Gordon Macrae was a fantastic singer. Like many Richard Rodgers sings this is an extremely difficult song to pitch. Gordon’s intonation was spot on. He must never be forgotten.
My Broc Bill passed away last night. He was as tall and strong as a tree to his birth family and to his own children. A philosopher and gentle soul. This song always reminded me of brother Bill who was protective and gentle with his own daughter.
Until a couple of weeks ago I was oblivious to Carousel, and after listening to some recordings, then watching the movie, and not knowing who Gordon MacRae was, I have to say I had made the presumption that his vocals had been overdubbed. Being proved wrong can be a lot of fun. This is classy TV.
Gordon Mac Rae had a beautiful voice here, and acted through a variety of emotions during the song, even emphasizing certain words and showing slightly different expressions from those he displayed in the 1956 film, which was of course a bravado performance. “Soliloquy”was filmed at Zuma Beach in Malibu rather than New England due to temperamental weather conditions, and the rest of “Carousel” was filmed in Boothbay Harbor and other Maine locales as well as Fox soundstages. Mac Rae is about 46 yrs old here, giving full justice to the role, just as John Raitt (who originated the role in 1945) would sound equally effective at age 48 in a 1965 stage revival. There are so many clues in the song to the character’s ambivalence regarding his impending fatherhood, and ironically Rodgers wrote the music swiftly but added the second passage when Hammerstein reminded him that the baby could actually be a girl! This was and is today still considered one of the greatest examples of extended musical comedy arias which show a character’s full range, emotionally and vocally. 🎠🎪
what a tragedy when Sinatra backed out of this role ....all one need do is listen to him sing this song as he did routinely in his concerts to understand the screechy screaming of gordon is enough to drive musical lovers into a deep depression...
That's a little unfair. I think Sinatra did a wonderful job with this song. His version on "The Concert Sinatra" is a great track. And he wouldn't have needed to project anyway for a movie. Sinatra did several musical films quite successfully. He would probably have been very good in the role. But I also quite like Gordon MacRae's performance! @@JohnnyAngel8
@PeteThePrick : Different style of singing. MacRae had a wonderful voice but he wasn't subtle, which is perfect for the stage and for the way he played the roles in the movies. But Sinatra was more intimate.
Gordon s interpretation of the song is magnificent and serves as reminder of why I don’t turn the television on anymore.
Gordon did a great job with complex material.
Great choice of word-complex-to describe this.
One of the best stage musical songs in Broadway history...AND absolutely matched with the perfect voice for it. ‘nuff said.
No one sings the music from Carousel like Gordon MacRae - what a voice, my first crush when I saw the movie!
I agree about Gordon MacRae. I had a crush on him for decades.😊
Gordon Macrae was a fantastic singer. Like many Richard Rodgers sings this is an extremely difficult song to pitch. Gordon’s intonation was spot on. He must never be forgotten.
My absolute favourite film and Billy will always be my first love.. watched it tonnes of times and never got through it without sobbing ...
Great performance. From "Carousel".
Magnificent!
Always loved this song best from Carousel
Always loved this song best from Carousel. Gives you goosebumps by the end of it. 😘
not the way this guy sings it...
Brilliant!
NOBODY sings the "Soliloquy" like Gordon MacRae!!!!!!
I dont agree listen to John Raitt
Powerful singer. Loved Oklahoma and Carousel He was hand some on top of it.
My Broc Bill passed away last night. He was as tall and strong as a tree to his birth family and to his own children. A philosopher and gentle soul. This song always reminded me of brother Bill who was protective and gentle with his own daughter.
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this sweet memory.
I'm so sorry.
God bless you. In Jesus name.
Until a couple of weeks ago I was oblivious to Carousel, and after listening to some recordings, then watching the movie, and not knowing who Gordon MacRae was, I have to say I had made the presumption that his vocals had been overdubbed. Being proved wrong can be a lot of fun. This is classy TV.
Our Senior play was Carasale. Was wonderful!
I count Gordon MacCrae and Shirley Jones among the best singers on stage and in film.
Amazing! Sounds exactly as he did originally. A beautiful; pure; strong voice.❤
Thankyou for showing this brilliant clip. Gordon had such an expressive voice . Fantastic❤❤
Simply brilliant.
No can do it better than that, a masterclass.
Gordon has so much talent. Loved when he sang duets with Doris Day.
Gordon Mac Rae had a beautiful voice here, and acted through a variety of emotions during the song, even emphasizing certain words and showing slightly different expressions from those he displayed in the 1956 film, which was of course a bravado performance.
“Soliloquy”was filmed at Zuma Beach in Malibu rather than New England due to temperamental weather conditions, and the rest of “Carousel” was filmed in Boothbay Harbor and other Maine locales as well as Fox soundstages.
Mac Rae is about 46 yrs old here, giving full justice to the role, just as John Raitt (who originated the role in 1945) would sound equally effective at age 48 in a 1965 stage revival.
There are so many clues in the song to the character’s ambivalence regarding his impending fatherhood, and ironically Rodgers wrote the music swiftly but added the second passage when Hammerstein reminded him that the baby could actually be a girl!
This was and is today still considered one of the greatest examples of extended musical comedy arias which show a character’s full range, emotionally and vocally. 🎠🎪
The best 👌
Dylan and Lia must love this song!
Who’s here from only murder in the building?
Thank god Frank Sinatra had a diva tantrum and stomped off set… 😂
what a tragedy when Sinatra backed out of this role ....all one need do is listen to him sing this song as he did routinely in his concerts to understand the screechy screaming of gordon is enough to drive musical lovers into a deep depression...
He's projecting his voice. Sinatra would never had been heard in the back rows of a theater.
@@JohnnyAngel8precisely
That's a little unfair. I think Sinatra did a wonderful job with this song. His version on "The Concert Sinatra" is a great track. And he wouldn't have needed to project anyway for a movie. Sinatra did several musical films quite successfully. He would probably have been very good in the role. But I also quite like Gordon MacRae's performance! @@JohnnyAngel8
@PeteThePrick : Different style of singing. MacRae had a wonderful voice but he wasn't subtle, which is perfect for the stage and for the way he played the roles in the movies. But Sinatra was more intimate.
@PeteThePrick Sinatra as Billy Bigelow? 😂 😂