My daughter and I just watched Seth deconstruct songs from Annie. What an entertaining way to educate us about this classic and nostalgic piece. We were both cracking up but also taking notes on the art of vibrato musical theater-style.
the ANNIE cast album was playing on the living room stereo a lot when we were kids and even back then my sisters and I recognized how bright and strong Janine Ruane’s vocals were in the Smile number. It wasn’t a fluke because you can hear it on the Tony awards performance as well. Talented girl.
OMG! I'm obsessed too!! Laurie Beechman's parts have been my absolute favorites since I first heard that album back in 1977. Thanks for doing what you do Seth! Love it.
First of all the "Star to be" was my audition song forever.! Then I met Laurie and she told me I looked like her sister.. Random I know, but it was an amazing moment. I was offered Grace Farrell in a production of Annie, and turned it down because I wanted to do all the Laurie Beechman parts. yes, true story. So they gave me Star to be, and I understudied Grace.
It was definitely 3 bucks, 2 bags. I was in a school production that split "star to be" into 3 girls, all carrying little suitcases, and we had to change the line on opening night to 3 bags, 2 bucks, 1 me to make sense with the props. Even split into 3 it was a really nice part, and I got to sing the E.
I'm so fond of this video, it made me obsessed with the star-to-be solo in N.Y.C. --- I've learned the easiest way to find this song on Spotify is to type "N.Y.C" since there's a mini type forgetting the final period in the song title
WOW! Seth. I never realized that THIS was the album (while as a kid) I used to learn how to turn on and off or accentuate my vibrato - during the EXACT segments you are highlighting. I wasn't a fan of the musical - but LOVE the soundtrack. (Used to blast it when my folks were out. The poor neighbors. Bet they thought I would be blasting rock or metal. NOPE, I blasted Broadway. In short segments. OVER AND OVER. hahahhaha) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE!!
I recently played Star-To-Be with a community theatre in my city and I wanted to do what Laurie Beechman did when she went up on “to N Y C ee” while the chorus went down on the “ooohs” but the music was written the opposite so I had to go down on that part while the chorus went up. Still such a fun solo to sing and I was happy I got to add some of my own flair to it.
This simple idea was probably one of the hardest shows to put together for the stage. The songs and the book are perfect. I saw the original, it was GREAT.
Judy Garland belted Ds on multiple occasions, and in one song shortly belted an E flat, but thats pretty much it before Barbra came along in Funny Girl.
did the show in the late 80s and yes was a guy playing star to be. Much to the musical director's dismay I would only do my laurie beechman impression back phrasing scoops and all.... fun fact flew to nyc about 2 years later with 2 bags and stayed 8 years!!!!
Seth, you are me when I was little. Or maybe I was you when we were both little... Any who... I used to play this album and "A Chorus Line" over and over and sing my favorite little/big parts. I thought I was the only one. Clearly not. So nice to have you deconstruct them for me 40 years later, lol! TY!!
Yes, you were - and are! - the only person who sings along to broadway cast albums. As for this, it's not a deconstruction of anything. It's Seth talking and talking and talking while playing - and replaying - the same few notes repeatedly. This is my first and last attempt to watch one of Seth's "performances." Unbelievably annoying.
I just discovered you - you're totally A.M.A.Z.I.N.G - I LOVE YOU!!!!!!! Just saw A Chorus Line at the London Palladium and somehow it led me to this catalogue of your genius!!
And all these many years I thought the lyric was, tomorrow a penthouse that's way up high, to light the way. I love finding out new things like that in lyrics.
My school's doing Annie right now, and while it's a great show, I was disappointed about my casting. This video, however, made me happy and proud of my Hooverville solo :)
It was Gretchen...Gretchen Schtartaby, from just outside Milwaukee. There was a whole other subplot introducing Addison Dewitt as her mentor and a little known jealousy duet with a character named Phoebe, but eventually Martin came to his senses. You're welcome.
Yeah for Laurie Beechman. NYC has always been my fave song from Annie even before discovering Laurie's solo cds at Amoeba. Still remember the day I got my morning paper to read her obit. :( Now whenever I'm in NYC on a Thursday I go to her theater for Broadway Sessions.
