It still hurts. He had the amazing ability to touch the soul with the lyrical interpretation of the powerful ballads and the range of emotions. He was the best, often imitated and never equalled. RIP darling Joe
I was fortunate enough to be in Joe's company on a few occasions, despite his chocolate brown Rolls Royce a humble man, more interested in what you were up to than dwell on himself... As well as having a unique talent he was a truly gifted singer, I would personally say that he was at the very top of his game in the niche market he worked in... No one came close to Joe Longthorne
Makes me sad watching Joe in 2021, he had it all and we all loved him. I remember him in my lifetime and i wouldn't have wanted to have missed him for the world. RIP Joe, still remembered, still loved.
Just brilliant! This man was the quintessential entertainer. Loved to entertain and brought joy to all that were fortunate enough to see him perform. His own singing voice would have made him a star, but his uncanny ability to duplicate so many of the greatest singers of our time put him at the super star level. RIP.
It's 40 years now since I saw Joe Live in Blackpool. I followed his career and as being singer saw him live many times in all that time. God bless him he was a talent that was superior. Joe was the best God bless and thank you for the best 👌 R.I P sing with the angels 😇 x
so glad i grew up in an era of such amazing singers and a man who could sing like all of them, the tom jones, frank sinatra and tony bennett were out of this world. we don't make them like joe anymore
As you listen to Joe perform a song in character, you ache for the next vocal impression to delight you. He was so energetic just bubbling with sheer all British talent, missed forever. RIPJoe Longthorne.
I absolutely agree with that comment he was just absolutely brilliant and I think because of the great talent he Had he was definitely underrated rest in peace Joe you’re never be forgotten
was speaking about joe the other day with family and discussing great entertainers from the 80,s.............why arent these greats entertaining us today on tv?...........all we get is mundane x factor at weekends...........we need variety..............JOE was brilliant.
Joe Longhtorne an artist with an unequaled talent, incredible voice and voices, good-looking, very sensitive, all the songs that the singing made with the emotion that it should be, a Great Artist, the Best without a doubt
They obviously don't know what pure talent is!! Joe was the best of the best. Never heard a voice like his before or after Rip Joe Your fans were always and still are here for you as you were always for them
It's all been said about Joe hasnt it? Public love him fans galore all recognise his wonderful talent, I think thats all he wants really. JUST WANTS TO ENTERTAIN thanks jOE
Alan roberts,yes, joe was a great entertainer.please rememer there was an entertainer named sammy davis jr.sammy was the best all around entertainer that ever lived.joe had great passion and an abundance of talent.i hope you agree with my comment.
Amazing to me is the thought of you rising to the top of your profession through the voices of others. The first video I ever saw of you was one in which the impersonations were your act. You were of similar age, as in this video, and I loved the people you were doing impressions of...all full voiced, iconic singers...and you were fabulous! I thought to myself, even then, but why are they not hearing that within those impressions is a voice that MUST come out on its own and be appreciated, if not lauded! No one can do that type of act without having a spectacular voice and incredible range themselves...especially when incorporating two of the most storied ladies of Jazz and Pop, Cleo Laine & Shirley Bassey!!! So...hiding within those impressions was one of the finest voices I' had ever heard and, of course, you did fulfill your destiny and became the Joe Longthorne we all came to love! No longer, Joe Longthorne, Impressionist....just Joe Longthorne. That Joe Longthorne became the world's finest singer & most beloved entertainer! It seemed you had taken a long and circuitous route to stardom but...then again...it's just another part of the musical prowess you've given us and I'd be willing to bet there isn't a soul out there that would have it any other way at this point. We, the greatest listeners of the world, have no idea what it takes to break in and break through to show business. I just know it's a tough business, not only to get in to but to stay in, year after year and decade after decade and I'm grateful for any device that got you here to us...the people who adore you! You remember the popular song "Get Here" by Oleta Adams...and others as well! Well Joe..you definitely Got Here...and I'm so glad!
