One of the things that is so great about this is that Sterling Holloway sings with not only the sincerity of the character he's playing, but also with that of the person he is. So very touching.
@brianmiller2365 - if the world was like it is portrayed in these fantastic old movies I'd agree with you - but no such world has ever existed unfortunately.
Underrated Christmas story: begins on a light note, with Stanwyck and MacMurray zinging one-liners at each other, and ends as a really sweet, touching love story. Stanwyck is absolutely radiant.
A touching moment in a beautiful film. From a time when the "character" actors could knock the socks off of today's superstars! Thank goodness these films were saved!
@@1948DESMOND Sterling Hayden wasn't in this movie, so he didn't mime to anyone. But Sterling Holloway, who was singing here, had a unique voice that makes it obvious that he was doing his own singing - as he did in countless other films.
Oh my Sterling Holloway... He was always in character. A Perfect Day sold more sheet music in its time than any song from 1930 on!!! 25 million copies!!!
I agree, a wonderful motion picture - and very touching. Enjoyed watching it with my Mom whom I cared for until she passed from dementia at age ninety. I'm all alone now, except my family being my Tabby brothers, "The Boys." Thank you for sharing this...
Wonderful voice from a great character actor, Holloway. Barbara Stanwyck is amazing in this movie, in the way she is able to express emotions without speaking in this scene. This scene in this lovely film never fails to bring me to tears.
When you come to the end of a perfect day, And you sit alone with your thought, While the chimes ring out with a carol gay For the joy that the day has brought, Do you think what the end of a perfect day Can mean to a tired heart, When the sun goes down with a flaming ray, And the dear friends have to part?
Sterling was VERY beloved in the community. He was a supremely talented man, versatile and very very kind to everyone. Many great stars called him friend.
Well, this is the end of a perfect day, Near the end of a journey, too, But it leaves a thought that is big and strong, With a wish that is kind and true. For mem'ry has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade, And we find at the end of a perfect day, The soul of a friend we've made.
I thought I recognized Sterling, and I just read through to find out that's who I thought it was. You can almost imagine Winnie the Pooh singing so beautifully too when you hear it :)
I have seen much singing in film and this is almost certainly "live." It is always in synch, and notice how his little gulps and "catches" are reflected in his body movements. It certainly looks very natural and sincere. And I said below, it is one of the gems of UA-cam, musically and visually.
So many precious characters like Holloway we loved so well have passed and nobody can take their place. Part of an America we all miss just as much, that I'm afraid now only exists in memories we can share with our grandchildren. R.I.P. Pooh!
beautiful, the voice of this man will live in my heart forever, from this beautiful song I could listen to forever, to the voice of my favorite childhood character talking about honey and hufalumps, RIP Sterling Holloway.
I love Sterling Holliway's voice when he sings this song. I just heard that Turner Classic Movies is playing Remember the Night soon, and I wanted to hear the song sooner than that. Thank you NBC for leaving it up.
When I first heard this song at age 16, I was thinking of the "Little Black Rain Cloud" song by the Sherman Brothers. Sterling Holloway was truly the nicest person in the whole world.
It's always great to see one of the greatest masters work his craft! I was lucky enough to meet him a few times. I last saw him in 1983 I believe at Santa Ana, College. He was gracious to come to my Theatre arts class and read some of the poetry that he wrote. I loved every movie or show I ever saw him in including the Superman TV show where he played an inventor. You just don't see actors of his caliber any more.
I have listened to every performance of A Perfect Day on UTube. With all the great artists who have recorded this song, this is the most emotionally moving of them all. I would have loved to hear Stanley Holloway continue and sing the second stanza.
I've always thought Sterling was very under rated, although no one was more perfect for Winnie the Pooh. I never knew he had such a beautiful voice. Thank you for posting.
This is a wonderfully understated scene that sort of slipped past me the first time or two I saw the movie. It actually sounds like MacMurray (who studied music in college, btw) and Beulah Bondi are singing harmony, and doing pretty well. And Holloway's singing voice is surprisingly good. It's just a touching, beautiful scene; really fine work. Thanks for posting.
I love this song, The first time I heard it I was 15years old and I was watching TCM and this wonderful Fred MacMurry and Barbara Stanwick movie was on. The Movie was "Remember the Night" 1940.
I love this song...I love this movie! The simplicity of Times Gone by Just grabs me. .. Of course younger people today. Doesn't understand. A song this simple and beautiful We need more.
