The Best Of Sergio Franchi on The Ed Sullivan Show (1962-1971)

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The Best Of Sergio Franchi on The Ed Sullivan Show, compilation of performances from 1962-1971. Subscribe now to never miss an update: ume.lnk.to/EdSullivanSubscribe
The Best Of Sergio Franchi On The Ed Sullivan Show - 1962-1971
0:00 Introduction
0:13 "Core 'Ngrato" October 14, 1962
0:34 "Funiculì, funiculà" October 28, 1962
1:05 "Stella By Starlight" March 28, 1965
1:39 "And This Is My Beloved February 4, 1968
2:11 "Time Alone Will Tell" October 1, 1967
2:43 "You'll Never Walk Alone" June 9, 1968
3:19 "Noche de ronda" February 1, 1970
3:41 "Love Is All" May 24, 1970
4:09 "Hatikvah" April 14, 1968
4:36 "Jean" / "Just Say I Love Her" January 3, 1971
5:07 "The Lord's Prayer" December 26, 1965
5:37 "Granada" November 30, 1969
6:12 "No Man Is An Island" January 24, 1971
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@Nastyfinger1444 3 жыл бұрын

Sergio was magnificent

@wannababrit 4 жыл бұрын

I had the great privilege of seeing Franchi in NY shortly before his death from cancer. The man was a monument to vocal prowess. You couldn't tell a thing was wrong with him. However, he knew as he commented on the comedown of performing at that once-esteemed venue (now crumbling). Two giants biting the dust simultaneously. Between him and Mario Lanza, in my opinion, there have been very few who could fill the shoes of those in his category.

@francesstancheski7352 Жыл бұрын

He preformed in scranton pa at the masonic. Temple now called the clutured senter

@michaelmiller1215 5 жыл бұрын

A fantastic voice and movie-star looks. Worlds above ANY classical Tenor we have today!

@catlec39 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

@miamichaels5999 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful man.

@norelcopc2431 8 жыл бұрын

Ed Sullivan was personally responsible for leaving us with a rich legacy of entertainment.

@cjd4823 4 жыл бұрын

Sergio Franchi was everything.

@marcgiardina4043 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing sound.... vastly underrated! His effortless open sound on his "high notes!!!!!!!!!! "

@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! First time I have seen him sing!!

@MrGeocor 10 жыл бұрын

Seen him on TV when I was a kid.Kids can't appreciate this incredible voice,he sounds much better now!

@joyceclemons3916 7 жыл бұрын

Sergio Franchi was the favorite singer in our home in the late 60's. Couldn't get enough! Very engaging persona.

@davidsolomon8203 6 жыл бұрын

His top notes are truly exciting, and his pianissimos are unmatched by anyone!

@1029915 9 жыл бұрын

I just love this so much, Sergio Franchi , saw him In Vegas and Lake Chautauqua, New York, AWESOME!

@frankcresta1842 7 жыл бұрын

I ALSO HAD THE PLEASURE OF SEEING SERGIO AT THE VALLEY FORGE MUSIC FAIR MANY YEARS AGO. WHAT A VOICE. GOD BLESS HIM

@artieoliverio4124 4 жыл бұрын

I saw him at the Waldorf in NYC. BTW I spent my summers in Lake Chautauqua, great place

@santnicola 9 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a treasure! A ' one of a kind ' man & voice. The cultural and entertainment world most certainly needs a Sergio Revival !

@francisalanwormald6328 4 жыл бұрын

AT 82 I had forgotten...shame on me! Fabulous appearance & renditions!!!

@MrPaladin123 11 жыл бұрын

you know, I think about this guy every once in a while....I remember his big voice, chiselled (sp?) features.....a voice from the gods. what a loss.....now we have...what? I can't even listen to these singers today. sad.

@avpandora 4 жыл бұрын

I just now rediscovered him. Remember him on Ed Sullivan, I was 13, and madly in love with that voice. Then the Beatles happened.... sigh, teenagers are so fickle

@MegaEvey 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful voice.R.I.P. ❤

@chiptenor 10 ай бұрын

Sergio Franchi was, without doubt, one of the greatest tenors, period(!). of the 20th century. His versatility and vocal command were unmatched. Through a very strange 'back' story, in late 1968, I was his weekend guest, as he was 'appearing', during the Holiday season in Puerto Rico, at an exclusive hotel. I was twenty one at the time, and it was a thrilling experience to meet and interact with this wonderful man and to hear, close-up, this incredible voice.

