I prefer this version of TMOAS above all others I have heard. Marti is so delicate in this song, yet in others from the piece she shows a flare for passion (check out 'Let's talk about you' from the original 1980 album she made) and sultriness ('Sheldon Bloom').
I recommend hearing the album in it's entirety - it's well worth a listen.
I just did a performance of this song cycle (known more popularly as a musical now) for my MA Vocal Studies. Favourite song? 'Nothing like you've ever known'.
@itbejess Song and Dance is essentially two shows in one. The first half is "Tell me On a Sunday", while the second half is "Variations" (a dance performance to the music from Webber's Paganini variations and only loosely connected to the first half)
@itbejess Song and Dance is a two act show, with Act 1 being Tell Me On A Sunday and Act 2 being a ballet staged to Andrew Lloyd's Webbers 'Variations'- Tell Me On A Sunday is simply the one act show as it was originally written
@ballerinagirl1001 Saw "Song and Dance" a few years ago in London. Have also seen Marti is TMOAS in Woking about 5 years ago - Marti is superb - the best !
I'd like to hear Sissel (Norwegian) sing this.....or in her living years Karen Carpenter. Still find Michael Crawfords rendition of this the best (most emotional and moving)!
Sarah Brightman is overrated. Lots of other singers are way better than her at these songs. People like Martie Webb who unheard of shine a thousand times brighter than her. If only the world could recognise people for REAL talent.
@globaldominationRus I'm sorry,but I'd have to disagree. Sarah Brightman is not overrated, she's worked hard for her recognition, just like any other performer. She is tremendously talented and I don't think any credit should be taken away from her. Sure there are some vocalist who's talent may surpass hers, but i don't think that you should down talk her, it's not very professional, not to mention a tad bit tasteless. However, Marti Webb is brilliant!
@brandialisha she sings as if she has marbles in her mouth (watch my fair lady to get the reference, wonderful play btw) in my opinion, which is, my own. I have no doubt she has worked hard at what she does, I just find her singing less adequite than other, less recognised voices. I do not wish her to be chased out of brodway by people with pointy objects.... well i do fanatsize about it, but not ACTUALLY happening... but I do wish she would let other, more talented people take the spotlight.
@globaldominationRus It's not a matter of her preventing other people from taking the spotlight. So she's more famous - she got there through her hard work. She's not putting a stoppage on anyone else releasing songs. Not only is that irrational to say, it's rude.
I haven't visited for quite awhile - 2 years. Times haven't changed, but this song still gives me hope. And Marti sounds so much like my daughter that just listening uplifts me and if I close my eyes, I see my daughter. Thank you again.
Just seen that the producers of such massive touring hits as South Pacific, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and many more have done a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma which stars Marti Webb!
I've just booked my tickets for Blackpool - a tour list is available at the producers website - just search UK Productions on Google.
Just seen that the producers of such massive touring hits as South Pacific, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and many more have done a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma which stars Marti Webb!
I've just booked my tickets for Blackpool - a tour list is available at the producers website - just search UK Productions on Google.
I have to sing this song for my singing lessons, I'd never heard it before today but I instantly loved it. I think it's so lovely, really glad my teacher chose this song !
this isnt the full song, it misses out a bit towards the end. i dont know the exact words to it, but its something like "dont run out in the pouring rain ... dont call me as they call your plane ... take the hurt out of all this pain *pause* ... take me to a park, thats covered with trees, tell me on a sunday please" then it ends, but im almost certain its supposed to go back to park, at the end, not circus. other than that, its a good version x
The songs were changed a few times - artistic changes as well as changes from being done in England and the U.S. - but the printed book that was on sale has this version in it - least, it did when I bought it back in the 80's
Actually, I just came across this - type in Denise Van Outen - Tell Me On A Sunday - she sings live on Parkinson (English chat show) and she sings the parts you're talking about - the music for the show is often not what's printed for the public to buy......and they're often in different keys, which is annoying when you want to sing in the key you think it's been written in
ALW wrote both versions... they added the bridge for the Broadway production. He explained (maybe on the South Bank Show?) that they felt the song didn't have the dramatic build it should have, so when they revamped it for B'way, they added the bridge.
I dont really like her voice or the way she she sings this song, no offence meant :) but I absolutely love this song, I sing it with piano accompaniment. It is a beautiful song :D
I saw Song and Dance in London with Gemma Craven, who had just replaced Marti Webb as lead, but I got the cassette with the original cast. I memorized it from that before losing the tape to a fire. This brings back poignant memories. Oh, and she wants it to be on a Sunday because that's a day off--don't tell her on a busy work day--take the day, go to the park, make it a gentle let down. Let the last memory be good.
I guess she wants to hear it on Sunday, perhaps, because the chimpanzees only perform on Sundays. Who knows? However, that was a very insightful question.