Seth, you do a hand flip at "Why not?" (9:54 ua-cam.com/video/mYKY3s2K8PE/v-deo.html) And here is Sutton Foster doing that "Why not" hand flip: (1:04 ua-cam.com/video/4Vei8DZBDP0/v-deo.html ) Amazing :)
He did do a separate deconstruct video for Andrea but he focused on her later recordings. It’s very much worth watching if you haven’t checked it out. The selections he highlighted are really great.
You sure know the B'way style, but you get in your way by stopping the recordings far too often preventing your persuasive opinions to be digested by your audience. I hope you are not on speed--why push so much?
I literally JUST got cast as “star to be” in a production of Annie and now I KNOW cannot live up to that lol
Seth, there is NO ONE in the world like you! Love your XM/Sirius radio show!
My daughter and I just watched Seth deconstruct songs from Annie. What an entertaining way to educate us about this classic and nostalgic piece. We were both cracking up but also taking notes on the art of vibrato musical theater-style.
"it wasn't until I got the vocal selections as a child" ... utterly fantastic!
the ANNIE cast album was playing on the living room stereo a lot when we were kids and even back then my sisters and I recognized how bright and strong Janine Ruane’s vocals were in the Smile number. It wasn’t a fluke because you can hear it on the Tony awards performance as well. Talented girl.
I used to imitate that liquid u sound in "knew I could steal" over and over again when singing along to this record as a kid! I'm dying. 😂😂😂
he is insane! I love him.
Seth is my spirit animal
I literally used to play NYC over and over again to hear that solo!! Awesome to know other people were obsessed too!
OMG! I'm obsessed too!! Laurie Beechman's parts have been my absolute favorites since I first heard that album back in 1977. Thanks for doing what you do Seth! Love it.
My fist and favorite Broadway musical, always and forever Seth, you are my hero...nobody does what you do. Thank you!!
First of all the "Star to be" was my audition song forever.! Then I met Laurie and she told me I looked like her sister.. Random I know, but it was an amazing moment. I was offered Grace Farrell in a production of Annie, and turned it down because I wanted to do all the Laurie Beechman parts. yes, true story. So they gave me Star to be, and I understudied Grace.
I wanna get drunk and talk show tunes with this guy!
... Or as I called it as a child "The Red Album"... -Anybody?... Any Beatles fans offended? (Brilliant!! Haha!)
It was definitely 3 bucks, 2 bags. I was in a school production that split "star to be" into 3 girls, all carrying little suitcases, and we had to change the line on opening night to 3 bags, 2 bucks, 1 me to make sense with the props. Even split into 3 it was a really nice part, and I got to sing the E.
I'm so fond of this video, it made me obsessed with the star-to-be solo in N.Y.C. --- I've learned the easiest way to find this song on Spotify is to type "N.Y.C" since there's a mini type forgetting the final period in the song title
WOW! Seth. I never realized that THIS was the album (while as a kid) I used to learn how to turn on and off or accentuate my vibrato - during the EXACT segments you are highlighting.
I wasn't a fan of the musical - but LOVE the soundtrack. (Used to blast it when my folks were out. The poor neighbors. Bet they thought I would be blasting rock or metal. NOPE, I blasted Broadway. In short segments. OVER AND OVER. hahahhaha)
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE!!
Currently in the orchestra for a Dallas showing of this, doing percussion, NYC is by far my favorate to play and listen to over and over again.
Amazing! As often as I've listened to this album, as I listen to your insights I feel as if I'm hearing the show for the first time.
Had to come back after Mr. Charnin's passing. God, I love this show! RIP
amazing and underrated songs
I was raised on musicals- played the heck out of that red album. 😊
I recently played Star-To-Be with a community theatre in my city and I wanted to do what Laurie Beechman did when she went up on “to N Y C ee” while the chorus went down on the “ooohs” but the music was written the opposite so I had to go down on that part while the chorus went up. Still such a fun solo to sing and I was happy I got to add some of my own flair to it.
This simple idea was probably one of the hardest shows to put together for the stage. The songs and the book are perfect. I saw the original, it was GREAT.
Judy Garland belted Ds on multiple occasions, and in one song shortly belted an E flat, but thats pretty much it before Barbra came along in Funny Girl.
