Yes Fergie was amazing, but you cannot compare theatre to movies. There is a big difference between performing all the way through in one take live and lip syncing on film take after take. Love them both so I'd rather appreciate them both for what they are instead of pining them against each other.
Although Fergie's version was visually more effective (well obviously, it was directed by Rob Marshall), I'd prefer Kathi Moss' version cause unlike Fergie, she has to perform this song 8 times a week, live, with the same acting and the same tone. Her job is much more difficult but she still manages to give an outstanding performance. I don't think Fergie would ever been able to do that.
Incredible. Kathi Moss is amazing as Saraghina. Fergie was good, not going to lie. But she didn't have that animalistic, almost ruthless persona that the broadway version/character gives it.
since when does being italian make you look like a fucked up 80's woman? Im italian and none of my family is at all like this its actually annoying a bit, that the writer thinks italians are like that.
@Jigglesw: but no....she is just quoting a famous, almost mythological character of a Fellini's movie. She is Saraghina in Fellini's 8 1/2, which I warmly suggest you.
The song is not about Italian women being whores.
It's about Italians being commonly recognized as playboys.
The singer plays the part of Saraghina, a prostitute in 8 1/2, a famous Fellini movie, while she explains love to a bunch of kids. Between those childrens there's Guido, the protagonist, that will grow up as a playboy.
You have to see it in the context of the film or of the whole Broadway show. ;)
@catiaktita I dont think its a timeline thing just personal tase. I like funny stuff but for this sexy is better. I dont even see how this is funny. Its awkward and creepy.
@edwaerin Awkward and creepy? Because there isn't any sexy woman performing this scene? that's biased. Sexy doesn't always works specially in this scene cause it's more connected with the original, if you've seen the original you'll understand.
@catiaktita Why would it be creepy or awkward because there isnt a sexy woman? That has nothing to do with it. Dont just assume things. The little boys is what makes it creepy.
And I dont like her voice. She can obviously sing but I dont like how deep it is.
@edwaerin Well too bad you can't appreciate her voice it's an awesome performance, but in any case why did you commented on a video you don't like? Makes no sense.
@catiaktita How does that make no sense? I like the movie soundtrack so I decided to watch this and stated my opinion. Last I checked its a free country and Im allowed to do that.
@edwaerin YOU like the movie soundtrack. So what? IS this the movie soundtrack? NO, this is the Broadway version, not the movie version. Last I checked something called 'respect' existed.
@edwaerin YOU like the movie soundtrack. So what? IS this the movie soundtrack? NO, this is the Broadway version, not the movie version. Last I checked something called 'respect' existed.
@catiaktita What are u even talking about? How was I not being respectful? And I like the movie so obviously I would check this out.. I love broadway stuff.
Please, stop the comparisions and start appreciating. This woman is well-trained. I liked Fergie too, she was powerful, but I think we are caught up in the movie media too much.
I prefered Fergie's, Fergie's Saraghina was more convincing as a prostitute and her voice gave the song more passion and lust that fits well with the songs lyrics.
I wouldn't be able to say which one is better, because each one is really interesting... this one for example works with the children.... fergie's version works with the dancers.... XD
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. These versions are just different
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. So if you want funny this version is better. If you want sexy, fergies version is best
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. So if you want funny this version is better. If you want sexy, fergies version is best.
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. So if you want funny this version is better. If you want sexy, fergies version is better
please, don't go about throwing dards to someone's personal taste giving the excuse of someone's age. It's unrealistic and idiotic. I am relatively young and much prefer Ella Fitzgerald to Rihanna or any of her kind. Personal taste can be argued because it's something we educate ourselves, but it's not about someone's age.
