Matt Monro - 'Portrait of My Love' (with lyrics)
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- Matt Monro sings 'Portrait of My Love' - (with lyrics)
Matt Monro was one of Britain’s most iconic singers.
He recorded the very first James Bond Theme song -‘From Russia With Love’ - represented Britain in the Eurovision Song contest in 1964 with ‘I Love the Little Things’ (in Copenhagen) - finishing second - and had many international hits which included ‘Born Free’, ‘Walk Away’, and ‘Portrait of My Love’.
Matt died on 7 February 1985 aged 54 and only 5 days after receiving a telegram from Frank Sinatra which said:
“Sorry to hear that you've taken ill and hope you'll soon be on the mend and up and about. I send you love and prayers.
Your fellow boy singer,
Frank Sinatra"
Frank Sinatra said of Matt:
"His pitch was right on the nose: his word 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."
Read Matt Monro’s Biography:
The Singer’s Singer
The Life and Music of Matt Monro
This is a wonderful Biography written by his daughter Michele Monro and a highly recommended read for all Matt Monro fans.
‘There’s never going to be a better Monro Biography’ - MOJO
Possibly the most beautiful song ever written, sung by, undeniably, the most perfect singer that ever lived.
I couldn't agree more. I was lucky as a kid growing up that both my Mother and Father loved Matt Monro. So I pretty much grew up listening to songs like this.
Brilliant underrated vocalist. Could actually sing perfectly.
Amen to that! Pure liquid gold at its best!
@@Timbo1 MOST FORTUNATE, AND APPRECIATED BY YOU. EXCELLENT.
The best ❤
He is one of the greatest singers of all time!
Matt Monro ❤️ was the supreme singer along with Nat King Cole, the most beautiful voices. Frank Sinatra and others not in the same league. Magical talent ♥️
This was my dad's favourite song for mum. We lost her 11 years before dad and when he left us we played this at his funeral, to let us know they were together at long last. RIP Mum & Dad xx
World Class international singer , the likes of we will never see again.
BRILLIANT THEY CALLED HIM THE BRITISH SINATRA I DISAGREE IN MY OPINION SINATRA COULD NEVER EVEN COME CLOSE TO MATTS. MARVELLOUS GOD GIVEN GOLDEN VOICE BOTH R I P AMEN ❤️🌹🇮🇪
Young Sinatra was the best.
And still even though he heard of Mr Munroe illness. He (Frank) sent him Matt a letter stating that he Matt had the smoothest voice he had ever listened to. It was something the Matt Munroe treasurerd till his last breath.
YES VERY GRACIOUS OF FRANK TO SHOW HIS APPRECIATION OF MATT MONRO IT SHOWS HE HAD GOOD TASTE BOTH R I P AMEN
I guess you would call me a senior being that I am 78 years old. I log many miles each year traveling to and from different states in my profession. I have Satellite Radio so I do not drop out of hearing range of what I'm listing to.
I log many miles each year traveling to and from different states in my profession. I discovered Matt Monroe many years ago while listing to Born Free, His voice immediately brought chills to my spine, it was so perfect and clear.
Listing to Matt Monroe's version of Portrait of My Love is like living in a past musical era when singers painted a picture of what they were singing.
He was such a young singer to leave us at a very young stage of his career. We need more singers like Matt Monroe nowadays, the world is in a horrible state.
Aww
What the heck are you at 78 traveling so many miles for ? Keep listening to great singers Andy Williams , Elvis. Steve Lawrence did a good version of this song . Matt Monroe = Wow great job
@@stever1791 Matt Monro was the first to release this song in 1960, and it was a hit in the UK reaching number 3. In 1961 Steve Lawrence's version was an international hit, staying on Billboard Hot 100 charts for 16 weeks. Don't forget Jack Jones, another excellent singer, and very versatile, I think somewhat underrated, although he had the respect of other singers, like Matt Monro did.
@@fredbloggs6080 Thanks. I always though Andy Williams sang this song - But it was Steve Lawrence . Its a great song , but its a short song - only 2:40 or about
@@stever1791 Short and sweet. Perry Como does perhaps the most sensitive version--here is his live performance from April 5, 1961, and it's even shorter, about two minutes, 13 seconds; I don't think he repeats the full stanza at the end: czcams.com/video/83542AS2fOY/video.html
And here is a different performance on the same program from May 31, 1961. I don't know if he repeated it or if one was a rehearsal or what but they are different. This one has a little more dynamics: czcams.com/video/_n1depf3A6w/video.html
The modern crappy songs can't replace these legendary songs like this. 💖
Not to mention This Voice.
