Camelot - HBO - "Follow Me"

[@michaelkraus4135]

My mother sang this song ,GREAT MEMORIES !

[@XX-gy7ue]

one of the most beautiful songs ever written !

[@damechastain]

A simple melody, but truly enchanting. Merlin never stood a chance.

[@songthief9560]

Best Nimue ever! Jeanne Caryl's voice is a gift from Aphrodite.

[@Kahlessa]

Far from day, far from night, Out of time, out of sight, In between earth and sea, We shall fly; follow me. Dry the rain, warm the snow; Where the winds never go Follow me, follow me, follow me To a cave by a sapphire shore Where we'll walk through an emerald door, And for thousands of breathless evermores my life you shall be. Only you, only I, World farewell, world goodbye. To our home 'neath the sea We shall fly; follow me. Follow me, follow me, follow me.

[@dougr.2398]

“Breathless” is omitted in this version and a sharp inhalation of breath is substituted after “evermore”

[@chk1230]

This was always my favorite scene in Camelot. I especially love this Merlin

[@mrboombasticx]

Wow. Very impressive. Good acting, great lighting, phenomenal singing. Jeanne Caryl's voice is stunning.

[@richardkirk5098]

So beautiful, makes me cry.

[@LadyMoondancer]

@howen77 yes, it was, it was filmed at the wintergarden theatre and went on tour, where I saw when it came to Buffalo. that light and smoke trick was fantastic. if you pause it, you will see James Valentine simply lay down and become part of the set and blend in. Simple technique, but so effective. and when I saw it in person - it blew my mind.

[@Frankiarmz]

Beautiful, absolutely Enchanting!!!

[@joeq2k]

Thanks for your comment. James Valentine played Merlin and Jeanne Caryl played Nimue. The DVD is available at Amazon --

[@surveyguy2k]

This is one of the best versions of "Camelot".

[@joeq2k]

Thank you for your kind comments. Jeanne went on to become a minister.

[@julistarling8382]

Does anyone think that the same song might work for other versions of the story, for instance ones where she actually loves him? Just wondering. Until now I have usually always thought of this song as a deliberate (and probably evil) enchantment or curse. But just a few moments ago, Vera Chapman's book The Enchantresses (with the Vivian/Nimue who loves Merlin) flew into my mind...and now I could possibly somewhat imagining her singing this song. It would have to be under somewhat different circumstances, however.

[@julistarling8382]

"Only you, only I. World farewell, world goodbye." That actually sounds sort of good. If it was at or near the end of your earthly life anyway, and if the right person were singing it. 😍

[@julistarling8382]

Vera Chapman's version (which is obviously a little different) says that Vivian/Nimue was his wife who died before him...and then something about she was always calling from Broceliande (the forest of) for him to join her. Was this what she sang when she was calling? 🌟🤩⭐🌠💫 I could sort of see that as a possibility. ^____^

[@tannerprince9730]

A lot of the historical accounts of Nimue in the legends paint her as a chaotic neutral. She helps Arthur to greatness. But she also wants sex and power, so she steals Merlin and traps him in a tree. She causes Arthur’s rise to power and downfall, not out of malice but just her whim. Standard medieval enchantress.

[@laskmj24]

It all depends on what version of the story you read. In some versions Nimue truly does fall deeply in love with Merlin after becoming his apprentice. In other versions, she seduces him in order to learn his magic and then traps him in a cave forever. She’s truly a mysterious character with lots of layers.

[@LadyMoondancer]

I was fortunate to this when it toured and it came to Buffalo - it was wonderful -

[@lilyng2465]

Nimue's voice is the most interesting

[@itsmeLAURAAA]

I'm Nimue in my school's version of Camelot! loljk just one of the dancing nymphs.

[@joeq2k]

And Merlin knew it was coming.

[@nolawest5183]

This part breaks my heart.... but for me it's Hauntingly Familiar 😱

[@janetlieb2507]

❤❤❤

[@julistarling8382]

Somehow this is also beginning to remind me of the song "Camelot" from Camelot. Only slightly different. Nimue's version: There *is no* rain, wind or snow. Arthur's version: Well, there *is* actually, but it can only fall or blow at the exact right perfect time of year for it, specifically intended for it. Camelot. The weather show. ^____^

[@domainofthesun4400]

Outstanding voice! (Tho she missed a word, should be "thousands of precious evermores")

[@dougr.2398]

Susan A. I firmly believe it was an intentional or inspired alteration... the sharp intake of breath WAS the indication of “breathlessness”. You are correct regarding the original wording.

[@Mikado8848]

She left out one "fly with me," as well.

[@Brad4Ellis]

Jim Zielinski • That was the authors’ intention. The sung line is omitted to make room for Merlin’s spoken line, without interrupting the flow & intention of a song which has a form that is not automatically transparent. Or was that your joke?

[@laurelfr1]

this is absolutely fantastic! Can someone please tell me how I can either watch my favorite musical and know who the most wonderful actor was that played Merlin and Nimue? Jeese, someone, please let me know.......Just wonderful......

[@roma6509]

It is the HBO version . . .

[@joeq2k]

Enchanting is the right word!

[@ernest.netito3martinez.jr.93]

VOICE OF AFFAR OFF WONDERFULL ,mystic as songs ever sing to this hearing ear of [Merlin] magnificance.Swords of table king Arthur. Nights table round table

[@Medraut00]

Poor merlin.

[@queenmaoasada8447]

Anyone know of a clip from the "Follow Me" forest-children's-choir scene from the film?

[@XX-gy7ue]

Jules Mekler , hi , if you find it please post it - it's mesmerizing , absolutely brilliant !

[@zedusername]

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[@marcescalonagaba1978]

Old Deuteronomy's so amazing _anywhere_

[@ProudMetFan]

@howen77 yes! 1982

[@martind349]

👍 Valentine

[@seanduchinsky2632]

in response to unclealand: lerner did not write the score to "on a clear day you cn see forever." he adapted the screenplay.

[@RosesNightengales]

Can you please upload the whole Camelot Concert????

[@joeq2k]

@RosesNightengales can't do that on KZbin. It's available to download for $15 US. If you're interested send me your email address.

[@Lumotaku]

wow so pretty this is win.

[@togian755]

Beautiful song....but spooky. Merlin is being kidnapped into the netherworld!! Yikes.

[@unclealand]

The composers recycled their own melody in the song "Come Back to Me" in "On A Clear Day." Works better in "Camelot."

[@Brad4Ellis]

Isn’t Camelot the earlier show? And isn’t the composer of CLEAR DAY Burton Lane? I can’t imagine Lerner asking Lane to borrow from Löewe, or vice versa.

[@dougr.2398]

Merlin’s death, g-ds death, the death of all

[@richiebear1969]

Blondie brought me here.

[@smegweevil]

I had only heard Blondie's cover- which is remarkable. I did not know it was from Camelot. It must be my primitive intellect but I prefer Blondie's version.

[@helenastokes3694]

Also Scott walker put his own lyrics to this song on his TV show in the 60s Good version Rip.Scott.💔

[@michaelkraus4135]

To all of us she sounds WONDERFUL !

[@myradarsey1398]

I'm not crazy about this version or singer. You can't understand what she is saying. I like the movie version so much better.

[@cclementi6]

Ugh she sounds flat...i can deal with being a bit sharp, but being flat makes me feel....ugh!