This guy can really sing. He has miles of legato and is deeply musical. He gives us a contemplative reading - which is appropriate.
My favorite version of this piece is however not by a black bass at all but by a white bass-baritone - George London. It is very, very different from this performance.
Sam Ramey also sings the excrement out of this song. Alas black face is no longer politically correct so we aren't going to get any white basses doing this in the complete show.
I need to see the rest of this concert, the next Show Boat numbers are also great, Make Believe, and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man. Do you have the whole show on dvd? I've been looking for this special for YEARS :o)
This guy can really sing. He has miles of legato and is deeply musical. He gives us a contemplative reading - which is appropriate.
My favorite version of this piece is however not by a black bass at all but by a white bass-baritone - George London. It is very, very different from this performance.
Sam Ramey also sings the excrement out of this song. Alas black face is no longer politically correct so we aren't going to get any white basses doing this in the complete show.
Agorante 4 years ago 2
wow he has an amazing voice. this song always gives me goosebumps and this guy has a beautiful voice - what an awesome bass voice!!
143777sammyboy 4 years ago 2
beautiful ;_;
ibuchan7104 4 years ago 2
I need to see the rest of this concert, the next Show Boat numbers are also great, Make Believe, and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man. Do you have the whole show on dvd? I've been looking for this special for YEARS :o)
slbcrazed 4 years ago 2
magnificent voice!
pencilpusher30 4 years ago