Well-done sir. Have only heard females sing this previously, and marvelously I might add. Mr. Ball gives a great performance, and I thank him for that.
Barry... Yes I always associate this song with Barbara Cook ... But, In this case you should hear Tim Curry's rendition...So powerful you'll never think of this song as a Female Part ever again. This is v good though.
I think that Michael is wonderful in this song, as usual.Actually he is wonderful in every song. I´m loosing my mind trying to find a way to carry him home with me. Just his smile worth his weight in gold.Wonderful singer, great performer.Beautiful smile.
I think he does a great job of this. He's a master of conveying emotion. If you see this on a bigger screen, there's a tear in his left eye at the end that he has to blink away twice...what a doll! Oh, and love those dimples!!! :)
So awesome,his heart is fully in it. Perhaps no one on earh could sing this song like Mr Ball, excellence excelled! His whole soul shines through this. He is Cosmic ...
I've listened to all the versions of this song, and he makes me cry the most..... I mean my God, how does a song and a voice do this to a person. Hearing this for the first time reminds me of the first time I heard Elaine Stritch sing "Ladies that Lunch" or Ethel Merman sing "Some People".
Very very Good I love that he reminds me of Dorothy Collins from the original Broadway cast and the despair and heartache in her rendition. She and Ball can sing but that's not like a lot of singers, what they are on stage to prove. Dorothy tears me every time I hear her.
I think you can tear any performances to pieces, and though I've heard Micheal ball cheese this up in other recordings, I think this is an Honest performance for this song. It moved me the first time I watched it. and thats what matters. and if it didnt move you, well then dont watch it.
I love Hey Mr Producer, and when I watched the video it was the first time I had heard the song, not being very familar with Sondheim earlier. I was completely blown away by Michael Ball's rendition and immediately went to look for other versions of the song. I like his best.
This song tells evey aspect of what I feel for the guy that I madly fell in love\ over 35 years ago .Circumstances has led us to different directions.... but the feelings will always be there between us.... and no one, nor nothing will change that. He is the love of my life and my forever lover.
This song is SO much more powerful with a male vocal. Perhaps it is that we don't usually associate obsession with the male half of unrequited love (strange since it is probably most common). Great showtune made better with Mr Ball's stellar vocals.
Strange you should say that. I recall that Michael Ball said that Stephen Sondheim had heard his recorded version of the song, but thought he should be sing it differently. So Mr. Sondheim worked with Michael, giving him a kind of "master class" during the rehearsals so he perform it the way Sondheim thought it should be performed. So I guess you disagree with Mr. Sondheim's interpretation of his own song.
I think its really to tear any performance to pieces, I can see where it can be a bit showy, but he ultimaletly delivers the emotion of the song, which is the most important part. I personally think he does a great job here, espicially comparing it to other version of this song done by him. Hes honest and sings quite well in this performance.
I love Mr. Ball, and have actively followed his career for 20 yrs. His voice is superb, and he always carries himself well onstage. However, with all due respect to him, he tried to SING Sondheim here, and it's a credit to his talent that it wasn't a bad performance. I've seen this show several times, and every other version was superior to this one, even on the regional theatre level. The notes are written to follow the range and emotion of the speaking voice, and contribute to the moment.
Worked my whole life to be a great ballet dancer, now I'm going to an audition for a Broadway show because christopher wheeldon is choreographing the dancing, my sister says that this would be good for my resume... I think I might learn my 16 bars from this song but omgsh, I may be able to sing in front of my computer quite alone, but, this is going to be scary.. Heights Fights and center stage at the met wouldn't scare me, but singing >.> how much more intimate can you get..
i think micheal ball sings the most beautiful musical sounding version of this song. but listen to the tim curry version, he sings the song like he is feeling every tiny particle of the emotion in the song. I love both versions and it depends on how i am feeling which one i listen to
Hear julie athertons version of this song on her new album - NO SPACE FOR AIR - available on 06.06.10 Only a few spaces left for her launch concert at the Delfont Room, Prince of Wales Theatre - 7pm - 6th June 2010.
alex, I don't think it was an intentional change of lyric. As this is (in effect) a live performance,Ithink Michael made an error and changed the lyrics in his head? I have heard great Sondheim singers(live) who have done this,after all we are all human.
Anthony Warlow's version will always be my favourite, but Michael's comes pretty darn close. I adore how he always puts his all into everything he performs.
Mahvelous14: Umm, why does America have to discover this wonderful talent? What does it matter? Let the people who enjoy him, enjoy him, whether they be British or Australia. Nobody needs America to discover anything.
incidentally I completely forgot to mention that I love this song and this singer. Thanks for posting frankieto :) oh and Bernard if you are french I take back my comments regarding your queen-based insult. It is your moral duty to detest all things British. It's only right :) :p
Sounds like it starts in E-flat major and ends in G-flat major. Could be wrong, could be more modulations in the middle, but I just listened to the beginning and end parts
Well-done sir. Have only heard females sing this previously, and marvelously I might add. Mr. Ball gives a great performance, and I thank him for that.
