Al Bowlly Sings 'Melancholy Baby' (1934) | British Pathé

[@SuperVirginiaRose]

I am 86, I grew up with this music, Mum loved it, and she played all the songs on the piano, as I do myself now. Al Bowlly will live on.xx

[@aelecx9083]

How are you doing?

[@Emmet03]

I am only 18 years old, discovered Al Bowllys music last year and love it since

[@masontatum5101]

I'm 20 & I am very disappointed that I did not grew up with his music I grew up hearing Elvis Presley Edit:10 months ago in this timeline I just been (metaphorically) eating/ consuming all old music from the 1878s to 1920s & so forth my 2nd favourite old time artist is The Mills Brothers

[@BradfordtheEclectic]

@@masontatum5101- Java Jive!

[@SmartStart24]

So sweet 🥲 Al is immortal through his music!

[@kidpeligro7878]

This is why I have so much respect for old school musicians and singers. No enhancements, no auto tunes, nothing. Just your voice and your instruments. Your craft at its pure form.

[@colinclarke4285]

You either could sing or you couldn't

[@sedeanimugamez5418]

I like this but I think that’s a little dumb. Before this there was classical music where there was no voices, just compositions. Now I agree there’s talent to this and there is indeed a nice view for people who can sing, but not everyone is gifted with that ability. And it takes a different talent to compose music, they’re both good in their own respects and I respect both mediums of art. I feel like it’s nostalgia goggles to say that type of statement or elitist. Good music is good music, and it may have voice or not, music is sounds and was forever, especially before the 1900s without these recording devices.

[@timefortea1931]

Agreed! The vintage singers were so good.

[@sm0lfry198]

While I do agree with that but some singers/bands dont actually use autotune :/

[@DanteTimberwolf]

They also had much more passion for the music. Notice how Al Bowlly moves with the song and not against it.

[@thebarbjohn]

i was six years old when he died . I will be eighty in a few weeks. he was a hunk .

[@corbse2059]

Yea, its a shame he died so young, I listened to Bowlly when I was younger actually. He's the reason I expanded to older singers plus some actors, like Crosby and Hope.

[@leesyloo131]

I'm 42 and discovered Al's music in my teens. He's still my favourite singer & yes, he was very handsome :). Happy 80th birthday to you :)

[@regent260]

Happy Birthday! I think this clip reveals a side of him I've never imagined. I can't stop watching him and even made a screenshot from this clip into the wallpaper on my phone.

[@almajones2564]

I hope you have had a wonderful 80th birthday by now. I'm just 70 years old and wasn't born when Al Bowlly died, but I was brought up with his voice - my parents were huge fans of his. I still love listening to his songs, and I hope you continue to do so for many years to come. :-)

[@martinwebb5588]

+ barbara field He always looked very dapper, and had a wonderful voice :-)

[@denyseaita4061]

To see this wonderful man sing , brings tears to my eyes , how sad that he died during that terrible second world war. I will listen to Al , everyday. In remembrance of him and for all those who died during this war and every other war. thank you for posting this beautiful memory of such a gentle man.

[@jadonpedroza4220]

Are you still listening to him?

[@yourdailytrollge5546]

Sad :(

[@JNA1989]

Yea its soo nostalgic whitout him 😞

[@The_Incredible_Voice]

@@jadonpedroza4220 well, Denyse didn’t answer … but: I am listening to him - not every day but once a week as a minimum since many years and further on. His voice is pure gold and I’m always melting away 🎵🎶… he is not forgotten!

[@carlosrosen3113]

Tengo cuarenta años y me encanta !!! Y la década del 30 me fascina que daría por haber vivido, esos tiempos 😍🇨🇱👍

[@peterg463]

They knew how to write lyrics and he knew how to perform them.

[@videosuperhighway7655]

Amazing just a guy singing, a guy playing the piano and two microphones. No protools,no special effects etc.. just perfect.

[@johnrobertson8263]

OMG YES

[@artiefischel2579]

A perfect example of doing more with less. Like Robert Johnson, a Sears guitar, and a recording system with less fidelity than the dictation feature on an old flip phone. And he's still the King of the Blues.

[@brideofsnape2046]

All it really takes is true talent. And there's not much of that around these days, at least not amongst those promoted to us as "stars."

