Toots Thielemans - Smile - Toots 90 21-10-12 HD

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  • čas přidán 15. 12. 2012
  • Optreden van Toots in het kader van zijn negentigste verjaardag. Begeleid door Kenny Werner achter de vleugel, Hein van de Geyn op bas en Hans van Oosterhout op drums. Gespot op 21 oktober 2012.
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  • @johnarmitage4872
    @johnarmitage4872 Před 4 lety +47

    You'll never hear a more beautiful version of this song and it's being played by a ninety year old man in a wheelchair.

    • @michaelacquah-allotey1615
      @michaelacquah-allotey1615 Před 3 lety +2

      Have you heard Michael Jackson’s version?

    • @gerbenschenk1637
      @gerbenschenk1637 Před 3 lety +2

      @@michaelacquah-allotey1615 That one is beautiful as well

    • @michaelacquah-allotey1615
      @michaelacquah-allotey1615 Před rokem

      @@davidcadwallader434 ohhhh I do know Nat King Cole’s version! I just loved the arrangement on Michael’s own better, makes use of the orchestra aspect of Nat’s arrangement as well as more modern instruments.

  • @zazziemo1
    @zazziemo1 Před rokem +10

    This man has so much heart in his performance everytime i hear him play this song i shed a 😢

  • @BillSU77
    @BillSU77 Před měsícem

    I just lost my dog today - I had to put her down. She was such a good girl and then I listened to Toots and I started to cry because it was so hard and I miss her already. Thank you Toots.

  • @stedebassett1523
    @stedebassett1523 Před 2 lety +11

    Nobody could improvise like TOOTS. The passion of his playing brings joy and happiness to all.

    • @svenjansen2134
      @svenjansen2134 Před rokem +1

      He's the greatest. How he solos is straight from the source the heart the soul I don't know. But he can touch you on a very deep level.

  • @oldgriff2649
    @oldgriff2649 Před 4 lety +12

    His body may have passed but his music will live for ever..

  • @Pat2310Lg
    @Pat2310Lg Před 8 lety +11

    A maï Toots ! Gij zijt weg ... maar in mijn hart zijt gij voor altijd daar ! Dank U man, gij hebt ons muziek gegeven maar vooral een les over wat mensheid betekent ! Chapeau Monsieur !

  • @rifelaw
    @rifelaw Před rokem +6

    Bloody incomparable. He would have hit the century mark last April.

  • @marcelopadre5421
    @marcelopadre5421 Před 8 lety +10

    I would have tears for each note you played! Be in peace! The universe also deserves your presence! Thank you so much!

  • @Hans-JrgenLundsgaardSrensen
    @Hans-JrgenLundsgaardSrensen Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thanks-for the wonderfull music Toots

  • @Gxyz222
    @Gxyz222 Před 10 lety +103

    There ain't a lot of people out there that still perform at 90+ years of age and still have enough wind in his lungs to play a physically demanding instrument such as the harmonica. What a strong old man he is, and one of the greatest instrumentalist of all time!

    • @jazz4asahel
      @jazz4asahel Před 2 lety +3

      He loved us with his gift of music. So we love him back. RIP as we continue to listen, Toots.

  • @janetremsing6988
    @janetremsing6988 Před rokem +2

    👍🙂Toots was a total LEGEND!!!!! R.I.P. 😢 "Hauntingly beautiful".

  • @mikegross6107
    @mikegross6107 Před 8 lety +74

    Thank God for CZcams, CD/DVD's, tape recordings etc. to allow musicians such as Toots Thielemans never to die but to live on for future lovers of good music!

    • @coldwinter5710
      @coldwinter5710 Před 5 lety +5

      Amen to that!

    • @nilsnilsson8582
      @nilsnilsson8582 Před 2 lety

      Agree totally!

    • @tonietoney5917
      @tonietoney5917 Před rokem

      Well said Mr. Gross. I'm 83 and in relatively good shape. I admit that music like this has a great deal to do with how healthy I am at this time in my life. Stress is so rough on we humans and what better way to find relief than the music performed by Toots and others with similar class and style.

  • @Serch432
    @Serch432 Před rokem +5

    Éste Caballero fué un gran músico. En esta melodía trasmite una gran Tristeza. Un gran abrazo dónde esté. Me recuerda a mi Padre Terrenal. Hasta muy pronto.

  • @johnbrackett5818
    @johnbrackett5818 Před 9 lety +54

    The best harmonica player these ears have ever heard.

    • @rawmark
      @rawmark Před 9 lety +9

      John Brackett Yes, he's truly an extraordinary harp player. He. Tommy Reilly, and Larry Adler, who are both no longer with us, are my two second favourites of all times. Toots, of course, is number one.

