All these years later, Patti Lupone singing this brings a tear, not just from the impeccable rendition, but from the look on her face at the end, heart breaking for her and us ***** The original and the best.
I'm so amazed by how her voice seems to have only grown stronger over the years. By this point in most singers' careers, they're lucky to have a growl left. Patti is such a treasure.
It sounds so much better in the original key! And you can tell it was written for Patti, she just sounds amazing! Also love how she does the last phrase in ONE breath, no one else does it. Patti I love you!
I love that Patti, one of the greatest stars in American musical history, has remained herself, not some distant royal diva. As an actress, a singer, a remarkable force, she is the best.
I too, was there closing. It was heartbreaking to see get so chocked up before performing this - magnificent to witness live. I was crying by the time she had sang the first "With"... Phenomenal.
I can only say , I adore her. I get chills every time she sings, and it’s a shame I am unlikely to ever get to hear her live. It doesn’t hurt that she often worked withSondheim who is also a childhood favourite, ever since my youth theatre days. I could only have dreamt at that level of talent though. I also loved how humble she always seems and that she appears to know the name of all the crews where she works too. I miss live theatre so. Much at the moment. Rewatching stuff like this helps!
I am so inspired by this woman! She is such an impeccably talented person and for me as a 16 year old aspiring actress, seeing someone like Patti Lupone still working and still loving the work brings me joy and hope for whatever may lie ahead.
Thank god someone recorded her singing this again. I was there & saw her do it. It was thrilling & something I never thought I'd get to see again. I closed my eyes and she took me right back to the Adelphi Theatre in 1993. She was, is & always will be the greatest ever Norma Desmond!!
“May” is not an “incorrect” sound or otherwise. It’s just a healthier vowel modulation for most, and is usually more technically sound depending on where the note falls in the singers range. Your own preference to one over when other doesn’t make one incorrect.
Another thing don't you all agree that Patti's voice gets better and better with time?!? I love how emotionally connected she is! This is an example of true artistry
It's been so long since London had the chance to hear this remarkable, remarkable lady. I sincerely hope she could feel our appreciation and I hope we don't wait another 15 years to welcome her back.
I'm going to see Patti in exactly 26 days at 54 Below (yes, I've been counting down for months)! The show is a week after my birthday and a present from my parents. If Patti sings "With One Look" it will be the best present ever, and I will probably cry like a baby! Either way, I'm looking forward to an amazing show from the best performer alive! Thanks so much for this video, Josh! It must have taken a lot for Patti to sing a song with such emotional ties, and I admire her even more for it!
Patti is that rare combination of unique incomparable voice and the acting chops to deliver the story. I saw Glenn and Elaine in it and they left notes on the table. Both great stars, but it is Patti who owns this.
I knew it! You loved performing the role of Norma. And, I venture to say that you understand how monumental your performances were. I have been lucky to see you, Miss Patti, many times. If only I had seen this back then. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so very much for agreeing to sing this Miss Patti and recording it for us. Love you always.
She sang this song too at her final performance in London, which happened to be my birthday. And it certainly made my night. Gotta love Patti. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Joshua.
Patti, you are the true master of this piece. [[What a disgrace to the arts seeing that other woman win the Tony for her ear-bleeding performance ]] This OLC is the one and only. I'm just sorry it's such a bad memory for you, Patti, because this music, sung by you and Kevin, started my (and I'm sure others') passion for musical theater! Brava! Star quality.
victor dunson actually, this is far far below Close in both artistic expression and technical execution. I adore Lupone but this is just barking a song that is out of her comfortable tessitura.
@@meto2854 far below close in technical execution?? Glenn Close has nothing resembling a decent vocal technique and you want to say that Patti, one of the best vocal technicians on Broadway, is below her?
I remember when Glenn Close was croaking out this part ALW would not allow the British Cast Recording with Patti to be sold anywhere in the U.S. They were literally pulled from the shelves. I know people who have worked with him and label him nothing short of a monster. No one should be that powerful.
I know people who worked with him and they said he was very nice. I know people who worked with Patti and said she was absolutely horrible to everyone at the theater.
