Mario Lanza - This Nearly Was Mine - Romeo and Juliet movie - Bolshoi Ballet
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Mario’s beautiful voice with photos from Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 movie of Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet with Bolshoi Ballet dancers Alexander Volchkov and Anna Nikulina dancing to Sergei Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet.
Photos of Mario are from his film The Great Caruso. His films are available for purchase from Turner Classic Movies.
Mario recorded this song in 1956 on the Lanza On Broadway album.
This Nearly Was Mine was a song from “South Pacific is a musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan…. The story is based on James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 book Tales of the South Pacific, combining elements of several of the stories.” [The above quote is from: en.wikipedia.or...)]
Film photos are from Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 Romeo and Juliet film. “Romeo and Juliet is a 1968 British-Italian romance film based on the tragic play of the same name (1591-95) by William Shakespeare.
The film was directed and co-written by Franco Zeffirelli, and stars Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey. It won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography (Pasqualino De Santis) and Best Costume Design (Danilo Donati); it was also nominated for Best Director and Best Picture, making it the last Shakespearean film to be nominated for Best Picture to date. Sir Laurence Olivier spoke the film's prologue and epilogue and reportedly dubbed the voice of the Italian actor playing Lord Montague, but was not credited in the film.
Being the most financially successful film adaptation of a Shakespeare play at the time of its release, it was popular among teenagers partly because it was the first film to use actors who were close to the age of the characters from the original play. Several critics also welcomed the film enthusiastically.”
[The above quote is from: en.wikipedia.or...)]
Alexander Volchkov and Anna Nikulina danced in this Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet ballet which was broadcast by the Bolshoi Ballet over the television to North America in 2013. (Information from: www.nytimes.com...)
“Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (/prɵˈkɒfiɛv/; Russian: Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев, tr. Sergej Sergeevič Prokof'ev;[n 1] 11/23 April, 1891-March 5, 1953) was a Russian composer, pianist and conductor. As the creator of acknowledged masterpieces across numerous musical genres, he is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century. His works include such widely heard works as the March from The Love for Three Oranges, the suite Lieutenant Kijé, the ballet Romeo and Juliet - from which "Dance of the Knights" is taken - and Peter and the Wolf. Of the established forms and genres in which he worked, he created - excluding juvenilia - seven completed operas, seven symphonies, eight ballets, five piano concertos, two violin concertos, a cello concerto, and nine completed piano sonatas.” [The above quote is from: en.wikipedia.or...}
South Pacific ...
When music was music ...
And our ears and soul loved it ...
Un gran tenor,pena que murió joven,yo tuve la suerte de ver muchas películas de el,❤❤
He was the VERY best tenor of all time
Never heard him sing this before. Loved it
Beautiful
Beautiful song from the movie "South Pacific"
Mio Dio sentire questa voce è....... come essere veramente in cielo. Mai e poi mai ci sarà qualcuno che potrà essere anzi cantare MEGLIO di Mario Lanza... Sensibilità, passione, sensualità, forza, dolcezza...
Mario had one of the most beautiful tenor voices I have ever heard. Died at age 38. 🙏
💕 Love ❤️🥰❤️❤️🥰❤️❤️ Mario!!!
So beautiful
Who else but Mario Lanza could sing this with such passion? He was the
most versatile tenor of all time. He sang lyric opera magnificently as
he did popular songs; perform on the stage and screen, radio and
television. There has never been anyone like him before or after who
also had an amazing influence on singers and performers everywhere. A
new, bestselling book, “A KID FROM PHILADELPHIA, MARIO LANZA, THE VOICE
OF THE POETS,” is a wonderful homage to one of the greatest entertainers
of all time. It is a must for anyone who loves Lanza and great music
and great voices.
+Palmarola2012
There is nothing that I may add to your description of Mario's voice. Except that I love to hear him sing from his heart to ours. Thank you for your information about the biography book.
Kindest Regards,
Sandra
Beautiful did hear it being sung in the film South pacific.
This song is from South Pacific, wonderfully sung by Mario Lanza
Il mio cantante tenore preferito.da quando ho visto interpretare il grande Caruso
What a magnificent rendition of this classic,, by one of our greatest tenors of all time,,, RIP Mario,,
Love his voice left is way
To young ❤️🇨🇦🙏
Left us
Richard Rogers music, Oscar Hammerstein’s lyrics, Mario Lanza’s voice.....Heaven!
