They Call the Wind Mariah proper version

[mrlittleasiankid]

There's this person in my class named Mariah

My math teacher teases her by singing this song :D

[mariahbear2]

my name is mariah

[dilfman85]

They played this at my best friends funeral after she died... She was amazing this song does her memory justice.. Love you Mariah

[Readersadventure]

My dad saw this movie when he was a teenager and decided that if he ever had a daughter he would name her Mariah. So it makes me happy to listen to.

[ronetteloverz]

The twelve dislikes have lost their minds...

[TheRockmusic80s]

no 1!!!!!! i repeat no 1 sings this song like harve presnell!!!!!!

[LIonKingNUMBER1Fan]

My name is Mariah. I grew up listening to different versions of this song. Brings back the memories when life was simple.

[mariah121495]

My name is mariah and everyone told me about this song and it the first time i listen it and i love it!!!!!!!

[dummbatz48]

When I listened to this my chest and chin erupted in thick waves of hair, I felt so rugged.

[TOURQPOOL]

MY GOD, I THOUGHT IT WAS HOWARD KEEL. VERY MUCH LIKE HIM, GREAT SONG , THANKS FOR THE POSTING .

[TheChrisbes]

I Talk To The Trees by Clint Eastwood is amongst my favorite songs from the movie and of course Wandring Star and "Mariah"

[monkey13917]

my name is moryah im named after this song cuz my dad is wicked into old black and white movies, this is one of my favorites my dad told me i was named after a song from the movie i just never paid attention it was this movie till a few years ago, I have the same love for black and white like my dad, my name is just spelt different so i would fit everyone else in the family

[ariahmak]

Lol okay so, my name's Mariah and i've always been told about this song but never heard it before now. That was really cool lol I liked it a lot even though it's old fashioned(: thanks for the video!!

[PRE1959]

This movie was great, and the critics bombed it. The lead singer with the beard has a marvelous voice, and he played the General in Saving Private Ryan, and also the Father in Law in FARGO. Amazing voice, and this song is a powerful emotion evoking song with the way he lead it.

[TheJannaR]

@PRE1959 Harve Presnell Iis his name, and he sound almost like Howard Keel! Love those voicess!

[PRE1959]

@TheJannaR That's it Harve Presnell, and he does sound and look like Howard Keel. Gordon Macrae, Howard Keel, and Harve Presnell all have similar looks and voices, and they don't make those kind of movies anymore, and there isn't anyone with their talent anyway. Trivia: James Edward Olmos from BattleStarGallactica was married to Howard Keels daughter, and heard she divorced him after years of physical abuse. Course two sides to every story. But Presnell Great, to end on pos note.

[MetallicBill]

My folks been talkin' bout seeing this movie again, but all we can find is songs taken in segments, has anyone tried a full upload before SOPA act??

[PRE1959]

@MetallicBill They used to stream it for free in Netflix.

[MetallicBill]

@PRE1959 Wish it was on Hulu, where you could get in on PSN or XBL or on PC, however, I don't have Netflix setup at all

[waxlurker]

@nocturnalcorruption - I have a habit of humming my own words to songs, an affectionately-humored reaction to situations that arise in my life. May your strapping ;) forebear forgive me for often singing "Pariah" :-P

[BlahGibberishTalk]

I almost cry every time this song starts up. I get chills too lol. Amazing voice. Great movie, with great actors, and wonderful songs.

[lilshontaycandy]

My name is Miriah

[MariahLovesYoo]

My name is Mariah

[fishrink1]

No movie tricks here just awesome talent ,beautiful

[madamerotten]

This is Harve Presnell, acting, and without a vocal dub.

[headlessSpleen]

My dad always tries to bribe me to perform this song on guitar XD I don't know why 'cause I sound like crap compared to this.

[gene327]

If there has ever been a classic performance, this is it. Brings tears to my eyes and sends chills down my back.

[ghanimajade]

The only version. :) Wonderful.

[madamerotten]

240p comment, we meet again. This guy is lots better than Justin Bieber. I used to write more intelligently, until I took an arrow to the head.

[Blahmarrow]

@madamerotten I looked in a mirror. 

[madamerotten]

@Blahmarrow I don't understand your comment. Must be that arrow I took to the head.