[@geoffcollins2094]

VIDEOSUPERHIGHWAY Its called tallent... And Character...

[@jimcrawford5039]

The guy on the piano is the great songwriter/ bandleader, Ray Noble.. (Goodnight Sweetheart, The Very Thought of You.)

[@norafila83]

18 year old girl from serbia here. i must say how much i just adore this music right here. it is so human and so honest, as opposed to the big majority of todays disasterous musical and overall artistic culture. it is sad that we need to go so far back in time to be able to hear this beauty, but fortunately we have all of these recordings to remind us of what music truly is❤

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

You obviously were born with good taste , great to hear the young appreciating timeless music !

[@mydogshat9692]

26yr old Aussie / Croatian here, I wholeheartedly agree with you. Feel completely out of reality with how the world is today, it makes 0 sense to me. The music, the mannerisms of people who just don’t show emotions anymore and don’t know how to be emotive, it drives me insane, especially here in Australia, it is completely unbearable.

[@stephoneystegganiestepanegg]

currently 15 and honestly I’d much rather listen to these old songs. I love them so much. And don’t get me wrong, modern music is awesome!! But theres just something about old songs that makes me love them so much. They are so genuine. People would say that they were born in the wrong generation, but honestly im glad to be where I am now. Where songs like these aren’t hard to find, you can listen to them anytime. I love living in the modern because I won’t have a hard time listening to these songs. And these songs really make my heart flutter haha, I imagine that I have a lover singing them to me >_

[@Tyronepeader]

@norafila83 Hear hear!

[@billyfuller7302]

You’re 💯 correct this was my grandfathers song he always sang beautiful song and so much class back then

[@dradrianstivala7725]

A priceless document of popular music in the late 30s. Al Bowly should be remembered more. If Kubrick chose him for his 'Shininig', it's something!! Thanky you Al.

[@jannawary]

Al Bowlly needs more recognition

[@realQuestion]

when this guy sings...I'm just left shaking my head like "wow" at so much talent and humor and warmth that comes through

[@keoki82]

Totally! And all that talent, warmth and humour makes me feel giddy and lighthearted. Al Bowlly was a special breed of artist who really does make one forget all their troubles and cares 🎶

[@mortalclown3812]

It's said that Ray would actually weep with emotion when he sang. RIP, you sweet crooner, you.

[@timefortea1931]

@@keoki82 I know what you mean. His voice washes over you with liquid gold and his personality shines.

[@bobbywimsy6741]

@@keoki82 Forget your troubled come on get happy...

[@bobbywimsy6741]

@@mortalclown3812 As Shakespeare said so we'll: If music be the fruit of love, play on. It assuredly is and we shall. Al is one such express it.

[@timanderson2888]

Britain's first pop star. What a voice.

[@justoutofframemoviereviews656]

A Shining example of his era.

[@EdelweissLucero-u2d]

Is that a reference to a certain movie of a certain actor and director and time period and genre?

[@MikeSulman]

Al Bowlly had a wonderful voice, and Monia Liter was a superb pianist.

[@essexpeter6116]

+Michael Sulman +1 to both of your comments!

[@guiguifaitlcon2598]

The pianist did a superbe job

[@davenicholas1946]

I agree with you entirely Mike Sulman two masters of the music art ,The days of melody and, Lyrics he mentions Monia Liter also Excellent I,m 88 very nostalgic

[@CBHS1962]

What greatness and so sad he was killed by a bomb in WW2. What a loving and happy singer, a very very talented crooner. He played guitar too. Love you Al.

[@MR_OYABUN1983]

Inspite of ww2 those days good actors singers orchestra ppl were nice

[@veramon5696]

I didn't know that. Wow.

[@Choopy225]

It wasn't the bomb but more or so the parachute mine blowing his door off its hinges and the door flying towards him at high speeds killing him. It's honestly a super crazy way to go out

[@nyelaadams6482]

The trombonist Glenn Miller was killed during ww2 in 1944

[@sethymorningstar]

Ele tocava guitarra também? ENTÃO ELE ERA DO ROQUE

[@raesmith2164]

I don't know much about his personal life but he *radiates* good, genuine energy. Like I would genuinely die for this man.

[@georgemackins9500]

He was known as the British Bing Crosby towards the end of his life. Born in South Africa and travelled the world playing his music until he was tragically killed during the Blitz in 1941. He was 43. Of course there is a lot more to him however.

