'Some Enchanted Evening' from SOUTH PACIFIC (1958)

[@GregTully-n6c]

I met my wife across a table at a presentation . She smiled and we chatted then I asked her out. We were both shy but we knew we were right together 47 years this year She sings this to me as she loves musicals

[@Revarch]

Some Enchanted Evening is one of the most romantic songs ever sung. I watched this with my grandmother and mother several times as a young boy. We all loved the film and especially this song. Years ago, my wife didn't believe me when I told her realistic the lyrics seem to me. It can happen. Strangers meet and fall in love in a variety of ways; some at first sight.

[@mikegalvin9801]

Was a caretaker for my mom who died at 100. In her last year her mind started to drift but an old musical like this would come on TCM she would perk up and remember all the lyrics. Arthritis meant she could no longer play them on the piano like when we were kids but she loved to sing along. We lived in Chicago but every year in October for their anniversary dad arranged to be in NYC on business and they would take in a show or two so she remembered seeing them on stage as well as in the movies and would come to life

[@donmooradian2526]

How wonderful wonderful...................................

[@teresaponziani7983]

God bless you for everything you did for your mother. You were a blessing in her life.

[@darlamcfarland3323]

That's for sharing that beautiful memory.

[@patsybennitt7855]

What a nice tribute to your mom. She must have loved you very much.

[@shellyfowler7330]

Thank you for sharing, always keep your memories close

[@johnbruce2868]

The ordinary people who lived through the pains and partings, the sufferings and horrors of WW1 and WW2 knew what really mattered in life... and still does.

[@jjoejones1]

In 1958, my entire 6th grade class walked to the movies after having a box lunch at a public park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This was our ‘graduation’ gift from our teacher, Mr. Donald Williams. What a wonderful memory. Thank you Mr. Williams.

[@michaelyoung4790]

Sweet memory.... 💕

[@helenamcginty4920]

My mum told me the song Some enchanted evening was her and my dad's song. Their eyes had met across a dance floor in Dover (England) in 1944. He was in the army, she the women's air force.

[@patriciajrs46]

This is back when movies were real, just solid acting, singing etc. They were great. That's why they still are great.

[@cairparavel11stevens82]

You got that right!

[@joann5157]

I'm 75 now and first saw this movie at age 10 or 11. So powerful. I am in awe at how clean the movies were back then. No nudity, no rolling around in bed. No "F" word. Yet this movie / story is enduring.

[@markdagostino9666]

They just don’t make movies like they used to.

[@joann5157]

@@markdagostino9666 Amen on that.

[@wakeupuk3860]

Absolutely, could not agree more, I am five years younget than you and I exepct like me, you have seen this film many times, especially on TV and thouight it corny, not realistic, dubbed etc but now with the years now gone by, especiall;y watching it on my 66" Smart TV and stereophonic speakers how truly good it was. Simply, this film has magic, grandeur and romance which trumps all the rubbish films that come out now.

[@lethaluks2942]

Me too!

[@ThatChannelWithANameThatsTooLo]

@@markdagostino9666They do but theres a lot more movies and types of movies so these kinds are less popular

[@susiegillato7073]

My dad used to sing this on Sundays before dinner….was late 1960,s:::: My dad sounded just like him❤❤❤❤

[@mam8982]

Mine too Susie! When I hear this song I always think of my dad. R.I.P.

[@DavidMcNeil-xj5yk]

I was a 23-year old Englishman, recently arrived in Port of Spain Trinidad. An old school friend took me to a party where he said you will meet the most beautiful woman in the West Indies. We saw each other through the crowd. Our hearts skipped a beat. This became our song..

[@andyblyth4519]

Probably the greatest show tune ever written by the genius of Richard Rodgers and fine lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein.

[@Getrealpeeps]

I can BARELY hear this, & I already have the volume turned all the way up

[@44032]

You have to have at least the choice of good volume or the quality of the music cannot be fully appreciated.

[@tomshehy2725]

Same here!

[@geoffthomson1686]

Same here.

[@molliestanton2869]

Same here

[@benjaminponder4572]

A hundred and seven dislikes of this clip, and here I am at 65, blubbering like a baby at the sheer beauty of this music and how well it fits the message. That should tell you something about where we are now as a society. Good thing I can blubber in the privacy of my own home; I'd hate to shame myself in public.

