I’m in love. I don’t even think that comparing her to the Disney version is fair. It’s like comparing emeralds and rubies. Both are gems, but too different to even compare.
Grace Cox Well said! There are things I like better about movie Ursula (deep alto voice, curvy, calmer), and things I like better about broadway Ursula (jokes, she’s Ariel’s aunt, didn’t try to steal Eric with some dumb spell). I can’t really say if one’s better than the other; they’re both great.
Preach!!! This is exactly it. The Disney Movie Ursula is incredible in her own ways, but this Ursula is just all around amazing as well!!! I love the way you compared those!!!
Mmm... I think imma just say the Little Mermaid Live! Is the best version, cos she has the voice, as well as the classic Ursula look... but between this one and movie, I think movie becos I prefer her voice. When this actress talks, she doesn’t have that deep voice. it’s kinda squeaky? Idk, it’s still really good... but yeah. That’s just my opinion. Good job either way❤
For a Broadway style of the song, I'm really really happy about this. The Broadway stage is suppose to be different from the movie adaptation, both in music and delivery. Alan Menkin did some great composition for the movie and especially for the Broadway version. And Sherie Scott did a wonderful job on the stage for Ursula, and Pat Carol is fabulous in the movie. But you have to admit at 0:29 the instrument accompaniment with the flute and drums gave me chills X3
URSULA, spoken] My dear, sweet child--it's what I live for: to help unfortunate merfolk like yourself. Poor souls with no one else to turn to. . . I admit that in the past I've been a nasty They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch But you'll find that nowadays I've mended all my ways Repented, seen the light, and made a switch True? Yes. And I fortunately know a little magic It's a talent that I always have possessed And here lately, please don't laugh I use it on behalf Of the miserable, the lonely, and depressed (Pathetic!) Poor unfortunate souls In pain, in need This one longing to be thinner That one wants to get the girl And do I help them? Yes, indeed! Those poor unfortunate souls So sad, so true They come flocking to my cauldron Crying, "Spells, Ursula, please!" And I help them Yes I do! Now, it's happened once or twice Someone couldn't pay the price And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals Yes, I've had the odd complaint But on the whole I've been a saint To those poor unfortunate souls [URSULA, spoken] Here's my best offer, babykins. I know a spell that will turn you into a human for three days. Now, it's got a procedural clause, sort of a "squid pro quo." Before the sun sets on the third day, you've got to get dear ol' princey to kiss you. If you do, you'll stay human forever. [ARIEL, spoken] And if I don't? [URSULA, spoken] Nothing drastic, darling, I'm sure. . . Oh, look--small print: "Your soul is mine forever, and you're doomed to spend eternity in my watery, hell-soaked lair." Lawyers! Don't you just love 'em? Of course, there is one more thing. . . my fee. [ARIEL, spoken] But I don't have anything! [URSULA, spoken] I'm not askin' for much, Only. . . your voice. [ARIEL, spoken] My voice? But if I give away my voice, how can I ever-- [URSULA] You'll have your looks. . . your pretty face. . . and don't underestimate the power of body language! The men up there don't like a lot of blabber They think a girl who gossips is a bore! Yet on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for? Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation True gentlemen avoid it when they can But they dote and swoon and fawn On a lady who's withdrawn It's she who holds her tongue who gets a man Come on you poor unfortunate soul Go ahead! Make your choice! I'm a very busy woman And I haven't got all day It won't cost much Just your voice! You poor unfortunate soul It's sad, but true If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet You've got the pay the toll Take a gulp and take a breath Go ahead and sign the scroll! Flotsam, Jetsam--now I've got her, boys The boss is on a roll You poor unfortunate soul!
I have to say - that this is performance of this song, is the most different from the movie. I don't necessary say it's less good, I'm simply not used to it.
Broadway has it's own style of music, the whole composition of the music is suppose to be more Broadway style, which in my opinion succeeded that part.
