Harry Secombe had a voice which could sing any song no matter what the content. Even when singing songs like this you could see in the eyes that the humour was being suppressed. He was like Spike Milligan, a man who had served his country at the price of his sanity. Taking a direct hit from a 88mm artillery shell does things to your mind. but in his case made him a major part of one of the greatest comedy acts of all time - The Goons.
I have always enjoyed listening to Sir Harry - especially when he sings the Lords Prayer - its very moving. And his role in the "The Goon Shows " were superb. I became a Goon fan was y back in the 1970` Todays kids wouldnt understnd their clever humour and double entendres. Too bad they dont know what they are missing. A great entertainer. Thanks for the memories.
Hate is a very strong word. Lazy English language skills?
I found Harry's 'Highway' tv show to be dull as ditchwater but I was a child when it was on TV and it was an adult show. As for Secombe's voice... His singing about his belief can bring me to tears and I have one of the most complicated and doubting Thomas but religious hearts you can imagine. The man was a talent, give him his due.
God took my mum and Dad but Sir Harry stole my heart! hope he is still singing in Gods Choir.... thankyou Sir Harry, you made me laugh and cry in equal measure x
For my Dad: " There's only one Joe Pratt.", is what he used to say and I have realised that since his death in 1983, but at least we fufilled his wishes and had his ashes scattered on his Mother's grave in St. Ives Churchyard, Leadgate Co. Durham.
Remember the great Harry Secombe in the academy award winning musical Oliver by Dickens. A multi-talented big hulk of a man whose voice soars into the heavens to cheer up even the angels above
this song gets to you in the first few words goosebumps all the lot a traditional rugby final opening song sang with feeling although he was a bit of a character in the goon show sadly not or if any still alive god bless
Just to show Sir Harry Secombe wasn't only a comedian but a wonderful and great tenor too. I quite agree with you obadiahoutreach. I only wish there was more live footage of him singing from his Sunday evening shows. He was a great friend of my father's too btw - along with others and my favourite hymn too so thanks for posting.
I want this and Amazing Grace sung at my funeral. Abide With Me usually needs a choir but Harry totally does it justice.
God Bless You
jwood36 1 month ago
Harry Secombe had a voice which could sing any song no matter what the content. Even when singing songs like this you could see in the eyes that the humour was being suppressed. He was like Spike Milligan, a man who had served his country at the price of his sanity. Taking a direct hit from a 88mm artillery shell does things to your mind. but in his case made him a major part of one of the greatest comedy acts of all time - The Goons.
1965canary 1 month ago
genuinely lovely gentleman,he would not even rise to some of the comments below but that takes more of a man .
MrT9alizee 1 month ago
R.I.P. Simon Peter. This is for you. Love mam & dad xxx
swo988 1 month ago
made me cry more.
macdonaldsfarm1946 5 months ago
Remembering all that have gone before-R.I.P xxx
Rae5567 6 months ago 2
I have always enjoyed listening to Sir Harry - especially when he sings the Lords Prayer - its very moving. And his role in the "The Goon Shows " were superb. I became a Goon fan was y back in the 1970` Todays kids wouldnt understnd their clever humour and double entendres. Too bad they dont know what they are missing. A great entertainer. Thanks for the memories.
steinwaygrande1 8 months ago
R.I.P Sir Harry Secombe
MrStruth 8 months ago
An amazingly gifted Tenor and a wonderful man. RIP, sorely missed for your voice, humour and personality.
lesleysimp 9 months ago
For you, my dear sister Tatyana: 19.07.1984 - 24.03.2001 You are home now, amongst the Angels. RIP.
Vlad x x
VladimirVolkhov 11 months ago
The over-sentimental orchestration makes this so British.
I always hated Harry Secombe for his Christian bullshit,
moosey62 11 months ago
@moosey62 - He is in a better place than you will ever be.
bgibb101 11 months ago
@moosey62
Hate is a very strong word. Lazy English language skills?
