That's fame for you. Today a rooster, tomorrow a feather duster. But, vocalists like this, from that era became forgotten as styles in pop music changed. Thanks to RUclips and people out there finding these treasures, they can be revived as a new lot hears them. I remember him on the radio when I was knee high, and he was just a band singer to people then. It's now and with this gen., that he's properly appreciated. Wish he knew...
@@petertaylor3600 Sinatra is remembered, if we think under your logic, he shouldn't be. Al Bowlly is much superior to Sinatra in singing, his phrasing and breathing management is fascinating, better than Sinatra, I think it is quite obvious as mentioned above. It is a pity that Al Bowlly is remembered by a few thousand and not by a few million. His voice will continue in our hearts, but not in history, despite having invented the crooner song and having had such talent.
@@coloringmemories8974 How you arrived at that interpretation of my comment is your business and your logic, I suppose. For the record, I prefer Bowlly by a mile over Sinatra but, not being an expert, I only go by what they tell me and they tell me, Sinatra had superb skill. They are two individuals with each unique. That, 'Isaac Whoever you are, is my logic and I'm happy with it.
😅al Bowley was my fathers favourite we played his songs at my fathers wake and as his son i still listen myself i am 67 years young god bless you dad miss you
A 90 year old recording on antiquated technology, no auto tune...and the sound is out of this world!! So classy, .just pure talent and skill, they both make it look effortless.
Having severe depression listening to this takes my mind to a place of heavenly peace. I will forever remember and listen to these incredible musicians. Al Bowlly will always be remembered. May god bless his soul.
When I was in a dark place, this voice took me somewhere safe.. and still does. Even though he was taken in such a sad way his voice remains as a haven. X
British Pathé thanks for this rare footage of Al! It means so much to us fans stuck in this generation far ahead of his to see him in action. Putting a live performance to the voice. Monia was amazing too. Love the chemistry between them
It's very unfortunate about how Al Bowlly had died about 15 days after singing an anti-hitler song because of the bombings of London that day. World War II was such tragic event that had occurred of human history. I will admit that I loved "The Very Thought of You" and his final song that he recorded of "When That Man is Dead and Gone". I'm a young lady but I love jazz and swing music as well other older music! Rest in peace Al Bowlly, he really was the greatest musician of time. Cheers mate.🥂
His life, as lived during the 30s, before his death, was happy by the look of it. Had a couple of wives, one divorce. When he died it would have been so sudden he wouldn't have known what happened. But buried in a communal grave along with others killed in the same raid, which is sad. But, Al, why were you out and about in an air raid when you should have been down in a shelter? I know, you were going home, but I don't understand why the Air Raid Warden didn't chase you off the street!!
That's Monia Liter playing stride, belting the bejeezus out of the piano. One of the world's best in his field. Became a composer of suites and such in the 50s. Also dead now.
@@petertaylor3600 Al died at 3:10 AM. His bedroom door was blow off its hinges. He wasn’t out walking. The Blitz was nearly nightly for over 8 months. Believe it or not, people got rather used to it. People would even climb up on roofs to watch, including Churchill himself. It was said by folks at the time that the chances that you yourself were going to die in a particular bombing raid were very low but the chances that someone would die were near 100%.
@@brucekuehn4031 That's right. He'd taken public transport (a bus?) home after a gig in the middle of the air raid ,thinking nothing could touch him. He'd had a few near misses and survived so he was a bit over confident. Big mistake. He'd gone to bed and the concussion from the parachute bomb outside his apartment blew the door off its hinges. He was found having died while asleep, I guess. But no, not walking because you wouldn't in an air raid surely.
So many singers and musicians from the past were never recorded or filmed. Thank goodness we have this little snippet. Sometimes technology is a worry but in this case, it is a wonderful thing. Thank you Pathe.
@@Frankowillo True, but we have reached a stage now, where there are no real lyrics of melodies. These tunes run through your head all the time. Very little to hum or sing to in the current era. The postman doesn't whistle a tune on his rounds anymore.
