Cats - Memory - Betty Buckley.

[Paradise7692]

I could listen to this song 365 days a year! They need to put Betty Buckley on Glee!

[Paradise7692]

I have the dvd version with Elaine Paige, but I wish I had seen Betty Buckly's version. I've only heard her sing the song, and from my point of view, Betty's version is by far the best. I think from what I've seen and heard, Betty has a much more powerful voice. Obviously why she's named "The Voice Of Broadway." I do give someone else a chance, but when it comes right down to a song I LOVE, I do have my favorites. And it's Betty Buckley's version!

[ValtronW]

@Paradise7692 The video of her performance at the Tony Awards is here on Youtube. She's even better live.

[djp1129]

It's a great clip however. Thanks for posting it.

[djp1129]

That is Betty Buckley voice and some of the pictures are of her but the photo at the end is not her.

[Moonlight1983]

@djp1129 I know.

As I sead earlier: found it on a website with pictures from Betty as Grizabella :-)

I did not know it wasn't her ;-)

[noodle0912]

She sounds so.......different.......

[Moonlight1983]

@noodle0912 What do you mean? :-)

[noodle0912]

@Moonlight1983 She almost sounds higher pitched. When was this recorded?

[thewanksta36]

This is a good performance but the quality of the audio makes the singers sound like they're struggling, which they obviously aren't, as evidenced by their other performances of this song.

[djp1129]

Yeah, That's not Betty

[Wenubischannel]

Leuk! Maar ik vind Jemima wat minder :(

[keriah17]

Her voice is very weak, I feel nothing when I listen to her sing, i'm going back over to hear Elaine sing

[karrezza]

Dont think that last picture is Betty Buckley

[bevsoprano]

@karrezza You're right, it isn't.

I believe this rendition of Memory is from the CATS selections and not the whole soundtrack. Betty did this in the studio and I think it's wonderful! And to the person who said she lacks power - listen to the video of her singing it at the Tonys - she blew the roof off the place!

[Disneydanny]

this is the version from the actual Cast Album. The version on the "Selections" Soundtrack was sung completly by Betty.

[Moonlight1983]

Oh I'm sorry, found it on a website with pictures from Betty as Grizabella :-)

I did not know it wasn't her ;-)

Oh well, it is a grizabella, haha ;-)

[BurNiNgBAssisT86]

what a beautiful version! thanx for putting this up

[Moonlight1983]

You're welcome :-)

[pssstex]

Betty Buckley sounds like she has notes to spare when singing this song. So effortless and crystal clear. Wow!

[bugramps]

I far prefer Elaine Paige's version. Buckley does very well, but Paige's is more haunting, and her acting through her singing gives you chills from beginning to end. There's a power missing from Buckley's version.

[buckeyeba]

Power missing? I think you have an ear missing.

[GeorgeBailey2]

LOL ;-)

Perhaps both?

Seriously, I think Betty has a "Sunset Boulevard" take to Grizabella (faded glamour cat with proud/sad reflection), while Elaine takes a homeless (life spiralled into chaos) approach with sad desperation.

[moghedien13]

i agree. theres nothing gentle in her approach

[simayana]

@GeorgeBailey2 Elaine sings Grizabella as defeated and hopeless, Betty sings her as down but not out and growing stronger as she sings. Elaine sings her as pathetic; Betty sings her as courageous. Two wonderful performances, completely different interpretations.

[keriah17]

@simayana Elaine sings as vocally great Buckley sings as someone who pales in comparison to the great Elaine.

[simayana]

@keriah17 How wonderful we have both versions, me to enjoy both, you to compare and choose your favourite. I personally feel both in very different ways.

[CBA1990]

I love how she sings touch me it gives me goosebumps

[AngelorPhantom1359]

Ich werde versuchen, dies zu tun in den Sprachen Deutsch, es wird sehr schlecht. Haben Sie das Lied, die Momente des Glücks von dieser LP?

[AngelorPhantom1359]

I'm sorry if it wasnt German you were talking. i was just using google language tools :)

[Moonlight1983]

It was Dutch.

I don't even understand German :$

But i have the whole version of the LP on my laptop (but it's gone for repare now).

If my laptop is back i will load it up and send it to you via youtube.

(sorry for my bad English :$).

[Nienkej11]

Supercool dat je dit hebt geplaatst!

Ik snap helemaal dat je hierdoor gek bent geworden op musicals, dit nummer is zo mooi, en zeker deze gouwe/ouwe;)

[responsenow]

Dear Betty Buckley, thank you very much.

[littlesongbird1]

Thanks for sharing this.