When Jerry sang about faith something wonderful happened. He could pour out his voice like chocolate lava and nothing else would matter. This is the same passion that led him to go down on the Bowery in NYC to preach to those who would listen. He was a man who held patents and was a science and math wiz, but what he really was was a decent guy. He was grateful to serve and loved Lucia to the last breath of his life and hers. Thanks Jerry...RIP.
Hines had a great great voice. Certainly one of the best basso voices ever. He was curious about vibrato, and once inquired to me his interest in quickening up his rather full and wide and slower vibrato. But listening to him here, he was great just as he was. He was generous and fun, and full of life. He gave much to his friends and to the world. I will always remember his friendship and good times during the 50's here in Los Angeles. What about Lucia and his boys?
A superb bass voice, but this song has been transposed too low and played far too slowly. The dynamics have been drowned out by the orchestra. A great voice spoiled entirely by the enterpretation.
One of the great singers of all time. Jerome Hines was with the Metropolitan Opera longer in time and for more performances, that any other singer in the Met's long illustrious history. Quite a record!
Mr. Hines holds a dear place in my heart and memory, as well as J.D. Sumner. I find that I am a continuing work, a composition of many parts, shaped by many individuals; much like the smooth, rounded pebbles in a flowing stream. So we are, and as such we carry the marks of those who shape us. It has been, and continues to be my particular honor to have been inspired by these "gifts in men", and to bear the memory of them to a new generation. Proverbs 27:17
WOW!!! It makes you tremble
TheTeedoff 3 months ago
BASSO PROFUNDO!
razorknight92 5 months ago
When Jerry sang about faith something wonderful happened. He could pour out his voice like chocolate lava and nothing else would matter. This is the same passion that led him to go down on the Bowery in NYC to preach to those who would listen. He was a man who held patents and was a science and math wiz, but what he really was was a decent guy. He was grateful to serve and loved Lucia to the last breath of his life and hers. Thanks Jerry...RIP.
deutschefach 5 months ago
Hines had a great great voice. Certainly one of the best basso voices ever. He was curious about vibrato, and once inquired to me his interest in quickening up his rather full and wide and slower vibrato. But listening to him here, he was great just as he was. He was generous and fun, and full of life. He gave much to his friends and to the world. I will always remember his friendship and good times during the 50's here in Los Angeles. What about Lucia and his boys?
stache5 8 months ago
Glorious singing depending on great knowledge of the gentle art of singing
and also a noble taste. Bravo Jerome!
klokheten 9 months ago
A superb bass voice, but this song has been transposed too low and played far too slowly. The dynamics have been drowned out by the orchestra. A great voice spoiled entirely by the enterpretation.
bgilliham 1 year ago
@bgilliham I do agree with you, but you have to admit his voice is still mightily impressive even with the terrible orchestration!
MasterIsh91 1 year ago
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One of the great singers of all time. Jerome Hines was with the Metropolitan Opera longer in time and for more performances, that any other singer in the Met's long illustrious history. Quite a record!
RICHARDDAVISMCLEOD 1 year ago
Hines at his best. What a majestic voice:) --
stevevandien 2 years ago 3
IT brings tears to my eyes. I had the good fortune to work with Jerry at the Met in NYC.
xmetbass 2 years ago 6
What a splendid voice and a marvelous interpretation of this great song, bravo and congratulations, great singing.
robmanrico 2 years ago 3
Beautiful. Thank you.
vstasov 2 years ago 3
Thank you, Peter!
Mr. Hines holds a dear place in my heart and memory, as well as J.D. Sumner. I find that I am a continuing work, a composition of many parts, shaped by many individuals; much like the smooth, rounded pebbles in a flowing stream. So we are, and as such we carry the marks of those who shape us. It has been, and continues to be my particular honor to have been inspired by these "gifts in men", and to bear the memory of them to a new generation. Proverbs 27:17
Mark Hall, bass
dieselheart001 2 years ago
The cool thing is this is an Arthur Sullivan song - of GILBERT & SULLIVAN!!!
rainking61 2 years ago 2
¡Magnific ! ¡grandioso!
mbrtok 2 years ago 6
Thank you for preserving and sharing this. Mr. Hines was my inspiration in my younger years
as a performer. Even to this day, hearing him sing
this brings a smile to my lips, and tears from my eyes. May God bless...
dieselheart
dieselheart001 2 years ago 2