The way Betsy portraits this character brings a whole new light to Cathy. Her sadness and frustration have a lot layers to it that I haven't seen in any other actress.
@@austinvs I loved Anna Kendrick portraying Cathy too.Betsy looks so sweet too.Looks like a crime make her cry. PS:I know both are wrong on the relationship,but I hate Jamie's attitudes a little more.
the control she has over her voice is IMMACULATE. she know exactly when to shy away and when to explode. this is my FAVORITE version and i will stand by that.
I think everyone has their preference of style. To me her style isnt for me. But I'm already thinking of different ways I can do this song. Between this and hearing a.k. sing it, for me if I were to sing it would need to change some from both their versions to suit me more.
I find Betsy adds so much to Cathy’s character - most of the time, I find that Cathys appear boring and it’s hard to imagine how Jamie fell in love with her, but Betsy puts in so much charisma and humour that Cathy’s transformation from happy to heartbroken is even more hard hitting!!
You're completely right, most of the time when I saw the movie I was siding with Cathy just cause at least she didn't cheat lol Betsy's delivery is something else for sure.
Look at how crazy spontaneous, and full of potential and drive Kathy is in the last few songs at thr beginning of their relationship.. she actually has success in her career, but also she drive and a twinkle in her eye. Once she starts dating Jamie, something happens.. he gets super successful and she kinda just falls into the background and starts to believe that he's thebest part of her, and that's when she starts getting sad. But if you're looking for it, you'll see that she was different before. Jamie changed too in other ways, but that's for another day
The reason Cathy may be perceived as boring is because the story is told from Jamie's point if view, and he's the only one allowed to be interesting in his story
I think that the last five years deserve to be on Broadway it's not as expensive as other shows like Phantom of the Opera and it's a masterpiece and a very well liked and popular musical .They would sale many tickets if they ever decide to put it on Broadway
Alex P.D I feel it’s best it isn’t on broadway or never will be. I think this show needs the intimacy of the story kept strong and they can’t do that in a Broadway theatre.
Why do people act as if Off-Broadway is lesser than Broadway? The only difference between the two if we're honest is that Broadway Theaters have more seats than Off-Broadway. That's the key reason why a show like The Last Five Years thrives Off-Broadway, It's a smaller, more intimate experience which is not a bad thing. And also if you actually look into it most Broadway theaters aren't even on Broadway.
I do not like musicals because of the unnecessary screaming, the fake laughters, because of songs like this one. This is really the type of songs I cannot stand and yet, this amazing singer made me listen to her performance more than 50 times in 2 days. It is practically impossible for me to resist. The "... you don't have to get a haircut..." section and the culmination of energy is so palpable! Nothing but respect.
Control for days! Everything was just Brad and resonant and ringing. Her vibrato is one of my favorites it’s just so seamless. She really knows how to push and pull with music like this. Taking some phrases out of time and then speeding up another. It’s so smart and I loved all her choices vocally. Those high notes man was so clear and full, I mean she’s phenomenal. I cannot get over how much I love her voice. I wanna hear her sing “dying ain’t so bad.” She’d murder that song!
I know it’s absolutely the most fun fact ever. The stripper in the movie got maybe a total of ten seconds of screen time and was my second favorite character, behind Dwayne of course
My best friend had a little situation At the end of our senior year And like a shot, she and Mitchell got married that summer Carolann getting bigger every minute Thinking, "What am I doing here?" While Mitchell's out every night Being a heavy-metal drummer They got a little cute house on a little cute street With a crucifix on the door Mitchell got a job at the record store in the mall Just the typical facts of a typical life in a town on the Eastern Shore I thought about what I wanted It wasn't like that at all Made Carolann a cute baby sweater Thinking "I can do better than that" In a year or so, I moved to the city Thinking "What have I got to lose?" Got a room, got a cat, and got twenty pounds thinner Met a guy in a class I was taking who you might say Looked like Tom Cruise He wouldn't leave me alone 'less I went with him to dinner And I guess he was cute And I guess he was sweet ANd I guess he was good in bed I gave up my life for a better part of a year And so I'm starting to think that this maybe might work And the second it entered my head He needed to take some time off Focus on his "career" He blew me off with a heartfelt letter I thought "I can do better than that" You don't have to get a haircute You don't have to change your shoes You don't have to like Duran Duran Just love me You don't have to put the seat down You don't have to watch the news You dont' have to learn to tango You don't have to eat prosciutto You don't have to change a thing Just stay with me I want you and you and nothing but you Miles and piles of you Finally I'll have something worthwhile To think about each morning You and you and nothing but you No substitution will do Nothing but fresh, undiluted and pure Top of the line and totally mine! I don't need any lifetime commitments I don't need to get hitched tonight I don't want to throw up your walls and defenses I don't mean to put on any pressure But I know what a thing is right And I spend every day reconfiguring my sense When we get to my house, take a look at that town Take a look at how far I've gone I will never go back Never look back anymoure And it feels like my life led right to your side And will keep me there from now on Think about what you wanted Think about what could be THink about how I love you Say you'll move in with me Think of what's great about me and you Think of the bullsh*t we've both been through Think of what's past because we can do better! We can do better! We can do better than that! We can do better than that!
