I just realized where I heard the name Pamela Myers from. She's the original Peppermint Patty in Snoopy the musical. lol and I have that album and everything. lol
I find this number so clever. It's an American type of intelligence: pragmatic harmonies that go straight to the point. Sondheim is a giant of songwriting: so sad that he's kind of an American secret.
Listen this particularly sound of the music, the 70's I was a baby at this moment but my mother, yet she's french, listened a lot musicals from US, and the voice of Pamela Meyers, for me today she still the best performer of this play. Look ll the musicians very councious, and this sequence behind the scenes, on recording I suppose, very great moment. It's happened at New York, right? SONDHEIM, what a man!!!!
@beardedartisan Omigod, I read in Seth's book that that was there, but I could never hear it. Then I heard for the first time on this video, now that's like all I can hear when we get to that part.
i think it high lights at the end of the day she loves new york and shes remembering how excited she was when she just got off the train (ok that sounded v good in my head lol)
This song is just so exciting and gives me these goosebumps and I love it.
thereisnodarkness 3 months ago
I honestly don't understand how they sang for 12 hour periods...my voice would die out so fast...then again, they were pros and im not but still
1037pm 6 months ago
we'll be here til 4 am. everybody smile.. ha ha!!
dant70 6 months ago
The ONLY rendition of this song I can really enjoy. So incredibly challenging, this one. Tunick's arrangements are just divine here too.
ggfanjase 8 months ago 3
Her voice is truly amazing. Like it's hard for me to believe she can even belt some of those notes.
tomatoherb 11 months ago
the guy's beard at 2:07
slevvio 1 year ago 7
It is an absolute delight to see and hear this! Such remarkable talent!
Thank you so very much for these clips, they are wonderful!
EtrangerStranger 1 year ago
I love when she's holding her arm against her back and she nails the performance, This documentary is excellent, and Pamela is a big reason why.
217isotope 1 year ago
Jonathan Tunick's brilliant arrangements!
ClueSign 1 year ago
I just realized where I heard the name Pamela Myers from. She's the original Peppermint Patty in Snoopy the musical. lol and I have that album and everything. lol
Straw2daberry 1 year ago
@Straw2daberry Karen Johnson was the original Patty, not Pamela Myers
Beejeification 5 months ago
I adore the way she sings "work" and "stare". It's just so fluid and pretty c:
RainbowTammy 1 year ago
I've loved this song for 40 years! .. It just reeks of New York! .. Go, Pam!!
1Renbar 1 year ago
LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE
LoverrMyshades 1 year ago
I love this but I think I like the lower key better :/
broadwayloverny10 1 year ago
watch?v=g9zIMNDEAcU
MikesMiyu 1 year ago
5:45 FLAT!!!!!
jus400track 1 year ago
Way better than Angel Desai's shouting match of a performance. Plus, she's not cross-eyed.
ggfanjase 1 year ago 3
Incredible; wonderful lyrics and immensely well done perforance
dinicti 1 year ago
I Love Her Vibrato On "Stranger.."
wiz337 1 year ago 6
I love how the orchestra is so prominant and Pamela is subdued...this emphasizes how incredible Sondheim's composing is vs. his lyrics
jernyon2003 1 year ago
I love the orchestration of this song!
brandonatau 1 year ago
This lilting tune is as lovely as Leslie Bricusse's Imagination. Flawless and takes you back to walks in Central Park several decades ago....
SOPHISCE 2 years ago
I find this number so clever. It's an American type of intelligence: pragmatic harmonies that go straight to the point. Sondheim is a giant of songwriting: so sad that he's kind of an American secret.
rmelofranco 2 years ago
it's great to sondheim clean shaven pre-1976 i beleave.
khtyson1 2 years ago
Listen this particularly sound of the music, the 70's I was a baby at this moment but my mother, yet she's french, listened a lot musicals from US, and the voice of Pamela Meyers, for me today she still the best performer of this play. Look ll the musicians very councious, and this sequence behind the scenes, on recording I suppose, very great moment. It's happened at New York, right? SONDHEIM, what a man!!!!
Beautifull...very emotional! Frédérick, FRANCE.
FrederickNetwork 2 years ago
Ha ... always makes me so happy hearing the "Bobby Baby" motif in the arrangement at 1:55.
beardedartisan 2 years ago 26
Johnathan Tunick is a legend!
me254065 2 years ago
Wow - I never noticed that until I heard it isolated in this film.
ITCJon 2 years ago
@beardedartisan Me too!!! That's the best moment.
jwiener 1 year ago
@beardedartisan Omigod, I read in Seth's book that that was there, but I could never hear it. Then I heard for the first time on this video, now that's like all I can hear when we get to that part.
Straw2daberry 1 year ago
it just sounds so effortless and beautiful when she sings it!! amazing
elphbwckd 2 years ago 2
amazing
salesnytheater 2 years ago
Originally she thought this was going to be a ballad...when she finally learned it perfectly, the composer told her he wanted it very fast. perfect
BDaviWA 2 years ago 3
No one can ever do this better than Pam myers...Many have tried
BDaviWA 2 years ago 3
i feel angel dessai comes close personally :)
Ramsgate15 2 years ago 3
I think she's great, as well. What do you think of her emphasis on the word "just," though?
stormybeirut 2 years ago
i think it high lights at the end of the day she loves new york and shes remembering how excited she was when she just got off the train (ok that sounded v good in my head lol)
Ramsgate15 2 years ago
Whether Sondheim intended it or not, it's correct.
thefrenchguy3000 2 years ago