@visualcheshire Yes,but you like different things at different age(with a few exeption of course)The tipical example is Avril Lavigne.Almost every girl at my age loved Avril when we were 12-13(though I never listened to her songs even I liked her) and now that we are older we find her songs kinda lame.same goes to tales like Snowhite and Cinderellla and with performers too. As you grow up you might understand a character better, therfore you may think differently who fits it more.sry bad english
@Ardenis9 I understand your point of view, however I must also add that I have a number of examples of my age that adore many different things at the same time - just like me. I like metal, opera and jazz (just some examples). I don't really know how far our points of view stand correct, though^^~
@visualcheshire I think we're both right. I never liked either when people dismissed my oppinion right after they realised how old I was... I know it is annoying but it has some truth in it:D:D(and dont get me wrong I like many different things also...its just there are a few things that you like'cause of your age)But I really dont want to argue too much about it:D You right, Im right... so what's the big deal:D
i think both versions have their merits, this version fits the style and motif of the play but fergies fits the style and motif of the movie
in the same way catherine zeeta joneses version of all that jazz is as good as cheeta riveras the difference between the stage and the screen of any musical song is on stage theres passion and room for the performer to adlib, in the movies its clear the vocals have been polished and given a little help
1982 - 2009 = 27 years ago. This is fabulous theater for any time but clearly Fergie's version takes the obvious route and plays up the meaty sexual Italian whore which is expected in 2009. In the inter-cut beach scene when she's on all fours and jiggles her breasts punctuating the music - amazing. So perfect.
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. These versions are just different but equally good when you compare them to what the artists are going for.
@rubiomasgrande Actually (and this is my opinion, so it's not true), the big difference is in style. I don't think Rob Marshall was going for sexy when he did it with Fergie. I think the movie was trying to bring out the passion that Saraghina is saying ALL Italians have.
@jdthemindfreak So do I. It's more sensual and I like how the music was built up more. And I don't think I'm being biased because I disliked the movie lol But something for me is not clicking here. It's unsexy and her voice... I don't know... doesn't fit the song?
Im so glad to watch these clips after the way the film was butchered. Leaving out the bells os st sabastian ripped the heart and soul from this master piece
Kathi Moss, what a gal.... they censored the choreography a little for the Tony Award broadcast and sped up the tempo from the show, but it's great to have this.
Yes Fergie was amazing, but you cannot compare theatre to movies. There is a big difference between performing all the way through in one take live and lip syncing on film take after take. Love them both so I'd rather appreciate them both for what they are instead of pining them against each other.
EmoAnthony91 2 weeks ago
i caught myself with my mouth like this *O*
BItchSlayerGirly 1 month ago
Wow, I like this version a lot!!! Fergie was the first one I saw, but as for an actual stage production...this one just wins!!
jessicatheginger 2 months ago
Gotta love those kids. XD
SnowCrasher 3 months ago
Although Fergie's version was visually more effective (well obviously, it was directed by Rob Marshall), I'd prefer Kathi Moss' version cause unlike Fergie, she has to perform this song 8 times a week, live, with the same acting and the same tone. Her job is much more difficult but she still manages to give an outstanding performance. I don't think Fergie would ever been able to do that.
NeuwirthFan 3 months ago 6
altro che fergie...
2stefanO9 4 months ago
this is great but kind of disturbing at the same time
holachao76435281 5 months ago
she is spectacular
jesshanazawa 5 months ago
Incredible. Kathi Moss is amazing as Saraghina. Fergie was good, not going to lie. But she didn't have that animalistic, almost ruthless persona that the broadway version/character gives it.
mattymoocha 5 months ago
oh my god! oh my god!! oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!
sonhiVhino 5 months ago
wow. this SCREAMS 1980s to me.
ThePhantom135 5 months ago
since when does being italian make you look like a fucked up 80's woman? Im italian and none of my family is at all like this its actually annoying a bit, that the writer thinks italians are like that.
and the songs annoying
Jigglesw 7 months ago
@Jigglesw: but no....she is just quoting a famous, almost mythological character of a Fellini's movie. She is Saraghina in Fellini's 8 1/2, which I warmly suggest you.
margotbezzi 6 months ago 2
@Jigglesw
The song is not about Italian women being whores.
It's about Italians being commonly recognized as playboys.
The singer plays the part of Saraghina, a prostitute in 8 1/2, a famous Fellini movie, while she explains love to a bunch of kids. Between those childrens there's Guido, the protagonist, that will grow up as a playboy.
You have to see it in the context of the film or of the whole Broadway show. ;)
Zeghart 1 month ago
I'm sorry but the little boy's expression was funny. I can't take this version seriously.
