He was my primary school teacher before he became famous. He had a great personality. 👍
@Gilligan47 Жыл бұрын
Taught my brothers at Bargoed boys South Street, he was such a kind man. I was in the girls separate building next door...Great schools
@franciswright11 ай бұрын
A great voice too - great in the true sense.
@BrianClark-m4t9 ай бұрын
I believe he also taught art in Bargoed North School in Llancayo Street. I left that school in either 1959 or 1960. I believe that the school has been demolished and now is houses. He is certainly a very excellent tenor.
@tomgreene18437 ай бұрын
A great memory to have ....from Ireland.
@BrianClark-m4t2 ай бұрын
He also was my art teacher in Bargoed.
@griffcats5 жыл бұрын
The greatest Welsh love song ever written sung by the greatest Welsh Tenor who ever lived. Closer to Heaven every time its played.
@johnjones-ri2lb5 жыл бұрын
Great voice but for that " feeling" in the voice ,I have to go for David Lloyd. Please listen to " Sul y Blodau " and not cry!
@del_boy_trotter5 жыл бұрын
Probably the most underrated tenor of the past half-century! Wondrful range, tone and, as it so happens, a hell of a nice guy too! Brilliant Tenor!
@GrahamJBower5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more, I absolutely love his voice, he always puts his heart and soul into all he sings. Simply wonderful. Thank you so much for your kind comments.
@tonyashbridge29103 жыл бұрын
I don't think he was underrated in the operatic world. He sang in most of the great houses and made numerous recordings. He was considered by many to be the finest Mozart tenor of his time and was generally highly admired.
@henrygingercat3 жыл бұрын
@@tonyashbridge2910 I totally agree. A voice in a million with the musicianship to go with it. Not everything the recording companies pressed him to sing really suited him but most of the time he was unsurpassable. I've so many very happy memories of his glorious singing. Thank you Stuart - an artist and a gent.
@gurt495 ай бұрын
Not heard Stuart sing before, one can only admire this wonderful performance. Well done sir..
@cynthiarobinson58642 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song sung by a wonderful Welsh tenor, Stuart Burrows.. Great voice.
@mtilsley68322 жыл бұрын
Have always been a huge fan of Stuart Burrows. Beautiful voice and of course so very proud he is Welsh, just like me. Thank you so much for the wonderful enjoyment you have given millions of people over the years.
@GrandslamTim110 ай бұрын
Beautiful rendition - I remember seeing Stuart and his son occassionally having a Sunday pint at the Quarry Inn Fairwater many years ago. He always smiled at everyone, seemed a very nice man RIP
@GrahamJBower10 ай бұрын
I agree, It is beautiful isn't it, Stuart is, and I reckon, always will be my favourite Tenor. By the way, I am a little confused with you writing RIP. it makes me think you might believe he is no longer with us, but I am so happy to say, he is, thank God. It will be a very, very sad day for me should this occur. Thank you so much for your kind comment though, I've never had the pleasure of meeting him, but it's wonderful to know that you did, and that he always smiled at people, and is a kind man, with a beautiful voice. 😊
@GrandslamTim110 ай бұрын
I apologise To Stuart for my innacurate statement of his death of course I am delighted he is still with us - a fantastic singer and welsh icon@@GrahamJBower
@tomratcliffe93632 жыл бұрын
The Welsh Tenors, what can one say? The best in the world. 100% so gifted.
@stellagrosvenor44806 жыл бұрын
There is nothing better than the Welsh singing tears to my eyes!!
@GrahamJBower6 жыл бұрын
Isn't it just beautiful, as with all he sings, his voice moves me so much. He always puts his heart and soul into every word. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this, and thank you so much for your lovely comments.
@minacaldwell35156 жыл бұрын
Stella Grosvenor 20018 jay our journey outback
@henrygingercat4 жыл бұрын
A wonderful singer whom I had the privilege to hear many times. His artistry will never be forgotten. Thanks Stuart.
@jameschadburn3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely voice, god bless you Sir, from an Englishman.