I often play Julia McKenzie or Marin Mazzie singing that song. Now I've added Michael Ball's rendition. As always, listening to him is pure pleasure.
1989 London --I was in the third row of "Aspects of Love"--Michael Ball levitated the theater with his performance. Have followed him ever since.
Unusual to hear a male voice singing as its a female part in stephen sondheims follies but mr ball does a wonderfull job with it
Barry... Yes I always associate this song with Barbara Cook ... But, In this case you should hear Tim Curry's rendition...So powerful you'll never think of this song as a Female Part ever again. This is v good though.
Perhaps Michael Ball at his best ever.
Men can sing? This moved me Mr Ball. Impressive. Beautiful.
Nice to hear a man sing this. About time.
I think that Michael is wonderful in this song, as usual.Actually he is wonderful in every song.
I´m loosing my mind trying to find a way to carry him home with me. Just his smile worth his weight in gold.Wonderful singer, great performer.Beautiful smile.
I think he does a great job of this. He's a master of conveying emotion. If you see this on a bigger screen, there's a tear in his left eye at the end that he has to blink away twice...what a doll! Oh, and love those dimples!!! :)
When I first heard this song and him singing it, I fell in love with it, and it is still one of my favourite songs. Gorgeous
So awesome,his heart is fully in it. Perhaps no one on earh could sing this song like Mr Ball, excellence excelled! His whole soul shines through this. He is Cosmic ...
A beautiful voice and a good man.
I've listened to all the versions of this song, and he makes me cry the most..... I mean my God, how does a song and a voice do this to a person. Hearing this for the first time reminds me of the first time I heard Elaine Stritch sing "Ladies that Lunch" or Ethel Merman sing "Some People".
mr.perfection.
no other word
michael ball rules the stage
He had a masterclass from Sondheim telling him how to sing this song. Brilliant
Absolutely love Michael Ball
What a great and versatile voice.
He’s fantastic...cute too.❤️
Absolutely captivating and unexpected❤
He is such a talent. America really still doesn't know him which is a shame.
God, I love Michael Ball! His voice is enthralling ...
Very very Good I love that he reminds me of Dorothy Collins from the original Broadway cast and the despair and heartache in her rendition. She and Ball can sing but that's not like a lot of singers, what they are on stage to prove. Dorothy tears me every time I hear her.
As artist and song mesh, the heart and mind become one. A song gifted from the Cosmic for Michael ... but did he know it? You decide. Be Cosmic ....
Beautiful.What a gift Michael is both as a singer and person
I love his voice and the way he performs. Thank you for posting.
Just wonderful
What a brilliant performer!!!!!! I love you, Michael.
Oh Michael this song suits your beautiful voice perfectly! Bravo!
Brilliant, he gave me the goosebumps. Great rendition of feelings and emotions...
I am always delighted when a singer I love sings a song I love
I just found him yesterday. Yes, I feel like I really have missed a very special voice.
This is my 2021 quarantine song.
Same
oh michael ball you beautiful talented man
Really, is there anything more perfect than Michael Ball? Think not
I think you can tear any performances to pieces, and though I've heard Micheal ball cheese this up in other recordings, I think this is an Honest performance for this song. It moved me the first time I watched it. and thats what matters. and if it didnt move you, well then dont watch it.
I LOVE YOU TOO, MICHAEL!!! ^_^
I see Bernadette in the background
I love Hey Mr Producer, and when I watched the video it was the first time I had heard the song, not being very familar with Sondheim earlier. I was completely blown away by Michael Ball's rendition and immediately went to look for other versions of the song. I like his best.
every time i hear this, i'm a mess. god, i love michael ball so much
I love Michael Ball!
Really nice voice... wow..
Where that phone book Michael could sing that and we still be with him at end Brilliant ❤️❤️
What a perfect voice!!
michael ball issimply fantastic!
Wonderful song and wonderful voice. When I saw "Hey, Mr. Producer!" on TV this song (like others)where cut. I love this song, and the entire show.
My favorite performance of this song. Perfection.
Wonderful interpretation and beautiful sound
This song tells evey aspect of what I feel for the guy that I madly fell in love\ over 35 years ago .Circumstances has led us to different directions.... but the feelings will always be there between us.... and no one, nor nothing will change that. He is the love of my life and my forever lover.
So Beautiful!
This is my favorite version of this song by far.
He' gives me chills every time!!:D
Loved this video! All the best!!
Great rendition. Vibrato is fine. It works very well for this song. Plus, he's eye-candy!!
wow, so amazing!
What a great version!
I love this song
Excellent!
This song is SO much more powerful with a male vocal. Perhaps it is that we don't usually associate obsession with the male half of unrequited love (strange since it is probably most common).