Raymond Swadley
, Yes indeed. And Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's lyrics always were written first. Then Richard Rodgers wrote the melody..
Grandissimo Mario Lanza!
I love all of Mario Lanza's performances and could listen to his singing all night. For this particular song I think Giorgio Tozzi (singing for Rossano Brazzi in South Pacific) just shades it but then I am a huge fan of the film. I continue to listen to and enjoy Mr Lanza..
Me too.You cankt help but think of Giorgio Tozzi when you hear this song, but as usual, Mario is magnificent.
Wow! Just incredible ! I have never heard Mario Lanza sing this beauty before. Makes my heart sore. He was tenor perfection and will always make me think of my dearest dad who I miss so very much. He loved Mario Lanza and really understand why. This is for you dad. I love you💖💖💖💖
This classic from South Pacific wonderfully delivered by Maestro Mario. Almost too much to bear! Rosa Larsen/ Guida
Exquisite!!!! Beyond words!!! The wonder of Lanza!
Thank you for giving us Mario lovers a chance to hear him sing again. To Ron Stevens who wrote This is such a beautiful song that's almost ruined by "Lanza's" vocal performance. You sound like 95% of self proclaimed music critics who, not having any talent themselves, try to show their importance by criticizing people who have more talent in the toes than the critics have in their bodies. My long deceased father always liked the saying in the movie "Bambi" "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing [sic] at all. Why don't you let someone film you singing this same song on RUclips so that we can critique you?
Joan Schilleci , you said it.
Music you can understand. Such a fantastic voice.
Mario lanza your my favorite tenor your the only tenor I listen to no one comes close to you and never will I have everything you did when I hear you sing it gives me chills and it touches my heart thank-you for what you did with your short-life
Amen to that Buddy
Buddy Trabucco you need to listen to the voice of Richard Tauber
Gary Roberts , you can always do.
Если в мире есть чудеса, то одно
Из них- это голос Морио Ланца
и его исполнение.
Beautiful.
I'm in love with his voice fore ever
My favorite tenor.First heard him when I was 5 years old.Have loved his music all of my life.
🌟❣️Absolutely beautiful, romantic, lovely and still a sadness within it! With such a lot off emotion! I enjoyed it so much🌟🥰❣️
A beautiful song from the musicale "South Pacific".
Dear Sandra thank you so much for Mario's beautiful rendition of this song- done beautifully by the one and only mutual favorite of so many fans.
Un'altra bellissima esecuzione musicale del mi cantante preferito !
As usual Mario Lanza sings this lovely song beautifully. But then, that goes without saying.
Norma Hobson you didn’t find his rendition boring did you...I did
BEAUTIFUL ....!! Bravo... Brava ...!! Thank you, so very much!
+Rocky Missouri
I am very pleased that you like my video. Thank you for your kind comment.
Franco Zeffirelli's direction of Shakespeare's movie, Romeo and Juliet, is flawlessly done. It is one of my very favorite films.
Thank you again, may you enjoy my other Mario videos as much.
Kindest Regards,
Sandra
the greatest
Tony,
I totally agree. Mario was truly "the greatest".
Thank you for your comment. May you enjoy my other Mario videos as much.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
thanks for your reply I assure you I do enjoy thanks for uploading music from one of the greatest singers ever
tony,
I first heard Mario sing when I was just about twelve years old, about 60 years ago. His beautiful and special voice grabbed my heart and never left. May he rest in peace. He was blessed with an incredibly beautiful and heart touching voice.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
Спасибо за КРАСОТУ!
+Ирина Малафеева
Irina,
In English, you wrote, "Thanks for the beauty!". You are most welcome. I am very pleased that you like it. Franco Zeffirelli's film version of Romeo and Juliet is the best version that I have seen, not just for his expert direction, but also for the excellent selection of outstanding actors and actresses. The film is beautiful to look at, to listen to and it epitomizes the feeling and message that Shakespeare was seeking to impart. This film, one of my very favorites, shows excellence and beauty in every way.
Kindest Regards,
Sandra
Una hermosa voz que perdurará siempre en el tiempo para delicia de nuestros sentidos.
This lovely song so wondefully sung by Mario remembers Rosano Brazzi from the fabulous musical "South Pacific." thank you.
orchardist1965,
Rossano Brazzi was also a favorite actor of mine and also the musical "South Pacific". I am pleased that my video brings back lovely memories for you.
