I'm 84 now and it was music like this that formed my view of romanticism - I fell in love with a beautiful young girl - I courted and eventually married her and now after fifty five years of marriage, we are both still in love - I still get excited when I see her after we have been apart even for a few hours. When I finally stand before the pearly gates I will turn round to take a last look at the world I am leaving and be grateful for the wonderful life we have had together.

@organboi

6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Amazing.

@B.H.56

6 жыл бұрын

now you have me crying...

@wmperkins25

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story-

@MrMark2024

5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful proving once again that love truly is timeless.

@dv7361

5 жыл бұрын

Edward Carron - I’m reading this comment in 2019. You must be 90 now 😊

These songs will live on forever as long as there are talented singers such as Julian and Sierra to ensure their survival. One is immediately caught up in the beauty of their voices and the lyrical magic of these songs.

@rogermacauley806

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. Such joy...

@keithshaw1480

Жыл бұрын

Bless You man. My favorite of his hers is from Oklahoma

@h.lloydweston4506

Жыл бұрын

@@keithshaw1480 Thanks, Keith! We are blessed who still love this beautiful music. Sierra Boggess and julian Ovenden are very gifted singers who bring these beautiful show tunes to life. We thank them for the joy they bring to our lives. Blessings to you also, my brother!

These two are as close to angels as we will ever see. So perfectly matched. In sweetness as well as musical talent.

I grew up in the 40s and fifties and still love the songs of the great musicals of my day; nothing today compares to them.

@phylbutter3774

3 жыл бұрын

Mad about Julian! And Sierra!! I want more!!!

@carlechevarria2226

3 жыл бұрын

I love beautiful melodies. I remember them forever. Lyrics I am a bit different with. With these two heroes of song I mimic every note and moment in my mind.

@rogermacauley806

2 жыл бұрын

Those were the days...

@thomasbradley4505

Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t born until 1964, but my parents were born in the 20’s, they both loved musicals, and my dad had a beautiful voice. I grew up on musical theater songs and can never get enough of them. And Show Boat opened on December 27, which is my birthday (though Show Boat is much older) so it holds a special place for me

Julian Ovenden has become my favorite musical theater performer. His voice is divine. Sierra Boggess is, as usual, heavenly.

julian ovenden is a complete package, utterly goodlooking and gorgeous. the voice, superb and wonderful. a duet from sierra and julian is indeed, magical. love them!

Julian Ovenden is indeed the best and the real deal. More blessings to him in his career. Very talented young man.

I have seen, sorry heard, the John Wilson Orchestra live over 5 times now for my birthday treat. He & the cast and crew never disappoint. Absolutely magnificent, as always. This performance from Sierra & Julian is breathtaking. Sierra looks like a Disney princess. Julian Ovenden is the real deal.

Awesome... Ovenden is amazing. I saw him first in Foyle's War. I knew he was talented but who knew how talented!! Absolutely amazing.

The only singers to sing this beautiful song from “Showboat” as well were Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson in the movie, “Showboat”. Sierra and Julian are consummate singers! They are just fantastic together. Such passion they show as they sing this! Jerome Kern was a great composer! Thank you for the download, “UTube”.

People Will Say We're In Love", "We Could Make Believe" and "If I Loved You" all have a similar vibe, a cautious longing for deeper involvement, a tentative promise of future commitment. I love all three songs, and all three very different musicals.

@StripeRich

6 жыл бұрын

Sierra's last name is misspelled; it should be "Goddess."

I love Sierra's voice too, but I also want to express some love for Julian Ovenden who is absolutely wonderful

This is GREAT Collaboration of TWO Excellent Performers!

My mu and dad used to sing this. Dad passed away a couple of weeks ago and I came here to reminisce :-) R.I.P dad

Julian Ovenden is so talented: a fine actor, an amazing tenor, good looking, and quite intelligent and charming. The whole package.

@phylbutter3774

6 жыл бұрын

I love everything Julian does- especially his singing. He’s also pefect as Andrew Foyle! More please!!

@sleepylagoon1310

6 жыл бұрын

Ovendon caught my eye in 'Downton Abbey', but I didn't know he could sing, too! ♥ Yep, the whole package! ♥♥♥

@franklesser5655

4 жыл бұрын

Well yeh, but he's no me.

@dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394

4 жыл бұрын

Julian was born in the town my husband I were born in and I feel that there is a kind of rapport (silly I know). Julian and Sierra are two of the great talents of our generation. Sierra for me was the perfect Christine Daae. She is the inspiration when I sing musical theatre. I highly applaud them both.