[Blahmarrow]

@madamerotten I dun hav to make sense, cuz I looked i took an arrow to the face. (lol)

[Reggie1010101]

Man I don't know why they don't bring this back to Broadway, it'll be a smash with the right cast. My favorite line in it was when Lee Marvin is showing the Young Mormon boy around town and you see Harve Presnell in a card game with some farmers. He looks up and says Ben I havn't had a winning hand in five days. Marvin says to the kid don't ever get into a game with him, the kid says I never indulge in games of chance, marvin says back, well neither does he, you couldn't beat him with five aces

[abhchelms]

This is a great movie and sound track. Some really unforgetable songs.

[EmmetEarwax]

I have a tape of this song, BUT it's on a drum of tape that has to be threaded onto the pick-up drum. The tape player no longer turns,tho the rest works: no traction in the motor,on the revolving spindles. The song is followed by the theme of SPACE 1999 which was a hokey scifi drama. The theme music was the best part.

Owing to a hearing problem, I heard Maria(h) as NYRIYA, a Cthulhu Mythos horror !

[countryforever14]

I love this song, but I like Pernell Roberts version best!

[crcescwestland]

Great song. By the way, right now it's "Tess"ing outside and we're expecting a big "Mariah" storm later. Think I'll throw another "Fred" on the "Jo" and watch some Hawaii 5-0 on the "Melvin."

[crcescwestland]

This is a wonderful version. Thanks so much for posting it. I believe Earl Wrightson recorded it as well. Wrightson's version was terrific as well.

[blazer53]

Tops the greatest movies ever, in my opinion.

[Desertphile]

By far the most awesome song in a movie, ever. :-)

[oliveoyl64]

wow! what pipes!

[thenewmodfather]

i was in paint your wagon at college a few years ago and i played rotten luck willie i loved singing this

[mrwolfhound]

Harve Presnell ... he knew how to do it.  Great version of 'Mariah'!

[josajpnide]

It's my favorite Comedy musical and Maria is wonderful!

[nicoleray143]

Mariah Carey <3

[54nomore]

My goodness we did this play back in 1967 and sang this great song. Little did we know it would become a movie musical w/the great Clint Eastwood, Academy award winning late great actor Lee Marvin. And the great tenor of Broadway musical fame the late great Harve Presnell. This was to me the best song of the movie, and no one could of sung this song better then Harve Presnell. Brilliant!

[fubleduck]

10 people need their love blown back to them.

[iiAmitx3]

i dedicate this to mariah carey :) LOL

[Mariahisamazing7]

Hehehe(:

[SkinheadCharlie]

Fun fact, the cinematographer to this movie, William A. Fraker (ASC) directed Lee Marvin a year later in an amazing western named Monte Walsh which is easily as good as The Professionals or The Wild Bunch. He also strapped himself to the hood of a speeding Mustang to get some amazing shots as the cinematographer for Bullitt. The sad, dusk, natural lighting in this scene really helps the song's sad tone come across.

[kenworth746]

A Pure joy to listern to this person has Mr. Presnell any more songs

[MrSloanerboner]

I saw the movie as a kid... Still watch it, who knows why, but I love it!

[Constavlos]

can i just ask anyone who knows.... who calls the wind maria?

[SkinheadCharlie]

@Constavlos They do. THEY call the wind Mariah, it says it right there in the song. The real question is the same asked by that crazy prospector guy from The Wild Bunch: "WHO THE HELL IS 'THEY?!'"

[ssbrotton]

You are very blessed to have that memory...thank you for sharing it.

ssbrotton

[MrBreadbin66]

pure class

[heldyrob]

1 word fantastic

[tommyjohnsr]

nocturnal - was Harve truly your grandfather? Please email me at tomfelock@comcast.net and let me know.This and "to love you more" by celine dion are my 2 favorites songs as far as beautiful go.

[gregarian4]

Beautiful... Gives me chills every time I hear it! R.I.P. Harve Presnell.

[MsTwilight411]

I was named after this song!

[AMASSEY1000]

to nocturnalcorruption - AMEN!!!! i SOOOO LOVE THIS SONG! It has history in our family. Thank you!

[jimmyratz]

Wonderful voice!!!

[kellyd206]

i love this song 

[twinflame1000]

I sure wish in my lifetime I could have heard him sing live.....what a phenomenal voice! Just love him in Paint Your Wagon.....

[fubleduck]

Song of enchantment & despair.

[rebman0928]

Rotten Luck Willie had a beautiful voice.

[cateyemarble]

Harve Presnell was a marvelous actor and singer. He did many of the Fifties/Sixties musicals on Broadway and then onto the silver screen. I have always loved this song. The way he sang it, could evoke such a mixture of exhilaration and sadness at the same time..

[allieree]

This is the same man who played the father of the kidnapped woman in the movie FARGO. A good singer and actor.

