Too many to mention from numerous genres, so I'll start with Opera.
Jussi Bjorling's slow version of Nessun Dorma from 1944, Live @ Stockholm. When he hits the last 'Vincero' @ 3:21.... it's goosebumps city.
I also enjoy Pavarotti's 1994 version in L.A. because you can watch him pour his soul into the aria, facial expressions and all. Quite a powerful performance, particularly from 2:20 onwards. Then from 2:38 onwards he just continues to elevate the aria into another realm. Goosebumps.
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