Drummer reacts to "Send In The Clowns" by Judy Collins / Barbra Streisand

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Ай бұрын

Thank you to our alpha patron Joel for this great duo pick... I am not a fan of clowns but they don't freak me out or anything... I promise. I had some preconceived notions about Barb and I still have some reservations but she sang that song very well. Very different compared to the superior version by Judy (imo) but it was still a great duo pick. I have more requests for these ladies so more is coming next week!
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@goonbelly5841 Ай бұрын

“Send in the clowns” is an old theatrical trope: when things fall apart on stage or the act is bombing, the best way to salvage the production is by covering over the disaster with jokes and amusements. Hence, quick! send in the clowns.

@L33Reacts Ай бұрын

That makes total sense. Thank you for explaining it. Now I get it 😊

@nancy9891 Ай бұрын

Judy Collins’ version was played on the radio a lot. She’s a folk singer mostly but has a lovely voice. Streisand has a great voice but different than Judy. Streisand is more of a pop music singer. She starred in “Funny Girl” at age 18 and the legend was born!

@malingor7042 Ай бұрын

Yes, but it has a MUCH deeper meaning in the sense of this song, and how it fits into the musical. ALL the stuff that Lee skipped over about the characters ''having nothing to do with the song'' actually have everything to do with it!

@MissAstorDancer 29 күн бұрын

@@malingor7042 Yep, context is EVERYTHING!

@yankeeboyno7 Ай бұрын

You need to realize that Barbra was also an actress, so she brings that talent into her singing. That makes a tremendous difference.

@MissAstorDancer 29 күн бұрын

Barbra always said "I'm an actress who also sings". She's also a miracle as a singer and song interpreter, and a genius in many other ways.

@36karpatoruski Ай бұрын

Judy is the ultimate in comforting vocals, Barbra is more powerful and theatrical. Both outstanding.

@genegarrett3372 Ай бұрын

RIP Stephen Sondheim (d. 2021) The man was a true national treasure.

@caseyanne967 Ай бұрын

This song doesn't show the glorious range and power of Barbra's voice. She is one of the greatest female singers ever and I hope that you'll listen to her more and discover what a great artist she is.

@kimberelyanngunter6341 Ай бұрын

IMHO...there is nothing Barbara cannot touch that isn't absolutely golden. I love that she tells a story with her voice & facial expression....I hang on to every little note with bated breath..a moth to a flame❤

@victoriagrove5344 Ай бұрын

God! I adore Barbra!!!!

@susanbrashear7555 Ай бұрын

Streisand is such a master of her own voice that expresses her connection to lyrics that is she’s talking to you. But you need to hear her when she is soaring because her voice flies out of this world. I love the subtlety of her vibrato. Yes, her early music- “Cry Me A River” is absolutely amazing. “Happy Days Are Here Again”- she owns it. Her “Funny Girl” performance was so amazing that no one touched that role for many many years. “ “People” of course and “Don’t Rain on My Parade” but one of my most favorites is “who Are You Now?”. “My Name is Barbara 1&2” came out of her tv specials: “He Touched Me” and the virtuoso of “My Man”. She’s a master of starting in a softer side and building to an emotional climax that grabs and won’t let go! Her later songs are mentioned here already Judy Collins is so pure and clear… like drinking spring water to quench your thirst. Very lyrical instead of powerful so she relies on her ability to soothe and draw in the listener. I find her “Wildflowers” album almost meditative. Favorite song on there are “Since You Asked”. I love her versions of Dylan songs and Cohens and I really love Randy Newman’s “I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today”. She has successes on the charts with Joni Mitchell’s songs and Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne”… the album “Who Knows Where The Time Goes” in collaboration with Stephen Stills is outstanding. He does incredible guitar playing on an electrified version of the folk song “Pretty Polly”. The title song of the album is an incredible deep song. So I hope you will explore her further.

@johnathanstruble1064 Ай бұрын

Suite Judy Blue Eyes , my friend.

@johnathanstruble1064 Ай бұрын

Back attcha, brother.

@Richard2003 Ай бұрын

Barbra has the greatest female voice of my generation

@phoebeandtilly Ай бұрын

Barbra’s voice gives me goose bumps.

@TangoEliott 29 күн бұрын

She is one of a kind

@kennethroy2911 Ай бұрын

Happy to see someone checking out Judy Collins sending the clowns wanting my favorite songs of all time

@ceeceerider Ай бұрын

When I was younger we’d poke fun at Barbra’s music…. As I got older I learned to not only appreciate, but love her voice. Love Judy and the song too, this is a great request, thanks!!

