Matt Monro Forum

I didn't see it Sandra, I remember the story though.

Did you see Look North the other night Sandra...….someone mentioned that Joe Longthorne who sold out hundreds of concerts in Blackpool didn't even get a mention on the programme ……...such a shame

I didn't see that piece Robert but the Blackpool programme seemed to be based on the 60's stars of the day.WhIch years did the lovely Joe appear there?

I think Joe was here each year Sandra as of course he lived in Blackpool.

Did anyone see the BBC4 programme the other night all about the Beatles. The section called Sings The Beatles
showed a glorious live version of SOMETHING by Shirley Bassey followed by a glorious glorious version of Matt with just a pianist and a piano singing YESTERDAY

No, I didn't see this Sandra, I will try and catch up on iplayer sometime.

Is this the version Sandra.....I believe this is on one of Matts DVD releases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SqKUrPUuto

Yes that's the one Robert

We caught up with this and enjoyed it especially Matt & Shirley Bassey.

The Matt clip is from the BBC Show "Matt Sings Monro" broadcast in February 1975 but we don't think it was ever shown again even though it was a great show.

It is also on YouTube for 49 minutes which includes other clips.

Sandra I know it's a bit late now but when was the show with the Beatles on.

This show is on the Matt At The BBC cd/dvd set.

Thanks John x and Christine the 'Sings The Beatles' was on BBC4 a couple of weeks ago June 12th. It was a weird selection.

Do hope that you are both keeping safe and well x

Thanks Sandra anyway and thanks John I have got the BBC cd and dvd.
Hoping you Sandra& John & John are keeping well xxxx.

I've seen a few live performances/TV, and after giving such great performances Matt was very humble to the audience reaction ,you get a nod or a very quiet "thank you" or sometimes both but nothing over the top, I find this incredibly humble, any thoughts on this? Mark

I think Matt was a humble person. He always sounded so humble and genuine during interviews