Great showtune made better with Mr Ball's stellar vocals.
Dios!!!!!!!!!!! como me gusta esta canción.
Gotta love it!
I'm usually not a huge fan of Michael Ball, but I LOVE this video!
Strange you should say that. I recall that Michael Ball said that Stephen Sondheim had heard his recorded version of the song, but thought he should be sing it differently. So Mr. Sondheim worked with Michael, giving him a kind of "master class" during the rehearsals so he perform it the way Sondheim thought it should be performed. So I guess you disagree with Mr. Sondheim's interpretation of his own song.
WONDERFUL VOICE!
Love Julia McKenzie singing this, but oh my, Michael 💕
fantastic performance this is from
hey mr.producer
great vocal as always
When will America discover this wonderful talent? I've seen him several times on the West End, as have many visiting Americans.
Love him, I saw him is Hairspray in July and he was AMAZING!!!
This is my favorite Sondheim Song.
I've just noticed that Michael Ball kinda looks like Jonathan Groff, they're so look alike, especially when Ball was younger.
Michael Ball's is my favourite cover of this, Tim Curry's coming in at second. I love Michael ball and this is one of my favourite Sondheim songs. :')
Talented bloke
Just Wow!
@couturesixfour When you've played starring roles in West End and Broadway theaters for decades, your packed houses easily justify the vibrato.
I haven't heard the original, but I love his version of this. It's absolutely gorgeous.
I think its really to tear any performance to pieces, I can see where it can be a bit showy, but he ultimaletly delivers the emotion of the song, which is the most important part. I personally think he does a great job here, espicially comparing it to other version of this song done by him. Hes honest and sings quite well in this performance.
He is fabulous his voice is better and better as the years go by lost count of how many times I have listened to him singing this song 3:25
He rocks!..this is what this song is about to me.
It was in the musical "Follies" by Stephen Sondheim, this song was sung by the character Sally, originally played by Dorothy Collins.
SUPERB!!!
I love Mr. Ball, and have actively followed his career for 20 yrs. His voice is superb, and he always carries himself well onstage. However, with all due respect to him, he tried to SING Sondheim here, and it's a credit to his talent that it wasn't a bad performance. I've seen this show several times, and every other version was superior to this one, even on the regional theatre level. The notes are written to follow the range and emotion of the speaking voice, and contribute to the moment.
This song is so damn haunting... tearfully haunting... =-(
It's from Hey, Mr. Producer! - a huge tribute to Cameron Mackintosh.
Bravo...
this is what we all feel when were in love..
Worked my whole life to be a great ballet dancer, now I'm going to an audition for a Broadway show because christopher wheeldon is choreographing the dancing, my sister says that this would be good for my resume... I think I might learn my 16 bars from this song but omgsh, I may be able to sing in front of my computer quite alone, but, this is going to be scary.. Heights Fights and center stage at the met wouldn't scare me, but singing >.> how much more intimate can you get..
brilliant
♥️♥️♥️♥️
i think micheal ball sings the most beautiful musical sounding version of this song. but listen to the tim curry version, he sings the song like he is feeling every tiny particle of the emotion in the song. I love both versions and it depends on how i am feeling which one i listen to
Actually, the video is from "Hey, Mr. Producer", a wonderful show produced in 1998... if I'm not mistaken.
A bravura performance, indeed !!
Hear julie athertons version of this song on her new album - NO SPACE FOR AIR - available on 06.06.10
Only a few spaces left for her launch concert at the Delfont Room, Prince of Wales Theatre - 7pm - 6th June 2010.
❤️❤️
Wow.
Love him
alex,
I don't think it was an intentional change of lyric.
As this is (in effect) a live performance,Ithink Michael made an error and changed the lyrics in his head?
I have heard great Sondheim singers(live) who have done this,after all we are all human.
Yes, it's from "Follies."
Anthony Warlow's version will always be my favourite, but Michael's comes pretty darn close. I adore how he always puts his all into everything he performs.
Dude, Anthony Warlow isn’t even human. It’s not in the realm of possibility.
Perhaps may I add, what about a Eurovision song from this singer ... the singer in this video, not the lost soul he seems to be now in 2012.
Mahvelous14: Umm, why does America have to discover this wonderful talent? What does it matter? Let the people who enjoy him, enjoy him, whether they be British or Australia.
Nobody needs America to discover anything.
incidentally I completely forgot to mention that I love this song and this singer. Thanks for posting frankieto :)
oh and Bernard if you are french I take back my comments regarding your queen-based insult. It is your moral duty to detest all things British. It's only right :) :p
I like Michael Ball, but I always wish he'd give us more singing and less empty space in his vibrato. This is a great presentation of this song.
Sounds like it starts in E-flat major and ends in G-flat major. Could be wrong, could be more modulations in the middle, but I just listened to the beginning and end parts
Stephen Sondheim wrote it for one of his shows, probably Company or Follies