    • @samuikissthesky155
      @samuikissthesky155 Před 6 lety +2

      The planet

    • @giovanna722
      @giovanna722 Před rokem

      Sonny Boy Williamson.

  • @basnicovic
    @basnicovic Před 4 lety +11

    THIS SONG MAKES YOU CRY WHEN IT SAYS SMILE ...

  • @mandelaspirit541
    @mandelaspirit541 Před 6 lety +4

    Respect à la mémoire de cet immense talent qui jouera jusqu’à 90 ans, et de valide à chaise roulante, la musique se vit, être la musique malgré tout, merci Monsieur Thielemans de me faire rêver avec votre harmonica 💖💖💖

  • @wolfgangscorpio4125
    @wolfgangscorpio4125 Před 8 lety +28

    Holy freaking schmokes! 90 at the time of this recording. Looking ragged, featuring all the facial signs of old age, BUT THE MIND and the MUSICAL SENSITIVITY -- I would happily die at that proud age of 94 (this past Sunday) if that were the last notes in my brain before ............................

  • @nancymt6301
    @nancymt6301 Před 2 lety +3

    This is the most moving version I have ever heard and has always been one of my favorite songs. Toots brought tears to my eyes as I smiled. What a gifted artist!

  • @BillSU77
    @BillSU77 Před 7 lety +2

    How beautiful and emotional. A genius on the harmonica and wonderful orchestral backup. I had the chance to see Toots and his quartet live in Hartford, Ct years ago - Amazing!

  • @marcelladetreville5364
    @marcelladetreville5364 Před 8 lety +18

    my bleeding heart is grinning from ear to ear Toots, thank you

  • @abs117a
    @abs117a Před 2 lety +4

    I adore this gentleman's artistry...so blessed to still have these prescious videos of his amazing performances.

  • @michelvidal7666
    @michelvidal7666 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you Mr. Thielemans for making us dream so much during all these years ...

  • @SuperCarver2011
    @SuperCarver2011 Před 9 lety +68

    Age hasn't changed his creative genius on the chromatic harmonica.
    He is undoubtedly the greatest harmonica player the world has ever known, especially in the jazz field.

    • @murraycharters6102
      @murraycharters6102 Před 11 měsíci

      @DeGrate-bb5bovery subjective. I would not rule out Larry Adler, as a harmonica player myself I thought Larry was a genius.

    • @murraycharters6102
      @murraycharters6102 Před 11 měsíci

      Also , how could one rule out Stevie Wonder.

  • @MrJevebe
    @MrJevebe Před 8 lety +60

    R.I.P. Toots
    As I am sure you will; you brightened so many lifes
    Thanks

  • @philsarkol341
    @philsarkol341 Před 5 lety +1

    kippenvel...goosebumps...master Toots..thx..

  • @cheryl3anne3jesse3
    @cheryl3anne3jesse3 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have always loved this song. Beautifully done !!!!

  • @bernhardjanssen9284
    @bernhardjanssen9284 Před 3 lety +1

    Wat een groot gemis is deze Toots Tielemans moge zijn mooie mondharmonica muziek voor altijd bij ons blijven

  • @arnoldtheunissen7570
    @arnoldtheunissen7570 Před 2 lety +1

    wat kon hij mooi de mondharmonica spelen , het leven zat in zijn muziek . we missen hem nog elke dag ,gelukkig hebben we zijn muziek . Smile als het even elke dag ,het hoort bij het leven ,Toots had die uitdrukking gewoon op gezicht .

  • @fransjansen2416
    @fransjansen2416 Před 6 lety +4

    een van de grootste muzikanten van de 20e eeuw
    volgens mij de grootste wat een verlies met zijn overlijden R.I.P

  • @solangevoiry19
    @solangevoiry19 Před 10 lety +13

    Gracias a nuestro Grande Toots !!! Un chico que nació hace más de 90 años en el barrio más pobre de Bruselas, y nunca olvidó sus orígenes !
    Hoy, este 29 de abril 2022, se festejó el 100³ aniversario de su nacimiento... Sonríe siempre entre las estrellas, el "Ketje" de Bruselas 💖✨✨🕊✨✨💖
    Letra en español (Autor : Charles Chaplin)
    " Sonríe, aunque tu corazón te duela
    Sonríe, aunque esté roto
    Cuando hay nubes en el cielo
    Tú lo arreglarás
    Si sonríes a través de tu miedo y dolor
    Sonríe y tal vez mañana
    Verás el Sol brillando por ti
    Iluminando por tu rostro de alegría
    Oculta cada muestra de tristeza
    Aunque una lágrima esté cerca
    Ese es el momento en el que debes seguir intentando
    Sonríe, ¿para qué sirve llorar?
    Encontrarás que la vida aún vale la pena
    Si tan solo sonríes
    Ese es el momento en el que debes seguir intentando
    Sonríe, ¿para qué sirve llorar?
    Encontrarás que la vida aún vale la pena
    Si tan solo sonríes...! "

