West Side Story (3/10) Movie CLIP - Maria (1961) HD

[@bayleecorona7625]

“Say it soft and it’s almost like praying” gets me EVERY TIME

[@cookiecat4237]

OMG HE SAID IT JUST AS I READ YOUR COMMENT LOL JDHDHXJXU

[@sarahjudsen7109]

One of the most beautiful lines ever

[@donnalombardo212]

And to think that Ansel elgort is going to sing this in the new version

[@71fluffdaddy]

Yep I love that line...

[@watermelonsons8986]

What I especially like is the fakt that the music shifts to a soft minor key when he says the line you refered to. The first time "Say it loud and there's music playing" is a major key. This aria is a beautiful example when the music was written in accordance to the text. Bernstein is just a genius!

[@MariaDavis]

I was named after this song. The doctor even sang it to me the moment I was born. Taking a step back and listening to this as if it's not my name, and trying to imagine from my Mom's point of view, because she loves the music... I feel blessed to be named after such a beautiful song.

[@brendawoods4750]

Gorgeous story 🌹

[@mariaatravis]

My dad sang it to me when I was born too!

[@jamieepochatko5885]

I just named my daughter maria. Because pf the song

[@sarahoshaughnessy7289]

OHhh that's so CUTE!

[@damianfernandohernandezjua3440]

You know Maria? If I had had the happiness of having a daughter, I would have named her Maria, too, because of this song, which I've always loved. Congratulations for this wonderful fact!

[@SesameStrut]

The cinematography of this scene is astonishing. The gigantic emptiness of the city, the most intimate realization of first love. Pure poetry.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

I think the original film adaptation is a masterpiece it is so well directed and performed

[@jojober1980]

❤❤

[@kateb1761]

I cant get over the fact that this movie takes place over like 36 hours

[@thomassladden9077]

That's Romeo and Juliet for you lol

[@tejaswoman]

I read somewhere that you should think of each day in a Shakespeare play as representing a month. Things would still happen fast, but it would make a little more sense.

[@redadamearth]

I can't get over the fact that Maria, after knowing Tony only *ONE DAY*, still goes with him RIGHT after he murdered her brother. Seriously - she knew Tony for ONE DAY - and in the Spielberg version, they make it even worse with the fact that he almost killed someone BEFORE - so basically, she chooses to go with a violent murderer who just got out of prison, who killed her brother, after knowing the guy for just 24 hours. lol I mean, love at first sight? Okay, fine, but good Lord. lol

[@epcza13]

@@redadamearth exactly what I was thinking while watching the movie today!

[@gerstein03]

I completely agree. I was laughing in this scene cause he just met her like an hour ago

[@nerfb6833]

This is what true love feels like. The name becomes the most gorgeous name you've ever heard. Even if you never cared for the name before. it all of a sudden becomes golden.

[@aylacelik9354]

True.

[@adelinahesser1441]

Now I understand it too...

[@vaveremeza4429]

I wonder if any AI (Artificial Intelligence) with artificial neuron brain ever will understand this feeling.

[@bluestarmusical4944]

and then you break up and the name sounds like a bomb

[@iMoDZzGamingZz]

@@bluestarmusical4944 that's so depressingly true

[@victoriamariadantasrodrigues]

"Say it loud and there's music playing, say it soft and it's almost like praying" is one of my favorite lyrics EVER. It's not only incredibly beautiful, but it's smart. Maria is a biblical name, of course sounds like praying. And how the music matches the lyrics is just SO beautiful. I swear this is THE MOST romantic song ever done! And the dichotomy of both Marias in Tony's mind, the Maria that is exciting and flamboyant like music; and the calm, innocent, catholic Maria. Just perfect.

[@valentinbonnarde9345]

Fun fact : this song is composed in the lydian mode of the major scale, which means the 4th note of the scale is raised by a half step, producing an elevating, floaty feeling on the listener. It's the brightest mode of the major scale, and I find it suits this scene extremely well

[@Cmrb48az]

Do you know of other songs which are composed/performed the same way?

[@nathanjasper512]

​@@Cmrb48az The theme of the Simpsons. Even has that tritone sound right at the beginning. The part at the beginning that says "The Simpsons" is basically the same little piece of melody as "Maria"

[@xyz96.1]

the tri tone!

