Deanna Durbin - Because (movie version)

Performer - Deanna Durbin
Lyrics - Edward Frederick Lockton (using the alias "Edward Teschemacher")
Music - Helen Rhodes (pen name "Guy d'Hardelot")

Because, you come to me,
with naught save love,
and hold my hand and lift mine eyes above,
a wider world of hope and joy I see,
because you come to me!

Because you speak to me in accent sweet,
I find the roses waking `round my feet,
and I am led through tears and joy to thee,
because you speak to me!

Because God made thee mine,
I'll cherish thee,
through light and darkness through all time to be,
and pray His love may make our love divine,
because God made thee mine!
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Written in 1902, this was first recorded by Enrico Caruso. It has the distinction of being one of the first major songs composed by a woman. A popular wedding song, Deanna Durbin performed this during the wedding scene in "Three Smart Girls Grow Up" and again in real life at her sister's wedding. This performance was recorded in 1938.

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[violinthief]

This is one of many videos I have uploaded that has been subjected to a phony copyright claim by "Orchard Music". This is a public domain recording. Please do not click on any links below the video. This criminal conduct by Orchard Music should not be rewarded.

[hajune]

The 87 year old Deanna Durbin from Canada influenced many important figures.Sister Mary Leo who developed countless sophanos used Deanna as her model. She attempted to train all her students to use Deanna's singing techniques. The Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropolich would sneak in the movies to see her. He was in awe of the purity of her voice and technique . His music was influenced by Deanna more so then anybody else. She lives in Paris and is not in recluse as many think.

[texasoperastar]

Brava!!! In real life, Deanna Durbin performed this song at her sister's wedding back in 1936. Carefully check out the lyrics to get a deeper appreciation of this signature song.

[brianlud]

girls were beautiful then,well groomed lovely nice to see and hear,its now 2011 what happened to them,they seem to have lost a lot.or am,mm just getting older,best singer of all even better than kathy kirby.

[blonde7000]

This was my Father's favourite artist. He died in Hospital whilst i held his hand for the last time. It makes me cry when i hear this song. I kind of like her too. The last rose was one of the last songs he ever heard and this one too.

[mikeyzip]

I'm 81 years old and I like to be reminded that there was a time in America.........

She sang so well and I was a fan of hers. Mike D

[elizabetheowynbelle]

Absolutely beautiful performance by Deanna. Thanks for this.

How come Helen Parrish gets to wear a pretty crown, but Deanna's stuck wearing that ugly hat? That's no way to treat a star!

[stashoe]

I am sitting here in tears listening to the angelic voice of Deanna Durbin. I first heard her voice when I was a boy back in the 70's and have been in love ever since.

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WWIIDDSS]

A great song to end the movie with. So far I think this is one of my favorites of hers even though all of hers that I've heard are my favorites (I haven't seen all her movies yet or heard all her songs (something I intend on doing). I keep a mental list of all my favorite singers and she is at the very top.She reached that spot in my faster than any other singer I've heard and I'm sure will stay there. She has the voice of an angel. A beautiful angel.

Many thanks for posting this clip.

[listeningtoit]

My worship for Miss Durbin increases video by video! May she lives so long for us to adore and thank her for her astistry! Thanks for posting it and I hope Miss Durbin is aware of the love and adoration she has and deverves!

[helenajesstarzak]

Wonderful voice!

[mcz34tj]

maravillosa epoca, vivira en mis recuerdos

muchisimas gracias

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Felipe Torres Rdz