[@terrywright7470]

Don`t be ashamed to "Blubber" Benjamin, I am an 87-year-old, and I saw this movie at the Majestic Cinema in Leeds around 1958/9. I cannot tell you how many times I have played this number on my PC (and before that on my stereo set) and I shed a tear or two every time I see or hear this fantastic number. I simply cannot understand why Mitzi Gaynor was not a "Number One", she has everything, she sings, dances, (I have been to one of her cabaret performances), and she can act most of the other stars of her era out of sight, plus she is probably one of the most beautiful ladies ever to grace Hollywood.

[@robertclare1242]

I don’t know you .but you are amazing and not alone 🥂🙏

[@clauderebello5362]

Same here..and im 76!! IN A MILLION ..THERES ALWAYS ..ONE!! ENJOY

[@freecountry3544]

Im 49. Those who dislike, do not understand. Those who don't understand are missing out.

[@hawkeyedave]

58 and saw this as a boy in the early 70's for the first time. Still enchanted and mesmerized by this musical. ❤

[@MTknitter22]

Astoundingly romantic, emotional song. Isn’t the orchestration plus these two voices just PERFECT???

[@Operafreak9]

Never will be equalled. Exquisite orchestral playing. The dynamics so perfect.

[@Fantomas4616]

even Rosanno Brazzi were dubbed...but yes...it's so perfect

[@tarasstrilchyk5855]

Just perfect is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKmuqnSVmtt8ppI Jackie Evancho - "Some enchanted evening"

[@31Alden]

Sheer perfection.

[@robhowell2339]

Perfect !!!!!!!

[@Frankiarmz]

For me this song was part of an invaluable life lesson! I found my true love one enchanted evening forty years ago and I never let her go ! I am so thankful I was never into playing games , and never afraid to commit because through life’s ups and downs I never dream alone ❤️

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

That's so lovely. Beautifully said.

[@Frankiarmz]

@@LazyDaisyDay88 thank you ❤️

[@rosemaryeyres9555]

The same thing happened to me….and we had over 60 years together…he was so handsome and kind and loved only me. He died three years ago and I miss him bitterly. Treasure your time, my dears.❤ 8:42

[@Frankiarmz]

@@rosemaryeyres9555 I am so sorry for your loss ❤️ when you love someone like that , it’s never enough, all you want is one more day ! My wife and I both have serious health issues, but we try not to let that rob us of the moment we are in .

[@woodenseagull1899]

​@@rosemaryeyres9555 56 years.together . Nothing else really matters , now she's gone!

[@patriciacrosby5053]

I was only eight when I heard the music from South Pacific. It was beautiful then, so magical. I watched the movie at a drive in . My Aunt and Uncle took me. I’m 74 now. My Aunt is still alive, my Uncle past. What a gift and great memories for me. My Father singing in the car. Truly a gift. Thank you. Best wishes ♥️♥️🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertm7071]

So beautiful and deeply touching and a reminder of how things used to be and should be still. I used to hear these songs on my aunt’s radio when I was a small boy and they have never left me. I was blessed to have experienced all this and at that age when you absorb so much and your imagination is at its most vivid.

[@Barbara-jd5lb]

A reminder of music my parents brought me up to listen to mostly at Christmas...1950's... What a sound system my devined for the love of his listen...my mother...even in marriage secrets unspoken(yet known) keeps love alive...so never did They allow Broken Hearts to exist.. .

[@youngsalmon5188]

A great Movie and score! But we should not forget that the underlying message of the film was the deep rascism in the US at the time. I am sure we don’t want to return to that kind of society 😢

[@eugeneanikienko9760]

I,Sir, thoroughly agree. We are blessed to have lived in these times.

[@clemlank9069]

My Dad loved to play and sing this song… he passed over 30 years ago, but I can still hear him sing this, memories can be wonderful.

[@Faristol7]

💯% My mum used to sing this around the house while watering plants, folding clothes etc. l still remember all the words... She passed 22 years ago, and l still remember every musical song that she used to sing. I'm now 67, and recently retired, but l used many of these songs as props in my English classes - the kids would love them, especially 'Happy Talk' from this same movie..😂👍

[@lourdestorres177]

I first saw this film as a teenager. I’m now nearly 80. I loved it then and I love it now. I have the video of it as well as all of the other Rodgers and Hammerstein films. I’ve also seen it on stage several times, the last time in London, at the Barbican. It was a great production, that one.I believe that you never get tired of listening to the music of R and H.