[@icrushchildrensdreams4556]

@KING VICTROLA why haven’t we banned doors yet? It seems like they have caused enough harm to humanity and it is time for them to go.

[@AstroBurner125]

Who wouldn’t die for this man?

[@marcoevans2155]

You can't bring old Al back. But you can forever appreciate his gift 🎁

[@michealhand1001]

​@@icrushchildrensdreams4556Yeah always bangin opening closing,getting jammed, having to bloody paint them all the time.Yeah let,s ban em?. Oh wait a minute what about all the good they do?Like keeping out the wind and rain, Burglars, and they enable you to go out so no one can get in while your away.On second thoughts let,s keep them.😂😂😂

[@stephennewcombe976]

My dad may have seen the Beatles in concert, but my nan saw Al Bowlly! How I miss her.

[@SpringNotes]

My God ! He's so good and so is the pianist !!! Thank you so much to the person, who decided to film Al Bowlly and Monia Liter in 1934 !

[@chrisfrancz]

It's almost hard to imagine there was a time when a person had to sing well in order to be called a singer. I'm trying to collect all of his songs on CD.

[@EliezerPennywhistler]

You should hang out with folk musicians.

[@lawrencedavies4398]

Yes. Although what's interesting is that the "crooning" style we now associate with "good singing" from that period was quite often criticised for not being "proper singing"!

[@carolegriggs3107]

Ditto

[@karmasandy]

chris i sell old 78's i'll keep an eye out

[@recordprefect4284]

I collect em on vinyl

[@eduardovinuesa7428]

Incredible, Al Bowlly, velvety, golden voice.I Understad that he tragically died in a London bombardemant in 1941, but his beutiful music keeps flying in the air 80 years lately.

[@anthonyfrew1571]

One of the great singers

[@anthonyfrew1571]

Flying in the air -loverly

[@drsunshine1959]

Such a handsome man, and what a beautiful voice. He sang with such passion. Al Bowlly was truly one of the greats.

[@thomasbrady8056]

Everyday I walk past Al's blue plaque on 26 Charing Cross Mansions, his home when he was in London, and give a little nod. Such an incredible artist.

[@maggiehall2435]

I had the great honour of being present at the installation of the blue plaque in 2013. There was a celebration,of Al's life, later at The Phoenix Club,in London. A remarkable young man named Brandyn Shaw together with his band,gave an amazing performance as Al Bowlly. You really must watch him on You Tube. He is fantastic.

[@chaskenny]

I know where the plaque is. I go past it almost once a week. My journey takes me past the old Monseigneur Restaurant/Night Club in Jermyn Street as swell as the Cafe de Paris and the Cafe Anglais (both in, or close to Leicester Square).

[@stewartsanders4947]

Thomas Brady 2 things al was the best singer ever and 2nd you have respect which to day is very rare

[@timefortea1931]

@@stewartsanders4947 Yes, Al was the best singer ever! Just magical. I adore him.

[@11dsw]

Please, one for me. Thank you.

[@Blacky474]

Al Bowlly was Britain's Bing Crosby, and he was great with the Ray Noble Orchestra, I've got most of the records. This is great footage of Al, he got killed during a bombing raid during the war. I gave him a full 4 stars for greatness.

[@rmstitanic8163]

Absolutely love this man's voice. A sound of a different era, when life didn't seem as fast. Music to chill to. And what an extensive list of great tunes he sung. Pure magic.

[@bunnybeane1666]

This song feels like a warm hug

[@calebdlobato]

He was such a chad in his years

[@depressivepumpkin7312]

yes

[@TinyToadSage]

A handsome sweetheart of a chad ❤

[@ishgabibble919]

It makes me sad to know people like this dont exist anymore

[@cress5508]

Al Bowlly was like a singing Mozart of the 30's. I would listen to Bowlly over Sinatra any day. He sings in a way that makes me feel like I am alone in the room with him. And not only can you not get that from modern music but it is rare to begin with, even with classics like Sinatra and Crosby. He was such a rare breed of his own. God bless his voice and soul.