I find it hard to believe how 18 people could give the thumbs down to this man although there has been lot said about his private life But that’s none of our business it’s the man and his amazing talent that we should appreciate this man had cancer but still performed And yes sometimes Ive seen him perform and I felt so sorry because he must’ve been full of painkillers And I’m speaking From experience The big C nearly took my life.But he wanted to perform so let’s judge the man by his amazing talent And have sympathy and understanding for the terrible pain he must’ve been going through rest in peace Joe
It is such a shame we don't have TV shows today like we had back then, You were one of my favourite Artists, Your vocal range in your Impressions is fantastic, it is such a pity todays generation don't get the chance to see youand your kind of artist, You are fabulous.One of if not , the best of all, Brilliant, Thank you Joe for being a part my life, Watching you on the Box was always a Joy, the whole family from nans and Grand dads to small children watched,
Just been watching Dame Shirley Bassey's special and the first person I thought of was Joe. I loved his impressions all of them, especially Shirley's and I was so in love with Joe 💖
Impossible to give enough praise to a man who has given his life to make other souls on this planet of ours feel better, and to forget their worries while he takes them to a higher place, that is what Angels are all about...transforming time into happiness Joseph has earned his wings with his 64 years in physical form....now he is a spirit in the gods still touching whoever reaches out for love and hope... God Bless Joseph and Jamie his Partner-soulmate who came to him when he needed help and love to guide him through life and to the ultimate Journey and eventually to help carry the pain that his suffering brought him...that is what pure love is all about....footprints! xx RIP love always to you both Peter x
Joe, what can I say that no else hasn't already said..you truly are blessed with your talent...THANK YOU SO MUCH For SHARING your gift with the world so generously. We ALL love you! God Bless you...always!! Xxx-ooo
He was known in England mostly. However, along with Bobby Davro, Russ Abbott, Les Dennis and others he seems to have gone into obscurity as the powers that control the TV (the unmentionables like Grade & Son; and others of that type) in the UK dumb down entertainment in favour of cheap acts that have zero musicality, foistering them on the public until the youngsters think that this 'new music' is theirs even if it is absolute 'shit' (Just think rhythm and not words - acid house parties etc - utter shit).
I think this guy is without doubt the best singer/ entertainer this country has ever had, however re him not appearing on tv these days you have to remember that in his prime he upset a lot of people. He was even band from cruise ships for years because of his behaviour. Unfortunately media folk have long memories. Shame really because even today with all his health problems there is still no one to touch him. Anyone that doubts that just need to keep a watch for the DVD of his 60th birthday at the London palladium. It has not been released yet, but when it is buy it. He will astound you especially that when you consider he had mouth cancer at the time.
Deserved a standing ovation after that performance, what an incredible talent he was and never got the full recognition he so truly deserved. RIP Joe
It still hurts. He had the amazing ability to touch the soul with the lyrical interpretation of the powerful ballads and the range of emotions. He was the best, often imitated and never equalled. RIP darling Joe
Brilliant
Such a great talent will missed
There was something very special about Joe Longthorne. A remarkable talent and man. Unique. Fly high Joe and thanks for the memories.
J IP e Joe was the best we all love you
I was fortunate enough to be in Joe's company on a few occasions, despite his chocolate brown Rolls Royce a humble man, more interested in what you were up to than dwell on himself... As well as having a unique talent he was a truly gifted singer, I would personally say that he was at the very top of his game in the niche market he worked in... No one came close to Joe Longthorne
Worked with him loads. Miss him even more. And no replacements. Very sad. Thank god we have these clips.
Just brilliant.... There's no one like him...!
In my opinion .... the very best vocal impressionist the world has known ..... RIp Joe
The best talent Britain has ever produced world class entertainer RIP JOE 🌹🏴
Without a doubt the best Vocal/ Entertainer we have ever produced!! but never got the acclaim those bosses on tv have a lot to answer for!!
Makes me sad watching Joe in 2021, he had it all and we all loved him. I remember him in my lifetime and i wouldn't have wanted to have missed him for the world. RIP Joe, still remembered, still loved.
That mathis impression is uncanny ! and the Bassey is even more believable. Tony Bennett, was awesome.Man was this guy talented.
There will NEVER be another ! Joe was from an era when you had to have talent to be in show business...…..
Love him, he can impersonate any voice, wow what a talent and we lost him too early at 64!!!
Just brilliant! This man was the quintessential entertainer. Loved to entertain and brought joy to all that were fortunate enough to see him perform. His own singing voice would have made him a star, but his uncanny ability to duplicate so many of the greatest singers of our time put him at the super star level. RIP.
Gosh how talented Joe was, so entertaining to watch, a great versatile singing voice. RIP Joe
Listening to young Joe again after many years i didn't realise just how great a performer he was. What a voice and entertainer!
A very under rated star , a huge talent RIP Joe xx
One of our greatest ever entertainers. Miss you Joe. RIP.
Whether doing impressions or not, he is a fabulous vocalist
It's 40 years now since I saw Joe Live in Blackpool. I followed his career and as being singer saw him live many times in all that time. God bless him he was a talent that was superior. Joe was the best God bless and thank you for the best 👌 R.I P sing with the angels 😇 x
AWESOME TALENT......GENUINE BLOKE RIP MY FRIEND ❤
Simply the Best. R.I.P. Joe.
Always loved Joe" Such energy" "Pure talent, live his voice is amazing, amazing tone, a big range, these videos are forever,
It doesn't get any better than this.
so glad i grew up in an era of such amazing singers and a man who could sing like all of them, the tom jones, frank sinatra and tony bennett were out of this world. we don't make them like joe anymore
Fabulous voice he was the greatest 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Pure class top of his game the best of the best they don't came better then this man world class
Yeah at cheese making.
