Feelin' Good - Gilbert Price

Wonderful Mr. Price, a mere 23 years old at the time, conquered Broadway with this one song! He was literally "the talk of the town!" Anthony Newley, the star of the show, said Gilbert was all wrong for the part, but that he had "the best bloody voice I've ever heard!" This is from 1965.


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[hysings]

I knew Gilbert Price in the 60's - we were in All City Chorus together...I remember being

a very nice guy. When he was in "Roar of the Greasepaint, smell of the Crowd" I went backstage to see him....I late found out he had died...

[varadero1839]

@hysings I remember the "All City Chorus!" I'm from NY, and I remember what an honor it was to be chosen as a member! Good for you, and even better that you got to meet him. Sadly, he died so young; his voice was one for the ages. Thanks so much for your memories, and comment!

[ke6vw]

Actually, this is one of the first Broadway shows that DID use radio mics on performers. Mr Newley used one. I was the original prop man on the show, and the sound man was a friend. When this song was sung, the entire sound system was turned off, including the mics in the footlights. Mr. Price had an awesome voice.

[varadero1839]

@ke6vw A million thanks to you ke6vw! Your comment and verification have made my year! I may be mistaken, but think the Shubert Theater has nearly 1,500 seats. This may not be considered enormous, but very respectable by Broadway standards. I can only guess that management understood that given Gilbert's voice, had they left things hooked up, they might have blown out the entire sound system for the theater; a smart move. Honored to hear from you!

[dianezee]

I saw the musical when I was 15. Mr. Price brought the house down. It's a great memory for me. And it's still my favorite version of this song.

[varadero1839]

@dianezee So happy to hear from you! I agree, as he's also my favorite. My feeling, aside from the amazing performance, few attempts can ever eclipse the original. Thanks so much!!

[FRYN]

isn't it funny how covers made this song first jazz and then rock?

I love every version!

[tiedyefalafel]

I love Muse's cover, but I have to agree with Anthony Newley about this guy. This is absolutely the best version of the song.

[FERMAT0123]

I saw him perform in Dayton, Ohio. Still one of the most remarkable talent I have ever enjoyed. At an astonishingly young 23 he had it all. A voice that really is perfect. Magnificent baritone, beautifull contol and sincerity. Miss him. Noone like him around today. Brian Stokes is fine, but Gilbert voice seem to defy it's owner. He was certainly not a big fella. But what effortless power.

[Claaudiaml]

I love this version as much as Muse's cover. Awesome!

[kitboy69]

Amen.



[chksngrnyc]

@1wallander I too remember watching Gilbert sing this great song back then; my good friend, Gloria Chu was one of the "kids" in the production...