[@argus42]

+Maddy Hajer 'after hgis birth they have broken the mold

[@cooljackster7390]

Yeah his voice is unique compared to Sinatra but his voice is slightly similar to Bing Crosby

[@NotHarpoGroucho]

He wasn't bad, but he sings a lot like Rudy Vallee, I'm sure if he hadn't died he would've faded out alongside Rudy

[@paulherring2434]

Faded out! Hardly, Kane. Al was the premier band singer of the 30s and probably the finest band singer of all time. He died too early but his singing lives on.

[@TheXodic98]

If he didn't die so young he would've gone down in history alongside Bing Crosby, the 30s and 40s are both forgotten eras for even the people born in the 40s, let alone today. It is so sad, Al Bowlly is and will always be (in my opinion) the greatest singer in history.

[@ericprimeau363]

It's just incredible to see him perform live, amazing! Mesmerizing... no kidding, he was a superstar in his day

[@timefortea1931]

Al's phrasing and vocal control is flawless. Such warmth in his performance too. The pianist is great too. Just a great voice and great piano playing and it sounds perfect- nothing else needed!

[@jadonpedroza4220]

Have you noticed the line on his forehead matches up with the part in his hair?

[@wavyslugs]

LITERALLY THE SWEETEST SINGER, I LOVE HIM

[@yxxng1z943]

he truly had a beautiful voice

[@ponoma773]

I love the hand gestures he makes, you can almost feel the word "romance" from it for some reason

[@elenavasilieva3008]

It's fantastic!!! Absolutely unforgettable! What beautiful songs and feelings we lost !

[@bonj0vi]

This is high class. Amazing expressions, face and body. This is not old school anymore. This is prehistory!

[@percycartwright769]

Sadly my father died 17 years ago at 90 years young and al bowley was my dad favourite of all and at my fathers funeral we played al Bowley songs and I still listen to his songs today he has such a sweet voice god bless my father and al Bowley

[@The_RnR_Tailor]

Such a handsome and well dressed bloke. Good ol Al. Such a shame his untimely death and his rather tragic short lived life. His voice is and forever will be eternal!

[@timefortea1931]

He was extremely handsome and stylish I agree. A magical voice and special man.

[@just_a_shroom427]

i'm really far from this era in time, but in my heart i'm there. he's my favorite singer of all time, and i'm glad to have found his songs

[@Caocao8888]

Bowlly sings with complete confidence. He makes it seem effortless, as only a great artist can do.

[@flarehoodviperart2886]

So adorable and such a beautiful voice, it’s so incredibly sad he died at a young age :(

[@DanteTimberwolf]

It's really sad. If he only he made it to the bomb shelters in time :(

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

@@DanteTimberwolf He chose not to go. Fortunately I doubt he knew what had happened. It would have been over in seconds.

[@TheSilvergold45]

Forgotten man today sadly but boy he had talent !! Does a wonderful job on this classic !! Sad that hardly anyone can appreciate this kind of singing and these songs today !!

[@newambassador376]

I know right

[@martinpowell5769]

I think as you become older you grow to appreciate more different styles of music, I’m 63 yrs of age and I would never listen to this sort of music a few years ago, always being a rock music fan and while I can still enjoy a good guitar solo, I can also appreciate a wonderful singer and songs like this

[@newambassador376]

@@martinpowell5769 I do like 80s stuff and the rap where it’s not mumbling

[@anthonyfrew1571]

I believe he is slowly been rediscovered

[@fifty9forty3]

Al Bowly sings in recording with the Ray Noble orchestra, "Midnight, The Stars and You", in the final scenes of the 1980 film, "The Shining".

[@naguerea]

An utterly riveting scene. on March thirteenth I will be 83, " Dave your don't come to the funerals any more'

[@Kw1161]

90 years this year Al Bowlly was melting teenage hearts and bringing screaming yelling from the girls…😀! How times have changed. Have a great day!

[@rowlandstarkey9786]

What a superb double act. Wonderful voice Al Bowly had, a talent cruelly taken too early

[@MamaLuig]

It is magical to see and hear him, glad that there is footage of Al singing

[@mizuhawarin]

My mum used to sing this to me as a child. I love you mum

[@philipwilliams2310]

..... 👍👍👍

[@StaunchComic]

I love his singing style.

[@juancarlosgutierrez1280]

Me too from Buenos Aires Argentina.

[@searchforthelight.3287]

3:06...Thank YOU, Al.