@user-ly3db9yx2r 10 ай бұрын

Bless his heart… will never be forgotten … szeretlek❤️

@songbirdforjesus2381 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, how Romantic bringing opera style to poplar music

@annmazzini5727 Жыл бұрын

Wish we had these stars ❤❤❤

@WolfgangAPalm-ju9er 3 жыл бұрын

Phantastic 🌹❤️🌹

@letmeworshipit 9 жыл бұрын

His voice was about the best male voices of that era, more classical than Goulet but with a crossover ability.

@lynnclaughton6581 8 жыл бұрын

+Tad McCawley Yes especially with the gorgeous Julie Andrews...What a pair they made. i

@davegreene8588 3 жыл бұрын

For sheer voice, Franchi and Goulet were my two favorites in the male pop vocal category.

@elderhardaway5674 4 жыл бұрын

NOW!!!! "This Is Real Entertainment!!!!!** Ed Sullivan Had Pure, Natural-Born Talent On His "Really Big" Show.** Sergio Franchi "Operatic Tenor" Voice Is Incredible!!!!!** I Enjoy Listening To Opera Tenor Vocals;** Strong, Powerful, And "Very Dramatic" Singing!!!!!** "KUDOSIO"** KUDOS"**

@irinakuzmishina6099 10 жыл бұрын

What a shame that there are no CD of this wonderful singer today! He is deeply underestimated and deserves much wider pooularity. Younger generation is deprived of real art and culture. We , the old ones should do our best to bring them to the roots of the authentic pieces of beauty in art. And Sergio Franchi must not be forgotten.

@gpcolucci 7 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE SO RIGHT!..MISS THE GREAT VOICES OF THE 50s..AND SONGS!!!

@catlec39 2 жыл бұрын

Read his Discography on Wikipedia. There are several CDs of his music.

@grahammorgan3858 3 жыл бұрын

Big voice. Nice tone. Presentable image. Thanks utube

@davegreene8588 3 жыл бұрын

Understatements!!

@billbrimmer7047 Жыл бұрын

Ed Sullivan appreciated great singers and would have them on many times. Sergio was one of those lucky ones. Robert Goulet was another. I saw Sergio live in Hartford and he was a consummate performer. Sadly taken much too early in life with an incurable disease.

@lclaughton 13 жыл бұрын

The first Army New York Band backed Mr Franchi at opening day of baseball in New York Shay Stadium in 1968 Mr Franchi was commissioned to do the National Anthem. What a performance it was...Mr Franchi was such a gentleman to speak with. Very cordial and polite...We spoke about the beauty of Venice Italy. They loved him in New York over 50,000 in attendance that day..Me Franchi was the greatest Tenor yet on this earth..I wish you could have met him as I did that day.

@jorgemariorubiowhite8365 3 жыл бұрын

Que lindo!

@michaeljackson5816 4 ай бұрын

Шикарный певец!🎉

@johnderham2829 3 жыл бұрын

So brilliant

@Butterball121252 13 жыл бұрын

He was beyond incredible! I have his 1967 album, "From Sergio -with Love" which I play quite often. I wish there were more videos of him. Thanks so much for this one!

@luvbasses5487 3 жыл бұрын

Upon watching this clip I was immediately put in my place.

@francesstancheski7352 Жыл бұрын

Got the honor to see him in person

@tonylearner7636 5 жыл бұрын

In my ear, Sergio was a "god" singer ... wow!

@irinakuzmishina6099 10 жыл бұрын

What a shame that there are no CD of this wonderful singer today! He is deeply underestimated and deserves much wider popularity. Younger generation is deprived of real art and culture. We , the old ones should do our best to bring them to the roots of the authentic pieces of beauty in art. And Sergio Franchi must not be forgotten.

@angellimato696 9 жыл бұрын

There are CD's of him. You can also download his music from places like Amazon.com. There are several of them. I have his Christmas one.

@lynnclaughton6581 8 жыл бұрын

+Irina Kuzmishina Yes you make some wonderful points here. In all due respect, He was the top tenor of all time.

@johnmusalo1545 7 жыл бұрын

TRY BARNES AND NOBEL THEY CAN ORDER THEM FOR YOU !

