@@Mikep487 I just did; didn't know he has performed it. As always, he is VERY GOOD too; but I still give the nod to Harve....his emotion just carries it over the top. Gives me goosebumps. Every time.
@@debra-dianemcdonnell6371 I'll never understand why, as Goulet's voice is much better suited for this song and his is undeniably fuller. But of course you're entitled to your opinion.
I miss Pernell Roberts, Howard Keel, Harve Presnell, Frankie Laine, Tex Ritter, Gordon Macrae and many other singers very much. They had great voices. Thanks to TH-cam I can listen to their beautiful songs .
Yes. Not a tattoo, nose ring , ear spacer or any other self-centred 'look at me, look at me' adornment amongst them. Just real men with manly voices. RIP.
I beg to differ.... My 16yo knows exactly what "real singing" is. Here in Wyoming he has plenty of opportunities to inform others of the name of the Wind. The kid loves this musical!
I don't understand why people call this a bad film.i saw it while quite young and thoroughly enjoyed it and still think of it as one of my favourites.people are too critical.
Who calls musicals bad? Oklahoma, West Side Story, Carousel, King and I and.... All wonderful; family entertainment that will always bring forth emotion. Listen to the words❤
I agree 100%. I’m 71 and saw it in the theatre. Clint Eastwood,Lee Marvin,and Ray Walston. Great cast and funny as hell at times. Lee Marvin was hilarious when his character was drunk. Hey don’t make films of this calibre anymore.
I saw this film when I was eight years old and I thought it was one of the best movies ever and I still do. This was my favorite song from the movie and it still gives me chills to this day!
Harve is in The Unsinkable Molly Brown when he was younger. Such a Great Singer & Handsome Man. He should of been given more parts. A Profound Star 💞 🎶
Harve Presnell, Howard Keel, Gordon MacRae etc. How I do miss those movie singers who had such beautiful voices. I feel cheated by what I have to listen to now.
@@alwaysbeenacowgirl8475 It isn't just the singers, it's the music and lyrics as well. It's like they aren't even trying anymore. I will say, though, that there have been a few singers that, when given REAL songs to sing turn out to actually have some talent.
This song blew me away the first time I saw it. Only went to the movie because Clint and Marvin were in it. I was a very young teenager, and musicals were not my favorite form of entertainment. I was hooked and landed by this powerful voice. Top ten all-time favorite movie.
I fell in love with this song and his voice the first time I heard it in the movie. I probably watched it so many times that I have to believe my youngest daughter named one of her 3 beautiful daughters, Mariah; she's 10 years old now; and I just shared this with her! I STILL LOVE IT!
Listen to Richard Kiley's version (also on YT). It's different, but I find it also very good. RK has a bit of an edge in his voice which suits the song very well. When he sings the phrase " I need my girl beside me" RK's version is even better, to my mind. Let me know what you think. 🤗🎵
@@gloriamureau9542 Sorry mate. John Farnham has had a long and successful career and all due respect. But he is a screamer, nothing more nothing less. Always sounds like he is trying too hard, a bit like a contestant on a talent show, trying to impress the judges. I respect him for his contribution to Australian music, but he could not sing this song better than ol Harve.
Harve Presnell owned Mariah the moment he uttered "Way out here." I have listened to many, many versions by various performers -- all fine, fantastic singers -- but Harve's version remains unmatched. His singing invokes true emotion, not just from himself, but within me, each and every time. I can't help but think of my dear, departed father, who always had appreciation for singers of this caliber.
I don't see how you can say that. Goulet's version is much fuller and I think sung the way the song was intended to be sung. Harve is good here but I feel Goulet's Ed Sullivan version is better.
I remember seeing and hearing this from my parents TV when it was first aired. The TV was small!! They truly loved good singing and opera. Harve came from a noble musical background in this. Thank you for bringing it out for us.
I was named for this song, but this is the first time I’ve ever listened to the whole thing… I’m suddenly very proud of my name in a way I’ve never been before.
I was very young when I heard this song, and I always wanted to name my daughter, Mariah Michele. Sadly my husband nixed it. Glad your parents saw the beauty of the name.
I met him once in 2000 and he was a hoot. He was a big guy well over 6 ft as I recall. Great sense of humor and I remember him saying how much he loved cracker barrel restaurants!
When Harve steps up into the frame and hits the first line - magic. Love the use of the miners as the doleful chorus. Yeah, it's not their voices but the image of the lonely, cold, windblown miners fits it so well.
Chorus was the Robert Shaw Choral and were on site. Shaw was being paid by the day and the rain was preventing the shoot. Finally, they shot it in one take.
I've read many comments here, but I truly believe your use of the word "haunting" was perhaps the most accurate and appropriate description. There are many songs that can be "covered" by multiple artists and be done well. THIS song is not one of them. He owns it.
Harve Presnell's glorious rendition of "They Call the Wind Mariah" is the highlight of this wonderful film. Presnell's voice shames Howard Keel or any other contemporary of his. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR!! As one woman commented, Presnell dusplayed more star quality in three minutes than Clint Eastwood did in the entire film. As perfect, a rendition of a musical tune as ever was performed. Simply magnificent.
he was so handsome with the black hair and that lovely black beard. Can't believe he didn't keep that look. wow he was such a lovely singer. Natural, a gift from God for sure.
