@@Mikep487 I just did; didn't know he has performed it. As always, he is VERY GOOD too; but I still give the nod to Harve....his emotion just carries it over the top. Gives me goosebumps. Every time.
@@debra-dianemcdonnell6371 I'll never understand why, as Goulet's voice is much better suited for this song and his is undeniably fuller. But of course you're entitled to your opinion.
Harve Presnell owned Mariah the moment he uttered "Way out here." I have listened to many, many versions by various performers -- all fine, fantastic singers -- but Harve's version remains unmatched. His singing invokes true emotion, not just from himself, but within me, each and every time. I can't help but think of my dear, departed father, who always had appreciation for singers of this caliber.
I don't see how you can say that. Goulet's version is much fuller and I think sung the way the song was intended to be sung. Harve is good here but I feel Goulet's Ed Sullivan version is better.
I remember seeing and hearing this from my parents TV when it was first aired. The TV was small!! They truly loved good singing and opera. Harve came from a noble musical background in this. Thank you for bringing it out for us.
Harve Presnell, Howard Keel, Gordon MacRae etc. How I do miss those movie singers who had such beautiful voices. I feel cheated by what I have to listen to now.
@@alwaysbeenacowgirl8475 It isn't just the singers, it's the music and lyrics as well. It's like they aren't even trying anymore. I will say, though, that there have been a few singers that, when given REAL songs to sing turn out to actually have some talent.
Listen to Richard Kiley's version (also on YT). It's different, but I find it also very good. RK has a bit of an edge in his voice which suits the song very well. When he sings the phrase " I need my girl beside me" RK's version is even better, to my mind. Let me know what you think. 🤗🎵
I beg to differ.... My 16yo knows exactly what "real singing" is. Here in Wyoming he has plenty of opportunities to inform others of the name of the Wind. The kid loves this musical!
Harve is in The Unsinkable Molly Brown when he was younger. Such a Great Singer & Handsome Man. He should of been given more parts. A Profound Star 💞 🎶
I miss Pernell Roberts, Howard Keel, Harve Presnell, Frankie Laine, Tex Ritter, Gordon Macrae and many other singers very much. They had great voices. Thanks to UA-cam I can listen to their beautiful songs .
Yes. Not a tattoo, nose ring , ear spacer or any other self-centred 'look at me, look at me' adornment amongst them. Just real men with manly voices. RIP.
I've read many comments here, but I truly believe your use of the word "haunting" was perhaps the most accurate and appropriate description. There are many songs that can be "covered" by multiple artists and be done well. THIS song is not one of them. He owns it.
When this movie came out the critics said Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood were fine but that Harve Presnell stole the movie with his singing of Mariah. I have to agree. One of my favorite moments in any musical.
This is why Paint Your Wagon is such a special item. Marvin and Eastwood along with Seberg are simply bonus icing on the cake to go with this song. Or, this song is the icing. It's a great movie reproduction of a Broadway show.
I will always relate to this windy days in Oregon living in the country among Douglass for trees bending in the wild. When limbs came off they were called widow makers. They formed a spear going straight into the ground, best beware.
@@mezobromelia I live in New York now with my daughter. I spend a lot of time at the senior center. I'm involved with a few activities that keep me happy and busy. Zumba, writing, photography, and latin dancing. My mind and health are doing good and I'm having the time of my life.
I fell in love with this song and his voice the first time I heard it in the movie. I probably watched it so many times that I have to believe my youngest daughter named one of her 3 beautiful daughters, Mariah; she's 10 years old now; and I just shared this with her! I STILL LOVE IT!
This song blew me away the first time I saw it. Only went to the movie because Clint and Marvin were in it. I was a very young teenager, and musicals were not my favorite form of entertainment. I was hooked and landed by this powerful voice. Top ten all-time favorite movie.
it is not only a great song and Harve's isn't only the best version, looking at his face, he is not only singing this song, he is living it, you can see it in his eyes, in his expression, the words and the story behind the song have meaning, that is what really transcends all other versions, listening to it (even Harve singing it) on record or any other medium would lose that
@@mizg6313 for me what makes a song great is the picture it paints in your minds eye, this one does that in spades! but that is just me, I am not saying I am either right nor wrong, it is how it makes you feel that counts
@@SSKing-iy8kr I would think this is more in line with a powerful baritone voice like Goulet's. I like Frankie and his snappy voice but it would seem out of place for something like this to me.
When Harve steps up into the frame and hits the first line - magic. Love the use of the miners as the doleful chorus. Yeah, it's not their voices but the image of the lonely, cold, windblown miners fits it so well.
