Howard Keel sings I Won't Send Roses

Howard Keel first stepped out onto a London stage in 1947. 40 years later he returned to Great Britain for a hugely successful series of concert tours. Here he is appearing on "The Bruce Forsyth Show" in 1992 singing "I Won't Send Roses" from the musical Mack and Mabel.

[@brickbradford]

Great singing by a great singer. Too bad he's not amongst us any more. He was one of the greats...

[@showtunestarpower]

I hope Jerry Herman had a chance to hear Howard Keel sing this song. What a beautiful rendition. I appreciate it that Keel chose to do the song with the original show arrangement.

[@janellepowles660]

Oh my god so beautiful. I love Howard keel. Was lucky enough to see him in a production of Man of La mancha. And met him afterwards. What a gorgeous hunk of man so nice so talented so missed

[@r4b32t11]

I was so in love this man.Bless his beautiful hide.

[@garnettajohnson4560]

Me too

[@bigmouth33]

He hasn't lost a thing, despite the years. This is a gorgeous song.

[@sushicourier]

Just beautiful! He was about 73 here and in wonderful voice!

[@solangedesantis5515]

Howard Keel ... musical, vocal brilliance and class all the way.

[@CFCKEITH]

I saw hin twice in concert!! Brilliant.-RIP

[@josephinerimmer6888]

Oh God! Goosebumps!

[@heatherkelly2580]

I had the great pleasure of meeting Howard in Belfast a few years ago and he was very tall and nice

[@bahons72]

This is simply wonderful, great orchestration and singing, magical. Experiencing music of this quality is the nearest to heaven we'll ever get.

[@jeannineterran2621]

What a great voice he had.

[@necktieguy1]

What a wonderful talent mr. Keel was. I always liked him. This is a beautiful rendition of this song. Thanks for this post. It is such a bittersweet song. he acts every single word that he sings so brilliantly.

[@mammasbabas]

Brings tears to your eyes. I love him.

[@kazkazzie3906]

I loved Howard Keel in Show Boat sing Make Believe. A great singer.

[@teresadesir5949]

Still have that beautiful and macho voice. Remembered seeing him in the movie called Oklahoma when i was young ❤

[@Arkelk2010]

What a marvellous non-love love song. It is fun to see how Keel acts the song as well as sings it: others I've seen on KZbin sing it without acting the role.

[@margaretcanton]

That expression in his eyes at the very end: that packs a wallop! Hard to describe; it was a "love pat" to his listeners, I think... What a video! His voice is magnificent. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@Flawgore]

Great description

[@KomKai352]

How I love Howard Keel!

[@starbuckhan]

I absolutely love this song ever since watching Torvill & Dean skate to it back in the 80's.

[@merlinstwin]

Gorgeous man, gorgeous song.

[@swatch71]

What an incredible talent and a gentleman performer. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@kevL219]

I keep coming back to this performance, sublime...

[@jennysquib1]

Oh, yeah - me too! First saw him in "Annie Get Your Gun", and when he sang, "My Defences Are Down".....instant crush!!

[@heatherkelly2580]

Brucie was a great British favourite for many years

[@jackrenglish]

a great loss.i met him once...exciting entertainer.jack english..hollwood

[@flatcapgolfer]

Marvellous interpretation of a classic. The finish as previous posters have said is beautiful.

[@brandemour]

What a magnificent Mack he would have been.

[@donna1420]

the most handsome man ever to grace the big screen

[@wenglishsal]

2 legends.. Bruce Forsyth, from Britain and Howard from 'across the pond'... ahhh bliss :0)x

[@Maxkustrap]

Oh My God!!!.... Thank You so Much for sharing this!; I`m a Big Fan of this Man, since 1988!!!!

[@lilmike55912]

I love howard.. bless his voice and family after wards.. I won,t send roses

[@2HB2HB]

Sung at my mum's funeral 9 months ago xxx

[@phyliswebb3929]

Sad and lovely

[@irenegreenfield1385]

Gorgeous man what a smile

[@sheilagadsden7308]

Never mind the song he's gorgeous, doesn't matter how old he gets.