Her low range has such POWER now. It was always a good low range, but now, it's incredible. And the belts are still as phenomenal as ever. The only part of her voice that has lost vibrancy is the head voice.
It was the ghosts of Versailles by John Corigliano in the role of Samira, which was originally written for the legendary mezzo soprano Marilyn Horne. Lupone stated that it was the most difficult music that she had ever sung and stretched her to the very top of her range. Although she wasn't able to sing the music as easily as Ms. Horne had (by her own admission) she stated that she compensated for it with her acting and characterization. Simply that fact that Lupone COULD sing a role written for Ms. Horne, even with some transposition, speaks volumes about her abilities as a singer.
I know that this has been up for awhile, but I've only just watched it now because I knew I would get emotional and I really did. This performance is truly phenomenal, especially because it was incredibly hard for her. Thank you so much for posting this Josh. It's brilliant :)
Understandably less expressive than when she had the character in her body, but man, when she gets back into the swing of the song her accuracy is beyond any of the other recordings of her on here. And this is two decades later. Damn.
Title: Patti LuPone sings Sunset Boulevard in London for first time since 1994 Description: "...marking the second time this week that Ms. LuPone has sang the number since her final performance of Sunset Boulevard in London in 1994." I know it was explained in the sentence after, but I found that pretty hilarious.
When I see a musical on Broadway I want a powerful singer in the lead role. Say what you will about Glenn Close but I waited for Elaine Paige to play the role before I saw it on Broadway. I so wish Patti had played Norma on Broadway.
Something happened during her singing; between the phrases: "I can play any role"...and picking up with "No words can tell the story my eyes tell..". It started out satisfyingly fine, but it became electrifying from that point on. I don't know why she was let go from the original production, but it's evident why Ms. LuPone was the first choice for the role. Brilliant interpretation and delivery.
OK. this is all about Patti...which is a wonderful singer and actress. I was fortuntate enough to see a few Normas in London.. most touching for me was Elaine Paige..talking about range and power! All of them were different and unique and contributed to the role. At the end of the day is not good to compare as this is about personal taste. Sharing views is good and enriching but nasty comments or attacks to not make any singer better or special. They all do their best and I am sure that they reach and move people in different ways.
Had a crush on her since before I ever saw her. When I found out the mom on "Life Goes On" was Fantine, I was flabbergasted! Seeing her here, dressed well but not overdressed, commanding the stage while still being accessible, complete with bobble at the beginning...and with those adorable glasses...and a return to "just" herself immediately after the last note. The crush has just been turned up to 11! "They'll rejoice I've returned at last," INDEED!
Patty Climbed The Mountain 100 different times - when she talks about it = pure stand-up. Definitely coulda have done standup. Seriously funny in her own right (let alone the voice/looks/etc.).
Couldn't sleep so I decided to go on youtube. This was recommended for me so of course I watched it. Yeah, definitely was not planning on crying my eyes out in the middle of the night. This def made my night!!! (:
Haha you're evil!! I'm glad that you're posting these on youtube! These show that she is not only a great artist, but also a great person! If you're ever in Puerto Rico, let me know and I will personally give you an island tour! (Tell Patti that she has a fan in this small island!) I dont know if i already sent you this comment. It didnt show when i wrote it first.
Josh!! Could you upload some more of Patti's performances in London?? (not all of course) for those of us who couldn't afford to go??? Pretty please? I live in Puerto Rico and it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to go see her! please please please!!?!?!?!?!?!
All these years later, Patti Lupone singing this brings a tear, not just from the impeccable rendition, but from the look on her face at the end, heart breaking for her and us *****
The original and the best.
“We do not allow taping and I hope someone is taping” lol we are so glad they did! ❤
I'm so amazed by how her voice seems to have only grown stronger over the years. By this point in most singers' careers, they're lucky to have a growl left. Patti is such a treasure.
Shes at that point now
@@johnboys4697no she’s not ua-cam.com/video/U2hy3r9xjWU/v-deo.htmlsi=MXnqfqKRenvl0Zwi
It sounds so much better in the original key! And you can tell it was written for Patti, she just sounds amazing! Also love how she does the last phrase in ONE breath, no one else does it. Patti I love you!
danggg that low note when she sings 'in the dark' is delicious.