Back in 1971, I was reading Len Deighton's novel 'Bomber' in which Al Bowlly is mentioned. I asked my father about him and he promptly brought out a number of old 78s and began playing them. It's really nice to see the man himself. What a golden voice he had.
Does Deighton refer to what a one ton German parachute mine did ? RIP Al Bowlly. My great uncle's restaurant in Streatham ( right by the station) was destroyed by one in the Blitz, destroyed half the street.
As I recall, Deighton writes about one of Bowlly's songs 'Easy Come, Easy Go', but doesn't mention his death. However, I stand to be corrected on that. My mum told me of the night in 1941 when the Luftwaffe dropped a 'land mine' on a street in Broadheath, Manchester. It shook her house, which was a mile or so away, and caused immense damage.
From music that is used to represent a man trapped in a mansion filled with ghosts from the 30s, to a 6 1/2 hour long album about loseing memorys and the reprenstation of parkisons, Al Bowly's music will forever be remembered. Tracks like Midnight, The Stars And You and Heartaches are the reasons why this man is remembered.
This was recorded during the Great Depression, a really dark times for the whole world. People were strong enough to do this beautiful music in those times
What is it about this song that cunjors up so many sensations. Obviously that amazing scene in the ball room, but many more feelings of nostalgia even though it was way before my time, I almost think I can smell the place and be in the time because the music somehow takes me there. Great music.
I was 4 year old when this great crooner died, but i have my first memories of his songs since i was 8.. My parents and us kids used to listen to his songs on our old Cossor radio and although i will turn 80 shortly i still love and will cherish the Al Bowlly songs from long ago.
Al Bowlly is one of those discoveries of an era of quality, sensitivity and tenderness to provide art, it is a sign of authenticity from a different world, less aggressive and full of romance, finding this gem in our way is a gift for those who smell greatness beyond our nose.
Whenever I can get RUclipsup he sings to me. I'm sure people think I'm mad but I can't get enough. Jeez! I used to hear Bowlly's voice decades ago and he was just an ordinary band singer, even tho a good one. Now, after all this time I've started listening.
I don't need your photograph to keep by my bed Your picture is always in my head I don't need you portrait, dear, to bring you to mind For sleeping or waking, I find The very thought of you And I forget to do The little ordinary things That everyone ought to do I'm living in a kind of daydream And I'm happy as a king And foolish, though it may seem Why, to me, that's everything The mere idea of you The longing here, for you You'll never know How slow the moments go 'Till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love
Al Bowlly was my dad's favourite singer (along with Al Jolson). I just checked out this video, many, many years too late, in order to see what was so special about him and what a surprise, the pianist plays exactly the way my dad used to play! I've always loved this song and now I love it even more.
So much emotion into his singing that Al even looks up as though imagining her eyes in the stars. He could make his own self cry. My only wish would be to see him sing live. One of my favorite singers thats for sure!
Yanah Montero so much class is so right. How sad he died in air raid. He played guitar too. Lebanese Greek background I think. Very much the man with matinee good looks.
Monia Liter went on and became a writer of semi classical music and Broadway/London shows, I seem to have read. Born, I think, in the Ukraine. He was considered the best 'stride'(I think that's the word) pianist in the world at the time.
Such an amazing voice. What an era of music both in contemporary and classical. Lovely stuff. Funny that my girl friend loves Al Bowlly. Probably would have been one of the woman to be fawning over him.
I miss Al so much and I never met him.. He was such a sweet singer.. seemed to love life so much too.! His piano player is sweet too.. Very nice old song.
This guy was fantastic, up there with Crosby, Sinatra, & Nat Cole. I wish that one day they would make a movie about his life. I have some of his music & I listen to it as I drive. I especially love "Dreaming."
