A Charlie Brown Christmas Theme 'Linus and Lucy'

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 1 тис.

  • @dodgebob1
    @dodgebob1 Рік тому +22

    I see pigpen dancing in a cloud of dirt..and I like it.

  • @jaystuart9200
    @jaystuart9200 Рік тому +5

    Jerry was still BURNIN when they did this! Great version!

  • @maddawg4599
    @maddawg4599 4 роки тому +364

    Drummer had probably played this 10,000 times since the mid 60’s, and you can tell he still enjoys it. Protect this man at all costs.

    • @fatsdulange
      @fatsdulange 3 роки тому +22

      Earth lost Mr. Granelli July 2021 🥀

    • @maddawg4599
      @maddawg4599 3 роки тому +10

      @@fatsdulange say it ain’t so….😔

    • @magneto7930
      @magneto7930 2 роки тому +10

      As if the song already didn't bring a smile to my face, watching the drummer here just gives me a much bigger grin. Unfortunately for us, the heavens gained another angel.

    • @the_stoned_investor
      @the_stoned_investor 2 роки тому +9

      Gramps was working those brushes

    • @DockyardDiva
      @DockyardDiva 2 роки тому +17

      Actually Jerry moved on from that time in his youth and set the groundwork for Free, aka Physicadlic, jazz. (So much music i his life)It was only inthe late 80's he returned to explore it again. That smile was always on his face. He was a wonderful teacher and a deeply practiced buddhist , I had the extraordinary privilage to be his student, his joy was real.

  • @harrykeel8557
    @harrykeel8557 Рік тому +16

    This will always be Christmas music to me.

    • @sdthrutheroof9161
      @sdthrutheroof9161 Місяць тому

      Me too!! Hopefully this comment brings you back to this wonderful Christmas Song!!👍👍

  • @JClark-34695
    @JClark-34695 4 роки тому +635

    Dad lost his business in '65. The bankruptcy court took everything: the houses, the cars- everything. I can't tell you how bleak the holidays were that year, but as an 8 year old, I had "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Hearing "Linus and Lucy" may be bittersweet now, but it got me through some tough times throughout the years. Thank you, Vince Guaraldi and Charles Schultz: your genius is much appreciated.

    • @riverraisin1
      @riverraisin1 4 роки тому +17

      Definitely the greatest soundtrack ever!

    • @niceshoes6950
      @niceshoes6950 3 роки тому +2

      lol

    • @rockfordfiles5451
      @rockfordfiles5451 3 роки тому +5

      what he said..

    • @lonecolamarine
      @lonecolamarine 3 роки тому +4

      Something about Charlie brown always felt melancholic to me. I don't know why.
      We have the halloween one and for some reason when the episode where Charlie gets turned invisible first ended I almost wanted to cry.

    • @monkeywkeys3916
      @monkeywkeys3916 3 роки тому +8

      Authentic American Tradition 🇺🇸

  • @vidconceptual
    @vidconceptual 9 років тому +580

    The drummer is AWESOME!!!!!

    • @marshalljimduncan
      @marshalljimduncan 7 років тому +30

      The pianist isn't too shabby either...

    • @LK-pc4sq
      @LK-pc4sq 7 років тому +75

      That is because the drummer is one of the four members of the original band that composed this song for Peanuts. All his other brothers who were in the band passed away. He made music history when they played this song for the first time. The group wanted it to be played and ABC initially refused to have it played in the peanuts cartoon. They finally relented and it became music history.

    • @johnshafer7214
      @johnshafer7214 6 років тому +12

      They are all awesome.

    • @glennmiller9768
      @glennmiller9768 6 років тому +6

      Marshall: Yes he's a class act, isn't he?

    • @davidpyeatt
      @davidpyeatt 6 років тому +4

      Seems like the piano part has lots of notes. Love the vibe.

  • @3wiggles
    @3wiggles 8 років тому +794

    Probably the most immediately recognizable jazz tune in history

    • @mrgone658
      @mrgone658 6 років тому +65

      Right up there with 'Take Five'

    • @ayokay123
      @ayokay123 6 років тому +12

      @@mrgone658 Yep, thems be the top two.

