See Tituss Burgess Sing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls'

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  • Unlike the character he plays on TV, Tituss Burgess made his mark on Broadway a long time ago. His biggest break came in 2007, when he originated the role of Sebastian in Broadway’s 'Little Mermaid'. But all the while he was playing a talking crab, Burgess had his sights set on a different role. Unfortunately, pitching the powers that be on a black gay man playing Ursula the sea witch didn’t go so well - but at least a packed audience at Burgess’s appearance at Vulture Festival Saturday night was treated to the actor’s rendition of “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” “Maybe they’ll get their act together, put me in that movie,” he said. Someone get that man a white beehive and some tentacles immediately!
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  • @bobbyrose7924
    @bobbyrose7924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +983

    " will b*tch you got to pay the toll"
    " yes boo boo"
    " sign the f***ing Scroll"
    Truly iconic

    • @GummiBear483
      @GummiBear483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Don't forget the so-so face lol

    • @winterzaveri783
      @winterzaveri783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Also don't forget Falson Jetson now I've got her girls.

    • @najetgolubovic6810
      @najetgolubovic6810 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      And the silent "just your voice"!!!

  • @midorit.2640
    @midorit.2640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9055

    That's ironic because Ursula was modeled after a drag queen

    • @pionnoir
      @pionnoir 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Midori T. Who?

    • @midorit.2640
      @midorit.2640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      pionnoir www.google.com/amp/s/news.avclub.com/read-this-how-divine-inspired-ursula-the-sea-witch-1798243255/amp
      Divine

    • @foxlikessapphics
      @foxlikessapphics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +361

      divine was actually initially meant to play ursula in the film, but unfortunately she passed away before she could begin modeling and recording for her. :(

    • @MilfLvr420
      @MilfLvr420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      RIP Divine, iconic queen, fantastic influencer, all around talented person.

    • @khamikins
      @khamikins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Divine!

  • @moonlghtknght
    @moonlghtknght 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3448

    "Do I help them? Yes, boo boo."
    Me: DYING

    • @BastilaElendir
      @BastilaElendir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Omg yes. I had the same thought lol I actually laughed at risk of waking my sleeping son 😂

    • @kristiwinkle5686
      @kristiwinkle5686 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I was DYING at "sign the fucking scroll"!

    • @IlaughedIcried
      @IlaughedIcried ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@kristiwinkle5686 ME TOO!!! I howled! Ursula should have been played from moment one as a manipulative, two-faced bitchy DRAG QUEEN and THIS IS IT, right here! Perfection!!!

    • @Chadlton
      @Chadlton ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME! lol!

    • @irmani5414
      @irmani5414 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      1:57 timestamp for anyone looking

  • @happyb3678
    @happyb3678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +908

    “You have your looks... your so so face...”
    I DIEDDDDD

    • @IlaughedIcried
      @IlaughedIcried ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I absolutely cackled!

    • @camerongaul261
      @camerongaul261 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did this song at karaoke with a friend and I stole his "sign the fucking scroll". My friend had to stop singing to laugh

  • @jessiesargent7212
    @jessiesargent7212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7030

    I wish Disney was brave enough to let him do this in the live action movie

    • @Elaini.Young24
      @Elaini.Young24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +334

      Ironically, 20+ years ago, people had no problem putting male characters in female costumes. Oh, how times have changed.

    • @Elaini.Young24
      @Elaini.Young24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@roseantigoni6709 I don't believe that. Disney, I feel, has come a long way in introducing LGBTQ and other alternative lifestyles into their movies in the last few years.

    • @marsbars007
      @marsbars007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Elaini.Young24 If it was good enough for Shakespeare albeit for different reasons, who are we to say no. :)

    • @stoutyyyy
      @stoutyyyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Elaini Young ah yes, how many “first lgbt characters” has Disney introduced, that turn out to be a 5 second cameo that gets cut for the Chinese government? Disney doesn’t give a shit about LGBT people, they’re just queerbaiting to pretend they’re progressive.

    • @sw8228
      @sw8228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Elaini.Young24 That's cause in those situations they were making fun of femininity and emasculation unfortunately.

  • @PhillyNonSequitur
    @PhillyNonSequitur 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9906

    Considering Ursula was inspired by Divine, a famous drag queen, I don't see why the producers wouldn't let Tituss audition.

    • @australiumbacon5598
      @australiumbacon5598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      Frank D They were probably worried about coming across as bigoted and having the social media mob rain down on them. Most people in the mob wouldn't care that he himself wanted to be Ursula and would instead focus on the meaning they interpreted in a black gay man playing a villainous witch.

    • @savannahjones123
      @savannahjones123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      It honestly may have been a contractual/union thing. If he auditioned and they chose him, having already been in the show, I imagine it could ruffled some feathers.

    • @samanthachastain9043
      @samanthachastain9043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Um. He never really asked them. That was never a thing. It's a comedy bit.