This song never fails to make me tear up. Al Bowlly sings so smoothly and he’s so easy to listen to. His music always makes my feel happy and nostalgic ❤
His music has been playing nonstop on my Spotify playlist. And yes i also listen to modern day pop, heavy rock, reggae and hip hop. However I cant get enough of old school jazz/contemporary
The internet can really be awesome at times. It's like you can look into the past right on your cell phone whenever you want
Small Fry little pocket time machines
@@ineffablemars Exactly
Samsung galaxy time machine app
And I frequently do as it seems so much nicer !!!
Yes once you get past all the snowflakes (sensitive people) and the hypocrites
Al Bowly should be remembered.
Remembered? He has been, thanks to RUclips, right here.
That's fame for you. Today a rooster, tomorrow a feather duster. But, vocalists like this, from that era became forgotten as styles in pop music changed. Thanks to RUclips and people out there finding these treasures, they can be revived as a new lot hears them. I remember him on the radio when I was knee high, and he was just a band singer to people then. It's now and with this gen., that he's properly appreciated. Wish he knew...
@@petertaylor3600 Sinatra is remembered, if we think under your logic, he shouldn't be.
Al Bowlly is much superior to Sinatra in singing, his phrasing and breathing management is fascinating, better than Sinatra, I think it is quite obvious as mentioned above.
It is a pity that Al Bowlly is remembered by a few thousand and not by a few million. His voice will continue in our hearts, but not in history, despite having invented the crooner song and having had such talent.
@@coloringmemories8974 How you arrived at that interpretation of my comment is your business and your logic, I suppose. For the record, I prefer Bowlly by a mile over Sinatra but, not being an expert, I only go by what they tell me and they tell me, Sinatra had superb skill. They are two individuals with each unique. That, 'Isaac Whoever you are, is my logic and I'm happy with it.
I rather think he has been. Forgotten for years, as the style of music disappeared, but with RUclips he has been rediscovered.
😅al Bowley was my fathers favourite we played his songs at my fathers wake and as his son i still listen myself i am 67 years young god bless you dad miss you
Al Bowlly was not just a singer - he was a time and place
I fell in love with him in 2012.
WELL PUT ANTHONY 👍
Al Bowlly was not just a singer - he was hot
@@wavyslugs You gave me a laugh on a very cold and wintry day
@@anthonyfrew1571 😊
Monia Liter (the pianist) born Russia 1906, died London 1988. Superb accompanist one of the best ever. Such talent. Just listen to him.
He was fantastic
Thank you for posting this. Yes. Such talent.
Technically Ukraine, born in the Russian empire
A 90 year old recording on antiquated technology, no auto tune...and the sound is out of this world!! So classy, .just pure talent and skill, they both make it look effortless.
Less than 10 years after sound films became a thing.
Honest and real
Al Bowly was the best, sad he died so tragically and so soon.
he died by an wrong decision selection
Would you mind to enlighten me of whatever happened to the man? Or should i do my research?
@@mahadewisavira the flat that he lived in was bombed by a Luftwaffe, which killed him.
@@mahadewisavira the nazis killed him and many others with bombs. He was buried in a mass grave.
@@MorbidFable So sorry to hear that.
Having severe depression listening to this takes my mind to a place of heavenly peace. I will forever remember and listen to these incredible musicians. Al Bowlly will always be remembered. May god bless his soul.
When I was in a dark place, this voice took me somewhere safe.. and still does. Even though he was taken in such a sad way his voice remains as a haven. X
I hope this music continues to give you comfort and best wishes
How u doing I have severe depression as well
Music therapy
I intermittently have severe depression, and I agree with you. This music transports me to a place where stuff doesn't hurt.
Tears in my eyes, how beautifully he expressive himself
Just listening to this video of ours again, the first time in a year or so - such a lovely tune and what a cracking pianist too!
British Pathé thanks for this rare footage of Al! It means so much to us fans stuck in this generation far ahead of his to see him in action. Putting a live performance to the voice. Monia was amazing too. Love the chemistry between them
Can you please add this version on Spotify?
Monia was in my mind, the perfect Pianist for Al, could always play a line that fit in perfectly.
