The Mills Brothers - Harmonizin With

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Review by Nur Rajab

Harmonizin’ With The Mills Brothers: A Timeless Gem from 1959 Alright, let me tell ya about Harmonizin’ With, the album by The Mills Brothers that still manages to hit all the right notes even today. Released in 1959 on Decca Records, this record’s got a little bit of everything—pop, funk/soul vibes, folk warmth, and even some country twang. And oh boy, those vocals? Smooth as butter melting on a hot biscuit. Now, I gotta say, listening through this album feels like flipping through an old photo album. It's packed with nostalgia but somehow stays fresh too. One track that really stuck with me was "I Cried Like A Baby." Man, it’s one of those songs where you can just feel the ache in their voices. It’s not overdone or sappy—it’s honest. You know how sometimes music just gets you? That’s what happens here. Every harmony pulls at your heartstrings without trying too hard. It’s raw emotion wrapped up in perfect vocal syncopation. Another standout for sure is "Moonlight Bay." This one’s got charm oozing outta every note. It’s playful yet soothing, kinda like sitting on a porch swing at sunset while someone tells you stories from way back when. The Mills Brothers nail that balance between breezy fun and heartfelt sentiment. Plus, there’s something magical about how they layer their voices—it’s like each word dances around the next. The whole album has this cozy Americana vibe mixed with jazzy undertones. Tracks like "On The Banks Of The Wabash" take you straight to simpler times (or at least what I imagine simpler times sounded like). Meanwhile, tunes like "Basin Street Blues" bring in that sultry New Orleans flavor, proving these guys weren’t afraid to mix things up. What gets me most though is how timeless this record feels. Even now, decades later, it doesn’t sound dated. Maybe it’s because good harmonies never go outta style. Or maybe it’s because The Mills Brothers had this uncanny ability to make every song feel personal—as if they were singing just to you. Here’s the funny thing: after spinning this album a few times, I started noticing how much joy it brought into my day. Like, who knew a buncha songs from 1959 could still brighten a Monday morning commute? But hey, that’s the magic of The Mills Brothers—they didn’t just make music; they made memories. So yeah, give Harmonizin’ With a listen. It’s not flashy or loud, but man, does it stick with you. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself humming “Moonlight Bay” while folding laundry!

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Basin Street Blues
Words (That Are Breaking My Heart)
If I Had My Way
On The Banks Of The Wabash
Gather Your Dreams
Lora-Belle Lee
Till We Meet Again
Daddy's Little Girl
The Window Washer Man
A Carnival In Venice
Moonlight Bay
I Cried Like A Baby

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Catalog Numbers

DL 8892

Labels

Decca

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Mono

About The Mills Brothers

American vocal quartet, among the most unique and influential in the history of both jazz and mainstream popular music. The four brothers were all born in Piqua, Ohio, United States - John Charles (born Oct. 19, 1910, died Jan. 24, 1936, Bellefontaine, Ohio), Herbert (born April 2, 1912, died April 12, 1989, Las Vegas, Nev.), Harry (born Aug. 19, 1913, died June 28, 1982, Los Angeles, Calif.), and Donald (born April 29, 1915, died Nov. 13, 1999, Los Angeles). After moving to New York, the group became a sensation and hit it big during 1931 and early 1932 with their versions of "Tiger Rag" and "Dinah". During the years 1933-1935, the Brothers starred with Crosby for Woodbury Soap in Bing Crosby Entertains, making 27 appearances in all on the CBS radio show. They also recorded their classics "Lazy Bones

Name Vars

  • Die Mills Brothers
  • Harry, Donald, Herbert And John Sr.
  • Herbert, Harry, Donald, John Mills
  • John, Herbert, Harry And Donald Mills
  • Les Mills Brothers
  • Los Mills Brothers
  • Mill Brothers
  • Millls Brothers
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  • Mills Bros. The
  • Mills Brother
  • Mills Brothers
  • Mills Brothers Four Boys And A Guitar
  • Mills Brothers Novelty Quartet
  • Mills Brothers Quartet
  • Mills Brothers, Four Boys and a Guitar
  • Mills Brothers, Novelty Quartet
  • Quartetto Vocale Mills Brothers
  • The Curtis Brothers
  • The Four Mills Brothers
  • The Mill Bros.
  • The Mills Bros
  • The Mills Bros.
  • The Mills Bros..
  • The Mills Brothers (Four Boys And A Guitar)
  • The Mills Brothers (Four Brothers and a Guitar)
  • The Mills Brothers And Orchestra
  • The Mills Brothers Quartet
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Members

  • Bernard Addison
  • Harry Mills
  • John Mills
  • Herbert Mills
  • Donald Mills
  • John Mills Jr.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Mills Brothers' album *Harmonizin' With* from 1959 is like a musical time capsule. It blends so many styles—pop, funk, soul, folk, and even country—all tied together with their signature vocal harmonies. One of the tracks, "Basin Street Blues," is a jazz classic, but their version gives it a fresh, soulful twist. And get this—they recorded it for Decca, a label known for working with legends. So, it's no wonder this album still feels special today.