Robert Goulet "If Ever I Would Leave You" as Sir Lancelot

[@joyofcreationgardens]

I saw Robert as King Arthur in Camelot in the late '90s. He was fabulous, but of course, when it came time for this song, I so wanted to hear him sing it instead of the fellow who was playing Lancelot. I was delighted when, after the play was finished, Robert came out onstage and sang "If Ever I Would Leave You." What a thrill!! I'll never forget it.

[@tomsaltsman]

The younger generation needs to know that this very song in this very musical made Robert Goulet famous for the rest of his blessed life. What a voice!

[@1Suncatcher]

True story. My folks went to see Camelot in Boston. After the performance, they ran into then Senator John F. Kennedy in the hallway of their hotel. Never a shrinking violet, my Mom, while talking with the Senator in the elevator, told him how handsome he was - "but could never hold a candle to Robert Goulet - or sing as well." The Senator chuckled and agreed (he had seen Camelot). My Dad just tried to become part of the wallpaper. : )

[@janicemurphy7878]

Robert Goulet one of the greatest natural voices of all time

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

Thank you for your kind comment about my husband. Vera Goulet

[@janicehammersmith4728]

From another Janice Murphy.....I so agree! ( My maiden name is Murphy!)

[@mary5827]

His voice was unbelievable and hearing this brings tears to my eyes. In 1977 I was 18 and stopped in Las Vegas with my friends. We bought tickets to see Robert Goulet and they sat us at a table up front. You can't imagine my joy when he picked me out and sang "If Ever I Would Leave You" to me! I was brought up on the Camelot Broadway Cast Album and I used to play it while doing my chores when I was growing up. That song is still my favorite from that album. Oh, and he kissed my hand! My friends still make fun of me because I was so shy and embarrassed, I almost fainted on the spot! Thank you for posting this.

[@lbroderick783]

Thanks for sharing your experience! What a great memory to have! I think I would have almost fainted, too!

[@terijay7]

he did the same to me in Vegas. He sang "That Face" to me and kissed me on the cheek-- i had loved him since i was 13. I finally saw him in my early 30's in Vegas

[@johnramsaur7161]

Mary Carroll bbb

[@douglassharpe55]

I had a friend who set up a bubble bath in the back of his house in the black ghetto of Boston, a small table on either side of the tub, on them, a .38 and a .45. In the windows of his house, he had "If ever I would leave you" playing on a 900 watt stereo with the speakers aimed out into the ghetto as he relaxed naked in the tub, the ghetto reverberating with Lerner and Lowe.... He was waiting, just to find out who would go back there and tell him to turn the music down!

[@wynstansmom829]

That is a wonderful story. My Mother and I sat next to him at a table in Manhattan. We were polite and pretended to not see him but we did not eat one bite, lol. sigh. I miss him and I miss Carol Lawrence.

[@Gvieto]

The late Robert Goulet had one of the greatest singing voices of all time.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

+George Vieto He sure did George, he sure did. Vera Goulet

[@rveeing802]

+George Vieto yes, he did....he was wonderful at everything he sang and performed in

[@abigguitar]

There are very few baritones who compare to Robert Goulet. His tone, control, power and vibrato here... simply astounding.

[@rveeing802]

+abigguitar YES!

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

+abigguitar Thank you for your kind comment. Please keep visiting my husband's channel. Vera Goulet

[@rveeing802]

i feel so honored, mrs goulet, to have had you reply to my comments..my heartfelt best to you....it is so wonderful and generous of you to dedicate a site to him, at the same time, it must bring tears to you...it does to me..it seems he was so young to leave the planet and contributed so very much and in so many annonymous ways...he was heaven sent, i'm sure ROBERT GOULET THE MAN AND HIS LEGACY

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

It is my pleasure. Dedicating a site to his legacy warms my heart knowing that his talent is appreciated. And yes, it is bittersweet, and some of the videos do make me very sad realizing that he is no longer physically present. VG

[@rveeing802]

ROBERT GOULET THE MAN AND HIS LEGACY

[@hoochikooch]

With my wife's passing, this beautiful song well sung by RG is gut wrenching to me. I think I will learn and perform it in her honor in the future.

