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I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls - Jacqueline Wells - Bohemian Girl, 1936

Jacqueline Wells is so endearing here, but her lovely voice is dubbed by *Rosina Lawrence. Michael William Balfe, composer, would probably not have enjoyed what happened to his opera, but one never knows! Either way, it's one of the more entertaining scenes; Ms. Wells is trilling about her exotic dream, "father" Oliver is blubbering, and "Uncle" Stan is just stuffing his face with all the breakfast on the table!
* The young woman who dubbed for Jacqueline Wells was Rosina Lawrence, a favorite of L&H.
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  • @wookinooki9023
    @wookinooki9023 Жыл бұрын

    I feel sorry for so-called music lovers who don't understand how great this is.

  • @lavoxii
    @lavoxii3 жыл бұрын

    This is the most beautiful one I have heard to compare all the other famous singers. She sang like natural, sweet, truthful, simplistic and beauty.

  • @frankwalker5040

    @frankwalker5040

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think I've heard all the great soprano's sing this song, but none compare to this wonderful ladies singing. Unique, and will never be bettered.

  • @carolfalk6676

    @carolfalk6676

    2 жыл бұрын

    Listen to Enya’s version. It’s exquisite!

  • @wookinooki9023

    @wookinooki9023

    Жыл бұрын

    exactly. No mannerisms, simple, straightforward, and very musical (glissandi, diminuendi, etc.), and she does sound like she's talking about a dream and not performing a recital piece.

  • @brucejackson4219

    @brucejackson4219

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wookinooki9023 you have hit the nail on its proverbial head my friend. Sung without pretentiousness.

  • @ZeMiceS.22222

    @ZeMiceS.22222

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@carolfalk6676 Not quite Her style doesn't do the work of art justice this is sweet and innocent Whereas the rendition by Joan Sutherland is refined and mature... Enya's version as good as she is as an artist and composer is not one of her better works ( although she has a good voice...)

  • @JohnWilson-mp7xh
    @JohnWilson-mp7xh10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful. I really believe that Oliver Hardy became genuinely emotional in that scene

  • @maryc.dalton1284
    @maryc.dalton12843 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this as a little girl with my dad. Brings back such good memories. Love you, Papa. I miss you.

  • @jjmm5091
    @jjmm50912 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to Enya I knew this song. So when KZread suggested this to me I quicly clicked on it. It's so beautiful, peaceful and subtle. Thank you! Blessings to Ireland, from a girl in Argentina.

  • @lesosbourne4832
    @lesosbourne4832 Жыл бұрын

    Made me cry most beautiful voice ever xx

  • @keithnaylor1981
    @keithnaylor19819 ай бұрын

    Nearly a hundred years old now, and I have no doubt this will still be loved in another 100 years time.

  • @allene211
    @allene2113 жыл бұрын

    I just listened to five different sopranos sing this song and she is by far the best. What an exquisite voice. It is hard to believe that it was dubbed because she does such a good job. I have been listening to it every day for the past week...can't get it out of my head.

  • @Mikedartagnan

    @Mikedartagnan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Like you, I tried several different renditions but, for me, this one is streets ahead of the others. Interestingly, Rosina Lawrence, who is singing here, also played Mary Roberts in the film "Way Out West".

  • @jesschristiansen2523
    @jesschristiansen25235 жыл бұрын

    I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls With vassals and serfs at my side, And of all who assembled within those walls That I was the hope and the pride. I had riches all too great to count And a high ancestral name. But I also dreamt which pleased me most That you loved me still the same, That you loved me You loved me still the same, That you loved me You loved me still the same. I dreamt that suitors sought my hand, That knights upon bended knee And with vows no maidens heart could withstand, They pledged their faith to me. And I dreamt that one of that noble host Came forth my hand to claim. But I also dreamt which charmed me most That you loved me still the same That you loved me You loved me still the same, That you loved me You loved me still the same

  • @loryvu1560

    @loryvu1560

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @espqr8642
    @espqr86422 жыл бұрын

    Even brought a tear to the eye of Oliver Hardy. A time gone by in movie-making. Who knows if the magic will return one day.

  • @mavenowa

    @mavenowa

    7 ай бұрын

    NADA. DO NOT AGAIN IN OUR LIFE 2024

  • @Damfino1986
    @Damfino1986 Жыл бұрын

    The way Ollie’s looking at her - pure love and awe ❤

  • @greghover7556
    @greghover75562 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, this is the best version of this wonderful song.

