Christopher Plummer’s original unused vocals on ‘Something Good’ from The Sound of Music finally surfaced for the first time. Entertainment Weekly revealed an exclusive first listen to Plummer’s rendition of “Something Good,” a track written by Richard Rodgers specifically for the film adaptation of his and Oscar Hammerstein II’s musical.
Plummer played Captain Von Trapp, a widowed father of seven children, who learned to open his heart again through the music and ministrations of Fräulein Maria (Julie Andrews), the nun he hires to be a governess to his children. During the film’s production, Plummer originally recorded his vocals for the movie, but he was later replaced by Bill Lee, which is the version of the songs we hear on screen and on the soundtrack.
The Sound of Music Super Deluxe Edition of the soundtrack features a newly mixed and remastered version of the true entirety of the film’s music for the first time, including 40 previously unreleased tracks, the complete film score, unreleased instrumentals, 11 alternate takes, demos, and additional rare vocal recordings from the cast. Among the unreleased songs are “The Little Dears” — a combination of “I Have Confidence” and “My Favorite Things” — and “New Governess,” which wasn’t used in the film.
Fans can hear Plummer’s rare vocals now, and the Super Deluxe Edition, which includes a 4-CD/1-Blu-Ray Audio box set and digital version, will be available starting Dec. 1st. The re-release also offers extensions to the songs, a brilliantly arranged underscore, and even some segments not used in the completed version of the film, according to writer and preservationist Mike Matessino in an accompanying essay.