Leonard Warren, Eleanor Steber, Marian Anderson

Watch and listen. It ain't never comin' back.

[@sanfordpress8943]

Thank you for this . A real treat. 3 of the greatest America had to offer. Add. Farrell, Price, Sills

[@allenjones3130]

Ethel Waters was one of the greatest gospel singers of all time, and her performance of "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" is a gem. Rest in peace, Ethel.

[@jimthompson7402]

These were tremendously talented artists that were the creation of a far different culture than that of today, an era that expected and appreciated quality music. As a child I often would sit and listen in amazement to these wonderful performers on the "Voice of Firestone" radio program. Regrettably, we will never see the likes of these vocalists again.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Jim Thompson I agree!

[@bobturnley2787]

Wow. First time I've seen video of Warren. Such a huge talent. Unquestionably one of the best baritones of the last 120 years. Love seeing how appreciative the audience was for these beautiful performances.

[@sugarbist]

Beautiful Eleanor Steber and the great American Baritone Leonard Warren are just Marvelous

[@davidnewton9496]

All this was live folks!!!! Steber's rendition of Carry Me Back never fails to bring me to tears. Perfection!

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Leonard Warren's rendition of the Tchaikovsky song is profoundly moving, as is the duet with Ms. Steber.

[@allenjones3130]

The You Tube postings of the "Voice of Firestone" give music lovers a chance to appreciate one of the greatest and most prestigious TV series of all time.

[@hashatz]

Superb! All three singers impress not only with beautiful, well focussed voices but with impeccable taste and interpretation. It doesn't get better than this! Not now, not ever. This is singing from the heart. Sit back and saver this magical moment.

[@allenjones3130]

Marian Anderson's interpretation of a lament for the crucified Savior is deeply moving.

[@hectorg3983]

Maravillosos! Voces sólidas y bellas.

[@СветланаКоломыйченко-ц1ж]

Первый романс - выше всяких похвал!

[@grahamvickers533]

A little gem from this great soprano.

[@operabilia]

Steber: a vocal overflow as Rosalinda! Legendary! RIP.

[@cantorandopera]

Thank you for thinking of me, dear Addi . . . Wonderful filmed clips of 3 great artists. They are truly American and world treasures. I am always amazed at Steber's ability to sing in so many styles - a la Butterfly and here in Fledermaus. The Anderson is just exquisite.

[@Ronizetti]

OH God it's so wonderful to hear singers sing music as it was written ~ so few have the facility today to do so OR don't know what it is .. Bless you for proof it can be achieved! Steber infused such grace and heart in her singing

[@annaherbst1888]

Выдающиеся голоса!выдающиеся певцы!!!!сегодня слушаем деградированных,но знаменитых любимцев оперных агентов и звукозаписывающих фирм с их неуемным пиаром.Вот и имеем ..

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Ms. Steber turned in a bravura rendition of "Czardas" and a tender reading of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny".

[@terencedove5047]

Music has no color except that of red - the red of the blood that beat through the hearts of each performer shown here. Although we are welcomingly and wonderfully diverse, whether or not we as a society choose to uphold this unassailably perfect standard without rancor or compromise remains to be seen. Hopefully we can do so in this lifetime…

[@Tkimba2]

Un VERO Contralto la Anderson. Sublime

[@berlinman46]

So many Thanks for this wonderful tribute-Your so Right "it ain`t comin back.....my best regards and love for this,I just found it and it has made my day!!!!!!!!!!

[@dorisfiotakis9095]

Thank you. I WISH it were coming back.

[@familypondman]

They were great, now they think they are!!!!!

[@hrbooksmusic7878]

Still waiting for so much talent... nowadays you find a „droplet of talent“ every now and then... in former times there was talent everywhere... Part of the problem are the masses of bumbling voice teachers who often ruin a talent instead of developing it... So sad...! Thank you for this great video! 🙏

[@The1fan4life]

All very powerful singers, but the crucifixion song from Marian Anderson is gripping. Wow! The audience reaction says it all -- still and silent♥️🙏

[@robertolsen9327]

The first time I saw a video of Jessye Norman singing "Crucifixion," I found myself standing there with my mouth open after her own gripping performance. One of the producers of Anderson's recording said that he could never hear her sing this without weeping.

[@LanzaLover2]

That was the most beautiful I've ever heard of None But the Lonely Heart. Thank you!

[@andrewwalker3312]

immaculate performances

[@marlenehartley7742]

I'm afraid you are right, "it ain't ever coming back". Thank you for posting.

[@marymargaretblumhorst5359]

Singing styles change with each generation. Always have and always will. Instead of lamenting the present or future, appreciate the fact that because of recordings and videos you can always hear how other generations sounded. Try to be grateful not critical!

[@dramaturge231]

OMG MARIAN ANDERSON!!!!

[@raynardi7243]

Stupendi......entrambi.....

[@unclelouie3828]

The last clip of Ethel Waters is from the film, "The Member of the Wedding".

[@artinpoetsoulnature]

Thanks lot 🌹

[@sugarbist]

Anderson very beautiful

[@clefnoteproductions6695]

Is that Julie Harris with Ethel Waters?

[@sprinter846]

No, you are exactly right. I guess no one is perfect. In any case, you have good ears.

[@ShawDAMAN]

great stuff, loved Warrens 'none but the lonely heart-' his english diction was great

[@direfranchement]

Please credit the clip of the great Ethel Waters in this upload.

[@sirenadellopera]

Thank you.

[@ceccopisa]

Magnifico!

[@Yanaiva1]

П. Чайковского Слова Л. Мея. "Нет, только тот, кто знал" поёт Leonard Warren Tchaikovsky Words L. Mey. "No, the only one who knew," sings Leonard Warren

[@fromthesidelines]

Some of these are performances from the radio/TV simulcasts of "THE VOICE OF FIRESTONE" [NBC, Mondays, 8:30pm(et)], with Howard Barlow conducting the "Firestone" Orchestra.

[@arlenehensley7305]

I remember those days! My mother and brother and sisters used to listen sitting by the radio.

[@AllenJones-w3p]

The "Voice of Firestone " began as a radio program and aired on the NBC and ABC t.v. networks from the late 40s until the early 60s.

[@fromthesidelines]

"THE VOICE OF FIRESTONE" began in 1928 on NBC's Red Network. It was simulcast on radio and television from 1948 through 1957 (on NBC- and then on ABC, beginning in 1954), continuing on TV through 1959, returning for a final season in 1962-'63.

[@roseperozzi9769]

Would love to know the title of the song the tenor is singing 💕❤️👏

[@MrTrackman100]

Compare this TV program to what passes as talent shows today!

[@marymargaretblumhorst5359]

Tastes change as time moves on. Plenty of admirers for the talent today! Be grateful you can listen to the talent that was popular in yesteryear with recordings and video!!

[@MrTrackman100]

@@marymargaretblumhorst5359 Chacun a son gout!

[@Ruffiello]

They're all great, but Anderson sings and time stops.

[@4980cbs]

She’s terrifying.

[@MrTrackman100]

What about that touching Ethel Waters part at the end?

[@jafb67]

LW is amazing as always in the first clip but is the conductor using a javelin as a baton??

[@armandonazarenocerutti9860]

ESTUPENDAS INTERPRETACIONES DE TRES GRANDES ARTISTAS, SERÍA EXCELENTE QUE POR FAVOR NOS INDIQUEN LOS NOMBRES DE LAS CANCIONES U OPERETAS QUE INTERPRETAN CADA UNO. GRACIAS (MUCHOS NO ESTAMOS INTERIORIZADOS EN ESTE REPERTOTIO)

[@cantante189]

the male part is written for the higher note; not sure why he glanced off it

[@mensabs]

Yes--it's gone.

[@AdamPUnger]

Am I hearing things, or does warren mistakenly go up to the Bb at 4:50 for a split second then drop down into the harmony?

[@liedersanger1]

I don't think so. I think his voice just didnt settle into the note immediately.

[@Macarenfo92]

I would like to know the name of the song Marian Anderson is singing, please. Thanks!

[@dramaturge231]

Macarenfo92 Crucifixion

[@cantante189]

who is the singer in the last clip?

[@cantorandopera]

@TAUBERFANLEHAR2 Thank you Dan, I love your channel as well. If only I had more time on youtubbe - so many treasures to enjoy :) I will look up the duet or you can send it to me on my youtube account :)

[@vivegedda]

what are you talking about!

[@doGreatartistsgrowontrees]

It's not coming back for sure. Funny thing is the so many fastidious critics (real and armchair) everywhere longing for the good old days; for singing as pure, as rounded, as innocent and as bygone as what we hear in this video ALL THE WHILE having to perform fellatio or get raped or whatever it is they are asked to do by fashionable directors. Well, something has to give in that culture/environment. And something has broken indeed.

[@operassassinOperaAssassin]

I think it WILL come back, in a different form. Let's not forget that pre-Callas, singers were as sloppy & reliant on histrionics as they are now. There are still artists who uphold personally-forged rigor: Thinking of Laura Claycomb, Jonas Kaufmann, Vesselina Kasarova, Colin Lee and several others. Can't expect such classy performances on TV now though. Steber & Warren are sublime. The Tchaikovsky piece is just what one wants to hear in that piece - glorious.

[@DonPaolissimo]

LW remains the standard against which all so-called "Verdi baritones" must be measured....and, they all fail miserably by comparison!

[@SymphonyBrahms]

Paolo Ferraro Agreed. Leonard Warren is the king of all baritones. No one else can compare.

[@Dadacomero]

not really, Ruffo was one of the king of the "big (verismo) singing" which was so in fashion in those years, unfortunately. A male Gina Cigna more or less there was no phrasing, no carachterization, no different colors in his singing. Big fortissimo singing with a great instrument. very nice to listen now and then, yes, but that was it

[@larrywoods6318]

Would tend to disagree with you. LW was very good, but so was MacNeal and PC

[@paullewis2413]

Paolo Ferraro. "They all fail miserably by comparison" Unwise comment really. Sure Warren is one of the greatest but to say Taddei, Merrill, Mac Neil, Bastianini fail miserably is simply not true.

[@UncleLouie867]

Sorry. It ain't NEVER comin' back. A few good voices in ugly productions don't make it. Pre-Callas days.. we had magnificent singers. But, these comments are pointless. We all know i'm right and you're wrong. That's why you've always been jealous of me.

[@marymargaretblumhorst5359]

There are still magnificent singers! Opera is alive and well! Open your ears and your mind and really listen to post Callas voices. Many every bit as gorgeous and captivating as there ever was.! Some people simply attach everything to the days when they were younger and felt better. Maybe you just can’t hear as well as you could back then!

[@danawinsor1380]

@@marymargaretblumhorst5359 I'm glad to read your comment. There are some fabulous artists working today.