My mom would run into the TV room where dad was watching. “Oh, Gomer’s singing!” The greatest generation loved our country, our servicemen and women, and Gomer Pyle. God rest his (Jim’s) soul.
@@nickrich56 Nah, that was never better. Problem is, in the past, we didn't have the technology that we could hear everybody. We only ever listened to a select few people. Look at the talk shows of the 80s, 90s and so on. You will find the same problems we see today.
Try Glen Campbell's! Absolutely majestic! Then again, try ANYTHING by the late lamented Glen. A vocal giant - and a wizard on the guitar, electric or acoustic.
When this was aired on tv, my parents were blown away! They had no idea, as did many people, that Jim Nabors could sing like this! Gives me chills, what a talent!
Agreed the 20th century's best kept secret thank goodness for this clip and the indy 500 to show mr Gol-eeee was also one of the best singers of the 1900s
@@marcdewey1242 Yeah, didn’t they have Barney lip sync telling him to keep getting quieter and quieter until he disappeared, telling him the mike was very sensitive. Then Gomer’s voice came through. Hilarious!!!
I was a gardener for a place next to Jim Nabors Honolulu home. I would hear him singing sometimes. I could literally feel the rake handle I was holding resonate. He introduced himself to me once. A nicer guy I'll never meet.
I was seven years old when this originally aired on, Nov. 3, 1967, and still remember looking at my WWII Veteran father as tears welled up in his deep blue eyes while he watched 'Gomer', Jim Nabors belting out this beautiful and inspiring song. It was only one of two times I ever saw him cry. I miss you Pop.
I was born in 1964, the only daughter of a 41 yr old WWll Veteran who landed on Normandy beach and carried shrapnel in his neck and back and pain in his psyche that caused him to whimper in his sleep 40 yrs after the war ended. He loved this man's singing as well,but the only voice that ever made his blue eyes fill with tears was mine. He died 2 days before father's day in 1984, and I want for him for the last time at his memorial service; easily the hardest thing I have ever done.😥
@@nadinehaney6590 *I'm so very sorry that you have to live with that pain in your heart, Nadine. Please know that your father is no longer in pain, he no longer has the horror of those war memories causing him to whimper in the night, nor do his injuries hurt him any longer. Also know that he wants you to be at peace until you are together again. I lost a wife and three children, the last one died on April 16, 2016 and I buried her on her 21st birthday, the most difficult day of my life, it's all a blur to me now. Thankfully, through a friend that is a Medium, my little girl Jessica told me this: "It hurts me to see you in so much pain over my passing, Daddy... always know that I love you and I am happy now, I want and need for you to be happy too. Trust me Daddy, we will be together again, someday." So, I know the pain that you feel every day. God Bless you and your brave father for what he did for all Americans, take good care my friend.*
I was 15 when I heard this song. I love to hear Jim Nabors sang it. God bless all our soldiers alive and who gave their life for God and country.🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸
I was in the audience for this scene, done at the DAR Hall in Wash DC. We were 5-6 rows watching the singing of the main song. Jim and the band were pre-recorded, but Jim did sing live with the recording, you could easily hear him belting. Got Jim's autograph, and Frank Sutton (Sgt Carter) and Roland Winters (who introduced Gomer to the crowd). I remember Sheldon Leonard there too. A huge day in my life. Dad took us there w/out telling us (in case it was canceled). Then saw Jim decates later, and he remembered it all location and all. What a man, what a time. Why can't the earth have this kind of great time? All we did was take a bus downtown.ADDENDUM-,when we saw Jim in 2002, he told us that was Constitution Hall.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful memory. Ir brought tears to my eyes to see and hear such a wonderful scene. Jim Nabors was definitely an incredibly gifted actor and singer. God blessed him with such an amazing talent that made us laugh and cry. We do not see this kind of entertainment today, nor receive this kind of inspiration from many entertainers today. Thank you again for sharing!🤗
I went with my mom and a group os seniors to see Jim Nabors somewhere in Illinois. I dont remember the name of the venue but I was lucky enough to be on stage with him along with 4 other ladies and let me say it was the biggest thrill of my life. Had a fantastic time. Great show. When he passed I was so heart broken. One of the best entertainers of all times
Jim Nabors was, by all accounts, a very kind and wonderful man. This song has such hope in it, and we need more of this today! Our young men need something to strive for.
I got chills hearing this again. My father was a WWII vet and this was played at his funeral in 2009. Whenever I hear it I'm reminded what a remarkable man he was. He was a pilot in WWII. He became an air traffic controller and worked his entire life in service and protection of us. Thank you for posting this video.
The world knew that Jim Neighbors was gay, yet we loved and respected him. He did not push his sexuality on anyone, and his fans saw the man and not his choices.
@@Bobo-uh1bx I realize he meant to be nice, but I couldn't let his characterizing being gay as a choice stand. Do you think he considers his being straight (presumably) a 'choice'?
@@DavidLS1 I’m sure it wasn’t meant as disrespect. Just written words my friend or a misrepresentation of what they were trying to say. As a community we need to be less critical of others. We misrepresent other communities just as often. No one is holy and perfect. Though we may dress a bit better.
@@Bobo-uh1bx Still, a little education never hurt anyone. Had he referred to little people as 'midgets' or black people as 'colored', I'd have corrected him. That's just how I'm wired. And we _do_ dress better, don't we? 🏳🌈
I have always loved Jim Neighbors and I’m 65. I was told he was gay when I was younger but my mother said it’s not for us to judge any man only God can do this and still I love him to this day and hope to see him standing next to Jesus when I come home❤❤❤
This song is all about GOD, not the Marines, please see my post, just look for bobbycv64. We CANNOT judge, only God Judges. Trust me Jim is right there with JESUS right now. I am STRAIGHT, I wish I had 1% percent of the LOVE that Jim shared. GOD Bless you BECKY and GOD Bless us all. GOD IS PERFECT LOVE.
I remember watching this as an 8 year old girl. My whole family was sitting around the T.V. and not a dry eye to be found! What a voice! I clearly remember saying, " Watch! He'll probably have a beautiful voice!" Then my dad saying, "I hope so!" Then all of us being blown away!
