She doesn't "just" sing a song, she performs a song -- with every fiber of her being. That's what separates her from all those other singers.

Bernadette is simply the most divine woman in show business since forever.

One of the greatest songs ever written! I had the great fortune of seeing Bernadette Peters in "Song and Dance" as well as "Into the Woods", "Sunday In The Park With George", "Follies", and "Gypsy"! She's the very best!

I love her so much and im convinced she has found the fountain of youth.... is it just me or does she still look EXACTLY like she did in the 80s?

"How's my accent, alright?" I love her :]]]

She is stunning. Her perfection astonishes me.

No better performance of this song anywhere. Sublime.

Now THAT'S A DRESS!!

My God, she expresses the lyrics in her voice, heart, and very fiber. Easily the finest rendition of this lovely song. I think I'm in love with Bernadette Peters!

One of Sir Andrew's most beautiful melodies. I heard it first in the marvelous Cello Concerto he wrote for his brother, Julian who played it gorgeously. She does so well by it.

That low note on the line "That only we are hearing" gave me the most intense chills

To stand front and center on a stage and sing like Ms. Peters does is an extraordinary feat. She sings this version of the song with such abandonment and truth that there are no words to describe her performance. The ability to sing is simply a gift from God.

I did not want to go to this show but my ex talked me into it. I was amazed and to this day remains one of my favorites. This song is truly amazing and was sung with such feeling and warmth. Ms Peters is truly one of our greats whether its' Broadway, or All in the Family, or Carol Brunette or with Steve Martin

I got to see her in Song and Dance in New York in 1986 as part of my high school senior trip. She was wonderful then and still is. Thanks for sharing.

This woman is so amazing! Her talent and her big heart are both wonderful and she is a fabulous human being!

No one sings this song like Bernadette. No one even comes close.

Unexpected Song is the best. I love the way the song modulates up and wow! Her voice can handle it and then, that final note. She is definitely one of the best female vocalists I have ever heard. She is so gorgeous too on top of all that. Bernadette, so beautiful. Thanks for you!

I listen to it over and over and over again...and never tire of hearing it!

Oh my goodness, her voice! Such depth and character! Such warmth and coolness at the same time. Heart-piercing!

GOD, I love her! Saw SONG AND DANCE five times and thrilled anew every time. It was glorious. Bernadette is a goddess.

I love this song by the wonderful Andrew Lloyd Webber! I've been singing it since the mid-eighties when I first heard Bernadette perform it at The Tony Awards. It turned out to be her first Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and I had the original Broadway soundtrack back then. This song never fails to inspire me every time I hear it. Other people do it beautifully but it really belongs to Ms. Bernadette!

The Bernadette Peters soundtrack of Song and Dance is still one of my all time favorite albums. Her quirkiness just makes Emma come alive!

She just kills it. What a great singer.

Bernadette is great. A wonderful voice and delivers this song like no one else can.

Which is one of the reasons she won a Tony for this musical.

I saw her in this show in the early 80s, and she was truly amazing.

Mum, I know you'll think I'm potty, but this time I've really found him. Joe is what they call Midwestern. How to tell you what that means? His idea of an evening is a picnic on the carpet. I set out fried chicken and a bottle of Chablis. He sells software and must travel, so at home he likes relaxing, and as we talk he runs his fingertips all over... I have never felt like this For once I'm lost for words Your smile has really thrown me This is not like me at all I never thought I'd know The kind of love you've shown me Now, no matter where I am No matter what I do I see your face appearing Like an unexpected song An unexpected song That only we are hearing I don't know what is going on Can't work it out at all Whatever made you choose me I just can't believe my eyes You look at me as though You couldn't bear to lose me

My first Broadway show was Song and Dance with Bernadette. She was fabulous then and she is still fabulous. ♥️♥️♥️

That last note sent chills down my spine. Actually this whole song sent chills down my spine. I saw the sheet music for this piece, and didn't think much of it...until I heard Ms. Lovely Bernadette Peters singing this song. Seriously....what I wouldn't give to meet her and hear her sing in person......(dreamy sigh)

A great song sung by a great Bernadette Peters.

Yes, I had that pleasure also i.e seeing "Song& Dance" on Broadway with Bernadette, her Tony award peformance...and some 25 years later, I still get goosebumps from this song and Bernadette's rendition...she is a national treasure!

I knew this song by sarah brightman, but bernadette's version just rock!!! she's great and has an amazing amaziiiiing voice and performance.

wow beautiful voice and talent how does this person not rise to the top

Wow, once again, she is stunning!!!

She is amazing . but this song is her at her best , I never get tired of hearing it , and the words are so wonderful for people in love.....

That last note is so beautiful what a great range!

I love when she ends her songs and just throws her little, pale arms out to the side. She is so cute!

Such a great singer

I think this is the most amazing song that she has ever sung. I'm in love with her and I and in awe of her ability to constantly amaze me.

So here’s the thing... the success - and it’s unquestionable - of Ms. Peters is that her voice is always, at it’s peak, right on the edge of falling apart... it’s like watching the Daytona 500, or the Monaco event... always waiting for the collapse, the failure, the exit, but it never comes... just think about it... the failure, always right there, expected, but somehow, it never comes and... we are supported, defined, allowed to be who we are because Bernadette perseveres

I fell in love with this song when I bought the cassette tape of this musical in 1988 while I was in the Army. I had never heard of this musical but I knew of the beautiful and talented B.P.I 23 years later I just saw FOLLIES in New York and waited at the stage door after....I recieved an autograph from B. P. and my brother took a pic of us. I blithered like an idiot. What a wonderful life. Thank you Bernadette Peters and ERICMCHICAGO for this. BTW, I was born and raised in Chicago.