Chorus was the Robert Shaw Choral and were on site. Shaw was being paid by the day and the rain was preventing the shoot. Finally, they shot it in one take.
I met Harve during the shooting of Bright Shinning Lie, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand... In fact I shared a couple of scenes with him. We returned to Bangkok via van and spent the better part of two hours in conversation.. He was a great story teller and I completely enjoyed his company.
I was named for this song, but this is the first time I’ve ever listened to the whole thing… I’m suddenly very proud of my name in a way I’ve never been before.
I agree.. I've always remembered listening to this song in my youth, but couldn't place the artist because of my young age at the time. You talk about a hauntingly beautiful song!
@@isabellamayer8398 Harve was brought to the set in order to replace the Broadway actor playing the character of rotten luck Willy. After the movie was over, Harve was brought to the Broadway show to save it as well. As for the other cast not singing, the producers wanted the big name stars in the film to make money from the play. All told it is still one of my faves rite soundtracks to listen to as they were not that bad. Clint and his son write and play a lot of music in multiple films as well.
Not to mention the Movie Musical genre was growing less popular during this era. A resurgence not coming back til movies like Moulin Rouge and Chicago many years later.
He's dead. But, problem musicals went out of fashion. Such a shame. I saw him in London in the musical Gone With the Wind. He was great. I had a crush on him.
he was so handsome with the black hair and that lovely black beard. Can't believe he didn't keep that look. wow he was such a lovely singer. Natural, a gift from God for sure.
He was pretty big...just not a brand like Sinatra. He did the stage and the movie of The Unsinkable Molly Brown for which he won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.
I met him once in 2000 and he was a hoot. He was a big guy well over 6 ft as I recall. Great sense of humor and I remember him saying how much he loved cracker barrel restaurants!
It's to bad money dictates what's played on radio unless it's an Independent station or college radio . Todays pop just has no backbone , and some really talented singers will never get exposure . I listen to college radio here in Boston specifically Emerson college WERS 88.9fm . College students at the helm playing a wide variety and all genres especially a segment they call "standing room only" music from the theater
I like really good music in almost all genres. Howard Keel was one of my favorites, and Mario Lanza. But, I was really surprised by one singer. I didn't like the way he dressed, the songs he sang, etc. But-for opera I learned to listen to the voice of a singer, not the words, and I discovered music anew. The guy I didn't like was Boy George. One day I listened to his voice as an instrument and was shocked at how beautiful a voice he had. I have always wondered why he did all the dumb stuff. The reason I discovered this way to listen to music is because it dawned on me one time that I loved instrumental music and yet I had no idea of the notes they were playing. So I started listening to all singing as though the voice was an instrument and it enhanced my enjoyment of all music.
Amazing how a good looking singer with a voice of gold can make the most miserable living conditions glow with a touch of nostalgia. You the man, Harve.
Harve's song is the only part of the movie that I have never forgotten. With his looks and voice, he should have played and sung the male leads in lots of musicals.
It does really standout, although many of the other tunes weren’t intended to be on that level, having Lee Marvin and Eastwood singing them. Kind of like Peter O’Toole singing in Man of La Mancha. Marvin and O’Toole do lend a certain charm in their renditions, limited as they are.
The person before me in the comments is 1000 % correct. The most underrated musical ever. The greatest music, the greats acting, just all around superb and complete musical!!! JP
Yes. Great comedy moments as well. This is the type of humour that I could watch over and over. Unlike say Airplane. Watched it twice and that was enough.
I have a letter between Harve’s Mum and my Dad and we’re related! Very proud of Harve’s singing and acting talents. It’s wonderful that his music and films live on after his sad passing.
Gawd he was a handsome man! I put earphones on, turn the lights out, and listen to this song. Several times. It stirs the soul. He also starred with Debbie Reynolds in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"
@@georgiawessling7987 Not a bad choice at all. I don't think any baritone could really match Goulet's pipes when he was in his prime but I can live with Howard Keel.
@@Mikep487 I loved all the good singers - Howard Keel, Harve Presnell, Robert Goulet, Ken Curtis, Guy Mitchell, Pernell Roberts and the other 3 on Bonanza, the guy that played Gomer Pyle, Andy Griffith, and on and on. There were so many surprisingly good singers in show business in my time - since 1950 on.
I was actually named Mariah after this song because I was born during a hurricane. I can't tell you how many times people have sung or mentioned this song to me.
I remember hearing this at about age 6(now 68), I thought it was heartwrenchingly beautiful then still do now. And the magnificent voice of Mr. Presnell, I've been told that is the sound of Heaven.
