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

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.

[aussiegal]

The most beautiful version of this song I have heard. Made me remember the love of my life, he passed away from colon cancer 6 years ago but I love and miss him to this day. He will always be in my heart.

[lenanava]

Cleo Laine is legendary and this performance still gives me goosebumps...it's beautiful!❤❤❤

[helenshakespeare]

A beautiful song and a beautiful person to sing it. I saw Cleo Laine in Australia years ago and she has a gorgeous voice.

[magshooper]

One of the most beautiful songs I have never heard and by far the greatest version makes me remember a lost love. who I still remember in my heart and always will do

[alexfletcher]

My mum took this to heart after my dad died that year. His gravetstone read 'He came, he gave all that he had to give, then went away again...'

[barryschwarz]

She kissed him at the end. The guitarist who moved with her, gave her song every opportunity to be beautiful.
Musicianship is a subtle art. They did it wonderfully together, and made a classic instrumental a lovely song.
I have newfound respect for John Williams.

[kyliehodges]

Gosh. I remember this. I was 8 and thought it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard in my life.

I’m now 50 and my opinion has not changed

[bucksix]

A real definition of "beautiful." I have seen this video many times, but the tears still flow like Niagara Falls. every time.

[heidigoertz]

We all have this sad feeling for someone.

[_Ben]

I have no idea why Cleo singing this song just popped into my head, but thank goodness YouTube is here to forever remember such talent(s) as Cleo & John...👌

[e.b.gilligan]

Saw Laine perform in Vancouver many years ago, "she was beautiful" to hear.

[ljo]

It doesn't matter how old we are - age is just a number, after all - we can all identify with this feeling of love and loss, and the beauty that still remains within us.

[richardgornalle]

Everything about the performance, the singer, the song, the guitar support is simply superb.

[vivianpanmin]

A perfect combination of poetic lyrics and idyllic guitar string melody. True masterpiece!

[tony]

No one can equal let alone improve on this masterpiece.

[carolm-c]

Love Cleo Lane, met her daughter years later who could also sing. This song was performed at my wedding back in the late 70s. A duet sang and played guitar plus another string instrument but cant remember which one.

[PianomanJustie]

Such a lovely song; melody is from Stanley Myers 'Cavatina'. Reminds me of me of my childhood and my darling partner.

[e.conboy]

My personal favorite and beautifully sung, ❤️

[catgirl]

This is one of my favourite songs from her. Very beautiful.

[marybyford]

Thoroughly enjoy listening to both the guitar playing of John Williams and Cleo Laine's beautiful voice