Many Thanks for posting... Frank was a bright part of my- and my brother Tim's- childhood as The Riddler. Tim would dress up as R whenever we would play Bats... Frank was a smooth crooner, which is a high compliment from me as that's my favorite type of singing.
What a great lost song , such a sleeper.This is quintessential crooning at its best. I stumbled across this tune by accident a few years ago. It has a mild melancholy, haunting feel to it. I am looking for a copy to add to my jukebox. Frank was such a talented man, it makes me sad to think he's gone. From what iv'e gathered Frank was a real decent guy which is rare in Hollywood. as i grow older i wax nostalgic for the good old days when our country was more innocent. We didn,t lock our doors, Our parents let us run around the neighborhood unsupervised. At 9 years old My friends and i would ride our bicycles for miles, We didn't have much money when i was little but it didn't matter, life back then was more simple. You could sit as a family and watch tv for the evening together, the songs on the radio were positive and uplifting. What ever happened to us? Anyways thank you Frank Gorshin for sharing your great talent with us. See you on the other side.
You made my day. I stumbled onto your video and just love the song, the man and his great talent. Brings back lots of good memories. Thanks so much for posting!
@throstle67 Having been a friend of Frank's since 1958, can assure ALL, that what you saw, was Frank,on and off-stage. The warmest, sincerest, friendliest, caring and underestimated human-being EVER!!!!!
I remember seeing Mr. Gorshin singing Chicago's "Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?" on some TV show many years ago. I was surprise by how excellent he was. 'Twas a very powerful performance.
incredible! one of my very favourite comics/impressionists can sing - and I LOVE this song from '61--if Frank Gorshin did in fact sing this song, I am rather impressed!!
I wish I had seen him in Vegas for one of his shows. He's not received the due credit this multi talented man deserves. He remind me of Sammy Davis Jr, who also was not accorded proper recognition for his impersatations. Both were great!
I always knew of his impressions, and he was the Riddle on the Batman TV show, but I never knew he could sing until I came across this very site during 2009 or 2010.He sang real good, and this song is pretty.I wonder why it was never on the radio. Michael Landon also sang a few songs on 45rpm, when he was young, around 1958 or so, and sang well.One is on You Tube.
He was in a Broadway musical in 1969, "Jimmy," in which he played Jimmy Walker, the mayor of New York from the 1930's. There was an album of the show in which he sang about a half dozen songs. I have it.. It's pretty good. He was a favorite of mine too.
Wow! Cool! Definitely not a bad song. "Never Let Her Go" is just the kind of sixties thing I like. Too bad it wasn't a big hit back then. Wish it was on cd.
He was very talented. His famous laugh on Batman used to make my ribs hurt from my laughing. Some of you over 40 might remember the late 1970s movie "Sky Hiest" in which he played a villain that stole a huge amount of loot under the noses of police. Pretty good movie for its time.
He sure sings great. I like this song. I thought during the 1960s that he was cute. I watched the Batman show when new. He was very skilled at impersonations.
Wow, I knew Frank Gorshin was very talented at acting and doing impressions but I never knew he could sing too! Last time I saw him he came back as the Joker along with Julie Newmar in "Return to the Bat Cave". He did not disappoint.
In the Batman Tv Series he played the The Riddler also In the 1966 movie. However In the TV movie “The Adventures Of Adam West and Burt Ward: Return to the Batcave. Mr.Gorshin played himself not the Joker. Just so you know.
Greatest impressionist that ever lived, quality over quantity. Most people know him as "The Riddler", but when I was young, I would watch him on Sullivan and he was just amazing. His Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster and Richard Widmark impressions were sick. I'm sure he had a pretty good career by most standards, but I don't think he was as big as he should have been. Amazing talent. I wish I could turn it back to '68 and tune in Sullivan to see him once more.
Having been a friend of Frank's since 1959 until his death two years ago (he also was my late son's Godfather), I can ensure all, that Frank only recorded, this one single. Therefore, no CD. Am saddened too.
