People today forget there was a different and much cleaner sense of humor in the 60's and even the early 70s and the people loved it and even Mrs Mills played along and enjoyed herself. I think she enjoyed every minute of her performing

Every note she plays is like her first language. Totlly effortless and flawless. Genius

Watching her light up when she plays it toally infectious . RIP Gladys x

I'm 37, an American, but I know of Morecambe & Wise because of the Beatles' hilarious appearance on their show. They just don't make shows or comedies like this any more in the States...we had Ed Sullivan, all of the singer-hosted variety programs, and truly funny comedians without profanity or the need to put people down. I think a lot of people are missing the talent of the pop culture past.

Excellent ! How could anyone not enjoy the music of this lovely fun lady ?!

I just don't have enough Mrs Mills albums. I don't think it\s possible to have enough of her. She makes me smile from the inside out, like the happiness equivalent of a microwave. God bless Gladys.

Mrs mills is a legend R.I.P

She was a fantastic pianist, very talented woman.

@shmuli9

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, sge was good... better by far than Liberace...

Just listened to this, Mrs Mills. Well ehat can I say I used to hate my mother playing her LP's, but you know what looking back now I wish I listened to every note. They were good days and I miss them. This is why I dont mind death now, we had our era, the people we loved, the songs we listened to. I miss ya mum and I miss you Mrs Mills. Infact I miss the whole of the 1970's. It was a simple and Jolly life. Better than this crap we live in today.

The stride method, or "vamp" style as some called it always made the piano sound so happy and made you wanted to sing along, and nobody did it better than dear Gladys Mills, sadly missed still

Mrs Mills played in a jazz style called 'Stride' - it is just so jolly you can't help but enjoy it and sing along. Amazingly she was in the charts at the same time as the Beatles ( lots of people think she was a 1940s pianist) and recorded her albums on a specially set up piano at Abbey Road Studios.

@alisonbell3561

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, I wondered if this particular style of playing had a name, it is so great to listen to. Love her, I remember her well from my childhood.

@benmarshall404

5 жыл бұрын

Tenortalker You're correct...the piano you mentioned is still there at Abbey Road. It's still known as the Mrs Mills piano and was also used by Russ Conway and even the Fab Four themselves (the final chord on A Day In The Life & Penny Lane). It's a battered old Steinway with tin tacks pressed into the hammers. Without meaning to sound like a show off I was very lucky and honoured to play the said piano just last week in Abbey Road's Studio 2. Its sounds amazing in that room!

I want to give her a big hug ! ! !

This clip is a real gem. I love this clip, it shows Eric and Ern in great spirits, and I'd totally forgotten about Mrs Mills. It was delightful to hear and see. I'm 50 now, and I really miss shows like these. Great that we see them on KZread. Thanks for posting.

Our Glad...One of the last of the great no frills sing along piano players. Very much in the tradition of the British pub piano players of yesteryear that could run a whole medley of songs one into the next for upwards of thirty minutes without a break...l was one such player fifty years ago. To Mrs Mills one could add Russ Conway and Joe,Mr Piano Henderson too. Sadly we may never see their like again.

Absolutely brialliant, genius, stuff,......I play piano but the 'stride' technique is really difficult, takes years of practice.....................oh well I have to start somewhere! Mrs Mills, unbelievable fantastic piano genius and delivered in a lovely heartwarming and impeccable way! Hats off to Mrs Mills!

My all time heroine, since I was 12!

Very very underrated Lady....Would love to hear her music style make a comeback ..everybody seems to love singing today, so why don't we have more of this.I know the words, my 90 yr old mum knows the words and I passed it on to my kids. If singing or humming to this don't make you cheer up, well....x

@daveaspen6775

5 жыл бұрын

I ALWAYS did these medley's in my stage shows, including "The Max Bygraves" "Tribute Show!" AND "The Ken Dodd" Tribute Show. AND many other tributes.

It's all gone now. There's nothing like this today.

@P1NKAMY

10 жыл бұрын

It's a damn shame!

@TheBobbymcd

4 жыл бұрын

type in Brendan kavanagh or dr k....might surprise you.

