My wife went to a talk and question session with Colin Blunstone last night. He told the story of this performance. He said that he was so nervous that he drank a whole bottle of scotch before going in to the studio. The stool was to stop him falling over and moments after the performance he was violently sick! To me the fact that he was able to sing at all after drinking that much whisky let alone sing so beautifully is testimony to his natural talent. To this day his voice has not changed.
@fergusmaher7490
Жыл бұрын
Wow, great story. I wouldn’t mind but he looked so composed. Great performance though!
@TheMasterizer
10 ай бұрын
Gracias por la anécdota, le da valor al video
@lornsmith643
7 ай бұрын
Came here to say he looked like he was battling some severe indigestion!
@nickwinstone-cooper8257
7 ай бұрын
A whole bottle of scotch and he could still sing so beautifully? I wouldn't have been able to find the stool or stand!
@lawrencenoctor2703
5 ай бұрын
A full 1/2 bottle Id guess. Anyway a phenominal performance of a fabulous song. A lifelong fan.X
@SuperAnimelover100
6 жыл бұрын
I just love Colin Blunstone's smokey English voice !!!
@allismile0
7 ай бұрын
Colin gave this such a beautiful treatment. RIP Denny Laine- you wrote an amazing song❤
@jamesr5443
3 ай бұрын
WOW! I so wish there were other songs of Colin singing live in this era. I could listen to this all day!
@rherchenreder
9 ай бұрын
The voice: the ability with octaves, and the beautiful cadence. The emotion. So Moving. A one of a kind gift that he has shared with us all for decades. I appreciate this so much.
@g8ymw
7 ай бұрын
November 2023, still a fantastic song Loved it when it came out, loving it now
@peteperry5712
6 жыл бұрын
that high note at the end gets me every time over the last 50 odd years, timeless, gifted, effortless vocals.
@fluorosco
3 жыл бұрын
Its awesome. I try not to listen too often. I dont want to get bored of it. Im starting to think its not possible anyway
@terrymccullough6758
3 жыл бұрын
Yes Ethereal and so pure!
@garyjungmann
2 жыл бұрын
What's amazing is that it is so pure. An E5. McCartney actually manages an A5 on the mid section of Twist and Shout, the "aw aW AW Woah WAAAAA!!" bit, but that's more of a scream. Fantastic singers both.
@nickwinstone-cooper8257
7 ай бұрын
He did some gorgeous work with The Alan Parsons Project
@lindabeeston7408
4 ай бұрын
So beautiful. The song too 😊
@bizbizley
Жыл бұрын
It’s not about the voice. It’s about the vibe. Totally organic and original. Wonderful.
@rayb3065
5 ай бұрын
No auto tune for that geezer.. beautiful song and voice.. my mum used to love this song didn’t really get it as a child I certainly do now
@hughmartin6618
11 ай бұрын
The exquisite sweetness of Colin Bluestone’s voice is a rare gift and a real pleasure to listen too..
@grandad1903
11 жыл бұрын
Just lovely, not an easy song to sing, Colin's voice perfectly suited to the song. The strings were magnificent too. Can't believe it's over forty years ago, where has all the time disappeared to.
@bjmcmahon722
Жыл бұрын
Agreed...!
@fluorosco
Жыл бұрын
Now it's 51 years ❤ Nothing comes clase though these days does it I love this soooo much ❤
@stevendimmock4791
5 ай бұрын
Colin's best and Denny's best, but the most beautiful thing to me is the age range of the musicians, giving Their very best to make this wonderful piece. Thanks to all of them, young and old.
@julesakers3051
9 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest ever voices in pop music. Brilliant.
@pauldunn231
5 жыл бұрын
^ desitively Not Wrong
@lizquinn3568
5 жыл бұрын
Sublime x
@paulwebb5555
4 жыл бұрын
Does the poster of this possess the entire show broadcast on 14th December 1971 also featuring Uriah Heep?
@martincox7354
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulation Jules! I appreciate the use of the phrase “one of the greatest” rather than the arrogant “the greatest”. There were and are many very good voices and Colin rates amongst them.
@hometruths9411
Жыл бұрын
Totally from the soul as when he sang The Eagle Will Rise again in the Alan Parson Project.
@missGolightly420
3 жыл бұрын
He is one of my favorite singers! I feel like he is so underrated
@kelvingolden252
3 жыл бұрын
It's not just his great voice but it's the feeling he puts into it ,great voice , great performance
@sydhughes6041
3 жыл бұрын
Violinist with a Dicky Bow! And no backing dancers... In the days when real music ruled. And he is still performing in 2020.