[@hab12mai]

Melon Yellow by Slowdive and Nether Lands by Dan Folgenberg

[@EJofLA]

Thank you. How interesting!

[@Joyfulminimalist]

My baby girl Maria was just born 2 days ago, and this is the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.

[@oscarberolla9910]

And Maria is the most beautiful name of all, to be called like Our Lady. How gorgeous. Greetings from South America.

[@Joyfulminimalist]

@@oscarberolla9910 😭.

[@GoddesSilverRose]

Now she's 7 months old. My name is Maria too, my great grandma's name sake,

[@Joyfulminimalist]

@@GoddesSilverRose yup! Crawling everywhere and so determined! ❤️

[@GoddesSilverRose]

@@Joyfulminimalist Daw heck yeah and thank you so muck for telling me.

[@gracevillanueva-weeks252]

HE IS SO HANDSOME

[@XxKissesandHugsxX]

ikr

[@brain_apostrophe_t]

Grace Weeks Hes like a cartoon of a handsome person, he's so handsome 😂😂😂

[@DaenaeraTargaryen]

Richard Beymer gives me life

[@skitengxd]

your"e momther gey

[@Sammthemaan]

Ew

[@em6010]

I dare to say that this is easily one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and the movie scene itself is just incredibly heartwarming. Idk, this is the only version that really fulfills my heart. Not any other opera version, no matter how great is the singer's vocal technique. You can feel the love through his voice, it's exquisite, tender and simple. Hail Bernstein, hail Jim Bryant and Richard Beymer! This is how love looks and sounds like.

[@AlexNayck]

The most beautiful . certaintly 100%

[@arturoromerojr]

Don't forget Stephen Sondheim ..the lyricist

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Spielberg made a good effort but the original is a magnificent film it’s a masterpiece I just love how the 1961 is performed like a play even though it’s still cinematic, the new one isn’t like a stage show

[@FoxBoy2099]

This song is so heart shattering. I'm literally crying. It's so beautiful.

[@nicksuazo4377]

Thats the power of love for ya ❤

[@scarletweb2106]

❤❤❤❤

[@ExMyHeartOut]

This musical gets me in tears every time. I love it!

[@starellagamesx8894]

Same and I love this song so much I can't stop saying Maria!

[@niyaboyd3805]

I cried at the end of the movie

[@ifeelpretty5790]

Molly Kathleen It's my absolute favorite musical; the story, music, themes and dancing are all beautiful. I really hope Spielberg does it justice 💕

[@boomer1954ful]

ME TOO!!!!! In my not so humble opinion, one of the BEST musicals EVER! I'm usually blubbering by the end of the movie.... And living here in the Southwest US it's very sad to me how this gang crap is still going on. So stupid.

[@marijkatilton3054]

heaving sobs for me more like

[@DianaLee-xr9yr]

My dear friend Jimmy Bryant, rest in peace, provided the singing voice for Richard Beymer and just knocked it all out of the park. He was totally believable as an actor singer yet sang every note pitch perfect. I miss you, my friend. West Side Story simply holds up. I’m writing this in May 2024

[@LizaDavid]

I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch what her name was...?

[@pamuk4480]

Mariiaaaa ❤️

[@amelie6734]

I think it was mia

[@jessiechiodo1130]

Mariaaaaaaaaaaa

[@pedroedduarte]

Martina

[@mikeschiano3653]

Liza David ur stupid

[@Gabby-hw7my]

"Say it soft and it's almost like praying" God, the way this line brings tears to my eyes and makes me feel like I'm flying

[@louisestracke834]

This song blew my mind when I was a teenager as did all of West Side Story. I listened over and over to the movie and the Broadway album.

[@DaenaeraTargaryen]

I constantly have 1:18 - 1:45 on repeat because of how incredible the transposition of the "María" over the initial melody is and it makes my heart warm up. Like you can sing the first refrain along with it and you'll end saying "Maria" at the same time as Tony before it goes into the final verse and it's one of my favourite sections of music in the world

[@speemerboy06]

Couldn't agree more. Love this part.

[@stephendunn2733]

It's fabulous I love that section also, and it's very difficult to sing!