I found Harry's 'Highway' tv show to be dull as ditchwater but I was a child when it was on TV and it was an adult show. As for Secombe's voice... His singing about his belief can bring me to tears and I have one of the most complicated and doubting Thomas but religious hearts you can imagine. The man was a talent, give him his due.
Hate?
'We need one another,
So I will defend,
Each man as my brother,
Each man as my friend.'
BenReillyUK 8 months ago 2
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@moosey62 you are PATHETIC!
POOKIEDOOKIE1302 4 months ago in playlist office music
legend, played this song at me mums funeral, ill prbs have it at mine too lol
welshhardman 11 months ago
Dnload the audio from this tune at tubepull doht cohm.
HamlenCardarelli523 1 year ago
God took my mum and Dad but Sir Harry stole my heart! hope he is still singing in Gods Choir.... thankyou Sir Harry, you made me laugh and cry in equal measure x
nursetursham 1 year ago
Truly fantastic!
the5leez 1 year ago
A hunk of a man, with the kinest heart and amazing vocals. God wanted him home...we miss him!!
phill90212 1 year ago
Mum,I wish you were here,,,,I need you and muss you so much.
I know you are free of pain and are the brightest star when I look up,I love you so much it hurts.
Sleep well Mum x x
Stipe4ever 1 year ago
Thank you for putting this song on youtube it was played at my grandad funeral
MrRyanl76559 1 year ago
R.I.P Grandad
25th December 1918-20th April 2010
miss you so much xxxxxxxx
adowley02 1 year ago
For my Dad: " There's only one Joe Pratt.", is what he used to say and I have realised that since his death in 1983, but at least we fufilled his wishes and had his ashes scattered on his Mother's grave in St. Ives Churchyard, Leadgate Co. Durham.
JoeWPratt 1 year ago
pipes in 2.40-2.44 is freaking out of this world.
bucaneerX 1 year ago
in loving memory of my beloved mother and father william and jean wilson,and in gods house forever more my dwelling place shall be. ps 23 v5
84RFC 1 year ago
this is for my beloved daughter Laura (1966-2001 and my beloved twin brother Carl (1938-2002). My heart and love are with them forever
dianevicari30 1 year ago 3
Remember the great Harry Secombe in the academy award winning musical Oliver by Dickens. A multi-talented big hulk of a man whose voice soars into the heavens to cheer up even the angels above
elsoncanlas 1 year ago
RIP. Mum & Dad.This is for you, Miss you both heaps,
Mum 7.1 1934 -6.8 03
Dad 15.3.1934 - 21.9 06
53over 2 years ago 20
abit of harry for you dad rip xxxx
legz0603 2 years ago
this song gets to you in the first few words goosebumps all the lot a traditional rugby final opening song sang with feeling although he was a bit of a character in the goon show sadly not or if any still alive god bless
mickrick58 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful.
head920 2 years ago
Rest in Peace Nan Macnamara.
10/07/1916- 08/11/2008
jbeer82 2 years ago
Also a favourite hymn of mine, by one of the all-time great tenors. I am a total 'Goon Show' fanatic, but there was a lot more to 'Neddy Seagoon'
moon1a1 2 years ago 2
rest in peace mum , 09.04.37 - 26.03.09
x
ellejovi 2 years ago 2
your mum and mine
redchampions123 2 years ago
Jews and Arabs my precious brothers in Abraham
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We must now build the 3rd temple JHWH, on Mount of Olives, for our prosperity and world peace
We must create a new world order without:
1-Satanism, 2-pornography 3-bank seigniorage
and enriched by a new universal humanism
Or everything will be destroyed in the 3rd world war, or with major disasters
We must give our children and small children around the world hope concrete:a possible future political SHALOM
lorenzojhwh 2 years ago
Just to show Sir Harry Secombe wasn't only a comedian but a wonderful and great tenor too. I quite agree with you obadiahoutreach. I only wish there was more live footage of him singing from his Sunday evening shows. He was a great friend of my father's too btw - along with others and my favourite hymn too so thanks for posting.
Mancunian6 3 years ago 9