Nabors was so very underrated musically. One of the very best baritone voices. This performance is one of the very best renditions of this song in history. Grips your emotions.
Rob Grune another person who does a great job singing The Impossible Dream is Rouvaun. From the 60’s and 70’s. His rendition of it had me in tears. This one not that bad with the tears.
I agree! I once found comfort in the voice of Jimmy one night a t the Roxbury. He approached me and i was a bit reluctant by the megastar. we soon bonded over a cup of Raspberry Wine. We became good friends and every once in awhile we would play what we called "block football." It involved him kicking a field goal and me attempting to snap it to him. As I was snapping the ball to him to kick he would yell block that kick! block that kick! .. approach my bent rear, while thrusting his hips into me. I found him to be very friendly and lovable. I tell my family about this and then laugh .. not sure why.
You mean edifying us witth stuff like the Beverly Hillbillies? Give me a break. I remember those days. TV is about 20 times better today than it was then.
@@marcschneider4845 that’s your opinion and everyone’s entitled to one, but there’ll never be great TV again like Gomer or The Beverly Hillbillies or Andy or Gilligans Island or Hogans Heroes
@@marcschneider4845 Thanks for the cynical view. As a kid, I learned a great deal about how the rich think they are better than the common man from Hillbillies. I learned that Bankers are crooks if you do not watch them. I learned the rich are not as grateful for their bounty as they should be. I learned that 3 generations living in one house can be a really good thing. Shall I go on Mr. Shallow view? Yes TV is slicker and some show amazing but too many are just bullshit cop show and crap to depress folks. Empty shows with no real story to tell or lessons to impart. Reality tv is junk. Keep your deep opinions and I will stand by mine but I say you look like the asshat here because when you look (just like tv now) you do not look deep enough to really see. Hope you get your eyes fixed soon and your soul.
@@marcschneider4845 You actually think TV with all the cursing, sex, and violence is better than TV shows that taught morals and did so with humor? I will take the TV shows like the Beverly Hillbillies any day over the horrible stuff they show today.
This touched me so deeply. I'm battling MS, facing an Impossible dream every day by just getting out of bed without help. I have been in remission now for a few months. I can do this, no matter what, this is what my military service trained me to do.
Good luck. I took care of people suffering from MS and other diseases. I have seen what they have gone through. This song is my manra, and I always have a tear or two while listening. Keeping your spirit up is difficult, but it helps. Keep fighting it as long as you can.
This is the absolute best version I’ve ever heard. Jim Nabors had an amazing voice. I’ve watched this so many times, and each time it’s like hearing him sing for the first time.
Some very highly talented and loving people created the perfect setting and lead-in to allow him to give this fabulous performance. One time way back in the day I was at the San Francisco Opera, it was intermission and everyone was having drinks in the main lobby. I noticed Jim, Rock Hudson, and Carol Burnett clustered in a tight little group kind of fearing some negative response. I wanted to go over there and tell them how much I loved them but I was just a kid and was afraid of violating their privacy. Wonder if there are any gay dudes in the Marines these days with wonderful talents like that?
Am I weeping?, Oh yes, I love this country, our sweet freedom that we can taste, I am proud I served for 20 years, United States Navy, God Bless us all and God Bless America
When I was a kid and watched him as Gomer Pyle - I was completely confused when he started singing- now I know he was using a fake squeaky tone as Gomer....What a voice!
Awesome, I never get tired of this song and Jim Nabors singing it . He was the real deal . I met him a couple of times and he was very nice and wasn't in any hurry to get away especially when he heard I was from Chattanooga, Tennessee . I listen to all his songs frequently. R.I.P. Jim Nabors , your forever in our hearts .
From 1995 to 1999, Jim Nabors was my neighbor. He lived behind my address at 2 Kulamanu Pl in Kahala Hawaii. He knew everyone by first name, was always a pleasant person to see on the beach, which was about 30 ft from his house. Whenever the President of the US came to Hawaii, Jim vacated his house and it instantly became the Secret Service's electronic command post. He was not compensated for it and he never complained. This went for BOTH political parties.
I believe Jim Nabors was the greatest vocalist of all time. His voice had volume, depth, range and an undefined beauty. He was just incredible. RIP Jim we miss you and we are still listening and captivated by your songs.
Jim nabors was very much blessed with a beautiful voice. I have many recordings over the years either gospel or any other genre of music. He will be dearly missed.
So do I! I loved Jim Nabors! People were so mean to him in the '70's saying he and Rock Hudson got married. No one knew either of them were gay, and really, who cares? They brought a lot of entertainment pleasure to audiences for many years. RIP, Jim and Rock!
It wasn't until that later part of the 20th century that people thought they had to give a standing ovation for everything. You can tell the audience really liked it, anyway.
oddly, he broke through to fame based on his singing (and yeah, his baritone ... yowza). (fwiw, "The impossible Dream" is from don quixote, i.e., uselessly fighting against symbols.) he sang "bank home in indiana" at indy 500 every year. (what a shame most folks think he's a doofus from a sitcom. that show pigeonholed him.) ^ saying all that just as truth. I'm not a fan, I just don't like when people (nabors included) get minimized.
I can only imagine that for those watching the first airing of this episode and didn't know Jim Nabors could sing so well, that their jaws hit the floor after he started singing.
He sang a bit on the Andy Griffith show, before his own show, so it wasn't a surprise to everyone - Of course you'd have to have been watching both shows...
I was convinced he could not talk normally, but oh could he sing!!! Don't know if the first is true - but the second is absolutely a fact as you can hear for yourself!
We had not seen the show ("Gomer Pyle") for a couple of weeks when my mother spoke with my grandfather on the phone and found out that Gomer had been singing! What a thrill! Jim Nabors soon began making albums and we bought them all. No idea what happened to those LP's, but I now have them on DVD and listen to them in the car. I cried the day Jim died!
I'm in tears. I love Jim's voice. My favorite song is when he sings 'Go Tell It On The Mountain'; you have to listen to it. I cry with joy every time I hear it.
The 1st time I saw him sing on The Andy Griffith Show I thought it was fake. It was hard to believe his character had such a beautiful voice. Of course, it was him and his voice has never ceased to amaze me.