@maggiliz3 жыл бұрын
He's a Welshman. I know him. We lived on the street (William Street) in Cilfynydd.
@jameschadburn3 жыл бұрын
@@maggiliz Hello Margaret, he has a lovely voice, I have several Welsh singers & Welsh quires on my phone, I play them in my workshop when working, it helps me concentrate, I am an antique clock / watch & barometer restorer, Thank you very much for your message. google " James Chadburn clocks " good luck Margaret.
@agatharademakers39292 жыл бұрын
It makes me cry....I remember our holiday in Llandudno with the welsh hospitality and kindness. I wish we can be back in time.
@GrahamJBower2 жыл бұрын
Agatha, I know just what you mean.... I'm the same, Music can evoke such beautiful and fond memories of times past we have known and experienced life. I too cry to many songs that take me back to better times. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. (I had a shop in Llandudno in 1990, it's a lovely place)
@agatharademakers39292 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamJBower Thanks for your comments Graham. We had a correspondence a time with the owners of the bed and breakfast in Llanddudno. Zo special and Nice people. Unfortennely the man passed away in 2021....but we met them december a couple of years ago as they the have visit the Netherlands. Sorry about my bad English...I learned hihi 45 yaers ago(the last lesson) time flies
@Kitzandbitz Жыл бұрын
Sometimes a voice leaves you lost for words it is just too beautiful to describe. Rest in peace Stuart and thank you.
@GrahamJBower Жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased you enjoy Stuarts magnificent voice. He is now 90 and I understand he enjoys his retirement, and spends a great deal of wonderful time with his family in Wales. He is, and always will be my favourite Tenor, with the most wonderful voice, that we are all able to continue to listen to from these videos and all the marvellous recordings we have, for many years to come. God bless you Stuart, from my heart. Graham.
@yvonnepetty340025 күн бұрын
Brilliant from Africa. My favorite
@GrahamJBower24 күн бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this.
@billgray163923 күн бұрын
A sublime voice, without equal.
@GrahamJBower23 күн бұрын
I agree, thanks so much for your welcome comment.
@brianmurphy89477 жыл бұрын
Best ever Welsh song by the best Welsh voice!! Super Parry and Burrows.
@GrahamJBower7 жыл бұрын
I'm in total agreement with you, What a wonderful voice this man has. I'm so pleased you enjoy listening, Thank you for your lovely comments on these videos.
@MW2-MW37 жыл бұрын
the greatest ever mun 👌👌👌
@johnjones-ri2lb6 жыл бұрын
I see you appreciate great songs so please have a listen to Rhys Meirion singing " Sul y Blodau" Listen to the words & you will be moved. I had the original by David Lloyd, who I think was the greatest ever. It is available on C.D. Please enjoy & let me know what you think please!
@unclelouie38287 жыл бұрын
Sad that all this beautiful music has mostly vanished. Just vanished into thin air. In most cases replaced by 'garbage'.
@Thwapwhacket5 жыл бұрын
I steadfastly request you rethink your statement mate, kzbin.info/door/7WCtSNKb7MGjdzu8Btkg_g
@lindadobson98544 жыл бұрын
uncle louie .... Oh how I agree with you......makes me sad, that it’s replaced with a lot of ugliness and anger.
@del_boy_trotter3 жыл бұрын
@@Thwapwhacket That has to be a joke right? 😜
@timphillips99543 жыл бұрын
Still alive and well here Uncle Louie. Come to Wales and hear for yourself.
@purdy91702 жыл бұрын
It should be the Welsh National Anthem.
@edmondscott7444 Жыл бұрын
A marvellous singer of a wonderful song.
@carljohnson19978 ай бұрын
❤just so lovely lost for words
@ianduncan74717 жыл бұрын
Wonderful effortless singing from a Master
@billgray1639 Жыл бұрын
I consider this to be one of the finest performances ever. 💕
@GrahamJBower Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree, it's a song that is loved dearly my many people, as the comments below all show. Thank you for your lovely comment, it makes me very happy to know that everyone enjoys such a wonderful voice as Stuarts. Thanks. Graham.