  • @siobhanfay314
    @siobhanfay3144 жыл бұрын

    My mother loved that and played at her funeral seventeen years ago still my heart broke beautiful with both xx

  • @phyllisgrellman4741

    @phyllisgrellman4741

    3 ай бұрын

    My mother also loved this song. I love you my mama💔💔💔💔

  • @rickysmithe9443
    @rickysmithe944310 жыл бұрын

    The definitive version -- nice voice, immaculate phrasing

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    10 жыл бұрын

    Delighted we share the same opinion ricky smithe! I wonder what other lovely film songs used the voice of Rosina Lawrence? You've given me a project! Either way, grateful to hear from you, and thanks so much!

  • @mrsbrownandhercat

    @mrsbrownandhercat

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@varadero1839 The movie Pick A Star is more or less a showcase for her lovely voice.

  • @carmelpule6954
    @carmelpule69548 жыл бұрын

    The beauty and the substance is not only in the song being sung but also in the human contrasts created where the woman is mature enough to create the right emotions for the loving occasion while Oliver Hardy is slightly conscious and aware of the condition and situation while Stan Laurel is completely oblivious to what is going on in a woman's heart and proceed to eat and gnaws away at his food with the mentality of a child wondering what all that softy singing stuff is all about as he cannot get in to an equivalent mind and body space, to appreciate the issue in hand. Brilliant acting in every way.

  • @rickysmithe9443
    @rickysmithe944310 жыл бұрын

    Laurel and Hardy add to the gorgeous innocence of this version.

  • @richnc3068

    @richnc3068

    7 жыл бұрын

    varadero1839 the film u seek is called Swiss miss

  • @christygum3384

    @christygum3384

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen Brother. So incredibly sweet , so incredibly innocent.

  • @raymondsoto3078
    @raymondsoto30783 жыл бұрын

    Thank yu i heard this song as a boy and kept lookin for song beautiful just beautiful marble halls i know now yes yes love it 💞💞💞👍🙌😉

  • @junkhog5036
    @junkhog5036 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. They don't do songs like that anymore!

  • @francescodallorso561

    @francescodallorso561

    4 ай бұрын

    They dont do voices like that anymore😂

  • @TC1931
    @TC193111 жыл бұрын

    the most beautiful and romantic singing of a lovely song

  • @solsticecelt1
    @solsticecelt112 жыл бұрын

    This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Proud to be Irish!

  • @finnerfin5950

    @finnerfin5950

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are they from Ireland?

  • @solsticecelt1

    @solsticecelt1

    4 жыл бұрын

    FinnerFin no

  • @solsticecelt1

    @solsticecelt1

    3 жыл бұрын

    FinnerFin the song was composed by an Irishman

  • @hansdekorver7365

    @hansdekorver7365

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@finnerfin5950 The composer - William Balfe - born in Dublin ( 1808 ).

  • @steveprice2718

    @steveprice2718

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a Celtic spiritual song that has been sung for generations.

  • @janne1232
    @janne12327 жыл бұрын

    I can't think of any song in the entire world more beautiful than this, even these wonderful actors pleased us with a lot of fun during decades, they had their soft moments to, amazing....

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    7 жыл бұрын

    So glad that you wrote! I posted this, and I agree with you in every respect. Though comedy was generally the theme, there was always some of the most charming music, either sung or just being played in the background in every L and H movie! Thanks for writing! varadero

  • @scottpieters4328

    @scottpieters4328

    2 жыл бұрын

    The song was also done by Enya on the Shepherd moons album. Beautiful. 😌

  • @UnclePur

    @UnclePur

    7 ай бұрын

    what was the movie? love to watch

  • @thomasjorge4734

    @thomasjorge4734

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@UnclePurThe Age of Innocence.

  • @phyllisramsey9531
    @phyllisramsey95317 жыл бұрын

    Lovely and sweet! As they say, this can't be beat. A truly memorable segment in film.

  • @frankomahony1874
    @frankomahony18743 жыл бұрын

    I've never heard anyone sing this song as beautiful as this. I was stunned by this beautiful singing, when I watched this film years ago. I'll bet you there are many opera buffs who don't know of this version. I've forgotten the name of the singer, but, I know she also sang with Laurel And Hardy in the "Virginia" song in Way Out West.

  • @hell0hkitty
    @hell0hkitty9 жыл бұрын

    this is THEE interpretation of this haunting piece. ollie's love and tears at his daughter just makes it lovely. i will remember this til i die.

