@mymusicdaze You have so many wonderful things to discover- I "found" Al over 30 years ago, and am still discovering him bit by bit. He does draw you in, doesnt he? especially in something as hypnotic and ethereal as this. Anything by Ray Noble (before 1937) and anything by Lew Stone & his Monseigneur Band if you want to hear Al at his best. If you'd like any pointers, just ask- Bon voyage!
For some strange reason, this song reminds me of "Gloomy Sunday" by Rezso Seress. I know they don't actually sound alike, but there's something about it that feels dark.
Al Bowlly as South African Barber who became a Vocal senation during the 30's Close your eyes by Bernice Petkare 1933, he was killed in London in the 1940 by an Aerial mine on his flat and he is buried in a communal grave with about 80 other who died in the same black when bombed. This melody is played on a violin while Terry Thomas es character is being bled to death inthe first Dr Phibes film
to LKayL1 Cravan is an instrumental recorded by top session man Rhett Stoller and his group. I`ve never heard a vocal version of this track. But it has been wideley recorded by other instro groups. The composing credits for the track are Ellington, Tizol ,and Mills if that is of any help. The Ellington mentioned could be Duke Ellington. superamos31
I just want to open me car window turn up the volume an both educate an seduce all who hear the goldern voice of Al Bowlley - a dream world of heaven!
First heard this over 20 years ago, and the impact is just as great today. the first part is so haunting, makes me think of phantom dancers, half glimpsed in an abandoned ballroom. Its an extraordinary arrangement. Wish someone would upload a good copy of Ray's "Mad About the Boy" (Same year) -its a similar type of arrangement though without any vocal. Ive only got it on vinyl- anyone??
I have an old much played tape and this number always makes me want to smile yet weep at the same time. I do close my eyes and see couples dancing with the beautiful dresses a la Ginger Rogers and elegant suits. Agreeing with flatssel, this has to be one of the best orchestral arrangements ever recorded.Another one is "hold my hand". Try to find it.
Al Bowlly is the Man. Most of my mates laugh at me being to this music, but i like the period. He had a great voice didn't he. Close your eyes is a firm favourite of mine. it's a pity he could not have teamed up with Jessie Matthews. They like Fred and Ginger would have made a great team. both males the singers and both girls excellent dancers. Thanks for sharing this with us
Anybody who loves 1930's music has to love AL Bowlly!! Every time I hear him especially with the great Ray Noble my heart races to think that this beautiful voice was APPRECIATED by the MASSES who today are enamored with PURE Garbage in the form of vile and indecent entertainment . I thank God I lived long enough to hear this Magnificent performer in his prime as I was deprived of it while the USA was submerged in ELVIS,The BEATLES and many other lesser talents in the 50's and forward!!
One of my favourite songs for sure, ever written..Originally, I thought it was written in the 1950's, due to it's modern beat and style. However, It was written in 1932! A sensational years for great music too!
Lorna, don't tempt me with this. You put out this bait for Al Bowlly alley cats around the world, to trap us into your lair! This is wonderful, and you know it very well. Thanks, 5 stars.
Love this, always have! Caravan is a great tune, too! It is a bit similar!
itisitsits 1 week ago
I'm speaking of MUSIC you depressed soul ! Lets put you in charge of morale.
ManagerGuy1 1 month ago
A lovely time to be alive - what great music...
ManagerGuy1 1 month ago
@ManagerGuy1 Not if you were Black, Jewish, Chinese, a women, or a minority or any kind.
cwcwful 1 month ago
Great song. Dion and the Belmonts do a very respectable cover of this.