It's a very sad song but it's about a woman who has to move on and who will survive. Makes me cry too. From the show, I loved, 'take that look off your face'. It was a gutsy show that didn't last long in the West End, but I loved it.
it might be as sunday is the last day of the week, she feels its easier to move on when a new week begins but it is a good question one where they may be a million replies
oh cool... thanks!!! i didn't think of it that way...i'm 13, and i heard this at a show i was in, one of the alumni sang it. it was beautiful... i love this song.
Song and Dance is in two parts - there's the one-woman version, which is about a woman from England who moved to the US to make it big. During the course of the show, she meets several men, including one who she thinks is 'the one' as it were - and he ends up cheating on her and leaving her. She finds out from a friend of hers, who's seen him someplace he wasn't supposed to be when he was supposedly on a 'business trip'.
One of the versions of Take That Look Off Your Face is her response to her friend's news, and it's immediately followed by this number. It's essentially the woman saying that if he were to leave her, she'd rather choose how he did so - but she's not given the choice. Poignant number, poignant show - I recommend finding the Bernadette Peters version of Song and Dance if you can and listening to the whole thing, it makes a lot more sense that way.
i just sang this song for my music exam and i loved learing the song, its not one of those songs i will ever get bored of singing lol. when i was 1st given the sheet music i wasnt sure if i liked it but i gave it ago and i so happy that i did. it got 29 out of 30 and was extremily happy with that mark lol. :D
i am now thinking about siging it in a show case evening my school are having. BTW you missed the last verse out of the song, any way i still love the song :D
I have been singing this song in my singing lessons, but for some unknown reason, whenever I hear it I start crying! I don't even know why!!! Lovely song, 5/5!
This makes me never want to listen to Sarah's version again. No offence to her, I still think she's a beautiful singer but the voice and emotion in this version of Tell Me on a Sunday is absolutly perfect.
I like this one better- its mood is more of a woman trying to hold herself together when she's contemplating this. So its reserve makes it even more touching, IMO. She's trying to talk about this without breaking down, but you can hear the emotion breaking through... even more powerful for that.
It was originally called song & dance but andrew lloyd webber rewrote the musical n added a few extra songs especially for denise van outen n it was called tell me on a sunday
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written... God, I wish I could create anything half as beautiful... It leaves me almost crying every time
He was knighted ("Sir") in 1992 and made a life peer (Lord, actually Baron) in 1997 - Baron Lloyd-Webber, of Sydmonton, in Hampshire (his title is hyphenated but his surname is not).
Has anyone got the Michael Crawford version of this song? Saw it once on TV and was blown away (I think it was the first time I really thought, wow can that guy sing!)
I've got it (old cassette) and hadn't listened to it in sometime. It has that crescendo near end that's missing in these versions "don't walk out in the pouring rain, don't call me as they call your plane, take the hurt out of all the pain." After listening to this version and Brightman I think it would sound better with a soulful women's voice (Sarah Mclachlan) rather than Brightman or Webb. I'd love to hear how a Dusty Springfield or Karen Carpenter would have sung it. Great song
I reall wish I could locate a copy of the orginal Tell Me On A Sunday. It's absolutely beautiful, but it's sadly long out-of-print. Can anyone help me?
My comment concerned Brightman (marrying ALW does not mean she doesn't have great talent, trajectory notwithstanding)and Webb. How Streisand and PaIge got into the mix is curious; however, so be it. PaIge performed it in the show; Streisand merely sang it. Comparing apples to oranges does not prove a point. It is one thing to love a particular performer, but to categorically say ""Brightman cannot touch Webb on "Tell me on a Sunday"" is hyperbole. The tape/cd was produced AFTER the divorce.
I have read each of your comments finding them more and more distasteful each time. This song is sung absolutely perfectly by Sarah Brightman, frankly it is a treasonable idea to suggest that other such musiscians should have "given it a whack".
I have no doubt that you know what you are talking about musically, but I'm a strong believe in "if you can't do it yourself... don't complain". Lets see you sing this.
Marti Webb does a fine job on this song. As far as emotion is concerned, I can not understand how one can say Sarah Brightman doesn't hit this spot on. I have high regard for Ms. Webb, but I have a simple question for the Marti Webb fans. When Andrew Lloyd Webber had his songs recorded on the Andrew Lloyd Webber cd/tape, why was Sarah Brightman the one singing it? For you fans of Marti Webb, check out her singing "Don't Let the Moment Pass". It is on the Freudiana album. It is OUTSTANDING!
Perhaps because Brightman is his ex-wife, and frankly without ALW, she would have had a different career trajectory? Sarah Brightman is a wonderful singer, but there are songs that she cannot do as well as others. For example, Steisand did Grimalda Cat's lament, but Elaine Page was better. IT doesn't take away from either of them-just their voices and approaches are different and one is always more appealing than the other. Streisand can never touch Page, and Brightman can never touch Webb.