  • @franzsavino8696
    @franzsavino869610 жыл бұрын

    I was haunted by this song for many years Count John McCormack did a version all old, crackley & squeaky, but he brought it from Ireland to America in the 20s. A very famous song here in Dublin in my grandmothers time. But Ms Lawrence sung it perfectly (not forced), has to be sad and wistful. Nice one.

  • @paacer
    @paacer6 жыл бұрын

    That is a beautiful rendition by a singer I've never heard of, Rosina Lawrence

  • @kiwihans100

    @kiwihans100

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rosina Lawrence was the charming young girl in 'Way out west'!

  • @hansdekorver7365

    @hansdekorver7365

    3 жыл бұрын

    maybe World War II was destroying her career.

  • @trudirosie4186

    @trudirosie4186

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @hungerdunger1
    @hungerdunger113 жыл бұрын

    They make a wonderful combination. The voice of Lawrence and the blossom of loveliness in Jacqueline Wells..

  • @akarpowicz
    @akarpowicz12 жыл бұрын

    Of all the versions of this song I've heard on youtube, I like this the best. They capture it's sweetness the best. thanks for posting.

  • @hottrodscars
    @hottrodscars2 жыл бұрын

    Lyrics I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls With vassals and serfs at my side, And of all who assembled within those walls That I was the hope and the pride. I had riches all too great to count And a high ancestral name. But I also dreamt which pleased me most That you loved me still the same, That you loved me You loved me still the same, That you loved me You loved me still the same. I dreamt that suitors sought my hand, That knights upon bended knee And with vows no maidens heart could withstand, They pledged their faith to me. And I dreamt that one of that noble host Came forth my hand to claim. But I also dreamt which charmed me most That you loved me still the same That you loved me You loved me still the same, That you loved me You loved me still the same. Sou

  • @busop1510
    @busop15108 жыл бұрын

    What a great song. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

  • @rickos1915
    @rickos19157 жыл бұрын

    Unfailingly captivating. Far better for pain than morphine.

  • @haroldwayne8812
    @haroldwayne88127 жыл бұрын

    Having listened to several singers do their rendition of this beautiful song with it's ethereal music, I do believe Rosina Lawrence pleases me most....

  • @daleatkinson941
    @daleatkinson9419 жыл бұрын

    Love Stan and Ollie, their films, and the beautiful music in them. They just don't make stuff like this anymore. So thankful we have it all on film.

  • @kiwihans100

    @kiwihans100

    4 жыл бұрын

    You must watch the new 'Stan and Ollie' film! a masterpiece.

  • @albertovillamarin6947
    @albertovillamarin69478 ай бұрын

    Que increíble interpretación 🎼🎶🎵 nivel superior, solo Enya puede rivalizar con ella...

  • @varadero1839
    @varadero183911 жыл бұрын

    I think there exists a kind of Heaven for this type of song. In their heyday, these songs were considered as future classics! Time had other plans for them, and they sort of melted away. Whoever produced this L and H movie recognized a beauty when he heard it! He did everything right; great cast, beautiful orchestration, fine actress and dubbing singer. What's not to like? Thanks a lot for your comment!

  • @ilenestauch5973
    @ilenestauch59733 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful song delivered so sweetly, as Oliver is truly touched as he beams lovingly at his daughter. At the end of the rendition Hardy tears, up, as do I.

  • @keithnaylor1981
    @keithnaylor19813 жыл бұрын

    Tearfully beautiful! See also the amazing performance by ENYA!!!

  • @erzbet07
    @erzbet077 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful rendition of I Dreamed I Dwelt in Marble Halls. Jacqueline Wells is lovely indeed and the singing voice of Rosina Lawrence is lovely. Jeanette MacDonald's singing this melody in MAYTIME actually led me here. So glad to see this rendition on You Tube.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you erzbet07! You're very kind to have written. Over the years I think I've seen so many renditions of this most beautiful song, and performance. Operatically or clinically it may not be considered in the same vein as some of the classically or operatic productions, but it's still the most charming and sincere! You made my day! Thank you again. varadero

  • @TheE8gisell
    @TheE8gisell12 жыл бұрын

    This is a great version of this old Irish air.. taken from the opera 'The Bohemian Girl. The plaintive orchestral accompaniment is hard to beat.'

