@Ada1872 Although the numbers are diminished, you'll be glad to know this kind of singing is still taught at some schools! I myself was singing this song today at my lesson. :)
He came and sang this and other solo pieces at a 'celebrity concert' at Bell Baxter High School, Cupar, Fife, Scotland when I was a pupil there in the '60s. I have never forgotten the sound of his voice. I was working abroad in the '70s and was not aware of the circumstances of his death. I had often wondered what happened to him. What a loss.
Thank you so much for this lovely recording. Had the immense joy of singing with him in Werther with GTO. He was a marvellous singer and actor and a charming, funny, lovely man.
This man has a lovely voice. I read his brief life history online and was saddened to hear of his tragic death at a young age just as his career in opera was beginning to take off. I think a measure of the man can be seen in his comment to ambulance crew taking him to hospital after collapsing in the wings: " I didn't let them down did I ?"
Probably the greatest song about unrequited love. Has helped me with some things I am going through.
This is my favorite version on YouTube, although McKellar and Allen are great too. Three very different voices and interpretations, all very powerful.
I saw David Hughes twice as Pinkerton in madam butterfly in 1972 season at the London Colloseum, the year I believe he had the fatal heart attack on stage, fortunately I was not at that performance, he was very impressive, if I remember correctly he played opposite Maria Pellegrini on at least one of the performances, maybe both.
I saw David Hughes twice as Pinkerton in madam butterfly in 1972 season at the London Coloseum, the year I believe he had the fatal heart attack on stage, fortunately I was not at that performance, he was very impressive, if I remember correctly he played opposite Maria Pellegrini on at least one of the performances, maybe both.
I saw David Hughes twice as Pinkerton in madam butterfly in 1972 season at the London Colloseum, the year I believe he had the fatal heart attack on stage, fortunately I was not at that performance, he was very impressive, if I remember correctly he played opposite Maria Pellegrini on at least one of the perfomances, maybe both.
Kenneth McKellar also did a fantastic rendition of this song (my favorite rendition, truth be told). Wish I could find it. However, this is quite nice, too.
Thanks for this, David Hughes was one of my late father's favourite singers. I also remember singing this song many years ago at primary school - not sure it was a suitable choice for a class of 40 ten year olds though.
David Hughes started in pop in the nineteen fifties and reached number one in the charts. He retrained to became a classical soloist. My brother worked with him at Welsh National Opera in the early seventies. David had a fine spinto tenor voice ideally suited for Don Jose in Carmen which he sang in Cardiff. I also remember his delightful 'You are my Heart's Delight' on TV. His was a memorable voice and he was a role model for me. Thank you for posting.
If I could get it to play, I'm sure it would be great! But I can't get it to run, so haven't a clue as to how well this well-known Baritone sings the piece.
I have loved his music for years and first heard him when I was twenty four. I love the way the music carries you away into a different world. It speaks to your soul. It reaches into the sacred place in your heart. Very emotional and I tend to reflect on people i have lost in my life but in a peaceful way as if they are forever timeless.
Aled Jones to this? ? ?.This is a baritone singing in tenor range.He had a tv show in England.Pity its not on youtube...not that i can find.He sang many arias from Semele.
What beauty! Wish this current generation was taught at schools to sing as we were in those days.
Ada1872 5 months ago
@Ada1872 Although the numbers are diminished, you'll be glad to know this kind of singing is still taught at some schools! I myself was singing this song today at my lesson. :)
SecondGuessingUK 4 months ago
A wonderful man! A brilliant voice! His music and memory live on.
TrueBoo1000 6 months ago
He came and sang this and other solo pieces at a 'celebrity concert' at Bell Baxter High School, Cupar, Fife, Scotland when I was a pupil there in the '60s. I have never forgotten the sound of his voice. I was working abroad in the '70s and was not aware of the circumstances of his death. I had often wondered what happened to him. What a loss.