I agree.. I've always remembered listening to this song in my youth, but couldn't place the artist because of my young age at the time. You talk about a hauntingly beautiful song!
@@isabellamayer8398 Harve was brought to the set in order to replace the Broadway actor playing the character of rotten luck Willy. After the movie was over, Harve was brought to the Broadway show to save it as well. As for the other cast not singing, the producers wanted the big name stars in the film to make money from the play. All told it is still one of my faves rite soundtracks to listen to as they were not that bad. Clint and his son write and play a lot of music in multiple films as well.
I met Harve during the shooting of Bright Shinning Lie, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand... In fact I shared a couple of scenes with him. We returned to Bangkok via van and spent the better part of two hours in conversation.. He was a great story teller and I completely enjoyed his company.
it is not only a great song and Harve's isn't only the best version, looking at his face, he is not only singing this song, he is living it, you can see it in his eyes, in his expression, the words and the story behind the song have meaning, that is what really transcends all other versions, listening to it (even Harve singing it) on record or any other medium would lose that
@@mizg6313 for me what makes a song great is the picture it paints in your minds eye, this one does that in spades! but that is just me, I am not saying I am either right nor wrong, it is how it makes you feel that counts
The first time I heard this song, I was in love with it. I have the dvd of it and I skip the whole movie just to hear him sing. Whole heart in the song. Amazing voice
When this movie came out the critics said Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood were fine but that Harve Presnell stole the movie with his singing of Mariah. I have to agree. One of my favorite moments in any musical.
This is why Paint Your Wagon is such a special item. Marvin and Eastwood along with Seberg are simply bonus icing on the cake to go with this song. Or, this song is the icing. It's a great movie reproduction of a Broadway show.
I will always relate to this windy days in Oregon living in the country among Douglass for trees bending in the wild. When limbs came off they were called widow makers. They formed a spear going straight into the ground, best beware.
@@mezobromelia I live in New York now with my daughter. I spend a lot of time at the senior center. I'm involved with a few activities that keep me happy and busy. Zumba, writing, photography, and latin dancing. My mind and health are doing good and I'm having the time of my life.
It does really standout, although many of the other tunes weren’t intended to be on that level, having Lee Marvin and Eastwood singing them. Kind of like Peter O’Toole singing in Man of La Mancha. Marvin and O’Toole do lend a certain charm in their renditions, limited as they are.
Gawd he was a handsome man! I put earphones on, turn the lights out, and listen to this song. Several times. It stirs the soul. He also starred with Debbie Reynolds in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"
The person before me in the comments is 1000 % correct. The most underrated musical ever. The greatest music, the greats acting, just all around superb and complete musical!!! JP
Yes. Great comedy moments as well. This is the type of humour that I could watch over and over. Unlike say Airplane. Watched it twice and that was enough.
The most moving performance I have ever seen. What a voice. What a man. Harve Pernell was more talented than any one in that movie. He should have been a great star. Thank you Harve for the pleasure you have given me!
I saw "Paint Your Wagon" in a theater in Bowling Green KY in 1970 with my cousins, after the show, I tried as hard as I could to match the beautiful Baritone of Harve Presnell, but my youthful pipes just couldn't carry it, even if my cousin fibbed to me and said I did great. This song and Harve's rendition always stayed with me and I even got to sing it in my high school production of "PYW". I was closer then but still not quite. As I matured I did develop a baritone and I can match the register, the tone and the elocution, but I have never matched Harve's intensity and fierce delivery. Harve passed away in 2009 and I was unaware of that until today, because life gets busy. I hope that his immortal spirit knows that his rendition of this beautifully moving song has affected many in this world and continues to do so. Sooner than we know, we will all be riding Mariah into those clouds and stars.
@@SSKing-iy8kr I would think this is more in line with a powerful baritone voice like Goulet's. I like Frankie and his snappy voice but it would seem out of place for something like this to me.
Yeah I agree that he sing the song great, but singing a great song in a great voice is not about matching another's voice...I can tell you unbiased that Sam Cooke does a very Unique version of this song, check it out and tell me what you think.
The thing about this song and this movie - is it reflects on the very real lives of men in the early west. And yes - there were times when folks were up on the mountains dying. Another thing about this film - is Lee Marvin's comedic acting. The Scene where they've dug trenches under all the saloons in town to gather the gold dust that's fallen through the cracks in the floor - and then this bull that was fighting a bear gets down in that trench and brings the town down - is just hilarious. Another scene like that - is when Marvin and his horse are drunk in _Cat Ballou_ . Just hilarious. So much talent in this movie - by people like Eastwood and Marvin that were not known for their singing. Presnell also does a great job of _Shenandoah_ and - he has a straight up Acting Role in _The Glory Guys_ . So many talented people. .
