Time after Time - Kathryn Grayson

[CalifornianGuitarist]

I didn't know Frank Sinatra and Kathryn Grayson did another movie. 'Anchors Aweigh' was quite good. I'll have to check this one out.

[varadero1839]

@CalifornianGuitarist Please do! Though it's B&W, it's still one of the loveliest movies for them both! Fun for all is handsome Peter Lawford, and "down-to-earth" Gloria Grahame! You'll love it! Thanks for writing.

[filmfanatic128]

Ever hear Judy Garland's interp? Magical! Not to say Kathryn's isn't, but I'm biased...I love Judy!!

[varadero1839]

@filmfanatic128 Yes I have, and really like it too! I'm a big KG fan, and though Frank Sinatra sang it 1st in the movie, I think she gave him a run for his money with this reprise. Thanks so much for your comment! Happy Holidays!

[UncleOafie]

LOVELY! Just LOVELY! So delighted to have stumbled across this! I"ve been a Kathryn Grayson fan for over 55 years, but had never heard her sing this before! WHAT A TREAT!!!This is my favorite new discovery of the day!  Thanks for posting this!!!

[annielouism]

perfect. Thankgod for youtube so others that don't remember or weren't bornyet can still see and hear this wonderful music.

[varadero1839]

@annielouism Thanks to annielouism! Some of us are still around, and will always revere the likes of wonderful Kathryn Grayson! Wonderful to hear from you!

[Skepsikyma]

I've listened to music from pretty much every era and genre, and I could never pick out a particular rendition as the 'best'. Until my grandmother told me to look up Kathryn Grayson and I stumbled upon this song. I can't even begin to describe how perfectly pure her voice is. Fantastic beyond words...

[varadero1839]

@Skepsikyma Thanks so much for your comment! Your grandmother certainly knows her performers! Haven't seen the film for a long time, and the introduction of the song is attributed to Frank Sinatra, but Kathryn Grayson made it her own. My best wishes to you and your very wise grandmother!!

[gyniest]

Abeautiful song by a wonderful singer.

[arismemo]

good songs are everlasting

[varadero1839]

@arismemo As are intelligent, and knowledgeable persons such as you! I'm grateful and honored to hear from you! Thank you!

[ogijjgroluan]

OH!how sublime!! Indeed, these were times of superb musical interpretation, the years had passed and that "remote" era is slightly dissipating...

[varadero1839]

@ogijjgroluan Thanks so much for your comment! Those times, sadly, will never be repeated in our lifetime. I really loved Ms. Grayson, and miss her a lot.

[Pearlxo]

my eyes get teary for some reason..

i wish i could be born in the '40 and '50 ..

Her voice makes me feel like i'm drifting away..

[varadero1839]

@Pearlxo Hi Pearlxo! I "was" born during that time, but wish I'd been born in the mid, late 30s! That way I wouldn't have had to wait so long to hear Ms. Grayson sing this song! Thanks so much for your kind remark! I think the "drifting feeling" affects a great many people! Wonderful to hear from you!

[voltape]

@varadero1839 Ahhhhhhhhhh!! I am so proud to say I was born in March 1935!!!!!!!! Just I imagine!!1 I have been alive and around all that time, enjoying so much beauty through the radio and the cinema. Now at a young 76 I can recreate those glorious days thanks to Internet. Envy me! I was listening to the radio that fatidic Dec 7, 1941 narrating Pearl Harbor - I was 7 and I remember all - Pepe, from Lima, Peru

[varadero1839]

@voltape You are so very fortunate! You have been a witness to some truly astounding happenings from all around the world, for many years. I do envy you! I'm just delighted that you and many other people have found this less than 2 minute song to be so uplifting. All 3 were charming in their own way, but Ms. Grayson introduced this song, and it will always be hers. Thanks again!

[vitweb]

@Pearlxo i thought the same!!!!

[lollyclan]

thanks Varadero1839 - gorgeous ain't she?

[varadero1839]

@lollyclan She sure is! Glad you liked it!

[lollyclan]

Is that the name of the film too - Time After Time? Lovely voice - would love to see the movie.

[varadero1839]

@lollyclan My sincerest apologies! This is from a film called "It Happened in Brooklyn," from 1947.

