Best Three Person Song?

#1

Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:08pm

What do you think?

"A Step Too Far" from AIDA?

Should have a part for one male, at least.

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#2

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:31pm

The trio song from BIG RIVER-I cant remember the title.
"Did the Morning Come too Early"?
Help me out here people!

#3

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:35pm

Step Too Far- AIDA
Johanna- Sweeney Todd
A Heart Full of Love- Les Miz

#4

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:36pm

without a question "Fugue for the Tinhorns " from guys and dolls! the best 3 person song!!!

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#5

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:43pm

I agree with "A Step Too Far" and "Fugue for Tinhorns". Also, "Two Ladies" from Cabaret, "30/90" and "Louder than Words" from TTB. And also "Fast" from Zanna, Don't!

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Updated On: 11/4/04 at 04:43 PM

#6

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:46pm

"Make Me Happy" - The Wild Party (LIppa)

#7

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:50pm

The Big River song is called "Leavin's not the only way to go." and you're right, its a great song.

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#8

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 4:51pm

"Together Wherever We Go" from Gypsy is a fun one...not sure that it is the "best" but definitely one to enjoy.

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re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 5:28pm

"Louder than words" from TTB...

(I know Broadwaydiva already said that, but it deserves to be named twice.)

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#10

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 5:29pm

Fathers of Fathers from Closer Than Ever

#11

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 5:32pm

EponineThenardier, are you referring to the 'Johanna' in Act II when she is locked in Fogg's Asylum? If so, then there are FOUR people singing that number.

The first Johanna is sung by Anthony
The second is sung by Judge Turpin
The third is sung by Sweeney, Anthony, Johanna and The Beggar Woman.

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#12

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 5:41pm

I absolutely love "Mama I'm A Big Girl Now" from Hairspray and AHFOL from Les Misérables.

#13

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 5:47pm

""Getting Married Today" from Company"

I thought that the whole cast was involved in "Getting Married Today" as a backup choir ("Amen").

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"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"

#14

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 5:48pm

"I absolutely love "Mama I'm A Big Girl Now" from Hairspray"

That's a six person song.

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"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"

#15

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 5:55pm

If you want to stretch it out, how about NOW,LATER,SOON from A Little Night Music.

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#16

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 6:02pm

Tru dat.

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"Smart! And into all those exotic mystiques -- The Kama Sutra and Chinese techniques. I hear she knows more than seventy-five. Call me tomorrow if you're still alive!"

Updated On: 11/4/04 at 06:02 PM

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re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 8:18pm

Updated On: 5/2/05 at 08:18 PM

#18

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 8:35pm

I immediately thought Getting Married Today and Now/Later/Soon when I saw this thread.

Some others:
Bobby and Jackie and Jack
Old Friends
Pretty Lady
Salty Teardrops

#19

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 8:38pm

Jonny Can't Decide

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#20

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 9:25pm

It isn't a very popular, well known song but "Teach Me Not to Love You" from Triumph of Love is beautiful.

#21

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 9:53pm

"Mama I'm a Big Girl Now" - Hairspray
"A Heart Full of Love" - Les Miserables

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#22

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 10:01pm

And I'd add "I Wish I Could go back to College" from Avenue Q to that list.

#23

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 10:43pm

my vote is definitely for "a step too far"

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#24

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 11:00pm

Don't know if this counts since two are back-upish but 'Two Ladies' is my favorite.

#25

re: Best Three Person Song?

Posted: 11/4/04 at 11:14pm

Now Later Soon - A little night music
You could drive a person crazy - Company
I am so proud - The Mikado