Al Bowlly Sings 'Melancholy Baby' (1934) | British Pathé

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Jazz singer Al Bowlly sings his popular hit 'Melancholy Baby' in 1934 at Pathé Studios.
Bowlly was South African (although born in Mozambique) yet he became a great star in both the UK and America during the 1930s.
Al Bowlly enjoyed over 15 big hits from 1935 to 1941, acquiring a mass radio following of millions. Tragically he was killed in the Blitz, when his home in St. James was bombed in 1941. He was 43 years old.
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Al Bowlly Sings "Melancholy Baby".
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@thebarbjohn 8 лет назад

i was six years old when he died . I will be eighty in a few weeks. he was a hunk .

@corbse2059 8 лет назад

Yea, its a shame he died so young, I listened to Bowlly when I was younger actually. He's the reason I expanded to older singers plus some actors, like Crosby and Hope.

@leesyloo131 8 лет назад

I'm 42 and discovered Al's music in my teens. He's still my favourite singer & yes, he was very handsome :). Happy 80th birthday to you :)

@regent260 8 лет назад

Happy Birthday! I think this clip reveals a side of him I've never imagined. I can't stop watching him and even made a screenshot from this clip into the wallpaper on my phone.

@almajones2564 7 лет назад

I hope you have had a wonderful 80th birthday by now. I'm just 70 years old and wasn't born when Al Bowlly died, but I was brought up with his voice - my parents were huge fans of his. I still love listening to his songs, and I hope you continue to do so for many years to come. :-)

@martinwebb5588 7 лет назад

+ barbara field He always looked very dapper, and had a wonderful voice :-)

@SuperVirginiaRose 2 года назад

I am 86, I grew up with this music, Mum loved it, and she played all the songs on the piano, as I do myself now. Al Bowlly will live on.xx

@aelecx9083 2 года назад

How are you doing?

@Emmet03 Год назад

I am only 18 years old, discovered Al Bowllys music last year and love it since

@masontatum5101 Год назад

I'm 20 & I am very disappointed that I did not grew up with his music I grew up hearing Elvis Presley Edit:10 months ago in this timeline I just been (metaphorically) eating/ consuming all old music from the 1878s to 1920s & so forth my 2nd favourite old time artist is The Mills Brothers

@BradfordtheEclectic Год назад

@@masontatum5101- Java Jive!

@SmartStart24 Год назад

So sweet 🥲 Al is immortal through his music!

@kidpeligro7878 6 лет назад

This is why I have so much respect for old school musicians and singers. No enhancements, no auto tunes, nothing. Just your voice and your instruments. Your craft at its pure form.

@colinclarke4285 4 года назад

You either could sing or you couldn't

@sedeanimugamez5418 4 года назад

I like this but I think that’s a little dumb. Before this there was classical music where there was no voices, just compositions. Now I agree there’s talent to this and there is indeed a nice view for people who can sing, but not everyone is gifted with that ability. And it takes a different talent to compose music, they’re both good in their own respects and I respect both mediums of art. I feel like it’s nostalgia goggles to say that type of statement or elitist. Good music is good music, and it may have voice or not, music is sounds and was forever, especially before the 1900s without these recording devices.

@mabel8179 4 года назад

Agreed! The vintage singers were so good.

@sm0lfry198 4 года назад

While I do agree with that but some singers/bands dont actually use autotune :/

@DanteTimberwolf 3 года назад

They also had much more passion for the music. Notice how Al Bowlly moves with the song and not against it.

@denyseaita4061 11 лет назад

To see this wonderful man sing , brings tears to my eyes , how sad that he died during that terrible second world war. I will listen to Al , everyday. In remembrance of him and for all those who died during this war and every other war. thank you for posting this beautiful memory of such a gentle man.

@jadonpedroza4220 2 года назад

Are you still listening to him?