@@dubbtubbdrum honia with an h
@@theechickengamerz I think you must be talking about Monia Liter..Monia with an M. He was Russian apparently.
Charming voice.
I have this on an original Broadway pianola roll which is exceptionally hard to find. The 'recut roll' is around. Great song.
He apparently recorded over 1,000 songs within his lifetime. Quite the achievement!
The word *apparently* is shaking in its boots right now
It's very unfortunate about how Al Bowlly had died about 15 days after singing an anti-hitler song because of the bombings of London that day. World War II was such tragic event that had occurred of human history. I will admit that I loved "The Very Thought of You" and his final song that he recorded of "When That Man is Dead and Gone". I'm a young lady but I love jazz and swing music as well other older music! Rest in peace Al Bowlly, he really was the greatest musician of time. Cheers mate.🥂
@@WhyIsFrosty__Herehe recorded the song a week before his death but he sung it just hours before his death at a hotel actually
I was born in the early 2000s.
I was a century too late to live in the same era as this absolutely legendary man.
Nice to see young people appreciating great music.
@@raecattell7680 I agree.
@@caolanochearnaigh9804as do i
Me too.
The music lives on
love this my mother was a close friend and we had many autographed photographs of Al. So sad to loose him as we did
tanya maxwell-stewart How wonderful to have the connection. What a talent!,
that's awesome do you still have those authographs of al?
how old are you?
@@doctext-jose.e-3484 they're probably 70-80. there are tons of people that old.
@@doctext-jose.e-3484 It was her mother who was the friend. So Tanya would have been a child. Is that right, Tania?
what a lovely voice. kind of a sad life for al, unhappy ending. he's in heaven singing his heart out again. rip al! now that's piano.
His life, as lived during the 30s, before his death, was happy by the look of it. Had a couple of wives, one divorce. When he died it would have been so sudden he wouldn't have known what happened. But buried in a communal grave along with others killed in the same raid, which is sad.
But, Al, why were you out and about in an air raid when you should have been down in a shelter? I know, you were going home, but I don't understand why the Air Raid Warden didn't chase you off the street!!
That's Monia Liter playing stride, belting the bejeezus out of the piano. One of the world's best in his field. Became a composer of suites and such in the 50s. Also dead now.
It must be good up there, what with Al and Monia doing daily shows like this. It comes as no surprise to me that nobody wants to come back.
@@petertaylor3600 Al died at 3:10 AM. His bedroom door was blow off its hinges. He wasn’t out walking.
The Blitz was nearly nightly for over 8 months. Believe it or not, people got rather used to it. People would even climb up on roofs to watch, including Churchill himself. It was said by folks at the time that the chances that you yourself were going to die in a particular bombing raid were very low but the chances that someone would die were near 100%.
@@brucekuehn4031 That's right. He'd taken public transport (a bus?) home after a gig in the middle of the air raid ,thinking nothing could touch him. He'd had a few near misses and survived so he was a bit over confident. Big mistake. He'd gone to bed and the concussion from the parachute bomb outside his apartment blew the door off its hinges. He was found having died while asleep, I guess. But no, not walking because you wouldn't in an air raid surely.
So many singers and musicians from the past were never recorded or filmed. Thank goodness we have this little snippet. Sometimes technology is a worry but in this case, it is a wonderful thing. Thank you Pathe.
thank you for that, I will track them down.
With Al Bowlly dying in ‘41, it’s even more shocking that we have this.
Pathe has seriously incredible footage
Indeed, it's a treasure trove.
This ladies and gentleman and anyone else is what you call real music. ❤️
Strangeways real good music . not like today's mumble music
That's exactly what your parents said about their taste in music. You're just repeating history, Kiddo.
It sure is!!!
Well Said.
@@Frankowillo True, but we have reached a stage now, where there are no real lyrics of melodies. These tunes run through your head all the time. Very little to hum or sing to in the current era. The postman doesn't whistle a tune on his rounds anymore.
