Robert Goulet's last television performance

[haroldhill1000]

Amazing, no matter how many times RG sang his signature song, he never ever looked like he was phoning it in. That is a professional. God Bless.

[TheOldTestament]

he died because he came to Syracuse and sang at the palace theater

[MsJL72]

What a magnificent God-given voice and a really nice man. RIP Robert Goulet.

[McDent81]

The world has lost a truly magical voice ='(

[Beartallica86]

"Bah-da-dee-day-dee-dah-doo...­...GOULET!"

[TheWhitehall]

Elvis [apparently] did not care that much for Mr Goulet.

[preslist111]

still so handsome at that age RIP Mr Goulet

[ForCarolToEnjoy]

R.I.P. You entertained us to well throughout the years. 

[1985browneyedgirl]

Isn't this the guy the reason Elvis shot his tv???

[HandwhistlerBen]

What a sensational performer......that magnificent voice was with him up to six or eight months before his death.

[miminme848]

Bob smoked most of his life; always a cigarette in his hand (but back then who really knew how bad it was for you). I know from emailing with Vera Goulet, Bob's loving wife at the time of his passing, that while on a waiting list for a new lung, he succumed to Pulmonary Bibrosis, which as mentioned below can be caused by radiation for treatment of cancer. He had a "beatiful voice" and was so much fun to be around (my family met his when I was in my teens and Nikki was about 7 years old- a doll).

[aucksmix]

Pulmonary Fibrosis can be caused by radiation treatment for cancer. I wonder how Bob contracted that. A magnificent baritone, one of the all time greats.

[Thorneycroft1937]

Both great songs, he does not own just the second one due to its close association with him but also owns the first one by this amazing performance.

[matsou10]

Never heard him before. Magnificent! Incredible emotion!

[miminme848]

Bob was a dear friend, as was his daughter Nicolette, who died of cancer 6 moths after her Dad (more of a broken heart). He use to sing this song to her, & about her as he adored her. Her mother was Louise Longmore Goulet & they both spent many "Happy Times" with us in Westchester Cnty, along with time spent up at Bob's "BIg House" w/his motherJeanette in Pound Ridge, NY. Bob was in our lives all our lives, as was Nikki & we miss them both terribly. Where are you Lu? Love you all, Mimi in NY

[aucksmix]

@miminme848 Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by radiation, a treatment for some forms of cancer. Any idea how Bob got this? Been a huge fan since his earliest LP. One of the greatest baritone voices of all time.

[zzyyxxo]

I loved his talent and miss him. hecko.

[insoucciant]

I had the pleasure of seeing him in person'here in Australia,some years ago.Apolished performer, with a powerful voice, that he used brilliantly. He used to be in a TV series, and portrayed a Special Agent. He showed clips from the series as a backdrop for his performance. He was one of the greats.!

[cygnusx555]

GOULET!!!

[expatmartin]

Very moving and his voice was great till the end and to think he could sing at this level even though he was so ill.

RIP Robert Goulet

[RocktheStageNYC]

Take note kids - this man is 74 in this clip. Listen to the voice on him. This is singing NOT that emo crap you hear today.

I'm known as a Rock singer and voice coach but this is what singing is all about - power, tonality and emotional command of the song. Perfect.

[CarlDuke]

I've never been a fan of Goulet's. Not that I don't believe he has talent but that talent never appealed to me for one reason or another. However, I think he does a terrific job on Sunrise, Sunset. And perhaps it is just maturity but at the end of the song I think he demonstrates an emotional quality I had not seen in him before.

[lenbenhear]

Yes. he was a better singer with more depth and feeling in his later years..

his voice was a gift.

[fefferton]

are you going to tell me he didn't just finish railing big line of turkey and mustard in the alley way?

[Rogersocal]

He sang a song a couple of guys on Howard Stern's show wrote - it was pretty crappy and he took it and made magic out of it. It's such a shame it isn't available to the public. It was nothing less than genious. He was such a great talent. It was called "Restless, Restless." Wonderful song.

[redmark19666]

Robert Goulet was sooooooo Cool! He used to make fun of Himself like William Shattner and Adam West............So talented.

[popomczowzow]

GOULET!

[9trl]

I met Robert Goulet outside the Gershwin Theater when he was on tour doing Camelot. He spent about half an hour after the show talking with us and three other people on 50th street outside the stage door. My impression of him was he was a genuine people person, easy to strike up a conversation. A really nice guy who didn't take his fame seriously, but was always kind enough to sign or take a picture for those who asked. I doubt you'll find anyone who worked with him have anything bad to say.

[cinematedman]

@9trl Great story. Thanks.

[cowboybilly1]

He played the male lead in an episode of "WKRP" titled "Jennifer and the Prince"

A remarkable man.....Bill Williams, Director of Photography.

[stevevandien]

During my 20-odd years as a musical-theatre baritone-actor between the late-1970s and 90s, Robert Goulet was one of the baritone/actors who inspired me. Eventually, I played some of his roles, like Lancelot, Hajj in Kismet, El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Emile in South Pacific. I never met Bob Goulet. But I would have suggested that he keep a full beard or at least a goatee. The mustache alone, in my opinion at least, didn't do him full justice.

