If you love this version , here is another singer , a former police officer , Daniel Rodriguez , he sings this beautiful song with great tenderness also.. wow.. what a song!
Truly heartfelt and touching . The performance is unique and without doubt the finest. Forget your self-centered technical critics. This is true musical performance at it's very best.
Abba (Father) forgive us all of us, believers and non believers and rescue us from the politicians around this globe and their helpmates who are bent on destroying humanity. We pray for your coming, soon
Very nice! I also like the version by Gracie Fields in "Stage Door Canteen" (1943). There are excellent quality copies of the movie on YT (americanpopclassics) and imdb with a very clear, great rendition of this song.
I think there is no one on this earth singing The Lord's Prayer like him, so much sincere, so much love. his singing can bring me close to the Lord. A great talent, a great voice, a great singer from God all time !
0h good Lord forgive my sins and mistakes, wich are many. Allow me to be the best that I can. I know that you will lead me toward you my sweet Lord. Thanks for sharing this wonderful prayer!!!! Bravo Mario Lanza, may you keep on singing in heaven.
cont. from below--I remember the host being angry about it because he was a handsome man and all the women wanted Pavoratti not him. Not that he would have acted on it as he was happily married but it was a kick against his ego, being a tall slim good looking Italian man.
Tucker was loyal to his wife Sara no matter what anyone says. I knew them very well and had been to their home. Same goes for Peerce who was a family man. People can say anything they want but that does not make it true. Pavoratti sang when the radio station I worked for was giving tours to SF and the guy in charge and host of the tour told me several women came up to him because they wanted to know what room Pavoratti was in! Yes- the fat man could have many beautiful Ladies if he wanted.
I heard Grayson at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles sing with Howard Keel, probably in the early 70's, don't remember exactly and went up to her table later in the evening and talked with her and Keel, she was OK but the top of her voice was thin, even if she had the notes. Fenn, Malbin and Yend all sang with Lanza and all where better in the duets then Grayson who had looks and could act very well. Grayson was good in showboat with Keel the Baritone. I liked Nelson Eddy more so.
@sugarbist I did hear tucker many times over a period of time 13 years in house apart and in many recitals. I never heard ML live in house but knew his family and friends all said it was great voice The RT 49 Butterfly was when he was 35 and more lyric, many prefer him then and others later when it was darker, a spinto. His Lords Prayer was made in his 50's so the voice was darker compared to 49' in his Butterfly recording. I heard him in 1961 and last in 1974 3 mos before he suddenly died.
Like Maurice Richard in Montreal, like Bobby Hull in Chicago, Mario was truly extra special----one of the special, special few that could really "reach" people or bring them out of their seats! A few might have sung better, a few hockey players may have played better . . . but, oh, how few of either could truly stir the soul!
Mario sings with such sincerity that I feel sure he went to be with the Lord when he left this scene of time, this troubled world where he suffered so much.
@bonnies1234567 it is that quality that i find lacking in so many others, despite the quality of their voices. bjorling was great in this respect. however, i do not believe i have ever heard pavarotti sing anything in quite the same way.
Mario was so great because he always slightly deviated from the operatic technique. Fully operatic technique will never produce a unique and amazing singer. Mario knew that.
I am an atheist and have been reading some near-death experiences and then listened to this. I've been crying for the past 15 minutes uncontrollably. I'm scared I might change my mind.
Thx Yoni89 por darnos el gran privilegio de oir esta maravilla legendaria sin desmerecer a los demás tenores cuál de todos ellos es mejor en lo suyo y a quienes hacen posible esta tarea... congratulations...;@)
Thankyou very much for uploading this as it's the song my mother took solace in when my sister passed away as a child. Even though this was before I was born I still feel a sense of loss, and it still brings my mother to floods of tears.
I believe my mother took solace in Mario Lanza singing the lords prayer when my elder sister passed away as a child through complications. What better way to reflect on memories of a loved one. I am sorry I missed you my sister, but take heart in my mothers love of Mario Lanza inspiring me to become an opera singer myself
i'm sorry but his pronunciation makes me laugh.... he puts in an odd "ah" at the end of words at times... i can't take him seriously because of it. sounds like he's trying-ah to be either Italian or a knee-slappin' southern Baptist minister (like the one in Stephen King's NEEDFUL THINGS) LMAO
@ibkristykatMario doesn't pronounce words correctly? This is straight out of the dictionary..Diction--the art of speaking clearly so that each word is clearly heard and understood to it's fullest complexity and extremity. A comment by Licia Albanese..he had everything that one needs, the voice, the temperament, and,perfect diction. If you look, there are many more that can be found as to Marios diction.So, please, go back to your Paul Potts site, and, save your comments for the uneducated.
@barryoderfer Just because he says "ah" at the ends of words, does NOT mean he has "Perfect Diction". I'm a spelling freak, much less a grammar freak, so I beg of you not to insinuate that I'm uneducated. Either way, I never said he didn't pronounce his words correctly - I said IT MAKES ME LAUGH and so I CAN'T TAKE HIM SERIOUSLY. Never said it was incorrect.
I don't know who Paul Potts is, but either way, learn how to read the full comment before berating someone.