Even after 52 years, this performance makes me proud, of the rendition of that song, the USMC portrayed in the episode, and the love of country of those of us that actually served in uniform. 20+ years, Army here...
Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a veteran or a marine or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or a fashion designer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or country music singer or basketball star or being modest or a Disney star actor or making people laugh or making people happy or a war hero or dying for your country or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
@Margaret McEvoy Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. Americans are also human and will die like everyone else. We are no one special when it comes to God. We all deserve hell no matter what country you come from. Sin is sin all over the world.
This is the BEST version of the song I have EVER heard ...ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY AWESOME ...I ENJOYED EVERY moment of it ...PRAISE BE TO GOD ...I LOVE IT !!!!!!
TWO WORDS: AMERICAN and PATRIOT - this was the America I Remember. Erica, who is the unreachable star? CHRIST. Jesus, is not unreachable, we as humans do not want to reach out to our BROTHER and FATHER.. GOD LOVES YOU MORE THAN EVERYTHING HE CREATED.
Saw Richard Harrison with my dad in Boston. Unfortunately, the Windmill was not working that night. Dad asked me if I wanted to leave, as were most. We stayed and he gave me the the love of theater and I gave him the best performance of Richard Harris he had ever seen. Wonderful!
I never heard ANYONE sing this song with more emotion than Jim Nabors did . I cann oil t hear him singing it without being stirred. And what a wonderful tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
I am glad I found this video. I had the privilege to perform on stage with this guy near the end of his career. He had an unbelievable voice even then!
Sept. 3, 2020.. Nov. 3 rd is just 60 days away. Vote, and vote in person. That way your vote will be counted that day. And it woun't be " !ost in the mail". Keep America great!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I remember as a kid watching this show. I almost fell out of my seat when I heard this beautiful voice. I think my mother’s mouth just hung open.Then we saw him on other shows. I’m glad he shared his beautiful voice finally with us. All these yrs later I’m still in awe of his voice. Just gorgeous. RIP
It was always the indy 500 for me he'd bring that racetrack down every year...the winner could only hope he was good enough to get an ovation as good as jim would get pre-race for almost 50 years 72-14
I quite agree. Everyone...including Frank Sinatra-Elvis-Perry Como---and many other "famous" singers...tried to do something with this song. Most if not all of these people sounded purely awful as they attempted it. No performance/recording that I have heard of this song matches the phrasing and the dynamics of the Jim Nabor's performances. I don't know about any other songs that he performed. This Impossible Dream performance is practically perfect.
I totally agree, it leaves you in tears, what would have been really fulfilling is if they had the audience give him a standing ovation for atleast 5 minutes and filmed it, that would have been a real tribute to this incredible man !!!!!
Unfortunately yes we have Martha, what a great actor, and an exceptional singer. He was very blessed to have such a beautiful instrument. I have heard many other singers do this song. Jim hit it out of the park. He will be very much missed. He is still singing up yonder. Well done you, Jim Nabors.
The interesting thing is. Abe Lincoln Lincoln probably sounded like homer pyles speaking voice. And this song is one of my songs. The ones that blow me away. And he nails it. HARD.
Met him in his later years at Indy. He walked into the media center, and within minutes had captivated the entire place. I then left for my "real" duties, and he jumped into the elevator with me.... and started to practice "Back Home in Indiana". "Well" he said in his Gomer voice... "I hope I remember the words!" I was star-struck... and managed to get out, "You'll do just fine Jim!"
I met Dolly Parton in Pidgeon Forge. I care little about status, rank or even if they were Jesus. I can talk to a small child as easy as talking to the President, King or Queen. Their power and fame is given to them by the people.
Was fortunate enough to find one of Jim’s first albums at our local thrift store a couple of weeks back. I was born in ‘63 but remember his singing from my childhood.
@@monorailBrown I can sympathize with the feeling you have all these decades. This episode had more than a touch of propaganda given the year it was produced. But to F. Jim Neighbors is too easy. He didn't sent your cousin anywhere. And I don't think he hurt the image of the corps (quite the opposite, especially back then when we were all much more naive) If you really want to know who to dis... look no further than the spineless politicians of the day.
The voice of Jim Neighbors is as rare as a blue diamond. Sometimes it’s corny to watch old videos and to listen to old songs but true talent is never too corny to listen to. A talent is a talent
I haven't seen this sine I was 10 yrs old , umm dang 55 yrs ago Love his voice and yup everybody watching him that day had their jaws sitting on the floor What an unexpected voice 🤯 Still love listening to him
Right there with you at 65 and remembering seeing and hearing this. I remember my parents and my Grandma breaking down in tears ,after they picked their jaws off the floor!! Lol !! Precious memories!!
This has got to be in the top ten most dramatic endings to any sitcom episode ever. I love the shots of Sergeant Carter looking so proud. It's a wonder Carter ever had the nerve to yell at Pyle again after this episode.
Look up Major Dad Impossible Dream-you’ll love it! Not comparing g the singers, but the premise of having a comedic character who suddenly surprises….!
@@maryzorn3365 Thanks for that suggestion. I looked up a clip of it and now it makes me want to watch the whole episode so that I get the whole context of what brought it about. And yes, no comparison to Jim's version but the guy in MD did do extremely well.
I have been in the USMC for thirty eight years in Federal Service to include twenty years as an 0811. Never once did I regret my decision that landed me on the yellow footprints at Paris Island South Carolina! Semper Fi! 🇺🇸
I have always love Jim Nabors singing this song. I also watched Gomer and saw this episode. I cried my eyes out. My mum God rest her soul also loved this song. For her Funeral I made a photo video of Mum while this beautiful song played.
My father was a marine sergeant in the time of the Korean War. This was his favorite song, and he had a beautiful voice like this. He started smoking in the marines, and emphysema took his voice away, and eventually it took his whole life away. On May 31, it was 22 years since he passed. I miss him.
You never get over the loss of a Parent ,I know because I lost my Mother a couple of years ago but I also know that they are always close to me in my Heart and Memory.... God Bless you .
My mom would run into the TV room where dad was watching. “Oh, Gomer’s singing!” The greatest generation loved our country, our servicemen and women, and Gomer Pyle. God rest his (Jim’s) soul.
