How Green Was My Valley - Gordon MacRae

[@lawrencewood289]

So beautiful!! I feel modern films many times lack this.

[@grafter8337]

Brilliant combination of music and imagery. Gordon MacRae at his best.

[@Calman701]

Wonderful music, wonderful voice.

[@minkgin3370]

I’ve seen the film of course, many years ago, but I’ve never heard this song before. Was it from the film ? Gordon McRae was one of my mum’s favourites when I was a child, so I’m very surprised I haven’t heard it before.

[@paacer]

Gordon MacRae had such a wonderful voice . Maureen O'Hara looked so beautiful in that film especially in the above scene in the church .

[@Jymster46]

How Wonderful! A beautiful song by Mr. MacRae, a wonderful film and the lovely Maureen O'Hara. It gave me Chills! Thank you so much! A real Treat! Jim

[@Soosalah]

I have his albums from decades ago. This is one of my favorites.

[@1970groupie]

Glad to see this on youtube thanks! A wonderful singer with beautiful voice!

[@jojojo943]

How absolutely splendid! Gordon is perhaps my favorite singer, and the great film is, with The Grapes of Wrath, Ford's masterpiece. This song suits MacRae to a "t".

[@simplyblues1]

Gordon MacRae at his peak was unmatched by any other popular singer for me. He's not as well remembered in the UK any more unless Oklahoma or Carousel are shown on TV or perhaps the five movies he made with Doris Day. His voice was badly affected after 1964 by bouts of laryngitis, smoking and alcohol which in music terms is tragic. This recording of How Green Was My Valley is beyond beautiful. I can listen to this man all day, I just never tire of it and have about a thousand recordings by him, many from The Railroad Hour radio show.

[@johnchappell3042]

This film was my mum dad's favourte film and what a lovely film it is I send all my love to you mum and dad xxx

[@VictoriaBlogger]

This is beautiful!! One of my favorite films, and I've never heard this song before - thank you so much for this enchanting video!

[@jojosullivan1024]

Really lovely presentation of both the movie and the song. Thank you for posting this. Cheers, Jody

[@brunococchietto7496]

Wonderful singer.

[@karenlacy8950]

Great movie. I saw it in Denver in 1971. Long time. Ago

[@romympanlilio]

One does not have to be Irish to feel the longing in this interpretation of this song by Gordon MacRae. The movie clip was a perfect match !! I loved the video,

[@haddockpaddock9462]

Right, and you don't have to be Welsh, either! :)

[@dizzydino1]

marvelous voice

[@johndavies1209]

This movie and song takes me back 80 odd years.

[@WALRU11]

Gordon MacRae was a magnificent singer, and has there ever been a lovelier Irish lass than Maureen O' Hara? She was the loveliest rose in all of old Erin!

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

That woman is an absolute stunner!

[@WorldsFairNYC]

Beautiful.

[@dpoland]

Very well done, peace to you tonight.

[@ClassicDamsel]

@bubbbb0 Isn't it magnificent? From the moment I heard it I couldn't help but love it. The emotion he puts into it each word always amazes me. I won't deny that I've gotten a little teary-eyed while listening to it. Anyway, I'm so glad I posted it as I don't think it's anywhere else on here.

[@billruland1494]

I've been looking for this recording and I haven't found it. Any suggestions? I love his pianissimo! A perfect interpretation.

[@varadero1839]

Not often without words, but this one threw me for a loop! This is probably my favorite film, but never knew I'd be lucky enough to hear Mr. MacRae sing this! I never knew there were any lyrics to the melody! Anyway, they fit like a glove, and your having combined the video clip with Gordon's lovely voice is like a gift! I'm grateful, and in your debt for posting! Thanks again. varadero

[@r.harlansmith2442]

beautiful

[@varadero1839]

R. Harlan Smith And then some! R. Harlan Smith; happy to be in agreement once again! As for ClassicDamsel, you've always been a favorite! Your talent and intellect are undeniable! Thanks!

[@romympanlilio]

Thank you for the info. I never saw the movie - I saw Maureen O'Hara in The Quiet Man and I assumed this movie was about Ireland too. Sorry about that. Actually, I had a thorough education on the subject. My wife and I joined a Norwegian cruise last year which embarked in Southhampton, 99.9% of the cruisers were from the UK. All the countries (ex. Isle of Man) were represented on our dinner table. Our table was always the liveliest! - Romy

[@gatewayski1]

Great recording by the incomparable Gordon MacRae. My only regret about the film is that I would have enjoyed seeing it made in COLOR.

[@MrDanamp]

Wendy Arrington Ha! I will copy and paste what I just wrote to somebody somewhere above here: "How Green Was My Valley is one of my all-time favorite films. Do you find it strange that, with a title like that, it was filmed in black and white? I did when I first thought about it, then I realized the color IS there in all the images, people, places; it's everywhere. It is even overloaded with color, but only in the best of ways, while at the same time depicting the harsh and bleak conditions they lived under, which is where the black and white fit in. They all lived colorful lives, though, didn't they, in their green valley?"

[@ClassicDamsel]

@sorrowfulflower Thank you!!! It is one of my favorites too. I was quite shocked that it was not on KZbin. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment!

[@Sealed_Chamber]

So wistful...

[@NinjaGrrrl7734]

Love this movie.

[@ClassicDamsel]

@azw596 Thank you so much!!! I love your use of that quote. :) I am truly honored by your words.

[@ClassicDamsel]

@TZEITEL10 Thank you! I'm not sure why this song isn't on the soundtrack, but perhaps it was not written until after the film had been released. I'm really not sure though.

[@ClassicDamsel]

@TZEITEL10 Yes, he was! I too have seen a couple of videos of Meredith on here and she was indeed a lovely and talented woman. Thanks for commenting!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@jojosullivan1024 Oh, thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. You're welcome!

[@tailspin37]

They just do not make great movies like this anymore. What a shame. todays stuff is pure garbage.

[@MrDanamp]

How Green Was My Valley is one of my all-time favorite films. Do you find it strange that, with a title like that, it was filmed in black and white? I did when I first thought of it, then I realized the color IS there in all the images, people, places; it's everywhere. It is even overloaded with color, but only in the best of ways., while at the same time depicting the harsh and bleak conditions they lived under, which is where the black and white fit in. They all lived colorful lives, though, didn't they, in their green valley?

[@ClassicDamsel]

@azw596 Oh, thank you so much!!! I had a bit of trouble with the movie part being too long and had to get rid of several clips. So, I'm very happy to hear that what I kept was good. You're welcome!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@dpoland Thank you so much! Peace to you, too!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@azw596 Thank you! :) I'm just slightly annoyed that at the very end it repeats the clip of them walking down. It was black when I made the video and KZbin added that repeat. Not sure how to fix that, but oh well.

[@ClassicDamsel]

@bubbbb0 That they are! Glad you had the same reaction. :) You're very welcome!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@Jymster46 You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the lovely comment!

[@1948DESMOND]

did you ever see maureen o'hara in a movie called LISBON? as far as i know, it was the ONLY movie ever directed by the welsh actor, RAY MILLAND. maureen o'hara is in it with him. you might be able to get it on video. it is an okay movie. whilst it isnot exactly GONE WITH THE WIND, it has its good moments. give it a spin. BY THE WAY, IS ROMY A MAN'S NAMEOR A LADY'S NAME? the most famous romy i can think of is the late and lamented ROMY SCHNEIDER. she was a BEAUTIFUL austrian actress.

[@romympanlilio]

Yes, I remember Romy Schneider and her many period love stories movies. Actually mine is short for Roman. Many friends spell it like Romi, I go by either name. I never knew Ray Milland was Welsh and that he goes that far back. I never heard of the movie Lisbon - Dial M for Murder with Grace Kelly is the only movie I can think of.

[@1948DESMOND]

GOOD GOD!!! were there any welsh actors around at t he time to star in this lovely film? at least the t.v. series had shaan phillips and stanley baker, both welsh, in it. try to see the latter, if you can. it is even better, in some ways, than the john ford version. but see it anyway, then see the ford version. you will love BOTH versions. promise!!

[@Michaelbos]

❤️

[@ClassicDamsel]

@romympanlilio Thank you so much!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@Alwaysacharm54 It is a really good movie! Hope you enjoy it. You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@Pearly056 You're so welcome! Thank you for commenting!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@azw596 Thank you!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@SneakyGuy55 Thank you!!!

[@ClassicDamsel]

@azw596 You are most welcome!

[@1948DESMOND]

the celts settled in what is now SOUTHERN Ireland, too.

[@1948DESMOND]

is this song a vocal version of the movie music itself?

[@jojojo943]

What i can find in sheet music online is by Davis and Silver, as sung by Vera Lynn. It is different from this version. Anyone know where I could get this setting, or even who composed it?

[@barbaraamell4560]

This is a traditional Irish melody that Alfred Newman arranged for the opening of 'How Green was My Valley' without lyrics. You can find the music for sale online under 'An Irish Elegy' or 'The Sixpence.' It is indeed very beautiful!

[@osiride40]

lyrics please !

[@grandslam1998]

Proper tidy.

[@romympanlilio]

I know. Computer software engineering is my livelihood. Anything you want to know is just a Google away!. Encyclopedia Britannica has stopped printing their encyclopedias. Can't compete with the web and Wikipedia !

[@1948DESMOND]

romy, the movie is about wales, not ireland. for your info. wales is the oldest country, or state, in great britain. england is the YOUNGEST. and cornwall and scotland fall in between the 2 somewhere!! ireland and the isle of man are both first cousins of wales. read up on all this lovely culture on ANY celtic nationalism webpages, or try wikipedia first as an excellent introduction. next time you visit wales, the whole place will come alive with the sound of music. THOSE WELSH SING!!!

[@cardiffbear]

This sounds more Irish than Welsh

[@1948DESMOND]

but they are both celts!!! well, pre-celt, to be correct. in fact, the first people to set foot in ireland may have been welsh!!! just check this out on the celtic nationalism pages of wikipedia and elsewhere. if they weren't welsh, they were scottish picts. check that bit out, too.

[@1948DESMOND]

wales and ireland are both celtic states. or pre celt, to be correct. and the first people to set foot on irish soil were from wales. but check this out on wikipedia celtic nationalism pages, first, please.

[@helenbostock2350]

Ok

[@1948DESMOND]

dear romy, maureen o'hara's real name was maureen fitzsimons. that means the Son of Simon in modern english. but simons is a WELSH surname so, who knows, maybe her ancestors were WELSH after all!!! check it out, romy. that is why god created computers and webs and wikipedia - so you can check it all out!

[@xanderxine]

Actually its an ENGLISH surname which arose out of Cornwall in the middle ages.

[@ClassicDamsel]

@azw596 You are so welcome!