@ibkristykat In reference to his pronunciation of the "AH"at the end of some words.I think its a singing tecnique called (giving way to the breath),The tecnique allows the column of air to flow and it achieves a better legato, keeping the throatmore open. Franco Corelli used an 'H' in front of words or phrases starting with 'A or E I'm sure your favorite tenor might have a few tricks up his sleeve unless ofcourse it's Tucker, who was a fine tenor but hit the consonants hard&rolled his R's Enjoy
Near to perfection ! This is what my humble opinion goes; but only God can judge if he has reached perfection in this singing ! Hope Mario can enjoy this song above !
I do not think there is a singer living today who can deliver this song with the passion Mario delivers it. It is inspirational and leaves you with a sense that is both warming and strong.Christ's message tells us we are individuals within our path of life. Mario proved that by singing this song. No one can touch him and I am yet to hear another who can sing this piece as well as him.. Even today when we play this piece. There are young people who apprieciate what they hear. That is what it is.
@Budgie195 you never heard Dia DiCristino sing it then! She was singing it again today, and it is amazing! I will send you her recording once she puts it on her website.
Nelson Eddy sings a beautiful, reverant rendition "The Lord`s Prayer" which is available for listening on You tube. I enjoy listening to both Nelson and Mario`s renditions. Lorraine
Beautiful voice and music. And even more beautiful are the lyrics. And who is the author of those lyrics? That's right. Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. Praise His Holy Name!!!!!!!
I love the bells and harp, and the strings before "give us this day", but the rest of the orchestration is too dense. It's supposed to be more intimate. I don't like his glissando on "temptation". my favorite tenor in this is Richard Tucker, and I don't usually like Tucker.
@wattever333 His glissando on "temptation" is exquisite! The pitch movement flows well with the definition of the word itself and is a superb "build" in the progression of the song to a perfectly executed climax and resolution. What Lanza did specifically at that moment (IMHO) was difficult to accomplish with many singers because of the very fact that there was a glissando.
I used to listen to Mario with my Mum when I was a young child and when Dad was working would watch his films. (They always seemed to be on a Sunday afternoon).
After my parents passing I was helping my Sister clear out the attic and found 78's and 33's of Mario that my Mum had hid.(Dad never got over WW2.). Mario had an amazing voice that was part of my early recollections and will always stay there as a comfort zone and a memory of happiy days and the promise of what was to come.
I THINK THIS IS PERFECT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION I HAVE HEARD. EVEN BETTER THAN RICHARD TUCKERS AND IF YOU LISTEN TO HIS YOU WILL SEE THE SAME OLD PEOPLE CHAMPIONING HIM REPEATEDLY . TUCKERS IS NICE BUT MARIOS IS BEAUTIFUL
@sugarbist -- Yes, I agree with you. Mario Lanza's interpretation is the best I have heard. It is reverent and at the conclusion, his voice becomes more intense with feeling.
@VinylToVideo Im happy for you,This is The Lords Prayer and my remark is about this specific recording without getting into adiscussion about 0pera singer verses Hollywood singer.Tucker was a fine tenor, but I enjoy Lanza more than anyone else in the so-called (AMERICAN SONGS).I unfortunately did not have the benefit of hearing either LIVE. I was never a big Tucker fan but after hearing his early Butterfly duet(REALLY BEAUTIFUL) & some other recordings I have a better appreciation for him.
@sugarbist Yet I'm sure you still preferred Lanza and even Grayson to Steber. Bleh. In this case "The Lords Prayer" is sung both technically better and with more passion by a devout Jew than a lapsed Catholic.
@VinylToVideo Yes, I still prefer Lanza, but I never cared for Grayson although i dont find her offensive. Steber and Tucker actually give me GOOSE BUMPS in the Butterfly duet. Very beautiful .R.T. never had the Hollywood Hussies chasing him or he might have been a lapsed Jew. Ofcourse I'm making light of your comment .Enjoy
@skipper8257 Agree. I'm a none believer but beyond the nature of this song, what it does is put me face to face with one of the many examples of the best that makind's got to offer itself. Thank you life and certainly, thank you Yoni89.
By far the most inspiring and beautiful rendition of "The Lord's Prayer'! I have heard many different renditions over the years. None as heart felt. Lanza had such a rich sound....very powerful!
Yes, I truly agree. I have listened to several other interpretations as well, but Lanza's is the most humble and inspiring of all, with richness and power.
this makes no sense at all: Lord praying to someone?! to Him we pray and He is not depend on anyone. if you say that is JESUS praying to God, than think about Jesus divinity. Jesus was only a mighty messenger of God who was sent to teach mankind-that is why he thought you the prayer-God doesn't pray to anyone. to Him we pray.
The composer of this wonderful piece of music had a brother named Stan who was truly a great musician. He played organ at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama and was one of the truly great to ever play that instrument. His life went mostly unheralded but he was a great musician. Truly gifted but lived in his brother's shadow.
Becki there is something wrong with your new channel. I tried several times to answer your message just received but became impossible. They say that can be done only if you add me (again...) as a friend. I tried your previous' but is closed.
Doesn't matter when Lanza sang this it's the most moving rendition of this song ever recorded. listen to the crystal clear Bb just amazing. Only Tucker who was more precise and textbook perfect could come close to Mario on this one.
I know what I think based on live concerts and recordings, sure live is different you can miss ring not coming through the same way on recording and size etc. but the sound of the voice was one of the best no doubt from what I can tell and from what those whose opinion I respect who heard him he was a lyric spinto and a great voice he choose the path he took that was his decision and brought us to opera. He did more for opera then Pavoratti way before Pavoratti without a career in opera!
