now these are the gems that they should be releasing on these ALW "essential" collections. The ultra rare things sitting on shelves somewhere that fans would appreciate. I remember how disappointed I was when they decided not to record this cast (and in hindsight with Hugh Jackman, I bet in hindsight they do too). This version is so much more lush than the one on New Ways to Dream. The way she nails the pinacle line and is able to recover to sing the proper notes that follow is perfection. What a gift. Thanks so much for sharing! would love to hear the other tracks
@vintagesaskia1139 Debra Byrne was considered too young, plus she had a reputation for being unreliable because of her use of drugs. Australians can be very serious about casting decisions. The Australian people wanted the part to be performed by Judi Connelli. Judi is an amazing actor and considered closer in age for the part. She has a very loyal following, especially in the LGBT community. This is not the first time that this has happened. Back in the 70s, they cast a completely unknown actor as Evita. The show flopped badly and couldn't be revived even when they flew Elaine Paige to Australia to fill the role. Elaine hated Melbourne so much she only stayed a week. The show finished when she left. I did see the production and thought it was good but the actor playing Evita didn't have a very strong voice.
@cliffordroberts5783 Ah, okay. Well Debra proved them wrong in the end. I knew that about Evita - but I thought it was Patti who came over to take on the role?! I have the album on vinyl and the actress' voice is absolutely terrible.
I have just seen Patti Lapone being interviewed on the telly. She did come to Australia to do Evita in Sydney. I am not really a fan of Patti I find her voice harsh. However, I saw her in Company in London in 2018 and she was great.
I was already obsessed with the show by the start of the Australian production. I did the same thing I did to get a copy of the US tour promo when the show first started touring. I emailed a man named Tom at the really useful group relentlessly until he sent me copies. LMFAO
Yes, she is Australian and has had a very storied life. She sounds much, much better in a live performance than on recording - there are some singers whose nuance just doesn't come across quite "right" when recorded, or at least in extant recordings, and Debra Byne -- as well as Patti LuPone -- are both such singers. I've been blessed to hear both sing several of their most well-known songs live, and to be fair Patti is my all-time favourite female show singer from the USA and Debra a very close second. She is very, very approachable too; and is great singing cabaret style as well as the big musicals.
Our Deb. Always amazing x
now these are the gems that they should be releasing on these ALW "essential" collections. The ultra rare things sitting on shelves somewhere that fans would appreciate. I remember how disappointed I was when they decided not to record this cast (and in hindsight with Hugh Jackman, I bet in hindsight they do too). This version is so much more lush than the one on New Ways to Dream. The way she nails the pinacle line and is able to recover to sing the proper notes that follow is perfection. What a gift. Thanks so much for sharing! would love to hear the other tracks
The promotional CD only had three tracks and the other two were instrumentals
So nice to hear this done by a real singer! Brava!
Just Beautiful 🙌🏼👏🏼💜💜💜
Just so beautiful. ❤❤❤
She was, still is a legend.
@@KenAndrew-f9j she is the nicest lady too.
Wow!! ❤
Wow, this is the best version of this song. Why wasn't it successful in Australia? I remember the casting of Debbie Burn was controversial.
Why was it controversial!?
@vintagesaskia1139 Debra Byrne was considered too young, plus she had a reputation for being unreliable because of her use of drugs. Australians can be very serious about casting decisions. The Australian people wanted the part to be performed by Judi Connelli. Judi is an amazing actor and considered closer in age for the part. She has a very loyal following, especially in the LGBT community. This is not the first time that this has happened. Back in the 70s, they cast a completely unknown actor as Evita. The show flopped badly and couldn't be revived even when they flew Elaine Paige to Australia to fill the role. Elaine hated Melbourne so much she only stayed a week. The show finished when she left. I did see the production and thought it was good but the actor playing Evita didn't have a very strong voice.
@cliffordroberts5783 Ah, okay. Well Debra proved them wrong in the end. I knew that about Evita - but I thought it was Patti who came over to take on the role?! I have the album on vinyl and the actress' voice is absolutely terrible.
I have just seen Patti Lapone being interviewed on the telly. She did come to Australia to do Evita in Sydney. I am not really a fan of Patti I find her voice harsh. However, I saw her in Company in London in 2018 and she was great.
@@cliffordroberts5783 Judi Connelli went on to play Norma in The Production Company's concert staging of Sunset in Melbourne, around 2005 I believe.
Where oh where did you get this??? That promo CD is the Holy Grail of Sunset collectibles!!!
I was already obsessed with the show by the start of the Australian production. I did the same thing I did to get a copy of the US tour promo when the show first started touring. I emailed a man named Tom at the really useful group relentlessly until he sent me copies. LMFAO
What I truly consider to be the holy Grail of Sunset Boulevard recordings is the bootleg of Susan Dawn Carson. She was truly amazing in the role
Did he annoyed by you? Lol
@@kaitlynrowena5463 most likely. Lol. But I got the promo CD from him both times.
Never heard of this FABULOUS DIVA! Is she Australian??
Yes. She is also the original Australian Grizabella in cats and the original Australian Fantine in Les Miserables
Yes, she is Australian and has had a very storied life. She sounds much, much better in a live performance than on recording - there are some singers whose nuance just doesn't come across quite "right" when recorded, or at least in extant recordings, and Debra Byne -- as well as Patti LuPone -- are both such singers. I've been blessed to hear both sing several of their most well-known songs live, and to be fair Patti is my all-time favourite female show singer from the USA and Debra a very close second.
She is very, very approachable too; and is great singing cabaret style as well as the big musicals.
@@DavidLloydDSL yet another great Young Talent Time "survivor"
Yes she's Aussie, and truly incredible
@@chrisjacobs7417 She's been beyond brilliant in every role I've seen her in. She was also the bird lady in Mary Poppins
Hugh Jackman! 3:49
When I hear the first few lines sound like Glenn close I stop listening!