Discover “Make Believe” Through the Voices of Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson: A Piece of Memory of “Show Boat”
If you are a lover of Broadway music, you will surely not be able to ignore “Make Believe” – one of the most famous songs in Show Boat by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. This time, we return to the special version of the song, performed by the two famous voices Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson in the 1951 movie Show Boat.
“Make Believe” is a romantic ballad, full of emotion and dreaminess. In the musical, this song is performed by the characters Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia Hawks, a couple of lovers weaving dreams of an ideal and eternal love. The version in the movie, with the wonderful performance of Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson, brings a romantic and emotional atmosphere. Howard Keel, with his warm baritone voice, combined with Kathryn Grayson, who possesses a clear soprano voice, created a perfect blend of strength and gentleness. The two brought to the audience a performance that was not only musical but also emotional, making “Make Believe” more vivid than ever.
What is remarkable about this 1951 version is the staging and the combination of music and images. Although more than 70 years have passed, the quality of the music and the performance of Keel and Grayson still retain their timeless beauty. Jerome Kern’s music is like a breath of fresh air, perfectly combined with the acting style of the two artists, creating a special experience that those who love classical Broadway music cannot miss.
Besides the beauty of the music, “Make Believe” also reflects the spirit of Show Boat, a musical with a strong historical imprint, with love stories full of hardships but no less hopeful for a good future. With Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson, the song “Make Believe” is like a dreamy picture, where love and hope are always preserved, no matter how many challenges lie ahead.
If you have never enjoyed this version, let “Make Believe” lead you into a world of dreams and love that transcends all borders.
