I LOVE the look on his face when she began to sing this song so beautifully! I think the "so there!" look she gave him after she completed the song was priceless! I go back to this one so often; I enjoy it so much! Love, Liz
The coffee-table book THE MGM STORY describes Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy as "a soprano who acted as if every nuance had to be understood in the back row of the opera house, and a baritone who didn't act at all."
I've got that book too and think it's harsh on them. Compared to most singers I never found NE's acting that bad (Pavarotti in 'Yes Giorgio' - nuff said!). He looked handsome in sometimes preposterous costumes saying downright daft dialogue in plots that were ancient in the 1930's but carried it all off with a fair degree of charm. Frankly who gave a darn about 'acting' when they sang.
Jeanette MacDonald is the correct spelling of her name . An Angellic powerful voice which I do not believe can be duplicated or surpassed in range or power. And she was petite...sadly she died of congestive heart failure in 1962 in Houston Texas. Nelson Eddy sang at her funeral. RIP Jeanette
@barrymotex Jeanette's name was originally spelled McDonald she added MAC and dropped the second N in her first name in 1921 when she was on Broadway.She died Jan.14, 1965 and Nelson Eddy DID NOT sing at her funeral,but her did attend it.
I LOVE the look on his face when she began to sing this song so beautifully! I think the "so there!" look she gave him after she completed the song was priceless! I go back to this one so often; I enjoy it so much! Love, Liz
MotherIlona 3 weeks ago
The coffee-table book THE MGM STORY describes Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy as "a soprano who acted as if every nuance had to be understood in the back row of the opera house, and a baritone who didn't act at all."
Blaqjaqshellaq 3 months ago
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I've got that book too and think it's harsh on them. Compared to most singers I never found NE's acting that bad (Pavarotti in 'Yes Giorgio' - nuff said!). He looked handsome in sometimes preposterous costumes saying downright daft dialogue in plots that were ancient in the 1930's but carried it all off with a fair degree of charm. Frankly who gave a darn about 'acting' when they sang.
vanquished100 3 months ago
I don't think there were ever two better looking or sounding people put on film. This indeed is pure magic. Another great video, thanks Baz.
AngelaM55 6 months ago
@AngelaM55 You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. BAZ
MacandEddyMagic 6 months ago
Jeanette MacDonald is the correct spelling of her name . An Angellic powerful voice which I do not believe can be duplicated or surpassed in range or power. And she was petite...sadly she died of congestive heart failure in 1962 in Houston Texas. Nelson Eddy sang at her funeral. RIP Jeanette
barrymotex 8 months ago
@barrymotex Jeanette's name was originally spelled McDonald she added MAC and dropped the second N in her first name in 1921 when she was on Broadway.She died Jan.14, 1965 and Nelson Eddy DID NOT sing at her funeral,but her did attend it.
glawsny 8 months ago
Jeanette McDonald was to me the absolute best soprano I have ever heard. What times..McDonald...Lanza ... Merrill ....
barrymotex 8 months ago
Thanks Baz.
Just browsing and this one always makes me laugh. One arrogasnt man gets put right in his place with a song...Love it.
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MadDiMoody7 8 months ago in playlist Nelson & Jeanette
Jeanette is one good soprano! I get goosebumps all over whenever I listen to her arias!
Prilpril21 10 months ago
i meant the immediately preceding kitchen scene - on cooking an omelet etc.
goerizal 11 months ago
Great! Do you have"Tramp,Tramp,Tramp"from the Movie?
lewisarmstrongjr 11 months ago
@lewisarmstrongjr i have the complete movie but I have still more editing to do.
MacandEddyMagic 11 months ago
Wow, she held that last note at the end of this video for like 15 seconds!
jenelsbelle 1 year ago
the scene in the kitchen immediately before this and the one right after this were fantastic. perhaps these can be added. thanks.
goerizal 1 year ago
I love this in the movie because he thought she couldn't sing then she showed him off. Idk, I just prefer it from the movie...
MsLuluAurore 1 year ago
One of my favorite movie moments of all time!!!
MissNevada08 1 year ago
They are so great together. They seemed to have a natural, positive chemistry when they were in a film together.
OURCHARLEY 1 year ago
Just lovely, Baz, one of my very favourite Nelson and Jeanette films and i just love the "Italian Street Song" scene, it is so funny. Thank you.
mutton52 2 years ago