@gilevin100 Ай бұрын

Barbra amazing...iconic Goat!

@lamusiclover2264 Ай бұрын

Stephen Sondheim wrote a full extra verse for Barbra to sing this song that night (it's in her backyard on her estate). It's the only version that has that verse.

@lyna4873 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy listening to both artists (saw Judy Collins at a folk festival about 20 years ago)--Barbra is very "Broadway" where she got her start when very young--then moved on to albums,TV specials and movies. Her live performances are absolute vocal perfection for the type of music she sings.

@barbaraheil7894 29 күн бұрын

When you hear this song in the context of the musical it was written for, it will break your heart.

@MissAstorDancer 29 күн бұрын

Yep, as I always (way too often) say, "context is EVERYTHING".

@kathykaye272 Ай бұрын

Barbara Streisand is said to be the greatest female singer of the decade. She just can't be compared. Did acted in many movies too. Judy Collins is wonderful too, Amazing voice.

@kensommers1646 Ай бұрын

I encourage you to react to Barbara's version of the song "Memory", it is from the musical Cats, it is outstanding, really shows off her range.

@theeloquentbaby Ай бұрын

A very good reaction. Judy’s vocals were exquisite. She was very moving, even with clowns gyrating behind her. It’s true, she has gorgeous eyes. Lee, I don’t think you were used to seeing a person with such a staggering presence as Barbra Streisand. The little shift of her arms was a childlike and relaxed physicality…. There really aren’t many people running around in our world with that kind of presence and power anymore. Robert Redford has a strength like that. Barbra’s voice can soar. I first heard Barbra when my parents played “People” in 1964. I was eight years old and thought she was singing “People who eat other people”. ! (“People who need other people are the luckiest people in the world”) Don’t Rain On My Parade Papa Can You Hear Me A Piece of Sky Somewhere are songs by her I think you would enjoy. ❤️

@rbianca1 21 күн бұрын

Clowns are just a metaphor! It's not about literal clowns!

@ceeceerider Ай бұрын

Love Judy, Barbra is a legend, and no denying her amazing voice, hot to admire her.

@lisannebaumholz5028 Ай бұрын

As you noted, it was written by the late great Stephen Sondheim for the stage musical "A Little Night Music". He said that he wrote it for Glynis Johns, one of the actors in the original production, because she had trouble singing some of the notes in his compositions. Which, to be fair, many actors find very challenging!

@nancy9891 Ай бұрын

Judy is a folk singer and “Early Morning Rain” is one of my favorites and Barbra is a Broadway and movie star. Judy was played the most on the radio and it was her version I came to live and play on the piano.

@lisarainbow9703 Ай бұрын

Best version I've ever heard of this song was by jazz legend Sarah Vaughn.. Goosebumps..

@corawheeler9355 Ай бұрын

Two nice versions of this beautiful song. I think I prefer the sweetness of Collins over the drama of Streisand. But, enjoyed both.

@rbianca1 21 күн бұрын

Love Judy, but Barbra kills it! She's the GOAT!

@keithschwartz5723 Ай бұрын

Her cadence may be due to her awareness of the song being from a play and she started on Broadway....

@user-yn1xs8qw6z 10 күн бұрын

Barbra is amazing!!

@dannygriffith6185 Ай бұрын

Both great versions, but this is Judy's signature song. If you really want to hear Barbra at her best then listen to "People", "Don't Rain On My Parade"...or "Somewhere" from West Side Story.

@jellyrollnorton Ай бұрын

Somewhere is a great song and its lyrics are also by Stephen Sondheim :-)

@BrettTwinSavage Ай бұрын

Wiki notes that this song is sung either in the "dramtatic style" or "lyrical style". The former is used when it's delivered by Desiree in "A Little Night Music", and the latter used when it's performed out of that dramatic context and the emphasis is on the lyrics and melody as a stand-alone piece. But this is Streisand, 'the actress who sings', and she gives us a version that is both. The song is beautiful and her performanc mesmerizing.

@rbianca1 21 күн бұрын

Send in the clowns equals bring in the good stuff!

