The Desert Song
Percy Faith & His Orchestra, Mario Lanza, Earl Wrightson, Lois Hunt
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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
Composer Background"The Desert Song" was not originally composed by Mario Lanza. It is from a popular operetta by the same name and was composed by Sigmund Romberg with the book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, and Frank Mandel.
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Original ProductionThe original operetta of "The Desert Song" premiered on Broadway in 1926. Mario Lanza's cover of the song is one of many renditions that followed.
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Film AdaptationMario Lanza's version of "The Desert Song" was featured in the 1953 Warner Bros. film adaptation of the operetta.
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Lanza's RecognitionMario Lanza was an American tenor of Italian ancestry and was one of the most popular singers in the mid-20th century. His version of "The Desert Song" is considered one of his signature performances.
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Musical Style"The Desert Song" is a romantic song with an exotic ambiance. It evokes the sense of thrill and adventure with the backdrop of the Sahara Desert.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song tells the story of a desert hero who is also a master of disguise in the city, capturing listeners' imagination of a romantic and adventurous character.
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Album ReleaseMario Lanza's rendition of "The Desert Song" was included in his album "Mario Lanza: The 50th Anniversary Collection" which was released in 2002.
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Critical AcclaimLanza's version of "The Desert Song" is highly praised for its robust instrumentation and Lanza's powerful vocals, making it one of the best versions of the song.
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Lasting InfluenceEven after decades since its first performance, "The Desert Song" remains a classic in American popular music with Mario Lanza's rendition particularly standing out.
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Cinematic Presence"The Desert Song" was not only performed in the movie version of the operetta, but also in multiple film and television shows over the years, further demonstrating the song's cultural impact.
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