This is actually a very difficult song to make work. But this actress milks very ounce of meaning out of that lyric and infuses in with a ton of character. We are definitely invested in this character and this message. What she is doing with the phrasing is genius.
Am just seeing this now months later. Wow! What a talent. Out here in the hinterlands, sometimes it takes awhile for things to filter out to us, but it is appreciated nonetheless. Will have to search for more of Betsy Wolfe. Great musicians behind her, too. (How does someone remember all those lyrics??? ;-) )
I know nothing about this musical, I clicked on this video because it was recommended by UA-cam, I don't know any context behind this song or what the names of the characters are, but what I do know is that damn this lady can sing
Holy crap! That ending was so on point. She makes it look like its fun. But how many things does she have to nail to get everything so clean? She ain’t messin around.
it took me until right now to realize Jamie also blew her off with a heartfelt letter
Oh yeahhhhh .0.
You just blew my mind.
Ouch ok why you gotta do me like that
Holy crap....how had I never made that connection before?!
nO WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT
The way Betsy portraits this character brings a whole new light to Cathy. Her sadness and frustration have a lot layers to it that I haven't seen in any other actress.
couldn't agree more, I LOVE what she is bringing to this role. Maybe more than the original (NO ONE TELL Sherie Rene Scott. . shhhh. . I love her too)
@@austinvs I loved Anna Kendrick portraying Cathy too.Betsy looks so sweet too.Looks like a crime make her cry.
PS:I know both are wrong on the relationship,but I hate Jamie's attitudes a little more.
the control she has over her voice is IMMACULATE. she know exactly when to shy away and when to explode. this is my FAVORITE version and i will stand by that.
she’s so torso anchored and head neck anchored! i love it
1000% to everything you said. It’s a Masterclass in MT right here
"the second it ENTERED my head" 2:15 LORD. the way she sings that is EVERYTHING
Glad someone else noticed that 🙌
sounded like Idina for a second there on "en"
I love the musicians, they seem like they enjoy what they do, especially the lady on the keys (:
I love musicians, especially Betsy Wolfe.
Went to school with her. She's a treat!
Betsy Wolfe really acted every beat. What a goddess.
A shiksa goddess, to be exact
Betsy is such a FINE actress. I love her takes, she always add an extra layer of
maturity to the songs
Her mix is so well balanced. FIGHT ME.
Liam Joshua Munn and forward😍👏🏾
Hahahahaha 😭 "FiGhT mE"!
I agree. Especially on that F#
@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE because of several mt elitists that always have something to say
I think everyone has their preference of style. To me her style isnt for me. But I'm already thinking of different ways I can do this song. Between this and hearing a.k. sing it, for me if I were to sing it would need to change some from both their versions to suit me more.
Her voice + that outfit = WOW
Not to divert from her amazing talent, but I adore this outfit.
I find Betsy adds so much to Cathy’s character - most of the time, I find that Cathys appear boring and it’s hard to imagine how Jamie fell in love with her, but Betsy puts in so much charisma and humour that Cathy’s transformation from happy to heartbroken is even more hard hitting!!
You're completely right, most of the time when I saw the movie I was siding with Cathy just cause at least she didn't cheat lol
Betsy's delivery is something else for sure.
Look at how crazy spontaneous, and full of potential and drive Kathy is in the last few songs at thr beginning of their relationship.. she actually has success in her career, but also she drive and a twinkle in her eye. Once she starts dating Jamie, something happens.. he gets super successful and she kinda just falls into the background and starts to believe that he's thebest part of her, and that's when she starts getting sad. But if you're looking for it, you'll see that she was different before. Jamie changed too in other ways, but that's for another day
The reason Cathy may be perceived as boring is because the story is told from Jamie's point if view, and he's the only one allowed to be interesting in his story
I think that the last five years deserve to be on Broadway it's not as expensive as other shows like Phantom of the Opera and it's a masterpiece and a very well liked and popular musical .They would sale many tickets if they ever decide to put it on Broadway
Alex P.D I feel it’s best it isn’t on broadway or never will be. I think this show needs the intimacy of the story kept strong and they can’t do that in a Broadway theatre.
