Ruthie Henshall - Call Me Madam

[emshi21]

See, when i see this, i dont think about her teeth. I think 'aww, they look like such good friends, how sweet!'.

[TreasureOne]

I think I speak for more people than myself when I say, you really ought to shut yours. I may have made a catty remark, but you sound remarkably like a cat at all times. LOL

[TreasureOne]

Please, you must visit the videos of the woman called Rachster, who criticized Ruthie so heavily. She sounds like, well, not like Ruthie. LOL

[af2un]

This was when this domestic starlet has-been still had a career.

[bubbles0110]

@af2un Oh yeah, because your career is booming in comparison. I don't see fan girls mooning over you on youtube videos..

[Arkelk2010]

I wish I could have her sing to me that way.

[cazja]

@familygoddard - I think it can go either way. In the film it's from (Call Me Madam) the first time the song is sung, it's sung this way round with the woman advising the man. Then later he sings it back at her and they swap parts.

Thanks for posting, love Ruthie and this song.

[mimaka92]

@familygoddard, it's because he's not as talented or versatile as Ruthie. I'm thinking he'd like to be wearing the dress as well.

[onemoreopinion]

Oh yeah, he's walking on air alright.

The stars in this boy's eyes are definitely "twinkling" but Ruthie Henshall ain't one of them.

[familygoddard]

I mentioned before I had a version sung by Rosemary Clooney and Guy Mitchell and I was trying to work out why I found this version odd, and I've got it!

They've reversed the male and female lines! Does anyone know why she sings the male part?

[blessedswimmer]

Probably because she is the older of the two of them and she is giving him (the younger of the two) advice because she can relate to what he is going through.

[JohnnyBlowstar]

Is this child a twink from S Club 7 - he's way below strength on this number - which, from all the ramblings I'm not sure if anyone confirmed it but it's called 'You're Just In Love' from the 1950s musical 'Call Me Madam' currently being revived in London at the Gatehouse pub-theatre.

This boy can barely sing, and Ruthie Henshall is reining herself in not to swamp him with her superior voice.

[themis970]

where i can get this dress? I love it! and Ruthie looks gorgeous in it

[stirromack]

I saw Jon in Les Miserables and this song does not do justice to his talent

[familygoddard]

If I were to search for this songon an album etc. would it be titled 'Call Me Madam' or 'You're JUst in LOve'?

[emshicandyflosshead]

Well the musicals call me madam so that might narrow it down a bit, but i dont think thats wat the song is called, so your better searching for the whole show, rather than 1 song!

[familygoddard]

Found it thanks, I had it on CD already!, sung by Rosemary Clooney and Guy Mitchell.

[indiannacroker]

This movie with Donald O connar is amazing and this is soooooo good!

[2006thomas]

If my teeth were as perfect as Ruthie's, I'd sing through them too!!

She is AMAZING x

[onemoreopinion]

There's only one thing twinkling here, and it ain't the tempo.

[VivaLaMerman]

i think this is cute, but i think the original playoff of the merman-o'connor version has more energy and suits the song better.

this is still good in it's own way though

[XxWicked28xX]

she's wonderfull in this, in fact everything she does!

[proudtobeasarahfan]

Who cares if she sings through her teeth, she still sounds great =D

[Chiquitita1994]

Remember to vote for Ruthie and Marguerite in this years theatregoers awards!!!!!

[patrickstar985]

Will everyone shut up about the teeth thing!

It is individual to her and she rocks at it so HA !

Love Ruthie x

[WilsonsAngel]

i agree to a certain extent but i think that Ruthie Henshall is a lot better Ethel Merman by far

[syria2002]

Sorry, but the real song preformed by Donald O'Connor & Ethel Merman in 1954 is better... You can find it also here in youtube

[zauzzle]

if you know-it-alls would pay attention you would note that she "sings through her teeth" for effect. When she needs an open tone, she does, in fact, "open her mouth." It's so annoying when people post criticism to try to make themselves look like the know more than they do.

[Rachster86]

It's not that they are posting to make themselves feel better, It's because it's annoying when she doesn't open her mouth all the time when she sings (especially because she is such a talent). It closes off the sound if you sing through your teeth and it alters the vowels and it makes the bigger notes harder to sing without sounding "shout-y".  Not to mention she's letting out all of her air she just breathed in. As a professional singer and a voice teacher, I know from experience.

