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"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. It has been described as "the single biggest popular hit to come out of any Rodgers and Hammerstein show." [1] Andrew Lloyd Webber describes it as the "greatest song ever written for a musical". [2]
Some Enchanted Evening is the second live album by the American rock band Blue Öyster Cult, released on September 13, 1978. The album was certified for a million units sold in the United States. [1] The album's seven tracks were recorded at various locations in the United States and England.
He declared that "Some Enchanted Evening", sung by Pinza, "ought to become reasonably immortal." [ 117 ] Richard Watts, Jr. of the New York Post focused on Mary Martin's performance, writing, "nothing I have ever seen her do prepared me for the loveliness, humor, gift for joyous characterization, and sheer lovableness of her portrayal of Nellie ...
The first pressing of the album contained a one-sided insert 45 RPM single of "Some Enchanted Evening", re-recorded by Olivor and produced by Charles Calello. Chasing Rainbows was produced by Tom Catalano, the longtime producer of many of Neil Diamond's hit singles and albums; [9] Diamond was another influence and favorite of Olivor's.
The first single, "Some Enchanted Evening", reached #40 on the Urban Adult Contemporary charts. The album was also the final Temptations album for Ali-Ollie Woodson , who would be released from the group by Otis Williams in 1996, after having suffered several bouts of throat cancer.
Because of the switch, the show's most famous song, "Some Enchanted Evening", is not heard until nearly 45 minutes into the film, while in the show it is heard about 15 minutes after Act I starts. Juanita Hall sang in the stage production and took part in the recording of the stage production cast album.
The choice of song was a throwback to Hathaway's 2004 film "Ella Enchanted," a jukebox musical in which the actress performs the track. Hathaway also threw her support behind Harris at the event.
The Original Soundtrack to the film South Pacific was released by RCA Victor in 1958. The film was based on the 1949 musical South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammerstein.The composers had much say in this recording, with many of the songs performed by accomplished singers rather than the actors in the film. [1]