Hi, this was an unexpected pleasure, though i've always loved the King and I. thanks, uploader :) the creative arrangement and Monro's ingenuous warmth makes this one a really great song to snuggle up to by the fire. No need for comparisons - everyone has their favorites, and why not? Maybe i've grown older - and wiser - but i love the lack of cynicism now in Monro's handling of songs like this one. Sinatra has the classic Strangers in the Night, and that suits him, in my opinion, to a ti...
i like monro...a lot....but no one holds a candle to fas and when he puts his dna on a tune, well, it's his........como does a better job on this tune than matt, but alas, no one touches f as in francis and a as in albert and s as in sinatra
@Fair41 That is a bridge too far. Bing's career and his voice spanned over 50 years. All the pop singers including Matt Monro were beneficiaries of Bing Crosby. There is always the incliantion to confuse technique and tone with vocalization. Matt Monro was a great crooner and Bing Crosby inspired him and Frank Sinatra.
nolarae MATT MONRO what a beautiful voice,and it is great to hear this after so many years.His music will live on thru his recordings,and thanks to YouTube for posting.
Hi, this was an unexpected pleasure, though i've always loved the King and I. thanks, uploader :) the creative arrangement and Monro's ingenuous warmth makes this one a really great song to snuggle up to by the fire. No need for comparisons - everyone has their favorites, and why not? Maybe i've grown older - and wiser - but i love the lack of cynicism now in Monro's handling of songs like this one. Sinatra has the classic Strangers in the Night, and that suits him, in my opinion, to a ti...
jackbestill 8 months ago
What a voice he had-all the good singers died young-Marvin, Bobby Darin etc
relax2221 8 months ago
I absolutely adore Matt Monro.
imtoast 1 year ago
@imtoast Yes, my idol, the best singer to come out of England-ever. Genuine straightforward top-class singing and he was a natural!
MrMonroman 1 year ago
His voice can transport you back in time; brill
gganon1 1 year ago
Loving it! My Mum's fave singer! I'm beginning to see why!
huggajon 1 year ago
Beautifull tune, Thank's for sharing with us.x
jjkoekemoer 1 year ago
back in 1965 i lived in france and they broadcast the international awards. matt won the vocal category. the guy is great. phil in florida
fbeverlyboe 2 years ago
1:14 wonderful pic
HoneyRider89 2 years ago
i like monro...a lot....but no one holds a candle to fas and when he puts his dna on a tune, well, it's his........como does a better job on this tune than matt, but alas, no one touches f as in francis and a as in albert and s as in sinatra
beriflor 2 years ago
The greatest crooner ever - Leaves Bing and the others in the shade
Fair41 2 years ago
@Fair41 That is a bridge too far. Bing's career and his voice spanned over 50 years. All the pop singers including Matt Monro were beneficiaries of Bing Crosby. There is always the incliantion to confuse technique and tone with vocalization. Matt Monro was a great crooner and Bing Crosby inspired him and Frank Sinatra.
heartrenderer05 1 year ago
Thanx
eyotter 2 years ago
Pleasure is mine-glad you enjoyed it
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xNYerx 3 years ago
nolarae MATT MONRO what a beautiful voice,and it is great to hear this after so many years.His music will live on thru his recordings,and thanks to YouTube for posting.
nolarae1929 3 years ago