  • @greghover7556

    @greghover7556

    2 жыл бұрын

    agreed, cannot beat this version.

  • @segifford1
    @segifford13 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful song, and the young lady performs it perfectly, singing to her father.

  • @miyoshiumeki

    @miyoshiumeki

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is Thelma Todd, lip-syncing to the voice of Rosina Lawrence.

  • @marcmomus

    @marcmomus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@miyoshiumeki Thelma does a great job of the lip synching. A true professional.

  • @miyoshiumeki

    @miyoshiumeki

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marcmomus yes. It’s one of the reasons why they kept cutting away to Stan Laurel eating during the song. It would be too difficult for her to lip-synch the whole song in one take so they were able to break it up in a couple of places where she could stop or redo parts of it.

  • @hadrianmonk
    @hadrianmonk27 күн бұрын

    It's such a wonderful gift when you can sing....

  • @magguy4
    @magguy42 жыл бұрын

    how lovely. oliver's wee tear at the end of the the song. melts my old fashioned heart

  • @TheFOODYGUY
    @TheFOODYGUY7 жыл бұрын

    I am 50 now,, but can remember my nana cuddling me on her lap while we watched this as a child,, wonderful- thank you so much

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Want to thank you for sharing such an intimate recollection! L and H made so many great films, but my favorites were always the musicals, or at least where some music was played or sung. Another of my besties was "Way Out West." In that one the ingenue role was played by Rosina Lawrence, the voice heard here! Again, happy to hear that this brought you good memories! Best wishes, varadero

  • @wookinooki9023
    @wookinooki9023 Жыл бұрын

    I think Ollie's tears are genuine.

  • @shaymoore1260
    @shaymoore1260 Жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely beautiful what a beautiful woman and voice not to mention the song

  • @richardrussell6861
    @richardrussell6861 Жыл бұрын

    I looked this up on KZread because this song is in James Joyce's story, "Clay." This is a beautiful performance and that it is old fashioned resonates nicely with James Joyce.

  • @patnevin4478
    @patnevin4478 Жыл бұрын

    For me personally this is the best female voice I've ever heard and totally enchanted me Stan and Ollie just add to the delight of it all. Thank you for posting

  • @breifneorourke.3400
    @breifneorourke.34003 жыл бұрын

    This tune haunts me once heard it's Never Forgotten Jacqueline Wells sings it so beautifully, and Laurel and Hardy my favourite characters, thank you for posting I truly enjoyed it. God bless you

  • @lizdoyle7158
    @lizdoyle71588 жыл бұрын

    🐦🐦🐦WONDERFUL LAUREL N HARDY MOVIE BOHEMIAN GIRL, N SONG I DREAMT I DWELT IN MARBLE HALLS IS SO BEAUTIFUL ALWAYS GREAT TO HEAR WE LIKE IT 🐦🐦🐦 PAT N LIZ 2016 😄😄😄

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hi Liz Doyle, So happy you and Pat have written, especially since you've enjoyed this so much! I'm the poster, and I 1st saw this as a child; obviously, it never left me. It can be dismantled by vocal "experts" forever, but the lovely voice of Rosina Lawrence, the beauty of Jacqueline Wells and charm of L and H make this a classic! I love it, and glad you both do also! Best to you, varadero

  • @Tenortalker

    @Tenortalker

    8 жыл бұрын

    No need to dismantle anything as Rosina Lawrence's lovely singing goes straight to the heart of this aria . Her light soprano voice has beautiful tone and fine technique. Jacqueline Wells makes the clip delightful , along with Laurel and Hardy..

  • @davidwilliamson5323
    @davidwilliamson53234 жыл бұрын

    What an absolute classic. I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls was my Grandmothers favourite, rediscovered by me in The Bohemian Girl as I watched Laurel & Hardy constantly as a child. It is so beautiful. They did a few of these comic operas I think. Swiss Miss & Fra Diavolo, spring to mind.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mr. Williamson….I posted this and I, like you, watched the L&H movies whenever I could! This scene stuck in what's left of my mind. I remember "Swiss Miss" also! It had the gorilla! Hope you enjoy this link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qI2Cr9FxksK_kso.html Best to you, varadero

  • @hungerdunger1
    @hungerdunger113 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to revisit this video!!! Well wow!! I got this shiver down my back!!! Wonderful!!!!

