Played this at my husband's funeral, September 2022. Frank would have been 80 tomorrow, 21st May. Miss him so much.

My wife Irene God Bless her is being Cremated on Febuary 9th and on leaving the Crematorium Matt Monroe sang Softly As I Leave You There I couldn't think of a more fitting song.

@aihodakaya

5 ай бұрын

I know how it feels when someone who you love much but though never could be together for some reasons and have to depart softly as leaving to each other😢

We lost my Dad 6 weeks ago now,this was his favourite song,it was played as we said our final farewell,God i miss him,He was my Hero,Love you pops xx

We played this as my Grandad entered the church in his coffin today, I couldn't hold it together for very long. Rest In Peace, Grandad ❤️

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

I fully understand Cesca but I know you will cherish many fond memories of the times you spent together. Thank you for passing by....Best wishes...Peter..

@clairemurgatroyd8180

6 жыл бұрын

ShootingStar ASMR we played this song at my grandads furul today

@CaptainArt777

4 жыл бұрын

@@clairemurgatroyd8180Murgatroyd, Why?? This is not about death but about him leaving his girl.

@maureenurquhart

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe cos its was his favourite song, just like the reason it was played at my grandads funeral last march. Also it can be taking both ways, death or separation from a partner.

@CaptainArt777

4 жыл бұрын

@grooverunner, I agree but I can't stand F Sinatra. If you knew about his private life and how he loves to play the big honcho etc.. In Sydney they wanted to kill him and the FBI had him on their list for running money for the mop and it goes on and on.

Played at my Dad’s funeral , a big fan of Matt Monro

'Stuff comes and goes on utube..I hope Matt never leaves us. A few tears are healthy in a lost world.

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Duncan-Brown You are certainly right there Mark.....Thank you.....Regards....Peter

The voice, brings everything to life. He does not sing his songs, he lives them.

Beautiful Song by Matt Monroe played at my Grandfathers funeral 4years ago! This song will stay with me the rest of my life.

One of the most beautiful love ballads ever written. God bless Matt Manro

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

It certainly is Michael... It is such a shame he left us so early in his life......Kind Regards....Peter

@harrypell2603

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree it is a shame

As an American, My two favorite songs are by British artists. Helen Shapiro's "You Don't Know" and Matt Munro's Softly As I Leave You". He sings with such emotion and clarity that he leaves me with goose bumps. What a talent! Thank you for putting this on you tube. It is beautiful!!!

@DavidSelley49

11 ай бұрын

I agree - "You Don't Know" was the first song to really make an impression on me at age 12 and it still touches me in the same way all these years later! Have you heard "Walk Away" by Matt Monro? Well worth a listen in my opinion.

@ginkaas

11 ай бұрын

I will listen to it ASAP. Thank you for the heads up!

Such magic in his voice, you could listen to this man for eternity. Such a wonderful expressive voice with unbelievable feeling in it. Sublime Matt Monroe.

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

You are so right with everything you say Gill....Thanks for passing by....Regards....Peter

As a 54 year old, ex-sailor I was doing well at my Uncle's funeral ... until Matt started singing this, the last song. It ripped my heart out and I cracked. What a wonderful love-song for someone you have lost. Thanks for posting it ... and you have done a wonderful job with your selection of accompanying images.

@mretonboy

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for leaving such a nice comment...I'm sure this song reaches deep into many hearts....Best wishes.....Peter

@annieenano365

5 жыл бұрын

muzzers1 ss So sorry for your loss. But this song will surely ease your pain.

@5516724

5 жыл бұрын

It's hard to lose someone that means the world to us, and though time passes you never forget them, they're always with you, so very sorry for your loss, I hope you find piece, keep him in your heart

The song reminds me of my father dying of cancer when he was only 43. He and my mother sat on the sofa and cried together.

@mretonboy

5 жыл бұрын

I'm really sorry to hear this but I hope you still have many beautiful memories to cherish. Best wishes Peter.

@Amatrice-xc6ek

4 жыл бұрын

So sad 😞

@oldtimedrumcorps

3 жыл бұрын

and their blessed tears now mix with mine for your loss .

Very, very, touching. Brings back memories of the day that my wife of 69 years who passed 3 years ago. Memories that I will never forget.

