paulo szot this nearly was mine south pacific paolo szot

[Drewster58]

I threw the tune in the key of C and it works pretty easily for melody, bass line, and chords. I just did it the way it worked for me, but it has potential to be really great. I have to leave off the sustain on some notes, and make shifts at time that are, to say the least, less than 'Lenny-Like,' but the tune is great. I loved working out alternate ways to play some chords to get the melody right - great study on a relatively simple melody with some technical stuff to learn.

[cosmichotspur]

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. In every way.

[Drewster58]

I've had many an enchanted evening listening to the great finger-style jazz guitarist Lenny Breau. Recently I was listening to "Standard Brands," a two guitar duo album he recorded with Chet Atkins back in '83-'84: it has a sweet and tasty version of "Nearly Was Mine." I found out where the song came from and didn't remember hearing it from South Pacific, so curiosity blessed me with hearing this heartrendingly sentimental but not smaltzy version by Paulo Szot. Thank you YouTube (once again!)

[edro3638]

Thank you God!

[altismira]

glad to see the operatic sound is still in Musical Theatre

[TheLaustintime]

This song is truly magical. 

[Monniegirl2]

What a wonderful clear and hearty voice. Perfect tone

Just heard about this singer on Regis and Kelly Show today.

I had to give him a listen.

I'm glad I did.

[davehandsome8]

There are no words to describe this mans talent. Just listen and enjoy magnificence that comes around but once or twice in a lifetime. I can name two other singers that moved me in the same way as Paulo Szot; Mario Lanza and Placido Domingo. I hope this guy has a very long and sucessful career.

[Thisisnotaname100]

I sang this song as an audition for "The Sound of Music", it didn't sound nealy as good, but when I heard how Paulo Szot sang it I fell in love. isntantly. South pacific is one of my favotie shows. Keep on siniging!

[violettamimi1]

God bless you! What a wonderful voice.

[edro3638]

God bless this man, he's the complete package! my mom took me to see S P in the 50's with Pinza. I was 15 then and now at 73 this is the second time I'm hearing this and it's glorious, I can't wait to get the DVD of this masterpiece. It's like hearing for the first time. All I can say is thank you!

[scorpiowatertiger]

Obrigado, Brasil!

[lkfny]

I'm devastated that the show closed last night!! I've seen him in it twice and have been watching the PBS non-stop since Wed. Lucky for us he's performing @ Cafe Carlyle in September-- see you there!! ( and Met in January-- Carmen)

[michael4455]

When I heard Paulo sing this song the other night on PBS I cried too. What a heartbreaking song and such a heartbreaking performance. I had never heard it sung with such emotion before.

[chrismat47]

@michael4455

i agree with you it broughr tears to my eyes it was so-o-o heartrendering !! absolutely beautiful

cm

[angellboo]

Saw him on Live From Lincoln Center last nite on PBS and this song made me cry! He is a brilliant performer. And oh, that voice!!

[dngrbunny]

Swoon !

[ilikecookiesalot16]

My favourite song in musical theatre!!! x

[reneedenise9]

I was privileged enough to see Paulo Szot twice in this revival—and twice was not enough!

[joeparkson]

He owns this song.

[PeterBluth]

What a song. What a voice. Makes me happy I'm a baritone.

[parzifal40]

What a voice.....and what a beautiful and magnificent piece of music....Mr. Szot is an amazing talent and incredibly handsome.....which never hurts. Most enjoyable performance......thank you torontomaxtress...

[sevcik2]

Pailo's voice is so captivating.....

What a magnificent rendition!

Bravo!

[MrGunterguerrero]

The Paulo Szot version to "This nearly was mine " is magnificent ! Brazil is proud of You, Paulo. Great !

[suzukitoshiyuki1]

if i were an ice figure skater, i would certainly skate on this music, sung by this singer.

[aarontenor]

This singer, baritone is wonderful. He uses his technique beautifully and sings with feeling all the while. Amazing. It's about time Broadway started honoring trained sounding singers again.

[sopranobrasileira]

Filho das notas musicais, filho brasileiro que tanto nos orgulha, com sua personalidade e beleza artistica, temos orgulho de vc, sempre, amo sua voz, e sua figura, um beijo na alma da soprano Ana Paula Brunkow

[seejaytftf]

Also, it'll be in LA, but not 'till late May. I think i will make a long-term plan to head down there. This show is BLISS.