It depends on the taste.
You are so right. no lip Sync ,no mumbo jumbo, totally pure singing from someone who has the ability to sing with just a simple musical backing. A testament to his talent I know for one I can not help but get totally lost in the magic of his voice . Peggy Wood
Well said 👏
And the old crappy songs can't either.
This is so sublime, Matt Monroe had the most beautiful voice
So beautiful. My grandparents always listened to matt monro.. Listening to this i close my eyes and I'm back in the room with them ❤️❤️
my husband's favorite song he is gone😢😢😢😘
Precious memories for you Damien.... I`m the same sat listening too, thinking of my passed loved grandparents and parents. ♥
Yes it lovely I have music like that with my grandparents such a lovely simpler times we will meet again sooner than we think godbless
What is ours in memory is ours untouched forever
@@Truerealism747 So true and lovely words.
One of the loveliest voices in the history of popular music. Such an amazing singer and what a great, great song!
Aloha I love this song❤
No auto-tune beening used on Matt's voice . Unlike today's singers .
I'm here listening to this song because of my grandfather. I miss my grandparents. I remember them because of songs like this.
Call The Midwife brought me here. This song was played at the end of its episodes. Beautiful song.
Composed by Norman Newell and Cyril Ornadel, 1960. Never heard of them, but this song is all they ever need to have done to be forever remembered. Matt Monroe is the perfect voice to render it eternal.
When I was a young guy just turned 18 I worked in a recording studio in London called chapels of Bond Street and that’s where I met a great Norman newell,
The best way to describe norman was he was like Noel Coward he was very suave and extremely dapper and very English overall a lovely guy
Norman was a staff producer at EMI (Abbey Road), and was for years head of EMI's Columbia label which was the home of Matt, Cliff and many others.
@@gerrybrown5100 I revere Noel Coward.
He did great War-Work, you know. Like USO Shows, in Combat Zones.
I am a Vocalist "of the Viet-Nam Era" - currently working in Chicago.
I "channel" Noel Coward, in my Own performance-work. It helps that he made Movies ! Cheers !! - `€tienne
I love singing 'Portrait of my love' in the car, along with Matt's other gems, 'Walk away' and 'On days like these'
Thank you Mr Matt Monro for your beautiful song..a masterpiece indeed.
Im placing this comment here cause everytime someone likes it, it reminds me of this masterpeice
What a voice - what a singer - just stunning how he sings to your heart ❤️ what a joy
Hello Una your so right what a singer and song brilliant you have a good day..
Voice blessed by the gods
Outstanding! What a singer Matt was.
"The Singer's Singer" - No foolin' !
I have completely forgotten this beautiful song. The last time I played it last time was in1989 in a wedding.
It brings beautiful memories.😮
I was born in the 90s now that im at my 30s i see why old people love to play this song
Played today. Meant a lot. For my darling perfect Mum, and she had taste.
I found him boring as a teenager in the 60s. Getting old does has some perks. You learn to appreciate class.
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@Noah Wilder I would suggest Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
@Noah Wilder I use FlixZone. You can find it on google =)
I could not agree more.
Tony Bennett once said Matt Monroe was the best singer he'd ever heard
I really love the voice of Matt Monro, and even my late husband during his time he loved to sing his songs..... And even me. ❤️
Love this man's voice died way too young beautiful him and Nat k Cole
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Yeah I just read his wikipedia he died too young😭
Such a wonderful voice and a meaningful song.
This is one of my father's favourite songs. We had an lp of Matt Monro growing up and listening to this song brings back happy memories and sadness as my father just passed away today.
😪😪
So sorry for your loss. We lost my father in law 3 weeks ago. This is one of the songs we have chosen for his funeral. xx
Outstanding! What a Great singer Matt was.
Matt Monro's performance of this beautiful romantic ballad, produced by the brilliant combination of Norman Newell & Cyril Ornadel, the"Portrait Of My Love", was outstanding. He was pitch perfect, powerful voice & a wide range that reached the stars above. He can hold a note longer than any other male vocalist. Each lyrical word was delivered with presion & crystal clear clarity. All potential challenges, please stand in silence & praise acknowledgement of tthis international leading super star as one of the best romantic ballad vocalist. His unique vocal talent is incomparable. The orchestra gave great musical support to Mr Monro.
I listen to Matt Monros voice on this song and re-listen. Everything is perfect! It leaves me with chills and tears , , , it is so beautiful! So sad he died so young.