Tomtonbuster 9 months ago
What a voice! And he died so young. So sad.
achantus1 10 months ago
Thank you so much for this lovely recording. Had the immense joy of singing with him in Werther with GTO. He was a marvellous singer and actor and a charming, funny, lovely man.
CharlotteinWeimar 11 months ago
This man has a lovely voice. I read his brief life history online and was saddened to hear of his tragic death at a young age just as his career in opera was beginning to take off. I think a measure of the man can be seen in his comment to ambulance crew taking him to hospital after collapsing in the wings: " I didn't let them down did I ?"
mattbod 1 year ago
David was developing into a fine operatic tenor at the time of his premature death.
He had a small part in the 1960 Glyndebourne 'Idomeneo' which also marked the UK operatic debut of one Luciano Pavarotti.
saltburner2 1 year ago
One of the few arias that sound better in the English translation than in the original italian
WJCairns 1 year ago
Probably the greatest song about unrequited love. Has helped me with some things I am going through.
This is my favorite version on YouTube, although McKellar and Allen are great too. Three very different voices and interpretations, all very powerful.
AcademicChallenger 1 year ago
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I saw David Hughes twice as Pinkerton in madam butterfly in 1972 season at the London Colloseum, the year I believe he had the fatal heart attack on stage, fortunately I was not at that performance, he was very impressive, if I remember correctly he played opposite Maria Pellegrini on at least one of the performances, maybe both.
ThePHILIPOTTO 1 year ago
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I saw David Hughes twice as Pinkerton in madam butterfly in 1972 season at the London Coloseum, the year I believe he had the fatal heart attack on stage, fortunately I was not at that performance, he was very impressive, if I remember correctly he played opposite Maria Pellegrini on at least one of the performances, maybe both.
ThePHILIPOTTO 1 year ago
I saw David Hughes twice as Pinkerton in madam butterfly in 1972 season at the London Colloseum, the year I believe he had the fatal heart attack on stage, fortunately I was not at that performance, he was very impressive, if I remember correctly he played opposite Maria Pellegrini on at least one of the perfomances, maybe both.
ThePHILIPOTTO 1 year ago
damn this guy is brilliant at this song no wonder its used for my higher singing folio
acciesfan8 1 year ago
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brookwall 1 year ago
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brookwall 1 year ago
Kenneth McKellar also did a fantastic rendition of this song (my favorite rendition, truth be told). Wish I could find it. However, this is quite nice, too.
dontwanto 1 year ago
Thanks for this, David Hughes was one of my late father's favourite singers. I also remember singing this song many years ago at primary school - not sure it was a suitable choice for a class of 40 ten year olds though.
clowninamicrowave 2 years ago
I haven't heard this for many years, but I love it. What a pity David Hughes died so young.
Froghood1 2 years ago
I luv this <3
sparky12651 2 years ago
David Hughes started in pop in the nineteen fifties and reached number one in the charts. He retrained to became a classical soloist. My brother worked with him at Welsh National Opera in the early seventies. David had a fine spinto tenor voice ideally suited for Don Jose in Carmen which he sang in Cardiff. I also remember his delightful 'You are my Heart's Delight' on TV. His was a memorable voice and he was a role model for me. Thank you for posting.
VoceVersatile 2 years ago 7
The perfect rendition of this song, in my opinion.
elPacaManca 2 years ago
If I could get it to play, I'm sure it would be great! But I can't get it to run, so haven't a clue as to how well this well-known Baritone sings the piece.
3130MrLune 2 years ago
I have loved his music for years and first heard him when I was twenty four. I love the way the music carries you away into a different world. It speaks to your soul. It reaches into the sacred place in your heart. Very emotional and I tend to reflect on people i have lost in my life but in a peaceful way as if they are forever timeless.
dibble2005 2 years ago
ye cannae haud a caunell tae haunell. LOL
davyladd08 2 years ago
Aled Jones to this? ? ?.This is a baritone singing in tenor range.He had a tv show in England.Pity its not on youtube...not that i can find.He sang many arias from Semele.
Squabex 2 years ago
excellent but i prefer aled jones
ramron333 2 years ago