@lionsgate12345 Frank Gorshin and Dean Martin were under appreciated. Mostly Frank, you are right. On Dean Martin Roast (Sammy Davis Jr.) Dean and Don Rickles they laugh like if there´s no tomorrow. I never see Don Rickles laugh at public like that.
Great talent. But for a misterious reason never had the recognisition others had. I didn´t know he had a great voice to sing. As a actor and an impersonator I know he was very good. Great song because of your voice. Great Frank. Dean and Sammy Davis Jr great too.
I never knew he could sing, but he sings good. I like this song. I watched Batman and Copycats when new...he was on both. I used to watch 1960s Password, he was on it sometimes.
The only version of this song that I'm familiar with is by its author, David Gates, released on an album in 1975. I didn't know that Frank did a version almost a decade earlier.
You know in hindsight, they could've done a Batman episode where the Riddler tricked girls with his voice as a singer to rob something -- especially with this song.
@Tony7840 I managed to get the soundtrack for "Jimmy" from CDuniverse, on mp3 download. Only one or two songs didn't go through, but I got the tracks I wanted. The "Squabble Song" was just a riot! He and Anita really did sound like an old married/unmarried couple. How in the heck did you ever meet him?
The only way I can sing is to do an impression. My singing voice is awful. But yet my friends are amazed when I imitate someone. At the same time, don't look for me on any TV talent shows!
I didn't know he had a sister. I know that his kid brother died at the age of fifteen, after being hit by a car when Frank was just seventeen. As much as I fuss with my two brothers, I wouldn't want either one of them to go like that.
omg. this is a david gates tune. david of course was with BREAD.. this song appeared on david's 2nd solo album from 1975. i thought he had written it in 1975 not in 1966.a few of the words are different but its the same song and melody. frank does a decent job. but check out david's own version
You can check Billboard magazine online, this single (A&M 804) is featured in the 25 Jun 1966 issue. The song was written by David Gates, in the credits he appears as "David A. Gates". In 1975 Gates decided to record it himself for his second solo album.
Many Thanks for posting... Frank was a bright part of my- and my brother Tim's- childhood as The Riddler. Tim would dress up as R whenever we would play Bats...
Frank was a smooth crooner, which is a high compliment from me as that's my favorite type of singing.
lovely song.. great voice
Wow absolutely beautiful I'm very impressed
What a great lost song , such a sleeper.This is quintessential crooning at its best. I stumbled across this tune by accident a few years ago. It has a mild melancholy, haunting feel to it. I am looking for a copy to add to my jukebox. Frank was such a talented man, it makes me sad to think he's gone. From what iv'e gathered Frank was a real decent guy which is rare in Hollywood. as i grow older i wax nostalgic for the good old days when our country was more innocent. We didn,t lock our doors, Our parents let us run around the neighborhood unsupervised. At 9 years old My friends and i would ride our bicycles for miles, We didn't have much money when i was little but it didn't matter, life back then was more simple. You could sit as a family and watch tv for the evening together, the songs on the radio were positive and uplifting. What ever happened to us? Anyways thank you Frank Gorshin for sharing your great talent with us. See you on the other side.
You made my day. I stumbled onto your video and just love the song, the man and his great talent. Brings back lots of good memories. Thanks so much for posting!
I love this guy!
This guy came on T.V. and in the 60,s I was 10 ish he was so good I was memorized and then came Batman!
@throstle67 Having been a friend of Frank's since 1958, can assure ALL, that what you saw, was Frank,on and off-stage. The warmest, sincerest, friendliest, caring and underestimated human-being EVER!!!!!
Nice tribute.I agree with you.Multi talented..and saw him in old movies as well as Game show host.. a winner all the way.
I remember seeing Mr. Gorshin singing Chicago's "Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?" on some TV show many years ago. I was surprise by how excellent he was. 'Twas a very powerful performance.
incredible! one of my very favourite comics/impressionists can sing - and I LOVE this song from '61--if Frank Gorshin did in fact sing this song, I am rather impressed!!
