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CONTESTAR (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
In a perfect world the movie star is a handsome young guy who says "I love you" in a smooth voice that could melt an iron bar. lol...However, in the Bible a character can be a fearsome prophet (in this case -other than strength- we have no description of gorgeous looks left down to us) and I would expect a desperate, religious person about to commit a fatal sin to be aloud to scream in despair this three magic words.
doddsalfa (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What is the main difference between biblical figure and a movie star?
stevevandien (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I've certainly heard much worse tenor B flats --
CONTESTAR (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Just to remind you, Samson is a biblical figure and not a movie star.Samson is very aware in the Biblical story as well as the opera that his admission of love to Dalila means something like his "spiritual death" by treason to his people and God too! As if that wasn't enough, he does sign his death warrant by admitting this two words to her!If any character in opera would ever be excused to belt out "Je t'aime", that would be Samson!That said, this is the farewell performance of a legend.
sgnmath1234 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Dear franktenor Yes the Bb was sub par. I saw him in this production ( Maybe not this actual performance) It was announced that Mr. Vickers had a cold. Now I can understand why he did sound..well..kind of...how might you say..Non-Vickerslike (?)
franktenor (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
terrible B-flat."Je j'aime" It means I love you. Do you hear it? But I love this music. Beautiful.
sincrotto (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
C'è qualcuno un pò ingolato? Forse...Vickers? Franco Corelli, perché non hai cantato Sansone?
hwhap13 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
No no, Marilyn's was the biggest instrument of all. Now, to like one version over the other is just a question of taste. I like them both, Horne's and Norman's ;)
rao633 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I think that Caballe's performing is the best! Have you listened to it?
SubtlyRough (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I meant it (that was just a misprint! :)Thank you for having noticed it. | 