@DaveSpagnol
5 жыл бұрын
I saw him live in 1972 or 73. I think he had Argent backing him. When he did this one, they replaced the strings with a cleverly controlled wall of feedback and fuzz. But of course his voice soared above it. I've honestly never seen a performer looking so genuinely happy before or since.
@jacobbandock8732
4 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated vocalists of the rock era
@johnheppenstall4904
24 күн бұрын
What a gorgeous performance of a gorgeous song. And what a beautiful arrangement. This really wasn't what I was listening to in 72(?ish) but quality always speaks and I'm glad it's one of those records that always stayed with me.
@guyperry4010
7 жыл бұрын
Utterly and irredeemably MAGNIFICENT. I love the old boys playing along with Colin.
@RonWylie-gk5lc
7 жыл бұрын
It is rare to find a performer of this class, everything he does is a classic.I love this today as much as as the first time I heard it.
@macelven
2 жыл бұрын
Never tire of this song. Superb. Colin's breathy voice just gives me chills.
@gerardmccavana4905
7 ай бұрын
Cracking song...and a cracking vocal performance
@mooseing22
3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a find. Just browsing Gilbert Osullivan 'alone again naturally' Great song. Then this appears in my search. His voice is so mystic, remarkable. Thank goodness for algorithms. Thanks whoever you are for this.
@upupandaway0306
7 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful voice and an arrangement! It gives me goose bumps each time I listen to this song.
@speel1959
4 жыл бұрын
Takes me back so many years, to a much better place. Thank you Colin for the memories.
@sailinginourfifties7036
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Denny Laine for a wonderful song!
@abrokenframe82
Жыл бұрын
Wow! that was beautiful, Colin had such a voice that could cover all genre's
@johndixon3987
5 жыл бұрын
I'm back at middle street school newcastle upon tyne. all the lovely smiling faces . I see you all. great .x
@Ellen_mcg
3 жыл бұрын
I love how he always smiles when he sings. You can really HEAR that smile
@williamwellington8668
4 жыл бұрын
Another one of this country's great singers......that won't be appreciated until he's gone....
@juliep4319
3 жыл бұрын
I loved Colin and his voice over 50 years ago and I still do today...
@bexlocks
3 жыл бұрын
I listen to this at least once a week. It’s sublime
@stevefield9967
Жыл бұрын
I hope you're still enjoying it.
@clivehorton3860
Жыл бұрын
I fully agree. Takes me back to my youth. Great voice.
@lubnarahman4608
9 ай бұрын
Me too...superb in every way...
@wendydavies9302
9 ай бұрын
Me too 😊
@keithjb100
3 жыл бұрын
That last high note will live forever.
@jackiemreekie4637
4 жыл бұрын
His voice is so heartfelt singing this song it's makes me cry. Plus I was only 10 when it came out and I'm 59 now so.. Very nostalgic for me xxx he's still touring!!! 🥂
@daveoconnell9100
5 жыл бұрын
Colin captures so many emotions with his subliminal voice pain sadness and sexual longing even despair are all there. Every time I hear this song I'm overwhelmed with admiration for the guy and for a guy like myself who can't sing jealousy.
@MrTonio1962
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely and utterly exquisite. A joyous experience and the string quintet know that they absolutely nailed this. Just watch their reactions at the end. Great arrangement and an even better performance. Sublime vocals.
@mariamcdermott4159
4 жыл бұрын
SUBLIME
@caretakerfochr3834
Жыл бұрын
Just sublime. I'll never tire of hearing Colin sing this.
@nickwilson8853
6 жыл бұрын
Would that they only could make songs like this today, simple clean lyrics, brilliant dynamic vocal and fantastic strings and no autotune !! Timeless classic.
@kevinbeck6785
4 жыл бұрын
yes yes yes we will be listening in another 20 years if we are still here music that never dates
@mariamcdermott4159
4 жыл бұрын
YES BRILLIANT
@mariamcdermott4159
4 жыл бұрын
A GREAT SONG
@patricaoreilly2143
3 жыл бұрын
Everything was real
@matthewdurkin9662
2 жыл бұрын
They do lmao, get your head out of the sand and listen to Father John Misty or Weyes Blood
@tz7207
10 ай бұрын
I have listened to this take for 6 years at least twice a week. ❤
@earlwilliams1525
9 жыл бұрын
A Voice for the Ages, One of a precious few true artists who can truly tuch your heart and make you weep and in the very next moment touch a chord in your heart to make you smile, never stop bringing a little bit of heaven to a saddened world
@yesemitesam333
5 жыл бұрын
That video is the nearest thing to a time machine. I was back there for 3 minutes 23 seconds.
