Powell is SO in a league of her own, a living galaxy and constellation pari passu, that it's beyond insulting to even think of comparing her to anyone.
Audra's a big girl, and when she talks about little Jane Powell with her "little waist" she's mocking herself. I realize it may be a little subtle, but she doesn't have a mean bone in her body.
Some have said they also enjoyed Judy Garland's version of "Too Late Now," which isn't my favorite. I've often wondered how Garland felt crooning this tune when she was originally cast in the Jane Powell role in Royal Wedding but was fired because of her usual no-show on the set.
my god. have you people ever heard of a sense of humor? it's like some of you sit there just waiting for a reason to complain...it's OBVIOUS she enjoys and appreciates Powell's rendition of the song. and frankly "chirp" was exactly the right word to use...have you HEARD her version? lol. her tremelo and bird like sound is very "chirpy". It's clear that McDonald has that "she's just too darn cute and little for her own good"...come on people. lol
I think the comments capture Jane Powell's voice perfectly. Jane Powell did have a high, thin quality to her voice. But she overcame any limitations she may have had to make this a truly heartrending love song. This is Jane Powell's song.
Audra MacDonald is a wonderful singer. I do wish she had been a bit more careful in her choice of words here. But the best version of this song is by Judy Garland (it's on YouTube), who brings a poignancy to the lyrics that no one else quite gets to.
@pudgeuncle This will the only reply I make in this thread, but it should be said.
"You don't know her as a performer" - Have seen her perform many, many times.
-"unfounded comments" -Have you listened to her patter in this concert? Numerous catty comments. Has begun to happen more and more in her other appearances as well in recent years.
@encorebc Please look beneath the surface of the statements to hear the real meaning. Ms. McDonald is not being "catty". She is bemoaning the fact that she doesn't think she has the lovely attributes she ascribes to Ms. Powell.
In my opinion, even if she doesn't have those attributes, she certainly has enough of her own to make up for it. This is quite lovely.
a lovely performance and a beautiful song; too bad McDonald felt it was necessary to trivialize Jane Powell's classic film version by telling the audience that Powell "chirped" the song.
But she says Powell chirped it "quite beautifully." I don't think she meant to be disrespectful at all -- she was just pretending to be jealous of Powell's looks for comic effect. I thought it was quite funny. And that Snow White-esque style of singing *is* chirpy, come on.
Audra Is a sensational performer. She brings such unique interpretation on every song she sings. She is truly one of the most gifted singers ever!!!:)
One of Burton Lane's greatest songs. Alan Jay Lerner wrote the lyrics. I love the bridge. It comes on so unexpectedly. Seems you only hear this song in Jazz clubs and hotel lobby bars, like the Pfister in Milwaukee.
Harry Connick Jr's new version in ON A CLEAR DAY could bring on tears. Too bad the show won't run. The book is a mess.
pudgeuncle 3 months ago
Powell is SO in a league of her own, a living galaxy and constellation pari passu, that it's beyond insulting to even think of comparing her to anyone.
death2pc 7 months ago
snarky Audra...tsk tsk
LASOTOLONGO 1 year ago
Audra's a big girl, and when she talks about little Jane Powell with her "little waist" she's mocking herself. I realize it may be a little subtle, but she doesn't have a mean bone in her body.
ducdebrabant 1 year ago
@ducdebrabant but, how do you know?? She continued in the vein of catting on Jane Powell for more that a minute...i don't know...
LASOTOLONGO 9 months ago
Some have said they also enjoyed Judy Garland's version of "Too Late Now," which isn't my favorite. I've often wondered how Garland felt crooning this tune when she was originally cast in the Jane Powell role in Royal Wedding but was fired because of her usual no-show on the set.
jasonfury 1 year ago
my god. have you people ever heard of a sense of humor? it's like some of you sit there just waiting for a reason to complain...it's OBVIOUS she enjoys and appreciates Powell's rendition of the song. and frankly "chirp" was exactly the right word to use...have you HEARD her version? lol. her tremelo and bird like sound is very "chirpy". It's clear that McDonald has that "she's just too darn cute and little for her own good"...come on people. lol
LarryHamilton1 2 years ago
I think the comments capture Jane Powell's voice perfectly. Jane Powell did have a high, thin quality to her voice. But she overcame any limitations she may have had to make this a truly heartrending love song. This is Jane Powell's song.
protoville 2 years ago
Audra is being her self... there is nothing direspectful about what she's saying. She's engaging and hillarious here :)
Misty15big 2 years ago
Audra MacDonald is a wonderful singer. I do wish she had been a bit more careful in her choice of words here. But the best version of this song is by Judy Garland (it's on YouTube), who brings a poignancy to the lyrics that no one else quite gets to.
jrdjj77 2 years ago
She is so bitchy in this concert! What is up with that?
This is not the only time she says snide things...
encorebc 2 years ago
@encorebc Get a life. You don't know her as a performer if you make such unfounded comments. Grow up.
pudgeuncle 1 year ago
@pudgeuncle This will the only reply I make in this thread, but it should be said.
"You don't know her as a performer" - Have seen her perform many, many times.
-"unfounded comments" -Have you listened to her patter in this concert? Numerous catty comments. Has begun to happen more and more in her other appearances as well in recent years.
I might close with:
"You [obviously] don't know her as a performer."
Thank you and good night (at 10AM)..
encorebc 1 year ago
@encorebc Please look beneath the surface of the statements to hear the real meaning. Ms. McDonald is not being "catty". She is bemoaning the fact that she doesn't think she has the lovely attributes she ascribes to Ms. Powell.
In my opinion, even if she doesn't have those attributes, she certainly has enough of her own to make up for it. This is quite lovely.
1happyflower 1 year ago
a lovely performance and a beautiful song; too bad McDonald felt it was necessary to trivialize Jane Powell's classic film version by telling the audience that Powell "chirped" the song.
cashelnd 2 years ago 2
But she says Powell chirped it "quite beautifully." I don't think she meant to be disrespectful at all -- she was just pretending to be jealous of Powell's looks for comic effect. I thought it was quite funny. And that Snow White-esque style of singing *is* chirpy, come on.
rosaf19 2 years ago 2
Alan Jay Lerner's words and Burton Lane's melody are as lovely and true today as when they were written in 1951 for the film, "Royal Wedding."
ginnyhirsh 2 years ago 2
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ginnyhirsh 2 years ago
Just perfect; exquisite! What a talent!
Thanks for this.
harryslide 3 years ago
Audra Is a sensational performer. She brings such unique interpretation on every song she sings. She is truly one of the most gifted singers ever!!!:)
Misty15big 4 years ago 3
One of Burton Lane's greatest songs. Alan Jay Lerner wrote the lyrics. I love the bridge. It comes on so unexpectedly. Seems you only hear this song in Jazz clubs and hotel lobby bars, like the Pfister in Milwaukee.
tomferent 4 years ago
Jane powell is better!
singinciaran 4 years ago 2
I always loved this song. I used to use it as an audition piece. Sounds just as good sung by a baritone !
mstrsims2 4 years ago
Absolutely beautiful...wow, Audra is such a beautiful woman, and has such a warm, vibrant, beautiful voice! Thanks for posting!
InformedListener 4 years ago 2
this is beautiful
pdagpup 5 years ago