@nathantaylor1921 5 күн бұрын

First time listening. Very informed as far as correct adjectives. Enjoyed very much. BUT, just a few things to remember. This song was 'Judy Collins's Song' - and beautiful. Here she was singing in the vicinity of her 'peak' recording prime. Now, Barbra was between 40 to 50, I believe, when she sang this at a concert. If you hear this woman sing in the say..60's She came on the scene just wailing away. Set herself apart from many and welcomed by the 'GREATS'!! Judy Garland, the ONLY' realized and invited her to do her show! 'Ethel Merman' was there also. She held her own and shined a bit brighter because she was 20ish and they were mot in their Primes. Barbra has been singing 60+ years. And still sings well in her concerts. If you do a 8 - 10 reaction to this woman? You will appreciate her and her voice just from what she CAN DO WITH HER TALENT! SINGER, ACTOR DIRECTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER!! Anyway, sycophants aside, LOL! From 60's Briadway music through the 80's movie 'YENTYL'- please watch and listen to her!!! All her movies with ALL the male celebs of the day. She outshines them, out sang them, out acted them... Anyway BARBRA is the best. PS - same here with her political posture, but talent is talent!!

@leeannies-tears369 Ай бұрын

These 2 beautiful voices and genres. The song is beautiful but Barbara is an actress and theatrics! Judy... Tho... Judy!!! I love them both. But it was an unusual way to put these back to back with no behind story. She's called "Babs" 😊

@carlomercorio1250 Ай бұрын

Remember seeing Streisand in the musical film Hello Dolly in the late 60s. Movie also featured the incomparable Louis Armstrong.

@theeloquentbaby Ай бұрын

Thank you, Joel, for this wonderful duet. Thank you, Lee, for your interesting observations.

@MichaelYoder-e8g 28 күн бұрын

Sondheim was a brilliant lyricist and composer - you'd like "A weekend in the country" from Night Music and "a little Priest" from Sweeney Todd

@XFLexiconMatt Ай бұрын

You know, for Streisand's version, she got Stephen Sondheim to write a new verse in the second bridge. Which was a pretty big deal at the time.

@worldoffaeriehelpers9154 Ай бұрын

I cannot handle those clowns dancing in the background. Why god why.

@MoMoMyPup10 29 күн бұрын

Barbra sang this purposefully more nuanced and subdued, but that's why I like Judy Collins more -- I think she sang it as the song needed. Streisand singing "Prisoner" the theme song from the movie The Eyes of Laura Mars will reset your brain for what vocals should sound like.

@MacDinoland 29 күн бұрын

If you just want to listen to the song for its pretty flowing sound and not have to think much about its context too seriously, then Judy's ethereal sound is the one I would choose when I'm in that mood. If you're up for listening and watching someone act their ass off, getting into the nitty-gritty meaning of the song, while also enjoying an exquisite voice, then Barbra's version is your go-to performance. The consummate artist. The actress who sings.

@johnathanstruble1064 Ай бұрын

The cadence , Frank would pause , and be behind the beat fraction of a second, two other artists have that talent, Willie Nelson , and Barbara Striesand.

@joelliebler5690 Ай бұрын

A magical yet somber tune for the ages!Though I love Barbara’s voice this is Judy’s song, period!

@tomasbaker1912 Ай бұрын

Judy all the way with this song. Matchless.

@carolynschmidt5467 Ай бұрын

Judy did a song Farewell to Tarwathee..... An old whaling song. There are whales singing on the record. So moving.

@ceeceerider Ай бұрын

Gorgeous song and lyrics

@ronn.6876 Ай бұрын

All of Barbra"s fans call her "Babz".

@deepfriedscotsman2860 29 күн бұрын

You should listen to her singing the song called ( Amazing Grace ) from 1970

@j.jennings1722 Ай бұрын

Others have explained the meaning of the phrase correctly, so I won't comment about that aspect, L33; but in the song, her relationship is tanking and she wishes there was an outside force (the clowns) that could bring light and laughter back into their relationship. But then, she realizes that the clowns are the two of them, although clowns in a different way, which makes the song incredibly sad. I want to cry every time I hear it. You should react to Ms. Streisand's song "Evergreen." It has no chorus, but it doesn't need one, it builds so magnificently. But, don't react to the video from the movie. Kris Kristofferson's vocals detract from the song, IMO. The studio version is much better, also IMO. ❤😎✌

@sharondavid-melly1498 29 күн бұрын

This song a favorite. Love Judy

@user-ez6vk2bw7q Ай бұрын

I think both clips were from variety shows, a TV staple from the 1950s through the '70s. Now I think you see the meaning of the title "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". Her eyes are a unique shade of blue, almost piercing. She even had a hit with "Amazing Grace" that began with her "a capella" voice on full display. Barbra is also an amazing singer. Both are still with us and still beautiful.