@@Bernie8330 late response, but this was a Broadway show long before it was a movie. It is a Lerner and Loewe production, it opened 12 November 1952 on Broadway . Don't patronize me with some sort of superiority trip. What I heard at 6 was from the Broadway soundtrack lp which I still have in my collection.
Unfortunately Hollywood decided "musicals" weren't worth the effort. Pity, so many great voices could have been preserved for all time. Now all that's left is one-note wonders. RIP Mr. Presnell, you'll always be remembered for Paint Your Wagon and Unsinkable Molly Brown (best on Broadway stage recording.)
The most moving performance I have ever seen. What a voice. What a man. Harve Pernell was more talented than any one in that movie. He should have been a great star. Thank you Harve for the pleasure you have given me!
Thrilling song sung with real majesty by Harve Presnell. What a voice! Let's pay homage too to the outstanding orchestral scoring by the incomparable Nelson Riddle.
Rudolph, you're quite right, and I was mistaken! (It detracts, not, from the glory of the music I believe), but please can you tell me who was responsible for the scoring of this number? It's wonderful. IMDB tells me that Willard Jones was the (uncredited) orchestrator for the movie. Was it he, solely, or were there others?
@@emrot I understand that Nelson Riddle [and possibly Nathan van Cleve and Joseph J Lilley] were also involved. Unfortunately, I've been unable to access the cue sheets due to the fact that no one is working at Paramount Pictures due to you-know-what.
Yeah I agree that he sing the song great, but singing a great song in a great voice is not about matching another's voice...I can tell you unbiased that Sam Cooke does a very Unique version of this song, check it out and tell me what you think.
After Harvey Presnell's version of this, every other singer in world came to a joint decision, that if a song lyric contained any of the words, mountain, wind or fire, Only Harvey Presnell could sing it.
This is HIS song. NO one else has ever done it justice. Always moves me to tears. So powerful!
Listen to Goulet's version and still tell me that.
@@Mikep487 I just did; didn't know he has performed it. As always, he is VERY GOOD too; but I still give the nod to Harve....his emotion just carries it over the top. Gives me goosebumps. Every time.
@@debra-dianemcdonnell6371 I'll never understand why, as Goulet's voice is much better suited for this song and his is undeniably fuller. But of course you're entitled to your opinion.
If you "live out west", go check out the site where they filmed the movie. Bring a tent, and spend the night. Sure is beautiful in the fall.
I’m partial to the smothers brothers version
Paint Your Wagon is one of the greatest musicals. Terribly underrated.
Indeed! I saw it a a child in the theater. I am in my very late 50's. I own this movie in vhs/dvd/and streaming. magnificent film!!!
I love that movie!! I also love Lee Marvin's solo.
I'm 42 I watched this when I was a kid... this was an amazing musical! Western comedy plus beautiful songs!
It's a great movie so funny plus good songs
I watched Lee Marvin on Johnny Carson right after the movie released, he sang his solo and was great!
Harve Presnell owned Mariah the moment he uttered "Way out here." I have listened to many, many versions by various performers -- all fine, fantastic singers -- but Harve's version remains unmatched. His singing invokes true emotion, not just from himself, but within me, each and every time. I can't help but think of my dear, departed father, who always had appreciation for singers of this caliber.
I don't see how you can say that. Goulet's version is much fuller and I think sung the way the song was intended to be sung. Harve is good here but I feel Goulet's Ed Sullivan version is better.
I just don't know where you draw that from. For me, Harve, even though he does a nice job, is reed thin compared to Goulet.
I remember seeing and hearing this from my parents TV when it was first aired. The TV was small!! They truly loved good singing and opera. Harve came from a noble musical background in this. Thank you for bringing it out for us.
@@Mikep487You’re out of your tree.
Harve has not been bettered 👍 Andrew Lloyd Webber 🎶🎶🎵🎵👍👍
Can we talk about how good the background male choir and Harve sound together? Breathtaking voices!
Harve Presnell, Howard Keel, Gordon MacRae etc. How I do miss those movie singers who had such beautiful voices. I feel cheated by what I have to listen to now.
I feel your pain...having grown up listening to the afore-mentioned singers (among others) what he have now makes me sad.
Do not feel sad! Please find music you love and listen to that instead of modern trash!
@@EVENINGWOLF666 I agree with you 100%. So many of these current singers are terrible. Doesn't take much talent to be a "star" anymore.
@@alwaysbeenacowgirl8475 It isn't just the singers, it's the music and lyrics as well. It's like they aren't even trying anymore. I will say, though, that there have been a few singers that, when given REAL songs to sing turn out to actually have some talent.
