The 1965 movie “The Sound of Music” is a tuneful, heartwarming story based on the lives of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II.
Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, a postulant at an Austrian abbey with an abundance of youthful enthusiasm and a lack of discipline. Maria becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain (Christopher Plummer) with seven children, and brings a new passion for music, life and love into the home.
There are so many gorgeous songs from this film penned by the genius duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Rather than throw a dart at the list of songs, I have chosen to go with the glorious theme song – “The Sound of Music” sung by the profoundly talented Julie Andrews.
Magnificent scenery, a terrific story and the talent of Julie Andrews combined for an Academy Award-winning combination!
Do you have a favorite song from this wonderful movie? Please share your thoughts or post a video.
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I visited Salzburg last October, the home of The Sound of Music. They certainly know how to cash in on the movie’s popularity! It’s always been a favourite film of mine.
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It must be glorious, Keith! Do you have photos on you site?
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Not the kind of music I usually hear so this was definitely a breath of fresh air. Thanks!
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Glad to hear that, Sanjeet. This is one of the finest movie musicals out there and Julie Andrews’ voice and punctuation are like glittering diamonds. But, we cannot overlook the songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein – the best of the best.
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I love every song, so it is hard to pick a favorite. “Edelweiss” always gets me choked up, and I laugh at “Sixteen going on Seventeen.”
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Edelweiss is such a pretty song; I remember teaching it to the children’s choir at church.
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That’s the one that can still reduce me to tears for its sheer beauty and vocal strength. It has to be one of the all time great movie songs.
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Yes, it is. I was smiling the other day when you mentioned this song knowing it was coming up
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I love the music from Sound of Music, but I also loved the soundtrack from Dirty Dancing 💃
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