Hands down, my favorite male vocalist of this or any generation. As a tenor/baritone myself, his smokey style and unique phrasing have inspired me for years. A voice like no other: tobacco smoke, heartbreak and fine aged scotch, Beautiful.
I always feel sad though that no recording of this song ever captures the mystic, menacing quality of the Henry Mancini version. This song needed a Chet Baker to sing it.
What is more amazing is that there is no well known singer of Hartman's comparable talent thriving today. Mahogany? Please...not to my ear. Where are Eckstein, Prysock, Williams, Rawls et al today and in this era?
Hands down, my favorite male vocalist of this or any generation. As a tenor/baritone myself, his smokey style and unique phrasing have inspired me for years. A voice like no other: tobacco smoke, heartbreak and fine aged scotch, Beautiful.
dompy1 1 month ago
Oh！Singing timeless.
chopinnocturne2 2 months ago
Usually smoking doesn't help the vocals, but in this case he gets a pass. Wowie Zowie.
mikedonn71 2 months ago
Goodness! Beautiful. And Jim Hall on guitar.
sandyshalk 4 months ago
Strange, chaotic free-jazz backup band, beautiful, quirky baritone lead vocals. Am I in Heaven?
OZK033 1 year ago
does it get any better then johnny singing
frankee47 1 year ago 2
If he were only still with us. Will we ever see his equal again? Very thankful for his magnificent recordings.
TXDOGWOOD 1 year ago
Hartman sings this lovely piece beautifully:)
stevevandien 1 year ago
One of the best Crooners that ever lived. Unsung did not get the props that he deserved.
wmall7 1 year ago
just perfect.
DjuraHedonism 1 year ago
Johnny Hartman, my favourite singer.
I always feel sad though that no recording of this song ever captures the mystic, menacing quality of the Henry Mancini version. This song needed a Chet Baker to sing it.
drongovids 2 years ago 2
@drongovids
Very thoughtful comment. I like this version
too,but the idea of Chet singing this gives me shivers!
ladypodtron 1 year ago
@ladypodtron My dear, did you just compare the dulcet baritone of Johnny Hartman to Chet Baker? Oh my! ;0)
SuscioNegro 10 months ago
@SuscioNegro
Don't get me wrong here,
Johnny Hartman's voice is like no other.
No point trying to compare the unique vocal style of
Chet Baker to the masterful Johnny Hartman.
By the way, in my humble opinion ,Johnny owns
"My One and Only Love."
Cheers!
ladypodtron 10 months ago
@ladypodtron He owns Lush Life as well.
Novak67766 5 months ago
The phrasing and the deep pitch of his voice is amazing, sounds like he's whispering in my ear, each note cascading through my body. Oh, !
valreshel 2 years ago
I'm amazed Johnny doesn't get more attention on these posts !
mickyblue247 2 years ago 2
@mickyblue247
What is more amazing is that there is no well known singer of Hartman's comparable talent thriving today. Mahogany? Please...not to my ear. Where are Eckstein, Prysock, Williams, Rawls et al today and in this era?
Rams4ever 1 year ago
@Rams4ever Billy Eckstine, apologies for mispelling BE's name
Rams4ever 1 year ago
I've always loved this recording.
bertzork 2 years ago