@Henry Horner Yep!
Dang... no matter how many times you have heard this song, by this man, you still get goosebumps.
And my 40 yr. old son says it's boring!#☆! He says, well, admits he can sing, but, "lots of people can sing." Grrrrrr. I mean, "can you?"
@@margiecarol2944 And anyone can criticise without a real thought.
His version of THIS SONG is BY FAR THE BEST OF THE BEST!!
Nobody sings this song as good as Harve!
His voice is incredible!
You are so right! woot!
Totally agree
@@franhollow1477 got so gravelly in his old age tho
I really wanted his "girl" to show up!
@@deathisonlythebeginning5098
Gravelly voices! - love them!
The man OWNS this song. Heard them all and none compare in any facet.
Listen to Richard Kiley's version (also on YT). It's different, but I find it also very good. RK has a bit of an edge in his voice which suits the song very well. When he sings the phrase " I need my girl beside me" RK's version is even better, to my mind. Let me know what you think. 🤗🎵
You're right, the only one that comes close to Harve Presnell is Frankie Laine.
@@cathrinrehder6652 l listened and liked it though I thought Presnell's version had more passion in it that just flowed smoother for me.
@@cathrinrehder6652 Not even vaguely close . . .
Richard Kiley’s version is excellent, but Harve had the “look” and the scene and setting from the film just takes it over the top.
The youth of today do not know what REAL singing is. Wish a lot of singers of the 50's thru 70's were still around
Many are. Mathis, Humperdinck and and Anka. Many of course, have sadly bit the longboard.
So true.
And Elvis is living in a retirement home in Mississippi.
I beg to differ.... My 16yo knows exactly what "real singing" is.
Here in Wyoming he has plenty of opportunities to inform others of the name of the Wind.
The kid loves this musical!
His voice + the choir + the strings = absolute bliss.
I could do with a lot less tamborine! (more cowbell!) :-)
Harve is in The Unsinkable Molly Brown when he was younger. Such a Great Singer & Handsome Man. He should of been given more parts. A Profound Star 💞 🎶
I miss Pernell Roberts, Howard Keel, Harve Presnell, Frankie Laine, Tex Ritter, Gordon Macrae and many other singers very much. They had great voices. Thanks to UA-cam I can listen to their beautiful songs .
Listen to Julian Ovenden ❤
Julian Ovenden ❤
Yes. Not a tattoo, nose ring , ear spacer or any other self-centred 'look at me, look at me' adornment amongst them. Just real men with manly voices. RIP.
@@publius1252
I grew up when gas was a quarter and girls didn’t have tattoos. Been married to my brown eyed girl for 61 years ❤
Over half a century later and this song still reverberates through my spine.
Amazingly, hauntingly mesmerizing performance
what film is it from
@@margaretallen9541 Paint Your Wagon.
I've read many comments here, but I truly believe your use of the word "haunting" was perhaps the most accurate and appropriate description. There are many songs that can be "covered" by multiple artists and be done well. THIS song is not one of them. He owns it.
When this movie came out the critics said Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood were fine but that Harve Presnell stole the movie with his singing of Mariah. I have to agree. One of my favorite moments in any musical.
This is why Paint Your Wagon is such a special item. Marvin and Eastwood along with Seberg are simply bonus icing on the cake to go with this song. Or, this song is the icing. It's a great movie reproduction of a Broadway show.
I will always relate to this windy days in Oregon living in the country among Douglass for trees bending in the wild. When limbs came off they were called widow makers. They formed a spear going straight into the ground, best beware.
I live in Oregon too, and this song really speaks to me
@@mezobromelia I live in New York now with my daughter. I spend a lot of time at the senior center. I'm involved with a few activities that keep me happy and busy. Zumba, writing, photography, and latin dancing. My mind and health are doing good and I'm having the time of my life.
I only like 3 musicals,this was the first,primarily because of this song....powerful movie though,feels like you are there...
His voice sounds like thunder rolling between two mountains. His voice takes your breath away.
And not only that he is beautiful
And my son, God love him, says it's boring. What can I do?
I fell in love with this song and his voice the first time I heard it in the movie. I probably watched it so many times that I have to believe my youngest daughter named one of her 3 beautiful daughters, Mariah; she's 10 years old now; and I just shared this with her! I STILL LOVE IT!
This song blew me away the first time I saw it. Only went to the movie because Clint and Marvin were in it. I was a very young teenager, and musicals were not my favorite form of entertainment. I was hooked and landed by this powerful voice. Top ten all-time favorite movie.