[@lexilarrosa3694]

0:56 The expression on his face gets me every time 😭 and the note the singer sings is so beautiful ❤️

[@johnnyberman4768]

My grandma was named Maria. She was diagnosed with leukemia about 5 years ago and died 4 years ago. She always loved this song and it brings me to tears when I hear it. This is definitely the best version of it.

[@margaretkerr3204]

❤

[@cookiecrumbles4269]

God bless you and your family ❤️ I’m glad you can enjoy this beautiful song :)

[@felicityclairecastro2988]

Maria The most beautiful sound I ever heard: Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria All the beautiful sounds of the words In a single word: Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria Maria! I've just met a girl named Maria, And suddenly that name Will never be the same To me. Maria! I've just kissed a girl named Maria, And suddenly I've found How wonderful a sound Can be! Maria! Say it loud and there's music playing, Say it soft and it's almost like praying. Maria, I'll never stop saying Maria! The most beautiful sound I ever heard. Maria.

[@susanlabuda6420]

Who actually was the singer?

[@yahiryellow1]

We all want a maria

[@trinitysanabria1350]

he is fabulous at lip synching, I love this film. the show. the score.

[@Canesi12]

Wait what?

[@kalla6674]

@Jackie Garcia Richard Beymer's voice is dubbed by another person for the singing parts because he couldn't sing well, this was common for musicals of the time. Natalie Wood doesn't sing either. Beymer was a nice guy though and always made sure to credit the real singer during interviews.

[@ifeelpretty5790]

midnight kitsune Aw that was nice of him. I feel bad for Natalie Wood though, she didn't know her voice was going to be completely dubbed and despite all the vocal training she went through, her voice still wasn't strong enough for the complex songs. At least she got to sing in Gypsy, Louise's vocal range is a lot simpler than Maria's range. It's a shame that many ghost singers didn't get the credit they deserved at the time. Marni Nixon, who dubbed Natalie Wood in West Side Story, also dubbed Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady and Deborah Kerr in The King and I. Unlike Wood and Hepburn, Kerr knew beforehand that she was going to be dubbed and she even worked alongside Nixon to make sure her speaking voice sounded similar to Nixon's singing by acting out the songs in front of her so their character choices would be the same.

[@faith2461]

ifeelpretty57 a similar situation happened with Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady. It was this whole “scandal” involving marni Nixon who dubbed many actresses during her time. She even dubbed the voice of the female lead in The King and I

[@MockingL]

wow. i wish marni nixon was born in a time when she can get cast for those roles instead of just being a ghost singer for the actors -vii/xx-

[@stephaniestanley8041]

OMG the last note so haunting... It's gives us all hope🤧

[@nicksuazo4377]

It gives us hope we'll find someone who loves us as to sing our name

[@juanmonge8]

I love "Westside Story" because it contains the best songs about falling in love for the first time: Maria and I feel pretty.

[@user-xw1zs7ed2w]

I’ve listened to hundreds if not thousands of love songs in my life, but this is the one that really captures the pure ecstasy of falling in love. It is the most amazing thing you can experience - in a blink of an eye everything you know is gone; you lose yourself completely, and a new and marvellous wonderland is before you. There’s nothing quite like it.

[@lbonini1gaming]

In my Choir class, we used this song to learn about Tri-Tones. Ma-ri-a.

[@RoNiobium]

We used this in band for tri-tones and major sevenths!

[@cheemsbuckles5830]

I literally just googled this because I'm learning Tri-tones.

[@dmk941]

Or....The SIMP-sons

[@nicksuazo4377]

I remember in my music class in my old middle school, we listened to music from the movie Grease. I wish we listened to this, its so much better.

[@Lugbzurg]

"Ma-ri-a. Maria! Now all I have to do is to place the Chaos Emerald into this console."

[@miguelangeltorresalonso-al1851]

I envy the people whose partner's name is maria and can sing this to them.

[@dntskdnttll]

Use your partner’s name then, change the song! Or look up one with their name in it! You can find a good song for your love, don’t give up :) ❤️

[@altomage9894]

if your partners name ends with an “a” you can just replace their name instead

[@naomithompson2150]

A Beautiful Way To Express Love.

[@ismetodemis4460]

Eski video

[@nicksuazo4377]

When you're in live with someone, their name is more than just a name. Its something you treasure. 💘 💘 ❤

[@Elekktra7]

The cinematography of the film is just brilliant.