I love that Patti, one of the greatest stars in American musical history, has remained herself, not some distant royal diva. As an actress, a singer, a remarkable force, she is the best.
I too, was there closing. It was heartbreaking to see get so chocked up before performing this - magnificent to witness live. I was crying by the time she had sang the first "With"... Phenomenal.
I can only say , I adore her. I get chills every time she sings, and it’s a shame I am unlikely to ever get to hear her live. It doesn’t hurt that she often worked withSondheim who is also a childhood favourite, ever since my youth theatre days. I could only have dreamt at that level of talent though. I also loved how humble she always seems and that she appears to know the name of all the crews where she works too.
I miss live theatre so. Much at the moment. Rewatching stuff like this helps!
I am so inspired by this woman! She is such an impeccably talented person and for me as a 16 year old aspiring actress, seeing someone like Patti Lupone still working and still loving the work brings me joy and hope for whatever may lie ahead.
Thank god someone recorded her singing this again. I was there & saw her do it. It was thrilling & something I never thought I'd get to see again. I closed my eyes and she took me right back to the Adelphi Theatre in 1993. She was, is & always will be the greatest ever Norma Desmond!!
Wow still in the original key and one of the very few who can produce the correct sound of me as opposed to the many that sing mey!! Love her!!
“May” is not an “incorrect” sound or otherwise. It’s just a healthier vowel modulation for most, and is usually more technically sound depending on where the note falls in the singers range.
Your own preference to one over when other doesn’t make one incorrect.
This left me speechless. Absolutely beautiful.
No one can sing this score like Patti, she's the only one that makes it magical to me
Glenn Close can!
@@johnboys4697 not like Patti
*RIGHT* ? I was *NOT* a fan of what they did to the ending for Glenn Close, it was *HORRIBLE*
@@johnboys4697Glenn is amazing! As is Nicole Scherzinger!
@@LizwindsorScherzinger is entirely to young to play the role.
For someone so powerful and commanding, I love the crack into her humble, wound of a soul. She seems so shocked by the love and support.
Another thing don't you all agree that Patti's voice gets better and better with time?!? I love how emotionally connected she is! This is an example of true artistry
It's been so long since London had the chance to hear this remarkable, remarkable lady. I sincerely hope she could feel our appreciation and I hope we don't wait another 15 years to welcome her back.
I'm going to see Patti in exactly 26 days at 54 Below (yes, I've been counting down for months)! The show is a week after my birthday and a present from my parents. If Patti sings "With One Look" it will be the best present ever, and I will probably cry like a baby! Either way, I'm looking forward to an amazing show from the best performer alive! Thanks so much for this video, Josh! It must have taken a lot for Patti to sing a song with such emotional ties, and I admire her even more for it!
Just reading Patti's memoir that a fellow theater loving neighbor left at my door and had to look on YT for gems like this. Thank you!
love her so much she isn't a bad person she's good at what she does and stands for what she believes in
She is amazing, there is no one like her...I am so glad she is in my world...Thank You for being you, Patti !!
Patti is that rare combination of unique incomparable voice and the acting chops to deliver the story. I saw Glenn and Elaine in it and they left notes on the table. Both great stars, but it is Patti who owns this.
I would say Betty Buckley is up there with Patti..shame they never attempted to raise the key for Betty when she was in Sunset Boulevard
I knew it! You loved performing the role of Norma. And, I venture to say that you understand how monumental your performances were. I have been lucky to see you, Miss Patti, many times. If only I had seen this back then. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so very much for agreeing to sing this Miss Patti and recording it for us. Love you always.
She sang this song too at her final performance in London, which happened to be my birthday. And it certainly made my night. Gotta love Patti. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Joshua.
Patti, you are the true master of this piece. [[What a disgrace to the arts seeing that other woman win the Tony for her ear-bleeding performance ]] This OLC is the one and only. I'm just sorry it's such a bad memory for you, Patti, because this music, sung by you and Kevin, started my (and I'm sure others') passion for musical theater! Brava! Star quality.
