There are no words to express the timeless awe of this this track. I was 14 when this was released in 1963. I was a sound nut and had just put together my first pretty damn good stereo system. I heard this on the radio and HAD to go purchase the album. I played it over and over and today at 73 I still love it. I didn't know at that age who composed the tune and of course there was no internet at the time! I'm gad to discover Johnny's original demo! There are very few songs that still do that to me. RIP Bill Pursell.
Please tell Mr. Cowell, I enjoyed his original version very much, played it for my wife of 52 years. We considered it "Our Song", always was and always will be. Started dating the love of my life in Feb. of 1962, and the fire's burning yet. Please thank him for keeping the flame glowing.
Wonderful, I proposed to my late wife, the first girl I dated, to the lyric version of that melody by the Lettermen in 1975... she said yes. We "sailed in the sunset" for thirty years until cancer separated us - I was lucky, really lucky to find her. It is not easy for a traditional Baby Boomer to start dating in the millennial years - times have changed! Peace be with you all, Ciao, L
Absolutely beautiful, so glad I found this version. Have always loved the Bill Pursell piano version, since I was a young boy, now I have this one too. Thanks for posting.
first heard this tune i was 7....i never forgot it...been with me for 53 yrs...my dad played trumpet for Harry James..received a full scholarship to Juliard....he was a musical genius...saturday morn he sat in kitchen playing our winter love......i fell in love with 💘 LOVE my entire life...so far thank you johnny cowell and Bill Purcell version....magnificent...and lettermen sang it.....thx dad...and bill johnny & lettermen 🎶🎶🎶
😲 I Like this instrumental song, heard this by many musicians, but never done with trumpet solo, well done! 😲 If you're reading this in the year 2024 Happy New Year! and may the Good Lord Bless You! with Love and a Wonderful New Year!
This version of our winter love is exquisite. I have always assumed that bill Pursell was the composer, but obviously he's not. I have loved this melody my whole life and I'm glad to have found this particular piece. I will never get tired of hearing it!
@@shawnzarudny6309 cool, I'm glad you share this. With us Grandson. It looks like. Your Auntie posted something. I wanted to Respond to her, then I saw yur post. I'm going to look for hers now.
@@shawnzarudny6309 😲 Your Grandfather was the Best with this song! This will live on in all of our memories, not to mention one of the Greatest Trumpeters in the World! RIP Johnny Cowell 🙏 😲Thanks for Sharing! Thanks again Shawn Z!
Gorgeous! Everyone...listen to this piece! It's a gift to the world from Mr. Johnny Cowell. Listen to all his music! Giving you a standing ovation from my little corner of the world. BRAVO Sir!
Just as the classic movie, "Casablanca", is considered by many to be the most romantic movie ever made, Johnny Cowell has written probably the most romantic song ever made. The images created by that song are incredibly romantic. I think that is why it has endured for almost 6 decades and why it is still loved by so many people. Johnny is a talented artist and song writer. This song he wrote is proof of that. The Bill Pursell version of this song is the most popular music video that I made and posted on UA-cam. It has over 566k views. It also has the most comments of all my videos.The next most popular song is "Don't cry for me Argentina" has 394k views. P.S. When you left your comment on my channel 4 years ago, your grandfather was 90 years old. I hope your grandfather has seen my video of the song he wrote. I also hope that Bill Pursell has seen my video. I think your grandfather and Bill would be proud of how this song has endured the test of time and still remains so popular even with all the changes in music over these many decades.
I stumbled across Bill Pursell's version of 'Our Winter Love' on CD just the other day and I hadn't heard it (or any version of it) in like 20 years. Then, never knowing what the title was or who penned this beautiful melody, the song eventually became lost in my mind's attic. So, I can't tell you how surprised and overjoyed I was to rediscover it after ALL these years! NOW, I finally know who DID this. I love your Grandfather's recording of this on trumpet too!... It is so wonderfully done. Between the gentle brass and the tinsel-like accompaniment of the piano cords, it's so haunting that it will play in my mind ALL day. But, that's a great one to have DO that! Also, pardon me, but... I will say that your Grandfather can blow! Love it, and thank you!
On this day in 1963 {March 18th} Anita Bryant performed her vocal version of "Our Winter Love"" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV weekday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... Earlier in the month on March 8th Columbia Records released the song, it didn't make Billboard's Top 100 chart... On the day of Ms. Bryant's appearance on 'Bandstand', Bill Pursell's instrumental version of the song was at #30 on the Top 100, five weeks later it would peak at #9 {for 1 week} and it spent fourteen weeks on the Top 100... A little under four years later on January 22nd, 1967 a covered version of "Our Winter Love" by the Lettermen entered the Top 100 at #82, three weeks later it peaked at #72, and that was also it's fourth and final week on the Top 100...