Also, online lyrics for "nearly..." seem to only include those with the shorter bridge. The whole bridge goes:

So clear and deep are my fancies

of things I wish were true

I'll keep remembering evenings

I wish I'd spent with you

I'll keep remembering kisses

from lips I've never owned

and all the lovely adventures

that we have never known

[thechinadesk]

@seejaytftf

The online lyric sites are notorious for replicating each others' erroneous lyrics.

It's obvious nobody is taking the time to actually read the score or even listen to the recordings.

And as you said, they are often abbreviated. Traditional lead in passages are missing, as well as bridges.

It's pretty sad.

[Andieshrink]

Wonderful performance, Paulo!

I loved to see you at the Lincoln Center Theatre.

Brilliant!

[gpraine]

an exceptional voice, so easy on the ears and eyes this is one hot man...catch him at The Met this season in The Nose...all this and humble to...but spoken for...

[CottiniCarla]

Perfeito.... irreparável, explêndido.

[joaniee7]

I saw this on wednesday...paulo was incredible. this song was so beautiful when he sang it, it left me breathless. wow this man is amazing!

[sphinxtus]

that is simply because the arrangement sung by Mario Lanza is transposed up a forth for his higher tenor voice whereas this rendition sung by Paulo Szot is in the original key ideal for a baritone

[thechinadesk]

Dear sphinxtus,

Thank God!

Or rather, thank Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein.

The plum arias are written for tenors. We low voices usually get the short end of the stick.

But at least we have Some Enchanted Evening and This Nearly Was Mine.

As a baritone I will be eternally grateful for these two show tunes.

[ohmagaod]

@thechinadesk no kidding! i know how you feel, as an alto, and in my opinion, there is nothing prettier than a great alto or baritone showstopper. "this nearly was mine" happens to be my favorite, so luck baritones!

[SFOtter]

Just saw him perform this a few days ago and was totally blown away by his voice, presence and handsome looks. This was the emotional high point, earning him a wild burst of well-deserved applause.

[nycmusical]

Hemade a major success as Emile. Now, baritones all over want it too!! too late for them... This was Paolo's time to stardom. A brave decision he cancelled all his opera contracts and accepted South Pacific it in a brilliant way.

Everyone will always remember him as we did remember Pinza before Paolo...

[marvinkilla]

im doing this song as a new york state solo level 6..this song is amazing..wow if only i can sing like him..but i got this song down..i've been working on it since march..and my solo is in june..cant wait for that perfect score =]

[KBearAndMFuzz]

i saw him last Wednesday in NY!

he is wonderful i totally agree with u!

[KBearAndMFuzz]

i saw him on Wednesday!

[tsjrlover]

This is beautiful for sure. Does anyone out there know the name of the actor who sang this song on an episode of The Dick VanDyke Show.  I think the episode was entitled "The Twizzle".

[lyle3dude]

Hey there,

It was Jerry Lanning. Season 1 Episode 24. One way to catch it is on "Hulu".

[tsjrlover]

Thanks for letting me know, I'm definately gonna check that out.

[joycehays]

I saw the show, last year and want to see it again. This voice stole the show! Absolutely gorgeous!

[AnotherSpecialEdMom]

I never thought anyone could compare with Mario Lanza -- Paulo Szot does!

[goerizal]

he and mario lanza are diffrent categories(baritone and tenor) but i agree with you their skills are practically as good as each other and that is saying quite a lot considering mario lanza is simply the greatest tenor there was or is.

[saaaammm]

i had to sing Some Enchanted Evening for my audition, have to learn this song and Twin Soliloquies for call backs and i'm a bass. I didn't want to do the musical anyway (not south pacific, mix of musicals), but i kinda got forced by the Drama and my Chorus teacher and a few friends to do it... lol

[pipesoflirael]

One of the most amazing, heartbreaking performances I have ever seen. Bravo.

[jacarandamimoso]

A brazilian singer in Broadway. We are proud of him.

[Pikenachann]

Brilliant!!!

He's from my country... haha

[nessie96]

What an amazing performance...I saw this production at a Saturday matinee and it was absolutely riveting. This has always been one of my favorite Rogers and Hammerstein songs...never fails to break my heart.

[thehappyhedonist]

This song is so sad, but also so beautiful.

Paulo Szot performance is perfect.

As I use to say, it's good to be alive in moments like this, even in this crazy planet.

[71starboy]

The most heartbreaking beautiful saddest broadway song ever I feel this song belongs to me.Few songs make me break down and cry but this one always has cant you hear the pain the longing the regret.They say love is the greatest pain this song makes me believe it.

[silverspringsrr]

An extraordinary artist...and a perfect melding of performer and role. Brilliant.

