I was lucky enough to see Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard a few years ago in London - standing ovation mid-show at this, her performance was phenomenal, and flawless! Absolutely one of my all time favourite memories! I wish they'd show the full show so everyone can experience this song in context!
The Broadway Sunset Boulevard has been filmed, but it is in the Broadway archives where every other Broadway shows are stored. It is not open to the public though 😓. There is also a Sunset Boulevard movie.
@@hamiltonwickedfan8649 That's true. So unfair they do that in my opinion. They must have, as well, the original Phantom of the Opera, with Crawford, Brightman and Barton, and they still won't release it. We can only hope that, since pro-shots are becoming increasingly popular thanks to Hamilton, then they might release it someday
I saw her on Broadway in this role when she reprised it a few years ago. The production was kinda meh, but she was legendary. I have NEVER experienced a longer standing ovation and screams for encore in my life. And it wasn’t for the show, but all for her.
Have always thought of Glenn Close as a remarkable, superb dramatic actress, but somehow MISSED that INCREDIBLE singing voice! Good grief! The clarity, the power, the range, the subtle shading of emotion! Thank you for this unforgettable performance, Ms. Close (and to all who bought it to my attention). Bellissima!!!
Without a doubt, Glenn Close is the most wronged actress in the history of cinema. Total lack of respect, consideration and humanity the Academy of Oscars never gave her a statuette. An extremely talented, unique, special, competent, deserving, magnanimous actress ... who unfortunately never had the recognition she truly deserves. It was already for Glenn Close to have at least 3 Oscars. I hope that justice will finally be done at the Oscar 2021 with her interpretation of the film Hilbilly Elegy. I hope Netflix will make a heavy and strong campaign. The Academy will never be able to correct all the regrettable injustices that Glenn Close suffered throughout his career. This movie star cannot die without winning an Oscar. Let the entire voting public have a minimum of compassion and empathy. God bless Glenn Close. Justice for Glenn Close! 🥇👑 #Oscars2021 #GlennCloseDeservesOscar #HilbillyElegy #Netflix #GlennClose #Oscar2021 #JusticeForGlennClose
I hope she do a Sunset Boulevard movie. I heard it's been in the making. But I don't know when will this be released. But this, the moment Glenn Close was awarded just a honorary Oscar or what they call the "Death Bed" Oscar is the moment the Academy will reveal itself to have wronged, underappreciated and took for granted a talent that is Glenn.
Not everything is about the Oscars. She won a Tony Award for this, the role of Norma Desmond. She is not "most wronged." Also, Hillbilly Elegy was a bad movie.
Saw Glenn Close in the Broadway revival several years one week before lt was to close. I had never seen the show but the audience was full of devotees. Standing ovations at each of Norma’s signature moments. The finale brought tears and prolonged loud applause. I had tears and goose bumps. After the show my partner and I ran into one of the musicians at the street corner. I complemented her on the performance, and she said the audience was one of the best during the entire run: respectful of the performers, enthusiastic at the appropriate times, and completely in love with the show. She said people don’t realize how important the audience is for the success or failure of each individual performance. Glad I was there to be a part of it.
Glenn Close is so great in this role. What a fantastic voice and what a performance to be treasured always. Her phrasing is perfect. I wish that they would make a movie with her in the role of Norma. With the right director she could finally win the Academy Award. "All those wonderful people out there in the dark" would fill the seats in the theaters.
Glenn Close really made Sunset Boulevard come to life for me. Her range and acting really fit the gravitas of a golden age actress coming back to a space that she considers home but everyone else has rendered irrelevant. It would be awesome if she reprised this role again. She’d bring a new energy to Norma!
It’s one of the few musicals that actually would be fine to have a live action adaptation! There is the original film which was the basis of the musical.
Well the show is based on the film, so why not reverse the process? Why not do a film about the making and staging of the stage adaptation of SB? Keeping the songs of course.
This is my favorite performance of this song. There may be better vocal performances - although I enjoyed her vocal interpretation - but it's incredible how she fully inhabits the role and brings Norma Desmond to life. She reveals her to be both tragic and heroic. I just love it!
Saw her in this role on Broadway in 2017, and it was incredible. I have seen plenty of theatre, and I've never seen an ovation nearly as long the one she got after this song. She acts the hell out of this role.
Always chokes me up. The line, and the graceful and humble little bow she takes before turning to exit the stage (Which for some reason this posting does not include).
I had the unbelievable remarkable experience of watching her perform this when I was a high school junior in 1994 in New York City. It has never left me. Yes Glenn you did teach the world new ways to dream.
