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Background. When the film of the musical was made in 1969, Lee Marvin took the role of prospector Ben Rumson. Not a natural singer, Marvin nevertheless sang all of his songs in the film, rejecting the idea of miming to another singer's voice. Despite the film being a box office flop, the soundtrack became a success.
Lee Marvin performs Wand'rin' Star (or Wandering Star) from the musical Paint Your Wagon.Song written by Alan J. Lerner (lyrics) and Frederick Loewe (music) ...
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For a high-quality version with the original soundtrack see this link:https://youtu.be/N8608DIj-ocLee Marvin performs Wand'rin' Star (or Wandering Star) from...
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The song “Wand’rin’ Star” originated in the 1951 Broadway play, Paint Your Wagon starring James Barton, but gained new popularity with the 1969 movie of the same name. Lee Marvin, who played prospector Ben Rumson in the movie, performed the song.
Performed by Lee Marvin in a deep, soporific voice, it topped the UK chart for 3 weeks in 1970, and was also #1 in Ireland. The song finds Marvin singing about his peripatetic lifestyle that takes him to California for the Gold Rush.
Wand’rin’ Star. Lee Marvin. Track 12 on Paint Your Wagon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Producer. Tom Mack. The song originated in the 1951 Broadway play, Paint Your Wagon starring...
Dec 24, 2022 · Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star. (1969) Album: Paint Your Wagon OST (Lerner & Lowe) Featured in my for radio Podcast series ''Music For Plants Winter Warmer'.
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