Lawrence Welk left a legacy on television that will never be surpassed! He's still on the air after 61 years!!! I'm in my mid 50s now but I remember growing up in the 60s this was a staple in our family and, I, for one loved it! The show's appeal has not dimmed through the years or it wouldn't still be on the air!!
I very much enjoy anything from the Lawrence Welk Show. Thanks for posting. When I was a kid, I would watch the show, and they show it on PBS today. It's a great show. That's when music was beautiful. Thanks for posting. I hear songs on that show that I haven't heard since I was a kid. Thanks and God Bless!
Wow! this brings back so memories! I love the people dancing. We have nothing like this anymore. Sigh...I'm nostalgic! Thanks so much for posting this.
The couple at 1:33 (man in the brownish suit and lady with short auburn pixie cut and blue dress) jitterbugging across the screen make me laugh. You know that all the other couples on the dance floor shuffling back and forth are thinking "show-offs". LOL
You never really appreciate good things until they're gone. PBS still has them in syndication.....special thanks to all who post and share the legacy of Mr. Welk and his musical family for those who might have missed them otherwise!
Great clip. Lawrence Welk was not only a musician but a marketing genius, I used to hate the show but as years pass by I am glad that we can connect again thanks to youtube and PBS.
I totally agree. To be a musician for Lawrence Welk, you had to be first-class. And you can see he had wonderful musical taste by selecting this great piece.
This was when singers could actually sing and vocalize so beautifully! It was also when music was fun, encouraging, refreshing (like others mentioned) and pleasant to the ear. It's a pleasure to listen to the radio when there are songs and singers like this on it. The singers didn't dress like harlots, but they had class. I miss all this stuff! Thanks Lawrence, Thanks Seekers and Thanks to all those who like beautiful quality music like this!
@dancebandleader That "so-so tune" was #1 all over the world. One of the biggest selling records of its era. Written and produced by the great Tom Springfield. Recorded by the immensely talented Seekers. Their lead singer (then and now) is the legendary Judith Durham. That's some "so-so" tune...
Mad Greek Another version this time on the Lawrence well.good family times that's hard to find today.regular singers on this weekly show singing this Clasic.
Now I understand why people took LSD in the 1960's...without it you'd never realise what a genius Lawrence Welk et al really was...Wunnerful,Wunnerful!!
The Sixties RULED. Everything in life, from music to the style of dress to the economy and living standards, was far more alive and superior than now. And pop culture was certain far, far better when compared to the pre-packaged corporate crap (like today's music) that gets rammed down our throats by a media that is equally corporate driven. Plus, for those mocking this clip, if you took a moment to close your eyes & listen, you'd realize Lawrence Welk always did amazing arrangements musically.
My god. Judith Durham is a woman of immense talent, grace and humanity. I don't believe anything could move that angel to violence... except this. Oh. Judith was, and is the lead singer of The Seekers.
Not the most timely of replies, but just to let you know I once in a while come back to this video and your hilarious comment. I shared this with my brother, who is a musician, and we couldn't stop laughing. One of those comments I wish I had made. I have this vague picture in my mind of Judith on the rampage!
The Seekers broke up in 1968 and didn’t reunite until 1993. Even when they were together, they mainly performed in Australia and the UK except for that one performance in Montreal for Ed Sullivan. I wasn’t even born yet when Lawrence Welk was still on the air, but from the few clips I’ve seen, it seems like pop music didn’t seem to have a place on Lawrence Welk unless it was performed by their own orchestra and singers, and that might explain why The Seekers weren’t invited on while they were still together.
no corporate crap in the 60's? I guess you didn't notice the giant Geritol sign hanging in the background lol. The 60's were heavily influenced by large corporations... although the corporations did it with a lot of style and flair. But I agree with pretty much everything else you said.
By all accounts The Seekers are kind, civilized and very generous people: Keith Potger, Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and of course, Judith Durham. But if anything could incite these wonderful artists to anti-social behavior, it would be this...
This was a clever arrangement of a so-so tune. But this merely a lip-sync of a `1967 recording. It would have sounded better live. So many records from this period have an excess of artificial reverberation.
Really, only singing the catch phrase "Hey There, Georgy Girl" is ridiculous, when the song tells a good story, and Welk didn't give a crap after making a big deal about how it was nominated for an Oscar? Then he does this insane vaudeville ending to it? The vocalists are fine but he should have had them sing the full song, with a younger lady singer on the lead vocal. Please....this is why Welk was made fun of by so many youngsters like me at the time, turning something perfectly good into a corny mess...and I became a school band director and have played/heard high class music, good music, and uh, corny stuff like this all my life. This arrangement was put together in too much of big hurry and no understanding of the lyrics/story content and how important it is to the song. It's NOT an instrumental, I mean who cares about a harpsichord sounding solo on THIS song? How ridiculous. When Welk used to let his band loose on big band charts, they could REALLLY wail! But this schlock? No thanks.