The Little Mermaid Broadway Song "Poor Unfortunate Souls" [Ursula speaks] - My dear, sweet child -- it's what I live for: to help unfortunate merfolk like yourself. Poor souls with no one else to turn too. [Ursula sings] - I admit in the past I've been a nasty. They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch. But you'll find it nowadays, I've mended all my way. Repented, seen the light, and made a switch. True? Yes. [Ursula sings] - And I fortunately know a little magic. It's a talent that I always have possessed. And here lately, please don't laugh. I use it on behalf of the miserable, the lonely, and depressed. Pathetic! [Ursula sings] - Poor unfortunate souls. In pain, in need. This one longing to be thinner, that one wants to get the girl. And do I help them? Yes, indeed! [Ursula sings] - Those poor unfortunate souls. So sad, so true. They come flocking to my cauldron crying "Spells, Ursula, please!" And I help them, yes I do! [Ursula sings] - Now, it's happened once or twice. Someone couldn't pay the price. And I'm afraid I had to rake'em across the coals. Yes, I've had the odd complaint, but on the whole I've been a saint. To those poor unfortunate souls. [Ursula speaks] - Here's my best offer, babykins. I know a spell that will turn you into a human for three days. Now, it's got a procedural clause, sort of a "squid pro qou". Before the sun's sets on the third day, you've got to get dear ol' princey to kiss you. If you do, you'll stay human forever. [Ariel speaks] - And if I don't? [Ursula speaks] - Nothing drastic, darling, I'm sure. Oh, look -- small print : "Your soul is mine forever, and you're doomed to spend eternity in my water, hell-soaked lair". Lawyers! Don't you just love'em?! Of course, there is one more thing. My fee. [Ariel speaks] - But I don't have anything. [Ursula speaks] - I'm not asking for much. Only your voice. [Ariel speaks] - My voice? [Ariel speaks] But without my voice, how can I ever? [Ursula sings] - You'll have your looks! Your pretty face! And don't underestimate the power of body language! [Ursula sings] - The men up there don't like a lot of blabber. They think a girl who gossip is a bore! Yet on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word. And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for? [Ursula sings] - Come on, they're not that all impressed with conversation. True gentleman avoid it while they can. But they dote and swoon and fawn on a lady who is withdraw. It's she who holds her tongue who gets a man. [Ursula Sings] - Come on you poor unfortunate soul. Go ahead! Make your choice! [Ursula sings] - I'm a very busy woman, and I haven't got all day. It won't cost much. Just your voice! [Ursula sings] - You poor unfortunate. It's sad, but true. If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet. You've got the pay the toll. Take a gulp and take a breathe. Go ahead and sign the scoll! Flotsam, Jetsam now I've got her boys. The boss is on a roll! You poor unfortunate souls! [Ursula speaks] - Beluga, sevruga, come winds of the Caspian Sea. Larynxes, glaucitis, ad max laryngitis, la voce to me! [Ursula speaks] - Now, sing! Sing your voice over to me! [Ariel sings] - Ah-ah-ah-ah, Ah-ah-ah-ah! [Ursula speaks] - Sing and keep singing! [Ariel sings] - Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah! [Ursula speaks] - Now swim, swim, swim! Swim for your life, human child! [Ursula laughing] - Ha! Ha! Ha!
The only way to get what you want is to become a human yourself. ARIEL Can you do that? URSULA My dear, sweet child. That's what I do. It's what I live for. To help unfortunate merfolk like yourself. Poor souls with no one else to turn to. I admit that in the past I've been a nasty They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch But you'll find that nowadays I've mended all my ways Repented, seen the light, and made a switch True? Yes And I fortunately know a little magic It's a talent that I always have possessed And here lately, please don't laugh I use it on behalf Of the miserable, lonely, and depressed pathetic Poor unfortunate souls In pain, in need This one longing to be thinner That one wants to get the girl And do I help them? Yes, indeed Those poor unfortunate souls So sad, so true They come flocking to my cauldron Crying, "Spells, Ursula, please!" And I help them! Yes I do Now it's happened once or twice Someone couldn't pay the price And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals Yes I've had the odd complaint But on the whole I've been a saint To those poor unfortunate souls Have we got a deal? ARIEL If I become human, I'll never be with my father or sisters again. URSULA But you'll have your man, heh heh. Life's full of tough choices, isn't it? Heh heh. Oh, and there is one more thing. We haven't discussed the subject of payment. ARIEL But I don't have- URSULA I'm not asking much, just a token really, a trifle! What I want from you is - your voice. ARIEL But without my voice, how can I- URSULA You'll have your looks, your pretty face. And don't underestimate the importance of body language, ha! The men up there don't like a lot of blabber They think a girl who gossips is a bore! Yes on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word And after all dear, what is idle prattle for? Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation True gentlemen avoid it when they can But they dote and swoon and fawn On a lady who's withdrawn It's she who holds her tongue who get's a man Come on you poor unfortunate soul Go ahead! Make your choice ! I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day It won't cost much Just your voice! You poor unfortunate soul It's sad but true If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet You've got the pay the toll Take a gulp and take a breath And go ahead and sign the scroll Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys The boss is on a roll This poor unfortunate soul Beluga sevruga Come winds of the Caspian Sea Larengix glaucitis Et max laryngitis La voce to me Now, sing! ARIEL Aah... Keep singing!