[jingles0]

I saw him 2 nights ago. His rendition of "This Nearly Was Mine" ranks as the highlight performance I've seen in my 49 years on earth!

[mymorgy]

thank you for this video. I saw the production on Friday and thought he was the best singer I have ever heard. This was my favorite song. An experience of a life time

[pjcgatsby]

i saw this last wednesday, and this song got the longest and loudest and most deserved ovation.

"to my heart she came, only to fly away.

only to fly as day flies from moonlight."

[Bentleygrey]

I saw South Pacific this Sunday with two dear friends and I "really, really" love it, all the music was great but my favorite was, of course This was nearly mine, every time I listen to Paulo sing this beautiful, moving song my heart nearly breaks.

[Thespian827]

What a beautiful song!

This man is brilliant.

[dermie12]

god what a voice almost makes me wish I sang bass. thank you!

[dickymat]

i saw him at lincon center last night in south pacific his voice is so beautiful my eye's welled up with tears

his look are magnificent too very very romantic

[39rc6cf]

I saw "South Pacific" last night at Lincoln Center and Mr. Szot brought down the house with this song.

[TedSeay]

Wow -- I was hoping to find a recording of "This Nearly Was Mine" that didn't butcher the score the way the original Broadway cast recording does -- and look what I found!

Szot is an amazing talent, and clearly one that will be around for many years to come.

[Twilightsire]

Voice, looks, talent, charisma, a future paragon baritone like Dmitri Hvorostovsky!

[Sshelly34213]

omg...he is simply divine!!

[tomkellycartoons]

Good Heavens! One of God's special creations, this man! Blessed with such beauty of both form and talent. Thank you for posting this. I am a huge fan of operatic talent, and Mr. Szot ranks right up there with the best. He is "new" to me, and I am grateful for the "discovery!" Bravo! oxoxo

[bellaluna2008]

num momento destes nós brasileiros nos orgulhamos de não termos apenas as ditas "coisas exóticas" segundo nossos irmãos do norte, nunca havia ouvido antes sua voz, nem visto vc que é apenas lindo! e sua voz...sem comentários.Beijos e parabéns...

[mfb2904]

Bravo!!!

[DiannePatti]

Magnificent voice and expression! GLORIOUS!

[marieloupe]

Paulo Szot! I never heard your name in Brazil! Congrats, my dear! Its a honor to be Brazilian in this moment!

[39rc6cf]

All of Brazil can be proud of Paulo. I just saw him in person and he had a magificent voice and presence.

[isasfernandes]

Parabensssssssssssssssss Paulo .....bela voz vc tem e talento .

[caroledd]

The first play my parents ever took me to was the original South Pacific. I remembered wondering why anyone would fall in love with Ezio Pinza. He sang beautifully but that's about all you thought he could do. This man, easy to fall in love with and what a gorgeous voice. Now when does he get to sing at The Met??? My daughter ssays he's a hottie. She would know.

[apaulan]

Parabéns, Paulo. Cada vez mais me orgulho de você! BRAVOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[pvbianco]

Maravilha...Paulo..parabéns...­mais um talento que  nos dá orgulho deste Brasil...zil...zil...

[niotys]

Parabens Paulo !!!!

Estamos orgulhosos !

Claudio

[szotvanessa]

Maravilhoso!!!!!!!!!!! Piekny!!!!!!!!!!!

[ferlui]

Congratulations for the Tony.And thanks for representing Brazil in a so dificult career, you are a winner.You have an amazing voice !!!

Fantástico, milhões de aplausos para vc.

Siga em frente, isso é só o começo de sua carreira aí nos EUA.

[2shobu]

He is one charming looking man... and I'm a man... just recognizing a good looking person. He's also very talented and congratulations on the award!

Obrigado por lembrar de sua terra e seus conterraneos!

[lakirby48]

Paulo, congratulations for your Tony for 'Best Actor in a Musical' in your role as Emile De Becque in 'South Pacific'. And thank you for bringing back the magic.

[randommagnum]

That guy kind of looks like Waylon Jennings in some of those photos.

[elisabethbettina]

Maravilhosoooooooo , as Paulo Szot !!! Viva , Bravoooooo .

[200Riverside]

saw it live this week, and I would put his performance up against any...simply outstaning..makes grown men cry

[AvalonMorley]

Thank you! Still waiting for my South Pacific cd (curse you, Amazon!). Sounds like Paulo Szot really delivers. And he's gorgeous.

[sergiohuillt]

Thank you!