  • @Bellavanrijn
    @Bellavanrijn Před 8 lety +1

    rust in vrede en bedankt voor de muziek

  • @piteroh1117
    @piteroh1117 Před 5 lety +6

    He lived always in my heart.
    Your music is forever in the world.
    I.m missing you and i love.

  • @alexiajanssen2460
    @alexiajanssen2460 Před 8 lety +32

    if you smile through your fear and sorrow, smile and maybe tomorrow... you'll see the sun come shining trhough... for you.
    R.I.P Toots!
    wereldster!

    • @bostonpiano
      @bostonpiano Před 8 lety +1

      beautiful

    • @alexiajanssen2460
      @alexiajanssen2460 Před 8 lety +6

      +Steven Higgs he was just awesome... and as a 16 year old Belgian girl, Im proud to say that I loved his music.

    • @bostonpiano
      @bostonpiano Před 8 lety +4

      you're an old soul then, glad you appreciate his music. I posted several of my favorite clips on my Facebook page. His contribution to the film score of John Williams' "The Sugarland Express," Billy Joel's song "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" and to the TV show "Sesame Street" -- all etched in my ears for decades. Hugs, Alexia, we lost a legend today :-(

    • @bostonpiano
      @bostonpiano Před 8 lety

      alexia Janssen do you sing or play an instrument?

    • @alexiajanssen2460
      @alexiajanssen2460 Před 8 lety +1

      +Steven Higgs I sing but Im far from a profesional haha

  • @susancrawford9726
    @susancrawford9726 Před 8 lety +7

    Elegant. Haunting. Masterful cover of a great standard. Play on, Toots, in that great jazz club across the universe.

  • @SuperCarver2011
    @SuperCarver2011 Před 10 lety +8

    "Smile though your heart is aching
    Smile even though it's breaking
    When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
    If you smile through your fear and sorrow
    Smile and maybe tomorrow
    You'll see the sun come shining through for you"
    Great melancholy melody...and Toots will always be the greatest on the mouth harp.

  • @annacottage4536
    @annacottage4536 Před 7 lety +26

    One could listen to this forever, close your eyes ad dream and hear such beauty within. Many thanks for doing this. Anna

  • @DavidNorden
    @DavidNorden Před 8 lety +27

    We miss you already

  • @JorgeVergaraV.
    @JorgeVergaraV. Před 5 lety +8

    Una de las más bellas canciones que yo haya escuchado; que excelente creación de Charles Chaplin y maravillosa interpretación de Toots Thielemans, con Kenny Werner en teclados - Saludos!

  • @1mespud
    @1mespud Před 8 lety +42

    We have all just witness what is true greatness. Thank you Mr. Thielemans for doing your part to help save and tame mankind with your gift and talent. It's artists such as yourself in which the reasons I can put up and tolerate the crappy moments life has to offer. Everyone be careful out there...

  • @tpthai2
    @tpthai2 Před 8 lety +6

    RIP Toots. You have brought so much joy.

  • @alfredoredondo-harmonicalf2039

    Lo mejor en el mundo de la armónica, sus notas son mágicas. Perfección , sensibilidad, una gran comunicación con su público. ¡¡ Siempre Toots !!

  • @annamariadienes1024
    @annamariadienes1024 Před 8 lety +11

    Thank you! So beautiful ,timeless ...

  • @salexand96
    @salexand96 Před 8 lety +9

    Magnificent! So, so soothing and relaxing. Toots, your gift is truly from God the creator. What a talent.

  • @paulpearce1161
    @paulpearce1161 Před 4 lety +1

    An absolute harmonica genius.Nothing but the best.

  • @choclinda
    @choclinda Před 5 lety +1

    Magnificent. Beautiful song Smile. Always makes me cry.

  • @washhees
    @washhees Před 5 lety +1

    It was great having him 'TOOTS' as a friend...I will miss him....R.I.P.

  • @20gilbert20
    @20gilbert20 Před 10 lety +8

    Thank you for this stunning music. I have been enjoying Toots since the 60's, and feel that his playing only improves with time. This song can be very emotional if played right, and toots totally delivers the goods. There will never be another like him.