I miss the world that was wholesome enough to bring us this .
The state of human nature hasn't changed it's just that most have lost dignity in themselves and others ... so it seems to me at least 😔
I agree wholeheartedly with you!! I miss it too.
Amen!
@@nickrich56 Nah, that was never better. Problem is, in the past, we didn't have the technology that we could hear everybody. We only ever listened to a select few people. Look at the talk shows of the 80s, 90s and so on. You will find the same problems we see today.
Wholesome indeed. We have lost almost every vestige of goodness and simplicity, honesty and truth. Let's pray we recover it.
One of the greatest moments in TV history.
It is special
Nobody, and I mean nobody will ever do this song better than Jim Nabors. Goose bumbs all over
No one else comes close to Jim Nabor's rendition of this song. It is immortal.
I totally agree with you
Peter O'toole
Try Glen Campbell's! Absolutely majestic! Then again, try ANYTHING by the late lamented Glen. A vocal giant - and a wizard on the guitar, electric or acoustic.
Wonderful
Absolutely amazing voice !😊
To this day I still get goosebumps when I hear this man sing! You are sorely missed Mr Nabors but still we listen.
yep
Yes same here.
Agreed! He, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso were voices of my childhood.
Andrea Bocelli is the best present day voice.
@@craigdone651 Maestro Bocelli is an international treasure.
When this was aired on tv, my parents were blown away! They had no idea, as did many people, that Jim Nabors could sing like this! Gives me chills, what a talent!
Agreed the 20th century's best kept secret thank goodness for this clip and the indy 500 to show mr Gol-eeee was also one of the best singers of the 1900s
He sang with the town choir on The Andy Griffith show,but felt guilty about Barney not being allowed to sing the solo.
He will be missed. Love him singing this song, but always sang back home again in Indiana at the 500.
@@marcdewey1242
Yeah, didn’t they have Barney lip sync telling him to keep getting quieter and quieter until he disappeared, telling him the mike was very sensitive. Then Gomer’s voice came through. Hilarious!!!
I am 69 and remember watching this with my mom and dad, and when hw was singing, my bug, strong half of a father was reduced to tears, amazing
How timely are the lyrics to The Impossible Dream sung so earnestly by Jim Naboors if only the world would listen especially the younger generation.
Five key changes! What a brilliant singer.
What a voice! And it could be heard clearly over the orchestra!
I was a gardener for a place next to Jim Nabors Honolulu home. I would hear him singing sometimes. I could literally feel the rake handle I was holding resonate. He introduced himself to me once. A nicer guy I'll never meet.
I never get tired of listening to Jim Nabors. That voice was a true Gift.
He really had a voice for Gospel music. His version of Our Father still makes my wife get lost in that song
NBot at all what you would expect from Gomer!
He was a incredible man with a golden voice he will be missed
I was seven years old when this originally aired on, Nov. 3, 1967, and still remember looking at my WWII Veteran father as tears welled up in his deep blue eyes while he watched 'Gomer', Jim Nabors belting out this beautiful and inspiring song. It was only one of two times I ever saw him cry. I miss you Pop.
Thank You..
I was born in 1964, the only daughter of a 41 yr old WWll Veteran who landed on Normandy beach and carried shrapnel in his neck and back and pain in his psyche that caused him to whimper in his sleep 40 yrs after the war ended. He loved this man's singing as well,but the only voice that ever made his blue eyes fill with tears was mine. He died 2 days before father's day in 1984, and I want for him for the last time at his memorial service; easily the hardest thing I have ever done.😥
@@nadinehaney6590 *I'm so very sorry that you have to live with that pain in your heart, Nadine. Please know that your father is no longer in pain, he no longer has the horror of those war memories causing him to whimper in the night, nor do his injuries hurt him any longer. Also know that he wants you to be at peace until you are together again. I lost a wife and three children, the last one died on April 16, 2016 and I buried her on her 21st birthday, the most difficult day of my life, it's all a blur to me now. Thankfully, through a friend that is a Medium, my little girl Jessica told me this: "It hurts me to see you in so much pain over my passing, Daddy... always know that I love you and I am happy now, I want and need for you to be happy too. Trust me Daddy, we will be together again, someday." So, I know the pain that you feel every day. God Bless you and your brave father for what he did for all Americans, take good care my friend.*
I was 4 then thank you for the date
@@ChiefsGirlSince1989 *YW*
Take that American Idol. Take that The Voice. Take that America's Got Talent. This is what a great singer sounds like!
AMEN.....!!
Different style of singing, doesn't make this inherently better
@@voidsabre_ Jim Nabors had more talent in his pinky finger than most of the so-called singers today.
@@voidsabre_ Wake up and listen to the voice!!
No autotune, and he stil sounds better than all of them combined!
I was 15 when I heard this song. I love to hear Jim Nabors sang it. God bless all our soldiers alive and who gave their life for God and country.🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸
Awesome
On behalf of veterans past, present, and future, we thank you. Jim Nabors was an exceptional person.
jim's voice melts like smooth butter and so fine!❤
This is what a GOD GIVEN VOICE SOUNDS LIKE!!!!
Amen
I was in the audience for this scene, done at the DAR Hall in Wash DC. We were 5-6 rows watching the singing of the main song. Jim and the band were pre-recorded, but Jim did sing live with the recording, you could easily hear him belting. Got Jim's autograph, and Frank Sutton (Sgt Carter) and Roland Winters (who introduced Gomer to the crowd). I remember Sheldon Leonard there too. A huge day in my life. Dad took us there w/out telling us (in case it was canceled). Then saw Jim decates later, and he remembered it all location and all. What a man, what a time. Why can't the earth have this kind of great time? All we did was take a bus downtown.ADDENDUM-,when we saw Jim in 2002, he told us that was Constitution Hall.
WOW!A wonderful experience and memory.
*decades
Thank you for sharing. How wonderful!
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful memory. Ir brought tears to my eyes to see and hear such a wonderful scene. Jim Nabors was definitely an incredibly gifted actor and singer. God blessed him with such an amazing talent that made us laugh and cry. We do not see this kind of entertainment today, nor receive this kind of inspiration from many entertainers today. Thank you again for sharing!🤗
so awesome
Jim Nabors had a perfect voice.