@HuggyMackay

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely tragic. The modern drivel and filth which passes for comedy is revolting. This was of a much kinder and gentler age

@hugebartlett1884

4 жыл бұрын

@@HuggyMackay A gentler time perhaps because we had recently struggled through a time of hardship and loss,and people were mourning their friends and family members no longer present. We needed time to recover and regain our strength to carry on,which we did,and this kind of music helped to heal the wounds.

@babbelballetje

4 жыл бұрын

It was gone all of a sudden and very quickly

I loved this - Mrs Mills is such a wonderful woman, and a frighteningly enjoyable pianist! x

I agree with @califda4 the humor was kinder and cleaner and I love clean humor and much better than it is today and family friendly to

The wonderful Mrs Mills - brought joy and happiness to many! Those were the days..

I learned tap dancing in the 70s. The teacher always used Mrs Mills because her tempo was always even. It was fun to dance to as well!

Just part of the vast variety of good music we had back in the 50's 60' and early 70's. After that it went wrong!

@tempsol6498

5 жыл бұрын

Stuart Arden-Rose I couldn't agree more. Along with 1800-1890s it was worth something.

I discovered this great pianist just a few weeks ago and I do love how she played and her personal charm. Thanks a lot for i t

Gladys was a warm and wonderful lady. Such a talented pianist , and never to tired to play for anyone. Sadly I never got to see her, but have plenty of her records and CDs.

@Tenortalker

8 жыл бұрын

I saw her when I was about 6 years old at Fairfield Halls, Croydon in the Roy Castle Show ( another much missed musician entertainer.) I just remember her great big smile as she played. Wonderful.

@steinwaygrande3971

8 жыл бұрын

Indeed she was . I was a young boy then but my Father loved her music and so he bought every new Mrs Mils records when ever they were released. I have them all 50 something and they do get played on a regulra basis. I have heard from numerous sources that she was a warm hearted person and never tired of playing .She put others first and herself last. Great lady

always smile on her face... :)

I was 13, and loved this show, pity when he died, he told the Dr he was having a heart attack, but they thought he was joking.....very sad!

@eddienewall5033

4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean Eric Morecambe?

Lovely. Much better than most of the "music" of today.

Hearing the happy,joyful songs that kept us laughing through that damned war! She was welcome everywhere she played. Thanks for this memorable episode.

I just discovered this lady on here the other day and I think she was delightful! Who wouldn't want to party with Mrs. Mills?

absolutely fab memory of my youth

I play the piano and I never heard of Mrs. Mills unti right now. Absolutely fantastic!! I lover her style of playing.

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I love you Gladys Mills, so did my Jewish Grandma. She saw her on stage in Bournemouth and just loved her

Wonderful ! The "White Winifred" my Mum called her!

Just brilliant, perfection

I live in New York State, U.S.A., and I've always been a big fan of British entertainment. I've watched and listened to the likes of Morcambe & Wise, Benny Hill, The Goon Show etc. However..SOMEHOW I'd never heard of Mrs. Mills until you posted this video. What a wonderful personality and great talent! I only wish I had discovered her sooner. Thank you for posting this!

Love to listen to her play the piano, She looks so happy at what she does!

What can i say the brillaint mrs mills withe 2 of englands finest comedians .Both have mutual respect for one another . Cant believe mindless idiots on here with negative comments on ie about Working class people and morecambe and wise .Both had working class backgrounds!!!! and just shows all you toffs out there about the greatness involved in us the working class!!!!!!!!!

you can beat an egg but you cant beat mrs mills

Back in the days when we had musical variety. Sadly no more!

WOW!! She is good!!

Pure joy.

Wonderful stuff.Eric Morecambe was a hero of mine.Still gIves me a laugh every time I watch him.

GLORIOUS GLADYS MILLS! : )

Brings back memories. I lived next door to her Mum and Dad when I was a kid. I remember that Mr Jordan only had one arm.

Oh I miss these days. I'd give anything to go back.

Yes, what a treat to listen to Mrs Mills.

A happy lovely lady go glad thanks for all the lovely tunes brill

WOW! She is just GREAT! My kind of playing for sure! FIVE STARS

There's nothing like watching someone enjoy what they do.