[@Optimalq]

I’m thankful for this song to exist

[@SkyzTh3Limitt]

Such a beautiful composition. I've had this song stuck in my head for days. I had to watch it.

[@jcfclark8455]

After 62 years still love this song & remember every word. Still can't hit the high notes. Jimmy Bryant (amazing voice), dubbed every note for Tony (played by Richard Beymer) and Marni Nixon dubbed for Natalie Wood (Maria). Both singers (dubbers) received no credit and relatively little pay.

[@cameronfuller4944]

Used this song for my Broadway audition... got the part.... Just saying.

[@josephhernandez6137]

I’m gonna use this for an audition, did you say the first 4 “Marias” where it’s like echoes?

[@jewelfayce]

@@josephhernandez6137 empty chairs and empty tables will get you further

[@Mr_AiTai]

Really?

[@missysimpson4630]

Smell me, I’m a rose.

[@xnortheast1106]

Cameron Fuller no

[@RobertOrgRobert]

1:18 one of the most beautiful moments in musical history

[@mariaquijano4375]

I watch it over and over and every time I play it feels like is the first time.I love it!

[@scottpedroley5851]

Maria Quijano A Beautiful song for a Beautiful woman!!

[@kathrynjun2745]

Me too where is my tony

[@racourdav]

I adore this song! My all time favorite West Side Story song, THIS VERSION…it’s beautiful. Bernstein’s music…the bass , the violins sigh…I love it. Sondheim’s lyrics are perfect.

[@spongeycraftstudios4371]

The remake lacked the colorful abstract visuals. I get it was going more for realism but I was really bummed when I got to this song and it was... just him singing. Except for the water light rays shot they have in the remake. That was beautiful.

[@lindalanileembgtfrd]

Wow he was so gorgeous, dont see them like that anymore!

[@lindalanileembgtfrd]

WOWEEEEEEEE!!!!

[@lindalanileembgtfrd]

His clothes havent dated still looks so cool!

[@lindalanileembgtfrd]

Great Film!

[@lindalanileembgtfrd]

oh la la c'est amour magnifique!!

[@nicksuazo4377]

Sadly, no. And that sucks we don't see more movie like this. But I guess thats why movies like West Side Story are not just nostalgic - they're masterpieces.

[@lisamnolan]

No one will ever sing this song as perfectly as Jimmy Bryant. His voice and Bernstein's melodies were meant for each other

[@markarmstrong8613]

Bernstein's*

[@Ryan-on5on]

Jimmy's fine, but Larry Kert, WSS's original Tony, will always be the best!

[@sirpato777]

@jcfclark8455 hace 9 meses (editado) After 62 years still love this song & remember every word. Still can't hit the high notes. Jimmy Bryant (amazing voice), dubbed every note for Tony (played by Richard Beymer) and Marni Nixon dubbed for Natalie Wood (Maria). Both singers (dubbers) received no credit and relatively little pay.

[@karolromano24]

This song will always be the most beautiful song in the world

[@GeekZone210]

I prefer this version better than the 2021 version. It's more intimate and fanatical.

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

I agree. There's too much stuff going on in the 2021 version.

[@whitedogsblackcats]

Yes I agree. The singing feels more raw. And it really is because the remake is full of autotune which ruins the song :(

[@mariacorbyn-manning9803]

I have had this song sung at me more times than I could mention throughout my life!

[@milomiles4005]

The most beautiful sound I ever heard Maria Maria Maria Maria All the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria I just met a girl named Maria And suddenly that name Will never be the same to me Maria I just kissed a girl named Maria And suddenly I found How wonderful a sound can be Maria Say it loud and there's music playing Say it soft and it's almost like praying Maria I'll never stop saying Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Maria Say it loud and there's music playing Say it soft and it's almost like praying Maria I'll never stop saying Maria The most beautiful sound I ever heard Maria

[@jojober1980]

tears in my eyes because the most beautiful sound I ever heard was my Marc Anthony my son passed 2 yrs ago, Marc Anthony say it soft & it's almost like praying 🙏 I miss you Marc seeing West Side Story with you the orgriginal WestSide Story & the new verison both were good was surprised 2/ C the current Version of West Side Story pretty cool 2 don't think they have gang wars like back then anymore well not like back in the 50's 60's anyway mis watching with my son RIP Marc will always think of you when I watch this

