MY FATHER,S FAVOURITE SINGER OF ALL TIME HE USED TO SIT LISTENING ON THE WIRELESS TO HER AFTER WORKING 7 DAYS A WEEK HIS ONLY LITTLE PASTIME OF PEACE FOR HIMSELF SAYING OVER AND OVER AGAIN ,,,LISTEN TO THAT LINDA NEVER WILL YOU HEAR A VOICE LIKE IT FOR ALL OF YOUR DAYS I WAS 7 AT THE TIME HE WAS RIGHT OF COURSE
If anything, she was beyond the Met. From age 15, the Met tried to recruit Durbin (to this day the youngest to star at the Met was 18). There were always rumors that she would sing at the Met, but they came to naught. In the late 30s and 40s she was one of the highest paid women in America. Through her movies, she reached a far wider audience that she ever would have singing on stage. To hear her with a top Met star, check out my post of Deanna and Jan Peerce.
I have not heard this aria before from any singer. Deanna does just a matchless job with it. What movie is it from, and how old was she when she sang it. To me, she set the standard for singers with operatic capability who move and act. Nowadays a diva just can't stand and sing. She has to move as well. Deanna could do that. Imagine her on the operatic stage in the 40's and 50's, maybe beyond.She would have struck gold with her acting as well and set the standard. Bravo, diva Deanna!
Deanna could sing rings around the frightened macaws of today. It is a shame she couldn't have had a couple of seasons at the Met. She could sing anything...and doit all brilliant;y!
The name of the movie is "Because of Him" Franchot Tone is playwright Paul Taylor who doesn't care for the up and coming starlet and tries to get rid of her in this plot behind the song.
Love the folks looking at the elevator door as "the voice" goes down... but why didn't the door open on that floor when all those people were waiting by it?!! LOL Overall a really fun sequence! The song is absolutely beautiful...and Little Miss Deanna Durbin always does a wonderful job...
One of the great dilemmas with musical pictures is how to integrate a song into a movie without bringing the story to a standstill. I find this scene quite funny myself - they mimed quite a lot and only talked during the orchestral interlude. Durbin made studio recordings of all her movie songs for Decca. Alas, I don't have her studio version of "Goodbye" yet. Compare the two posts of Durbin's "Because" to see and hear the difference between movie and studio versions.
@gregoryagogo Figure out why the elevator didn't stop! Maybe this elevator is old school, and was dependent on the operator who was distracted by her singing... now that's a story I can live with!
Deanna was pregnant while filming this movie, and she's obviously holding water here, which softens her features. This scene is unrealistic, If a beautiful woman were chasing me while singing like that, I think that I'd slow down and let her catch me. On the other hand, the words of the song are completely against the action, not uncommon in Durbin comedy routines.
+RMPsumma - Probably to fit into the action on screen. Deanna sings the chorus first, followed by the second verse, then the first verse. However the interlude leading up to the final chorus is in proper order. Regardless of the order, I don't believe you will find a better rendition of "Goodbye." I just love how she transitions from "a stifled cry" to the opening "goodbye" of the last chorus (4:02 to 4:10).
It irritates me when a singer DOESN'T move. It also irritates me when a writer of comments cannot spell or complete a sentence. The voice is what matters, irritation aside.
MY FATHER,S FAVOURITE SINGER OF ALL TIME HE USED TO SIT LISTENING ON THE WIRELESS TO HER AFTER WORKING 7 DAYS A WEEK HIS ONLY LITTLE PASTIME OF PEACE FOR HIMSELF SAYING OVER AND OVER AGAIN ,,,LISTEN TO THAT LINDA NEVER WILL YOU HEAR A VOICE LIKE IT FOR ALL OF YOUR DAYS I WAS 7 AT THE TIME HE WAS RIGHT OF COURSE
One of the all time great voices that will never be matched. Such a stunning beauty too.
What a beautiful voice and a beautiful lady. God gave her a singing talent as well a beautiful face........Wish she is still alive today....
She gave the best performance of her life.