    • @choochoomamalis4355
      @choochoomamalis4355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Frank D because he didn't have the voice?

    • @apollochild111
      @apollochild111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      As a director, I'll say, honestly they might have just liked who they had cast for Ursula. It might not be some big thing. They probably just like the casting they already had. For example I just finished up Little Shop of Horrors. And our Audrey 2 wanted to play Seymour. But we liked our Seymour, and he was phenomenal as Audrey 2.

  • @crmustin5656
    @crmustin5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +744

    when he quietly mouthed "just your voice" i applauded on the inside (my hands are lazy)

    • @IamJacksSTD
      @IamJacksSTD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Trufax. That was inspired.

    • @JaniceLHz
      @JaniceLHz ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I laughed out loud

  • @sarina76667
    @sarina76667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1065

    Doesn’t sound like a villain my ass. I’d recognize that back handed kindness anywhere. Maybe it’s because I grew up around people who could be very manipulative, were very good at playing the victim when it suited them, and had no problem helping out for a price and never let you forget that you needed their help in the first place. Standing ovation! Wonderful portrayal!

    • @atbailey7227
      @atbailey7227 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You from Minnesota?

    • @sarina76667
      @sarina76667 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@atbailey7227 No. Am from the Midwest though. A lot of Mother Gothel types in my neck of the woods.

    • @thelegendofthem6120
      @thelegendofthem6120 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sarina76667 how do you recognize it my dear?

    • @sarina76667
      @sarina76667 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@thelegendofthem6120 Body language. And I have ADHD. I tend to veer off into accidental tangents. Reminding me of the original conversation is one thing, but manipulative people tend to try to steer in a direction that suits them. Due to my ADHD without even trying, I tend to frustrate people into losing their nice filter during conversations. Generally, genuinely nice people get what they consider rudely blunt and then get awkward trying to correct their bluntness. Manipulative people lose their patience faster and they don’t get awkward trying to compose themselves. When people get that frustrated, I figure they’re showing their true colors. This is the kind of person they are and what they really think of me. Then it’s a matter of do I laugh and reassure them I’m not offended, or do I shut up and pay attention till they get it all off their chest.

    • @livingdeaddoll99
      @livingdeaddoll99 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      As one who was "raised" by a handful of thpse manipulative villains this is the most perfect portrayal.
      I'm in awe right now....everything is that was is insanely accurate. Every single detail added to the song just made it that much better than the original. The original is such a classic but this is 😘👌🏽

  • @GarrettWatts
    @GarrettWatts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14953

    All I wanna do is watch this video always.

    • @roc_poz.9584
      @roc_poz.9584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +389

      OH MY GOD GARRETT WATCHES THE SAME VIDEO AS ME ((STARS THEY'RE JUST LIKE US))

    • @oliviacrandall6882
      @oliviacrandall6882 5 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      Omfg Garrett I did not expect to see you here hi!!!

    • @Jellybeanwiggle
      @Jellybeanwiggle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I need Tituss to be in every production I see EVER! He’s so magnificent.

    • @matthewarnold8259
      @matthewarnold8259 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      *fat mood*

    • @starerb1911
      @starerb1911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Garrett Watts omg hi king

  • @thisuserlovesgvf
    @thisuserlovesgvf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5303

    and do i help them? ...yes boo boo

    • @cmcm7004
      @cmcm7004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      zenna I literally read this as he sang it

    • @NathanPiscopo
      @NathanPiscopo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SAMEE

    • @plushpuppy32
      @plushpuppy32 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Iconic

    • @cw.l.9479
      @cw.l.9479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesssss! That part! 😂

    • @haute03
      @haute03 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I cried when he said, "you have your looks, your so-so face" lmaoooo.

  • @GarrettWatts
    @GarrettWatts ปีที่แล้ว +824

    The Little Mermaid movies comes out this weekend and I’m still so so insanely pressed that you aren’t playing Ursula in it.

  • @TheConstantSeeker
    @TheConstantSeeker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    Yes, Tituss is AMAZING, but that pianist... wow. Completely synced in with Tituss's performance.

    • @peterszekeres4845
      @peterszekeres4845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So happy someone else has noticed it too

    • @BlueWolf884
      @BlueWolf884 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you!!!! Does anyone know the pianist's name?

    • @xtinoaguilera
      @xtinoaguilera 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@BlueWolf884i wanna know his name too

    • @adrianjones2219
      @adrianjones2219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      That’s Brian Whitted. He was music director of Chicago on bway and nat’l tour for 14 years. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him in several community theatre shows and he is AMAZING!!!

  • @brittab7594
    @brittab7594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4218

    He really sounds like hes trying to convince us that hes changed his ways and that hes not a villain. I love it so much!

    • @leif1075
      @leif1075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He changed the lyrics right? Who wrote this?

    • @noahdonnell9374
      @noahdonnell9374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@leif1075 Howard Ashman.

