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From The Music Man

Here's an old recording from summer '11 :)

If you're interested in singing or playing along with backing or karaoke tracks, I suggest looking at iTunes or another online music store. AngelsBwayKaraokes and other Youtube channels may give you an idea of what's available.

Recording and editing for this was done in Audacity, with a little ProTools to rescue the old audio.

From Wikipedia:
The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. In River City, Iowa, prim librarian and piano teacher Marian Paroo sees through him, but when Hill helps her younger brother overcome his fear of social interactions due to his lisp, Marian begins to fall in love with Harold. Harold, in turn falling for Marian, risks being caught to win her.
In 1957, the show became a hit on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances. The cast album won the first Grammy Award for "Best Original Cast Album". The show's success led to revivals and a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television remake. It frequently is produced by both professional and amateur theater companies.

The first recording of this song to be released came even before the original cast album version of January 1958. Promotional copies of the 45 rpm single, Capitol P3847, were released on November 26, 1957, even before the Broadway production had premiered on December 19. Produced by Nelson Riddle, it featured his orchestra and 17-year-old vocalist Sue Raney.

An earlier version of this song, "Till I Met You", appeared on the January 14, 1951 edition of The Big Show, performed by Fran Warren.

In 1958, jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins recorded the song on his groundbreaking album Freedom Suite. An alternate take is provided on the 1999 CD rerelease.

In 1959, Anita Bryant recorded a single which reached #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #14 on the Cashbox Top 100.

In March 1961, "Till There Was You" was a minor hit in the UK for Peggy Lee.

In 1962, an instrumental version of Meredith Willson's song by Valjean was also popular.[1]

In 1963, Sergio Franchi recorded this song on his RCA Victor Red Seal album Broadway... I Love You.[2]

The Beatles' version was included on their albums With The Beatles (UK release, 1963) and Meet The Beatles! (US release, 1964). The song was the only Broadway tune that the Beatles ever recorded.
Original Broadway Poster
Music Meredith Willson
Lyrics Meredith Willson
Book Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
Productions
1957 Broadway
1980 Broadway revival
2000 Broadway revival
Awards Tony Award for Best Musical

Judy Collins, Herp Alpert, Lani Hall, Kim Weston, Marvin Gaye, Fab Four Cover band, Abbey Road Players, Cassandra Wilson, Lisa Harris, Janiece Jafe, Joe Rathburn, Jim Hurst, Revolver Road Band, Monique Kessous, British Invasion Singers, Sherry Petta, Vera Lynn, Joe Stevenson, Uke Box Heroes, Joanie Sommers, Pete Petersen Quartet, Abigail Kiser, Lonley Hearts Club Players, Joni James, Cory Joynt, Charles J, US Air Force Band of the Rockies, West Towns Chorus, Gotcha!, Ed Clark, Kimberley Carper, Julia Rich, Dr. Rick Good, Down 4 the Count, Gordon Wright of Fooled By April, Ana DiNinno, Storm Front, Tom Olsen, Twyla Eddins, Cracker Jills, Ludwig Nuss, Nick Castillo, Tim Heintz, Grant Geissman, London Pan Pipes Orchestra, Mahrs, David Rose, Tara Charles Band, Revolution, Grace, Finesse, Pete Petersen, TuneTown Show Chorus, Voices Unlimited, Bobby Vena and JRJ, Bevin Turnbull, Dreamstar, Javier Martinez, Joy Dragland, Leper's Pen, Eddie Osborn, 3 Men and a Melody, T.V. Coahran, John Warren, Armada, Gene McDaniels, Chiana Humm, Michael London, Terry Draper, A. Aalion Tytmiorkesteri