Dolores Gray, who introduced "Here's That Rainy Day" in the short-lived 1953 Broadway musical "Carnival in Flanders," recreates it in this rare 1977 TV appearance.
I was six years old on vacation in San Francisco when my parents took me to the Curran Theater to see Carnival in Flanders. We had traveled by train from LA up to SF on the Southern Pacific Coast Daylight. (The stage production was first shown in Los Angeles then in San Francisco in the summer of 53.) I was blown away by the costumes, music, and acting. I'm an old man now, but I still remember the magic of that night and Dolores Gray singing this incredible song.
Gray's version is definitive, and of course the original, but here's an interesting version by Patti Page, who never got to record it either: th-cam.com/video/jlBzB_1eUQ8/w-d-xo.html&spfreload=10
She said "about 16 years after the show (1953)" you began to hear this song being sung. It was actually a lot earlier than that...Sinatra had recorded it on "No One Cares" 1959 and sang it on his 1959 and 1968 television shows. Nat King Cole recorded it and sang it on his 1963 BBC TV Special. Soon, ever singer and jazz musician was singing or playing it, making it ubiquitous in the 1960's. Even Johnny Carson jumped on the bandwagon. As a kid growing up in a jazz musician's household, whether it was radio, tv, or recordings, it seemed like you were being bombarded by everyone singing about a rainy day. Some memories, lol.
How come no one sings like this anymore? It's actual singing!! Not putting ones mouth up too close to the microphone!! Like these overpaid no-talents like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber!! And I'm so sick of people who defend their shitty voices as, 'Well it's just their style.' Bullshit!! They have no style!!
This song teaches us that joys and regrets about life's choices are, in the end, unfairly divided. The repeated use of the word "funny" implies that none of this is funny at all.
"It was mine." What a treasure that this masterful performance can be seen.
She can make me cry with her total authenticity plus any kind of self pity - NEVER ever maudlin! Married to the most exquisite professionalism.
I was six years old on vacation in San Francisco when my parents took me to the Curran Theater to see Carnival in Flanders. We had traveled by train from LA up to SF on the Southern Pacific Coast Daylight. (The stage production was first shown in Los Angeles then in San Francisco in the summer of 53.) I was blown away by the costumes, music, and acting. I'm an old man now, but I still remember the magic of that night and Dolores Gray singing this incredible song.
What a lovely memory.
The perfect voice, the perfect song to mark the transition from summer to fall.
Class, Sir. Class.
One of the most delectable songs ever written sung by the lady, Dolores Gray, with a voice who made it rich with meaning
Completely BRILLIANT!!!
Such an amazing voice and she should have had a much huger career. Beauty, brains and talent. Can I be her when I grow up.
Agree 1,000% !
It's not everyone who can win a Best Actress Tony for a show that closes after six performances! This gives us a good idea of how she did it.
Yes indeed, but it's still crazy that that happened.
Here is one of the great voices of Broadway. None better.
You nailed it. Gray was all show business!
Donald Pippin It’s a quiet thing.
I love this song.
Such talent, force, control ...
What a performance. This is the best of Dolores Gray.
Absolutely flawless. Some of the notes are so nuanced that even the biggest stars stumble, just a little, but not her.
Gray's version is definitive, and of course the original, but here's an interesting version by Patti Page, who never got to record it either: th-cam.com/video/jlBzB_1eUQ8/w-d-xo.html&spfreload=10
Love her. I saw her in Carnival in Flanders back in '53. Have also seen her movies. That song is my favorite.
Saw her in 1953 just after I got out of the army. She was incredible. It was the 1st show I ever saw. It was in Los Angeles.
what a voice!!!
Yeah, one of the last great belters. They had to belt in those days due to poor acoustics.
Acoustics.were.not.poor....they.were.not.mic'd.then.
'my' song
She said "about 16 years after the show (1953)" you began to hear this song being sung. It was actually a lot earlier than that...Sinatra had recorded it on "No One Cares" 1959 and sang it on his 1959 and 1968 television shows. Nat King Cole recorded it and sang it on his 1963 BBC TV Special. Soon, ever singer and jazz musician was singing or playing it, making it ubiquitous in the 1960's. Even Johnny Carson jumped on the bandwagon. As a kid growing up in a jazz musician's household, whether it was radio, tv, or recordings, it seemed like you were being bombarded by everyone singing about a rainy day. Some memories, lol.
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Incredible strong voice
This song was one of Johnny Carson's favorites.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
She is featured in a recent book UP WITH THE SUN by Thomas Mallon. She doesn’t make out so well in it. Great read.
How come no one sings like this anymore? It's actual singing!!
Not putting ones mouth up too close to the microphone!!
Like these overpaid no-talents like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber!!
And I'm so sick of people who defend their shitty voices as, 'Well it's just their style.' Bullshit!! They have no style!!
I agree. She actually steps back from the mike.
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This song teaches us that joys and regrets about life's choices are, in the end, unfairly divided. The repeated use of the word "funny" implies that none of this is funny at all.
One of the last greats of the theatre.