As you listen to Joe perform a song in character, you ache for the next vocal impression to delight you. He was so energetic just bubbling with sheer all British talent, missed forever. RIPJoe Longthorne.
Stellar Performance from the one and only Joe. xxx
I absolutely agree with that comment he was just absolutely brilliant and I think because of the great talent he Had he was definitely underrated rest in peace Joe you’re never be forgotten
Wasn't he just terrific. RIP Joe x
Never. Again such. Talent. 🤭🤗😘
Just superb!
With respect, a fantastic artist really, dnt make em like that anymore. I never New of his passing. RIP Me Brother
was speaking about joe the other day with family and discussing great entertainers from the 80,s.............why arent these greats entertaining us today on tv?...........all we get is mundane x factor at weekends...........we need variety..............JOE was brilliant.
The greatest showman ♥️
Laughed. Cried. Felt. Love you joe
Take a bow Joe, world class entertainer! Absolutely amazing singer, artist. RIP beautiful man 👌
Joe Longhtorne an artist with an unequaled talent, incredible voice and voices, good-looking, very sensitive, all the songs that the singing made with the emotion that it should be, a Great Artist, the Best without a doubt
Simply amazing performer . Never to be replaced .
RIP Joe. You were such a talent and a fantastic entertainer!
The legend that is Joe Longthorne. Just out of this world, he can never be rivaled.
Such a talented man, Joe had something really special, sadly we wont see his like again, Rip Joe you are missed .
Wow entertainment at it's finest they don't make them like this anymore. Simply the best.
Absolutely brilliant
Such amazing talent and confidence ! Show biz has lost one of it's greatest assets r.i.p Joe. I see he gets 10 thumbs down ?? really ?
They obviously don't know what pure talent is!!
Joe was the best of the best. Never heard a voice like his before or after Rip Joe
Your fans were always and still are here for you as you were always for them
No 👎 amazing talent 👏 👌 🙌 👍
It's all been said about Joe hasnt it? Public love him fans galore all recognise his wonderful talent, I think thats all he wants really. JUST WANTS TO ENTERTAIN thanks jOE
Joe was an amazing performer and singer so sadly missed but never forgotten RIP Joe ❤
The dynamic range joe had was just incredible. R.I.P dear friend ❤❤❤❤
RIP Joe an amazing talent.... so sad 😞
Never forgotten. RIP JOE
God absolutely chose the very best x
he was the best entertainer that ever lived RIP Joe
Alan roberts,yes, joe was a great entertainer.please rememer there was an entertainer named sammy davis jr.sammy was the best all around entertainer that ever lived.joe had great passion and an abundance of talent.i hope you agree with my comment.
Wonderful. Memories 🌹
Love the passion and the inner warmth, and the pure love shining through! Bless Joseph a shining star now in heaven RIP xx
Joe was a very holy man and radiated God and Love.All who spent time in his presence am certain would confirm that.
How do you understand or evaluate his 'holiness'? Seriously. And what makes you assume he is in Heaven, eternally with God?
It makes me so sad to witness our best performers slowly leaving us RIP to them all
RIP to a total legend..So saddened by his passing. He fought and gave everything..Love you Joe.
To the great job r I p
For me joe was the best in his trade by far god bless him
Amazing entertainer - simply the best :)
Awesome entertainment from a guy who really knew his stuff ! R I P Joe !!!!
WOW!! What a talent? What a vloice???
Just the best there is. No question about it!
Brilliant Joe. Awsome. Vince Shaw
Absolutely 100% amazing
Amazing to me is the thought of you rising to the top of your profession through the voices of others. The first video I ever saw of you was one in which the impersonations were your act. You were of similar age, as in this video, and I loved the people you were doing impressions of...all full voiced, iconic singers...and you were fabulous! I thought to myself, even then, but why are they not hearing that within those impressions is a voice that MUST come out on its own and be appreciated, if not lauded! No one can do that type of act without having a spectacular voice and incredible range themselves...especially when incorporating two of the most storied ladies of Jazz and Pop, Cleo Laine & Shirley Bassey!!! So...hiding within those impressions was one of the finest voices I' had ever heard and, of course, you did fulfill your destiny and became the Joe Longthorne we all came to love! No longer, Joe Longthorne, Impressionist....just Joe Longthorne. That Joe Longthorne became the world's finest singer & most beloved entertainer! It seemed you had taken a long and circuitous route to stardom but...then again...it's just another part of the musical prowess you've given us and I'd be willing to bet there isn't a soul out there that would have it any other way at this point. We, the greatest listeners of the world, have no idea what it takes to break in and break through to show business. I just know it's a tough business, not only to get in to but to stay in, year after year and decade after decade and I'm grateful for any device that got you here to us...the people who adore you! You remember the popular song "Get Here" by Oleta Adams...and others as well! Well Joe..you definitely Got Here...and I'm so glad!
