Julian Ovenden sings 'Younger than Springtime' with the John Wilson Orchestra

[@margaretlouisehodges8945]

Julian Ovenden has been working hard at promoting his new CD. I have pre-ordered it from Amazon. For all those critical of his voice - I think it is a lovely voice which has matured over the past year. There are not many voices like his now. Where are all the wonderful singers of the past - Howard Keel, Gordon MacRae and going back even further, Nelson Eddy? I grew up in an era when singers could really sing - whether they were crooners like Sinatra, Bing Crosby or Vic Damone - they could actually sing!

[@itsGabby]

Saw Julian in the Lincoln Center production of "Showboat" a few years back. FIRST ROW! He was so wonderful. I adore him in everything he does. There's a KZbin clip from the Proms of Julian and Sierra Boggess doing West Side Story and other selections. Just terrific. I'd love to see him in South Pacific; perhaps my long wished for trip across the pond will happen!

[@peterbridge9394]

Next we could talk about melody. Songwriting.

[@waterlily6543]

Julian oven den is a beautiful tenor with smashing good looks love his music

[@corriesmiley4315]

​@@itsGabbyl

[@hannahwhelan3022]

Hi margaret louise, i so agree with you,love his voice!i i heard him sing a Jerry Herman song. Song of the sand at a concert in chelsea recently. Sheer magic.

[@blanchefan]

He had someone in his mind, some dear sweetheart in his mind, when he sang this song; and he became a beautiful, ecstatic lover himself...watch his eyes. This wasn't just a song; it was a performance...and that sublime music. :)

[@ThomasWalerius]

Absolutely. Probably the most perfect executed version of this song I’ve heard. Totally none pushed, relaxed, exquisitely, executed version of the extraordinary piece of music 4:24

[@tyxikosgatpopoulos4004]

He is simply wonderful with a smile that can melt a glacier.

[@danielbaladad5959]

A very handsome young man with an incredible voice. I thoroughly enjoy this rendition. The crooked bow tie always throws me off

[@kiimmaritz2827]

A voice to fall in love with instantly

[@dereckbrannigan6195]

An excellent actor. Never realised he could sing. Great stuff.

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

Those moments when you're going through KZbin and you see someone you recognise (as an actor) and get the surprise of your life!! Utterly thrilling performance....love it

[@dunslaycasson3263]

Saw him in South Pacific at Chichester. Wonderful performance and staging.

[@kstephen7625]

I see at least 3 of us are enjoying Julian today!!!!!

[@suetaylor4140]

Saw him at In South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre a few weeks ago. He played Emile du Beque and was awesome!

[@denisej4813]

It's says a lot about his range and versatility that he can take on the music of both Emile de Beque and Lt Cable.

[@ethnahiggins3562]

I saw and heard Julian Ovenden for the first time in the West End in South Pacific in 2022. What a wonderful singer and actor! His singing gave me goose bumps. I am amazed that l had never heard of him before.

[@ethnahiggins3562]

I saw the same show and was blown away by Julian's voice and acting. I too was surprised that I had never heard of him. I also get goose bumps when I hear him sing.

[@stillherenow500]

I listen to this over and over again.

[@robanks3895]

lovely tone to his voice, and such control, beautiful.

[@bro8974]

I never hear this song without remembering a day when Mom dropped me and my sister off at the movies in downtown Pensacola. She wasn't happy with our choice of movie, but let us go anyway. At the last minute we decided to go to the Saenger Theater instead to see "South Pacific." So happy we changed our minds!

[@deborahkelly1489]

You made a good decision. Love that musical. My brother is a c130 pilot and has been stationed there twice and once in Milton. He even got to fly Fat Albert. I would fly in to Pensacola for events I was interested in ( and stay with my brother and his wife ). The very last event was Andre Rieu and his JSO. But he is retired from the USMC now, and is an attorney.

[@bro8974]

I no longer live in Pensacola, but have family there and go back often. It is always a time of consolation for me.

[@jennywax1713]

@@bro8974 What a beautiful decision.