    • @mrmusic248
      @mrmusic248 6 років тому +14

      Troy: Except for "So What", by Miles Davis.

    • @v.dargain1678
      @v.dargain1678 5 років тому +6

      You are probably right . A Baby boomer will recognize it immediately .

    • @philipclayberg4928
      @philipclayberg4928 5 років тому +15

      If you listen carefully, there's even some Thelonius Monk influence in "Linus and Lucy".

  • @bo24.u.98
    @bo24.u.98 5 років тому +234

    The drummer was part of the trio that did the original Charlie Brown Christmas. WOWX1000000

    • @UFOSeekers
      @UFOSeekers 2 роки тому +5

      He’s an American Legend.

    • @johnny0000000000000
      @johnny0000000000000 2 роки тому +5

      I'm so glad to know that. You could just sense the joy on his face.

    • @PJJ492
      @PJJ492 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, cuz when you hit a groove, it lasts.

    • @sdthrutheroof9161
      @sdthrutheroof9161 Місяць тому

      Wow! Really?? That's Awesome! I knew I liked that guy!!👍👍

  • @macksun
    @macksun 5 років тому +839

    Who the hell gives this thumbs down?? Im a black dude in the hood and even I can appreciate this!

    • @chaplainmattsanders4884
      @chaplainmattsanders4884 5 років тому +15

      Desmond W . Lol! Great comment!

    • @carl-ok9gn
      @carl-ok9gn 5 років тому +38

      what does race have to do with this?

    • @robertmarshall3412
      @robertmarshall3412 5 років тому +37

      @@carl-ok9gn Exactly! Race has NOTHING, ZIP, ZERO, NADA to do with this! Who doesn't love Linus and Lucy from the Vince Guaraldi Trio?!?

    • @godblessusa1036
      @godblessusa1036 5 років тому +3

      Only God knows Desmond W. :) I LOVE this kind of Jazz!

    • @johnworrall3646
      @johnworrall3646 5 років тому +4

      Exactly brother ! Very good stuff 👍

  • @theincrediblemisternobody8724
    @theincrediblemisternobody8724 2 роки тому +52

    Still watching and thoroughly enjoying in 2022.
    R.I.P. Jerry Granelli 1940-2021.

  • @kevinkarg4464
    @kevinkarg4464 5 років тому +177

    This is what I would call "Happy Snoopy" music. I just imagine that beagle dancing all over the place.🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

    • @ameliawest-13435
      @ameliawest-13435 Рік тому +3

      Same, I can picture snoopy dancing too

    • @kaymuldoon3575
      @kaymuldoon3575 10 днів тому

      Me too! I’m a crazy cat lady but my God I loved Snoopy as a kid. Still do. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐶

  • @franklawrence2918
    @franklawrence2918 2 місяці тому +7

    Just 3...musicians and 3 instruments!! Wow!!

  • @marchills4131
    @marchills4131 4 роки тому +102

    Love Jerry Granelli on drums. If you didn't know who he was and met him on the street, you'd never guess what a smokin' cat he is on percussion. Sublime.

    • @VillageTechnologies
      @VillageTechnologies 4 роки тому +2

      I imagine Carole Kaye going into a music store and sitting down next to a bunch of young guitar and bass players who are trying to shred and they think she's there for her church and she just turns on the amp and smokes every single person in the joint.

    • @helioferrari5095
      @helioferrari5095 Рік тому +2

      Linus and Lucy 😊

    • @adrianpoesiat
      @adrianpoesiat 5 місяців тому +1

      He’s incredible. His tasteful fills, accents and brush work. Sublime

  • @DeneneNeufeld-l1q
    @DeneneNeufeld-l1q 10 місяців тому +3

    I love to listen to this song all year around its my happy song in tough times. I listen to it when I go through my cancer treatments yet & will again Tuesday.

  • @jamespollman6616
    @jamespollman6616 5 років тому +296

    This IS Christmas for me.

    • @kylelittle4025
      @kylelittle4025 5 років тому +3

      Me too. I watch this, the Queen's Christmas message and that is about it.