@johnmusalo1545 7 жыл бұрын

yea true you can do that but its once remove and the sound quality from a set of pc speakers not as good as a stereo system that a cd provides trust me ! all depends on the person but you tube gives us about one half of what artist have recorded if you really are familiar with their discography !

@johnmusalo1545 7 жыл бұрын

MY POINT EXACTLY FOR KICKS I KNEW SERGIO BROKE BREAD WITH PAVAROTTI AND MET LANZAS DAUGHTER I SING ON YOU TUBE ALSO

@stupendous1068 8 жыл бұрын

Happy 90th birthday Sergio Franchi!!!

@penjincho6149 3 жыл бұрын

Singing ability alone is better than Luciano Pavarotti.

@DeniseWaghorn-ok2gj Жыл бұрын

Sings so easily an such a voice

@pumpupjam9648 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw the movie he was in with Anthony Quinn and another great cast of stars. He didn't sing in the movie, this was the first time i heard his voice. It had power in it, reminded me of Pavarotti! But Sergio's voice was more beautiful. I want to find out if he sang at the Met or La Scala? Anyway, my first time seeing him in a movie and then getting on YT to hear him sing!

@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet 3 жыл бұрын

Did he sing opera? Of course!!

@chazchaz4262 3 жыл бұрын

I love the dancing at 5:40.

@annmazzini5727 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@lynnclaughton6581 9 жыл бұрын

After careful evaluation of all the great tenors ever recorded, It has to be Mr Franchi as the greatest of them all. He reaches notes others do not quite make and Sergio makes them powerfully and masterfully like none other. That is not meant as a discount to anyone. I actually met him at Shay Stadium in Spring in New York at the opening day of baseball in 1968 when our First Army New York Band backed him doing the National Anthem. He sang the Star Spangle Banner as masterfully as we have ever heard it. Too bad that performance was not recorded. Sergio was such a pleasant person to speak with. He left a wonderful lasting impression as I spoke with him on my travels to Italy. It seemed as though everyone loved the man in New York City as a result of his great Broadway performances.and those from the Ed Sullivan Show Mr Franchi's smile and personality did the rest! ....God The Man was Amazing. .Note: the Lords Prayer has Never been performed so magnificently as when Mr Franchi sang it on Ed Sullivan show. But to hear the climax and that great high note that the other tenors could never reach with such power and brilliance, you must purchase the DVD which I did and was most happy for having done so. . .

@juliashar 8 жыл бұрын

+Lynn Claughton i hope you mean shea stadium in 1968... if not please tell me how you live so long :)

@lynnclaughton6581 8 жыл бұрын

+shay tuck Hey thanks for the heads up on that...I corrected the 100 year mistake. That would have put is in an empty field just after the Civil War. By the way, It was the Mets vs Sanfranciso Giants. Mets won 5 to 4

@norelcopc2431 8 жыл бұрын

It's too bad they cut of the Lord's Prayer at the end.

@thepurrfectpodcat 5 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear others feel the same way as I do! Though Luciano Pavarotti and Beniamino Gigli are also the best Italian tenors, I would say Sergio Franchi was the best all-around entertainer...he sang not only in Italian, but English and French as well! And not only bel canto and Neapolitan songs, but pop songs as well, cracking jokes and even tap dancing at his shows. I'm sure you know all this Lynn, but it bears repeating for others! Grazie mille per il tuo commento bellissimo.

@thepurrfectpodcat 5 жыл бұрын

p.s. Also Spanish! Oops. and also p.s., he was very easy on the eyes as well! =D

@MrJohnnystott 2 жыл бұрын

He was an amazing cross between Mario Lanza and Tom Jones.

@nostromoau 11 жыл бұрын

He did a great version of Al di la which I have been searching for...a truly great singer.

@TheGmck 7 жыл бұрын

I can't find a full version of Love is All anywhere.

@Annamaria-iq1wy 6 жыл бұрын

ho sentito per la prima volta questo Franchi un Italiano che scimmiotta Mario Lanza usando in parte anche. il suo repertorio.Si sgola molto ma il suo italiano nelle. canzoni è improponibile! Chiamarlo crooner mi sembra fuori luogo! insomma, la sola cosa che lo accomuna con Lanza é l origine italiana.

@serpico56 11 жыл бұрын

Forgot how great he was . Look at the crap we have to listen to today.