@yourdailytrollge5546 2 года назад

Sad :(

@JNA1989 Год назад

Yea its soo nostalgic whitout him 😞

@The_Incredible_Voice Год назад

@@jadonpedroza4220 well, Denyse didn’t answer … but: I am listening to him - not every day but once a week as a minimum since many years and further on. His voice is pure gold and I’m always melting away 🎵🎶… he is not forgotten!

@carlosrosen3113 6 месяцев назад

Tengo cuarenta años y me encanta !!! Y la década del 30 me fascina que daría por haber vivido, esos tiempos 😍🇨🇱👍

@MikeSulman 8 лет назад

Al Bowlly had a wonderful voice, and Monia Liter was a superb pianist.

@essexpeter6116 8 лет назад

+Michael Sulman +1 to both of your comments!

@guiguifaitlcon2598 Год назад

The pianist did a superbe job

@davenicholas1946 10 месяцев назад

I agree with you entirely Mike Sulman two masters of the music art ,The days of melody and, Lyrics he mentions Monia Liter also Excellent I,m 88 very nostalgic

@realQuestion 8 лет назад

when this guy sings...I'm just left shaking my head like "wow" at so much talent and humor and warmth that comes through

@keoki82 4 года назад

Totally! And all that talent, warmth and humour makes me feel giddy and lighthearted. Al Bowlly was a special breed of artist who really does make one forget all their troubles and cares 🎶

@mortalclown3812 4 года назад

It's said that Ray would actually weep with emotion when he sang. RIP, you sweet crooner, you.

@mabel8179 3 года назад

@@keoki82 I know what you mean. His voice washes over you with liquid gold and his personality shines.

@bobbywimsy6741 3 года назад

@@keoki82 Forget your troubled come on get happy...

@bobbywimsy6741 3 года назад

@@mortalclown3812 As Shakespeare said so we'll: If music be the fruit of love, play on. It assuredly is and we shall. Al is one such express it.

@jannawary 5 лет назад

Al Bowlly needs more recognition

@timanderson2888 3 года назад

Britain's first pop star. What a voice.

@videosuperhighway7655 7 лет назад

Amazing just a guy singing, a guy playing the piano and two microphones. No protools,no special effects etc.. just perfect.

@johnrobertson8263 7 лет назад

OMG YES

@artiefischel2579 7 лет назад

A perfect example of doing more with less. Like Robert Johnson, a Sears guitar, and a recording system with less fidelity than the dictation feature on an old flip phone. And he's still the King of the Blues.

@brideofsnape2046 6 лет назад

All it really takes is true talent. And there's not much of that around these days, at least not amongst those promoted to us as "stars."

@geoffcollins2094 6 лет назад

VIDEOSUPERHIGHWAY Its called tallent... And Character...

@jimcrawford5039 3 года назад

The guy on the piano is the great songwriter/ bandleader, Ray Noble.. (Goodnight Sweetheart, The Very Thought of You.)

@raesmith2164 2 года назад

I don't know much about his personal life but he *radiates* good, genuine energy. Like I would genuinely die for this man.

@georgemackins9500 2 года назад

He was known as the British Bing Crosby towards the end of his life. Born in South Africa and travelled the world playing his music until he was tragically killed during the Blitz in 1941. He was 43. Of course there is a lot more to him however.

@icrushchildrensdreams4556 Год назад

@KING VICTROLA why haven’t we banned doors yet? It seems like they have caused enough harm to humanity and it is time for them to go.

@GlacierWalker0 Год назад

Who wouldn’t die for this man?

@marcoevans2155 11 месяцев назад

You can't bring old Al back. But you can forever appreciate his gift 🎁

@michealhand1001 8 месяцев назад

@@icrushchildrensdreams4556Yeah always bangin opening closing,getting jammed, having to bloody paint them all the time.Yeah let,s ban em?. Oh wait a minute what about all the good they do?Like keeping out the wind and rain, Burglars, and they enable you to go out so no one can get in while your away.On second thoughts let,s keep them.😂😂😂

@thomasbrady8056 9 лет назад

Everyday I walk past Al's blue plaque on 26 Charing Cross Mansions, his home when he was in London, and give a little nod. Such an incredible artist.

