Somewhere My love / Lara's Theme Dr Zhivago Cover by Rico
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Somewhere My love / Lara's Theme Dr Zhivago Cover by Rico
"Lara's Theme" is the name given to a leitmotif written for the film Doctor Zhivago (1965) by composer Maurice Jarre. Soon afterward, the leitmotif became the basis of the song "Somewhere, My Love
While working on the soundtrack for Doctor Zhivago, Maurice Jarre was asked by director David Lean to come up with a theme for the character of Lara, played by Julie Christie. Initially Lean had desired to use a well-known Russian song but could not locate the rights to it, and delegated responsibility to Jarre. After several unsuccessful attempts at writing it, Lean suggested to Jarre that he go to the mountains with his girlfriend and write a piece of music for her. Jarre says that the resultant piece was "Lara's Theme", and Lean liked it well enough to use it in numerous tracks for the film. In editing Zhivago, Lean and producer Carlo Ponti reduced or outright deleted many of the themes composed by Jarre; Jarre was angry because he felt that an over-reliance on "Lara's Theme" would ruin the soundtrack.
Jarre's aesthetic fears notwithstanding, the theme became an instant success and gained fame throughout the world. By special request of Connie Francis, Paul Webster later took the theme and added lyrics to it to create "Somewhere, My Love". Connie Francis, however, withdrew from the project when the lyrics were presented to her because she thought of them as too "corny". A few weeks later, Francis reconsidered her position and recorded the song nonetheless, but by then Ray Conniff had also recorded a version of his own, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966. Conniff's version of the song also topped the "Easy listening" chart in the U.S. for four weeks. Despite Conniff's success, Francis also had her version released as a single, and although it failed to chart in the US, it became one of her biggest successes internationally, becoming one of the "Top 5" in territories such as Scandinavia and Asia. In Italy, her Italian version of the song, "Dove non so", became her last #1 success.
Various other versions of it have since been released. British pianist, conductor, tenor saxophonist, violinist, clarinettist, arranger and composer Ronnie Aldrich covered the song as Ronnie Aldrich And His Two Pianos for his 1967 Decca LP "Two Pianos In Hollywood" under the title Lara's Theme (From "Dr. Zhivago").[2] Italio-American tenor, Sergio Franchi covered the song as "Somewhere, My Love" in his 1967 RCA Victor album From Sergio - With Love.[3] Harry James recorded a version on his album The King James Version (Sheffield Lab LAB 3, 1976). A music box plays "Lara's Theme" at the beginning of the film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).
On the soundtrack album for Zhivago, there is no track listed as "Lara's Theme". A variation of the piece appears in numerous sections, however. Some tracks briefly include it, while others are composed entirely from the motif. The orchestration is varied, most notably with balalaika and orchestra.
One of the main reasons the theme is featured in so many tracks is that Lean had hired an impromptu balalaika orchestra from several Russian Orthodox Churches in Los Angeles; the musicians could only learn 16 bars of music at a time, and could not read written music. Edgar Stanistreet, a street musician from Philadelphia, claimed that he was asked to play the song over the telephone to an MGM executive, and was later taken into the studio to record. He was not credited, however. Tracks which feature it include (from the 1995 Extended Soundtrack release):
1) Overture - a fast-paced march version of it plays during part of the pre-credits overture
2) Main Title - a significant portion of the Main Theme is devoted to "Lara's Theme"
3) Kontakion/Funeral Song - briefly cited at the end of the piece
12) After Deserters Killed The Colonel - again, a brief "quote" from it appears at the end of the song
14) Lara Says Goodbye To Yuri - The first extensive use of "Lara's Theme" is a sad version played with heavy balalaika and violin sections
23) Yuri Follows the Sound of the Waterfall
24) Tonya and Yuri Arrive At Varykino - briefly cited in the middle of the track
27) Yuri and the Daffodils - plays during the "changing of seasons" part of the film, the monotonous winter theme builds into a full-fledged rendition of "Lara's Theme"
28) On A Yuriatin Street - a complete rendition with full orchestral backing
29) In Lara's Bedroom
30) Yuri Rides To Yuriatin
33) Yuri Is Escaping - a gloomy military march is punctuated by a quote from "Lara's Theme" which ultimately turns into a climax
37) Yuri Is Trying To Write
39) Lara Reads Her Poem
42) Then It's A Gift (End Title) - very similar to "On A Yuriatin Street", a complete, triumphant final rendition of the song
Connie Francis
Rita Pavone
The Ray Conniff Singers
Ivan Rebroff
Karel Gott
Peter Alexander
Andy Williams
Ray Coniff
Roger Williams
Bravo bravo rico. Oh it was so beautiful. One of my favorite songs. Just love to hear you sing. More more. Lol lol
The bankable singer , organist , brilliant artist , thank you for the joy n happiness my best . ⚘
With your marvelous voice, Doctor Zhivago will never be forgotten !!! Thank you.
Applause, applause. Multi talented.
I was so happy to see you decided to sing. I love to here you sing I brings out your accent that I love to hear and that cute smile you have.cyou chose one of the most beautiful song to sing. Thank you rico. Ginnie U.S.A.
