Theme from "Valley of the Dolls" by Dionne Warwick {lyrics}

[waysideone]

There's nothing quite like a song that so beautifully frames a slice of the human experience and simply asks questions whose answers are likely to complex for us to even comprehend...and at the same time send us floating on our own memories and experience while touching us deeply and making us FEEL. Beautiful lyrics delivered by a haunting and beautiful voice. Thanks for posting this classic!

[raelraven2]

I was about 7 years old when this movie and song came out. Funny the innocence and imagination of youth--I couldn't figure out why the adults in the neighborhood were always talking about a movie which, as far as I could tell, was about a pleasant place populated by lots of dolls. A year later I couldn't figure out why my parents refused to let me see the latest "Western" hit in the theaters--Midnight Cowboy. Like I said, the innocence and imagination of youth!

[newmexicoguy]

loved barbara parkins in this film as well as the song.

[huntergl1]

This is the moment when Dionne was recognized as more than a crossover pop artist - but a megastar, having sung a movie theme - and what a movie.

[Lumicite]

One of the lost Dionne Warwick Classics. Beautiful and sad.

[inflatableclown6]

Breaks my heart, this song. Someone years ago, a very misunderstood and troubled man, this song meant a great deal to him. He ended up a tragedy, and to this day he never knew who he was.

[Zippertheslipper]

You can't get any better than Dionne Warwicke, no way.

[The071558]

it will always be a classic even the book classic

[hmvincent02]

Loved this film, and the book, and can still see the and hear the sadness and hope in Patty Duke's eyes as I listen to this song. Thanks for sharing. Just love Dionne Warwick.

[lavernemariebutler]

I actually liked Sharon Tate in this movie.

[DelanoProfundo]

@lavernemariebutler.....Valley of the Dolls came out in 1967. She had had small roles in movies and recurring roles in some television shows like Mr. Ed, The Beverly Hillbillies. Another movie she appeared ever so briefly after the Valley was Rosemary's Baby. It's too bad she and her unborn baby were murdered in their home by the cult followers of Charles Manson in 1968. We will never know whether her star would have shot up high in the world of film. We know she was making her way up, though.

[mickbrian1231]

Another classic from Bacharach/David.

[htiek123]

@mickbrian1231 This song was not written by Bacharach/David. It was written by Andre Previn, Dory Previn.

André George Previn KBE (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929)[1] is an American pianist, conductor, and composer. He is considered one of the most versatile musicians in the world, and is the winner of four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings.

[lrenae60]

@mickbrian1231 He's the best!

[ValleyOfTheDolls67]

BEAUTIFUL SONG AND FILM.

[BraxtUndead]

Found this song through the BOOK Fight Club! :D

[MsPartychief]

its also about going home, this song kiils me,i love when that guy in the wheel chair sings that song, my mom and sister just went nuts over this movie , i was 10 or so,im into the part about leaving the midwest to ca.,thats what i did if you egnore the people you get by alright.

[eaford214]

Thanks for all of the nice comments guys

[stillprayingonit]

nice job on a great classic

[zepurplerose]

Great Job!

[tammielynn]

Whenever I got the chance, I would watch VotD just to hear this song. Dion Warwick is perfect, her voice is just amazing...but also, the darkness of the song hits very close to home with me.

[MrRonnieG]

Back in 1968 the love of my life (Kathy) would walk into a crowded den, in her mom's Whittier, California home, and scream for all the people at the party to "be quiet" when she would play this recording. I always knew it was special, significant in her young life (she was 20, I was 21) but for 43 years, until tonight, I never read the lyrics. The following year ('69) I was drafted and went off to Vietnam and we were never, again, together. Sitting here, now, the heart travels back in time.

[TylerOverstreet1]

@MrRonnieG : Try to find her. Who knows?

[streetoboy2]

@MrRonnieG

Wow, what a moving read. Thanks!! and thanks for yur service to this country...it is very MUCH appreciated MrRonnieG!!!!

[junioryoungman]

It been 44 years since it was made. I saw it many years ago.

Patty Duke was amazing in this...The movie really made me think of the years gone by

That Sharon Tate was brutally murdered by Charles Mansons people, after this movie.

The song through out it is compelling to listen too and know the words..Some movies

just never are forgotten..this is one

[angelthman]

This is an amazing song.

[MrBailer55]

I love this song, i remember the movie, i think it says a lot about places we have been at sometime in our lives, that's just my humble opinion. Thank you so much for your hard work:).

[quilloenUSA]

The movie is all about not losing yourself and hold on to your beliefs and not get caught on the dream of a better life...it is campy? oh, yes!! But it rings true and we know it...

[aborism]

Saw the movie 'Valley of the Dolls' when I was young. Was the late Sharon Tate in that movie? Anyway, the the theme song has lived with me thru' good and bad times. Thanks.

[kj8636]

I got married last year after dating my estranged husband for 4 and a half years. This last year has been a test case in near insanity. I married Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hide. Also adding to the madness, I went thru the death of a fomer step-daughter and found myself realing in the wake of utter human despair. I am thankful for my strong faith and my mental health counselor! Seriously, at times I feel exactly like the lyrics in the song vividly detail! Thanks be to God for grace and comfort.

[raindogg49]

I Love this song it alot about me that how i feel right

[RImusclebear]

The movie is so horrible it is fun to watch if you know what I mean. My friend and myself love to watch it every so often!

[tobor1953]

Haunting, sad song. Enjoyed the movie very much.

[CrimsonRain169]

Found this song through the movie Fight Club :D

[lavernemariebutler]

@CrimsonRain169 You must be very young! check out the original movie it came from "Valley of the Dolls."

[carolfields2300]

@CrimsonRain169

Lovely story...I wonder how it ends. I too listened to this song in 1968, but at age 54 today wonder why I sang it at all back then at age 11, except that Dionne Warwick had a beautiful voice. Today, I listen contently because I am living it...though if it were recorded today for the first time, I don't believe it would move me so...I believe the combination of yester year's honesty and purety and today's stressors leave me mesmerized.

[DarthAngel24]

Nurse Jackie's Pilot... XD

[eaford214]

Be sure to check out my other {lyric} vids....

[cholau667]

@eaford214

where will I know, where I here

[demigrl21]

Omg this song is sooo heartbreakign! especialy in the movie :( awesome video tho :)

[eaford214]

@demigrl21

Never actually got a chance to see the movie, but have

always loved the song.

Glad you enjoyed the vid Demi... ;-)

[demigrl21]

@eaford214 Oh u can watch the movie on here,its GREAT! o n mi names no demi iuse to like Demi lovato in 2008...i dnt now lol

[chikenso]

@eaford214 You can watch it in parts on youtube. Just type in Valley of the dolls part 1. =)