alan cumming's recording is the best (mostly because the sound and the music arrangement kick ass) but joel grey is a much better performer of the part. If you see any of the LIVE performances of both the emcees, Grey is a thousand times more entertaining. SO they're both good in their own ways, but it is evident that Joel Grey has more talent.
@SaverinoMusic I think it's an overstatement that Joel Grey has more "talent". They are incredibly different performers. Grey is arguably more "entertaining" but I don't see him pulling off a credible Hamlet which Cumming did in his 20's. As far as their individual portrayals of the MC, I don't think it's possible to say one is "better" . They are on opposite sides of the theatrical spectrum. What is fascinating is that both men are able to effect us and fascinate us so many years later.
Who wants a revival of this show?? Because I really want to see this on Broadway!!! So sexy!!!!!
CatMuse16 5 days ago
This is my dream role, alas i cannot play him for I'm a girl. Maybe one day :/
souleater443 1 week ago
@souleater443 I know exactly how you feel.
M3L1554 1 week ago
doing this for a school play hopefully if i get the audition and stuff:')
wowloverules 2 months ago
This song has a very nice ending!
bjthedjdutchdude1992 9 months ago
I have the cd sampler of this. I have it for 8 1/2. I never got tired of it.
bjthedjdutchdude1992 9 months ago 3
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Yes, Taxes, Hold'em Pokers or Pole Gurls
ninijo1234 10 months ago
Yes, Taxes, Hold'em Pokels
ninijo1234 10 months ago
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I'd loved to watch this on DVD
claudiadmp 11 months ago
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I'd loved to watch this on DVD!
claudiadmp 11 months ago
@megfitz92. ummm pretty sure it was alan cumming
Varknish 11 months ago
Anyone has lyric?
panitaweelee 1 year ago
THE EMCEE IS BEAUTIFUL~!
feefeenou 1 year ago 8
gotta say...i loved alisater mcgowen as emmce. =D
megfitz92 1 year ago
@megfitz92 It's Alan Cumming.
urmomstoxicface 4 months ago
does anyone know what the difference was between victor and Bobby/bubby/watever his name is?
TheLolbot3000 1 year ago 3
@TheLolbot3000 well he fondles theyir penises to compare them
TheSoulMan8 1 year ago 13
@DramaKing300 Greatest emcee other than the standard, Joel Grey, of course.
bluemoonblackrose 1 year ago
My favorite part is when he says "Here life is beautiful...The girls are beautiful...Even the orchestra is beautiful!"
I like Alan Cumming more than the guy in the movie.
phanfinger 1 year ago 2
Joel Gray will forever be THE Emcee. But this guy is excellent as well. He has an interesting, more seductive take on it.
therealcritic28 1 year ago 2
Is it sad I only know english but i can sing along to this song perfectly? lmao
yinyangangel00 1 year ago 11
COOOOL... though I like Joel Grey better.
Cigarcynic 1 year ago
now i know why i learned french and english ... so i could sing along
rachelmorgenaliasme 1 year ago
@DramaKing300 Definately not..Joel Grey all the way babe
BryZhane 1 year ago
I love this one to the 78 movie, but the other guy can play the part amazingly.
bobmarleycripsy 1 year ago 3
I wish there was video of this. If there is, I haven't found it, then again, I haven't been looking that hard...
elfbride 1 year ago
@elfbride there is
Medusa0999 1 year ago
@Medusa0999 Thanks for the heads up...I shall search with more vigor.
elfbride 1 year ago
Best. Emcee. Ever.
limegreen9717 1 year ago 6
Excellent, excellent rendition!
blackleatherrain 1 year ago
theres another version of this song, i cant find it, can anyone help?
Bitch272 1 year ago
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IndianaJoker 1 year ago
can someone explain who the hell is on the cover of this album? It always baffles me!
fountainchain126 1 year ago
@fountainchain126 that would be alan cumming, the emcee in this production
IndianaJoker 1 year ago
itunes has the whole album this pleasees me
atreyu749 1 year ago
i love this song!
grekboy1 1 year ago
alan cumming's recording is the best (mostly because the sound and the music arrangement kick ass) but joel grey is a much better performer of the part. If you see any of the LIVE performances of both the emcees, Grey is a thousand times more entertaining. SO they're both good in their own ways, but it is evident that Joel Grey has more talent.
SaverinoMusic 1 year ago
@SaverinoMusic I think it's an overstatement that Joel Grey has more "talent". They are incredibly different performers. Grey is arguably more "entertaining" but I don't see him pulling off a credible Hamlet which Cumming did in his 20's. As far as their individual portrayals of the MC, I don't think it's possible to say one is "better" . They are on opposite sides of the theatrical spectrum. What is fascinating is that both men are able to effect us and fascinate us so many years later.
PeekabooS1 1 year ago 8
@DramaKing300 I agree
frazdaz365 1 year ago
ByOOOOODeeful!
NightMarkVII 1 year ago 3
I personally enjoy this version more, but I do like both.
YamiYunaki 1 year ago 2
He is a little strange, but has his own style. I still like Grey's better...
Beafteck89 2 years ago
I actually saw this song in a chapter of coldcase and I fell in love with it thanks for submitting it
:D
frikifanboyXD 2 years ago 5
Joel Grey kinda owned it
hwahwa5 2 years ago 3
thank you so much for putting this up, i have been looking all over the place for this version of the song, it kicks ass 83
CroutonPirate 2 years ago 6
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Are you coming Allen Cumming.
(Get it? I would have said it the obvious way, but that would be too obvious)
theknack101 2 years ago
i luv cabaret, its awesome
musicalbabe27 2 years ago 5
lip syncing along ;)
nichic96 2 years ago
Me too!
BethGoth15 2 years ago
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1tabt 2 years ago
God, I'm so used to Joel Grey's version, this sounds a little weird to me XD lol. Still great, though!
STUPIDxxSITE 2 years ago 9
I like Alan Cummings version but you still can't beat Joel Greys version!!!
clarinetchum 2 years ago 2
Nah Wayne Sleep is sooooo much better!!!
stylishsid 2 years ago 2
I love Alan's voice... makes me swoon just to hear this song. :p Wish I could remember the words. I dont speak German well lol
handsdown101 2 years ago 41
I just played piano for this show, and this song is still my absolute favorite.
lolita24601 2 years ago 4
oh how i love and adore this show ^_^
emmagawsh 2 years ago
this musical is so incredibly awesome!
jlee0228 2 years ago 6
This song is my favourite!!! love it!!
bridd239 2 years ago 4
I love this song, my school is doing Cabret thi year, I didn't get in but alot of my friends did, i'm going to be working in the front of house.
sailorcybertron 2 years ago 4
wait, wait, wait, wait!!! Allan Cumming??!?!?! I thought this was Joel Grey???!?!
broadwaydude2378 3 years ago
This is the cast recording from the 98 revival...starring alan cumming
gaylefranklin 2 years ago
bahahahahaaaa ironicly enough your user name is broadwaydude hahahahaha
bannanahamock99 2 years ago
Oh my god, I really want the soundtrack to this!!
I LOVE ALAN CUMMING :)
belrae93 3 years ago 10
<3<3<3
xoxoxGraciexoxox 3 years ago
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you can prob download it on limewire
TumTum25 3 years ago
i want this song in mp3...can please someone tell where can i find it???
love alan cumming, he really was the best after joel. but now... cabaret is really not very good :S
franybunny 3 years ago 5
fremde, entranger, stranger!!
chunkyloverv 3 years ago 6
haha so dirty and i so love it!
Happybunyoo 3 years ago 4
Me too Alan was the best next to Joel Grey.
meb1982 3 years ago 5
very nice song!
EarlCeltic 3 years ago 2
Oh, oh, I want the mp3 of it! :'{
taylorredman 3 years ago
i have the cd i could send you some songs :)
jesslynn496 3 years ago
Where can I find this play on youtube.
Reaper478 3 years ago
You won't find cabaret on youtube, you can find little bits of the film but not the actual play on youtube.
Puddingtime53 3 years ago 2
willkommen, bienvenue, welcome...
I love alan as the emcee ♥
PollyPeachum3penny 3 years ago 8