Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
#1Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 2:35pm
Are there any songs that you like to listen to solely because of the person singing them and not because of the song itself?
I noticed that I've listened to "The Ad-dressing of Cats" from CATS a lot of times, but I really don't like the song at all. I just love Ken Page's delivery.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#2re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 3:04pm
I never really liked the song 'easy to be hard' from Hair. But now It's one of the songs from the cast recording where I listen to the most, just because Caissie Levy is singing it. I really love her voice in that song.
Updated On: 8/12/09 at 03:04 PM
#2re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 3:07pm"Ireland" and it's subsequent reprise in Legally Blonde were IMO a disaster with anyone but Orfeh. Her voice sounded fantastic, esp. in the reprise.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
#3re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 4:19pm
For me the question is: are there any singers you'll only listen to b/c they're singing a certain composer's songs.
I listen to Andrea Marcovecci singing December Songs only b/c Yeston wrote it.
(not saying she's a bad singer, obviously she's immensely talented; I just don't care for her voice)
....but the world goes 'round
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#4re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 4:45pm"People" by Barbra on "Funny Girl". I personally dislike the song intensely but can listen to Babs sing it.
#5re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 6:09pmRaul Esparza's version of "Defying Gravity" from one of his Seth's Chatterbox appearances.
fgreene1938
Leading Actor Joined: 10/25/06
#6re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 6:35pmIf a song is a good one, I'll recognize that and like the song even when delivered by a sub-par performer. Conversely, I'll pass on a stinker no matter how good the singer is. Example: "Easy to Be Hard" is about the only song I like from Hair and even though I think Cassie Levy oversings it, I still like listening to it.
#7re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 6:38pmHest, I couldn't agree more! ^_^ Actually, I heard a dude I know singing that song, and it sounded pretty good, too. I think it's actually better suited to the male voice... whenever a girl sings it, it usually comes out as shrill and screamy.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#8re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 7:12pm
Raul Esparza's Defying Gravity is godly. Though I did like the song before then. He just sings it better than anyone I've ever heard. Ever.
ETA: I only like MY Conviction because Andrew Kober sings it. I mean I like it in the show, but not on my iPod. but I always listen anyway, just cause of him.
Because I look different you think I'm subversive.
Updated On: 8/12/09 at 07:12 PM
SahDu
Leading Actor Joined: 3/22/05
#9re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 9:25pmRaul's Defying Gravity was great. Loved it. I also am a huge fan of Norm Lewis' rendition of Rain from Once On This Island, though I don't generally like the song. I believe you can find it on that site.
#10re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 9:35pmAgreed on "Rain"-- and also, his version of "Before the Parade Passes By." That song never grabbed my interest much before, for some reason, and I always felt guilty about it.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#11re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 9:46pmThought of another one. I don't think I would've enjoyed "I Ain't Got Time" from Zanna, Don't as much without Anika Larsen singing.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
dramadude2
Broadway Star Joined: 6/29/07
#12re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 10:02pmI'll listen to anything Norm Lewis sings.
No one wants to see a musical called Thoroughly Modern Mildred.
costumer
Swing Joined: 7/18/09
#13re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 10:36pm
" "People" by Barbra on "Funny Girl". I personally dislike the song intensely but can listen to Babs sing it."
I feel the same way
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#14re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/12/09 at 10:39pmAt the risk of getting eaten for this, I think "Green Dress" from Tick Tick is very weak without Raul.
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Larcen26
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#15re: Songs That You Only Like Because of the Performer
Posted: 8/13/09 at 11:24am
While I can?t think of any songs that I like only because of the performer, I can think of two instances (one broadway, one not) where the exact opposite was true, where I HATED a song until I heard someone else sing it and then loved it.
The first is Landslide by Stevie Nicks?always hated it, then I heard the Dixie Chicks version and I discovered that I liked the song a lot?just can?t stand Stevie Nicks.
The second is Out Tonight?it was the one song that I almost always jumped past when listening to the recording?couldn?t stand it, wasn?t a huge fan of Daphne Rubin-Vega otherwise, but could deal with her. Then I saw the movie and when Rosario Dawson sings it, it is easily one of my favorites in the show.
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