Matt Monro, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Matt Monro

singer

Date of Birth: 01-Dec-1930

Place of Birth: Shoreditch, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 07-Feb-1985

Profession: singer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Matt Monro

  • Matt Monro (born Terence Edward Parsons, 1 December 1930 – 7 February 1985) was an English singer who became one of the most popular entertainers on the international music scene during the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Known as The Man with the Golden Voice, he filled cabarets, nightclubs, music halls, and stadiums across the world in his 30-year career.
  • AllMusic has described Monro as "one of the most underrated pop vocalists of the '60s", who "possessed the easiest, most perfect baritone in the business". His recordings include the UK Top 10 hits: "Portrait of My Love", "My Kind of Girl", "Softly As I Leave You", "Walk Away" and "Yesterday" (Originally by The Beatles).
  • He also recorded several film themes such as "From Russia with Love" for the James Bond film of the same name, "Born Free" for the film of the same name and "On Days Like These" for The Italian Job.

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