I Believe: JANE FROMAN

[shinawillful]

This is the first time I have seen her likeness, having grown up with her recordings. She was so beautiful! Something of Vivienne Leigh's ethereal quality - and that huge dark voice! I'll bet she would have been brilliant at opera, too, had she chosen to go in that direction. I'm a singer and singing teacher, and her natural ability and her technique are superb.

[cajanwitch60]

With teats rolling down my cheeks I thank you for uploading this. Somewhere along the way My Mom's old records disappeared. But I do Have her Movie with Susan Hayward. She sings with so much emotion. Thank you again!

[manchadeltigre]

My uncle owned a Jane Froman extended play which was a present from my father in 1952. They were both fans. I started listening to the record in the eighties and fell in love with her beautiful dramatic voice.

[musicloveBH]

I have just discovered her by watching A Song in my Heart. What a fabulous voice and lady. She is already one of my idols. If only more would discover this great treasure!

[fromthesidelines]

Jane Froman's weekly 15 minute Thursday night "interlude" was cancelled in June 1955 because CBS was clearing away its 7:30-8pm(et) time period of back-to-back quarter-hour news [Douglas Edwards] and music [Perry Como, Jo Stafford, Jane] programs, following ABC's lead in scheduling half-hour entertainment programming at 7:30 for the fall [mostly action/adventure series like "THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD" and "SGT. PRESTON OF THE YUKON"]. There was just no room for Jane in prime-time any more...

[gf1001]

Always loved Jane only knew her from the Susan Hayward film fab version thanks.

[javierbelloleyva]

Esta canción es linda, como linda era la jovencita a quien la oí cantar allá por los años cincuentas. Simplemente inolvidable.

[jeanfss38]

I haven't watched this for quite a while. I still find it unforgettable, a classic to be preserved - in memory, and through all the electronic/technological devices available today. This song, as sung by the incomparable Jane Froman, warrants a place in our collective memory- for great music, as well as for appreciation of this courageous humanitarian.

[waynebrasler]

The song was a sensation. Mitch Miller quickly had Frankie Laine cover it for Columbia and then many other covers followed. One of the greatest recordings was by Joni James for her inspirational album "Give Us This Day" released in 1957. People were shocked when Jane Froman's T.V. show went off. It was such a tough time for her professionally and personally, though you'd never know from this magnificent performance. She was always a champion.

[Michaelbos]

A great voice from a great lady. Who is still sadly missed from her loyal fans.

[ZiadBeirut]

ladies of the 20th century were indeed perfect, nice looks ,voice and performance... fairuz the famous lebanese singer sang this song but in arabic version .they change a bit the words but kept same concept .

first time to sing it was in a christmas show between years 1953 -1955 ( no specific date for 1st she sang it) due to loss of many documentation... however what people listen to is the recording of 1968 which we found it in many CDs

[TrekkerPat]

Fantastic lady!

[jeanfss38]

This was a most extraordinary woman! If this clip was truly from her final TV show, with her idyllic marriage also failing, she shows only strength and power through the (or, at least one of) most magnificent voice ever to interpret the "Great American Songbook"!

[jeanfss38]

I have commented, with deep appreciation,to a number of the gifts Video X 2 has given us to remember Jane Froman, herself, in "live"performances. I have not commented before now, in appreciation of " I Believe", because I have not found sufficient words to express the breadth, depth and feeling in my personal response to this opportunity to see Froman, herself, sing this beautiful song. (That is still true - yet I want to say "Thank You").

[wntoply6]

you know this woman had a great presence and an even more impressive voice...and those beautiful blue eyes...could make anyone melt.

i would love to see the stars of today be able to wear the beautiful gowns created just for miss froman.

as a kid i remember two things about her...her outfits and "with a song in my heart"!

[michaelsmum2]

Ed Ames did a wonderful version of this song

[u02920]

Thanks for letting me know this great artist. I thought that "I believe" had been launched by Elvis or Fankie Laine.

"Rockgor" is right, one singer had voices ;-)

[allegrazie]

This song was written for Jane Froman, at her request, by the writers on her television show. She introduced it in November of 1952 [we don't have film of that performance], and it became the first hit song introduced on television.  Successfully recorded since by MANY people--- but there was only one Jane Froman.

[allegrazie]

BTW, should anyone wish to know: This clip is from the final performance of her television show, June of 1955. I'll bet I've watched it 50 times, and it still makes my hair stand on end. What a gift.

[scharwenka1850]

Chills!

[Michaelbos]

The great jane Froman

[peaceman1234567]

Saw an old codger on x factor trying to sing this, total farce haha

[bud21s]

Sent a chill down my neck...

[allegrazie]

That was my reaction; still is, actually.

[DaddyPillar]

I wonder if the folkes that these artists entertained ever realised how entertained they were - what happened to the world, I think quality of life and everything else was so much better back then.

[rockgor]

Well, they say it's a sign of getting old when you think the world is going to Hell in a handbasket. Boy, I sure do, and I'm pretty old!

In our day, singers had voices.

[193619391940]

Daddy Pillar, yes we knewk!  Isn't it wonderful we are able to still enjoy.

Thank You VideosTimes2

[Thunderbird7090]

She wore a brace on one the leg that was almost severed and one of her arms was left deformed from a complex break.

There is in the limited edition DVD a wealth of rare photos of her life as well as those taken of her working with Susan Hayward on the set and a touching interview with her ex husband the pilot in the crash who helped save her life holding on to debris with her through a very long night. One of the most truthful bio films ever despite the glitz & fictionalized dialogue in part.

[cosadehorno]

Wow! you don't see this type of art now a days.

[paulostroff99]

Sensational! Bravo! TY.

[crd411]

After the tragic plane accident during the World War II, she was a guest on the TV panel program, What's My Line (about 1953). It was just about the time that she had introduced the song, I Believe, on her own TV program.

[allegrazie]

Someone has posted a clip of Jane Froman on that episode of 'What's My Line', and it's great. Arlene Francis had worked with her in radio years before, and JF was afraid Arlene would guess who she was--- which she did, but only at the eleventh hour.

[paulostroff99]

Great! Brava! TY.

[nmzurrah]

I don't remember Jane Froman--- I debuted about the time this song did--- but O how I wish I did! This is the most gorgeous voice I've ever heard. Since finding this clip, I have learned everything I could about this beautiful human being, and--- WOW. Thank you so much for posting this precious clip.

[jwri1981]

I went to her college, Christian, now Columbia College and she was fantastic.

[howiekim25]

She was what they meant when when the phrase "True Professional" was promulgated.

[Fegen]

Never missed her tv show. Loved her singing.

[IconWatcher]

Happy Birthday Jane Froman from the Pop Culture Institute.

[joanyd]

Jane Froman was one of the most beautiful woman of the past century. I personally knew her. She was my friend and I called her Aunt Jane.  I was also president of her Fan Club. She had the most glorious voice in the world. Happy Birthday Jane. Joan D. The Villages Fl.

[wntoply6]

i remember her 15 minute tv program as a child in the 50's. it was always a treat for our family to watch her.

when "with a song in my heart" the movie of her life was released, my brother and i went to see it, and were surprised she had been injured in a plain crash and wore a brace.

it was not noticeable on her program.

November 10th will mark the 100th birtday of this beautiful woman.

[nmzurrah]

So will there be a 101st Birthday Party, Fromanettes?