Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of "Lusty Month of May"
Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of "Lusty Month of May"
#1Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of "Lusty Month of May"
Posted: 8/31/15 at 8:38pm
I happen to like both of their renditions but Julie Andrews' soprano voice does it for me. But the film's take on it was shot very ethreal and had a very dream like quality to it thanks to Vanessa Redgrave's sultry like voice.
But which version is your favorite, Andrews or Redgrave?
Updated On: 8/31/15 at 08:38 PM
#2Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 8:38pm
You can't be serious...
#3Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 8:40pm
Why? I just wanted an opinion...what's the harm in that?
#4Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 8:51pm
No harm at all. My post was snippier than necessary, but my honest reaction to anyone who could ever put Vanessa Redgrave's song delivery ahead of the magnificent Julie Andrews in her absolute prime. I can imagine Vanessa herself reading this thread and bursting into uproarious laughter.
#5Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 8:55pm
I agree that Vanessa Redgrave is not a professional singer, I'm sure she thinks so too. But I mentioned earlier that Julie Andrews version is my favorite because of her uproarious delivery and her beautiful soprano voice. I just said I liked the film version because of the dream-like quality that number was shot in. So there.
#6Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 9:17pm
In terms of listening Queen Julie knocks it out of the park but the film's presentation seems more compelling than the stage original's, based on the production photos.
Fantod
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/3/14
#7Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 10:03pm
There is only one Julie Andrews, and everything she does she does better than everyone else.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#8Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 10:07pm
Not singing anymore.
Fantod
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/3/14
#9Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 10:09pm
True. Well I suppose absolutes are pointless and usually untrue.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#10Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 10:13pm
I just wish she hadn't chosen her surgeon cuz she had a Groupon.
Fantod
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/3/14
#11Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 10:22pm
Okay, that was really funny.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#12Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 8/31/15 at 11:03pm
Of course Julie Andrews's version is impeccable. I love her on the album and when someone builds a time machine to go back and see the original productions of classic shows (I have a friend who knows someone!) this one is for sure on my list.
But I flippin' love the movie and love virtually everything about it, including Vanessa Redgrave. Vocally, there's no comparison, but Redgrave's Guinevere is excellent.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#13Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/1/15 at 12:15am
Use the time machine to dissuade her from the first surgeon while you're at it!
#14Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/1/15 at 4:47pm
I'm afraid I agree with Someone in a Tree, as usual: "Are you serious?"
A better question might be which is better: Leontyne Price (or Maria Callas or Renata Scotto) v. Vanessa Redgrave singing "Un Bel Di" from MADAMA BUTTERFLY. (You may find Redgrave singing the aria in Arthur Miller's TV film, PLAYING FOR TIME.)
Of course, the opera singers sing rings around Redgrave, but the latter acts the aria so impeccably, it remains one of my favorite renditions.
But "Merry Month of May"? Uh, no.
Updated On: 9/1/15 at 04:47 PM
#15Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/1/15 at 5:25pm
I know many people will regard this as blasphemy, but I actually like Meg Bussert's rendition from the 1981 revival best of all. Her voice is gorgeous but I love the way she vocally "acts" the song better than Julie Andrews. To me, Bussert's rendition makes the song a better set-up for the plot. While Andrews vocal is stellar, I find her a bit vanilla on the "lust".
broadwaysfguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/14
#16Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/1/15 at 10:43pm
i also thought this was a joke or a troll, but clearly Aida man is a very long time and valued poster....
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#17Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 3:05am
Redgrave puts the "lusty" into the song in a way Andrews doesn't manage.
#18Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 7:15am
Yes Wilmington, Redgrave gave the song an earthy sex appeal that Julie Andrews, though a much better singer, did not. But then I have always found it difficult to sexualize Julie Andrews.
#19Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 7:45am
Here is Rachel York and company from 2007.
#20Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 12:17pm
But then I have always found it difficult to sexualize Julie Andrews.
Even when she showed her boobies?
Fantod
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/3/14
#21Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 12:29pm
I mean, it's Lerner and Loewe. Though I love them, they are able to take the most sexually heightened situations and remove any possible sexuality.
#22Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 12:48pm
Specially then Reginald!
#23Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 12:50pm
I prefer Vanessa Redgrave's version over Andrews' original. I just love the movie's orchestrations and vocal arrangements better. Those "tra-la-las" on the cast album version get on my nerves, LOL.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#24Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 1:04pm
LOL
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#25Julie Andrews or Vanessa Redgrave: Whose rendition of
Posted: 9/2/15 at 1:45pm
"Those "tra-la-las" on the cast album version get on my nerves, LOL."
If you think LISTENING them is difficult, try singing them. I've done two productions of CAMELOT and singing all those "tra-la-la's" was a pain in the butt. Also, if performed as written and without cuts, "The Lusty Month of May" will have the audience leaving the theater at about dawn.
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