Im 27 and I find this music absolutely fascinating and incredible 🎶
You have good taste!
I'm 17 and I ansolutely agree
Happy 30th
I’m 27 and I love music from the 30’s and until the 90’s! New music doesn’t interest me at all
I am thirteen years old and I love listening to Al Bowlly, I love this kind of music
I agree . I would like to have known him in the past. I'm 16
I'm 3 years old
The world needs more people like you
I'm also 13, I love Bowlly, I already have 203 of his songs and I'm going to get them all, all the more than 1,000 he's made. I wish I had met him. ☺
bro same
Back in 1971, I was reading Len Deighton's novel 'Bomber' in which Al Bowlly is mentioned. I asked my father about him and he promptly brought out a number of old 78s and began playing them. It's really nice to see the man himself. What a golden voice he had.
Does Deighton refer to what a one ton German parachute mine did ? RIP Al Bowlly. My great uncle's restaurant in Streatham ( right by the station) was destroyed by one in the Blitz, destroyed half the street.
As I recall, Deighton writes about one of Bowlly's songs 'Easy Come, Easy Go', but doesn't mention his death. However, I stand to be corrected on that. My mum told me of the night in 1941 when the Luftwaffe dropped a 'land mine' on a street in Broadheath, Manchester. It shook her house, which was a mile or so away, and caused immense damage.
Think I will re-read Bomber thank you.
He’s mesmerizing... it’s not the voice exclusively... that face, demeanor...everything ....wow!
'I see your face in every flower,
Your eyes in stars above'
Beautiful
Great lyrics remain timeless.
it's so sad how young this man died. thanks to the shining and everywhere at the end of time his music lives on
He really would've been a name talked about like Sinatra if he lived through the 50s 60s and 70s
it wasn't EATEOT D1's sample used "Sunrise", It was EATEOTWV That used this sample.
Al Bowlly and Ray Noble made magic together, but this is really special too! Gives you chills, doesn't it?
From music that is used to represent a man trapped in a mansion filled with ghosts from the 30s, to a 6 1/2 hour long album about loseing memorys and the reprenstation of parkisons, Al Bowly's music will forever be remembered. Tracks like Midnight, The Stars And You and Heartaches are the reasons why this man is remembered.
*Alzheimer
And My Woman
Al Bowly's music = mental issues
What?
Kewkew...
And what a voice!
This was recorded during the Great Depression, a really dark times for the whole world. People were strong enough to do this beautiful music in those times
I was born in 2010, yet I still love Al Bowlly, one of my favourites is It's All Forgotten Now, I have his full album in vinyl too
One of my all-time favourite artists and songs. Love this so much. Thank you 🥰🙏👏💞
What is it about this song that cunjors up so many sensations. Obviously that amazing scene in the ball room, but many more feelings of nostalgia even though it was way before my time, I almost think I can smell the place and be in the time because the music somehow takes me there. Great music.
God bless all here, merry Christmas to you.😊👍😊
His story deserves to be told to everyone
I was 4 year old when this great crooner died, but i have my first memories of his songs since i was 8.. My parents and us kids used to listen to his songs on our old Cossor radio and although i will turn 80 shortly i still love and will cherish the Al Bowlly songs from long ago.
Ha, and I was 3, but Al still lives.
how old are you ?
He is a name from the past but just as entertaining today as he was back then. A proper singer, with a lovely smooth voice and perfect diction.
Al Bowlly is one of those discoveries of an era of quality, sensitivity and tenderness to provide art, it is a sign of authenticity from a different world, less aggressive and full of romance, finding this gem in our way is a gift for those who smell greatness beyond our nose.
You brought it perfectly to the point 🤓
@@monicabella7894 it's just a matter of feelings and good hearing
It just puts a smile on your face on the moments when you need it the most :)
Al Bowlly looks like the definition of romance
Al could sing to me all day, but I also love the whole scene here down to the plant. Just makes me happy.
You said it!
