@uranrising In those days the singers had to sing in full voice and the instrumentalists play as loud as they could in order for the acoustic recording technology to pick up the sound.
Yes, Over There can be considered unpc hooey and war propaganda, but if Caruso's version does not make you wish you could have signed up to go over with Pershing in the AEF you have a very cold heart
I have been told that France WOULD be a wonderful country to visit, if only they got rid of the French.
Hairbanger24 6 months ago
Quite something how he doesn't tone down his full voice for a popular song yet he doesn't make it sound at all operatic.
uranrising 1 year ago
@uranrising In those days the singers had to sing in full voice and the instrumentalists play as loud as they could in order for the acoustic recording technology to pick up the sound.
GreekCallas 1 year ago
you know at 0:51 he looks like he has a bum on his chin : /
bananaship17 1 year ago
@bananaship17 xD LOL! It's a scar. He got it from falling on the ground while chasing a streetcar as a kid. But yeah, it does look like a butt.
31operafan 9 months ago
Agreed historyman101.
GreekCallas 5 years ago
This was a popular song during World War1 (1914-1918)
Tenderness6 5 years ago
Yes, Over There can be considered unpc hooey and war propaganda, but if Caruso's version does not make you wish you could have signed up to go over with Pershing in the AEF you have a very cold heart
fedtrooper 5 years ago
True, nicely put.
GreekCallas 5 years ago
Caruso is a stantard that all Tenors should held to and follow.
planthi80 5 years ago