Every Night at Eight

A beautiful song performed by the great Al Bowlly. A natural smooth voice packed with emotion and control, considered by many one of the best singers of the 1930s. Learning to sing like Al Bowlly is a remarkable challenge. To get you started, we have compiled a list of tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you on your journey.

Vocal technique:

Al Bowlly’s voice is characterized by its unique smoothness, versatility, and control. To have similar vocal skills, we first need to dig into the essential elements of his technique. Below are some aspects of his vocal style and tips from Singing Carrots’ experts on how to master them:

• Breath Control: Al Bowlly’s seamless singing style requires excellent breath control. You can improve your breath control using our breathing exercise from Singing Carrots’ free course “Breath Support & Respiration”.
• Vibrato: Al Bowlly’s natural vibrato is a hallmark of his style. Spare a few minutes to practice sustained singing with vibrato on our vocal range monitor “Vocal Pitch Monitor”. Once you are comfortable with sustained vibrato, try to apply it in everyday singing.
• Phrasing: Al Bowlly’s voice is all about smoothness and seamless phrasing. To develop reliable phrasing, practice an extended range of connected phrases with proper breathing. Our pitch training game “Pitch Training” offers a variety of advanced exercises to help you achieve this goal.
• Pitch and Articulation: Al Bowlly’s super-accurate pitch control and proper articulation reveal his consistency and focus. To master pitch accuracy and diction, our article “Voice Articulation” is an essential resource. Make sure to spend enough time practicing and applying the techniques.

Recommended songs:

Al Bowlly's repertoire is extensive, spanning from traditional ballads to more jazzy selections. But if we had to choose one song you should start with, without a doubt, it has to be Every Night at Eight.

Every Night at Eight showcases Al Bowlly's incredible range, pitch, rhythm, phrasing, and delightful vibrato. It is a great starting point that will highlight some of the techniques required to sing like Al Bowlly.

Singing Carrots’ Resources:

Singing Carrots provides a wealth of resources to guide your singing practice. To help you learn to sing like Al Bowlly, we recommend using the following singing tools:

• Vocal Range Test: Find out what your vocal range is compared to famous singers.
• Pitch Accuracy Test: Improve your pitch accuracy.
• Pitch Training: This educational game helps you develop better pitch control and sense of pitch. It includes exercises in breath control, phrasing, and pitch control. Learn more about Pitch Training.
• Song search: Singing Carrots offers an incredible song search feature. You can search for songs by vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
• Educational singing course: Our comprehensive 21-lesson course covers singing theory and practical tips. It’s a great resource to expand your vocal technique and better understand your voice. Check it out at Singing for Beginners.

In conclusion, to sing like Al Bowlly, you need to focus on refining breath control, vibrato, phrasing, pitch accuracy, and diction. Start with Every night at eight, and use our expert advice and Singing Carrots’ tools to enhance your singing skills even more. With patience and hard work, you'll soon be able to emulate Bowlly’s smooth and emotional vocal style.