    • @MelonHere20
      @MelonHere20 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mhmm

  • @QLH7156
    @QLH7156 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14294

    People are saying he doesn't sound like a villian. I think he sounds like a villian who's trying to pretend they're not the bad guy until they finally get fed up and lay it all out on the table. I love it
    **Edit this just popped up in my feed and I watched it again. Its May 2021, y'all blew this lil comment up lol. But I'm glad so many agree. I agree he played Ursula to T. People say well he sounds too sweet or too refined. The better to lure you in with my dear! If your goal is lure someone into doing something you want, you're gonna catch more flies with honey. The sweeter more refined the voice the more we're conditioned to trust what its saying. Especially children, which Ariel was. But if you pay attention you can tell somethings not right from the start of the song. Even with all the sweetness. He did a wonderful job in my opinion.

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Quiana Henderson He doesn't match Ursula though. This is more like...if Lady Tremaine had a song.

    • @danielmcelroy4505
      @danielmcelroy4505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Absolutely !!

    • @chrsp1992
      @chrsp1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +515

      wtf he sounds perfect as a villain. "The guys up there don't like a lot of blabber. They think a girl who gossips is a bore" I can hear him subtly manipulating Ariel into giving up her voice. A villain doesn't need to sound evil and loud and upfront, like Maleficent. Ursula at this point is still trying to say "yeah I used to be bad, but I'm actually a saint" etc etc, while manipulating Ariel into what she wants. It's perfect

    • @jacobenders5010
      @jacobenders5010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +150

      Next time anyone says he doesn't sound like a villain ask them what a villain sounds like.

    • @miahughes9122
      @miahughes9122 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Yesss exactly! It mirrors his character on tv. He sounds in purposeful denial of his true villainous character.

  • @katchupchips00
    @katchupchips00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1592

    his voice is so oddly satisfying, it’s very strained but not painful and annoying, breathy but not gross, tinny but not whiney if any of that makes sense. i just love him as a performer because of how unconventional he is but also how extremely talented he is

    • @nickcervenka8756
      @nickcervenka8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      I'm not a vocal coach but what I hear is someone in full control of their voice.

    • @zl6444
      @zl6444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      youre right goldilocks

    • @HarmonyBeasley
      @HarmonyBeasley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Broadway baby!

    • @ennuiblu
      @ennuiblu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Totally agree! There's more to Broadway than vocal quality (which he definitely has!), but also performance! Its like the difference between the chick from Glee who did the Transexual Transylvania song vs. Tim Curry. Chick's voice was stronger, but Tim's performance is what made it work.

    • @aleshaford2968
      @aleshaford2968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand exactly what you meant.

  • @tnellbick91
    @tnellbick91 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    When he said "bitch" and "sign the fucking scroll" guuurrrrrl!!! I barked!! 🤣

  • @didderjade
    @didderjade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3712

    I always thought Ursula was so clearly coded as a drag queen. Those producers are wrong, Tituss is perfectly suited for this role.

    • @ArtComMusic
      @ArtComMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Hate to say it, but I'm pretty sure it's because a drag queen in a Disney play would be considered "too gay" by homophobic people. Disney likely feels the need to please them so as to avoid hate-driven backlash. In other words, (discreet, implicit) inspiration from a drag queen is doable but having an actual one is not. 😡

    • @karmabum21
      @karmabum21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Ursula was inspired by the infamous drag queen, Divine

    • @sastre8727
      @sastre8727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I wonder if the producers said no due to gender restrictions in hiring quotas. The Actors’ Equity Association states that the role must be played by a woman. Just guessing.

    • @JohnSmith-pe6wo
      @JohnSmith-pe6wo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      didderjade a drag queen is a guy in women's clothes

    • @MSZD7
      @MSZD7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Taylor Richardson its 2018 all of that is bendable

  • @mx.menacing
    @mx.menacing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3599

    He is perfect
    He sounds like a villain that's trying to hide that their evil, which is absolutely perfect for Ursula 💕

    • @cmm8759
      @cmm8759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Unfortunate for me I have an in-law called Ursula who is a sea witch. Tituss Burgess I adore you. xx

    • @CabriniDivo
      @CabriniDivo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lie

    • @funkapotamus86
      @funkapotamus86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I enjoyed the cheeky lines he added, but I hate the way he sang it.

  • @Quotenwagnerianer
    @Quotenwagnerianer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1516

    The depth of the lyrics never cease to amaze me. I mean this is from a movie that is targeted at 6 year olds, yet you have to be at least 26 to get what Ursula is really doing.