    • @larrymagee8758
      @larrymagee8758 5 років тому +3

      Yes, this and throw in some Sinatra, Crosby, Dino, and Como, and you've got Xmas, for me anyway.

    • @TheScreamingFrog916
      @TheScreamingFrog916 5 років тому +1

      It's not Christmas, until I hear Linus and Lucy.
      This trio is amazing, best version, since the original.
      How cool is that drummer, Jerry Granelli?
      That little cymbal "ding" at the end, with the knowing smile.
      Thanks for sharing this beautiful recording, and Merry Christmas!

    • @NT-fo3me
      @NT-fo3me 5 років тому +3

      Same here. In my 60s and grew up and older on Peanuts. Remember watching the original broadcast of Charlie Brown Christmas and then every year after that. This song will always mean Christmas to me. Was awesome to have this rendition show up in my recommendations.

    • @marjoriekorson2320
      @marjoriekorson2320 5 років тому +1

      I am happy that you appreciated..sincerely

  • @drlzanej
    @drlzanej 5 років тому +467

    Im traditionally a metal head, but theres something about listening to this lick that just makes me happy. These guys nail it. 👍👍👍

    • @georgemurphy2579
      @georgemurphy2579 5 років тому +12

      No, you're a musician with an open mind. Hats off to you!

    • @sthomas6369
      @sthomas6369 5 років тому +19

      Good music is good music whether its Metal or Jazz, enjoy what you like.

    • @JamesWilson-vr3ql
      @JamesWilson-vr3ql 5 років тому +10

      So, the first time I saw Joe Satriani, Stu Hamm played this on bass. I had to scoop my jaw off the floor.

    • @andymceachern9668
      @andymceachern9668 5 років тому +7

      Metalhead like yourself would enjoy the Gary Hoey version of this.

    • @magneto7930
      @magneto7930 4 роки тому +8

      I think it's just a case of you appreciating great musicianship, which this certainly is!

  • @stevetodd915
    @stevetodd915 Рік тому +29

    A sublime masterpiece of jazz perfection that transcends generations.

  • @trainlens3789
    @trainlens3789 Рік тому +10

    He still had his chops here. Wonderful music and nice to see what looks to be a 3-generation spread among these guys.

  • @ayokay123
    @ayokay123 8 років тому +358

    DAMN!....look at Mr. Sticks. Gotta be in his 80's and he's STILL got it. I absolutely love to see somebody productive at that age!
    This is an absolutely wonderful rendition!

    • @STScott-qo4pw
      @STScott-qo4pw 5 років тому +8

      all three seem gifted at their respective instruments. didja see the hands on the pianist? he sure enjoyed his role.

    • @SOULRELIEF22
      @SOULRELIEF22 4 роки тому +2

      MERRY CHRISTMAS! It won't be LONG till we CELEBRATE with JESUS! HE KNOWS HOW to PARTY! JESUS INVENTED FESTIVALS AND HE IS THE CHEF EXTRAORDINAIRE! "And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined." Isaiah 25:6! HALLELUJAH! 🙏🙌

    • @calsavestheworld
      @calsavestheworld 4 роки тому +1

      Are you in your 80s?

    • @ayokay123
      @ayokay123 4 роки тому +1

      @@calsavestheworld Early 60's.

    • @pcbacklash_3261
      @pcbacklash_3261 4 роки тому +13

      @@SOULRELIEF22 Oh, for Pete's sake! Spare us the snake oil and just enjoy the musical number!

  • @MikeDunphy
    @MikeDunphy 9 років тому +406

    Never heard this trio before but the drummer is all sorts of awesome.

    • @Paul-Pakusch
      @Paul-Pakusch 9 років тому +78

      +Mike Dunphy He's the drummer from the Vince Guaraldi Trio on the Charlie Brown Christmas special.

    • @whackamolechamp
      @whackamolechamp 5 років тому +13

      It's so crisp and clear. Such precision and perfection.

    • @Tj05543
      @Tj05543 5 років тому +1

      Dalek Supreme how did the other two die

    • @Ezlivin
      @Ezlivin 5 років тому +8

      Tj0554 Op They lost their rhythm.

    • @GreenPersimmon
      @GreenPersimmon 5 років тому +11

      The very first thing I noticed when this video started was how much I dig the drummer

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth Рік тому +7

    THE best Christmas song!!!

  • @maddawg4599
    @maddawg4599 4 місяці тому +2

    The original three are playing this in heaven everyday

  • @aksel_1
    @aksel_1 2 роки тому +3

    Drummer is the coolest old man I know.

  • @hungrydrummerjoey3440
    @hungrydrummerjoey3440 3 роки тому +43

    Just heard Jerry passed away... Thank you for your contribution to the Peanuts and music world, you will be long recognized in jazz history 😭😭

  • @PaulDayPrivateEye
    @PaulDayPrivateEye 5 років тому +73

    How many times can I like this drummer!

  • @robertmccurdy
    @robertmccurdy Рік тому +6

    Gotta love the old jazz men! Swinging!

  • @johnrodriguez5277
    @johnrodriguez5277 6 років тому +85

    You can tell that the drummer has been playing for a very long time! He makes it look so effortless!! Bravo!!!

    • @hardlines4
      @hardlines4 5 років тому +8

      He is the original drummer from the original recording :-)

    • @davida.p.9911
      @davida.p.9911 3 роки тому +4

      Jerry played with Vince Guarldi. 😎🥁🎹

    • @Raellives
      @Raellives Рік тому

      Is that You, J Rod.?

    • @paulsimmons5726
      @paulsimmons5726 Рік тому

      Had the same relaxed feeling as Charlie Watts…
      It’s fun to watch guys who’ve already done it all and are just grooving’!

  • @MooPotPie
    @MooPotPie 10 років тому +130

    I love Jerry's smile at the end when the pianist finishes with Guaraldi's lick from the original recording.

    • @buddylarsen6647
      @buddylarsen6647 8 років тому +7

      --yes --what a statement he makes there!

  • @rhythmista7707
    @rhythmista7707 5 років тому +104

    Legend ! Still drumming 54 years since the peanuts Christmas special aired, and still great at 78 years of age. And, proudly endorsing sabian cymbals and Ayotte drums, all made in Canada.. Thank you Mr. Granelli, for the great music and for still keeping it alive.👍🌲🎷🥁🎺

    • @rhythmista7707
      @rhythmista7707 5 років тому +1

      @Joel Springman Absolutely. I was born 6 years after it aired for the first time, and my first memories of it was when I was 10 years old, in 1981. I still get emotional when I listen to it, just because it reminds me of my childhood and when my parents were still alive. An innocent , wonderful, uncorrupted childhood, with beautiful Christmas memories. I can almost smell my mom's home baked sweet bread, and turkey roasting in the oven. Those memories will stay with me forever. Peace to you and yours during this holiday season.

    • @enkibumbu
      @enkibumbu 4 роки тому +1

      The drums look spectacular. I wish they close miked the snare.

    • @guyklose8416
      @guyklose8416 4 роки тому +1

      Trivia time - Sabian is named for Sally, Billy and Andy Zildjian...a friend of mine taught them all in high school.

    • @lisatrautner9426
      @lisatrautner9426 3 роки тому +1

      He died July of 2021. 80 years old.

  • @quacksackerthegreatstarfir6996

    As far as I'm concerned this is the single happiest piece of music ever....

  • @InkBunnyBlindRabbit
    @InkBunnyBlindRabbit 3 роки тому +3

    RIP Jerry Granelli Thanks for the memories!!

  • @noodldoodl1970
    @noodldoodl1970 Рік тому +3

    What happens to me physically and emotionally at the key change is proof I have a soul.

  • @restorationconcrete
    @restorationconcrete 2 роки тому +22

    Aaahh yeah. Swinging! Charles Schultz did multiple generations a huge favor by introducing them to classic jazz. Some music soundtracks just won’t work with anything else!
    Props to the pianist. Kept the heart of the original while creating his own style over the solo. Ten thumbs up!

  • @LWilliamsYoutube
    @LWilliamsYoutube Рік тому +11

    My favorite Christmas song! Always brings back childhood memories of Charlie Brown's Christmas.

  • @scottgood7888
    @scottgood7888 Рік тому +5

    It was always amazing to me how the brush and the subtle high hat have that audible impression of snow falling. Anybody else feel that way? Still the best Christmas album ever.

  • @GeauxWyatt
    @GeauxWyatt 5 років тому +32

    The look on the drummers face at the end says it all. Lots of happy memories being part of the creation of an iconic piece of music that will continue to live on for decades maybe centuries to come. And he still nails it all these years later

    • @kthwkr
      @kthwkr 5 років тому

      I think the laugh was because the piano player flubbed a note at the end of that little final run. He hit the flat instead.

  • @ksutton1207
    @ksutton1207 6 років тому +32

    These guys are all phenomenal but that drummer tears it up!!! Clearly a lifetime of musicianship under his belt

    • @exoticcar5482
      @exoticcar5482 5 років тому +3

      Kyle Sutton He's the only one left from the original recording here

  • @neilcollins8992
    @neilcollins8992 9 місяців тому +2

    It's amazing that Schroeder could play this on that tiny toy piano!...

  • @jamesthenabignumber
    @jamesthenabignumber 4 місяці тому +4

    Best brushwork drummer of all time.

  • @walterbriggs272
    @walterbriggs272 Рік тому +6

    The boys behind the noise, thank you for keeping this alive for sentimental folks who love Christmas.

  • @scottallen6160
    @scottallen6160 Рік тому +9

    A classic piece of music played to perfection. Anyone who has seen the Peanuts gang dance to this can’t help but dance themselves. In fact, I always thought it was fun to guess which style of dance from the cartoon appeals to family and friends. Even more fun is guessing the style for strangers. Picturing people as cartoons dancing removes all negativity and just becomes fun. Merry Christmas to all! 💕💗💕

  • @jimnichols7720
    @jimnichols7720 10 днів тому +1

    That subtle, knowing smile of confidence… just burning!!!

  • @Liam1H
    @Liam1H 4 роки тому +32

    One hundred and twenty three thumbs downers are getting a lump of coal for Christmas. At first, I was amazed at the drummer doing what he was doing, so effortlessly, then I realized he was the original drummer for this piece. I'm still amazed but not as surprised.
    Like fine wine, just keeps getting better with age.

    • @MikaelLewisify
      @MikaelLewisify 4 роки тому +1

      123 people with completely defective hearing.

    • @daryllitwin1647
      @daryllitwin1647 4 роки тому

      @@MikaelLewisify 123 people had strokes while trying to hit the thumb's up button.

    • @MikaelLewisify
      @MikaelLewisify 4 роки тому +1

      @@daryllitwin1647 that’s really the only rational explanation! 😜

    • @carlantonson7760
      @carlantonson7760 3 роки тому

      The thumbs downers should get rocks in their trick or treat bag as well. 😊

  • @GuyMorey
    @GuyMorey 3 місяці тому +1

    Arguably, the most recognized song for anyone over 60. The only thing better than watching Jerry Granelli play this, is being either the piano player or the bass player and playing with Jerry Granelli. A true masterpiece.

  • @redleg56
    @redleg56 6 років тому +4

    Most recognizable left hand piano riff ever.

  • @reh0119
    @reh0119 4 роки тому +1

    Jerry is 79 years young! Look at the joy on his face. No riches in the world can replace the happiness of making music! I think the thumbs down were people expecting a cartoon.

  • @psychoshamrock
    @psychoshamrock 2 роки тому +5

    Rest in Peace, Mr. Granelli. You were the best

  • @vanytasticsone9071
    @vanytasticsone9071 Рік тому +2

    When sound becomes a portal to your childhood.

  • @Otokichi786
    @Otokichi786 6 років тому +79

    One Christmas season, some years ago, I put "A Charlie Brown Christmas" CD into a store CD player, "just for fun'." (Christmas Muzak for folks working at Sears back then was a form of slow torture.) Just as "Linus and Lucy" began playing, two young Japanese tourists heading into the store exclaimed: "Charlie Brown!" "Sparky" and Vince would be smiling at this tune recognition.;)

    • @jph4852
      @jph4852 4 роки тому +3

      Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have been popular in Japan for ages. They still appear in TV commercials every now and then.

    • @junkyardjim
      @junkyardjim 3 роки тому +3

      Fyi Japan LOVES Snoopy...

    • @chrissmith7669
      @chrissmith7669 2 роки тому +2

      My wife has worked night audit in hotels for many years. Around Christmas she has gotten in trouble for popping this in place of the Muzak offering. Got a funny look from the boss when a guest asked during the day why they weren’t playing the same cool Christmas music as during night

  • @bevfom1012
    @bevfom1012 3 роки тому +6

    I cannot let this Christmas music season go without remembering Jerry (sticks) Granelli. Gerald John Granelli (December 30, 1940 - July 20, 2021) was an American-Canadian jazz drummer.
    He was best known for playing drums on the soundtrack "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with Lead piano player Vince Guaraldi and the Vince Guaraldi Trio. This Just puts a smile on my face. I've always wanted to see this live.

  • @jtchaos1
    @jtchaos1 8 років тому +103

    Vince G. Is smiling from heaven. Fantastic!

  • @josephshilling6926
    @josephshilling6926 Рік тому +2

    It has that jazzy swing sound very cool 😊

  • @bruceanderson4112
    @bruceanderson4112 6 років тому +89

    Not only did I enjoy the music but watching the drummer and the joy in his face and manner was heartwarming. He was master of the drum set. I’m thanks for beautiful rendition and the joy and passion. Great

  • @paulalvarez1758
    @paulalvarez1758 Рік тому +2

    This is perfect....ty UA-cam algorithm for highlighting this :)

  • @martyharris4905
    @martyharris4905 5 років тому +93

    When anyone hears this song they don't have to know its called "Linus and Lucy". The first thing that comes to mind is "Oh yeah, that's the Charlie Brown song!"

    • @ApartmentKing66
      @ApartmentKing66 5 років тому +5

      The thing is: "Linus and Lucy" isn't actually a Christmas song; it's non-holiday, but it gets played anyway at Christmastime.

    • @lottiestanley7696
      @lottiestanley7696 5 років тому

      InvestorGuy66 - I usually call it the “Peanuts Song”, although I know it’s ‘Linus and Lucy’ 😁 😉

    • @Joe-rw1bb
      @Joe-rw1bb 5 років тому

      That’s for sure

    • @peterharrison5833
      @peterharrison5833 5 років тому +11

      I play piano in a local restaurant in Huntsville, AL, that bills itself as a "jazz piano bar"--it's called "Char". Tonight was my night on, and towards the end of the evening someone asked for "The Peanuts Song." I was happy to oblige. Of course, I won't put myself in the same league as Vince Guaraldi, but I have fun.
      Thanks for posting this. It reminds me of when I was a kid in 1964 and heard him and the guys play this and all the other great music on that show. And, Jerry Granelli looks and sounds great!
      Respectfully,
      PMH

    • @lottiestanley7696
      @lottiestanley7696 5 років тому +2

      Peter Harrison - ❤️ 🎄😉

  • @mikeperry2814
    @mikeperry2814 Рік тому +2

    Christmas would not be Christmas without this!

  • @pcbacklash_3261
    @pcbacklash_3261 4 роки тому +51

    The memories associated with this song are so strong that right now, I can see the cartoon kids dancing in my head, a little cloud of dust rising up from Pig Pen. Those were the days...

  • @swmig19
    @swmig19 Рік тому +1

    I love how rich this composition sounds, yet it literally only has three instruments. Less is more ❤

  • @Sickofsociety1
    @Sickofsociety1 5 років тому +15

    I want this song played at my funeral!

  • @maddawg4599
    @maddawg4599 3 роки тому +2

    Drummer is still killing that score!

  • @mickiknowles9844
    @mickiknowles9844 4 роки тому +10

    I listen to this song once a week just to remind myself that the world is a great place with talent like this trio. Smooth

  • @TBNTX
    @TBNTX Рік тому +2

    I LOVE this. It takes back in time.

  • @bevwest7428
    @bevwest7428 Рік тому +3

    Love the pianist’s take on this!

    • @timesfire
      @timesfire 3 місяці тому

      Not sure why they don't credit him. I'd love to know who he is!

  • @pennybaker6454
    @pennybaker6454 4 місяці тому +1

    No one left, except the magic they left for us to embrace. ❤

  • @kevinmcgiffin10
    @kevinmcgiffin10 6 років тому +23

    You dont need an ear for music to love this piece. Makes the body move.😄

  • @bobcrawford5083
    @bobcrawford5083 3 роки тому +2

    Jerry Granelli RIP SIR...great drummer..

  • @williamglover5579
    @williamglover5579 4 роки тому +52

    As one who grew up with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in the 1960’s and the one and only Vince Guaraldi Trio original “Linus and Lucy” theme, I never thought anyone could hold their own with this iconic classic. But these guys do. Excellent! And it still makes me smile. Merry Christmas!

    • @williamglover5579
      @williamglover5579 4 роки тому +3

      Edit: Well, the joke’s on me! This has got to be Vince’s son’s trio! HA! No wonder it sounds great -it’s in his blood!

  • @keithjohnston5936
    @keithjohnston5936 5 років тому +97

    I’m not a fan of Jazz, never really “got” it, but this is just cool on every conceivable level. Thanks much for posting this.

    • @MichaelHattem
      @MichaelHattem 5 років тому +5

      Then now you got it.

    • @paxwallacejazz
      @paxwallacejazz 5 років тому

      @@sammygutierrez9048 Gauraldi played in a very bop influenced style full of approach circling tones and closely attended to chromatically altered harmonies.

    • @AnAmericanComposer
      @AnAmericanComposer 5 років тому

      @@paxwallacejazz What does "approach circled tones" mean, exactly?

    • @ladennayoung2939
      @ladennayoung2939 4 роки тому

      Same for me. But this is really good.

    • @dwaynehendricks7842
      @dwaynehendricks7842 4 роки тому +2

      Keith, if you haven't, please check out either Miles Davis' 'kind of blue' or Dave Brubeck's 'out of time'.

  • @keymaster9200
    @keymaster9200 Рік тому +5

    That was absolutely beautiful

  • @boomerguy9935
    @boomerguy9935 7 днів тому

    I loved this song when I heard it on live TV when the show first aired. I love it even more today. Jerry played my favorite style of soft jazz and I still try to use his moves. What a wonderful sound! RIP, Jerry!

  • @larrysinger9359
    @larrysinger9359 5 років тому +23

    Old dude on the drums looks like he's forgotten more about drums than most people know about them. One cool dude right there. Always have room for some good ol' Charlie Brown

  • @bobbarclay316
    @bobbarclay316 Рік тому +1

    I have started playing this video for friends without introducing it. Every single person listens, sometimes puzzled, til the piano hits the first 6 notes of the theme. Then they all smile, big.

  • @bradfordlibby9118
    @bradfordlibby9118 5 років тому +18

    Thanks UA-cam...I've never heard this played in its entirety. Merry Christmas to all...

  • @freddyflintstoned913
    @freddyflintstoned913 6 років тому +2

    My whole childhood in a single song. How did that happen, Charlie brown?

  • @lexdunn4160
    @lexdunn4160 5 років тому +25

    These guys are fantastic, Granelli is in a league of his own.

  • @gxdhabakkagw6268
    @gxdhabakkagw6268 3 роки тому +3

    Came here after hearing of his passing. Truly sad that I never got to see this master play live

  • @bkscott2010ss
    @bkscott2010ss 4 роки тому +5

    For some reason I can't stop coming back to listen this music......

  • @dougallen8305
    @dougallen8305 Рік тому +1

    October and I'm ready to put the tree up, enjoy the blinking lights and getting hungry to the aroma of turkey and pumpkin pie baking.

  • @jeh5176
    @jeh5176 6 років тому +33

    I've listened to several versions of this on UA-cam, but this is by far my favorite.

    • @cbcmusic
      @cbcmusic  6 років тому +9

      Thanks for the comment! Jerry is the drummer on the original track- we're happy you enjoy this performance.

  • @etg7193
    @etg7193 Рік тому +2

    This music 🎶 brings my soul to the doorsteps of musical heaven.

  • @patking1225
    @patking1225 9 років тому +30

    Halifax representing right there. The awesome Jerry Granelli. I'm glad that for the few that don't know him, get to know him. He is one awesome drummer, as you can see!

  • @trevorsimpson3339
    @trevorsimpson3339 2 роки тому +1

    Utterly Utterly gorgeous. X

  • @docluv14
    @docluv14 9 років тому +88

    Awesome performance. The tempo was absolutely perfect. Thanks for posting!

    • @cbcmusic
      @cbcmusic  9 років тому +6

      +John Sneddon Thanks for watching!

  • @larry.bailye5510
    @larry.bailye5510 2 роки тому +2

    Maybe kid's first intro to jazz!!!!!

  • @jclark521
    @jclark521 5 років тому +5

    This should be played on the radio everywhere.

  • @bobosputnik
    @bobosputnik 3 роки тому +1

    Drummer Jerry Granelli, original drummer of the Vince Guaraldi Trio, passed away on July 20, 2021, at 81. My math might be off, but this video is said to have been posted in 2014. So, he'd be 74. And he was swinging it!

  • @123hardyklr
    @123hardyklr 9 років тому +62

    A classic lesson in Jazz drumming...spectacular!!

  • @fweddyfwintsone4491
    @fweddyfwintsone4491 6 років тому +20

    Wow. Mr. Jerry knows how to really swing. They all sound great.

  • @Friendomations
    @Friendomations 4 роки тому +39

    The people who dislike this don't even know what the word CHILDHOOD means

    • @sergioogamboa
      @sergioogamboa 4 роки тому

      I'll say this much: The performance is wonderful and it's always lovely to hear a great band pay tribute to the Vince Guaraldi Trio, but I wasn't all that keen on the bass mix in the beginning. No fault to the players whatsoever. But when the bassist uses his bow for those low, sustained drawls, the mix gets really overpowered.

    • @robertmichalscheck3072
      @robertmichalscheck3072 4 роки тому

      Childhood or not,this is a great piece of music.

    • @rosalieepperson3353
      @rosalieepperson3353 2 роки тому

      Or even understand music & the magic & genius of jazz & improvisation! They were phenomenal!

  • @gregorywilson9322
    @gregorywilson9322 2 роки тому +1

    This is a real treasure.........

  • @ssureshot
    @ssureshot 7 років тому +25

    This performance stands out of one of the best. Vince would smile.

  • @Raellives
    @Raellives Рік тому +1

    Just keeps ya smiling!!

  • @MonicaDBrini
    @MonicaDBrini 7 років тому +15

    Best jazz album ever made if you ask me. I was raised on it and I've raised my kids on it. Such talent!

  • @omarcosantonios
    @omarcosantonios 19 днів тому +1

    2024...honestly that is remarkable!!!

    • @cbcmusic
      @cbcmusic  19 днів тому +2

      Never gets old!

  • @phaedrabacker2004
    @phaedrabacker2004 4 роки тому +8

    Groove. If you didn't associate this with Charlie Brown it still rocks.

  • @Gentdarwin
    @Gentdarwin Рік тому +2

    I do not know why but this song makes me cry, reminding me of my childhood. So nostalgic...

  • @christominded4726
    @christominded4726 6 років тому +27

    You can tell these guys really enjoy what they do and the sound is a treat for us. Like Top Chefs in a restaurant they've greated a delicacy for us to enjoy and salivate for more.

  • @jimthomas1717
    @jimthomas1717 Рік тому +2

    These guys are great

  • @rumba215
    @rumba215 5 років тому +21

    Awesome!! I have always enjoyed the Vince Guaraldi trio. Fun to see the original drummer

  • @stevehatfield9025
    @stevehatfield9025 2 роки тому +1

    This triggers good vibes in everyone's brain