He was a big smoker.
na mis ko tatay at nanay ko ... fave song nila ...
Well, just finished my shave listening to this, feel like a million bucks. Onwards dear friends!!
Matt Monro the old crooner was coined *The Singing Bus Driver* in the UK ~And incidentally lived to relate this story in one of my old Karaoke achieved masterpiece hit # "A Portrait Of My Love"
On this day in 1961 {January 19th} "Portrait of My Love" by Matt Monro peaked at #3 {for 2 weeks} on United Kingdom's Official Top 50 Singles* chart...
Between 1960 and 1973 the Shoreditch, London, England native had thirteen records on the U.K. Singles chart, four made the Top 10 with the above "Portrait of My Love" being his biggest it...
Besides "Portrait" of My Love", his other three Top 10 records were "My Kind of Girl" {#5 in 1961}, "Softly As I Leave You" {#10 in 1962}, and "Walk Away" {#4 in 1964}...
Matt Monro, born Terence Edward Parsons, passed away at the young age of 54 on February 7th, 1985 {liver cancer}...
May he R.I.P.
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the U.K. Singles Top 10 for January 19th, 1961...
At #1. "Poetry In Motion" by Johnny Tillotson
#2. "I Love You" by Cliff Richard & and the Shadows
#3. the above "Portrait of My Love"
#4. "Perfidia" by the Ventures
#5. "Save The Last Dance For Me" by The Drifters
#6. "Counting Teardrops" by Emile Ford & the Checkmates
#7 " It's Now Or Never" by Elvis Presley
#8. "Man of Mystery"/"The Stranger" by the Shadows
#9. "Pepe" by Duane Eddy
#10. "Goodness Gracious" by Peter Sellers & Sophia Loren
My Mum loved this song and singer. Beaufiful!!. Thank you for posting.
Matt's voice had a quality it is hard to define.Perfect diction and phrasing.An absolute joy to listen to I never met the man but my late mum adored him. We will never hear his like again.❤❤
Never tire of this wonderful song ❤ "what a voice"....😮
Matt. Voice is pure velvet magic and the song's especially the words well beauty..
I play Matt most days while I’m driving…beautiful voice
What a Fabulous Voice! His modest, yet Heartfelt delivery is quite breath taking! dx
His voice was so smooth truly great singer
That "From Russia with Love" theme is also a gem from Matt. My favorite Bond film made even more memorable with his vocal assistance.
I agree, *From Russia with Love* was the best Bond film, with Connery at his prime, the most involved plot, three or four villains, a long dragged out fight on on train, belly dancing and a girl fight in a gypsy camp, a beautiful spy for Bond to turn, and a great song, even if it was over the end credits, instead of the perfected format of over the opening credits, as in the next Bond film, *Goldfinger* .
@@fredbloggs6080 We should probably take this to a Bond themed video. lol. Anyway, here's some trivia about Connery as James Bond, in general, and FRWL, in particular, hat I've read in the past. As far as I know, Bianchi spoke no English. She learned her lines phonetically, and did a very good job of it, IMO. Also, Connery had a small part in the movie "The Longest Day". He asked the director to shoot his scenes early since he had to go straight to Jamaica to begin filming "Dr. No". Also, Ian Flemming did not initially want Connery in that role. His preference was David Niven. However, after he got to know SC and saw him in the scenes, he realized SC was just the guy to play JB. Have you ever wondered whether the franchise would have succeeded had Roger Moore been the 1st Bond?
"Her voice was dubbed in From Russia with Love (1963); she spoke almost no English and spoke her lines phonetically. Her heavy Italian accent made much of her dialogue difficult to understand, so an English-speaking Italian actress whose accent wasn't so pronounced was hired to re-record her lines."
@@erzug I didn't know that Bianchi's voice was dubbed. I knew that Fleming didn't want Connery initially--I thought I heard that initially he wanted Roger Moore but then more recently I think I read David Niven. After he saw Connory in the film, he said it worked because he had animal magnetism.
@@fredbloggs6080 Yep. And most animals will agree. lol I guess there weren't any female Russian defectors who were fluent in Italian, considering Bianchi was playing the role as Tatiana Romanova. Not an Italian name as far as I know. 😉
The man with a very relaxing , smooth voice that everytime I listen to his songs makes me fallen asleep...hes not only goodlooking but also a very wonderful singer
Monro was a heavy smoker and battled alcoholism from the 1960s until 1981. He died from liver cancer on 7 February 1985 at the Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, London, aged 54, leaving a widow, Mickie, and three children: Mitchell, Michele, and Matthew.