Miss Lupone is Amazing xx I saw her last matinee as Norma. OMG there are no words xx one of the few who's voice just keeps getting better. Xx
Miss Close might have the acting chops but when I shell out money for a musical THAT is what I want to hear.
victor dunson actually, this is far far below Close in both artistic expression and technical execution. I adore Lupone but this is just barking a song that is out of her comfortable tessitura.
No one does it better than Patti!
MnikM close can’t belt and that’s a fact
@@meto2854 far below close in technical execution?? Glenn Close has nothing resembling a decent vocal technique and you want to say that Patti, one of the best vocal technicians on Broadway, is below her?
Dean Nguyen yup.
saw her do this part in London and it was the best performance I have ever seen She is amazing
David EPSTEIN yea I saw her in the original production and agree with you
What an artist! She doesn't just sing a song she LIVES the song! There is no one like her...Thank You Patti !!
I remember when Glenn Close was croaking out this part ALW would not allow the British Cast Recording with Patti to be sold anywhere in the U.S. They were literally pulled from the shelves. I know people who have worked with him and label him nothing short of a monster. No one should be that powerful.
+pembroke2 well he did compose it!
I know people who worked with him and they said he was very nice. I know people who worked with Patti and said she was absolutely horrible to everyone at the theater.
I was there!!! She was amazing! Her voice is better than ever! X
Patti is a Goddess! Thank you for sharing!
Her low range has such POWER now. It was always a good low range, but now, it's incredible. And the belts are still as phenomenal as ever. The only part of her voice that has lost vibrancy is the head voice.
It was the ghosts of Versailles by John Corigliano in the role of Samira, which was originally written for the legendary mezzo soprano Marilyn Horne. Lupone stated that it was the most difficult music that she had ever sung and stretched her to the very top of her range. Although she wasn't able to sing the music as easily as Ms. Horne had (by her own admission) she stated that she compensated for it with her acting and characterization. Simply that fact that Lupone COULD sing a role written for Ms. Horne, even with some transposition, speaks volumes about her abilities as a singer.
I know that this has been up for awhile, but I've only just watched it now because I knew I would get emotional and I really did. This performance is truly phenomenal, especially because it was incredibly hard for her. Thank you so much for posting this Josh. It's brilliant :)
Patti, you're the only Norma for me! (Besides Gloria Swanson, of course.) And you always will be!!!
This made me cry... Outstanding, Patti!!!
Simply OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Thank you for posting!
Thanks for posting this, I saw miss lupone as norma desmond in london. She was mind blowing as norma!!!
she's so amazing, she looks so happy and beautiful here!
This was simply AMAZING!
I was there this night and closing. Astonishing. I mean.... astonishing. So much love in the room. I hope she comes back to us in London soon.
Understandably less expressive than when she had the character in her body, but man, when she gets back into the swing of the song her accuracy is beyond any of the other recordings of her on here. And this is two decades later. Damn.
Chill bumps and tears. WOW.
Beautifully striking, Patti LuPone's rendition. Tyler Lord Hamilton
Title: Patti LuPone sings Sunset Boulevard in London for first time since 1994
Description: "...marking the second time this week that Ms. LuPone has sang the number since her final performance of Sunset Boulevard in London in 1994."
I know it was explained in the sentence after, but I found that pretty hilarious.
Thank you SO MUCH for this Josh! May the Patti & Seth show come to New York soon!!! (and yeah, the OLC of SUNSET is the only one I listen to as well)
She cannot be beaten.
STILL GOT IT! When are they going to bring HER back in this role? Smirk. Love you to the Moon Ms. LuPone!
Wow that's quite an audience, have feeling she could sing her shopping list. Nice to hear this song from her again.
I adore this woman! Her voice is beyond compare!
When I see a musical on Broadway I want a powerful singer in the lead role. Say what you will about Glenn Close but I waited for Elaine Paige to play the role before I saw it on Broadway. I so wish Patti had played Norma on Broadway.
O. M. G. Simply amazing! She is the world's Norma Desmond. No one else can ever come close. WOW!
crying !!! love love love
Outstanding!