Whenever I can get RUclipsup he sings to me. I'm sure people think I'm mad but I can't get enough. Jeez! I used to hear Bowlly's voice decades ago and he was just an ordinary band singer, even tho a good one. Now, after all this time I've started listening.
@@petertaylor3600 Same here.
this man speaks to my soul.
They were having all this fun before I was born :(
What a brilliant man.. just effortless. Elegantly sitting in the edge of that piano. Not to mention the Piano man of course... perfection. 🌇
The Shining introduced me to this man. I stayed for the music
He was just lovely...that voice, that face, he was adorable...
He was and funny too!
He's much too fair, he must have stepped out of a dream.
I don't need your photograph to keep by my bed
Your picture is always in my head
I don't need you portrait, dear, to bring you to mind
For sleeping or waking, I find
The very thought of you
And I forget to do
The little ordinary things
That everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
And I'm happy as a king
And foolish, though it may seem
Why, to me, that's everything
The mere idea of you
The longing here, for you
You'll never know
How slow the moments go
'Till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
Thank you very thoughtful ❤️
Wish to meet him in the heaven
There will be a queue!
@@phaasch A looong queue!
If there's truly a heaven I think he'd be there.
@@phaasch He'll be singing!
@@timefortea1931 hahahahaha
I'd give anything to hear my dad play the piano like that again x
F (that means im paying respects)
Oh 😢
🌼🌸🌹
Me too.
Al Bowlly was my dad's favourite singer (along with Al Jolson). I just checked out this video, many, many years too late, in order to see what was so special about him and what a surprise, the pianist plays exactly the way my dad used to play! I've always loved this song and now I love it even more.
Al Bowlly as not just a singer - he was a time and place
Al had a wonderful voice. I really enjoy hearing him sing.
So much emotion into his singing that Al even looks up as though imagining her eyes in the stars. He could make his own self cry. My only wish would be to see him sing live. One of my favorite singers thats for sure!
If only we had a time machine.....
How I long to jump back in time to see him in those clubs and dance halls in the 1930s!
He would be 123 today
@@JJPlays 124 now lol
@@arthursteven5601 haha yeah
HE MAKES ME SO HAPPY
God! This just oozes talent. The piano player alone is worth the view never mind the incomparable vocalist (who was a very good guitar player too. )
Agree. He (the piano player) is done an injustice by the poster not even mentioning his name.
The piano player is Monia Liter (b. 1906 Odessa, Ukraine - d. 1988 London)
He is a superb accompanist and a very good stride piano player (for a guy from the Ukraine!).
@@michaelmcbride5012 he is listed in the titles.
One of my mum's favourites. She had her 90th birthday last month. Hope we can (when it is safe), have that party.
me too the very thought of you
I hope your Mum has her party soon with lots of Al Bowlly records playing!
@@timefortea1931 Thanks. We are looking forward to it. Soon.
@Molly McCullagh Are you a real person? Your name has "no content" attached. Don't ask me about my mum, if you wont even reveal yourself.
What a great voice and what a fantastic pianist.
Listen to this PERFECT combination of HARMONY, of singer and pianist. It doesn't get any better than this. Thank God it's on film.
Al to me screams the real dream of luxury paradise and charisma
So so glad this was filmed so we could see Al perform. Feels like quite an honour
I had to watch this 10 times or more. So much Class...
Yanah Montero so much class is so right. How sad he died in air raid. He played guitar too. Lebanese Greek background I think. Very much the man with matinee good looks.
Yes! So much class, and so dreamyyyy.
great piano playing as well as Al Bowlly's magic...
Monia Liter went on and became a writer of semi classical music and Broadway/London shows, I seem to have read. Born, I think, in the Ukraine. He was considered the best 'stride'(I think that's the word) pianist in the world at the time.
Yes but who is the pianist?
I don’t this Monia Liter came anywhere Art Tatum.
@@369wk Monia Litter.