DoubleDerping 7 months ago 2
@DoubleDerping Same thing here
Mbryty 2 months ago
I like her. She had me laughing out loud. I don't prefer her voice over Fergie's in the movie, but I think it fits the role in its own way.
That0little0witch 8 months ago
oh god, is that sereghina, or the captain of the lolly pop guild. Well more like she ate the lolly pop guild
ssgvegasboi22 9 months ago
oh god, is that sereghina, or the captain of the lolly pop guild.
ssgvegasboi22 9 months ago
She's the Pied Piper of Puberty
a07002 9 months ago 3
I don't know if I'm wrong or someone at 2:50 have said "danza puttana"?
JAMMAICACCOLA 10 months ago
@JAMMAICACCOLA: si.
margotbezzi 6 months ago
@JAMMAICACCOLA you t not wrong LOL it means ''DANCE YOU BITCH'' (to the singer)
DiscoveryWorldHD 2 months ago
@DiscoveryWorldHD I know what it means, I'm Italian :)
JAMMAICACCOLA 2 months ago
sexiy is better than funny
edwaerin 11 months ago
@edwaerin Unfortunately for you and the ppl from this timeline it is...I and so many ppl think that Funny is a better taste of freedom...
catiaktita 5 months ago
@catiaktita I dont think its a timeline thing just personal tase. I like funny stuff but for this sexy is better. I dont even see how this is funny. Its awkward and creepy.
edwaerin 5 months ago
@edwaerin Awkward and creepy? Because there isn't any sexy woman performing this scene? that's biased. Sexy doesn't always works specially in this scene cause it's more connected with the original, if you've seen the original you'll understand.
catiaktita 5 months ago
@catiaktita Why would it be creepy or awkward because there isnt a sexy woman? That has nothing to do with it. Dont just assume things. The little boys is what makes it creepy.
And I dont like her voice. She can obviously sing but I dont like how deep it is.
edwaerin 4 months ago
@edwaerin Well too bad you can't appreciate her voice it's an awesome performance, but in any case why did you commented on a video you don't like? Makes no sense.
catiaktita 4 months ago
@catiaktita How does that make no sense? I like the movie soundtrack so I decided to watch this and stated my opinion. Last I checked its a free country and Im allowed to do that.
edwaerin 4 months ago
@edwaerin YOU like the movie soundtrack. So what? IS this the movie soundtrack? NO, this is the Broadway version, not the movie version. Last I checked something called 'respect' existed.
catiaktita 4 months ago
@edwaerin YOU like the movie soundtrack. So what? IS this the movie soundtrack? NO, this is the Broadway version, not the movie version. Last I checked something called 'respect' existed.
catiaktita 4 months ago
@catiaktita What are u even talking about? How was I not being respectful? And I like the movie so obviously I would check this out.. I love broadway stuff.
edwaerin 4 months ago
@edwaerin Well your 1st comment about 'something you love' was sad, really...
catiaktita 4 months ago
she sounds like a transvestie!!!LOL!!!
MMfan1997 11 months ago
i think rob marshall really knows how to bring sexy back
i think this might have been great for that time
1016Sammy 1 year ago 2
should not be Italian?? seems Saraghina speak with an Russian accent!
hsv881 1 year ago
I think a mezzosopran would be better for this piece.
JulianasSunshine 1 year ago 2
well this is....uhm....interesting?
preppygurl428 1 year ago
I think the first child was the bigger brother of the protagonist of E.T.
Fadilmucia 1 year ago
Please, stop the comparisions and start appreciating. This woman is well-trained. I liked Fergie too, she was powerful, but I think we are caught up in the movie media too much.
AliaSparrow 1 year ago 25
Perfect <3
GreenBrauZz 1 year ago
lmfao!!!
haleytroilo 1 year ago
I prefered Fergie's, Fergie's Saraghina was more convincing as a prostitute and her voice gave the song more passion and lust that fits well with the songs lyrics.