  • @harkening1
    @harkening18 жыл бұрын

    Jacqueline Wells (Julie Bishop) about 22 years old. Captivating performance. and really an excellent piece of lip sync as well.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hi Christopher Hardy, I posted this, and she really was lovely and very talented. I also remember her in "The Black Cat," with Karloff and Lugosi and later in "Rhapsody in Blue." Several years ago I visited Mendocino, here in Northern California. According to what I've read this is where she passed away at 87! This gem of a town has been used as a backdrop for numerous Hollywood/TV films, among them "Johnny Belinda," and "East of Eden," to name a couple! So glad to receive your comment, and thank you! varadero

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    8 жыл бұрын

    When she did "The Bohemian Girl" she was still very young. Her lip sync was beautifully performed. As for Mendocino, I'd head there right now; it's that lovely and interesting. I don't work for the chamber of commerce, but just think you'd like to see a list of films shot there: www.mendocinofun.com/movies/ Best regards, varadero/john

  • @kiwihans100

    @kiwihans100

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cant understand why Rosina Lawrence , the wonderful singer here wasnt in the film!

  • @CarloQuinto
    @CarloQuinto10 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely scene. The wonderful voice of Rosina Lawrence and the lovely innocent endearing acting of Jacqueline Wells. It's a shame Ms. Wells could not have given Joan Sutherland some lessons in acting and stage deportment. Might have really helped.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    10 жыл бұрын

    WOW! I'm trembling as I write this response! Charles Henry, I agree with you! Your second and third line may anger many JS fans, but I say what I feel. The comportment of young Jacqueline Wells, and the youthful beauty of the voice of Rosina Lawrence make this a treasure! Thanks so much for writing! varadero

  • @CarloQuinto

    @CarloQuinto

    10 жыл бұрын

    varadero1839 Thank you so much for the kind words and THANK YOU for posting this treasure. It is never my intent to anger anyone, or insult any singers, I just try to give honest comments that are my opinions based on over 50 yrs of watching and listening to opera. I have said before that I respect Joan Sutherland as a kind, lovely woman, someone I could have been friends with and enjoyed a good cup of tea with but unfortunately, I consider her probably the most over rated singer in history. Spectacular high notes, yes. A voice that lasted, yes. But a robotic stage presence, extreme sloppy diction in all languages, just plain boring. Maybe she was just too nice, but again I thank you for writing.

  • @leetaylor7006
    @leetaylor70065 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful scene from a great movie.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lee Taylor, Though I posted this, I've never been sure what prompted me to do so! I just recall seeing this as a pre-teen and falling in love with the entire production! I still think it's brilliant that the director could incorporate Stan's demented breakfast scene, with that loveliest of songs! Kudos to said director; few others could have pulled this off! So good to hear from you! varadero

  • @lavoxii
    @lavoxii3 жыл бұрын

    I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls With vassals and serfs at my side And of all who assembled within those walls That I was the hope and the pride I had riches all too great to count And a high ancestral name But I also dreamt which pleased me most That you loved me still the same That you loved me You loved me still the same That you loved me You loved me still the same I dreamt that suitors sought my hand That knights upon bended knee And with vows no maidens heart could withstand They pledged their faith to me And I dreamt that one of that noble host Came forth my hand to claim But I also dreamt which charmed me most That you loved me still the same That you loved me You loved me still the same That you loved me You loved me still the same

  • @Corrie121
    @Corrie12111 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this excellent post. It is greatly appreciated.

  • @alfiekelly5914
    @alfiekelly59142 жыл бұрын

    I grew up on a diet of Stan and Babe. They have always made my life a happy place. If i'm ever down, i stick on some Laurel and Hardy. It never fails.

  • @mariopinot9884
    @mariopinot98843 жыл бұрын

    Loveliness.

  • @allene211
    @allene2116 ай бұрын

    That voice is amazing! It is the best version of the song ❤.

  • @brucejackson4219
    @brucejackson42193 жыл бұрын

    what a magnificent song: 100 % dubbing synchrony by actress & soprano.

  • @miyoshiumeki

    @miyoshiumeki

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you wonder why they kept jumping back to Stan or Ollie in the song, it was so they had some places to edit so that Jacqueline Wells could do the lip-syncing in pieces and not all in one shot, and then they could choose the best takes.

  • @RobCLynch
    @RobCLynch14 күн бұрын

    Jeez, this is almost 90 years old. Some will get it. Many won't.

  • @sgomenzio
    @sgomenzio12 жыл бұрын

    un grande saluto,anche in memoria di Stan and Oliver,tra i più grandi attori mai esistiti.ciao da Roma.

