The Ultimate 'Some People' — Page 2

Betty Hutton's "Some People" would be like Liza's on crack cocaine instead of regular.

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I'm not sure what's up with that Tyne Daly clip either, but she did NOT weigh that much when she played Rose out of town. She must have gained a lot of weight during the pre-Broadway tour and Broadway run. I saw her and the full OBC in L.A before they went to NY. She was still fairly thin then. That clip must be late in her Broadway run (and she put on a whole lotta pounds in just one year).

Here's another clip from her doing Rose's Turn on Broadway. Notice how she's thinner than in the "Some People" clip?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJM6nNMXJlc

And for my money, she's still the best Rose I've ever seen. I have to say, though, I really enjoy the clips of Bernadette whenever I see them. I know people have mixed feelings about her performance, but the clips always seem to work on her behalf, unlike LuPone's clips.

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I think Bernadette did o.k. for the most part. She might have been a little miscast, but she made it her own, so I appreciate that.

I quite like this clip of Bernadette's "Rose's Turn": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI2q_VqDfRU

It's from a concert, but still, I think she captures the middle half of the song better than anyone. Her "Mama"s are actually pretty heartbreaking.

PalJoey, I know I've seen that clip you're referring to around somewhere!

Yes, I love Bernadette's version of "Some People" on the Sondheim, Etc. album!

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I adore Bea's version! It really is a terrific rendition. I wish someone would have let her play the role. I think she'd have really been something else. I saw her do "Small World", too and it was really rather sweet and charming. I think she'd have be more than up for the demands of the role.

"I've had the privilege of seeing Liza perform "Some People" a couple of times in concert. Every other performance I've seen of this song has been something of a letdown. How is it possible that she never played this role?"

Maybe it's because at the speed she sings it, GYPSY would only be a one-act and they couldn't charge full price.

I sort of like her "Rose's Turn." Her "Get off of my runway" is pretty intense. I'd know I'd get out of her way. She certainly sings the hell out of it, especially the climax. She does at least seem to get what the song is all about. That's more than I can say for the kid from Glee and most regional/school/and some professional productions I've seen.

I still don't think Liza could ever play the role in a full production unless she lost all her glitter and didn't make such a production out of every line. She just has such a personality all her own that...ehhh..I just don't know. Back in the day, maybe, but now...not so much.

I've also heard Bea Arthur's "Some People," and I quite like her version; it's different. I bet she would've brought a witty edge to the role. Would definitely have been very fun to see.

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I didn't know Buckley played the role in a major production. Was there talk of her doing the revival that ultimately went to Tyne--or is that just conjecture on people's part here and Laurents denied her chance?

Was this just before or after Carrie--I can't help thinking thast she's taking a more Margaret White take on Mama Rose...

Buckley talks about Laurents and Sondheim not liking her performance in this interview.

http://americantheatrewing.org/downstagecenter/detail/betty_buckley

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So for the 15th time... What did Sondheim say about Bette's Gypsy?