Such moving words with gusto.. Deanna Durbin was such a beautiful and talented woman. I can never get enough of her glorious voice.
deanna durbin was a loverly lady matched by her beautiful voice.i have never heard anyone sing goodbye like deanna.
She was one of my childhood favorite singers. I saw this film on TV when I was 6 years old and never forgot her or this song. May she rest in peace.
If anything, she was beyond the Met. From age 15, the Met tried to recruit Durbin (to this day the youngest to star at the Met was 18). There were always rumors that she would sing at the Met, but they came to naught. In the late 30s and 40s she was one of the highest paid women in America. Through her movies, she reached a far wider audience that she ever would have singing on stage. To hear her with a top Met star, check out my post of Deanna and Jan Peerce.
She really was amazing...perfect intonation, diction...so awesome! :)
I have not heard this aria before from any singer. Deanna does just a matchless job with it. What movie is it from, and how old was she when she sang it. To me, she set the standard for singers with operatic capability who move and act. Nowadays a diva just can't stand and sing. She has to move as well. Deanna could do that. Imagine her on the operatic stage in the 40's and 50's, maybe beyond.She would have struck gold with her acting as well and set the standard. Bravo, diva Deanna!
Great and amazing Deanna Durbin, i love her so much !
Deanna could sing rings around the frightened macaws of today. It is a shame she couldn't have had a couple of seasons at the Met. She could sing anything...and doit all brilliant;y!
Best performance of her life.
beautiful song sung by an amazing singer
The name of the movie is "Because of Him" Franchot Tone is playwright Paul Taylor who doesn't care for the up and coming starlet and tries to get rid of her in this plot behind the song.
Wow! Beautiful lyrics sung by an amazing actress. It doesn't get any better than this.
Love the folks looking at the elevator door as "the voice" goes down... but why didn't the door open on that floor when all those people were waiting by it?!! LOL
Overall a really fun sequence! The song is absolutely beautiful...and Little Miss Deanna Durbin always does a wonderful job...
One of the great dilemmas with musical pictures is how to integrate a song into a movie without bringing the story to a standstill. I find this scene quite funny myself - they mimed quite a lot and only talked during the orchestral interlude. Durbin made studio recordings of all her movie songs for Decca. Alas, I don't have her studio version of "Goodbye" yet. Compare the two posts of Durbin's "Because" to see and hear the difference between movie and studio versions.
This is from film- Because of Him 1946.
good bye for ever... WoW!!
CANTABA Y ACTUABA BIEN LO MEJOR DE ESA ÉPOCA
what a voice no like this around now such a shame
Love the rotary door.
It's just an individual song, not an aria. Tosti never wrote opera, which is a shame for the rest of us.
Because of Him
this is really beautiful i think one of her best performances could you please tell me what film is this? thank you.
@gregoryagogo Figure out why the elevator didn't stop! Maybe this elevator is old school, and was dependent on the operator who was distracted by her singing... now that's a story I can live with!
Mario lanza wanted deanna to sing with him l think they would have sounded beautiful together l wish she had agreed
Deanna durbin at 24
Deanna was pregnant while filming this movie, and she's obviously holding water here, which softens her features. This scene is unrealistic, If a beautiful woman were chasing me while singing like that, I think that I'd slow down and let her catch me. On the other hand, the words of the song are completely against the action, not uncommon in Durbin comedy routines.
where are her children today
Not sure why she's singing this practically backwards.
+RMPsumma - Probably to fit into the action on screen. Deanna sings the chorus first, followed by the second verse, then the first verse. However the interlude leading up to the final chorus is in proper order. Regardless of the order, I don't believe you will find a better rendition of "Goodbye." I just love how she transitions from "a stifled cry" to the opening "goodbye" of the last chorus (4:02 to 4:10).
Why was the guy running away from her?
It irritates me when a singer DOESN'T move. It also irritates me when a writer of comments cannot spell or complete a sentence. The voice is what matters, irritation aside.
Does anybody know what movie this is from?
do any of u know what key this is in?
it irritate me when a singer don't move. it think it's funny
Because of Him