[@elizabethali8090]

Handsome and talented actor! Beautiful surprise that he has a stunning voice!

[@waterlily6543]

He sure is handsome

[@susanyork5089]

Fabulous , perfect 10 , great in Downton Abbey and Foyle’s War too

[@SheilaPaterson]

Now this is a singer, i just came acrosshim in a concert on P B S . The 80th aniversaryof Rogers and Hammerstein. Very lovely voice, but he did grow.

[@chrishall62]

Fantastic voice and actor. I saw him on stage last year in the Chichester Festival Theatre's touring production of South Pacific in which he was in equally good voice as the Frenchman Emile le Beque

[@judylittle5285]

Julian Fellows, please bring Ovenden back into Mary's life in the next Downton movie.

[@bro8974]

I was a newsboy in Pensacola, FL in 1965. That spring was so beautiful, and I was convinced the song had been written about spring in Pensacola. Worse, I would sing it at the top of my voice as I delivered papers unaware that people could probably hear me in their houses. Now I wonder what they thought!?

[@suelynnyu5352]

OMG! The quality of his voice! Men don't sound like that anymore. Amazing.

[@ducatiman1309]

Never heard it sung better - many thanks !!

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Ohmygosh what a beautiful voice, sounds like golden age singers of yore.

[@ianwilliams2387]

It's amazing I have only found this guy on Utube recently. Absolutely amazing singer

[@adam28xx]

Check him out in the Soliloquy from 'Carousel' which he acts equally as well as he sings ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZOQZ4h-adOreck

[@deborahcoveney8846]

Snap I am surprised he's not more well known

[@lollyvolk7544]

I have just discovered Julian Ovenden and I am totally entranced by his amazing voice. Can’t wait to hear more!

[@theuofc]

Julian Ovenden is a marvelous combination of a superb tenor voice and the acting skills to present his lyrics with feeling that pierce our hearts. Bravo!

[@ritapacitti9599]

The fact that he's beautiful does not hurt either.

[@chuckcissel1106]

What a truly gifted vocalist. Love listening to him sing. His interpretation of the lyric, tone, diction and phrasing are just so beautiful to behold. Marvelous.

[@cscottzimnamaste]

+Chuck Cissel Easliy one of the greatest tenors of our time. Sheer magnificence.

[@michaelmcbride5012]

Agree, agree, agree about Julian O, but a quibble with that darn microphone. What a distraction. Maybe not to an audience in the auditorium, but to us watching on tv? Hasn't technology gotten to the point where the mic can be a little less intrusive?

[@tampanativeson]

I noticed his tie was crocked.

[@willy8369]

beautiful. Wish music was still like this

[@allezshazam]

I think if Lady Mary heard Charles Blake sing a solo, she might have married him. LOL!

[@eriscarmodossantosdefranca5528]

Agreed...

[@valerieasher3124]

Agreed

[@vincentcerasoli5969]

Hahahahaha

[@DavidEFarner]

I could have kicked her for turning him down. And I’m not a violent person.

[@roberthoward6590]

What I enjoy so much about Julian Ovenden is his absolute devotion to the text and the overall vision of every song he sings.

[@lulamidgeable]

He can really act a song as well as sing beautifully, They don't always go together.

[@kmgirl1967]

I just found his voice. Too!! I am so in Love with him and his Beautiful Voice!!!

[@droneflyer5065]

Wow! Beautiful. So talented. Thank you!❤😂🎉😊

[@giorgiopolloni7936]

Best rendition ever of one of the most beautiful and iconic songs ever! Bravissimo 👏🏻

[@mrlaw711]

I played a a version I really liked from a 1957 production (film) of south Pacific. It's close but this is slightly better. It simply may be the recording technique and environment in the decades of difference. What a voice! In the 1957 production actor John Kerr (playing Lt. Cable) appears to sing the song but it is actually performed by Bill Lee. The setting and scene are so emotional that one has to listen to just the voice and music. Young Lt. Cable falls in love with a dark skinned island girl. He is from the wealthy Philadelphia family of Cable and Cable. Our young Lt.is a Navy pilot. The family will disown him if he pursues the relationship - which he does. He will give up the meaningless lure of wealth for love. Not a happy ending when he is killed in action. A powerful song when attached to the South Pacific story. How often in life is this message played out.