Tell your grandfather that his song is still the most popular video I posted on UA-cam. It now has nearly 2/3 million views. The "classics" endure over time and from generation to generation.
Tell your grandfather that I now have over 722,000 views of his song "Our Winter Love". It has received the most views of the over 60 music videos I have on UA-cam.
Just as the classic movie, "Casablanca", is considered by many to be the most romantic movie ever made, Johnny Cowell has written probably the most romantic song ever made. The images created by that song are incredibly romantic. I think that is why it has endured for almost 6 decades and why it is still loved by so many people. Johnny is a talented artist and song writer. This song he wrote is proof of that. The Bill Pursell version of this song is the most popular music video that I made and posted on UA-cam. It has over 566k views. It also has the most comments of all my videos.The next most popular song is "Don't cry for me Argentina" has 394k views. P.S. When you left your comment on my channel 4 years ago, your grandfather was 90 years old. I hope your grandfather has seen my video of the song he wrote. I also hope that Bill Pursell has seen my video. I think your grandfather and Bill would be proud of how this song has endured the test of time and still remains so popular even with all the changes in music over these many decades.
Great comparison to my fave film with Bogie... so romantic it makes one's eyes water... similar to Our Winter Love... from low G to the top of the register this song soars... and drips emotion... Does everyone know that Johnny Cowell WROTE this song?
@@terrystrand: Casablanca is a classic film for 2 reasons. It is one of 3 classic love stories and it has one of the most romantic songs ever made, "As time goes by".
@@DrinkingStar And unlike The English Patient with its duplicity, Bogie sends Ilsa off with her husband to do the right thing. I've watched it a million times. First saw it as teen in Chicago when you could only see it maybe twice a year, way before VHS or cable.
@@terrystrand I too have seen the movie Casablanca a multitude number of times. This movie holds a special place in my heart because I was named after Bogart's character. I will be 77 next week. Casablanca has been called by movie critics probably the most romantic movie ever made. I would place Cinema Paradiso(see the Director's Cut) and The Lovers(aka Butterfly Lovers) 1994 version ahead of Casablanca. Zeffirelli's 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet( which is probably based on The Lovers) might also be placed of Casablanca. I have made and placed on UA-cam music videos of these later 3 movies: "She will be Loved" by Maroon Five has scenes from Cinema Paradiso; "Butterfly Lovers as the original Chinese Romeo and Juliet";and "Romeo and Juliet at Seaside Park".
@@DrinkingStar Great info and thanx for it... I will view CP, R&J, and She will be loved. I am 74 and have a vast collection of Bogie/Casablanca gear. Been obsessed with Richard Blaine's character and the love triangle for decades.
Johnny is no longer with us. But he left his beautiful music for us to enjoy forever
Never heard a trumpet sound more beautiful than this. Thank you Johnny Cowell for this song.
There are no words to express the timeless awe of this this track. I was
14 when this was released in 1963. I was a sound nut and had just put
together my first pretty damn good stereo system. I heard this on the
radio and HAD to go purchase the album. I played it over and over and
today at 73 I still love it. I didn't know at that age who composed the tune and of course there was no internet at the time! I'm gad to discover Johnny's original demo! There are very few songs that still do that
to me. RIP Bill Pursell.
Please tell Mr. Cowell, I enjoyed his original version very much, played it for my wife of 52 years. We considered it "Our Song", always was and always will be. Started dating the love of my life in Feb. of 1962, and the fire's burning yet. Please thank him for keeping the flame glowing.
This is mine and my wife of56 yrs song when we met back in 1963.
THERE ARE SO MANY VERSIONS OF THIS SONG AND THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE JOHNNY COWELLS OUR WINTER LOVE. WHAT BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THANKYOU
I LOVE INSTUMENTAL MUSIC. THIS IS MY FAVORITE ONE. OUR WINTER LOVE. IT REALLY TOUCHES THE HEART. THANKYOU
Wonderful, I proposed to my late wife, the first girl I dated, to the lyric version of that melody by the Lettermen in 1975... she said yes. We "sailed in the sunset" for thirty years until cancer separated us - I was lucky, really lucky to find her. It is not easy for a traditional Baby Boomer to start dating in the millennial years - times have changed! Peace be with you all, Ciao, L
Mr. Cowell you're song "OUR WINTER LOVE" touches my heart strings, it is so beautiful God Bless You! yours in music Sammy**********
It was a privilege to meet Johnny and to get his autograph at an awards dinner 20 plus years ago. A fine gentleman!