[necktieguy1]

He was also in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."  Grat voice. Thanks for this post.

[necktieguy1]

He was also in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." Grat voice. Thanks for this post.

[necktieguy1]

Harve Presnell is so great. This was the showstopper of the movie. Thanks for this post.

[Ivyandstone]

I love the way he tilts his head at about 1:56. If I'd been his girl, I'd have followed him wherever he was going.

[rapunzelmw]

everyone asks me if this is how I got my name. no actually, I didn't even knew this song exsisted untill someone said, "Mariah? like the wind?" I was confused and he said, "you have a song ya know" thus, I am here!

[tich302001]

I love the movie brings so many memories of Christmas time for me. I was 13 1982 and School let out for Xmas and it was snowing by the time I got home from school and I was cold and miserable my mum made me some hot chocolate and I put the tv and this movie came on and I loved it. I loved all the songs this has always remained one of my favourite movies.

[EmiBerriel]

I found this song in "50 first dates" movie :)

[meheybooboo]

THIS is how MY daughters name came to be....I heard this song as a young girl...actually sang by Ed Ames on TV. Fell in love with the song..and the name. I watched paint your wagon later...and of course love this version. Great movie!

[witch26071]

this is how mariah carey got her name

[shindo200]

Wundervoll. Wunderbar. Einfach nur schön.

So sehr: vielen, lieben Dank.

Grüße aus Deutschland

[jbowery011]

Harve Presnell ...what a commanding baritone.....it's hard to believe this is the same man who played William Macy's father in law in Fargo.

[SoBelleofTN]

There is an old movie named "Paint Your Wagon'', with Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, it was fantastic and very popular for the music score. This song "Maria" is the song from the movie sung by actor "Harve Presnell ",. I loved hearing him sing it in the movie, great singing voice

[mariahmercado1]

Every time i meet someone they tell me about this song this is my 1st time listening to it lol

[marysueeasteregg]

The pronunciation notwithstanding, the title is properly spelled

"They Call the Wind Maria." No "h." (it's correct in the tag)

[johnnyfarout]

every american girl has some mariah in her. some more than others.

[LALMCGatorsfan]

This song isn't even about the great MARIAH CAREY but the haters still here. Why? This so is from a classic play titled "Paint Your Wagon"

Yes Mariah Carey got her name from this song but some people isn't here for her there here for the song. So why don't you take your stupid ass comments somewhere else!

[lesvictor]

If you don't like this, you don't like apple pie.

[giraffesafari]

I love my name. I am often called Maria tho, which I don't like. I am unusual. Yay!!

[hepzebahsu]

Great song - and then we have Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood warbling their solos! But the TTBB arrangements throughout the movie are enjoyable.

[MrMissyMomo]

haha my name is moriah my parents liked the name so im kinda original

[btfresno2]

for once and all.. THIS IS HARVE PRESNELL SINGING! 

[tommyjohnsr]

rotten luck willy could really sing!

[OSUwildbunch2]

Love it!

[Soulycious]

IYI...the Singer that sang Mariah in Paint your Wagon was Harve Presnell !!!!!!!

[niflap]

Pariah! Pariah! They called the nerds Pariah!

[LALMCGatorsfan]

@niflap no they call you a bitch ass hater! go fuck yourself faggot!!!!!

[tmb850281]

I've been reading through this thread, and I can't believe all the people who are saying that this is someone other than Harve Presnell singing this. Harve was a highly trained Broadway and opera singer who had many parts written around him because of his fabulous singing voice. Why would such a great singer mime this for someone else? I saw this movie in 1970 at the Cooper Cinerama Theater in Denver......it was fabulous, and Harve was definitely the high point of this great movie.

[sard37]

I love this film, brings back memories from when i was a wee lad lol

[MrsBlack88]

Sang this in my theater group, and Wandrin' Star...loved singing both songs...

[MeAndThemThemAndMe]

the singer was Harve Presnell.. not Vaughn Monroe...

[DFDalton1962]

I understand and appreciate the idea of artistic or poetic license. Really, I do. But they call the rain "Tess", the fire "Jo" and the wind "Mariah"? Um, really? I'm skeptical that this has even a thread of basis in western (or any other) folklore. You can't just invent this kind of crazy concept out of nothing and expect people to buy it in what is meant to be a serious song.

[AmbivalentDreams]

@DFDalton1962 And yet, since 1969, people have been listening to it and watching this movie..... Yeah I think we can expect people to buy it.

