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May 12, 2024 · “Bali Ha’i” is a beautiful and captivating song from the musical ‘South Pacific,’ with the unforgettable vocals of Juanita Hall. Released in 1949 as part of the Original Broadway Cast Recording, the song continues to resonate with its listeners as it captures the essence of longing and escapism.
Bali Ha'i Lyrics: Most people live on a lonely island / Lost in the middle of a foggy sea / Most people long for another island / One where they know they will like to be / Bali Ha'i...
The song is about the draw of love and desire, which is what Bali Ha’i partly represents. However, Hammerstein’s lyrics refer to more, to the greater magic hidden in life everywhere, the mystery that lies behind the black, you might say.
Juanita Hall originally performed Bali Ha'i written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers and Juanita Hall performed it in the stage production South Pacific in 1949. It was also covered by Gildo Mahones, Jonathan Knight, Chaise Lounge, Donnette Thayer and other artists.