I like this ursula. I prefer the original version of this song. This ursula is more interesting. The song sounds better with the original acting, because this one doesn’t speak so smoothly, way more clipped wording, which doesn’t fit the song.
I agree, I feel like she does this on purpose because they're trying to add humor into this song, but it doesn't feel right to me personally. I think that's more the arrangment than the singer herself though
Ursula: The only way to get what you want is to become a human yourself. Ariel: Can you do that? Ursula: My dear, sweet child, that's what I do. It's what I live for. To help unfortunate merfolk like yourself. Poor souls with no one else to turn to. I admit that in the past I've been a nasty They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch But you'll find that nowadays, I've mended all my ways Repented, seen the light and made a switch True? Yes And I fortunately know a little magic It's a talent that I always have possessed And here lately, please don't laugh, I use it on behalf Of the miserable, the lonely and depressed (pathetic) Poor unfortunate souls In pain, in need This one longing to be thinner That one wants to get the girl And do I help them? Yes, indeed Those poor unfortunate souls So sad, so true They come flocking to my cauldron Crying "spells, Ursula please!" And I help them? Yes, I do Now it's happened once or twice Someone couldn't pay the price And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em across the coals Yes, I've had the odd complaint But on the whole I've been a saint To those poor unfortunate souls Have we got a deal? Ariel: If I become human, I'll never be with my father or sisters again. Ursula: That's right. But... you'll have your man. Life's full of tough choices, ain't it? Oh, and there is one more thing. We haven't discussed the subject of payment. You can't get something for nothing, you know. Ariel: But I don't have- Ursula: What I'm asking is just token really, a trifle. You'll never miss it. What I want from you is... your voice. Ariel: My voice? Ursula: You got it sweetcakes. No more talking, singing - zip. Ariel: But without my voice, how can I...? Ursula: You have your looks, your pretty face And don't underestimate the importance of body language The men up there don't like a lot of blabber They think a girl who gossips is a bore Yes, on land it's much preferred For ladies not to say a word And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for? Come on They're not all that impressed with conversation True gentlemen avoid it when they can But they dote and swoon and fawn On the lady who's withdrawn And she who holds her tongue who gets her man Come on, you poor unfortunate soul Go ahead, make your choice I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day It won't cost much, just your voice You poor unfortunate soul It's sad, but true If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet You've to pay the toll Take a gulp and take a breath And go ahead and sign the scroll Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her boys The boss is on a roll This poor unfortunate soul Beluga, sevruga Come winds of the Caspian sea Larynxes, glossitis Et max laryngitis La voce to me Now sing...
I think she took the “witch” too literally in sea witch she is so nasally and shreiky don’t get me wrong she’s amazing just I don’t think the right fit she’s missing that slick enduring voice the movie Ursula
0:43 Pathetic Poor unfortunate souls. In pain, in need. This one longing to be thinner, that one wants to get the girl. And do I help them? Yes, indeed! [Ursula sings] - Those poor unfortunate souls. So sad, so true. They come flocking to my cauldron crying "Spells, Ursula, please!" And I help them, yes I do!
