Posted May 19, 200817 yr Their heyday was in the 50/60's but occasionally some of them had hits in the 70/80's. Were any of them any good in their later years. Ones I'm thinking off were... Perry Como - It's Impossible, And I love you so, For the good times (all top 10/20 hits, plus a No.1 album in 1973) Charles Aznavour - She..............in 1974 Frank Sinatra - Them from New York, I've got you under my skin in the 80's Al Martino - Spanish Eyes...70's Johnny Mathis - When a child is born, Too much too little too late....in the late 70's The majority were finished after The Beatles & the Stones came on the scene, but somehow these ones slipped through the net. I suppose we can blame our parents for buying them. :lol:
May 19, 200817 yr Author I had a couple of groups, male, in mind, would they count??? Why not? anything goes :)
May 20, 200817 yr in that case the walker brothers were superb! solo males, well i quite like val doonican! shhhhhh!!!!
May 20, 200817 yr Before most of us choose Males Balladeers from the English Speaking World, I thought that I would add more variety. In my search for, 'Pure Voiced Female Singers', from OUTSIDE the English Speaking World, yesterday, I came across, GIANNI MORANDI, from Italy, as the YouTube Seach Engine was also bringing up Male Singers from Europe. I was astonished at how good he is, as he does not look - at all - that he could have such a powerful voice. Indeed, I was hard pressed to think of ANY UK Male Singers, from the 1960's, who had such a strong voice. Even Tom Jones was not as powerful in his vocals. His first huge Italian Hit was:, 1) 'In Ginocchio Da Te' ('On My Knees To You') (1964) (He was 19 at the time). It was No.1 in Italy for 17 Weeks - selling well over a Million. In the Clip - taken from one of his Films, he is in the Army, & his Girl Friend & he have split up. The Army are having a Radio Broadcast/Show, & he dedicates the Song to her. He is begging her to return to him. She & her Family are listening in, & she jumps in a Taxi - listening to him on her small Radio, & he rushes to meet her too - and they then rush across the Road and embrace, as the Song ends. (I cannot speak Italian, but I have put together what is happening, by studying the Video over & over). As to HOW she knows where to meet him - he must have told her where to come to - if she still loves him - in his dedication to her - before he begins the Song:, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usV-0x0SrE4 I wish someone with a voice & Song like that would dedicate it to me on the Radio! 2) His 2nd huge Italian Hit was:, 'Non Son Degna Di Te' ('Not Good Enough For You') (1964) It was No.1 in early 1965, & again sold a Million in Italy. In the Clip, he Sings it at a Garden Party - &, again, it is taken from one of his Films. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io8wWdKf2a4...feature=related 3) He could Sing Up-Temp Pop Music too, as he had a very flexible range to his voice:, 'Se Puoi Uscire Una Domenica Solo Con Mi' ('If You Go Out On Sunday Go With Me') (1964) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19UQ4Vv5MFE He is well known in Italy, Spain, Portugal, & South America - but is almost unheard of in the English Speaking World. A great shame, as his voice is terrific. Edited May 20, 200817 yr by zeus555
May 20, 200817 yr in that case the walker brothers were superb! The Righteous Brothers would have to be in there too!!
May 20, 200817 yr The Righteous Brothers would have to be in there too!! hmm... but they only had 1 decent hit, and scott walker has to have one of the best voices in pop ever...
May 20, 200817 yr I would say that The Righteous Brothers had 3 decent Hits. 1) 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - No.1 in 1965, No.10 in 1969, No.3 in 1990 * 2) 'Unchained Melody' - No.14 in 1965, & No.1 in 1990. 3) '(You're My) Soul & Inspiration' - No.15 in 1966 - USA No.1 * Both written by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weill - and the Writers admitted that No.3 is virtually a Re-make of No.1. Except that Phil Spector Produced 1, & one of the Righteous Brothers Produced 3 - in the Phil Spector style. (Bill Medley). I like The Walker Brothers too:, 'Love Her', 'My Ship Is Coming In', 'Make It Easy On Yourself', & 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore' - all great Singles. Plus, 'Jackie' by Scott Walker on his own. Edited May 20, 200817 yr by zeus555
May 20, 200817 yr I would say that The Righteous Brothers had 3 decent Hits. 1) 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - No.1 in 1965, No.10 in 1969, No.3 in 1990 * 2) 'Unchained Melody' - No.14 in 1965, & No.1 in 1990. 3) '(You're My) Soul & Inspiration' - No.15 in 1966 - USA No.1 * Both written by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weill - and the Writers admitted that No.3 is virtually a Re-make of No.1. Except that Phil Spector Produced 1, & one of the Righteous Brothers Produced 3 - in the Phil Spector style. (Bill Medley). I like The Walker Brothers too:, 'Love Her', 'My Ship Is Coming In', 'Make It Easy On Yourself', & 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore' - all great Singles. Plus, 'Jackie' by Scott Walker on his own. maybe, but i only like 'youve lost that lovin feelin' ... love the intro to 'my ship is coming in' what about scotts other hits, 'lights of cincinati' and 'joanna'?..
May 21, 200817 yr Don't get me wrong I like the Walkers too. My faves are The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - Stay With Me Baby - Another Tear Falls
May 21, 200817 yr I think my favourite balladeer tracks have to be Born Free by Matt Monro and Magic Moments by Perry Como. I personally think The brothers Walker and Righteous are a completely different kettle of fish and don't belong in this thread. BTW Scott is a complete genius of the best type e.g. half-bonkers and half-sublime. Gives his music a real edge.
May 21, 200817 yr I think my favourite balladeer tracks have to be Born Free by Matt Monro and Magic Moments by Perry Como. I personally think The brothers Walker and Righteous are a completely different kettle of fish and don't belong in this thread. BTW Scott is a complete genius of the best type e.g. half-bonkers and half-sublime. Gives his music a real edge. Matt Monroe had a fabulous voice. I loved the song Wednesday's Child from the Quiller Memorandum - but Born Free was equally great. And didn't he do the 'housewife' song (can't remember the correct title off-hand). I even love the episode of Rising Damp where Rigsby is trying to seduce Miss Jones by playing Matt Monroe songs! Classic comedy and great music! Norma
May 22, 200817 yr I love Matt Monro. Why 'Born Free' was not a UK Single, I do not know! It is enchanting. I also like his, 'Portrait Of My Love', 'Walk Away', & 'Softly As I Leave You' - which always moves me almost to tears, everytime I hear it. It is beautiful. Edited May 22, 200817 yr by zeus555
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