@matthewmcsheffrey2522 4 жыл бұрын

🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿R.I.P.

@infrantasi 10 жыл бұрын

I used to love his singing, such a handsome napolitano, with lots of squillo and romantic as hell. My mother would roll her eyes heavenward every time I put on "Core 'ngrato!" He was better than a lot of singers in opera today, even if he never really went that far - that was a gorgeous tenor sound, and every note was justified, no bs cornball Robert Goulet malarkey.

@Thedamon27 5 жыл бұрын

Goulet was baritone,Franchi was a tenor. Apples and oranges.

@JuneLynn 11 жыл бұрын

such an incredible voice....I would love to hear his version of "al di la" that was on one of his albums....please if only someone could post that!!....rest in peace Sergio

@catlec39 2 жыл бұрын

Look for "Remember Sergio Franci?" Posted by Uncle Louie. The First song is his full rendition of "Al di la"

@JuneLynn 2 жыл бұрын

@@catlec39 Thank You !!

@mellilore 7 жыл бұрын

Would like to hear Sergio Franci and Dino Crocetti sing together...

@johnmusalo1545 7 жыл бұрын

do not know why you tube dose not play his version of al di la the best I ever heard !

@aileenrauchman8537 7 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@johnmusalo1545 7 жыл бұрын

I think its his wife that the hold on a lot of his music and eva nice lady but more interested in the profit motive then art she has backed this guy claiming to be lanza's son but the guy will not produce a birth certificate yet other tenors close to her husband sound she gives little to no attention too ! cha ching

@davegreene8588 3 жыл бұрын

But sergio's "al di la" IS on you tube, on the same posting with "quando m'inamoro".

@jimgolterman789 10 жыл бұрын

He made a wonderful album of operetta duets with Anna Moffo. Best looking album cover of two good looking people-except possibly for the Romeo and Juliet cover with Corelli and Freni.

@juliocezardoamaral8358 10 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. That album dos have a lovely pic of Sergio Franchi and Rita Moffo and they sing like angels..

@catlec39 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliocezardoamaral8358 It was "Anna Moffo." One of the great sopranos of opera.

@richiejohnson 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Astounded at the image quality. Has this been tweaked? If so, RESPECT

@susyanania4181 Жыл бұрын

❤

@elderhardaway5674 4 жыл бұрын

The Ed Sullivan Show** "The Best" Of "The Best!!!!!"** "No Contest!!!!!"**

@thebeatlemania7928 7 жыл бұрын

Please, Post This Performance On iTunes/Apple Music

@haroldzegarracastro 10 жыл бұрын

We have singers like this on my generation but the music company don't sell it cause is not profitable for them... that's how they money for some affects thr culture of my kids generation.

@gunston999 6 жыл бұрын

How come So many GREAT Singers are of Italian origins...Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Tony Bennet, Bobby Darin, Mario Lanza..and this is only some of the great Italian singers.

@johnmusalo1545 5 жыл бұрын

Enrico Caruso destefano delmonico corelli

@thepurrfectpodcat 5 жыл бұрын

Beniamino Gigli as well, and for modern I'd add Andrea Bocelli and Andrea Parodi =) Bella lista, bravo!

@alessandrocatena9354 3 жыл бұрын

Because opera was Born in Italy

@ELVISISKING1000 8 жыл бұрын

MUSICAL MEMORIAL: VOCALIST/PERFORMER/ACTOR/PHILANTHROPIST SERGIO FRANCHI, BORN AS SERGIO FRANCI GALLI, DIED ON THIS DAY, MAY 2, 1990, AT THE AGE OF 64. THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS OF CANCER. HE WAS BORN ON APRIL 6, 1926, IN CODOGNO, ITALY. MAY SERGIO FRANCI GALLI, AKA SERGIO FRANCHI, REST IN HARMONY. FOR MORE INFO AND MEMORIALS, PLEASE JOIN MY GROUP AND VIEW MY KZfaq PAGE: TONY JAMS MUSICAL MEMORIALS 1950'S AND BEYOND. FACE BOOK PAGE: TONY JAMS MUSICAL MEMORIALS. THANK YOU.

@simonefranchi5023 7 жыл бұрын

My parent

@franzitaduz 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, opera still lost something in his departure to the pop world. But in a day where Corelli, Bergonzi and Vickers were in their prime, the world would never have heard him otherwise.