His voice was so cool …. I love the song as if I already had lived before somewhere…. and left … and wait for a thousand years…
This is my dad's song to mom, they've been married for 45 years.. sadly, my dad passed away last September 21 due to covid... hoping this horror pandemic ends soon. In jesus name.. 😭😭😭
bless you x
Monro was a favorite of Frank Sinatra, who considered Simone one of the very best. At Monro's passing, Sinatra sent a touching condolence to his wife.
Magnificent song, lyrics & singer back in the 60’s! I can listen to this love song the whole day!
From Isabel
What a wonderful wonderful song
So unbelievably gorgeous is this one from Matt!
im 30yrs old i dont know why i love this song
That's good life will more enjoyable if you like all kinds of music. ITS FUN.
Im 63 and my bigger sisters played his records and I have listened to him ever since
Old songs never be forgotten.i love this Song.
STILL LISTENING MONTH OF AUGUST 28, 2021 SATURDAY NIGHT HERE IN KUWAIT 🇰🇼 👍
RESIDING FROM DAVAO CITY 🇵🇭 ❤️
A golden memory for me....
This man is so underrated but even Tony Bennett said that Matt was his favourite singer
How lucky my grandfather and grandma listening to this song.
the most fabulous song and Matt was so perfect to sing it he had the most fantastic voice I never get tired of listening to him, my nan and granddad just adored him and my mum and dad did to pure gold xx
Classics never dies... the best music of all times❤❤❤
This ballad explains the complications of love❤ A classic x
His soothing, melodious voice makes me feel like falling in love 💕
Old school songs are the best❤❤❤
My late loving father fave song thats why i always we always remember him eachtime we heard it and my mother always have a teary eyes we know she miss him so much ...
This song makes me want to go back to the 60s..And im born in the 90s
Gosh he is's almost as good as my grandpa at this. Kidding. It's perfection.
🙏🏴Stewart xxxxxxx
@@biggarful Happy Christmas Stewart xxx
My Granpa was the same he passed away back in 1979 but on Sundays after dinner he would put Matt Monroe on the record player and sing along convinced he was the better singer lol the family used to crease up and by the way he wasn't better no one was maybe Nat King Cole but no one else
Aw that's a lovely memory David. So like mine, Staying the weekend with them, roast dinner and maybe an Elvis movie then the record player came out. My Gramps was in a swing band in the war, he really did though believe Matt Monroe to be the best singer ever. It takes me right back to hear this song.
Most underated singer ever ,perfect in every way
just beautiful great voice and song
I love this song so much. CZcams is the closest we get to time machine.
Matt Monro released this song as a single in 1960. It was his first hit single, and spent 16 weeks on the UK's Record Retailer chart, reaching No. 3. In 1961, the song was released on Monro's album "My Kind of Girl."
a soothing voice, undoubtedly.
Fabulous singer such a smooth and relaxing voice and such a nice personality sadly missed ❤❤
My uncle loved this song now I’m 50 I’m obsessed with Matt
Beautiful. Such an excellent voice.
Thanks God.bata pa ako noon gusto-gusto song na ito😍😆🤩🤩
My parents. Loved listening to matt monroe
One of my favorite song.
When l was a young boy, lm always listening to my Farther sing this song. Im so in love the oldies song.
England will never have anyone as good again
wish people were able to make songs like this today.
Awesome 👌 👏 👍 My favorite old song ❤❤❤
very good ~~~~!!!
How tender and romantic!
Still a legend of all time
Matt..the singing postman...our best ever singer Frank Sinatra said
Matt was a bus driver rather than a postman but still best ever singer without a doubt.
He was a Bus Driver in London
@@colinstaker7754 was he British?
@@juilietpritchard6560 yes he was from England
I thought he was a milkman!!
I first heard this beautiful song on Call The Midwife t.v
Series...what a truly lovely song..great singer too. Will look out for more by Matt Monroe..
Simply a superb vocalist singing one of the great love songs.
The one and only.... 🎼🎶👍💖
They just played it in episode 10 of season 4 of Call the Midwives. So nostalgic and beautiful
ETERNAL SONG!!!
Stress-reliever music
Beautiful song!
One of the bests!
It’s not ment be boring or exciting ! Just a beautiful song
Great singer matt monro
UNIC........
Bila mendengarkan lagu nostalgia barat selalu ingat ayahku..umurku 50th
superb. takes me to my wee years
Amazing
A Masterpiece
Smooth effortless brilliance !