I have read each of your comments finding them more and more distasteful each time. This song is sung absolutely perfectly by Sarah Brightman, frankly it is a treasonable idea to suggest that other such musiscians should have "given it a whack".
I have no doubt that you know what you are talking about musically, but I'm a strong believe in "if you can't do it yourself... don't complain". Lets see you sing this.
Yes and done much better by Webb imo. I think the Peter's version was also very good.. but I think this one is the best. Webb also does a remarkable job with "Last Man In MY life." If I'm not mistaken this was written for her.
I appreciate the effort you have put forth, because it brings back a very happy memory to me, even though I cry every time. That's because I haven't come to terms with the loss of my daughter, however what you have done is helping. Thank you for this.
No, she didn't die, no I didn't force her to be something, no I didn't abuse her. She just decided that she needed her own space. I hope someday she will come back. I don't think so, but I hope. She still calls, and says she loves me..yet
Thank you for posting this. I have listened, I can't tell you how many times, and I have cried every time. I've listened to others, like Brightman, however it hasn't had the same impact.
My daughter was a singer. This is the last song she sang in competition. She doesn't sing anymore. Everytime I hear this particular rendition, which sounds so much like my daughter, I cry. I must be a masochist, cause I keep coming back. But thank you.
Are you responding to my comment? I'm not sure because I received a notification in my e-mail that indicated that you had posted a response. I'm Horatio.
Your comment about being 65 is problematic.
Is your comment meant to be inquiring, or derogatory? Are your parents still alive? Grandparents? If so, is there a problem with their age? Do you find their opinions are less important because they are older and ore experienced. Please, enlighten me about your attitudes and rationales.
yes it's the bit where she sings 'don't ride off in the pouring rain / don't call me as they call your plain / take the hurt out of all the pain' - at the end.
ok - I'm not sure which version you've heeard, but that is the most insipid version I've ever heard. If I maay (as an atheist) ref er you to one of the best mind inquisitive things I've experienced, Norman Jewison "Jesus Christ Superstar" ... ergo ""Heaven on their Minds". As for "Tell me on a Sunday", well, I've heard better versions with Ms Sarah...
Well, Andrew Lloyd Webber writes some GREAT songs, but they rarely make good shows. The only show that he is done that is fabulous is Phantom, yet, he still buthered the movie. There are many great songs such as Memory, Tell Me on a Sunday, Only You, and Whistle Down the Wind that sound great but the rest of the show sucks.
Thank you so much for putting this song up! I also haven't heard it in years. It's one of my favorite songs of his. I am not sure has Patti Lupone ever recorded this song? I think she would sound beautiful singing this song. Thanks again.
Like this song and version by Marti Webb. First one I ever heard. My favorite version though is by Michael Crawford. Heard the guy sing it live years ago in "The Music Of Andrew Lloyed Webber" and reduced me to tears along with the rest of the crowd. Still have MCs version on my ALW CD of Michaels. Can you do a video using Michaels version?
snore...
HeathenSaxon 1 month ago
this has always been a great audition song for me. :D
chlorr 2 months ago
I really want my girlfriend or fiance to sing this to me sometime. Probably wont be a good thing and perhaps we need Dr. Phil.
krycekification 3 months ago
@krycekification you just wish you had a girlfriend...
chlorr 2 months ago
Marti Webb has such a haunting and beautiful voice... <3
musictillthendoftime 3 months ago 2
I prefer this version of TMOAS above all others I have heard. Marti is so delicate in this song, yet in others from the piece she shows a flare for passion (check out 'Let's talk about you' from the original 1980 album she made) and sultriness ('Sheldon Bloom').
I recommend hearing the album in it's entirety - it's well worth a listen.
I just did a performance of this song cycle (known more popularly as a musical now) for my MA Vocal Studies. Favourite song? 'Nothing like you've ever known'.
missjessmain 4 months ago
Good version but, for me, Bernadette Peter's is the ultimate.
grimwanderer 4 months ago
The worst thing about this video is that the music doesn't start till 12 seconds in...
serpico1611 5 months ago
I would like to do this as a duet
SongsJerome 7 months ago
I agree !!!! Great vocal not to be topped!! llove love love ,...bring on The Rainbow!!!!
Mr1Cherron 7 months ago
This is beautiful, it's so raw and so emotional. It's Marti Webb's song, the original version and for me, the only one.
CandyHaleLinton 7 months ago
whats the difference between tell me on a sunday and song and dance?
itbejess 8 months ago
@itbejess Song and Dance is essentially two shows in one. The first half is "Tell me On a Sunday", while the second half is "Variations" (a dance performance to the music from Webber's Paganini variations and only loosely connected to the first half)
kcostell 6 months ago
@itbejess Song and Dance is a two act show, with Act 1 being Tell Me On A Sunday and Act 2 being a ballet staged to Andrew Lloyd's Webbers 'Variations'- Tell Me On A Sunday is simply the one act show as it was originally written
ballerinagirl1001 3 months ago
@ballerinagirl1001 Saw "Song and Dance" a few years ago in London. Have also seen Marti is TMOAS in Woking about 5 years ago - Marti is superb - the best !