KayceeSparks 1 year ago
I wouldn't be able to say which one is better, because each one is really interesting... this one for example works with the children.... fergie's version works with the dancers.... XD
BOTH ARE GREAT XD
HopHotaru 1 year ago
i like fergie more better cuz she sings and dances with dancers
mabsize 1 year ago
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. These versions are just different
rubiomasgrande 1 year ago
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I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. So if you want funny this version is better. If you want sexy, fergies version is best
rubiomasgrande 1 year ago
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I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. So if you want funny this version is better. If you want sexy, fergies version is best.
rubiomasgrande 1 year ago
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. So if you want funny this version is better. If you want sexy, fergies version is better
rubiomasgrande 1 year ago
Fergie wouldn't last two minutes on a Broadway stage.
Please remember, Hollywood is not like Broadway. Two very different animals.
footgirlhaha 1 year ago 5
@footgirlhaha Thank you so much for saying that :)
tnotbis 1 year ago
I think it's just as ignorantl to say that the people liking Fergie's version better are just young people.
littleladyfangz 1 year ago
this is so creepy...
bway1497 1 year ago
please, don't go about throwing dards to someone's personal taste giving the excuse of someone's age. It's unrealistic and idiotic. I am relatively young and much prefer Ella Fitzgerald to Rihanna or any of her kind. Personal taste can be argued because it's something we educate ourselves, but it's not about someone's age.
visualcheshire 1 year ago 4
@visualcheshire Yes,but you like different things at different age(with a few exeption of course)The tipical example is Avril Lavigne.Almost every girl at my age loved Avril when we were 12-13(though I never listened to her songs even I liked her) and now that we are older we find her songs kinda lame.same goes to tales like Snowhite and Cinderellla and with performers too. As you grow up you might understand a character better, therfore you may think differently who fits it more.sry bad english
Ardenis9 1 year ago
@Ardenis9 I understand your point of view, however I must also add that I have a number of examples of my age that adore many different things at the same time - just like me. I like metal, opera and jazz (just some examples). I don't really know how far our points of view stand correct, though^^~
visualcheshire 1 year ago
@visualcheshire I think we're both right. I never liked either when people dismissed my oppinion right after they realised how old I was... I know it is annoying but it has some truth in it:D:D(and dont get me wrong I like many different things also...its just there are a few things that you like'cause of your age)But I really dont want to argue too much about it:D You right, Im right... so what's the big deal:D
Ardenis9 1 year ago
i think both versions have their merits, this version fits the style and motif of the play but fergies fits the style and motif of the movie
in the same way catherine zeeta joneses version of all that jazz is as good as cheeta riveras the difference between the stage and the screen of any musical song is on stage theres passion and room for the performer to adlib, in the movies its clear the vocals have been polished and given a little help
Ramsgate15 1 year ago
I'm a young peron (17) and I'll tell you why i like Fergie's version a little more.
It's more sexualised/sexy and the cinematography is stunning.
btw, rihanna is crap.she can suck my ....
optimisticbabe 1 year ago
Tranny bitch. lol.
MrMusicaltheatredude 1 year ago
I love musicals but i hate the movie, this is by far much better.
sarandez 1 year ago
hahahahaha REALLY FUNNY! I LOVE THIS!
boburiinchankludho 1 year ago
I'll bet those who like Fergie's better are young people. They'd likely prefer Rihianna over Ella Fitzgerald. 'Nuf said.
bearguySF 1 year ago 2
I feel as though Kathi Moss took a more comical version of the roll
Selana 1 year ago
@Selana
its always the same with all musicalls adapted from brodway to the movies.
at least the Rob Marshall musicalls
they musicalls numbers unstage are funnier and in the movies are sexier.
check chicago
when we see the movies before the satge versions at the begining are disapointing but latter you get used to them and get better with time
sarizonana 11 months ago
i can't understant it like in the movie
ricardogutierrezable 1 year ago
fergies version is better
atouchofprada 1 year ago
Fergie's was ok, but I prefer the original completely.
kittykittylicklick69 1 year ago 4
Ferige's version was more 21st century, This one was Fellini's Saraghina.
TheUSRulz 1 year ago 4
the fergie version is sexier and really beautiful to look at but this is very very charming
jetc97 1 year ago
Whoa...the movie is so much different. I think the movie is somewhat darker and more hardcord-ish, for lack of a better word.
littlemissbroadway14 1 year ago
some people may think fergie's version was better, but i think this one is awesome.
