Wonderful singer. She was Canadian and born in Winnipeg Manitoba. My aunt knew her as a child and was a huge fan. She had one of the original LP records of her singer. As a child I broke it and I think broke my aunt's heart at the same time. I will never the look of utter sorrow on her face. That is over 60 years ago and my aunt is long gone but I still feel guilty about it. I hope she has forgiven me!
My mothers favorite! I can see her now smiling and humming! She missed dancing so much towards the end! May God grant her Those glorious moments again !
An amazing fact about this song is that it attempted to encapture the Brazilian rumba craze of the 1930s which extended into the early 1940s, round the time of this gorgeous recording...The dance craze itself was strangely enough named after a type of conventual habit traditionally worn by Belgian nuns...A deliciously expressive song by that beguiling Canadian-American vocalist, Deanna Durbin.
Beautiful singer and actress my mum loved her, and I do too, God bless you and keep you, may his face shine upon you Deeann Durbin, love Mo Cartledge xxx
"The Beguine" was a dance fad, related to the Brazilian rumba, which swept Europe and North America in the 1930s and 1940s. Believe it or not "beguine" was originally the name of a nun's habit from Belgium. Deanna Durbin, a great Canadian actress and songbird, was made famous by this, her solo, BEGIN THE BEGUINE.
Can someone please post Deanna singing "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There". It is always from the movie 'Hers To Hold" and a truly beautiful song. It was nominated for an Academy Award. She makes it memorable as she did with all her singing.
Despite Leonard Maltin, I consider 'Hers to Hold' to be Durbin's best film. It was also the best propaganda film of the war because the propaganda doesn't drive the story line. 'Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There' should have won the best song Oscar, and they would have been perfectly justified to at least nominate Edna Mae for Best Actress for this film.
It's a lovely, poignant song, but it was a very competitive year for songs that year. "You'll Never Know" won, but it could just as easily have gone to "That Old Black Magic," "Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe," "They're Either Too Young or Too Old," or "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," all songs that eventually went on to become standards which Deanna's song didn't.
What a poignant memory! There is no question about the forgiveness. Whatever the current idiot-ology, we are a wise and tender hearted specie and we have our head on straight. We know how to pray and wait for guidance, especially when treasures break in immature hands. Bless you for still caring. Big hugs!
@Paul Goodier That wasn't necessary. Every since Judy and Deanna appeared in their one short film together, people have taken sides as to who was better. The film itself "Every Sunday" (1936) was an audition as to who was better. I'm on team Judy, but it's not crime to take sides. No one's right, no one's wrong.
@paulcaron400. She isnt French her mum Ada Read and her dad were from Trafford St. Chester England Her dads name was Durbin .English as boiled beef mate. She was my dads 1st cousin .there are people in chester today who look very much like her because Jonathan Read came from a large family with good genes.
Really two different realms. Garland was more geared to 'pop' vocalization while Deanna Durbin gave a more operatic sound to the most mundane of songs. Deanna Durbin would have ruined "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Deanna Durbin's parents were English, she was born a Canadian and she was a naturalized American citizen. Please explain your comment about the pronunciation of her surname. She had no more French blood than I have
lovely singing, Deanna, but that costume! that costume! you would have been SO MUCH BETTER in Kiss Me Kate, than stodgy, over-trilling what was her name, anyway? what a prideful FOOL you were to turn that down, Deanna!
May I comment? Her costume in the film "Hers to Hold" is because her character works in a aircraft factory and she is singing to the other workers while they are on break. I don't think a costume say from "Can't Help Singing" would be appropriate in this setting. As for Kathryn Grayson, I believe she made a better "shrew" than Deanna would have.
@@Susan10093 sorry, don't know this pic. but that does explain the costume. that said, i thought it was interesting that MGM actually offered the part Kate to then-recently-retired-from-movies Deanna Durbin, before they settled on Grayson, and this was her last MGM musical i think Deanna would have been better.
She does song it beautifully, a pure, vibrant voice, but such a static presence that it's hard to "watch": Just block out the visuals. And the ending is beyond terrible!
