Debbie Reynolds "You Made Me Love You" from Irene

[lesliekorshak]

Ever since a teenage Mary Francis not only held her own (at about 30 feet high) out singing and dancing both Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor, in "Singing in the Rain" this world had it's brightest star.

All these years later, she's only gotten better!

[warnold909]

It's great to see a star have so little regard for time and tempo - So brave!

(I bet the conductor was having heart failure the entire time!!!)

[lynda514]

Saw her perform at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh & loved it ! I was a teen & always loved all the old movies... I was amazed at her energy as it appeared to be a one wman show.

[BTURNER1961]

book by James Montgomery, lyrics by Joseph McCarthy, and music by Harry Tierney. Edith Day originated role of Irene O'Dare in 1919. Debbie Reynolds making her Broadway debut in the title role.in reworked revival which added this song. Reynolds was nom for tony

[HandwhistlerBen]

Such an incredible entertainer and performer. What an incredible voice!!! She may not be as great as Judy Garland, who will never be equaled, but Debbie is in Judy's league of legendary performers.

[RobertEllis2010]

@HandwhistlerBen : Couldn't have said it any better. There hasn't been a performer born who could be compared to Judy Garland, but Debbie is as close as they come.

[KomodoDragonLady]

I want to dedicate this to you Alex Nichols, of Lenoir NC.

[ChristophePhilippe]

Reynolds had a certain amount of talent that could be effective if kept within what it was capable of...and Irene is a charming show, but she was both too old for it at the time and just wrong for the part, anyway. It doesn't help that she was being too precious by half. It's a shame because there probably was a vehicle that was right for her.

The other problem is that you can't compare Irene with No, No, Nanette in terms of audience draw. Who wanted to miss Keeler in her tap routine?

[bang2b]

@ChristophePhilippe On stage, age isn't as important as talent. I think Reynolds was wonderful in Irene and her dancing anchored the show. She had a great personal success in it. The dancing in No No Nanette was also a big part of its appeal but both shows are, in essence, more pastiche than revival.

[agata521]

She reminds me of Sharon Gless here. Or should I say Sharon Gless reminds me of Debbie Reynolds.

[ScreamingPanda57]

And this is what a star is all about!

[miltsar]

Debbie would have been great in vaudville too...she's a born and natural entertainer.

[zoerphl]

"Hi Debbie!" hahahaha

[suckthere123]

Awhh Debbie that was so greatt :) Your a really amazing person! Im looking foward to meeting you in heaven :):)

[bang2b]

Actually Debbie was a very fine singer and dancer. Her fans loved her for her vivid personality but she was a solid professional with great chops as a singer and dancer and she worked hard to get them.

[picturefan2009]

She's brilliant!

[XbigbearXful]

i absolutely adore this song!

=)

[BernardProfitendieu]

what a complete lack of talent!!! embarrasing.

[pudgeuncle]

I wish someone would post this whole series.

[iriisblue]

Only a great entertainer like DR could take this simple song and build it to such an exciting climax. She's trooper plus.

[Taharah007]

Still grogeous!!!

[PamKraemer]

She has been underrated forever. Love her.

[jpstenino]

dougster2810 Thank you so much for the production history.

[YouriH190]

hehe, I heard this song in Awakenings. wonderful piece of music. sooo beautiful

[Shabannie]

I enjoyed this. I love Debbie Reynolds, and I love this old sweet song.

-------Ellen

[mam801]

Debbie was great in "Irene". She should of won the Tony Award. She made "Irene" the biggest hit of the season.

[rmwhippo]

I love debbie to bad her doughter dosnt but she can but on a show

[warrenholborn]

Looking forward to seeing Debbie in London Apollo Theatre at the end of April 2010

[waynebrasler]

What a pro! I've seen her in concert numerous times in Chicago and she is always fresh, inventive, fun and thoroughly enchanting.

[Grifiki]

We loved her in everything she did..

[PredkisnoPurpurje]

What a lovely lady! She's like a doll!

[cheefoo36]

Luv that gal since I first saw her in the movie Three Little Words Can't quite remember the number she sang but she exuded the feeling of anticipation that a star was in the making Her aura of /watch out there's plenty more to come/she delivered then as she has yet srtill today Heck Debbie I was a young stud and available when you and that creep Eddie Fisher first married As the song goes/you made me love you..../

[paradiseroad100]

i think nearly all of them from back them in the golden days sang it at some point

[12bmills]

I bet she had fun with the dress. LOL!

[Gumlegs]

The Judy Garland version had a new verse, but the chorus dates from 1913. Jolson made it a hit.

[franj1]

great

voice

[folliesfanatic]

You did a great job describing the pre-Broadway trials and tribulations of this revival. I saw it in Philadelphia and can attest to what you said. The show was nothing at all like the show in New York. For example, the title song "Irene" was only sung in the Philly tryout by Debbie and her co-star Monte Markum, but by the time it got to New York, the male chorus became a big part of the number with great Gower Champion choreography.

[BroadwayBabyJG]

Isnt this a Judy Garland song....it follows right after Dear Mr Gable...not that debbie is not singing it beautifully!!

[DannyHiggs]

I've been looking for this video for so long!!!!!

[gloriawalters]

Thank you for this! She is a total doll!

[BernardProfitendieu]

@gloriawalters yeah - Chuckie! 

[ImpatraZ]

Even though she was never a great singer, she shined brigther than than most. She was, and is, a true performer. From the Golden Age. Legend.

[Taharah007]

@ImpatraZ Her song (to Eddie) "Am I that easy to forget" has never been sung by anyone better than her...not even Engelbert. She had a great voice.

[dudewheresmydignity]

@ImpatraZ oh i thought she was a great singer in her day.