I'm watching in genuine awe. I'm performing this song for a concert in two weeks. This performance is what I want to live up to. The acting choices Glenn makes here are stunning and so fitting to the piece. The way she commands the music and lyrics to match her emotion is just incredible. An iconic woman. I can only hope to one day be as incredible as her.
OMG! it's the first time I hear Glenn Close sing, she has a such beautiful voice ! I wish we would be able to watch the whole show ... I loved the old b&w movie :)
I've had the soundtrack to the Broadway version of this for many years. Absolutely my favourite show and Glenn has never been beaten vocally. Stunning.
uuuuuuuuh eeeer.... unbeatable as a singer? Hmmmmm U don’t see many productions are listen to many soundtracks do you...... Hilarious. And yes, I’m quite the Glen Close fan....
I believe there are many people like me , who would never have the opportunity to see a musical when is “hot” ,it would be amazing if the producers who have the rights of those recordings put them on air !!!!!!!!!!!!! so we the people can see all the wonderful performances !!! Only a wish!!😘 I have bought many musicals DvD , but is no longer a business, thats why someone should do something about it!!! Put them on line , you’ll See what you can accomplish with giving the public life with this art!!!! Blessings from Puerto Rico!!!
A beautiful song, perfectly sung and acted as you can see she is acting the role of Norma Desmond as she sings the song. Sunset Boulevard is such a sad story about a woman slowly going mad, especially how it ends with her saying she is ready for her close up now as she is taken into the asylum.
It sends a chill on your spine. And you never thought that Glenn Close as she is can sing her role here in Sunset Blvd. I always go back to watching this as my stress reliever. Can we have a remake of Sunset Blvd. IN A MOVIE? With her still to portray Norma Desmond? Please, Lord, let it be.❤
I remember this song ran through my head when I visited my old high school theatre after 20 years
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i discovered this performance a couple of weeks ago, i had no idea about the story or the movie. However, i got connected with Glenn's performance that i did my research. I just wanna say is that Glenn made a great performance, she has a beautiful voice, so warm, so expressive so she made a very rich rendition of this song and expose differente emotions the character had through the song. I loved it.
I have a theory, that we can't have a movie made with every great woman of Hollywood altogether present, because having all that talent in one room is gonna tear a hole in the fabric of reality, so we get one great per movie or stage to keep the balance of the universe intact
Saw this musical in London years ago.Betty Buckley playrd Norma Desmond and it felt like I was listening to Marlene Detriech singing and I never thought she could sing. Glenn Close is truly a Diva.
Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼😇🥰 It's a BEAUTIFUL song ! 😍 Hope to watch this show in FULL! 🥳 Please grant our request ! 🤗 Thank you for listening @The show must go on
The way she impersonates the silent screen actress, in gesture and in facial expression, is truly remarkable.
That's why she's an actress.🙂
I had NO idea she could sing! The emotion brought me to tears. Would love to see more of her singing.
@@MBOYTWO34 I can see why! Just beautiful.
She also demonstrated some of that in Paradise Road - albeit that was without words
me too
Heard this a few years back and I've loved it since but I forgot about this until now ❤❤❤
Search the video "Fatal Attraction the Musical" (you're welcome 😉)
Someone PLEASE make the film version of this so Glenn Close can win her long overdue Oscar already.
The oscar is more about which studio and producers are most willing to lobby for votes, not about actual acting talents
@@JC_923 I agree. I’m just saying this would be a very good opportunity for her to win one.
The whole idea of Sunset boulevard musical is absurd and 1950s movie is perfect enough
@@alexanderzhukov3773 the show is a hit for a reason.
Auntie Mame is a near perfect film. Doesn’t stop Mame from being a great musical
I can’t believe she hadn’t won one
I was lucky enough to see Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard a few years ago in London - standing ovation mid-show at this, her performance was phenomenal, and flawless! Absolutely one of my all time favourite memories! I wish they'd show the full show so everyone can experience this song in context!
Not sure. But I think it has never been filmed. Sad, I would love to see it.
@@elbauldelosrecuerdosdemigu5137 I think you're right, such a shame! I hope they make it happen, especially with Glenn Close before she retires!
The Broadway Sunset Boulevard has been filmed, but it is in the Broadway archives where every other Broadway shows are stored. It is not open to the public though 😓. There is also a Sunset Boulevard movie.