Never get tired of watching these old singers magnificent brilliant love them all thank RUclips.👏👏👏
Always love to listen to Deanna Durbin. Great movies she made. Glad I can hear her now. Ty!!❤🤗
Wonderful singer. She was Canadian and born in Winnipeg Manitoba. My aunt knew her as a child and was a huge fan. She had one of the original LP records of her singer. As a child I broke it and I think broke my aunt's heart at the same time. I will never the look of utter sorrow on her face. That is over 60 years ago and my aunt is long gone but I still feel guilty about it. I hope she has forgiven me!
I replied in the wrong section! You can read what I wrote further down. Here’s another hug!
My mothers favorite! I can see her now smiling and humming! She missed dancing so much towards the end! May God grant her
Those glorious moments again !
Wife replying I loved her since I was a child and nothing has changed such exceptional voice. In touch beauty wonderful woman
An amazing fact about this song is that it attempted to encapture the Brazilian rumba craze of the 1930s which extended into the early 1940s, round the time of this gorgeous recording...The dance craze itself was strangely enough named after a type of conventual habit traditionally worn by Belgian nuns...A deliciously expressive song by that beguiling Canadian-American vocalist, Deanna Durbin.
A great performance by one of my most favoured vocalist of all times, Deanna Durbin
Beautiful singer and actress my mum loved her, and I do too, God bless you and keep you, may his face shine upon you Deeann Durbin, love Mo Cartledge xxx
She was a beautiful girl to watch and her singing is superb. What a beautiful voice God gifted her!
No argument here. The girl could sing - anything. Mozart or Porter, she could do it all.
My mother would play this song on the piano and sing along. Childhood memories
Since a little boy, this song sent waves of bliss up my opera-loving spine...
I was 9 years old, when i heard this on the Gramaphone. I think I heard it a 100 times. Would love to have this played at my Funeral.
Beautiful angelic voice!
"like the dead desire I only remember" has got to be one of the most poignant lyrics ever. Good post.
2023 год, слушаю ...Дина Дурбин, 19 лет- браво!!!!!
Deanna
"The Beguine" was a dance fad, related to the Brazilian rumba, which swept Europe and North America in the 1930s and 1940s. Believe it or not "beguine" was originally the name of a nun's habit from Belgium. Deanna Durbin, a great Canadian actress and songbird, was made famous by this, her solo, BEGIN THE BEGUINE.
Прекрасная и неповторимая.Видела фильмы в далёком детстве своем, а сейчас узнала более подробно о жизни этой замечательной артистки.Спасибо.
Just fabulous!!!!
Deanna Durban is always creative she is wonderful a Rembrandt naturalist singer artist this world 💘 loves you dearly 💖
We loved Deanna. Rest in peace.
Beautiful... Beautiful... Beautiful voice.
I loved her movies in theaters. I grew up listening to her and Jane Powell.
Effortlessly beautiful!
There will never be another. Deanna was the one and only. The only voice in the world
Love it
A ravishing beauty with a voice to match!
Such beauty and talent 🤩
Beautiful song.....Beautiful voice.....Beautiful girl..
How many modern singers could just stand their and have such an impact just singing
The best actress and singer to come out of Hollywood.
Can someone please post Deanna singing "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There". It is always from the movie 'Hers To Hold" and a truly beautiful song. It was nominated for an Academy Award. She makes it memorable as she did with all her singing.
Wow, what a voice
Пожалуйста покажите фильм , ,Сестра его дворецкого,, с участием Дины Дурбин-восхитительной актрисы и певицы-красавицы!!!🙏💝💋😍
Loved her voice. One of my Dads favorites along with Judy Garland.
I know her because she was my father's favourite singer 💖
Note to Norma: Yes, it is available on DVD. You can get it on Amazon, but check the format.
Вечная Память неповторимой ! Дина Дурбин на века я памяти!
Somethings are perfect.
My dad's favourite long long ago
..para volver ... ampetar.
🎈🎼💙💛
Despite Leonard Maltin, I consider 'Hers to Hold' to be Durbin's best film. It was also the best propaganda film of the war because the propaganda doesn't drive the story line. 'Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There' should have won the best song Oscar, and they would have been perfectly justified to at least nominate Edna Mae for Best Actress for this film.
EdFre
I agree
I have to agree with you, EdFred. This was my favorite movie as a child. Her gorgeously trained and perfect singing was an inspiration.