Al Hirt blew it when he didn't record this song. A timeless classic.
Absolutely beautiful, so glad I found this version. Have always loved the Bill Pursell piano version, since I was a young boy, now I have this one too. Thanks for posting.
Was never a fan of the trumpet , but, my goodness, how nice is this! Love Bill Purcell, of course, also.
I heard that piece back in early childhood back to the 50s. It evokes such feelings of nostalgia for the good times
AS far as trumpet solos go this is got to be one of the best, I turn it way up and drift away, heavenly bliss
Thank you Mr Jonny Cowell for our winter love you are. A wonderful man I feel love in my ❤️ for you and
Your family
He wrote the music and Bill Pursell created the version I will ever love.
cleanest trumpet solo ive heard in some time.
Makes me wish I still played!
This is about as good as it gets.
You got that right !
I just found this version and have played it everyday since. Need a cd with this version.
first heard this tune i was 7....i never forgot it...been with me for 53 yrs...my dad played trumpet for Harry James..received a full scholarship to Juliard....he was a musical genius...saturday morn he sat in kitchen playing our winter love......i fell in love with 💘 LOVE my entire life...so far thank you johnny cowell and Bill Purcell version....magnificent...and lettermen sang it.....thx dad...and bill johnny & lettermen 🎶🎶🎶
As a trumpeter this song gives me chills.
@@terrystrand song brings me to tears. Also Felix Slatkin version is so beautiful.
This is the kind of music I love.
Beautiful tune... beautiful trumpet
I grew up with this music and it is still beautiful today as it was way back then .
😲 I Like this instrumental song, heard this by many musicians, but never done with trumpet solo, well done!
😲 If you're reading this in the year 2024 Happy New Year! and may the Good Lord Bless You! with Love and a Wonderful New Year!
Johnny, Thank you for sending this song to Bill Pursell. He made this a truly memorable song.. You wrote a truly wonderful song....
Beautiful song Johnny composed and thank to Bill for playing this
I sure would like to revisit these days. something magical about the 50s 60s..
This version of our winter love is exquisite. I have always assumed that bill Pursell was the composer, but obviously he's not. I have loved this melody my whole life and I'm glad to have found this particular piece. I will never get tired of hearing it!
Love this version!
The same word popped into my mind...and then I saw you used the same adjective.
Thank you. This is the original version my Grandfather wrote
@@shawnzarudny6309 cool, I'm glad you share this. With us Grandson.
It looks like. Your Auntie posted something. I wanted to Respond to her, then I saw yur post. I'm going to look for hers now.
@@shawnzarudny6309
😲 Your Grandfather was the Best with this song!
This will live on in all of our memories, not to mention one of the Greatest Trumpeters in the World!
RIP Johnny Cowell 🙏
😲Thanks for Sharing!
Thanks again Shawn Z!
Gorgeous! Everyone...listen to this piece! It's a gift to the world from Mr. Johnny Cowell. Listen to all his music! Giving you a standing ovation from my little corner of the world. BRAVO Sir!
BEAUTIFUL SONG THANKYOU JOHNNY. IT REALLY TOUCHES THE DEPTHS OF MY SOUL. BLESS YOU
Mr. Cowell, Thank you so very much for all the beautiful music. Regards, Bob & Linda southwestern Ontario
Just as the classic movie, "Casablanca", is considered by many to be the most romantic movie ever made, Johnny Cowell has written probably the most romantic song ever made. The images created by that song are incredibly romantic. I think that is why it has endured for almost 6 decades and why it is still loved by so many people. Johnny is a talented artist and song writer. This song he wrote is proof of that.
The Bill Pursell version of this song is the most popular music video that I made and posted on UA-cam. It has over 566k views. It also has the most comments of all my videos.The next most popular song is "Don't cry for me Argentina" has 394k views.
P.S. When you left your comment on my channel 4 years ago, your grandfather was 90 years old. I hope your grandfather has seen my video of the song he wrote. I also hope that Bill Pursell has seen my video. I think your grandfather and Bill would be proud of how this song has endured the test of time and still remains so popular even with all the changes in music over these many decades.
Sweet and mellow
Beautiful music!
Mercy this man is good looking, not to mention an incredible composer of this beautiful music!