I knew he could sing because I noticed him in "The Merry Widow" (sometime in the 30s) -- he had a minor role but he sang "Vilia," which is quite a demanding song.
youre kidding right? He held covert parties where he invited mostly closeted and famous gays. That and the fact that he was unmarried and that his "son" has completely erased himself from the public... I think he had a lot of secrets.
@@xpan195 You need to stop listening to unfounded rumors and mind your own behavior. He lived quietly, he may or may not have been gay and his adopted son chose to be a private citizen. Stop perpetuating the irrational idea that being gay is shameful. You should be ashamed.
When you come to the end of a perfect day And you sit alone, with your thought While the chimes ring out, with a carol gay For the joy, that the day has brought Do you think, that the end of a perfect day Can mean to a tired heart When the sun goes down, with a flaming ray And the dear friend had to part? For memory, has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade And we find at the end, of a perfect day The soul, of the friend we've made
Well, I didn't know he could sing, must less a very pretty smooth voice. I really got to knowing about Sterling in the old Life of Riley show a hundred years ago. I think he was known as Waldo. Thanks to all of you for your comments. UA-cam is quite wonderful isn't it? Aol has a really better quality videos; I wish UA-cam would improve the bit rate.
Thanks for your comments; I appreciate them greatly. You call yourself an opera snob; yet it does not affect your ability or desire to listen to a much lesser clip with sincere appreciation and intelligence. Not many will lower their standards to this degree.I made a comment on an opera page of a singer known as Flagstad and was not very complimentary; it took weeks but finally someone agreed w/me. I just call it like I hear it; perhaps I better stay in my own yard-lol. Happy Veterans day.
First time I have ever heard this delightful and touching song. We are just now watching this movie on TCM and I rushed to call up the song on UA-cam.Thanks for making it available to all.
So, so special & wonderful. It is so sad that all five of these lovely people; actors and actresses have passed away by now. Who could ever be like Barbara Stanwyck or Sterling Holloway? For years I didn't even know that Fred McMurray had acted whatever before Disney's "Flubber" & T/V's "My Three Sons" but here he is and ever terrific in "Remember the Night" again with Barbara Stanwyck. RIP you guys & gals.
I don't know if screenwriter Preston Sturges specifically wrote this tune into his screenplay for "Remember the Night," but it was genius. It made Stanwyck's character less hard-boiled and more sympathetic. Netflix will not buy this DVD from Turner, although it is listed as a "save." I finally saw the film last week on TCM, and it was hilarious. This is a much better print than the one broadcast.
"A Perfect Day" is a parlor song written by Carrie Jacobs-Bond (1862-1946) in 1909 at the Mission Inn, Riverside, California. she wrote the lyrics after watching the sun set over Mount Rubidoux from her 4th-floor room.
I just watched the movie and was so surprised to hear Sterling Holloway's voice sound so beautiful. What a lovely song.....it touches the heart. Thanks for sharing1
But know one I dear say could express themselves better in language than Sterling!!! He made all the words come alive and you could picture what he was saying. I really miss him.
Agreed - a perfect intimate rendition - I am an opera snob but will love sincere singing from any genre. Thanks so much for posting this special thing.
One of the things that is so great about this is that Sterling Holloway sings with not only the sincerity of the character he's playing, but also with that of the person he is. So very touching.
Well said
His version is so beautiful it gives me chills every time I hear it.
So many Great high points in this Absolute Gem and this is the top!
Why can’t the world still be like this?
@brianmiller2365 - if the world was like it is portrayed in these fantastic old movies I'd agree with you - but no such world has ever existed unfortunately.
@@honeychurchgipsy6 Wow, what a pessimist!
True, but in the past many homes had pianos and someone who could play it, and people were more likely to make their own music.
Underrated Christmas story: begins on a light note, with Stanwyck and MacMurray zinging one-liners at each other, and ends as a really sweet, touching love story. Stanwyck is absolutely radiant.
One of my all-time favorite movies...
I love this, for so many reasons! God, I wish I could live in such a sweet age, such a precious time.
You are kind and i feel the same way
A touching moment in a beautiful film. From a time when the "character" actors could knock the socks off of today's superstars! Thank goodness these films were saved!
I agree with you, honestly. ‘Cause I’d be heartbroken if it was deleted.
Who could ever get enough of Sterling Holloway?! I love this scene and love his voice. Sterling Holloway and Burl Ives, both had voices of silk.