@MissAstorDancer 29 күн бұрын

The Barbra performance was from her 1987 release of "One Voice", which was a benefit concert held at her home.

@JohnWesleyDowney Ай бұрын

I saw an interview once with Stephen Sondheim and he explained the song and it was quite interesting. The term "clowns" in the earlier part of this song is intended to represent "jokes" or liight heartedness because the song is about a failing relationship and the singer is longing for things to "lighten up", but at the end when she sings "don't bother, they're here" she's referring to the two peope in the relationship, they "are" the clowns. The point of view of the song is from an actress which is why there's references to things like timing and lines. By the way, the use of clowns in the first video was incredibly irritating. The song is NOT about clowns. Clowns are used as a metaphor. It's Sondheim's one commercial hit to reach the pop charts. As for Streisand, I sometimes find her very irritating personally, but there is no question she is one of the greatest artists and singers of the 20th century. She is a true artist with a god given voice.

@Gloren50 Ай бұрын

This isn't a song that can showcase Streisand's voice, try her live version of 'My Man'. But Collins is wonderful and I love her voice, too.

@jimnicosia5934 28 күн бұрын

I daw her live She is the one in C S & N, Sweet Judy Blue Eyes song.

@carrerlluna66 Ай бұрын

Ned from Spain here again Lee. The Judy video is a travesty, she looks and sings so beautifully and those bozos ruin it. It's a song for a person to sing ALONE and for Sondheim's lyrics to shine. The classic and bittersweet Swedish film by Ingmar Bergman " Smiles of a Summer Night" is about old loves, affairs, mistresses, illusions and making a fool of yourself over all of it. They are " the Clowns ". Stephen Sondheim was an amazing composer that you should dive into. He did the lyrics to Leonard Bernsteins "West Side Story" and after that did the music and lyrics to a series of hit Broadway shows. A real genius. Thanks Lee.

@brendamilloy2557 Ай бұрын

I'm with you. While Barbara is talented, my heart was stolen by Judy's version, long ago.

@tamifaulkner4103 Ай бұрын

I agree that Judy's version is the ultimate for this song, but Barbara has many songs where her version is the ultimate. People, Evergreen, The Way We Were, A Women in Love. She is spectacular with her songs

@dalemcmillan7231 29 күн бұрын

❤❤

@jareddavidhirsh4948 25 күн бұрын

Judy’s wasn’t live, it was pre recorded from her single. Compare both recorded versions, not lip synced to live.

@ignatzmuskrat3000 Ай бұрын

Tea with honey and lemon to hydrate the vocal chords, used by many pros. Babs cadence borrows from Sinatra, who was infamous for his synchopated phrasing.

@SS-do3zv 28 күн бұрын

Sondheim rewrote the song for Barbra lol. Barbra’s version was in her backyard for a fundraiser. The recorded version is phenomenal. Barbra is 1 of 14 with the Grammy legend award. Babs not Barb. Lol. Try Somewhere, Since I Fell for You, Woman in Love, Yentl Medley, The Main Event, Woman in the Moon, My Man 1975 version, the list is endless.

@XFLexiconMatt Ай бұрын

I think you need to give Barbra a chance, her range is much wider than this, even if you don't care for certain aspects about her as a person. Listen to more, maybe start with "Guilty" and "Woman In Love", then go from there. I mean, this is a woman brave enough to do an album of French songs in 1967 and an album of Classical music in 1976 The woman is the bomb, seriously.

@jimchaykowski9349 Ай бұрын

A few people mentioned Sondheim adding a verse for Barbra Streisand's version but he also reordered some of the verses so the emotional arc would come at the end of the song, which makes more sense outside of the original musical. I also saw several requests for Barbra's earlier signature songs. They are great performances, but I think that the style of the time she sang them in can seem dated for younger listeners. Barbra mostly sang similar type songs but her style of singing changed dramatically throughout her career. She became famous for her perfect diction, dramatic phrasing, incredible high notes and her loooong notes. You also seemed to notice she likes to sing on the downbeat. My recommendations would be One Less Bell to Answer ( an unbelievable duet with herself (70's) and Just A Piece of Sky from her passion project Yentl 1983 for which she was the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film. She was also the first woman to win a golden globe for directing the project, and remained the only woman to win the director's golden globe for decades. One Less Bell to Answer is great for the diction and clarity, Just a piece of sky the famous high and long notes. The last note defies comprehension kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fduWna6SpsyVhH0.htmlsi=w_roNF0w2pA1spTc kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJ6Xq8irqKjXk3U.htmlsi=Tee7CuGL2HVXaPiu

@markransome7052 Ай бұрын

I do not think there is anything Judy Collins or Barbara Streisand sing that I do not like. Judy did a very good version of Sandy Denny's "Who Knows where the time goes", I wish I did lol!.

@carolynschmidt5467 Ай бұрын

If you listen to Eva Cassidy, you will notice that she sings as if she were experiencing the emotions and speaking about them.

@sharonelliott2366 27 күн бұрын

I'll always prefer Judy, but Barbara. is good to listen to as well.

@PanarchyInTheUK Ай бұрын

My absolute favourite cover is by Frank Sinatra. He brings a vulnerability and emotional maturity to the song that sometimes gets lost by the singers with the showy voices. Sarah Vaughan also does a really interesting version.

@SpiderMcGee Ай бұрын

From the 1973 Sondheim musical "A Little Night Music", which is a personal favorite of mine. There's a movie version, but it's terrible. A lot of good songs in there. Judi Dench did a great version and it's on KZfaq.

@woodiicycad Ай бұрын

Stephen Sondheim wrote notoriously difficult music to sing. He tailored this song for the voice of an actor by the name of Glynis Johns who passed away earlier this year. RIP Not known for her singing ability she nonetheless originated this song on the Broadway stage in 1973’s A Little Night Music. She won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Judy Collins owns this song in my humble opinion as she possesses a voice as clear as a bell. Pure joy! I find Barbra Streisand’s version to be nice but it doesn’t showcase her true vocal talent. There’s a long list of songs in Barbra’s catalogue that reveal what an exceptional talent she is. Been listening to her since I was 8 years old…even when I didn’t want to. LoL

@geob3963 Ай бұрын

I live in LA. I’ve never asked, “Where are the clowns?” I always know. I like how Gallagher said it. “Livin’ in LA is like livin’ in a bowl of granola. What ain’t fruits and nuts, is flakes.”

@mikelogan5629 29 күн бұрын

Barbra is singing it as if theatrically delivered in the musical. I prefer Judy for her direct, emotional delivery. Check out Judy singing Both Sides Now vs Joni Mitchell (who wrote it).

@428chase Ай бұрын

Two cannibals are eating a Clown. One says to the other... did he taste funny to you too?

@1971barbra Ай бұрын

Barbra.

@rogerfleming6354 29 күн бұрын

Suite Judy Blue Eyes

@wm8498 Ай бұрын

Listen to Judy Collins' studio recording of Someday Soon or a song she wrote about her son during a particular difficult time in both their lives....Born to the Breed.

@StoneShards Ай бұрын

Barbara is old school. The word you're looking for, Lee, is "swing", where you jerk the rhythm around a little--phrasing on steroids. Some singers add interest by "pushing the beat", starting a hair ahead of the beat. I'm thinking specifically of Alex Harvey, but I suspect others have used the effect as well.

@goonbelly5841 Ай бұрын

Sinatra's version is pretty good too.

@ignatzmuskrat3000 Ай бұрын

There are vocalists and there are singers. Vocalists, like Judy need a microphone. Singers, like Barbara don't. They project whatever volume you need. Stage chops blow vocalists away every time.

@markallen2984 Ай бұрын

Believe it or not, Bryan Ferry ( the voice behind the band Roxy Music) does an excellent version of Send In The Clowns

@AP-gb3eh 29 күн бұрын

Best way to hear great voices is with your eyes closed ☮️ Barbara did the song theatrically in her rendition , Collin’s voice has better songs but her clarity is beautiful . I never compare I just enjoy

@TangoEliott 29 күн бұрын

If you don't like Streisand's voice go see a professional. As far as everything else she does, she has done so much for woman's heart health than anyone. Her politics are on the corect side. Nothing to dislike. Listen to the Funny Girl album. Streisand has little or no competition.

