As any fan of tenors knows, there are other Björlings besides Jussi. In this case, we'll be listening to Jussi's little brother, Gösta. A gifted vocalist and actor, Gösta Björling (1912-1957) spent his career in the shadow of his older brother and never enjoyed the same degree of fame as Jussi. Gösta was, however, a valued member of the Stockholm Royal Opera and was much in demand as a recitalist. Sadly, a stroke brought the younger Björling's life to an end when he was just 45 years old. This recording of Tosti's lovely song, "Addio", taken from an October 5, 1954 radio broadcast, reveals an impressive voice with some uncanny similarities to that of his brother, Jussi.

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