[@stuartfoster5819]

That's what a beautiful song like this is for brother. I'm sorry about your wife, and I'd love to hear you do it

[@erzug]

I've seen/heard a number of male Sir Lancelots sing this song, but none can come close to Goulet's rendition. Even posthumously, he still owns this song.

[@debragilbert5596]

My mother loved Robert Goulet and so do I. What a gift.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

+Debra Gilbert Thank you for your comment Debra. Please keep visiting my husband's channel. Vera Goulet

[@skiddlydip]

If ever I would leave you It wouldn't be in summer. Seeing you in summer I never would go. Your hair streaked with sunlight, Your lips red as flame, Your face with a lustre That puts gold to shame! But if I'd ever leave you, It couldn't be in autumn. How I'd leave in autumn I never will know. I've seen how you sparkle When fall nips the air. I know you in autumn And I must be there. And could I leave you Running merrily through the snow? Or on a wintry evening When you catch the fire's glow? If ever I would leave you, How could it be in springtime? Knowing how in spring I'm bewitched by you so? Oh, no! not in springtime! Summer, winter or fall! No, never could I leave you at all!

[@Notintimidated2013]

He had an incredible voice. As a child I ran to listen every time my parents said he was singing on TV.

[@jamesmhogan]

There's a reason they let him create the role of Sir Lancelot. This is just stunning - a wonderful singer at the height of his powers.

[@tejaswoman]

Even those of us who grew up on parodies of the man and have rarely seen his actual performances must acknowledge how masterfully this one is sung.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

Thank you for recognizing his talent beyond SNL and please visit my husband's channel to view more of his work. Vera Goulet

[@colliedogboy]

I have loved Robert Goulet's voice since I was a teen-ager in the 1960's. Living in the Deep South, I heard a lot of Country music, rock'n'roll and bluegrass, but the power and the purity of his delivery could not be denied. He made the lyrics come alive! And what a song! The words bring tears to my eyes and make my heart swell with emotion because they are so real and so true for me. I would not want to live without my wonderful wife of 46 years.

[@princepeterwolf]

No one sings this song like him

[@heleneschenbacher8512]

March 27, 1967 my twin sister and I received front row seats to see Robert Goulet--we were seniors in high school and in LOVE with this guy. I bet we listened to the Broadway musical album “Camelot” a thousand times. At one point he came to the edge of the stage, sat down in front of us and sang..to us. We were in HEAVEN! That voice, those blue eyes!

[@chanj1950]

We have no real singers like this nowadays. This is just plain wonderful!

[@shaungoulet7469]

So proud to be related to him!!

[@BenDover-ez2uv]

Shaun I am a big fan! I recently purchased an item from Robert Goulet’s estate and I would love to find out more about it. Can you help me? Thanks 🙏

[@gracecheri997]

He represents an elegance that seems to be lost. His booming and beautiful voice his looks; Almost another world.

[@gracecheri997]

Beautiful legacy Shaun

[@shortyumpire]

I cry every time I hear him sing this, happy tears. I first heard Camelot as a kid, 50 years ago and it has stayed with me to this day.

[@ecardon1]

There is only one Lancelot and his name was Robert Goulet. I cannot describe how much his music has meant to me over the years.

[@antonlesnik8258]

Hello from Ukraine! I've discovered Robert Goulet just several weeks ago. He is so great. And his voice, and the music... Have a goose bumps when hearing this song. Brilliant, awesome, spectacular.

[@kevinfrost6514]

No one can touch this. What a voice!

[@terijay7]

He was not only stunningly gorgeous-- but that VOICE was unreal unreal. So under-rated at the time

[@twelveoaks1]

Flawless! Mr. Goulet still sounded amazing, when he sang this again in 2007 at his last concert, before his passing! One of the best voices of all time!