[MetaphoricalReality]

All of the things you've mentioned are not "bad," they're just different and not what anyone's used to. And sure, to some people they're very annoying. But to a lot of people they're just what makes Ruthie different than everyone else.

[Rachster86]

I think she is a great talent. I'm just saying that it's annoying that she sings this way ALL the time. There is no emotional reason behind it.

[MetaphoricalReality]

Fair enough. Everyone has their own oppinion I guess. It doesn't annoy me though, I respect her for being original? lol

[zauzzle]

Apparently you didn't read my full comment where I note that she does open her voice when she desires an open tone and sings through her teeth for impact. It isn't that she can't or doesn't know how, it's choice. Some of us like the vowels to sound that way, she is one, you are not. It makes the emotion more accessible and real.

And where can we see you on stage? For many of us, those who cling to perfect technique end up sounding like our kindergarten teachers. Or perhaps our vocal coaches.

[Rachster86]

I take great pride in knowing that I do not sound like my voice teacher or anyone else. I sound like me and no one else because the training that I have is the best singing technique there is because it scientifically works every time.

[TreasureOne]

@Rachster86 Clearly, Ruthie is not shouting. If you're a pro and a teacher, then you'd know that tooth porcelain acts as a brilliant acoustic surface. Ruthie's mouth is conformed so that she can get some great tones bouncing the peak of the sound wave off the back of her teeth. Sure, she could send those tones to the soft palate, but it would lessen her distinctive tone. It wouldn't work for some people. Who knows, maybe she has a shallow or rigid palate, and sending tones there makes her nasal?

[Rachster86]

@TreasureOne She's not "shouty" here. I was referring to if she opened her mouth when she sang, it would be easier for her and it would overall sound better. By singing like that, she is taking most of her brilliance away from her voice because she's covering it up with her teeth. It has to do with harmonics. She already has her own sound. There is no need to be singing through her teeth to make her different. That's it. I'm a hug fan of her talent on the stage.

[Rachster86]

@TreasureOne Teeth do have good acoustics but if you close the mouth, less sound will come out. If you look at a guitar for instance, it's completely solid on the outside except for a whole where the strings lay over. So the string's vibrations can bounce through out the entire instrument and then have a place to come out of. Same kind of thing with the human voice. If you are covering an area where the sound is trying to escape, then the sound won't be as brilliant or loud as it could be.

[TreasureOne]

@Rachster86 OMG, before you criticize Ruthie Henshall, critique yourself---and don't talk down to a qualified voice teacher. I watched one of your videos, and you desperately need to start applying your smartypants advice to your own voice. You should be raptly studying Ruthie, trying to get 10% of her technique and taste into your own performance. Sheesh.

[Rachster86]

@TreasureOne Excuse me? I wasn't putting anyone down nor do I think I'm better then anyone else. I don't deserve to be attacked by just stating my opinion by someone who doesn't even know me. I was not trying to insult you. I don't even know who you are. Like I said before, I actually like Ruthie's voice and think she has a great talent, I just wish she would open her mouth. That's all I was trying to say. No need for you to get catty.

[vintageglam521]

i love her, she's so cute!

she's no merman, but i loved

it just the same!

[stephens61086]

i keep tossing in my sleep at night.... sure u do jon

[PhantomCake]

*rolls eyes*

[rachpheonix]

I LOVE THIS SONG.

sorry. But I do.

Amazing <3.

[XxHellzAngelxX]

dont get me wrong, ruthie henshall is an amazing singer, i just wish she would actually open her mouth when she sings, instead of singing through her teeth !!

[RaRaJaney]

amen

[carr0760]

I said pretty muh the exact same thing on another video and ended up being cussed at....glad to know someone else knows about technique.

[MetaphoricalReality]

She does know and use the technique but her closed teeth make her that much more original and give her a different tone that makes her stand out.

[Rachster86]

10000000 agree with you!!!!!! It's soo annoying!