Kindest Regards,
Sandra
You probably already know this but Brazzi's singing voice was dubbed by Giorgio Tozzi, who actually played the part on stage in the '60s.
+Mic “byrd” Mal Thank you. I was not aware of your very interesting detail and it is incredible how the vocal registered so beautifully with Rossano's performance. Best Regards.
Maravillosa creación
de Mario Lanza.
Francisco Ferrer Galiana
Francisco,
In English, you wrote: "marvelous Mario Lanza creation." My goodness, that is high praise. Thank you so very much. You are very kind. May you enjoy my other Mario videos as much.
Thank you again, your praise is most appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
A Perfect and beautiful God Given voice! Gone way too soon! I still think Mario came the closest to Caruso.......just my opinion. I can listen to his magnificent emotional velvety smooth vocals all day and night!!
+HandwhistlerBen
Yes, I totally agree with you. No other operatic tenor approaches the beauty and feeling of Mario's voice. He gives me chills and brings me to tears. As you know, Mario himself has said that he sang from his heart. He always felt and conveyed the true meaning of the aria or popular song lyrics.
It may surprise you that Elvis Presley is a favorite of mine also. He was a big Mario Lanza fan too. I know that Elvis sang a lot of "rock and roll" songs, but his favorite was gospel music. When I hear him sing "Take My Hand Precious Lord", he always brings me to tears. I'm sure that he enjoyed singing other kinds of songs, but it is obvious that his favorite genre was gospel, his mother's favorite choice for him. It is said that Elvis sold more gospel music albums that any other. I believe that it is because Elvis put his true heart into gospel music. You can feel it.
I think that not only their wonderful voices, but their ability to sing from their hearts, have been the reason that they both are so long remembered after their deaths. May they rest in peace. They are greatly missed.
Kindest Regards,
Sandra
Credo che sia un privilegio saper apprezzare e godere della voce di Mario.Chi lo capisce non smetterebbe mai di sentirla, negli anni e se fosse possibile per sempre. Io ne sono stata colpita da bambina e da allora provo la stessa sensazione di piacere di allora.La perfezione,il calore e la partecipazione che comunicano non sono cambiati,se mai aumentati.Non ci rinuncerei mai!
The Great Caruso was great, but Mario surpassed the Great Enrico Caruso. I'm sure Caruso would agree. Every other Tenor did. God bless you!
OMG! When Lanza sang, he gave it all he had! He left it all on the field. I wonder if Lanza was a little insane. Only a crazy man sings like that.
Louis,
Oh, that there were more "crazy' wonderful singers as Mario Lanza. He truly has stood head and shoulders above all other tenors of our age, even 57 years after his death. He really gave all he had when he sang. Too bad that there are so few singers who are able to follow his lead. The only tenor who comes to my mind that reminds me of Mario is Enrico Caruso, but he was of an older, past generation. Mario idolized Caruso and first learned to sing by listening to him. (go to: www.tcm.com/this-month/article.html?id=628634%7C88173 for more information)
Kind Regards,
Sandra
I only wish he'd have sung this when he was in better physical and mental health, he'd have nailed it
Ron,
I don't believe that his physical health had anything to do with his vocal delivery of this song. What I hear when I listen to Mario singing this song is great deep sadness. Why? I believe, because he is singing a very sad song about lost love. Remember that Mario sang everything from the depth of his heart. (He said so himself). How else would you sing the lyrics of such a sad song as "This Nearly Was Mine"? He's singing about a lost love. You can't get any sadder than that. There is no better way to sing this song but with great sadness in your voice, just as Mario did.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
Hi Sandra,Yes, I get that. I'm just sad he didn't sing this in the early 50s or even when he did Cavalcade later in 1956, as that album was superb. There are a lot of "scooped" notes and the ending is strained and almost difficult to listen to. Such a shame, as it's a beautiful song
Hi dear Sandra: mais uma obra prima sua: a magnifica e mágica voz do mais belo tenor de todos os tempos emoldurada por belíssimas imagens. Obrigada por essa homenagem a quem nos dá tantas alegrias com sua interpretação prodigiosa de tão lindas canções. Gigi.
Gigi Insulana In English you wrote:: "Hi dear Sandra: again your masterpiece: a magnificent and magical voice of the finest tenor of all time framed by beautiful images. Thank you for this honor which gives us so much joy with the prodigious interpretation of such beautiful songs. Gigi."