I like her voice but why did they make the background music sound so dragging . It’s not uplifting like the original I was waiting for the beat to go higher like in the movie but it didn’t. The song is way too slow no wonder it’s dragging. It need some upbeat to make the song come alive. I feel like broadway ruin an incredible song.
I have the solution for those of you who are annoyed because this version of Ursula, made for theatre, is different of that seen in the movie (a totally different media) and possibly don't get that they tried to do Ursula as a typical Broadway diva - loud as hell and and with mad attitude - in my eyes this version could even be played by Patti LuPone and it would be amazing - : watch the movie and forget the Broadway version exists. I
I feel like her line deliveries were not really that good...I like the voice, but her expressiveness isn't calculated too well here. She also tries too hard to be overall obnoxious...
Am I the only one that kinda hates this version? The higher octave does NOT fit Ursula at all, the acting in her voice is good, but she should’ve stayed an alto
skitzo429 What do you mean??? She's great! Of course it changed a little the original Ursula but that's what actors do so they can stand out from the others and let me tell you something, she did a spectacular job.
I think it's a little too campy and way too high. I understanding finding a voice as low as Pat Carroll's might be hard, but it just doesn't seem threatening enough. It's well sung, of course and it's entertaining, and it captures the sleazy lounge aspect of the song but overall it just seems incorrect.
Personally I think the high voice adds to the power of the song. That combined just the power of her voice in general it makes it feel like Ursula is tricking her in a way that like she is forcing Arial to think that she should make a deal. Kind of like inception but without going into dreams.
I mean to be fair, I've been listening to the contralto Maurice Evans-inspired deep voice of Pat Carroll with all the deep percussion for the last 22 years. And this is REALLY different, so it's kind of hard to get used to.
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Ursula you don't need Ariel's voice this time around.
Preach!
Ya!!!
Ursula didn’t even need it in the first time
Exactly! You are actually killing it with the vocals.
I’m in love. I don’t even think that comparing her to the Disney version is fair. It’s like comparing emeralds and rubies. Both are gems, but too different to even compare.
Grace Cox Well said! There are things I like better about movie Ursula (deep alto voice, curvy, calmer), and things I like better about broadway Ursula (jokes, she’s Ariel’s aunt, didn’t try to steal Eric with some dumb spell). I can’t really say if one’s better than the other; they’re both great.
Preach!!! This is exactly it. The Disney Movie Ursula is incredible in her own ways, but this Ursula is just all around amazing as well!!! I love the way you compared those!!!
@@rainwitchansy Well in the film she didn't "steal" Eric. It was just time wasting. She didn't want Eric
hey genius, it is the disney version. the broadway musical is disney as well. you ment the movie version. other than that i agree
Mmm... I think imma just say the Little Mermaid Live! Is the best version, cos she has the voice, as well as the classic Ursula look... but between this one and movie, I think movie becos I prefer her voice. When this actress talks, she doesn’t have that deep voice. it’s kinda squeaky? Idk, it’s still really good... but yeah. That’s just my opinion. Good job either way❤
"Oh look! Small print."
Love it.
Wow - she holds the last "soul" very long.
I have to do that for a play. I'm so scarrd
I always think she's going to stop but then she keeps going! 😂
@@lilijennings7316 Imagine doing that 8x times a week tho 😬
Ursal released her inner phantom "Sing for me"
For a Broadway style of the song, I'm really really happy about this. The Broadway stage is suppose to be different from the movie adaptation, both in music and delivery. Alan Menkin did some great composition for the movie and especially for the Broadway version. And Sherie Scott did a wonderful job on the stage for Ursula, and Pat Carol is fabulous in the movie. But you have to admit at 0:29 the instrument accompaniment with the flute and drums gave me chills X3
"Squid pro quo"
*Seinfeld bass boosts*
This is so different from the Disney version BUT I LOVE IT! I'M OBSESSED!!
I love how she directly references that Eric likes her seen and not heard...
URSULA, spoken]
My dear, sweet child--it's what I live for: to help unfortunate merfolk like yourself.
Poor souls with no one else to turn to. . .
I admit that in the past I've been a nasty
They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch
But you'll find that nowadays
I've mended all my ways
Repented, seen the light, and made a switch
True? Yes.