    • @isaiahcaston4539
      @isaiahcaston4539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +193

      Its amazingly devious, this and "be prepared" are my top favorite villain songs cuz the lyrics are just deliciously evil and layered

    • @notoyaarthur1990
      @notoyaarthur1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Totally agree. Especially when u throw in number like "hellfire" from the hunchback of Notre dame, it's like my immature child mind never fully appreciated the depth of the lyrics and the song back then. But watching it now at 30, I love it even more

    • @i_jaysmith
      @i_jaysmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@notoyaarthur1990 Oh my god, I just clicked on the word "more" in your post thinking that you had written more and I needed to expand it. Took me a good while to click that it didn't say "Read more" and that you were clearly finished!

    • @notoyaarthur1990
      @notoyaarthur1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@i_jaysmith lol 🤣. Sorry for the confusion.

    • @universalpower419
      @universalpower419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Uhm no, literally everyone knows what it means.

  • @cartoonhigh9990
    @cartoonhigh9990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    My uneducated ass: Okay, who is this guy and why do I see him everywhere?
    *Hears him sing*
    Welp....guess I’ve found a new obsession.

    • @elizabethwhite2151
      @elizabethwhite2151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and you’ll only be more obsessed. He is brilliant.

    • @kavataward2908
      @kavataward2908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s great in Dolemite

    • @a.katherinesuetterlin3028
      @a.katherinesuetterlin3028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And don't forget his endorsement for Downy Unstoppables. It seems I see that ad just about everywhere. 😅

  • @ChoppaManDown
    @ChoppaManDown 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5833

    They really choosing Melissa McCarthy over this ?

    • @black1cat21
      @black1cat21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Cus ursula is a woman and so is melissa, and melissa is white just like ursulas human form, have u actually even watched the movie?

    • @imasinnerimasaint
      @imasinnerimasaint 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1387

      @@black1cat21 considering she's purple when she's not human, colour shouldn't be an issue.

    • @lesleyelizabeth158
      @lesleyelizabeth158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1085

      @@black1cat21 1)ursula is purple. her human form doesnt matter in the slightest. 2) ursula was designed after a drag queen. aka a man dressed as a woman. casting a white woman in the role is just taking ANOTHER role from lgbtq and colored people for no reason.

    • @black1cat21
      @black1cat21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Lesley Elizabeth only her appearance was inspired by a drag queen, since she IS a woman whether in her real or human form, if a character design was inspired by a cat does that make the character a cat? Nope unless stated. And how is it taking a role from colored or lgbt ppl? Ursula was NEVER meant to be a guy dressed as a woman despite her appearance looking like one, so shes a woman regardless of how she looks, and considering the fact that the story was set in DENMARK and the time period was around at least 1840, a colored person wouldnt really be accurate to the plot

    • @lesleyelizabeth158
      @lesleyelizabeth158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +622

      @@black1cat21 "a colored person wouldnt be accurate to the plot" oh ??? were looking for the most accurate characters in a movie with mermaids and talking fish?

  • @jobyd2000
    @jobyd2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1942

    Much like Edna Turnblad, I think Ursula should universally be played in drag.

    • @redpandaluver8561
      @redpandaluver8561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I would love to see that, maybe one day I would play her, I have already been Edna!

    • @ProfessorSassypants
      @ProfessorSassypants 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes.

    • @LegionIvory
      @LegionIvory 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I wouldn't say universally in drag, but there are definitely men who could kill the role.

    • @Kl1tyeastwood
      @Kl1tyeastwood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She was inspired by a drag i think

    • @katej23
      @katej23 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES!!!

  • @hypotheticaltapeworm
    @hypotheticaltapeworm ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I understand this is played for laughs, but this rendition does a magnificent job of showing just how sinister this song is.

  • @poleastronaut2657
    @poleastronaut2657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    Ursula 👏 is 👏 a 👏 DRAG 👏 QUEEN 👏 (based on Divine) I’m probably preaching to the choir on this one, but this would have been a great casting choice 😍

    • @amberhi874
      @amberhi874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I told my sister that lol

    • @Leomerya12
      @Leomerya12 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      EXACTLY.
      They keep giving her role to flat-chested straight women. The only person who comes close to Pat is Queen Latifah. Everyone is impressed with Melissa, but that mainly because they thought she'd suck.
      And Pat got most of her influence from Howard Ashman's performance... and guess what? He was gay.
      Ursula is a gay man.

    • @katicarson5238
      @katicarson5238 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right???? The fact that they refuse to have a drag queen at this point is kinda offensive. Titus would have been AMAZING. To be fair, the people who were mad about Halle Bailey would have lost their minds at him playing Ursula.