RafaHatesU 1 year ago 2
fergie soo much fricken better
krisroxshow 1 year ago
fergies is way better than this
myangelmyall 1 year ago
I'v never-ever heard a voice more great and superb
Hobott 1 year ago 2
Fergies was good but I prefer this, it's way funnier and more tongue in cheek.
YouCantDeleteDenzelL 1 year ago 4
1982 - 2009 = 27 years ago. This is fabulous theater for any time but clearly Fergie's version takes the obvious route and plays up the meaty sexual Italian whore which is expected in 2009. In the inter-cut beach scene when she's on all fours and jiggles her breasts punctuating the music - amazing. So perfect.
barfasana69 1 year ago 5
Fergie is WAY better
raulpingui 1 year ago
no....she is diferent....this is the way it supost to be......the whore is fellinni's life wasb like thid.
MaxHar1981 1 year ago 2
i like this piece way better than the one in the movie, i agree that Fergie's singing has more fire in it (more "italian";) but this rocks!
KindaGay 2 years ago 2
FERGIE ROCKS!
joaug 2 years ago
Truly sexy for it's time!
RLFosse 2 years ago 5
Fergies version is so much better, I really get how good Fergie is when I see this. <3
Livetsflicka 2 years ago
I kinda liked Fergie's version way better!
jdthemindfreak 2 years ago 76
@jdthemindfreak No offence but i don't agree at all. this has all the verces.
Sameyach 1 year ago
@jdthemindfreak I totally agree. Fergie's version was a lot better!
KateMcT 1 year ago
I think it depends what you want and what the artist it trying to portray. The Fergie version is tryign to be more sexy, more brushed, more hollywood. while this version is trying to be more funny and a bit more realistic. I havent seen many prostitutes that look like fergie. These versions are just different but equally good when you compare them to what the artists are going for.
rubiomasgrande 1 year ago 27
@rubiomasgrande Actually (and this is my opinion, so it's not true), the big difference is in style. I don't think Rob Marshall was going for sexy when he did it with Fergie. I think the movie was trying to bring out the passion that Saraghina is saying ALL Italians have.
VidWatcher45673 2 weeks ago
@rubiomasgrande Or so she says.
VidWatcher45673 2 weeks ago
@jdthemindfreak Shut up please! Thanks
tnotbis 1 year ago
@tnotbis Um, this girl is NO WHERE close to Fergie ;)
jdthemindfreak 1 year ago
@jdthemindfreak So do I. It's more sensual and I like how the music was built up more. And I don't think I'm being biased because I disliked the movie lol But something for me is not clicking here. It's unsexy and her voice... I don't know... doesn't fit the song?
IamKesyerSoze 10 months ago
@jdthemindfreak Maybe, but nobody can beat Broadway ;)
TATA123PG 5 months ago
this is right...not fergie
chiaracolaiuto 2 years ago
Im so glad to watch these clips after the way the film was butchered. Leaving out the bells os st sabastian ripped the heart and soul from this master piece
subbtopp 2 years ago
she's really much better than Fergie, even though i like the movie very much. ;)
this one is sort of funny ;)
kasialgof 2 years ago 2
Saraghina must be like her: a sort of animal-like-over-sized 40 year old woman. If you saw the original in Fellini's 8 1/2 you'll understand.
gianca60 2 years ago 38
@gianca60 That's right!!!
GreenBrauZz 1 year ago
well its way better than the film thats for sure, they made fergies character look like a peedo
tonyoutterside 2 years ago
she is. technically. shes a prostitute and she sleeps with a 9 year old.
wrkin9to5 2 years ago
Love this. She's so amazing lol. Also, the little boys' costumes look like SIngle Ladies.
MunchkinReviewer 2 years ago
What a great show! Thank you for posting this!
sethleaf1 2 years ago 3
Kathi Moss, what a gal.... they censored the choreography a little for the Tony Award broadcast and sped up the tempo from the show, but it's great to have this.
airborne8282 2 years ago
WOW!!
Does anyone know what this was filmed for? Like an award show or something?
SpazzyHazzy 2 years ago
It's the tony's telecast
PattiwhackPics 2 years ago
la sua voce è così bella, così tanto
system1o1 2 years ago 4
Oh my, she is incredible!
TheStageBeauty 2 years ago 4