Gimme, Gimme

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:12pm

Im listening to this song right now and I never really how amazing it was. Especially when Sutton belts it out. From an otherwise lackluster score, this song is really incredible.

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Updated On: 11/9/05 at 08:12 PM

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:14pm

This totally takes me back to my voice lesson today. Quote from my teacher-"Thoroughly Modern Millie isn't real music. *points to Jekyll and Hyde* This is real music."

But I personally love the score, especailly Gimme Gimme (no i's).

[suddenlyseymour]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:15pm

One of my fav songs ever! Sutton gives me chills every time I listen to it. I love it when she sings "Here I am St Valentine my bags are packed I'm first in line..."

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:15pm

I love that song but it's the only song in the entire show that I can't sing. I just..can't. MFL that reminds me of my teacher to an extent, but she actually enjoys Millie.

[PJ]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:15pm

"Gimme Gimme" made me fall in love with Sutton Foster. She performs it so well that you can skip over the fact that the lyrics are really tacky.

[rose&lark]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:25pm

That reminds me, I was going to sing that song at an event...that is this week...oh well :/

But back on topic, this song is amazing. Such a powerful moment onstage, as well. (This is such a cute show)

[Katecab99]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:28pm

i love the whole score, but most notably this song. it's really what made me come to LOVE her voice.

[iheartcheyenne123]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:35pm

I LOVE that song! .."gimme, gimme, that thing called love!.."

[JulianHookbucks]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:37pm

...that's kinda harsh to say it isn't real music... I mean, it's not the best ever, but I thought it was pretty good, and Gimme is one of my Favorite songs.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 8:44pm

The lyrics are anything but corny if you ask me. I think theyre beautiful and clever and really great.

A simple choice, nothing more
This or that, either or
Marry well, social whirl, business man, clever girl
Or pin my future on a green glass love
What kind of life am I dreaming of?

I say gimme, gimme ... gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I want it
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I need it
Highs and lows, tears and laughter
Gimme happy ever after
Gimme, gimme that thing called love

Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I crave it
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I'll brave it
Thick 'n thin, rich or poor time
Gimme years and I'll want more time
Gimme, gimme that thing called love

Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I'm free now
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I see now
Fly, dove! Sing, sparrow!
Gimme Cupid's famous arrow
Gimme, gimme that thing called love

I don't care if he's a nobody
In my heart he'll be a somebody
Somebody to love me!

I need it
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I want it
Here I am, St. Valentine
My bags are packed, I'm first in line
Aphrodite, don't forget me
Romeo and Juliet me
Fly, dove! Sing, sparrow!
Gimme fat boy's famous arrow
Gimme, gimme that thing called love!!!

[suddenlyseymour]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 9:00pm

wickedrocks- I couldn't agree more =)

[cathywellerstein]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 9:49pm

this is a great song.

i love how it builds to a huge finish. it's great.

[AspectsofLoveLover]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 9:51pm

good song. hated the show when I saw it in London but two men were also groping each other next to me so lets just say I was a bit grossed out..I mean come on we are at a show here!

[Lucifer]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 9:59pm

I had to perform an incredibly cheesy dance in my 9th grade variety show to that song so me that song is somewhat tainted.... bad memories
but sutton sings it well

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 11/10/05 at 11:22pm

I heard this song for the first time while I was watching Thoroughly Modern Millie, and I kept thinking, "Please, god, don't let them do the really obvious, really trite rhyme of 'gimme' and 'Jimmy.'" I was expecting it so much that it sort of ruined my enjoyment of the song. They refrained, though, so I was able to breathe a sigh of relief at the end of it.

It's a pretty good song. I enjoy the "Aphrodite, don't forget me / Romeo and Juliet-me!" lyric. The introductory songs and this one are really the only memorable ones from this show, though.

[MackieManiac]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 8:53am

If your voice teacher is telling you JEKYLL & HYDE is real music... get a refund and find a new teacher!

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 9:17am

Wasn't this song written especially for Sutton after she took over the role from Erin Dilly? Or am I making that up?

[NYC_or_Bust]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 9:30am

You're right Tesori wrote it FOR Sutton, using Sutton's range, etc as the skeleton.

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 9:48am

Well Tesori hit the nail on the head, and Sutton couldn't have performed it any better. Given the way the song is staged (in one spot, front and center, no movement), it takes a STRONG performer to sell the song. You don't have dance or movement to sell it, just your voice and acting. And she blows that number OUT!!! I was 5th row center orchestra when I saw her perform, and I kept tell myself that she was giving too much too soon. I didn't think she would have anywhere to go. And just kept building it until the cutoff of the last note. It was truly amazing. I also heard her perform the number out of context with just a small ensemble (piano, bass, drums) and she did the same thing. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 9:54am

I agree. I DESPISED this show - every second of it - but I would almost say that this song and Sutton's performance of it made the evening worthwhile.

[iheartcheyenne123]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 11:16am

i'm listening to this song right now, and i have no voice (im sick)and..and i'm trying to sing to it...it's really pathetic..lol