  • @clausidrogo6257
    @clausidrogo6257 Жыл бұрын

    This song makes me very sad , I lost my baby and I remember listening this song trying to understand life and god.

  • @Brace67
    @Brace675 жыл бұрын

    Such an exquisitely beautiful song. I first became familiar with it while watching this movie and of all the versions I’ve listened to, this one is the very best. There is also a video on KZread of this piece performed in 1986 by operatic star Jessye Norman which is also lovely.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've also seen many renditions by various performers, and I still like this one best! Thirties production values, antiquated audio, and it still kicks it! Thank you!

  • @waltergray7722
    @waltergray77226 жыл бұрын

    Delightful !!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, and I'm grateful to hear from you! varadero

  • @lakefire9985
    @lakefire998510 жыл бұрын

    This is one of their best i seen it first many years ago and i love this song so much

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    10 жыл бұрын

    Hi lake fire, I'm very grateful to you for your opinion on this clip! Think we're both big fans of both Laurel and Hardy! I'll never forget this movie, and want to thank you for your kind message! Best wishes, varadero

  • @lakefire9985

    @lakefire9985

    10 жыл бұрын

    varadero1839 i love laurel and hardy im 38 and love these fellas since i can remember

  • @larryzeleznik3490
    @larryzeleznik34906 жыл бұрын

    So, So Beautiful!

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Zeleznik! L and H often managed to sneak in a few tunes to their wonderful films, but I've always loved this one the best!

  • @wcw3086
    @wcw30865 жыл бұрын

    This song is so beautiful, its other-worldly. My mom loved opera and operetta and this was one of her favorites and she often played it on the piano....and so it makes me cry every time I hear it.

  • @solsticecelt1
    @solsticecelt13 жыл бұрын

    What a haunting Irish melody

  • @varadero1839
    @varadero183911 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your comment! Just viewed the Sutherland rendition and, though lovely, found it a little too rehearsed. Know I'll get my head handed to me, but have to say the same for lovely Jesse Norman. Rosina Lawrence seemed to keep this in the realm of reality; her voice flowed so naturally! Just getting ready for the brickbats to come! Best to you darsaen!

  • @Yfuyhj
    @Yfuyhj2 ай бұрын

    I love watching Oliver's face as he listens. Seems he comes out of character to nod his approval.

  • @TonyNicoultre100
    @TonyNicoultre1003 жыл бұрын

    This always brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful!

  • @giannunziovisconti9006
    @giannunziovisconti90069 жыл бұрын

    Stupenda interpretazione.

  • @ChefVegan
    @ChefVegan7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this lovely song!

  • @trudirosie4186
    @trudirosie41863 жыл бұрын

    Such exquisite music such lovely sentiments done justice by Rosina Lawrence's exquisite voice

  • @nicholasturton9267
    @nicholasturton92673 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful rendition of a beautiful song AND Laurel and Hardy Fantastic

  • @chloetwidale1294
    @chloetwidale12945 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful singing

  • @vernwilliford701
    @vernwilliford7017 жыл бұрын

    This lovely aria captivated me from the first time I saw Bohemian Girl. I was not aware until just now that, while I fell in love with Jacqueline Wells' enchanting theatrics, it was, in fact, Rosina Lawrence's delicately evocative voice that sent tears coursing to my eyes. Not a problem from my standpoint. Indeed, I praise the intelligence that brought these two lovely young women, with their respective strengths, into collaboration for the blessing of subsequent generations. Sincerely appreciate your own diligent research work!

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mr. Williford, As the poster, I'm so glad to hear from you! Before I saw her in this wonder, I'd seen her in another film. She had a lovely distinctive face, but had short brown hair, and it was a serious horror/melodrama! That film was "The Black Cat," starring the 2 fiends of the day, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi! When I saw her in "The Bohemian Girl" I was confused because I knew her, but the blonde hair threw me. She performed in many films until 1957. Kinda wish she'd kept her Jacqueline Wells name, but she changed it in 1945 to Julie Bishop. I also read where she passed away in my favorite town, Mendocino, California! I spent 8 days there once, and it's an unforgettable place! Thanks so much for writing, varadero

