ONTD Original: 7 Great Live Music Performances from The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show is famous for it's iconic musical performances, many of which you no doubt have already seen - from the Beatles US television debut to performances from musical superstars like The Jackson Five.
But the show was on for a whopping 23 years and its YouTube channel is still regularly uploading musical performances that have taken place over its legendary run. Below, I've compiled a selection of some amazing performances that you might not have seen from some fantastic musical acts.
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington - "Duke's Place"
Two of the most influential jazz musicians of all time reunite on December 17, 1961 to perform a rendition of "Duke's Place"
Anna Maria Alberghetti - "Yes, My Heart"
The Ed Sullivan Show also showcased performances from Broadway musicals. In this video, singer and actress Anna Maria Alberghetti performs "Yes, My Heart" from the Broadway musical Carnival - a role for which she won a Tony award in 1962. Alberghetti was a regular on The Ed Sullivan Show, appearing 50 times!
Peggy Lee - "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
The jazz singer gives a sultry, smooth performance of "How Long Has This Been Going On?" in 1965.
Sly & The Family Stone - "Love City"
Sly & The Family Stone show up in 1969 to give an energetic performance of "Love City" that makes its way into the live audience.
Pearl Bailey - "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You"
Bailey appeared 23 times on The Ed Sullivan Show, with her first performance all the way back in the show's first year in 1948. While all of her performances are incredible - this particular performance in 1969 is hilarious! It's casual, funny, and features Pearl and Ed engaging in some banter and flirting, with Pearl commanding the stage and cracking jokes throughout the performance. It's undeniably charming.
Les Paul & Mary Ford - "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise"
Les Paul and Mary Ford deliver a pretty trippy performance back in 1951 of "The World is Waiting for the Sunrise". And yes, that is the Les Paul the guitar is named after - watch the video to see why!
The Temptations and Diana Ross & The Supremes - "Hits Medley"
Both the Temptations and The Supremes appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show a number of times - but in this great performance, they perform a medley of each other's hit songs!
Source: All videos from The Ed Sullivan Show YouTube Channel 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
But the show was on for a whopping 23 years and its YouTube channel is still regularly uploading musical performances that have taken place over its legendary run. Below, I've compiled a selection of some amazing performances that you might not have seen from some fantastic musical acts.
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington - "Duke's Place"
Click to viewTwo of the most influential jazz musicians of all time reunite on December 17, 1961 to perform a rendition of "Duke's Place"
Anna Maria Alberghetti - "Yes, My Heart"
The Ed Sullivan Show also showcased performances from Broadway musicals. In this video, singer and actress Anna Maria Alberghetti performs "Yes, My Heart" from the Broadway musical Carnival - a role for which she won a Tony award in 1962. Alberghetti was a regular on The Ed Sullivan Show, appearing 50 times!
Peggy Lee - "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
The jazz singer gives a sultry, smooth performance of "How Long Has This Been Going On?" in 1965.
Sly & The Family Stone - "Love City"
Sly & The Family Stone show up in 1969 to give an energetic performance of "Love City" that makes its way into the live audience.
Pearl Bailey - "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You"
Bailey appeared 23 times on The Ed Sullivan Show, with her first performance all the way back in the show's first year in 1948. While all of her performances are incredible - this particular performance in 1969 is hilarious! It's casual, funny, and features Pearl and Ed engaging in some banter and flirting, with Pearl commanding the stage and cracking jokes throughout the performance. It's undeniably charming.
Les Paul & Mary Ford - "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise"
Les Paul and Mary Ford deliver a pretty trippy performance back in 1951 of "The World is Waiting for the Sunrise". And yes, that is the Les Paul the guitar is named after - watch the video to see why!
The Temptations and Diana Ross & The Supremes - "Hits Medley"
Both the Temptations and The Supremes appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show a number of times - but in this great performance, they perform a medley of each other's hit songs!
Source: All videos from The Ed Sullivan Show YouTube Channel 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7