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Ralph Marks I'm so sorry to hear of your loss after so many years Ralph. I hope life is treating you well and I would like to think all your beautiful memories far exceed all others. My very best wishes...Peter

This is such a beautiful song and it will be played at my Mum's funeral next week. God bless her x

@mretonboy

9 жыл бұрын

karen sands I hope you remember all your precious moments together as you do Karen.....My best wishes to you all.....Peter

@karensands5912

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you I certainly will, Just listening to the song again and thinking of her. God bless x

@karensands5912

9 жыл бұрын

***** I have just been reading all your comments - you a a very caring and considerate person. God bless you

@mretonboy

9 жыл бұрын

karen sands Thank you Karen...It's very kind of you to say. Please stay well and treasure those precious moments with mum...x

@sophie-annrobson6629

8 жыл бұрын

It was my grandad a favourite song 😢😪

So beautiful and sweet melody thank you so much lovely memories 😊❤

Softly he did leave us, but his smooth velvet voice hasn't left us.

This song has been covered by many singers. However, my all time favorite is this version from Matt Monro. His voice has an unmatched purity.

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

I am inclined to agree with you Christopher and I believe so many others would as well...Thank you for passing by ...it's really appreciated.....Best wishes...Peter

@herbertmarlenehartstock2583

7 жыл бұрын

Christopher Franklin AP

@TheDaddyNanny

7 жыл бұрын

Christopher Franklin monalisa with lyrics

@donatellaborciccibelloni5328

Жыл бұрын

This song is Italian, originally titled "piano" sung in italian in 1960 by the legendary Italian diva Mina. Matt Monro's version is one of the many covers of this composition.

Woke up from a vivid dream of my papa who went to be with the Lord 8 years ago. This song was playing in the dream while he was talking to me. I'm just familiar with this song because it would usually play on his favorite radio station in d afternoon while having siesta. I never knew d meaning of this song until I searched for it here on KZread. When I finally did, I broke down and cried. Because I think this is what he really wanted to say to me. 💔😔

An awesome song that can stir one's emotions

How lucky we are that Matts voice is immortalised in vinyl , His soul is etched forever so people of all ages can appreciate his golden voice.

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

I agree Craig....thank you very much for passing by...Regards....Peter

My beautiful mum passed away 24th February sadly to the awful covid..😪and we played this at her funeral and I listen to this every evening since, I'm finding it a little easier to listen to, remembering all the lovely memories and how amazing ,beautiful and caring my mum was, it's such a beautiful song and she also enjoyed playing his music.💔💖

Very Touching And Meaningful Song With Great Singer And Golden Voice I Love And I Like It* Thanks * God Bless ❤️❤️❤️🎵

My gorgeous and lovely partner John left me suddenly 3 months ago, whilst we were sleeping and I cannot get through this. I loved him so much, and I'm completely lost without him. Everyone says it gets easier as time goes by,, BUT IT DOESN"T. Please God look after him xx

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

I'm really sorry for your loss but I'm sure he his in good hands now as he gazes down at you...Best wishes...Peter

@stewarthollingsworth200

5 жыл бұрын

God bless you Maureen Stewart wilts xx

@amyhannah4261

5 жыл бұрын

It got better for me. I wanted to die too. Love and blessings to you.

@charlesbenedetti8607

5 жыл бұрын

Maureen.........it's been a year since you expressed your grief......is it getting any better? if not, I'd be happy to help you find peace.

@CR-ty5eg

5 жыл бұрын

it does

He used to be known as the "Singing Bus Driver" in the East End of London. My uncle was a friend of his and they used to go around all the pubs to sing. He used to say what a smashing (lovely) fellow he was and what a great voice. I could listen to him all day. RIP Matt.

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for passing by Karen and leaving your very interesting story. His voice is irreplaceable but he will never be forgotten....Kind Regards...Peter

Etta what a beautiful Paragraph of thoughtfulness the voice , the arrangement of strings as a musician its just fab !! It touches places that only your soul can take you !!

Thank you......thank you from the bottom of my heart. You did a marvelous job.

Played this at my dads funeral last November, since then I have been listening to more of Matts music, he was one of the best voices to come out of this country but sadly the most overlooked. I read his Biography, which was written by his daughter Michele, it highlighted how he struggled to make it in this country and that he never had a number one hit, which surprised me greatly. Sad that he left us too soon.

