Pay your tribute to Webster Booth on the 109th anniversary of his birth, or simply look at the page to see what others have written.
Michelle Dudson
Thank you Jean for your devotion to keep the memories alive xx
John Rogers
My mother and grandmother were great fans of Anne and Webster and we often listened together to their records on the wireless. Thanks for reviving the memories.
Colleen Vermeulen
Well, we grew up with the music of Webster Booth and really feel he gave us a lot of joy.
Jean Campbell Collen
Thanks to everyone who took part in today's event. I appreciate the beautiful and heartfelt comments made on the site in tribute to one of Britain's finest tenors on the anniversary of his birth.
Ronald Walter Kane
Jean.Having had the pleasure of seeing them in London in the forties, both at the London Palladium,and separately in musicals. As an Epitaph for our much missed Artistes, may I use the the words of the entertainer Bruce Forsyth "Didnt They Do Well " Much missed RIP Thank you Jean
Charles Jenkins
I am remembering Webster Booth today with great fondness. He and Anne Zigler are very much a part of my 'informative years'. I shall be spending this evening with a few friends and will be playing them some of their recordings. During our celebration, we shall raise our glasses in a toast of thanks to them both for the glorious music that we mercifully have to remind us of them. Many thanks Jean for organizing this event and for the opportunity to share our thoughts, thanks and pleasure with others also appreciative of them both. Charles.
Jean Campbell Collen Thank you, Charles for your lovely comment. I am so glad that some people have looked at the event and made comments. I am happy that Webster is remembered on the anniversary of his birth. Not only was he a great singer, but a very special person.
Peter Wallace
This is a fine way of remembering a wonderful singer and star whose recordings will always be a testament to his great talent. Although he has been out of the spotlight for decades, his memory lives on.
Elias Lien
I will spend the day listening to many of the wonderful songs and arias Jean has made available to the world of the great artistry of Webster Booth. I first heard him on the Dutton Handel cd and was blown away by the man! The freshness of voice -- the freedom with which he sang has yet to be equalled by anyone I have heard. What a fine musician! I envy the opportunities you had, Jean, to know the man personally! Thank you again for sharing the gift of Booth to so many!
Jean Campbell Collen Thank you for your beautiful tribute to Webster Booth, Elias. Even though few people responded to this event, it was worthwhile creating it to read your comment here.
Charles Jenkins
Many thanks Jean for organizing 'the event' - it is much appreciated by those that admired AZ and WB and by those wishing to remember WB on his birthday. And thank you for producing this site. I think that the addition of the pieces on the theatres where the couple appeared is a great addition to the site. I am only too pleased to help in any way that I can. I hope that your subscribers find the pieces interesting too. Charles.
John Marwood
I've put a note on my Facebook page to mark the day - and hope at least one of my friends might listen to the songs.
I wonder what my Thai students will make of 'The Lost Chord' and/or 'We'll gather Lilacs'!
I've downloaded some songs [from Jean's Skydrive] to listen to during the day. I will, of course, listen to my favourite, 'The Lost Chord'; and also one of my favourite duets, 'Deep In My Heart, Dear' (From 'The Student Prince').
A big 'thank you' to Jean for all the rare recordings - and for keeping so many good songs, recordings and memories alive.
WEBSTER BOOTH SINGS - ON WITH THE MOTLEY
Anne Cook
I shall be away from home on the day, and won't have access to a computer, but I would certainly like to pay my tribute in advance to a very fine singer.
Pearl Harris
Hi Jean, I am attending -- albeit very briefly --and hope to find time one day to listen to your wonderful collection of recordings - and to read more.
Ronald Walter Kane
Thanks for keeping the memory of Webster and Anne alive. I had the pleasure of seeing them many times together and individually in London Theatres going back to the 40s.As long as we have a means of listening to them they will not be forgotten.
Charles Jenkins
Thank you for the invitation to celebrate the birth of Webster Booth. I hope to attend.
Charles.
Carol Lewis Thank you for the invitation, which I accept x
2014 This is a special tribute broadcast to Webster on the 112th anniversary of his birth. Apart from Webster's voice, you will hear the voices of Peter Dawson, Harold Williams, Isobel Baillie and Kathleen Ferrier.
21 June 2016 Today is the thirty-second anniversary of the death of Leslie Webster Booth (21 January 1902 - 21 June 1984). Sadly missed, but always remembered.
The song on the clyp is:
Sylvia by Oley Speaks.
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