@@wordsmith52 Actually Liter--title has a typo
I love all bowlly he is the best 😊😊😊
Bowlly had that unique thing when you hear his voice it cannot be mistaken for anyone else,Star quality
I just love Al Bowlly.
Great singer, great pianist. (UK)
this sounds like a perfect song to listen to on Valentine's Day
I was lucky enough to perform this version, with the beautiful verse, in 'The Best Of British' show just recently!
So lovely! 👏 If it's uploaded to RUclips you could add the link!
hes crazy good! i have him all over my spotify i love you Al, you have a special place in my heart! ❤
Shout out to the pianist.
Such an amazing voice. What an era of music both in contemporary and classical. Lovely stuff.
Funny that my girl friend loves Al Bowlly. Probably would have been one of the woman to be fawning over him.
It's so hard to believe that he died during the Blitz, He was an Angel
What a voice.
RIP Al Bowlly
i am literally in love with him 😭
@Hill-Billy Boy GOD WHAT ARE YOU GOING..
Why are you holding a gun
@@Versuffe from now on, meeting al bowly will be soon *pulls out my AK-47 at the caretaker convention*
@@lcdream4213 *slowly gets out propane flamethrower
@@Versuffe "soon none of you will remember this"
Just met him the other night at one of his shows. Awesome and chill dude. He even signed my tux! What a dream come true!
It's great seeing Al sing
Time passes and I'm beeing acquinted to many human beeings that completed their missions on Earth. RIP Al Bowly! It was a pleasure to know you!
If there was one man that I could go back in time to meet… shame I was born sixty years or so after his death.
He was as good as anybody I have ever heard.
I miss Al so much and I never met him.. He was such a sweet singer.. seemed to love life so much too.! His piano player is sweet too.. Very nice old song.
He was so cute! I want my own personal Al Bowlly! 😍
Love this man's voice. A sound of a bygone era. I find his music very relaxing and chilled. Big Thumbs Up Al. 👍
Song always gets me on the teary eyed side of the street. Sigh I understand those feelings so much. And his voice is beautiful.
So talented and SOOOO dreamy! Serious good looks on this guy.
WHAT A GORGEOUS VOICE HIS MUSIC IS OF A DIFFERENT ERA BUT STILL SPEAKS VOLUMES TO YOU
R I P AL 🙏💙
My favorite of him
Totally romantic song ... imagine the swooning ❤ 💕❤️💕 89 years on your still breaking hearts Mr. Bolly. RIP
Great music and performers are timeless!
Wonderful to see this. I've admired his recordings for decades but never knew there was film of him.
i love many musicians (most old school ones) but bro has got me giggling and kicking my feet rn😫💗🤭
A delightful song beautifully performed by Al Bowlly with Monia Liter on piano. Monia Liter was a marvelous pianist.
I love this so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you British Pathé for making these clips available. :)
This is my favorite music video.
You also might enjoy Ruth Etting's short film 'Favorite Melodies' (1929), with two live songs --
/watch?v=GfDOuve7CPw
This guy was fantastic, up there with Crosby, Sinatra, & Nat Cole. I wish that one day they would make a movie about his life. I have some of his music & I listen to it as I drive. I especially love "Dreaming."
This song never fails to make me tear up. Al Bowlly sings so smoothly and he’s so easy to listen to. His music always makes my feel happy and nostalgic ❤
The pianist nails it.
His music has been playing nonstop on my Spotify playlist. And yes i also listen to modern day pop, heavy rock, reggae and hip hop. However I cant get enough of old school jazz/contemporary
A good piano player and smooth crooner, 1934 heaven.
The superb Al Bowlly ...... so very smooth and such style and a great singing voice. I get tingles down my spine when I hear his voice.
anyone knows about music, must know how important
this man was to popular music... he was a great singer...
Arguably, the very first pop-star as he was not the front man for a band but a crooner in his own right. Al was one of the greats, you are right.
Nearly 90 years ago and that voice sounds as awesome as it did back in those days,
I like this guy a lot
Stupendous talent!!! And a great pianist on that one as well.