Did you know that Julie Andrews said "When the Lord closes a door, somewhere He opens a window" in the movie "The Sound of Music"?
I've been sitting here listening to clips from the movie and also watching the Oprah program of the 45th Reunion of the cast of the Sound of Music, and this was mentioned...and I had to go find it!
I hope this works: (clip to where "Maria" says this in the movie)
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/bba3fe46-866d-424c-87b9-26f5528c3acd
I got started on this search tonight as I posted something on Facebook:
My Favorite Things
Julie Andrews
Raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
And schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
Julie Andrews
Raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
And schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
(I'm working backwards here...)
I had gone outside for a few minutes to walk around the yard, and I discovered these:
Anyway, I digress...I just mentioned this on Facebook, that I didn't know this quote came from this movie, and one of my good friends said she thought that was where I got the title for my blog, "Closed Doors, Open Windows". No, I never made that connection...but here are some links to the real story of the beginning of my blog and why I chose this title:
https://pamelasopenwindow.blogspot.com/2010/02/closed-doors-open-windows-beginning.html
https://pamelasopenwindow.blogspot.com/2011/05/another-closed-door-or-open-window.html
So I wanted to share this with you tonight because it was exciting to me that after all these years I learned something about this "connection" with Julie Andrews and The Sound of Music that I never knew before. Now I want to go watch the whole movie over again...I know we still have a video tape of the movie...but does our VCR still work? Mmmm, not so sure. I'll have to wait until one of the younger members of our household is here to set it up for me...or maybe we can just get it on Netflix or one of those other movie programs that we subscribe to that we never use...
What is your favorite song from the movie The Sound of Music? I know that every now and then any one of those songs pops up in my brain and I just have to sing it...what about you? I'll bet I'm not alone in this!!
Well, "So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, I hate to go and leave this pretty sight..."
I did not know that phrase was in Sound of Music. If Julie Andrews had been chosen to play Eliza Doolittle in the movie My Fair Lady, she would not have been 'Mary Poppins'!
ReplyDeleteInteresting..."When the Lord closes a door He somewhere opens a window!"
DeleteI can well relate to ending up spending oodles of time at the computer when something strikes my fancy as you did with the Sounds of Music. I first saw the movie on television many years ago and have watched it several times in full and in part on tv since then. It's hard to pick a favourite song since they are all very catchy but I do like My Favourite Things. I too thought your blog header was taken from the song. I'll come back and read how you really came to the title when I have more time. Until then stay blessed xx
ReplyDeleteIsn't that amazing that people thought my blog title came from that quote in the Sound of Music, and I had totally missed it all these years!!! That is so funny to me...I really hadn't watched the movie in a good number of years, so that line just didn't hit my radar screen back when I saw it as a teenager!! Thank you for joining in the song /singing with me!
DeleteA beautiful story and the music is just wonderful. I had no idea the script writer penned that phrase either. Wow!! You should join tomorrow's Medley... half the questions have been answered right here!! :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha,,, I just went and checked out your questions for tomorrow...and yes, I guess I've already done it. I could just repost this one! Isn't it amazing what we are still learning even at our "old age"> LOL. (but you are still younger than me!...so that doesn't really qualify for you...).
DeleteNow I am singing in my head. I sound fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI did not know this door/window saying was in The Sound of Music.
I'll bet you do sound fabulous! Would love to hear you!!!
Delete"The Hills are alive...with the sound of music...."
Who knew raindrops on roses could be so beautiful?
DeleteI saw this post on your right sidebar. I didn't remember it, so I clicked! Now I see I was here five years ago. FIVE years??
Hard to believe this was 5 years ago! But there you were, singing in your head, and you sound fabulous! LOL. I know I do too, when I sing in the shower...LOL. Thanks for coming back to visit again! I haven't looked at this one in a long time either!
DeleteThe first time I ever heard that phrase was from you on your blog and have shared that phrase with many ladies. WOW! I didn't know it was used in the Sound of Music. I wish I could hear you sing lady! I bet you have a wonderful voice. I hope that you are feeling much better. Prayed for you. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteRight now I am still croaking like a frog! LOL. Had this sinus thing for over a week, and it's trying to go away, but I won't be singing anything that is remotely like "The Sound of Music" anytime soon. Thank you for your prayers and kind words! Amazing the things we can learn even at our "old age"! LOL (you are much younger than me).
DeleteDo, a deer, a female deer. Re, a drop of golden son. Mi, a name I call myself. Fa, a long, long way to run. So, a needle pulling thread, La, a not that follows So. Ti, a drink with jam and bread. Which brings us back to do,a deer, a female deer, I only had to look to get the sequence in order. This WILL be in my hear the rest of the day. Peace and blessings.
ReplyDeleteI love that one too!! Thank you for participating!!! Happy Memories!!
DeleteSo funny, Pamela, but The Sound of Music is where I thought you DID get the title for your blog. That was the one line that stuck with me in this movie that is one of my favorites of all time! I love all the songs in this timeless classic. When I led the children's choir at my former church, I told the parents that I wished to be Maria to their kids, a person who loved them and would guide them into the beauty of music in their lives. Thanks be to God, I think He granted me that privilege and allowed me the legacy to leave.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, we could really use your prayers. We are going through an unexpected trial, and every prayer for leaning into God and His wisdom is so appreciated. I'll try to fill you in later by private mail.
Blessings to you and yours!
Thank you, Martha, for your comments. I can imagine that you were a wonderful leader for your children's choir...what a wonderful way to approach that ministry!!Those children were blessed to have you, I am certain. I will be praying for you, and will watch for your message...Blessings to you and yours now.
DeleteWow! Pamela, I loved this It's amazing to see the "Von Trapp Family" especially the "kids" as the look today. I just spent the last half hour watching your videos. Thank you for the memories. Have a blessed day ahead my friend.
ReplyDeletethank you, Toni. Those were such special days...what a beautiful movie that was for all time. We were blessed to have such music in our lives!!
DeleteThat is so cool! I actually named my blog after the song...in fact, when I started playing around with blogging, I wrote a test post dissecting all of listed items in that song, elaborating on each one. It got a little silly after a while and never posted it...LOL! They just don't make good movies like that anymore...and it's such a shame. :( Enjoy the rest of your week!
ReplyDeleteWow! I guess we have something else in common even though I didn't even know I had named my blog after the quote in the movie! I think you should go back and post that test post. I bet it would be a big hit!! No, sadly they don't make good movies like that anymore. Musicals just aren't "cool", which is so sad. I loved them...and learned a lot of good songs from them. West Side Story is another favorite!
DeleteI think that The Sound of Music is THE best movie ever made. It always draws me in time after time.
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