[msjasmine3387]

I hattie it

[OhGodisGood]

she would be perfect as snow white!!1

[misskat1985]

So sweet x

[JuleEYELESS]

ich wünsche allen ein gutes gesundes und erfolgreiches neues jahr.danke auch dafür das ihr meine musik und kommentare ertragen muss, und ich die eure.bleibt gesund in körper und geist,bleibt einfach wie ihr seit!

[varadero1839]

@JuleEYELESS Ich freue mich, von Ihnen zu hören und freuen uns über Ihre Kommentare. Ich hoffe, Sie genießen diesen Videos und wünsche Ihnen und Ihren Freunden und Familie, einen guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr!

[JuleEYELESS]

@varadero1839 Vielen Dank.Nach 2 Jahren youtube der 1 nette Kommentar.

[imashankju]

Classy song. My soprano voice is nothing compared to hers; wish I could sing as well. Thanks for uploading !

[varadero1839]

@imashankju You're welcome! Also, anyone who would aspire to this kind of voice probably has the old "fire in the belly!" Suggest I'll be hearing so much more from you! Thanks for your message.

[YazOfficial]

beautiful

[MyOwnGuitarHero]

Anyone know what her range was? Btw, how handsome are Sinatra and Lawford in this?!

[searlekochberg]

The debut of this famous song and so beautifully performed, as it should be, simply...

[hollyandtheivybhx]

Just got a copy of this film on a DVD import and although 70+ old have to say I am very much into now Sinatra, but have always liked KG

[varadero1839]

@hollyandtheivybhx Thank you! As for the performers, I've always loved them both! Think you've got just a couple of years on me! I'm proud to be in your company. One more "Thanks!"

[taniariasmith]

@hollyandtheivybhx what movie is this? i love Sinatra but i dont think i know this one

[varadero1839]

@taniariasmith I'm up the creek for not having mentioned the name! I'm really sorry. This is from a wonderful 1947 movie called "It Happened in Brooklyn!" Thanks for writing!

[MrViola94]

What a beautiful song and Handsome cast. wonderful.

[elvenlove]

Classic Grayson; reading her song then when it comes to the "you" a look to the main guy. I love it. It should be in every movie musical (and almost is : D )

[varadero1839]

@elvenlove Such a tiny clip, and yet she continues to enthrall! Thanks so much for your comment. It's wonderful to watch a genius at work!

[actresstobe1991]

i love her. she's one of my favorites!! her voice is like butter.

[siaripop7]

Great Video Varadero......I just love all those Soprano's from time's gone bye. Check out Swedish Soprano Marlena Ernman on You Tube also.

[varadero1839]

@siaripop7 Hello, and thanks for your message! I'm off to look for Marlena Ernman right now. Thanks again!

[blazingsaddlesful]

This video is great. I've never seen Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford looking so handsome--and kath Grayson is beautiful. If my dad was alive today--he would have never quit watching this clip. In fact --I'll probably watch it -at least 200 hundred more times--just for the wonderful memories that it brings up. Thanks Varedero.

[varadero1839]

@blazingsaddlesful Thank you right back! Think they all still bring back happy memories for many of us. Sad to know they're all gone, but they left us so much.

[lenoremewton]

she had an outstanding voice and presence. And those love sick puppy eyes of Peter Lawford- that was one of his standard poses. great clip. thanks for sharing.

[zigeunerlein]

This is music for heart and soul i Love it !!!

[varadero1839]

@StratiAlimonos34 Even more from this end! Very Very Very Kind of you! Thanks so much for your comment!

[sistalinda]

Jazmine Guy resembles her.

[silvershields]

oh peter lawford is SO handsome!!!

[glockamora]

I've never been able to hear your voice without stopping to admire it. You will always be in my prayers, your voice ever in my heart.

[neverknewtillnow]

I, like all others on this site, was shocked that the world was just deprived of such a beautiful person. My real shock was that TCM has not seen fit to offer some of the films in tribute to her passing.

