Featuring a most
appealing melody and a very sentimental set of lyrics, "Scarlet Ribbons"
came into the world in 1949 with a recording by Juanita Hall ( who played
Bloody Mary in "South Pacific" ). Harry Belafonte had a big-selling
recording of it in 1956. It was much beloved by cafe performers and folk
singers, because the story of the scarlet ribbons that appeared on the
little girl's bed in answer to her prayers never failed to move audiences.
And when the singer is Perry Como, the song becomes an extra treat , because
Perry sings it slowly and sweetly, and holds those whole notes beautifully ,
as only he can.