Leonard Warren - Haul away, Joe

Leonard Warren sings a popular sea shanty.

9 July 1947, conducted by Morris Levine.

One of the best known Warren recordings of a popular song but I was surprised to see that it hasn't been posted on youtube yet. If you haven't heard this, I would highly recommend it!

And one of the mightiest high A's I've ever heard at the end.

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[operabeauty]

This is from an old LP of sea shanties and songs. It is glorious, and near the end, Warren sings an incredible high A natural, that would be the envy of most tenors!

Ed Rosen

[stevevandien]

Thanks, buddy:). America produced some terrific 20th century baritones, from David Bispham and Clarence Whitehill to Sherrill Milnes. In between were Lawrence Tibbett, John Charles Thomas, Richard Bonelli, Robert Merrill, Robert Weede, Calvin Marsh, Cornell MacNeil and Joseph Shore. Also Todd Duncan and Lawrence Winters, who as African-Americans had limited opportunities. But Warren's voice, technique and temperament reached another level. What an artist! Best, Steve

[Mehitebal]

My dad had this LP, I loved this song best of all. when I listen to it, all is good in my world.

[65attila]

@halavey

I think the great high note ar 2:37 is a High A. This is a stunnin performance from an

LP which I treasure.

Regards-John

[lightdancermagi]

We had this record when i was a child--how gorgeous to hear it without scratches--thank you so much!

[USMarineRifleman0311]

takes a different type of person to survive on the seas

[HilinTn]

My mother had this album when I was a child. I loved these songs! Wish I could hear them all.

[lpvcrcd]

No arguments here steve.Warren was a special baritone and I'm sure he knew it.All the stratospheric voices know it.And most on youtube seem to agree with you.Technique- range- power- ease of production.Even so called "pros" bow to Warren. He sang Verdi like Caruso sang Verdi.Complete mastery/control with power to spare.Verdi is so difficult.You either sing alone/sing over a forte orchestra/ or with large chorus. Many Verdi bar. arias keep the voice in higher registers.Warren had no problem!!

[stevevandien]

Does anybody have information about the supporting choir? Is the marvelous Thurl Ravenscroft among the basses?

[stevevandien]

Warren is probably the best Verdi baritone in recorded history. His voice was enormous and enormously powerful -- both Roberta Peters and Tony Randall said so; (Randall said Warren's voice "filled the [Old Met] like black smoke.") AND Warren's voice was beautiful, with a superb mezza-voce. Have any other baritones reached this level? I mean re. those for whom we have records? Please offer your opinions. I'd very much enjoy discussion about this:) --

[stevevandien]

I've often wondered why this great artist had such a thing for sea shanties -- until I heard him sing them! With his magnificent voice and technique, Warren makes these songs vivid and exciting:) --