I misspelled Grant Park below. Interesting I just had a phone call from a friend who mentioned what I sent him of Lanza which was the so well sung Vesti from 1958 in his last film he thought like I do if only he had sung more then the 3rd act of Boheme live (which he did) and the Butterfly which has not much for the tenor after act 1 and of course the operetta the merry wives of windsor, serious opera people would take him more seriously he said his voice had more warmth then Bjorling.yes true
No I did not but know several who did besides singers like Kirsten, Albanese , Treigle and Peerce who I all spoke to about him . I used to have dinner with his mother in law every so often since she lived in Evanston near my parents home in Chicago and I met Weiler whn I lived in cal. and stayed with his parents so I knew the kids very well. Sadly I never heard him live in Concert of course when he sang at great park here in 1947 I was 6 and his Marshall field concert was in 1949.
A singing prayer full of religiosity, holy sentiment and the utmost devotion. His magnificent voice gives an even greater dimension if that was possible to an already most splendorous prayer.
When I was 9 I saw toast of new orelans, 1950 it had just come out blew my young mind and at 10 the great caruso, 1951 and that was my turn on and love of opera that led me to even stay at his parents home (cocozza's)for a short time in the early 60's so you can say I owe Lanza for that love of opera as does Domingo, Jose C and probably Richard Leech as far as opera singers go. I wonder how many more?
Did you ever have the good fortune to hear Lanza in person? Given that you've heard so many fine tenors and have commented on their performances insightfully, I wonder what you would have thought of Mario at his best:)---
Oh I see what you mean, thanks--- yes as agile. His voice was darker and heavier by 54 of course, like tenors get over 50 unless they where pure lyrics like say Kraus or Tagliavini etc. Caruso really sounded at the end at 48 very Baritonal but of course still a great tenor, he smoked quite a lot you know.
Ooh, no I was just giving an example, you said early 30's in comparison to someone in his 50's- was saying Tucker's voice was as agile and beautiful in his 50's as it was in his 30's. Thus I think comparison can be allowed. :P There's no date on my recording- but I'd guess around 55, yes.
This is absolutely amazing...what a voice. One of my favorites was Tucker's commercial recording, but this is just as good, if not better. I'll try to post the Tucker one as a response tomorrow.
Renata Tibaldi,leading operatic soprano of the 20th century,visited Lanza on set of Serenade in December 1955,later attended a screening of the musical highlights from the film. "Tebaldi was so overcome by Mario's singing that she was moved to tears," recalled musical director Ray Heindorf. She spent an evening at Lanza's home, where the two singers sang together. Her response to hearing his live voice was unequivocal. "Yours is the finest natural tenor voice I have ever heard," she told Lanza.
Hello Chris99103 ... I wanted to hear Mario sing The Lord's Prayer again as my evening prayer today. I can imagine how overpowering it must have been for Renata Tibaldi to sing together with Mario Lanza. When I hear his complete soul sing this prayer and I remember how holy God is, my heart is also moved to tears. There are not many singers and songs that can do that to me. I appreciate your comments very much.
The greatest natural tenor voice of the last century...and there is a lot of proove from opera celebrities.Gedda said 1958 after the concert in the Royal Albert Hall in England. "It's the greatest tenor voice I've ever heard.". Licia Albanese (Metropolitan Soprano)recorded in 1955 the Act III duet Dio Ti Giocondi from Otello with Lanza and she said more than 20 years later. "He was fantastic! I rank him next to Caruso. Next comes Di Stefano, then all the others.Just to mention a few.
The last picture refers to Mario Lanza performing in the opera 'Pagliacci' by Ruggero Leoncavallo. According to Wikipedia, the opera 'Pagliacci' was and remains one of the most popular works in the operatic repertory. For a modern rendition see on Youtube v=sUe2OnXIBEg . In my opinion this figure qualifies the art of Lanza without offense.
Thanks so much dies1domini for your information that sheds an entirely new light on the last picture. Now that I know the signifigance of Mario Lanza's performance in "Pagliacci", this picture is in fact a
"grand finale" to this wonderful video.
It's good to get more knowledge and all the facts about any subject - including Mario Lanza.
Wonderful song fantastic voice No other tenor or singer could give a better rendition The last part is sung in such a profound way that those who are listening feel inside the same deep religious sentiment of the very prayer he is singing
Johnny Mathis sings a very beautiful version of The Lord's Prayer.
BLUEBELL258 2 days ago
i live by this prayer every day..even sings it..:)
marangeater55 1 week ago
If you love this version , here is another singer , a former police officer , Daniel Rodriguez , he sings this beautiful song with great tenderness also.. wow.. what a song!
winningsmile222 1 month ago
One of the best interpretation , in human history.for this the Lord's prayer powerful song.
I am so proud , I can sing this song as well.
stevenchaomusic 1 month ago
wonderful song, i try hard to emulate this, but just cant get to those high notes yet. thanks for posting
MrSpottydog2 1 month ago
Turkey injure the human rights.
Devranderya 1 month ago
@Devranderya what does it have to do with this song?
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Great Job on this one This is a Thumbs Up on this one from the lighthouse gospel singers
LighthouseSingers 3 months ago
One of the Giants of Philly boys! BEAUTIFUL! Mario Lanza will never be forgotten...
Will never be forgotten...
matchlessmother 3 months ago
Dear Mario. What a great voice.
silverstartrucker 3 months ago
This will be played at my funeral: partly because I like it, and partly to honor
my earthly father.
