Nelson Eddy - Trees

an American singer who appeared in 19 musical films during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as in opera and on the concert stage, radio, television, and in nightclubs. Although he was a classically trained baritone, he is best remembered for the eight films in which he costarred with soprano Jeanette MacDonald.

During his 40-year career, he earned three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (one each for film, recording, and radio), left his footprints in the wet cement at Grauman's Chinese Theater, earned three Gold records, and was invited to sing at the third inauguration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He also introduced millions of young Americans to classical music and inspired many of them to pursue a musical career.

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[Gemini730]

"A tree that looks at God all day and lifts her leafy arms to pray".

Joyce Kilmer is one of my favorite poets.  Lorraine

[Gemini730]

I have heard Robert Merrill`s very nice rendition of this song, but I like Nelson`s the best.

Nelson loved poetry and he sang several poems set to music in his repertoir. Lorraine

[mariofannumber11]

Listen to Mario Lanza's version of Trees - it is absolutely beautiful. Nobody can touch Mario for clarity and sheer mastery of voice......

[DorothyShelley]

thiis is one of the BESTsongs everthis so true only god can make e tre thank you so much love it mythras90x

[acrobatix123]

anyone here because of Aporia *cough* Thom?

[bearcub410]

THANK YOU LOVELY , NELSON EDDY IS FROM THE NEXT TOWN OVER FROM ME PAWTUCKET RHODE ISLAND , I LOVE HIS VOICE , JUST WONDERFUL

[mdwshort]

The best baritone of his time. Ever?

[jeromelisette]

Yes, Nelson Eddy had a magnificent voice, very identifiable. He sings it 1/2 tone lower and his low is not like Robeson, of course, who sings it a fifth lower, I believe. For sheer magnificence, John Charles Thomas has the lock on this. Thomas had a uniquely American voice and so robust and unique. If there was ever a great instrument, it was his voice. Somebody should post it.

[drr745]

@lindaravenswood Yes a great version. I don't think this kind of music is over OR this kind of singing .....While ever there are people like you and I to enjoy it... Nostalgia aint it great....!!!!!

[lindaravenswood]

I really like Paul Robeson, but this version means so much to me, probably because this is the one which sings out of the Trees of Mystery in Crescent City, California when you walk through the forest of Redwoods. Extremely old fashioned, but so wonderful. I surely hope they keep the Trees of Mystery roadside stop nice and old timey as they've been doing. And that they keep with Nelson Eddy ... even if this kind of music and this kind of singing is over, it is lovely to remember and respect 

[mdwshort]

Only three ratings in two years? This great entertainer must be turning over in his grave watched by Jeanette Macdonald. Meredith

[mdwshort]

Absolutely wonderful. Meredith Short. Where is the cd?