Contralto Dorothy HORTON ~ His Eye Is On The Sparrow (1975)

[EdmundStAustell]

This is very lovely indeed. First-class singing supported by a first-class voice and excellent technique. Yes, I could listen to her sing all day long! Thank you very much!

[CanadaPisces]

A lovely old song beautifully sung! Thank you Doug for the posting!

[meltzerboy]

@CanadaPisces Thanks, CP, for sending this to me. I commented on the video previously but it's always good to hear Dorothy Horton's singing again.

[mayatatyana1]

Doug, this is an incredible voice! Dorothy Horton's rendition touches the heart. Thank you. Maya

[HM0880]

What a sublime, heartfelt rendition of this beautiful hymn! Absolutely amazing. The video accompaniment is lovely-- pure and simple. Thank you for posting. :)

[CurzonRoad]

@HM0880

MOST welcome.... thank YOU!

[lornabegbie]

How beautiful and uplifting and how wonderfully presented! Thank you so much.

Lorna

[stuartliff]

Absolutely lovely. A glorious voice used with sensitivity and sincerity. What a loss to the opera and concert stages. I am extremely grateful for having had the chance to hear this fine singer

Vivian

[Maritimer2009]

Thank God for UTube, that we can find these gems of rarest beauty and enjoy them over and over again. From another realm I can feel the beauty in this voice.

[Kievest]

Anyone who isn't moved to their bones by Dorothy Horton's singing and personal story has a heart of stone! The clear, unpretentious sound of her voice is like a cool oasis in the Sahara desert! Her precise diction, delicate but potent phrasing, conviction and elegant, un- emcumbered delivery are subtle but deeply affecting! Douglas, with seeming simplicity, both you and "Dot" have be- stowed a great honor and cherished remembrance upon those of us lucky to receive this video!TY

[Bivolari]

Very moving.

[opertutto]

A warm, lovely secure voice presented with rare sensitivity. And the song brings back many memories of my growing-up days. Thank you, Doug

[sospello]

Now this is a voice that lifts the spirit--very pure, direct and seemingly effortless. Thank you for sharing Mrs. Horton's voice with us.

[TotallyItalian1]

What a pure voice. What an inspirational song. Thanks for posting this CurzonRoad. I would love to hear more songs sung by Ms. Horton. Absolutely beautiful.

Lucia

[CurzonRoad]

Hello Lucia: Thank you, very much! Doug --

[pax41]

What a beautiful rendition of this song! Thanks for sharing this one Doug.

[helmuthoorn]

Thanks for sharing this gem Bob

[CurzonRoad]

Hi Bob: Thanks, very much (software worked well on this, too!). Best. Doug --

[paulostroff99]

A very lovely voice and style! Brava!

[Yogimjc]

My heart aches everytime I listen to this. Thanks so much for finding the software that took out all the scratches.

[CurzonRoad]

Hi MJC: Yes, quite a performance. Thanks very, very much, and catch you soon. Cheers, etc. Doug --

[minacciosa]

This is an absolutely first-class voice. Amazing that I've never heard of her. Thank you so much for this and for relating her inspiring story.

[65attila]

Doug

What a wondeful performance and touching story.

Thank you- John.

Thanks

[cantorandopera]

Absolutely beautiful! Such a wonderful voice and accomplished technique. There is great emotion and musical style as well, making this a wonderful addition to youtube.

[andyrawn]

DOUG ~

This contralto DOROTHY HORTON ~ your Family's friend ~ produced her voice EXACTLY correctly, keeping it bright with no or little actual loss of her rich naturally lower voice ~ a voice of beautiful texture applied to beautifully artistic singing.

~ ANDY

[meltzerboy]

Beautiful and inspirational performance. The story of Dorothy Monson Horton related in the notes I find just as interesting, incorporating as it does so many themes, including the good and bad influences of religion, the power of change and forgiveness, the sentiments of courage and determination, and so on. If I recall correctly, was it not D.A.R. Constitution Hall that had barred Marian Anderson from singing, prompting Eleanor Roosevelt to resign from the Daughters of the American Revolution?

[CurzonRoad]

Hello Nate: Yes, it was the D.A.R. Constitution Hall that barred Anderson, Mrs. Roosevelt resigning shortly thereafter. Thank you very much for your comment! Doug -- .

[AulicExclusiva]

Just so, Nate.

I love both the timbre of her voice and the beautiful union of clear words and musical line. Very moving.

[ginnykaren]

Good Morning Doug,

Thank you for sending me this lovely praise song sung by the voice of an angel.

May you have a blessed Sunday and a wonderful week ahead.

All the best to you and your's,

Ginny~

[CurzonRoad]

Good Evening Ginny: THANK YOU! Cheers, etc. Doug --

[genia106]

Douglasio My Darling,

What a wonderful inspriational story and such a beautiful video. This SPARROW had the most EXQUISITE voice. Merci.

[CurzonRoad]

Genia: As always, thank you very much! ALL BEST. Doug --

[Shabannie]

Such a beautiful voice. Nice contribution!

------Ellen

[CurzonRoad]

Good Morning Ellen.... and THANK YOU! Doug --