Matt Monro - Softly, As I Leave You (Matt Sings Monro, 24.10.1974)

Matt Monro performing 'Softly, As I Leave You' on the British TV show 'Matt Sings Monro' in October 1974.
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My dad passed away and we played Matt Munro singing Softly AsI Leave You at his graveside. Such a beautiful tribute. Dad you are now with Mam. Love you both always xx

[julielepre]

My husband died 10 years ago 61 years old this sung at his funeral because I was with him and he left me softly

[rayboish]

Just sitting here on Father's day thinking about my own Father who was a great fan of Matt Munroe. Miss you Dad.

[scottbarreto]

I'm 58yrs old with an old soul. A late starter in my endeavor. Just a local nobody here in florida, but with a big dream to keep these greats alive. Trying to pay tribute to the Great Men OF Song, including this wonderful man. I watched a few You Tube documentaries about him just to capture who he was as a person. I sense a wonderful soul, a good man and a strong man, that's is what I see. I love his voice, I love singing his songs. My purpose as a vocalist/ tribute artist is to keep this music history alive. we MUST honor and recall our history, music history is a vital role. My favorites I sing Portrait of my love, Softly, Real Live Girl, This Is The Life, You're Improvable, Yesterday, All My Lovin, On Days Like These, Over The Rainbow, and I'll Never Sing another Song. Here in the states, sing to the senior 65+ community..I usually get the "lost stare" me when I announce, "Next up a beautiful song by a wonderful mans man Mr. Matt Monro". Then I hint, We have a Sinatra..but the U.K has him! You know..Born Free or From Russia With Love" then comes the Ahhhh..of course". For me it's a huge WIN. They NEED to know, honor and keep to heart him, his songs, sound and accomplishments. God's blessing on your family. Thank you.

[scottnightingale]

My Dad passed away two weeks ago and we laid him to rest on Friday. Myself and my cousins carried the coffin into the church to 'The Impossible Dream' and carried it out to this beautiful song. My Dad's favourite singer and now mine forever more.

[johndixon]

I lost my wife just before Christmas I found this song the words fit so well I never thought I would be without her she was my love and my life she’s forever with me in my heart.

[virginiagely]

Matt Monroe is irreplaceable indeed.
I was singing this song when I was 12 and now at 68 am still singing this song.
When my husband died 11 years ago of cancer, this song accompanied him.

[pamelaearl]

What a beautiful, smooth, warm, manly voice. Captured the Mid Century beautifully. All these comments are incredibly moving. Mr Monro would've been touched by them for sure.

[michaeldickinson]

Vastly underrated and misunderstood singer with a voice like velvet.

[jayceebaguio]

I am only 25 and I am in love with this song. ❤

[patriciajanemcgrath]

He deserves more air time. He was lauded by many well-known celebrities.
He did so well from the buses to the ballads ❤😊

[davem]

It's no surprise that Matt was known as "The man with the golden voice". Legend.

[cynthiaprentice]

And he always sang live, he did not need to lip sync or pretend! His voice was so warm and inclusive, you always feel that he is singing just to you!

[roberttownsend]

Matt Monro had a unique warmth in his voice that no other singer from any era could equal. He put his heart into every song he sang and it's no wonder that today he's finding new fans all over the world, while most of the singers of his era are fading into the foggy night...what a gifted singer he was!

[johngodfrey.]

The greatest singer we in the uk have produced ever,

[davidcook]

I'm getting pretty old and I understand that I'm in the sunset of my years. I've written out a list of songs I want played at my celebration of life service when I pass. This one is at the top of the list.

[gt]

Matt just nails this. Unbelievable quality..

[signofthetimesthisisrealit]

Just one of the songs played at my dad's funeral. He was a big fan of Matt also Jim Reeves. an era never to be seen again. For the record he also loved Connie Francis.

[susanhipkiss]

Beautiful, as usual. Especially when you think it was played at his funeral 10 years later❤️ So poignant.

[garydunn]

I played this song for my late Father's Funeral. Matt was a long time
favourite of my Father's and he was always singing Matt's songs. We
were eating out one night, and a waitress walked up to my Father and
said, "Excuse me Sir, but are you Matt Monroe" My father was so
delighted that someone recognised him as Matt Monroe. My Father
even sang like him. But he passed away 10 years ago. And so it was
fitting that someone thought he was Matt Monroe. I play Matt's songs
now, to my dying Mother, and she really appreciates listening to him.
I think she finds his songs comforting. Thank you Matt. r.i.p and rest
in peace.