34Packardphaeton 4 months ago
i dont follow religion but this is beautiful and heart trembling.
electronicmedium 6 months ago
Truly heartfelt and touching . The performance is unique and without doubt the finest. Forget your self-centered technical critics. This is true musical performance at it's very best.
geoffrowell 6 months ago
the best rendition ! very moving, lots of passion !
pinkpearldiva 6 months ago
Abba (Father) forgive us all of us, believers and non believers and rescue us from the politicians around this globe and their helpmates who are bent on destroying humanity. We pray for your coming, soon
Pax
tambrosia 6 months ago 2
I'll say Amen to that
FarmerTess1 5 months ago
Very nice! I also like the version by Gracie Fields in "Stage Door Canteen" (1943). There are excellent quality copies of the movie on YT (americanpopclassics) and imdb with a very clear, great rendition of this song.
SonjaHenieFilmFan 7 months ago
simply great...................
remotnias 7 months ago
I think there is no one on this earth singing The Lord's Prayer like him, so much sincere, so much love. his singing can bring me close to the Lord. A great talent, a great voice, a great singer from God all time !
pinkpearldiva 7 months ago
the bestn tenor of all thime caruso wast, even beter
jhonnies123 8 months ago
If you don't get chill bumps from this..............check for a pulse...you may not have one.
Great Man, Great Voice, Great Talent!!!!!!!!
alvinwren 8 months ago 3
DIVINE... ONLY GIUSEPPE DI STEFANO TOPS THIS ONE!
camtep2you 8 months ago
REMEMBER ME DEAR LORD, IN YOUR KINGDOM.
ELVIS4221 9 months ago
0h good Lord forgive my sins and mistakes, wich are many. Allow me to be the best that I can. I know that you will lead me toward you my sweet Lord. Thanks for sharing this wonderful prayer!!!! Bravo Mario Lanza, may you keep on singing in heaven.
tenorschofield 9 months ago 2
@tenorschofield My prayer too. xxx
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tenorschofield 9 months ago
this guy was a MP IN THE ARMY!
skippy5032 10 months ago
*plays listen to reason*
ITS A WONDER WHAT YOU'LL FIND, WITH AN OPEN MIND!
OmegaAfroGamer 10 months ago
cont. from below--I remember the host being angry about it because he was a handsome man and all the women wanted Pavoratti not him. Not that he would have acted on it as he was happily married but it was a kick against his ego, being a tall slim good looking Italian man.
SHICOFF1 10 months ago
Tucker was loyal to his wife Sara no matter what anyone says. I knew them very well and had been to their home. Same goes for Peerce who was a family man. People can say anything they want but that does not make it true. Pavoratti sang when the radio station I worked for was giving tours to SF and the guy in charge and host of the tour told me several women came up to him because they wanted to know what room Pavoratti was in! Yes- the fat man could have many beautiful Ladies if he wanted.
SHICOFF1 10 months ago
I heard Grayson at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles sing with Howard Keel, probably in the early 70's, don't remember exactly and went up to her table later in the evening and talked with her and Keel, she was OK but the top of her voice was thin, even if she had the notes. Fenn, Malbin and Yend all sang with Lanza and all where better in the duets then Grayson who had looks and could act very well. Grayson was good in showboat with Keel the Baritone. I liked Nelson Eddy more so.
SHICOFF1 10 months ago
@sugarbist I did hear tucker many times over a period of time 13 years in house apart and in many recitals. I never heard ML live in house but knew his family and friends all said it was great voice The RT 49 Butterfly was when he was 35 and more lyric, many prefer him then and others later when it was darker, a spinto. His Lords Prayer was made in his 50's so the voice was darker compared to 49' in his Butterfly recording. I heard him in 1961 and last in 1974 3 mos before he suddenly died.
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SHICOFF1 10 months ago
Noone will ever do this hymm any better. It gives me chills. 'Nuff said.
ibeliveification 11 months ago
Like Maurice Richard in Montreal, like Bobby Hull in Chicago, Mario was truly extra special----one of the special, special few that could really "reach" people or bring them out of their seats! A few might have sung better, a few hockey players may have played better . . . but, oh, how few of either could truly stir the soul!
34Packardphaeton 1 year ago
Merry Christmas Mario and everyone!
doris780 1 year ago
Mario sings with such sincerity that I feel sure he went to be with the Lord when he left this scene of time, this troubled world where he suffered so much.
patsmith331 1 year ago 2
they don't make them like him anymore, gone but will never be forgotten
MissGigi1968 1 year ago
Lanza, Tucker, Peerce, they were all GREAT.
Michaelbos 1 year ago
Mario Lanza has the greatest tenor voice I have ever heard.
zeekwolfe 1 year ago 14
@zeekwolfe : I can only agree.
ManlioGiordano 1 month ago
@zeekwolfe REAL AND RAW AND NATURAL AND UNTRAINED, IT CAME FROM GODS HANDS TO US ALL, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
ELVIS4221 1 month ago
Questa preghiera la dedico a mio figlio Omar con tanto amore da mamma tua il Signore benedica e protegga la tua anima
avianoit 1 year ago
Lanza possesses a reverence and deeply felt humility which are reflected in his powerful interpretation.
bonnies1234567 1 year ago 5
@bonnies1234567 it is that quality that i find lacking in so many others, despite the quality of their voices. bjorling was great in this respect. however, i do not believe i have ever heard pavarotti sing anything in quite the same way.
jgraif 1 year ago
Stunning
ChasH7154 1 year ago
i would like to have a copy of his recordings.
artwur 1 year ago 2
@artwur This is on his christmas album
liliandtom 1 year ago 2
@artwur -- There is a CD available on Amazon.com which includes other selections as well. I added one to my collection.
bonnies1234567 1 year ago
the best tenor ever .even better than caruso
jhonnies123 1 year ago 2
the best tenor of all time .even better than caruso
jhonnies123 1 year ago
the lords prayer sung by mario is the most beautiful ever recorded you dont get any better beautiful just beautiful.