Cozmixcartoons 3 months ago
One of the greats. First heard him in the 70's but didn't know the name. Catching up now!
saabbear1 3 months ago
@TheNadaleena ;)
cosmegg 3 months ago
Exquisite! Here is the magic of the internet--let's keep discovering the treasures of the past to help create a more humane and beautiful future!
kamilla1960 4 months ago 2
What an inspired and wonderful arrangement and vocal performance! WOWWW!!!! . . . . . . . . Just takes me away . . . . . .
poolkop7 4 months ago
Only hearing this man's wonderful voice and style for the first time tonight. Instantly drawn in. I could listen forever.
mymusicdaze 5 months ago
@mymusicdaze You have so many wonderful things to discover- I "found" Al over 30 years ago, and am still discovering him bit by bit. He does draw you in, doesnt he? especially in something as hypnotic and ethereal as this. Anything by Ray Noble (before 1937) and anything by Lew Stone & his Monseigneur Band if you want to hear Al at his best. If you'd like any pointers, just ask- Bon voyage!
phaasch 4 months ago
Many people don't know that there's also a part of CLOSE YOUR EYES in PUBLIC ENEMIES with Marion Cotillard & Johnny Depp. BUT I KNOW :D
SymphonieDerJugend 6 months ago
For some strange reason, this song reminds me of "Gloomy Sunday" by Rezso Seress. I know they don't actually sound alike, but there's something about it that feels dark.
TheTrebledSoul 6 months ago 5
@TheTrebledSoul I understand what you mean!
LKayL1 6 months ago
@TheTrebledSoul and to me "Thrust in me" from Susheela Raman
cosmegg 5 months ago in playlist Vidéos favorites de cosmegg
Al Bowlly as South African Barber who became a Vocal senation during the 30's Close your eyes by Bernice Petkare 1933, he was killed in London in the 1940 by an Aerial mine on his flat and he is buried in a communal grave with about 80 other who died in the same black when bombed. This melody is played on a violin while Terry Thomas es character is being bled to death inthe first Dr Phibes film
tgb6591 6 months ago
@tgb6591 If I'm not mistaken he was of Greek-Lebanese parentage. Has a huge discography!
kamilla1960 4 months ago
magnific.
PolskieTango 7 months ago
What's sad is that I know more boys than girls who listen to Al Bowlly. Girls listen to Lady Gaga and Rihanna.
RflaviusD 7 months ago
THIS IS MUSIC!!
BOHEMIANMEX 8 months ago
to LKayL1 Cravan is an instrumental recorded by top session man Rhett Stoller and his group. I`ve never heard a vocal version of this track. But it has been wideley recorded by other instro groups. The composing credits for the track are Ellington, Tizol ,and Mills if that is of any help. The Ellington mentioned could be Duke Ellington. superamos31
SuperAmos31 9 months ago
Doesn`t this tune sound very much like `Caravan` It sure does to me or am i imagining it ? superamos31
SuperAmos31 9 months ago in playlist Al Bowly
@SuperAmos31 Who sings this song, 'Caravan'?
LKayL1 9 months ago
werent he gorgeous??? and what a beautiful voice!
loonylinda 10 months ago
Beautiful music, and he certainly was cute!!
LadyPenelope8 10 months ago
You Tube is my very own "Time machine" Oh could I ony take it those who have gone first
maxthevid 11 months ago 3
I just want to open me car window turn up the volume an both educate an seduce all who hear the goldern voice of Al Bowlley - a dream world of heaven!
zzspq 11 months ago
very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alain59200 1 year ago
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TheRedPriestofVenice 1 year ago
First heard this over 20 years ago, and the impact is just as great today. the first part is so haunting, makes me think of phantom dancers, half glimpsed in an abandoned ballroom. Its an extraordinary arrangement. Wish someone would upload a good copy of Ray's "Mad About the Boy" (Same year) -its a similar type of arrangement though without any vocal. Ive only got it on vinyl- anyone??
phaasch 1 year ago 3
Очень лирическая мелодия !
gudkovsaks 1 year ago
OMG, would you not love to be back in the 20's with all this going on
MsPauliner 1 year ago
OMG, would you not love to be back in the 20's with this stuff going on
MsPauliner 1 year ago
I have an old much played tape and this number always makes me want to smile yet weep at the same time. I do close my eyes and see couples dancing with the beautiful dresses a la Ginger Rogers and elegant suits. Agreeing with flatssel, this has to be one of the best orchestral arrangements ever recorded.Another one is "hold my hand". Try to find it.