A time when most people had class. May God rest your soul Judith!
I don’t know quite what to say except what a great cover to a great song I hope you all find the truth someday soon Mike Sol’s 2:31
This is a great seekers cover
The Lennon sisters did a cover and man the seekers were pissed off.
The more we listen to this the more you appreciate the great Lawrence Welk, truly one of the best, if not the best, arrangements ever done.
Sorry -- I prefer the Seekers' rendition.
Most of the 60s albums were arranged by other people, not Welk, as this type of upbeat modern arrangement was not his style.
Lawrence Welk left a legacy on television that will never be surpassed! He's still on the air after 61 years!!! I'm in my mid 50s now but I remember growing up in the 60s this was a staple in our family and, I, for one loved it! The show's appeal has not dimmed through the years or it wouldn't still be on the air!!
I very much enjoy anything from the Lawrence Welk Show. Thanks for posting. When I was a kid, I would watch the show, and they show it on PBS today. It's a great show. That's when music was beautiful. Thanks for posting. I hear songs on that show that I haven't heard since I was a kid. Thanks and God Bless!
Just a great arrangement by the great Lawrence Welk, what a great orchestra.
Very Good
Wow! this brings back so memories! I love the people dancing. We have nothing like this anymore. Sigh...I'm nostalgic! Thanks so much for posting this.
You are my first reply ever in you tube. I am a child of the 20th century living in the 21th. You're welcome
One of Lawrence's finest recordings.
The couple at 1:33 (man in the brownish suit and lady with short auburn pixie cut and blue dress) jitterbugging across the screen make me laugh. You know that all the other couples on the dance floor shuffling back and forth are thinking "show-offs". LOL
You never really appreciate good things until they're gone. PBS still has them in syndication.....special thanks to all who post and share the legacy of Mr. Welk and his musical family for those who might have missed them otherwise!
Those horns were amazing!
A great tune no matter how one plays it!
Great clip. Lawrence Welk was not only a musician but a marketing genius, I used to hate the show but as years pass by I am glad that we can connect again thanks to youtube and PBS.
I totally agree. To be a musician for Lawrence Welk, you had to be first-class. And you can see he had wonderful musical taste by selecting this great piece.
People can like or dislike this type of music, but nobody can reasonably deny that Lawrence hired a lot of very capable musicians.
And we still like it today! :)
thank you for posting this great song.
Guess who was smiling from heaven, Lynne Redgrave who was georgina in the movie.
Beautiful ( The pianist Played Harpsichord very beautiful too.)
Those dancers are so cute
This was when singers could actually sing and vocalize so beautifully! It was also when music was fun, encouraging, refreshing (like others mentioned) and pleasant to the ear. It's a pleasure to listen to the radio when there are songs and singers like this on it. The singers didn't dress like harlots, but they had class. I miss all this stuff! Thanks Lawrence, Thanks Seekers and Thanks to all those who like beautiful quality music like this!
for some reason, i have tears in my eyes!!
maybe for a lost lovely time....
This reminds me of being a child in my grandparents den.
Excellent performance by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra
Hope they do this song at the Brisbane Olympic Games
Bloody Brilliant
RECUERDO A MI JUVENTUD...CON ESTA CANCION......GRACIAS MISTER WELK......AÑO 1967........RIP.....MASTER........
Does anyone else get the Deja Vu feeling about this clip and the film "A Mighty Wind"??? Wow !
man I used to watch this show with my mom when I was kid it was on right when "Hee Haw" and "Love Boat" was big
@saturn5100 Amen! After 50 years on TV, Lawrence knew what he was doing. He always had quality on his show.
I love this version!
@dancebandleader That "so-so tune" was #1 all over the world. One of the biggest selling records of its era. Written and produced by the great Tom Springfield. Recorded by the immensely talented Seekers. Their lead singer (then and now) is the legendary Judith Durham. That's some "so-so" tune...
Sadly, Ms. Durham has since passed on. May she rest in peace.
Both Lynn Redgrave and Judith are reunited in heaven.
Mad Greek
Another version this time on the Lawrence well.good family times that's hard to find today.regular singers on this weekly show singing this Clasic.
Good nostalgia!😄
Ralna English was sooooooooo lovely!!
Now I understand why people took LSD in the 1960's...without it you'd never realise what
a genius Lawrence Welk et al really was...Wunnerful,Wunnerful!!