@maggiehall2435 9 лет назад

I had the great honour of being present at the installation of the blue plaque in 2013. There was a celebration,of Al's life, later at The Phoenix Club,in London. A remarkable young man named Brandyn Shaw together with his band,gave an amazing performance as Al Bowlly. You really must watch him on You Tube. He is fantastic.

@chaskenny 7 лет назад

I know where the plaque is. I go past it almost once a week. My journey takes me past the old Monseigneur Restaurant/Night Club in Jermyn Street as swell as the Cafe de Paris and the Cafe Anglais (both in, or close to Leicester Square).

@stewartsanders4947 6 лет назад

Thomas Brady 2 things al was the best singer ever and 2nd you have respect which to day is very rare

@mabel8179 3 года назад

@@stewartsanders4947 Yes, Al was the best singer ever! Just magical. I adore him.

@11dsw 3 года назад

Please, one for me. Thank you.

@justoutofframemoviereviews656 2 года назад

A Shining example of his era.

@CBHS1962 9 лет назад

What greatness and so sad he was killed by a bomb in WW2. What a loving and happy singer, a very very talented crooner. He played guitar too. Love you Al.

@nageshsonawane3307 2 года назад

Inspite of ww2 those days good actors singers orchestra ppl were nice

@veramon5696 2 года назад

I didn't know that. Wow.

@Choopy225 2 года назад

It wasn't the bomb but more or so the parachute mine blowing his door off its hinges and the door flying towards him at high speeds killing him. It's honestly a super crazy way to go out

@nyelaadams6482 2 года назад

The trombonist Glenn Miller was killed during ww2 in 1944

@sethymorningstar 2 года назад

Ele tocava guitarra também? ENTÃO ELE ERA DO ROQUE

@chrisfrancz 10 лет назад

It's almost hard to imagine there was a time when a person had to sing well in order to be called a singer. I'm trying to collect all of his songs on CD.

@EliezerPennywhistler 10 лет назад

You should hang out with folk musicians.

@lawrencedavies4398 6 лет назад

Yes. Although what's interesting is that the "crooning" style we now associate with "good singing" from that period was quite often criticised for not being "proper singing"!

@carolegriggs3107 4 года назад

Ditto

@karmasandy 4 года назад

chris i sell old 78's i'll keep an eye out

@recordprefect4284 2 года назад

I collect em on vinyl

@stephennewcombe976 Год назад

My dad may have seen the Beatles in concert, but my nan saw Al Bowlly! How I miss her.

@eduardovinuesa7428 2 года назад

Incredible, Al Bowlly, velvety, golden voice.I Understad that he tragically died in a London bombardemant in 1941, but his beutiful music keeps flying in the air 80 years lately.

@anthonyfrew1571 8 месяцев назад

One of the great singers

@SpringNotes 8 месяцев назад

My God ! He's so good and so is the pianist !!! Thank you so much to the person, who decided to film Al Bowlly and Monia Liter in 1934 !

@calebdlobato 2 года назад

He was such a chad in his years

@depressivepumpkin7312 2 года назад

yes

@drsunshine1959 Год назад

Such a handsome man, and what a beautiful voice. He sang with such passion. Al Bowlly was truly one of the greats.

@luzherrera4463 3 года назад

POV: you not only don't have dementia, but also can remember other Al Bowlly's songs

@bunnybeane1666 2 года назад

This song feels like a warm hug

@mabel8179 4 года назад

Al's phrasing and vocal control is flawless. Such warmth in his performance too. The pianist is great too. Just a great voice and great piano playing and it sounds perfect- nothing else needed!