swedishexile 1 year ago
God I have listened to this everyday for the past three weeks it is just the best! and written by a woman <3 <3 <3
HEADSUPBERKELEY 1 year ago
great song,great singer,he sang so many great tunes!
retroboyrandell 1 year ago
I love his voice. I love this song. No more to say.
folkatka 1 year ago 2
Al Bowlly is the Man. Most of my mates laugh at me being to this music, but i like the period. He had a great voice didn't he. Close your eyes is a firm favourite of mine. it's a pity he could not have teamed up with Jessie Matthews. They like Fred and Ginger would have made a great team. both males the singers and both girls excellent dancers. Thanks for sharing this with us
1912cunard 1 year ago 2
Anybody who loves 1930's music has to love AL Bowlly!! Every time I hear him especially with the great Ray Noble my heart races to think that this beautiful voice was APPRECIATED by the MASSES who today are enamored with PURE Garbage in the form of vile and indecent entertainment . I thank God I lived long enough to hear this Magnificent performer in his prime as I was deprived of it while the USA was submerged in ELVIS,The BEATLES and many other lesser talents in the 50's and forward!!
dholm5058 1 year ago 2
I could close my eyes and see Ginger and Fred dancing to this record.
Georgewos 1 year ago
@Georgewos What a splendid visualization, indeed!
Bloozboy91 1 year ago
That's got one of the most astounding orchestral arrangements anywhere, any genre,
xwsftassell 1 year ago
a song my Mother used to my baby brother to get him asleep back in 1934
tomtomtom692 1 year ago 3
@tomtomtom692 ...lucky 'baby brother'..... indeed...!
yedon68 1 year ago
too fantastic, sublime, incredible, enigmatic for words........
redenamel 1 year ago 4
Al Bowlly, simply SUPERB and a flawless performer,love him, THANK LKAYL1
dholm5058 1 year ago
Is this the song the guy's singing in On the road?
LoserBabyLuna 2 years ago
I've never heard of that, is it a film?
LKayL1 2 years ago
@LKayL1 this song is heard in the film Public Enemies.
very short taste if though,
TheEbodin 1 year ago
@LKayL1
renato carosone?
mnzacg 6 months ago
@LoserBabyLuna
yes..it is!!
natgaliza 1 year ago
@natgaliza Thanks! =]
LoserBabyLuna 1 year ago
@LoserBabyLuna
it is!!!!!!
wobbble 1 year ago
@LoserBabyLuna yeah it is.
thisisnotanthony 1 year ago
One of my favourite songs for sure, ever written..Originally, I thought it was written in the 1950's, due to it's modern beat and style. However, It was written in 1932! A sensational years for great music too!
davedirk 2 years ago 5
So Beautiful.
MandyLovesVintage 2 years ago 3
A marvellous and haunting track, one of the best of its period.
Cool2BCeltic 2 years ago 3
wow! =o
one of the most romantic song from that age... sweet, tender, lovely... like to close your eyes 3)
i love this song
RetroArcaicoRex 2 years ago
Tune!
xwsftassell 2 years ago
I agree, this is one their best !
Thank you for posting.
bigcity233 2 years ago 2
The best song from Al Bowlly after "the very thought ouf you"
Twostrokefan!
Twostrokefan 2 years ago 3
Twostrokefan: No doubt!
Bobchai 2 years ago
This track was in the new 'Public Enemies' movie, adding a very nice touch.
danny21uk 2 years ago 2
isn't this just wonderful?
brendan75uk 3 years ago 21
@brendan75uk Yes,this is wonderful.
Martindupingoei 3 months ago
wow!
brendan75uk 3 years ago 5
Delizioso, Dreamy, Mysterious, Affascinante.
cygnus011 3 years ago 4
Delicious! Great! I love it! 5 STARS!
RagJazzMonkey
tdub1941 3 years ago 6
Lorna, don't tempt me with this. You put out this bait for Al Bowlly alley cats around the world, to trap us into your lair! This is wonderful, and you know it very well. Thanks, 5 stars.
Bobchai 3 years ago 5
Thanks again for this beautiful song!
It's returning to my favorites ipso facto!
elmonjeblanco 3 years ago 4