KAF128 3 months ago in playlist musical theatre
singing this for an audition on saturday :)) cant wait! nervous tho!!
TheOneAndOnly285 8 months ago
I really like this version but, I'd love to hear Alfie Boe warble this one.
13bonniek 9 months ago
I'd like to hear Sissel (Norwegian) sing this.....or in her living years Karen Carpenter. Still find Michael Crawfords rendition of this the best (most emotional and moving)!
majik2hanz 9 months ago
I have to sing this song at my singing lessons
JrockstarGaya 9 months ago
boy does this ever take me back to a time in my life - 15 years ago.
i wish I could go back
setpunk12 11 months ago 2
15 people don't want to be told on a Sunday!
deusregnat 1 year ago 6
What musical is this from?
comedicacapella 1 year ago
@comedicacapella Song and Dance.
BadRubberDuckie69 1 year ago
@comedicacapella: quite literally one-act musical call ``Tell Me On A Sunday´´ :-)
SibeliusLand 11 months ago
It's such a great song!
Ekevdb 1 year ago
Sarah Brightman is overrated. Lots of other singers are way better than her at these songs. People like Martie Webb who unheard of shine a thousand times brighter than her. If only the world could recognise people for REAL talent.
globaldominationRus 1 year ago
@globaldominationRus I'm sorry,but I'd have to disagree. Sarah Brightman is not overrated, she's worked hard for her recognition, just like any other performer. She is tremendously talented and I don't think any credit should be taken away from her. Sure there are some vocalist who's talent may surpass hers, but i don't think that you should down talk her, it's not very professional, not to mention a tad bit tasteless. However, Marti Webb is brilliant!
brandialisha 1 year ago
@brandialisha she sings as if she has marbles in her mouth (watch my fair lady to get the reference, wonderful play btw) in my opinion, which is, my own. I have no doubt she has worked hard at what she does, I just find her singing less adequite than other, less recognised voices. I do not wish her to be chased out of brodway by people with pointy objects.... well i do fanatsize about it, but not ACTUALLY happening... but I do wish she would let other, more talented people take the spotlight.
globaldominationRus 1 year ago
@globaldominationRus It's not a matter of her preventing other people from taking the spotlight. So she's more famous - she got there through her hard work. She's not putting a stoppage on anyone else releasing songs. Not only is that irrational to say, it's rude.
crimsontearslikerain 10 months ago
omg love it so much :o
TheMonicantunes 1 year ago
least favorite version of the song, Bernadette and Sarah were way better.
alxscrz 1 year ago
12 people were told on MONDAY! :p
Beautiful song <3 definitely needs a repeat button.
amjay12 1 year ago 54
Outstanding....a very underated singer is Marti Webb
amribex 1 year ago
Wonderful song! To love or not to love, what we need is just such a simple thing.
WignyaTube 1 year ago
It's Marti Webb singing.
gjcoleco 1 year ago
Its not ELAINE PAIGE singing, is it?It doesnt sound like her, but whoever is singing has a wonderful voice.
rachsposito 1 year ago
zzzzzz....zzzzzz...zzzzz
Scrap5000 1 year ago
@Scrap5000 hope thats wasps stinging you .
onerydoory 1 year ago
Who is singing? Does not sound like Sarah Brightman to me.
tiooso123 1 year ago
@Wills1000 the one and only Elaine Paige. She is beyond talented. She's just, omg amazing.
Dementedsymphony 1 year ago
@Dementedsymphony
this is marti webb (original album), not elaine paige
paulonperez 1 year ago
A really beautiful version!
mariaycc 1 year ago
best .
onerydoory 1 year ago
great song
great voice
love it
:)<3
sillysongification 1 year ago
Its very nice version, like it lot xxx
marykeyooo 1 year ago
This is a beautiful version indeed but listen to Michael Crawford's as well. He sings it wonderfully and shows really emotion (for a man...hahah)
By the way what happened to the verse starting:
Don't run off in the pouring rain
Don't call me as they call your plane
Take the hurt out of all the pain
Did she miss this verse out?
mornalika 1 year ago 7
@mornalika
it's added to "tell me on a sunday" when the song cycle of the same title was turned into a musical (Song and Dance)
paulonperez 1 year ago
@paulonperez
thanks for that. I think I like the addition a lot.
mornalika 1 year ago
I agree she can sing with more power than anything and what vocal control and range! She has it all and more!
lightninglady1 1 year ago
Does anyone know what key this is in?
karaokegirl1313 1 year ago
@karaokegirl1313
key of C
paulonperez 1 year ago
the most beautiful rendition <3
witherhana 1 year ago
I haven't visited for quite awhile - 2 years. Times haven't changed, but this song still gives me hope. And Marti sounds so much like my daughter that just listening uplifts me and if I close my eyes, I see my daughter. Thank you again.