It's to bad money dictates what's played on radio unless it's an Independent station or college radio . Todays pop just has no backbone , and some really talented singers will never get exposure . I listen to college radio here in Boston specifically Emerson college WERS 88.9fm . College students at the helm playing a wide variety and all genres especially a segment they call "standing room only" music from the theater
I like really good music in almost all genres. Howard Keel was one of my favorites, and Mario Lanza. But, I was really surprised by one singer. I didn't like the way he dressed, the songs he sang, etc. But-for opera I learned to listen to the voice of a singer, not the words, and I discovered music anew. The guy I didn't like was Boy George. One day I listened to his voice as an instrument and was shocked at how beautiful a voice he had. I have always wondered why he did all the dumb stuff. The reason I discovered this way to listen to music is because it dawned on me one time that I loved instrumental music and yet I had no idea of the notes they were playing. So I started listening to all singing as though the voice was an instrument and it enhanced my enjoyment of all music.
Amazing how a good looking singer with a voice of gold can make the most miserable living conditions glow with a touch of nostalgia. You the man, Harve.
It had been raining for days during this movie and the story goes that if Harvey Presnell could do this song in one take, everyone could go home for the weekend. He nailed it, beautiful voice and handsome man. Loved him with Debbie Reynolds in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.”
I remember hearing this at about age 6(now 68), I thought it was heartwrenchingly beautiful then still do now. And the magnificent voice of Mr. Presnell, I've been told that is the sound of Heaven.
@@Bernie8330 late response, but this was a Broadway show long before it was a movie. It is a Lerner and Loewe production, it opened 12 November 1952 on Broadway . Don't patronize me with some sort of superiority trip. What I heard at 6 was from the Broadway soundtrack lp which I still have in my collection.
Have listened to this 10 times In a row. So wonderful we have the pleasure of watching a talented and handsome man tell his story about a woman he cannot have. Can you imagine being in this scene hearing this man sing this?
I have a letter between Harve’s Mum and my Dad and we’re related! Very proud of Harve’s singing and acting talents. It’s wonderful that his music and films live on after his sad passing.
Thrilling song sung with real majesty by Harve Presnell. What a voice! Let's pay homage too to the outstanding orchestral scoring by the incomparable Nelson Riddle.
Rudolph, you're quite right, and I was mistaken! (It detracts, not, from the glory of the music I believe), but please can you tell me who was responsible for the scoring of this number? It's wonderful. IMDB tells me that Willard Jones was the (uncredited) orchestrator for the movie. Was it he, solely, or were there others?
@@emrot I understand that Nelson Riddle [and possibly Nathan van Cleve and Joseph J Lilley] were also involved. Unfortunately, I've been unable to access the cue sheets due to the fact that no one is working at Paramount Pictures due to you-know-what.
Along w. Wandering Star from this movie too. Another really strange movie w. such a beautiful song is in 1 of Elvis's cheesy movies, Harum Scarum, but the highlight of the movie was his song...So Close Yet So Far From Paradise. A spiritual lovesong.
Harve's song is the only part of the movie that I have never forgotten. With his looks and voice, he should have played and sung the male leads in lots of musicals.
you should give the version that pernell roberts, the actor who played the oldest son on Bonanza, sings a listen. His voice is even lower, if not as well-trained.
I took a day off work as a 20yo. to travel to Melbourne Victoria to watch this movie on wide screen. Absolutely life changing. I'm now 75. Do you remember Clint Eastwood singing Elisa? or Jean Seberg singing A Million miles away from the door. Wonderful.
He was pretty big...just not a brand like Sinatra. He did the stage and the movie of The Unsinkable Molly Brown for which he won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.
Absolulty beautiful reminds me so much of Oregon where I was born and raised. Thanks so very much .I lovedd the movie Wandering Star so mush and Lee Marvins singing "Wandering Star,"was so touching in the movie
This is HIS song. NO one else has ever done it justice. Always moves me to tears. So powerful!
Listen to Goulet's version and still tell me that.
@@Mikep487 I just did; didn't know he has performed it. As always, he is VERY GOOD too; but I still give the nod to Harve....his emotion just carries it over the top. Gives me goosebumps. Every time.
@@debra-dianemcdonnell6371 I'll never understand why, as Goulet's voice is much better suited for this song and his is undeniably fuller. But of course you're entitled to your opinion.
If you "live out west", go check out the site where they filmed the movie. Bring a tent, and spend the night. Sure is beautiful in the fall.
I’m partial to the smothers brothers version
My father loved this song, Harve Presnell did this performance in a single take, and he had one of the greatest voices I've ever heard.
It is a beautiful song but to think that they recorded his vocals in a tent with rain coming down is silly.
@@billybaldwin8918 I'm sure it was recorded on a sound stage.
@@cunard61 Definitely not. They would need to have mics at least a few inches from everyone's mouths.
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So, exactly who thinks this?🤔?🙉?
@@miltonmoore8369 Anyone who has done professional singing.
Dang... no matter how many times you have heard this song, by this man, you still get goosebumps.
And my 40 yr. old son says it's boring!#☆! He says, well, admits he can sing, but, "lots of people can sing." Grrrrrr. I mean, "can you?"
@@margiecarol2944 And anyone can criticise without a real thought.
His version of THIS SONG is BY FAR THE BEST OF THE BEST!!
Same here
Paint Your Wagon is one of the greatest musicals. Terribly underrated.
Indeed! I saw it a a child in the theater. I am in my very late 50's. I own this movie in vhs/dvd/and streaming. magnificent film!!!