  • @itsmiahtime
    @itsmiahtime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2824

    I directed a youth theatre production of The Little Mermaid back in 2013, and I had a young man ask if he could audition for Ursula. I said of course, and guess what? He was my Ursula! He was one fantastic performer

  • @treyonay
    @treyonay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    "You have your looks,
    ...Your so so face"😂😂

    • @ChefNoir
      @ChefNoir 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Vitani B Mamba that took me out

    • @edwintovar1505
      @edwintovar1505 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Ariel is beautiful

  • @aurisarias664
    @aurisarias664 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    he so accurately expresses the drama, the inflactions of the voice and the personality and feeling of the song.... true master

  • @antoinegoulet4958
    @antoinegoulet4958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Who remember that iconic shrimp🍤 being used as lipstick by Ursula

    • @anotherlemontree
      @anotherlemontree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think it was a sea anemone, but yes, I think about it all the time 😂

  • @DODUCKA
    @DODUCKA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2256

    incredible stage presence. The silent "just your voice" was the cherry on top of the exquisite vocals in the rest of the song

    • @InfernalBanana
      @InfernalBanana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      DODUCKA I also thought it was a nice subtlety. It really helps show the manipulation and vileness of the character.

    • @AARONSINGSBROADWAY
      @AARONSINGSBROADWAY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i just covered this please take a look xxx th-cam.com/video/-FcIXdPBFiE/w-d-xo.html

    • @sarahjosua
      @sarahjosua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes, that was genious

  • @Megu_Byte
    @Megu_Byte 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2123

    LET THE MANS PLAY URSALA

  • @francisrenzo7766
    @francisrenzo7766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    "If you want to cross the bridge, well bitch, you've got to pay the toll"
    Disney Ursula could never! Hahahahaha!

    • @JaviNJose
      @JaviNJose 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

  • @so9205
    @so9205 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Rest in Peace to Pat Carroll the original voice of Ursula.

  • @MrJreed1000
    @MrJreed1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1892

    I wish this guy was my aunt..

    • @thefatjedi
      @thefatjedi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Right?!

    • @kmallory100
      @kmallory100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      He is my auntie...spiritually.

    • @RebelKitty19
      @RebelKitty19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yasss

    • @EvangelineB6
      @EvangelineB6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      why does this make so much sense

    • @davisdeontai
      @davisdeontai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m hollering

  • @jacobmullins6533
    @jacobmullins6533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3487

    He literally took a women's song up two steps. How is he this perfect

    • @twigwigsoso
      @twigwigsoso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Alexa play despacito 2 by raini Rodriguez Ursula was based on a drag queen so he fits better then anyone

    • @amandasunshine2
      @amandasunshine2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@twigwigsoso
      That doesn't change the fact that he took an already perfect song and made it better and any producer that hears this should give him the fucking role asap
      He didn't so much sing the song, he acted it and it's just 💋👌muah absolutely couldn't be a better performance
      Musicals aren't just songs and acting, it's a whole performance and he fucking nails it aaaaarggh I love this man so fucking much

    • @warjikin
      @warjikin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Because he’s gay. We make everything better.

    • @danellewylder
      @danellewylder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Because the role of Ursula is based on the drag queen Divine and it is not meant to be a "women's" song. Also gender is a social construct in the first place.

    • @amandasunshine2
      @amandasunshine2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danellewylder oh so any drag queen can do this good of a job? 😂

  • @TroyMichael86
    @TroyMichael86 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    “Do I help them…?”
    “Yes BooBoo.”
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @reddrogue3468
    @reddrogue3468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Can we get some sort of petition going to put this man in as Ursula??? This is THE BEST cover of Unfortunate Souls I've ever heard!!!

  • @MrJreed1000
    @MrJreed1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1263

    I would literally pay money to see him in this role in that play… missed opportunities are life alternating… maybe next time

    • @maryinsanfrancisco
      @maryinsanfrancisco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I would pay to see him sing *anything*. Seriously.

    • @MrJreed1000
      @MrJreed1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      maryinsanfrancisco agreed… hes amazing in unbreakable

    • @JavierPerez-cx4jw
      @JavierPerez-cx4jw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MrJreed1000 It’s a play. Hopefully you’d pay money whether it was him or not

    • @niastyles7066
      @niastyles7066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Would you consider, oh you know, giving up a little, MINOR, thing to see him? Like, just possibly, a voice by any chance?

  • @palmina77italiana
    @palmina77italiana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    "Sign this FKN SCROLL" ...

    • @zackarysmith9319
      @zackarysmith9319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I think my favorite was "Well, bitch, ya gotta pay the toll."

  • @thingthang2904
    @thingthang2904 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    His voice is so expressive and character-driven, you actually love it the meaner he gets towards Ariel.

  • @natieralickfeldt5160
    @natieralickfeldt5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    He said bish sign this fn scroll in such a musical way🤣🤣😭 I got my whole life!!!

    • @omarcogle1965
      @omarcogle1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If they do another adaptation of Once Upon A Time, he needs to be the love child of Scar and Ursula, he has both their qualities and sass.

  • @rfrolicarts
    @rfrolicarts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1018

    I believe casting Titus as Ursula would have been in line with Howard Ashman's original sensibilities and vision. According to Little Mermaid director John Musker: "[Ashman] said he had two rules he tried to follow in the construction of some of his musicals. With songs, Never go slow, when you can go fast…The other rule was: Never go white when you can go black. Howard loved the power, emotion and expressiveness he felt so many black singers brought to the stage and writing material for them was irresistible to him." He also prioritized musical theater actors over celebrity casting.