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Thy kingdom come, thy will be done! Amen
truthtalker49 1 year ago
Mario was so great because he always slightly deviated from the operatic technique. Fully operatic technique will never produce a unique and amazing singer. Mario knew that.
GameJourney 1 year ago
I am an atheist and have been reading some near-death experiences and then listened to this. I've been crying for the past 15 minutes uncontrollably. I'm scared I might change my mind.
GameJourney 1 year ago
Thank you Lord for this beautiful song of your spoken word.
gallantentry 1 year ago
Thx Yoni89 por darnos el gran privilegio de oir esta maravilla legendaria sin desmerecer a los demás tenores cuál de todos ellos es mejor en lo suyo y a quienes hacen posible esta tarea... congratulations...;@)
SweetyAmethyst7 1 year ago
This is the song & singer I heard when I was I child, touched me a lot.
pastordvd 1 year ago
Remembering my daddy who's birthday falls today. Ernest Wilkinson 27/07/1921 - 09/05/2010.
mario1921ful 1 year ago
Thankyou very much for uploading this as it's the song my mother took solace in when my sister passed away as a child. Even though this was before I was born I still feel a sense of loss, and it still brings my mother to floods of tears.
antmusic76 1 year ago
I don't know if it is the recording but I hear he is overy pitchy on many notes. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it. Thank you.
Catoperatheater 1 year ago
I believe my mother took solace in Mario Lanza singing the lords prayer when my elder sister passed away as a child through complications. What better way to reflect on memories of a loved one. I am sorry I missed you my sister, but take heart in my mothers love of Mario Lanza inspiring me to become an opera singer myself
antmusic76 1 year ago
my dad used to cry listening to this song !
Very moving !
thanku for posting it !!!!!
LadyJuanitaMarie 1 year ago
i'm sorry but his pronunciation makes me laugh.... he puts in an odd "ah" at the end of words at times... i can't take him seriously because of it. sounds like he's trying-ah to be either Italian or a knee-slappin' southern Baptist minister (like the one in Stephen King's NEEDFUL THINGS) LMAO
beautiful song though LMAO
ibkristykat 1 year ago
@ibkristykatMario doesn't pronounce words correctly? This is straight out of the dictionary..Diction--the art of speaking clearly so that each word is clearly heard and understood to it's fullest complexity and extremity. A comment by Licia Albanese..he had everything that one needs, the voice, the temperament, and,perfect diction. If you look, there are many more that can be found as to Marios diction.So, please, go back to your Paul Potts site, and, save your comments for the uneducated.
barryoderfer 1 year ago
@barryoderfer Just because he says "ah" at the ends of words, does NOT mean he has "Perfect Diction". I'm a spelling freak, much less a grammar freak, so I beg of you not to insinuate that I'm uneducated. Either way, I never said he didn't pronounce his words correctly - I said IT MAKES ME LAUGH and so I CAN'T TAKE HIM SERIOUSLY. Never said it was incorrect.
I don't know who Paul Potts is, but either way, learn how to read the full comment before berating someone.
ibkristykat 1 year ago
@ibkristykat In reference to his pronunciation of the "AH"at the end of some words.I think its a singing tecnique called (giving way to the breath),The tecnique allows the column of air to flow and it achieves a better legato, keeping the throatmore open. Franco Corelli used an 'H' in front of words or phrases starting with 'A or E I'm sure your favorite tenor might have a few tricks up his sleeve unless ofcourse it's Tucker, who was a fine tenor but hit the consonants hard&rolled his R's Enjoy
sugarbist 10 months ago
Thankyou!
kmachulda 1 year ago
Maybe God must has been touched by his voice as well and took him early to be with him
Realmasterorder 1 year ago
I'm an atheist, but this singing still moves me.
saltypork3 1 year ago
Near to perfection ! This is what my humble opinion goes; but only God can judge if he has reached perfection in this singing ! Hope Mario can enjoy this song above !
washingzoo1 1 year ago
The very best EVER.
retrac104 1 year ago
The GREAT Lanza ! Il grande Lanza !
Hans NL
qklq42 1 year ago
Best version together with mahalia Jackson and Jim Nabors!!
LYRICTENORHIGHF 1 year ago
La más bella oración de la Historia cantada por la voz varonil más cristalina y maravillosa de todos los tiempos.
isidrorivi 1 year ago
I do not think there is a singer living today who can deliver this song with the passion Mario delivers it. It is inspirational and leaves you with a sense that is both warming and strong.Christ's message tells us we are individuals within our path of life. Mario proved that by singing this song. No one can touch him and I am yet to hear another who can sing this piece as well as him.. Even today when we play this piece. There are young people who apprieciate what they hear. That is what it is.
