed their latest video clips to air, including "Paperback Writer" & "Hello Goodbye" etc
Aha! That explains it! Thank you for that but of information. I think it’s possible that if Ed had contacted them and told them the dire situation that they might of been nice enough to make an appearance and sing a few songs to help out. But Ed didn’t think of that so we’ll never know. The Beatles did an appearance on a British show where they did a brief orchestration and then sang Hey Jude while being surrounded by the audience which included a young at heart old man being goofy. It’s on UA-cam so they were willing to do that for some reason but now I know why they stopped doing shows in general. I thought they only had stopped doing concerts. Thanks again
this is exactly the boring middle of the road crap The Beatles gave us an escape from; yeah, all great players but this is not what Beatles music should sound like; Paul would like this; John wouldn’t
Love the Beatles more than you can imagine. I learned to really like the various translations of their music. I like the Beatles versions of songs they liked as well...example, Taste of Honey, Bad Boy. etc.
Wow. The Duke meets The Beatles. And look at that set! 🙂
Indeed! Instead of the "A" Train, it looks like Duke and the boys took a ride on the Yellow Submarine!
My dad had the good fortune to meet Duke said he was very friendly and kind
When I was a teenager in the 60s I used to play some Beatles songs for my parents and even they liked them. Just goes to show you that the Beatles had enduring songwriting skills that transcended generations. What an honor to have your songs reinterpreted by the great Duke Ellington!
When I was a young we lived on the farm. We didn't have alot, but one thing my dad always made sure we had, was a record player. On a Sunday, my 2 older brothers and my older sister,, and my parents would be all be together listening to records on the good old record player. I can remember listening to some of these Beatles songs. So many great memories of that Wonderful Family Tradition when my oldest brother, and my dad were still alive. I would love to be running around that living room, B-bobbin' to the music, with my brothers, my sister, while my parents laughed with delight!
So many Good songs, with so many Beauiful memories tied to them all!
If someone evers builds a time machine... I hope I get a "Ticket To Ride." I would just Love to hear my father laugh, while I dance with my brother again. ~💚🐞💙~
Happy Sunday... thank you for sharing! 💖
Wow this a Wonderful rendition of the Beatles!! Duke was brilliant!!
That lush orchestration… so incredible. All hail The Duke!
Musical wonderment that only a Blue Meanie could dislike! The beauty and shear genius of these arrangements gave me chills! I'm in awe...
What an honor to have one of the greatest big band jazz orchestras play a medley of your songs. John and Paul had to have been thrilled!!!
The Duke and the Beatles. You can't beat it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Always classy and extremely talented!!! Music isn’t as wonderful as that anymore :)
Yeah ...that's true Annette
How are you doing 🤗
Wow, She's leaving home is sublime!
The outfits are just right for the tribute too!!
Johnny Hodges on alto. This was performed on March 1st, 1970. He died on May 11th, 1970. Most likely his last performance.
Aww... So sad.
A man of talent and class 🌹
An epic inter-generational crossover if there ever was one! I am glad Duke seemingly appreciated the Beatles for the musical geniuses that they were. As the adage goes, it takes one to know one!
Duas instituições icônicas! Maravilha!
Rest in powerful peace Duke Ellington 🙏
29 April 1899 ~
24 May 1974⚘
To think that he was born before the turn of the 20th century! The changes he experienced and his influence in the history of music is mind blowing.
Fantastic! All those horns sound so good together. I especially liked Eleanor Rigby; my favorite Beatles song.
In four more years from this, the master would be gone, featuring the late, great Johnny Hodges @2:05 on She's Leaving Home.
Johnny Hodges doing "she's leaving home". I wanted to see him do the entire song. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@mochawitch I want to see the entirety of all the songs. Duke does The Beatles would be a good album..
Fantástico
Estes anos 50,60 com músicas fantásticas, pessoas com estilo, que tempos deviam ter sido
Russell Procope on Bari is something I’d never thought I’d see
What a solid band! Talent galore across the board.
This is great! Love what they did with the stage. TY 4 sharing this.
🤩BOY, THAT TRUMPET AT THE END ...FOREIGN TO THIS WORLD...!!🎺🌎😘
Eu amo piano! Com repertório dos BEATLES. . .UNFORGETTABLE! ❤👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏! Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil! 💚💛💚💛🎼💚🎶💛🎵🙇❤
Adoro
W🌼W❣️ All kinds of Groovy❣️🌈💕 loved this!!!