And I fortunately know a little magic
It's a talent that I always have possessed
And here lately, please don't laugh
I use it on behalf
Of the miserable, the lonely, and depressed
(Pathetic!)
Poor unfortunate souls
In pain, in need
This one longing to be thinner
That one wants to get the girl
And do I help them?
Yes, indeed!
Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come flocking to my cauldron
Crying, "Spells, Ursula, please!"
And I help them
Yes I do!
Now, it's happened once or twice
Someone couldn't pay the price
And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals
Yes, I've had the odd complaint
But on the whole I've been a saint
To those poor unfortunate souls
[URSULA, spoken]
Here's my best offer, babykins. I know a spell that will turn you into a human for three days. Now, it's got a procedural clause, sort of a "squid pro quo." Before the sun sets on the third day, you've got to get dear ol' princey to kiss you. If you do, you'll stay human forever.
[ARIEL, spoken]
And if I don't?
[URSULA, spoken]
Nothing drastic, darling, I'm sure. . . Oh, look--small print: "Your soul is mine forever, and you're doomed to spend eternity in my watery, hell-soaked lair." Lawyers! Don't you just love 'em? Of course, there is one more thing. . . my fee.
[ARIEL, spoken]
But I don't have anything!
[URSULA, spoken]
I'm not askin' for much, Only. . . your voice.
[ARIEL, spoken]
My voice? But if I give away my voice, how can I ever--
[URSULA]
You'll have your looks. . . your pretty face. . . and don't underestimate the power of body language!
The men up there don't like a lot of blabber
They think a girl who gossips is a bore!
Yet on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word
And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for?
Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation
True gentlemen avoid it when they can
But they dote and swoon and fawn
On a lady who's withdrawn
It's she who holds her tongue who gets a man
Come on you poor unfortunate soul
Go ahead!
Make your choice!
I'm a very busy woman
And I haven't got all day
It won't cost much
Just your voice!
You poor unfortunate soul
It's sad, but true
If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet
You've got the pay the toll
Take a gulp and take a breath
Go ahead and sign the scroll!
Flotsam, Jetsam--now I've got her, boys
The boss is on a roll
You poor unfortunate soul!
Knock knock
Who's there?
Interrupting Ursula
Interrupting Ursula wh-- *YOU'LL HAVE YOUR LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKS*
i love her voice
I have to say - that this is performance of this song, is the most different from the movie. I don't necessary say it's less good, I'm simply not used to it.
Broadway has it's own style of music, the whole composition of the music is suppose to be more Broadway style, which in my opinion succeeded that part.
Swim, my mermaid of music swim for me! Swim!
RIP PAT CARROLL
but Sherie continues the legacy on
The Little Mermaid Broadway Song "Poor Unfortunate Souls"
[Ursula speaks] - My dear, sweet child -- it's what I live for: to help unfortunate merfolk like yourself.
Poor souls with no one else to turn too.
[Ursula sings] - I admit in the past I've been a nasty.
They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch.
But you'll find it nowadays, I've mended all my way.
Repented, seen the light, and made a switch.
True?
Yes.
[Ursula sings] - And I fortunately know a little magic.
It's a talent that I always have possessed.
And here lately, please don't laugh.
I use it on behalf of the miserable, the lonely, and depressed.
Pathetic!
[Ursula sings] - Poor unfortunate souls.
In pain, in need.
This one longing to be thinner, that one wants to get the girl.
And do I help them?
Yes, indeed!
[Ursula sings] - Those poor unfortunate souls.
So sad, so true.
They come flocking to my cauldron crying "Spells, Ursula, please!"
And I help them, yes I do!
[Ursula sings] - Now, it's happened once or twice.
Someone couldn't pay the price.
And I'm afraid I had to rake'em across the coals.
Yes, I've had the odd complaint, but on the whole I've been a saint.
To those poor unfortunate souls.
[Ursula speaks] - Here's my best offer, babykins.
I know a spell that will turn you into a human for three days.
Now, it's got a procedural clause, sort of a "squid pro qou".
Before the sun's sets on the third day, you've got to get dear ol' princey to kiss you.