[@georgestrum3478]

Thanks Howard. I just did an audition using that song and I got the part. I followed your rendition.

[@okiezoo]

Wow...he looks and sounds amazing!

[@ellaheslehurst8531]

I love this xxx

[@rafhenlow]

@1BlackGold1 I have, he was brilliant, a gentleman throughout, even when people continued to take photo's AFTER he had given everyone a photo op. He mildly rebuked them, & one of the people taking the photo's applauded! His voice was still worth listening to, knew his limitations compared to his younger days, but still a great nights entertainment.

[@DarthGuybrush7]

^To add to that, the song was written for the musical "Mack and Mabel", which originally starred Robert Preston (of "The Music Man" fame). So, yes, it's originally a bass-baritone song.

[@jamieorourke767]

That tremble on his lip on the last note😭

[@edithann1284]

Love Howard keel! He's especially funny in 7 brides for 7 brothers....

[@wendyparadise3290]

That's the movie that hooked me.

[@sheilaarcata8249]

A wonderful singer, man. Bless his beautiful hide.

[@alastairjinks6966]

Great singer

[@winifredtrout1]

Wonderful xxxx

[@dottiejohnson6852]

i love every thing he sings..my date of birth is april 13 th also ..

[@JohnSmith-ue7rp]

A real 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@amandaphillipson4408]

Such a lovely man!

[@mikebertolis5829]

I'm from his hometown. I was born and raised in Gillespie IL. I think my parents house is near his childhood home

[@Flawgore]

That’s awesome

[@lynnegladwin6728]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@welles2002]

What a Talent !!!!!

[@marilyncooper7208]

Great🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@user-rj5ld7jh7n]

Howard the best there was

[@DebWunder]

Just wonderful!

[@hildabusciglio]

un gran cantante de otra epoca

[@heatherkelly2580]

Howard Kell sings "I won't send roses" from "Mac and Mabel"

[@CliveAGoodwill]

Well Sung

[@davidcamacho7030]

Clayton Farlow can sing!.. Does Miss Ellie know?

[@Steph87Eis]

Where is the "Love" button?

[@williamclifford4441]

This has to be Howard Keel's voice which Torville and Dean used for their performances of Mack and Mabel.

[@elvenlove]

His lower range changed a bit, but his upper notes are just the same. Dreamy. :)

[@karsonpalmerswork]

I have watched this video probably a thousand times, and every time I have to just ask. WHY IS SHE ON THE FLOOR???

[@cserannie80]

I wish he had sung in Dallas...

[@Muttonchop_USA]

Annie Cs You mean like? -- "I shot J.R. but I did not shoot the deputy..."

[@Hawaii1313]

What's With the Woman on the FLOOR? PEACE&LUV

[@williamclifford4441]

Such a pity that he had a skiing accident which precluded him from singing out as he once did. Beautiful rendition of the song anyway.

[@linderella54]

Oh if only he wud love me

[@r4b32t11]

I'll fight for you for 'im :-()

[@DianeHosler-hh1mv]

He’s miming but he prob recorded this before as he has a good voice

[@princef3]

@elvenlove

[@gypwin]

he inspired me to sing.check out gypwin

[@hughmackinnon9802]

A nice version / cover. Robert Goulet's is powerful and maybe the best!

[@gwenniegirl50]

Watching this on August 20, 2024 and the audio is awful. Just noises no voices. Thumbs down for this. Sorry

[@gerrynicol3951]

A love this song but love Robert gueley s version.

[@mmbr01rrf]

I'm sorry, I think Keel was wonderful BUT the absolutely best version of this song in on the OCR of "Mack and Mabel" by Preston. Hands down, the only acceptable version of this song is by Robert Preston.

[@Namron9797]

mmbr01rrf No, Feinsteins is best. Sorry.

[@123Rockchild]

Next time please somebody check the eyebrows before he goes on stage.