Your coment is absolutely spot on & says it all!! God Bless you Joe you were the Best RIP
Fantastic. Applause to the orchestra too.
I find it hard to believe how 18 people could give the thumbs down to this man although there has been lot said about his private life
But that’s none of our business it’s the man and his amazing talent that we should appreciate this man had cancer but still performed
And yes sometimes Ive seen him perform and I felt so sorry because he must’ve been full of painkillers And I’m speaking From experience The big C nearly took my life.But he wanted to perform so let’s judge the man by his amazing talent And have sympathy and understanding for the terrible pain he must’ve been going through rest in peace Joe
I'm intrigued... so what are the qualifications to "Rest in Peace"?
Only the good day young,, RIP Joe you. Where the best..
just pure class no one to touch him
It is such a shame we don't have TV shows today like we had back then, You were one of my favourite Artists, Your vocal range in your Impressions is fantastic, it is such a pity todays generation don't get the chance to see youand your kind of artist, You are fabulous.One of if not , the best of all, Brilliant, Thank you Joe for being a part my life, Watching you on the Box was always a Joy, the whole family from nans and Grand dads to small children watched,
Applause to the orchestra and conductor to, well done guys !
Thank you, Jeanette x
Brilliant
Sensational and up with the best when he sings in his own voice
joe shines like pure gold.ti adoro!!!!
Just been watching Dame Shirley Bassey's special and the first person I thought of was Joe. I loved his impressions all of them, especially Shirley's and I was so in love with Joe 💖
class sheer class
memories of better days
Amazing!
what a true star!!!! i would love to meet joe
I love Joe Longtorne music I think it great love listing it
Amazing entertainment at it's best. Get well soon Joe. Best wishes and regards.
Impossible to give enough praise to a man who has given his life to make other souls on this planet of ours feel better, and to forget their worries while he takes them to a higher place, that is what Angels are all about...transforming time into happiness Joseph has earned his wings with his 64 years in physical form....now he is a spirit in the gods still touching whoever reaches out for love and hope... God Bless Joseph and Jamie his Partner-soulmate who came to him when he needed help and love to guide him through life and to the ultimate Journey and eventually to help carry the pain that his suffering brought him...that is what pure love is all about....footprints! xx RIP love always to you both Peter x
I think that Joe Longthorne is the best all round entertainer in the U.K. I hope everyone will go out in 2017 to see his great shows.
Still watching and another three months it will be 2022.
Joe, what can I say that no else hasn't already said..you truly are blessed with your talent...THANK YOU SO MUCH For SHARING your gift with the world so generously.
We ALL love you!
God Bless you...always!! Xxx-ooo
Amazing, Merry Christmas Joe, nobody does it better xx
Genius!!!
A wonderful entertainer loved him
I don't know what to say just WOW!
His vocal chords should have been preserved for posterity - what a talent !
my inspiration , thank you joe x
Rest in peace Joe. You will be sadly missed. Keep singing up there with the Angel's.
Excellent
Lovely Joe Longthorne Rest in Peace
Blown away
My nights will be colder without my Joe ....
I'm 61 years old and I've just heard of this person. He must be known just in England.
He was known in England mostly. However, along with Bobby Davro, Russ Abbott, Les Dennis and others he seems to have gone into obscurity as the powers that control the TV (the unmentionables like Grade & Son; and others of that type) in the UK dumb down entertainment in favour of cheap acts that have zero musicality, foistering them on the public until the youngsters think that this 'new music' is theirs even if it is absolute 'shit' (Just think rhythm and not words - acid house parties etc - utter shit).
Joe has a worldwide fan base catch up with him on www.joelongthornembe.co.uk
I think this guy is without doubt the best singer/ entertainer this country has ever had, however re him not appearing on tv these days you have to remember that in his prime he upset a lot of people. He was even band from cruise ships for years because of his behaviour. Unfortunately media folk have long memories. Shame really because even today with all his health problems there is still no one to touch him. Anyone that doubts that just need to keep a watch for the DVD of his 60th birthday at the London palladium. It has not been released yet, but when it is buy it. He will astound you especially that when you consider he had mouth cancer at the time.
Joe was Sintras favorite singer...When Joe played chicago every star came to his shows...voted the best voice in the World by Tony Bennet..
This is when he used to do all of them...RIP make them laugh in heaven
Best thing. Ive. Seen. From. Leeds
The best voice I’ve ever heard. Reminds me of Robin Williams.
Very good indeed.
Brilliant Joe Bless you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Dee
I met Joe some years ago. And have his autograph