[@franklesser5655]

Beautiful! And so is his voice.

[@jodeenaven7362]

Something is very special about him. He and Sierra are so good together!!

[@julianneeberl5145]

What a revelation! Julian Ovenden's beautiful voice and interpretation of classic crooner greats is absolutely perfect! Also, the character of his sound is reminiscent of the great Al Jolson, a century ago, and we haven't heard anyone sing like that, viscerally and unforgettably, in a long, long time. Talk about putting a song over! Can't wait to hear more. And like another commenter wrote, there must be some way to incorporate his terrific voice into future episodes of Downton Abbey!

[@gossamerwings3632]

I wonder if he'll be on Downton Abbey for very long as he's taken off and won't be back for maybe a year, I don't think he's really one of Lady Mary's suitors. Julian's got I think more interest in pursuing a movie career now, he left Foyle's War after only a few years and I missed him back then and now he makes very short and rare appearances on Season 5.

[@judynorman4651]

He is British Hugh Jackman! Just as beautiful a man, acting proven in Foyle's War, singing voice sublime. How have I just now learned about his vocal talents?!?

[@chrisausten9803]

Hugh is British! I was at school in South London with his father and uncle.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

​@@chrisausten9803Hugh grew up in Australia.

[@TomMaxwell756]

Because I love the show so much I’ve watched Foyle’s war 3 times over beginning to end and I had no idea this man had such an incredible gift let alone he could sing. Good lord man. Bravo Julian.

[@vanessaw5814]

Every time I hear Julian sing this song it brings tears to my eyes. Vanessa from Holmer Green

[@antonmarino6568]

Great voice. Extremely talented

[@murraywoldman473]

such a wonderful handsome singer/actor! Love to see and hear more of him!

[@antonmarino6568]

Very talented with stage presence and A captivating voice. Thank you

[@Mystcldy2]

Julian is absolutely fantastic and I can see him singing as Luitinent Cable in South Pacific. One of my favorite R & H musicals. A musical of the 20th Century that should be remembered.

[@susanyork5089]

Julian and The wonderful John Wilson , utterly perfect . We need live music in our lives , it’s life enhancing

[@lindapittman3108]

Pure talent. No gimmicks.

[@PatriciaCassidy-q4b]

Just love his voice.superb.

[@sally-annparker6744]

All those episodes of Foyle’s War and I had no idea he was a singer!

[@JoyceRich-x3q]

Fantastic

[@adam28xx]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jonnapat3213]

Superb, thanks very much. This is from when music was music.

[@JoyceRich-x3q]

I love him singing

[@sharonhoyt2133]

Julian and Sierra both have great acting talent on top of their wonderful singing. Each comes to the stage in character appropriate to the song they are performing.

[@miketauer4538]

Gorgeous voice!

[@galepatrick1702]

very very nice to hear this gorgeous rendition -

[@adam28xx]

Glad you like it!

[@kaiYWang]

What a voice. Memorable song fro South Pacific

[@winifredtrout1]

I adore south Pacific..my children did the french...dites moi

[@weselsea7257]

Such amazing content and control

[@johntlew]

Wow! Gorgeous voice...one of my favorite R&H songs. The introduction alone puts a lump in my throat.

[@carlechevarria2226]

The orchestra and the arrangement are bliss.

[@joanallen9955]

We love Julian Ovenden in Foyles War...now we have heard him sing...truly beautiful voice..a very gifted young man

[@e2renee]

Joan Allen he made my heart skip a beat in Foyle’s War. I knew he sang and is married to an opera singer but WOW!

[@tangobango9653]

This song reminds of how sweet love was when we all were so ‘young.’

[@danielanderson2324]

Yes.

[@CDN1975]

Loved him as Andrew Foyle. Cool that he can sing.

