She has a strange tone and is flat in places. She sounds like a little girl with a very developed vibrato. Just not impressed. Not my taste at all. Glad to see though that people are appreciating classical music through her. She's a good ambassador for opera in this way.
When I saw the movie The Seven Sweethearts I thought maybe she lip-synced the song, but boy was I ever happy to learn that she really did sing it and that she was such an accomplished opera singer. OMG......What a beautiful voice and person.
@krispygoose Hola! OMG indeed! She really could sing beautifully, and was so accomplished, even at this young age. She'll always be a favorite of mine, and I'm grateful for your comment. Be well!
I'm a great fan of Kathryn Grayson and I love all the films with her and Mario Lanza! Unfortunately she'sn't as famous as he but she would have deserved to be known all over the world! That she was a fanastic singer is obvious in this beautiful clip!
@igormorosow Her beauty and talent were difficult to ignore. I suspect she's in her early 20's here and her lovely voice is just thrilling! Thanks so much for your comment! She's very sorely missed, not only in the entertainment world but the "world" in general; such was her talent!
I JUST CANNOT BELIEVE IT - Another film with Kathryn I saw more than half a century ago and didn't see it again!!! SEVEN SWEETHEARTS!!!!!!!! I'm happy!!
I totally agree with you, and sorry it took so long for me to reply! The infamous "Holidays" kind of got in the way. Very grateful for your notice and obvious reverance to one of the most unforgettable performers we'll ever know!
@pict18 Thanks I thought she was a coloratura but was unsure until your mention of it. Rare indeed and it gave her the ability to sing with a delicacy that lends a level of emotion unique in the annal of cinema.
To answer your question, here we go. Ms. G is the 7th of the "Seven Sweethearts," all sisters. Her father insists that no one may marry before the oldest sister weds. Kathryn's in love with Van Heflin and, during her song, pretty much succumbs to sadness. She walks off the stage, is consoled by her father and Van. Still unsure of herself, she manages to pull out all the stops for a triumphal finish!
Hope this helps. By the way, there's a happy ending.
WHHHAAAA! What note is the high one?! Oh my, thats amazing! Bravo!
Jennalovesrainbows 8 months ago
She has a strange tone and is flat in places. She sounds like a little girl with a very developed vibrato. Just not impressed. Not my taste at all. Glad to see though that people are appreciating classical music through her. She's a good ambassador for opera in this way.
flowersings 1 year ago
When I saw the movie The Seven Sweethearts I thought maybe she lip-synced the song, but boy was I ever happy to learn that she really did sing it and that she was such an accomplished opera singer. OMG......What a beautiful voice and person.
krispygoose 1 year ago
@krispygoose Hola! OMG indeed! She really could sing beautifully, and was so accomplished, even at this young age. She'll always be a favorite of mine, and I'm grateful for your comment. Be well!
varadero1839 1 year ago
I'm a great fan of Kathryn Grayson and I love all the films with her and Mario Lanza! Unfortunately she'sn't as famous as he but she would have deserved to be known all over the world! That she was a fanastic singer is obvious in this beautiful clip!
igormorosow 1 year ago
@igormorosow Her beauty and talent were difficult to ignore. I suspect she's in her early 20's here and her lovely voice is just thrilling! Thanks so much for your comment! She's very sorely missed, not only in the entertainment world but the "world" in general; such was her talent!
varadero1839 1 year ago
You are terrible missed. RIP Kathryn.
h2750n 2 years ago 3
Look at that! 20 years old and she COMMANDS that piece, expecially the cadenza!
jazwerd44 2 years ago 5
I JUST CANNOT BELIEVE IT - Another film with Kathryn I saw more than half a century ago and didn't see it again!!! SEVEN SWEETHEARTS!!!!!!!! I'm happy!!
voltape 2 years ago 3
There is no other singer that can match her on this song !!!
punknn08 2 years ago 5
I totally agree with you, and sorry it took so long for me to reply! The infamous "Holidays" kind of got in the way. Very grateful for your notice and obvious reverance to one of the most unforgettable performers we'll ever know!
varadero1839 2 years ago
@punknn08 Beverly Sills, to name only one.
RossiniSoprano 1 year ago
It takes a first class coloratura soprano to do justice to this aria, and Kathryn is one of the very best.
If you like this type of singing, I strongly
recommend her version of " The Bell Song" from Lakme. It is the best I have ever heard.
pict18 2 years ago 4
pict18,
Think I've seen her do that here somewhere on YT, but thanks for the "heads-up!" I'll look for it again. Thanks so much for your comment!
varadero1839 2 years ago
@pict18 Thanks I thought she was a coloratura but was unsure until your mention of it. Rare indeed and it gave her the ability to sing with a delicacy that lends a level of emotion unique in the annal of cinema.
carl99e 1 year ago
So talented and beautiful!!
FERMAT0123 2 years ago 3
Can someone explain what is happening in this video? Obviously it's from a movie and I'm very interested. I love Grayson's voice!
Pianokitty23 2 years ago
Hi Pianokitty23,
To answer your question, here we go. Ms. G is the 7th of the "Seven Sweethearts," all sisters. Her father insists that no one may marry before the oldest sister weds. Kathryn's in love with Van Heflin and, during her song, pretty much succumbs to sadness. She walks off the stage, is consoled by her father and Van. Still unsure of herself, she manages to pull out all the stops for a triumphal finish!
Hope this helps. By the way, there's a happy ending.
Best,
varadero
varadero1839 2 years ago
Varadero: Thanks for the quick reply. That sounds interesting.
Pianokitty23 2 years ago 3
gosh shes hitting notes sooo entrancingly high very well done brava!
dimataga94 2 years ago
Here i larn again how much i missed in the past .. havnt seen it before and i am delighted by all ur postings VARADERO thanks
moshn2002 2 years ago 2
Young Van Heflin, young "Cuddles"Zacal" as the MC, and lovely operatic-traininng evident Kathryn. A fine show!
11777766 2 years ago
Van heflin and a chirpy chick, nice !!
1SECRETBILLY 2 years ago
Beautiful.
stephenjoeagi 2 years ago