[@alainspiteri502]

L Torres j saw it in 1954 in the first " cinémascope " of this erea , j have always the vinyl of South Pacific " j did't forget this movie j'm very old

[@christinagoudge7025]

How very true these movies and songs are never got sick of them I was teanager them.

[@aqualady0]

Absolutely. They talk of Sondheim today.... phooey RH are the kings of the beautiful music. Andrew Lloyd Weber said this is the one song he wishes he had written.

[@rejeannedube4226]

Me too. I am 80 years old too.😊

[@claudinetillman6459]

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[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

So gorgeous, both music and setting. Filmed at 'Hanalei Bay' on Kauai, Hawaii. 💙

[@donalddenton8135]

The whole scene, not just the music, is so touching and genuine...and so missed in today's "entertainment."

[@31Alden]

South Pacific remains an important part of my life’s tapestry. Beautifully so.

[@woodenseagull1899]

Same as you. The Odean Brighton 1956? Shown with a new concept of filming in Cinemascope 55?. The visuals were spectacular on a huge curved screen...

[@Faristol7]

Mine too. Always remember my Mum singing these songs, filling our hearts with happiness..❤️

[@thomasraffa808]

Who in God's name thumbs this down? Maybe the greatest musical of all time!

[@Operafreak9]

Yes. The greatest.

[@robertclare1242]

Sad and unknowable people 🙈 this is so lovely

[@amazinglife4music908]

Classical Love and pure hearted sweetness....

[@billkeil716]

Perhaps because both are dubbed

[@johnpro2847]

could be the tartan shirt

[@robindew9072]

This is a wonderful old movie. Such a beautiful classic. Great ole actors

[@Paul-lm5gv]

From the Golden Era of Hollywood musicals! Sadly, this shall never come our way again!

[@bjennings1067]

I was about 8 years old when I first watch this fabulous musical even at such a young age I knew I would forever be a true romantic at heart I am so grateful to my parents because there was always all sorts of music being played in our house it broaden my horizons and my love for all types of music south Pacific is one of my favourite musicals it a shame they don't make em like that anymore

[@roseterry2744]

That's because composers and lyricists like Rogers and Hammerstein aren't around to create them anymore . RIP gentlemen! Well done!

[@Revarch]

Some Enchanted Evening is one of the most romantic songs ever sung. I watched this with my grandmother and mother several times as a young boy. We all loved the film and especially this song. Years ago, my wife didn't believe me when I told her realistic the lyrics seem to me. It can happen. Strangers meet and fall in love in a variety of ways; some at first sight.

[@Jean-lp1dl]

South Pacific was the first movie my parents brought me with them to a movie theater ❤ I still know all the songs and I’m now 79 years old

[@l.s.9953]

I was 8 years old when my father took me and two of my younter siblings to see this movie. My mother was in the hospital having the 4th of what would eventually be 10 children. My father made us put our hands over our eyes when the "sexy" parts came on lol. He was about 32-33 at the time. I absolutely love eveything about this movie, the sadness, the love, the music, the memories. I have watched it many, many times over and over. My wonderful father is long gone but I will always have the memory of his sharing this movie with me and my siblings so many years ago.

[@maureenhadaway8354]

I came from a big family with lots of wonderful family memories. Can so identify with your special memory. So lovely reading this 💜.

[@Janine11155]

wonderful story, God bless you and your Dad

[@Patricia-ic4ee]

I lost my husband not so long ago,this was our first film he took me to see,oh I miss him so much after 63 years of being together, ❤️

[@FallenDragon56]

If it wasn't for my mom i wouldn't of known what real music was. Because she loved them so much she taught me to love them as well. I miss my mom so very much and I'll always thank her for showing MGM musicals. Thanks mom I love you and miss so terribly much.

[@nedraleggett6837]

My parents brought me up on fantastic musicals and singers. This was my mom's favorite. I have confess they are all my favorites. My dad's favorite was man of LA Mancha. Loved it too. Thanks mom and dad. For the music appreciation life course.

[@JohnMcilwraith-o8g]

I saw this movie in tillsonburg when I was 13 and it made me dream about travel and I haven't stopped seeing the world to this day.

[@nhmooytis7058]

First saw SP in the theater with my mom, I was 6. I thought Brazzi was an ‘Old Grampa Man’, he was all of 42 😂. Now I’m 71, still one of my favorite soundtracks. Of course Rossano couldn’t sing, this is Metropolitan Opera singer Giorgio Tozzi.

[@terrywright7470]

It`s amazing how tastes change. When I was an 18 year old I thought that my father was a bit of an idiot. Then when I hit 22 years of age, I was truly amazed at how clever he had become in four years.

[@jamesharrington4752]

the world needs more romance in these troubled times.

[@judyfountaine8291]

The old movies we're the best

[@nenitamarcos8065]

Love this movie, that I never get tired watching it again and again.♥️

[@johannathurston4259]

I Saw This Film At The Age Of 6Years Old In 1958-59 At The Cinema With My Dad And My Younger Sister. My Youger Sister And I Watched This Movie Without Getting Bored We Just Loved It And Still Do. The Song, " Happy Talki Talki Happy Talk" We Could Not Stop Singing It. Classic Movies Do Not Make Them Like That Anymore. They Were Magical Had A Knack Of Transporting You Right Into The Movie. That Night Watching That Movie I Was On That Beach Watching The Events Unfolding Until The Movie Finished. Very Few Movies Can Do That Now A Days With Such Impact.

[@photonotavailable7936]

Ditto with my parents and older sister. I was 7 in 1958. My mom had the soundtrack on 45s, which I enjoyed listening to frequently in elementary school.

[@lisaashby1377]

I was not even born when this film was made. I grew up listening to the songs from South Pacific when my dad put his records on. His name was Theo Breen and I have lovely memories of him when I hear “Some enchanted evening”.

[@laswader9537]

Our church put on South Pacific, and my Mom was in it. She sang in the choir as far back as I can remember.

[@jbparrothead8532]

Too bad they don’t make movies like this anymore. Everything that is produced now days, is sick, twisted, dark & depressing or It’s so unbelievably stupid it isn’t even worth watching.

[@rconger384]

Haha we had the whole soundtrack on an 8-track tape!

[@lisaashby1377]

@@rconger384 well bully for you

[@macworks9389]

It has been 51 years since I played the part of Emile. These lines come back so easy. It is a love affair I still hold dear.

[@wallyballach9672]

And you were a very handsome man.

[@redlantern3371]

Belated 51 year Bravo!

[@ginapb2009]

Thank you for your performance!

[@edwardwilson4974]

Andrew Loyd Webber reckons this is possibly the best song ever written. I think he might be right.

[@Operafreak9]

I agree.

[@ImmaSurviva]

My dad always sang this song and I watched the film a lot of times, enjoyed it because of him. Though I was just a child. Feel so teary now 😭😭

[@Brando64]

My dad said this was the song that came into his head when he saw my mum for the first time. So I'm playing it for him on what would've been his his 89th birthday.

[@yowspray]

Rip to your dad ✝️ 🙏 🥺

[@Paula_thebestofthestory]

Amazing, this was made in 1958 & the beautiful, gifted Mitzi Gaynor is 89 years old. Memories must make her happy (especially with Rossano Brazzi). Darlings, 2 Darlings. LUV Dorothy

[@doberman1ism]

I am 72 years young. I remember meeting Franz in the ballroom of the John Jacob Astor Estate in Newport, RI. What an enchanted evening it was! He could have sat anywhere before the performance started but he sat next to me!! We are 72 years young and we still keep in touch. The greatest words Franz ever said to me "Aidah, let the time speak for you." Oh how I miss you Franz! You're so far away in Austria and I am in America. This was our Enchanted Evening. What an enchanting summer we had along the Cliff Walk and the majestic Atlantic Ocean in Newport, RI. I miss you Franz. 🥰 One more Enchanted Evening for us! 🌌✨🌟

[@Operafreak9]

When I first saw "South Pacific," I was a teenager and "Bali Hai" bowled me over even more intensely than this powerful scene. But I later realized R&H accomplished a magic in this scene unequalled in any other musical. The music is indescribable, but visually, there is truly a "wide screen " effect that frames the scene perfectly. That and the newly launched stereophonic sound were used here far more effectively than in just about any other movie I have seen in the theater. The images of Brazzi and Gaynor together are truly iconic, to use a term that has lost its meaning, but in this case, warranted. The jacket for the LP (vinyl) with Brazzi and Gaynor on the beach was everywhere after its release, and is still so evocative of the era when this classic was so fresh and full of hope and "romance.' It is far and away my favorite record cover.

[@jodywilke4642]

One of my favorite movies--so romantic, and wonderful music. But sad too. I wish Lt. Cable had married the native girl.

[@roseterry2744]

Too sad that the character died and never was able to come back to his island girl

[@TDubs333]

Once you have found her, never let her go 🥰

[@cherylwilder7369]

Had the extraordinary blessing to live only two blocks from this beautiful overlook and there were many enchanted evenings..Praise Jesus

[@lengthmuldoon]

The most beautiful song filmed in the most beautiful way - art at it's most moving

[@mikejaques6573]

they don't make beauty like this anymore

[@Getrealpeeps]

NO THEY DON'T

[@Operafreak9]

@@Getrealpeeps No they don't. South Pacific is the pinnacle.

[@njm3211]

Beautiful. America, at least at home was the undisputed good guy. The war had been won. The Pacific was so exotic. So much to look forward to as a young kid in the 50's. This movie impressed me as a child. We've come a long way since then.

[@yvonnewratten5855]

Lovely .beautiful song and beautiful memories .

[@gretchanderson2891]

R.I.P. MITZI WE LOVE YOU 😢❤

[@catherinemcgraw9039]

Wonderful memories of this musical, i would be 18 then now 84 but this period of films is still full of songs dances etc that i can still dance and sing to. So sad that movies are down the drain re violence, bad language, sexually explicit scenes ugh. We they to find films on TV that are entertaining and leave a smile at the end. Alas not very many, but the hey day of musicals are long gone. Ah well my memory is still good so that's a blessing. Thank you South Pacific for a few moments of happy smiles to me.

[@terrywright7470]

I am an 88 year old, and I agree with you completely.

[@maryleone2023]

I saw South Pacific at the Jones Beach Theater and Guy Lombardo's orchestra played the music and Guy Lombardo's boat brought him to the stage which was surrounded by water, What a magnificent setting. The songs in this R&H musical are sublime.

[@anndemaret9746]

A wonderful musical, all the songs are a delight and so moving people who thumbs down this eed to get educated -how ignorant

[@twiggy1021]

I used to watch this movie with my Nanna endless times as a child. I think it's probably one of the most beautiful movies of all time. I remember as a child wanting the lieutenant and the beutiful island girl to get married, i didnt understand the racist element of this at all until i grew up. This is the first time since my nan passed away that i've watched this back and its brought me to tears. Sometimes i wish you could go back in time to those simple, special moments.

[@Revarch]

Some Enchanted Evening is one of the most romantic songs ever sung. I watched this with my grandmother and mother several times as a young boy. We all loved the film and especially this song. Years ago, my wife didn't believe me when I told her realistic the lyrics seem to me. It can happen. Strangers meet and fall in love in a variety of ways; some at first sight.

[@BeverlyGBrooks]

What a sensational performance of this song! Impeccable!❤️

[@helenreidt3315]

How lucky I was that my parents instilled a love of these musicals in me. 😍😍...(and my father added Westerns to the mix 😊)

[@gwendaajay]

Brings tears to my eyes even now... first heard this lovely ballad when I was 7 years old, a family theatre production in a Lincoln, Ne basement, 1960. I was enchanted, and still moves my soul at 65. I am transported to a time when I first new love and later, romantic love. Perfecto, Perfecto.

[@robertwoodward3085]

I was 8 when this came out and since my dad wouldn't visit the cinema my mother dragged me along 3 times......this song takes me back to 1958 .

[@GreatGazukes]

Yes, not ashamed to say brings a tear to my eye and a lump in the throat. The beauty of an autumn love.

[@MTknitter22]

It always moves me this way - when your true love, the TRUE one comes along, don’t let them go - I speak from experience.

[@TwinFlameReconnections]

Yes, and somehow, Bali Hai, seeing it, and hearing the song, triggered past life memories of living in Tahiti with my true love.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

I'm a sap. I just teared up reading how you teared up as a child!

[@lynettejacobs7151]

Memories .. nearly two years ago we met and exchange d music ever since. This was one of the first ones .. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@richardmagri4969]

Saw this movie when i was 6...believe it or not, after being widowed for 4+ years, I have found a wonderful woman (also a widow) with whom I am totally smitten. This tune reinforces that I have witnessed "that enchanted evening". The universe is a random place, and that a person could have such an impact on me exists. By the way, she's nuts about me too!! (No bull cookies, she told me so...) Go Emile and Nellie...I am living your dream!!

[@3GreeneBJ]

Good luck to you. Magnetic atraction like this is rare. You need to savour and value it. Romance isn't dead!

[@terryhaydon6785]

I was ten when my mother took me to see this wonderful film,l am now in my fifties and still love this film ,it make me cry every time l see it.

[@geraldsobel3470]

@@terryhaydon6785 But, did you see it in Todd-A-O in Asbury Park, N.J. with Bridge o the River Kwai playing across the street, and a replica of the bridge built that crossed the avenue? Now that's unforgettable.

[@clerkeobrien8839]

Wow Richard, that is so enchanting! Good luck to the both of you, I hope you make many wonderful dreams together.

[@hil210]

Lovely memories my wonderful dad took me to see this as a child I’ve always held these songs very special , he always sang them to me when I was young xx

[@AJ-nn6mq]

I remember seeing this when I was in my early teens. I and many others thought Rossano Brazzi was the epitome of gorgeous and sexy rolled into one and Mitzi Gaynor sparkled in her role. So lovely to remember when there was no swearing; no blatant sex, and a pleasure to go to the cinema. Such a wonderful movie.

[@glitterachi6533]

What wonderful memories I have of those golden years!!!! to this day , when I hear the songs or view the movies , I just cry ., All that we have lost ., I am so grateful I was blessed to have been part of that AMERICAN HISTORY ., I will never forget it , or the fun times we had ... God Bless you all., and "Thanks for the Memories!!! and to The Greatest Military Ever!!!! The Greatest Generation .,

[@lorrainechandler7864]

The Sound of his laughter will sing in your dreams.Oscar Hammerstein was a romantic idealist and poet.My favorite lyricist.

[@Barbara-jd5lb]

Thank you for this beautiful song of a flower many remember and least forget: one that grows in the unforgiving snow yet survives with temerity and grace: hopefully so shall we all...Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

I grew up with this on parents record player and movie-day dreamed about it. “Younger the Springtime too”.

[@avuncular300]

My most favourite film. Perfect locations and an impeccable cast. Get goose bumps every time I watch. Atmospheric and compelling.

[@reneehurt387]

🎉 Rest in peace, Mitzi Gaynor The first time you watch this scene, it stays with you, when you find who reminds you of it he remains with you. To our Golden Globe nominee, We will miss you Rest in Respect

[@chillie2552]

When I was in high school our brother school , Cardinal Hayes in the Bronx, put on this play. I saw it with all the St. Pius girls. I fell in love with the play and all the songs. The students did an incredible job-

[@mikegalvin9801]

Ah the days of Brother and Sister schools. The jocks could snicker all they wanted at theater nerds (before that word meant something cool) but no better way to get to really know girls than rehearsal for our joint projects. Couldn't sing or, well, act but Father Del showed me how to convincingly roll dice so I could have a minor role in Guys and Dolls. Finally worked up the nerve to ask how he got so good at it and he laughed - "Let's just say I wasn't born in the seminary."

[@Janine11155]

@@mikegalvin9801 I love that story, thanks

[@RobertSJHu]

I enjoyed watching this movie "South Pacific" as a teenager !!!!! Now am 78 yrs. old and still love all the serenades that were sung too. Thanks to all of you who were responsible for this posting including Rodgers & Hammerstein tool. Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu June 8, 2020.

[@RobertSJHu]

Had to hear this love serenade !!!!! Thank you !!!!! Robert Jan. 4, 2021 .

[@RobertSJHu]

Love this enchanting and mesmerizing song !!!! Robert March 18, 2021.

[@RobertSJHu]

Am now 80 years old and love all your songs !!!!! Thank you everyone !!!!! Robert S.J. Hu May 10, 2022.

[@almeloub]

I had a near-death experience recently, and during the ordeal, when "Time stood still" (has anybody out there ever experience something similar ?)....the theme song of this movie 'jumped' into head 'from nowhere". I could clearly remember my mother miming this song numerous times....she just l-o-v-e-d it. PRICELESS memories. RIP Mother...Thank you for the good upbringing you and dad gave us 🙏.

[@cherrylane6505]

Yes, I had an experience, from, or of, a passed friend. Your mother wanted to give you an "ooomph", just at that moment in time. That was a gift.

[@Janine11155]

it's all about love isn't it?

[@ElliotComposer]

Timeless and beautifully written!

[@phyllispetras3369]

My son Chris sang this at his brother Brendans memorial and the entire room cheered!!!!!!!!

[@gillwilkinsongw]

Excellent memory, how exquisite!

[@ghtsw11]

I always thought that the casting of Mitzi Gaynor as Nellie Forbush was a stroke of genius. I saw Gemme Craven play the same part on stage and that worked wonderfully as well.

[@artrogish]

The three levels of persona are: high class, middle class, low class. Mitzi Gaynor has a high class persona which makes her unattainable for most men. This acts as a counterpoint to the background of being a farm girl from Arkansas and elevates the character.

[@daphneduryea9136]

@@artrogish Thus making it believable that the high class, suave, gorgeous Frenchman would fall in love with her. To me, Rossano Brazzi & Mitzi Gaynor are on par with Clark Gable & Vivien Leigh as the perfect pairing in a movie.

[@t.m.p8187]

For being made in 58 its gorgeous and so well filmed i though it was a mordern filming!

[@LOLEK03]

I'm a 17-year-old classical bel canto learner from China. When I first heard Ezio Pinza's voice, I was mesmerized by his voice

[@short_northern_lad4822]

Great voice isn't it. Good luck with your learning !

[@stormyone]

Can you imagine anyone other than Mitzi Gaynor and Rossano Brazzi in these roles? I can't.

[@davidallen508]

Yes , Doris Day and Howard Keel (and they would have used his own voice).

[@Operafreak9]

No. Absolutely no others in these parts. They ruined all the little theater productions I would see later.

[@daphneduryea9136]

@@davidallen508 How the hell would Howard Keel have been able to pull himself off as a Frenchman?

[@nancystone6044]

PARENTS TOOK ME TO ALL THE MUSICAL MOVIES IN THE 60'S AND I REMEMBER THIS ONE VIVIDLY. THEY HAD THE BROADWAY VERSIONS ALBUMS AND I CAN SING TO ALL OF THEM. THIS TOUCHING SONG IS BEYOND ROMANTIC AND LEAVES ME CRYING EVERY TIME. WHAT A MOVIE! DID IT WIN ANY AWARDS?

[@Bravocharlie61]

The movie received 10 Acadeny Award nominations. It won one Oscar - for Best Sound. As you may know, James Michener's first novel, "Tales of the South Pacific," was a fictionalized account of his experiences in the Pacific during WW II. The success of his book gave rise to his great career, to the play, and then to this movie. My father was based on the real island during the war - it was a staging base for troops who would move on to fight on other islands. He knew of the Frenchman, and saw the real island fictionally named Bali Hai in this story.

[@williamsecor7745]

My parents took me to the Albee theater in Cincinnati ( a converte Vaudeville house) for my seventh birthday to see this. Now what parent takes a seven year old little boy to see a movie musical right? Well I pulled a little trick on them. They had bought me a nice toy and a cake to compensate me for taking me to a move that they wanted to see. I LIKED THE MOVIE! I could not tell you what the toy was but I still remember the Albee and the lyrics to many of the songs.

[@juliehoffman6292]

I loved this movie. My mother took me to see it.

[@nodrog2160]

My late dad loved this film,miss him,this song just took me back to when he was alive and young

[@alienalajna]

We had this LP when I was growing up, I think with Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza. I must heard it many times, and the songs left a strong impression, especially "You've Got to Be Taught", which I understood very well was about prejudice, even when I was about eight. I suppose that years later, in the 1960s and 1970s, I thought of this kind of music as a bit square or old-fashioned. But now that I have lived a bit and understand how precious and rare true love is, "Some Enchanted Evening" never fails to reduce me to tears.

[@nedraleggett6837]

My mom had had many albums from the movies and stage shows. The album cover showed Mary Martin.

[@alienalajna]

@@nedraleggett6837 Yes, that must be the same album we had at home - the photo rings a bell. Perhaps my older sister still has it - I'll have to ask. It must be a bit worn in the grooves, but that doesn't matter for music this good!

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Aside from Tozzi's rendition for the film, there are two other fine recordings of this song--one by Ezio Pinza(the original Emile), the other by the great Jackie Evancho!!!

[@alienalajna]

@@AllenJones-w3p Thanks, Allen, you clearly know your stuff, much better than I do. I'm fairly sure it was Martin and Pinza whose rendition I heard, because the names (especially the exotic Ezio Pinza) made an impression on me. Tozzi and Gaynor are great, too, although I never saw the film other than this sequence here. Either way, it shivers my timbers.

[@superweezer1]

My most precious memory. My mothers delight and escapism. Remember.

[@ladyelder2]

My parents took me to the Alabama Theater to see it in 1958. Even as a child I was very moved by the beautiful music and storyline. This is probably the most romantic movie ever made. I could watch it again and again.

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

I missed so many shows; but I get to see them now.

[@maureenhadaway8354]

I’ve just bought tickets to see the Sadler’s Wells production in London for my daughter’s birthday present. I remember the film but she even in her 30s is too young. She does however remember the Morecambe and Wise show where all the news readers were dressed up as US naval officers singing there is nothing like a dame 😂. Really looking forward to the show and a trip down memory lane……together 🎼 🎶 💜

[@michaelmcgovern7139]

Magical. We had the album in the 70s. Mum would tell us about going to the movies to see the film in the late 50s. We knew the songs then, one day, we watch it on TV. The only time I have ever seen it. But thanks to the magic of the songs, the album cover and mum's descriptions, I can play the film ... the essence of the film in my head. It was shown on Spanish TV late 80s. I remember settling down in a cheap restaurant to watch it during dinner and there was a power cut just 2 minutes into the film. Kinda frustrating. But maybe the fact I have never seen it again is what keeps the movie alive in my head. As I say, magical.

[@IsraelNowIsraelForever]

Giorgio Tozzi dubbed Rozzano Brazzi's singing. But no matter. The song is beautiful, and performed perfectly. Such magic and splendor from a glorious age of movie making that is sadly Gone With The Wind.

[@johnpickford4222]

@It’s CalledCapitalism: What do you mean “But no matter”? Rossini Brazzi, Juanita Hall and John Kerr were ALL dubbed. Evidently they were hired for acting not singing skill. Juanita Hall created the role on Broadway and was singing in FLOWER DRUM SONG on Broadway at the time this was being made. But Richard Rodgers, ass that he was, insisted she be dubbed.

[@IsraelNowIsraelForever]

Rozzano Brazzi could sing, but not at the level required for this musical. Richard Rodgers was right to dub the black girl.

[@maryjames3727]

Enzo Pinza is my favorite emoter of this song. He pulls the tender message out of the lyrics that nobody else can. Yes, I am one of you who first saw the movie at 5 years old!

[@judijosefs]

My favorite movie of all time!

[@bobwaller1649]

The comments are all so powerful of memories shared! The beauty and magic of movies and music takes us on journeys lasting a lifetime. Thank you all for sharing such personal glimpses of your lives and fond memories of love both past and present…😘❤️

[@janetgoldstein8293]

Some Enchanted Evening you may see a stranger and fall in love!!!

[@happyyear6779]

I grew up watching this 🎥 movie on 📺 TV. Me and my 👵 grandma and all my siblings have watched this 🎥 movie. My 👵 grandma passed away and today is her birthday. Happy Birthday 👵 grandma Mary Gomez. R. I. P. J. M. R. 😍 love your grandaughter

[@paolabianchini4863]

Dal 1958 al 1961 lavorai come segretaria presso la Kaufman Lerner famosa agenzia cinematografica che a Roma rappresentava attori e attrici molto famosi fra cui lui, Rossano. Ho una sua dedica in una mia agenda dell'epoca, era cosi' gentile, affatto superbo, lo ricordo con tanta simpatia e affetto.

[@pattys5586]

My dream was always to get married and have this as my wedding song..... I'm still dreaming 😬

[@maureenhadaway8354]

💜 💜 💜 keep your dream alive

[@rosehutton5864]

Hope you find that special one, dreams can come true.

[@barbsmeltz6370]

My childhood. Parents played the album. And other wonderful musicals

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

What a great movie! Beautiful music.

[@marynace6294]

Mitzi was a favotite she was so beautiful a movie that told how Americans lived in South Pacific during WW2 surprised to learn many did not know where Pearl Harbor was til it was bombed and began war a story toi be watched msny times and never tire of its story actors and beauty of this place

[@noemimcbee726]

Mike is not but a true blessing to be able to enjoy your beautiful mamá all those years but to remember thru the sound of music as “What N enchanted evening’. Bless your heart Mike. Rosita🌷

[@Feathermason]

Spent a couple of weeks shooting a florist ad on Tioman Island where I believe South Pacific was shot... fantabulous location!

[@wsddrama8735]

they were gorgeous, and sounded gorgeous....when music sounded magical

[@davidwakeland825]

whenever i hear this song I think of summer in "50's" at the drive-in with i folks snuggling in the front seat of the car while my little brother and i we're quietly taking this all in. it was summer time and it was a good time. trust me!

[@Revarch]

Same with me...many times to watch this film with my mother and grandmother. Drive-ins were a special type of treat.