[@louiserylance2543]

My favourite film...will watch the remake. But Tony singing Maria is beautiful and makes me cry... beautiful ❤️ and no remake will be able to evoke this....x

[@LeighRichards27]

Agreed. Cant improve on genius - and this film was a work of genius

[@dreamy_mary]

As Maria I LOVE this song of course. Jimmy Bryant's voice is beautiful, and Richard Beymer did a good job with the lipsynking

[@SaudiaTate]

watched this for the first time when I was 8 with my mother... one of my all-time favorites.

[@12classics39]

The imagery in this scene is full of subtle, brilliant details. The camera is bathed in a pink light that matches the moment in the overture when “Maria” starts playing and the screen turns pink. The sides of the image are slightly blurred as Tony first starts singing - a clever technique used in many of Tony and Maria’s interactions throughout the film to visualize the fantasy world into which their passion transports them. And after you’ve seen the whole film, rewatching the shot of Tony singing in the playground is heartbreaking, because the very next night, he will die in Maria’s arms in that very playground.

[@nadiasmithers]

Not a fan of musicals but this film completely won me over! I couldn’t fault a single moment. X

[@mariaangela1957]

Wonderful musical, wonderful song, the plot is poignant. Many years ago, when I was thirteen, I am sixty-five, I only liked math, I was not romantic. Then my father bought me the thirty-three laps with the West side story soundtrack and explained the plot and the meaning of the songs to me. Then my name is Maria. I have since learned to appreciate romance as well. Hearing this song gives me chills, my father then died the following year. I was fourteen. what beautiful memories. My father was born on the fourteenth of September, I on the same day, thirty-one years later. 🌹❤️

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Liking math doesn’t make you or anyone else non-romantic?

[@71patience1]

Immortal song, immortal movie

[@MVR326]

The brilliant and beautiful music of Leonard Bernstein. Timeless and landmarked music

[@Richenwalde]

Heart warming Song. I Love it

[@barryshulman8316]

I grew up in that era. West side story is a classic and the music is beautiful.

[@AllisonBalanc]

The beauty that is this song. What a blessing

[@chelseasfilms22]

This poor man he had so much misplaced hope in his heart I wanna give him a hug and protect him from the world’s problems 😢

[@scarletweb2106]

😭😭😭😭

[@chelseasfilms22]

@Quora Shorts Not in the remake cause Ansel Elgort playing him will make me too uncomfortable and he has baggage attached 😂. The remake does like good, but Richard Beymer will always be the better Tony

[@chelseasfilms22]

@Quora Shorts Richard Beymer is alive lol (for now though as he is quite old)

[@chelseasfilms22]

@Quora Shorts Ah gotcha wasn’t sure what you meant

[@DavidHalChester]

I watched this version and the 2021 version back to back. Even though Richard Beymer wasn't singing his own vocals, the original version (this one, the 1961 version) trumps the 2021 version, despite what a wonderful singer Ansel Elgort is -- and he really is an excellent singer. The 2021 version included several jokes (the janitor was the best one, looking at Tony like, "Ooookay, brother") -- but the jokes weren't needed. In the 1961 version, everyone fades into the background and Tony walks the streets singing Maria's name. It gets to me every time. Fantastic.

[@BlackLightTheater]

How can be people so stupid to give dislikes to this beautiful classic song? I can not believe. One of most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Thank you, mister Leonard!

[@froggofood2307]

Literally my absolute FAVORITE song in the whole movie. I hope Steven does this song justice, it’s so romantic I love it! 🤧

[@kimlacey3552]

I love this song, beautiful music, beautiful sentiment. From the age of innocence I guess, I can see how some people can't relate to it now. All the music from this particular musical was brilliant for it's time.

[@dntskdnttll]

It is still loved and appreciated…by some.

[@erpollock]

This is a brilliant song. It was dubbed for this 1961 film. I just heard Amsel Elgort sing Maria - he is Tony in the 2021 film - and he lacks the strength of the singer who dubbed Tony in 1961. And he leaves out the series of Maria's that are most taxing for the voice. That is the true test of a tenor in this great song, or aria. But dubbing is no longer done, and Spielberg chose the best young actor who could sing creditably to play Tony in the new film. Amsel Elgort sings well, but the professional tenor who did the 1961 recording was great!