@jadonpedroza4220 2 года назад

Have you noticed the line on his forehead matches up with the part in his hair?

@ponoma773 3 года назад

I love the hand gestures he makes, you can almost feel the word "romance" from it for some reason

@rmstitanic8163 Год назад

Absolutely love this man's voice. A sound of a different era, when life didn't seem as fast. Music to chill to. And what an extensive list of great tunes he sung. Pure magic.

@fifty9forty3 Год назад

Al Bowly sings in recording with the Ray Noble orchestra, "Midnight, The Stars and You", in the final scenes of the 1980 film, "The Shining".

@naguerea 5 месяцев назад

An utterly riveting scene. on March thirteenth I will be 83, " Dave your don't come to the funerals any more'

@cress5508 9 лет назад

Al Bowlly was like a singing Mozart of the 30's. I would listen to Bowlly over Sinatra any day. He sings in a way that makes me feel like I am alone in the room with him. And not only can you not get that from modern music but it is rare to begin with, even with classics like Sinatra and Crosby. He was such a rare breed of his own. God bless his voice and soul.

@argus42 8 лет назад

+Maddy Hajer 'after hgis birth they have broken the mold

@cooljackster7390 6 лет назад

Yeah his voice is unique compared to Sinatra but his voice is slightly similar to Bing Crosby

@NotHarpoGroucho 6 лет назад

He wasn't bad, but he sings a lot like Rudy Vallee, I'm sure if he hadn't died he would've faded out alongside Rudy

@paulherring2434 5 лет назад

Faded out! Hardly, Kane. Al was the premier band singer of the 30s and probably the finest band singer of all time. He died too early but his singing lives on.

@TheXodic98 5 лет назад

If he didn't die so young he would've gone down in history alongside Bing Crosby, the 30s and 40s are both forgotten eras for even the people born in the 40s, let alone today. It is so sad, Al Bowlly is and will always be (in my opinion) the greatest singer in history.

@ssmann44 10 лет назад

Such a handsome and well dressed bloke. Good ol Al. Such a shame his untimely death and his rather tragic short lived life. His voice is and forever will be eternal!

@mabel8179 3 года назад

He was extremely handsome and stylish I agree. A magical voice and special man.

@Caocao8888 4 года назад

Bowlly sings with complete confidence. He makes it seem effortless, as only a great artist can do.

@flarehoodviperart2886 4 года назад

So adorable and such a beautiful voice, it’s so incredibly sad he died at a young age :(

@DanteTimberwolf 3 года назад

It's really sad. If he only he made it to the bomb shelters in time :(

@yippee8570 Год назад

@@DanteTimberwolf He chose not to go. Fortunately I doubt he knew what had happened. It would have been over in seconds.

@TheSilvergold45 Год назад

Forgotten man today sadly but boy he had talent !! Does a wonderful job on this classic !! Sad that hardly anyone can appreciate this kind of singing and these songs today !!

@newambassador376 Год назад

I know right

@martinpowell5769 Год назад

I think as you become older you grow to appreciate more different styles of music, I’m 63 yrs of age and I would never listen to this sort of music a few years ago, always being a rock music fan and while I can still enjoy a good guitar solo, I can also appreciate a wonderful singer and songs like this

@newambassador376 Год назад

@@martinpowell5769 I do like 80s stuff and the rap where it’s not mumbling

@anthonyfrew1571 8 месяцев назад

I believe he is slowly been rediscovered

@StaunchComic 11 лет назад

I love his singing style.

@juancarlosgutierrez1280 2 года назад

Me too from Buenos Aires Argentina.

@MimiTheHamster Год назад

This gives me nostalgia of a simpler time. I’m a little melancholy baby :’(

@waylonterry179 3 года назад

I love to see people still listen to him, amazing singer! its funny because usually kids my age like the new songs. when I would rather listen to these amazing pieces!

