Peter Allen "Once Before I Go"

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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    Welcome! These musical clips are from a large video collection that is now being converted from VHS/Beta to digital. There is some viewing quality loss from the original video source due to the age of the tapes, but the performances are preserved and still a joy to view. I'm finding many lost performances from vintage R&B, Soul, Pop, Broadway, Cabaret and other performances. This channel will be the Ed Sullivan channel for the digital generation, something for everyone to enjoy. Many of the performances will be seen for the first time since they were originally televised. I will be adding many musical performances from a variety of sources that I hope you will enjoy. Please hit the like button if you can.

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  • @cookie5335
    @cookie5335 21 годину тому +1

    Who is better than peter
    His voice is soo tangable and sincere

  • @carolynbrown7836
    @carolynbrown7836 4 місяці тому +15

    No One will ever sing this song better than Peter Allen!❤

    • @leehayton
      @leehayton Місяць тому +1

      Agreed....but Barry Manilow has been doing an awesome version on his latest tour

  • @anEyePhil
    @anEyePhil 4 місяці тому +13

    As an ordinary Australian, a heterosexual baby boomer, this man means more to me than you could ever imagine. Thank you Peter for your talent and torment. Time IS a traveller, hugs mate.

    • @TheLegendMaster
      @TheLegendMaster Місяць тому +2

      As an Englishman born after Peter died, he means a lot to me as well.

    • @aurtherbrunt241
      @aurtherbrunt241 11 годин тому

      He will never be matched. Best wishes mate.

  • @jasonklemm62
    @jasonklemm62 3 роки тому +16

    Ah, when they had musical guests on late night talk shows with talent!

    • @OpheliaDarkling
      @OpheliaDarkling 13 днів тому

      Really? No talent has existed in 40 years? Enjoy your 10 records. Why do folks like you say crap like this? Sorry your eyes closed.

  • @laurenstich1049
    @laurenstich1049 2 роки тому +20

    I am totally over the moon watch and listening to this. Of course, knowing Peter Allen's story only magnifies how poignant this song is, and this performance you really feel his raw emotion. Peter was an incredible talent, the likes we usually only see once in a generation. Of course, he traqically died way too young, but his legacy will live on forever. Oh how I would have loved to have known him personally.

    • @randallho1
      @randallho1 Рік тому +5

      I spent some time with Peter when he was separating from Liza, 1974 or 5. We had several conversations over Piper at Reno Sweeneys while he was performing there. I will always treasure the experience. Randall

    • @annieodonnell414
      @annieodonnell414 3 місяці тому +2

      @@randallho1 I have just come across Peter on Sunday night, and his spirit went down in me.. I am a songwriter, taking the long road to get my songs out there, and his spirit is lifting me now as I write... I sing acapella but got musicians for my album.. it is a long story but I got two world class jazz composers on my album ... love & blessings to you Randall... Annie

  • @jadezee6316
    @jadezee6316 Рік тому +12

    one of the most underrated song writers of his time....i saw him 3 times....in person

  • @blueskies1827
    @blueskies1827 Рік тому +13

    So many of the songs Peter wrote, like this one, are timeless. He was a great songwriter not just a great performer.

  • @michaelpound5156
    @michaelpound5156 Рік тому +7

    real talent, real presence, a complicated man who had complicated emotional range that fed into extraordinary performance. A truly gifted artist.

  • @TheMidnightSpecial80
    @TheMidnightSpecial80 4 роки тому +32

    Gome far too soon. This is literally my favorite song of all time ❤️❤️❤️

  • @roncanizares9966
    @roncanizares9966 Рік тому +11

    Peter Allen is the very best. I saw him at Radio City Music Hall in 1981. He was fabulous!

  • @denisestephens4184
    @denisestephens4184 2 роки тому +22

    What a joy to see and hear the late Peter Allen. Love this song. Best version ever.

  • @TombCat
    @TombCat 3 місяці тому +2

    Oh, I love this song. Sinatra would have OWNED this song, it's totally his late career vibe. And I can *hear* him singing it. The range and arrangement was beyond what he could deliver by the time it was written. He did sing other Peter Allen songs.
    Patti Labelle sang this on Carson too. For her - a beautiful and somewhat controlled performance. She really knew how to rework a ballad and imbue it with soul and drama.
    Peter Allen performed this song for his partner when he was sick, and in his memory after he died in 1984. I had no idea Peter had that kind of emotive voice and such an expansive range and dynamics. It's a beautiful performance here. He's inspired, for sure. Vulnerable AND a showman.

