We Kiss in a Shadow

"We Kiss in a Shadow"
Song

"We Kiss in a Shadow" is a show tune from the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The King and I.

In this song, Tuptim and Lun Tha declare their love for each other, even though they fear that the King of Siam would know about it.

In the original Broadway production it is sung by Doretta Morrow and Larry Douglas. In the 1956 film version it was sung by Reuben Fuentes dubbing for Carlos Rivas and Leona Gordon dubbing for Rita Moreno.

Recorded versions

• June Christy
• Holly Cole
• Perry Como recorded on March 20, 1951
• Vic Damone recorded on May 2, 1958
• Doris Day
• Martin Denny Album Hypnotique 1958
• Red Garland Trio
• Earl Grant
• Debbie Harwood Album Soothe Me 2004
• André Kostelanetz
• Dave McKenna
• Doretta Morrow and Larry Douglas on the original cast album, recorded April 16, 1951
• Cliff Richard released 1961
• Sonny Rollins
• Neil Sedaka (Oh! Carol: The Complete Recordings (CD 2 of 8)
• Frank Sinatra recorded on March 2, 1951
• Barbra Streisand, The Broadway Album, 1985
• Andy Williams, Andy Williams Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein, 1958