If you do, you'll stay human forever.
[Ariel speaks] - And if I don't?
[Ursula speaks] - Nothing drastic, darling, I'm sure.
Oh, look -- small print : "Your soul is mine forever, and you're doomed to spend eternity in my water, hell-soaked lair".
Lawyers!
Don't you just love'em?!
Of course, there is one more thing.
My fee.
[Ariel speaks] - But I don't have anything.
[Ursula speaks] - I'm not asking for much.
Only your voice.
[Ariel speaks] - My voice?
[Ariel speaks] But without my voice, how can I ever?
[Ursula sings] - You'll have your looks!
Your pretty face!
And don't underestimate the power of body language!
[Ursula sings] - The men up there don't like a lot of blabber.
They think a girl who gossip is a bore!
Yet on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word.
And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for?
[Ursula sings] - Come on, they're not that all impressed with conversation.
True gentleman avoid it while they can.
But they dote and swoon and fawn on a lady who is withdraw.
It's she who holds her tongue who gets a man.
[Ursula Sings] - Come on you poor unfortunate soul.
Go ahead!
Make your choice!
[Ursula sings] - I'm a very busy woman, and I haven't got all day.
It won't cost much.
Just your voice!
[Ursula sings] - You poor unfortunate.
It's sad, but true.
If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet.
You've got the pay the toll.
Take a gulp and take a breathe.
Go ahead and sign the scoll!
Flotsam, Jetsam now I've got her boys.
The boss is on a roll!
You poor unfortunate souls!
[Ursula speaks] - Beluga, sevruga, come winds of the Caspian Sea.
Larynxes, glaucitis, ad max laryngitis, la voce to me!
[Ursula speaks] - Now, sing!
Sing your voice over to me!
[Ariel sings] - Ah-ah-ah-ah, Ah-ah-ah-ah!
[Ursula speaks] - Sing and keep singing!
[Ariel sings] - Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah!
[Ursula speaks] - Now swim, swim, swim!
Swim for your life, human child!
[Ursula laughing] - Ha! Ha! Ha!
Sherie Rene Scott's Ursula sounds a lot like Harley Quinn working an evil carnie gig. I like it.
0:08 *Master of the House intro plays*
Well, there you go. Mme. Thenardier (canon) stealing Cosette/Christine Daae’s voice
OOOOH look SMoll prINT
This is my favorite song Ursula sings!
I’m imagining Katy Secombe or the VA of Cala Maria play this role (one of them would have a good russian accent)
Very fun song to play in pit but also the 6 flats key signature😭
What instrument did you play? I did pit for Anastasia and the key signatures were always a nightmare
And I love this song!
No one can do it better than the one and only Sherie Rene Scott
2:18
(just so I know where to start, it's for the audition ✌✌)
I love this song!
I'm sorry, her voice is to pretty to sound good as ursula.
Ok
Her voice is really pretty, she didnt need ariels!
I'm going to audition for Ursula, wish me luck! 😅😁
And I'm going to do the classical Ursula voice, deep alto-😂👌
tfw Ursula isn't a drag queen in the Broadway version
Matt Trulock They should do The Little Mermaid Live on NBC or FOX.
Well it isn’t
Isaiah Williams turns out they have
"True? Yes."
No! She's lying!
Knock knock
Who's there?
Interrupting Ursula
Interrupting Ursula wh-- *YOU'LL HAVE YOUR BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBS*
ALWAYS read the small print
When your aunt does witchcraft. 😂😂
The only way to get what you want is to become a human yourself.
ARIEL
Can you do that?
URSULA
My dear, sweet child. That's what I do. It's what I live for.
To help unfortunate merfolk like yourself.
Poor souls with no one else to turn to.
I admit that in the past I've been a nasty
They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch
But you'll find that nowadays
I've mended all my ways
Repented, seen the light, and made a switch
True? Yes
And I fortunately know a little magic
It's a talent that I always have possessed
And here lately, please don't laugh
I use it on behalf
Of the miserable, lonely, and depressed pathetic
Poor unfortunate souls
In pain, in need
This one longing to be thinner
That one wants to get the girl
And do I help them?
