Everything's coming up roses

[judgedoom08]

You can feel her stage presence through an audio recording!

[vanslykemelissa]

keep on rockin' guys, wnt to see more from you…

[BTURNER1961]

So many do not understand what musical theater was like back then. the competition was cutthroat, because there were potential hits written the best writers Broadway ever saw for countless theaters. Sweet voices, operatic voices, and great actors were a dime a dozen in New York Channing, Holiday, Martin, and especially Merman commanded a stage with a unique presence, far more rare than any specific set of skills like dancing, acting or singing.

[camper9080]

Go Green...

[seempleased]

Natalie, Natalie,  Whare's Natalie!

[thx291]

“It's Lieutenant Hurwitz, severe shell-shock, thinks he's Ethel Merman.”

[RoseHathaway2]

i sang this in my musical theatre class!

[ckorom76]

Too good to be true. I get chills!

[jpkski]

the Gershwin brothers were right.

[JayRicci7891]

Alan Davies buzzer on QI. Instant anti-depressant

[tifah1209]

MERMAN !

[BlacknightKallen]

dude i did this song in middle school :D it's a fun song

[DONVITO223]

I love old BROADWAY SONGS!!!!!!!!

[JubalCalif]

@DONVITO223

I second that emotion! They just don't write songs anymore like the classics we adore from the Golden Age of Broadway!

[ugha323a]

@JubalCalif She was OUT OF THE PLANET fantastic! These foamdomes are a JOKE on B-way now!

[isizulu1]

this is the shit, Love Ethel Merman

[09jordanc]

I am doing this song for my singing class in college. I've really grown to love this song. I was a little hesitant at first since I usually only sing metal

[computerorphone]

doing this in college :D

[PrayerWarrior4]

thx so much! love this song!!!

[jonlga]

A good version? Sondheim wrote the song for Ethel Merman.

[themattster1991]

This is a good version. I wish somebody would post up The Kirby Stone Four Version.

[SmackLoons]

uh. where is it.

[reboo12]

wheres wat? u may not have ment me if not sorry 2 bother u

[reboo12]

were singing this 4 our gang show

[vincentelondo]

You got that right!

[smbschrader]

@mario1983xy She's not Gypsy...she's ROSE!

[jimthewriter]

Terrific! I love Lansbury, Midler, and LuPone's versions as well, but this role is OWNED by Merman. She created it and is still the best in it.

[vincentelondo]

You have great taste!

[Bozonie]

So this is Ethel Merman. My dad said I sound like her when I yell. I was just curious if that was a comlpliment, or if I should be worred. Now I know. I guess it's not so bad, but I do NOT sound like that.=)

[jonlga]

Stephen Sondheim, who wrote Gypsy, did not like Ethel Merman personally, but says she was the greatest singer in Broadway history. Merman, who was never modest, once said that she could hold a note longer than the Chase National Bank. She was an amazing talent.

[AuroraKismet]

"Her voice is horrible! But, I like the song. A 10 yr. old can sing better. "

That is one of the most inane comments I have ever seen on YouTube.Only a person who has no knowledge of music could say such a thing.

Ethel Merman was well respected with good reason.

[AtLastOnTheGround]

Well, you have to admit her voice is an acquired taste. In my opinion, it sounds like a fire alarm, but I like how passionate she seems.

[guineapigsRus1996]

Well im not saying I agrew with it but its their opinion.. Chill. And if they werent realy familiar with Broadway musicals, then their opinion would be more random instead of biased than any other... Just saying. Have an open mind.

[RyleeStrange]

she may not have the most pristine voice, but man, can she wail. no one was singing like this when she was doing that. she was jaw-droppingly gorgeous to boot. pure talent

[operastar1994]

Angela and patti and bette are the best not her sorry

[jazzdancer11]

Her voice is horrible! But, I like the song. A 10 yr. old can sing better.

[bluetimbre]

A 10-year-old can sing better than Ethel Merman at her peak? You are out of your mind.

[kgarmaker123]

She is fantastic.. She is a natural belter, a very resonate voice too.. and easy.

[TwisterGian]

that's right! she does sound effortless!

she's amazing!

[kgarmaker123]

anyone who does not find Ethel merman amazing, is nuts.. like Patti Lupone for instance, cannot hold a candle to her. There was only one Ethel.

[TwisterGian]

you're right! patti's good, but ethel really rocked! only VERY few singers could barely compare to!

[skyec57]

This was our opening number for our pantomime x

[lifeisfun09]

Oh WOW!!! How can anyone have that much energy? I love Ethel Merman, she is great in this song!!!

[stevenscottoddballz]

Does anyone know who sang on Sesame Street, "Everything's Coming Up Noses"?

[DonJuan1992]

Harvey Fierstein (sp)?

[stevenscottoddballz]

Great! Thank you! I couldn't tell with the fake nose/glasses.