Josh, thank you VERY much for this, it brings me back to the lovely show! All the best to you! Lucie
She's so timelessly beautiful, god damn!
LOVE YOU PATTI!
Thank you for this.
So emotional. Bless her x
Something happened during her singing; between the phrases: "I can play any role"...and picking up with "No words can tell the story my eyes tell..". It started out satisfyingly fine, but it became electrifying from that point on. I don't know why she was let go from the original production, but it's evident why Ms. LuPone was the first choice for the role. Brilliant interpretation and delivery.
NOW THAT'S , a true artist with a wonderful voice.
Still a true talented artist- loved how Ms. Lupone warmed up.
Reclaim it, Patti. You go!
This is a master class (no pun intended) in song interpretation.
Two Queens one singing and one playing!!
OK. this is all about Patti...which is a wonderful singer and actress. I was fortuntate enough to see a few Normas in London.. most touching for me was Elaine Paige..talking about range and power! All of them were different and unique and contributed to the role. At the end of the day is not good to compare as this is about personal taste. Sharing views is good and enriching but nasty comments or attacks to not make any singer better or special. They all do their best and I am sure that they reach and move people in different ways.
I saw it London too.. I cannot remember who was in the role but the show was a turkey the only one who has made it work for me is Glenn Close...
How I envy their talent!!!!
I feel your pain! Oh how I wish Patti would come to Puerto Rico...
La vi como Mrs. Lovett en Sweeney Todd, en Nueva York como en el 2006.
Love love love LOVE! This is how it's done! Glenn Close can SUCK IT! Thanks so much for posting this! You made my day!
Are you OK?
Thank you! Ya no me siento sola!!!!
I'm so happy!!!!!
masterful performance. Brava!
Had a crush on her since before I ever saw her. When I found out the mom on "Life Goes On" was Fantine, I was flabbergasted! Seeing her here, dressed well but not overdressed, commanding the stage while still being accessible, complete with bobble at the beginning...and with those adorable glasses...and a return to "just" herself immediately after the last note. The crush has just been turned up to 11! "They'll rejoice I've returned at last," INDEED!
This is Super Patti in the Raw, straight up Power! She's the Bestest!!
Joshua, bless you. BLESS YOU!
oh my god...that voice is awesome..
Patty Climbed The Mountain 100 different times - when she talks about it
= pure stand-up. Definitely coulda have done standup. Seriously funny in
her own right (let alone the voice/looks/etc.).
I love her cuteness i swear
AMAZING!!!!
Freaking chills man
That made me cry
Love you Patti!!!!
Was there for Wednesday. Beautiful performance, less gobby queens!
UNREAL. Wow!
WONDERFUL 💙💙💙💙💙💙💛
The Best. We love you Patti!
I love that the accompanist calls out that Patti specifically doesn't do the half ass Glenn Close version
Same here! And I'm also surprised Betty didn't opt out of the modulation, she could belt E's no problem in Drood.
OMGoodness. SO many FEELINGS!!
Couldn't sleep so I decided to go on youtube. This was recommended for me so of course I watched it. Yeah, definitely was not planning on crying my eyes out in the middle of the night. This def made my night!!! (:
LOVE it!
I was there at her last performance on Sunset. She kissed the stage and charged a fortune for not opening on Broadway.
Oh she's acting until the last moment... 'It's to hard to sing' JESUS
Amazing
Still incredible
Just amazing :)
Patti & Betty Buckley are 2 Broadway royals.
I was just thinking the same thing! I think she's more right for the part now than she was 20 years ago. And since she already made up with Close...
Haha you're evil!! I'm glad that you're posting these on youtube! These show that she is not only a great artist, but also a great person! If you're ever in Puerto Rico, let me know and I will personally give you an island tour! (Tell Patti that she has a fan in this small island!) I dont know if i already sent you this comment. It didnt show when i wrote it first.
I WANT THE WHOLE VIDEO
Josh!! Could you upload some more of Patti's performances in London?? (not all of course) for those of us who couldn't afford to go??? Pretty please? I live in Puerto Rico and it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to go see her! please please please!!?!?!?!?!?!
CHILLS. I HAVE CHIILS!!!! I need a revival now.