Why do people act as if Off-Broadway is lesser than Broadway? The only difference between the two if we're honest is that Broadway Theaters have more seats than Off-Broadway. That's the key reason why a show like The Last Five Years thrives Off-Broadway, It's a smaller, more intimate experience which is not a bad thing.
And also if you actually look into it most Broadway theaters aren't even on Broadway.
IT WASNT ON BROADWAY??
@@radicalshof nooo I get what ur saying but I definitely thinking but I think Broadway stages can be intimate like the color purple?
Facts
I'm losing my mind imagining this Cathy singing and absolutely being brokenhearted in "See I'm Smiling."
OH JESUS CHRIST NO-
There's an album. You don't have to imagine it!
"Duraaan Duraaaaaaaan-"
I saw this and thought they'd be reviving it again! Joke's on me... I love Betsy. She's just incredible.
I had hopes.
Perfection. Everything about this. God has blessed us with Betsy Wolfe.
Love how she interprets the song!
I do not like musicals because of the unnecessary screaming, the fake laughters, because of songs like this one. This is really the type of songs I cannot stand and yet, this amazing singer made me listen to her performance more than 50 times in 2 days. It is practically impossible for me to resist. The "... you don't have to get a haircut..." section and the culmination of energy is so palpable! Nothing but respect.
her voice is like so effortlessly good
is the lasT FIVE YEARS COMING TO BWAY OR IS THIS JUST PROMO FOR HER SHOW
literally me
@@camara1194 i know! that's why i was asking if it was coming to broadway! i was like "wait jrb didn't say anything but is it??"
what's her show??
she was cathy a few years ago in a revival
They all look like they’re having so much fun!! I love it
I love how she interacts with the musicians. It's so sweet. 💖
I love betsy wolfe so much. this is a great version too, every one is so into it
There are so many talented people in this world. Her performance is perfection, technique effortless and I'm left wanting more!
Control for days! Everything was just Brad and resonant and ringing. Her vibrato is one of my favorites it’s just so seamless. She really knows how to push and pull with music like this. Taking some phrases out of time and then speeding up another. It’s so smart and I loved all her choices vocally. Those high notes man was so clear and full, I mean she’s phenomenal. I cannot get over how much I love her voice. I wanna hear her sing “dying ain’t so bad.” She’d murder that song!
oh my god . excellent story telling totally captivating and that flawless voice that flows naturally and overwhemingly. yas
So impressed with the lady on the keys.
YES QUEEN glad to see her back on here
Fact: Betsy Wolfe is a blessing from the heavens and we do not deserve her
You can not touch this performance. Wow❤
She’s so beautiful.
I don't think I've ever heard a tone that I like more in musical theater. Holy what in the world yes please.
She makes singing look so effortless wtf how that was amazing!
Fun fact: Betsy played the former stripper in the last five years movie.
I know it’s absolutely the most fun fact ever. The stripper in the movie got maybe a total of ten seconds of screen time and was my second favorite character, behind Dwayne of course
@@internalscreaming7566 of course, Dwayne's the real main character. The movie needs more popularity, it's so good!
@@maddietillem6778
Totally agree with this. While Anna can’t really sing, she still sounded nice. And I mean... Jeremy.
@@internalscreaming7566 Yeah... Jeremy. I thought Anna was great. She can definitely sing! We've just been comparing her to Jeremy freaking Jordan
@@internalscreaming7566 Wayne is the real star of the show
Great song, and I love the boots!
Love how expressive she is
Ahh I love this song!! What a great performance by her and all the musicians.
she makes it look so effortless god i love her
Loved everything about this!!
Wow, this character is different from the movie. Same song, such a difference
“.. thank you” AW
Betsy has been my favorite bway performer for and a year a half 🥰 i love her sm ❤️❤️
I’m so gay for Betsy Wolfe
This is my favorite version of this song, even more than the studio recording than Betsy did.
I've loved this show for a few years now, but she just portrayed Cathy beyond anything I've ever seen or heard. She was mesmerizing!
why is she so cute n effortless
Everyone’s smiles at 5:18 💕
absolute perfection. what a true talent.
I saw this wonderful woman in. &juliet as Anne Hathaway /April and was absolutely fabulous. she really is an amazing performer
Ahhhhh i love Betsy so much! This is amazing!
I LOVE THIS MUSICAL AND THIS SONG 😭😭😭
This voice. What. How does she do it?!
My best friend had a little situation
At the end of our senior year
And like a shot, she and Mitchell got married that summer
Carolann getting bigger every minute
Thinking, "What am I doing here?"
While Mitchell's out every night
Being a heavy-metal drummer
They got a little cute house on a little cute street
With a crucifix on the door
Mitchell got a job at the record store in the mall
Just the typical facts of a typical life in a town on the Eastern Shore
I thought about what I wanted
It wasn't like that at all
Made Carolann a cute baby sweater
Thinking "I can do better than that"
In a year or so, I moved to the city
Thinking "What have I got to lose?"