Lawrence Welk was kinda like American Bandstand for old people.
Not really. All they did was covers. American Bandstand had the original performers of the songs.
The Sixties RULED. Everything in life, from music to the style of dress to the economy and living standards, was far more alive and superior than now. And pop culture was certain far, far better when compared to the pre-packaged corporate crap (like today's music) that gets rammed down our throats by a media that is equally corporate driven.
Plus, for those mocking this clip, if you took a moment to close your eyes & listen, you'd realize Lawrence Welk always did amazing arrangements musically.
Great!
My god. Judith Durham is a woman of immense talent, grace and humanity. I don't believe anything could move that angel to violence... except this. Oh. Judith was, and is the lead singer of The Seekers.
Not the most timely of replies, but just to let you know I once in a while come back to this video and your hilarious comment. I shared this with my brother, who is a musician, and we couldn't stop laughing. One of those comments I wish I had made. I have this vague picture in my mind of Judith on the rampage!
We lost Judith Elizabeth Durham 😢 💔 😔.
And this song was the title song from the film georgy girl.
🤣
"GERITOL" That says it all.
Imagine your grandparents dancing to instrumental versions of 50 cent songs. This is equivalent.
@seawaguy36 I completely agree. This is nostalgic, classic and wonderful! It does bring back some great memories!
LAWL!
They never invited the Seekers to perform the song live on the show.the Lennon sisters did a cover of the Seekers classic song on one of the shows.
The Seekers broke up in 1968 and didn’t reunite until 1993. Even when they were together, they mainly performed in Australia and the UK except for that one performance in Montreal for Ed Sullivan. I wasn’t even born yet when Lawrence Welk was still on the air, but from the few clips I’ve seen, it seems like pop music didn’t seem to have a place on Lawrence Welk unless it was performed by their own orchestra and singers, and that might explain why The Seekers weren’t invited on while they were still together.
George Cates probably had a hand in arranging this piece. He was Lawrence's musical director for many years.
Along with I am Women!
Absolutely nobody is enjoying themselves when you see the faces of the dancers.
Correction: "What the heck." [To me, that would be a much better saying.] Music from Lawrence Welk is very-very good!!
nice band and song
no corporate crap in the 60's? I guess you didn't notice the giant Geritol sign hanging in the background lol. The 60's were heavily influenced by large corporations... although the corporations did it with a lot of style and flair. But I agree with pretty much everything else you said.
Geritol really did sponsor the show. Whoa.
Other sponsors included Sinclair Oil, Dodge, Plymouth, Lectric Shave, and Sominex.
...for all you youngsters out there....lol
:)
What keyboard instrument is he playing?
Harpsichord
Geritol in clear sight!
By all accounts The Seekers are kind, civilized and very generous people: Keith Potger, Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and of course, Judith Durham. But if anything could incite these wonderful artists to anti-social behavior, it would be this...
The seekers were angry when the Lennon sisters did a cover and this got the seekers mad..cuz Mr welk did not invite them on his show.
This was a clever arrangement of a
so-so tune. But this merely a lip-sync
of a `1967 recording. It would have sounded better live. So many records
from this period have an excess of
artificial reverberation.
Geritol®....
Why harpsichord?
I just don't... what the fuck
The original, by The Seekers was better. Judith Durham was THE best modern female singer.
Really, only singing the catch phrase "Hey There, Georgy Girl" is ridiculous, when the song tells a good story, and Welk didn't give a crap after making a big deal about how it was nominated for an Oscar? Then he does this insane vaudeville ending to it? The vocalists are fine but he should have had them sing the full song, with a younger lady singer on the lead vocal. Please....this is why Welk was made fun of by so many youngsters like me at the time, turning something perfectly good into a corny mess...and I became a school band director and have played/heard high class music, good music, and uh, corny stuff like this all my life. This arrangement was put together in too much of big hurry and no understanding of the lyrics/story content and how important it is to the song. It's NOT an instrumental, I mean who cares about a harpsichord sounding solo on THIS song? How ridiculous. When Welk used to let his band loose on big band charts, they could REALLLY wail! But this schlock? No thanks.
americans dont sound as good. The australlian accent sounds better! But awesome music!
It was laughable, horrible, camp to the extreme...and yet I couldn’t look away
and just what is so embarrassing about it?
i love this song! but this is so.. er.. crap!
@Grassy Sands took 13 years to reply, well done 👍
@Grassy Sands I just love you keyboard warrior types 🤣
I just started to watch it again as I couldn't remember just what it was! It's still crap !
@Grassy Sands bye bye ! Lol
still cheesy! please take it off!
The trumpets gave this song a wonderful Mariachi feel to it.