    • @orielvy9362
      @orielvy9362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      And the fact that Ursula’s design is also inspired by black drag queens in the 80s

    • @IlaughedIcried
      @IlaughedIcried ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!!!! Oh, hi, Rebecca! :) Speaking of Howard Ashman...I always felt like Ursula was basically Divine, but ALSO sort of a female(?) version of Audrey 2. There are so many parallels between The Little Mermaid and Little Shop Of Horrors (I used to jokingly blend them into The Little Shop of Mermaids) -- Ashman admits it himself, especially the fact that "Somewhere That's Green" and "Part of Your World" are exactly the same song -- so it's not surprising that if you really look at Ursula, you can see the same facial expressions, sinuous movement and sneaky, "frenemy" style manipulative behaviors of Audrey the Plant. And Titus absolutely should be playing Ursula!!

  • @albertbantug8703
    @albertbantug8703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Did he just purposefully drop a 1/4 tone on "Saiiint" at 2:13 to dramatize Ursula's duplicity?!? Fucking badass.

  • @Silvercentipede
    @Silvercentipede 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    His little talking bit at the start sounds like a villain telling their prologue/story, I love it

  • @jenniferwilliams9699
    @jenniferwilliams9699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This guy is awesome! If Billy Porter could rock being a fairy godmother then this guy could definitely make the best Ursula!

    • @jeremiahgabriel5709
      @jeremiahgabriel5709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If they were in a show together I'd probably just die (of laughter & tears both)

  • @ssharkbait
    @ssharkbait 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1892

    I have hated all of Disney’s live action movies thus far. They’re miscast, boring, and lacking of any of the magic that made the originals work. But if this man is actually casted at Ursula I’d see it at least 10 times for him alone.

    • @sharr630
      @sharr630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I absolutely could NOT watch Beauty and the Beast with Emma Watson. Terrible.

    • @ssharkbait
      @ssharkbait 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      M X I fell asleep in the theater 20 minutes in and woke up at the last scene. I never fall asleep during movies lol

    • @fantaoramge
      @fantaoramge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Live Ariel one was a joke. Half of it was animated. Most of the performances were OK, I just wish they would have made it an actual movie, y'know?

    • @Microphonecheckher
      @Microphonecheckher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with Burt C0caine

    • @ssharkbait
      @ssharkbait 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@fantaoramge that wasn’t too bad. There was a Broadway Little Mermaid years ago so I think it was more inspired by that. I just saw it as a little TV special. They’re still making a live action Little Mermaid movie.

  • @Indiegirl007
    @Indiegirl007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    "Yes boo-boo." LOL.

  • @iheartpanic00
    @iheartpanic00 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He IS Ursula!!

  • @caigeryon4152
    @caigeryon4152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    The "just your voice" is on 10000000% on point lol.

    • @izziek86
      @izziek86 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your poor unfortunate soul? ^^

  • @AngelLoveQuinnx
    @AngelLoveQuinnx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    He is so perfect for this role. Ursula didn’t come across to Ariel as a villian and she was tricked. He has the vocals, the attitude, and the delicate personality that could be convincing to Ariel. We all know Ursula was inspired by Divine the famous drag queen so why not let him audition?

  • @abby9084
    @abby9084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2368

    Melissa McCarthy could never

    • @retrolol3
      @retrolol3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This December diva tituss forever ❤️

    • @ashakydd1
      @ashakydd1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Melissa McCarthy is a decent actress. She just isn't Ursula. That, up there in the video, is perfect Ursula. Ursula is brooding, conniving, mischievous, and plotting which just doesn't describe a performance I could see Melissa McCarthy playing.
      She is more the goofy sidekick kind of voice performance character.

    • @bkerbal8444
      @bkerbal8444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@ashakydd1 couldn't have said it better myself. She just doesnt suit the role.

    • @jonsampiro
      @jonsampiro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Queen Latifah could.

    • @wyntersteele1a
      @wyntersteele1a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Bette Midler if she were younger...but I would love to see him play the role.

  • @JAfricanKing
    @JAfricanKing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    3:47 got me, I wasn't ready for that......LOL

  • @mrmangatwins
    @mrmangatwins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    He adds a whole other dimension to the character.

  • @MilesPlaysPriv
    @MilesPlaysPriv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    that silent "just your voice" skjafklfasjkln the drama! the theatrics!

  • @ainokeas
    @ainokeas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1524

    If disney wants to make Halle Bailey Ariel. I need Tituss to be Ursula... but they chose Melissa McCarthy instead.... ok.

