Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

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Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 12:56pm

I was just listening to Michael Ball sing Don't Rain On My Parade and while the song was reworked slightly, it doesn't sound right being sung by a man.

Any others that should only be sung by either a man or a woman, even outside of the confines of a book musical?

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:00pm

whoops sorry i read this wrong. i thought you meant both man or woman. nevermind on my comment, ignore me.

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Updated On: 6/3/05 at 01:00 PM

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:12pm

Uh, but Lovett sings part of that song.
I'd say "I Feel Pretty." Even camped up, guys should steer clear.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:15pm

Little Richard sang "I Feel Pretty" on that WSS album and it's a SCREAM.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:25pm

they sang it in anger management.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:34pm

"I am What I am"

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:37pm

I think people should be able to sing whatever song.

Joanne Worley recently sang a kicka** version of "I Am What I Am". And why not?

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:40pm

"Don't Rain on My Parade" used to be my audition song.

#9

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:44pm

JRB, not looking to outlaw the practice, but some songs/lyrics just don't sound right being sung by a one of the two sexes in a serious manner. Little Richard singing I Feel Pretty is camp and meant to amuse. Having Little Richard SERIOUSLY sing I Feel Pretty without trying to amuse or camp it up just doesn't sound kosher.

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#10

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:46pm

A man singing Losing My Mind or Send in the Clowns has always left me a bit cold.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:46pm

But he could try. People will constantly amaze when taking risks.

Anyway, you asked for opinions, and that was mine.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:46pm

Don't Cry For Me Argentina sounds pretty weird sung by a man. I would love to hear Ellen Degeneres sing In Praise of Women from A Little Night Music. Just once.

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#13

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:49pm

Some Enchanted Evening sounds better when sung by a male, in my opinion.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 1:54pm

I feel that a man should never sing,

"All That Jazz".

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:04pm

"tits and ass"

never by a man. ever.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:26pm

My Strongest Suit from Aida. I heard a guy attempt to sing it at an audition. It was horrible...

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:26pm

Michael Ball, bless his heart, records a lot of stuff he really shouldn't. I'm not saying that because he's a man. I'm saying that because was there really a need for him to sing "My heart will go on," or "Every story is a love story?" Although I do adore him and commend him for embracing his cheesiness.:)

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#18

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:29pm

I don't think I'm interesting in hearing a guy sing "I enjoy being a girl"

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:31pm

Music and The Mirror
Music of the Night
Glitter and Be Gay
DEFYING GRAVITY
And I am telling you

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#20

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:39pm

tits and ass sung by a man in drag=very funny.

Come on people, lighten up. Any singer should feel to free to sing whatever seems comfortable for them.

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:40pm

Actually Albin, you should lighten up. No one here is looking to draft legislation banning one sex from singing a song that doesn't sound right coming out of their mouths. Just a fun post, nothing more.

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#22

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

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

Check out Kathy Najimy's husband Dan Finnerty and the Dan band for some hysterical versions of songs that should be sung or have been sung by women. He was on Bravo last night here in NEw York at 11pm. I think he does some Bway stuff. I saw him live at Fez a couple of years ago when Kathy was in Dirty Blonde and he was GREAT

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re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:44pm

"Somewhere That's Green" is (for me) a great song to sing, but wouldn't work for a guy... unfortunately

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#24

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:46pm

Any female song from Little Women.

#25

re: Songs That Should Be Sung Only Be A Man or Woman But Not Both

Posted: 6/3/05 at 2:50pm

Sing what you want...

At auditions, it often gets you noticed, and you arent compared to everyone else singing the same song....

I sang I Dreamed a Dream at auditions for awhile and it always got me noticed.

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