@billgray16398 ай бұрын
Certainly a magnificent voice at the height of it’s powers. I consider this to be one of top three performances I’ve heard. Sublime.
@annemariefleming7 жыл бұрын
This stirs me to tears every time.
@GrahamJBower7 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's beautiful, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed this. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Take look at his other songs I've uploaded (if you haven't already that is!) he puts his heart and soul into all he sings. I'm certain you'll enjoy them as I do.
@davefreebody49486 жыл бұрын
Schuberts impromtu piano
@1BeeJenks Жыл бұрын
Stuart Burrows is a beautiful singer. First time I heard him sing was in my home town of Wales a long time ago and my Great Uncle was playing the organ for him.
@robertsheridan23855 жыл бұрын
This inspiring music has not vanished. A long period may have transpired where we didn't feel that we needed it. Now, it seems, we need it. So glad to have such wonderful interpreters...
@rmso5 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful sentiment. May we borrow it?
@robertsheridan23855 жыл бұрын
@@rmso Certainly; with pleasure. -rs
@davidwilletts76386 жыл бұрын
I love this performance. I also love the version by Ryan Davies. So different but both so beautiful and moving.
@GrahamJBower6 жыл бұрын
I can only agree with all the wonderful comments posted by many people on this song and performance. It is beautiful, and I want to thank you for your lovely comments.
@davidgeering6767 жыл бұрын
This sublime singing of the greatest love song.moves me like no other.thank you for loading this.
@GrahamJBower7 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your lovely comment. I am always so happy to hear that someone is enjoying these songs. I am such a lover of Stuart Burrows, and all he sings, every time putting his heart and soul into whatever he is performing for us. Simply wonderful...
@brianmurphy89477 жыл бұрын
Hi Graham- I once sang Myfanwy myself in Parry's home- in a version of my " Irish Welsh". A pale imitation of the great Burrows!! His songs with piano accompaniment really show the pure sound of the man even better than thosw with orchestra!
@kennethdavies87983 жыл бұрын
Written by a little boy who lived in a cottage inside the merthyr ironworks and always said.A little boy from Merthyr always he was proud although poor Cymru Am Byth
@chrismattravers54343 жыл бұрын
A beautiful song of unrequited love sung by one of the greatest (and underrated) singers. He is living in St Fagans near Cardiff and doesn't have the greatest health!
@GrahamJBower3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more Chris, I have always thought Stuart was by far the very best Tenor I have heard, he always puts such feeling into everything he sings, and can bring joy to everyone who hears. I am so sorry though to read your last line, that he doesn't have the greatest health at the moment, I truly wish him a full and healthy recovery... God Bless you Stuart. Thank you Chris for you lovely comments. Graham..
@carljohnson19977 ай бұрын
❤wishing stuart all the very best hope hes feeling well soon gentleman met stuart many years ago what a lovely kind man be is
@jeremypayne80012 жыл бұрын
Sometimes a singing voice is not just defined by the musical notes on a stave: rather, it's where you come from and the cultural heritage that resides in your heart. He is unmistakably Welsh.
@hrbooksmusic78783 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and touching... heart-lifting... ⭐️💖⭐️ Thank you for this remarkable and exquisite post! 🙏🍀
@billalbion3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding performance. Thank you.
@DRAIG44443 жыл бұрын
I think the 12 down votes must be from deaf people with no idea what a beatiful song is sung to perfection. It happens :-)
@GrahamJBower3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more DRAIG4444, those who voted down wouldn't know a beautiful voice if it hit them in the head... Probably jealousy or similar, maybe they just can't accept the realization that they can't sing at all.. Thank you so much for appreciating this fine voice by this lovely man.
@DRAIG4444 Жыл бұрын
@@GrahamJBower Not biased - but hes my Dad lol
@GrahamJBower Жыл бұрын
@@DRAIG4444 Really.!. are you serious? If so, how proud you must feel having a father with such a wonderful voice and career. I can't tell you the pleasure I have had over these years listening to him. It's so nice to hear from you, and I sincerely hope and trust your Dad is well. I would be so pleased if you could pass on my kindest regards and best wishes to him...😊 Graham.