@CliveRoach
4 жыл бұрын
This is a classic. I recall it as a boy, hearing it in the background; now it takes me back to that time by closing my eyes and listening to it
@michaelegan6092
3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the best song that I've ever heard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
@brianwoods2395
Жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, get the 1972 album Ennismore ( Colin Blunstone ) A beautiful masterpiece, 50 years on an still pure gold......
@ThomasAnderson-qz5fv
11 жыл бұрын
I love youtube! when they put on clips as good as this! Colin Blunstone a track from his first solo album after the breakup of the Zombies.One of the finest singers England has ever produced. All his recorded efforts are wonderful and worth tracking down.
@joanbunnywills1004
3 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard this song for many years. It sounds just as good today. Beautiful.
@britishcomposers
6 жыл бұрын
Pure magic! What a classic piece of quality music making to a truly fine composition and a handsome guy with a voice to match.
@563421094
8 жыл бұрын
Classic song sung by one of the finest singers in the history of popular music...
@justanotherrandomcrit8115
3 жыл бұрын
This wasn’t written by him, you know that right? This is a cover. He even says it in the video.
@kadiummusic
Жыл бұрын
@@justanotherrandomcrit8115 He doesn't say it was. 🤔
@DonnaJ1312
9 ай бұрын
@@justanotherrandomcrit8115it was written by Denny Laine formerly of Wings
@davidjuliesmiththomas7983
Ай бұрын
I bought his One Year album when it came out and still play it. Love the voice.
@peteperry5712
6 жыл бұрын
Colin, in this fickle business, who the hell knows, but God Bless you and Rod for still being there....rare talents whom I still treasure some xxx years on.
@dutchy777
12 жыл бұрын
Rediscovered this song from my youth, he still has the 'breathy' quality to his voice he had back in 65 in she's not there. Great singer Colin Blunstone.
@moonbeanification
7 жыл бұрын
Good God that voice! Exquisite.... an impeccable performance....!
@Rose06091
2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@ChuffingNorah
5 ай бұрын
Thank-you KZitem, this is the first time I've ever seen this song being performed by the wonderful Mr Blunstone. I can remember listening to it some 50 years ago on the Johnny Walker lunch-time show on R1 Fab FM, and always wondered who the singer was. Now I know, as I was never interested in the minutiae of the pop world by reading the MM and the like. I noticed what big flaring nostrils he has like Kenneth Williams, which I suspect must give him the dreamy, breathy quality to his voice. What an absolute joy it is to hear and see this marvellous song again, after all these years Also isn't the String Quartet backing totally amazing, probably second only to Eleanor Rigby by the Fab Four, for the unique backing to a pop song.
@skrich9690
Жыл бұрын
Just one of those incredible songs that is perfection and timeless.
@janeough45
5 жыл бұрын
what a stunning song that never ages its such a pleasure hearing it again xxx
@stephenreeds3632
8 ай бұрын
Every time this brings tears to my eyes...it is such a superb song so beautifully performed.
@michaelcastro6731
9 жыл бұрын
Timeless classic. Today's music aint got the same soul.
@robertgould1411
11 ай бұрын
That high note always catches, me beautiful...
@dianaallison6110
3 жыл бұрын
What a cutie..& love his awesome voice 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💗💗
@duncanrs
8 жыл бұрын
as a teenager I listened to this and heard only the words ,,,,,I,m a lot older now and hear the music as well ,,,,,a lot of work went into this song
@BarryHawk
8 жыл бұрын
This is pure gold. Beautiful
@sugarapplepie
10 жыл бұрын
He aged well! I mean his voice is still intact after all those years. Now thats magnificent!! :D
@paramedmick4823
4 жыл бұрын
Even with autotune today's singers can't match this . Pure vocals
@moonshinefiftyseven6063
29 күн бұрын
Always loved his voice. And even today he sounds good.
@stevecook8941
7 жыл бұрын
Very classy...................and he's still performing live with that superb voice
@g8ymw
7 ай бұрын
As part of the reformed Zombies
@CoreaKixx420
7 жыл бұрын
If you're not familiar with Colin's vocal wizardry on "Old and Wise", from the Alan Parsons Project, please check that one out....you will be stunned.
@EclecticHillbilly
4 жыл бұрын
Great song and great performance.
@peterturley1331
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@rncbshef84
2 жыл бұрын
I will - I Don't Believe in Miracles is one of my favourites:I played it to death grieving over the loss of a lovely Irish girl called Dawn....