[@wallymarcel1]

Love Julian Ovendon’s rendition of this. Sung the way it should be sung. Thrilling.

[@mabeldominguez2779]

My favorite part of the movie he sing like an angle 😍😍

[@FreshZCORD]

mabel dominguez *angel*

[@edwinmizen8330]

I'd love to sing like *A N A N G L E*

[@nicksuazo4377]

My favorite two favorite songs were "America" and "Maria". They have so much passion and emotion.

[@princesspeachfan100]

This is gonna ruin the film for you like it did to me, but I guess I'll say it anyways.The actor playing Tony isn't the one actually singing sadly. :( He along with Natalie Wood who played Maria were sadly lip-syncing whenever they sang, and they were both dubbed by other actors. :(

[@mariamaggard]

proud to be named after this song :)

[@mariamizia5557]

I feel so special when I listen it.

[@lucycolangelodych3855]

Probably the most beautiful song ever written!!

[@consumerwarrior1267]

"West Side Story" was like a modern-day urban version of "Romeo and Juliet." Instead of being from rival families, the young couple in this story were from rival communities in New York City. It is one of the most romantic movies I've ever seen, although it is most unfortunate that it has a tragic ending to it. Then again, "Romeo and Juliet" ended tragically also. Therefore, I cannot really criticize the person who wrote the script to this movie of doing anything out of line.

[@miatorres8861]

ConsumerWarrior that was the point sis, read a book

[@mckayla1609]

lol...its supposed to be a modern version of romeo and juliet

[@consumerwarrior1267]

@Mia Torres "Sis"? I'm a guy.

[@gibunpa]

@@consumerwarrior1267 modern day talk. you'll get used to it.

[@michaellampson7085]

Mia Torres no need to berate the man, he’s just trying to shed some light if someone didn’t understand the background

[@demichuus]

no one has compared to this tonys voice on this song. guts me every time.🙏🏼💜

[@stephenpayne2151]

The greatest musical ever made.

[@Mary-tm8nk]

My name is María because this movie and and I LOVE IT!

[@LookingForSomethingNew]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Sondheim. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for West Side Story.

[@LauraC-hq7sm]

This is such a beautiful movie. I love the singing and dancing. When Tony and Maria fell in love I felt like I fell in love with them. The ending is so tragic it's like a knife though your heart.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

This film is so beautiful, the tune of this song with the strings just tears my heart apart. Totally captures the feeling of love at first sight, it gives you goosebumps.

[@christopherecatalano]

Wow. What an amazing piece of music. That is a melody that goes to a lot of musical worlds. Stunning.

[@Kazuya720]

Damn... instant goosebumbs when he starts singing :)

[@sharoncarthy3764]

Best love song, ever.

[@tmjme1]

Sang this as a solo my junior year in highscool choir concert, killed it

[@kp74952]

Still the best rendition of this song I’ve heard. Beautiful!

[@rickiovine2170]

Please give credit to Jimmy Bryant! It is his voice that Breymer (who plays Tony) is lip synching to here. Bryant did all of the singing for Breymer, and did not get a screen credit, or big money. Marni Nixon was the voice for Natalie Wood, and had to fight the studio to get any royalties. (Bernstein ended up giving her a .25 percentage of his record royalties, so she did ok). The true brilliance of this musical movie is in the perfection of lip synching. No one in 1961 had any idea that so many of the stars were being dubbed by other singers. They were lip synching in just about every number. Even the great Rita Moreno was dubbed by Betty Wand and Nixon in most of her numbers. (In fairness, Moreno got sick, and one of her numbers required a much lower octave. It was Moreno singing in that great number “America”, that had such great choreography and dancing.) I mention this only because it puzzles me when we get all out of joint when we find out that singers were lip synching nowadays. The greatest musical movie of all time, West Side Story; which won 11 Academy Awards in 1961; was all lip synching to ghost singers. Did it matter? I would say “absolutely not”! There should have been an Academy award for the best ghost singers! Jimmy Bryant and Marni Nixon would have 3 or 4 each!

[@leslie8064]

I didn't know he wasn't singing. Thank you.