Perfect pitch.
Perfect command.
Perfect tone.
Perfect vibrato.
You couldn't ask for anything else..
Magnificent
I Agree
I went with my mom and a group os seniors to see Jim Nabors somewhere in Illinois. I dont remember the name of the venue but I was lucky enough to be on stage with him along with 4 other ladies and let me say it was the biggest thrill of my life. Had a fantastic time. Great show. When he passed I was so heart broken. One of the best entertainers of all times
And range
I cry every time and I play this 5 or 6 times a week
One of my favorite songs of all time and nobody sings it better than Jim Nabors. R.I.P. PFC Gomer Pyle.
Live Jim Nabors...and....Luther Vandross too.
@@brendabyes5598 Let's not forget Richard Kiley
Had the pleasure and honor of knowing Jim Nabors for almost 40 years. One of kind gentleman and voice. Jim, you are missed.❣
@indyphotog30 I'd think that Carol Burnett misses him as much as you do. My dad was a career Army officer. He loved the Gomer Pyle USMC sitcom.
Your lucky. Yes he was a brilliant talent.
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Jim Nabors was, by all accounts, a very kind and wonderful man. This song has such hope in it, and we need more of this today! Our young men need something to strive for.
I agree!!
Yes
I got chills hearing this again. My father was a WWII vet and this was played at his funeral in 2009. Whenever I hear it I'm reminded what a remarkable man he was. He was a pilot in WWII. He became an air traffic controller and worked his entire life in service and protection of us. Thank you for posting this video.
Than you for his service. And thank uous to all of the service men and women.
I salute your father and my brother who was an airplane mechanic in the AF for 24 yrs. 1954 to 1978. They paved the way. This song is dynamic.
Typical of so many from time. Quiet service for generations.
From a Vietnam war veteran to you...may your father rest in peace
@@genesisbettis2677What a remarkable voice! Jim Nabor’s was truly amazing!
The world knew that Jim Neighbors was gay, yet we loved and respected him. He did not push his sexuality on anyone, and his fans saw the man and not his choices.
Choices?
@@DavidLS1give it a break, person was being sincerely nice.
@@Bobo-uh1bx I realize he meant to be nice, but I couldn't let his characterizing being gay as a choice stand. Do you think he considers his being straight (presumably) a 'choice'?
@@DavidLS1 I’m sure it wasn’t meant as disrespect. Just written words my friend or a misrepresentation of what they were trying to say. As a community we need to be less critical of others. We misrepresent other communities just as often. No one is holy and perfect. Though we may dress a bit better.
@@Bobo-uh1bx Still, a little education never hurt anyone. Had he referred to little people as 'midgets' or black people as 'colored', I'd have corrected him. That's just how I'm wired. And we _do_ dress better, don't we? 🏳🌈
After more than fifty years,to watch my Gomer Pyle again is a sheer joy!
I have always loved Jim Neighbors and I’m 65. I was told he was gay when I was younger but my mother said it’s not for us to judge any man only God can do this and still I love him to this day and hope to see him standing next to Jesus when I come home❤❤❤
I totally enjoy Jim Nabors along with Luther Vandross...who by the way was gay also. Your Mom was right...matters not.
Who cares? Liberacci was that way does that take away from their ability? Or talent?
you make me want what you have. beautifully said
This song is all about GOD, not the Marines, please see my post, just look for bobbycv64. We CANNOT judge, only God Judges. Trust me Jim is right there with JESUS right now. I am STRAIGHT, I wish I had 1% percent of the LOVE that Jim shared. GOD Bless you BECKY and GOD Bless us all. GOD IS PERFECT LOVE.
not to worry, there will be lots of "Jims" in Heaven. God makes all of us and He makes good people.
I remember watching this as an 8 year old girl. My whole family was sitting around the T.V. and not a dry eye to be found! What a voice! I clearly remember saying, " Watch! He'll probably have a beautiful voice!" Then my dad saying, "I hope so!" Then all of us being blown away!
I tear up every time I watch this. My Mom has one of his records. I loved listening to him.
When the entire family watched TV together without any unspeakable embarrassment.
Nabors was so very underrated musically. One of the very best baritone voices. This performance is one of the very best renditions of this song in history. Grips your emotions.
Rob Grune another person who does a great job singing The Impossible Dream is Rouvaun. From the 60’s and 70’s. His rendition of it had me in tears. This one not that bad with the tears.
I agree! I once found comfort in the voice of Jimmy one night a t the Roxbury. He approached me and i was a bit reluctant by the megastar. we soon bonded over a cup of Raspberry Wine. We became good friends and every once in awhile we would play what we called "block football." It involved him kicking a field goal and me attempting to snap it to him. As I was snapping the ball to him to kick he would yell block that kick! block that kick! .. approach my bent rear, while thrusting his hips into me. I found him to be very friendly and lovable. I tell my family about this and then laugh .. not sure why.
Nabors recorded 28 albums and numerous singles; three have been certified either gold/platinum. I say he did pretty good for himself.
Agreed!!! It Gripped My Grits...
@@TygerBlueEyes Thanks for Sharing, didn't know
WOW Jim Nabors was blessed with some amazing pipes.
What a loss! Such a great performer. So, blessed to have been able to grow up enjoying his talent!
Back when TV did its best to edify us, not piss us off or freak us out.
You mean edifying us witth stuff like the Beverly Hillbillies? Give me a break. I remember those days. TV is about 20 times better today than it was then.
@@marcschneider4845 that’s your opinion and everyone’s entitled to one, but there’ll never be great TV again like Gomer or The Beverly Hillbillies or Andy or Gilligans Island or Hogans Heroes
Couldn’t have said it better myself ☺️ 👍
@@marcschneider4845 Thanks for the cynical view. As a kid, I learned a great deal about how the rich think they are better than the common man from Hillbillies. I learned that Bankers are crooks if you do not watch them. I learned the rich are not as grateful for their bounty as they should be. I learned that 3 generations living in one house can be a really good thing. Shall I go on Mr. Shallow view? Yes TV is slicker and some show amazing but too many are just bullshit cop show and crap to depress folks. Empty shows with no real story to tell or lessons to impart. Reality tv is junk. Keep your deep opinions and I will stand by mine but I say you look like the asshat here because when you look (just like tv now) you do not look deep enough to really see. Hope you get your eyes fixed soon and your soul.