Budgie195 1 year ago 4
@Budgie195 you never heard Dia DiCristino sing it then! She was singing it again today, and it is amazing! I will send you her recording once she puts it on her website.
jenniferodony 1 year ago 17
@Budgie195 :
Nelson Eddy sings a beautiful, reverant rendition "The Lord`s Prayer" which is available for listening on You tube. I enjoy listening to both Nelson and Mario`s renditions. Lorraine
Gemini730 1 year ago
My father wanted this played at his funeral. Love and miss him dearly. God bless you dad.
GRAZIERS77 1 year ago 4
@GRAZIERS77 my grandfather wanted the same thing when he died recently.
TheJackieAndKateShow 1 year ago
Beautiful voice and music. And even more beautiful are the lyrics. And who is the author of those lyrics? That's right. Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. Praise His Holy Name!!!!!!!
lovemywife37 1 year ago 9
Responding to comment of "lovemywife37" .... To JESUS CHRIST be the praises of all creation, forever ...Amen.
shalimarsgirl 1 year ago 5
Yoni I think this is the one you sent me?
canesfan22 1 year ago
It's likely, yes. I don't think I have more than one recording... But recordings are often better off of youtube...
Yoni89 1 year ago
Why is that?
seektheforce 1 year ago
realmente fantastico e maravilhoso, um grande tenor, quando o ouço cantar me encho de espiritualidade!!
marvel6290 2 years ago
I love the bells and harp, and the strings before "give us this day", but the rest of the orchestration is too dense. It's supposed to be more intimate. I don't like his glissando on "temptation". my favorite tenor in this is Richard Tucker, and I don't usually like Tucker.
wattever333 2 years ago 4
@wattever333
Hi! I listened to Tucker and also Leonard Warren. They are excellent, but Lanza's interpretation I feel is more humbling and inspiring throughout.
bonnies1234567 2 years ago
Yes..Warren comes on second to this one...he wold be among my favorite singers of all time...probably #2..then Jerome Hines(Bass).
gallantentry 1 year ago
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bonnies1234567 1 year ago
@wattever333 His glissando on "temptation" is exquisite! The pitch movement flows well with the definition of the word itself and is a superb "build" in the progression of the song to a perfectly executed climax and resolution. What Lanza did specifically at that moment (IMHO) was difficult to accomplish with many singers because of the very fact that there was a glissando.
gallantentry 1 year ago
Mario Lanza had the range from arias, standards, and the inspirational "The Lord's Prayer." His devotion can be felt by us all.
bonnies1234567 2 years ago
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bonnies1234567 2 years ago
I used to listen to Mario with my Mum when I was a young child and when Dad was working would watch his films. (They always seemed to be on a Sunday afternoon).
After my parents passing I was helping my Sister clear out the attic and found 78's and 33's of Mario that my Mum had hid.(Dad never got over WW2.). Mario had an amazing voice that was part of my early recollections and will always stay there as a comfort zone and a memory of happiy days and the promise of what was to come.
Budgie195 2 years ago 2
when did he record this?
93142 2 years ago
Have any of you heard Frank Tenaglia singing "The Lord's Prayer?" It's on youtube and he's really fantastic!
Susana1027 2 years ago
I av listened 2 this since everyday since tuesday when my mam went in 2 intensive care and it makes me cry soon has he sings.get better mam I luv u.
TheSmallblackflowers 2 years ago
Wow!
bskinner48 2 years ago 3
There was no one better. This rendition is goes right to the soul whether your a believer or not.
skipper8257 2 years ago 25
I THINK THIS IS PERFECT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION I HAVE HEARD. EVEN BETTER THAN RICHARD TUCKERS AND IF YOU LISTEN TO HIS YOU WILL SEE THE SAME OLD PEOPLE CHAMPIONING HIM REPEATEDLY . TUCKERS IS NICE BUT MARIOS IS BEAUTIFUL
sugarbist 1 year ago
@sugarbist -- Yes, I agree with you. Mario Lanza's interpretation is the best I have heard. It is reverent and at the conclusion, his voice becomes more intense with feeling.
bonnies1234567 11 months ago
@sugarbist YOU'RE A TASTELESS IDIOT.
VinylToVideo 10 months ago
@VinylToVideo MAYBE WE'RE BOTH TASTELESS IDIOTS.
sugarbist 10 months ago
@sugarbist I don't think so; I'm the one who listens to real opera singers who performed on stage over 30-50 year careers.
VinylToVideo 10 months ago
@VinylToVideo Im happy for you,This is The Lords Prayer and my remark is about this specific recording without getting into adiscussion about 0pera singer verses Hollywood singer.Tucker was a fine tenor, but I enjoy Lanza more than anyone else in the so-called (AMERICAN SONGS).I unfortunately did not have the benefit of hearing either LIVE. I was never a big Tucker fan but after hearing his early Butterfly duet(REALLY BEAUTIFUL) & some other recordings I have a better appreciation for him.
sugarbist 10 months ago
@sugarbist Yet I'm sure you still preferred Lanza and even Grayson to Steber. Bleh. In this case "The Lords Prayer" is sung both technically better and with more passion by a devout Jew than a lapsed Catholic.
VinylToVideo 10 months ago
@VinylToVideo Yes, I still prefer Lanza, but I never cared for Grayson although i dont find her offensive. Steber and Tucker actually give me GOOSE BUMPS in the Butterfly duet. Very beautiful .R.T. never had the Hollywood Hussies chasing him or he might have been a lapsed Jew. Ofcourse I'm making light of your comment .Enjoy
sugarbist 10 months ago
@sugarbist Tucker's later recording of the "Butterfly" duet with Price should give goosebumps as well.
