I love how they flipped the roles in this number. Both times they did it were Donald really showcased his tenor voice. They should have gotten an award for this, they were absolutely magnificent. Also the music for each part was sensational. Leave it to Irving Berlin.
Keeping to your own melody line while you've got Ethel Merman belting a counter-melody in your ear is no easy feat. Like singing Happy Birthday under the flight path at JFK airport.
Most young people never heard of two part counterpoint harmony. Extremely difficult to synchronize two voices singing in opposition and end together to boot!
When Ethel was working on Call Me Madam she told Irving Berlin she wanted one more really great number in the second act. He worked all night to come up with this 'cross-talk' classic. When they sang it for her she said 'My God, they won't let us off the stage!" And its true, the first night in Philadelphia, they got SEVEN ENCORES for this.
Glad that Ethel was able to finally star in the movie version of one of her Broadway shows. Not a great film actress by any means. But still nice to have captured this performance on film.
Back in the mid 80s, some friends of ours were planning on having our town’s “First Annual Ethel Merman Look Alike Luau”. We had some party favors ordered and ideas gathering….then she died!! And so did our party plans. I think she was great. Dick Caveat had her on his show and they sang this song. You can find the clip here on YT
Best version of this I have ever heard. I play this on the accordion, and it is awesome. I've found a lot of bands that plays this and the best is the Buffalo Touch
I have listened to Dick Haymes and Russell Nye sing this song...but I have to say that I genuinely think that Donald brings more lyrical and dramatic emotion, plus a melodious and mellifluous element that is missing from the other two. His singing perfectly matches Ethel's but is never overwhelmed by hers (not an easy thing )..Even though Donald said that his part of the song was recorded in an isolation booth because Ethel's singing was at full power and he had to wear ear plugs for the shoot , he brings true delight to this song. Donald's voice has an amazing range . He shows his lifelong experience (even though he is only @ 27 in this movie) I do love Donald .
Thank you for bringing back such beautiful memories of my past. You make my old heart ❤️ feel joyful when watching and listening to all these talented performers who shall remain in my memories forever. 🇨🇦
@@bobbywimsy6741 I would have much preferred Sanders as Emile, than Pinza. Pinza's voice has a very prominent and annoying vibrato. Sanders' voice is much smoother. And no, it's not that I don't like opera singers. I'm very much an opera fan, but my idea of an operatic bass is Samuel Ramey with his elegant, rich basso cantante.
The song succeeds because of the contrast between the two . Ethel Merman was basically a live performer. She was too big for the screen, but this wonderful tune stopped the show every night on Broadway.
Was the second version(where Ethel Merman and Donald O'Conner switch lead song roles) an alternate take not used in the film? The set is the same but I don't recall this version in the 1953 film. By the way ETHEL CAN SING SOFTLY!
This is the only time that the Merm was really allowed to do her stuff on the screen. She was just too big for the screen. BTW that was George Sanders’ singing voice. He was a fine baritone.
I could never understand Ethel Merman's fame . I never liked her voice . She was nothing more than a very loud harsh abrasive belter, who I think secretly liked drowning people out . Donald O'Connor on the hand had a truly lovely voice which was never utilized enough in his films. He was very talented , a great actor, dancer, singer and comedian . Donald was so underrated, because he really was one of the Hollywood greats . Donald was more than able to hold his own here not only against Madam Foghorn but also against an opposing melody at the same time . Donald O'Connor was a huge talent and real pro. I miss great stars of his caliber.......sigh .
I feel he had a great voice for romantic numbers, but most of the time played the “second best” instead of the main lover. What a shame. Would have loved to hear him singing serenades. This and Anything Goes It’s De-lovely, such a dream…
When I was about 10 years-old and living in Galveston , Texas (about 1961), there was this young woman living in an apartment (part of a large house-where my little brother stayed after school). This young woman was showing us pictures of Donald O’Connor and herself in Las Vegas. She had been a show girl in Vegas.
I read an autobiography by George Sanders along with a book about him by another author. There was a lot of discussion about George Sander”s mental health issues. George Sanders had a beautiful voice, and worked very hard and put a ton of effort and money putting himself in the crosshairs of one of the top honchos in charge of the musical, “South Pacific” playing on Broadway. The lead male singer/ actor of “South Pacific” , was leaving the show. George Sanders got the part. Upon hearing that he got the part, George suddenly came down with this pain in his body-maybe his back . As soon as George notified the powers-that-be that he could not take the part in “South Pacific”, the pain went away. George did commit suicide (I think at age 65). Both George and his brother, Tom Conway, liked their booze too much. Especially, Tom. There is a great story about how Zsa Zsa Gabor gave Tom some money (I think that it was $200) during Tom’s last hospitalization. Zsa Zsa told Tom to use the money to tip the nurses so that the nurses would (hopefully) take better care of him. Instead Tom escaped from the hospital, bought a ton of booze, and went to an old girlfriend’s abode and ended up dying in her bed. I also read where George had “washed his hands “ of Tom because of Tom’s alcoholism and lack of money.
