"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
She has one of my favorite voices ever, I mean ever! And her range is huge, both as a singer and an actress.
Rosa Bud Bella Cosette Florence Maria/Futura Amalia Betty Schaeffer Fantine
Bella and Cosette couldnt be more different in both character and vocal range...in one season.
Now, I need her to add another character to that list:
Mrs. Danvers!!!
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
(The song is so cheezy that you could serve it in a fondue pot, but I loved it ever since a friend of mine in Scotland sent it to me on a cassette, back when the show came out. I'd love to hear two guys sing it.)
I remember that she was supposed to take over for Maria Friedman in "The Woman in White", when Maria got ill, but the show closed before that happened. I was no big fan of "Woman" but I was sorry that Judy never got to play it.
"A coherent existance after so many years of muddle" - Desiree' Armfelt, A Little Night Music
"Life keeps happening everyday, Say Yes" - 70, Girls, 70
"Life is what you do while you're waiting to die" - Zorba
I adore her Jule Styne CD. Always lamented her absence on the She Loves Me recording. Her Laura Nyro CD is also fantastic. Her slow tempo "Stoney End" is heartbreaking.
I needed to bump this because I woke up today thinking about my favorite musical performer. This video is such a treasure that it belongs in this love thread.
In projects like Chess and Pocahontas she sounds great, but I do think there were also roles were she was miscast, like Cosette.
She is not that kind of soprano to me. Her strength lies in a completely different place on the vocal spectrum.
I always compare her to Claire Moore, also one of the best singers in the world, but she was definitely not a Christine to me. But an outstanding Ellen. I'm always a bit surprised when people see Judy as a Cosette, vocally. Her performance in the Les Miserables 10th anniversary concert always bothered me a bit, especially her high notes.
So I think she's great but misunderstood at times, also by casting directors.