    • @tinyhuman3545
      @tinyhuman3545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      MaiʻAna A. apparently it’s not confirmed so let’s hope they change their mind

    • @stanconnorstan4266
      @stanconnorstan4266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Why make Ariel coloured and make Ursula not? She's freaking purple anyway

    • @crystalaquamarine2461
      @crystalaquamarine2461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@stanconnorstan4266 Because they're too scared, even though they're Disney, and know everyone'll watch their movies.

    • @marymiller6188
      @marymiller6188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      One has nothing to do with other...you sound like you're mad about a Black Ariel...which is ridiculous

    • @kittensruleforever
      @kittensruleforever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Mary Miller i dont think theyre upset about a black ariel. it sounds like they’d like for this man to have the opportunity like the woman play ariel did.

  • @LilyLota
    @LilyLota ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm still salty that Disney didn't pick him for the role.
    Titus is such a talented comedian and an amazing singer.
    Booh Disney!

  • @carmenishere
    @carmenishere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    If I were to make a version of The Little Mermaid he would DEFINITELY be my Ursula!!!! So much personality and talent. It's a crime not to cast him!!!

  • @baldboygrunt
    @baldboygrunt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    At this point I have ZERO interest in yet another live action remake but if Tituss were playing Ursula...Disney could take ALL my money!

  • @xXPHYCOmonkeyXx
    @xXPHYCOmonkeyXx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Now if this Voice doesn't sound like a sea witch then I guess the sky ain't blue

  • @lilliumaldaeth9107
    @lilliumaldaeth9107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Far superior lyrics!!!
    I admit that in the past I've been a nasty
    They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch
    But you'll find that nowadays
    I've mended all my ways
    Repented, seen the light, and made a switch
    True? Yes!
    And I fortunately know a little magic
    It's a talent that I always have possessed
    Although lately, please don't laugh
    I use it on behalf
    Of the miserable, the lonely, and depressed
    Pathetic
    Poor, unfortunate souls
    In pain
    In need
    This one longing to be thinner,
    That one wants to get the girl
    And do I help them?
    Yes, indeed
    Those poor, unfortunate souls
    So sad
    So true
    They come flocking to my cauldron
    Crying "spells Ursula, please!"
    And do I help them?
    Yes, boo-boo
    Now it's happened once or twice
    Someone couldn't pay the price
    And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals
    Yes I've had the odd complaint
    But on the whole I've been a saint
    To those poor unfortunate souls
    Oh~! Ariel!
    What's it gonna be?
    You wanna go up there and be with princey-boo?
    Or stay down here with me?
    You'll have your looks, your so-so face
    And don't underestimate the importance of body language!
    The men up there don't like a lot of blabber
    They think a girl who gossips is a bore
    Yes on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word
    And after all dear, what is idle prattle for?
    Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation
    True gentlemen avoid it when they can
    But they dote and swoon and fawn
    On a lady who's withdrawn
    It's she who holds her tongue who gets a man
    !
    Come on you poor unfortunate soul
    Go ahead
    Make your choice
    I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day
    It won't cost much
    Just your voice!
    You poor unfortunate soul
    It's sad but true
    If you want to cross the bridge, well bitch
    You've got the pay the toll
    Take a gulp and take a breath
    And go ahead and sign this fucking scroll
    Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys
    The boss is on a roll
    !
    This poor unfortunate soul!

  • @RicCdelP
    @RicCdelP ปีที่แล้ว +12

    THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Not only did he do an amazing job, he also gave it character and made the role his own!!!!

  • @SatelliteShawty
    @SatelliteShawty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    MAKE THIS MAN URSULA. For the culture ✊🏾

  • @DA-lq7mm
    @DA-lq7mm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    HE. DID. THATTTT!!

  • @ktymchyn
    @ktymchyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is fucking amazing and everything!!! Tituss should be offered this role!

  • @tgsjm
    @tgsjm ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always come back to this video ❤

  • @blakestewart279
    @blakestewart279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    He’d be such a perfect Ursula

  • @lukethomas658
    @lukethomas658 5 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Both technically impressive and well hilariously acted, I love it!

  • @felixlizarraga1033
    @felixlizarraga1033 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is the Ursula of my heart. Tituss Burgess, my Ursula FOREVER!

  • @rainjoubert5741
    @rainjoubert5741 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dude's right, this was a journey! Best Ursula ever

  • @jessicay8207
    @jessicay8207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    Pinot Noir
    Caviar, Myanmar
    Mid-sized car
    You don't have to be popu-lar
    Find out who your true friends are
    Pinot Noir
    In the boudoir

    • @rentorange9450
      @rentorange9450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I cried when I got to the last episode of Unbreakable Kimmy :’(

    • @chantalalexander
      @chantalalexander 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love this song but "Too Many Spidermen" is my favorite one from this show.

  • @robynwaugh1446
    @robynwaugh1446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    This is great considering Ursula was modeled after Devine, an incredibly famous drag queen.