Ryhela 1 year ago
I like this version, but I thought this was her singing, if not who is singing this studio version.tell me please?
wills1000 1 year ago
this is brilliant marti is superb
shamvim 1 year ago
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Just seen that the producers of such massive touring hits as South Pacific, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and many more have done a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma which stars Marti Webb!
I've just booked my tickets for Blackpool - a tour list is available at the producers website - just search UK Productions on Google.
DrewGrand 1 year ago
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Just seen that the producers of such massive touring hits as South Pacific, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and many more have done a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma which stars Marti Webb!
I've just booked my tickets for Blackpool - a tour list is available at the producers website - just search UK Productions on Google.
DrewGrand 1 year ago
This is how it should be done!!! LOVE IT. *sigh*
4piglite 1 year ago
I love this song! It's so pretty, although I've never seen the play.
LittleLotte616 1 year ago
i love this song :) but can anyone tell me who sang this version please
mbeth12 1 year ago
@mbeth12
Marti Webb
NationalCritic 1 year ago
I have to sing this song for my singing lessons, I'd never heard it before today but I instantly loved it. I think it's so lovely, really glad my teacher chose this song !
Nazzie91 1 year ago
The best musical composer is an opinion statement.
imyoursuperior2 1 year ago
Personally I think the lyricist - Don Black - should be getting some credit too.
hurricaneUK 1 year ago 27
@hurricaneUK not just some, but most! its his words that move me.
mickstery6 1 year ago
"AbiLovesYouLots" you are absolutely correct in all your comments about the lyrics!! (I'm a huge huge Lloyd Webber fan!)
dmf1301 1 year ago
this isnt the full song, it misses out a bit towards the end. i dont know the exact words to it, but its something like "dont run out in the pouring rain ... dont call me as they call your plane ... take the hurt out of all this pain *pause* ... take me to a park, thats covered with trees, tell me on a sunday please" then it ends, but im almost certain its supposed to go back to park, at the end, not circus. other than that, its a good version x
AbiLovesYouLots 2 years ago
The songs were changed a few times - artistic changes as well as changes from being done in England and the U.S. - but the printed book that was on sale has this version in it - least, it did when I bought it back in the 80's
Cailindearg 2 years ago
Actually, I just came across this - type in Denise Van Outen - Tell Me On A Sunday - she sings live on Parkinson (English chat show) and she sings the parts you're talking about - the music for the show is often not what's printed for the public to buy......and they're often in different keys, which is annoying when you want to sing in the key you think it's been written in
Cailindearg 2 years ago
This is actually the true Andre Lloyd Webber Version.
clarkemc7 1 year ago
ALW wrote both versions... they added the bridge for the Broadway production. He explained (maybe on the South Bank Show?) that they felt the song didn't have the dramatic build it should have, so when they revamped it for B'way, they added the bridge.
prettyboysing 1 year ago
I just bought the Album from a car boot sale- now I need to find a record player to play it on ! Beautiful Song!
jenRWfan 2 years ago
I dont really like her voice or the way she she sings this song, no offence meant :) but I absolutely love this song, I sing it with piano accompaniment. It is a beautiful song :D
xShaTteRx 2 years ago
She has a beautiful voice. and has alot of emotion in it.
clarkemc7 1 year ago
Here is a young lady with a lot of promise--> Tell Me on a Sunday sung by JUSTINE HYU 2008
dennis4001956 2 years ago
i think that there are a lot of ways to interpret this song (see below) but anyway you see it its beautiful :)
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PennnSmith 2 years ago
I saw Song and Dance in London with Gemma Craven, who had just replaced Marti Webb as lead, but I got the cassette with the original cast. I memorized it from that before losing the tape to a fire. This brings back poignant memories. Oh, and she wants it to be on a Sunday because that's a day off--don't tell her on a busy work day--take the day, go to the park, make it a gentle let down. Let the last memory be good.
bikerbabepink 2 years ago 5
I don't know why, but whenever I hear this song, I cry so bad. Nevertheless, a beautiful song. :) x
fabziepie 2 years ago 4
I find that the songs that make you cry are the ones you need to listen to the most. :)
skelseyc 2 years ago 3
I guess she wants to hear it on Sunday, perhaps, because the chimpanzees only perform on Sundays. Who knows? However, that was a very insightful question.
unclecolt 2 years ago
haha , your awnser made me laugh :')
Niamhemac 2 years ago
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its not the particular day that matters, is the fact that she can choose the conditions of the break up, so she chooses a sunday
stokewhitenproud 2 years ago
It's a very sad song but it's about a woman who has to move on and who will survive. Makes me cry too. From the show, I loved, 'take that look off your face'. It was a gutsy show that didn't last long in the West End, but I loved it.