@kenmurray1600
3 ай бұрын
this song will survive with all the classical songs and composers because it seems to be as perfect as anyone can get singing a individual song live. [IMHO]
@paramedmick4823
5 жыл бұрын
When singers could sing and you could hear every word.
@bertaga41
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think many could perform like Colin Blunstone !
@ChrisTobinSingerGuitarist
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@upupandaway0306
9 жыл бұрын
a beautiful vocal and melody, accompained by nice-arranged strings. just one word, "Fabulaous!"
@davefish4965
4 жыл бұрын
never tire of this record
@debrahitchman416
4 жыл бұрын
Agree 🎻
@wendyblinston1213
8 жыл бұрын
Love this song love his voice..
@branchdangler1st
8 жыл бұрын
+WENDY BLINSTON You have class Wendy....
@severnboar
4 жыл бұрын
Incredible. I can still being totally knocked out by this in 18-whatever, when it wa originally released.
@bran756
3 жыл бұрын
You know,this tune takes me way back,colins tune was great,ah strings then elo perfect.
@nickhall1000
Ай бұрын
I was listening to Glam Rock when I heard this and yet I loved this song straight away! A classic.
@minty448
5 жыл бұрын
Now all the violinist would be gorgeous birds!
@andrewjones3022
5 жыл бұрын
A TRULY BEAUTIFUL MAN
@thepoutingpensioner9184
7 жыл бұрын
Have loved this song forever, it lifts my spirits every time. Voice and arrangement are both utter perfection. Colin is so professional in his approach to singing and performance. Hadn't seen him performing it until I found this, think I have maybe an insey little crush developing now ...
@colingeddes2172
2 жыл бұрын
I stumbled upon this by accident, im certainly not a fan of his as such, but kudos where its due, pure brilliant vocal performance.
@robinion3093
Жыл бұрын
God ! utterly sublime!
@twosie7661
9 жыл бұрын
Listen to this lovely song, close my eyes.....I can almost believe that it's 1971 again and I'm still doing my A levels! It has worn well over the years...wish I could say the same!
@elondontopguy
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song and voice
@Mudge07
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful performance by Colin, sweetly piquant arrangement with those strings; particularly the bowed cello and double bass. Finally, not forgetting the delightful song-writing of Denny Laine; whose own version of this song is equally as striking in its vocal range.
@TheGERALD1949
6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant song - the incredible Colin Blunstone.
@TEVEZ1231000
11 жыл бұрын
One of the greats, an unbelievable singer, absolutely the most underated singer in the last 40 years.
@Sal123471
7 жыл бұрын
Omg, just discovered this! Awesome and so beautiful!
@Rose06091
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning .pure class
@janeough45
5 жыл бұрын
this bloke is pure sublime joy xx
@jimmeven1120
Жыл бұрын
I never tire of hearing this song. Christopher Gunning, who made the arrangement, died two days ago (24 March 2023). If you have some spare time take a look at some of his original orchestral works.
@BeasleyStreet
Жыл бұрын
🙂👍
@alfoon1
11 жыл бұрын
I just adore this video. I look at it often. See him with the band "The Zombies" September 2012. He's still very much got it! Brilliant show.
@squdineycarolsims4825
5 жыл бұрын
February I Met Colin Blunstone Backstage He Was Kind And Very Nice To Me I Gave Him A Hug He Signed My Magnent And Took A Selfie With Me! He Is Such A Kind Hearted Person!
@irenecostigane8348
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Timeless X
@denishoulan1491
Жыл бұрын
With all the rubbish that they play on UK radio these days, it is so nice to come onto KZitem and find quality music such as this.
@clarenceclutterbuck
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song written by Denny Laine. Loved this since the first hearing over 40 years ago and never get bored with listening to it. Also, I think it's fantastic that Colin can still hit that high note at the end. Best preserved pipes in pop or what?
@dumfriesspearhead7398
5 жыл бұрын
He started doing voice exercises about 20 years ago.
@andrewjohnstone963
10 ай бұрын
Excellent voice and song 🎵 ❤
@jsmith3980
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting, takes me back to the hazy days of the groovy 70s.x
@HB-tb7xc
2 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful! I loved his voice from the very beginning, when I started to get into popmusic. So many great songs: "I don't believe in miracles", "Andorra", "Wonderful", "I want some more", "Time of the season" and more...
@ericdoran24
3 жыл бұрын
Pure magic. Thank you sooooooo much for sharing. Sweet sweet memories.
@BryanMcMeekin
8 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, utterly brilliant!!!
@leeharrison7355
8 жыл бұрын
Beat That! If ever a song was perfect
@timmyspence
3 жыл бұрын
Just astronomical. Had to listen over and over, Like a little reset.
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