We think that Sterling has the most beautiful and magical voice in the world
No kidding my friend!
He absolutely does, honey.
I know, right?
I also have a good voice. (Not as good as him)
It’s magical anytime Winnie the Pooh sings for you
It isn't Christmas until we've watched REMEMBER THE NIGHT.
@jamesmarshall8836 same in our household!
Two great talents right here. Sterling Holloway whose voice could melt the hardest heart and Barbara Stanwyck.
BUT , OLIVE, they are all miming here.
dunno who hayden mimed to but he did it well.
. That is Sterling Holloway singing
Sterling is really singing and Barbara is really playing the piano! Two real talents! Holloway had a beautiful voice!
@@1948DESMOND Sterling Hayden wasn't in this movie, so he didn't mime to anyone. But Sterling Holloway, who was singing here, had a unique voice that makes it obvious that he was doing his own singing - as he did in countless other films.
A beautiful song that makes me stop doing and to think of the precious moments I have in my life at this moment. Thank you for sharing 😊😊😊
I can't hear it without crying! So beautiful, sung to perfection by SH!! Thanks for the post!
Same here, Donna... brings me to tears every single time.
@@Nunofurdambiznez 8^)
Oh my Sterling Holloway... He was always in character. A Perfect Day sold more sheet music in its time than any song from 1930 on!!! 25 million copies!!!
I agree, a wonderful motion picture - and very touching.
Enjoyed watching it with my Mom whom I cared for until she passed from dementia at age ninety.
I'm all alone now, except my family being my Tabby brothers, "The Boys."
Thank you for sharing this...
I have heard other versions of "Perfect Day" but none even remotely close to this by Sterling Holloway. Voice like silk and honey!
Wonderful voice from a great character actor, Holloway. Barbara Stanwyck is amazing in this movie, in the way she is able to express emotions without speaking in this scene. This scene in this lovely film never fails to bring me to tears.
Not only a fantastic voice actor, but also a beautiful singer... it's hard not to love the work of Sterling Holloway :)
"Remember the Night" is easily one of my all-time favorite holiday films and this scene, easily my favorite.
When you come to the end of a perfect day,
And you sit alone with your thought,
While the chimes ring out with a carol gay
For the joy that the day has brought,
Do you think what the end of a perfect day
Can mean to a tired heart,
When the sun goes down with a flaming ray,
And the dear friends have to part?
What happened to our lovely America? This song and this scene capture it all for me.
Well said, Eddie!
Globalism is destroying the once lovely nation.
Sterling was VERY beloved in the community. He was a supremely talented man, versatile and very very kind to everyone. Many great stars called him friend.
Well, this is the end of a perfect day,
Near the end of a journey, too,
But it leaves a thought that is big and strong,
With a wish that is kind and true.
For mem'ry has painted this perfect day
With colors that never fade,
And we find at the end of a perfect day,
The soul of a friend we've made.
This is such a beautiful song, sung by one spectacular actor, so talented and so sweet! 😊
I could not agree more, sweetie.
As sweet as honey?
I thought I recognized Sterling, and I just read through to find out that's who I thought it was. You can almost imagine Winnie the Pooh singing so beautifully too when you hear it :)
TWO OF MY FAVORITE STARS AND MANY OUTSTANDING CHARACTER ACTORS. and of course a story that fills us with hope
The story of the woman who wrote behind this beautiful song is as tender and sad as the tune. Just lovely. I listen to it often.
I have seen much singing in film and this is almost certainly "live." It is always in synch, and notice how his little gulps and "catches" are reflected in his body movements. It certainly looks very natural and sincere. And I said below, it is one of the gems of UA-cam, musically and visually.
So many precious characters like Holloway we loved so well have passed and
nobody can take their place. Part of an America we all miss just as much, that
I'm afraid now only exists in memories we can share with our grandchildren.
R.I.P. Pooh!
I will miss you, Sterling. Your voice added to the happiness of my life.
beautiful, the voice of this man will live in my heart forever, from this beautiful song I could listen to forever, to the voice of my favorite childhood character talking about honey and hufalumps, RIP Sterling Holloway.
Same.
Only one Sterling Holloway. Sing it Pooh!
Such a beautiful song and a soft gentle voice I enjoyed this movie very much.
I love Sterling Holliway's voice when he sings this song. I just heard that Turner Classic Movies is playing Remember the Night soon, and I wanted to hear the song sooner than that. Thank you NBC for leaving it up.