@@marcschneider4845
You actually think TV with all the cursing, sex, and violence is better than TV shows that taught morals and did so with humor? I will take the TV shows like the Beverly Hillbillies any day over the horrible stuff they show today.
This is something that comes from deep within...RIP Jim Nabors
What appropriate lyrics for a voice like that. The skies opened up and said "please come in".
To add to my note I am almost 84
One of my favorite episodes, and the best rendition of this song.
He was fantastic, but this song belongs to the incomparable Richard Kiley!
He knocked it clear out of the park, in fact it is still going.
I seem to have something in my eye.
Rop
Who's cutting onions in here?
This touched me so deeply. I'm battling MS, facing an Impossible dream every day by just getting out of bed without help. I have been in remission now for a few months. I can do this, no matter what, this is what my military service trained me to do.
Best wishes and take care Daniel. And thank you for your service.
Best wishes and thank you for your service.
Good luck. I took care of people suffering from MS and other diseases. I have seen what they have gone through. This song is my manra, and I always have a tear or two while listening. Keeping your spirit up is difficult, but it helps. Keep fighting it as long as you can.
God bless you, Daniel. You are a hero!
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I truly miss this Patriot… one of our most admired Americans of all time. God bless Jim Nabors forevermore….
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This is the absolute best version I’ve ever heard. Jim Nabors had an amazing voice. I’ve watched this so many times, and each time it’s like hearing him sing for the first time.
I loved this Episode!
It was so Touching!
Anyone Agrees?
I loved this episode too I
SPOT~ONNN 100%!!!
Sgt Carter was very proud of him.
John-Paul Nagel I do-what a voice!
Some very highly talented and loving people created the perfect setting and lead-in to allow him to give this fabulous performance. One time way back in the day I was at the San Francisco Opera, it was intermission and everyone was having drinks in the main lobby. I noticed Jim, Rock Hudson, and Carol Burnett clustered in a tight little group kind of fearing some negative response. I wanted to go over there and tell them how much I loved them but I was just a kid and was afraid of violating their privacy. Wonder if there are any gay dudes in the Marines these days with wonderful talents like that?
Am I weeping?, Oh yes, I love this country, our sweet freedom that we can taste, I am proud I served for 20 years, United States Navy, God Bless us all and God Bless America
Stupid and gross. Way to go, guy.
@@jimbojamesIV I am a woman, and I am not gross, and you could never wear my boots mister
@@buttercatpaws9674 Tremendously gross.
God Bless You
Thank you for your service
When I was a kid and watched him as Gomer Pyle - I was completely confused when he started singing- now I know he was using a fake squeaky tone as Gomer....What a voice!
Awesome, I never get tired of this song and Jim Nabors singing it . He was the real deal . I met him a couple of times and he was very nice and wasn't in any hurry to get away especially when he heard I was from Chattanooga, Tennessee . I listen to all his songs frequently. R.I.P. Jim Nabors , your forever in our hearts .
Still listening , this is my favorite .
The first time I heard him sing I about fell out of my chair! I'd only heard his silly Gomer voice. What a gift!
He also sang “Back Home in Indiana “ just before the start of the Indianapolis-500 race ...
Lela Arneson Jim was definitely a surprise package, with a gifted voice.
You took the words right out of my mouth,it blew my little 8 year old mind
His voice is What can I say No words
Well....Jim Nabors recorded more than 30 albums, his great voice was well known!
One of the only times i ever saw my Daddy cry was when he saw this episode!
I wish you all coulda been with me, watching them film the episode in Wash. DC. See my story above. Milton Jenkins
From 1995 to 1999, Jim Nabors was my neighbor. He lived behind my address at 2 Kulamanu Pl in Kahala Hawaii. He knew everyone by first name, was always a pleasant person to see on the beach, which was about 30 ft from his house. Whenever the President of the US came to Hawaii, Jim vacated his house and it instantly became the Secret Service's electronic command post. He was not compensated for it and he never complained. This went for BOTH political parties.
He had a real star master voice.
What a great man
Awesome having jim as a neighbor. Positively he has a amazing voice.
@@jackiebarnes5609 He never even has ANY musical/voice training.
I believe Jim Nabors was the greatest vocalist of all time. His voice had volume, depth, range and an undefined beauty. He was just incredible. RIP Jim we miss you and we are still listening and captivated by your songs.
Jim nabors was very much blessed with a beautiful voice. I have many recordings over the years either gospel or any other genre of music. He will be dearly missed.
No matter how many times I hear him sing this song I get goose bumps all over.
So do I! I loved Jim Nabors! People were so mean to him in the '70's saying he and Rock Hudson got married. No one knew either of them were gay, and really, who cares? They brought a lot of entertainment pleasure to audiences for many years. RIP, Jim and Rock!
@@festivelady826 That's correct tremendous entertainers leave their personal life alone, R.I.P.!!!!!
Yes!
Goosebumps
Sitcom or not, that performance deserved a standing ovation!
It wasn't until that later part of the 20th century that people thought they had to give a standing ovation for everything. You can tell the audience really liked it, anyway.
It sure does! What a classic!
oddly, he broke through to fame based on his singing (and yeah, his baritone ... yowza). (fwiw, "The impossible Dream" is from don quixote, i.e., uselessly fighting against symbols.)
he sang "bank home in indiana" at indy 500 every year.
(what a shame most folks think he's a doofus from a sitcom. that show pigeonholed him.)
^ saying all that just as truth. I'm not a fan, I just don't like when people (nabors included) get minimized.
Dean Galloway I will never tire of listening to Jim (Gomer) sing this song.
Agree
I knew he could sing but I had no idea he could SING! What a voice!
Yep!!!. I too, remember a time when actors were truly talented!
Yes Jim sang it without Auto-Tune my young people
I can only imagine that for those watching the first airing of this episode and didn't know Jim Nabors could sing so well, that their jaws hit the floor after he started singing.