This song isn't sad or lonely to me. There is something wild and untamed about the song. It gives me the goosebumps!
Me too !
@@marymcdonald3668 One of those songs that you can listen to over and over!
Yes it is.
It's true. Wild and untamed.
Linda Carey lol
Presnell owns this song! No one else comes close to his rendition.
have you ever heard Ed Ames sing it?
Lest you all forget, Rufus Smith sang it first, but Mr. Presnell does it proud.
@@originalsbyterry256 yes harve no contest
The smothers brothers version of it does for me
@@travisfinnerty156 I was hoping someone mentioned the Smothers Brothers version. My favourite by far
it is not only a great song and Harve's isn't only the best version, looking at his face, he is not only singing this song, he is living it, you can see it in his eyes, in his expression, the words and the story behind the song have meaning, that is what really transcends all other versions, listening to it (even Harve singing it) on record or any other medium would lose that
I totally agree!!!
@@mizg6313 for me what makes a song great is the picture it paints in your minds eye, this one does that in spades! but that is just me, I am not saying I am either right nor wrong, it is how it makes you feel that counts
That's a little thing called acting--and he did it so well.
So compelling it ruined the movie for me; I like happy endings. I soooooo wanted his girlfriend to show up.
Well said.
Show me a singer today who can put so much feeling into his singing. Harve rips your heart out with this one.
TRY JOHN FARNAM AUSTRALIAN SINGER HES SO GOOD FREDDIE AND BRIAN MAY ASKED HIM TO JOIN QUEEN DONT BELIEVE ME FACT CHECK
This has never been matched. I can recall opera singers performing this. No one has come close. An amazing vocal instrument.
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Yes!
I like him too, but I like Goulet's version better.
Frankie Laine wasn't far off.
@@SSKing-iy8kr I would think this is more in line with a powerful baritone voice like Goulet's. I like Frankie and his snappy voice but it would seem out of place for something like this to me.
When Harve steps up into the frame and hits the first line - magic. Love the use of the miners as the doleful chorus. Yeah, it's not their voices but the image of the lonely, cold, windblown miners fits it so well.
I listen to this song on days like today. 2/3/22 " the bludy bludy rain " 🌬 🌧 🌧
Chorus was the Robert Shaw Choral and were on site. Shaw was being paid by the day and the rain was preventing the shoot. Finally, they shot it in one take.
There's just something about the rain, it's dreariness invades your soul.
A truly great number...
I met Harve during the shooting of Bright Shinning Lie, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand... In fact I shared a couple of scenes with him. We returned to Bangkok via van and spent the better part of two hours in conversation.. He was a great story teller and I completely enjoyed his company.
This movie had such an impact on me, The acting was next to none, We will never have a movie this perfect again
This song is soooo good. One of the underrated hits of the Broadway songbook.
Harve owned this scene so hard, Pure brilliance. This is cinema.
Mr Persnell owed this song................no one will ever do it better.
I was named for this song, but this is the first time I’ve ever listened to the whole thing… I’m suddenly very proud of my name in a way I’ve never been before.
His voice is perfect, not many sing this song with heart.
I agree.. I've always remembered listening to this song in my youth, but couldn't place the artist because of my young age at the time. You talk about a hauntingly beautiful song!
@@isabellamayer8398 Harve was brought to the set in order to replace the Broadway actor playing the character of rotten luck Willy. After the movie was over, Harve was brought to the Broadway show to save it as well. As for the other cast not singing, the producers wanted the big name stars in the film to make money from the play. All told it is still one of my faves rite soundtracks to listen to as they were not that bad. Clint and his son write and play a lot of music in multiple films as well.
There is something so wrong with this world that this guy didn't get more singing roles in musicals. I'd pay so much to hear this guy sing.
Recorded a solo album of folk songs on RCA Victor, "Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies," in 1962.
Didnt he sing opera?
Not to mention the Movie Musical genre was growing less popular during this era. A resurgence not coming back til movies like Moulin Rouge and Chicago many years later.
He's dead. But, problem musicals went out of fashion. Such a shame. I saw him in London in the musical Gone With the Wind. He was great. I had a crush on him.
It was the end of an era - few musical movies in the 1970's outside of rock ones (Jesus Christ Superstar and Tommy).
What an incredible voice. Many movies should have been built around him.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
he was so handsome with the black hair and that lovely black beard. Can't believe he didn't keep that look. wow he was such a lovely singer. Natural, a gift from God for sure.
& perhaps a nod to makeup & hairdressing, & the cinematographer who handled the lighting, close-ups, & moody visuals.
Harve Presnell never made it big, but damn what a voice.