@raymerrington607 Жыл бұрын
Had the great pleasure of Stuart singing the tenor part in Messiah at St Julians High School choir 1963/4. Great introduction to classical music.
@irishmike35143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting these wonderful performances of Stuart Burrows. I discovered him some years ago searching the record shops LP collections of John McCormack. I came across Stuart's 3 volume set done for Decca and fell in love with his singing immediately! Magnificent!
@GrahamJBower3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, and I am always so happy when someone as yourself, appreciates wonderful singing and music. I have loved Stuart Burrows singing for many years, I only wish I had more video recordings, but alas, I have edited and uploaded all I have now. Once again, thank you so much for your comments.
@kennethdavies87983 жыл бұрын
Written by"A little boy from Merthyr always" these were the words from Joseph Parry wherever he went in the world.
@gixellia8455 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this delight.
@GrahamJBower Жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased you enjoyed this, and do take a listen to some other of Stuart Burrows videos I've uploaded, I'm sure you'll like them. Thanks again for your lovely comment. Graham.
@propeller1064 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent lyric tenor voice
@leonwreyford90924 жыл бұрын
Brings me back to RAF Aberporth,Bethesda,Snowdonia or the Brecon Beacons - back to somewhere in Wales..
@colincarrington21203 жыл бұрын
What a superb singer i met him a few times coming from wales myself he lived a few miles from me they dont come mutch better than this god bless ,and yes i can sing this realy well colin carington south wales x
@GrahamJBower3 жыл бұрын
Hi Colin, thanks for your lovely comments. I only wish I had met him, I love him so much, his voice gives me so much pleasure, and I find his wonderful phrasing and everything about his singing very moving. I only wish that they would repeat the 'Stuart Burrows Sings' series shown in the early 80's. I know it would be so welcome in these dark days. Anyway, thanks again. x
@colincarrington21203 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamJBower Hi graham yes a fantastic true welshman it would be nice to show his 80s shows his voice will never fade as log as we have a folowing like youself .i played a lot of his songs today and being St Davids day in wales great .god bless you .and Rip Stuart .
@colincarrington21202 жыл бұрын
Hi i play during the somer holidays down in St Davids me and sister my late aunt lived there fantastic place god bless you .regards colin carrington
@BruceJackson-lx2dw4 ай бұрын
beautiful love song: merci.
@andrewpopp63662 жыл бұрын
EPIC I love this .
@raymondpulham16002 жыл бұрын
Can anyone help me, was this song sung in movie How Green Was My Valley? Love the Welsh singing from individuals to choirs, Boys Alone singing brings tears to my eyes. Loved the time in 1978 that I spent in Wakes, mainly Gwynedd, and hiking thru Snowdonia, thanks for any help on song, it happens when the miners finish work and stand outside a house and sing a song for the mother of the family
@davidbrownlee73894 ай бұрын
Yes
@melofmac68965 жыл бұрын
Stunning
@paddycable17233 жыл бұрын
Perfection!
@eamonnmc13 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love this
@richardt90926 жыл бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes.
@GrahamJBower6 жыл бұрын
Really pleased you like this, it would be a hard person who wasn't moved by this song and the voice of Stuart Burrows singing it with such emotion. Thank you for your lovely comment.
@tinacuppari79853 жыл бұрын
Bellissimo!!! I love this song!!!
@jeffkirby9963 жыл бұрын
My family are from Cilfynydd home of Stuart Burrows .
@seancoughlan10923 жыл бұрын
Watched Aled Jones at 50 tonight on TV and Simon (Stuart!! As Draig4444 corrected me on 😏) Burrows was featured which brought me here - A truly fine singer which I’m sure the Welsh people are very proud of, it being a nation of proud singing tradition with a beautiful language to go with...👍 Us Irish have Frank Patterson and John McCormack to be proud of...We have a lovely language too which is not as widely spoken today for reasons best explained another day...you won’t find it in any English history books…
@DRAIG4444 Жыл бұрын
Stuart - not Simon lol
@seancoughlan1092 Жыл бұрын
It took someone 2 years to spot that and reply…lol…
@이종선-f9b Жыл бұрын
beautiful lyric voice!