Gigi, what can I say? Your kind words have taken my breath away. Thank you so much for your support. May you continue to enjoy my Mario videos. Someone recently suggested that I make money through my videos. I said that Mario has given me so much enjoyment over these many years that this is my way of repaying him, not only for over 60 years of listening pleasure, but if it were not for Mario inspiring me to love the opera, I might never have met my wonderful husband of 47 years. We met at a local opera performance. I owe Mario so much happiness. May God bless him, he sings with the angels now. My Kindest Regards to you Gigi. Thank you again and have a great day, Sandra
ho ascoltato la versione di Carreras di This nearly was mine e poi quella. di Lanza.quella migliore senza dubbio è quella di Mario.
LOVE !!!!!!!!!
Nancy,
Bless your heart. Thank you so much for telling me what
Bellisimo video Sandra.
Emilio ecr
Emilio,
Thank you for your lovely comment. I know a bit of Italian and I believe that bellisimo means "very pretty". I am very happy that you like my videos. Take Care,
Sandra
In response to the comment below. No one could sing this song with as beautiful voice as Mario Lanza!
Your very welcome. I enjoyed reading the essays and listening to him sing at the same time. The combination of the words filled with emotion and his voice filled with passion is incredible. Best wishes.
+Palmarola2012
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Best wishes to you too.
Kindest Regards,
Sandra
The translation was a thoughtful, considerate act. Thank You. Of course enjoyed Mario too.
Frank Fiello
Frank,Thank you so very much for your comment. It lets me know that such translations are appreciated and valued. I use the Google Translator when necessary. Mario has fans all around the world. Not everyone, myself included, understands Portuguese, Russian or German, for example. I have studied Spanish and French and some Italian, but my translations are not perfect, so I use Google Translator for them too. I want to understand what my viewers' comments are so that I may respond to them. I believe that by translating their comments, others may enjoy them too. Google Translator is not perfect, but it usually does a pretty good job. I know that when I was unable to read comments during the time a family member was recovering from hospital stays that I did not get a chance to read and catch English or foreign language comments on my videos for some time. As I get a chance to become aware of them now, I will try to translate them also. Thank you again, I am very glad that you like my video. Take Care.Kindest Regards,Sandra
Lanza had a great voice, but Pinza owns this beautiful song!
What has Romeo and Juliet to do with this song? This song is from “South Pacific” by Rogers and Hammerstein.
One of the greatest of all time. If you are a fan of Mario Lanza, I would also recommend listening to This Nearly Was Mine performed by Brian Stokes Mitchell.
+David Conary
Thank you so very much for telling me about Mr. Mitchell. I went to cendrillon325's website to listen to him sing this song and was quite amazed at not only his beautiful voice, but his ability to put true feeling and the meaning of the words he sang. I left the following comment on cendrillon325's page. "What an incredibly beautiful voice and his delivery of the lyrics is so extremely touching. He does not just sing the words, he feels them in his heart. I'm sure that Mario Lanza must be looking down from heaven on him, listening to him and smiling with great approval and pleasure. Mario, himself, said that he sang everything from his heart and by doing so, he was able to touch our own. So few singers have that talent, but, Mr. Brian Stokes Mitchell does, and in a very grand way. Best of luck to him, his successful singing future is assured."
David, thank you so very much for telling me about Mr. Mitchell's voice. I had begun to give up on ever again hearing a singer put such beautiful meaning into a song.
My Kind Regards,
Sandra
If ONLY he'd have sung this in the early fifties x
ILove
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Probably one of the most beautiful songs from Mario. I think it needs to be cleaned up a bit, but no one does it better. He nails it every time he sings.
+Marie Waring
Marie,
Thank you for your comment. I can tell that you are a Mario fan. But, pure curiosity brings me ask you, "How would you "clean it up"? I do not have a musical education, although I am an opera fan of many years. I am an educated, practicing portrait artist. I love Mario's singing, not from having a musical background, but, just because he touches my heart with his beautiful voice. Are you a educated musician or singer? Please enlighten me as to how, specifically, you would "clean it up". I am also a retired high school teacher and would love to know the answer out of inborn, ingrained and just pure curiosity. Please do not use too technically musical terms in your response. Please do not take offence, I am simply curious and wish to be enlightened.