He was pretty big...just not a brand like Sinatra. He did the stage and the movie of The Unsinkable Molly Brown for which he won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.
He had a long and varied career in TV.
I will always remember him as Mr Parker in the "Pretender"
He also appeared in the movie “Fargo.” Also, as Daddy Warbucks in the Broadway musical “Annie.”
@@jimstokes6742 He played "Dash Riprock" on the Beverly Hillbillies!
@@jenniferdonlin6627 Patton in SPR...
Harve Presnell...definitive...nobody ever sang this thrilling, haunting song better. Nobody ever will.
Harve Presnell was amazing. He is part of my family on my grandmothers side. Met him once and he was phenomenal.
I was blown away he was in Private Ryan!
@@jackdundon2261 Not to mention "Fargo".
I met him once in 2000 and he was a hoot. He was a big guy well over 6 ft as I recall. Great sense of humor and I remember him saying how much he loved cracker barrel restaurants!
Hope you conveyed how much we loved his singing!
@@ddivincenzo1194 Fargo??? He was in FARGO????
I have never heard anybody sing this better. You can feel his pain and loneliness in this. ❤️❤️
Never have gotten tired of listening to Harve Presnell sing this song.
Music today has lost its heart. This performance is bursting with it
Such a great singer and he owned this song in this movie, the best song in the entire film. And women went nuts over how he looked in this one.
Powerful, masterful and wonderful rendition of a truly great song 🎶🎵🙏👍
And now I'm lost
So goldurned lost
Not even God can find me......
Who hasn't felt like that just once?
Powerful Lyrics for sure..........
YES
Once or twice
Doggone lost.
Not even God can find me. What a great line.
One of the most stirring musical scenes ever filmed. Beautiful song, beautiful man.
Indeed, easy on the ears and easy on the eyes.
This manliness that every woman wants! Handsome and can sing like this!
How many people noticed a very young Clint Eastwood was one of the men laying on a bunk and singing?
Harve Presnell can sing it like nobody else. And his performance in Saving Private Ryan is breathtaking. He was great in Fargo as well. RIP.
Still miss you, Harve. Thanks for the beauty you left behind. God bless you.
Awesome song! Harve has the perfect voice for this powerful song! Timeless!
A beautiful man with a more beautiful voice, could listen to him singing for hours.
Harve Presnell and this song were made for each other. Truly exhilarating. ❤️
Presnell was handsome, masculine and had a great voice!
This is legitimately the best part of the movie. I'm not even exaggerating
Noooo.... Nothing tops Clint attempting to sing "I Talk to the Trees".
Agree...gives me goosebumps
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It's kind of like Joel Schumacher's Phantom: DON'T BLOW YOUR WHOLE LOAD in the fiirst TEN DAMN MINIUTES 😤
“But dad if you don’t smoke and drink you’re missing the second and third best things ever”
I really love this song, but there's a few contenders, Wandering Star has always been a standard for me for long walks.
Such a stunning voice
What power in his voice,striking and overwhelming I can't get enough. Where are the singers like this today? We need them our music is getting stale.
You're looking in the wrong places
MrsXanatrix They are certainly not on commercial radio
I concur!
It's to bad money dictates what's played on radio unless it's an Independent station or college radio . Todays pop just has no backbone , and some really talented singers will never get exposure . I listen to college radio here in Boston specifically Emerson college WERS 88.9fm . College students at the helm playing a wide variety and all genres especially a segment they call "standing room only" music from the theater
I like really good music in almost all genres. Howard Keel was one of my favorites, and Mario Lanza. But, I was really surprised by one singer. I didn't like the way he dressed, the songs he sang, etc. But-for opera I learned to listen to the voice of a singer, not the words, and I discovered music anew. The guy I didn't like was Boy George. One day I listened to his voice as an instrument and was shocked at how beautiful a voice he had. I have always wondered why he did all the dumb stuff. The reason I discovered this way to listen to music is because it dawned on me one time that I loved instrumental music and yet I had no idea of the notes they were playing. So I started listening to all singing as though the voice was an instrument and it enhanced my enjoyment of all music.
NO ONE can sing THIS Song like , HARVE PRESNEL ; ONLY he can TRULY express the Love , the sorrow and regret of this Beautiful work of art
I disagree. I think Goulet's fuller, powerful baritone is better suited for this song, though I do like Harve's version, but not as much.
@@Mikep487 you're entitled to your opinion ... Even if you're wrong , LoL 🤣
@@mikeyates7931 Of course I'm entitled to my opinion, even when I'm RIGHT like I am here.