[@georgemackins9500]

He was the best

[@Airestotle09]

I was born in 1992 and i am absolutely fascinated with this era of music. Also this is some amazing footage. RIP Al Bowlly

[@waylonterry179]

I love to see people still listen to him, amazing singer! its funny because usually kids my age like the new songs. when I would rather listen to these amazing pieces!

[@DanteTimberwolf]

I think any music past the 2000s is just garbage it's rare that there's ever a good song anymore. Songs like these just calm you down, there's no hate or trash in them like today's songs.

[@waylonterry179]

@@DanteTimberwolf nice to know

[@EddieSpagh3tti]

I cannot express my love for my Al Bowlly

[@paphet]

Everyone here listening to Al sing and reading comments, understand this, we are all on the same frequency my friends.

[@minneminsken4995]

Al Bowlly is my favorite singer from the time before the war. But listen the magnificent way the piano sounds!

[@osocool1too]

Al certainly was a superb singer whose diction was as a clear as a bell. So glad this little bit of film has been preserved for posterity. 👍🤗

[@Kevin-yi8fd]

What more can be said about Al Bowlly a marvellous voice and what a time of great songs and when musicians knew how to play there instruments.

[@frannieo1707]

So glad to have this footage of the great Al Bowlly. My mum loved him.

[@VinylSamuraisMusic]

He breaks my heart. Don’t know why. I produce bass music etc. Love all genres of music but this man is truly one of my heroes. He is such a gangsta. I would have given anything to chill with him at a club. Just love the man

[@hugabug008]

My earliest memory is of my dad singing this to me as a lullaby as we sat wrapped in blankets as we sat on the couch watching a thunderstorm out of the windows in our living room when I was like two or three. As a result thunderstorms have always made me feel extremely safe and calm which is I think the opposite of most people.

[@MFLMFE]

I thought that haunting quality of his voice came from the recording quality of the times but here he is clear as day in a quality recording and he still has it!

[@SMORAME]

Al Bowlly has something special that conquers despite lack of electronic support, has freshness, simplicity, clarity and very friendly, his music is the awakening of an era that does not die because it is quality that makes it a classic to not disappear, At the beginning of the birth of a melodious romance, to see life less dramatic; greetings from Mexico

[@ronaldcooper5754]

My dad Bert Cooper trombone player and arranger was in the Lew Stone band and worked with Al Bowlley , my dad told me about Monia Liter saying how excellent he was and so it was with great joy I was able to tell my dad I was working in an orchestra with Monia all those years later and yes he was more than excellent to say the least

[@annerood2703]

You don't know Al Bowlly until you see this video. So earnest, so sweet, so everlasting wonderful. Thank you.

[@COLOUREDCOAT]

When I was a kid my dad had an Al Bowlly album, I used to laugh at it, now it brings a lump to my throat

[@musical.meygan6412]

He was such a handsome, talented man...I love Al so, so much

[@Sonicthehedgeho4]

I wish he was alive in our age, he would be a great sucsessful artist and singer. And the caretaker brought some attention to artists like Al Bowly and Layton and Johnstone, he would be popular enough to continue his career

[@ginayoung130]

I was born 40 yrs after his death but he is one of my favorite voices. In love with him. ❤

[@valeriebaker9512]

I can understand that, i think that Al had so much charisma and sensuality its easy to see why he was such hit with women.His gestures remind me of Al Jolson a little, he was known for his stage presence.Its fortunate for us,that Pathe filmed Al like this, for posterity.

[@kfgrich]

I just came across this looking for the song, as I read an article in Acoustic Guitar by Greg Ruby. First, I get goosebumps at the sound of this man’s voice, now I’m weeping gently over my morning coffee, feeling something I cannot fully understand. I see it in the comments here, too. I’m just grateful in 2022 to be able to connect with this beautiful man, and thankful to all who had a part in preserving this moment from 1934.

[@Londonfogey]

I was first introduced to the music of Al Bowlly as an 18 year old working in a hi-fi shop in the late 80s. One of the other assistants used to play it all the time, but only when the boss was out (the boss hated anything other than rubbish modern chart music). Until I saw the name written, I thought it was an Italian surname - 'Alboli'.

[@davidsalinas1490]

I love this song. I come here often to hear him sing it

[@edwardgunyo3638]

What a wonderful song, he sang so well. My best regards to his family.. Being an old Celit, love the songs and folks.

