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I used to think Pavarotti was the best tenor that ever lived.....I was wrong...Jessi just bitch-slapped every other tenor in history.
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@The99Gambo I would appreciate it if you would reveal where and when Pavarrotti "admitted" that Bjoerling was a "better" tenor than he, Pavarotti was. It would have been a highly uncharacteristic gesture on Mr. P's part, and in any case not at all true in my opinion.
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Listen close as the pianist plays "bumm" notes and rememberere he sang this as a "request" if you gave parties ...
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The BEST. No one comes close. NO ONE.
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Pavarotti was a great tenor, but he freely admitted that Jussi B was even better. The three Super Greats (Caruso, Gigli and Bjorling) weren't great at everything (and acting was not their strong point) but they stand out as beacons of wonder against some superb tenors. And when you realise the strength of operatic talent in the last century, that's saying something. God bless them all.
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As a Swedish singer I'm so proud. This voice.... It's silverness, it's sorrow.... I love you Jusssi
I was so fortunate to hear Jussi sing live in the '50s in Los Angeles. He sang in IL TROVATORE, & I promise you his voice was powerful enough for the big Shrine Auditorium. He was, & is far & away my favorite tenor of my lifetime, & I'm 70.
viking1938 3 years ago 48
This live performance reaffirms Bjorlin's greatness. In all the performances except those by Lanza and Pavaroti, I feel stirrings of emotion only once the orchestra launches into that spectacular finale at 3:03. The way Bjorling created that intensity with only the piano for accompaniment is incredible.
demosj 2 years ago 7