It's a lovely, poignant song, but it was a very competitive year for songs that year. "You'll Never Know" won, but it could just as easily have gone to "That Old Black Magic," "Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe," "They're Either Too Young or Too Old," or "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," all songs that eventually went on to become standards which Deanna's song didn't.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
This song complemented her voice very well, as with Mario Lanza. What a gift she had.
I just want to take Deanna in my arms and caress her.
Fantastic! Thanks
What a poignant memory! There is no question about the forgiveness. Whatever the current idiot-ology, we are a wise and tender hearted specie and we have our head on straight. We know how to pray and wait for guidance, especially when treasures break in immature hands. Bless you for still caring. Big hugs!
she was class
I hope she is singing in heaven too and making the. angels happy
I Love this woman
Garland no compare! Durbin had the best education in musik and vokal.. Almost bellkanto
@Paul Goodier That wasn't necessary. Every since Judy and Deanna appeared in their one short film together, people have taken sides as to who was better. The film itself "Every Sunday" (1936) was an audition as to who was better. I'm on team Judy, but it's not crime to take sides. No one's right, no one's wrong.
The best ever
Deanna Durbin is a forties beauty!
Pure class ..... and pretty to boot !
Посмотрели Дину. самолеты времен войны. ДИНЕ БРАВО !!!
Originally from the movie Hers to Hold. She was singing to Joseph Cotton and not Jimmy Lydon.
She was much better then jurdy garland she was
Class Act .. Missing in today’s world.. No one has any self respect
Thank you, Cole Porter.
@paulcaron400. She isnt French her mum Ada Read and her dad were from Trafford St. Chester England Her dads name was Durbin .English as boiled beef mate. She was my dads 1st cousin .there are people in chester today who look very much like her because Jonathan Read came from a large family with good genes.
They chose Judy Garland over her. She was over shadowed. Great vocals.
Better vocalist technic than Garland.
+PhilippeleBel Not.
yes
Really two different realms. Garland was more geared to 'pop' vocalization while Deanna Durbin gave a more operatic sound to the most mundane of songs. Deanna Durbin would have ruined "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Baloney! Deanna would have sung that beautifully! She could sing anything devinely.
Beautiful yes, but her operatic voice wouldn't convey a teenage farm girl's longing to get away.
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Missing here?
I loved Deanna Durban but this song just made for her and if anyone is interested her name is pronounced Durban she’s French 🙄
DURBIN
@@christophergreen1953 I realized after my comment thanks anyway 👌
@@paulcaron400 It sounds in French virtually the same!
@@christophergreen1953 yes I’m French too
Deanna Durbin's parents were English, she was born a Canadian and she was a naturalized American citizen. Please explain your comment about the pronunciation of her surname. She had no more French blood than I have
Judy garland
Her voice was better than Judy Garland's.
gallantrycross x umm, no. They're not even on the same genre.
@@daveelizervalenzuela5703 -Miss Durbin was a classically trained soprano.
Ай ду. Нот андестенд
Школа злословия
lovely singing, Deanna, but that costume! that costume! you would have been SO MUCH BETTER in Kiss Me Kate, than stodgy, over-trilling what was her name, anyway? what a prideful FOOL you were to turn that down, Deanna!
May I comment? Her costume in the film "Hers to Hold" is because her character works in a aircraft factory and she is singing to the other workers while they are on break. I don't think a costume say from "Can't Help Singing" would be appropriate in this setting. As for Kathryn Grayson, I believe she made a better "shrew" than Deanna would have.
@@Susan10093 sorry, don't know this pic. but that does explain the costume. that said, i thought it was interesting that MGM actually offered the part Kate to then-recently-retired-from-movies Deanna Durbin, before they settled on Grayson, and this was her last MGM musical i think Deanna would have been better.
i love deanna but i think ann magrets version melts tar of the roof.....
johnm893 Yep you are right. I just listened to her rendition. Jeff Smith is one lucky guy.
+mountainmanws Roger, you mean.
+daniel stanwyck You are correct. I keep thinking of him as Jeff Spencer on 77 Sunset Strip. Showing my age. Be safe.
@Kool-aid Watchdog youre replying to something i posted 7 yrs ago? i dont understand the connection with miss dietrich....ann margret owns that song..
She does song it beautifully, a pure, vibrant voice, but such a static presence that it's hard to "watch": Just block out the visuals. And the ending is beyond terrible!
YAWN