Old Man River - Gilbert Price

One more from amazing Mr. Gilbert Price. This is dedicated to Jerry who made this all possible! Though Mr. Price is gone, his talents live on, and he's well loved by all his wonderful family, admirers and friends.

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• Gilbert
• Price
• Broadway
• Ed
• Sullivan
• Show
• Old
• Man
• River
• superb
• elegant
• from
• late
• '60s!
• Indigo
• 1045
• complements
• Jerry
• balance
• to
• follow!

[intelegentable]

Gilbert Price was an incredible vocal and acting, talent. I saw him in Timbuktu and will never forget his soaring love songs and strong stage presence. He was partnered with Melba Moore and I was amazed at how she actually sang sweetly and legitimately and did not go wailing away as usual. He had a wonderful restraining influence that made her sing lyrically, not loudly.A big powerful voice but used with restraint and refinement A great artist and what a loss of great talent.

[varadero1839]

@intelegentable I wish they'd had the sense to produce a cast album of this show. I saw it twice, and was enthralled by Gilbert's voice. You made me laugh when you mentioned how he rather tamed Melba! I saw her in "Purlie," and though she was superb, her vocal gymnastics would have been out of place in "Timbuktu!" She did a beautiful job! I'm very grateful to hear from you, and have several other "GP" bits on YT. Some have been challenged as not quite authentic. Maybe Si, maybe No! Best wishes!

[catweazle04]

By God, absolute great this performense! Better, better very better as Franky Boy! I I thought, that is the best Interpret of thease Song, but it's better, better, better.

Sorry of my bad english!

[varadero1839]

@catweazle04 Thank you so much for commenting on the amazing Mr. Price! I agree with you that his voice is amazing, and I only wish I could provide a filmed version of him performing. You're a very kind!

[revdoodoo]

As his companion from 1961 until his death from a faulty propane heater while he was sleeping in Vienna, Austria, 2 January 1991, I am amazed that some kind soul found this clip and posted it. His grandmother from the island of St. Kitts was my friend, I arranged his memorial, and his siblings' grandchildren keep in touch with me. Thanks to whoever was able to find this clip and post it. Warren Allen Smith, New York City

[varadero1839]

@revdoodoo With YT "Send Message" still not functional on my MAC, I'll send another brief message. I know you've seen 3 of the 5 I've uploaded, but please try and view "Timbuktu!" There are 2 songs: "Stranger in Paradise," and "Night of My Nights." They are barely viewable, but Gilbert's superb voice still is so beautiful!

[maggycat55]

What a beautiful voice John. Loved the photos.

[fuitbag]

Is he a baritone?

[chowmikki]

Amazing voice, amazing performer. I had the pleasure to see Gilbert Price on stage in Toronto. Roar of the greasepaint, smell of the crowd. At that time I was 19 yrs. old and had never seen such a good singer, and of course Anthonly Newly can't be forgotten.

[kimancuo]

Absolutely amazing!

[kimpkim1]

WE MISS YOU SO MUCH UNCLE

[kimpkim1]

R I P UNCLE GILBERT HOW WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. NOW I SEE WHERE KEITH PRICE GET HIS VOICE UNCLE