Got a room, got a cat, and got twenty pounds thinner
Met a guy in a class I was taking who you might say
Looked like Tom Cruise
He wouldn't leave me alone 'less I went with him to dinner
And I guess he was cute
And I guess he was sweet
ANd I guess he was good in bed
I gave up my life for a better part of a year
And so I'm starting to think that this maybe might work
And the second it entered my head
He needed to take some time off
Focus on his "career"
He blew me off with a heartfelt letter
I thought "I can do better than that"
You don't have to get a haircute
You don't have to change your shoes
You don't have to like Duran Duran
Just love me
You don't have to put the seat down
You don't have to watch the news
You dont' have to learn to tango
You don't have to eat prosciutto
You don't have to change a thing
Just stay with me
I want you and you and nothing but you
Miles and piles of you
Finally I'll have something worthwhile
To think about each morning
You and you and nothing but you
No substitution will do
Nothing but fresh, undiluted and pure
Top of the line and totally mine!
I don't need any lifetime commitments
I don't need to get hitched tonight
I don't want to throw up your walls and defenses
I don't mean to put on any pressure
But I know what a thing is right
And I spend every day reconfiguring my sense
When we get to my house, take a look at that town
Take a look at how far I've gone
I will never go back
Never look back anymoure
And it feels like my life led right to your side
And will keep me there from now on
Think about what you wanted
Think about what could be
THink about how I love you
Say you'll move in with me
Think of what's great about me and you
Think of the bullsh*t we've both been through
Think of what's past because we can do better!
We can do better!
We can do better than that!
We can do better than that!
2:34 can't believe she called us all out on this one
This is actually a very difficult song to make work. But this actress milks very ounce of meaning out of that lyric and infuses in with a ton of character. We are definitely invested in this character and this message. What she is doing with the phrasing is genius.
Her delivery, acting and storytelling are impecable.
That last note. 😯🥰. Placement queen!!!
i will never forget seeing her play cathy
This is such a brilliant rendition of this song! REALLY excellent storytelling and this song absolutely needs that
Man. Betsy is just something else especially in this role. She just has a certain quality that brings a whole nother dimension to Cathy.
Omg I love Betsy!
She is and always has been subtly powerful. Bravo!
Betsy is the best Cathy change my mind
The Last Five Years has the best music in all of Broadway. It needs a revival.
My favorite Cathy!!! Ever.
Her voice is just so good WTF!!!!!
Her mix is amazing!!!!
I'm living for the good vibes that come from this video
I love this so much.
I watch this at least once a week
the guy playing the beatbox is the same guy playing the drums in Cynthia Erivo's concert (where she also sang this), right?
no way, nice catch I think it is! his name's Jamie Eblen
Omg it is!!!!!! Lol
I WISH YOU A SUCCESSFUL AND SOLD-OUT SHOW!...⭐😍✨💕🔥🖐🦁🌻✨🌷⭐
She's captivating, I love this
What a stupendous performance!
I’m so lucky to have ever seen her live. She is a fucking goddess. I love her.
This is so fierce and nuanced. ♥️ Deeply impressed.
god she’s perfect
This is perfection
I watched this performance, and it inspired me to sing this song from my Thestival performance at my thespian club :)))
Am just seeing this now months later. Wow! What a talent. Out here in the hinterlands, sometimes it takes awhile for things to filter out to us, but it is appreciated nonetheless. Will have to search for more of Betsy Wolfe. Great musicians behind her, too. (How does someone remember all those lyrics??? ;-) )
2:41 melts me
Also, close your eyes at 4:55 and tell me it doesn't sound like Sherrie! I mean she was in Everyday Rapture...
this is something i never knew i needed
라파이에서 내가 제일 좋아하는 넘버💙
This is pure perfection
YES!QUEEN!
MY ICON
Amazing!
I know nothing about this musical, I clicked on this video because it was recommended by UA-cam, I don't know any context behind this song or what the names of the characters are, but what I do know is that damn this lady can sing
Great voice.
Ive waited my whole life for this and guess what it was fucking worth it
Damn queen brought lewks!
You gotta admit, by the end of the movie, were all thinking "yeah, you can do better than Jamie, hon"
This performance made me transmigrate through so many emotions
Beautiful voice
Yes a thousand times yes
YES
Has she ever played Elphaba? I have a feeling she would look great green.
Oh myyyyyy!!! What is that voice!!!!!
Beautiful
Holy crap! That ending was so on point. She makes it look like its fun. But how many things does she have to nail to get everything so clean? She ain’t messin around.
This makes me want to be betsy's friend 😩