Yes, indeed
Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come flocking to my cauldron
Crying, "Spells, Ursula, please!"
And I help them!
Yes I do
Now it's happened once or twice
Someone couldn't pay the price
And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals
Yes I've had the odd complaint
But on the whole I've been a saint
To those poor unfortunate souls
Have we got a deal?
ARIEL
If I become human, I'll never be with my father or sisters again.
URSULA
But you'll have your man, heh heh. Life's full of tough choices, isn't it? Heh heh.
Oh, and there is one more thing.
We haven't discussed the subject of payment.
ARIEL
But I don't have-
URSULA
I'm not asking much, just a token really, a trifle!
What I want from you is - your voice.
ARIEL
But without my voice, how can I-
URSULA
You'll have your looks, your pretty face.
And don't underestimate the importance of body language, ha!
The men up there don't like a lot of blabber
They think a girl who gossips is a bore!
Yes on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word
And after all dear, what is idle prattle for?
Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation
True gentlemen avoid it when they can
But they dote and swoon and fawn
On a lady who's withdrawn
It's she who holds her tongue who get's a man
Come on you poor unfortunate soul
Go ahead!
Make your choice !
I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day
It won't cost much
Just your voice!
You poor unfortunate soul
It's sad but true
If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet
You've got the pay the toll
Take a gulp and take a breath
And go ahead and sign the scroll
Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys
The boss is on a roll
This poor unfortunate soul
Beluga sevruga
Come winds of the Caspian Sea
Larengix glaucitis
Et max laryngitis
La voce to me
Now, sing!
ARIEL
Aah...
Keep singing!
I like this song!
I like this ursula. I prefer the original version of this song. This ursula is more interesting. The song sounds better with the original acting, because this one doesn’t speak so smoothly, way more clipped wording, which doesn’t fit the song.
But i like how she’s literally a washed up actress metaphor in I want the good times back
I agree, I feel like she does this on purpose because they're trying to add humor into this song, but it doesn't feel right to me personally. I think that's more the arrangment than the singer herself though
I love what you do
1:28 - Ursula’s Deal
shes OK.
Ursula : We have a deal!
Ursula : Here you go!
Flounder : Ariel! Don't!
Sebastian : Sora, please! You got to her, mon!
Sora : Wait!
Dat KH reference tho
Whos sora
Look up the game series kingdom hearts, I think you might like it
Am I in the minority if I say this is the best version of this song?
Ursula:
The only way to get what you want is to become a human yourself.
Ariel:
Can you do that?
Ursula:
My dear, sweet child, that's what I do. It's what I live for. To help unfortunate merfolk like yourself. Poor souls with no one else to turn to.
I admit that in the past I've been a nasty
They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch
But you'll find that nowadays, I've mended all my ways
Repented, seen the light and made a switch
True? Yes
And I fortunately know a little magic
It's a talent that I always have possessed
And here lately, please don't laugh, I use it on behalf
Of the miserable, the lonely and depressed (pathetic)
Poor unfortunate souls
In pain, in need
This one longing to be thinner
That one wants to get the girl
And do I help them? Yes, indeed
Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come flocking to my cauldron
Crying "spells, Ursula please!"
And I help them? Yes, I do
Now it's happened once or twice
Someone couldn't pay the price
And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em across the coals
Yes, I've had the odd complaint
But on the whole I've been a saint
To those poor unfortunate souls
Have we got a deal?
Ariel:
If I become human, I'll never be with my father or sisters again.
Ursula: That's right. But... you'll have your man. Life's full of tough choices, ain't it? Oh, and there is one more thing. We haven't discussed the subject of payment. You can't get something for nothing, you know.
Ariel:
But I don't have-
Ursula:
What I'm asking is just token really, a trifle. You'll never miss it. What I want from you is... your voice.
Ariel:
My voice?
Ursula:
You got it sweetcakes. No more talking, singing - zip.
Ariel:
But without my voice, how can I...?
Ursula:
You have your looks, your pretty face
And don't underestimate the importance of body language
The men up there don't like a lot of blabber
They think a girl who gossips is a bore
Yes, on land it's much preferred
For ladies not to say a word
And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for?