2404421 2 years ago 2
i love this song, but why does she want to hear it on a sunday?
cloiscool22309 2 years ago
it might be as sunday is the last day of the week, she feels its easier to move on when a new week begins but it is a good question one where they may be a million replies
Sexygal600 2 years ago 3
oh cool... thanks!!! i didn't think of it that way...i'm 13, and i heard this at a show i was in, one of the alumni sang it. it was beautiful... i love this song.
cloiscool22309 2 years ago
its not the particular day that matters, is the fact that she can choose the conditions of the break up, so she chooses a sunday
stokewhitenproud 2 years ago 2
i love this song 1 of my faves
prancyD13 2 years ago
Does anyone know this musical well, and could tell meaning behind this song? Moment before? it would be greatly appreciated, thank you
Nikky5000 2 years ago
I know its from the musical Song and Dance, but thats about all I know about the song.
kaytayfosho 2 years ago
It from "Tell me on a Sunday". Song and Dance was combined with something else to create TMOAS
lizzieloubee 2 years ago
Song and Dance is in two parts - there's the one-woman version, which is about a woman from England who moved to the US to make it big. During the course of the show, she meets several men, including one who she thinks is 'the one' as it were - and he ends up cheating on her and leaving her. She finds out from a friend of hers, who's seen him someplace he wasn't supposed to be when he was supposedly on a 'business trip'.
BCthing 2 years ago
One of the versions of Take That Look Off Your Face is her response to her friend's news, and it's immediately followed by this number. It's essentially the woman saying that if he were to leave her, she'd rather choose how he did so - but she's not given the choice. Poignant number, poignant show - I recommend finding the Bernadette Peters version of Song and Dance if you can and listening to the whole thing, it makes a lot more sense that way.
BCthing 2 years ago
this video clams me down when i get mad this is so gracefull
gooodsummers 2 years ago
i just sang this song for my music exam and i loved learing the song, its not one of those songs i will ever get bored of singing lol. when i was 1st given the sheet music i wasnt sure if i liked it but i gave it ago and i so happy that i did. it got 29 out of 30 and was extremily happy with that mark lol. :D
i am now thinking about siging it in a show case evening my school are having. BTW you missed the last verse out of the song, any way i still love the song :D
sophiella93 2 years ago 2
I have been singing this song in my singing lessons, but for some unknown reason, whenever I hear it I start crying! I don't even know why!!! Lovely song, 5/5!
emorulesok 2 years ago 3
It is a sad song
clarkemc7 1 year ago
What a beautiful rendition of a fabulous Lloyd Webber Creation!
KyranGeraghty 2 years ago 3
This is such a nice song.... i have to sing it in singing lessons too! :)
coolclaireb0407 2 years ago
From the musical "Song and Dance" or
the one woman show "Tell Me On A Sunday".
MarinaTayeb 3 years ago
what is this song off?
jamiesexonlegs 3 years ago
This makes me never want to listen to Sarah's version again. No offence to her, I still think she's a beautiful singer but the voice and emotion in this version of Tell Me on a Sunday is absolutly perfect.
munkuminx 3 years ago 52
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I just did after watching this, and let me tell you, she makes Sarah sound very screecy, boring and annoying
nestersg 1 year ago
@munkuminx um....Sarah is genius! 50 people are idiots!
ericdhall77 5 months ago
I really like this version much better then the others. I agree with BlueBooks about the theatrical aspect of the song btw.
NinjaFoxProduction 3 years ago 3
my favorite version on this song!
rentgirl 3 years ago 3
liike it!!
flooske26 3 years ago
god i love this song.
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BLWNTRZNOWN4EVA 3 years ago
I like this one better- its mood is more of a woman trying to hold herself together when she's contemplating this. So its reserve makes it even more touching, IMO. She's trying to talk about this without breaking down, but you can hear the emotion breaking through... even more powerful for that.
300bluebooks 3 years ago 5
what show is this from? it's not 'tell me on a sunday' it something else?
MizzManicure 3 years ago
It was originally called song & dance but andrew lloyd webber rewrote the musical n added a few extra songs especially for denise van outen n it was called tell me on a sunday
xrebel123x 3 years ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written... God, I wish I could create anything half as beautiful... It leaves me almost crying every time
Pinky1703 3 years ago 8
dito
edgette 3 years ago
Sir Andrew is a ledgend.... This is one of my fav.
katiemitchell1 3 years ago 6
He's a Lord btw.
Snape230 3 years ago
He's not he's a Sir btw.
xrebel123x 3 years ago
No he's not. He's a Lord.
girlfriendincoma 3 years ago
Hes a sir he was knighted by the queen, you have to be born a lord
tinx100 3 years ago
You don't at all. He's a life peer as opposed to a hereditary peer. He was ennobled by the queen on the recommendation of the conservative party.
