Singer Robert Goulet dies in Los Angeles, a spokesman says

[Roon]

Source: msnbc

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[LittleClarkie]

1. Damn that commercial

All I can think of is that somebody finally caught him messin' with their stuff.

Either that or it was a fall off the ceiling.

Eh, not such a bad image to be left with of the man. Made me smile.

Rest in peace, sir.

[OhioChick]

5. Love That Commercial!

R.I.P Mr. Goulet

[DrDan]

2. wow . . . I saw him in Camelot several years ago . . .

what a great voice he had . . .

RIP

[Demeter]

21. "If ever I would leave you"

If ever I would leave you
It wouldn't be in summer.
Seeing you in summer I never would go.
Your hair streaked with sun-light,
Your lips red as flame,
Your face witha lustre
that puts gold to shame!

But if I'd ever leave you,
It couldn't be in autumn.
How I'd leave in autumn I never will know.
I've seen how you sparkle
When fall nips the air.
I know you in autumn
And I must be there.

And could I leave you
running merrily through the snow?
Or on a wintry evening
when you catch the fire's glow?

If ever I would leave you,
How could it be in spring-time?
Knowing how in spring I'm bewitched by you so?
Oh, no! not in spring-time!
Summer, winter or fall!
No, never could I leave you at all!

http://www.thebroadwaymusicals.com/lyrics/camelot/ifeveriwouldleaveyou.htm

[DrDan]

22. we were so lucky with this . . . showed up an hour before the curtain

went up . . . without tickets.

Some ticket holders could not make it and switched nights . . . and we were able to purchase their seats . . . like 5th or 6th row center.

He was mid-60s at the time . . . and his voice was remarkably strong.

I remember this evening so well.

And I love that song - RG owned it.

[Ilsa]

31. I downloaded that years ago when napster was free. Love that

song and his performance. I like RG. Rest in Peace.

[Mad_Dem_X]

41. ...

:cry:

[displacedtexan]

37. I saw that show, too.

I was 12, and I had no idea how amazing that cast was until a few years later.

You could see Goulet's piercing blue eyes during "C'est Moi."

[snacker]

3. Ohhh...

I saw on one of the entertainment shows that he was very sick and in need of a lung transplant. Sorry to hear that.

[joeybee12]

4. I loved his stint on The Simpsons!

Singing at Bart's casino. "Vera said that?!"

rest in peace.

[RufusTFirefly]

6. If ever he would leave us...

Rest In Peace, Sir Lancelot.

[Pastiche423]

7. Peaceful journey Mr. Goulet

[Fridays Child]

8. An all-time favorite crooner. So sad!

Thanks for the joy, Mr. Goulet, and vaya con Dios. :(

[pinto]

9. A good voice. RIP, Mr. Goulet.

iirc, he was from the Merrimack Valley in MA. (my home area)

[daleo]

42. Born in the U.S.

Came to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada when he was 13 and later trained in Toronto. So, both countries had a hand in his development.

Early life
Goulet was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the only son of French Canadian parents, Jeanette (née Gauthier) and Joseph Georges Andre Goulet, a laborer.<1> Shortly after his father's death, his mother, sister Claire, and Robert moved to Girouxville, Alberta, Canada when he was thirteen years old, where he spent his formative years throughout Canada.<2>

After living in Girouxville for a couple years, they moved to the provincial capital of Edmonton so that he could take advantage of the performance opportunities offered in the city. There, he attended the famous voice schools founded by Herbert G. Turner and Jean Letourneau, and later became a radio announcer for radio station CKUA. Upon graduating from high school, Goulet received a scholarship to Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music. There, he studied voice with famed oratorio baritones, George Lambert and Ernesto Vinci.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Goulet

[DesertRat]

10. I had the opportunity to see Goulet twice on stage

Once in Camelot and another time in South Pacific. What an incredible voice and stage presence he had. RIP Robert Goulet.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

11. "...just like the responsible adults that we are...Isn't that right, Mr... Poopy Pants?"

"Naked Gun 2-1/2: The Smell of Fear," for anyone who wonders what the hell I'm talking about.

Bob's reaction to Leslie Nielsen's remark ("Oh, it's all right. I'm sure that we can handle this situation maturely, just like the responsible adults that we are. Isn't that right, Mr... Poopy Pants?") was my favorite all-time Goulet moment.

A close second was his performance of "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" in Bart's treehouse "nightclub" on "The Simpsons."

Vaya con Dios, Robert...R.I.P.

:toast:

[Sukie1941]

12. He died waiting for a transplant

People would rather their body rot within a few hours than donate it while in good condition to save another's life.

I found comfort knowing that my father's good eyes were able to help two people see. And he gave his permission for this.

Please sign up to be a donor!

[louis-t]

13. Now he's gonna run into Elvis.

Look out!

[Up2Late]

14. Wow, that was rather sudden, I hadn't even heard that he was sick

Go in Peace.

[TheDebbieDee]

15. He was diagnosed with some respiratory ailment in September....

I read in an article somewhere on Huffpost. I'll see if I can find it.

CNN article: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/24/people.robertgoulet.ap/index.html

[rateyes]

16. R.I.P. Mr. Goulet. nt

[blondeatlast]

17. My mom adored him. We were going to take her to see him perform

but she got terminally ill and couldn't make it. The best present I ever gave her was a CD by him.

Maybe she gets her chance now. RIP, Mr. Goulet. What a voice...