  • @vernwilliford701

    @vernwilliford701

    7 жыл бұрын

    Esteemed connoisseur, While I enjoyed "The Black Cat", that 1934 cutting-edge art deco film, I failed to go ahead and connect the dots by recognizing Jacqueline Wells. Thanks for enlightening me! In passing, I've enjoyed many a happy day at the Mendicino Hotel. Admire your superior taste! Cheers, Vern

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Vern, Among many, here's one more that was filmed in lovely Mendocino! I know though filmed in B & W, I always think of the lovely brown eyes of Jane Wyman! Think they were portraying this as Nova Scotia! When last I visited this town, it still had just a little over 1,000 residents! Pardon the elusive address of this link, but YT and I have often had some disagreements. Either way, wish me luck as I do You, and hope you'll keep in touch, and enjoy this little visit to a lovely, old Mendocino! Best to you, john jdm364.net/Videos/JohnnyBelinda2. mp4

  • @vernwilliford701

    @vernwilliford701

    7 жыл бұрын

    Blessings attend your peregrinations. Vern

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    7 жыл бұрын

    Vern Williford Hi Vern, What's a comma these days? Hope this one is the correct rendition! jdm364.net/Videos/JohnnyBelinda.mp4

  • @kiwihans100
    @kiwihans1003 жыл бұрын

    Rosanna Lawrence's version of this wonderful song is by far the best! Yet she was known more as an actress than a singer! ( She was the girl in 'Way out west'. The pace, dynamics all perfection! The listen to Joan Sutherland's shrill loud version and you will conclude the above.

  • @lewis1936
    @lewis193610 жыл бұрын

    This to my way of thinking is the best version of the song. Such a pleasure to listen to.plus Laurel and Hardy, God bless them.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    10 жыл бұрын

    Hi lewis1936, I'm not sure how I'm receiving this, dated 6/10/14 on 7/9/14! If I've screwed up, I apologize. Cut to the chase, I'm so glad that you enjoyed this rendition of the song. I love the voice of Rosina Lawrence, and Laurel and Hardy are my 2 best pals; I grew up watching them pummel one another! Thanks so much, and sorry for the confusion! Do you remember the name of the film where they're pursued by a gorilla on wooden bridge, way high up?

  • @lewis1936

    @lewis1936

    10 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps it is The Piano, you are thinking about. Cheers

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    10 жыл бұрын

    lewis1936 Hi lewis1936, I remember "The Piano!" It too was wonderful, but was kind of a short film. The one I'm vaguely thinking of had something to do with a European setting, and of course, some singing! Thanks for writing.

  • @mrsbrownandhercat

    @mrsbrownandhercat

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@varadero1839 It's Swiss Miss.

  • @DCShaneTours
    @DCShaneTours5 жыл бұрын

    I was watching my Saturday morning Laurel and Hardy when this song came on, I was pleasantly surprised. The actress (Thelma Todd) who played the gypsy's queen's daughter died 'mysteriously' and the movie had to have major rewrites, and re-filming of entire scenes to work around it; the studio didn't want to be associated with the controversy.

  • @Brace67
    @Brace674 жыл бұрын

    I believe this version transcends the Sutherland one. It is my very favorite, however listen to the rendition by the late Jessye Norman which is also on KZread. It is truly perfection itself and was sung at a Command Performance for her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Wonderful.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for writing! I'm off to look up Jessye Norman's rendition. Loved her too, and she is currently the first performer on my channel; it's from a very old PBS show! She'll be greatly missed. Best wishes, varadero kzread.info/dash/bejne/kah2zdClf9TTZM4.html

  • @miyoshiumeki
    @miyoshiumeki4 жыл бұрын

    Most beautiful song ever and the best rendition of this. If you wonder why they kept jumping back to Stan or Ollie in the song, it was so they had some places to edit so that Jacqueline Wells could do the lip-syncing in pieces and not all in one shot, and then they could choose the best takes.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    4 жыл бұрын

    Over the years I think I've heard them all! Every one was lovely in its own way, but as heard here, I feel Rosina Lawrence excelled! Her voice just seemed to hit that loving spot we all enjoy! Very grateful to hear from you!

  • @starmangreg

    @starmangreg

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@varadero1839 Enya does a very nice version, but this one is stashed away in one of my best memories.

