Break-up or moving on showtunes?

#1

Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 2:29pm

Hi folks. Searched and didn't find a topic on this, so starting one. Boyfriend of two years broke up with me just shy of three weeks ago and I've moved out and into my own place to start over. I want to avoid the lovey-dovey broadway stuff on my ipod at the moment, so any recommendations of good break-up or moving on cause he was jerk, etc., showtunes I can add to my playlist to get through it?

Wasn't sure whether to post this here or the OT board, so apologies if it should be there.

Updated On: 10/24/08 at 02:29 PM

#2

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 2:52pm

We Do Not Belong Together, from Sunday in the Park With George, which is heart.breaking.

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#3

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 2:54pm

So Much Better.

#4

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 2:58pm

You know, that little song called "Move On," though it is not about romance, certainly can apply here.

Other songs which may not be right on the money but could help, depending on your mood:

"This Nearly Was Mine"
"Fine, Fine Line"
"Time Heals Everything"
"Adelaide's Lament"
"Hopelessly Devoted to You"
"Down in the Depths on the 90th Floor"
and of course
"Starting Here, Starting Now"

Good luck

#5

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 2:59pm

we do not belong together, sitpwg
move on, sitpwg
i don't remember christmas, starting here starting now
evermore without you, woman in white
still hurting, last 5 years
who will love me as i am, side show

that's a start....

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#6

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 3:16pm

I'm Way Ahead from Seesaw
Someone Else's Story from Chess

#7

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 3:38pm

Move on.

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#8

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 3:41pm

I'm Leaving You from The Life

These Are the Games I Play from Falsettos

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#9

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 4:07pm

Forget About The Boy---Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Wishing you the best!

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#10

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 4:19pm

Wherever He Ain't by Jerry Herman from Mack and Mabel

Partial number here: - Also Tap Your Troubles Away, which can also apply!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrYZaoxQw1E&feature=related

Updated On: 10/24/08 at 04:19 PM

#11

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 4:22pm

IF YOU HADN'T BUT YOU DID

by Styne, Comden, Green from TWO ON THE AISLE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-gume4RcNU

This tune should snap you out of any funk!

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Updated On: 10/24/08 at 04:22 PM

#12

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 4:29pm

Heaven Help My Heart-Chess

Tell Me On A Sunday, Take that Look Off Your Face-Tell Me On a Sunday (Song and Dance)

Old Friend-I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road

I'm Not Afraid-Songs For A New World

#13

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 5:36pm

"The Honeymoon is Over" - I DO, I DO
"I'm Glad to See You Got What You Want" - CELEBRATION
"Nice Knowing You" - LUCKY STIFF
"Goodbye, Emile" - ROMANCE/ROMANCE
"It's Been Grand Knowing You" - SHE LOVES ME

#14

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 5:42pm

Yes, listen to "Forget About The Boy" and turn off the iPod just before the "Jimmy, oh Jimmy" portion starts up!


"A Change In Me" from Beauty and the Beast is great, too, but you'll have to download it off of Susan Egan's album "So Far" (that is, if you want it legally). This is one of the more positive 'move on' songs.

"Another Suitcase, Another Hall" from Evita. This is more of a negative song.

"Farewell, Good Angel" from Jane Eyre. (Negative.)

Oh... and of course the angry reprise of "Where's the Girl" from Scarlet Pimpernel-- "Let her go! Let her live, let her die on her own! We are all of us bruised and alone, now we both will have nothing to hold!"

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#15

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 5:59pm

Uh... 'Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair', anyone? Sends a great message of "balls to that man! Who needs him anyway?". In fact, Rodgers & Hammerstein are pretty good at these; try 'Many A New Day' as well. :)

After all, why *should* a woman who is healthy and strong blubber like a baby when her man goes away?

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#16

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Posted: 10/24/08 at 6:45pm

Without You from My Fair Lady

#17

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Posted: 10/24/08 at 7:22pm

I guess you could He Vas My Boyfriend could fit into this topic

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#18

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 7:40pm

"There's a Fine Fine Line" - Avenue Q
"Bride's Lament" - The Drowsy Chaperone (if not only for the laughs)
"Still Hurting" - The Last 5 Years
"Mr. Hopalong Heartbreak" - Urban Cowboy (i know it sounds dumb, but the lyrics are great. promise.)

Also, two songs that get me through rough times are:

"If I Own Today" - Scott Alan
"Hear My Song" - Songs for a New World


Keep your head up, OP.

#19

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 8:37pm

Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I am trying to keep my head up and this board is actually helping, oddly enough.

BigFatBlonde, that video is great and Kristin does an awesome job with that song. It does help snap you out of a funk.

#20

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 10/24/08 at 8:57pm

Would "Cry For Me" from Jersey Boys work under this subject?

#21

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 4/29/16 at 4:18pm

Move (You're Steppin on My Heart) - Dreamgirls

Where You Are - Kiss of the Spiderwoman

Since You Stayed Here - Brownstone

#22

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 4/29/16 at 4:23pm

Burn

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#23

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 4/29/16 at 4:41pm

"Wicked Little Town" (Reprise), Hedwig.

p.s. How did this get bumped.

Updated On: 4/29/16 at 04:41 PM

#24

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 4/29/16 at 4:52pm

Almost - I Had A Ball

Where Did The Good Times Go? - Over Here

Love Line - Bajour


How Could I Be So Wrong - Golden Rainbow

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Updated On: 4/29/16 at 04:52 PM

#25

re: Break-up or moving on showtunes?

Posted: 4/29/16 at 5:05pm

Scarywarhol said: "p.s. How did this get bumped."

Dunno, but since it did: