I think that the straight forward tact is actually funnier. Anyone can sing a funny song in a funny way. Barrowman playing it straight is a drier, wittier way. It reminds me of an old Irish ballad - a pretty melody with very morose lyrics.
I like his version. It's completely straightforward and he has a good voice. He also has great diction - every word is as clear as a bell -because JB is an actor and knows that words matter. All the famous versions are interpretations - especially Midler's. John made the very smart decision to sing it straight. He doesn't take liberties with the words, the story, the music, the tempo.
I.e. he doesn't take liberties with Cole Porter. How smart is that?
you should listen the lemon heads version,you will like it as well,as a matter of fact that was the first time a heard this sung by Evan Dando,lovely versio, and love this song
I think that the straight forward tact is actually funnier. Anyone can sing a funny song in a funny way. Barrowman playing it straight is a drier, wittier way. It reminds me of an old Irish ballad - a pretty melody with very morose lyrics.
calamitygulch 4 months ago
OMG... JB has a wonderful voice...but this song should be a little faster and campier...Cole Porter had a wicked sense of humor.
masterpiecelover 1 year ago
yes johnny boy is a great singer with great diction et al B U T you cannot deny the fact that miss divine's version is so much better and way fun!!
jeepgayguy 1 year ago
I love Bette's .. but this is really nice.. Very well interpreted.. I'd definitely listen again.
GodsFavoriteBassPlyr 1 year ago
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bbbooorrrrriiiiinnnngggg so straight sung its gay
timothyj1966 1 year ago
its apost to be a sad song so hes the best so far :p
MrBostin55 2 years ago
good but not as good as Bette Midler. he is gorgeous tho.
chunkylumps 2 years ago
I like his version. It's completely straightforward and he has a good voice. He also has great diction - every word is as clear as a bell -because JB is an actor and knows that words matter. All the famous versions are interpretations - especially Midler's. John made the very smart decision to sing it straight. He doesn't take liberties with the words, the story, the music, the tempo.
I.e. he doesn't take liberties with Cole Porter. How smart is that?
Bouncybon 2 years ago 6
Dire and Dull
Therea re loads of great versions of this but this isn't one of them. Shame coz he's very handsome
ashurstopera 2 years ago
Give me Labelle's version over this anyday. This was quite, boring....
carolinaguy321 2 years ago
This is the first time I've heard John Barrowman sing.He has the talent and a beautiful voice. I'm thankful I finally got to listen to him.
loulou2lou 2 years ago 3
beautiful but ellas will always be the best. xxx
dunndawson 2 years ago 2
I loved this song from the first time i heard it on the radio ... but in combination with Barrowmans voice it is simply unspeakable good.
Taliesin2 3 years ago
this first version i heard was bette mitler, but I love this one better, because it is moving, and a lot slower than Bette's version.
aappleton218 3 years ago
you should listen the lemon heads version,you will like it as well,as a matter of fact that was the first time a heard this sung by Evan Dando,lovely versio, and love this song
19620727 2 years ago
@aappleton218 yea, bette's version is kinda hectic, huh?
uncoverbrother 1 year ago
Nice... thanks for posting!!
avondale999 3 years ago 2