@annetteparsons61796 жыл бұрын
Just sublime !
@HarryStewart-mt1vy Жыл бұрын
Each time I hear Kenneth sing this it appears to improve each time.
@sharonstanley50542 жыл бұрын
Just makes me weep!
@francisrodgers40376 жыл бұрын
Class.
@marilynjensen54092 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@franciscomartinezramos62925 ай бұрын
Precioso!
@jameswilliams40905 жыл бұрын
Spine tingling wat can u say magnificant
@jimbuxton2187 Жыл бұрын
He had a beautiful voice.. reminds me of Jerry Hadley....
@markuss85996 жыл бұрын
wundervoll !!!!!!!!!!
@bernardlowe71915 жыл бұрын
I don't have a drop of Welsh blood and I don't understand a word of Welsh, but this performance left me a total mess. Stuart Burrows - a truly great singer. What is it about the Welsh and beautiful singing?
@GrahamJBower5 жыл бұрын
I love this performance by Stuart Burrows, and it matters not that you don't understand the words.The music, and beautiful performance alone is able to convey all the meaning you wish to take from it. I'm really happy when someone comments as you have, thank you.
@garethwilkins36385 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamJBower the first time I heard this song I thought of all thoses people who lost their lives in the pit disaster which wiped out the whole school 😥
@GrahamJBower5 жыл бұрын
@@garethwilkins3638 Hello Gareth, I think that disaster will stay in many peoples memories,...
@Naturelady-rf5zx4 жыл бұрын
On learning a bit of welsh on duo lingo. Listen with your heart and soul. This song is freaking gorgeous as is suo gan and Paris dinogad.
@Naturelady-rf5zx4 жыл бұрын
Stupid auto fill. Pais dinogad.
@tonyowen83496 жыл бұрын
Da iawn
@ysbytyr13 ай бұрын
He should be Sir Stuart. Fabulous Mozart tenor
@johnhowes73906 жыл бұрын
Abeautiful Welsh song.I heard it sung in the documentry ofAberfan by a great voice,but dont know who.but tried to find who>
@andycap11886 жыл бұрын
Was it this ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnaQZGysiLSii6c It was absolutely beautiful.
@stephenminett1116 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 5 gals after me this reminds me of our breakups
@arlenehensley73052 жыл бұрын
I am not Welsh, so I do not understand the empathy in the meaning of the Welsh songs. I loved his great tenor voice in "Abide with Me."
@DRAIG4444 Жыл бұрын
Funny you should say that. He says of all the things he recorded, the version of Abide with me with the Ambrosian Singers was the 2nd best thing he ever sang [[He's my Dad - 90 on Tuesday]. It was also his Fathers Fav song. The first was - same record - the Lords Prayer kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvCq2d-nMxoq6s And in particular - the phrase " Hallowed beeeeeee" where he pulls it right back.
@FullersDuck9 ай бұрын
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, but he’s no Ryan Davies.
@alanthomas20645 жыл бұрын
Pathos!
@rickardobberson73114 жыл бұрын
Prydferth iawn!
@brynevans20076 жыл бұрын
)colin jones in the. Menimgate
@bethanmorgan4025 Жыл бұрын
Ardderchog Diolch
@carolinemitchell52413 жыл бұрын
Coeth, mor arbennig a theimladwy wir. Ffefrin fy nhad, Stuart Burrows. Diolch o galon.
@GrahamJBower3 жыл бұрын
Stuart Burrows fydd fy hoff Tenor bob amser. Diolch yn fawr am eich sylwadau caredig.
@carolinemitchell52413 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamJBower Diolch Graham. Chwaraeais Stuart Burrows yn canu emynau a chaneuon gwerin pan oedd fy nhad yn marw. Tenor arbennig iawn x