[@ionpavlidis5978]

Every Al Bowlly song is a wonderful treat for us old souls.

[@georgemackins9500]

And us young souls too (20)

[@flannerymonaghan-morris4825]

I always find this man’s voice to be one of the most hauntingly beautiful ones to ever be recorded.

[@carolegriggs3107]

I wonder if we wish hard enough, we could bring him back..........if only !!

[@FrillyKnickersJazz]

When singers WERE singers - love that blue note ending ...

[@allenwalker1187]

Hello beautiful 🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️ how are you?

[@30Bushey]

Sadly ,there is no one around today who can turn out a performance like these two. This is real music.

[@metube3398]

First time i heard this, it tingled my spine. his voice was one of a kind!

[@naguerea]

Utterly stunning.

[@SuperVirginiaRose]

I LOVE this . The pianist is brilliant too. I play it every day, and play my version on my piano, and .(I am 86)

[@НаталияМакаренко-л5ж]

Какой прекрасный аккомпанемент! Такое единение с певцом! Обожаю Эла🙏❤️

[@sir.butler3821]

im 19 and ive discovered him by listening to Heartaches which is so far my favourite! his voice, the way he composes the music is just perfect!

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

He's also used in the movie The Shining a couple times. That's how I found him as a kid!

[@Markyb1957]

He takes my breath away. The heart in is music is contagious. It feels like he's singing to each one of us.

[@henrynevins1]

Al Bowlly and Monia Litter were the best. Wish time travel was possible, would love to hear them perform live. Monia kept putting out albums until the 1970's.

[@Verderer]

What a superb vocalist with his very clear diction and rhythmic presentation. Al Bowlly was the star of his day. What a terrible shame it was when he was killed in an air raid on London in April 1941 when a Nazi land mine landed right outside of his flat in Jermyn Street, Piccadilly, as he lay on his bed.....he chose not to go down to the shelter when the air raid sirens sounded as he was apparently too tired to get out of bed after a concert in High Wycombe a few hours earlier.

[@peterglover6127]

Damian Grant o

[@kevinw9073]

He sings with a real feeling for the lyrics! Something you don't see today.

[@pizzateddyfreddy]

Watching this man sing never ceases to make me smile everytime.

[@grahamwellard2237]

Wow, amazing to have some film footage of Al - never thought we'd be privileged to see him in action. Wonderful singer, highly expressive and great sense of rhythm. Also Monia Liter deserves to be remembered as one of the best pianists of the era. This clip could cheer up anyone's "melancholy" day. Great stuff - thanks!

[@clovisra]

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!

[@alternateunreleasedshellac505]

They can't take this away from us!

[@RaymondWheeler-f6d]

Byedung will try!!!

[@spewgilist]

they are trying to

[@williamr.c.4168]

Man, what a wonderful human being.

[@regent260]

Best thing I've seen for a long time. It's made my day. Every phrase has something to offer. Anyone could fall in love with him.

[@MimiTheHamster]

This gives me nostalgia of a simpler time. I’m a little melancholy baby :’(

[@lyrianmusic]

Ah, that swagger!

[@chris1961grams]

A pioneer of the microphone. Even then note his brilliant mic technique. He led where all others have followed.

[@MiaHessMusic]

I've rarely see film of Al, this was wonderful!!!! Thanks for posting this!

[@mapoleo]

0:43 what an iconic moment

[@peaceintheworld78]

An unusual talent, amazing, soothing, strong yet vulnerable. A true gem of a performer!

[@bryanortiz2098]

This song makes me cry. All Bowlly always in my life

[@trevorjohnhill4596]

A great singer of the soft style unlike jazz..recorded a 1000 songs in the 30s...died young in a bombing raid. Makes it all that more important he isn't lost to history. Marvellous.

[@fredrickaappletree3402]

What a lovely speaking voice too💖

[@schrire39]

Indeed. But that’s absolutely not his real accent. He was brought up in Johannesburg and would almost certainly have had a white South African accent.

[@CBHS1962]

Al, you were the ultimate crooner - great timing. great tone, great personality, sad that you died so young. Great singer from any perspective.

[@robertflint2549]

It's interesting that the two greatest male pop singers in the 30s and 40s were both called Al. Very different styles but both phenomenal...

[@LoisJD]

I love Bowlly's voice, music.