[hajune]

Oscar month is not a good month to pass. I think they will honor her soon.The movie this comes from "It Happened In Brookylyn" would be a good start.The Robert Osbourne interview should be repeated in April. She was not only a beautiful outer person but a beautiful inner person ALWAYS looking for the goodness within those she surrounded. As mentioned she would not write a tell all kiss all book requested by a publisher. If there ever was an angel who graced the silver screen it was Kathryn.

[norcross124]

I could not agree more with your post.! I seriously doubt that TCM will give her the tribute she deserves. They should have done it long ago. Shame on them for their ignorance and stupidity!!!

[KatherineXIX]

@neverknewtillnow I didn't even know she died until she was part of the montage at the Oscars. 2009 was a bad year for celebrity deaths...

[hajune]

When I did an autograph show with her we instantly developed a good repore. Nothing artifical about her. Had a great sense of humor and was always interested in other people's lives, encouraging them. She taught voice at Idaho State and donated both time and money to the school. She helped many a potential singer and did so from her heart first. She was a VERY SPECIAL lady . Stunningly beautiful in her day she maintained an inner beauty that made her radiate even more so later in her life.

[varadero1839]

It's so wonderful to hear from someone who'd actually known her! Think she was universally loved, but your remarks just seem to send home the "real" Kathryn! She was an elegant, beautiful, incredibly talented and all-around great individual. Still hard to think she's gone.

[poshmum]

@varadero1839 Nice comments my friend I still find it hard to think of Kathryn gone. We wrote to each other for over twenty years often just Christmas cards but she never for got me nor I her very special lady in every way!!

[hajune]

A publisher wanted Kathryn to write a kiss all tell all book. She would not. She really loved people and ALWAYS tried to see the best in them.The blue collar workers at the studio all loved her. She treated them with total respect and did not have a pecking order to one's importance. Those regular folks always clammered to do favors for her. Example, If arriving at the studio when raining they made sure she did not get wet but did not do so for the "stuck up' actresses that dominated the studio.

[ashleyg325]

I looove this song. Frank looks delicious

[Wonderxandra]

I'm so sad I found out at the Oscars that Kathryn passed away. No tribute to her? No Access Hollywood special? She was a true talent and no one seemed to make notice.

[tutorturtle]

The "compare and contrast" to todays poor excuse for "entertainment" makes me weep. At least through the blessing of technology, we still have access to the classics.

R.I.P. Kathryn and thank you.

[mskrysivory]

The look on Peter Lawfords face is pricless when shes singing to him. "I feel you homee."

[poshmum]

Kathryn was a great gift she leaves much behind her the world is a little sad at her leaving but the light she leaves behind her will shine forever. Much missed R.I.P.

Such a rich full life...

[hajune]

Kathryn had strabismus. Usually it means your cross eyed. But in KG's case her eyes focused in different directions. It really set her eyes apart. You noticed there beauty immediately. Even in her 80's they were sensuous.

[hajune]

God was she ever beautiful! She had a eye disease that in her case made her look more beautiful. Every once in a while I run across somebody with Kathryn Grayson eyes. Frank did a number with Jimmy Durante in this film which is a classic. Frank really did a good imitation of Jimmy with Jimmy in a routine posted on you tube. Movie is called It Happened In Brooklyn. I really miss the people from this era through the early 60's. Thet did not call it the Golden Age of Entertainment for nothing.

[cdsmithmail]

so...how do I email?

[h2750n]

Yes, she had a little squint on her right eye, I think, which you can see in certain situations. But that little imperfection only added to her charm.

[cdsmithmail]

so what made her belly laugh?

[hajune]

You may e-mail me to find out. Do not feel comfortable posting it.

[hajune]

KG had a great sense of humor and always just wanted to be "one of the guys". She treated her fans as equals and always had a kind word about everybody. There were rumors about not getting along with Mario Lanza that were unfounded. She had a good relationship with him. I did an autograph show featuring her and Howard Keel. A total class act with a great sense of humor. I miss her already. I might tell you the thing that that happened that I made her belly laugh. I was a little bit naughty .

[hajune]

Kathryn at age 11 was discovered by a janitor performing in an empty opera house in St Louis. He referred her to an opera star who saw her potential. The rest is history. Everyone was so protected of her. When it rained when arriving at the studio the doorman would escort her and leave the other stars to fend for themselves.She did not want to act but Kathern Hepburn told her she thought she was the best young actress in the business. She changed her direction and acted and did not go opera .