[@cjanvier1536]

My Dad loved to listen to Mr Goulet. Grew up listening to him. Thanks!

[@erpollock]

Absolutely superb. Every word could be distinguished, every note filled with meaning. He could handle the long phrases with excellent breath control. Just a perfect performance. I wonder if he could have tried opera.

[@patriciamoller4636]

I met him one summer working as a maid in a hotel near the Valley Forge Music Fair where he was appearing. I remember how gracious he was as we cleaned his suite. Talked to us as if we were friends. What a sweet man and oh those blue eyes! They melted my heart! I was only 20 and just loved him from listening to Camelot. I got to see him much later in Camelot as king Arthur and he still had the voice. never lost it!

[@lechatbotte.]

I love this. Took my Mom and Stepmom to see him in Don Quixote he was amazing. Sadly he left us shortly after that. So did my Mom and lost my Stepmom 3 yrs ago. They both loved him, me too!

[@BeauJames59]

Balling my head off....

[@fldave612]

He was and is the ONLY Sir Lancelot in my book. No one ever will come close. :)

[@FriendlyPitbull1]

I was nine years old when my Mom played a record with this song on it. I cried hearing it and adored the man who sang it. I'm over 50 now and still can't imagine anyone ever doing this song justice like Robert. His voice has such depth and feeling. R.I.P. to a remarkable talent.

[@EduardoGarcia-jm6mx]

I hear this song, and there is only one and only one who sing this song with the power, feel, and clarity, and that was Robert Goulet! It is almost as if the song was personally written for him. As I hear others trying to sing this song, they just can measure. But then Bob was one of those voices and acts that happens once in a life time

[@tgc1427]

His voice was magical!!!

[@granthuff2716]

Saw him in Vegas once. His voice was simply magnificent! He greeted the audience after the show, and he was a very nice guy, too. Wish he'd lived longer.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

Me too Grant. Thank you for your comment. Vera Goulet

[@missellendiane]

I blipped this song on blip fm radio as my parents sang this 3 weeks before my mother died- RIP mom- I miss you every minute. . . .and daddy is traversing down dementia drive. . .

[@BobAndersonMusic]

One of the finest singers of all time. Certainly, the best baritone to ever come off a Broadway stage. I feel blessed just having been a good friend.

[@I8Trpn]

Listening to him sing makes you proud to be a woman...because a man in love would sing this song from his heart. So, beautifully sung! :)

[@leoruiz8607]

What a superb singer and actor...he was above reproach.

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

Bravo. RIP Robert Goleta.

[@judyconsilio8853]

By some quirk, I decided to listen to the original cast of "Camelot" at work today. When "If Ever I Would Leave You" played, I hoped that there would be no intrusion that would require me to remove my earbuds and stop listening. I was overcome with emotion and brought to tears hearing Mr. Goulet sing this again. A flood of memories hit me: the purity of his voice, and the yearning he expressed; the time in the early '60's during which musicals of this type were well received; the hopes for the future, as my generation looked forward to the "new frontier." It is amazing what music can evoke, and this performance never fails to stir my feelings and quicken my heartbeat. Thank you so very much for making this video accessible to those who never had the chance to see Robert perform, as well as those of us who cherish his talents.

[@edgarallanlovecraft5485]

Moss Hart...Lerner and Lowe...Richard Burton...Julie Andrews...Our Bobby here...Roddy McDowell...Has there ever been so much TALENT in ONE show? I was just kid in the early 60s and I know my mother played the soundtrack 5000 times

[@29mirka]

Great musicals !

[@BTURNER1961]

When we listen to something like this we sometimes forget to give due credit to the composer, the lyricist and even the director, all of whom deserve a ton. No Broadway star who was showcased in a Lerner and Lowe vehicle, ever needed to make lemon-aide out of lemons. No, this was the nectar of the Gods, poured before them. Goulet, Andrews and Burton made the most of it, to be sure, but the material was sitting right on the pages they received. Andrews was twice blessed, of course.