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+medrecs So sorry to hear of dad's passing Medrecs and listening to Matt's song at his funeral would have been a very moving experience. It is difficult to believe Matt did struggle especially with having one of the best voices you will ever hear and even more so when he left our world at such a young age. My very best wishes to you and all your family.....Peter

@medrecs

8 жыл бұрын

+mretonboy Thank you for your kind words and for keeping Matt's music alive, by taking the time to post on here. Best wishes to you and your family

Helps me to grieve, Dad passed suddenly and we are having this as the moment of reflection at his funeral, beautiful version, along with the Precious Moments from one of dads favourite films Sea Wolves. Thanks

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad passing away so suddenly Susan. Although both song choices may bring a few tears to your eyes at the funeral I hope it will also bring many happy memories flooding back of all those precious moments you shared together....Warm Regards....Peter

@dinahd53

8 жыл бұрын

+Susan Wood it's so lovely my song when i's my turn beautiful song

Such a wonderful memory of lovely song

Her name was Nicki Tilson and one evening we spent about 2 hours lost in one of those conversations you never forget. This was a song she had requested me to play on my DJ show and it always reminds me of those hours when our minds visited each other. Thank you, Nicki.

Oh my it is just how my husband left me. 3 days before our 45th wedding anniversary, I miss him so much.

What a natural,beautiful voice. Listen to Matt all day long.... Thankyou

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Ellis Thank you Steve and I know what you mean about his voice, especially when you know the story behind it.....Best Wishes....Peter

@user-fp3nd5xn5n

2 ай бұрын

You are the best❤

Matt Monroe, wonderful voice beautiful song.❤

fabulous a great great singer we need more singers like matt

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

Joan Savage ......Agree wholeheartedly Joan...Thanks for passing by.....Best wishes....Peter...

this as got to be up there with the best of songs, absolutely beautiful

Its 13yrs since my lovely dad left me as an only child we played this at the end of his service, my family said it wasnt so much dad saying it but us saying it to each other, my pain of losing my hero and best friend cuts as keenly as it did when i lost him this song sums us both up x

In his beautiful voice Matt Monro sings out the pain, and your nostalgic video scenes bring the emotional feelings to life. If there's a soft way to leave, this song is it. Thanks for sharing your creativity and admiration for wonderful music. With love from Canada, Evy

@mretonboy

10 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Evy and I thank you most sincerely for your beautiful words....Love.....Peter

Just occasionally a song is written and performed to such perfection that it should be set in titanium and never tried to improve. This is one such moment. This and a small number of songs make me cry every time. On My Own, Somewhere, and just a couple of others do that to me everytime. Matt was one of the greatest, if not the actual greatest, soft ballad singer of all time.

It’s true what they say about there being someone out there for everyone . I find that person 39 years ago and it gets better every day with her we have are up sets but very few of them .she is the best wife in the world and friend my best friend. Love you .

I would love to see & hear the interpretation of "Walk Away" in a dance portrayed by some of the dancers on Dancing With The Stars. I have the visual in my head and a box of tissues in my hand. My tears will always flow when I hear this song & watch the visuals along with it. Priceless. My heart has been broken many times. But I am nearly 89 years old so I have survived my experiences in my life. It still hurts. I am totally thankful for Peter who has done a magnificent job of uploading these great songs sung by one of the greatest singers which is Matt Monro. Irreplaceable!

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doris for your very kind words...I am really sorry to hear your heart has been broken many times but you have survived and can guide others in the right direction. I hope your wish to see and hear dancers performing to this song bring tears to your eyes for all the right reasons. Please stay safe and well and I wish you continued good health and happiness for many more years to come...Kind Regards...Peter

Played this at my Aunties funeral a few weeks ago, there wasnt a dry eye in the chapel, everyone said it was so beautiful.

A superb voice taken from us far too soon.

Will be playing this at my fathers funeral on 2nd February along with the Intermezzo Cavaleria Rusticana. Both beautiful pieces.

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

john card ...I am really sorry to hear of your sad loss John...and I cannot think of any more appropriate songs to say goodbye to your beloved father...My very best wishes....Peter

@johncard007

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter, very kind of you.

They don't make beautiful songs like this anymore, but you know why? Simply put, Simplicity and perfection cannot be duplicated in a world of a culture full of itself with pride and an entitlement way of thinking. Those were innocent times that reflected purity in the songs of those days.

@davidcook5705

2 жыл бұрын

Very well put, young lady. They sure don't make music like this anymore.

