This is not only one of the best show tunes ever written; it is one of the best SONGS ever written in the English language and showcases Cole Porter's genius. The musical scales are extraordinary, and the lyrics are sublime. The fact that one songwriter could compose both is astonishing. 😱❤️👍
It's wonderful to be able to watch and listen to various versions of repertoire that I'm going to sing. This fine singer shows nuance to his interpretation that I hadn't considered. Thank you Ben Davis!
How I remember singing this one. Have always really enjoyed the song and it's meaning. It took all I could from bursting into song. But it's Saturday at 8:22 AM in the middle of a CoVid-19 lockdown and people are asleep. I sure miss those years when I was singing and doing shows. BTW, none better than Cole Porter's music and lyrics: So classy.
I didn't know wo Ben Davis was before I started listening to him sing this song - but now I'm going to find out a lot more about him! Glorious! He brings power to the song with such smooth, heartfelt ease.
I never heard of Ben Davis either until I saw Kiss Me Kate at the BBC Proms here on youtube and I must say, I was in heaven. He has such a great singing voice and great looking as well. I would mind singing opposite of him. :) I found some of videos of him singing, including The Sound of Music and South Pacific. He's worth it to follow him including twitter.
Strange dear, but true dear, When I'm close to you, dear, The stars fill the sky, So in love with you am I. Even without you, My arms fold about you, You know darling why, So in love with you am I. In love with the night mysterious, The night when you first were there, In love with my joy delirious, When I knew that you could care So taunt me, and hurt me, Deceive me, desert me, I'm yours, till I die... So in love... So in love... So in love with you, my love... am I...
Had no idea who Ben Davis was until last Saturday night. He sang the lead in Shenandoah at our local Summer Theater, Totem Pole Playhouse, in the Woods in Caledonia State Park in Pennsylvania. He is wonderful! What a talent! Hope to hear more from him in the future.
I PLAYED THIS ROLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1966, AT THE "NEW LONDON PLAYHOUSE"......JUST A GREAT EXPERIENCE, TOO........& STEVEN SCHWARTZ WAS OUR MUSICAL CONDUCTOR, ( AT AGE 18!)..JACK ENGLISH..ACTOR/SINGER..WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF..........JE
Strange, dear, but true, dear, When I'm close to you, dear, The stars fill the sky, So in love with you am I. Even without you My arms fold about you. You know, darling why, So in love with you am I. In love with the night mysterious The night when you first were there. In love with my joy delirious When I knew that you could care. So taunt me and hurt me, Deceive me, desert me, I'm yours 'til I die, So in love, So in love, So in love with you, my love, am I.
The role was composed for Alfred Drake a baritone like Ben Davis and Lili for a soprano like was Patrícia Morison In later years talented artists played the roles. Among the men I prefer Davis and Bryan Stokes Mitchell and among the women the late Marin Mazzie Rachel York and Kelli O Hara. But my favourites are still Alfred Drake and Patrícia Morison Just watch the 1958 TV performance although I also loved Howard Keel a performance on the 1953 movie .Later Morison and Keel played together in a sixties London performance and I would have prefered, Morison instead of Grayson in the 1953 movie.
It may be because I relate to the song from a woman's point of view, but I think the best version of So in Love goes to Rachel York. She sang the song in a lower key and showed off her range while acting the hell out of the song. I do like the soprano versions of So in Love, but I find that it's more difficult to act while singing the song in a higher key and the difficulty shows in most soprano performances. Otherwise, the actor relies on too much vibrato. Brent Barrett sang the So in Love reprisal just as well as Ben Davis, I think. I like Brent Barrett's acting better as he expressed the song lyrics more dynamically: as if he were remembering a fond memory while at the same time lamenting Lilli's leaving. You could see the song's emotions on his face. Ben Davis' singing had less vibrato (which I like better), but the acting was a little flat for me.
This is not only one of the best show tunes ever written; it is one of the best SONGS ever written in the English language and showcases Cole Porter's genius. The musical scales are extraordinary, and the lyrics are sublime. The fact that one songwriter could compose both is astonishing. 😱❤️👍
The best rendition on you tube, giving this song the gravitas it deserves. Love your shirt
Having seen the original film I never thought I'd like another version. How wrong was I?. Watch it at least every year. Never tire of it.
It's wonderful to be able to watch and listen to various versions of repertoire that I'm going to sing. This fine singer shows nuance to his interpretation that I hadn't considered. Thank you Ben Davis!
Enthralling! He brings every word alive with the anguish of love lost. Rare so see someone macho able to be vulnerable. Rare and wonderful.
One of the most mesmerizing Cole Porter songs....(love those chord progressions...) Wish I could see this at Royal Albert Hall in LONDON!!
How I remember singing this one. Have always really enjoyed the song and it's meaning. It took all I could from bursting into song. But it's Saturday at 8:22 AM in the middle of a CoVid-19 lockdown and people are asleep. I sure miss those years when I was singing and doing shows. BTW, none better than Cole Porter's music and lyrics: So classy.
Im so glad i flickead through the channels and found this wonderful recording.👏👏👏👏👏👏
I could listen to this man's voice for hours.
One of my fav Cole Porter songs, who i reckon was the 20th century best composer.
I agree and he wrote music and lyrics.