Come on
They're not all that impressed with conversation
True gentlemen avoid it when they can
But they dote and swoon and fawn
On the lady who's withdrawn
And she who holds her tongue who gets her man
Come on, you poor unfortunate soul
Go ahead, make your choice
I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day
It won't cost much, just your voice
You poor unfortunate soul
It's sad, but true
If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet
You've to pay the toll
Take a gulp and take a breath
And go ahead and sign the scroll
Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her boys
The boss is on a roll
This poor unfortunate soul
Beluga, sevruga
Come winds of the Caspian sea
Larynxes, glossitis
Et max laryngitis
La voce to me
Now sing...
super!
Olivia and Jose caricoa are falling in love and best friends forever and ever
Oh it's not that important just oh you know *Your Soul*
4:06 Best part!
0:40
rAke em cross the coals
Her voice sounds good, but in terms of playing the Ursula character she pales in comparison to the original.
Why does this make me think of Jessie from Pokemon?
I think she took the “witch” too literally in sea witch she is so nasally and shreiky don’t get me wrong she’s amazing just I don’t think the right fit she’s missing that slick enduring voice the movie Ursula
0:43
Pathetic
Poor unfortunate souls.
In pain, in need.
This one longing to be thinner, that one wants
to get the girl.
And do I help them?
Yes, indeed!
[Ursula sings] - Those poor unfortunate souls.
So sad, so true.
They come flocking to my cauldron crying
"Spells, Ursula, please!"
And I help them, yes I do!
She holds no candle to Pat
2:29
sierra boggess gets told to sing by psychotic people kinda a lot
I like her voice but why did they make the background music sound so dragging . It’s not uplifting like the original I was waiting for the beat to go higher like in the movie but it didn’t. The song is way too slow no wonder it’s dragging. It need some upbeat to make the song come alive. I feel like broadway ruin an incredible song.
3:30
Need I say more?
2:10
better than the movie
Nathan Tesman yea I agree
I agree
Sorry but no
@@jamesscott7215 i like them both😊
I have the solution for those of you who are annoyed because this version of Ursula, made for theatre, is different of that seen in the movie (a totally different media) and possibly don't get that they tried to do Ursula as a typical Broadway diva - loud as hell and and with mad attitude - in my eyes this version could even be played by Patti LuPone and it would be amazing - : watch the movie and forget the Broadway version exists. I
This performance is very....vaudeville and its awesome
I think she should’ve cut the last note some
I'm floatsamWhose Jetsam?
Jenny Cork ill be ariel
hi i'm a random seahorse
~wwHHHeeeeWWWWWwww~
U don't need areils voice uve got 1 and that come on u poor unfortunate soul is the best thing
I think this version is better than the original
Why does ursula even want her voice?
1:10
I feel like her line deliveries were not really that good...I like the voice, but her expressiveness isn't calculated too well here.
She also tries too hard to be overall obnoxious...
No one is take my voice
Am I the only one that kinda hates this version? The higher octave does NOT fit Ursula at all, the acting in her voice is good, but she should’ve stayed an alto
Alisha
Did this actress just finish a production of Guys and Dolls? the accent is ridiculous, she's shouting, and this song sounds odd in this high a key.
skitzo429 oh says you. She's great.
skitzo429 What do you mean??? She's great! Of course it changed a little the original Ursula but that's what actors do so they can stand out from the others and let me tell you something, she did a spectacular job.
I think it's a little too campy and way too high. I understanding finding a voice as low as Pat Carroll's might be hard, but it just doesn't seem threatening enough.
It's well sung, of course and it's entertaining, and it captures the sleazy lounge aspect of the song but overall it just seems incorrect.
Personally I think the high voice adds to the power of the song. That combined just the power of her voice in general it makes it feel like Ursula is tricking her in a way that like she is forcing Arial to think that she should make a deal. Kind of like inception but without going into dreams.
I mean to be fair, I've been listening to the contralto Maurice Evans-inspired deep voice of Pat Carroll with all the deep percussion for the last 22 years. And this is REALLY different, so it's kind of hard to get used to.
Nobody is complaining about the obvious autotune
0:57, 1:15
2:27