I love that movie!! I also love Lee Marvin's solo.
I'm 42 I watched this when I was a kid... this was an amazing musical! Western comedy plus beautiful songs!
It's a great movie so funny plus good songs
I watched Lee Marvin on Johnny Carson right after the movie released, he sang his solo and was great!
This song by Harve is hard to find. Thank you😊
Nobody sings this song as good as Harve!
His voice is incredible!
You are so right! woot!
Totally agree
@@franhollow1477 got so gravelly in his old age tho
I really wanted his "girl" to show up!
@@deathisonlythebeginning5098
Gravelly voices! - love them!
Can we talk about how good the background male choir and Harve sound together? Breathtaking voices!
I miss Pernell Roberts, Howard Keel, Harve Presnell, Frankie Laine, Tex Ritter, Gordon Macrae and many other singers very much. They had great voices. Thanks to TH-cam I can listen to their beautiful songs .
Listen to Julian Ovenden ❤
Julian Ovenden ❤
Yes. Not a tattoo, nose ring , ear spacer or any other self-centred 'look at me, look at me' adornment amongst them. Just real men with manly voices. RIP.
@@publius1252
I grew up when gas was a quarter and girls didn’t have tattoos. Been married to my brown eyed girl for 61 years ❤
Listening to this in 2024 🙏🏼
The youth of today do not know what REAL singing is. Wish a lot of singers of the 50's thru 70's were still around
Many are. Mathis, Humperdinck and and Anka. Many of course, have sadly bit the longboard.
So true.
And Elvis is living in a retirement home in Mississippi.
I beg to differ.... My 16yo knows exactly what "real singing" is.
Here in Wyoming he has plenty of opportunities to inform others of the name of the Wind.
The kid loves this musical!
Yes they do, your problem, Youth of yesterday, forgot what being young is about
I don't understand why people call this a bad film.i saw it while quite young and thoroughly enjoyed it and still think of it as one of my favourites.people are too critical.
Who calls musicals bad?
Oklahoma, West Side Story, Carousel, King and I and....
All wonderful; family entertainment that will always bring forth emotion.
Listen to the words❤
People! They're the worst. 😅 They know nothing. Musicals and H Bomb, America's 2 unique contributions to the world.
Good on you. I thought it was a terrific film and still do!
I agree 100%. I’m 71 and saw it in the theatre. Clint Eastwood,Lee Marvin,and Ray Walston. Great cast and funny as hell at times. Lee Marvin was hilarious when his character was drunk. Hey don’t make films of this calibre anymore.
I saw this film when I was eight years old and I thought it was one of the best movies ever and I still do. This was my favorite song from the movie and it still gives me chills to this day!
His voice + the choir + the strings = absolute bliss.
I could do with a lot less tamborine! (more cowbell!) :-)
Harve is in The Unsinkable Molly Brown when he was younger. Such a Great Singer & Handsome Man. He should of been given more parts. A Profound Star 💞 🎶
Mr Persnell owed this song................no one will ever do it better.
Harve Presnell, Howard Keel, Gordon MacRae etc. How I do miss those movie singers who had such beautiful voices. I feel cheated by what I have to listen to now.
I feel your pain...having grown up listening to the afore-mentioned singers (among others) what he have now makes me sad.
Do not feel sad! Please find music you love and listen to that instead of modern trash!
@@EVENINGWOLF666 I agree with you 100%. So many of these current singers are terrible. Doesn't take much talent to be a "star" anymore.
@@alwaysbeenacowgirl8475 It isn't just the singers, it's the music and lyrics as well. It's like they aren't even trying anymore. I will say, though, that there have been a few singers that, when given REAL songs to sing turn out to actually have some talent.
@Henry Horner Yep!
This song blew me away the first time I saw it. Only went to the movie because Clint and Marvin were in it. I was a very young teenager, and musicals were not my favorite form of entertainment. I was hooked and landed by this powerful voice. Top ten all-time favorite movie.
I fell in love with this song and his voice the first time I heard it in the movie. I probably watched it so many times that I have to believe my youngest daughter named one of her 3 beautiful daughters, Mariah; she's 10 years old now; and I just shared this with her! I STILL LOVE IT!
The man OWNS this song. Heard them all and none compare in any facet.
Listen to Richard Kiley's version (also on YT). It's different, but I find it also very good. RK has a bit of an edge in his voice which suits the song very well. When he sings the phrase " I need my girl beside me" RK's version is even better, to my mind. Let me know what you think. 🤗🎵
You're right, the only one that comes close to Harve Presnell is Frankie Laine.
@@cathrinrehder6652 l listened and liked it though I thought Presnell's version had more passion in it that just flowed smoother for me.
@@cathrinrehder6652 Not even vaguely close . . .
Richard Kiley’s version is excellent, but Harve had the “look” and the scene and setting from the film just takes it over the top.
Show me a singer today who can put so much feeling into his singing. Harve rips your heart out with this one.
TRY JOHN FARNAM AUSTRALIAN SINGER HES SO GOOD FREDDIE AND BRIAN MAY ASKED HIM TO JOIN QUEEN DONT BELIEVE ME FACT CHECK
@@gloriamureau9542 Sorry mate. John Farnham has had a long and successful career and all due respect. But he is a screamer, nothing more nothing less. Always sounds like he is trying too hard, a bit like a contestant on a talent show, trying to impress the judges. I respect him for his contribution to Australian music, but he could not sing this song better than ol Harve.