Harve was Miles better than Goulet🎶🎵👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@davidchamberlain5425 absolutely
I watched all these musicals as a kid and Harve Presnell was one of the most handsome actors and his voice was fabulous.
Amazing how a good looking singer with a voice of gold can make the most miserable living conditions glow with a touch of nostalgia. You the man, Harve.
I miss movie musicals. Maybe because I miss the movies of the 40s, 50s and 60s. The songs were so wonderful.
His reading of Lincoln's letter in Saving Private Ryan sends chills down my spine. And he acted for 12 more years. What a beautiful voice.
MOST people do not even know this and all the things he was involved in.
@@smcal1able He didn't end well in Fargo.
@@DaveH001 True, but it ended even worse for Steve Buscemi.
I cannot remember the details of me figuring this out several years ago, but it brought a smile to my face.
My mind is blown that that is the same guy! He’s such a good “that guy” in movies!
Harve's song is the only part of the movie that I have never forgotten. With his looks and voice, he should have played and sung the male leads in lots of musicals.
Oddly, he played Wade Gustafson in the Coen Brothers' movie FARGO.
He did in several hits. First saw him in as Johnny Brown in Unsinkable Molly Brown with Debbie Reynolds.
He was a natural blonde but lord he looks soooo much better with black hair and beard.
Arrived on the scene at the dying end of musicals unfortunately 😥
yes, Harve Presnell owns this song. wherever you are, Harve, know that.
The best song in this movie. Presnell is a powerhouse of a singer. Loving it.
healingbuddy, Lee Marvin "Wandering Star" is also quite good as well.
@@sergeantmasson3669 Yes. Agree
Especially for a nonsinger.
It does really standout, although many of the other tunes weren’t intended to be on that level, having Lee Marvin and Eastwood singing them. Kind of like Peter O’Toole singing in Man of La Mancha. Marvin and O’Toole do lend a certain charm in their renditions, limited as they are.
The person before me in the comments is 1000 % correct. The most underrated musical ever. The greatest music, the greats acting, just all around superb and complete musical!!! JP
Yes. Great comedy moments as well. This is the type of humour that I could watch over and over. Unlike say Airplane. Watched it twice and that was enough.
I have a letter between Harve’s Mum and my Dad and we’re related! Very proud of Harve’s singing and acting talents. It’s wonderful that his music and films live on after his sad passing.
He was a very good Singer👍🏻🌹🌺🌼
I saw this movie as a teenager and vowed to name my first daughter Mariah. And yes I did.
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Mariah Carey was named after this musical piece. Her mom told the story.
Gawd he was a handsome man!
I put earphones on, turn the lights out, and listen to this song. Several times. It stirs the soul.
He also starred with Debbie Reynolds in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"
NEVER sung better by anyone
I disagree there. I think Goulet's version is better, but Harv does fine here.
@@Mikep487 Sorry, I'll take Howard Keel.
@@georgiawessling7987 Not a bad choice at all. I don't think any baritone could really match Goulet's pipes when he was in his prime but I can live with Howard Keel.
@@Mikep487 I loved all the good singers - Howard Keel, Harve Presnell, Robert Goulet, Ken Curtis, Guy Mitchell, Pernell Roberts and the other 3 on Bonanza, the guy that played Gomer Pyle, Andy Griffith, and on and on. There were so many surprisingly good singers in show business in my time - since 1950 on.
I personally love Robert Horton's version. The one that played Flint McCullough on wagon train.
Simply one of the greatest songs, written and sung, not just for a musical, but of all time!!!!🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Harve Presnell 🙏 September 14---1933..to..June 30----2009.🙏 The greatest singer of this magical melody.🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍
Harve has an operatic background, a wonderful voice and training. What a great combination.
I was actually named Mariah after this song because I was born during a hurricane. I can't tell you how many times people have sung or mentioned this song to me.
Are you serious?? Thats crazy! I was named after this song after i was born in a hurricane in NY 1995
My son Dennis was born during hurricane Dennis.
Literally same
My ancestor aunt was named Mariah Johnson back in the 1800’s.
my dog named Mariah used to love the wind, the stars, and the rain!
THE BEST version of this song....hands down!! Just magnificent!!
Presnell brought a spirituality to that song that haunts your soul
He has a very powerful voice. Looks great with the facial hair...very handsome. Love this song too
I remember hearing this at about age 6(now 68), I thought it was heartwrenchingly beautiful then still do now. And the magnificent voice of Mr. Presnell, I've been told that is the sound of Heaven.
Do you mean the movie or the song? The movie was made 52 years ago not 62 years ago.