So beautiful
I wish I had seen him in Vegas for one of his shows. He's not received the due credit this multi talented man deserves. He remind me of Sammy Davis Jr, who also was not accorded proper recognition for his impersatations. Both were great!
I had no idea he could sing! This is a wonderful delightful surprise!
I always knew of his impressions, and he was the Riddle on the Batman TV show, but I never knew he could sing until I came across this very site during 2009 or 2010.He sang real good, and this song is pretty.I wonder why it was never on the radio. Michael Landon also sang a few songs on 45rpm, when he was young, around 1958 or so, and sang well.One is on You Tube.
WHAT a solid song.
A PERFORMER I GREATLY ADMIRE SEEN IN ANOTHER LIGHT.. HOW ENJOYABLE...& A NICE FELLA. I AT 83.
I'm taken back to a very different time, more simplistic and with just the right amount of bliss:)
great talent and...the best riddler ever...not even a close 2nd....
AGREED
Wow! He can really sing❤
He was in a Broadway musical in 1969, "Jimmy," in which he played Jimmy Walker, the mayor of New York from the 1930's. There was an album of the show in which he sang about a half dozen songs. I have it.. It's pretty good. He was a favorite of mine too.
Wow! Cool! Definitely not a bad song. "Never Let Her Go" is just the kind of sixties thing I like. Too bad it wasn't a big hit back then. Wish it was on cd.
God I love this.
He was very talented. His famous laugh on Batman used to make my ribs hurt from my laughing. Some of you over 40 might remember the late 1970s movie "Sky Hiest" in which he played a villain that stole a huge amount of loot under the noses of police. Pretty good movie for its time.
Most impressions are good singers,
but you are right:
It is a wonderful surprise.
That voice is like caramel. Perfect.
At the end I was actually tearing up - never did I expect to be that moved, but he does it.
Great song! Thanks so much for posting! I never understood why it was on Golden Throats.
He sure sings great. I like this song. I thought during the 1960s that he was cute. I watched the Batman show when new. He was very skilled at impersonations.
Wow, I knew Frank Gorshin was very talented at acting and doing impressions but I never knew he could sing too! Last time I saw him he came back as the Joker along with Julie Newmar in "Return to the Bat Cave". He did not disappoint.
Mark Moore
The Riddler.
In the Batman Tv Series he played the The Riddler also In the 1966 movie. However In the TV movie “The Adventures Of Adam West and Burt Ward: Return to the Batcave. Mr.Gorshin played himself not the Joker. Just so you know.
Didn't this song get some airplay in the late 60's?
I know I've heard this beautiful song before, when I was a little kid. Wow. Cool song.
Never knew I he sang the riddler wow very good voice love him rest in peace dear frank great impressnist too❤
Greatest impressionist that ever lived, quality over quantity. Most people know him as "The Riddler", but when I was young, I would watch him on Sullivan and he was just amazing. His Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster and Richard Widmark impressions were sick. I'm sure he had a pretty good career by most standards, but I don't think he was as big as he should have been. Amazing talent. I wish I could turn it back to '68 and tune in Sullivan to see him once more.
Side 1 was "The Riddler." "Never Let Her Go" was written by David A. Gates.
Having been a friend of Frank's since 1959 until his death two years ago (he also was my late son's Godfather), I can ensure all, that Frank only recorded, this one single. Therefore, no CD. Am saddened too.
Wow, his voice is awesome!!!!!!!!
@@clarkgable4113, Agree....wished he had done an album. Frank could sing.🎼🎵🎤
@@harrymiller8538 I never realized this until recently. Wow!
Wow...the Riddler can sing!!!!
classic
I had NO idea he could sing!
Hard to believe he had that kind of voice with all of the smoking he did.
pretty song
A GREAT GUY....JACK ENGLISH...WEST HOLLYWOOD
Shockingly "The Riddler" can actually sing.
