You know it's kind of funny I remember watching this when I was a little boy live on PBS and I grew up in Providence and because of this show I became a big fan of classical music and of Arthur Fiedler is to this day still my favorite conductor and my favorite composer of all time John Williams thank you all for your time happy Fourth of July 2024
My Uncle was a cameraman for WGBH and was part of the crew that did all the Pops shows at Symphony Hall and on the Esplanade every July 4th. In 1978 he got the assignment of being on top of Hancock Tower overlooking the Esplanade, a VERY TALL building! He had many stories about Arthur Fiedler, he could be your kindly Uncle one minute and an absolute tyrant the next!
Arthur Fiedler was truly a consummate musician in every way. He chose the pops route because he was good at it, it paid well, and frankly......it's just plain FUN. However, Fiedler made many a classical recording and I've never heard a single one that I didn't find totally musical and compelling. He really knew what he was doing on the podium. Why RCA/Sony (or whoever) hasn't put together a Big Box of Fiedler's classical recordings is beyond me. I would jump on it in a heartbeat. Yes...I could do without the Boston Pops does Beatles and Saturday Night Fiedler, but I would treasure every single one of his classical and light classical recordings. If you haven't heard Fiedler's Dvorak 9th Symphony, you're in for a real treat.
If you could find one of his PBS Christmas Specials - that would be simply amazing. Hands down the best Christmas concert ever - Fiedler, the sing alongs, the announcer.
Remembering Evening at Pops On the Esplanade which first ever aired as part of PBS' Festival '78(March 1978 Pledge Campaign), Circa Tuesday March 7, 1978!! Join the Celebration on Public TV!!
Thank you so much for uploading this!!! I love the documentary at the thirty-one-minute mark especially Fiedler explaining his idea of bringing classical music out of the concert halls and to the masses for free. The Pops Hoedown is terrific especially when the audience sing along to "Pop Goes The Weasel." I was born in '71 so I remember the maestro from my childhood. I love seeing all the seventies hair as well.
My Dad would watch it every Sunday night on our local PBS station. I disliked it when the new conductor took over. It's been a long time since it's been on tv except at Christmas time.
WISH I COULD HAVE APPRECIATE IT MORE WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, BUT WAS AT THE AGE WHEN MY PARENTS WANTED ME TO WATCH STUFF LIKE THIS, I WAS MORE INTERESTED IN LISTEING TO BLACK SABBATH , OR SOME OTHER GOOD METAL ( BUT NOW THAT IM IN MY 50'S) AND SOME WHAT MATURE I DO APPRECIATE OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC , BUT STILL DO LISTEN MY SLAYER METALLICA AND PANTERA
Amazing. I love Arthur Fiedler, and I love being able to see these old concert films. They are such treasures. Speaking of old concerts, is there any way you could post any concert videos of Robert Shaw? He is my favorite.
NASA's "Mission Control Houston", ALWAYS Needed The M.I.T. Type Engineering & Technology "Brilliant Ones" ALWAYS! Yankee Ingenuity! The Largest And Fastest "Yankee Clipper Sailing Ships, EVER BUILT!" THANKS ARTHUR! FOR "THE GOOD TIMES, FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS"!
They could hear the music. The MDC usually set up loudspeakers, in later years Jumbotrons. They could also listen on the radio on WCRB 102.5 or WBZ radio 1030 on their transistor radios. Also broadcast live on WGBH TV
Concert began about 7PM so that fireworks could begin at 9PM. Now it begins at 9PM to fit with prime time. In 1978 this is a televised live concert in front of Americas’ best bandstand, albeit with excellent cinematography. In the 21st century it’s a television program with talking hosts and commercial breaks
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Our country was so different then. I miss it so much
You know it's kind of funny I remember watching this when I was a little boy live on PBS and I grew up in Providence and because of this show I became a big fan of classical music and of Arthur Fiedler is to this day still my favorite conductor and my favorite composer of all time John Williams thank you all for your time happy Fourth of July 2024
I cannot find words for my gratitude to sweet, masterful, Arthur Fiedler and Boston! What
happened to our COUNTRY?
Thank you. Patriotic music always brings tears to my eyes. The Arthur Fiedler days were the good old days!
My Uncle was a cameraman for WGBH and was part of the crew that did all the Pops shows at Symphony Hall and on the Esplanade every July 4th. In 1978 he got the assignment of being on top of Hancock Tower overlooking the Esplanade, a VERY TALL building! He had many stories about Arthur Fiedler, he could be your kindly Uncle one minute and an absolute tyrant the next!
For realz?
Shivers me timbers! Thank you, Boston. Such fond memories.
Beautiful Boston, beautiful music,beautiful memories, love & miss you Boston❤
I’m watching it today, July 4th. Just love it. I love everything about Boston. What a great tradition.
I came here for the unsurpassed Fiedler rendition of Stars and Stripes 1:20:52
Arthur Fiedler was truly a consummate musician in every way. He chose the pops route because he was good at it, it paid well, and frankly......it's just plain FUN.
However, Fiedler made many a classical recording and I've never heard a single one that I didn't find totally musical and compelling. He really knew what he was doing on the podium.