Ich kann diesen Song jeden Tag hören ! Ihre Stimme gefällt mir sehr - und das Zwinkern ...
Que bela surpresa vê-lo cantar! Sensacional! Arrebentando corações, arrancando suspiros! Você surpreende sempre! Aquele piscar de olho mostra o carinho que você tem por nós, seus fãs. Muito obrigada Rico! Sucesso crescente sempre. Aqui do Brasil
The most , the best lovable video you apload in your fruitful years in youtube . 💓
What an excellent performance of such a lovely song! Super awesome!!🎵🎤👍👍👏👏👏👌💐💐💐
A song done beautifully by an awesome young keyboardist with lots of musical talent. Absolutely fantastic!!
Super .
Ich glaube daß dir bei diesem Lied viele Herzen zu Füßen liegen.
Wenn nicht, sollen sie in's Kloster gehen.
Doppelpunkt:
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Demais de lindo.
Good ofternoon..Brasil.
❤❤
Ich habe mir diesen Song wieder angehört - und bin immer noch hin und weg !!!
Rico, you are a Master Keyboard Player and a BEAUTIFUL human being! Solamente Una Vez (You Belong To My Heart) brought me to your website and now I am forever mesmerized with your passion, your dog, your gift of playing any kind of music. and your kind, caring soul! Rico, you must be happily married because you are breaking millions of hearts! Hehehe.
Your interpretation of "I Do, I Do, I Do" by Abba made me cry -- you switch instrumentation like a prodigy! Amazing.
Неожиданно...) Браво! 👏👏👏
Ooh! That wink! You made an (almost) old lady's day. Well sung and this was one of my late father's favourite songs. Dr Zhivago was also his favourite film.
Super rítmico y lleno de matices . enhorabuena
Rico grand pianista bravo performance your Nice beautiful thanks 👍🌟👍
Excellent interpretation, and song. Thank you very much.👍👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌼🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌼⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🌼⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
I am absolutely thrilled! A beautiful version with your very lovely voice. Thank you and have a nice evening! 🇳🇴❤️ All the best. Karin
Thank you so much Karin :)
@@KeyBTyros Thank you and please sing more often!
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this was the first theme i ever played on my Yamaha e 353 its a very beautiful piece.❤❤
Ich muss es mir immer wieder anhören - schön !
Do you know you sound a lot like Elvis Presley? Both your keyboard playing and singing are totally awesome! Beautiful song! Two thumbs up and a big BRAVO!
РИКО , МОЛОДЦА , БРАВО ! ! ! БЛАГОДАРЮ !
Oh, das gefällt mir sehr gut !
Tolle Stimme und gutes Aussehen ...
Parabéns , Rico ! 👏😊
Amei a inovação !! 👏👍🤗
Obrigada 🎤👌
Rico bella canzone adoro complimenti 🎧🎶🎶🎶❤️
Wow! Wow! Beautiful rendition from a manly voice! Nice! Thank you for sharing , Rico!
Талантлив, как певец. Молодец. Красивое исполнение. Спасибо за хорошее вечернее настроение.
You're going to melt a lot of hearts with this song. Way to go rico. Ginnie
J'adore. Excellente interprétation de cette inoubliable chanson qui évoque un film magnifique. Bravo..
Great performance 👍 Have a wonderful day and all week 😉 Greetings Adam 😎
Super Stimme! Klasse gesungen 👍👍👍
Very very Nice 👍
Lovely song 👌
Es ist wunderschön gesungen 👍
Superrrr........so great..your voice and the Performance on Keyboard are the best.
Lindooo essa música é fantástica e vc é ótimo só talento parab👏👏éns
Постарел, но лучше когда Вы играете музыкальные произведения! Здоровья Благополучия!
конечно, а сама песня звучит куда приятнее на французском, например в исполнении Les Compagnons de la Chanson
Анфиса , не постарел ,, а возмужал , и поет он хорошо , ЯСНО .
All my congratulations and compliments.
Its magic. Sincerely with my friendship.
Have a super good week-end. Your Aimé
Brilliant Rico, so good to hear you sing again, love this song and you sing it so well. Your good friend Keith...
OOOO Keith so great to hear from you as you can see i never ever sing hahahha and i love you so and sure your voice is awesome and the to get a nice comment from you makes super my day Thank you so much greetings Rico ;)
@@KeyBTyros your such a talented guy Rico. You are a phenomenal keyboard player and to be able to sing as well as you do just adds to your amazing talent. Take care Rico my good friend.
@@keithferguson you make me speechless with your comment Keith i realy love you and are super happy you are with me :) Thank you my friend
@@KeyBTyros Big applause Rico, now we are waiting for ABBA - Don't Shut Me Down
Beautiful, thank you
С удовольствием послушал! Спасибо!
MIS FELICITACIONES ERES UN FENOMENO QUE BIEN ESTA.SIGUE ASI.A MI MULER LE GUSTA MUCHO.UN SUSCRITOR.ESPERO TUS PROXIMAS CANCIONES CON ALEGRIA.👏BRAVO BRAVO👏
Merci pour le Petit clin d'œil bisous
Awesome!