[xno1lulufanx]

i love her she's so gorgeous and she is really sweet in the song with him too hehe xx

[xxsexyberryxx]

ruthie looks stunning and the performance was beautiful xx

[dreamweaver135]

she looks really hot in that dress!

[mskallander]

ruthie is gorgious- she does such a great job in this song, i love how she can be the lead singer or co-singer and just do an outstanding job each time- but i agree, he shouldn't be smiling if he's confused? her dress color is rather interesting too- i had to watch this a few times to be sure it was cloth...lol that'd be awkward...lol cute song =D

[tintoid]

I`m afraid neither of them do it for me.

Perhaps I can`t get the original context out of my head.

Just as well this is a sort-off concert performance.

All slightly too gushy and grinny for me.

Sorry

[kermityoung]

two beautiful people beautifully singing a beautiful song. simply beautiful...

[ruthiexfan]

1 <3 ruthie Donald o'connar is better than jon!xSK

[CharmedLassie]

Ruthie, yes; Jon, no. He can't compare to Donald O'Connor in my eyes.

[DavidHuxley]

Not bad, but he shouldn't be grinning. Has he read the lyrics at all? He's supposed to be puzzled, not exstatic.

[Momo83]

Ahh, but the context is that he's in love, and that's what he's confused about. But I agree, it seems to be a one emotion performance, which is a bit bland.

[devinedecadence]

Actually better than the original!

[spinout3]

brilliant.

[squee1123]

heh, i remember S Club. funny funny cheesy show.

[Mungojerriestar]

Well if it is or isn't see through, at least shes gorgeous so it doesn't matter :)

[xdancerxxruthiefanx]

her dress isnt see through its the nude coloured fabric used as the underskirt :D

[booklover68]

Ruthie is the absolute greatest! Totally unbeatable!

[kermityoung]

ruthie henshall is a babe, and jon is also very attractive. they make a good duo

[fireangel265]

Um guys? Her dress isn't see-through, it's the fabric under the dress you're seeing. She just happens to be around the same color. lol

[ruthiexfan]

no its not it is actually see through i saw an interview with her and she said it was! :P

[Knockerz89]

Yeah and i'm pretty sure i saw some kinda of butt cheek :| scary lol, not that shes not gorgeous but no one wants to see their idols arse do they lol

[ruthiexfan]

maybe lol no hehe she soo pretty! msn? myspace kncokers? x

[Knockerz89]

Aint she just! lol yeah on my profile you'll find myspace

[jasminegrace]

Lov ruthie n jonis pretty good 2.i dont dig the see through dress though.wen i saw it firt i was like ahhh my eyes!lol.But shes so skinny!!!Grrrr.and she has had a child there

[Clayford27]

Aww I love Jon! He has a beautiful voice :) Thanks for posting!

[ayruh]

they're so adorable. I jsut realized how cute Jon is<3

[onethousandsteps]

this is ridiculously cute. I love it.

Ruthie is so extremely talented and beautiful, and I must say; Jon surprised me with his voice.

[dani110789a]

well he neva had a chance to show his voice in sclub 7 but he is so much better than the rest of s club 7 put together

[Knockerz89]

hear hear ruthiexfan! <3 heart the henshall! :D Shes so lovely...lol, Lovely what she is is lovely. Her dress is see-through :O

[ruthiexfan]

lol i know rude girl this is very late in know

[ruthiexfan]

ruthies soo pretty and very talented i hate peopel tht are horrid bout her shes amazing i love her very muchly!!

[MiaSunshine]

kawaiii~ *_*

[XenaLin]

good song and I love Ruthie ... Jon was better than I thought..

[modernmalcolm]

Has to be said, he's got a cracking voice!

[danilovesjon]

yeaah

jon does have a great voice

[musicalkid]

Ruthie is the bestest!

[trewingo01]

I love Jon!!!!

[danilovesjon]

yeah

jon's just the best guy eva

[ruthiexfan]

i love ruthie

[NIIKKFAN01]

i love lee he voice is totally amazing i am soo gelouse of him!

[crazychel]

i love this song

[MarieLeah]

YAY RUTHIE!!! that woman is my idol!

[2006thomas]

Mine too! Thanks.

[danilovesjon]

jon's so talented