Glorious.

She's so amazing.

Bernadette, I love you. ... I don't know quite how you kept all of your femininity inside the dress. I've heard you sing this song countless times over the years and this was another triumph. I waited longingly for that last high note and you've still got it, my girl!

This gets a standing ovation (and tears!) from me, right here in my home office.

I need to go to bed so bad, but I can't stop watching.

BP truly is sublime. Personifies Sondheim and Webber’s compositions. For me, she is unparalleled.

Magnificent magnificent magnificent... I've watched this thousand times

She always does such a fantastic job singing these songs honestly I'm amazed by how talented she is also her English accent for when she said mum and then once she starts singing the actual song in that accent sounds excellent and very cute hopefully I can get ahold of song and dance on cd it sounds like a very interesting musical

She's a total entertainer.

I love this song.

One of my all time favorite songs. What a performer. Thanks for posting this.

She is amazing. Simply amazing. I'm stunned.

I love her line 'she's writing a letter to her mum, while holding a microphone'amazing, five stars

It's on a level of its own. This quality of perfomance is otherworldly

She nails it!! Thats a pro...every word that issues from that mouth is a gift! Thank you Bernadette.

absolute perfection

Bernadette Peters is a Broadway ICON, One of a kind

My dream was to see her on Broadway. I just love this song and she is so great.

As always Bernadette was spectacular

Oh my god

Did not know until this evening Bernadette Peters was a singer. Now I'm searching yer out. Such a beautiful woman and beautiful voice.

Though some may find her voice annoying, her persona canny, Bernadette Peters has an unmistakable signature that has withstood the test of the turn of the century. She has proven to the world the glory of the past, and the promise of greater and better things in the future. Her impeccable character and outstanding quality have done little but to prove, that in this world, there has not been, and never will be, a force quite like Bernadette Peters.

She's hilarious... "while holding a microphone".... brilliant!

What an incredible range she has … I was lucky enough to see you perform in old friends last month ❤ Bernadette Peters you are a true star ⭐️

Love love love Bernadette. She has always been my most favorite singer/actress. 💞

Bernadette's performances bring me to tears - she's so wonderful

Love can never grow as more as mine for a ageless being that has enthralled me since a child that has first witnessed beauty in a trumpet, a beach and a lovelorn fool...wow, I sold this.

I saw her in the S&D. What a marvelous experience.

Superb - Thanks.

She is just an amazing SINGER!!! That is all. With the passion!

This is my favourite of Sir Andrew's love songs. It is truly sublime and gorgeous. I have seen Song & Dance once and Tell Me On A Sunday twice.

I love her 😍

the absolute best

I agree, Eric. Bernadette is a Rosckstar. I only wish i could have seen this show on Broadway with her.

I absolutely loove how she masterfully back-phrases!!! Spectacular, Bernadette!!! ❤

I don't understand why no on likes her dress I thought it was really pretty actually

Oh wow, that was magnificent!

"She's writring a letter to her mum... while holding on to a microphone." I can't believe Bernadette Peters invented comedy.

From Song and Dance I have never felt like this For once I'm lost for words Your smile has really thrown me This is not like me at all I never thought I'd know The kind of love you've shown me Now, no matter where I am No matter what I do I see your face appearing Like an unexpected song An unexpected song That only we are hearing I don't know what is going on Can't work it out at all Whatever made you choose me I just can't believe my eyes You look at me as though You couldn't bear to lose me Now, no matter where I am No matter what I do I see your face appearing Like an unexpected song An unexpected song That only we are hearing I have never felt like this For once I'm lost for words Your smile has really thrown me This is not like me at all I never thought I'd know The kind of love you've shown me Now, no matter where I am No matter what I do I see your face appearing Like an unexpected song An unexpected song That only we are hearing Like an unexpected song An unexpected song That only we are hearing

This song makes me think of my high school sweetheart Tracci.

She is fabulous. Simply beautiful.

One of her best. She could do anything, sing, act, comedy---truly not enough hours in the day or proper vehicles to really display her enormous gifts. Not many with that much to offer---Dorothy Loudon comes to mind, uniquely blessed, with the guts of a burglar. Until KZfaq, I didn't really appreciate the breadth of talent on stage. I'm having a blast checking them out.

no one should be legally allowed to be that beautiful and that talented all at the same time.

Absolutely beautiful!! Always loved this song & just heard it again recently!! God bless her & Andrew Lloyd Weber!!!🙏🙏

Two great tallents crossing generations and genra to make great music. Thank you.

That head voice *___*

She is a magnificent performer. I have always loved her voice since I first saw her on TV in The Princess and the Pea, which I think was a Hallmark Hall of Fame Special. She was 19 or so!

Just a wonderful songstress. Love this song by Andrew.

This is what I’m going to sing at my wedding reception 🥰

I had the great fortune to go to a concert of hers in Chicago a few years ago(I said I would give a kidney to see her but thankfully I didn't have to to that) Her voice is incomparable and she is so witty in this video! I just love her!

Bernadette is perfection! I adore her!

She's got a class of her own. How can you not love this woman?! I am in love!

A Class act!! A Fav.......Bernadette!!!

I SO needed to hear this today. Thank you! Marvelous

Love the dress, love her, and love the song!

Absolutely beautiful!!!! Bernadette Peters is so down to earth...so real...so silly/funny! What an incredible vocal talent as well as an incredible actress! And Eric Martin, I agree with all that you expressed concerning Bernadette Peters! Your description of her is perfect! :)

Ohh I love this song! It doesn’t get enough credit.

No one can compare to her. She's one of the greatest of our time.

Bernadette is flawless!!! Brava!!