I got to perform this with him recently (I was in the band). It was truly amazing. He's got plenty of room down there - he did it down an octave in a morning rehearsal! Great talent, killer stage presence, and a true gentleman. It was a joy and a privilege.
Has anyone ever noticed that every bar of Old Man River is rythmically identical?
Dah, da, dah dah; da, da, da, dah dah. Genius is not reserved for the old German Masters...although it is little known that Jerome Kern studied in Heidleberg, and just missed the Lusitania on her fatal sailling.
Some of the words are so nasal they sound like the teacher on South Park. mmm--kay... :) Overall he sounds nice though
elgozador 9 hours ago
I got to perform this with him recently (I was in the band). It was truly amazing. He's got plenty of room down there - he did it down an octave in a morning rehearsal! Great talent, killer stage presence, and a true gentleman. It was a joy and a privilege.
mharbaugh 4 weeks ago
I saw him do that show and it's still one of the most amazing things I've ever seen on stage. The entire show was spectacular
Showtees 1 month ago
Michael Bell had some big shoes to fill in this role but fill 'em he does!
SukieTawdry1000 3 months ago
Has anyone ever noticed that every bar of Old Man River is rythmically identical?
Dah, da, dah dah; da, da, da, dah dah. Genius is not reserved for the old German Masters...although it is little known that Jerome Kern studied in Heidleberg, and just missed the Lusitania on her fatal sailling.
donyawker1020 4 months ago
terrific.
byline7844 4 months ago
Damn! I've got chills!
hanshandslover 6 months ago
Fantastic sound - I always aspire so try openmind5050 youtubers and my ol man river try.
Some say I do well.
openmind5050 6 months ago
absolutly amazing i love this song and he sings it so well, he has so much talent
mendrebe 6 months ago
Amazing! And there is absolutely nothing nasal about his singing.
sfyc 6 months ago
Michel bell came to the St.Louis Muny to play this part in showboat and half the audience was standing by the middle of the song.
dylantiger2 1 year ago 3
I love how detailed this scenery is
Salieri1760 1 year ago
Maravilhoso!!
sbellato 1 year ago
Ew..he sings so nasally...
fossilkid4life 1 year ago
@fossilkid4life Pretty much impossible to sing that low nasally. So very very wrong
MattHobbs91 7 months ago
@fossilkid4life Um I was referring to his upper register. His low sounds great. Upper register is nasally though, too forward. Thanks.
fossilkid4life 6 months ago
Absolutely incredible. The power in his voice is beyond impressive
notascenester21 1 year ago
Thanks for posting/sharing. An awesome performance and one of those stand out awards shows.
Dathan 1 year ago
this is the best version ive seen since paul robeson
keno8spot 2 years ago 7
Thanks for posting this!
penti77 2 years ago 8