Carousel Ending | You'll Never Walk Alone

Ending of Carousel (1956) featuring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones.

[@darlahelland2912]

My husband died Jan 2022. One Friday I went to our favorite restaurant for dinner. It had been a particularly hard week and I kept asking for a sign everything was going to be ok. When I started the car, satellite radio was on the Broadway channel and this song started playing. Music was a big part of our lives and we both loved this song and its message. Definitely a message from him.

[@craigasmith1]

Him, capital H.

[@charlesfultz8735]

As opposed of climb every mountain,it give you comfort

[@fallenhero3130]

I always bawl my eyes out at this ending. Billy may have failed in his own life, but there is hope for the future, and Louise may go on to make better choices. Everyone’s ride around the carousel of life is different.

[@maryanneelliott97]

Well said!❤

[@katherinem.4414]

I sure love that couple….in the movies. Oklahoma too. They were the best. Glad they had their success story together!!

[@sumame47]

At the time that Rogers and Hammerstein wrote this musical, the subject of abuse was taboo. No one talked about it. You kept it to yourself. I saw the stage version at the Fifth Avenue Theater in Seattle shortly after my daughter died in a mass shooting. She had been abused by her boyfriend, and she had had enough and was ready to move on. He didn't like it, and he killed her and 3 others before committing suicide by cop. The lyrics are true and hit home. "When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high and don't be afraid of the dark......"

[@sharonreichter2537]

Oh Susan - I've just read the above and can only say how dreadful that must have been for you. Sending love. X

[@picknmix8623]

So so sorry Susan. My 17 year old brother died, many years ago and his football mates played this the evening he died at their local pub. The family then played at his funeral, makes me cry and think of him every time. Love this song.

[@deborahworth5291]

Susan you are very brave brave to tell your story. It’s difficult you will always have the wonderful memories only a mom has. Hopefully they can out weigh the bad ones. She was strong to walk away from him. I have been going through this with my 20 year old granddaughter. I hid her out for months. She finally moved in with her dad and went to court. He did not show up the first time. The second time he did with his mother. My Granddaughter told of the abuse and other things he did. It was hard because her Father had to hear it all. The judge told him never ever ever go near her. Not even the same town. He was given a one year restraining order. Her brothers and dad take her everywhere. She is coming to visit for three months and she knows he doesn’t know where I live or where her sister lives. She said she is happy to be able to go shopping by herself. I am praying for you My dear Susan to make life easier and gentler for you. Hugs prayers and love Deb xx Blessings always Susan 🌹♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@roninjoey]

Wow… I’m so terribly sorry that happened to you. Carousel has always been my favorite musical. I think maybe you find some hope in it, I always have. It just seems to be a very meaningful story to me. I hope you can find some solace in it.

[@janbarrett4544]

You have experienced the most horrific experience and come through it.I am proud of you,and for the courage you have given to others by sharing your pain.Thank you.

[@emmalancaster2013]

Gordon McRae was one of the most beautiful singers ever!

[@moonshadow3946]

Carousel is absolutely one of the best Film Musicals Ever. The acting and the beautiful songs make it number one in my opinion.❤❤❤

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

Possibly the greatest song from a Musical or Movie ever !! Here's to it !! What a Song !!

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

My niece sang this song at my mom’s funeral. A real tribute to my mom, who did not have an easy life.

[@michaelhayden725]

Totally agree!

[@lorrainechandler7864]

" I loved you Julie.Know that I loved you."💙🙏Beautiful inspirational song.Thanks for sharing.

[@aminsadeghpour1549]

this is one of the best endings of a musical in my opinion. billy gets to redeem himself in Julie's eyes and gets a chance to tell her that he loved her as best he could in spite of what he did to her. he also gets to teach his daughter that regardless of the mistakes he made in life the daughter has to stand on her own two feet. I think that was his purpose of coming back to Earth.

[@tonykelly109]

Billy doesn't redeem himself...it's too late, but he gets to see them, & offer advice.

[@fjccommish]

He beat her mother.

[@aminsadeghpour1549]

@@fjccommish he did not mean to do it. I think he was frustrated. Not that it excuse his behavior. Also I am not excusing the fact that he committed a robbery thinking he had to steal to provide for his family. He never cared for anybody except himself in his life. Probably if he had more of an opportunity to learn to love somebody other than himself he would have understood what being a father really meant.

[@bettyknowlton3700]

He also hit his daughter which the movie excuses. Different times. Timeless beautiful music.

[@steppsparishchurch6660]

I have seen this countless times and, countless times i have cried my eyes out!!

