Kathryn Grayson in 'Waltz Serenade' (from "Anchors Aweigh" - 1945)

[@despine1830]

As a violinist, the 1st part is challenging enough but to sing it is beyond description. Amazing voice quality and virtuosic technique matched by an inner and outer beauty. Way to go Kathryn

[@vincentandwendyroussy455]

I love near the end when she can't help but smile and crinkle her nose and go for the end with all her heart. a truly talented lady who loved her work! one of my fav movies as well....gotta love Kathryn, gene and fankie all together!

[@artsmith5542]

Vincent and Wendy Roussy Totally agree; a terrific movie, indeed!!

[@normanmckenzie3106]

Keep Kathryn Grayson's name alive...she was special.and gorgeous

[@brenitia]

i was watching this today and i can hit all those high notes! she is my inspiration and is one of the best sopranos i have ever heard!!

[@lindamanas6735]

Jose Iturbi was very charming and rather underrated in this movie. He was by all accounts a lovely man.

[@aryafarn]

From the heart of a lonely poet Came a song for the girl he adored Though she tried very hard not to show it She was terribly, terribly bored But then the poet asked her|if she'd like one And her eyes shone And the moon shone And the stars shone Above them As they waltzed|through the evening together They were swaying To the music of enchanted violins He held her and told her he'd love her Till the moon faded above her As they waltzed|though she tried not to show it She was certain she'd fallen before And her eyes shone And the moon shone And the stars shone above her As they waltzed|through the evening together They were swaying To the music of enchanted violins The spell of the waltz was upon them And the stardust sprinkled on them As they waltzed,|though she tried not to show it You could see in her eyes a light And it shone with the love for the poet As they waltzed through the thrill|of the night"

[@StoutheartedHounds]

One of the highlights of my life was getting the chance to meet this amazing and beautiful woman. What a star she was!

[@CeliaMutation]

Wasn't she just a lovely lovely woman? Bags more charisma, talent and natural beauty than a truckload of today's female "stars". I still cherish the memory of watching this movie as a 10- year old one Saturday afternoon on the BBC in the early 1970s. Magical. Thank you Kathryn. RIP

[@rykaro69]

That's my great grandmother!

[@remotnias]

what a great artist!

[@Lameashellcosplay]

I know this is late but my grandmother knew her fairly well! I have a picture in my house of her with my mom, my aunt , and uncle

[@MrSnowball20]

Did she sing in your home??? (If so, bet all your glassware was in shards. (Not to mention cracked windows.)

[@marysheeran519]

She is a beautiful artist; ;and what a gem for MGM - her acting, her humor, her talent. She could make sense of the most far out stories - and strange songs - they always seemed just right with her presence. I love that when her time was over, she went right into teaching with a healthy attitude. One of my favorites, obviously!

[@zionpraises6286]

Congratulations! What a heritage!

[@JohnMarkIngaran]

Not only is she beautiful but she has a beautful & gifted voice!!!

[@picturefan2009]

Thank you for all your wonderful contributions to the world of art Ms. Grayson and goodbye...

[@JohnAvengerJR1985]

She has an amazing operatic voice and is so gorgeous.

[@nellahashimoto1342]

Loved her since I was a child and still do. Thank you

[@frederickcoots2289]

One of my favorite acting coloratura sopranos. She had a rare combination of singing, beauty, and acting ability. I think I was in love with her. I tried to see all her movies.

[@frederickcoots2289]

I saw her in Camelot during the early sixties in New York. She was a dear to the audience. I still think about her, and her beauty.

[@monicallamazares8386]

South bout

[@Annamaria-iq1wy]

La Greyson indubbiamente era carina e cantava bene ma per me rimarrà sempre la ragazza di MARIO LANZA nel film " Il bacio di Mezzanotte" !!!!!

[@joeflaherty4682]

If you look at her face 3 or 4 seconds right before she starts to sing she her look changes as she mentally prepares to sing. It's like a look of supreme confidence. I have seen her do this many times in different songs and I always thought it was very endearing.

[@georgehemingway3476]

Can you imagine this beautiful lady with this lovely voice being on screen ? she was adorable! such was the talent in those days

[@skippymagrue]

Her voice control is amazing!