  • @Zeppolino100
    @Zeppolino100 Před 5 lety +1

    My childhood friend, the great Jaco Pastorius, truly loved Toots Thieleman. It is thanks to the younger man that I know what a great musician the older one was.

  • @leopoldotroconis8500
    @leopoldotroconis8500 Před 6 lety +9

    TOOTS THIELEMAN, (R.I.P.) DESDE CARACAS, VENEZUELA. GRACIAS POR TU ENCANTO Y TU MARAVILLOSA MUSICA. ALLA EN EL MAS ALLA ESTARA DIOSTODOPODEROSO Y LOS ANGELES DISFRUTANDO DE TUS MELODIAS. BYE...

  • @LuizCarlosBig1
    @LuizCarlosBig1 Před 8 lety +18

    Rest in peace, master ;,(

  • @sheaclarkson73
    @sheaclarkson73 Před 10 lety +6

    Well Say TOOTS
    You are AMAZING!!!

  • @motorsusi
    @motorsusi Před 3 lety +1

    das ist Musik wo mir die Tränen laufen, wunderschön kann gute Musik sein

  • @PianistdjDe
    @PianistdjDe Před 4 lety +2

    My Idol, you gave me so much. Love forever!

  • @stefanevensson6818
    @stefanevensson6818 Před 8 lety +1

    V.I.F Toots! Tacka för alla toner du gav oss.....

  • @jennifer86010
    @jennifer86010 Před 4 lety +1

    There are some people in this world who are "one of a kind" types. Toots Thielemans was one of those unique people. He was the best and the only. A legend for over half a century. He played on every great movie score, and every great album. I asked him once after a gig, if he ever 'retired' would there be another harmonica player coming up to fill in for him? He mentioned a couple of young players he knew. This made me feel good and bad at the same time, since no one could fill his shoes, yet after he's gone, there was someone continuing in his footsteps.

  • @nilsnilsson8582
    @nilsnilsson8582 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Mr Thielemans for all the music and joy you gave this planet, and now The heavens can listen to the music also. RIP God Bless

  • @jordisebastia6670
    @jordisebastia6670 Před 6 lety +3

    Que grande ya quedan muy pocos como el por suerte queda su excelente carrera para generaciones venideras

  • @richardsilkes5944
    @richardsilkes5944 Před 8 lety

    His music will live forever. I have already passed along my love for Toots Thielemans and his music to my daughter. Thank you, Toots. Rest in peace.

  • @AnmaSchneider
    @AnmaSchneider Před 8 lety

    R.I.P., Toots. Thanks for your music and your sincerity. Have a good jam with your friends over there and play for us...

  • @TCJAZZ-MUSIC
    @TCJAZZ-MUSIC Před rokem

    Love you Toots .......
    Your music will live on forever my brother ....
    RIP my beautiful friend ....

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for uploading these beautiful talented musicians. Such peace being communicated. Bellisimo.

  • @justinronberg4936
    @justinronberg4936 Před 5 lety +1

    So beautiful Toots Harmonica playing

  • @durkpostma6637
    @durkpostma6637 Před 2 lety

    Magnifieke speler ,de beste muziek die ik heb gehoord. Het dwingt je bijna tot bezinning over heel veel dingen

  • @andysmith6156
    @andysmith6156 Před 2 lety

    Kenny paints such a beautiful background for Toots to play over. Just gorgeous.

  • @MegazoneMusic23
    @MegazoneMusic23 Před 9 lety +7

    When It comes to Harmonica players, my favorites are 1. TOOTS, 2. Stevie Wonder 3.Philip Achille
    Depending on my mood ;)
    God Bless you Toots! 92 Years and still touching my heart in many ways ever since the first time I hear you play as a little child in the late 70's.
    Words fail me.. I just cant describe what happens to me when Toots plays. All I can say is... PURE EMOTION

  • @anthonyharris5135
    @anthonyharris5135 Před 2 lety

    Not cryin' .....but bawling. Absolutely beautiful. ❤️

  • @markkise351
    @markkise351 Před rokem

    I'm a seventy year old man and he makes me cry

  • @ScialomRoland
    @ScialomRoland Před 6 lety +1

    This music makes me feel angels surrounding him. Today, he is already playing with them in the hights. I hope to join him there, one day.

  • @stephenboyer8883
    @stephenboyer8883 Před 8 lety +3

    touched by toot's music always.

  • @sophii7885
    @sophii7885 Před 8 lety

    Wow... what genius... I have enjoyed your music for many years Toots! Thank you... No words to describe your contributions...

  • @ianthewonderful
    @ianthewonderful Před 5 lety

    This is what life is all about. Thank you so much

  • @lindadann9202
    @lindadann9202 Před 4 lety +1

    What could possibly be a way for the soul to sing than the harmonica? And no one could do it better.