Harve Presnell owned Mariah the moment he uttered "Way out here." I have listened to many, many versions by various performers -- all fine, fantastic singers -- but Harve's version remains unmatched. His singing invokes true emotion, not just from himself, but within me, each and every time. I can't help but think of my dear, departed father, who always had appreciation for singers of this caliber.
I don't see how you can say that. Goulet's version is much fuller and I think sung the way the song was intended to be sung. Harve is good here but I feel Goulet's Ed Sullivan version is better.
I just don't know where you draw that from. For me, Harve, even though he does a nice job, is reed thin compared to Goulet.
I remember seeing and hearing this from my parents TV when it was first aired. The TV was small!! They truly loved good singing and opera. Harve came from a noble musical background in this. Thank you for bringing it out for us.
Harve has not been bettered 👍 Andrew Lloyd Webber 🎶🎶🎵🎵👍👍
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This song is soooo good. One of the underrated hits of the Broadway songbook.
His voice sounds like thunder rolling between two mountains. His voice takes your breath away.
And not only that he is beautiful
And my son, God love him, says it's boring. What can I do?
I was named for this song, but this is the first time I’ve ever listened to the whole thing… I’m suddenly very proud of my name in a way I’ve never been before.
I was very young when I heard this song, and I always wanted to name my daughter, Mariah Michele. Sadly my husband nixed it. Glad your parents saw the beauty of the name.
Should be, cutie. 😉
I am sure you are as beautiful as this song is
@@randallkarlin4115 aw, thank you!!
Harve Presnell was amazing. He is part of my family on my grandmothers side. Met him once and he was phenomenal.
I was blown away he was in Private Ryan!
@@jackdundon2261 Not to mention "Fargo".
I met him once in 2000 and he was a hoot. He was a big guy well over 6 ft as I recall. Great sense of humor and I remember him saying how much he loved cracker barrel restaurants!
Hope you conveyed how much we loved his singing!
@@ddivincenzo1194 Fargo??? He was in FARGO????
When Harve steps up into the frame and hits the first line - magic. Love the use of the miners as the doleful chorus. Yeah, it's not their voices but the image of the lonely, cold, windblown miners fits it so well.
I listen to this song on days like today. 2/3/22 " the bludy bludy rain " 🌬 🌧 🌧
Chorus was the Robert Shaw Choral and were on site. Shaw was being paid by the day and the rain was preventing the shoot. Finally, they shot it in one take.
There's just something about the rain, it's dreariness invades your soul.
A truly great number...
This movie had such an impact on me, The acting was next to none, We will never have a movie this perfect again
Awesome song! Harve has the perfect voice for this powerful song! Timeless!
Over half a century later and this song still reverberates through my spine.
Amazingly, hauntingly mesmerizing performance
what film is it from
@@margaretallen9541 Paint Your Wagon.
I've read many comments here, but I truly believe your use of the word "haunting" was perhaps the most accurate and appropriate description. There are many songs that can be "covered" by multiple artists and be done well. THIS song is not one of them. He owns it.
Harve Presnell's glorious rendition of "They Call the Wind Mariah" is the highlight of this wonderful film. Presnell's voice shames Howard Keel or any other contemporary of his. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR!! As one woman commented, Presnell dusplayed more star quality in three minutes than Clint Eastwood did in the entire film. As perfect, a rendition of a musical tune as ever was performed. Simply magnificent.
Never have gotten tired of listening to Harve Presnell sing this song.
What an incredible voice. Many movies should have been built around him.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
he was so handsome with the black hair and that lovely black beard. Can't believe he didn't keep that look. wow he was such a lovely singer. Natural, a gift from God for sure.
& perhaps a nod to makeup & hairdressing, & the cinematographer who handled the lighting, close-ups, & moody visuals.
Harve owned this scene so hard, Pure brilliance. This is cinema.
Harve Presnell 🙏 September 14---1933..to..June 30----2009.🙏 The greatest singer of this magical melody.🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍
Harve has an operatic background, a wonderful voice and training. What a great combination.
Such a great singer and he owned this song in this movie, the best song in the entire film. And women went nuts over how he looked in this one.
Presnell brought a spirituality to that song that haunts your soul
Harve Presnell...definitive...nobody ever sang this thrilling, haunting song better. Nobody ever will.
His voice is perfect, not many sing this song with heart.
I agree.. I've always remembered listening to this song in my youth, but couldn't place the artist because of my young age at the time. You talk about a hauntingly beautiful song!
@@isabellamayer8398 Harve was brought to the set in order to replace the Broadway actor playing the character of rotten luck Willy. After the movie was over, Harve was brought to the Broadway show to save it as well. As for the other cast not singing, the producers wanted the big name stars in the film to make money from the play. All told it is still one of my faves rite soundtracks to listen to as they were not that bad. Clint and his son write and play a lot of music in multiple films as well.
One of the most stirring musical scenes ever filmed. Beautiful song, beautiful man.
Indeed, easy on the ears and easy on the eyes.
