Matt Monro - 'Portrait of My Love' (with lyrics)

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

[Muswell]

Possibly the most beautiful song ever written, sung by, undeniably, the most perfect singer that ever lived.

[epifanioquiambao]

He is one of the greatest singers of all time!

[damiensings]

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 ❤️❤️

[royb]

World Class international singer, the likes of we will never see again.

[petedejesus]

When my beloved wife was still with me she always ask me to sing this song for her. Now that her spirit is with our Almighty, everytime I visit her I sang this song to her. I love and miss her so much. I cannot wait when God call me to go home be with the love of my life and serve God together. As the verse in the Lords Prayer says, As it was on Earth and it is in Heaven.❤🎉😊

[sakaridis]

One of the loveliest voices in the history of popular music. Such an amazing singer and what a great, great song!

[ange]

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 ♥️

[stanley]

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"

[lyntonradcliffe]

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

[mikeliuzza]

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.

[charlessandino]

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.

[glynisroberts]

This is so sublime, Matt Monroe had the most beautiful voice

[Amthaus]

I have completely forgotten this beautiful song. The last time I played it last time was in1989 in a wedding.
It brings beautiful memories.😮

[liamodriscoll]

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 ❤️🌹🇮🇪

[yudelitoyap]

Thank you Mr Matt Monro for your beautiful song..a masterpiece indeed.

[rdjune]

I love singing 'Portrait of my love' in the car, along with Matt's other gems, 'Walk away' and 'On days like these'

[unamcgurry]

What a voice - what a singer - just stunning how he sings to your heart ❤️ what a joy

[abbarrientos]

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.

[justakeebosimppassingthrou]

The modern crappy songs can't replace these legendary songs like this. 💖

[kevtaylor]

My Mum loved this song and singer. Beaufiful!!. Thank you for posting.