I miss you so much papa 😭 turning 4 years on April 12th but the pain is still too much 😭

I used to play this song everyday , brings a good memories when my father is still alive 😭

You have the best Videos ever on Music 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

@mretonboy

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't go that far James but thank you for your very kind words..❤

@robloxtrio3420

4 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome by the way Mretonboy # Peter I hope you do your best with views likes and Subscribers you are the best. kind Regards# James on my channel Ginger king 1000 LOL

Beautiful so heart breaking, played this at both my parents funeral's, miss them so much, god bless xx

@CaptainArt777

4 жыл бұрын

This is about a man leaving his girlfriend. NOT death.

This was my grandads departing song from his funeral! Still cuts as deep as it did then 6 years ago😥

Very beautiful song..

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

It certainly is Krishnawan....Thank you for passing by....Regards....Peter

He is a fantastic singer

We DON'T die, the soul lives on.

@evapalosdelarosa2904

5 ай бұрын

Amen😊

I love this song, my husband bought it for me when he was in the army and he always left early hours of the morning to get back to catterick camp for 6am , then when he died , he went so softly , before I realized he had gone .

Beautiful!

Played this at my dads funeral Bless him still miss him,One of the good guys xxx

My parents were divorcing, when i first heard this song as an 11/12 year old, in '68/'69, done as a cover by Rod McKuen (or Sinatra ?). I never forgot that it's a great melody, lyric & vocal, that actually eased the pain of life, as it is... If i'd not been able to let go, i'd not have lived my life... (Even if, we never actually let go...) & if kids aren't 'self-determined,' i don't know who would be, lol :) Thanks a lot for posting. ♡ 🎶 ♡ 🎶 🤗

@mretonboy

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and I hope life is treating you all well now..Best Wishes..Peter

Matt Monroe - Softly As I Leave You There (with lyrics) Matt has always sung a beautiful but sad song such as this one. He shows so well his feelings in this emotional 😭 song. I had a soft spot for Matt, he was a talented singer who sang so many lovely songs. I have a collection of his music and often listen 🎧 to them to bring himself back. He left a space that no one else can fill, unfortunately. A very sad loss to the music industry. Mmmm 😋

walk away . softly . what a voice

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

He certainly has Norm....Thanks and best wishes...Peter

This song, 'Softly As I Leave You', is based on a true story. A husband fell asleep, in the hospital, at the bedside of his very ill wife. As he slept, she wrote a long note to him before she passed away. He kept the note, of course. After her funeral he decided to have the note turned into a song.

That baritone voice 😍 it takes me to the time when i was still young innocent.😭

i love this song. this makes me cry..

Maravilhosa canção, magistralmente interpretada, pela linda e inconfundível voz do Matt Monro! Obrigado mretonboy por compartilhar essa maravilha!

Without a doubt the most heartfelt and emotional song EVER performed.I chose it for mum's funeral but boy I could hardly function.She adored Matt and to have been able to meet the great man would have been so fantastic.A singer without equal

@kalahirst4870

2 жыл бұрын

My sister and I have just chosen this song for our mums funeral, she passed away last week

One of the most beautiful true love songs ever written. brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

A singer once said "his pitch was right on the nose,his enunciation letter perfect , his understanding of a song thorough. He will be missed very much ,not only by Myself , but by his fans all over the world". The singer was frank Sinatra speaking after the death of Matt Monro

@mretonboy

9 жыл бұрын

Alan Surgeoner A beautiful compliment indeed by another legendary singer...Apologies for my late reply...He was the singers singer.....Kindest Regards.....Peter

I Love this song so Much..... It gives me chills every time I listen...... So Sad....... so true..

Papa why you have to leave so soon. This song that he always sing when he sing a lullaby for my younger siblings. I miss you so much pa.... if I cud turn back time mas giparamdam unta nako akong love nimu. But still I have my core memories with u pa ,kung paano mo kami inarugaan at minahal ng mga kapatid ko at c mama ❤

Another tear wrenching melody. Imagine you leaving the one you love. The composers are so good.. Today's writers make constipation.

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean on all counts VIkrom...Thanks for sharing your thoughts...Best wishes...Peter

@donatellaborciccibelloni5328

Жыл бұрын

This song is Italian, originally titled "piano" sung in italian in 1960 by the legendary Italian diva Mina. Matt Monro's version is one of the many covers of this composition.