@lionsgate12345 Frank Gorshin and Dean Martin were under appreciated. Mostly Frank, you are right. On Dean Martin Roast (Sammy Davis Jr.) Dean and Don Rickles they laugh like if there´s no tomorrow. I never see Don Rickles laugh at public like that.
He was way ahead of his time as the Riddler. He was way wacked out!
Great talent. But for a misterious reason never had the recognisition others had. I didn´t know he had a great voice to sing. As a actor and an impersonator I know he was very good. Great song because of your voice. Great Frank. Dean and Sammy Davis Jr great too.
He was also in another musical called "Girl Crazy". There's a CD of this, released by Nonesuch Records. Apparently, "Jimmy" is not available on CD.
I never knew he could sing, but he sings good. I like this song. I watched Batman and Copycats when new...he was on both. I used to watch 1960s Password, he was on it sometimes.
Gracias!!!
The only version of this song that I'm familiar with is by its author, David Gates, released on an album in 1975. I didn't know that Frank did a version almost a decade earlier.
WHADDAYA MEAN "GOLDEN THROAT"?!? He could actually SING!!! And some damn FINE singin',too!
@sstephen1201 Luckily, I still have the SEALED vinyl LP of "Jimmy." Will NEVER let go of it, as, Frank was my late son's Godfather.
This is not an album, but a single record. "Never let her go" is in the side B.
This is so cool. Thanks for posting
I had no idea he could sing!
My copy is still sealed. Would not trade it for the world.
🙄👍😎🥰😊 like WoW
He can sing
Too
Talented
Man
You know in hindsight, they could've done a Batman episode where the Riddler tricked girls with his voice as a singer to rob something -- especially with this song.
Hi Stan.
I bet you are probably a good singer,
if you can do impressions.
All the best to you Sir.
@Tony7840
I managed to get the soundtrack for "Jimmy" from CDuniverse, on mp3 download. Only one or two songs didn't go through, but I got the tracks I wanted.
The "Squabble Song" was just a riot! He and Anita really did sound like an old married/unmarried couple.
How in the heck did you ever meet him?
Unfortunately, CD's are not available.
WOW. Normally the Golden Throats are just terrible. This is pretty... good!
Back seat music....always gets you in there.
The only way I can sing is to do an impression. My singing voice is awful. But yet my friends are amazed when I imitate someone. At the same time, don't look for me on any TV talent shows!
he sings burt baccarach well
I didn't know he had a sister. I know that his kid brother died at the age of fifteen, after being hit by a car when Frank was just seventeen. As much as I fuss with my two brothers, I wouldn't want either one of them to go like that.
...and round my way the children all say...
RIDDLER!
@herbertkearse Sorry, but...A&M was unique!!! You could never know what to expect from Alpert and Moss (A&M).
Wonder what the "Tonight Show" would have been if he hosted? Wonder what his monologue would have been?
with this she already gone away! xD
Damn, I was all set to make fun of this but he can actually sing.
A song written by David Gates of Bread.
@thevgmk1 I posted the whole song, but for some reason, the last twelve seconds were cut when I uploaded it in UA-cam.
omg. this is a david gates tune. david of course was with BREAD.. this song appeared on david's 2nd solo album from 1975. i thought he had written it in 1975 not in 1966.a few of the words are different but its the same song and melody. frank does a decent job. but check out david's own version
You can check Billboard magazine online, this single (A&M 804) is
featured in the 25 Jun 1966 issue. The song was written by David Gates,
in the credits he appears as "David A. Gates". In 1975 Gates decided to record it himself for his second solo album.
Where the hell can I get the CD?
Nonesuch records doesn't have it on their website!
Attempted to contact you via "MySpace," however, unable to.........
2020 here. What's "MySpace"?
Yeah, but how would Burt Lancaster sing it?
Riddle me this riddle me that who can sing better Thin the bat
Never, ever let Batman and Robin go !!!! HeeeeHaaaaaha !!!!?????
THE JOKER SINGS LOL,
lee tewalt
The Riddler.
@@OthO67 cesar romero Joker sing Cielito Lindo because he can spoke spanish too