@warrengwonka2479

4 жыл бұрын

Diane Shepherd And she’s even better singing LUSTY MONTH OF MAY!

Beautiful music by the great combo of Rodgers and Hammerstein, two of the greatest names in music Julian and Sierra are just plain marvelous together. I keep listening to this, and never tire of it. Thank you so very much.

@bernardcleary4330

6 жыл бұрын

The lyrics are by Oscar Hammerstein, but the music is by the inimitable Jerome Kern. This work predated Hammerstein's collaboration with Richard Rodgers by about 15 years.

@ritapacitti9599

2 жыл бұрын

Two beautiful people forever. So talented.what pleasure to see and hear.

Beautiful song & what beautiful voices!!

these two sound so natural together. they are both wonderful singers and I believe that Oscar Hammerstein would be very pleased with their performance of one of his most beloved songs.

@anthonymetcalfe4038

6 жыл бұрын

steph myers

@ninotchka13

5 жыл бұрын

The music is from Showboat, composed by the great Jerome Kern.

@justpeachy130

5 жыл бұрын

+ninotchka13 Hammerstein wrote the words

two beautiful voices, and some of sierra's expressions makes her as cute as can be.

JULIAN AND SIERRA! WOW! These two young singers are totally awesome! Absolutely beautiful voices-and they sound terrific together. While I like this particular video I suggest everyone look at the duet of Oklahoma that they did. That was even more amazing!

@malcolmparnaby3681

10 жыл бұрын

seen it and absolutely correct fantastic

@malcolmparnaby3681

10 жыл бұрын

and the West Side Balcony song is great too

@gossamerwings3632

9 жыл бұрын

TheMusicguy68 I also love their singing in "Oklahoma" as well.

The Proms Musicals are just sensational

I think Sierra is utterly wonderful in this, both her singing and her acting. Beautifully performed. Thank you so much for posting this.

@meredith218461

4 жыл бұрын

I think I've fallen in love with her!. She has the voice and charisma in Aces. Julian Ovenden is equally wonderful.

@jasonlevi7947

5 ай бұрын

I think it was the previous performance being referred to.

Sierra is by far the greatest singer of this song absolutely perfect.

She's so cute. I love this. Possibly best version I've ever heard.

@daveclarke1466

5 жыл бұрын

Erin Kahn I think I agree. Although 1951 showboat version I did like as well

SO FREAKIN' BEAUTIFUL!!!

This is a wonderful little slice out of "Showboat" I have never seen such an endearing duet! I love it!!

@claudiabutler746

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful singing !!

They are beautiful together.

@jacquelinemaddison4872

5 жыл бұрын

Philip Dow n

Don't know why, but Sierra's "hello" makes me grin!!!

@mooravity8140

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 🥺

@heatherleslie5874

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! She delightful!

I agree, her voice is remarkable. God, I wish I was her agent! She deserves the biggest, brightest roles out there.

@tams.5286

3 жыл бұрын

Julian Ovenden is equally as good. I think he has a beautiful voice-great pairing...

They're both so perfect...

Seeing Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden tomorrow with the NY POPS/seven reneke at Carnegie Hall. Had no iea Julian Ovenden was a singer...only knew him as one of "Mary's men" on DOWNTON ABBEY.

WOW This brings back wonderful memories of watching Showboat! I would say that Showboat was the caliber of Sound of Music!

ULTIMATE DREAM TEAM - always. Julian comes from our home town in the UK, and as a classical soprano, I would SO love to sing a duet with him. I guess I shall have to dream!

When Broadway was alive and full of colour!, Showboat is amazing!

Aah, Julian Ovenden! ♥♥♥

Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson were wonderful in the movie. Julian and Boggess bring all that wonder back to me from long ago. Thank you both so much.

@dianaaljadeff2983

12 күн бұрын

I prefer Irene Dunne and Allan Jones in the 1936 Show Boat movie over Grayson and Keel .But I prefer Sierra and Julian in this performance because they sing it complete

I could just watch a whole show of these two doing whatever together.

I grew up in the era of great musical classics from MGM, Hollywood! "Showboat" is my all-time-favorite esp "Make Believe." I listen to it forever. Many thanks.

This song is my favorite from Showboat; there is something of the flavor of "If I Loved You" from Carousel, and "People Will Say We're In Love" from Oklahoma; two favorites from those shows as well. This rendition is so much better than the abridged movie version.