@DanteTimberwolf 3 года назад

I think any music past the 2000s is just garbage it's rare that there's ever a good song anymore. Songs like these just calm you down, there's no hate or trash in them like today's songs.

@waylonterry179 3 года назад

@@DanteTimberwolf nice to know

@ishgabibble919 2 года назад

It makes me sad to know people like this dont exist anymore

@alternateunreleasedshellac505 Год назад

They can't take this away from us!

@user-te2hh1zz1g 7 месяцев назад

Byedung will try!!!

@spewgilist 2 месяца назад

they are trying to

@rowlandstarkey9786 Год назад

What a superb double act. Wonderful voice Al Bowly had, a talent cruelly taken too early

@Sonicthehedgeho4 3 года назад

I wish he was alive in our age, he would be a great sucsessful artist and singer. And the caretaker brought some attention to artists like Al Bowly and Layton and Johnstone, he would be popular enough to continue his career

@yxxng1z943 Год назад

he truly had a beautiful voice

@peterg463 Год назад

They knew how to write lyrics and he knew how to perform them.

@wavyslugs Год назад

LITERALLY THE SWEETEST SINGER, I LOVE HIM

@osocool1too 2 года назад

Al certainly was a superb singer whose diction was as a clear as a bell. So glad this little bit of film has been preserved for posterity. 👍🤗

@SMORAME 5 лет назад

Al Bowlly has something special that conquers despite lack of electronic support, has freshness, simplicity, clarity and very friendly, his music is the awakening of an era that does not die because it is quality that makes it a classic to not disappear, At the beginning of the birth of a melodious romance, to see life less dramatic; greetings from Mexico

@bonj0vi 7 месяцев назад

This is high class. Amazing expressions, face and body. This is not old school anymore. This is prehistory!

@COLOUREDCOAT 10 лет назад

When I was a kid my dad had an Al Bowlly album, I used to laugh at it, now it brings a lump to my throat

@MamaLuig Год назад

It is magical to see and hear him, glad that there is footage of Al singing

@FrillyKnickersJazz 11 лет назад

When singers WERE singers - love that blue note ending ...

@allenwalker1187 3 года назад

Hello beautiful 🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️ how are you?

@Airestotle09 5 лет назад

I was born in 1992 and i am absolutely fascinated with this era of music. Also this is some amazing footage. RIP Al Bowlly

@carolegriggs3107 4 года назад

I wonder if we wish hard enough, we could bring him back..........if only !!

@EddieSpagh3tti Год назад

I cannot express my love for my Al Bowlly

@VinylSamuraisMusic 6 лет назад

He breaks my heart. Don’t know why. I produce bass music etc. Love all genres of music but this man is truly one of my heroes. He is such a gangsta. I would have given anything to chill with him at a club. Just love the man

@musical.meygan6412 3 года назад

He was such a handsome, talented man...I love Al so, so much

@ginayoung130 5 лет назад

I was born 40 yrs after his death but he is one of my favorite voices. In love with him. ❤

@valeriebaker9512 11 месяцев назад

I can understand that, i think that Al had so much charisma and sensuality its easy to see why he was such hit with women.His gestures remind me of Al Jolson a little, he was known for his stage presence.Its fortunate for us,that Pathe filmed Al like this, for posterity.

@davidsalinas1490 Год назад

I love this song. I come here often to hear him sing it

@paphet 4 года назад

Everyone here listening to Al sing and reading comments, understand this, we are all on the same frequency my friends.

@hugabug008 2 года назад

My earliest memory is of my dad singing this to me as a lullaby as we sat wrapped in blankets as we sat on the couch watching a thunderstorm out of the windows in our living room when I was like two or three. As a result thunderstorms have always made me feel extremely safe and calm which is I think the opposite of most people.

@Londonfogey 7 лет назад

I was first introduced to the music of Al Bowlly as an 18 year old working in a hi-fi shop in the late 80s. One of the other assistants used to play it all the time, but only when the boss was out (the boss hated anything other than rubbish modern chart music). Until I saw the name written, I thought it was an Italian surname - 'Alboli'.

