Why is Columbo not as liked as Crosby? Because, like Vaughn Monroe and Robert Goulet, he hid personality behind his voice; a bit wooden and uncomfortable, while songs just flowed from Crosby like syrup.
I love the way he sang..It was in my fathers days..I hear him ant think of my father my dadl loved the way he sang.. He sang beautifull and feelings. Had he lived he would have been better than Crosby..
I do love this song more than lots of others I cherich. It´s one of the most beautiful and touching songs I´ve ever heard. One of my top five.
I found music of Russ Columbo when I was 20 (22 years ago)... a record/ LP... listened to some songs in the store and was thrilled - especially from this haunting song :-)