[1940semochild]

Beautiful.

RIP :(

[damone77]

RIP in Miss Grayson.

Music by Jules Styne.

[PlayIt4MeAgainSam]

RIP Kathryn Grayson  @>--

[dgniewek]

RIP, sweet, Kathryn.

[ebfan41]

A beautiful singer , I loved her and Howard Keel in my favorite MGM musical "Showboat", She could sing and act , a very talented and gracious lady. RIP Kathryn.

[Kiwi0321]

Time after time, we were lucky to have her.

[lovetheoldies100]

Watch Kathryn in Anchors Aweigh with Gene Kelly! OMG the way he looks at her while she's singing-it's almost as if he's really in love with her!

[lovejohnlennon]

She was something very special!! I loved her!!

[twincesticide]

she looked like a disney princess. sleep well ♥

[lovetheoldies100]

yes she would have been perfect for Snow White

[chunkylumps]

She really had the most wonderfully pretty voice,and really understood her instument so very well,and unlike so many opera singers today,she didn't sound odd when singing popular music.

She'll give some of the angel voice's in heaven a run for the money for sure!...God bless her.

[hajune]

I was stunned to hear that Kathryn just died ( Feb 17). Her physical beauty and amazing voice wrapped into one can only come from an angel. She graced our presence in a troubled time. I e-mailed her to wish her a happy 88th. In the e-mail I said I do not believe you were born. I think you dropped in from heaven for while to bring some happiness to a troubled world. Nobody as beautiful as you and who could sing like you could be human! She is back home again being an angel. I miss her already.

[MrKingsRow]

RIP Kathryn Grayson...you will be missed...you had a beautiful voice...loved you in Show Boat...one of my fave movies...It's Only Make Believe...

[Shabannie]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I love Showboat also.

--------Ellen

[nicolekidmannn]

Such a shock to learn that she died yesterday.

She will be missed.

RIP Kathryn

[koldeis]

belíssima voz!

RIP

[TheReturnOfStephan1]

RIP, Miss Grayson.

[GoldenSilents]

RIP! They don't make them like her anymore.

[drmanon]

For a very different " modern" version check out Judy Kuhn on her Jule Styne CD.

[xomgt128]

absolutely beautiful!! i love this song and i love FraNK Sinatra! does anyone know the name of this movie? id love to see it, please email me

[hajune]

It's called It Happened in Brooklyn. Jimmy Durante is also in it. Frank also sings the same song. Kathryn outsang him ,and I'm a big Sinatra fan! She was stunningly beautiful with a voice to match. Louis Meyer hired her on the spot. He heard her sing on the radio and when meeting her he, like the rest of us , had a hormone attack. By all accounts a reallly nice person off the stage.

[xomgt128]

thankss!! =) & ya i totally agree though i love frank i have to admit she sings it even more beautifully. but i love frank so much even though no one else my age even knows of him; people nowadays didnt have genuine talent the way they did back then.

[dutras]

She reminds and looks so much like my mom, in the forties, when we had to move by train to the other side of the state.

[varadero1839]

Your train trip, and hopefully the balance of your time with your mom must have been as beautiful as she was! Delighted to hear from you! Muito obrigado!!

[dutras]

I was three to four years old at the time. I had this song somewhere in the deep of my mind. My wife and I went to the movies the other day and saw "Julie & Julia". The song was there and the train trip came to my mind immediatly. I remembered my mom mumbling the song (she did not speak any English) while we crossed the state. I imagine she had seen the movies with Ms. Grayson some time before we moved. That was August 1948.

[hajune]

If Kathryn sang the telephone book I would get emotional. Do not want to look at her to long. Do not think my heart could take it.

[hajune]

Happy 88th Kathryn.( Feb 9th) You are the best! Kathryn Grayson( Her real name was Zelma) actually out sang Frank in this song .That is very hard to do. Both sang it in this movie. When Louis Meyer met Kathryn he hired her on the spot. A stunningly beautiful lady and an even more beautiful singer. She go's under the rador screen of super stars. Love ya . May you have many more birthdays.

[cagm17]

I love this song. This is how I feel about my man, I'm lucky!

