Richard should have stayed with them. I was sick when I heard he wanted to venture out on his own. Such a beautiful voice and he really added to the group. I wonder how he is doing today. They gave me chills when they sang! Unbelievable!!
Collabro ~ Bring back Richard ! Great group ~ but not the same without Richard's unique vocal range . Please guys , settle your differences ! ! Annette Emannuel
Agree! Jaime keeps using various improvisations, attempting to set himself apart rather than an effort to be a harmonious part of the four that are left. Bleaching his hair blonde, too much volume and vibrato............ yikes. I am done with this group, Richard and Tom are both too good for the group, better off solo.
A DVD of all their songs please so that I can play it over and over again.what a shame they have lost one member, he added a unique tone to the others , still brilliant but missing his voice
Hi, Grumpy B. From the name you gave yourself to your comments, you struck a cord in me. I’m watching Callabro to connect with what can be so fine in humanity. Let’s not allow our hurts of the past keep us from our finest expression anymore. Let’s keep tuning into what uplifts us until we see more good
than pain. I pray that you change your name to Hopeful Romantic, because if you have God, you have hope, and if you are listening to this music, you are a romantic. Tender hearts bruise easily, but they are also the very finest instruments of healing. “ Be the antidote! - Ancient Rainism
Love love love since i first saw this amazing group on BGT 2014. Wishing you every success in the future. I'll be in England Nov/Dec 2022 hoping to catch you all in concert. Congratulations...Australia.
I agree, Myrna! Collabro sounded the best with ALL 5 of them. The 4 sounds good, the 1 Richard sounds amazing, but the 5 sounds THE BEST! Hopefully, they will all get back together again like when they were still really close friends as a result of the collaboration. I noticed in the beginning, they didn't feature Jamie as a solo much. Now as a group of 4, he is the only one left with a falsetto high beautiful voice. ~ Vange from SF
I think Covid kicked their butt like many businesses trying to find their sea legs during that season. I loved them with Richard and without. Don't think it helped that people never let them forget about Richard's departure. They just couldn't move on from it because no one would let them!!!
I read that he left the group right after the finale on BGT. You would never know by their demeanor. Richard had his hand on another’s shoulder like old friends.
It was not his voice. All of them have their place in the choir. It's the chemistry. One ingredient was left out and can be felt more than seen and heard. Same as Irish Thunder without George Donaldson and Keith Harkin.
☆☆☆ I don't think Collabro is as good without Richard, and I don't think Richard is as good without Collabro!!! It's just a shame, because they had a good gig going! Anybody else feel as I do???
I agree they are not as good without Richard but I think Richard is better on his own. He is better off without them. He was not happy but now he is singing and recording the music he loves.
You guys are almost on par with illdivo with timeiamsure you will we love your harmony can't forget I'll Divo of America sp the great baritone voice Carlos Marin
COLLABRO REUNION TOUR That's what you need to do. Release it with a companion album. It would be huge! Come on guys, resolve your differences; it's just not the same without Richard. Do it for your fans. As great as you still are, we miss the original sound.
Hi Debbie, Richard left because of artistic differences. Richard wanted them to do a lot more swing which the other four didn't. This caused a lot of arguments. Because no one wanted what Richard did he claimed to have been bullied which the others denied. Richard left to sing swing and goes under the name of Swingfield.
than pain. I wish pray that you change your name to Hopeful Romantic, because if you have God, you have hope, and if you are enjoying this music, you are romantic.
Thank you John. Matthew and Richard. I can see how they would try out some jazz on their own. I don't want them to break up; that would be so disrespect how their careers began. No question that Richard had offers early on. But I hope they get together for special productions.
Richard was a great loss. I believe he wanted more focus on for his gift of singing. This is just my opinion, but in the very beginning, he was the first singer, who started the song. A voice like his really cannot be overlooked at all. I’m just sorry whatever was going on, he could not give more time to the group. Yes, I do believe the impact of his leaving was unfortunately fatal for Collabro..
I don't think they sound the same without Richard but they are still great. I could listen to them Alnight. I do hate that they decided to call it quits.
Richard is very happy at what he is doing now singing classical jazz on his own and has a very good following. I really liked him too but one must be happy at what they are doing and I. Read that he is losing weight and having a ball at what he's doing. Bravo for him to leave the group because I think Matt drove him away and may b e Jamie because they didn't like the ending to their songs where he had to pitch higher. So it all w/o e ked out for the best for all of them and they are all happy. Kiddos for them all. They are all wonderful young men. 💖💖💖
Joseph Glaser they did not dissolve. Richard opted to leave and go solo. The other four continue as a successful quartet preparing for their third tour of the U.K. and to Perth Australia.
Please get Richard back with you! He is your missing sound. Sorry guys, but no matter how many silly hair styles you do or how many tiny clothes you try to fit in, you will always be missing Richard's voice! Bring Him Back!!
Great video John, But I have to agree with the comments below, As a retired singer of 30 plus years, when they were a five-some they harmonized so good. As a foursome, every once in a while there is a clash in vocals tones that actually hurts to listen to it. They all sing great, Jamie & Matt have the best vocal ranges, especially Jamie, but that 5th voice is missing in live concerts which is easily covered up on the albums.....
I don't understand why Richard left, claiming he was unhappy because of being ignored by the group. From what I see in their past videos together, Richard seems to be valued and is in most cases the lead, and was getting the recognition as such from the fans. What did he want? Did he want to be the undisputed star immediately? Had he persevered, he probably would have become close to it. But now, by himself he is just one other of the thousands of singers hoping to someday hit a hit. The only thing selling his music right now is that he was one of the Collabros. Just my thoughts.
There were originally five members of the group. One, Richard Hadfield, opted to leave the group and continue his career as a solo artist. The four remaining members of Collabro were there from the beginning.
Richard did bring his unique tone to the group and it should not surprise anyone that today’s Collabro is different from that at their onset. However, the remaining four have successfully recreated themselves with their own style.