@ignatzmuskrat3000 Ай бұрын

This is good for your overall knowledge of pop music. This tune wasn't on AM radio the kids listened to. It wasn't played at pool parties. It's popularity is due to tv variety show exposure. Anthony Newly made this a hit years before, iirc. Now, that performer, was over the top compared to these versions. Comics of the time skewered the serious tone and imagery of a string of clowns on stage. An easy laugh.

@BClarke Ай бұрын

Two very good versions, but the best remains Krusty and Sideshow Mel.

@bradjenkins1475 Ай бұрын

I'm sure that my comment will get comments from others, with names of other female vocalists that will fit the bill of what I'm going to say. Hands down Barbra Streisand is the best female voice ever. I mean, someone has to be, so I say it's her. I know there will be people that will list some other great voices in argument. But I'm gonna show some guts and say this. They'll be wrong. And I'm sure they'll mention names that we all know, like I'm sure people will list women from Linda Ronstadt to Celine Dion and more. To be clear, she's not my favorite female vocalist of all time, I just find her voice to be incomparable. I myself personally lean towards Janice Joplin as my favorite female vocalist. Anyway, I just wanted to be clear that I didn't have any favoritism. And by that, I mean, it's not that Barbra is my favorite vocalist. And thus, I just believe she's the best ever. I'm willing to surrender to the fact that she's the best even if she's not my favorite, that's all.

@carolynschmidt5467 Ай бұрын

She sings as if she were speaking the lines.

@Julien-pt6qs Ай бұрын

barbra is singing the story, judy is just singing the song good voice but no emotion even in her face... Beeing French, never ever heard of Judy but Barbra lost of her career was worldwide known... Barbra is a true diva

@salmuscles Ай бұрын

Hi … frank Sinatra does a great job with this song ….

@WDRhine Ай бұрын

What was that video? Could someone explain to whomever made it that "clowns" is a fucking metaphor. Unwatchable.

@realbser1956 Ай бұрын

I grew up in a household that idolized Barbara Streisand so I’m very familiar with her. She is one of the greatest singers, male or female, that I’ve ever heard. In her prime her voice was magical. Also a great actress, producer, director. Unfortunately, in recent years, I’ve had a hard time separating the artist from her politics. She represents to me the worst of what is wrong with a society that places too much gravitas to what people in Hollywood have to say about the world we live in. The old saying, just shut up and sing never applied more to Barbara. Judy Collins is just as magical and I love her. Thanks Joel for this excellent twofer.

@yankeeboyno7 Ай бұрын

I have another Barbra 2-fer. One with a duet with Neil Diamond which is excellent.

@realbser1956 Ай бұрын

@@yankeeboyno7 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers?

@yankeeboyno7 Ай бұрын

@@realbser1956 Yes. that's the duet

@fkd1963 Ай бұрын

So because she believes in freedom and acceptance that bothers you? She weeps over your rejection. BTW, Judy is also an outspoken artist of civil rights, LGBT rights, etc. So I guess you will go back to Ted Nugent. Bye.

@jellyrollnorton Ай бұрын

I knew someone would bring up her politics and it’s the first comment! Barbra has been liberal her whole life. People on the other side of the aisle get upset when she brings up politics, saying it’s better she not say anything at all. I’m guessing realbser1956 is a conservative. As they consider Barbra Streisand expressing political views "the worst of what is wrong with society."

@PanarchyInTheUK Ай бұрын

Oh god the video is sooo bad

@kelvinheron3425 Ай бұрын

Listen to Glynnis Johns singing this. She's an actress not a singer, and that makes it even more heart-breakingly poignant.

@malingor7042 Ай бұрын

Judy is a great singer but her reading of this, emotionally, was badly off. Whereas Barbra hit the emotions bang on. You admit you don't know what the songs about, so read up about it, listen to it in context.

@user-nb2px5jw9h 28 күн бұрын

This song was written for Glynis Johns. Her voice is not sweet and clear. The song isn't sweet. Watch her and see what the song is really about.

@Krob039 5 күн бұрын

Barbra actually sings this better.

@AudioVile Ай бұрын

I haven't seen this live performance with Judy and the clowns. Someone took this beautiful song, sung by a wonderful artist.... and ruined it (my opinion) with the ludicrous clown choreography. I'm hoping the Barbara version is better! Streisand is one of the best vocalists of my era (60s to present). Okay... nope. Judy's was better, even WITH the clowns. Why did Barbara have to make this a theater song and overdo it with so much drama! Not her best performance, unfortunately. Great reactions to both!