VinylToVideo 10 months ago
@VinylToVideo Thanks
sugarbist 10 months ago
@skipper8257 Well it gets to my soul and I am a believer !!
shinybrains 10 months ago
@skipper8257 Agree. I'm a none believer but beyond the nature of this song, what it does is put me face to face with one of the many examples of the best that makind's got to offer itself. Thank you life and certainly, thank you Yoni89.
decodeme98 10 months ago
@skipper8257 the song penetrates through your soul...no matter who sings this.
deathratrald 3 months ago
Thank you so much for posting. His voice is sublime.
DivaKazza 2 years ago 3
Beautiful version. Used to hear this every night at summer camp before bed. Takes me back...
bigmike13579 2 years ago
By far the most inspiring and beautiful rendition of "The Lord's Prayer'! I have heard many different renditions over the years. None as heart felt. Lanza had such a rich sound....very powerful!
gallantentry 2 years ago 11
@gallantentry
Yes, I truly agree. I have listened to several other interpretations as well, but Lanza's is the most humble and inspiring of all, with richness and power.
bonnies1234567 2 years ago
Now I know why Elvis loved this guy
thewsca 2 years ago 4
Amazing voice. Forever a favorite. And a sublime song on top of all that. I have this recording at home. Never get tired of listening to it.
brickbradford 2 years ago
bring a tear to a glass eye wonderful
gringo780 2 years ago 2
Yes as you said Tucker's was very good but he did not record it until he was 54 years old in 1968. It was on a Christmas album with other singers.
halavey 2 years ago 2
simply the best
gringo780 2 years ago 2
The GREAT Mario Lanza.
Hans NL
qklq42 2 years ago 6
a wonderful voice and a great hymn daitwp
daitwp 2 years ago 3
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this makes no sense at all: Lord praying to someone?! to Him we pray and He is not depend on anyone. if you say that is JESUS praying to God, than think about Jesus divinity. Jesus was only a mighty messenger of God who was sent to teach mankind-that is why he thought you the prayer-God doesn't pray to anyone. to Him we pray.
massrerdean 2 years ago
lo maximo lo mejor que halla pasado por mis oidos
balzan1 2 years ago
The Best Version of The Lord's Prayer I Have Ever heard.
Utterly Magnificent. Sung with true spirit and meaning.
bluefete77 2 years ago 4
Thanks! Amazing voice!! Simply Beautiful !!!
cdespinos 2 years ago 3
I was made to sing this all the time at school but when as you hear mario i wana cry.
windyman007 2 years ago 3
the best redition of the lords prair that could possible be .amen
windyman007 2 years ago 3
Parzifal .... very interesting info. Many thanks for making us aware of it.
johnjab 2 years ago
fantastic
hiboz 2 years ago
The composer of this wonderful piece of music had a brother named Stan who was truly a great musician. He played organ at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama and was one of the truly great to ever play that instrument. His life went mostly unheralded but he was a great musician. Truly gifted but lived in his brother's shadow.
parzifal39 2 years ago
Thankyou for this information
tagliavini 2 years ago
powerful indeed
markangelo95 2 years ago 2
Wonderful!
dearmalika 2 years ago
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pianist527 3 years ago 2
Doesn't matter when Lanza sang this it's the most moving rendition of this song ever recorded. listen to the crystal clear Bb just amazing. Only Tucker who was more precise and textbook perfect could come close to Mario on this one.
Etnalleb 3 years ago 7
VINYLTOVIDEO GIVES THE DATE 9/51
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
Yes recorded in 1951 30 YEAR OLD LANZA, VERY FINE .
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
This is a recording from the early 50's with Ray Sinatra cond. not his last one, not even close to last his voice was darker later of course.
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
I had this recording way before he died this is not the last one.
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
I know what I think based on live concerts and recordings, sure live is different you can miss ring not coming through the same way on recording and size etc. but the sound of the voice was one of the best no doubt from what I can tell and from what those whose opinion I respect who heard him he was a lyric spinto and a great voice he choose the path he took that was his decision and brought us to opera. He did more for opera then Pavoratti way before Pavoratti without a career in opera!
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
I misspelled Grant Park below. Interesting I just had a phone call from a friend who mentioned what I sent him of Lanza which was the so well sung Vesti from 1958 in his last film he thought like I do if only he had sung more then the 3rd act of Boheme live (which he did) and the Butterfly which has not much for the tenor after act 1 and of course the operetta the merry wives of windsor, serious opera people would take him more seriously he said his voice had more warmth then Bjorling.yes true
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
No I did not but know several who did besides singers like Kirsten, Albanese , Treigle and Peerce who I all spoke to about him . I used to have dinner with his mother in law every so often since she lived in Evanston near my parents home in Chicago and I met Weiler whn I lived in cal. and stayed with his parents so I knew the kids very well. Sadly I never heard him live in Concert of course when he sang at great park here in 1947 I was 6 and his Marshall field concert was in 1949.
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
Beautiful. Beautiful.
Thank you for the post.
Cameo9330
cameo9330 3 years ago 2
Oh, wow. That is a performance for all time.
edgluhrs 3 years ago 4
I am 52 years old and I have been listening to this song that Mario Lanza has shared to us all. This song is simply fantastic, simple yet so powerful
Every day by song I have been encouraged to live my life beautifully and peacefully.