I was one of those awe struck when Gomer started to sing
He sang a bit on the Andy Griffith show, before his own show, so it wasn't a surprise to everyone - Of course you'd have to have been watching both shows...
I was convinced he could not talk normally, but oh could he sing!!! Don't know if the first is true - but the second is absolutely a fact as you can hear for yourself!
Gomer Pyle and Frank Spencer...both fictitional characters.
Both actors/performers had great voices.
We had not seen the show ("Gomer Pyle") for a couple of weeks when my mother spoke with my grandfather on the phone and found out that Gomer had been singing! What a thrill! Jim Nabors soon began making albums and we bought them all. No idea what happened to those LP's, but I now have them on DVD and listen to them in the car. I cried the day Jim died!
I'm in tears. I love Jim's voice. My favorite song is when he sings 'Go Tell It On The Mountain'; you have to listen to it. I cry with joy every time I hear it.
The 1st time I saw him sing on The Andy Griffith Show I thought it was fake. It was hard to believe his character had such a beautiful voice. Of course, it was him and his voice has never ceased to amaze me.
I actually factually had no idea that he could sing when I saw this cold. Afterward, I could only sit motionless in front of the TV for long minutes.
Even after 52 years, this performance makes me proud, of the rendition of that song, the USMC portrayed in the episode, and the love of country of those of us that actually served in uniform. 20+ years, Army here...
Thanks, friend, for serving and keeping us safe.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a veteran or a marine or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or a fashion designer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or country music singer or basketball star or being modest or a Disney star actor or making people laugh or making people happy or a war hero or dying for your country or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv Amen!
@Margaret McEvoy Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation
5 This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans,
who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. Americans are also human and will die like everyone else. We are no one special when it comes to God. We all deserve hell no matter what country you come from. Sin is sin all over the world.
Top MP, Thank you for your service
i never cared for his show but his singing voice is one of the best of his time
i allways thought his show was stupid
I just watched with my dad because we both thought Frank Sutton was hilarious.
This is the BEST version of the song I have EVER heard ...ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY AWESOME ...I ENJOYED EVERY moment of it ...PRAISE BE TO GOD ...I LOVE IT !!!!!!
Agreed! This one is pretty hard to beat!
TWO WORDS: AMERICAN and PATRIOT - this was the America I Remember. Erica, who is the unreachable star? CHRIST. Jesus, is not unreachable, we as humans do not want to reach out to our BROTHER and FATHER.. GOD LOVES YOU MORE THAN EVERYTHING HE CREATED.
Saw Richard Harrison with my dad in Boston. Unfortunately, the Windmill was not working that night. Dad asked me if I wanted to leave, as were most. We stayed and he gave me the the love of theater and I gave him the best performance of Richard Harris he had ever seen. Wonderful!
Absolutely Beautiful Song...
Absolutely Beautiful Voice!
Listen to Peter O Toole
This is ok, but Toole is the best
I never heard ANYONE sing this song with more emotion than Jim Nabors did . I cann oil t hear him singing it without being stirred. And what a wonderful tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
Johnny Mathis sings it beautifully. Check it out
jim nabors has one of the finest voices to this day.
I am glad I found this video. I had the privilege to perform on stage with this guy near the end of his career. He had an unbelievable voice even then!
My husband loved this song, it was played at his funeral ❤️🙏🏼
"A house divided against itself cannot stand ... " Abe Lincoln, Jesus Christ.
Too Right
Tonetwisters AMEN!
So TRUE! We need help, and quickly! May OUR PRAYERS be answered!!!!
Sept. 3, 2020.. Nov. 3 rd is just 60 days away. Vote, and vote in person. That way your vote will be counted that day. And it woun't be " !ost in the mail". Keep America great!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ok.. you don’t have to swear at us.
Nobody....NOBODY sings "The Impossible Dream" like Jim Nabors!!! A truly brilliant voice.
I agree 71.8%!!
David Fowler not even Mr.Robert Goulte could have done that better
I absolutely agree 👍💝
jim nabors was a better singer than a marine and the world is a better place because of it.
@Paul KryderYes he did both singers were terrific!!!!!
Hearing Jim Nabors sing this song had such an impact on my life. I replayed this song in my head for years. it inspired me.
Still listening great emotion my love,his song now. Had been deceased 6 years.
I remember as a kid watching this show. I almost fell out of my seat when I heard this beautiful voice. I think my mother’s mouth just hung open.Then we saw him on other shows. I’m glad he shared his beautiful voice finally with us. All these yrs later I’m still in awe of his voice. Just gorgeous. RIP
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It was always the indy 500 for me he'd bring that racetrack down every year...the winner could only hope he was good enough to get an ovation as good as jim would get pre-race for almost 50 years 72-14
Many versions of this beautiful song have been recorded, but none so moving as this. What an incredible, magnificent voice Jim Neighbors had.
I quite agree. Everyone...including Frank Sinatra-Elvis-Perry Como---and many other "famous" singers...tried to do something with this song. Most if not all of these people sounded purely awful as they attempted it. No performance/recording that I have heard of this song matches the phrasing and the dynamics of the Jim Nabor's performances. I don't know about any other songs that he performed. This Impossible Dream performance is practically perfect.
Nabors
So true. This is the best rendition of this song ever...
I totally agree, it leaves you in tears, what would have been really fulfilling is if they had the audience give him a standing ovation for atleast 5 minutes and filmed it, that would have been a real tribute to this incredible man !!!!!
Jack Jones did a great job with it too.
Incredible voice. Love hearing him. Fills my heart and soul. Praying for united States every day.
Absolutely
The US is needing prayers more than ever. And voters. And people willing to listen.
What a sad day when we lost this beautiful voice 😢🦋
Unfortunately yes we have Martha, what a great actor, and an exceptional singer. He was very blessed to have such a beautiful instrument. I have heard many other singers do this song. Jim hit it out of the park. He will be very much missed. He is still singing up yonder. Well done you, Jim Nabors.
His voice when he sang was so full and rich. I loved watching him when I was a kid. What a wonderful brave man
The interesting thing is. Abe Lincoln Lincoln probably sounded like homer pyles speaking voice. And this song is one of my songs. The ones that blow me away. And he nails it. HARD.