I stumbled across Bill Pursell's version of 'Our Winter Love' on CD just the other day and I hadn't heard it (or any version of it) in like 20 years. Then, never knowing what the title was or who penned this beautiful melody, the song eventually became lost in my mind's attic. So, I can't tell you how surprised and overjoyed I was to rediscover it after ALL these years! NOW, I finally know who DID this. I love your Grandfather's recording of this on trumpet too!... It is so wonderfully done. Between the gentle brass and the tinsel-like accompaniment of the piano cords, it's so haunting that it will play in my mind ALL day. But, that's a great one to have DO that! Also, pardon me, but... I will say that your Grandfather can blow! Love it, and thank you!
Ahhhh...that's beautiful.
Just Beautiful !
Best music to listen to!
Love!
Very nice sound with the trumpet.
Beautiful melody
Hermosa melodía, conocía solo la versión de la orquesta de Bill Pursell que también es excelente (Temuco, CHILE 2019).
Exquisite.
On this day in 1963 {March 18th} Anita Bryant performed her vocal version of "Our Winter Love"" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV weekday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'...
Earlier in the month on March 8th Columbia Records released the song, it didn't make Billboard's Top 100 chart...
On the day of Ms. Bryant's appearance on 'Bandstand', Bill Pursell's instrumental version of the song was at #30 on the Top 100, five weeks later it would peak at #9 {for 1 week} and it spent fourteen weeks on the Top 100...
A little under four years later on January 22nd, 1967 a covered version of "Our Winter Love" by the Lettermen entered the Top 100 at #82, three weeks later it peaked at #72, and that was also it's fourth and final week on the Top 100...
Lovely
The demo by Cowell was originally titled "Long Island Sound".
Makes you want to take up the Trumpet
!!
we had a snowmobile in the winter of 1967..
Tell your grandfather that his song is still the most popular video I posted on UA-cam. It now has nearly 2/3 million views. The "classics" endure over time and from generation to generation.
Bill Pursell
💖💜💛💚💙
Tell your grandfather that I now have over 722,000 views of his song "Our Winter Love". It has received the most views of the over 60 music videos I have on UA-cam.
HYSKI
Just as the classic movie, "Casablanca", is considered by many to be the most romantic movie ever made, Johnny Cowell has written probably the most romantic song ever made. The images created by that song are incredibly romantic. I think that is why it has endured for almost 6 decades and why it is still loved by so many people. Johnny is a talented artist and song writer. This song he wrote is proof of that.
The Bill Pursell version of this song is the most popular music video that I made and posted on UA-cam. It has over 566k views. It also has the most comments of all my videos.The next most popular song is "Don't cry for me Argentina" has 394k views.
P.S. When you left your comment on my channel 4 years ago, your grandfather was 90 years old. I hope your grandfather has seen my video of the song he wrote. I also hope that Bill Pursell has seen my video. I think your grandfather and Bill would be proud of how this song has endured the test of time and still remains so popular even with all the changes in music over these many decades.
Great comparison to my fave film with Bogie... so romantic it makes one's eyes water... similar to Our Winter Love... from low G to the top of the register this song soars... and drips emotion... Does everyone know that Johnny Cowell WROTE this song?
@@terrystrand: Casablanca is a classic film for 2 reasons. It is one of 3 classic love stories and it has one of the most romantic songs ever made, "As time goes by".
@@DrinkingStar And unlike The English Patient with its duplicity, Bogie sends Ilsa off with her husband to do the right thing. I've watched it a million times. First saw it as teen in Chicago when you could only see it maybe twice a year, way before VHS or cable.
@@terrystrand I too have seen the movie Casablanca a multitude number of times. This movie holds a special place in my heart because I was named after Bogart's character. I will be 77 next week. Casablanca has been called by movie critics probably the most romantic movie ever made. I would place Cinema Paradiso(see the Director's Cut) and The Lovers(aka Butterfly Lovers) 1994 version ahead of Casablanca. Zeffirelli's 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet( which is probably based on The Lovers) might also be placed of Casablanca. I have made and placed on UA-cam music videos of these later 3 movies: "She will be Loved" by Maroon Five has scenes from Cinema Paradiso; "Butterfly Lovers as the original Chinese Romeo and Juliet";and "Romeo and Juliet at Seaside Park".
@@DrinkingStar Great info and thanx for it... I will view CP, R&J, and She will be loved. I am 74 and have a vast collection of Bogie/Casablanca gear. Been obsessed with Richard Blaine's character and the love triangle for decades.