  • @thomascassidy8347
    @thomascassidy83473 жыл бұрын

    I love this song so much and this is lovely 💕

  • @ChristopherScottDixon
    @ChristopherScottDixon5 жыл бұрын

    TY so much for this upload, my favorite comedy duo & so good to hear this enchanting song again sung so beautifully, brings tears to my eyes every time. I used to think Dame Joan Sutherland's version was the seminal interpretation, however I'm happy to genuflect to this magnificent rendition. Enya's version is also haunting. :-)

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank You! I, too, like the renditions by both Dame Joan, and Enya! Call it nostalgia, or what you will, but I 1st saw this when I was about 9-10 years old. If I'd known how, I'd have tried to discover the name of the singer much earlier. Lovely Rosina Lawrence sings here! My "library" was in the basement of our tiny-town firehouse! I kind of blame Hollywood for never having decided on an actual name for "Jacqueline Wells." Think the powers that were couldn't figure out what to name her! I had a really hard time too. She was really pretty, but here are at least 3 of her stage-names: Jacqueline Wells, Diane Duval, and Julie Bishop! She played Mrs. Ira Gershwin as Julie Bishop! Talk about an identity crisis; I'm grateful to hear from you! Best regards, varadero

  • @ChristopherScottDixon

    @ChristopherScottDixon

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@varadero1839 TY for your interesting reply too. Jacqueline Wells was indeed very pretty. Rosina Lawrence's voice is glorious. Best regards Chris :-)

  • @solsticecelt1
    @solsticecelt16 жыл бұрын

    From William Balfes' opera the Bohemian girl. haunting song.

  • @varadero1839

    @varadero1839

    6 жыл бұрын

    Indeed it is! I'm the poster, and listen often! Thank you very much! varadero

  • @miyoshiumeki
    @miyoshiumeki2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Rosina Lawrence. If you wonder why they kept jumping back to Stan or Ollie in the song, it was so they had some places to edit so that Jacqueline Wells could do the lip-syncing in pieces and not all in one shot, and then they could choose the best takes.

  • @Mzalpq10
    @Mzalpq103 жыл бұрын

    beautiful beautiful beautiful

  • @peterfitzgerald5390
    @peterfitzgerald53906 жыл бұрын

    Truly beautiful...

  • @garymeyers187
    @garymeyers187 Жыл бұрын

    This is 1 of my (2) music i want in my funeral !

  • @varadero1839
    @varadero183913 жыл бұрын

    @kiwihans Hi, and thanks for your comment. Ms. Lawrence really did possess a fine voice; wish we'd heard more from her. Once more, grateful to hear from you!

  • @mrsbrownandhercat

    @mrsbrownandhercat

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, she was also the "high" voice for Stan Laurel in Way Out West, in the Lonesome Pine song. (The deep voice was Chill Wills). The movie Pick A Star was more or less a showcase for her singing voice.

  • @bronxboy1952
    @bronxboy1952 Жыл бұрын

    I think I heard this when I was like 6 or 7, Ut has been my favorite aria for well over 60 years!

  • @solsticecelt1
    @solsticecelt13 жыл бұрын

    There’s a beautiful rendition of this by Irish soprano Vanessa Fallon in the film about the explorers Burke and Wills

  • @johnsturdy5143
    @johnsturdy51438 жыл бұрын

    why do I cry and laugh at this?

  • @sarahm5936

    @sarahm5936

    4 жыл бұрын

    the lyrics are heartbreaking, yet she sings it with such innocence and gratitude, and the absurd characters just really make the juxtoposition so silly it's funny, plus her voice is lovely and moving

  • @marcellogenesi6390

    @marcellogenesi6390

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sarahm5936 No other version compare to Rosina' rendition , absolute none, beautiful, delicate, no melody distorting coloratura, or vibrato. Just perfect, the scene adds to the charm

  • @kate18234
    @kate1823411 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you about Dame S's slightly overwrought work with this song. And I loved this recording from the film, completely new to me. This song always makes me weep, but especially after the death of my brother who loved it so much.

  • @duwapp9190
    @duwapp9190 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful 🥰

  • @tomasotreasaigh111
    @tomasotreasaigh1113 жыл бұрын

    The hairdo on Stanley is astonishingly similar to Hugh Jackmans hairdo in his first outing as The Wolverine!

  • @varadero1839
    @varadero183911 жыл бұрын

    Grateful to hear from you, and I'm delighted it brought back such great memories! L and H films were really unique in that they often incorporated magnificent music, singing and then their wacky behavior. To me, they always worked out fine! So glad that you wrote!

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    with vassals and serfs by my side......who couldn't love this song and this singer.

  • @sgomenzio
    @sgomenzio12 жыл бұрын

    stupenda !