Fantastico
Tempo maravilhoso de grandes Maravilhas parabéns 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Gente estilosa tempo maravilhoso 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I dig it. 👏 i
La escenografía, psicodelia pura
Tocava muito. Monstro do jazz.
E a Orquestra, fantástica.
U got to give to the set DESIGNERS from the BEATLES till the end of the run ALWAYS. ALWAYS .KICK ASS SETS !!!👍👍👍🤓🤓🤓
What were they thinking with those lace shirt cuffs?
Always love Duke!
I was thinking the same thing but it was the late 60's. I remember that I had some ruffles on a few of my shirts within the next years. I don't think we will see men dress so conspicuously anytime soon. It was a very interesting period.
Excellent 😎
Makes sense that March 1, 1970, was a Sunday. I was born on Monday the 16th.
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Tiny Grimes on Guitar! And with an afro wig too! Lol 😆
I adore the Duke! Even in this elevator kinda arrangement. It most probably wasn't his own arrangement, as he played many arrangements by others for collaboration records. The album with Frank Sinatra also wasn't arranged by him. I understand the sentiment that this is boring, but you gotta love the Duke, he still gives his all. The band probably also did it for visibility and probably had to make money, as big band music was getting out of fashion.
And for the lace cuffs, truly late 60s. Very kitschy. Even if it isn't their greatest, they did their absolute best, and it was performed live, which is not something you can say of many on the top these days.
So where is the medley of the Beatles playing Duke Ellington tunes?
WHAT WAS WITH ALL OF THE LACEY CUFFS??
Left over doily's from the 60's, ha.
It was very much the style back then
@@LadyLakeMusic No, not really. I find the whole thing embarrassing. These great musicians of the Duke Ellington Orchestra that always stood for class and sophistication. The arrangement wasn’t bad, but ooooff!
They took the doileys from grandma!
This was Duke's attempt to hit a younger audience. You gotta wonder how many of the guys in the band even knew these songs, let alone liked the style.
2:06
I love the Internet.
I researched that this was a special “Beatles Book” episode and hence they had a lot of Beatles musical numbers which perhaps included repeating their previous performances of 1964-65. They did everything Beatles that they could but have the Beatles on themselves.
When this aired there was still a few weeks before it would be announced that the beatles were breaking up.
Why Ed didn’t have the Beatles back after 1965 is good question? You’d think that it wouldn’t of been difficult to make a deal to get them on the show and they were long over due for an appearance as well.
Plus from late 1968 and onward the ratings for the show were not good so you’d think would Ed try to get them on the show for another big ratings winner that perhaps might of saved the show by propping up the show’s regular ratings again.
They stopped making any live or TV appearances by '66 brother (aside from John & Paul making one appearance on the Tonight Show in '68?) ...they would send Ed their latest video clips to air, including "Paperback Writer" & "Hello Goodbye" etc
Aha! That explains it! Thank you for that but of information.
I think it’s possible that if Ed had contacted them and told them the dire situation that they might of been nice enough to make an appearance and sing a few songs to help out. But Ed didn’t think of that so we’ll never know.
The Beatles did an appearance on a British show where they did a brief orchestration and then sang Hey Jude while being surrounded by the audience which included a young at heart old man being goofy. It’s on UA-cam so they were willing to do that for some reason but now I know why they stopped doing shows in general.
I thought they only had stopped doing concerts. Thanks again
@@niceguy5015 Yeah, that was on the David Frost show
Interesting and thank you
I wonder why they made an exception and let themselves be on the David Frost show?
Interesting and thank you
I wonder why they made an exception and let themselves be on the David Frost show?
Wonderful! Was he married to Ella Fitzgerald?
No
Russell Procope replaces Harry Carney on baritobe sax.
I love Duke E., but this elevator music mash up was below him!
Loved it...He was enjoying it as well..
Honestly kinda disappointed 😪
Poor
this is exactly the boring middle of the road crap The Beatles gave us an escape from; yeah, all great players but this is not what Beatles music should sound like; Paul would like this; John wouldn’t
Love the Beatles more than you can imagine. I learned to really like the various translations of their music. I like the Beatles versions of songs they liked as well...example, Taste of Honey, Bad Boy. etc.
Ellington was far from a middle of the road artist . If you compare him with the Beatles he was a far greater innovator .