@kfgrich 2 года назад

I just came across this looking for the song, as I read an article in Acoustic Guitar by Greg Ruby. First, I get goosebumps at the sound of this man’s voice, now I’m weeping gently over my morning coffee, feeling something I cannot fully understand. I see it in the comments here, too. I’m just grateful in 2022 to be able to connect with this beautiful man, and thankful to all who had a part in preserving this moment from 1934.

@annerood2703 4 года назад

You don't know Al Bowlly until you see this video. So earnest, so sweet, so everlasting wonderful. Thank you.

@SuperVirginiaRose 2 года назад

I LOVE this . The pianist is brilliant too. I play it every day, and play my version on my piano, and .(I am 86)

@vanillagorilla753 3 года назад

It’s just a burning memory

@ronaldcooper5754 7 лет назад

My dad Bert Cooper trombone player and arranger was in the Lew Stone band and worked with Al Bowlley , my dad told me about Monia Liter saying how excellent he was and so it was with great joy I was able to tell my dad I was working in an orchestra with Monia all those years later and yes he was more than excellent to say the least

@edwardgunyo3638 Год назад

What a wonderful song, he sang so well. My best regards to his family.. Being an old Celit, love the songs and folks.

@ajw9533 4 года назад

Brilliant pianist. Monia Liter - remember him too.

@11dsw 3 года назад

When he says, “thank you“, at the end… My reply is… “No, dude, thanks to you!“.

@Kw1161 5 месяцев назад

90 years this year Al Bowlly was melting teenage hearts and bringing screaming yelling from the girls…😀! How times have changed. Have a great day!

@kevinw9073 6 лет назад

He sings with a real feeling for the lyrics! Something you don't see today.

@chris1961grams 2 года назад

A pioneer of the microphone. Even then note his brilliant mic technique. He led where all others have followed.

@thebossman80s 8 лет назад

The classiest man on RU-vid

@williamr.c.4168 3 года назад

Man, what a wonderful human being.

@uhhBANZAIiguess 3 года назад

Guys..... it’s just a burning memory

@redlights752 3 года назад

Shut up

@helaina400 2 года назад

He was wonderful!

@henrynevins1 10 лет назад

Al Bowlly and Monia Litter were the best. Wish time travel was possible, would love to hear them perform live. Monia kept putting out albums until the 1970's.

@Verderer 10 лет назад

What a superb vocalist with his very clear diction and rhythmic presentation. Al Bowlly was the star of his day. What a terrible shame it was when he was killed in an air raid on London in April 1941 when a Nazi land mine landed right outside of his flat in Jermyn Street, Piccadilly, as he lay on his bed.....he chose not to go down to the shelter when the air raid sirens sounded as he was apparently too tired to get out of bed after a concert in High Wycombe a few hours earlier.

@peterglover6127 7 лет назад

Damian Grant o

@yigit-nh2vn 2 года назад

Damian Grant o

@robertflint2549 6 лет назад

It's interesting that the two greatest male pop singers in the 30s and 40s were both called Al. Very different styles but both phenomenal...

@flannerymonaghan-morris4825 11 месяцев назад

I always find this man’s voice to be one of the most hauntingly beautiful ones to ever be recorded.

@Alanoffer 8 лет назад

If that doesn't put a smile on your face over the morning coffee nothing will

@fabriciocorrea78 3 года назад

An unusual talent, amazing, soothing, strong yet vulnerable. A true gem of a performer!

@mapoleo 2 года назад

0:43 what an iconic moment

@jamessullivan3075 2 года назад

Pure genius and so, underated

@pizzateddyfreddy 9 месяцев назад

Watching this man sing never ceases to make me smile everytime.

@30Bushey 6 лет назад

Sadly ,there is no one around today who can turn out a performance like these two. This is real music.

