OVER THE RAINBOW sung by Sam Harris (1984) Official Motown Music Video

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Sam Harris Official Motown Music Video
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

Over The Rainbow
(Arlen-Harburg)

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true

Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

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"Over the Rainbow" is a popular song with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. It was written to showcase Judy Garland's talents in the star vehicle movie The Wizard of Oz, and it became her signature song. She would forever be called upon to sing it in all her public appearances.

The song's plaintive melody and simple lyrics depict a pre-adolescent girl's desire to escape from the "hopeless jumble" of this world, from the sadness of raindrops to the bright new world "over the rainbow." It expresses the childlike faith that a door will magically be opened to a place where "troubles melt like lemon-drops".

The song tops the "Songs of the Century" list compiled by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts. It also topped the American Film Institute's "100 Years, 100 Songs" list.

Along with Irving Berlin's "White Christmas", the song was adopted by the American troops in Europe in World War II as a symbol of the United States, the faraway land that, after long years of war, seemed like a dream beyond the rainbow. Modern listeners may be unaware that the song had an introductory stanza, as this was not sung in the film by Garland.

The song has come to epitomize the gesture of the rising octave, which makes its opening so distinctive. Sight-singing instructors and other musicians use the song as an example and a reference point for hearing the interval.

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[MrOribear]

The only time i can reach notes this high is when someone kicks me in the gonads!!

[SamHarrisCOM]

@MrOribear please be sure to take video of that and upload! ;-)

[EONSFTFAN]

FINALLY!!! I have been waiting forever for this video ever since the B&B episode clip was posted. Thank you so much for posting this

[GoodGuitarSolos]

Incredible voice, brings me nostalgia of watching Beavis and Butthead clip!

[honeykisses1987]

He's smiling at you.

Shut up, Butthead.

[sexisaweapon68]

He is Perry from the TV show "The Class" an amazing show that was cancelled after one season, He is an amazing singer and actor.

[mumrik67]

amazing!!!

i still have the extended play record of this song...

[colodude1]

Beautiful and stunning. What an amazing voice !!!

[Pippilly]

I will always love it = )

[Cigaro99]

bravo Sam :)