@@hamiltonwickedfan8649 That's true. So unfair they do that in my opinion. They must have, as well, the original Phantom of the Opera, with Crawford, Brightman and Barton, and they still won't release it. We can only hope that, since pro-shots are becoming increasingly popular thanks to Hamilton, then they might release it someday
I saw her on Broadway in this role when she reprised it a few years ago. The production was kinda meh, but she was legendary. I have NEVER experienced a longer standing ovation and screams for encore in my life. And it wasn’t for the show, but all for her.
Have always thought of Glenn Close as a remarkable, superb dramatic actress, but somehow MISSED that INCREDIBLE singing voice! Good grief! The clarity, the power, the range, the subtle shading of emotion! Thank you for this unforgettable performance, Ms. Close (and to all who bought it to my attention). Bellissima!!!
Word for word what I was just thinking. What a sublime performance.
❤❤❤ She is superb!!!
Please do sunset boulevard in full!
That would be so glorious!
YES PLEASE!
I thought we was getting it as they posted this, but I guess not.
Oh please do.
They do not have it.
Without a doubt, Glenn Close is the most wronged actress in the history of cinema. Total lack of respect, consideration and humanity the Academy of Oscars never gave her a statuette. An extremely talented, unique, special, competent, deserving, magnanimous actress ... who unfortunately never had the recognition she truly deserves. It was already for Glenn Close to have at least 3 Oscars. I hope that justice will finally be done at the Oscar 2021 with her interpretation of the film Hilbilly Elegy. I hope Netflix will make a heavy and strong campaign. The Academy will never be able to correct all the regrettable injustices that Glenn Close suffered throughout his career. This movie star cannot die without winning an Oscar. Let the entire voting public have a minimum of compassion and empathy. God bless Glenn Close. Justice for Glenn Close! 🥇👑
#Oscars2021 #GlennCloseDeservesOscar #HilbillyElegy #Netflix #GlennClose #Oscar2021 #JusticeForGlennClose
Unfortunately the movie has been totally trashed, so it’s highly unlikely she’ll even get a nomination.
I hope she do a Sunset Boulevard movie. I heard it's been in the making. But I don't know when will this be released. But this, the moment Glenn Close was awarded just a honorary Oscar or what they call the "Death Bed" Oscar is the moment the Academy will reveal itself to have wronged, underappreciated and took for granted a talent that is Glenn.
She is PHENOMENAL!!! Such a great singer and dramatic actress!! Wish I could see this FULL show!!!
So well put
Not everything is about the Oscars. She won a Tony Award for this, the role of Norma Desmond. She is not "most wronged." Also, Hillbilly Elegy was a bad movie.
This is what you call a MULTI FACETED ACTOR folks. They don't get much better than this.
Saw Glenn Close in the Broadway revival several years one week before lt was to close. I had never seen the show but the audience was full of devotees. Standing ovations at each of Norma’s signature moments. The finale brought tears and prolonged loud applause. I had tears and goose bumps. After the show my partner and I ran into one of the musicians at the street corner. I complemented her on the performance, and she said the audience was one of the best during the entire run: respectful of the performers, enthusiastic at the appropriate times, and completely in love with the show. She said people don’t realize how important the audience is for the success or failure of each individual performance. Glad I was there to be a part of it.
Glenn Close is so great in this role. What a fantastic voice and what a performance to be treasured always. Her phrasing is perfect. I wish that they would make a movie with her in the role of Norma. With the right director she could finally win the Academy Award. "All those wonderful people out there in the dark" would fill the seats in the theaters.
Glenn Close really made Sunset Boulevard come to life for me. Her range and acting really fit the gravitas of a golden age actress coming back to a space that she considers home but everyone else has rendered irrelevant. It would be awesome if she reprised this role again. She’d bring a new energy to Norma!
She did revive the role in London before the virus stuff
I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE'S 73! She is a force!
I hope I look that good at 73!
This was from 1999
Glenn is currently 77 yo.
She breathed life into Norma Desmond. Academy Awards owes her so many Oscars over.
Glenn Close , for me , was the Best Norma Desmond. Amazing actress
Are you watching/listening Gloria?
My husband and I both wish she could play this role in a movie.
It’s one of the few musicals that actually would be fine to have a live action adaptation!
There is the original film which was the basis of the musical.
Well the show is based on the film, so why not reverse the process? Why not do a film about the making and staging of the stage adaptation of SB? Keeping the songs of course.
We all do, honey. We all do.
Matthew Donovan my thoughts exactly!
We saw the closing night of this….and I’ve never seen an audience embrace an actor as intensely as we all did Ms. Close.
