Bye Bye Birdie audition song

[Necromancer07707]

Bye Bye Birdie audition song#0

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:25am

I know guys you hate seeing these, but I'm having a hard time coming up with a song that's not trite for auditioning for Conrad. I don't want to sing anything from Grease, Hairspray or Footloose and I'm trying to avoid the Pharaoh's Song from Joseph.

"I am ready to disclaim my opinion, even of yesterday, even of 10 minutes ago, because all opinions are relative. One lives in a field of influences, one is influenced by everyone one meets, everything is an exchange of influences, all opinions are derivative. Once you deal a new deck of cards, you've got a new deck of cards." — Peter Brook

[MrMidwest]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#1

Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:33pm

Burnin' Love, Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, Can't Help Falling in Love with You, Jailhouse Rock, I'm All Shook Up - All Shook Up/Elvis
Prowlin' - Grease 2
Bobby Darin - Splish Splash
Buddy Holly - That'll Be the Day
Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire
Dion & the Belmonts - Teenager in Love
Roy Orbison - Pretty Woman
Ricky Nelson - Last Kiss
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl


Ones that aren't based around the same time period, but might work:
I Got Life - Hair
Night Fever - Saturday Night Fever
Pinball Wizard/I'm Free - Tommy

"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

Updated On: 6/3/05 at 12:33 PM

[ChrisLovesShows]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#2

Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:52pm

You should defintely look at the songs sung by the artists MrMidwest metioned: Elivs, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison. All great suggestions.

"Do you know ChrisLovesShows?" "Yes. Why, yes he does!"

[broadway86]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#3

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:07pm

You don't, by any chance, live in CT... do you?

[MagicToDo82]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#4

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:08pm

I agree. Rather than trying to find a song from a musical, do something from the time period. An Elvis song would be a great choice.

There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.

[Marlothom]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#5

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:43pm

lol. go in the stage make up you have on and audition for Albert...

"Observe how bravely I conceal this dreadful dreadful shame I feel."

[WOSQ]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#6

Posted: 6/3/05 at 4:40pm

An Elvis song? Absolutely!

But get one that you can nail and camp and vamp a bit.

Burning Love or Jailhouse Rock (which can be a very 'naughty' song if done right) pop into my head.

Remember Conrad is a caricature. There is no such thing as over-the-top. Just make sure you sing it like you mean it and not let them know that you're kidding. Honestly sincere and all that. Command their attention. No manic gestures. You're in control.

He's also got some of the best songs in the show.

Oh, and wear tight, really really tight jeans. 501s. Directors sometimes need a push.

"If my life weren't funny, it would just be true. And that would be unacceptable." --Carrie Fisher

[CatieElphie1]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#7

Posted: 6/3/05 at 4:57pm

Something elvis..and find yourself a gold jacket to wear.........

Was that a fat joke?

[Necromancer07707]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#8

Posted: 6/4/05 at 11:57am

Actially, broadway86, I live in OH. A summer in Ohio... *sigh*

I've actually got an outfit together already that feature tight pants. I'm thinking of Sliskcing my hair back, too. Hell, I even have the sideburns left over from Sweeney. Type casting would be easy, hopefully my talent carries.

"I am ready to disclaim my opinion, even of yesterday, even of 10 minutes ago, because all opinions are relative. One lives in a field of influences, one is influenced by everyone one meets, everything is an exchange of influences, all opinions are derivative. Once you deal a new deck of cards, you've got a new deck of cards." — Peter Brook

[CurtainUp]

re: Bye Bye Birdie audition song#9

Posted: 6/4/05 at 8:53pm

From Sweeney to Birdie - talk about opposite ends of the spectrum! And just a hint, if the auditioners are picky you could always say the something you're doing from Elvis is from "All Shook Up".

Rosencrantz: "Be happy - if you're not even HAPPY what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on." - from Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead