This guy was far more talented then he ever got credit for. If you ever watch the shows/movies they did, you can see it. He made everything he did look so easy.
Different era. When he was a kid there was nothing else to do. May as well play piano for hours. Now social media and selling pictures of your private parts on OnlyFans is the focus of youth.
I remember my daughter watching this when she was about 5 or 6. She was awestruck. Impossible talent. What in life could possibly surpass the joy she felt in watching this. She fell in love with Chico....and Harpo.....and Groucho.
When my son was little he decided to put on one of my Marx Bros. DVDs. I was in the next room, and every now and then, I'd hear him bust out laughing. I didn't know what he was watching, but eventually decided to investigate. He obviously was too young to appreciate the verbal comedy of Groucho and Chico, but every time Harpo appeared, my little boy would bust a gut. He's nearly 30 now, and Harpo is still his favorite.
That is the soul of the definition of being gifted. Which is to say the ability to make something technically difficult appear to the onlooker to seem natural, easy and fluid.
Difficult to learn, but with mastery comes the reward of confident simplicity. I know a few skills, and a lot of people say I make some things look easy. And it is! If you can have fun with it, you can enjoy it, and others around you enjoy watching you do it!
When I was around 10 years old, my mother would take us to the library to rent old VHS movies, and she absolutely LOVED the Marx Brothers. At that time, I hated watching it. Almost 40 years later, here I am on CZcams, commenting on how I've come to appreciate just what my mother was trying to show me at that time. These guys were so talented at everything.
Vaudeville was the cradle for many genuine entertainers that had to have many talents to survive a crowded stage. Nobody runs away from quality, that's why we still watch many of these clips.
@USA#1 !! Never heard of that. What I've always read was that Harpo was the most gifted in music as he learned like 6 different instruments. Harpo also dabbled in painting. Zeppo, I read, that he was the funniest of all the brothers off screen, according to groucho.
The amount of talent, skill, and no doubt endless hours of study, rehearsal, and practice must have been incredible to make it look so effortless and nonchalant.
He had been playing novelty piano like that at Coney Island in the early 20th Century, before he and his brothers were even a vaudeville act. And he performed it nightly in their three Broadway shows, before they started making movies. All of the brothers were unique and brilliant, and together, they were an immortal comedy team.
It might be just a legend, but it's said the reason his character had an Italian accent (a very broad one for sure) was that he had to fake a number of them to safely pass through different ethnic neighborhoodd to get to piano lessons as a kid.
@@THE-HammerMan No, sir, you are mistaken. It is widely reported that he learned bad piano habits from his first piano teacher (who only played with one hand) and ended up getting a second, batter teacher. Because his poor family couldn't afford two teachers, Chico was forced after each lesson to repeat the entirety of the less to his brother Harpo. Which proved to be a problem all around because Chico never wanted to learn the piano in the first place (it was his mother's idea) and certainly didn't want to hang around and teach Harpo as well.
When you had to have actual talent to make it into the movies. Chico might not have been known as the funniest Marx brother, but his piano playing skill was off the charts. I'm amazed at how often he hammered down with his palm, or simply played the melody side with one finger. He moved his hands so fast and seemingly effortlessly it looks like a special effect. He was a beast.
You mean the characters on ER were not actual medical professionals? Say it isn't so! I believed both Adrian Brody and Tim Roth in their respective roles as pianists that their characters can actually play. I don't need anything more in that regard.
No Dax, that is wrong. There were lots of untalented actors in the movies then and before-if the camera liked them, they made it. Let's not let a rose colored view of the past obscure the unique and wonderful talent of Chico...
@@emilegeorge6225 If you didn't know the story, Chico got his nickname because he was a notorious lady's man, i.e. chicks. Every one of the Marx Brothers Zeppo, Harpo, Chico, Groucho, and Gummo all got their nicknames from some characteristic about them. I can't remember how Zeppo got his (unless it had something to do with Zeppelins), but Harpo was a fantastic harp player, Groucho was notorious for his wisecracks and Gummo wore what were known as gumshoes in the day.
My youngest is a decent piano player and old movie fan. She thought, at first, this was just a stunt. The look on her face when she realized he was actually playing was priceless.
Amazing coincidence. Every time I play the piano, and particularly the Beer Barrel Polka, all these beautifully turned out girls gather around and watch and listen admiringly. Amazing.
Reminds me of my Dad’s wonderful piano playing!!! ❤️. People just don’t seem to be playing like this any more. Oh dear. It’s simply such a wonderful gift. A lost art. Thank-you.
One of my favourite things about watching a Marx Brothers movie was watching Chico play the piano. Whenever Chico plays the piano, he looks like he has a lot of fun doing it!!!.
He looks like he having fun and the people around him just smiley then he give this playful look over at the camera breaking the forth wall letting us know it's all for fun and laughs just enjoy our silliness.
The brothers' comedy whether verbal or musical was always good natured without smut or swearing. They showed how entertainment should be in my humble opinion
bravo THANKS FOR POSTING Many folks did not realize that Chico was very good at the piano and Harpo was excellent on the Harp. I can still remember these movies and I am getting on in yrs.
This clip is from 1939s AT THE CIRCUS, one of the later Marx Brothers films, I just watched it on TCM (without Turner Classic, I see no reason to own a TV), laughed hysterically, and was, as always, amazed by Chico's piano prowess. He makes it look incredibly easy, although (as with his brothers) it is the product of YEARS of intense study and practice from early childhood. Like all of their films, it showcased excellent orchestral and broadway performances as well as the incredibly talented musicianship of Graucho, Harpo, and Chico. Since I am able to play a bit of most stringed instruments, I can spot all but the best fakes. I can attest that every Marx Brother's instrumental.performance (including Graucho's guitar) is authentically excellent.
In 1976 the entirety of NTC San Diego training company 946 performed a “Groucho Marx” while passing in review before the Company Drill Instructor. He WAS NOT in any way amused, and thus we paid dearly. 😍 Loved it!
I loved watching Chico and Harpo playing. Sometimes they were fooling around like in this video. But sometime their music was serious, and their faces changed and got serious too.
There are many serious pianists that can make playing look effortless. Then there's Chico, who shows that if you aren't having fun, then you aren't truly a serious pianist.
Watching the You Bet Your Life game show videos here on CZcams bring absolute joy to me. The people are so interesting and real and Groucho is so so nice.
They're out there, just not famous. Rick Crom, comedian in NYC, plays piano, operatic singer, writes funny songs, and is hilarious. He has an Off-Broadway show called "Newsical" that he regularly rewrites to stay current.
Chico was a wonderful husband, too. His wife said that even after 20 years of marriage, her heart would still speed up at the sound of his approaching step.
Chico was fun and a good entertainer and piano player, loved him. However, to do justice to this tune please go and watch Liberace play Beer Barrel Poker. The 1950's black and white version when he had his television show back then. Liberace truly was a Master Pianist. It's still on CZcams. I did love chico though too, he was always enjoyable to watch, thank you for this video.
Christmas afternoon on BBC1 Black and white film every year. Wouldn't be Christmas, without them. I used to absolutely love them and still do. Magical times. No feckin miming there was there.. I must have been in my early teens I guess.
The dexterity in his fingers are breath taken I don't know any one to match today the marx brothers are wonderful, it's a pity they never formed a pipe band there world would have been a lobster 🦞 😉 ❤❤
Yes, the young woman at the end of the piano was truly enjoying the music along with the rest of the group. Try that today in 2024 and people would sadly walk right past, their faces baried in their phones...
The Marx brothers were some of the most talented musicians to have ever live. I would love to hear what they were capable of if they were being serious.
If I may say so, wrong way to look at it. Chico and Harpo were very talented musicians, but not talented enough to give the world as much pleasure as musicians as they did as comedians with music as their second string. Comedy is where their genius lay, so they made the right career choice, in my opinion.
@@jameswest8280 Yes, no point in analysing them. When I was a boy they made me once laugh so hard I literally thought it might kill me! Literally! Can't laugh like that nowadays, but still think they were supreme comic geniuses.
@@hermoglyph2255 -- the huge difference between the "actors of yesterday & today most of those from yesteryear were taught to sing dance play music etc not just learn lines & these brothers made & sold many a recording of their music
Many of the old time comedians were also fine musicians or singers. Jack Benny and Larry Fine were both fine violinists, Oliver Hardy was trained as an opera singer. Just to name a few.
Probably the only comedian better as a pianist since Chico was Dudley Moore, who was actually classically trained. Check out some of his videos on CZcams, They are a riot!
His piano skills and comedy remind me of Oscar Levant. We mear mortals have been privileged to share the same planet with these extremely talented men and women.
It is impossible to watch this without smiling!
I was able to.
This guy was far more talented then he ever got credit for. If you ever watch the shows/movies they did, you can see it. He made everything he did look so easy.
Spot on. I am 70 and watched this so long ago The Orient were in the top flight. Still love the Marx bros.
I didn’t smile. Now wat?
@@lewstone5430
Just wait. Some are slow to get it.
Chico Marx is the only person I've ever seen play a piano as animated as any cartoon.
AND his delivery sounds exactly like cartoon music!
@@adamcolbertmusicn he does it e such charm
He makes it look so easy! And he really gives the impression that he's just messing around, but the result is perfect time and perfect touch
Different era. When he was a kid there was nothing else to do. May as well play piano for hours. Now social media and selling pictures of your private parts on OnlyFans is the focus of youth.
That's the goal. Good performace.
Sounds like two pianos.
@Hasen Pfeffer not everyone is like you or the people you know.
@@lewstone5430 Sad, but true.
I remember my daughter watching this when she was about 5 or 6.
She was awestruck. Impossible talent. What in life could possibly surpass the joy she felt in watching this. She fell in love with Chico....and Harpo.....and Groucho.
When my son was little he decided to put on one of my Marx Bros. DVDs. I was in the next room, and every now and then, I'd hear him bust out laughing. I didn't know what he was watching, but eventually decided to investigate. He obviously was too young to appreciate the verbal comedy of Groucho and Chico, but every time Harpo appeared, my little boy would bust a gut. He's nearly 30 now, and Harpo is still his favorite.
Poor Zeppo..& Gummo
Your daughter watched this video when she was 5 or 6, and that was the most fun thing she ever did in her life? I hope things get better for her. :'(
@@Pippy_Pappy Same to you with your Sad name 😪🤫🤭
@@davidwalter2002 Harpo could speak volumes and never say a word.
Chico makes stride piano playing look easy, even though it was extremely difficult to do! What a genius he was!!!
@Lechu Lecho Alright, Oscar Peterson over here.
That is the soul of the definition of being gifted. Which is to say the ability to make something technically difficult appear to the onlooker to seem natural, easy and fluid.
Difficult to learn, but with mastery comes the reward of confident simplicity.
I know a few skills, and a lot of people say I make some things look easy.
And it is!
If you can have fun with it, you can enjoy it, and others around you enjoy watching you do it!
@Lechu Lecho I think I saw another dumb-ass comment of you on a totally different subject today
@Lechu Lecho link to the video of you playing this.
When I was around 10 years old, my mother would take us to the library to rent old VHS movies, and she absolutely LOVED the Marx Brothers. At that time, I hated watching it. Almost 40 years later, here I am on CZcams, commenting on how I've come to appreciate just what my mother was trying to show me at that time. These guys were so talented at everything.
My one brother in law is a serious Marx Brothers fan, he doesn't like anything else from that era but I think he has all of their films and shorts.
Hey, at least you came.to realize how right she was!! Cool. 🙏
All the brothers were at the top of their game! Will we ever get to see that again? I will only hope.
Vaudeville was the cradle for many genuine entertainers that had to have many talents to survive a crowded stage. Nobody runs away from quality, that's why we still watch many of these clips.
Nailed it
the single finger feather slides he does for the melody is absolutely remarkable.
In piano player language, a glissando :)
His fingers dance across that piano. Not only do you get to hear great music, you get a wonderful dance to go with it!
Chico could play, don't let anybody tell you different. His timing was perfect.
Yes it was! Absolutely perfect! Very talented pianist!
Don't worry I don't think anyone will.
@USA#1 !! Never heard of that. What I've always read was that Harpo was the most gifted in music as he learned like 6 different instruments. Harpo also dabbled in painting. Zeppo, I read, that he was the funniest of all the brothers off screen, according to groucho.
I always loved the way Chico tickled the ivories.
@USA#1 !! Zeppo is the "normal one" in the movies?
It is predominently due to this man and his brother Harpo that I ended up working most of my life in the music business!
The amount of talent, skill, and no doubt endless hours of study, rehearsal, and practice must have been incredible to make it look so effortless and nonchalant.
He had been playing novelty piano like that at Coney Island in the early 20th Century, before he and his brothers were even a vaudeville act. And he performed it nightly in their three Broadway shows, before they started making movies. All of the brothers were unique and brilliant, and together, they were an immortal comedy team.
It might be just a legend, but it's said the reason his character had an Italian accent (a very broad one for sure) was that he had to fake a number of them to safely pass through different ethnic neighborhoodd to get to piano lessons as a kid.
@@chocolatestraw3971 He was self-taught. That "legend" is hogwash.
@@THE-HammerMan No, sir, you are mistaken. It is widely reported that he learned bad piano habits from his first piano teacher (who only played with one hand) and ended up getting a second, batter teacher. Because his poor family couldn't afford two teachers, Chico was forced after each lesson to repeat the entirety of the less to his brother Harpo. Which proved to be a problem all around because Chico never wanted to learn the piano in the first place (it was his mother's idea) and certainly didn't want to hang around and teach Harpo as well.
@@HerculesBallsInc Ok. I stand corrected. I've never read up on them, only go by what I've heard... terribly bad sources, I know.
When you had to have actual talent to make it into the movies.
Chico might not have been known as the funniest Marx brother, but his piano playing skill was off the charts. I'm amazed at how often he hammered down with his palm, or simply played the melody side with one finger. He moved his hands so fast and seemingly effortlessly it looks like a special effect. He was a beast.
there was no such thing as faking then
A beast in every which way. Ever wondered why his name was Chico?
You mean the characters on ER were not actual medical professionals? Say it isn't so!
I believed both Adrian Brody and Tim Roth in their respective roles as pianists that their characters can actually play. I don't need anything more in that regard.
No Dax, that is wrong. There were lots of untalented actors in the movies then and before-if the camera liked them, they made it. Let's not let a rose colored view of the past obscure the unique and wonderful talent of Chico...
@@emilegeorge6225 If you didn't know the story, Chico got his nickname because he was a notorious lady's man, i.e. chicks. Every one of the Marx Brothers Zeppo, Harpo, Chico, Groucho, and Gummo all got their nicknames from some characteristic about them. I can't remember how Zeppo got his (unless it had something to do with Zeppelins), but Harpo was a fantastic harp player, Groucho was notorious for his wisecracks and Gummo wore what were known as gumshoes in the day.
Behind the comedy is an excellent pianist. His technique is amazing. He's always been one of my favourites.
Harpo was also a master of the piano, as well as the harp and clarinet. Groucho played a mean guitar and had a great voice. Highly underrated.
Indeed. He was a world-class pianist. He just just to work comedy with his brothers. He was brilliant, as were they all. Yes.
ROSAMUNDE
From back in the days when actors had real talent
My youngest is a decent piano player and old movie fan. She thought, at first, this was just a stunt. The look on her face when she realized he was actually playing was priceless.
Chico, and Harpo, were both very talented musicians.
Don't forget Groucho played guitar and sang
And self-taught; Harpo, when he had the money, tried formal training to be told there was nothing he needed to be taught
And Zeppo could sing (and dance if I'm not mistaken)!
My heart would soar whenever Harpo played his harp!
@@j.dovales8713 chico n zeppo could sing too
I just strongly strongly strongly admire how unique this whole song sounds. It just all seems to be from another time.
It is...!🖖😁
I feel the same about ragtime.
Chico and Harpo. They were great. Days of real talent.
As an amateur pianist, I've being trying for 40 years to become fluid as this. Quite extraordinary playing.
Mozart would have LOVED this guy - and Harpo too!.
A cheeky smile breaking the 4th wall.😆
Amazing coincidence. Every time I play the piano, and particularly the Beer Barrel Polka, all these beautifully turned out girls gather around and watch and listen admiringly. Amazing.
I know this song under the title of "beer barrell polka" but, if I am not mistaken the original Is German and it's called "Rosamunde" isn't It?
@@antonellobada5964 Absolutely correct, but you don't get the girls with that title.
Comedian Freddy Lewis used to do a wonderful Chico Marx impression in the early '80s. In fact, he used to sign autographs as Chico Lewis.
Reminds me of my Dad’s wonderful piano playing!!! ❤️. People just don’t seem to be playing like this any more. Oh dear. It’s simply such a wonderful gift. A lost art. Thank-you.
I mean, how many people played like this before?
No one plays like that these days. His intimate knowledge of the instrument is astounding.
Look for Vinheteiro on CZcams, he is also very talented, he even played this song as well.
He made it look so effortless!!!
Those piano keys just scream for mercy from Chico’s fingers!!! 😁👍
Thank you Chco for sharing your God given talent with the world and thank you God for giving it to him. :)
Geez. He plays so effortlessly.
He was such a talented and entertaining man. I've had hours of joy brought y his charm.
Chico !!! So great. What a showman. My Grandkids really like the Marx Bros. movies.... I am proud !
The most amazing piano player ever…even Gershwin was envious
Was there ever a human as comfortable with a keyboard as the great Chico Marx?
One of my favourite things about watching a Marx Brothers movie was watching Chico play the piano. Whenever Chico plays the piano, he looks like he has a lot of fun doing it!!!.
In the Marx bros films, it seems the women customers/guests in the bars/ parties Chico plays at always swarm around him.
Chico on the piano
Harpo on the harp
Were always highlights for me.
Chico had quite the reputation as a ladies man.
And watching Harpo on the harp. Loved when he appeared on an episode of "I Love Lucy"
I feel the same about Larry Fine playing Violin. :D
That man could play!!!! Wow. His stage antics just add to the perfect music.
He looks like he having fun and the people around him just smiley then he give this playful look over at the camera breaking the forth wall letting us know it's all for fun and laughs just enjoy our silliness.
The brothers' comedy whether verbal or musical was always good natured without smut or swearing. They showed how entertainment should be in my humble opinion
George Alderson _____ What do you mean? Groucho was all about 'smut'. That was his whole character. Have you ever watched any Marx Brothers movies?
@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 and Harpo literally chasing the girls around (but never catching them)
@Burlats de Montaigne .. Groucho was suggestive yes but always clever and light hearted with a wink to the audience. Hardly what I'd call smut.
@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 his TV appearances were a riot. You know the network censors were just wringing their hands...
I always think it is great watching the Marx brothers movies, seeing Chico playing the piano is great. Those are the classic movies.
Everyone forgets how accomplished of a musician he was. Always loved when he played.
bravo THANKS FOR POSTING
Many folks did not realize that Chico was very good at the piano and Harpo was excellent on the Harp.
I can still remember these movies and I am getting on in yrs.
Chico was amazing on the piano. ALL The Marx Brothers were incredibly talented in many different ways.
Whenever I feel like a loser, I watch this video. Always amazes me as to how good Chico Marx is at the piano!
I never realized Chico was that talented on piano
He literally plays the piano in every movie
Just like his brother “Harpo” playing those big old harps. Beautiful.
He plays from such a purely joyful place. Amazing
This clip is from 1939s AT THE CIRCUS, one of the later Marx Brothers films, I just watched it on TCM (without Turner Classic, I see no reason to own a TV), laughed hysterically, and was, as always, amazed by Chico's piano prowess. He makes it look incredibly easy, although (as with his brothers) it is the product of YEARS of intense study and practice from early childhood.
Like all of their films, it showcased excellent orchestral and broadway performances as well as the incredibly talented musicianship of Graucho, Harpo, and Chico.
Since I am able to play a bit of most stringed instruments, I can spot all but the best fakes. I can attest that every Marx Brother's instrumental.performance (including Graucho's guitar) is authentically excellent.
In 1976 the entirety of NTC San Diego training company 946 performed a “Groucho Marx” while passing in review before the Company Drill Instructor. He WAS NOT in any way amused, and thus we paid dearly. 😍 Loved it!
I loved watching Chico and Harpo playing. Sometimes they were fooling around like in this video. But sometime their music was serious, and their faces changed and got serious too.
Brilliantly talented all of them.
One of my mom's favorite songs. Chico was very talented. He could play with his eyes closed 🎹🎶🎼❤❤❤❤❤
Jak byłem mały, filmy z braćmi Marx były czymś najlepszym, co było w telewizji! Przez ich grę na harfie i pianinie poszedłem do szkoły muzycznej.
A .. **MASTER, in his OWN RIGHT~! *Chico MARX~!* Can't take it away from him~! No WAY! THANK YOU!
The Marx Brothers were so talented and funny. We spent many hours watching their movies in the 50s.
You can easly tell he's having so much fun just by looking at his hands. Beautiful movements
I'd give my right arm to be able to play like that. No, that wouldn't work, would it?
What an extraordinary talent he was.
the Marx brothers prodigious talent. not likely to be seen again.
Robert Boney ..............I agree Robert, let’s be grateful that our paths coincided
He was an excellent piano player. Dang, I'm impressed at the way he made it seem so effortless!!!
that mischievous grin he gives to the camera says it all!
There are many serious pianists that can make playing look effortless.
Then there's Chico, who shows that if you aren't having fun, then you aren't truly a serious pianist.
Just loved the Marx Bros., especially the great Groucho. Got all of their hysterically brilliant,funny films.
Watching the You Bet Your Life game show videos here on CZcams bring absolute joy to me. The people are so interesting and real and Groucho is so so nice.
The talent like this you'll never find these days just wow
They're out there, just not famous. Rick Crom, comedian in NYC, plays piano, operatic singer, writes funny songs, and is hilarious. He has an Off-Broadway show called "Newsical" that he regularly rewrites to stay current.
I love this and keep watching over and over.
The Marx Bros. were all fantastic musicians! And FUNNY!
Chico was a wonderful husband, too. His wife said that even after 20 years of marriage, her heart would still speed up at the sound of his approaching step.
Chico was fun and a good entertainer and piano player, loved him. However, to do justice to this tune please go and watch Liberace play Beer Barrel Poker. The 1950's black and white version when he had his television show back then. Liberace truly was a Master Pianist. It's still on CZcams.
I did love chico though too, he was always enjoyable to watch, thank you for this video.
He looks as though he’s barely thinking about what he’s doing. Effortless talent.
That's the beauty of being an artist. Make it look like it's so easy;
Thats the talent of a true professional
It only looks effortless.
@@GradyPhilpott that looks easy, let me try... Nope.
He's probably thinking about those girls. He was a notorious womanizer.
Very interesting. Vince Guaraldi also used the heel of his left hand to make the piano "growl". I've never seen anyone else do that until this video!
And where do you think Vince learned it from?
Such talent
Christmas afternoon on BBC1 Black and white film every year. Wouldn't be Christmas, without them. I used to absolutely love them and still do. Magical times. No feckin miming there was there.. I must have been in my early teens I guess.
Thanks. Long time since I saw this. Loved those guys.
What a showman ❤️
This is SO talented! Remarkably endearing, talented and accomplished!
Pure Genius All THE WAY!!!!!
His hands are like rubber,I could watch and listen to him all day.
Always loved watching him play when I was a kid watching these movies… Absolutely phenomenal,… Effortless!!
Marvellous video of Chico.
Amazing talent. 💛💚🙂🎵🎼🎶
Unique highly visual style. Genius.
Love his technique with a little showmanship. Awesome.
Yes! The one-finger play was his trademark.
The dexterity in his fingers are breath taken I don't know any one to match today the marx brothers are wonderful, it's a pity they never formed a pipe band there world would have been a lobster 🦞 😉 ❤❤
the Marx Brothers the true Genius of Comedy. With Buster Keaton and Stan and Oli.
All the brothers were at the top of their game! Will we ever get to see that again? I will only hope.
Yes, the young woman at the end of the piano was truly enjoying the music along with the rest of the group. Try that today in 2024 and people would sadly walk right past, their faces baried in their phones...
The Marx brothers were some of the most talented musicians to have ever live. I would love to hear what they were capable of if they were being serious.
If I may say so, wrong way to look at it. Chico and Harpo were very talented musicians, but not talented enough to give the world as much pleasure as musicians as they did as comedians with music as their second string. Comedy is where their genius lay, so they made the right career choice, in my opinion.
@@hermoglyph2255 I think it was a perfect balance of comedy and music, true entertainers.
@@jameswest8280 Yes, no point in analysing them. When I was a boy they made me once laugh so hard I literally thought it might kill me! Literally! Can't laugh like that nowadays, but still think they were supreme comic geniuses.
@@hermoglyph2255 they don't have bigger than life stars anymore like they did in the 40s 50s and 60s.
@@hermoglyph2255 -- the huge difference between the "actors of yesterday & today most of those from yesteryear were taught to sing dance play music etc not just learn lines & these brothers made & sold many a recording of their music
I absolutely LOVE this video! I can watch it again and again, and it ALWAYS brings a smile to my face!
A truly amazing performer!
Master pianist
Chico inspired an entire generation of aspiring piano players to learn the pistol shot technique.
What a very unique style of playing he has
Not only is he playing well, he's playing funny.
Many of the old time comedians were also fine musicians or singers. Jack Benny and Larry Fine were both fine violinists, Oliver Hardy was trained as an opera singer. Just to name a few.
Henny Youngman, king of the one-liners, played violin. He often brought it on stage but rarely actually played it.
damn... he was very talented
Sharky Fish, yes, he was a gifted piano player, and he had that charm too while playing which always attracted the ladies.
And "the ladies, *JUST LOVED HIM!"*
In the immortal words of Capt. 'Hawkeye' Pierce, M.D.: *"If only I could do that with Nurses!"*
He makes it look so effortless...
i love watching him play!!
Nailed it! Tremendous entertainer!
Probably the only comedian better as a pianist since Chico was Dudley Moore, who was actually classically trained. Check out some of his videos on CZcams, They are a riot!
Can't forget Ol' Victor Borge, although he was more pianist than comedian but hilarious nonetheless.
Talent at its best compared to now days.
His piano skills and comedy remind me of Oscar Levant. We mear mortals have been privileged to share the same planet with these extremely talented men and women.
Immensely talented pianist! He could do it all…. Classics, Waltzes, whatever! Unbelievable!
That is awesome! Must see to appreciate talent true piano playing.