@@Bernie8330 probably the song, I know my life's timetable
@@geoffreyjohnston6483 No worries. A lot of people often unintentionally get their maths astray when relating things from their life's timeline.
@@Bernie8330 I remember hearing it on the radio 60+ years ago.
@@Bernie8330 late response, but this was a Broadway show long before it was a movie. It is a Lerner and Loewe production, it opened 12 November 1952 on Broadway . Don't patronize me with some sort of superiority trip. What I heard at 6 was from the Broadway soundtrack lp which I still have in my collection.
Unfortunately Hollywood decided "musicals" weren't worth the effort. Pity, so many great voices could have been preserved for all time. Now all that's left is one-note wonders. RIP Mr. Presnell, you'll always be remembered for Paint Your Wagon and Unsinkable Molly Brown (best on Broadway stage recording.)
No one ever did this song better than Presnell.
one of the most beautiful songs in the world!!!!!! thanks for posting
One of the best Baritone voices ever. Thank You, Mr. Presnell.
What voice he has, a gift from God...
I come here everytime to listen to this beauty.
Far and away the best rendition of this classic tune. Presnell's voice belongs in Heaven.
This Guy doesn't Mumble don't have to guess what He's singing Excellent 100%
It's also refreshing that the music doesn't drown him out like it does singers today!
The most moving performance I have ever seen. What a voice. What a man. Harve Pernell was more talented than any one in that movie. He should have been a great star. Thank you Harve for the pleasure you have given me!
What a perfect baritone voice Harve Presnell had. A real perfect sung masterpiece, i love that song so much.
Has ANYONE ever sang this song as passionately and with such emotion as Harve? Smooth, powerful, perfect pitch and so gull dern perfect.
Thrilled me then and has never lost its power. Brilliant opening as Harve steps up into the frame.
This movie showed another side of these famous actors. Showed there singing talent. They will forever be classics.
One of THE BEST music videos ever made.
Harve sang his heart out. The passion in his voice touches my heart.
No one will ever match this voice. What a good guy! Met him once years ago in Houston. Never forgot his kindness and sincerity.
Come on now, Goulet was better than this with this song. Harve does a fine job, but don't make him out to be another Caruso.
@@Mikep487 negative or what?
@@Mikep487 Idiot.
Lucky you
@@dougreed2257 I like Robert Goulet....BUT...in this song. ...Ill go with the power and passion of Harve Presnell.
Thrilling song sung with real majesty by Harve Presnell. What a voice! Let's pay homage too to the outstanding orchestral scoring by the incomparable Nelson Riddle.
AMEN!
Nelson conducted, but the orchestrations were by others.
You say it perfectly- sung with majesty.
Rudolph, you're quite right, and I was mistaken! (It detracts, not, from the glory of the music I believe), but please can you tell me who was responsible for the scoring of this number? It's wonderful. IMDB tells me that Willard Jones was the (uncredited) orchestrator for the movie. Was it he, solely, or were there others?
@@emrot I understand that Nelson Riddle [and possibly Nathan van Cleve and Joseph J Lilley] were also involved. Unfortunately, I've been unable to access the cue sheets due to the fact that no one is working at Paramount Pictures due to you-know-what.
I love this song and I think he has such a beautiful voice.❤
🌹Thats a "real" DIAMOND of music 🌹
I heard this song for the fist time when I was a little kid, in the 70s.
Even today, 50 years after, I get shivers down my spine listening it again.
The movie "Paint Your Wagon" starred Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood, but everyone remembers Harve Presell's solo.
Such a beautiful voice for a beautiful song. I can listen to this song all day, no other singer can match his voice for this song.
Yeah I agree that he sing the song great, but singing a great song in a great voice is not about matching another's voice...I can tell you unbiased that Sam Cooke does a very Unique version of this song, check it out and tell me what you think.
I agree love him too great voice and so handsome
I'm not one who is fond of facial hair, but on him I love it!!!
I am happy to hear this beautifully sung song! 😢😢😢
After Harvey Presnell's version of this, every other singer in world came to a joint decision, that if a song lyric contained any of the words, mountain, wind or fire, Only Harvey Presnell could sing it.
Arthur Ravenscroft Man, that's beautiful!
This is the best version
Agree!
Yer DAMN RIGHT!!!
I don't think any singer ever came to that conclusion. Harve is good here but nothing more. I'll take Goulet's version any day of the week.
My guy used to sing this to me. Made my heart flutter. Oh my. Aren't memories sweet?
He still makes my heart flutter. No one can sing this song like Harve.
Beautiful! Such a handsome and talented man!
The man had a set of pipes. Song still gives me goosebumps.