Cleo Laine & John Williams - He was Beautiful (Cavatina) video free download


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Uploaded: 2012/09/11

Here's a rare gem. A live performance from 1980 by John Williams and Cleo Laine of "He was beautiful" - "Cavatina". Composed by Stanely Myers, Cavatina was recorded by John Williams on the 1971 album "Changes" and was used in the film "The Deer Hunter". Cleo Laine subsequently wrote the lyrics and she recorded the song with John Williams and it was released on the 1976 album "Best Friends". This video clip is from the 1980 ATV show "Cleo" I'm just glad the old Betamax tape survived for over 32 years.

Comments

9 years ago

Enrique Otero

simply a beautiful and inspireing work for both artist.

9 years ago

Bboy Chance

really poor lyrics for such a beautiful song. why do we feel the need to put words to such an beautiful emotional piece, when the aural experience of the piece is all we need. Enough with the cheesy 'all my dreams' lyrics... just leave the fucking song alone.

9 years ago

Samuel Bolaños Whangpo

Always beautiful... Cleo Laine

9 years ago

Today's Memory

Happy Birthday Dame *Cleo Laine* , Lady Dankworth, DBE.Music by Stanley Myers and lyrics by Cleo Laine.Hmm, I might have to post something with Johnny Dankworth as well.#dapimusic #dapimusic #classicalguitar #popularmusic #cleolaine #singersongwriter #actress #grammyawardwinner #johnnydankworth #johnwilliams #bornonthisday #bornonthisdate 

9 years ago

Nancy Calhoun

My absolute favorite of her songs!

9 years ago

Dave Pipe

Happy Birthday Dame *Cleo Laine* , Lady Dankworth, DBE.Music by Stanley Myers and lyrics by Cleo Laine.Hmm, I might have to post something with Johnny Dankworth as well.#dapimusic #dapimusic #classicalguitar #popularmusic #cleolaine #singersongwriter #actress #grammyawardwinner #johnnydankworth #johnwilliams #bornonthisday #bornonthisdate 

9 years ago

Susan Price

Thanks for sharing. I'm not surprised Cleo Laine was inspired to want to sing it, but these are truly execrable lyrics.Williams' Cavatina itself is so lyrical and evocative, it needs no embellishment or accompaniment, and actually suffers here. Vastly prefer Williams playing this solo.

9 years ago

gold95

Prefer the original instrumental... some music doesn't need lyrics...

9 years ago

Jill Torvaney

Beautifully done and a great example of singing with the correct amount of facial expressions and emotion.x

9 years ago

zenbooter

cleo,,a necessary breath of sweet air

9 years ago

Lorraine Bohland

Many people compare singers,picking the right song for your voice is the key.THI IS SUNG BEAUTIFULY

9 years ago

Ian Bolton

I have written a piece in this style. It's called Waltz for Mrs K and is on YouTube.

9 years ago

Gabriel Cardona

Great!

9 years ago

Tran Duc Tai

Cleo Laine & John Williams - Cavatina (S. Myers)

9 years ago

Tran Duc Tai

Cleo Laine & John Williams - Cavatina (S. Myers)

10 years ago

Geoffrey Yeoh

simple, wonderful and not pretentious - how great song and music should be.

10 years ago

SABASTIAN ERARD

Just listen to Shirlely Bassey sing the same song & i must say Cleo Laine is a much better singer , better musician hands down.

10 years ago

Karim Al Hassani

The great Cleo Laine in terrific form...

10 years ago

R Frease

A beautiful performance. Thanks for preserving and sharing!

10 years ago

Albert Aieb

this song makes me think of a good moment...once upon a time.. 

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