This is my favorite performance of this song. There may be better vocal performances - although I enjoyed her vocal interpretation - but it's incredible how she fully inhabits the role and brings Norma Desmond to life. She reveals her to be both tragic and heroic. I just love it!
4:15 that growl always gets me 🥲❤ she’s so crazy talented!!
She can also Act a song better than anyone.❤
One of Glenn Close's very best performances ever.
she's absolutely mesmerizing. that beginning, she pulls everyone in with her brilliance of character. there is no other like Glenn.
never count how many times I watch this wonderful song
Incredible. Here after seeing Sunset Blvd. with Nicole Scherzinger’s remarkable rendition!
She hasn't won an Oscar, what a wonderful actress and singer
Saw her in this role on Broadway in 2017, and it was incredible. I have seen plenty of theatre, and I've never seen an ovation nearly as long the one she got after this song. She acts the hell out of this role.
Saw her perform this in Vancouver, Canada YEARS ago... she was great
"we taught the world new ways to dream"💖
Always chokes me up. The line, and the graceful and humble little bow she takes before turning to exit the stage (Which for some reason this posting does not include).
This woman deserve so many accolades. A True Queen of Hollywood.
I had the unbelievable remarkable experience of watching her perform this when I was a high school junior in 1994 in New York City. It has never left me. Yes Glenn you did teach the world new ways to dream.
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Glacial Knight i would love to see that
I'm watching in genuine awe. I'm performing this song for a concert in two weeks. This performance is what I want to live up to. The acting choices Glenn makes here are stunning and so fitting to the piece. The way she commands the music and lyrics to match her emotion is just incredible. An iconic woman. I can only hope to one day be as incredible as her.
How did it go?
What a powerful voice! Her acting is also phenomenal! I had literal chills.
BRAVO Glenn Close!! I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to see this performance back in 1994. I look forward to the reopening of Broadway.
OMG! it's the first time I hear Glenn Close sing, she has a such beautiful voice ! I wish we would be able to watch the whole show ... I loved the old b&w movie :)
Saw her in New york she was spectacular....🕊🇺🇲💕
I wish we could see whole show for free online. Make the musical film and cast this brilliant actress....and hand her another Oscar.
And why do you think you should see it for free?
This is a big surprise! Glenn Close is not only an excellent actress but a superb singer! Wish I could have a chance to see her perform.
The is the best performance of this song I have ever heard and seen. Argue with a wall
The most vivid, alive, and transcendent performance (live or otherwise) of Ms.Desmond.
How can one not fall in love with this angel? Over and over, year after year! Thank you for so greatly enriching our lives, Ms. Close!
Saw her on broadway,she was spectacular, you forgot you were in theatre.....🕊🇺🇲💕
One of the most thrilling performances I have seen was her original Broadway run - her acting made all the difference.
I've had the soundtrack to the Broadway version of this for many years. Absolutely my favourite show and Glenn has never been beaten vocally. Stunning.
Lol. Even ardent Glenn Close fans know she’s a great actor and a fair singer.
uuuuuuuuh eeeer.... unbeatable as a singer? Hmmmmm U don’t see many productions are listen to many soundtracks do you......
Hilarious. And yes, I’m quite the Glen Close fan....
@@blackpowerdiva4958 I meant as Norma Desmond. Of course there are better singers. 😂
Best musical I ever saw on stage. Glenn was astounding! 💜
Probably one of the greatest musical theater performances ever. I saw her in LA in the original production pre-broadway from the first row orchestra
I watch this at least 1 per month. Everything about it is fabulous ❤
stunning voice!!!!! and now i miss the 101 dalmatians 🥺🥺
"We taught the world new ways to dream." 🎶🎶Gaaaahhh, those lines always make me cry. Glen Close!! Dayum!! 😭😭😭😭
Me, too. Before the birth of the movies, how did people cope? And learn to yearn?
Flawless.
A beautiful performance both vocals and acting spot on. Wonderful
I believe there are many people like me , who would never have the opportunity to see a musical when is “hot” ,it would be amazing if the producers who have the rights of those recordings put them on air !!!!!!!!!!!!! so we the people can see all the wonderful performances !!!
Only a wish!!😘 I have bought many musicals DvD , but is no longer a business, thats why someone should do something about it!!!
Put them on line , you’ll See what you can accomplish with giving the public life with this art!!!!
Blessings from Puerto Rico!!!
Absolutely made for musicals! Glenn Close was born for musicals, so talented! I love this song, her voice made this song!
... oh Glenn . . . we were YOUNG together - and we had MAGIC in the MAKING
What a beautiful performance! Just perfect. Love Her so much!
