Shazzam!

AdamJoshua · 03-02-2016, 07:56 PM

I knew he was a sing, but it's probably been 35 years since I've heard that and couldn't really remember him singing anything, then I saw this today, Gomer should could sing. I have a feeling a few of our younger members are asking "who".

and yes Thomas I know that Peter O'Toole did it in Man of La Mancha and all .. but this was more the surprise over Jim Nabors talent.

https://youtu.be/r5KeGccP9Jk

The Poet · 03-02-2016, 08:44 PM

I don't need to click the link to know Nabors could sing. The switch between that goofy Gomer accent and his melodious artistry was striking.

AdamJoshua · 03-02-2016, 08:47 PM

Yes the link was from the show when he was actually Gomer singing with the Marine Corp Symphony, so you got some goofy Gomer before and after the song. heh

The Poet · 03-02-2016, 09:51 PM

According to Wikipedia, the first time Gomer burst into song on the small screen was The Andy Griffith Show of Feb. 24 1964. OK, if they say so, but whenever it was I saw it, and recall how shocked I was with his transition. The only comparable one I remember on TV was this:

https://vimeo.com/78398842

The famous Susan Boyle performance on Britain's Got Talent would qualify, but I only saw that after the fact, and not "live".

icehog3 · 03-02-2016, 10:13 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxRDyDD0kpc

The Poet · 03-02-2016, 10:44 PM

See? All of Mayberry was shocked too!

Well, maybe not Otis, who was probably passed out drunk.

G G · 03-03-2016, 08:29 AM

I can't recall how I always knew he could sing, but I did. I love the Andy Griffith Show and watch it on Netflix regularly. I also have been watching Gomer Pyle on Playon as well. Wasn't he somewhat known for singing?

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Shazzam! I knew he was a sing, but it's probably been 35 years since I've heard that and couldn't really remember him singing anything, then I saw this today, Gomer should could sing. I have a feeling a few of our younger members are asking "who". and yes Thomas I know that Peter O'Toole did it in Man of La Mancha and all .. but this was more the surprise over Jim Nabors talent. https://youtu.be/r5KeGccP9Jk

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Shazzam! I don't need to click the link to know Nabors could sing. The switch between that goofy Gomer accent and his melodious artistry was striking. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

03-02-2016, 08:47 PM	#3
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Shazzam! Yes the link was from the show when he was actually Gomer singing with the Marine Corp Symphony, so you got some goofy Gomer before and after the song. heh

03-02-2016, 09:51 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Shazzam! According to Wikipedia, the first time Gomer burst into song on the small screen was The Andy Griffith Show of Feb. 24 1964. OK, if they say so, but whenever it was I saw it, and recall how shocked I was with his transition. The only comparable one I remember on TV was this: https://vimeo.com/78398842 The famous Susan Boyle performance on Britain's Got Talent would qualify, but I only saw that after the fact, and not "live". __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Shazzam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxRDyDD0kpc __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Shazzam! See? All of Mayberry was shocked too! Well, maybe not Otis, who was probably passed out drunk. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Shazzam! I can't recall how I always knew he could sing, but I did. I love the Andy Griffith Show and watch it on Netflix regularly. I also have been watching Gomer Pyle on Playon as well. Wasn't he somewhat known for singing?