Mrs Mills played using a tecnique known as " vamping " . ie left hand played a repetitive rhythm in the same key as the tune being delivered by the right hand. Probable that Russ Conway did likewise. Anyway, she was a happy lady that entertained and was able to make contact with everyday people, as did Morecombe and Wise. Thanks for sharing

@coreykeez1035

4 жыл бұрын

Winifred Atwell...the best of the best!!

what a darling woman!

OMG at last some original footage of the Legendary Mrs Mills I love her she reminds me of my maternal grandmother 5ft 5 and 4 ft wide jolly and a very good pianist. Thankyou so much for this footage of Glad I will never forget this

Multi-talented Ronnie Barker.

I searched for some out-ouf-tune singing with Mrs. Miller, but instead I found a lady that can play the piano!

I just love her !

Mrs Mills brings back fond and sad memories for many.

Brilliant fond memories of growing up in the late 60s early 70s thanks for posting

Superb playing and great tunes !!

A singalong with a difference - the piano does the singing :)

love mrs mills touch.also enjoyed winifred atwell ,both great

This is brill! i used to have a music tape of mrs mills playing her tunes.Enjoyed this :-)

Go on Mrs mills you utter legend gone but never forgotten

i saw a record on eb.y and thought it was a joke. After hearing her play, she is no joke.

@alisonbell3561

7 жыл бұрын

No, definitely no joke, she was a terrific jazz pianist, good enough to be signed to the Beatles label, Apple Records.

came here from.watching two.ronnies " oh what a lovely war" musical act

Thanks for posting this clip. It's most enjoyable.

@boxeriain

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Thomson i really am appreciating this too, Mike - best regards

Thanks guys! Got hold of a great version.

wonderful I remember Mrs Mills

This is music!! Greets from sweden!!

Oh, get out! Utterly brilliant.

i'm 20 and knew neither these two amazing comics nor mrs. mills. the only place i can learn about them is youtube. but i know it's not enough. i'm craving for more. too bad...

i want her to be my grandma....

brilliant :)

class

Just fabulous!

Loved her music!

Ah Mrs mills god bless her soul!

Superb!!!

Bravo MD!

BELLISIMO!!!

Such a happy looking lady.

The queen of stride...!

1971 damn

wow love it wow wow wow

When I was little, I used to think Mrs Mills was my Nan, and Freddie from Freddie and The Dreamers was my Uncle Fred!

Great comment, couldn't agree more.

GREAT!!!

really great mrs mills

She was comfortable in the sketch before she played, her easy going personality shone through. She had a distinctive style.

one of the best piano players i've ever herd

That was great when Mrs Mills played the piano so good. Im sure Morecambe and Wise were a big fan of her time. Maybe I am wrong!

By gum we were easily pleased in them days.....and rightly so.....

What a fantastic lady and a fantastic pianist...I love Mrs Mills music. I love the way she's smiling the whole time she's playing...and the song suits her so well! Can anybody tell me what this song is i'd like to try and get hold of it. Thanks

i like. wonder if she plays boogie. so very lovely, thanks

Missed by all! The Fool. The wun ana only Eric ana Ernie wiffa burely pianist! RIP yewa legend...

This is great! I seen another skecth where Eric and Ernie refer to Mrs Mills, but didn't know who she was - I do now!!!! As for those who think the 'hosts' are rude, its all scripted and from a time when you could have friendly banter. If could ask her if she was offended, without doubt she would say "Of course not - its a joke" - and would be puzzled as to why you missed it!!

@redredreds100 You are right-on mate. Something so innocent about that time, however the two Ronnie's were outragious, but the BBC did not "twig" to it. It really all started with the "Goons" during and after the war. So I was born in '48 and by the mid fifties through to say the mid seventies the British comedy was at its best. I loved the "Navy Lark" BBC radio Sunday lunch time. Good times. Saw Tommy Cooper at Twickenham studios a couple of times. Really good show, so clever.

I'll tell you what... when Ant and Dec are compared to Morecambe and Wise, it makes me want to weep.

Strange awkward rude hyper introduction!?! and I like Morecambe and wise,comedy foundations,Nice playing Mrs

@elvislad

10 жыл бұрын

I stand corrected,Im a massive fan of Eric n Ernie so no critique inteneded :~}

@elvislad

10 жыл бұрын

I was born in '70 so grew up early with all the classic comedy shows

@tonymanuel3622

9 жыл бұрын

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