JOE LONGTHORNE 'THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE 1989'

Joe Longthorne performing at 'The Royal Variety Performance 20 November 1989' in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh.
Joe was deeply honoured to be invited to perform, here's his setlist :-
'You Are The Sunshine of My Life'
'I Who Have Nothing'
To All The Girls I've Loved Before'
With his 'guests' in the form of his incredible vocal tributes to
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Johnny Mathis ,Barry Manilow and Tony Bennett, Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones,Des O"Connor,Julio Iglesias,Max Bygraves and Engelbert Humperdinck.
Closing with the Don Black classic 'If I Never Sing Another Song' , originally performed by Matt Monro, but a song Joe made his own in the late 1980's due to a life or death battle with Leukaemia which would go on to last more than 30 years and sadly end with Joe's passing on 3 August 2019.
Quoting just one line from the song 'You Know My Name' , the world will always remember Joe's name in the world of Music and Entertainment.

[@Murphystar]

I worked with Joe in the 80’s. One night my car wouldn’t start so he got a towing vehicle and towed me to his house. He didn’t know at the time that we were both on Junior Showtime at the same time so we had such a good evening reminiscing. We kept intouch and became very good friends. A humble man. Bless you Joe 🙏😘

[@stephencollins3655]

You tell me anyone in this world who could pull this off with cancer. I love u my friend. Singing through the hard times. You lived to sing to your followers. We all miss you. Stevie collins & family. Xx rip my friend

[@maggiemalone3540]

Genius.

[@paulnewman4624]

Just a ridiculous talent. Amazing

[@SallyHendricks-tm2so]

My mother adored Joe she used to drag me along to see his shows and I’m so very glad she did What a star. Went far too soon. RIP Joe.

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

The greatest all round entertainer the world has ever seen. His presence on stage is electrifying.

[@lynnadams3847]

Vocal cords kissed by angels. You are so missed Joe ❤

[@paulnewman4624]

That rendition of, if I never sing another song, was off the chart . THAT’S how you sing a song. You only hit the notes if you can and you throw all emotion in to it. Joe Longthorne was a master at that. Just such a sad loss. I saw him twice and I feel privileged.

[@malcolmharriswiseman4657]

Malcolm HARRIS Wiseman that song was presented at a100 per

[@russellgrant7699]

This wonderful man and supreme entertainer was taken away from us far too early but the gift he has left us is a voice and performance that is beyond compare. Thank you, dear Joe

[@carolgoldfinger6381]

It seems a long time since he passed away. There r not 2 many artists around like Joe anymore.❤️

[@leetatton1062]

Wow wow wow Singing an impression of someone is one thing but singing it as mind blowingly good vocally as that speechless and the face telling a story each time

[@paulhardman4640]

He was without question.... Mesmerising.

[@peterwall4149]

A masterclass in entertainment. There will never be another like Joe. RIP my friend. x

[@scottknowles7060]

The best ,most versatile vocalist ever, super talented man. If he had been on the voice today the chairs wouldn't stop spinning round . Xx

[@raulorlando788]

totalmente de acuerdo

[@rfcalm]

The only way this would happen is if the chairs were broken. If they kept spinning around. Because when they like someone, they just spin around once.

[@jonathanjohnson2138]

Loved Joe Longhorn, saw him at the north pier in the 80s . Britain's Bob Anderson!!👍♥️♥️

[@DavCaz1964]

A God given once in a lifetime talent💛Thank you Joe,for letting us share your magic carpet ride 🌟

[@eileenodea8122]

The Master - no ifs or buts- Miss you Joe 💙💙💙💙

[@elvisparsley7497]

The most underrated by those that should have known better, the best!

[@davieleerio]

Joe was a genius everytime i went to see his shows with my mother he was always breathtaking and mesmerising and such a beautiful soul my mother passed away 10yrs ago who along with myself idolised joe i miss you joe now singing with the angels god bless you rest in peace 🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏

[@stephencollins3655]

Speechless. Wonderfull. I miss him too. X

[@williambradbury1919]

As being the same age as Joe and a singer. I followed Joe's career over 30 years. And saw him live many many time's. And bless him when he was so unwell he would still give a performance that was amazing 👏👏👏👏 Thank you Joe for the music. Sleep well 🙏 R.I.P

[@rickmathis43]

The greatest artist of a live show. Miss you so much Joe.

[@davidwhaite3330]

If i never sing another song...WOW ,

[@TheTmny876able]

Fantastic ! to sing matt munro and Shirley takes a hell of a lot and Joe is perfect, thank you.

[@paulbloom8847]

A true superstar

[@thecomingman1591]

Brilliant talent.

[@shaunbeare4183]

Absolutely the best of the best a true talent

[@MrJohnl1964]

Totally underated. The guy was phenomenal

[@briansandford8863]

Probably the best vocalist we have ever heard .....

[@CraigStaniforth]

That's what you call talent and entertainment. Breathtaking performance. They will never be another Harry Cluttercrutch.

[@paulm5890]

Dear Joe. We miss you. X

[@erroneousbatch]

The impressions are unmatched, but, oh, If I Never Sing Another Song was sheer magnificence.

[@leetown1230]

Saw Joe twice O2 and theatre Royal Brighton Outstanding Performer Great loss to the Entertainment industry Bless you Joe We all miss you!!

[@markgillard9430]

Top of the Game xx A true entertainer xx

[@jonathanjohnson2138]

I loved Joe Longhorn, saw him at North pier back in the late 80s early 90s what a ledgen! We miss you Joe,God bless!!♥️🙏 Xxxxx.

[@susanblackman2190]

Omg what a voice could listen to Joe all day.what a talent. Miss you Joe rest in peace 🙏

[@gailsimms2166]

I have a friend who was friends with Joe. He kindly arranged for me n my mum to see his show. I went not knowing what to expect. I left a fan. I was an emotional wreck. His voice was spectacular. It hit you like a tidal wave. A rare talent, under rated for sure but i loved his persona most of all. For such a talent you coukd see how grateful he was people loved him n i think the longest standing ovation ive seen at any live show ive seen. RIP sir. You were a truly god gifted talent. 👏👏👏

[@paulgraham6316]

Jesus! That was some voice he had.

[@terrywiseman]

An incredible, incredible talent - so sadly missed!!!

[@user-dd5vp5le8h]

Fantastic singer and impressionist sadly missed R I P joe❤ ❤ ❤

[@kdikarate]

I see Joe on a few occasions and always a absaloute pleasure to listen to him amaze Rip Joe Thank you

[@jonathanjohnson2138]

Joe Longhorn, what a talent so sadly missed! God bless you Joe you will all we be remembered!!♥️👍 Xxxxx.

[@marvinsmith8015]

He is awesome, hitting both singers spot on, Respect in every sense of the word.

[@johnkofoed8478]

He didn't need to name the stars he was impersonating you knew them all he was that talented.

[@damouk74]

Such a talent. X

[@junpolistico]

Awesome Voice

[@DavidBrown-qc5nn]

Was lucky to see him live a few times great performer and superb voice. His impersonation of Shirley bassey is quality.

[@Jim-kb2if]

Sadly this is talent we will never see again...he went too soon xx

[@kurtkeller3034]

Certainly got your moneys worth with Joe. Faultless unique performer and national treasure. He will never be forgotten.

[@layde1]

Amazing. And so handsome.

[@martin77722]

what can we say about joe that hasnt been said before he was a one off talent missed by us all who saw him live now singing in heaven with the great singers who we lost to soon r.i.p

[@kenallen5754]

The Best of his time” R I P

[@julielambert4241]

Wow , what a talented man he was, incredible voice, he should have been more well known than he was, but his illness stopped him being world famous, such a brave man, sadly missed 😢 💙

[@randomvidz98]

totally amazing ...RIP Joe

[@daveluck5717]

Those high notes of Bassey are spot on ! .. He has all the vocal inflections and patterns.

[@elizabethm8193]

He’s just a magical man who will always be missed ❤️🌹

[@masonvlogs9874]

The best singer we have ever heard by far god bless you Joe thanks for the memories ❤

[@fraser1736]

Wow!

[@tommiller9828]

No other impressionist comes even close,amazing talent and beautiful voice, sadly missed!!

[@darrylhowson8105]

Great entertainer true British star.Sadly gone Please R.I.P. Joe Longthorne❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@mickgriffin4939]

Greatest performance this stage has ever witnessed.. It was truly outstanding!!

[@PB.JACKSON]

Talented beyond compare, amazing entertainer.. RIP Joe.

[@markc.2824]

The best....

[@11calman]

Straight of i recognised the first three voices Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior & Johnny Mathis

[@wistyrivendell1658]

Brilliant....perfection...RIP Joe.

[@williamholden7573]

One of our greatest singers.

[@angelasmith4390]

Such a wonderful talented man, so glad I knew Joe, always in my heart true friend xxx❤️

[@PeoplesPadre]

Absolutely loved this man, the finest talent, the sweetest man

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

God Blessed this earth with Joe Longthorne. A wonderful man in the arms of Jesus now.x

[@Tonyprice703]

Joe was related to me 5th cuz what a man he was unbelievable no one comes close to him not even elvis . This man was 20 men built into one man. God bless you , sleep tight cuz

[@Solitaire-MusicCulture]

....What can you say about this man !?!?!! There are no words for this man. No superlatives of any word, vocabulary, term can really and truly do him justice, no word feels right, no vocable is dead-on (and this states a studied linguist!). Every word that I have tried out to describe him, every phrase that I've turned and twisted, upside down and inside out, feels wrong, is inapt. I could write a whole thesis about each of his impersonations and his own, individual singing style, therefore about his character and his life. -- The most powerful expression of all is silence. Genius is beyond definition. Best is to be quiet and tranquil and just listen to this phenomenon Mr. Joe Longthorne. He was so good-looking too, and moved his body so well ! ( He also does a brilliantly fantabulous, super duper freaking excellent Julio - his diction & the accent!! 😂🤣 Killer! - !!! Such a rare imitation included in this gem of a clip as well !) Thank you so much for this ! 🥰🥰💯👍👍👍❤👏👏👏👏👏💖

[@happydays0996]

Wow I'm in awe

[@KennnnnnyTucky]

Amazing voice. Stunning performance on 'If I never sing another song'. I imagine he's backed by Alyn Ainsworth's fantastic orchestra that featured on the 'Live From The Palladium' shows hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck around this time. RIP two musical talents.

[@lynnadams3847]

Awww beautiful Joe 💙

[@halcyon289]

What the .....was that ? Incredible Joe , thank you .

[@user-xg9ou8uo3c]

He was the best entertainer I have ever seen and I really miss him God Bless him entertaining now in heaven

[@elainebesley]

as always,ye fantastic,love you n we all miss you,always in our hearts.xxxx

[@cassandra2100]

Simply irreplaceable.

[@stephendavies6080]

The story of life,, don’t realise how special and talented they are,till there not here anymore,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@elainederbyshire9635]

Miss you Joe one of the best this country ever had what a showman xx

[@jeanettesteed3326]

Takes my breath away !

[@marliesgocke8388]

Der beste Sänger, ein großartiger Mensch ♥︎♡♥︎ Für immer ♥︎♡♥︎

[@KarenFindley-ov7zs]

Sadly missed but remembered always ❤❤

[@joymaxfield7589]

Just wow …xx

[@antunpintar1470]

Kakav perfektan pjevač. Nisam ga nikad gledal u živo samo na Tubu. Uživancija je slušati i gledati Joea. JOJ KAK PJEVA ANĐEO. Ma to je je fenomenalno. Kakav glas !!!!! +100

[@garyreiling6108]

he was a DIAMOND.

[@johndean3930]

Brilliant... The best. Amazing. Hard to believe anybody could be so oustandingly clever. John (Australia)

[@CountryOracle]

I would've loved it if joe had gone on the voice uk when tom started being a judge and rolled out his tom Jones and see if tom would have turned 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alygodsquad]

omg just incredible ! Had the immense pleasure of seeing him perform twice - wish it had been more ! rest in paradise Joe x

[@unclejoe7958]

The end of an era . Not just for Joe , but really the end of those amazing ballads, ballad singers, cabaret, music halls etc. Today’s equivalent we have DJ’s 😂 True talent and entertainment was yesterday. There’s desperation and emotion in that music and voice. The lyrics are filled with love and tenderness. Today’s generation can’t relate to that. Their music is computerised heavy base lines with lyrics filled with how tough, cool and rich they are . Plus the profanities.

[@MrWhitt1234]

Simply THE BEST EVER.

[@gordonbryanart]

Saw Joe a few times back in the day, probably around this time. I always thought of him as a real 'showbiz' act - genuine, enthusiastic, skilled, and wanted the audience to have a good time. Much missed.

[@youtubelady8504]

A ⭐ Was born a ⭐ is missed R.I.P J L thanks for sharing 👍

[@jrbs]

An outstandingly talented man who had so many adversities to deal with in his life ❤

[@peterbrown5660]

wow

[@drdeborahhockney5609]

❤❤ always in my heart Joe❤❤

[@user-gi4xe9ps2n]

I was glad to meet him at Blackpool

[@keithpatmore298]

All the right notes in the right order...

[@jennygee8894]

See him in 2005 cliffs pavilion westcliff, brilliant 🌹🥇🙏

[@desmo9159]

there is just no singers of this magnitude around anymore ...my only sorry is I never heard him live ..my loss I guess ,he seemed a a lovely person to boot .

[@jennygee8894]

All the best are gone,Elvis,Freddie Mercury etc 🙏

[@justtruth5855]

With Elvis check out Pastor Bob Joyce. This man lives at Graceland when he wants, he walks around like he owns it. Voice and face lines up as do birth marks , scars etc. Listen to him singing Elvis songs.

[@justtruth5855]

@@andinic3982 my husband and youngest child, both think I am bonkers, but on pastor Bob they both say that is Elvis. 😊.

[@garywalton3707]

Loved this man taken far to soon

[@djhome7718]

Omg I remember him he was as so good eve today x

[@jonathanjohnson2138]

They don't make them like Joe anymore!!♥️

[@lisasachs7624]

I miss you so much LISA S XXX