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From:  Ian Belsey <Idbelsey@y...>
Ian Belsey <Idbelsey@y...>
Date:  Fri Apr 13, 2001  5:53 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Sir Harry Secombe to Colin (mostly!)



--- 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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