[@edgarallanlovecraft5485]

Brian Turner Well said Brian. I have to say I am a writer myself, so I have a dog in this fight. These shows, like books, screenplays, songs, musical scores do not just write themselves. What is the blessing of living in our time and technology is that we will continue to enjoy fabulous talents forever

[@McGarvinStudios]

Breathtaking. Robert is the quintessential Lancelot.

[@Rocketjay12]

My aunt was a huge Robert Goulet fan and as a young kid she told me about Camelot and the show he sang this song in. I remember thinking how lucky this guy was to be so handsome and sing like he did.

[@marymason602]

Absolutely spine tingling and stunning! Now this is music. What a fabulous artist! I miss the depth, power and nuanced quality of Robert Goulet's artistry.

[@philhershkowitz8327]

Amazing then and still amazing now!

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

this man is unspeakably beautiful

[@testodude]

so stop speaking of it. :) Sorry, could not resist.

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

testodude Ha! cute 😆😂

[@jamesmahan4552]

Orchestra was not watching the singer, The orchestra takes cues from the performer not the other way around.

[@lennybuttz2162]

It's easy to see why Guinevere fell for him.

[@terrytay1774]

@@BlakeGildaphish76 Agree! Robert Goulet is a dish!

[@superman12211331]

I met him after seeing him as King Arthur when I was just a little boy. Could not have been a nicer man. Sat there and talked with me for the longest time.

[@Ed-Mace]

My god what a voice! I had the pleasure of appearing in Camelot as a page in my youth on Broadway right after Robert,Richard and Julie left.Decades later he came to RI and played King Arthur where I met him briefly after explaining my experience in the play.What a fine gentleman he was with an incredible voice! It was a pleasure to meet him.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

Ed Mace So nice to hear that Ed.

[@Ed-Mace]

It's the truth.To this day,no one comes close.

[@jaymorgenthal9479]

This is from the Ed Sullivan Broadcast along What do the Simple Folk do? After that broadcast the show really took off on Broadway. Imagine seeing Goulet, Julie Andrews and Richard Burton all live on stage ???

[@MrJgrima]

It was an honour to have know such a wonderful human being. And a great singer.

[@Tlyna1952]

I was just a little kid when this was on TV. I was supposed to be in bed but snuck out in the hall when I heard Richard Burton singing Camelot. When Robert Goulet came out and sang this...well I had my first crush and it lasted for many years. I still adore his voice all these decades later.

[@debrabrown8901]

I love this beautiful song. So glad to see it here.

[@goldivox50]

Thank you for posting this, Vera. Few people would know from this how difficult this song is to sing. Believe me, as a baritone who had to sing this at a wedding reception in the 70's it's full of pitfalls for the singer. Robert negotiates each phrase with his usual aplomb.

[@emeldalawson5737]

Such a Wonderful man, Singing such a, Beautiful Song! A winning combination and timeless! Yes, This is For You, Always! My Special Person!!

[@dinalombos2606]

No one can sing this song as Robert Goulet! Incredible voice!! Love this song; never tired listening to it.

[@billbrimmer1739]

Peerless performance of his signature song. Bravo!

[@cjay881]

Mrs. Goulet, thank you for posting one of my favorite songs. He is the only one who could really sing it.

[@curtmeltzer2801]

Today is the 10 year Anniversary of my Mother's Passing. This was her favorite song, and singer. Thank you.

[@erindurkin4441]

I could never forget his beautiful, wonderful, magnificent singing voice like a baritone! I will love him every day!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@brendaobrien8212]

I played Lancelot twice and Robert was my inspiration each time. RIP Robert Goulet

[@davegreene8588]

*THIS performance is Mr. Goulet's finest ever, in this song - even eclipsing his OBC album rendition. *At least, of all those I've ever heard, live, on tv, and on recordings.