This manliness that every woman wants! Handsome and can sing like this!
NO ONE can sing THIS Song like , HARVE PRESNEL ; ONLY he can TRULY express the Love , the sorrow and regret of this Beautiful work of art
I disagree. I think Goulet's fuller, powerful baritone is better suited for this song, though I do like Harve's version, but not as much.
@@Mikep487 you're entitled to your opinion ... Even if you're wrong , LoL 🤣
@@mikeyates7931 Of course I'm entitled to my opinion, even when I'm RIGHT like I am here.
Harve was Miles better than Goulet🎶🎵👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@davidchamberlain5425 absolutely
I met Harve during the shooting of Bright Shinning Lie, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand... In fact I shared a couple of scenes with him. We returned to Bangkok via van and spent the better part of two hours in conversation.. He was a great story teller and I completely enjoyed his company.
His reading of Lincoln's letter in Saving Private Ryan sends chills down my spine. And he acted for 12 more years. What a beautiful voice.
MOST people do not even know this and all the things he was involved in.
@@smcal1able He didn't end well in Fargo.
@@DaveH001 True, but it ended even worse for Steve Buscemi.
I cannot remember the details of me figuring this out several years ago, but it brought a smile to my face.
My mind is blown that that is the same guy! He’s such a good “that guy” in movies!
I have never heard anybody sing this better. You can feel his pain and loneliness in this. ❤️❤️
it is not only a great song and Harve's isn't only the best version, looking at his face, he is not only singing this song, he is living it, you can see it in his eyes, in his expression, the words and the story behind the song have meaning, that is what really transcends all other versions, listening to it (even Harve singing it) on record or any other medium would lose that
I totally agree!!!
@@mizg6313 for me what makes a song great is the picture it paints in your minds eye, this one does that in spades! but that is just me, I am not saying I am either right nor wrong, it is how it makes you feel that counts
That's a little thing called acting--and he did it so well.
So compelling it ruined the movie for me; I like happy endings. I soooooo wanted his girlfriend to show up.
Well said.
Presnell owns this song! No one else comes close to his rendition.
have you ever heard Ed Ames sing it?
Lest you all forget, Rufus Smith sang it first, but Mr. Presnell does it proud.
@@originalsbyterry256 yes harve no contest
The smothers brothers version of it does for me
@@travisfinnerty156 I was hoping someone mentioned the Smothers Brothers version. My favourite by far
The first time I heard this song, I was in love with it. I have the dvd of it and I skip the whole movie just to hear him sing. Whole heart in the song. Amazing voice
When this movie came out the critics said Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood were fine but that Harve Presnell stole the movie with his singing of Mariah. I have to agree. One of my favorite moments in any musical.
This is why Paint Your Wagon is such a special item. Marvin and Eastwood along with Seberg are simply bonus icing on the cake to go with this song. Or, this song is the icing. It's a great movie reproduction of a Broadway show.
I will always relate to this windy days in Oregon living in the country among Douglass for trees bending in the wild. When limbs came off they were called widow makers. They formed a spear going straight into the ground, best beware.
I live in Oregon too, and this song really speaks to me
@@mezobromelia I live in New York now with my daughter. I spend a lot of time at the senior center. I'm involved with a few activities that keep me happy and busy. Zumba, writing, photography, and latin dancing. My mind and health are doing good and I'm having the time of my life.
I only like 3 musicals,this was the first,primarily because of this song....powerful movie though,feels like you are there...
Still miss you, Harve. Thanks for the beauty you left behind. God bless you.
Such a stunning voice
The best song in this movie. Presnell is a powerhouse of a singer. Loving it.
healingbuddy, Lee Marvin "Wandering Star" is also quite good as well.
@@sergeantmasson3669 Yes. Agree
Especially for a nonsinger.
It does really standout, although many of the other tunes weren’t intended to be on that level, having Lee Marvin and Eastwood singing them. Kind of like Peter O’Toole singing in Man of La Mancha. Marvin and O’Toole do lend a certain charm in their renditions, limited as they are.
Gawd he was a handsome man!
I put earphones on, turn the lights out, and listen to this song. Several times. It stirs the soul.
He also starred with Debbie Reynolds in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"
one of the most beautiful songs in the world!!!!!! thanks for posting
This song isn't sad or lonely to me. There is something wild and untamed about the song. It gives me the goosebumps!
Me too !
@@marymcdonald3668 One of those songs that you can listen to over and over!
Yes it is.
It's true. Wild and untamed.
Linda Carey lol
A beautiful man with a more beautiful voice, could listen to him singing for hours.
The person before me in the comments is 1000 % correct. The most underrated musical ever. The greatest music, the greats acting, just all around superb and complete musical!!! JP
Yes. Great comedy moments as well. This is the type of humour that I could watch over and over. Unlike say Airplane. Watched it twice and that was enough.
Thrilled me then and has never lost its power. Brilliant opening as Harve steps up into the frame.
The most moving performance I have ever seen. What a voice. What a man. Harve Pernell was more talented than any one in that movie. He should have been a great star. Thank you Harve for the pleasure you have given me!
