A couple of things. I saw Michael Rupert sing this song 12 times back in the mid 1980s when they took "March of the Falsettos" on tour and it worked perfectly in that show. But I have no problem at all with it sung by a woman. As for "Elegies," I saw that collection of William Finn songs as it closed the Beverly Canon Theatre in Beverly Hills, which was being torn down. I think this singer should try a few of the ballads from Finn's "Falsettoland" and later "Falsettos."
huccster - i don't think having a woman sing this song has anything at all to do with being open-minded or not; true, this is meant to be sung by a man, but having it performed by a woman shouldn't rob the song of power or meaning. it's a song about love, and that should (and does, if you ask me) hold up, regardless of the gender of who's singing.
but it IS a guy song for another guy... not that i don't think girls should sing it... it's just that it is beautiful as it is. regardless of which gender sings the song.
Yes, I've listened to a guy sing it since. I was overexaggerating before. I just really like the way she sings it. It is such a gorgeous song!! OBSESSED.
I A.D'd this beautiful young lady in PIPPIN as the Leading Player when she was at camp. If anyone knows how to get hold of her let me know! i lost conatct when I moved back to NEW ZEALAND! cheers Jeremy! Dani I MISS U!!!! X
hey UrinTown.... i think 've [retty much become well known with every single senior class member from Umich....with all the youtubes and the bigest class ever and overdone song website...and im just curious.... who are you? cuz i think i know you now lol
u sound a bit like kate bush, nice voice,
Liamautomechanic 1 year ago
this is not from elegies.
rosannarachel 1 year ago
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any Christians up in here? check my video out, I was born Red(u weren't born gay).
LordsLight 1 year ago
WAIT. SORRY. I got this mixed up with Make Me a Song. :\
grandmasboy522 1 year ago
Its too bad this wasnt in the original Elegies. I love this song.
grandmasboy522 1 year ago
Girl you miles on some of the boys trying to sing this song on youtube!
I love hearing a woman sing it. I'm sure William Finn meant for this to be a song about a universal truth.
FUNCHOMCLALA 3 years ago 3
Pleasant.
A couple of things. I saw Michael Rupert sing this song 12 times back in the mid 1980s when they took "March of the Falsettos" on tour and it worked perfectly in that show. But I have no problem at all with it sung by a woman. As for "Elegies," I saw that collection of William Finn songs as it closed the Beverly Canon Theatre in Beverly Hills, which was being torn down. I think this singer should try a few of the ballads from Finn's "Falsettoland" and later "Falsettos."
RonHardC 3 years ago
I never thought about a girl singing this song... it's actually just as beautiful and I believe few people would be able to pull that off.
reprisexmyrole 3 years ago 2
I like how she sung a guys song, but I just hate how when a guy sings a girl song they get a bunch of crap for it.
trevorbradlee 3 years ago 5
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it loses its meaning when sung by a woman; this is a love song by a man for a man, think of it that way; and it has more meaning
Minds are like parachutes-- they work best when they're open.
huccster 4 years ago
huccster - i don't think having a woman sing this song has anything at all to do with being open-minded or not; true, this is meant to be sung by a man, but having it performed by a woman shouldn't rob the song of power or meaning. it's a song about love, and that should (and does, if you ask me) hold up, regardless of the gender of who's singing.
notfifi 2 years ago
Wonderful job :) I'm singing this for a musical theater vocal workshop and you did a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing!
Alex1248x2 4 years ago
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I personally think she's a little pitchy, and by little I mean...A LOT. And boring to watch! But sometimes there's a pretty tone.
krisbosch 4 years ago
i loved this and am so glad i came across it...i want to sing this for something!
supercooper91 4 years ago
great, great, great...
chaosorganized 4 years ago
like, seriously, I don't even WANT to hear a guy sing it. I love this song!!!
fossegirl5678 4 years ago
but it IS a guy song for another guy... not that i don't think girls should sing it... it's just that it is beautiful as it is. regardless of which gender sings the song.
chaosorganized 4 years ago
Yes, I've listened to a guy sing it since. I was overexaggerating before. I just really like the way she sings it. It is such a gorgeous song!! OBSESSED.
fossegirl5678 4 years ago
love it!
fossegirl5678 4 years ago
Nothing like hearing an anthem sung by an alien. Swell job. Showtunes Rock!
clarkcny 4 years ago
Yeahp! I think I know what you mean... :)
chaosorganized 4 years ago
i like this on a girl! interesting choice!
californiawine85 4 years ago
I A.D'd this beautiful young lady in PIPPIN as the Leading Player when she was at camp. If anyone knows how to get hold of her let me know! i lost conatct when I moved back to NEW ZEALAND! cheers Jeremy! Dani I MISS U!!!! X
manuspooface 4 years ago
Beautiful voice, beautiful sentiment.
castodivo 4 years ago
I like this better on a male.
MatthewwMatthew 4 years ago
Me too.
bananabasket 3 years ago
can i just say that i LOVE YOU ALL!!!
lilacwine89 4 years ago
hey UrinTown.... i think 've [retty much become well known with every single senior class member from Umich....with all the youtubes and the bigest class ever and overdone song website...and im just curious.... who are you? cuz i think i know you now lol
Hanky0626 4 years ago
It's a MYSTERY!!!!! haha, actually a bunch of people have access to the account, so it depends. Although there is one who posts all the vids.
UrInTown 4 years ago
This is from Falsettos not Elegies.....
kudos4kkms 4 years ago
The ELEGIES at Umich was a collection of various William Finn songs that all dealt with death, not just the one's on the CD.
UrInTown 4 years ago 3
Did anyone sing "When The Earth Stopped Turning?"
ljh5290 4 years ago