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I absolutely love this song. It is brilliant. But I must confess that I cannot stand Ethyl Merman's voice. I realize this is an uncommon opinion. I love Donald O'Conner, he can do no wrong. I'd love to see a new production of this famous musical.
I love how they flipped the roles in this number. Both times they did it were Donald really showcased his tenor voice. They should have gotten an award for this, they were absolutely magnificent. Also the music for each part was sensational. Leave it to Irving Berlin.
Keeping to your own melody line while you've got Ethel Merman belting a counter-melody in your ear is no easy feat. Like singing Happy Birthday under the flight path at JFK airport.
Funny and true! 😂
This made me laugh for two straight minutes. My kids thought something was wrong with me. Thank you.
Dick Cavett managed to do it with Ethel on his show (look it up on RUclips) she helped him by beating time on his slender back.
Very true, but this was recorded as a track and they lip-synced to it. I'm sure that made it easier. Otherwise you'd be blown out of sync.
Most young people never heard of two part counterpoint harmony. Extremely difficult to synchronize two voices singing in opposition and end together to boot!
When Ethel was working on Call Me Madam she told Irving Berlin she wanted one more really great number in the second act. He worked all night to come up with this 'cross-talk' classic. When they sang it for her she said 'My God, they won't let us off the stage!" And its true, the first night in Philadelphia, they got SEVEN ENCORES for this.
Donald O'Conner was so talented he could dance and sing with any one
"Call Me Madam" won the Oscar for Best Musical Score, and Ethel Merman won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical.
Words don't do this justice, so I'll just say......................................!!!!!! 10 out of 10.
donald looks great in glasses
Glad that Ethel was able to finally star in the movie version of one of her Broadway shows. Not a great film actress by any means. But still nice to have captured this performance on film.
They don't make 'em like this anymore!
I simply adore this clip and song. I could listen to this forever. A really great “feel good” song!!
No one else like her and there will never be anyone like her again !
Or him. Overshadowed by the likes of Gene Kelly, but just as good, if not better.
You haven't hear me. I love her in Showbusiness .
Back in the mid 80s, some friends of ours were planning on having our town’s “First Annual Ethel Merman Look Alike Luau”. We had some party favors ordered and ideas gathering….then she died!! And so did our party plans. I think she was great. Dick Caveat had her on his show and they sang this song. You can find the clip here on YT
Best version of this I have ever heard. I play this on the accordion, and it is awesome. I've found a lot of bands that plays this and the best is the Buffalo Touch
She was so lovely in this scene!
I have listened to Dick Haymes and Russell Nye sing this song...but I have to say that I genuinely think that Donald brings more lyrical and dramatic emotion, plus a melodious and mellifluous element that is missing from the other two. His singing perfectly matches Ethel's but is never overwhelmed by hers (not an easy thing )..Even though Donald said that his part of the song was recorded in an isolation booth because Ethel's singing was at full power and he had to wear ear plugs for the shoot , he brings true delight to this song.
Donald's voice has an amazing range . He shows his lifelong experience (even though he is only @ 27 in this movie)
I do love Donald .
Russell Nype
Who doesn't love him ;) couldn't have said it better myself. singing wise, I think this Is his best song
Apparently her wonderful singing drove Ernest B. to the comparative peace of a quickie divorce court.
I must say during the first clip she arrived way too loud and sounds kind of out of balance.
This is the best his voice has sounded imo
I love this film, such wonderful clothes. Please somebody put this film on youtube so I can watch it.
+Virginia Stock I got it on DVD online from Amazon (I think!) Anyway, it is available!
+Tom S. Same here!
IT'S WONDERFUL IT'S MARVELLOUS.
ruclips.net/video/hxnmNO0hJtI/видео.html I hope i'm not too late
The full movie is still on RUclips
ruclips.net/video/7AZvqiQ63xg/видео.htmlsi=0ck1VBuCwwA-cGGu
What a lovely duet!
This is truly one of the great moments in movie musicals!
Ethel M. ...tremendous singer/performer ...never forget her, in a million years ...dazzling artist 🎨 🎭
Thank you for bringing back such beautiful memories of my past. You make my old heart ❤️ feel joyful when watching and listening to all these talented performers who shall remain in my memories forever. 🇨🇦
go on look you cannot get better than this these are the best there is they did it to be the best there is and did just that
what a great duets
This is the way it is done!
The gowns are gorgeous!
Great duet.
LOVE THE MOVIE LOVE THE MUSIC
Love this. Thank you!
I can't find the movie on RUclips any longer. 😟
It's still on RUclips. ruclips.net/video/7AZvqiQ63xg/видео.htmlsi=0ck1VBuCwwA-cGGu
I really enjoyed this thank you for posting this.
I always loved this scene! Thanks for the posting!
