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Classic A Cappella Videos
While groups today often put out a steady stream of videos that was not the case in the past but luckily there is video of some of the pioneer groups and we have collected some here. These are some of the videos that helped popularize the modern a cappella sound and were formative in developing the whole genre of vocal harmony. |
Bobby McFerrin
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
The light-hearted caribbean flavor of this unique piece took the country by storm! Featuring Robin Williams and Bill Irwin
The Bobs
Helter Skelter
This Beatles classic comes alive when the other Fab Four put their a cappella spin on it!
Boyz II Men
Fa La La
Music video by Justin Bieber performing Fa La La. (C) 2011 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Buffalo Bills
If You Were the Only Girl in the World
On the Perry Como Show in 1958, the Buffalo Bills barbershop quartet appeared and sang "If You Were the Only Girl in the World" with Perry Como himself.
The Flying Pickets
Only You
The Flying Pickets was a British a cappella vocal group, that had a number one hit in 1983 in the UK singles chart, with their cover of Yazoo's track - "Only You".
The Manhattan Transfer
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Performing the Grammy winning Gene Puerling arrangement.
The Manhattan Transfer
Christmas
The group makes a guest appearance on Tony Bennett's Christmas special from 1992. This is their segment of the show. They sing The Christmas Song acappella, join Tony and his family for short takes on a Christmas Auld Lang Syne and White Christmas
Monkees
Ríu Ríu Chíu
In 1967 The Monkees performed the song live on a Christmas episode of their TV series, "The Monkees' Christmas Show". A studio version was released on subsequent compilation albums. It is believed they learned the song from their producer, Chip Douglas who himself performed it with his former band The Modern Folk Quartet on their 1964 album.
The Muppets
Ringing of the Bells
The Muppets spread Holiday cheer with their rendition of "Ringing of the Bells"
The Real Group
Chili Con Carne
This perennially popular song from The Real Group is now available for treble voices, allowing younger school choirs to get into a jazzy groove with this fun, upbeat concert work. Features syncopated, Latin-like rhythms and witty lyrics, with repeated figures that make this easier to teach and learn.
Rockapella
Zombie Jamboree
Shot during Halloween weekend in Manhattan, 1988. With Sean Altman, Steve Keyes, Elliot Kerman, and Charlie Evett. Filmed and edited by Paul Wohlstetter. Recording by Billy Straus & David Yazbek at Manhattan Recording Company, vocal arrangement by Sean Altman.
Straight No Chaser
12 Days Of Chistmas (original)
Straight No Chaser performs their unique "12 Days of Christmas" for the first time, on December 7th, 1998, in the Musical Arts Center at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana.