[@sainte3443]

I never care if the actors have to lip synch. I'm just pleased that these gems have been released out into the world

[@emerybayblues]

Russ Tamblyn was dubbed by Tucker Smith (Ice) in the "When You're a Jet" song.

[@Bluebell1962]

I cannot believe Mr Bryant did not get any screen credit for this breathtaking vocal, no one sings it better than him and many have tried but it is sung with warmth and passion and will Never be sung better by anyone else , this song and Somewhere blows my mind , I thank Bernstein forever for giving the world this score 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰

[@lorrainechandler7864]

Larry Kert sang "Maria" beautifully in the OBC 1957 production. I also love Johnny Mathis' beautiful recording .

[@hamburg1306]

My favorite song from west side story. Captures the moment you fall in love. Nothing like it.

[@guillermoriveranunez5974]

anyone in 2024?

[@artemis2520]

Yes, 2024 and every year after!

[@dwaynecarr6863]

Me

[@pinterest9302]

Me thank you

[@JoshBG20]

Of course! TIMELESS CLASSIC

[@ΜΑΡΙΑΠΑΠ-β9ρ]

Me. Maria from GREECE ❤

[@missink1728]

I've heard different singers sing this song, but none of them seem to capture the emotions of a young man finding love for the first time like this version. ❤

[@elizabethkatherinefigueroa8914]

Even though I have never lived in a time like this, seeing the streets, color scheme and everything about the setting of the place makes me so nostalgic, of a simpler time, when things went by slowly but no less important. No iPhones, or excessive media, just the simplicity of life. Beautiful.

[@dntskdnttll]

Definitely!

[@tonivergaramalet9765]

Maria. Hermosisima canción y Toni la canta enamorado,sencilla.Para mi la mas natural y mejor

[@sailorarwen6101]

The guy who dubbed for Tony sure had an outstandingly beautiful voice. I’m weak at the knees

[@emersonbolen784]

West Side Story....ten Academy awards...one of MANY great songs in the movie.

[@thekaitlinniles]

Fun fact: Richard is my moms 3rd cousin! Still pretty cool when I watch WSS knowing that 😊

[@loudmarble8751]

that's super epic !

[@hangeskitten2735]

That’s cool

[@judithwilson7810]

Coolness!Thanks for sharing.

[@icedtea3931]

Oof cool have you meet hi if you did your soooo luck wich you are any way

[@martymcfly5423]

Fun Fact: im related to Richard by Noah 😊

[@juttaloth955]

There is nothing but the original!❤

[@Maria-sm5pv]

That's my name ♡♥♡ this is just soo cute

[@memeosuocha]

Too sweet

[@linualand]

Maria You are so famous, they made a song of you! ;-)

[@The_retirado]

Yo soy Bernardo: v

[@saltyicecream3283]

You must marry someone named tony!! 😂😂

[@jessiechiodo1130]

Same!!!!!!!! They made a song about us!!!

[@davidzelisney569]

Tears flood my eyes. Thank you, Leonard.

[@mattmorgan9995]

I just love this movie and this is my favorite song

[@silviabalcazar9780]

Still one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard 🥺🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰

[@tonyvoxu2]

Oh that Tri tone. The Joy of the Devil’s interval! 0:32

[@jobsingames]

The pure Magic of films from this era just sweep you away

[@Ryan-qv9ed]

Still one of the best looking movies ever

[@scooteranthony6297]

Such a great movie. The dancing was so amazing, especially at the dance. These were the best of the best.

[@dominicansoul1]

Rest In Peace Stephen Sondheim

[@harryjnagle7321]

This Movie the Original West Side story 1961 Rocks

[@niniortiz8901]

I know that Steven Spielberg is a great director, I know that Ansel and Rachel sing amazing, but this is so beautiful I can't help but be worried. Still, I'm ready. I'm freaking READY!

[@Sigridr763]

WOW just imagine how beautiful this song would have been if it was sung by someone who could actually sing

[@jslasher1]

I correspond with Richard once yearly on his birthday. He still lives on his late parent's farm near Fairfield Iowa. I'd forgotten how handsome he was back then. Talented, too.

[@mariadekankova2043]

Krása,moc děkuji za nádhernou písničku,Maria