While looking through the aforementioned Internet Archive, I came across this collection of Enrico Caruso. He’s a bit of a cultural touchstone. He died in 1921, but I’ve heard him referenced, either by mention or parody, in countless cartoons and old movies, obviously including Philly’s Mario Lanza* playing him in The Great Caruso. I’ve never actually listened to Caruso.
I think it is healthy to be amazed every so often.
*What tenor would play Mario Lanza?