Snape230 3 years ago 2
He was knighted ("Sir") in 1992 and made a life peer (Lord, actually Baron) in 1997 - Baron Lloyd-Webber, of Sydmonton, in Hampshire (his title is hyphenated but his surname is not).
newmark401 2 years ago
Very nice version, lark and spur also does a very pretty version of this song too.
flaguy999 3 years ago
one of the saddest songs i've ever heard.
jennychicolini 3 years ago 3
this song makes me sincerely wish youtube had a repeat play button
Rockbandslidepostsch 3 years ago 21
This song ALWAYS makes me cry!
tamarkbloomuedu 3 years ago 7
Has anyone got the Michael Crawford version of this song? Saw it once on TV and was blown away (I think it was the first time I really thought, wow can that guy sing!)
lovemovesus 3 years ago
I've got it (old cassette) and hadn't listened to it in sometime. It has that crescendo near end that's missing in these versions "don't walk out in the pouring rain, don't call me as they call your plane, take the hurt out of all the pain." After listening to this version and Brightman I think it would sound better with a soulful women's voice (Sarah Mclachlan) rather than Brightman or Webb. I'd love to hear how a Dusty Springfield or Karen Carpenter would have sung it. Great song
majik2hanz 3 years ago
I reall wish I could locate a copy of the orginal Tell Me On A Sunday. It's absolutely beautiful, but it's sadly long out-of-print. Can anyone help me?
NathanF11989 3 years ago
My comment concerned Brightman (marrying ALW does not mean she doesn't have great talent, trajectory notwithstanding)and Webb. How Streisand and PaIge got into the mix is curious; however, so be it. PaIge performed it in the show; Streisand merely sang it. Comparing apples to oranges does not prove a point. It is one thing to love a particular performer, but to categorically say ""Brightman cannot touch Webb on "Tell me on a Sunday"" is hyperbole. The tape/cd was produced AFTER the divorce.
GOD711 3 years ago
I have read each of your comments finding them more and more distasteful each time. This song is sung absolutely perfectly by Sarah Brightman, frankly it is a treasonable idea to suggest that other such musiscians should have "given it a whack".
I have no doubt that you know what you are talking about musically, but I'm a strong believe in "if you can't do it yourself... don't complain". Lets see you sing this.
CapitalistPolitician 3 years ago
Marti Webb does a fine job on this song. As far as emotion is concerned, I can not understand how one can say Sarah Brightman doesn't hit this spot on. I have high regard for Ms. Webb, but I have a simple question for the Marti Webb fans. When Andrew Lloyd Webber had his songs recorded on the Andrew Lloyd Webber cd/tape, why was Sarah Brightman the one singing it? For you fans of Marti Webb, check out her singing "Don't Let the Moment Pass". It is on the Freudiana album. It is OUTSTANDING!
GOD711 3 years ago
Perhaps because Brightman is his ex-wife, and frankly without ALW, she would have had a different career trajectory? Sarah Brightman is a wonderful singer, but there are songs that she cannot do as well as others. For example, Steisand did Grimalda Cat's lament, but Elaine Page was better. IT doesn't take away from either of them-just their voices and approaches are different and one is always more appealing than the other. Streisand can never touch Page, and Brightman can never touch Webb.
Ryhela 3 years ago 2
Clarification, Streisand cannot touch Page on Grizelda's "Midnight" and Brightman cannot touch Webb on "Tell me on a sunday"
Conversely, Webb could never perform "Pie Jesu", and I think Page might have a problem with "People" or "The Way we were"
Everyone has their strengths.
Ryhela 3 years ago 2
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I have read each of your comments finding them more and more distasteful each time. This song is sung absolutely perfectly by Sarah Brightman, frankly it is a treasonable idea to suggest that other such musiscians should have "given it a whack".
I have no doubt that you know what you are talking about musically, but I'm a strong believe in "if you can't do it yourself... don't complain". Lets see you sing this.
CapitalistPolitician 3 years ago
This is not Sarah Brightmen singing, it is Marti Webb, from the original album, prior to the television special that Brightman did.
mickstery6 3 years ago 7
Yes and done much better by Webb imo. I think the Peter's version was also very good.. but I think this one is the best. Webb also does a remarkable job with "Last Man In MY life." If I'm not mistaken this was written for her.
elea1 3 years ago 8
yeah, I totally agree, Sarah Brightman has this high, scratchy, and completely fake voice.
luvgerardbutler 3 years ago 6
Only sarah brightman can take marti on at singing this song! awsome.
ClitMaster911 3 years ago
Andrew Lloyd is a genious!
Nurhiliel 3 years ago
I am singing this at the moment in my singing lessons
It's very emotional
Good Job!!
ilovenirvanaandmcr 3 years ago
Is this the Song and Dance version or the original Tell Me On A Sunday recording?
NathanF11989 3 years ago
I like this version without the bridge (I think the extra lines explain the song too much). And I love how Marti Webb sings it. :)
sleeplacker 3 years ago
know someone a page where I can load free musik from him?