[pict18]

Lovely girl, lovely song!

[astaire8]

Kathryn sings this SO beautifully.

I love it !!

Thank you.........

[varadero1839]

You're welcome! She's a delight, and a really amazing performer.

[anitamoreno]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­

[silverbird58]

nobody hits notes like this today , i want hte whole cd set

[rentatrip1]

It Happened in Brooklyn ---is the film - 1947 - pete & frank

[stephenjoeagi]

One of the most beautiful versions of this song.

[marcusunlimited]

Loved her styling in that register! Loved it!:)

[tlyoung88]

I met Kathryn Grayson's granddaughter some time on the set of a film. Is she on this thread?

BTW, what movie is this?

Tony Young

[Hatingabi]

What a gorgeous rendition of this timeless goldie. thanks for posting. Would you know what movie that it was sung?

[norcross124]

It Happened in Brooklyn

[nancyfloressantos]

A 1950s song. Thanks for posting.

[varadero1839]

You're very welcome! I'm happy to read your comment. Best wishes.

[joeasmythe]

Her kind is gone forever, a classy lady with a beautiful voice. The music today is garbage,

[varadero1839]

I second that emotion. Nobody could put over a song like Ms. G! Great thing is, she's still with us teaching young folks how to make it real. Thanks so much for your comment!!

[carolmary43]

Forever lovely!!!!!!!!1

[helenajesstarzak]

Katherine Grayson had an incredible singing voice!

Peter Lawford was soooo hansome!

[stephenjoeagi]

One of the most beautiful Jule Styne songs.

Thanks for sharing.

[notoriousbig68219]

this song is so wonderful wonderful wonderful this love in this song

[nclysander]

This is one of th ebest things I've ever heard Grayson sing. She looks gorgeous too.

[maureen1938]

What a BEAUTIFUL song and the singer is fantastic, she was so talented. Thanks for posting

[thechinadesk]

Grayson was way overqualified for Hollywood.

She had opera level technical abilities.

[papermason]

So romantic and innocent, this is an absolute treat. This type of music is precious, no one sings this way anymore as far as I know. The only voices similar to this are Frederika Von Stade and Monica Whicher. Miss Grayson made it seem easy and natural. Much of the "music" these days is garish, loud, and mechanical, often the lyrics are either childish, filthy, or both. Why can't we have more of this wonderful musicianship today? Thanks for posting this gorgeous video.

[varadero1839]

You're welcome! I agree with you and also long for "the old days." Composers knew their stuff, lyricists were brilliant and the performers didn't need to wear a "mike" on their head to be heard 16 feet away. Thank you!!

[Varadero1954]

!Gracias! I'm playing this over & over- rainy day & good music ! AHHHH

Eres de Varadero de veras??

[stephenjoeagi]

Jule Styne wrote so many beautiful songs, that he undoubtedly belongs to the top of Hollywood composers of the 20th century. I would be tempted to say that this is one of them, but that would be unfair to all the other gems he gave us.

[varadero1839]

I agree with you! Jule Styne was a genius and one of the best! Also, his career lasted so long that he thrilled many generations. Thanks for your comment. As "justpeachy130" mentioned, it's rare to hear Ms. Grayson perform this way; also a treat!!

[justpeachy130]

This is one of my favourite movie songs. Thanks for the upload.

So rare to hear Kathryn Grayson sing this type of song.

[wondafulife]

Does anyone know the name of this movie?

[wondafulife]

Where are voices this beautiful in our age...?? Too bad most music is not so sweet anymore. This is beautiful

[varadero1839]

Right on the money! Under those dulcet, operatic tones I think she really could have been an equally successful singer, using a different register. Thank you!!

[StephanAOTTO1]

Thanks for posting this gem!

I'd really love to hear KG sing this in her lower register, letting those naturally smokey tones shine through.:)

[3muimui]

Thanks for the sweet, graceful & beautiful Kathryn Grayson! H. :)

Time after time

I tell myself that I'm

So lucky to be loving you.

So lucky to be

The one you run to see

In the evening, when the day is through.

[3muimui]

I only know what I know

The passing years will show

You've made my love so young, so new..

Time after time

You'll hear me say that I'm

So lucky to be loving you.