Harry Secombe, one of the greatest Welsh singers of all time! He had an incredible voice and recorded many albums performing popular music, operetta and opera. He was also a very popular comedian as one of the stars of Spike Milligan's "The Goon Show". Starring in the musical, "Pickwick", he made the show-stopping song from the show "If I Ruled the World" popular, and it became Harry's signature song. It has been recorded by a plethora of singers over the years including Jan Peerce and Tony Bennett. Harry's single of "If I Ruled the World" charted at number 18 on the UK Singles chart in 1963. The song was written by Leslie Bricusse & Cyril Ornadel. Harry's biggest hit was his version of "This Is My Song" which charted at number 2 in the UK in 1967. Petula Clark also had a big hit with it, and her version is wonderful, but in my opinion, no one has ever sung it as powerfully as Sir Harry Secombe. His recording of the song is majestic and I urge people to have a listen to it! Harry also starred in the movie version of the musical, "Oliver". Back in the 1950's, Harry charted in the UK with his version of "Vesti la giubba" which he also performed on the Sullivan show, and I hope we will get to see that as well someday. It's rather unfortunate that Harry only made two appearances on the Sullivan show, because he really was one of the great tenors with a big beautiful voice. He was supposed to appear again the following week after the performance in this video, but this didn't happen. He was also a very kind and generous person. Sir Harry was knighted in 1981. Thank you for posting this wonderful video of this fantastic entertainer!

Pickwick has a fantastic voice!! 🙂👏👏

@roysapanara2828

8 ай бұрын

Great job sir Harry

@andymccall6861

8 ай бұрын

As Sir Harry used to say his voice was described as bel canto, or as he put it more like can belto!

Roy castle, Actor, singer, comedian, world record tap dancer, and multi instrumentalists who could play anything. Did a hell of a lot for charities as well

Wow. What a show-stopper. Why can't anyone do this any more?

What a wonderful big boomin' voice! Happy Wednesday... thank you for sharing! 💖

What a refreshing and enjoyable escape from today's politicians.

Uncle Ed Sullivan: ❤Sir❤ 😢 ❤❤❤❤

❤❤❤❤ Ed Sullivan ❤❤❤❤ Bravo Guy ...

Fantastic!

I don't remember Pickwick standing for election in the book, but I'm glad the scene exists in the musical, if it meant we got this brilliant song out of it. Edit: Have just watched the musical film which was posted here and I think the scene here has been edited for TV - which sadly means the film doesn't have the little bit of dialogue with Sam, Pickwick and the crowd where he muddles everything up. The person who sings this song on their campaign trail regardless of anything else gets my vote.

..wow..

He will always be Neddie Seagoon to me.

Tony Bennett sang this song! 🙂

@waldolydecker8118

8 ай бұрын

no foolin'?

@lonestarfriend

8 ай бұрын

@@waldolydecker8118 Nope 🙂

I had no idea George Costanza could sing!

I was 8 months old when this aired. I was born in the wrong era but still appreciate good entertainment 😊❤

He was a classically trained tenor.

I had no idea that Roy Castle was in this production. It's weird to see him try a London accent

@adrinathegreat3095

7 ай бұрын

Roy castle could do anything, world record tap dancer, Actor, singer, comedian and play any instrument

@pintpot

7 ай бұрын

@@adrinathegreat3095 ...except do a London accent! :)