I saw "Paint Your Wagon" in a theater in Bowling Green KY in 1970 with my cousins, after the show, I tried as hard as I could to match the beautiful Baritone of Harve Presnell, but my youthful pipes just couldn't carry it, even if my cousin fibbed to me and said I did great.
This song and Harve's rendition always stayed with me and I even got to sing it in my high school production of "PYW". I was closer then but still not quite.
As I matured I did develop a baritone and I can match the register, the tone and the elocution, but I have never matched Harve's intensity and fierce delivery.
Harve passed away in 2009 and I was unaware of that until today, because life gets busy.
I hope that his immortal spirit knows that his rendition of this beautifully moving song has affected many in this world and continues to do so.
Sooner than we know, we will all be riding Mariah into those clouds and stars.
Simply one of the greatest songs, written and sung, not just for a musical, but of all time!!!!🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This has never been matched. I can recall opera singers performing this. No one has come close. An amazing vocal instrument.
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Yes!
I like him too, but I like Goulet's version better.
Frankie Laine wasn't far off.
@@SSKing-iy8kr I would think this is more in line with a powerful baritone voice like Goulet's. I like Frankie and his snappy voice but it would seem out of place for something like this to me.
One of my favorites.
Such a beautiful voice for a beautiful song. I can listen to this song all day, no other singer can match his voice for this song.
Yeah I agree that he sing the song great, but singing a great song in a great voice is not about matching another's voice...I can tell you unbiased that Sam Cooke does a very Unique version of this song, check it out and tell me what you think.
I agree love him too great voice and so handsome
I'm not one who is fond of facial hair, but on him I love it!!!
Paint your wagon was a fantastic film. It's so difficult to get a hold of this film
The thing about this song and this movie - is it reflects on the very real lives of men in the early west. And yes - there were times when folks were up on the mountains dying.
Another thing about this film - is Lee Marvin's comedic acting. The Scene where they've dug trenches under all the saloons in town to gather the gold dust that's fallen through the cracks in the floor - and then this bull that was fighting a bear gets down in that trench and brings the town down - is just hilarious.
Another scene like that - is when Marvin and his horse are drunk in _Cat Ballou_ . Just hilarious.
So much talent in this movie - by people like Eastwood and Marvin that were not known for their singing.
Presnell also does a great job of _Shenandoah_ and - he has a straight up Acting Role in _The Glory Guys_ .
So many talented people.
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What power in his voice,striking and overwhelming I can't get enough. Where are the singers like this today? We need them our music is getting stale.
You're looking in the wrong places
MrsXanatrix They are certainly not on commercial radio
I concur!
It's to bad money dictates what's played on radio unless it's an Independent station or college radio . Todays pop just has no backbone , and some really talented singers will never get exposure . I listen to college radio here in Boston specifically Emerson college WERS 88.9fm . College students at the helm playing a wide variety and all genres especially a segment they call "standing room only" music from the theater
I like really good music in almost all genres. Howard Keel was one of my favorites, and Mario Lanza. But, I was really surprised by one singer. I didn't like the way he dressed, the songs he sang, etc. But-for opera I learned to listen to the voice of a singer, not the words, and I discovered music anew. The guy I didn't like was Boy George. One day I listened to his voice as an instrument and was shocked at how beautiful a voice he had. I have always wondered why he did all the dumb stuff. The reason I discovered this way to listen to music is because it dawned on me one time that I loved instrumental music and yet I had no idea of the notes they were playing. So I started listening to all singing as though the voice was an instrument and it enhanced my enjoyment of all music.
One of the best Baritone voices ever. Thank You, Mr. Presnell.
I love this song and I think he has such a beautiful voice.❤
Amazing how a good looking singer with a voice of gold can make the most miserable living conditions glow with a touch of nostalgia. You the man, Harve.
THE BEST version of this song....hands down!! Just magnificent!!
I watched all these musicals as a kid and Harve Presnell was one of the most handsome actors and his voice was fabulous.
Has ANYONE ever sang this song as passionately and with such emotion as Harve? Smooth, powerful, perfect pitch and so gull dern perfect.
What a perfect baritone voice Harve Presnell had. A real perfect sung masterpiece, i love that song so much.
It had been raining for days during this movie and the story goes that if Harvey Presnell could do this song in one take, everyone could go home for the weekend. He nailed it, beautiful voice and handsome man. Loved him with Debbie Reynolds in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.”
No after-dubbing no lip-synching. Pure talent and talented sound men.
He has a very powerful voice. Looks great with the facial hair...very handsome. Love this song too
I remember hearing this at about age 6(now 68), I thought it was heartwrenchingly beautiful then still do now. And the magnificent voice of Mr. Presnell, I've been told that is the sound of Heaven.
Do you mean the movie or the song? The movie was made 52 years ago not 62 years ago.
@@Bernie8330 probably the song, I know my life's timetable
@@geoffreyjohnston6483 No worries. A lot of people often unintentionally get their maths astray when relating things from their life's timeline.
@@Bernie8330 I remember hearing it on the radio 60+ years ago.
@@Bernie8330 late response, but this was a Broadway show long before it was a movie. It is a Lerner and Loewe production, it opened 12 November 1952 on Broadway . Don't patronize me with some sort of superiority trip. What I heard at 6 was from the Broadway soundtrack lp which I still have in my collection.