I Think PFC First Class Gomer Pyle USMC showed that in almost every person has a hidden talent. Thank you Jim Nabors
It's much more than one of the Greatest Songs Ever Written. Mr JN fills the Heart with Courage and Awe.
Met him in his later years at Indy. He walked into the media center, and within minutes had captivated the entire place. I then left for my "real" duties, and he jumped into the elevator with me.... and started to practice "Back Home in Indiana". "Well" he said in his Gomer voice... "I hope I remember the words!" I was star-struck... and managed to get out, "You'll do just fine Jim!"
He was gracious to the core, genuinely. He was nice to you for your good and his.
That's so cool!
I met Dolly Parton in Pidgeon Forge. I care little about status, rank or even if they were Jesus. I can talk to a small child as easy as talking to the President, King or Queen. Their power and fame is given to them by the people.
It is actually "Back Home AGAIN In Indiana".
I am proud to say that i was at several Indy 500's when he sang "Back home again in Indiana. A shining star that will be missed
Jim performed for the last time at Indy in 2014. I too have been to numerous Indy 500s.
GOMER Pyle is why I joined the MARINE CORE IN 1976. I WAS DEVASTATED WHEN HE DIED. SEMPER fi Gomer
It's CORPS not CORE. Were you really in it?
Was fortunate enough to find one of Jim’s first albums at our local thrift store a couple of weeks back. I was born in ‘63 but remember his singing from my childhood.
As soon as he opens his mouth and starts to sing,
I get goosebumps!
Me too What a voice!
I had forgotten how beautifully he could sing. YOU were awesome Jim.
I could not sat a watch, I would have to stand in amazement and salute! To me it made our country even greater.
I cry every time I see this. RIP Mr. Nabors
I remember as a young boy watching this episode almost 50 years ago and have never forgotten the powerful impact this had on me.
Me too ! He had a wonderful voice!
Great. My cousin was in 1st Force Recon Company. KIA 1967. Fuck Jim Nabors. He was a dis service to the Corps
jeff thomas in what way was he a dis service?
Me Too! This was my favorite episode
@@monorailBrown I can sympathize with the feeling you have all these decades. This episode had more than a touch of propaganda given the year it was produced. But to F. Jim Neighbors is too easy. He didn't sent your cousin anywhere. And I don't think he hurt the image of the corps (quite the opposite, especially back then when we were all much more naive)
If you really want to know who to dis... look no further than the spineless politicians of the day.
Peter O'Toole may have played Don Quixote--and he did really well--but I've never heard anyone sing this any better than Jim Nabors.
But he didn't sing The Impossible Dream?
Robert Goulet is damn good, too, at this song. Peter O’Toole can’t sing a lick.
Check out Brian Stokes Mitchell from Broadway Man of LaMancha. Maybe not better, but different and also amazing 🤩
I was fortunate enough to get to meet Mr. neighbors in 1976 magic mountain greatest day of my life he will be missed !
This song still sends chills. He had a wonderful voice.
The voice of Jim Neighbors is as rare as a blue diamond. Sometimes it’s corny to watch old videos and to listen to old songs but true talent is never too corny to listen to. A talent is a talent
What a voice, it’s so good to hear the words, especially from a singer so special as his...
Vert true Ron......real genuine talent is timeless .
Agreed
He did that inentional. He wanted to be known as an actor. Completely different from singing.
Jim Nabors...
I cried when I saw this episode of Gomer Pyle on CBS.
I haven't seen this sine I was 10 yrs old , umm dang 55 yrs ago
Love his voice and yup everybody watching him that day had their jaws sitting on the floor
What an unexpected voice 🤯
Still love listening to him
Right there with you at 65 and remembering seeing and hearing this. I remember my parents and my Grandma breaking down in tears ,after they picked their jaws off the floor!! Lol !! Precious memories!!
He had an amazing voice
This has got to be in the top ten most dramatic endings to any sitcom episode ever. I love the shots of Sergeant Carter looking so proud. It's a wonder Carter ever had the nerve to yell at Pyle again after this episode.
Look up Major Dad Impossible Dream-you’ll love it! Not comparing g the singers, but the premise of having a comedic character who suddenly surprises….!
not for a while...lol ...but eventually
@@maryzorn3365 Thanks for that suggestion. I looked up a clip of it and now it makes me want to watch the whole episode so that I get the whole context of what brought it about. And yes, no comparison to Jim's version but the guy in MD did do extremely well.
Carter is a Drill Sergeant, wasn't he? Yellin' is in the blood. The more he does, the more he believes in you.
Jim Nabors Had a tremendous voice.
Yep he did...very nice man also
His voice will be missed
I have been in the USMC for thirty eight years in Federal Service to include twenty years as an 0811. Never once did I regret my decision that landed me on the yellow footprints at Paris Island South Carolina! Semper Fi! 🇺🇸
I still get goosebumps when I listen to Jim sing.
Yes! Me too!
He was a truly gifted and magnificent singer.We rarely hear singers like him now.
Went to see him at Golf Mill many years ago. That was the most entertaining event I ever went to. A man of good character and a . beautiful voice.
Who ever heard him sing O MY PAPA HAD TO CRY I DID,
The only one even comes close is Josh Groben.
I have always love Jim Nabors singing this song. I also watched Gomer and saw this episode. I cried my eyes out. My mum God rest her soul also loved this song. For her Funeral I made a photo video of Mum while this beautiful song played.
noone can sing this song like him.....have always loved it and still do!!!!!!
My father was a marine sergeant in the time of the Korean War. This was his favorite song, and he had a beautiful voice like this. He started smoking in the marines, and emphysema took his voice away, and eventually it took his whole life away. On May 31, it was 22 years since he passed. I miss him.
You never get over the loss of a Parent ,I know because I lost my Mother a couple of years ago but I also know that they are always close to me in my Heart and Memory.... God Bless you .
I am sorry. That must be difficult in every way. We never forget them and their love never leaves us.
Your dad frank sutton and Jim nabors all died from smoking ailments sadly
Rest in Peace Sargeant.
Semper Fi Sergeant. "If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scene You will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines"