Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae - One Flower, and One Alone

From the musical pen of Sigmund Romberg we hear these two beautiful and professional actors, and singing performers! This represents 2 of the loveliest melodies from "The Desert Song!" Their song is from Sigmund Rombeg, the book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel.
Here are 2 classics performed by the very best artists of the day: Kathryn Grayson, and Gordon MacRae! Steve Cochran is featured because he never got a break! He was almost always portrayed as the villain, or got "rubbed-out" too soon! Aside from the obvious, this is also a tribute to Steve!
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[@francinefernandes2007]

Beautiful voices and songs from the golden age of Hollywood. R.I.P Gordon Macrae and Kathryn Grayson ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rhondamadden6197]

I have admired adored and loved gordon for 71 years. It is wonderful to be able to still enjoy his beautiful voice.

[@waterlily6543]

Bravo you said it better thanks love Gordon

[@barbarasuckerman2806]

This is one of my very favorite musicals. I never get tired of watching it! And what beautiful voices and beautiful melodies!

[@richardgornalle4536]

I was told by a singing teacher who had pupils singing in Opera Companies world wide that this man could have had a career in opera. Superb voice, great singer.

[@Jill8854]

I have watched this movie so many times and I still love it as much as the first time I saw it. I adore Gordon Mcrae, always have and always will. What a great measure of a man he was, with his handsome looks and glorious voice. Kathryn Grayson was beautiful and so gifted with her angelic voice. These two beautiful souls gave us so much pleasure with their music, and contine to do so to this very day. God bless them both.

[@TheBaroness]

I have this gorgeous Movie with Kathryn Grayson and Gordon Macrae - Their incredible voices and VERY Charismatic Chemistry made this movie a show-stopper. I watch it every few months to hear their spectacular voices! Thank you for uploading this!

[@marilynchapman2697]

I love the movie, and there are so many beautiful songs from it. I was raised on this music. My grandparents met in a musical theatre company in England just after WW1. They sang duets at home, and I heard them sing this song! I am a soprano and Kathryn Grayson was my idol growing up. I had a big crush on Gordon MacRae.

[@dringsong]

Oh good, singers who can really act, it's such a rare treat.

[@steph36uk]

Have so much I agree they have given me so much pleasure of the years and continue to do so. So sad that they have left us

[@user-xl4ph2mg4y]

Too beautiful voices could listen to them all day

[@stellajennings2265]

Thank goodness for you tube for showing these fabulous clips of fantastic singers and the people who find them.

[@varadero1839]

I posted this Ms. Jennings. I'm a very big Kathryn fan; also I like Mr. MacRae. If you have some time, please check my channel; lots of Ms. G there! Thanks so much for writing.

[@MotherIlona]

Their singing together is so lovely! I have been a fan of them both for years! Love, Liz

[@craigheffer85]

Such beautiful voices singing great songs. Childhood memories never forgotten Thanks

[@georgiajawaid1091]

Those gone by eras really held so much artistic original movies & music unparalleled nowadays. Unforgettable!!!!

[@varadero1839]

Thanks so much! You've echoed my sentiments exactly, and I'm so glad that so many of these films were saved for future generations. These 2 blended their voices beautifully! You're right; unparalleled! Best to you, varadero

[@xxOperettaFanxx]

I'm glad to hear someone else is as fond of this movie as I am. I watch this movie. I don't think I can remember word,though I can remember most of it. I'm sorry I didn't finish my sentence but I watch this movie every night. I also rewind his songs because he had such a beautiful voice and I can't hear enough of it just once.

[@Jill8854]

I think I can recite word for word every line in this movie...lol.... I just love the Desert Song so much...and I think my two favourite scenes are this one..in the garden, and at the end when Gordon McRae finally revelas himself as El Khobar and sings to a very overjoyed Kathryn Grayson... classic memories

[@cathyhoskins741]

Love these duets.

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

I am an absolute fan of Kathryn, no matter whom she sings with. She gives me bittersweet memories because she looks like my late lady friend who died at twenty-three. Love you Storm MvCroan

[@varadero1839]

Hi Mr. Smith, I'm very honored to her from you. Though long ago, I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. I'm rotten at math, but I think KG was around 30 when this was filmed. Can't include them all here, but as a huge KG fan, hope you'll visit my site to view other of her performances. Thanks again! varadero

[@layna8924]

This is beautiful...wow!...Gordon MacRae...he's fabulous here...and Kathryn one of the greatest voices of all time...;)L.

[@varadero1839]

Hi Layna8, Thanks for writing! There were very few who could compare to these 2 beautiful performers, and elegant singers! Wonderful that you commented, and best wishes! varadero

[@arquitetopablito]

Gordon MacRae, the best Hollywood male voice ever!

[@varadero1839]

He certainly gave the others a run for their money! I've always felt that there should have been at least 3-4 more movies starring this vocal genius! I'm very grateful to hear from you arquitetopablito! Thanks again, and we think alike! Best regards!

[@brianblock356]

arquitetopablito Oh, come on! Mario Lanza absolutely buries him!

[@408knw]

Brian Block Nobody - anywhere - "buries" Gordon MacRae. Lanza was fine in his element. His element simply did not happen to be as broad and accomplished at MacRae's.

[@simplyblues1]

408knw I agree with you. Gordon MacRae has always been my favourite singer since I saw Carousel in the 50's. Now I've been able to get all of his back catalogue on CD that I hadn't heard before thanks to the internet. Anyway, he was a baritone and Lanza a tenor. Lanza had operatic training, MacRae didn't, he was a self taught big band singer like Frank Sinatra. I still prefer Gordon to anyone else.

[@catherinealvino6400]

+Arkle Sparkle I agree, Gordon MacRae sings this song with feeling. It doesn't work for Mario Lanza when he sings in English. He is better at Opera and Neapoliton songs.

[@julielockwood2873]

My late Dad's all time favourite singer Kathryn Grayson. :-) xx

[@kimmcintire4993]

I love the melodies in this musical

[@billbrimmer1739]

Fabulous voice delivered by a stunning couple.

[@peteandpare]

awesome the harmony love it.

[@barich3353]

Another wonderful Kathryn Grayson performance.. Paired with Gordon just wonderful. Thank you for your post

[@varadero1839]

barich3353 Hi barich3353, I'm delighted to hear from you. I'm a Grayson fan also and have posted many clips. Please look for them. As for being with Gordon, I understand how you feel. Together they made one of the finest singing teams in film history. Thanks so much for writing! varadero

[@mollieyaxley8215]

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[@varadero1839]

I'm not surprised by your knowledgeable teacher! We're so fortunate to have heard him in his youth. I suspect that, as regards his superb voice, he had no equal at the time. Thanks so much for your kind acknowledgement!

[@cjay881]

Love this song! One Alone is one of my favorites. Am watching the movie on TCM as I write this. Loved Gordon McCrae and it was hard to beat Kathryn Grayson's voice. Thanks for uploading.

[@varadero1839]

Thanks Chris Puleo! I'm grateful to hear from you and know that if Ms. Grayson were still with us she'd be equally honored! Her talent, voice and beauty had very few equals.

[@julielockwood9103]

My dad's favourite singer, Kathryn Grayson. Miss you Dad. Xxxx

[@MultiSweetviolet]

I don't know why Chris Puleo claims that Kathryn Grayson "usually sang in an alto voice". She was a coloratura soprano, as is very evident in the recording here. Beautiful...

[@varadero1839]

Thank you so much for your comment. They were 2 class acts, and I only wish they'd worked together more frequently. Indeed, may God bless them both, as they brought so much joy to so many people! Again, I'm so glad to hear from you!

[@leilal8053]

Beautiful 🎵 songs.....Beautiful movie. 😊

[@varadero1839]

Hi Liz! Thanks so much for your comment and mention of these 2 amazing artists! They were really wonderful together, and wish they'd done more as a team. Please, and only if you have time, look for them singing "Kathryn Grayson, Gordon MacRae - Desert Song" If you search here on YT, the above, without quotes, should bring you there! Once more, I'm so grateful to hear from you!

[@tibbett621]

when I was a young student...my teacher stated that Gordon MacRae was good enough to get into the Metropolitan....Opera Company!!! (like he needed them).what a career he had and what a baritone.....

[@lwilliams781]

thank you, my father is loving this nostalgia

[@varadero1839]

+Liz Williams Hi Liz Williams, Grateful to hear from you, and I'm happy that your Dad is happy too! Suspect I'll never see 70 again, so I'm in league with your Pops! I've got some semi-modern stuff on my site, but the bulk is "nostalgia" related. I'm sending you both my best wishes, and I'm honored to hear from you! varadero

[@lwilliams781]

+varadero1839 my father is 77, and he was moved to tears watching this. He remembers going to a cinema in Birmingham (UK) to watch this film and the cinema is no longer there. thank you for giving him some very happy memories

[@johnahern978]

Liam Clancy. The choppy boy

[@leemarie5019]

Love this❤❤❤

[@alanyamanoha8387]

Beautiful music ❤❤❤❤

[@essiefowler9775]

Aw they could make musicals back then, wish they would do it again

[@varadero1839]

Thanks Essie Fowler, but I think it's a lost art form! There are still voices out there that could perform these wonderful pieces, but I don't think we'll ever come to know a Sigmund Romberg ever again. Here's the kind of companion piece to this lovely film! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jabFkHegetumidE Best wishes….. varadero

[@joemoorman6102]

thank you thank you, have performed on stage, great memories

[@humblecharlie4383]

what a beauty! kathryn grayson. beautiful cinematography and directing! el kobar!!

[@warrenpugh7844]

? Five months ago? Where have I been.? No more, I dread the manly tears.

[@juliarank3903]

'We have already sung together, mademoiselle - need we be formerly introduced?' Makes me laugh. I adore Gordon MacRae and there are few things more beautiful than his rendition of 'One Alone'.

[@varadero1839]

Dear JT! As always, I'm honored to hear from you! I remember my father having loved this show also. Aside from our mutual musical interests, we've something else in common. I lost my father just a couple of years later than you lost yours. He was 77 at the time, and died in 1983. I'm not really surprised that they enjoyed some of the same music. Best to you!

[@labeate]

I wish to see this film!

[@gerrynelson1953]

Shows up at least once a year on Turner Classic Movies

[@labeate]

I wish to see this film

[@varadero1839]

Happy for your interest! This is from 1953, and though from an earlier source, is called "The Desert Song." Thank You!!

[@evaturski3352]

Saw this movie so many times and love the singing. It's a pity with all the app's we have netflix / stan that this movie has not been made available so I could watch it one more time

[@pichipichi6347]

GORDON ADORADO , VIVES EN MI CORAZÓN ❤ HASTA QUE ME REÚNA CONTIGO ALLÁ ARRIBITA !!!!!!!!!! TE AMO .

[@tchin2020]

Love this song, saw the play live at Lincoln Center, it was a marvelous and spectacular show with these famous love tunes.... i still envision Nelson Eddie and Jeanette McDonald in the remake after Kathryn and Gordon scenes....

[@varadero1839]

Lucky You! I'd love to see a production of this live somewhere! Been away from New York for a long time, but Lincoln Center always produced wonderful revivals! Thanks for writing! varadero

[@suelyfernandes4555]

I love their voices. Brasil 2019

[@marieharris1230]

Kathryn Grayson had an incredible voice!

[@davidallen508]

Yes , and so beautiful with it ; no wonder Howard Keel was in love with her.”Kiss Me Kate” is my favourite of her films.

[@simplyblues1]

I haven't watched the full movie since seeing it in the late fifties and am hoping that Warner Bros will eventually release it on DVD, so it's nice to see these clips again because MacRae, for me, is still the best singer I've ever heard. They changed the name of his character from the Red Shadow because of the McCarthy communist witch hunt in Hollywood at the time and thought it not appropriate. (so I've recently read, for anyone interested in minor facts about this movie)

[@varadero1839]

Hello Anthony Lampert, I, too, hope for a future release of this film. Mr. MacRae indeed had one amazing voice, and Hollywood had a habit of coupling incongruous performers together. Thankfully, this was not the case here! Together, they're superb here! Thanks so much for your mention!

[@grafter8337]

A great pity that most youngsters today accept cacophonous dross in lieu of the quality which one finds in music so beautifully presented by Kathryn Grayson and Gordon MacRae. Thank goodness we have computers and DVDs to keep their memory and talent so fresh. It is a surprising combination, since Grayson did her best musicals for MGM and MacRae for Warner Brothers.

[@varadero1839]

pertinax Hi pertinax, I posted this and I'm delighted to hear from you! You're so right in that these two, though from different studios, worked so beautifully together. I agree with you as regards what supposedly passes for film music these day. There really isn't any, sad to say. I suspect if there were, it would be all accomplished in recording studios, with many "sound-boards," etc. Thanks so much for your comment, and best wishes to you! varadero

[@grafter8337]

+varadero1839 Thank you, Varadero, for posting this. I wonder how many viewers appreciate such a duet.

[@johnclarke5459]

Moi!

[@tomelmore8431]

".....cacophonous dross....." Yep. Dead on!

[@barbarahourigan8462]

❤️❤️

[@barich3353]

Varadaro, thank you so much for your reply. We have emailed before on several occasions about Kathryn Grayson and Mario Lanza.. I truly enjoy your posts and look forward to seeing any new ones you may do in the future. I'm afraid I'm obsessed with a woman who was already in films and performing when I was about 2 yrs old...lol...Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@hermangaddy4361]

If only we could hear the original voice casting of this great music. Let love Come, sung by a basso perfundo, One Flower, by a lyric tenor with solid high Cs and then One Alone by the baritone lead; heaven on earth!

[@mc-ec3bu]

The elka-bar kid is tuff and strong!.

[@joep8787]

MacRae could do what few singers have ever done; sing with power and croon softly. Most can do one but not the other. Crosby never sang with power. Sinatra always sang with power. Lanza could croon softly, but preferred to let it all out, like he was singing each song for the last time. Lanza loved to finish with some impossibly high, glass shattering note. MacRae could do both, sometimes in the same song. In "Oklahoma" listen to his "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin" and listen for his lovely, crooning finish! In Carousel, MacRae sings "If I Loved You" twice; the first time with power, the second time he croons it softly. I don't think anyone else has ever done it softly. I don't believe MacRae was entirely self taught. No one sings like that without some vocal or musical instruction.

[@davidreidenberg9941]

Joe P Tony Martin could do it also.

[@normanmckenzie3106]

I fell in love with Kathryn Grayson when O was bout ,8 years old and I married a girl who was a Gordon. Fan

[@juliantepper]

You've done it again! "One Alone" was my father's favorite song. I can picture and hear him singing it again (he passed away in 1981, three weeks before his 70th birthday). Thank you so much. JT

[@Gemini730]

In the original production Margot sings a beautiful song-"The Sabre Song" which is not included in the film. Doretta Morrow sings it on the 1954 recording. Lorraine

[@davidallen508]

I love that song too ; you must listen to June Bronhill with Michael Collins’ orchestra which is available on EMI classics for pleasure.

[@BazReviews]

If someone has the complete film available, please post it.

[@gerrynelson1953]

It plays at least once a year on Turner Classic Movies

[@Gemini730]

The name of the song you heard on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" was "This Nearly Was Mine" from the Broadway musical "South Pacific". Lorraine

[@janicenicholls5924]

My favourite Musical. South Pacific.

[@Manny535]

Here are the lyrics of the song(s) if anyone is interested (or would like to sing along with): Kathryn Grayson: If one flower grows alone in your garden, Its fragrant sweetness will soon pass away. If one flower grows alone in your garden; Soft petals blooming must wither some day. Your garden should be overflowing With budding flowers of varied perfume; So gather your precious collection A garden of blossoms are ever in bloom One flower alone One flower alone will pass away Gordon Macrae: Lonely as a desert breeze I may wonder where I please Yet I keep on longing Just to rest a while Where a sweetheart's tender eyes Take the place of sand and skies All the world forgotten In one woman's smile One alone, to be my own I alone, to know her caresses One to be, eternally The one my worshipping soul possesses At her call, I'd give my all All my life and all my love enduring This would be a magic world to me If she were mine alone Kathryn Grayson: At his call, I'd give my all All my life and all my love enduring Together: This would be a magic world to me If you were mine alone

[@varadero1839]

Hi Mr. Ortega, I'm the poster and just want to thank you for having updated with these lovely lyrics! You're very gracious. Thanks again. varadero

[@tmcfaddenva]

Now I remember why I had such crush on her.

