If Rudolf Schock was not Tops in lip-sync-singing, it perhaps was too artificial for him! He was such a natural singer. This man had such wonderful magical voice, strong and yet so gentle. Rudolf Schock had the unique way to deliver his songs so effortless, singing with his whole being, heart and soul. He was a Natural; my favorite Tenor!
Dieser Man war viel zu Natuerlich fuer lip-synking. Er war Einmalig!
Sehr beliebt; und ist es noch. Thank you, for featuring some of his songs.
Today, he would have superstar-status, with all the qualities he had. His top notes are phantastic, nearly singular. 100 singers, you´re absulutely right putting him on vour list!
Shock did everything well. Brilliant and easy high notes, a voice color different from everybody else. Much nicer voice than Tauber and anders. He also made a Grean Walther on recording. In fact, he sang everything from Wagner to popular tunes equally well with this great artistery. His mezza voce was inequalled even by Tauber(Just listen to the end of Madchen mine Madchen). Great tenor and greaty artist!
100Singers, you mention an embarrasing 1970's TV appearance. What exactly happened. is it the one that's posted in two parts, Rudolf Schock iim TV, where he appears to lipsynch?
@fabrizzzio48 It was one of those last TV-Live broadcast-concert, called "Galaabend der Schallplatte". Schock sang together with Sylvia Geszty. This evening she was in splendid voice and sang out Schock and even Moffo, who came later. It was the time, when TV more and more produced Lipsync-singing, and after Schock´s poor performance (It was a so-called Eurovision-broadcast for Germany, Austria and Switzerland), lipsync-singing became standard. And Schock never was invited for live TV-Concerts
His tone was a bit leathery, his high notes often tight. But he was ALWAYS "on". He always threw his whole being into whatever he sang. As a "jugendlich Held", the lighter kind of Heldentenor, he was a cherishable artist. He was also very good in classic Viennese operetta. I repeat, a cherishable artist.
Mit einem vollkommen unverwechselbaren Timbre und einer großen Bandbreite völlig zu Recht nominiert. Nach seinem Infarkt war er nicht mehr stimmlich auf absoluter Höhe. Aber mit seinem Wesen und immer noch vorhandener stimmlicher Qualität wusste er sein Publikum zu überzeugen.
Leider hat er zu viel belanglose Filme und Fernsehshows gemacht. Er hätte die ganz große Karriere leicht machen können, zog aber einen anderen Weg vor. Wer will ihm, einem Kriegsgeprägten, das verdenken?
Bittersweet memories : my Dad sang it for my Mm, I played the piano , it is so very long ago and just the memories are left. Hildy
hildeg33 7 months ago
that was my mothers favorite song...my earliest memories are of hearing it.
earthlinghere 1 year ago
oh my god! the mezza voce!
nohaylamujer 1 year ago 2
My father liked him, and this was one of my favorite songs. I'm so happy to have foung it again. Ausgesiechnet!
modelerjimg 1 year ago
Schock sings this like no one else. Simply beautiful!
MMfanAZ 1 year ago
I always loved this voice and admired his mezza voce so smooth and so natural! A wonderful artist!
vivegedda 1 year ago
If Rudolf Schock was not Tops in lip-sync-singing, it perhaps was too artificial for him! He was such a natural singer. This man had such wonderful magical voice, strong and yet so gentle. Rudolf Schock had the unique way to deliver his songs so effortless, singing with his whole being, heart and soul. He was a Natural; my favorite Tenor!
Dieser Man war viel zu Natuerlich fuer lip-synking. Er war Einmalig!
Sehr beliebt; und ist es noch. Thank you, for featuring some of his songs.
BrieoBrigitte 2 years ago
Today, he would have superstar-status, with all the qualities he had. His top notes are phantastic, nearly singular. 100 singers, you´re absulutely right putting him on vour list!
zweigesundehaende 2 years ago
Shock did everything well. Brilliant and easy high notes, a voice color different from everybody else. Much nicer voice than Tauber and anders. He also made a Grean Walther on recording. In fact, he sang everything from Wagner to popular tunes equally well with this great artistery. His mezza voce was inequalled even by Tauber(Just listen to the end of Madchen mine Madchen). Great tenor and greaty artist!
monpitt500 2 years ago
100Singers, you mention an embarrasing 1970's TV appearance. What exactly happened. is it the one that's posted in two parts, Rudolf Schock iim TV, where he appears to lipsynch?
fabrizzzio48 2 years ago
@fabrizzzio48 It was one of those last TV-Live broadcast-concert, called "Galaabend der Schallplatte". Schock sang together with Sylvia Geszty. This evening she was in splendid voice and sang out Schock and even Moffo, who came later. It was the time, when TV more and more produced Lipsync-singing, and after Schock´s poor performance (It was a so-called Eurovision-broadcast for Germany, Austria and Switzerland), lipsync-singing became standard. And Schock never was invited for live TV-Concerts
100Singers 2 years ago
Thanks for the info and post.
fabrizzzio48 2 years ago
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Lankersee 2 years ago
His tone was a bit leathery, his high notes often tight. But he was ALWAYS "on". He always threw his whole being into whatever he sang. As a "jugendlich Held", the lighter kind of Heldentenor, he was a cherishable artist. He was also very good in classic Viennese operetta. I repeat, a cherishable artist.
AulicExclusiva 2 years ago
Definitely on my top five list... I'm glad he was chosen, and I hope there's a "Part III". Thanks!
Hjadlowker 2 years ago
One of the best artists among all tenors ad my favorite with wittrisch,Wunderlich,Anders Liechtegg,Kiepura....
monpitt500 2 years ago
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polemius01 2 years ago 3
His Lohengrin under Schuchter is also excellent.
AulicExclusiva 2 years ago
instantly recognizable with warm tone and delivery = Schock was a great tenor with a great recorded legacy
gnativerson 2 years ago
Schock is a very good tenor. In his early years he had it all!
greghauser 2 years ago
Always liked him, glad he's here. =)
ShawDAMAN 2 years ago
Mit einem vollkommen unverwechselbaren Timbre und einer großen Bandbreite völlig zu Recht nominiert. Nach seinem Infarkt war er nicht mehr stimmlich auf absoluter Höhe. Aber mit seinem Wesen und immer noch vorhandener stimmlicher Qualität wusste er sein Publikum zu überzeugen.
Leider hat er zu viel belanglose Filme und Fernsehshows gemacht. Er hätte die ganz große Karriere leicht machen können, zog aber einen anderen Weg vor. Wer will ihm, einem Kriegsgeprägten, das verdenken?
tenorvoicefan 2 years ago 6