Desert Song

Mario Lanza

About Desert Song

Mario Lanza Sings Songs from The Student Prince and The Desert Song is a 1989 compilation album by Mario Lanza. This RCA Victor CD features most of the songs recorded by Mario Lanza for the 1954 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Student Prince. These include several that would become closely identified with the tenor: "Serenade," "Drink! Drink! Drink!," "Beloved," and "I'll Walk With God." The last two selections are not by Sigmund Romberg, the original composer of The Student Prince, but were written especially for the film version by Nicholas Brodszky and Paul Francis Webster. Generally regarded as being among Lanza's finest renditions of English-language songs, The Student Prince was recorded in 1952, with one remake ("Beloved") in May 1953. For contractual reasons, the singing of soprano Ann Blyth (who originally sang with Lanza on two of the numbers) has been replaced by that of Elizabeth Doubleday on this disc. Constantine Callinicos was appointed Mario Lanza's musical director for the film, and most of the soundtrack recordings were made with Constantine Callinocos conducting the MGM Orchestra.  


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1989
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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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Mario Lanza

Mario Lanza (January 31, 1921 – October 7, 1959), was an American tenor, singer, actor, and Hollywood movie star of the late 1940s and the 1950s. The son of Italian emigrants, he began studying to be a professional singer at the age of 16. He was born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza. He changed his name when he signed with MGM. His mother's maiden name was Maria Lanza. more »

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Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, OTTO A. HARBACH, SIGMUND ROMBERG

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10 facts about this song

Singer Category
Mario 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.
Originality Category
Despite 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.
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.
Opera Influence Category
Like much of Lanza's music, "Desert Song" reflects his opera background, showcasing his classically trained voice.
Singer's Performance Style Category
Lanza's rendition of "Desert Song" illustrates his signature style - a mix of operatic technique and mainstream popularity.
Song's Genre Category
"Desert Song" is an example of popular music merging with classical styles, termed as "pop-opera" or "popera".
Censorship Issue Category
Unfortunately, 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.
Posthumous Popularity Category
Despite 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.
Record Label Category
Mario Lanza's rendition of "Desert Song" was released by RCA Victor, a well-known music label.
Culture Influence Category
Lanza'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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