[Faygo Kid]

28. Nice story. Sorry Mom didn't make it.

My mom really liked Jim Nabors. Yes, "Gomer Pyle." He had a helluva voice, for anyone who remembers. Did a knockout "The Impossible Dream." My mom left us years ago, too, but I personally preferred Robert Goulet over Jim Nabors.

[blondeatlast]

46. I remember him. A study in contrast--Gomer Pyle and that trememndous voice.

I enjoyed both of his talents very much growing up.

[Lars39]

18. From Camelot:

IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU

if ever i would leave you
it wouldnt be in summer
seeing you in summer i never would go
your hair streaked with sunlight
your lips red as flame
your face with a luster
that puts gold to shame

but if i'd ever leave you
how could it be in autumn
how i'd leave in autumn
i never would know

i've seen how you sparkle
when fall nips the air
i know you in autumn
and i must be there

and could i leave you running merrily through the snow?
or on a wintry evening when you catch the fire's glow?

if ever i would leave you
how could it be in springtime
knowing how in spring i'm bewitched by you so
oh no not in springtime
summer, winter, or fall
no never could i leave you
at all...

if ever i would leave you
how could it be in springtime
knowing how in springtime i'm bewiitched by you so
oh no not in springtime
summer, winter or fall
no never could i leave you
at all...


RIP Mr. Goulet

[eShirl]

20. I've noticed that being played on the radio A LOT this past week.

I didn't know who it was or that it was from a musical.

[Kurovski]

25. Moving and passionate version by Goulet on the original cast recording.

It's etched in my memory from early childhood.

The Simpsons not to long ago had an episode where the full version was sung, and I thought of Goulet the whole time. It seemed to be a tribute to the power of the song, and perhaps it was something of a tribute to Robert Goulet as well.

The man also had a wonderful sense of humor, and was extremely handsome, to say the least.

Rest in peace.

Edit: you can hear a later version of the song, performed in full on his official website. It will start up when you click on it. (I think it's being flooded with hits now, as It's slow to load when I just double-checked the link. But give it time, it does load after a few minutes.)

http://www.robertgoulet.com/index.php

And you can hear snippets from the original cast recording of Camelot here, including the incomparable Julie Andrews.

http://www.amazon.com/Camelot-1960-Original-Broadway-Cast/dp/B000007OHW

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

19. comic/sci-fi legend Steve Gerber is suffering from the same ailment

which sucks

[saracat]

23. OMG.One of the greats is gone. Camelot is truly no more.Only Guinivereis left and her voice is

gone.How very sad.RIP Sir Launcelot.

[Faygo Kid]

24. Oh, no! not in spring-time! Summer, winter or fall! No, never could I leave you at all!

This one hurts. A lot. A voice none of us will forget.

If ever I would leave you
It wouldn't be in summer.
Seeing you in summer I never would go.
Your hair streaked with sun-light,
Your lips red as flame,
Your face witha lustre
that puts gold to shame!

But if I'd ever leave you,
It couldn't be in autumn.
How I'd leave in autumn I never will know.
I've seen how you sparkle
When fall nips the air.
I know you in autumn
And I must be there.

And could I leave you
running merrily through the snow?
Or on a wintry evening
when you catch the fire's glow?

If ever I would leave you,
How could it be in spring-time?
Knowing how in spring I'm bewitched by you so?
Oh, no! not in spring-time!
Summer, winter or fall!
No, never could I leave you at all!

[connecticut yankee]

26. I was madly in love with him

from the first minute I saw him on Ed Sullivan singing "If Ever I Would Leave You" as a promo for "Camelot."

I saw him twice in "Camelot," once as Sir Launcelot and once as King Arthur, about thirty years later.

I also saw him twice in person at concerts he gave.

I feel so sad.

RIP

[medeak]

27. self delete

won't be able to live with self speaking ill of the dead

[Faygo Kid]

29. Bump to get 10 Greatest Thread recommendations.

Because Goulet deserves it, and more. But, let's at least get this to 10. I promise never to leave you.

[flamingyouth]

30. He was terrific and will be missed.

Obviously had a wonderful sense of humor. RIP.

[MODemocrat]

32. He thrilled my friends and me at Starlight Outdoor Theater in Kansas City

As we were just taking our seats, his beautifully strong voice was coming through loud and clear on the speakers: "I'd like to teach the world to sing." He was charasmatic, and I loved him. It made me cry when I saw his death in the headlines on Netscape tonight. RIP Mr. Goulet.O8) :cry: :cry:

[Bombero1956]

33. safe journey Mr. Goulet

I saw him on Broadway in La Cage aux Folles in 2005. His voice was as strong as ever and I could see how much fun he was having on stage. It was one of those shows you don't want to end and now he is gone. A sad day for us musical theater fans.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

34. Rest peacefully, Wheezy...

:cry:

[Mojorabbit]

35. When we were kids

we called him Robert Koolaid. My parents really liked him in the day.

[Bluebear]

36. If ever I would leave you....

:(

[Kurovski]

38. Kick. (nt)

[hedgehog]

39. His cameo in "Scrooged!" is priceless

Singing Silver Bells while poling a canoe though a bayou and fighting off an alligator....

[Mad_Dem_X]

40. So sad. May he rest in peace. n/t

[Lisa]

43. they had a special item about him on the Canadian news last night

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2007/10/30/goulet-death.html

[kitty1]

44. Yes, He was born and raised in Canada...n/t

[kitty1]

45. my bad; he was born in Mass; but spent his youth in Canada n/t