[@candyclews4047]

lol, I've only known Julian Ovenden as a singer - so for me it was "cool that he could act" :)

[@sissi7746]

I know. Andrew Foyle was a great character he played so well. And on top of it all he sings in his gorgeous and powerful tenor voice.

[@mysticmouse7261]

The sweet sweeping magic of a bygone era.

[@h.lloydweston4506]

Nobody does it better than Julian Ovenden!!! That melodious voice, the diction, great feelings!! What a special treat!!! Would have loved to see him on Broadway.

[@hrh4961]

Perhaps you should buy new batteries for your hearing aid.

[@simonramsay6080]

Who says he was on Broadway? You can't have read the caption properly; this concert was in London at the Royal Albert Hall, & is just a Broadway segment. You might not need a hearing aid, but maybe glasses!

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

Julian sings this beautiful, romantic song with passion. What a great rendition! 😊👍

[@bro8974]

The opening chords are haunting, a perfect lead-in to a wonderful song.

[@mrlaw711]

One of the best renditions of this beautiful song from SP.

[@msmagpie5620]

Just imagine someone singing that song to you .

[@Mystcldy2]

Love Julian Ovenden singing and The music from South Pacific

[@CarolAnnRunham]

Beautiful songs they were timeless

[@FinisJhungballet]

Julian is truly gifted. How fortunate we are to be able to see and hear him. A Complete artist who brings out the greatness in this song I have always cherished since first hearing it 80 years ago. BRAVO!

[@georgesolomon1091]

His voice sounds exactly like William Tabbert”s who first delivered this beaiutifiul song to the world in 1949 starring Ezio Pinza and Mary Martin. Amazing to hear it sung that way once again. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein probably were the most prolific composers for the musical theater and crafted songs that are spoke to our hearts about love and love lost, life choices, racism and bigotry, which made us think a bit more and face the mirror in self reflection and point the misgiuided in in a kinder direction. Most can still move you to tears, I hope they would created courses for children to teach traditional songs that are just as much a part of the American cultural landscape as any other historical events taught in education today, Exposure to the arts can calm the restless, inspire creativity at an early age and make the world a bit more civil and kind,

[@necktieguy1]

Mr. Ovenden is amazing. His voice, his phrasing, his diction - just perfect. Thanks for this post.

[@cwbrooks5329]

Holy Smoke. What a voice. Have to say I appreciate the natural quality he brings to the song -- like a young soldier in love. Perfect. Would love to see him do this in a full production. He'd be great in this part.

[@cathyf4466]

its his obvious Joy in music and of singing that comes across and that is what is important because that is what brings joy to the listener

[@denisej4813]

Julian really suits the Rogers and Hammerstein repertoire. I liked him a lot as Capt Von Trapp in the ITV live version of Sound of Music a few years ago.

[@adam28xx]

ITV3 (Channel 10) is currently re-running early episodes of "Foyle's War" late at night. Julian pops up in a few of them as Andrew Foyle, the pilot son of the detective (played by Michael Kitchen). Julian doesn't sing but he's just as good as an actor!

[@VerbranntiChaib1]

The perfect voice for a wonderful song. Thank you all.

[@barbaram.gaskin4326]

Beautiful voice!

[@luizamsalgado]

Great Julian! Pure talent!

[@GoldiLocs_Zone]

This is outstanding. 《♡》

[@judyomeara5869]

Always love him! He is fabulous!!

[@mjleger4555]

What a delight! This song is an old favorite of mine and I am a new fan of Julian Ovenden! Don't know how I've missed out on him thus far, but I will certainly look for more of his work. Julian reminds me a bit of the late great Canadian singer, Robert Goulet! I think he is more of a live-show or opera-type singer/performer; he has the poise, the breath control, the volume to reach out to a great audience. I LIKE IT! Bravo, Julian Ovenden!

[@adam28xx]

I agree and have uploaded several of Julian's appearances on here. Tap his name and my screen name in the ' search' field at the top ... Julian Ovenden adam28xx ... and you'll get "If I Loved You," "Oh What a Beautiful Morning," "Maria" and several others!