@davegreene8588 3 жыл бұрын

Of the three you mentioned, only Corelli equalled Franchi! Though Bergonzi, too. was a great tenor. Vickers, IMO, - WAAAAAAAAY below these greats!

@matOpera 2 жыл бұрын

Can we still buy this DVD?

@johnsweeney5946 10 жыл бұрын

WHY IN THE WORLD WASN'T HE AT THE MET?

@catlec39 9 жыл бұрын

John Sweeney Probably because he had to fight his father for approval to sing. His family moved to South Africa and he joined them when he finished his military training at age 21. Just as his incredible voice attracted attention in S.A. (where he starred in operettas and Opera), he would certainly have attracted attention in Italy, and have had the ten years he lost to develop into an Italian Opera personality. As it was, when he returned to Italy it was with a family and two children and he had to make money however he could. He was discovered in London by RCA, and signed sight unseen to seven year Red Seal contract.

@mickey1849 4 жыл бұрын

In addition, he doesn't really have an operatic voice. He's lacking proper pharyngeal expansion most importantly. His squillo needs work. High notes probably too. He's got more like a big voice for singing musicals. At some point in his past he may have been able to train his voice into that of an opera singer. But by the time we're hearing this here that was already long in the past. This MAY have been his voice all along, even when he started doing opera in S.A. in 1953. In a 1981 interview he said he must have "been a dreamer" to think he could be an opera singer. So maybe that was a frank assessment on his abilities with the benefit of hindsight. Probably Ms. Leckie's analysis (above) is hitting the mark for the most part, in indirect ways. Still, he's a pleasure to listen to and watch--an exuberant personality. In addition, people were not mistaken in their assessment that his voice was special in some way. Even Beniamino Gigli encouraged him in the late 1950's to go to Italy and try his luck there. Gigli wasn't mistaken either, because that's where Franchi first got noticed. He was also a good son and relative. After he became a U.S. citizen in 1973 he used his position and wealth to get all his close family and relatives over to the U.S. from South Africa, which was by this time falling into a worse and worse shambles. By the early 1980's they had all joined him at his estate in Connecticut. Bottom line, as it is, he really didn't have an operatic voice. If he would've started training early enough and continued, things might've been different. Then again, by his own admission looking back in hindsight, maybe not. Perhaps more importantly, he finally found his audience--or they found him. :)

@SARJdk 8 жыл бұрын

Pat Cooper sent me here..

@TheCarnivalguy 2 жыл бұрын

Not only was he good looking with a fine tenor voice, he sold a few cars in his time. 😉

@BarbaraRomano-akatropicgal55 9 жыл бұрын

Also looking for Al Di La. If anyone know where to find it...please let us here know. Thank You!

@leonardmarianino4556 9 жыл бұрын

I am too,cannot find it.I had it on cassette,years ago.Wish i kept it.

@BarbaraRomano-akatropicgal55 9 жыл бұрын

I should still have it on cassette but just got items out of storage. Will let you know. I just wanted it for my youtube list. I hope I have it! If so will figure out a way to get you a copy!

@marylandmaxima7945 8 жыл бұрын

+tropicgal55 In case you are still looking for Al Di La by Sergio Franchi, it is on Vol. 1 of Aunt Camella's Italian Favorites.

@BarbaraRomano-akatropicgal55 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Leonard Marianino sees your post!

@ruffomaldito 6 жыл бұрын

Probably Lanza´s successor...!

@mickey1849 4 жыл бұрын

In the 60's they tried to talk him into doing the biopic movie on Lanza, like Lanza did on Caruso in 1952. He politely turned them down, a FEW times. Sergio rightly figured the risks (and COSTS) of failure were too great--and the chances of success too small--to take a shot at it. Actually, he doesn't have a voice near as good as Lanza's--not for opera anyway. His is not an opera voice. That being said, he's a great crossover singer with a big voice and a lot of passion. His looks don't hurt either. It was a pleasure watching and hearing him here!

@KajiVocals 3 жыл бұрын

@@mickey1849 Sergio had a much bigger and classical voice than Lanza though. Lanza was a high lyric tenor voice that came more from imitation than training (although still highly trained). Franchi’s voice was more refined than some of top operatic singers. He is quite similar in terms of vocal size to Del Monaco and Nelepp. Sergio was a real dramatic tenor.

@nostromoau 10 жыл бұрын

Where? :-)