This movie is a masterpiece...This song still gives me chills...Wandering Star is another one...Bravo!!!!
Marvin singing Wandering Star is probably my favourite movie song ever. His gravelly, untrained voice is perfect.
Have listened to this 10 times In a row. So wonderful we have the pleasure of watching a talented and handsome man tell his story about a woman he cannot have. Can you imagine being in this scene hearing this man sing this?
Harve sang his heart out. The passion in his voice touches my heart.
The man had a set of pipes. Song still gives me goosebumps.
I have a letter between Harve’s Mum and my Dad and we’re related! Very proud of Harve’s singing and acting talents. It’s wonderful that his music and films live on after his sad passing.
He was a very good Singer👍🏻🌹🌺🌼
And now I'm lost
So goldurned lost
Not even God can find me......
Who hasn't felt like that just once?
Powerful Lyrics for sure..........
YES
Once or twice
Doggone lost.
Not even God can find me. What a great line.
"so lost not even god can find me..." what a line
This was an awesome film .When Harve Presnell sang it was so awesone ❤❤❤❤❤
Love the way Harve Presnelli sings that wonderful song.
No one will ever match this voice. What a good guy! Met him once years ago in Houston. Never forgot his kindness and sincerity.
Come on now, Goulet was better than this with this song. Harve does a fine job, but don't make him out to be another Caruso.
@@Mikep487 negative or what?
@@Mikep487 Idiot.
Lucky you
@@dougreed2257 I like Robert Goulet....BUT...in this song. ...Ill go with the power and passion of Harve Presnell.
OMG, THAT SONG, THE WAY HE SINGS IT JUST TAKES MY BREATH AWAY ! ❤️
yes, Harve Presnell owns this song. wherever you are, Harve, know that.
Far and away the best rendition of this classic tune. Presnell's voice belongs in Heaven.
Powerful, masterful and wonderful rendition of a truly great song 🎶🎵🙏👍
Thrilling song sung with real majesty by Harve Presnell. What a voice! Let's pay homage too to the outstanding orchestral scoring by the incomparable Nelson Riddle.
AMEN!
Nelson conducted, but the orchestrations were by others.
You say it perfectly- sung with majesty.
Rudolph, you're quite right, and I was mistaken! (It detracts, not, from the glory of the music I believe), but please can you tell me who was responsible for the scoring of this number? It's wonderful. IMDB tells me that Willard Jones was the (uncredited) orchestrator for the movie. Was it he, solely, or were there others?
@@emrot I understand that Nelson Riddle [and possibly Nathan van Cleve and Joseph J Lilley] were also involved. Unfortunately, I've been unable to access the cue sheets due to the fact that no one is working at Paramount Pictures due to you-know-what.
BEST SONG EVER IN A MOVIE..........UNBELIEVABLE
Along w. Wandering Star from this movie too. Another really strange movie w. such a beautiful song is in 1 of Elvis's cheesy movies, Harum Scarum, but the highlight of the movie was his song...So Close Yet So Far From Paradise. A spiritual lovesong.
He still makes my heart flutter. No one can sing this song like Harve.
Harve's song is the only part of the movie that I have never forgotten. With his looks and voice, he should have played and sung the male leads in lots of musicals.
Oddly, he played Wade Gustafson in the Coen Brothers' movie FARGO.
He did in several hits. First saw him in as Johnny Brown in Unsinkable Molly Brown with Debbie Reynolds.
He was a natural blonde but lord he looks soooo much better with black hair and beard.
Arrived on the scene at the dying end of musicals unfortunately 😥
Damn, What a voice. My mother knew him when they were younger and she always said his voice was incredible.
Movie filmed in NE Oregon it was quite the exciting experience back in the late 60s to have a movie filmed there.
The song is fantastic and Herve Presnells voice is so beatiful, this is pure pleasure to listen to
Wow, his voice rumbles like a hurricane... it's sooo perfect! :D
Just wonderful!
amazing
you should give the version that pernell roberts, the actor who played the oldest son on Bonanza, sings a listen. His voice is even lower, if not as well-trained.
I took a day off work as a 20yo. to travel to Melbourne Victoria to watch this movie on wide screen. Absolutely life changing. I'm now 75. Do you remember Clint Eastwood singing Elisa? or Jean Seberg singing A Million miles away from the door. Wonderful.
I heard this song for the fist time when I was a little kid, in the 70s.
Even today, 50 years after, I get shivers down my spine listening it again.
Me, too!
Harve Presnell never made it big, but damn what a voice.
He was pretty big...just not a brand like Sinatra. He did the stage and the movie of The Unsinkable Molly Brown for which he won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.
He had a long and varied career in TV.
I will always remember him as Mr Parker in the "Pretender"
He also appeared in the movie “Fargo.” Also, as Daddy Warbucks in the Broadway musical “Annie.”
@@jimstokes6742 He played "Dash Riprock" on the Beverly Hillbillies!
@@jenniferdonlin6627 Patton in SPR...
Absolulty beautiful reminds me so much of Oregon where I was born and raised. Thanks so very much .I lovedd the movie Wandering Star so mush and Lee Marvins singing "Wandering Star,"was so touching in the movie
Unquestionably the best rendition of this classic.