[@alvexok5523]

Absolutely beautiful. Kathryn Grayson had beauty, talent, and class up at the most outstanding levels. She represents an older time before pop, rock, and the turning of the more modern age, and watching her really makes me feel like I'm looking at a whole different world, which it was in the 1940s. I love mid to late 1940s and early 1950s color films such as with great old icons like Grayson, Esther Williams, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, Cyd Cherrise, Ann Miller, and the first films of Elizabeth Taylor

[@yogajedi3337]

Music has evolved enormously from this cute bird singing.

[@jotahuene]

@CeliaMutation Kathryn, my eternal love! ahhhhhhhhhhh I am 75 years old so envy me, guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw her films in their premieres!!! in the 1940's and 50's. all through the time I have not ceased to admire her, even today!!!!!!!!!!

[@wenglishsal]

I absolutely love this piece, well I love the movie too, but the little nose wrinkle at 3.00, shows just how much fun Kathryn is having. And because of that, so do we... Wonderful singing, wonderful movie, I am a very happy lady... *sighs* :0)x

[@jsky21]

I never missed any of her films--no matter who was the other actor in the film. I was enamored with her virtuosity and bell like voice. So beautiful too!! It has been years since i was a teen...

[@2conclusions]

I think she maybe one of the Most wonderful singers in the world. What a range! Wish I could belt it out like that.

[@brandywell44]

I saw a clip of this on "Thats entertainment" Lovely voice, looks, talent

[@olgameireles2883]

Beautiful lady in and out love her voice. WOW,

[@ElliePearl]

Why can you not have singers like this in movies anymore?

[@hrbooksmusic7878]

Kathryn Grayson... so charming and attractive... Hers wasn‘t a big voice, but it was sweet and delightful with stunning top notes and a lovely, pleasant quality of sound... 💖⭐️⭐️⭐️💖 Thank you for sharing this video... (Iturbi also being a treat...) 🍀

[@pict18]

Simply superb!

[@olwentibbit639]

Love love love her voice❤❤xxx

[@Ildah]

I remember my mother singing this when I was very young.Always wondered where it came from,thanks for posting.

[@bobantunes2510]

OK. So I realize that there are a couple of posts out here that address the lyrics to this song. Unfortunately, they are all Incorrect! I have taken the liberty to make a correction and post the correct lyrics. They are as follows: WALTZ SERENADE (As vocalized by Kathryn Grayson in the film, “Anchors Aweigh”) From the heart of a lonely poet Came a song for the girl he adored Though she tried very hard not to show it She was terribly, terribly bored But then the poet asked her if she'd like to waltz And her eyes shone And the moon shone And the stars shone Up Above As they waltzed through the evening together They were swaying To the music of enchanted violins He held her and told her he'd love her Till the moon faded above her (Operatic interlude) As they waltzed though she tried not to show it She was certain she'd fallen in love. (Operatic interlude) And her eyes shone And the moon shone And the stars shone above her As they waltzed through the evening together They were swaying To the music of enchanted violins The spell of the waltz was upon them And the stardust sprinkled on them (Operatic interlude) As they waltzed, though she tried not to show it You could see in her eyes a light And it shone with the love for the poet As they waltzed through the thrill of the night" (Operatic interlude)

[@user-xs3og8us3d]

If you knew Susie...

[@susanlloyd7395]

Love Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra in "Anchors Aweigh." So much talent.

[@robertburton3818]

Beautiful and talented, who could ask for more. She was my film favourite.

[@thedevmarvelous]

2:37 to the end... One of my favorite moments as a kid in That's Entertainment III. Gorgeous voice and talent.

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

According to my Mom, when I was between the ages of two and three, I earnestly informed her - while looking at Kathryn Grayson's photo on an album of 78s (“Anchors Aweigh” I believe) - that I “will marry her” one day. Kathryn was then 26 years my senior. You could say I've always had this thing for older women! A few years before her death I sent Ms Grayson a fan letter noting this fact. She was at that time associated with a university music program in Boise Idaho. I may have said, “No need to reply” and graciously . . . she did not. If we meet in heaven I shall request “Waltz Serenade” from that movie - surely the best-ever operatic, coloratura (highest of the sopranos) performance on the 'Silver Screen.' (Which is to say, My favorite - yours too?) Thanks, "bruno mortier" for sharing. Celebrated this night at Sinatra Family - Forum - "Siriusly Sinatra" - MY FAVORITE VERSION, YOURS TOO? sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/50225-My-Favorite-Version-%28yours-too-%29?p=1279287#post1279287

[@vitweb]

she is still live every time someone see her in the movie as in our mind and heart

[@margot9230]

I loved Kathryn Grayson. She was so beautiful and talented.....

[@melanielizbeth7375]

I trust these classic singers far more than I do any singer nowadays, what with auto-tune and editing and such we don’t know how much they “cheat” if you will. What your heard back then is what you got since the tech wasn’t sophisticated enough.

[@connielestina3107]

My husband loved Kathryn Grayson. 😊

[@xander7ful]

The conductor/pianist's name is Jose Iturbi.

[@tee4truth541]

still love this movie and own it

[@voltape]

sure - I have it in betamax, vhs..... etc blue ray (every time a new system appeared I bought the film

[@tenderlyone]

wHAT ARE WE TO DO! tHERE'S VERY LITTLE THAT CAN BE COMPARED TO SUCH LOVELY VOICE AND GRACE. today's "SINGERS" DON'T HAVE THE SLIGHTEST IDEA OF WHAT SINGING MEANS.

[@lovetheoldies100]

I bought Anchors Aweigh -Gene Kelly and Kathryn are magic! together

[@gottamatch]

absolutely amazing performance.

[@Tk-ou9ec]

I watched this movie last night! Miss Grayson is spectacular with a truly stunning voice. Today’s music is so garish and loud with ridiculous,childish lyrics often with filth in them! Long gone are the days of beautiful music like we have experienced here. Shame.

[@lindamanas954]

Jose Iturbi was an amazing pianist. His fingers seem to almost float over the keys.

[@mca1218]

OMG-- If a live-action musical film of "Snow White" was ever cast.... Anyway, the MGM Technicolor was something to behold back then. And the beauty of coloratura Kathryn Grayson was its perfect subject. Wonder if this was a real screen test for Grayson- it is a scene-within-the movie of "Anchors Aweigh," but it looks genuine, with all the different angles and such. Well done.

[@pucksaus]

Why aren't there singers like her anymore?!

[@belkin59]

Best of the best.

[@julioverrie2240]

The love of My young time

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

My late girlfriend, Storm, looked just like Kathryn. She died at 23

[@barich3353]

Mr. Coots,,, I know exactly what you mean.. I wish I could have seen her perform in person, however I was born in 1952, only recently discovered her on line. I think I'm posessed also...lol

[@bruceimes8160]

Unfortunately There are no singers like Kathryn Grayson anymore.

[@thatsacoolone9038]

I think these voice types nowadays becomes pop/rock singers. No one seems interested in the vocal training since there is no career in it. Someone suggested perhaps a voice type like Amira Willighagen has the potential becoming something similar.

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Thats acoolone there are many singers who sing classically -- but the technique now is very different, a brilliant coloratura like this is a rare bird indeed.

[@alibolink0719]

My mom inherited her voice (I am the great granddaughter of katheryn greyson)

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

RIP ms grayson THank you

[@_PROCLUS]

2:24 Love this girl Isn't it José Iturbi as conducter

[@mariemazurchuk1553]

Where are the comments from the 18 who gave this a thumbs down?

[@lauravolpi8]

csodás hang szépség......

[@JM-lw3nx]

there seems to be quite a few people on YT claiming to be related to KG.

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

Love her singing. And she looks like my late girl friend, Storm McCroan.

[@familiacineyamigos]

Their video is beautiful and I have included it in the "Álbum de las Estrellas de Cine", thank you to share it, it can look for it in Internet writing "Banco de Cine" or "Tribute Actress Famous" or "Álbum de las Estrellas de Cine" and look for in the alphabet of the ALBUM for the initial letter of the star of this videotape K KA nº 74 Up in it paginates it where their video is there is a connection to "Listado de Honor" make click and once inside of it pulses in the LISTING of HONOR of the center, the name of its CHANNEL is already logged, congratulation and thank you.

[@KK-hp1sx]

昭和の時代、ＶＨＤやＬＤを買って観たものです。日本人🇯🇵の私が思うのは、英語🇬🇧🇺🇸は自由に歌詞を付けられる、音楽に合った言葉として羨ましい、という事です。残念ながら日本語🇯🇵では、この様に歌詞を付けてたとしても違和感が有り、同じ出来にはなりませんね。

[@chipsotool]

what a voice ya dont hear or see tallent like that anymore .

[@chipsotool]

Imagine that type of singer on the voice

[@ЛАРИСАВараксина-ч4р]

🙋‍♀️👍❤️👏💖👍❤️👏💖👍❤️👏💖с Уважением Лариса Эстония

[@wenglishsal]

Hello there... If you need the lyrics, please send me a message and i will type them for you.. I have just listened to this 'quite a few times, the last few lines were abit tricky but i got 'em'.. So if you would like them lemmie know ans I will send them to you in 'a reply'.. I hope you have a wonderful time singing this... I just have, BUT nowhere as good as the AWESOME Katherine Grayson.. Voice of an Angel.. Best regards from Wales UK .. :0)x

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Sally Ann Loveday I'd love to know what the words are. She's clear most of the time, but a few of the lyrics are hard to get because of the high register.

[@zionpraises6286]

Does anyone know if she sang what we hear now simultaneous to this scene recording? Or was it recorded in studio by her obvs and then she dubbed over herself here? Anyone know? Thanks

[@poppydarling86]

Yes, most movie musicals had the actors perform their song to a playback of the recorded track because they could control the rest of the scene better that way (one of the things I learned in the Mad About Musicals online course from TCM :-)

[@SMITH3100]

Wow

[@donaldduke2233]

If Mario Lanza was the poor man's Caruso, Kathryn Grayson is surely the poor man's Renata Tebaldi ! ! !

[@priyad2172]

Tunescribers has created sheet music for this, you can find it here: ://www.tunescribers.com/2656/more-work-samples/waltz-serenade-from-anchors-aweigh

[@kazume317]

do you have lyrics of this song ? My sister's crazy about Kathryn Grayson. Thanks a lot

[@paulocosta621]

What is the name of the conductor and pianist?

[@remotnias]

Jose Iturbi

[@permijitdunkley1697]

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[@nicholausCummins]

papoocanada so, why is that a big deal, still beautiful

[@machovoce6826]

Two sustained, high F's in alt, folks.

[@Politicapordentro]

Very good. Guys, I'm Brazilian and I wanted to tell you that President Bolsonaro was the best thing that could happen to Brazil, and the bandits want to destroy him. We will not leave. Thanks.

[@DanielSantos-op3du]

This actress must sing in fortissimo for her voice be pleasurable.

[@ufudhxhx6437]

Неповторимая....

[@tigermafiaug1615]

GTA SA brought me here

[@CBPCommunity]

If the President of Mexico would like to visit me and discuss his issues with the Beckmann Trafficante Mexican Cartel Cuban Revolutionary Anarchist Terrorists I would be happy to have him and his wife visit me at one of my properties.

[@papoocanada]

curiously she had strabismus,one eye looked left while the other looked right... didnt stop her career, made her rather lovely........but when did she sing at the Met if she did ??

[@alexvaliansky7707]

She didn’t.

[@lydiajacobs7984]

Fiddler on the roof

[@LouisEmery]

Is this played at the right speed? Her vibrato is too fast, like a goat. 75% speed sounds natural.

[@mikroskosmos5315]

I appreciate the context but this singing style is just weird. I'm sure the same could be made about all sorts of modern stuff however.

[@papoocanada]

its a fake song , as Hollywood would do........its a string piece by Tchaikovsky: they have added words to it

[@jimbuxton2187]

papoocanada ....you call that a vocal "TRANSCRIPTION"...not a fake song.....lol!

[@Parker-930]

Thank god this style of singing is no longer in fashion. I personally find it quite annoying.

[@remotnias]

So....listen to something else !!

[@Parker-930]

@@remotnias - I do. However, I’m still able to have an opinion. It’s not your place to tell me what to do. F-Off.

[@melanielizbeth7375]

Troll

[@Parker-930]

@@melanielizbeth7375 - Yes, anyone that calls you out on your bad taste is a Troll. Got it.

[@hrbooksmusic7878]

You‘re mistaken. Hers was a classically trained voice, and this style of singing still is in fashion. The fact that an even larger number of people tend to something as gruesome and inferior as - for example - rap doesn‘t mean that they have better taste. On the contrary. It only shows the reign of quantity over quality as often happens. Of course you have the right to your own opinion. But making it public might provoke responses you aren‘t exactly happy with. That‘s a risk everybody takes with their comments…

[@skidatashtraphobia]

weird...

[@renekleppel8569]

Geilheit sollte Vernunft besiegen

[@hrbooksmusic7878]

Falsches Video. Was soll das?