  • @djsword2996
    @djsword2996 Před 6 lety

    It made me cry. Can't believe how beautiful that is. May I grow old and be able to share the love that this man is sharing with his instrument.

  • @1954phialin
    @1954phialin Před 11 lety

    Will never ever get tired of listening to you TOOTS --NEVER. I will play you all day and it is enough for me. I love you Toots.

  • @jimnewfl
    @jimnewfl Před 6 lety

    A musical genius the likes of the world may never see again.

  • @hugomontenegro3729
    @hugomontenegro3729 Před 8 lety

    por que se van los grandes musicos! Dios te vendiga toots!

  • @solangecordova...
    @solangecordova... Před 2 lety +3

    Lindo, perfeito, canta com os anjos agora...que talento palmas.... 👏👏

  • @hmlarrain
    @hmlarrain Před 5 lety +3

    Un genio de la armónica interpretando "Smile", una composición de un genio de la comedia y de la música.

  • @fransjansen2416
    @fransjansen2416 Před 6 lety +1

    heb als jochie van 10 in de studio in bussum bij hem op schoot gezeten teidens opnames
    met pi scheffer en mijn neef drummer cor van den berg een geweldige ervaring. r.i.p toots.

  • @KlausJanischRipol
    @KlausJanischRipol Před 11 lety

    Toots Thielemans I love the songs and your interpretations. gr8 :)

  • @philpryor7524
    @philpryor7524 Před 5 lety

    Smile, yet we will likely cry, at this superb performance of a sweet song.

  • @arnoldus1955
    @arnoldus1955 Před 8 lety

    Thank you for those magic hours! You did make me smile.......regardless. R.I.P.

  • @dianastanoeff5384
    @dianastanoeff5384 Před 7 lety +5

    smile and stay...for ever

  • @motorsusi
    @motorsusi Před rokem

    vor 2 jahren habe ich hier ein Kommentar hinterlassen das mir bei der Musik die tränen kommen , und heute ist es immer noch ..

  • @thomasbasler8112
    @thomasbasler8112 Před 4 lety

    Greatest musician and harmonica player ever! Great soul in his musicianship!

  • @francescocravin3273
    @francescocravin3273 Před 9 lety +3

    dear Toots...................you made me cry.................

  • @PianistdjDe
    @PianistdjDe Před 9 lety +1

    my one and only idol, he's simply the best, i adore him!

  • @flowerpot3855
    @flowerpot3855 Před 3 lety

    I knew I would cry if I played this video. But I did it anyway. RIP Toots. Yes, tears.

  • @benedictcimini604
    @benedictcimini604 Před 5 lety

    Toots Heaven has another master! You've enhanced my guitar playing....Thx from the heart.

  • @sissiecat1
    @sissiecat1 Před 8 lety +1

    R.I.P Toots , Your music will continue !!

  • @jnjdupont2012
    @jnjdupont2012 Před 7 lety

    Groots-mooi en voor altijd een grootmeester in de muziek.

  • @brooksiefan
    @brooksiefan Před 8 lety

    A musical soul resounds eternally. His sound lives on and expands itself as light unbound.

  • @ameliahall8784
    @ameliahall8784 Před 2 lety

    My daddy in heaven and I love this song "Smile" ♥

  • @laurakolb
    @laurakolb Před 8 lety +3

    miss your beautiful voice in music ...........

  • @giovanna722
    @giovanna722 Před rokem

    Lovely pianist. What a gorgeous rendition.

  • @fransjansen7809
    @fransjansen7809 Před 10 lety

    mij neef cor van de berg is drummer geweest,en heeft met pi schefferzamen met tootstielemans opnames gemaakt in de studio voor de radio inde 50er jaren ben daar als jochie van 10-11 jaar bij geweest wat een lieve man was toots nog bedankt.

  • @naturezaevida6215
    @naturezaevida6215 Před 5 lety +3

    Um grande exemplo, para os que desejam aprender a dominar a arte de tocar harmônicas.
    Não existe idade para aprender, se a pessoa tem vontade de se dedicar.
    Esse senhor dedicou a sua vida na arte de tocar, deixando bum grande legado, para os apreciadores da arte de tocar gaitas.

  • @tedjohnsrude
    @tedjohnsrude Před 4 lety

    Speechless I am. Perfection. Makes me cry

  • @cliffsaj
    @cliffsaj Před 5 lety +1

    I will never forget you master...never!!

  • @peterlyonshall
    @peterlyonshall Před 8 lety

    Thank you, you always made us smile. . .