I’m watching right now. I am fond of this movie
What's the name of the movie
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"Remember The Night" great movie!
An unexpected undiscovered Christmas classic. Add Preston Sturges to the mix.... wonderful!
this is such a lovely film. i wasn't expecting this scene at all and was very touched by it.
When I first heard this song at age 16, I was thinking of the "Little Black Rain Cloud" song by the Sherman Brothers. Sterling Holloway was truly the nicest person in the whole world.
It's always great to see one of the greatest masters work his craft! I was lucky enough to meet him a few times. I last saw him in 1983 I believe at Santa Ana, College. He was gracious
to come to my Theatre arts class and read some of the poetry that he wrote. I loved every movie or show I ever saw him in including the
Superman TV show where he played an inventor.
You just don't see actors of his caliber any more.
This is absolutely beautiful.
Just watched this movie. Perfect song.
so beautiful, almost like a sweet lullaby.
What a beautiful voice! RIP Sterling Holloway you made my childhood amazing :)
That song that he sang was good 😊🥰. It literally made me cry. What a talented voice.
Oh how so very beautiful! Such a warm loving voice in Sterling Holloway.
I have listened to every performance of A Perfect Day on UTube. With all the great artists who have recorded this song, this is the most emotionally moving of them all. I would have loved to hear Stanley Holloway continue and sing the second stanza.
It's "Sterling"! Not "Stanley". Lol 🤣
I've always thought Sterling was very under rated, although no one was more perfect for Winnie the Pooh. I never knew he had such a beautiful voice. Thank you for posting.
I always knew he had a beautiful voice when I was very little.
His name is Sterling Holloway, one of the greatest voice actors in media history.
Sterling Holloway set a standard of timeless, gentle perfection.
This is a wonderfully understated scene that sort of slipped past me the first time or two I saw the movie. It actually sounds like MacMurray (who studied music in college, btw) and Beulah Bondi are singing harmony, and doing pretty well. And Holloway's singing voice is surprisingly good. It's just a touching, beautiful scene; really fine work. Thanks for posting.
I love this song, The first time I heard it I was 15years old and I was watching TCM and this wonderful Fred MacMurry and Barbara Stanwick movie was on. The Movie was "Remember the Night" 1940.
Many thanks for naming the movie . I've been trying to find the name since the opening post .
I love this song...I love this movie!
The simplicity of Times Gone by Just grabs me. .. Of course younger people today. Doesn't understand. A song this simple and beautiful We need more.
What a perfect scene for a perfect movie!
This is one of my favorite songs, and movies, always makes my eyes leak. Reminds me of home, long time ago.
Absolutely magic. What a wonderful song, what a voice!
1987AnimeBoy -- Remember the Night is the movie this cut if from. An underrated picture, imo, often shown at Christmastime.
This was my Grandmother's favorite song. Thank you SO much!!
Oh my goodness! Beautiful song! No one can deny Sterling Holloway and his sweet voice, especially in one of Walt Disney cartoons. XD
My favorite Christmas movie ever.
Barbara looks beautiful in this picture
1:22 is when Barbara’s character realizes the power of familial love
What a treasure
I knew he could sing because I noticed him in "The Merry Widow" (sometime in the 30s) -- he had a minor role but he sang "Vilia," which is quite a demanding song.
I think we had the most decent man that ever existed in Mr Holliway. No dirty secrets on him and im sure hes in heaven.
youre kidding right? He held covert parties where he invited mostly closeted and famous gays. That and the fact that he was unmarried and that his "son" has completely erased himself from the public... I think he had a lot of secrets.
@@xpan195 proof???
@@xpan195 You need to stop listening to unfounded rumors and mind your own behavior. He lived quietly, he may or may not have been gay and his adopted son chose to be a private citizen. Stop perpetuating the irrational idea that being gay is shameful. You should be ashamed.
@@xpan195 He was never gay, but a long-time bachelor.
I’ll pay this hymn forward to loved ones. Thanx for sharing.
Sterling nails this song and absolutely steals the best scene in the movie.
I agree completely! :)
he ain't Winnie the God Damned Poo for nuthin
🤣
When you come to the end of a perfect day
And you sit alone, with your thought
While the chimes ring out, with a carol gay
For the joy, that the day has brought
Do you think, that the end of a perfect day
Can mean to a tired heart
When the sun goes down, with a flaming ray
And the dear friend had to part?