[tourama]

Thanks for posting this song makes the hairs on the back of my neck stick up,

[MyaMeOhMy]

XD my parents sing this all the time and my teachers at random moments. But yeah my name Is Mariah Storm Aldrich and so I am WindStorm XD lol pretty wicked.

[teceyS3]

Love this song.........

[cammarhails1]

wow my name is mariah haha

[marlene4241]

thank you ... that is the only version :)

[nocturnalcorruption]

This man, this fantastic man, is my grandfather. This song used to ring through our house every Christmas and this brings back such wonderous memories. Thank you so for posting this :)

[IanFlannery]

@nocturnalcorruption fantastic actor/singer you are so f----in lucky, I hope you have as many great memories as me, and I only ever saw it on tv etc, all my best wishes

[tich302001]

@nocturnalcorruption He had such a beautiful voice. I'm sure I saw in another movie but I can't remember the name of the movie but I think it was a musical he was really good in that movie.

[JustLilOleMe01]

@tich302001 He also starred in "Unsinkable Molly Brown" with Debbie Reynolds.

[terryterry49]

@nocturnalcorruption I first heard your grandfather singing with the Roger Williams Choral group. Easy to pick his voice out because it was so outstanding. Still have his two albums,,,,after rescuing them from my mother who almost wore them out. Truely outstanding voice. Met him backstage when he appeared with Debbie Reynolds in Annie Get Your Gun. When I told him how much and how long I had admired his singing he gave me a great big hug,,,,,,which is still a highlight in my memories.

[mickjonsmith]

@nocturnalcorruption . Harve Presnell is you grandfather......singing my favourite song of all time. I have it as a ring tone on my mobile and It must have been fantastic to hear his voice in your home singing this. The film musical is without doubt the VERY best of all musicals and your Grandfather is one of the characters that makes it so with his wonderful baritone voice and this so thought provoking song.

[Jsuis14]

@nocturnalcorruption what an honor it must be to have such an awesome ancestor. You're so lucky and awesome.

[Hendo56]

@nocturnalcorruption Then it sounds like Mariah answered his song and sent his girl back to him. :) His version of this song makes the movie.

[nerblebun]

@nocturnalcorruption Wow !! This was the best song in the entire movie as far as I'm concerned. That's saying alot because the movie is filled with wonderful songs. What a joy it must have been to be sitting around the house and hear your Grandfather burst into song.

[laureninjapan]

@nerblebun apparently the reason why he got the part was to sing this song.... def the best song :)

[MrSloanerboner]

@nocturnalcorruption Lucky you



[flutiefluter]

whell,i listen to it all the time (prob 5 times a day!!!)so i just luv it! it just cheeres me up!

[mike89128]

Many years ago the producer was on the Johnny Carson show and talked about this song and its filming.The cast and crew were near revolt due to a solid week of cold rain spoiling scene after scene.More rain was forecast.The director made a deal with the cast and crew.If he was satisfied with the filming of the song he would cancel filming until Monday,this being Thursday,they shot the scenes and song in one take.Everyone piled onto buses and went to town for hot showers and warm food.

[southernrockfan1]

I lost a friend two days ago and this song was his gal's name r.i.p. gary.

[flutiefluter]

blow my love to me <3

[flutiefluter]

omg i just luv this song ! it cheeres me up all the time

[jfalconi3]

@flutiefluter how does this cheer you up??? its about feeling lonely and lost!!

[MrsBlack88]

he sounds like thunder: thats the element id give to symbolize him: thunder

[flutiefluter]

i just luv this song the guy has a fantastic voice

[flutiefluter]

@flutiefluter 

[douglasmatley]

Great score by Mr.Frederick Loewe and Mr. Andre Previn. thanks doug This is the best song of the score.

[douglasmatley]

Great score by Mr.Frederick Loewe and Mr. Andre Previn. thanks doug

[ezri99]

That's Harve Presnell who played Rotten Luck Willie in Paint your wagon

[SuperBenson2]

i went to see paint your wagon as a kid when it first came out, with the winnings from the grand national a horse called gay trip, and i also have the lp a brilliant film that i could watch over and over

[mariahrose210]

This is the only song on the face of the planet that has my name in it.

[OkieDokie306]

My granddaughter is Mariah, I sing this to her often, she just rolls her eyes, because she's too young to know the movie, her lose

[TheSpartan188]

@OkieDokie306

Lol I agree, I sing that to my friend that and she looks at me like, "wtf are you talking about?" Again her loss lol

[SherrieRoussel]

no one I have hear do this song touched me as much as this one.

[664mariah]

it's amazing that so many people are also named after this song?