@fredrickaappletree3402 5 лет назад

What a lovely speaking voice too💖

@schrire39 Год назад

Indeed. But that’s absolutely not his real accent. He was brought up in Johannesburg and would almost certainly have had a white South African accent.

@Billbothebear14 6 лет назад

He's got it all hasn't he.. huge star, fabulous voice, phrasing, timing.. superb. As well as groovy, cool, hip and handsome, in spades.! A nap hand really. I keep thinking, different time, way different style, but.. George Michael.? I have loved Al Bowlly's singing all my life, but just discovered the treasure trove on here and this lovely Jewel. Thank you for posting AND.. thank YOU, RU-vid for inviting us in. Regards. WF

@nickdellow6073 2 года назад

Al is in superb voice here, as always. The "preview" version on British Pathe's own website does not jitter like this, though the picture quality is far better here, so perhaps something went wrong with the frame rate setting during the restoration process? Also, the date of this film is actually 1936, not 1934. Al made it when he returned briefly to the UK from the USA, where he was singing with Ray Noble's orchestra (Ray Noble also returned with him). That's why Al states at the start "I just want to say hello to everybody over here". Missing here is the spoken introduction in which the announcer explains "....In America, Al achieved further success, and now we've persuaded him while on holiday here to visit our studio"

@norafila83 10 дней назад

18 year old girl from serbia here. i must say how much i just adore this music right here. it is so human and so honest, as opposed to the big majority of todays disasterous musical and overall artistic culture. it is sad that we need to go so far back in time to be able to hear this beauty, but fortunately we have all of these recordings to remind us of what music truly is❤

@MiaHessMusic 2 года назад

I've rarely see film of Al, this was wonderful!!!! Thanks for posting this!

@regent260 8 лет назад

Best thing I've seen for a long time. It's made my day. Every phrase has something to offer. Anyone could fall in love with him.

@grahamwellard2237 8 лет назад

Wow, amazing to have some film footage of Al - never thought we'd be privileged to see him in action. Wonderful singer, highly expressive and great sense of rhythm. Also Monia Liter deserves to be remembered as one of the best pianists of the era. This clip could cheer up anyone's "melancholy" day. Great stuff - thanks!

@Markyb1957 6 лет назад

He takes my breath away. The heart in is music is contagious. It feels like he's singing to each one of us.

@johnlouisville 10 лет назад

The way he died and life was cut short makes me want to cry.

@clovisra 10 месяцев назад

Time passes and I'm beeing acquinted to many human beeings that completed their missions on Earth. RIP Al Bowly! It was a pleasure to know you!

@LoisJD 10 лет назад

I love Bowlly's voice, music.

@zoppitybop 4 года назад

The quality of this video is amazing

@janiceriley7209 2 года назад

He keeps with the arrangement so perfect. He makes it seem so easy. Major gift. And a dream boat too.🎵😍🌹

@misssmith6629 6 лет назад

I discovered Al Bowlly when I was 16 and I've loved listening to his beautiful voice ever since...

@CBHS1962 9 лет назад

Al, you were the ultimate crooner - great timing. great tone, great personality, sad that you died so young. Great singer from any perspective.

@bennyrobertson 7 лет назад

OMG! Why have I never heard of this man? What a brilliant singer. Gotta go listen to more. One of the things I really enjoy about the older recordings of these well-known songs is that they often include the introductory "verse," which tells the story of the song and sets up the chorus (often called the "refrain" in the original scores). Somewhere along the way, singers stopped singing the verse, and nowadays we only know the chorus. As a singer myself, it's fun to lead off with the verse and see the puzzled looks on people's faces, followed by recognition when the chorus begins.

@chrisparkes2179 4 года назад

When I was a child there was a singer on British TV called Val Doonican. Each week he would set aside time for an old song, sing the verse and see if anyone in the audience could guess what it was.