Suas músicas muito de agrada vc é senssacional parabéns grato Marraval Campinas sp Brasil 28/5/2022 👍
Sung very well, I like it very much
Stay safe my friend.
LG Manne
WOW!! Timeless song ....emotive interpretation ~~~~
Thank you my friend for these beautiful moments !
Another Connie Francis hit! This song originally had no lyrics. Connie asked the authors to write words for her. When brought to her, she did not like the lyrics and thus, did not record it. She did, however, record it in Italian and it went to #1 in Italy. She later recorded the song in English for her Movie Greats of the 60s LP.
Look at you. I almost didn't recognize the new Rico, I like it. You have a lovely voice why don't you sing more often? Thank you so much, Rico, for sharing, I like the song. God bless...
Wow.!!!! Amazing.!! Thank you for seeing your face now..at last..☺️😊🙂❤️
Hi Rico. We''l have to start calling you Rico Presley! Good job my friend, love the new blond look. Keep on entertaining. Cheers,
Marcel
Schön ❤
Wowwwwww! Voice and looks are amazing!
Hello Rico you are always a great with the keys and only with the voice compliments.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic Rico, a crooner is born 😀
Greeting from Cl@ude 🎵🎸🎹
My favorite song, thank you so much !
Brilliant rico super músic Nice beautiful thanks 👍🙏🍀
Tu et super Rico j'adore pleins de gros bisous 😘😘😘💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Very nicely done. It’s great to see your full face instead of your profile. Great job ❣️👍🏻🎤🎹🎼
A wonderful song, and good voice. Hug Frida.
Hello Rico. I've been waiting for your next vocal for a long time. Thank you and best regards.
Such a beautiful voice and beautiful song. Greetings from NSW Australia
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Bonsoir RICO
Oh quelle surprise de te voir chanter, quelle belle voix , superbe ta prestation, BRAVO RICO ! c'est un plaisir de t'écouter !
Je te souhaite une belle semaine et bisous de FRANCE
Monia
Wow Rico l been waiting for this , my dream come true bravo!!
You just made my sunday beautifully !!😱👍👍👏👏😘🌹💖
Thank you so much sweety you did that with your kind comment Love you :) XXXX Rico
@@KeyBTyros ❤👍
Hi Rico wow l really enjoyed this its morning here in S.D.CA.9:15 in the morning Wednesday .just having my morning cup of coffee plus this wonderful performance of yourself this is great l love it .😘😀.By the way l love that *Winks*😉Great job Rico ××× Viola 🌹😘👌
cool！very touching！sehr gut und 非常棒！加油，Rico，ps: 你的发型不错👍👍👍
Magnifique version de cet inoubliable thème
Thank you my friend for your kind comment ;) greetings Rico
Grosses Kompliment lieber Rico. 😊
Goedemorgen Rico. Wow!! Wonderschoon gezongen!!
Groet uit Holland.. Hannie 💐🙋♀️
Oi rico como esta voce ? Muito obrigado por ter me atendido meu pedido a musica tema de lara e muito linda nebjs saudades bjs
The song is haunting... A tragic ending.. but you have sung the song with so much emotions and with all your winking 😉 I love to listen again and again. 😀
Ich muss immer wieder zuhören - und sehen 💙
Rico man o man i heard nothing from you for a long time and then this, great voice , wow you make the ladies happy. greetings from the Netherlands
Elvis não morreu. Acabou de cantar pra nós 😃👍
cc genos super encore bravo gros bisoussss
Love it ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
Beautiful!!😘
Que lindo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grüße aus Berlin super es grüßt der Berliner
Parabéns muito bom
Hi Rico looking good . Very lovely work and singing well done my very best wishes Dee 👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊
Rico you are equally good at playing keyboard and singing and your wink stole my heart. Waiting for your next video
Great Rico.
Thank you.
I love it
Hello Ime , nice to meet you again here .👍⚘⚘⚘
@@nildadelarosa6751 hi friend yes we meet here again
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Congratulations for reaching one hundred thousand subscribers. Nice rendition of a lovely song.
Thank you so much Lydia i wish you a beautiful week greetings Rico :)
Connie's version is so haunting.
Estamos aguardando mais vídeos com sua linda voz! Sania RS Brasil
I Love the song...❤
Thank you very much ;) have a great evening ! greetings Rico
@@KeyBTyros I thank you...Rico..🌹
Super
BRAVO ! 👏 👏👏👌
Wow ! Big hug from me !🤗👍❤
Grande Rico! parabéns.
SUPER Geil.🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷+ 1 Like 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 MfG aus Neuss Achim
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That was great Rico. I love your keyboard playing, especially ABBA, but your singing is great too. Thanks for all the information on the song. Also, it sounded like you had a beautiful female backing voice?
Hi Rico Well sung my friend, it's a lovely song and one day I might get around to doing an instrumental version take care - regards Del
Bravo Rico👍
Que bacana! Brazil
Sehr schön Rico !
top Rico !!