[JohnBovenmyer]

I've never managed to catch the musical. But this music also inspired one of the most memorable TV episodes of my youth:

Gomer Pyle, USMC - The Impossible Dream

I link to the long version, which includes the equally good setup to the song. Although Wiki tells me Gomer had sung on the show before I think this was the first I'd ever heard him sing. Awesomely mind boggling!

[JohnBovenmyer]

Gomer Pyle, USMC - The Impossible Dream

Corrected the link.

[HiTech RedNeck]

I would have expected a high tenor out of Mr. Gaw-Lee. It’s a mezzo baritone.