ZeroSpellbound08 3 years ago
wow! this is gonna be a wierd theme for ai next week
xtremskier 3 years ago
Woop
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xDramaStarx 3 years ago
That is the Marti Webb version isnt it? The best singer of the song
mickstery6 3 years ago 5
I appreciate the effort you have put forth, because it brings back a very happy memory to me, even though I cry every time. That's because I haven't come to terms with the loss of my daughter, however what you have done is helping. Thank you for this.
No, she didn't die, no I didn't force her to be something, no I didn't abuse her. She just decided that she needed her own space. I hope someday she will come back. I don't think so, but I hope. She still calls, and says she loves me..yet
Horatioatthebridge 3 years ago 8
Thank you for posting this. I have listened, I can't tell you how many times, and I have cried every time. I've listened to others, like Brightman, however it hasn't had the same impact.
My daughter was a singer. This is the last song she sang in competition. She doesn't sing anymore. Everytime I hear this particular rendition, which sounds so much like my daughter, I cry. I must be a masochist, cause I keep coming back. But thank you.
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Horatioatthebridge 3 years ago 3
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how old r u 65?
catzcrazy898 3 years ago
Are you responding to my comment? I'm not sure because I received a notification in my e-mail that indicated that you had posted a response. I'm Horatio.
Your comment about being 65 is problematic.
Is your comment meant to be inquiring, or derogatory? Are your parents still alive? Grandparents? If so, is there a problem with their age? Do you find their opinions are less important because they are older and ore experienced. Please, enlighten me about your attitudes and rationales.
Ryhela 3 years ago 2
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you all musicians.. aww.. you suck!
so go fuck yourself! x )
geevoguuvo66 3 years ago
WHAT?
jazzychica85 3 years ago 2
I love this song
jeniinecko 3 years ago 7
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The "BEST" REALLY?
He STOLE most of his shit. All of Phantom is taken from Puccini. Get a grip guy.
justin9019 4 years ago
my brothers best friend sang this at a solo compition and it almost made me cryy.
its a great song!
fredlikeschesse103 4 years ago 3
this song is amazing i love it :)
topgunwoo 4 years ago 2
The song is Webber's own version of "Send In The Clowns" does anyone agree.
marvinradner 4 years ago 2
I cry when I hear this song
proudtheatredork 4 years ago
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sparkle007smith 4 years ago
It seems like there is a part missing in this song. At least that´s what my notes says.
cellistwoman 4 years ago
yes it's the bit where she sings 'don't ride off in the pouring rain / don't call me as they call your plain / take the hurt out of all the pain' - at the end.
mrpeterdonnelly 4 years ago
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ok - I'm not sure which version you've heeard, but that is the most insipid version I've ever heard. If I maay (as an atheist) ref er you to one of the best mind inquisitive things I've experienced, Norman Jewison "Jesus Christ Superstar" ... ergo ""Heaven on their Minds". As for "Tell me on a Sunday", well, I've heard better versions with Ms Sarah...
sherrybelly 4 years ago
Just shutup
CapitalistPolitician 4 years ago 3
I agree with SherryBelly Sarah does it the best.
wwedivaphantomfan 3 years ago
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Andrew Lloyd Webber is NOT the greatest musical theater composer. That title belongs to STEPHEN SONDHEIM.
klausweasley 4 years ago
I kind of agree, but if I were to say it, I would say Sondheim is the greatest in the US and ALW in the UK.
tinytimton 4 years ago
How about we just say, "They are both A-okay!"
28meerak 4 years ago 3
I agree!
proudtheatredork 4 years ago
Funny, this particular song, critics have noted, is very Sondheimesque.
klausweasley 4 years ago
Well, Andrew Lloyd Webber writes some GREAT songs, but they rarely make good shows. The only show that he is done that is fabulous is Phantom, yet, he still buthered the movie. There are many great songs such as Memory, Tell Me on a Sunday, Only You, and Whistle Down the Wind that sound great but the rest of the show sucks.
willydee 4 years ago
Those that can, do. Those that can't, critize.
smegym 4 years ago
Thank you so much for putting this song up! I also haven't heard it in years. It's one of my favorite songs of his. I am not sure has Patti Lupone ever recorded this song? I think she would sound beautiful singing this song. Thanks again.
McBuddie23 4 years ago
Cheers I had this song on disc but lost it think it's great.
ad4000 4 years ago
Thanks for putting this up... It's been so long (like over 10 years?) since I last heard this song.. and it still manages to tug at my heartstrings..
bunnyskips 4 years ago
Like this song and version by Marti Webb. First one I ever heard. My favorite version though is by Michael Crawford. Heard the guy sing it live years ago in "The Music Of Andrew Lloyed Webber" and reduced me to tears along with the rest of the crowd. Still have MCs version on my ALW CD of Michaels. Can you do a video using Michaels version?
mcbarnumphan 4 years ago
I love Michaels version too.
willydee 4 years ago 2