[c5h5no2c]

a Truly amazing man in command of his voice, Truly!

[Jacksloveinbloom]

Marvelous arrangement to accomodate his limited breathing ability. But the great baritone vocals still comes through! I thought he was the most handsome man on the planet and he will always be a part of my imagination of the Camelot years.

[NBCRecords]

His talent and charisma did not diminish as he grew older - thank goodness we still have his recordings and footage such as this

[micmoable]

He was in an episode of In the heat of the night--he played a singer who stole several songs from a songwriter---it was a good episode!

[cleavecolin]

unique voice RIP Sir, you are a legend

[polkadotx11]

r.i.p bobby. <333 (my grandmothers cousin) we all miss u

[dcgreek]

Fantastic voice. Wow!!

[Xxoo0o0o0ooxX]

POP!!!!!  Elvis was the king....

[FASHIONCONSPIRACY]

bravo ! You are missed Sir Lancelot

[militaryhistorian67]

Misty

[n00biachi]

Still awesome! /:*(  and /:+)

[Stugazza]

Great Baritone. He & Ed Ames were 2 of the greatest baritones of all time

[DrVegasIII]

Goulet!

[americangalbasseyfan]

Fantastic.

[Thorneycroft1937]

Very moving!

[StraightTwoDVD]

man he still had it...he could sing and really move you...i got the chills..

[sbflash311]

He still looked and sounded fabulous.

[jor99912]

Wanna See the Same Face, Same Voice, Same Style?  I Never Noticed it ack In The DAY!

Never Heard anyone mention it!

The other one is Black!

SEARCH: ARTHUR PRYSOCK TRIBUTE!

[briguymeister]

I love him. Nobody can sing "The Impossible Dream" like him.

[djmarkcotter]

if there ever was a MAN!

[unclefungus]

the man died with his "sexy" INTACT!!!!

[Charliebear65]

Looking at him was a treat. Listening to him was a thrill and both at the same time was breath taking.

[whatwhatification]

@Charliebear65 hes a douche bag!

[momwithoozy]

Thanks for such a pleasure!

[illian420]

i've heard him sing these songs when he was young and in his prime, but even past his prime singing voice it still gives me goosebumps

[phantomofopera91]

i'm singing this song for a college audition. looks like i have big shoes to fill 8O

[TheLogicJunkie]

GOO-lay.

[DRG82100]

No one will ever top his rendition of "If Ever I Would Leave You". His voice was unique and the best baritone of his generation. Sadly, his daughter Nicolette Goulet died of cancer some months after he died. She was a very attractive soap opera actress in the early1980s. May they both rest in peace.

[happysjud]

He was 73 when he died rather suddenly. I recall that he only lasted a month or so after he was diagnosed with a pulmonary desease. What a shame. He was a terrific entertainer with a great voice and good looks.

[margaretcanton]

Wonderful entertainer! He wouldn't live out 2007, and yet... A bit off-key at the beginning of "Sunrise..." Doesn't matter. The orchestra here should be congratulated also: Mr. Goulet changed tempo at the start of "If Ever I Would Leave You," and the musicians managed to keep up with him. Then he slowed down towards the end of the song, and the orchestra never lost a beat.

Thank you so much for this! It's great.

[soundslikefrank]

A trmendously powerful baritone singer and a marvelous down to earth individual, Robert Goulet's voice will live on forever.

[Franny460]

What did he die from,and when did he pass?

[Mrironsides]

He died of pulmonary fibrosis on October 30, 2007. This program was broadcast on August 1, 2007 and was probably recorded 6 months or so before that.

If he had anything wrong with his lungs when he recorded this, I couldn't tell, he sounded the same to me.

[SingersLeader]

@Mrironsides It's pretty obvious when you realize he's only doing 2-bar phrases in this performance that's he's struggling with breathing. In his early days, he just had tremendous phrasing and breath control that was astounding!

[fluffythecat2]

@SingersLeader

Correct...he was covering the lack of capacity with such great skill, one doesn't really notice that he is speaking/singing whenever he can. A great man. I look forward to hearing him again.

[jsbach15]

@Mrironsides He was probably on daily doses of oral and inhalation steroid; this will help the quality of life, and to a lesser degree, some resumption of function; albeit limited.

[supermanlver]

@Mrironsides Yeah i think it was pretty sudden.

[delise54]

A wonderful man and gorgeous voice! Thank you for this!

[nomisbehvn]

Such a powerful voice all through the years. Thank goodness for video so we can still touch base with all of our "old favorites"!! Goulet was a great dramatic actor, too and a great comedic actor! One of my alltime favorites!!

[verzen]

He's my cousin.. To bad I didn't inherit any of his singing talent.. hehe.

[ibeleve1]

Well, at least you're on the tree! He was a wonderful singer and actor, both dramatic and comedic. He was one of the true classics that last down though time, like Sinatra, Jack Jones, Andy Williams, Engelbert, etc. I really enjoyed him through the years.