For me, this is a moving and deeply emotional performance ...
Fantastic scene😉😘
I didn't know wo Ben Davis was before I started listening to him sing this song - but now I'm going to find out a lot more about him! Glorious! He brings power to the song with such smooth, heartfelt ease.
I, too, didn't know who he was before. He has a rich theater singing voice with good interpretation. I'm going to look for more of him.
He does a great version of This Nearly Was Mine from South Pacific.
Beautiful
I’ve gone through all the videos of this song, because I wanted to send someone the best one.
This is the best one.
robert goulet?
The guy who plays it in the 1999 london revival def does it best
Truly remarkable! Bravo!
I never heard of Ben Davis either until I saw Kiss Me Kate at the BBC Proms here on youtube and I must say, I was in heaven. He has such a great singing voice and great looking as well. I would mind singing opposite of him. :) I found some of videos of him singing, including The Sound of Music and South Pacific. He's worth it to follow him including twitter.
wow !!!!
My wife loves this wonderful song from Cole Porter
That was a very good performance.
Stunning❤
Strange dear, but true dear,
When I'm close to you, dear,
The stars fill the sky,
So in love with you am I.
Even without you,
My arms fold about you,
You know darling why,
So in love with you am I.
In love with the night mysterious,
The night when you first were there,
In love with my joy delirious,
When I knew that you could care
So taunt me, and hurt me,
Deceive me, desert me,
I'm yours, till I die...
So in love... So in love...
So in love with you, my love... am I...
That was incredible
Brilliant xx
BOSS TENOR!! Bravo
Had no idea who Ben Davis was until last Saturday night. He sang the lead in Shenandoah at our local Summer Theater, Totem Pole Playhouse, in the Woods in Caledonia State Park in Pennsylvania. He is wonderful! What a talent! Hope to hear more from him in the future.
Cole Porter ....an absolute genius.
My favorite version of this song on youtube.
FOR SURE !!!!!
What a lovely song !!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻😍
I PLAYED THIS ROLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1966, AT THE "NEW LONDON PLAYHOUSE"......JUST A GREAT EXPERIENCE, TOO........& STEVEN SCHWARTZ WAS OUR MUSICAL CONDUCTOR, ( AT AGE 18!)..JACK ENGLISH..ACTOR/SINGER..WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF..........JE
What a man's voice!
So clear and pure reminds me of Robert Goulet. Awm
Lovely baritone
Outstanding!
Yessss!! One of my favorites - not the pullover,
Strange, dear, but true, dear,
When I'm close to you, dear,
The stars fill the sky,
So in love with you am I.
Even without you
My arms fold about you.
You know, darling why,
So in love with you am I.
In love with the night mysterious
The night when you first were there.
In love with my joy delirious
When I knew that you could care.
So taunt me and hurt me,
Deceive me, desert me,
I'm yours 'til I die,
So in love,
So in love,
So in love with you, my love, am I.
radjadjadja I could almost fall in love with you !!!!
Killer. Fred's best moment.
STUNNING!!!! Does anyone have the whole show? really wanna see it.....
Jaz Flowers Yes
+Jaz Flowers The whole show is up on TH-cam "Kiss me Kate @ BBC Proms"
Another super version of Cole Porter standard.
If you pretend to do Porter justice, do it in this fashion!
Well said! Just listen to Alfred Drake once...
do you have Alexandra silber singing so in love too?
Please please show us Robert Goulet singing ANYTHING.
I’d sell my soul to hear Aaron Tveit sing this 😭 or Killian Donatelly
The role was composed for Alfred Drake a baritone like Ben Davis and Lili for a soprano like was Patrícia Morison In later years talented artists played the roles. Among the men I prefer Davis and Bryan Stokes Mitchell and among the women the late Marin Mazzie Rachel York and Kelli O Hara. But my favourites are still Alfred Drake and Patrícia Morison Just watch the 1958 TV performance although I also loved Howard Keel a performance on the 1953 movie .Later Morison and Keel played together in a sixties London performance and I would have prefered, Morison instead of Grayson in the 1953 movie.
It may be because I relate to the song from a woman's point of view, but I think the best version of So in Love goes to Rachel York. She sang the song in a lower key and showed off her range while acting the hell out of the song. I do like the soprano versions of So in Love, but I find that it's more difficult to act while singing the song in a higher key and the difficulty shows in most soprano performances. Otherwise, the actor relies on too much vibrato.
Brent Barrett sang the So in Love reprisal just as well as Ben Davis, I think. I like Brent Barrett's acting better as he expressed the song lyrics more dynamically: as if he were remembering a fond memory while at the same time lamenting Lilli's leaving. You could see the song's emotions on his face. Ben Davis' singing had less vibrato (which I like better), but the acting was a little flat for me.
Wonderful. But, Vocally, Robert Goulet owns it
Howard Keel was the best.
RG definitely. Keel next.
Nice, but he's no Stokes Mitchell....
Howard Keel does it better than them all!!!!
Artie Oliverio Have you heard Alfred Drake who introduced the song with Patrícia Morrison in 1948?
Howard Keel forever!!!
Robert Goulet did it better!!!
Artie Dont forget Alfred Drake
Everything was wonderful until that contrived run toward stage right. Ben, you’re better than that.
ya allah plz forgive me stop watching this.