  • @marycathrinelynch
    @marycathrinelynch 3 роки тому +19

    This was played during the tribute to Alex Trebek, I have loved this forever, and Peter Allen made it more special

    • @stephenflood6548
      @stephenflood6548 2 роки тому +3

      Actually, they played the Hugh Jackman version

  • @markwarrington7705
    @markwarrington7705 Рік тому +4

    a brilliant performer and even fantastic songwriter gone too soon

  • @TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen
    @TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen 3 роки тому +12

    Jeopardy should have definitely played Peter Allen's version of this song. What in the world were they thinking!? Hugh Jackman, nor anyone else for that matter, can hold a candle to the one and only Peter Allen. There can be no imitators.

  • @iamaussie
    @iamaussie Рік тому +4

    What a special joy to see this video. What a treasure he was. Lucky to have seen him him in the 60's when I lived in Australia.

  • @gaysportsfanatic
    @gaysportsfanatic 10 місяців тому +15

    Peter Allen wrote this specifically for Ann-Margret who was his best friend.

    • @artistjoh
      @artistjoh 3 місяці тому +1

      Who was Ann-Margret? Was she a singer and what is the connection between the words of the song and her and Peter Allen?

    • @TombCat
      @TombCat 3 місяці тому

      @@artistjoh Ann-Margret was a singer and dancer, but a much better actress. She did a lot of live performance - but it was bad Vegas kind of singing. Search UA-cam for Ann-Margret sings Bye Bye Birdie on Ed Sullivan and be prepared to......have some kind of reaction, ha.

    • @meh1943
      @meh1943 Місяць тому +1

      I think he wrote this in memory of his lifelong lover and partner, Greg Connell.

    • @TombCat
      @TombCat Місяць тому +1

      @@artistjoh Pauline Kael once said of Ann-Margret: "She does most of her acting inside her mouth.”

    • @clarefeinson7201
      @clarefeinson7201 5 днів тому +1

      @@artistjohAnn-Margaret is a fabulous dancer and singer, married to Roger Smith of 77 Sunset Strip. She was Kim in the movie of Bye Bye Birdie, Tommy's mother in the Who's rock opera Tommy, starred with Jack Nicholson and Art Garfunkel in Carnal Knowledge, and with Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas (she was his girlfriend at the time).

  • @lynneholmes7994
    @lynneholmes7994 11 місяців тому +2

    Saw 2x in NYC, Radio City & Carnegie Hall. Truly one of the most over the top, exciting entertainers that gave and left everything on the stage. Few to this day could compare!

  • @lynneholmes7994
    @lynneholmes7994 3 роки тому +26

    After last episode of Alex Trebek on Jeopardy, immediately went to youtube to see Peter Allen sing this song! Thank you for the
    posting! Allen was one of the most dynamic, expressive stage performers! Saw him atRadio City and Carnegie Hall - unmatched!!

    • @Christine.3671
      @Christine.3671 3 роки тому +3

      It was so sad hearing this song during Trebek’s last episode. Let us sulk in the pain together.

    • @dm95422
      @dm95422 3 роки тому +1

      They played the Hugh Jackman version for the Trebek tribute.

    • @Christine.3671
      @Christine.3671 3 роки тому

      @@dm95422 comments were disabled on that video.

  • @patrickhicks9880
    @patrickhicks9880 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm just discovering his songs I'd never heard of him but one of his songs you and me
    is at the end of irreconcilable differences which is a brilliant movie almost no ones seen
    but I recommend it to anyone who loves Peter Allen

  • @user-oq7uo5rd6y
    @user-oq7uo5rd6y 2 місяці тому +2

    Love him just so sad he went before his time ❤😂❤😂

  • @richardselfridge2926
    @richardselfridge2926 2 роки тому +2

    Had a chance to see him in 1982 at the now long since gone "Valley Forge Music Fair". It wss a theater in the round. What an unbelievable showman! One more reason to love Judy Garland

  • @shadicTPZ
    @shadicTPZ 3 роки тому +7

    RIP Peter Allen and Alex Trebek

    • @KevinMeno2008
      @KevinMeno2008 3 роки тому

      Don Lane also. He performed a memorable cover of it for his final show

  • @yamaguchishinichirichard3624
    @yamaguchishinichirichard3624 3 роки тому +3

    By the time he did his last performance, he should have known that he had only little more time I mean he was ready to be passing. Sad though I want to give him my special thanks for the beautiful pieces of music. His soul still alive.

  • @catherinemantia1275
    @catherinemantia1275 Рік тому +1

    Happy heavenly birthday Peter ❤

  • @MaleOrderBride
    @MaleOrderBride 3 роки тому +3

    Love love love this song!!
    Beautiful Swan Song!!

  • @aurtherbrunt241
    @aurtherbrunt241 3 роки тому +4

    Saw Peter At Melbourne Hilton. Brilliant!

  • @Nacho-Mamma
    @Nacho-Mamma 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Peter!