[@1155davy]

For me,always one of the greatest singers,such a wonderful sound and beautiful diction.This man could sing the telephone directory and make it spectacular.

[@lynlgreen4411]

I was 11 when I first saw Camelot. ... was sure I would one day grow up to marry MrGoulet. I know he sings in heaven!

[@zzyyxxo]

So gorgeous he was. And such talent he had. He was the real deal.

[@marynexer4748]

Robert Goulet truly was Sir Lancelot personified !

[@jodywilke4642]

Wow--what a voice!! My grandma had an album, of the soundtrack from "Camelot", and I used to listen to it all the time--such wonderful music. Robert Goulet, Julie Andrews, and Richard Burton--tremendously talented people!!😊💒

[@Pga924]

Thank you grot giving us the best Sir Lancelot ever!

[@gatogordo1970]

Just brilliant...Only love for Mr Goulet...May God bless him and Ms Vera.

[@DealerCamel]

When I began taking vocal lessons, this was the first song I learned. So beautiful. Robert Goulet was a talent that the rest of us baritones can only aspire to.

[@roseannev7236]

Absolutely Spectacular! And he's stunning to look at. The best male models around don't come close. It's really lovely to read these comments and find out he was a really nice person as well. What a gem.

[@skipmiller3812]

Absolutely magnificent!

[@edithann1284]

I had to get my fix! Such a magnificent voice! He puts the rat pack to shame! My father had a lovely voice with a broad range, too. When he went into the marines, as service was mandated in those days, he was part of a barbershop quartet. He wanted to fight in Korea, but his commander refused. There was a competition and only my father could sing the bass! He joked about it later, but it probably saved his life. So now I say thank you to Robert , as he was such an inspiration. Love and kisses.

[@SlimRhyno]

Wow. What a story! Thank, genuinely, for sharing. 🙏

[@sancirilo53]

What an amazing voice! He definitely owns the role of Sir Lancelot in Camelot.

[@heartus2010]

No one, NO one can sing this better!

[@lindawhalen1325]

I have always loved his voice and he's my 7th cousin 1X removed. His voice is truly blessed from God Allmighty Himself. Melt ......One of my favorite songs of all time.!!!Thank you Vera And I love you Too. Very Much.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

You are welcome Linda. Makes me happy knowing that his talent continues to be appreciated. VG

[@o0o_carrina_o0o65]

We have to be related somehow because he is my great uncle. Haha small world

[@msburton4422]

I played this over and over in the dorm at college back in the mid 60's!!!!!a beautiful voice and tallent!

[@madamerotten]

Robert was among the very best vocalists in history, and this magnificent composition by Lerner and Loewe perfectly shows his immense talent.

[@bobjlv]

I was so glad as a 13 year old my foster parents would load us in the car, we'd listen to WSB-Atlanta and hear these great artists! Here I was a Top 40 listener learning to really love these artists I'd have never been exposed to on my favorite stations! This man could really belt it out!

[@allenmorgan7556]

Bob Goulet singing this song is one of my wife's favorites. Bob was generous with his time, his talent, and his money for children's charities and for that I will remember and honor him.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

+Allen Morgan Thank you for your kind comment Allen. And yes he was very generous in so many ways. Please keep visiting my husband's channel. Vera Goulet

[@Brevard1994]

100, 200, heck.. even 500 years from now… when people listen to this they will say… wow! This will STILL be the standard.

[@Oivey2000]

Loved watching this. They don't make musicals like this any more. I read that when Robert showed up for his audition, he showed up in blue jeans. The production staff was taken by his voice, youth & casual style & that landed him the role. And of course it afford him the opportunity to work with two greats...Julie Andrews & Richard Burton, not to mention former child star Roddy McDowell.