@phylbutter3774

6 жыл бұрын

I think Julian is great in all those Hammerstein shows! Thanks

@BeatrizSun

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, i think that it's because those three songs: Make Believe, People Will Say We're in Love and If I Loved You evidences the "true love" and foreshadow the marriage of the couples.

@jumperstartful

2 жыл бұрын

You hit all my favorites. Oklahoma is favorite.

@jfcurran5484

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeatrizSun I’ve read that nature of all three of those songs was a device for adding a love song to Act I before the couple were really quite in love yet. ☺️

This is the very first time I've heard this song...I'm speechless and breathless, it's beautiful, and both performers were awesome. Now I want to know the whole musical!

@annaoffive

8 жыл бұрын

Same!

@harshmnr

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too. :) ~:~

@sct353

7 жыл бұрын

This song is so good and yet is not as well known as other musical standards. We're singing a 'Show Boat' medley in our choir and this song features in it and it's fabulous.

@eddyfinkful

6 жыл бұрын

Check out Mario Lanza's cover!

@vlugovsky

6 жыл бұрын

Showboat! Find the movie version with Ann Blyth andHoward Keel

Sierra has the ability to make ANYONE smile ^_^. She's AMAZING! ♥

@warrenpugh7844

9 жыл бұрын

Miranda Miller And cry?

@johnmurphy289

7 жыл бұрын

Just love these two and their beautiful singing

Stumbled on this recently while looking for Gordon Mc Rae's Oklahoma. Magnificent.

@tams.5286

3 жыл бұрын

I as well-Probably in May. Everything Julian sings is outstanding. Same for Sierra.

They both are great , Julian i just saw and heard at the beautiful De Doelen concerthall in Rotterdam The Netherlands with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra . It was fantastic!.

i was there.i love the JWO and Julian and Sierra.love the beautiful song from Showboat.

That was as good as it ever needs to be

What an actress she is! And the voice.... WONDERFUL

her voice is the most beautiful soprano voice I've ever heard. I just can't stop loving her

@kateandphoebe

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, agreed. The most beautiful soprano voice I have heard as well.

@richardmayora1289

5 жыл бұрын

@@kateandphoebe I saw her in concert recently and it was heartbreaking that she auditioned for My Fair Lady and lost out to Lauren Ambrose. Sierra sang I Could Have Danced All Night....no words.

@melissam597

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Mayor rejection is something you need to get used to, she will be in something else soon enough 🙂

@rebeccap6878

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen you in so many comment sections, I just don't remember which ones.😂 But, yes!! I agree!! She's so beautiful!!!

@princepeterwolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccap6878 hey! =)

Very moving

I LOVE this man💕❤️💕

Ooohhh Godddd, she is FLAWLESS

I am rather bored with all of the comparisons. Just enjoy the talent as it is. These two singers are truly extraordinary. Period.

@organboi

6 жыл бұрын

Amen. Agreed.

@StripeRich

6 жыл бұрын

The point was, each is a superb rendition expressing universal human longings in slightly different contexts.

@poleal2232

6 жыл бұрын

I have regularly viewed this performance since it's first year out. It's actually my favourite modern version. So I agree with you. Let's appreciate this fine as is performance.

@applepie238

5 жыл бұрын

just came across these two and yes chuck you are right, they are extraordinary they compliment each other in every way, sierra's voice is magical.

@phylbutter3774

5 жыл бұрын

Love both Julian and Sierra!

Both of their voices sound like they could have been on the original soundtrack, but especially Julian's. It has an old quality that is a perfect match for the song.

Wonderful, incredible.

When I hear the tune I find that good feelings just wash over me.

Love them both. Pure talent.

Back in the 90s, The movie showboat was on TV when my son was about 8 years old. He was in his bedroom and come out and said, “Mom, please stop singing so loud! He thought that was me singing because I frequently sang this type of music around the house. I’m an old soul!!! Love this!!!

Wonderful song and a great performance

They should remake Show Boat with these two.

@rebeccap6878

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!!

@pattimuse1

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! What a great idea!

It makes me cry when I watch her sing,,,so beautiful!

god I would love to go to a concert like this, THIS IS my kind of concert!!

Juilan O. is flawless!!

Chills. Shivers. These two make my heart swell.

"in a phantom kiss"..... deja vu Sierra? Love it!

she's so gorgeous i cant

So beautiful, so romantic, great couple, God Bless

Wonderful voices ❤️❤️❤️

A very impressive performance from both. This is not an easy piece for either to sing as the expression and vocal range is quite a test for even the most capable, it also requires good direction and stage craft. Thank you for posting

Simply a marvelous pair.