Amazing
Truly a consummately BRILLIANT artist in EVERY sense of the word!
A beautiful song, perfectly sung and acted as you can see she is acting the role of Norma Desmond as she sings the song. Sunset Boulevard is such a sad story about a woman slowly going mad, especially how it ends with her saying she is ready for her close up now as she is taken into the asylum.
Can't belive she's so beautiful, great singer and actress
It sends a chill on your spine. And you never thought that Glenn Close as she is can sing her role here in Sunset Blvd. I always go back to watching this as my stress reliever. Can we have a remake of Sunset Blvd. IN A MOVIE? With her still to portray Norma Desmond? Please, Lord, let it be.❤
When do we get to see the full Sunset Blvd on Broadway?
She is amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glenn Close's performance and Gethsemane sung by Michael Ball were my favorite parts of the tribute. Thank you for uploading this clip.
I had no idea she has such a gorgeous voice.
Why she doesn't make an album is beyond me.
what a profound and precise performance! really the best!
I remember this, her emotion was very good during her singing She did a fantastic performance.
I remember this song ran through my head when I visited my old high school theatre after 20 years
i discovered this performance a couple of weeks ago, i had no idea about the story or the movie. However, i got connected with Glenn's performance that i did my research. I just wanna say is that Glenn made a great performance, she has a beautiful voice, so warm, so expressive so she made a very rich rendition of this song and expose differente emotions the character had through the song. I loved it.
I went to see this in London. I've never witnessed a standing ovation mid-show before. But my goodness did Glenn deserve it!
Not only a great Actress, but a fantastic performer and singer too. Wonderful simply wonderful.
Love Glenn Close ❤️
I wish we could see it all💕💕
She gives me goosebumps. Brava!
extraordinarily wonderful
I have a theory, that we can't have a movie made with every great woman of Hollywood altogether present, because having all that talent in one room is gonna tear a hole in the fabric of reality,
so we get one great per movie or stage to keep the balance of the universe intact
Saw her twice on broadway. Her talent can bring a tear to your eyes. What’s really disgraceful is she’s never been awarded an Academy Award!
A very happy birthday 🎂
Love you in Sunset boulevard ❤️🇨🇦
She destroyed this role for anyone else who attempts it. Phenomenal. Talented wonderful.
Glen Close is the best!!! True performer!!! Adore HER!!!!
Oh my god she is absolutely amazing
Anyone who likes this needs to see Betty Buckley doing it. Standing ovation halfway through the song every night. It’s on UA-cam.
I agree, saw her in London. She brought the house down at this and With One Look. My favourite Lloyd Webber musical
I hope Nicole drops out and Glen takes over. She is the best Norma desmond.....❤❤
What a brilliant and emotional performance, excellent
Saw this musical in London years ago.Betty Buckley playrd Norma Desmond and it felt like I was listening to Marlene Detriech singing and I never thought she could sing.
Glenn Close is truly a Diva.
Oh bless UA-cam for providing us with this incredible performance. We will get through this Pandemic!! Xoxo
Really exquisite performance. The subtlety is phenomenal.
How on earth we never had a movie musical with Glenn Close!? Shes phenomenal
Wow. Glenn Close really has a stunning voice.
Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼😇🥰
It's a BEAUTIFUL song ! 😍
Hope to watch this show in FULL! 🥳
Please grant our request ! 🤗
Thank you for listening @The show must go on
I first saw her sing in Barnum with Tony Dale. Love her voice! Perfect Norma!
Wonderful and really surprising!
Brilliant Performance!!!
I will always be saltie, that I missed the chance to see this live.. one of the best actresses we have known ❤
She should do a musical movie someday of Sunset Boulevard. She could have that performance again.She should be AMAZING IN THAT MUSICAL.
I would love if you could get a clip of Amber Riley’s West End Dreamgirls performance. Even better if you could get the actual show.
Super Talented 🇬🇧
My favorite! 😍😍😍
Her Best and most Iconic role of her career!
I hope your channel shows the whole musical of Sunset Boulevard. It's one of my absolute favourites.
They do not have it.
Mine too. I try and see it whenever it’s touring Britain
Omg what a voice wow
I saw her in the opening in LA and then in New York! No question about her brilliance as a singer, in addition to her incredible acting!
Saw her in London in its first week. Live is far more magical. Totally mesmerising performance. Always see SB when get the chance xx
I saw her performance, magnificent.
I’m gonna like ever version of this. It’s bloody amazing ❤