[@mjleger4555]

@@adam28xx Thanks, Adam, but I already found those sites in the area on the right side of my screen, and I already listened to several of them and bookmarked them for my future enjoyment!

[@janettefrancis7445]

I wish Julian would make a dvd of all the fantastic songs from the musicals I have followed Julian since foyle war royal dishy Dr cheriton got the album's and a collection of his movies I think he could be the next bond with singing in the film or I wish they would bring him back as a doctor with his own series hope to see him on TV again soon

[@oscar646]

His physical beauty is just the start of it!

[@waterlily6543]

Damn he is just so handsome

[@janettefrancis7445]

Julian is lovely singing younger than springtime Lt cable from South Pacific my favourite song from the movie please Julian bring out a cd of musical songs it would be fantastic

[@susanyork5089]

Utter bliss goosebumps, and tears

[@kmgirl1967]

His Voice control is AMAZING

[@peterlarsen1000]

One of the beautiful songs from South Pacific. Rosa Larsen

[@jwhite7622]

Really enjoy this man's voice. He's pretty incredible. I'd pay to hear him in concert any day of the week...

[@carolejenkin767]

Came here after watching him in an episode of Poirot didn't know he had a voice and what a great one handsome too.

[@adam28xx]

I wonder if that was "After the Funeral" where Julian played an actor and very good he was too. Michael Fassbender was also in the cast and he was very good too!

[@richardbuck538]

What a voice! So smooth....great music.

[@kingusmcgee]

Bing Crosby once said, "...the singer is only as good as the song's composer . This one composed by Richard Rodgers & words by Oscar Hammerstein. Hence you have Julian at his absolute best with this classic from South Pacific - Broadway 1949

[@grimmmunro2279]

Oh that was lovely!

[@andrewgibbon-williams7974]

Faultless. At last England has a great romantic tenor star! Plus looks.

[@elainew9577]

Still womderful.🦋

[@stevebainbridge310]

I grew up with a dad who had great music on the “stereo” morning and nite. Julian Zi discovered on KZbin in the Proms London annual festival. First opposite Sierra Borgess, who is equally as talented. Then last year she headlines a Dillon Colorado open concert over beautiful Lake Dillon. Turns out she is from Denver and plays especially all over Europe in major locations. Where has the talent been all my life??

[@tonkaGuy888]

This is simply magnificent.

[@cheril8891]

Covid 19 has stopped all this incredible live entertainment. We are destroyed without it. Time to fill the theatres again, it's been long enough.

[@erickborling1302]

You are speaking aspirationally. Or... You better be. If so, agreed but now it's even better; you'll have to find your own voice, stop being a consumer and be a giver.

[@cheril8891]

@@erickborling1302 Were you commenting to me? Your comment makes no sense if it's replying to me.

[@emjdeckwitz6949]

@@cheril8891 I think it does. DESTROYED, you say.

[@douglaskay9959]

Yes this covet thing is a scam which should be obvious if you think about it.Why is money free of the virus but nothing else.

[@TheSaltydog07]

I've only seen him act on "Foyle's War." This is surprising and very lovely. 💙

[@alohafromstef55]

He also stars in “The Royal” series.

[@lukebaldwin-ho8048]

Excellent!

[@adam28xx]

Glad you liked it!

[@liberte5847]

An incredible classique VOICE for Hollywood singing movies. Bravo! Emmanuel from Paris France

[@mckavitt]

Emmanuel Viala What has Hollywood to do w the BBC Proms? mckavitt from Lyon, France

[@itsGabby]

love him! Wish to see more of him acting or singing or both!!

[@tonyrodd6348]

If you wanna see him act, check out Knightfall on the History channel.

[@Banburian1]

Julian was scheduled to appear in South Pacific this summer at the Chichester Festival Theatre. However because of the current situation, it has been postponed until next year 2021!

[@dotallen9071]

Amazing voice always sang with feeling