Maria (1956 song)
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"Maria" is a song from the Broadway musical West Side Story, sung by the lead character Tony. The music was written by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The song was published in 1956.
"Maria" is sung by the male lead Tony when he learns the name of the girl he's fallen in love with is "Maria". The name "Maria" is spoken or sung in the song 27 times. It begins in B major and then modulates to E-flat major.
The song is widely known for its use of the melodic interval of a tritone.
[edit] Cover Versions
- Alfie Boe
- José Carreras
- George Chakiris
- Perry Como
- Michael Crawford (in a medley of "West Side Story" songs)
- Vic Damone
- Plácido Domingo
- Sergio Franchi in his 1964 RCA Victor Red Red Seal Album Women in My Life[1]
- Marvin Gaye
- Karel Gott
- Josh Groban
- David Habbin
- Jay and the Americans
- Stan Kenton
- Larry Kert
- Johnny Mathis
- Matt Monro
- Gene Pitney
- P. J. Proby
- Buddy Rich
- Peter Tevis
- Sarah Vaughan
- Matt Cavenaugh
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