[@varadero1839]

We've that in common Mr. McFadden! I was crazy about her from the 1st time I saw her! If you have time, please check out my site. I've many other Kathryn clips. This one is very old, but still my favorite! Hope you'll agree: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2liqBqjLx6qZY Saludos, varadero

[@barbarastockwell5994]

It's very hard to find "Lost in the Stars" when listening to Gordon MacRae''s music on You Tube , yet it was the title of one of his albums. I have searched to buy it but it is just gone. Help!

[@varadero1839]

HI Ms. Stockwell, So glad you liked this one, and Gordon was amazing! Let me know if I can help you further. Here's the KZbin link; it's an excellent rendition, and Gordon is great! Please reply to this msg, and we can discuss how to get this to you. Best, varadero kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ_Rh62pg96bfsk

[@user-rk6us1pu6z]

Кэтрин Грэйсон - пела с Марио Ланца! Прожила долгую жизнь! Живая легенда гения!

[@philipthomas5108]

Varadero really does know how pick them.

[@varadero1839]

Philip Thomas Kind Philip Thomas, There is one Vardero who is truly in your debt! Grateful to hear from you, and many thanks! My best to you! varadero

[@oceansdream84]

my fav song don't ask me how she sang that but hse sang only in an alto voice normally quite normally indeed...

[@cfiszbin]

Oh my god I love this kind of repertoire !! Do someone have some great pieces for sopranos like this to recommend me ?

[@varadero1839]

HI Céline, Here's another with both Ms. Grayson, and Gordon MacRae: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jabFkHegetumidE And another solo by Kathryn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2liqBqjLx6qZY Glad to hear from you, and glad you liked! varadero

[@cfiszbin]

great thanks ! i love romberg and friml

[@Eleina1951]

I have watched this countless times In today's world in 2022 it seems like a funeral as ntasy from another era. Paul's name by the way is Bonnard not Bernard.

[@davidallen508]

Kathryn Grayson was gorgeous in every way.”Kiss Me Kate” is my favourite of her films.Wish M.G.M. had cast her in ‘The Merry Widow” ; Lana Turner was completely wrong, as was the voice they briefly dubbed her with.

[@varadero1839]

Thank you Mr. Allen. I’ve been a fan of Ms. G for many years and agree with you about her talent. Last time I looked I have about 10/11 videos with her. Please view them if you have time! Varadero.

[@early60srcool]

So beautiful! And I'm sure you can help me with a song that I heard many years ago on The Dick Van Dyke Show.I think the name of the song is. " This Truly Was Mine". The other one I know the name of the song. "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". The movie is "Lovely To Look At". W/ Kathryn Grayson Howard Keel The performance I'd like to see is the dance scene w/ Marge and Glover Champion.Does any of this make sense? Am I on the right track? H E L P ! your nutty buddy, Roz

[@joycebriault7498]

I bought my DVD on eBay.

[@varadero1839]

Good on You! This is a lovely film, and both Kathryn and Gordon are amazing here! Hope you'll enjoy it! varadero

[@rachelmulcahy5240]

lol, I never sing with someone until I know there name lol lol

[@irinakuzmishina6099]

+Brian Block I totaly agree with you that Mario Lanza should be called the best Hollywood male voice ever instead of Gordon MacRae. I would call him N°3 ! What about Nelson Eddy, isn't he N°2?

[@brianblock356]

Irina Kuzmishina Actually it's Nelson Eddy!

[@1940smusicals]

What about Howard Keel?

[@johnclarke5459]

Al Kobar aka Bin Laden?

[@janicenicholls5924]

What?

[@smitajky]

With no complaint about the performers this is a perversion of the Romberg magic. The song was truly trying to say that why should the red shadow be content with just one woman. And the next one "One alone" was his riposte. To reduce all the sexual overtones is to lose the content and thrust of the romance of ""The desert song".

[@coerfjoe1]

I possess the film but it is spoiled by hammy comedy that breaks the romantic spell of the unadorned voices so rudely throughout.

[@mc-ec3bu]

Wonderful music and terrible acting really terrible.

[@UserName-sj8fg]

Can't adjust the volume of her screeching.

[@germanaltgelt4967]

I feel that McRae is no match with Grayson...Not an expert but his range comes a-wanting