Bernadette Peters

I think that Bernadette Peters has a lot of things. Money, Looks, Doesn't Age. But, I don't like her singing voice. I am saying (How can you like that wretched voice!) When you have seven tony nominations many many people think that you are good, but i just don't like her.

I hate dumb socks.

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She has money?? She is a theater actress...

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She has money. Long career in TV and film with huge concert career.

She's a distinctive personality with a distinctive voice. She also has enough style and talent to be equally at home performing Herman, ALW or Sondheim.

There are a lot of generic sopranos in search of a personality in this business. Picking on someone who found success with the gift of originality is a little perverse.

Most divas have distinctive voices and they all have their haters. Bernadette, Patti, Audra-some love them, some hate them. But what they all have is personality, a killer work ethic, and they can sing. Like someone else mentioned, they are the real deal who show up and put it out there. There is no lip-synching, background tracks, smoke and mirrors, unlike all the broads at the VMAs. Bernadette is true talent and stage persona.

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"Most divas have distinctive voices and they all have their haters. Bernadette, Patti, Audra-some love them, some hate them. But what they all have is personality, a killer work ethic, and they can sing. Like someone else mentioned, they are the real deal who show up and put it out there. There is no lip-synching, background tracks, smoke and mirrors, unlike all the broads at the VMAs. Bernadette is true talent and stage persona"

Very well said Bettyboy.

But if it makes you feel better, I also hate her voice. But I think Bettyboy explained it really well, when I talk about my favorite DIVAS, such as Sarah Brightman or Liza Minnelli, a lot of people tend to hate them, and others love them just like I do.
Then I don't care for Bernardette Peters, Eric Clapton, and many other Broadway and non-Broadway singers/performers.
I think they are very lucky to have gotten far in the business, but I respect that people admire them. I still don't really get it, but oh well. Live and let live!

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Philly are you referring to her performance of "Unexpected Song" on the OBCR. Not her best. She does it better on her concert DVD and is also great doing it on "Hey Mr. Producer" and "Sondheim Etc Etc".

The recording isn't her finest hour but I imagine singing that score eight shows a weeks wasn't kind to her voice.

I actually just relistened to the Sondheim Etc Etc,...it isn't so bad, just seems like she wasn't ready for the final note, which is what I've been judging that particular song on.

Which is better than this (I wanna die!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V43H3NxuVk&feature=related

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Atleast Bernadette tries to make the best out of the last note.

I know this isn't Brightman in concert or anything, but this is my favourite version of the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-g7B-E5xI

Everyone else can't seem to get off the last note like her.

philly, that last note of Miss Brightman is heavenly!

I don't think anyone can sing that song like she does. Wonderful!

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