It is my hope that you will enjoy my many other Mario videos.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
+MegaMusiclover1234 All I meant is it sounds a little muffled. Most of Mario's music is very clear. Of course I have been listening to this all day. I have never heard it before and it is beyond beautiful. I adore Mario and have all his movies (from Amazon,) and many books. He certainly was one of a kind. I don't know if we will ever see his like again, but I'm content with YT and my personal collection. Thank you for this brilliant upload.
Marie
+Marie Waring
Marie,
Thank you so much for your response. I see that you too are a great fan of Mario. I listened to the recording again and I believe that I heard what you did, a sort of a softening of the audio. I need to listen more carefully in the future. Do you think that it may be due a deliberate choice of the recording studio people or perhaps faulty recording or new recording devices used? Or perhaps it was recorded in a new or different studio? I guess that we may never know. I do my best to choose a good recording and appropriate paintings, skaters, dancers, film clips, etc. to accompany Mario's beautiful voice. But some things are beyond our control. Perhaps, a viewer more informed than we are about such things as different levels and ways of recording voices, recording machines and choosing studios, etc. might be able to reveal why this song has a sort of soft, fuzzy or muffled quality about it. Although the slight difference in recording quality exists, Mario's vocal excellence still shines forth. I am very pleased that you like my video. I have been a Mario fan for over 60 years. Several years ago, while sitting in my kitchen and listening to a DVD which featured several well-known tenors, Mario's turn came to sing. The difference in ability and beauty was immediately clear. As I sat there and listened to him, I suddenly yelled out, "Sing it Mario". Golly, it was just great to listen to him. He brought back so many wonderful memories of listening and seeing him live on T.V. I agree, I don't know if we shall ever see his like again. May God rest his soul, he sings with the angels now.
Thank you again for your kind response, I appreciate it very much.
Kindest Regards,
Sandra
Dear Sandra-I believe the critics thought Mario Lanza On Broadway was his worst album. I don't have it but if you do, do you agree? To me I think Mario is superb singing this beautiful song. Fondest regards.
He was not in good vocal shape for this album.Probably his worst....but everyone has a bad day.The greatest of the 20th century.
🎉😂❤
This nearly was mine also 1956
LAOFERTADE TEMAS ROMANTICOS INOLVIDABLES DE MIJUVENTUD ME RETROTAE A ESAEP9CA INOLVIFABLE
A
Sinatra does a beautiful version of this beautiful song as well
If he had lived another 15 years, he could have played Debeque in South Pacific and would have owned the part, in my opinion.
Mic,
We, as Mario lovers, would have loved for him to have lived longer in order to sing such beautiful songs in such beautiful movies. But, thank goodness that he recorded this song and so many other beautiful ones before we lost him.
Kind Regards,
Sandra
Diese CD habe ich auch, die Aufnahme ist sehr schlecht, deshalb hört sich Lanza so fremd an, das ist nicht von RCA und nicht von Sony, schade.
Nancy,
Because of my age, over 70, I'm not sure what
Please more music less talk
Perfino il.nostro grande cantante Andrea Bocelli disse un giorno nel sentirlo cantante di non voler cantare dopo averlo sentito
There are a few bad notes in this rendition that make me go "eek". Should never have been put in the can, but re-done. I believe this album was rushed out to make money, and does Mario Lanza's reputation poor service, considering his very great ability and wonderful accomplishments.
Mario remains my favorite......... but this recording is not his best.
i agree.... but i was to afraid to post it.....i love lanza but this just didnt sound right to me
I so wish he'd have sung this when he was at his best (vocally). This is such a beautiful song that's almost ruined by Lanza's vocal performance
Ron Stevens , Die Aufnahmequalität ist einfach schlecht. The CD, no Sony, no RCA.
Ron Stevens , sing it better , you must have a great voice
@@Michaelbos Dickhead
A bit late catching up with this discussion. Ron is absolutely right. Mario is awful in this. From his Lanza on Broadway album which was consistently awful-but this and Falling in Love with Love are the very worst tracks. Anyone who thinks these are great has to be tone-deaf. The mis-pitchings and slurrings are so bad one has to think Mario was on a bender or still coming back from one. Truly hideous.
@@51Linz Thanks mate and so very good to hear from you again. It's so sad to think that a fit and healthy Mario could've made such an amazing job of this lovely song and I wonder if he stayed around to hear the playback! Yet another missed opportunity from our beloved Mario Lanza