[mervrun]

Did not know that Mr Parker from The Pretender was sooo talented!!!!

[stevestheboy1]

check out sam cookes version......heaven.god bless sam

[paintdaroses]

i was named after this song =)

[dolson1940]

@paintdaroses as was I!! lol



[rothwellss]

THE SONG WAS IN ANOTHER STAGE PLAY BUT THE PLAY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING SO THE FIRST REAL AIRING WAS PAINT YOUR WAGON

[PianoMan53100]

geez what an amazing voice

[monkeykey09]

my grandmother used to call me this before she died. it has always held a special part my heart. R.I..P. Carolyn McMackin I<3 u!

[MrsBlack88]

@monkeykey09 R.I.P

[monkeykey09]

@MrsBlack88 Thanks she was my best friend

[deniserye817]

awwwwww........they have a song about me...they call the wind mariah........

[mtlyb]

Of all the versions, Harve's is my favorite. Thank you for posting this.

[TehFlizz]

My mom always used to sing this to me when we were on the way to the grocery store before I was in school. I love this song. : )

[JediXCorez]

my name is Mariah, old people have sung this to me since I was little. I wanted to know what it sounded like. :D

[finitecapacity]

@JediXCorez No! I meant to vote up, not down! Anyway, yeah I've had so many teachers/adults sing this to me.

[Bellex32]

love this! What a voice!

[bronzegrass2011]

great musial,great actors,great singers,great songs, aclassic film never tobe betterd atrue legend of afilm"paint your wagon"

[irish89055]

yes, this is the proper version... would have been better if in true stereo..

[JefafaSB]

Great movie! I'm actually camping in eastern Oregon, in a tent, in a rain storm.... Go figure! "gotta love I-phones" Tess can stop anytime now!!!!!

[Arieliondotcom]

I wish I had a recording of me as a little boy belting this out. And despite my love of show tunes, I did grow up to prefer women, thank you. :0)

[RangerInParadise]

According to IMDB this rendition is sung by Harve Presnell and the movie chorus and is credited in the cast as such.

[9876543215568]

love this song

[oooyoudied]

Hey! My name is Mariah! :D

[Maples01]

Not so in America, but I've heard that the songs including this one, were in the top 10 music charts throughout Europe, I love this one, he sang it with so much emotion.

[pagansoul57]

Same singer as in the musicals Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Kiss Me Kate... it's Howard Keel. Beautiful voice.

[edwynstarr]

I miss you Harve.

[svengogar]

Ahh, love it... But for it to be a proper version there should be Ray Walstons intro to the song. :D

[KissingtheHero]

@missmariahmisfit I feel powerful because of this song. :]]

[katymay87]

what a song what a film

[CrazedImagination]

Haha my science teacher plays this song to me all the time because my name is Mariah. Haha and whenever I meet an older person, they always sing this song to me! Haha but it's pretty cool!! (:

[MissMariahMisfit]

@CrazedImagination ME TOO!! My name's also Mariah and every old person just bust out singing this song when I introduce myself. xD It's great. Makes me feel special.

[GodsTestifytoLove]

@MissMariahMisfit I know what you mean. I never knew there where so many Mariah's out there the only difference with me is mine is spelt Miriah. But I still get the comments and singing. That is why I finally looked this song up and I dont know if I should laugh, or be grateful or offended that my mom named me Miriah. :)

[Mariposa0416Annie]

That is so beautiful- and Harve Presnell put so much into his expressions when he sang it.  "Hard-Luck Willie" may not have been a big part, but those few minutes said volumes about the character.

[Maples01]

@Mariposa0416Annie He did a terrific job. I thought Clint did good in the movie, singing, but he hated it.

[slobomotion]

Saw this when it came out, though was pretty young. Really liked it, this song still gives me chills. My French spouse is fascinated by Westerns but generally hates musicals. I'm hoping to get this one from the library for us to see. Greetings from Paris via the USA. Thank you for posting.

[UmbrellaWatch]

I breathe i'n my wind Mariah i'n dreams, I feel her and smile. Heal and feel loved.

[sandygrayhkg]

Mariah I am seriously worried about you darlin' BE KIND TO HER! SHE HAS BEEN THROUGH A LOT OF TRAUMA.

[Kittyxihime]

I love this song cause my name is Tess Mariah my parents named me after this :D i feel awsome lol <3 my family thinks i control the weather but thats just a joke in the family :3

[darthom]

Harve Presnell was great as the ill-fated scout in 'The Glory Guys' and the no nonsense father-in-law in 'Fargo'; both non-singing roles.