He was often described as a pint sized Cary Grant. He had a fantastic voice and sadly was lost during WW11. Ray Nobel came to the states but never had the success he had with the Mayfair Orchestra in London.
@ShutThatDoor God bless him, dying in such a violent way, and being laid to rest like he was. I wouldn't wish that fate on anybody in the world. But it's especially sad in the case of Al, because he was such a beautiful singer.
@Blonde7362 - In my view, the greatest singer whoever lived. What a pity most of us weren't around when Al was King. Will we ever see Al Bowlly's equal? I don't think so.
A very beautiful song, I could listen to it all day. Very personal to me. Makes me dream of a perfect world but at the same time makes me feel sad. Very hard to explain.
@chem100 Pretty good comment and I nearly agree. The one I think tops it is the Joe Loss Orchestra with singer Chick Henderson singing "Begin the Beguine". In my view, this is the best song ever recorded and it's on YT too.
@Corrie121 - Fine comment. They are the best, aren't they? That said, Al Bowlly and Lew Stone and Al and Roy Fox did some great recordings too. Common denominator being Al Bowlly.
How could they know during that awful air raid we were to lose the talented singer Al Bowlly. This record is a class title and he executes it perfectly. His voice is so distinct that i was in a music shop once and they were playing a song of his and I asked if it was him, purely as to me his voice was so unique. The surprise of the person behind the deck was funny, as i was young. Al Bowlly is still one of my favourites. I am glad to read other young people also listen to his talent.Thanks..
@1912cunard You are special for loving him!!! Not too many of us around these days. I still hold my hand to my heart every time I play his music. What a wonderful, talented man!
Wonderful just wonderful
numberoneson1 3 weeks ago
Wonderful. I was born too late as well for such greats as Bowwly, Columbo and Nelson Eddy.
barbrasgirl8 5 months ago 3
He was often described as a pint sized Cary Grant. He had a fantastic voice and sadly was lost during WW11. Ray Nobel came to the states but never had the success he had with the Mayfair Orchestra in London.
hobbshouse 7 months ago
It's folks like you you that keep this music alive. Ray and Al are two of my favorites.
hobbshouse 7 months ago
Mr Bowlly, the very thought of you makes me so happy.
ShutThatDoor 7 months ago 4
@ShutThatDoor God bless him, dying in such a violent way, and being laid to rest like he was. I wouldn't wish that fate on anybody in the world. But it's especially sad in the case of Al, because he was such a beautiful singer.
volvomantom 1 day ago
Beautiful!!
Loveships9 7 months ago
What a voice....beyond compare. Great song, wonderful singer.
Blonde7362 8 months ago
@Blonde7362 - In my view, the greatest singer whoever lived. What a pity most of us weren't around when Al was King. Will we ever see Al Bowlly's equal? I don't think so.
paulkate72 8 months ago
"The Very Thought of You"--timeless, immortal, as if from Cole Porter's sheet music!
JamesMerlin2 8 months ago
I really liked the violin work around 3:10, and I like the nostalgia of Bowlly's voice, but I have to say I prefer Nat King Cole's version.
TheBrewchief 10 months ago
Losing both Al Bowlly and Glenn Miller to war within 3 years of each other. You would think mankind would learn.
duroche53 10 months ago
love, love, love this :)
voxgirl 10 months ago
A very beautiful song, I could listen to it all day. Very personal to me. Makes me dream of a perfect world but at the same time makes me feel sad. Very hard to explain.
beatrice8780 11 months ago
The definition of class and charisma, this is a ticket to times I would have liked to experience, thanks for uploading!
RudySunseeker 11 months ago
My new favourite song!
claynadian 1 year ago
This may quite possibly be the greatest musical recording ever made.
chem100 1 year ago
@chem100 Pretty good comment and I nearly agree. The one I think tops it is the Joe Loss Orchestra with singer Chick Henderson singing "Begin the Beguine". In my view, this is the best song ever recorded and it's on YT too.
paulkate72 1 year ago
This version of this song is "perfect" in so many ways. It shall always be magical.
So dreamy and peaceful, calm and safe.
BeMyBigHero 1 year ago
This version of this song is "perfect" in so many ways. It shall always be magical.
BeMyBigHero 1 year ago
I`d never heard of Al Bowlly, but I like his version better than the other one I just listened to by another artist. Thanks for sharing!
guambetty 1 year ago
What a combination !! The artistry of Ray Noble and Al Bowlly. There can't be anything better.
Thank you for sharing.
Corrie121 1 year ago
@Corrie121 - Fine comment. They are the best, aren't they? That said, Al Bowlly and Lew Stone and Al and Roy Fox did some great recordings too. Common denominator being Al Bowlly.
paulkate72 1 year ago
unmatched
grail68 1 year ago
How could they know during that awful air raid we were to lose the talented singer Al Bowlly. This record is a class title and he executes it perfectly. His voice is so distinct that i was in a music shop once and they were playing a song of his and I asked if it was him, purely as to me his voice was so unique. The surprise of the person behind the deck was funny, as i was young. Al Bowlly is still one of my favourites. I am glad to read other young people also listen to his talent.Thanks..
1912cunard 1 year ago 13
@1912cunard You are special for loving him!!! Not too many of us around these days. I still hold my hand to my heart every time I play his music. What a wonderful, talented man!
ruw4me 1 year ago 2
R.I.P. :'(
RedMilkproductions 1 year ago
he was our very first " pop Star"
jimrockone 1 year ago
beautiful arrangement beautiful!!
VJCZAJA 2 years ago
What a marvellous singer, thanks for sharing!
RudySunseeker 2 years ago
Ah shit. I was born 70 years to late.
VanHowle 2 years ago 43
great song
kendragon83 2 years ago 2
Lovely video. I like the picture effect.
LKayL 3 years ago