Have a blessed day to All , always
Budi Soehardi
roslinorphanage 3 years ago 2
A singing prayer full of religiosity, holy sentiment and the utmost devotion. His magnificent voice gives an even greater dimension if that was possible to an already most splendorous prayer.
pianist527 3 years ago 4
He was the geatest American tenor, he was my favorite I have always loved his voice now he is with God in heaven I will remember him.
rnv09 3 years ago 4
can you believe this man thought he couldn't sing very well- fantastic talent
iain2761 3 years ago
Recorded September 29, 1951.
VinylToVideo 3 years ago
When I was 9 I saw toast of new orelans, 1950 it had just come out blew my young mind and at 10 the great caruso, 1951 and that was my turn on and love of opera that led me to even stay at his parents home (cocozza's)for a short time in the early 60's so you can say I owe Lanza for that love of opera as does Domingo, Jose C and probably Richard Leech as far as opera singers go. I wonder how many more?
pearlmuth3 3 years ago 2
Did you ever have the good fortune to hear Lanza in person? Given that you've heard so many fine tenors and have commented on their performances insightfully, I wonder what you would have thought of Mario at his best:)---
stevevandien 3 years ago
Oh I see what you mean, thanks--- yes as agile. His voice was darker and heavier by 54 of course, like tenors get over 50 unless they where pure lyrics like say Kraus or Tagliavini etc. Caruso really sounded at the end at 48 very Baritonal but of course still a great tenor, he smoked quite a lot you know.
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
Yes I agree with you, so mario was 34, recorded in 1955. His version in Because your mine was 1952 and was a fine recording, slightly different.
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
Ooh, no I was just giving an example, you said early 30's in comparison to someone in his 50's- was saying Tucker's voice was as agile and beautiful in his 50's as it was in his 30's. Thus I think comparison can be allowed. :P There's no date on my recording- but I'd guess around 55, yes.
Yoni89 3 years ago
PEARLMUTH3:MARIO was 38 when this recording of the lords prayer was done.Just 3 weeks before his death!
tenorvoice50 3 years ago
German--you cannot compare a 54 year old man to this man in his early 30's both great
pearlmuth3 3 years ago
Tucker was in as good a voice at 54 as he was at 34, in my opinion. :P
Yoni89 3 years ago
This has been giving me goosebumps for many years now :)
ShawDAMAN 3 years ago 2
The best version hands down. :D
ShawDAMAN 3 years ago 3
This is absolutely amazing...what a voice. One of my favorites was Tucker's commercial recording, but this is just as good, if not better. I'll try to post the Tucker one as a response tomorrow.
GermanOperaSinger 3 years ago
Renata Tibaldi,leading operatic soprano of the 20th century,visited Lanza on set of Serenade in December 1955,later attended a screening of the musical highlights from the film. "Tebaldi was so overcome by Mario's singing that she was moved to tears," recalled musical director Ray Heindorf. She spent an evening at Lanza's home, where the two singers sang together. Her response to hearing his live voice was unequivocal. "Yours is the finest natural tenor voice I have ever heard," she told Lanza.
chris99103 3 years ago 3
Hello Chris99103 ... I wanted to hear Mario sing The Lord's Prayer again as my evening prayer today. I can imagine how overpowering it must have been for Renata Tibaldi to sing together with Mario Lanza. When I hear his complete soul sing this prayer and I remember how holy God is, my heart is also moved to tears. There are not many singers and songs that can do that to me. I appreciate your comments very much.
mypoetforever 3 years ago 3
The greatest natural tenor voice of the last century...and there is a lot of proove from opera celebrities.Gedda said 1958 after the concert in the Royal Albert Hall in England. "It's the greatest tenor voice I've ever heard.". Licia Albanese (Metropolitan Soprano)recorded in 1955 the Act III duet Dio Ti Giocondi from Otello with Lanza and she said more than 20 years later. "He was fantastic! I rank him next to Caruso. Next comes Di Stefano, then all the others.Just to mention a few.
chris99103 3 years ago 2
The last picture refers to Mario Lanza performing in the opera 'Pagliacci' by Ruggero Leoncavallo. According to Wikipedia, the opera 'Pagliacci' was and remains one of the most popular works in the operatic repertory. For a modern rendition see on Youtube v=sUe2OnXIBEg . In my opinion this figure qualifies the art of Lanza without offense.
dies1domini 3 years ago
Thanks so much dies1domini for your information that sheds an entirely new light on the last picture. Now that I know the signifigance of Mario Lanza's performance in "Pagliacci", this picture is in fact a
"grand finale" to this wonderful video.
It's good to get more knowledge and all the facts about any subject - including Mario Lanza.
mypoetforever 3 years ago
i would have loved to go and see him in concet
i think his brilliant thanks for video.
poker1701 3 years ago 2
amazing rendition of the piece
except the slide show ended with the worst possible picture. haha
Maestro2011 3 years ago
Yes ... a better picture at the end would be more respectful.
mypoetforever 3 years ago
AMEN!
Evy Of Canada
mypoetforever 3 years ago
Who arranged the song for Choir and Solo?
Japanese1970 3 years ago
Wonderful song fantastic voice No other tenor or singer could give a better rendition The last part is sung in such a profound way that those who are listening feel inside the same deep religious sentiment of the very prayer he is singing
pianist527 3 years ago 2
what a voice died too young daitwp
daitwp 3 years ago
who wrote this?
garconfrancais01 3 years ago
Albert Hay Malotte (1895-1964) wrote this in 1935.
Chromwell01 3 years ago