Sierra is perfect.

@johndiggle1988

6 жыл бұрын

madeline m

@ronaldsilverblatt6207

6 жыл бұрын

Madeline McKeown i

@ronaldsilverblatt6207

6 жыл бұрын

John Diggle d4

FABULOUS TOGETHER SINGING JEROME KERN'S MAKE BELIEVE..

He's so handsome!

They should play together, excuse me THEY MUST! Such a great duet :)

Magical song, an Evergreen. Always makes me dream with the make belive world.

two wonderful singers . . . .simple

Agree totally with all the comments. Am on holiday in England for a much needed break. 2 days into it and am in bed with covid but these beautiful songs and music are keeping me happy.

I could keep on listening to Julian and sierra all day love to hear them sing

Announcer said the song was from 'Kiss Me Kate'. 'Make Believe' comes 'Showboat'

I see and hear Sierra and have to exclaim: "Yes, God!"

Jerome Kern wrote some great melodies, this one from B'Way's "Showboat" 1927. Movie made in 1951. Another favorite from Showboat is Why Do I Love You.

How can 75 people put thumbs up to this its BRILLIANT.

Just perfect!

gosh--this is wonderful! Irene Dunne did it so wonderfully in the movie(the good one from 1936!) , but as much as i love her,Sierra Boggess really is better

Both of them are great!! Lovely voices, 💞💞

Sierra is such a beautiful lady I could watch her all day.

I wish America could do a show like this on the regular

We were there.A pleasure to see them.

8:33... My heart melted.

Very beautiful soprano and heavenly voice

That gifted voice deserves the best musical awards available Sierra. Excellent performances! Bravo!

Absolutely lovely.

Joyful and beautiful

One word: MAGICAL! :)

So they should have filmed the entire Showboat with these two. Would love for them to do a CD of this.

@gossamerwings3632

8 жыл бұрын

organicskating I would love to have a DVD of this entire musical with Sierra and Julian!!!

Just watched him in an episode of Foyle's War. Damn good actor. Damn wonderful voice.

@ritapacitti9599

2 жыл бұрын

And damn good looking!

@richardgornalle4536

2 жыл бұрын

@@ritapacitti9599 Yes, very much so. Sierra, too, is very pleasing on the eye.

What it is to be young and good looking and to be able to sing like that... thank you for posting

Every time i listen to you singing it's magic❤

These two remind me of Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones in Carousel and Oklahoma, and they are the Gold Standard. Sierra even looks like Shirley!

@kmgirl1967

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think Sierra looks like Shirley Jones...at all...!!!!

It's the guy from Downton Abbey! And he can sing! This is news!

@gossamerwings3632

9 жыл бұрын

AmyNikita I actually only know Julian Ovenden since a couple of years ago on these youtube vids of the Proms so I thought he was only a singer. Then I accidentally saw him on 'Foyle's War' a couple of months ago and found out he also has acted for quite some time, saw him briefly last year on DAbbey but I've never seen that series before so not sure about his character on that show. I'd love to see more of him singing and acting but I don't live in London.

@AmyNikitaMusicMusicalsMovies

9 жыл бұрын

gossamerwings Also saw him in Foyle's War :) He only recently joined Downton's cast (from series 4) and I wasn't that impressed with him on that.

@gossamerwings3632

9 жыл бұрын

AmyNikita I also saw him briefly on Downton Abbey and really don't know why he was cast in the series as I was disappointed in the character he portrayed, he didn't seem to really play an important part in the series as I expected, he was supposedly to play a suitor for Lady Mary and I couldn't see anything really developing between them and then he went off and wasn't in the last episode of season 5. There will only be another final series and wonder if Julian will appear, I expect that he won't be.

@AmyNikitaMusicMusicalsMovies

9 жыл бұрын

gossamerwings Oh yes. I think his character wasn't at all new on Downton; it like a repeat of Mary and Matthew's romance and really wasn't original.

@gossamerwings3632

8 жыл бұрын

AmyNikita Julian Ovenden also appeared on "The Forsyte Saga" from 2002 the same year he appeared in "Foyle's War", again, he didn't appear in very many episodes, same thing in "Downton Abbey", he seems to disappear, i think he's going back and forth with his singing and acting career. Don't think it's good, better to stick to one thing and do it well and stay longer to develop a character.

She's wonderful. Truly wonderful.

she sings with such a powerful british accent that I was strongly determined she was british :)