This is the end word in goodbye songs. And of course the incomparable Matt Monroe

I like to think of myself as a bit of a hard man that's hard to break. I went to grandads funeral and held my family together did the spech etc and as the curtain closed over the coin this song came on and I dropped to my knees it ripped me apart and now I love the song like many of his others. Rip grandad I will never be forgotten I love u

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sure your Grandfather is very proud of you James....Thank you and best wishes...Peter

My dad's favourite singer and now I sing his songs when I get up at the karaoke. Such an inspiration to so many people.

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

Good to know Steve and I'm sure you do a great job.....Thanks for passing by...Regards...Peter

SDV Rip 03/12/21 So much loved! so so fondly remembered always! xxx

This was my mother's goodbye song at her funeral. I was in bits then and I am in bits now.

Reading all the comments on this beautiful song has left me on tears .

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

It's certainly one of those songs that tugs at the heartstrings Danny...and many are affected in the same way as yourself....Thank you and best wishes always......Peter

Beautiful

Wonderful Song.....

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patrick...I agree totally.....Regards..Peter

YES MATT MONRO VERY COLD HERE YOKOHAMA. JUST SNOW RAINS EARLY MORNING. HUSBAND TOOO WILL LEAVES ME SOFTLY........... BY OUR GOD LORD JESUS CHRIST WILL HIS BREATHS. MUST THANKS IT'S ALL TO OUR GOD. ABSOLUTELY NO REGRETS！

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Ni Azzam Thank you Ni Azzam....I hope you are keeping well....Regards....Peter

Matt was the best British singer of his generation

Just beautiful. Wow

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny...It's a beautiful song by one of the best.....Regards....Peter

What very beautiful, and sentimental lyrics.

How beautiful is this?

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

So pleased you think so coffeemug58....Best wishes..Peter

a great singer who was not to fulfil his potential but had this voice that was unique to him and was in the top 20 in the 60s

Pure class!!!

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Lynn...Thanks for passing by....Regards....Peter

what a great singer and a lovely man, Bless him ....

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

Gifted and polite...I couldn't agree more Jo....Kind Regards....Peter

Played this at my mother's funeral.beautful song .

A lump in my throat every time I hear it. Thanks Matt RIP

Sad song🥺 i miss my grandmother and also my beloved father.😢

Good old Matt,gave 'Ol Blue Eyes a run for his money with this great interpretation. My favourite Monroe recording is "One day". Check it out if you like him.

@markduncan-brown4717

8 жыл бұрын

thanks I will. ..Iove him.

What a voice! Be still my heart!

@mretonboy

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I couldn't agree with you more. His unique voice reaches the hearts of so many of us....Kind Regards..Peter

Thank U for that big red heart U gave me!

I read somewhere a long time back that Sammy Davis JR said in an interview that Matt Monro was one of his favourite singers . I thought that was a really nice compliment and testament to MR Monro,s talent. Beautiful song delivered by an expert.

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Stephen Spence Thank you for passing by and leaving this useful information Stephen....He was actually known as The Singers Singer I believe......Regards.....Peter

Oh Dad, my beloved Dad, I miss you & I am sorry I couldn't get to you in time ... my best friend, my dad xxx

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he understands Heather...Best wishes...Peter

wonderful

We played this at my Mums funeral 1999. She left us softly. Miss you my darling lady.

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

A perfect song choice for what I'm sure is The Perfect Mum....Best wishes...Pete...

What a voice. Perfect.

@mretonboy

6 жыл бұрын

Agree wholeheartedly Elaine...Best wishes...Peter

Wonderful song and great voice. Thanks for sharing

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Frank Curtis Thank you Frank....You' re very welcome....Regards....Peter

We listened to this song at my nanny funeral as we where going out i miss her losts😭😭😭

We played this at my great grandad so funeral yesterday and makes me cry every time I listen to it xxxx

@mretonboy

8 жыл бұрын

+Charlie Cheezburger747 Sorry to hear about your Great Granddad Charlie and the song does seem to have the same effect on so many others. Wishing you well....Kind Regards...Peter

@CaptainArt777

4 жыл бұрын

So many play this at a funeral but this is about a man leaving his girlfriend.

Was played at our nephew's funeral yesterday and can't get it out of my mind now.

@mretonboy

7 жыл бұрын

I hope it brought back many wonderful memories too...Best wishes...Peter