[bluesguitar10]

The world is a sadder place without him. Such a great performer.... I have followed his career over the years and having seen him perform several times, I have always marveled at his talent.....

[TonyLearner]

He kept that voice to the end ... 73 years old, you don't say? ... bravo to his spirit ... two classic Robert Goulet songs ... what more could you ask for? Thank you

[humbleradio]

THanks for posting this. Magnificent!

Rest in Peace Sir Robert.

[Thumper17]

How fitting the last we see of this man, the last we hear of him are the words.

"No, never would I leave you at all."

[5291970]

on this special at the end did a black guy and white guy sing "Til Then", I'm looking for this everywhere, does anyone know what I"m talking about???

[carpuzi1]

Beautiful! My son met him in Syracuse while working at a Hotel. He said he was such a wonderful man - so kind and generous.

[Karlfalcon]

I remember watching this. Thanks for uploading.

[maxwellnith07]

A rare human being with a big heart and a magnificent presence!

[mal334455]

he was well liked here in England

[Offsides09]

73 years old and still belting out a song like that? Wow.

[serpico56]

He looked so great what a shame a few months later he was gone

[agoulet111]

i was crying because of that :(

[ilope012]

They don't make em like they use to!

[nicktight423]

NAAAAAAAAATURE goulet

[madamerotten]

Robert Gerard Goulet (November 26, 1933 October 30, 2007) RIP; We love you.

[AdjEAGLES76]

awesome

[msuguitarman85]

Red Ships of Spain!

[Jennyluvver]

Both of these songs are from the '60's and that's when Robert became really popular. I guess they didn't have a '60's pop parade special so they just included him in their '50's special. He sounds fantastic, so sad that he left us all so early.

[afscn]

GOULET!

[keepthemusicplaying0]

A handsome, wonderful performer, thanks for posting this! 5*

[iwanagaa1919]

Robert Goulet was a big star. If he had been born twenty years earlier, he would have been huge, on Broadway and in the movies. He was a great entertainer.

[gungagin]

He was a huge star on Broadway in the 1950s.

[rasputinsghost]

poor goulet.

[stevevandien]

Goulet had plenty of voice here -- wish we could have heard him for many years more, but we can take comfort knowing that he's singing with the angels now:) --

[kajslare4]

the equivalent of Ric Flair in Wrestling. Great Man

[supersonic060]

lol, well sayd. xD

[goldsmith1210]

He sang O Canada at Wrestlemania VI.

A true titan of the business. He is missed.

[Zebonka]

It's like his soul leaves his body at 2:59 in the video. He's DEAD NOW

[Zebonka]

He's dead!?!?

Aw man that's awful. I was just watching Naked Gun the other day.

[VinnyKnuckles]

Many thanks for providing this.

[Trumpetmaster5504]

this guy was so great

[mamakunem]

i love you Robert Goulet. R.I.P. Sir.

[WreckZ28]

I've looped this video at work for the past 3 hours. These 2 songs were just beautiful sung by him.

[tommy1st6th]

While living I thoroughly enjoyed his resiliant and talented voice.

His departure was far too soon and now heaven's surly gates rejoice in his soulful

presence.

Gone but not forgotten!Q

[Savanah333]

I would like to dedicate Sunrise, Sunset to my friend Ingrid, in Holland. Her beloved cat died and she is very, very sad. He was only 11 months old. I hope it's ok to do this. I love you Ingrid. This is a beautiful song and Robert Goulet really had such a very beautiful voice and sang so wonderfully! Rest in peace dear Robert and Khandro.

[luvsalotxoxo]

this is the peep who owns this account's mom ... he is amazing . and i hope everyone will cherish his memory

[boomac62]

Wow...what a giant of a man, I don't think we will see his likes again.

Rest in Peace Robert

[apolloxx88]

GOULET!

[RoGoFan68]

Thanks so much for posting this - a great tribute to a great entertainer.

He sounded as good here as he did in the 60's

[Michaelbos]

Another great has pass. But thank God for these videos and recordings.

[whateeez]

A remarkable performer and the strongest baritone voice I've had the good fortune to hear in my lifetime.

Does anyone else hear a remarkable similarity (in certain higher range notes) to Sammy Davis Jr.?

Farewell Mr. Goulet...your music has enriched my life...and will always continue to do so.

[bluewingtip]

Yes I do hear some similarity to Sammy Davis, Jr. Another A #1 performer!

[Chiffon56]

To the family of Robert Goulet: I was too young to be longtime fan, but I have to admit that, I could have been, had I been born sooner. What a wonderful voice he had. And what woman wouldn't love, "If Ever I Would Leave You"? He made a difference by being here. I can listen to his beautiful voice now, whenever I want...and thank God that he lived. May God comfort you and give you peace.

[CarlDuke]

I had not heard Goulet sing Sunrise, Sunset before. What a great job this gentleman does with this great song.

[RichVee]

Thank you so much for posting this. I really enjoyed it.

Richard

[Froghorn8]

Robert-Thanks so much for the beatiful memories,Your friend--FOREVER!!

Joy