  • @margiehandler3427
    @margiehandler3427 4 роки тому +6

    he was so amazing and talented

    • @mariepetersen2143
      @mariepetersen2143 3 роки тому +1

      I think this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard..

  • @andreakumer276
    @andreakumer276 9 місяців тому

    This song will always give me the chills 😊❤

  • @jasonklemm62
    @jasonklemm62 Рік тому +1

    Love the key change at the end!

  • @dct7742
    @dct7742 5 місяців тому

    natural

  • @dct7742
    @dct7742 5 місяців тому

    unfettered

  • @sebastianpenna5105
    @sebastianpenna5105 6 років тому +9

    This is wonderful one of the best of peter thank you for sharing

  • @tesstickles1280
    @tesstickles1280 3 роки тому +4

    Just saw him in Season2 episode 1 of Miami Vice 1985. He had a small part but caught my attention. So here I am learning who he is!

  • @deborahnunes5760
    @deborahnunes5760 4 місяці тому

    Gorgeous song very sad lyrics 😢

  • @cj22cj
    @cj22cj 5 років тому +18

    Thank you so much for digitizing this clip. The sound quality is AMAZING! Peter was such an incredible talent and is dearly missed. This song always breaks my heart. Thanks again and bless you for your efforts to rescue these clips!

  • @nespressoman
    @nespressoman Рік тому +1

    Fantastic.

  • @tallpaul521
    @tallpaul521 4 роки тому +12

    Wow! Thanks for this rare clip. I knew Peter had done the Tonight Show when Joan Rivers was guest host, but never knew he done the show with Carson. I'd love to see the whole segment, talking with Johnny.

  • @MikeWilliamsonMusic
    @MikeWilliamsonMusic Рік тому

    I LOVE that song and I loved singing Peter Allen at Radio City Music Hall. WHAT A SHOW!

  • @cacagna1
    @cacagna1 2 роки тому +2

    What a magnificent talent.Bless

  • @ericsamuelson5656
    @ericsamuelson5656 Рік тому +1

    RIP Alex Trebek, Jeopardy is not the same without you

  • @corduerorose9747
    @corduerorose9747 3 роки тому +2

    Great soul for performing RIP mr Pete 😇🙏

  • @123Rockchild
    @123Rockchild 2 роки тому +1

    This is very pretty.

  • @eb09-onfn
    @eb09-onfn 3 роки тому +1

    R.I.P. Peter and Alex Trebek (this song was in his tribute) you both will be very much so missed by many people. So long, Alex!

  • @sdrewe99
    @sdrewe99 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant.

  • @patbest7057
    @patbest7057 2 роки тому +2

    Miss him so much rip

  • @dct7742
    @dct7742 5 місяців тому +4

    Theres never gonna be another one

  • @patrickknowles255
    @patrickknowles255 8 місяців тому

    WOW!

  • @joeantainemusic
    @joeantainemusic 4 роки тому +4

    This is long before my time. This man was such talent just discovered him a year or so ago. Definitely not cool but talent is above that.

    • @catherinemantia1275
      @catherinemantia1275 4 роки тому +5

      I respectfully disagree with your comment “definitely not cool”. Peter Allen was one of the more talented entertainers I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. He communicated with his audience during every concert and we loved it. This is my favorite song of his. I miss him and his cool terribly.

  • @joanstarke6798
    @joanstarke6798 Рік тому +2

    A FAN WAS ASKING ABOUT BARRY SINGING THIS….PETER AND BARRY WERE FRIENDS AND I THINK WROTE SONGS TOGETHER…BUT NOT ABSOLUTELY SURE…😮

  • @dct7742
    @dct7742 5 місяців тому

    The boy was a genie ouse

  • @pablitopanes4872
    @pablitopanes4872 2 роки тому

    The most beautiful cover was done by a fellow crew Teresa Bastings in 1989 aboard the Sovereign of the Seas while sailing to Labadee.

  • @narellebrowne2799
    @narellebrowne2799 6 місяців тому

    Wow

  • @jasonklemm62
    @jasonklemm62 3 роки тому +2

    The boy from oz :)

  • @fullervisiondotnet
    @fullervisiondotnet 3 роки тому +2

    An Australian with a Louisiana drawl? Amazingly, it works.

  • @dct7742
    @dct7742 5 місяців тому

    Like you can.ts could keep up withh me or Peter

  • @laurenstich1049
    @laurenstich1049 2 роки тому

    Exactly when did he appear on the Tonight Show singing this emotionally charged performance? Was it late 1980's or early 1990???

  • @1ROCKY423
    @1ROCKY423 5 місяців тому +1

  • @dct7742
    @dct7742 5 місяців тому

    be fuckin..g hard pressed nd to find a better singer in any realm

  • @dct7742
    @dct7742 5 місяців тому

    `CVAll him gay. But call him an artist