[@lala-gj4oo]

no one sings this song the way he does. lovely

[@joerabbitt109]

The very first song I ever sang publicly. It was well received and I have sung this song many many times since and I've loved singing it each time. But no one anywhere sings it like Robert Goulet

[@rveeing802]

+Joe Rabbitt and i am betting, you did a beautiful job

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

+Joe Rabbitt So glad to hear that Joe. The song was/is Robert's signature song and I have no doubt that you did justice to it the first time you sang it and continue to so. Vera Goulet

[@rveeing802]

mrs goulet: you are such a kind woman, is a wonder he loved you so....ROBERT GOULET THE MAN AND HIS LEGACY

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

He was an exceptional man and our love was mutual. VG

[@mauneenbiggs6282]

Just the most glorious voice. No one can compare! Have loved this beautiful song since I first heard RG sing it. The tears start each time! Lovely Love Song! Thank you Mrs G.MJB

[@gracecheri997]

Another world. Beauty and feeling.

[@ROBERTGOULETTHEMANANDHISLEGACY]

Thank you Grace for your kind words. The world today could use more grace and feeling.. Vera Goulet.

[@gracecheri997]

I agree⭐

[@patrickpieper8878]

What an extraordinary voice he had!

[@5877user]

Beautiful rendition. If only humanity could produce more beautiful things like this than the hatred spewed by few but spread by the media.

[@tamarack44]

I was at his rehearsal in Tahoe. It was wonderful to see and meet him in person. He was a was a wonderful , gorgeous, talented man . He is missed

[@comm56ful]

I worked with Robert Goulet and his voice was absolutely captivating . And this is coming from a person that is not into singers in general.

[@Draac]

The man had an amazing voice. I heard this as a child and know it only being sung by Robert. I still keep it on one of my playlists on my phone.

[@EdWatts]

Although I am old now and can't do what I used to do, I used to sing to my wife. Did he ever sing to you? May God bless you, Mrs. Goulet.

[@debraknopf810]

omg my favorite song the way he sings it is breathless

[@michelemccann2561]

After all these years, I listen and am enchanted.

[@DressyCrooner]

Hello Vera! I hope you are reading this. I'm a 19-year-old university student from the UK. I discovered your husband several months ago and he has become one of my favourite singers. Thank you ever so much for putting his music on KZbin for us all to enjoy. I can safely say that Robert Goulet is one of my heroes, and I would love to be as great a singer as he was one day. He was definitely one of the most underrated artists in history. I think he was in the same league as Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and other 20th-century greats. Alone in my dorm room, feeling friendless, miserable and pining over an unrequited love for a girl, I spent much of my time listening obsessively to music - your husband's among them. I probably listen to this particular song more than I should, since it reminds me of the girl in question - but it's too good, I can't help it! I am so upset that he is no longer here with us today, as I would have loved to meet him in person and maybe even get an autograph! I hope you will continue to provide us with your husband's stunning work, and I would love to meet you one day and talk about this legend!

[@dukemoose1307]

The ultimate romantic piece of music performed by the only performer who should have been singing this great music!

[@TallGirlAli1]

His voice still sends a thrill through me! He was loved by millions!

[@manuelfarinelli3839]

Thank you for posting this!, Mr. Goulet is the best Sir Lancelot ever.

[@dagnabbit6187]

Yes , Robert Goulet owns this song and made it a timeless work of art. Incredible voice but I still hold on to those memories of him doing comedy bits in the 60's and 70's and let me attest for those who didn't see them, he was equally adept at evoking a smile and a belly laugh because Robert had the innate ability of making you feel you were right there with him and in on it instead of viewing his performance from a distance . .

[@catcrazy336]

I went to my first Broadway show in February, 2018. It made me wish I had seen so many more with legendary talent like Robert Goulet's.

[@MrSonginmysoul]

when you hear Bob Goulet sing this song, you know it will not be sung by anyone else much, and if it is, their performance will be easily forgotten. Like Andy William's Moon River, this song will forever belong to the great baritone. Thank you for this video. I only wish I could have seen him on stage.