@@diplomamilldoc8562 I am one of those people who are blessed (or cursed - depending how you look on it) with perfect pitch. Believe me he often sang incredibly flat, especially as he got older.
@@diplomamilldoc8562 Oddly enough I do understand what you are getting at. Perhaps it relates to the Welsh accent. I have certainly never heard people such as Sir Brynn Terfel singing sharp, but it maybe a Welsh accent playing a trick of the ear. I think also certain singers have a habit of singing sharp, sometimes deliberately, on certain songs for effect. For example Luciano Pavarotti sang sharp whilst singing Funiculi Funicula. Mario Lanza sang the ending of the Mamma Mamma, Quel Vino ... sharp. Obviously neither Luciano Pavarotti nor Mario Lanza were Welsh.
Grew up with his voice from a young age, always a lovely man and a pleasant sound. I've fond memories of him on a TV ad where he burst into a rendition of Lanza's "Be My Love". I've searched on here for it but but not found it. Thanks for posting X
What a treat? He who is not remembered for his voice but his comedy, with she who was not allowed to sing with Australia's opera company, sounding as good as any opening to Traviata as I have heard. VALE
Spot on with your assessment of them both John. A certain person whom we won't name here, stopped her from working for the Australian Opera. Absolutely shocking. I don't think June ever sang this role in Australia but she certainly did in the UK and a good friend of mine from London, saw her perform.
@@ballaratboy1 yes Steve, I am aware of the Opera situation, which is why I posted about it without mention of names. Despite her wonderful sense of humour, I always felt there was a sadness June carried within her. I know there were family issues, but who doesn't have those? I suspect the denial of her talent on coming home after rave acclaim in Europe was very painful to come to terms with? She was a wonderful singer, and something of which Australians should be proud.
His voice in early 60s was even better. Sadly didn’t really pursue opera. Had he he’d have been the best proper Italianate type tenor Britain has ever produced.
Jaisus and no mistake! Sure your man Harry Secombe there has a rare voice on him to be sure. I'm surprised he wasn't lured into opera and away from comedy. MsG
Brilliant Steve, I'd forgotten what a good singer Harry Secombe was.
he had a terrible tendency to sing off key and very very flat as he got older. However that rendition was better than I imagined it might be.
@@SimonTBamare you sure he was flat? For some reason welsh singers are often a little sharp. This aria is sung very very well.
@@diplomamilldoc8562 I am one of those people who are blessed (or cursed - depending how you look on it) with perfect pitch. Believe me he often sang incredibly flat, especially as he got older.
@@SimonTBam ok I accept that. Just for interest do the welsh tend to sing sharp or have I got that wrong too?
@@diplomamilldoc8562 Oddly enough I do understand what you are getting at. Perhaps it relates to the Welsh accent. I have certainly never heard people such as Sir Brynn Terfel singing sharp, but it maybe a Welsh accent playing a trick of the ear. I think also certain singers have a habit of singing sharp, sometimes deliberately, on certain songs for effect. For example Luciano Pavarotti sang sharp whilst singing Funiculi Funicula. Mario Lanza sang the ending of the Mamma Mamma, Quel Vino ... sharp. Obviously neither Luciano Pavarotti nor Mario Lanza were Welsh.
Splendid. Thank you.
Thank you so much once again, I just love her, cheers Colin
Would love to see the complete Harry secombe shows of the 70s. So rare to find these days
Agreed! I’d love to see some more clips!
Grew up with his voice from a young age, always a lovely man and a pleasant sound. I've fond memories of him on a TV ad where he burst into a rendition of Lanza's "Be My Love". I've searched on here for it but but not found it. Thanks for posting X
What a treat?
He who is not remembered for his voice but his comedy, with she who was not allowed to sing with Australia's opera company, sounding as good as any opening to Traviata as I have heard.
VALE
Spot on with your assessment of them both John. A certain person whom we won't name here, stopped her from working for the Australian Opera. Absolutely shocking. I don't think June ever sang this role in Australia but she certainly did in the UK and a good friend of mine from London, saw her perform.
@@ballaratboy1 yes Steve, I am aware of the Opera situation, which is why I posted about it without mention of names.
Despite her wonderful sense of humour, I always felt there was a sadness June carried within her.
I know there were family issues, but who doesn't have those?
I suspect the denial of her talent on coming home after rave acclaim in Europe was very painful to come to terms with?
She was a wonderful singer, and something of which Australians should be proud.
Well done Harry, I remember the duet as a kid I think you described your voice as Canbelto, lol
His voice in early 60s was even better. Sadly didn’t really pursue opera. Had he he’d have been the best proper Italianate type tenor Britain has ever produced.
I wonder if she had an Italian name would she be better known?
Jaisus and no mistake! Sure your man Harry Secombe there has a rare voice on him to be sure. I'm surprised he wasn't lured into opera and away from comedy.
MsG
He was pushing that last high note - sounded a bit out of tune, as compared to her crystal clear IN tune sound, which was quite gorgeous!