Nelson Eddy – Til the end of time

3 word review: Rich, Soaring, Dramatic

Somehow, in my musical experiences, I’d never heard of Nelson Eddy. For shame, because his voice is a beautifully buttery baritone, with strength and a depth that’s impressive. Much more well known in the 1940s, Eddy is a trained opera singer that also crossed over into pop culture, including starring in several movies.

This album is a compliation of songs, released after his death in 1967. There are several other compliations following this album, including ones of just love songs, just duets, just songs about women, etc.

Nelson Eddy’s voice is beautiful, and certainly deserves more accolades. He’s the precursor to all the crooners of the 1950s, and took beautiful swelling and soaring melodies right through your ears. The arrangements that accompany his singing are also beautiful, with oboes, strings, harps and other classical instruments backing his buttery smooth vocals.

I only have one album of his, but I’m adding him to the ‘artists to look out for’ – I am enjoying this album very much.