Samantha Barks does the meowing warm up too, there's a video or two on UA-cam. I've tried it, it's amazing how well it works.
did the show in the late 80s and yes was a guy playing star to be. Much to the musical director's dismay I would only do my laurie beechman impression back phrasing scoops and all.... fun fact flew to nyc about 2 years later with 2 bags and stayed 8 years!!!!
Seth, you are me when I was little. Or maybe I was you when we were both little... Any who... I used to play this album and "A Chorus Line" over and over and sing my favorite little/big parts. I thought I was the only one. Clearly not. So nice to have you deconstruct them for me 40 years later, lol! TY!!
Yes, you were - and are! - the only person who sings along to broadway cast albums. As for this, it's not a deconstruction of anything. It's Seth talking and talking and talking while playing - and replaying - the same few notes repeatedly. This is my first and last attempt to watch one of Seth's "performances." Unbelievably annoying.
Okay Seth’s riffs are incredible
I love this Again. Seth, you missed your calling.
11 year old drag kings xD
Seth,
Saw you on Cash Cab. Great Job.
I love this man. He's fricking awesome
His expressions with the orchestra are HILARIOUS at 8:30
He's got the original Broadway album starring the legendary Andrea McArdle in the title role!
I just watch this. You are wonderful
I just discovered you - you're totally A.M.A.Z.I.N.G - I LOVE YOU!!!!!!! Just saw A Chorus Line at the London Palladium and somehow it led me to this catalogue of your genius!!
You are awesome! :)
i should have rewatched this video before i taught my students You're Never Fully Dressed 🤭😂
And all these many years I thought the lyric was, tomorrow a penthouse that's way up high, to light the way. I love finding out new things like that in lyrics.
I ws obssessed as a chld as welll i saved up for the album and have exacetly he same feeeling s out the album... youre great thank you from englnd.xxx
OMG, who ARE you? this is freakin great stuff.... LOVE IT!
seth u r amazing I love u u r ARMARZIN hahaha xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx abd I dance around like u at the end aswell haha :D
My school's doing Annie right now, and while it's a great show, I was disappointed about my casting. This video, however, made me happy and proud of my Hooverville solo :)
Gotta tell ya that "Life was as sweet as a song since _Annie_ happened aloooooooooooooooong."
Are they still showing this on SiriusXM we just live in a crazy world 🌎
I cannot stand Annie, but Seth makes this HILARIOUS to watch.
sutton foster played star to be once aaa :)
wait, really!?
@@hannahlynn8028 It's right here on youtube - it's amazing!
It was Gretchen...Gretchen Schtartaby, from just outside Milwaukee. There was a whole other subplot introducing Addison Dewitt as her mentor and a little known jealousy duet with a character named Phoebe, but eventually Martin came to his senses. You're welcome.
Yeah for Laurie Beechman. NYC has always been my fave song from Annie even before discovering Laurie's solo cds at Amoeba. Still remember the day I got my morning paper to read her obit. :( Now whenever I'm in NYC on a Thursday I go to her theater for Broadway Sessions.
I spit out my water 2:50
Love all this. But can we also just discuss Sue Aldred, Star-to-Be, London cast album 1978... totally different and totally amazing too. Just sayin'.
Hi Seth, didn’t Barbara Joan Streisand belt as high in “ICGIFY Wholesale,” and /or “Funny Girl?”
Seth, you do a hand flip at "Why not?" (9:54 ua-cam.com/video/mYKY3s2K8PE/v-deo.html)
And here is Sutton Foster doing that "Why not" hand flip: (1:04 ua-cam.com/video/4Vei8DZBDP0/v-deo.html )
Amazing :)
Lol the red album
Love ya Seth but how can you “deconstruct Annie” and say nothing about any of Andrea McArdle’s parts? She was 12 or 13? Simply Mind-blowing.
You're totally right!!!! I guess I was planning on entire separate one on Andrea and just haven't done it yet, A.D.D-style!
He did do a separate deconstruct video for Andrea but he focused on her later recordings. It’s very much worth watching if you haven’t checked it out. The selections he highlighted are really great.
You sure know the B'way style, but you get in your way by stopping the recordings far too often preventing your persuasive opinions to be digested by your audience. I hope you are not on speed--why push so much?
Do you really have to dissect it all ? Just enjoy it.