Why RCA/Sony (or whoever) hasn't put together a Big Box of Fiedler's classical recordings is beyond me. I would jump on it in a heartbeat.
Yes...I could do without the Boston Pops does Beatles and Saturday Night Fiedler, but I would treasure every single one of his classical and light classical recordings.
If you haven't heard Fiedler's Dvorak 9th Symphony, you're in for a real treat.
Fiedler began the concerts on the esplanade in 1929.
How lovely ! Arthur Fiedler !!!!
If you could find one of his PBS Christmas Specials - that would be simply amazing. Hands down the best Christmas concert ever - Fiedler, the sing alongs, the announcer.
Remembering Evening at Pops On the Esplanade which first ever aired as part of PBS' Festival '78(March 1978 Pledge Campaign), Circa Tuesday March 7, 1978!! Join the Celebration on Public TV!!
Never thought I would see this again. Hold on, I have something in my eye...
From Evening at Pops Season 9 (1978). This was Arthur Fiedler's final season before his death on July 10, 1979 at the age of 84.🙂
Oh, man, watching that drummer go on "A Fifth Of Beethoven" was awesome.
LOVE THAT FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN!
HOW EXCITING RIGHT AFTER THE 1812 OVERTURE AND THE CROWD WAS SO INTO ITTTY
Thank you so much for uploading this!!! I love the documentary at the thirty-one-minute mark especially Fiedler explaining his idea of bringing classical music out of the concert halls and to the masses for free. The Pops Hoedown is terrific especially when the audience sing along to "Pop Goes The Weasel." I was born in '71 so I remember the maestro from my childhood. I love seeing all the seventies hair as well.
I absolutely love this. Please share more if you have it. Thanks very much.
If you haven't seen Vladimir Horowitz at the White House on 2/26/78, have a look: czcams.com/video/Yx58YxASFuo/video.html
@@fromthearchives Definitely going to watch, thanks.
1:14:32 if you look carefully the bell rope colors are Red,White,Blue a couple of years/one year after the #1976bicentennial.
Seemed more grand back then
The best
1:04:49 another favorite part of the #1812overture.
Yes and the subsequent divided screen made me say “wow!”
Oh, I love the "America Sings" medley! "In The Good Old Summertime" is especially nice.
I remember. I was there in 1987
01:01:05 is where the 1812 Overture begins. Always my favorite part of this beautiful concert.
42:21 always a favorite of mine at band concerts.
My Dad would watch it every Sunday night on our local PBS station. I disliked it when the new conductor took over. It's been a long time since it's been on tv except at Christmas time.
WISH I COULD HAVE APPRECIATE IT MORE WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, BUT WAS AT THE AGE WHEN MY PARENTS WANTED ME TO WATCH STUFF LIKE THIS, I WAS MORE INTERESTED IN LISTEING TO BLACK SABBATH , OR SOME OTHER GOOD METAL ( BUT NOW THAT IM IN MY 50'S) AND SOME WHAT MATURE I DO APPRECIATE OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC , BUT STILL DO LISTEN MY SLAYER METALLICA AND PANTERA
31:51 beautiful church.
HOLY SMOKES! Ya got any more of these ?
I know, right??!!?!? 😳👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏
Amazing. I love Arthur Fiedler, and I love being able to see these old concert films. They are such treasures. Speaking of old concerts, is there any way you could post any concert videos of Robert Shaw? He is my favorite.
If we come across anything, we'll definitely post it.
1:14:28 1:14:33 awesome they show the church bell ringers.
1:13:02 my favorite part of the #1812overture.
NASA's "Mission Control Houston", ALWAYS Needed The M.I.T. Type Engineering & Technology "Brilliant Ones" ALWAYS! Yankee Ingenuity! The Largest And Fastest "Yankee Clipper Sailing Ships, EVER BUILT!"
THANKS ARTHUR! FOR "THE GOOD TIMES, FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS"!
1:14:50 look at that chime player go! 😂
43:20 nice flag fade in above the #esplanade.
Could the people in the boats hear the music 🎶 :⛵ or were they just waiting for the fireworks 🎆?
They could hear the music. The MDC usually set up loudspeakers, in later years Jumbotrons. They could also listen on the radio on WCRB 102.5 or WBZ radio 1030 on their transistor radios. Also broadcast live on WGBH TV
20:37 my favorite.
fyi this was recorded July 4rh 1977.
Yes, and aired the following year.
@@fromthearchives why?
@@HelloooThere There are a few reasons why this would have been broadcast the following year - some are creative reasons, some are technical.
@@fromthearchives that’s sad
But, actual last ?
WHY DON'T THEY DO IT LIKE THIS ANYMORE WITH THE FIREWORKS AT THE END OF THE STARS AND STRIPES SONG???
They do
Concert began about 7PM so that fireworks could begin at 9PM. Now it begins at 9PM to fit with prime time. In 1978 this is a televised live concert in front of Americas’ best bandstand, albeit with excellent cinematography. In the 21st century it’s a television program with talking hosts and commercial breaks