Excellent #
God bless America 🇺🇸🙏
Superb entertainment!
Perhaps Melania could go on Broadway in a new version of Call Me Madam.
Good old TV show,s are the best show,s
Shere Khan the Tiger singing :-) Good ol' George.
He's so got dang beautiful, I can't stand it!
How much do you love ❤ the Americans? A heck of a lot 🇺🇸
Film was really good
I had no idea that George Sanders could sing, but he did his own singing in this film...and he's very good.
He was considered for the part of Emile in South Pacific, but lost out to Enzio Pinza.
@@davidreidenberg9941 Thank the casting gods they washed that man out of their hair!
@@bobbywimsy6741 I would have much preferred Sanders as Emile, than Pinza. Pinza's voice has a very prominent and annoying vibrato. Sanders' voice is much smoother. And no, it's not that I don't like opera singers. I'm very much an opera fan, but my idea of an operatic bass is Samuel Ramey with his elegant, rich basso cantante.
Berlin genius!
"Outtakes" - ? The real thing.
Donald's voice is wonderful and does a grand rendition of this song. Ethel comes in like a blasting foghorn and completely ruins the number!!!
lol you're so right. I wish he'd done a version of this with someone else.
The song succeeds because of the contrast between the two . Ethel Merman was basically a live performer. She was too big for the screen, but this wonderful tune stopped the show every night on Broadway.
Was the second version(where Ethel Merman and Donald O'Conner switch lead song roles) an alternate take not used in the film? The set is the same but I don't recall this version in the 1953 film.
By the way ETHEL CAN SING SOFTLY!
This is the only time that the Merm was really allowed to do her stuff on the screen. She was just too big for the screen. BTW that was George Sanders’ singing voice. He was a fine baritone.
I could never understand Ethel Merman's fame . I never liked her voice . She was nothing more than a very loud harsh abrasive belter, who I think secretly liked drowning people out .
Donald O'Connor on the hand had a truly lovely voice which was never utilized enough in his films. He was very talented , a great actor, dancer, singer and comedian . Donald was so underrated, because he really was one of the Hollywood greats . Donald was more than able to hold his own here not only against Madam Foghorn but also against an opposing melody at the same time . Donald O'Connor was a huge talent and real pro. I miss great stars of his caliber.......sigh .
couldn't agree more about O'Connor. Toe to toe, he beats the soles off Gene Kelly on every score.
Lol at Madam Foghorn.
Totally agree.
@@dpol123
Absolutely spot on. Donald was the best.
I feel he had a great voice for romantic numbers, but most of the time played the “second best” instead of the main lover. What a shame. Would have loved to hear him singing serenades. This and Anything Goes It’s De-lovely, such a dream…
Excerpts, not “outtakes”.
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
THIS FILM WAS IN THE FILM...WHY CALL IT AN OUTTAKE???
ESL maybe? "Clip" would have been better.
Is that Donald O'Connor ?
Sure is.
When I was about 10 years-old and living in Galveston , Texas (about 1961), there was this young woman living in an apartment (part of a large house-where my little brother stayed after school). This young woman was showing us pictures of Donald O’Connor and herself in Las Vegas. She had been a show girl in Vegas.
I read an autobiography by George Sanders along with a book about him by another author. There was a lot of discussion about George Sander”s mental health issues. George Sanders had a beautiful voice, and worked very hard and put a ton of effort and money putting himself in the crosshairs of one of the top honchos in charge of the musical, “South Pacific” playing on Broadway. The lead male singer/ actor of “South Pacific” , was leaving the show. George Sanders got the part. Upon hearing that he got the part, George suddenly came down with this pain in his body-maybe his back . As soon as George notified the powers-that-be that he could not take the part in “South Pacific”, the pain went away. George did commit suicide (I think at age 65). Both George and his brother, Tom Conway, liked their booze too much. Especially, Tom. There is a great story about how Zsa Zsa Gabor gave Tom some money (I think that it was $200) during Tom’s last hospitalization. Zsa Zsa told Tom to use the money to tip the nurses so that the nurses would (hopefully) take better care of him. Instead Tom escaped from the hospital, bought a ton of booze, and went to an old girlfriend’s abode and ended up dying in her bed. I also read where George had “washed his hands “ of Tom because of Tom’s alcoholism and lack of money.
Could you add the movie "call me madam" in 1953 ... ??
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Victor Lee Please, this film pack in a ZIP folder.
and send piotrwojtkowski1@o2.pl
Thank you, I'm gonna grateful
how to return the favor
:) pozdrawiam :)
No worries, hope u got it. U can unzip the file using winzip
Outtakes? These are the takes used in the film.
😉🥰
I absolutely love this song. It is brilliant. But I must confess that I cannot stand Ethyl Merman's voice. I realize this is an uncommon opinion. I love Donald O'Conner, he can do no wrong. I'd love to see a new production of this famous musical.