--- Colin Reed <colin-reed@l...> wrote: > I --- Colin Reed <colin-reed@l...> wrote: > I have just heard that Harry Secombe died today > after suffering from > prostate cancer. There were many discussions on > this list last year about > whether he was the greatest British tenor. What I > can say is that he was a > warm, genuine performer with taste, humour, > compassion and an ability to > make people feel better about life. His long time > comic companion in the > Goon Show, Spike Milligan, said "I grieve for an > unbelievable friend." I > don't think that much more needs saying, does it? > > Colin Reed, tenor > Newark, UK Dear Colin and all on the list,
I think what you said about Sir Harry's attributes are quite correct Colin. I was lucky enough to hear him sing, and was bowled over not only by his wonderful voice, but his striking presence, and good humour.
What a marvellous artist he was, and I was very saddened when I heard the news. To coin an old (perhaps the oldest!?) phrase: They'll never be another.
All best wishes,
Ian.
Voice wrecker to the stars.
Ps: Colin, which theatre is threatened by closure? Let me know would you?
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