For memory, has painted this perfect day
With colors that never fade
And we find at the end, of a perfect day
The soul, of the friend we've made
Little known fact --- this song was sung at the funeral of baseball great Christy Mathewson at his request. One of his (an America's) favorites.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Well, I didn't know he could sing, must less a very pretty smooth voice. I really got to knowing about Sterling in the old Life of Riley show a hundred years ago. I think he was known as Waldo. Thanks to all of you for your comments. UA-cam is quite wonderful isn't it? Aol has a really better quality videos; I wish UA-cam would improve the bit rate.
Truly a beautiful song, Holloway's voice, the harmonies - thank you many times for sharing this.
I loved that show. HoneyBee and Gillis. Between that and Mouseketeers i sure wanted us to live in California.
I cried. Awesome. Go Winnie
Thanks for your comments; I appreciate them greatly. You call yourself an opera snob; yet it does not affect your ability or desire to listen to a much lesser clip with sincere appreciation and intelligence. Not many will lower their standards to this degree.I made a comment on an opera page of a singer known as Flagstad and was not very complimentary; it took weeks but finally someone agreed w/me. I just call it like I hear it; perhaps I better stay in my own yard-lol. Happy Veterans day.
my favorite, i listen every time i turn on my computer..... who would have thought EXCELLENT Sterling ! awesome movie also
First time I have ever heard this delightful and touching song. We are just now watching this movie on TCM and I rushed to call up the song on UA-cam.Thanks for making it available to all.
So beautiful.
I still love this
Who would've thought Sterling Holloway had such a beautiful voice?
His voice is so distinctive. I love it
Love that song. My Mother sang me that song when I was a little girl.
Thank you for sharing.
I love Sterling Holloway! Such a cutie :')
How could you hate what he sang? That’s so good!
I never new Sterling Holloway had such a sweet voice!
I always knew from my childhood, when he voiced Pooh Bear.
So, so special & wonderful. It is so sad that all five of these lovely people; actors and actresses have passed away by now. Who could ever be like Barbara Stanwyck or Sterling Holloway? For years I didn't even know that Fred McMurray had acted whatever before Disney's "Flubber" & T/V's "My Three Sons" but here he is and ever terrific in "Remember the Night" again with Barbara Stanwyck. RIP you guys & gals.
McMurray seems to have been a favorite of female leads. I think he actually liked women in the full sense of the word.
I just love this movie!!
Quaint and Wonderful . B
Thanks for posting. I just love Sterling Holloway. My friend's son is named Sterling in his honor. Unforgettable voice and screen presence.
I don't know if screenwriter Preston Sturges specifically wrote this tune into his screenplay for "Remember the Night," but it was genius. It made Stanwyck's character less hard-boiled and more sympathetic. Netflix will not buy this DVD from Turner, although it is listed as a "save." I finally saw the film last week on TCM, and it was hilarious. This is a much better print than the one broadcast.
"A Perfect Day" is a parlor song written by Carrie Jacobs-Bond (1862-1946) in 1909 at the Mission Inn, Riverside, California. she wrote the lyrics after watching the sun set over Mount Rubidoux from her 4th-floor room.
absolutely love sterling holloway's voice and he's singing isn't half bad either well done much love
I just watched the movie and was so surprised to hear Sterling Holloway's voice sound so beautiful. What a lovely song.....it touches the heart. Thanks for sharing1
But know one I dear say could express themselves better in language than Sterling!!! He made all the words come alive and you could picture what he was saying. I really miss him.
Holloway did indeed have one of the most recognizable voices ever.
Agreed - a perfect intimate rendition - I am an opera snob but will love sincere singing from any genre. Thanks so much for posting this special thing.
Side note Sterling Holloway was on a few episodes of Family Affair
And the milk man on "Hazel."
God I love this man. What a great clip!
oh, this scene is so perfect!
I LOVE THIS.
I loved his narration of the Jets-Colts superbowl by NFL Films ...
@WACOAGENTS Thank you. A haunting and beautiful posting. My friends agree too. One of the special things on UA-cam.
this is just perfect!
Thank you, John. It fills my heart to do my job and it was a pleasure helping you. Thank you for the end of a perfect day, Sir.
I just adore this song, and Sterling sings it better than anyone else I've ever heard. Wish I could get a recording of this verson.
I just added a reference to this in my novel and I cried.