Desert Song
Mario Lanza
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My desert is waiting; Dear, come there with me. I'm longing to teach you Love's sweet melody. I'll sing a dream-song to you, Painting a picture for two: Blue heaven and you and I, And sand kissing a moonlit sky. A desert breeze whisp'ring a lullaby, Only stars above you To see I love you. Oh, give me that night divine And let my arms in yours entwine. The desert song calling, Its voice enthralling Will make you mine. Blue heaven and you and I, And sand kissing a moonlit sky. A desert breeze whisp'ring a lullaby, Only stars above you To see I love you. Oh, give me that night divine And let my arms in yours entwine. The desert song calling, Its voice enthralling Will make you mine.
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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, OTTO A. HARBACH, SIGMUND ROMBERG
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Singer CategoryMario Lanza, the performer of "Desert Song," was an American tenor of Italian descent. He is celebrated for his remarkable voice and for being a movie star in the 1950s.
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Originality CategoryDespite it being performed by Mario Lanza, "Desert Song" is not an original by him. It's the title song from Sigmund Romberg's operetta by the same name, which has been covered by multiple artists over the years.
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Movie Connection Category"Desert Song" was also the title track for the 1953 film in which Lanza starred. The film was a re-interpretation of the 1926 operetta.
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Opera Influence CategoryLike much of Lanza's music, "Desert Song" reflects his opera background, showcasing his classically trained voice.
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Singer's Performance Style CategoryLanza's rendition of "Desert Song" illustrates his signature style - a mix of operatic technique and mainstream popularity.
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Song's Genre Category"Desert Song" is an example of popular music merging with classical styles, termed as "pop-opera" or "popera".
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Censorship Issue CategoryUnfortunately, due to contractual and personal difficulties, Lanza's songs, including "Desert Song," from the movie were dubbed by another singer for the film's final version.
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Posthumous Popularity CategoryDespite Lanza's premature death at the age of 38, his renditions of songs like "Desert Song" continue to be popular, marking his spot as one of the most talented tenors of his time.
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Record Label CategoryMario Lanza's rendition of "Desert Song" was released by RCA Victor, a well-known music label.
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Culture Influence CategoryLanza's "Desert Song" is often performed in musicals and has impacted western pop culture through its use in films and TV.
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