[@user-xd4er8qg1x]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@bettyknowlton3700]

Me too

[@brucejackson4219]

Surely the ultimate tear-jerker: as I type this, my eyes still damp from crying.

[@tvretros]

I had this played at my mothers funeral as she always loved this song. Whenever i hear it now It brings a tear to my eye wonderful film and song.

[@Caseytify]

I was stage crew my senior year when we did this musical. I still can't hear this song without getting teary-eyed.

[@ewilliamson488]

The song hasn't started and I'm bawling. 😭

[@KatMat777]

Me too 😭 This musical is a masterpiece

[@marywood4955]

Carousel has always been my favourite musical film. It had everything, joy sadness and a good story line. With the true and meaningful version of Your Never Walk Alone, which always makes me cry. Thank you to Rogers and Hammerstein ❤

[@ArrisaJoyceDelosReyes-sr5hm]

When you walk through a storm Hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark At the end of a storm There's a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain For your dreams be tossed and blown Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

[@mosheridan7016]

Great if only that was true.

[@richardcarroll9864]

​@@mosheridan7016you're a bad person.

[@julz63]

This would bring a tear to a glass eye 😭 I love this movie, and this was the first movie my Dad took my Mom to see when they were “courting”. He told the story to us as kids to say it made him cry 😭 I love this movie , it holds a special place in my heart, thank you for uploading this clip ❤️

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[@annettespencer8154]

This movie was one of the best musicals ever this song brings so much love forever

[@britturk123]

R.I.P Jerry Marsden, The man deserves much credit for bringing this song back to the people with a warm heartful rendition for hope in adversity.

[@paulbrammall5324]

He may have passed on but his version will live on forever god bless! YNWA

[@marygillmeister6013]

Gerry's version is so iconic ❤ YNWA

[@britturk123]

@@marygillmeister6013 The best indeed.

[@paul-we2gf]

A few years ago I found myself feeling all alone. Then I recalled this song Helped a lot.

[@FredPickett]

One of My all time favorite songs/Youll never walk alone.

[@captaincinema5066]

Gives me effin goose bumps EVERY time!

[@frednutz1604]

And an anthem was born.

[@heathermoore9162]

My favourite song and one of my favourite films

[@nin9681]

You’ll never walk alone LFC ❤️❤️

[@richardcarroll9864]

Huh??

[@stevenramos1181]

​@richardcarroll9864 Liverpool that's a soccer club in England

[@grimandi]

makes you cry like a baby...

[@KayleighNatasha]

One of the best Rodger & Hammerstein's musicals

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

I personally prefer The King & I & The Sound Of Music to Me this was their third best musical.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

*Carousel* was Rodgers' own favorite of his musicals.

[@lennon1252]

If I Loved You, Soliloquy, and You'll Never Walk Alone all in the same movie. It doesn't get any better than that!

[@richardpatton9251]

Wonderful, I remember this show Rodgers and Hammerstein Carousel.

[@ducatiman1309]

Such an inspiratioal ending - saw me through 73 years !! - thank you XXX

[@wiovelli]

Little did they know how much this song would mean to sports fans YNWA, Up the reds 🔴⚪️

[@This_RuthIsOnFire]

If this scene doesn’t immediately make you bawl you’re dead inside

[@derrickcarlton4912]

That song is beautiful. It makes me want to cry.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Still brings a tear.

[@kathrynhathaway5145]

I would love to see this show again. I have remembered this song from childhood.

[@MarinaMrls]

November 2023 and this song makes me cry so much at the state of the world. Peace and freedom for everyone.

[@epdunndunn65]

This song makes me feel so good,I believe 😊👍

[@janeymagee8695]

Oh this made me cry the first time I saw this..😢❤

[@Sheila-sq9ed]

That was my mom favorite movie on Thanksgiving day and she sing along with the movie cause she play them on the piano now that my ex husband passed away last week I feel like I know how Shirley felt when billy died and I can hear my mom singing and that song

[@karenpenrod4606]

I remember seeing this movie when I was a girl... "You'll never walk alone!" Her father comes down from heaven, and she hears him talking to her. The story is so very inspiring'good for anyone to see and try to find hope again in their own heart to walk on. AnnaPenrod😎

[@woodenseagull1899]

This is really a hymn on how to face life.

[@silvialeprattomazza6214]

This song was popular when I grew up and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy epitomized the meaning of this song.

[@cheriemeade4753]

this beutifull song is clasic

[@helenbeggs9556]

Wonderful ❤️🙏🙂☘️

[@Qwerty19169]

💔💔💔💔 love this film. Means so much to our family

[@twilightblue8566]

I love the beautiful music, dancing, scenery, and much of the acting of this movie, but not abusive Billy and then Julie and her daughter saying that sometimes you can be hit hard but it doesn't hurt, unless they meant being hit hard emotionally.

[@causasui8185]

You're right. Thanks for bringing me back down to earth. I had forgotten about that part.

[@MrJasdog107]

Who's watching this thinking about Gerry Marsden RIP.

[@dabreu]

I am. And...in tears.

[@jungsomewhat]

Lump in my throat ... Oh i must have got something in my eye ... Im a bloke come on lol ...Beautiful!!!

[@howiejohnsonm.b.e3197]

This musical has travelled with me all my life. Agree Amin this is the best ending to a musical with Showboat a close second .In my opinion Gordon Macrae also performed the most iconic opening of a musical (on film) Oklahoma. The magic of the Musicals!

[@bettyknowlton3700]

“Old Man River” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” How can anyone possibly choose?

[@kevhynaleks2631]

The Carousel is an adoptation of a hungarian play "Lily" by Ferenc Molnár, written in 1909. The original play takes place in Budapest, but it was so popular, that was introduced in New York and London. It was then, when Oscar Hammerstein noticed it, who received the rights for the musical adoptation from Ferenc Molnár....

[@DerekRoss1958]

Molnár helped Rogers and Hammerstein to adapt Liliom into Carousel too. And he loved the end result.

[@sanseijedi]

Shirley Jones is legendary!

[@dragontypeliv]

The 7 dislikes are Everton fans

[@goldeneve]

Or United and city

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

Heartbreaking. Beautiful colour and cinematography.

[@srfurley]

One of just two films made in the CinemaScope 55 format. This used a 8 perf negative format on 55.625 mm film stock. This gave a frame size about twice the linear size, four times the area, of standard 35 mm CinemaScope. The frame size was even about 1.4 times the area of a 65 mm Todd-AO negative. Release prints were on standard 35 mm CinemaScope. There was a proposed wide film print format with the frame size reduced to about 75% of the negative , with a 6 perf pulldown and the width thus made available used for stereo magnetic sound tracks. This format was never used. I don’t know if the original 55.625 mm negatives still exist, and whether they could be scanned, but If they could it would be interesting to see what a good 4K DCP made from them would look like; I’ve only ever seen the film as a dirty and scratched 35 mm print with mono optical sound. The other CinemaScope 55 film by the way was The King and I.

[@colleenross8752]

Rest in heaven, Billy

[@yvonnefoster8181]

What a fantastic song I didn’t know it was first written in 1945 I’ve only known the Gerry & the Pacemakers version from the 1960s

[@richardcarroll9864]

Yes it was in a corny movie called carousel.

[@IAMisLove]

👍 Beautiful. 🖖 ❤

[@user-pt3by6pu5v]

I like the music 🎶

[@angusmeigh5141]

This was a brilliant film. By the way the female lead actress went on to star in the TV series The Patridge Family in 1970.

[@2Hearts3]

Yes, wonderful Shirley Jones, Marian Paroo, 'Marian, the Librarian' from The Music Man. And Louise is Zaneeta Shinn, the mayor's daughter, from The Music Man. 👏🏆🎶Watch that one, too. You'll love it!🎺

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

Shirley also played Laurey (opposite MacRae) in the film adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's *Oklahoma!* (1955), and played Fiona in an excellent Studio Cast recording of *Brigadoon* (1958).

[@niseclark969]

😍😍Love this movie.

[@markdaly1648]

The ending of the musical is one of the most brilliant and rousing songs I ever saw. The version I saw was a touring production and it was the last thing Cyril cusack did. Billy Bathgate was played by micheal praed. Tremendous musical performer

[@fredericclair]

My quest to find the origin of Liverpool's YNWA lead me here

[@leafroadlounge]

Crazy how paths converge.

[@donnamcnair6730]

My sister took me to see Carousel and we cried a lot.😢😢

[@tonykelly109]

Don't wait until your dead & gone before you get your act together & help & be there for your loved ones, wife, husband, kids! That's the main message here...abuse, theft, etc is only a small part of this story. Don't procrastinate. Love, help, & do it.. Now.. You may not be here, tomorrow. 😧💖🥺

[@bobbiesnodgrass4380]

Hillsborough song of mourning. Sung by England's Jerry and the pacemakers Two major soccer events actually.. A plane crash where half the team were killed and the barrage of fans infiltrating the field crushing fans to death..

[@barn1egut]

My favorite!

[@rojavida]

Oh boy, can’t stop those tears…

[@lennon1252]

Susan Luckey who played Louise Bigelow was only 4 years younger than Shirley Jones. Unfortunately she passed in 2012 from liver failure. She was 74. Shirley Jones is still alive and will turn 90 in March 2024 ❤

[@courtneycarter4493]

Beautiful ❤

[@Alchimia2725]

Perfect!!! Thank you !

[@ruthlewis673]

It was nice to learn this was considered the best by Hammerstein himself. I am in total agreement🎉

[@lionharehart]

This song will always remind me of the final episode of Hi-De-Hi. Where Peggy, having finally got her yellow coat, proceeds to rip the microphone from Ted and finishes the last line with her beautiful full voice. It brings me to tears every time.

[@Abdullahs_World]

Woah!

[@rebeccacandiano904]

This is at the end of Carousel!? My granddaughter played the main female role in this play at our local drama theater!!!💞💝

[@grooveygranda713]

Liverpool and celtic football clubs, anthem, made famous by gerry and the pacemakers.

[@zenongruba2607]

to my personal onlline critic, enjoy.

[@suestreets2811]

everybody in the world will never for get about the history of life over years 2020 for the covid 19 people die so sad so this is for that song tcb so glad like the song u can hear me 4 yes u can this be long time get rid of covid 19 cant ever see still go away

[@tanyanelson8780]

I hate musicals. Truly. But I love this song! Very touching scene. Every time I watch this scene I cry.✌️🌹🌺🌸❤️

[@tashacooper1753]

Had to look this up after John greens book

[@angloaust1575]

When you walk thru a storm Wear your rainproof!

[@user-pt3by6pu5v]

I love is music 🎵

[@ttp436]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@davaotripsters]

Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (20th Century Studios).

[@odilondasilvarocha]

Cantado como um hino tambem no Brasil.

[@This_RuthIsOnFire]

Always wanted to know if the actress playing Louise was actually crying. I would have.

[@tomwotton9]

“Believe Connie Believe!” Believe that Liverpool can win the FA Cup!

[@rexcorvin7222]

About Hungary, from Ferenc Móra's play Liliom.

[@tonypassaretti]

The incomparable Rodgers and Hammerstein.

[@rsc8295]

I wonder how many Celtic fans are here

[@kennethdrewary1094]

The most requested song at funerals, apparently

[@evonnemccausland3531]

Jerry Lewis always sang this song at the end of his Muscular Dystrophy telethons!!!

[@coolandsmartrr]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it was another film featuring the actor who played Kris Kelvin in Tarkovsky's Solaris (Donatas Banionis).

[@kevinharrison3265]

👍🙏❤️😭

[@janefletcher9593]

Nothing quite like the original

[@maximusngaming]

YNWA

[@abhimanyuchatterjea]

Liverpool

[@suestreets2811]

ha dont worry about like u anyone stand up to them dont like u because tell true

[@ironcurtainsteve]

i wish they'd do a re-make of this one.

[@glenysbickerstaffe7596]

Don't ever remake as it would be impossible to come even close to the original

[@ewilliamson488]

@@glenysbickerstaffe7596 it would be a wokefest.

[@Wellch]

Don’t make it woke,don’t make it woke.

[@ironcurtainsteve]

@@Wellch this story is woke already. it could be updated to the current time in order to share great music for a new generation that will never see the original.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

I've already seen a professional production that interpolated lines for Julie condemning Billy's abusiveness. Leaving that issue aside, however, I actually would like to see a remake or at least a high-quality proshoot of an excellent full production of *Carousel,* because (as many fans of the movie version are likely unaware) the movie omits several songs, including most of the connecting material that makes the "If I Loved You" sequence a continuous musical scene on stage, the opening to "When the Children Are Asleep," the clam recipe in "This Was a Real Nice Clambake," "Blow High, Blow Low" (which was filmed but was cut and is lost), "Geraniums in the Winder," and "The Highest Judge of All." Even the Carousel Waltz isn't presented completely intact. There's just a lot more music in this musical as originally written, and as good as the film is, it would be great if people could see and hear the whole score, which was Rodgers' favorite of all his works.

[@suestreets2811]

tcb new l can read u when through storm hold head up so glad like in pic man goinng about a storm best ever heard before yes me singing along to the song singing to them see u in next post of news on phone wonder next put here tcb so glad u like the song message to u bee gees fantastic songs like there music too see l can read u

[@TootingKarmoon]

Looks like Fred West

[@bawarrashid8770]

wie heißt der schauspieler