[finnne]

nobdycancomeclose

[manteek]

I like the song more when Brooke Breedwell sings it.

[bblaxx]

the MERM! was mama rose!

[SaulDemigood]

There has never again been a role so resolutely owned by an actor as this.

[mattjackleroy]

Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins ?

[Selendomono]

i wish the poster had put a picture or saomething with the music. Oh well its still good.

[Mealz1042]

brava, wish i could have seen her live. (luckily i was blessed with the gift of being able to see patti do it and to be completely transformed by her performance, but still, this is THE ethel merman we're talking about)

[jimthewriter]

The greatest Mama Rose. She was fantastic. Rest in Peace, E.M.

[glawsny]

Powerful voice......

[Selendomono]

Just curious Ragtime1925 (not trying to argue im really curious) Did you see ethel mermans rose?

I was gonna sing this for a talent show but the show was cancelled for lack of participation :P

[ragtime1925]

I did see Ethel Merman's Rose opening night to closing night. I was actually good friends with her because of my mother who did her nails. And I told my mother since Happy Hunting how much I wanted to meet her so she sent me backstage opening night to meet her. I just couldn't stop seeing the show it was so good. I had nothing better to do with my time anyway, so every matinee and night performance of that show I was there front row center.

[blonjon]

THE MERM WAS BACK ON THE MAIN STEM.

[eddduardini]

I sang this song on my graduation.

[bubybubbles]

im singing this in chorus

[Selendomono]

If it was anyone else but ethel merman trying to sing as nasally id hate it hate it hate it but the merm (an actual nickname of her) always puts a smile on my face. IF she had the acting chops of patti (which face it; she didnt) shed own this role.

[ragtime1925]

HA! Maybe Ethel was a little nasally and maybe it took Ethel a little more to get her emotional side out. But you never put Ethel Merman's name in the same Paragraph with Patti LuPone. This was Ethel Merman's show she owned it, she made it big, she was the Only ROSE!! And as far as I am concerned Patti's voice holds no candle to Ethel Merman's. If you think Patti's Gypsy is good, you should have been there May. 21st, 1959, you'd change your mind in a New York Minute.

[sundayinthepark08]

Angela Lansbury WAS Rose, imo. I think Merman definitely had the vocal chops, but Angela had it all.

[ragtime1925]

You gotta look at it from my point of veiw. You probably didn't see Ethel in Gypsy. I am telling you all, you'd change your mind quick. I saw Lansbury but I didn't think she was the best Rose she was good but nothing can subtract from that night in 1959 when Ethel said "Sing Out Louise"

[MuzzyVanH]

Though I was not lucky enough to witness, first hand Miss Merman's performance in GYPSY, I have listened to all recordings of the show quite a bit,and after seeing Bernadette and Patti, ( plus film version w/ Roz.), must agree w/ you, ragtime1925, it's Ethel's part. I DID get to see her in the revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN,and though I was just a tot at the time, I KNEW, and felt as though she was singing only to me, as she filled the large Lincoln Ctr. theater with that glorious voice.

[petekurt]

here's a secret...straight guys like her too...how can you not smile when you hear her sing

[ugha323a]

@petekurt She was GREAT, NOBOY can touch Ethel Merman on Brodaway--NOBODY!!!!!

[tantillog]

she is a goddess. Does anyone have a video version??

[Selendomono]

Wow she and patti lupone are the ebst mamma roses

[zhang2003]

reminds me of the airplane movie lol

[nomisrofreve]

great voice!!!

[cavejourney]

Ethel owns this song - no one else can sing it like her.

[razzledazzle200]

Agreed.

[StillBowling4Dollars]

100% correct, my friend! This always puts a smile on my face!

Ethel Merman, we miss you!

[themastermager]

AGREED. Though Bette Midler does it well too -.-

[Rollich]

Merman is fabulous! Thanks for letting us hear her.

[eddiesalamieboy]

omfg 2 of my friends are at my house and this is our fucking musical of our class

[KALAPIAJU]

yah same here!! my 7th grade choir is singing dis song for da spring broadway.. so awesome!

[ePhilosopher]

mayo

[rewturn]

Greatest female voice ever!!!

[JubalCalif]

@rewturn

How true! Overall, Ethel was the greatest musical comedy star Broadway has ever seen. More long running hit shows than any other veteran performer.

[cuttock]

Anyway you faggot, you forgot to let her finish!!!! DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!!!

[cuttock]

GIGGLE. So what, audio only? it's Ethel Merman, darling!

[DjangoBop]

It's only audio!

[chickybabe123]

awesome!!!!!

i luv this song

[howlidayuser]

my 6th grade choir is singing this song:) it is so much fun to sing:)

[barrongirlsllc]

You sixth graders rock! I'm glad you're havin fun with Ethel Merman tunes.

[howlidayuser]

oh thanks:D

[razzledazzle200]

An American classic. And this is the best version on YouTube.