    • @robynwaugh1446
      @robynwaugh1446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Divine** not Devine 🤦‍♀️

  • @lilacsandtulips
    @lilacsandtulips 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "You'll have your looks... Your so so face." 😁

  • @purplepost-it1060
    @purplepost-it1060 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    He’s so talented, I love this version!

  • @fernvalemusic269
    @fernvalemusic269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    when i heard tituss was in tlm on broadway, i just assumed he was playing ursula and i was a little disappointed to hear he was sebastian. so this is amazing to see!

  • @rileyart
    @rileyart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love this especially because he put his own spin on it as opposed to delivering it the exact same way! I wish the live action movies would start acting more like the plays and less like exact copies of the original animated movies.

  • @nanasapartment
    @nanasapartment ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful. Perfect. Nothing to add.

  • @mothvile
    @mothvile ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "If you wanna cross the bridge well bitch you gotta pay the toll"
    😂😂

  • @highspeed8665
    @highspeed8665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:51 “sign this fucking scroll”
    I love that part

  • @nicorobin3691
    @nicorobin3691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    excellent Ursula,
    Disney: Casts white lady

    • @jimmyobvious1651
      @jimmyobvious1651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Damn why's everything have to be about race? Ariel just got cast as a black teen and you don't see the gingers whining.

    • @nicorobin3691
      @nicorobin3691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I more meant the lady part, I'm white bro. Just wanted Ursula to be a drag queen. She's literally a drag icon.

    • @SonicXtreme99akaCreeperMario
      @SonicXtreme99akaCreeperMario 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jimmy Obvious uh....

    • @AARONSINGSBROADWAY
      @AARONSINGSBROADWAY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i just covered this please take a look xxx th-cam.com/video/-FcIXdPBFiE/w-d-xo.html

    • @universalpower419
      @universalpower419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh but Ariel can be white... Lógic 10/10

  • @madmonk3030
    @madmonk3030 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Disney is seriously dropping the ball on this remake, cast Titus please!

  • @thedoorman32
    @thedoorman32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Wow, how did I not see this two years ago? An absolutely fantastic rendition of the character. Starts out the song completely selling the "I'm desperate to convince you I'm not all bad" and seamlessly transitions into pressuring Ariel to take the deal, to finally relishing in tricking this poor unfortunate soul.
    Needs some polish, but anyone who hasn't played the character before will get that shine by opening night.

  • @kross_draws
    @kross_draws 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I want to animate this, like how Disney animators animated Robinson Williams sketches to persuade him to play the Genie in Aladdin

    • @psiphyre
      @psiphyre 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ??
      Did you mean Robin Williams ?
      ??

    • @kross_draws
      @kross_draws 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      psiphyre oof, y e s

  • @justtosuffer398
    @justtosuffer398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    He’s way more talented than most singers.

  • @uniqueusername69
    @uniqueusername69 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love how Titus did the "just your voice" line! It's a really brilliant move. Bravo! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @baronvonpiano7625
    @baronvonpiano7625 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legit he should’ve been cast in the movie.

  • @amyphillips1033
    @amyphillips1033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    i love titus! hes so funny
    best part of kimmy.

  • @sofialozano2910
    @sofialozano2910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is a fantastic rendition. I want to see a one man show with Titus playing Ursula!

    • @gridhop
      @gridhop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL! Imagine

  • @lechongkawaii3855
    @lechongkawaii3855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    im still so surprised titus didnt get the role

  • @Sweetcheeeks002
    @Sweetcheeeks002 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ate that shit up. 🔥

  • @hotglassfilms
    @hotglassfilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    tituss needs to be cast alongside Hailey Balle in the remake! like now

    • @laurenimani26
      @laurenimani26 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello from the future! I just saw the remake today and i kept thinking, “shoulda been Titus.”

  • @teehlfx5238
    @teehlfx5238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Tituss Burgess for live action Little Mermaid reboot. 🐙💜💯

  • @nash_kanana
    @nash_kanana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's amazing how his voice so perfectly aligns with.every.sound..and that "COME OOON" at 3:08...WHEWWW!😅🖤🖤🖤

  • @rabbitstew4me
    @rabbitstew4me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When he started to swear toward the end I couldn't stop laughing for like 5 minutes because it caught me so off guard.

  • @Tangobutton
    @Tangobutton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Tituss is a national treasure!!

  • @DimaRakesah
    @DimaRakesah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This has always been a sorely underappreciated song. It's quite brilliant.

  • @robelcheapo
    @robelcheapo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok but the pianist is so gooood, especially when he mouthed 'just your voice' and the pianist couldnt see his mouth!

  • @happymoshiga4758
    @happymoshiga4758 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the focus that the Pianist is having on Titus throughout the song
    .

  • @sweetkhmerxtac
    @sweetkhmerxtac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Oh my god that was hauntingly beautiful!!! This is my first time hearing his singing voice, I had no idea how talented he truly is!!

  • @roninc.3465
    @roninc.3465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the best cover of poor unfortunate souls I’ve seen, I’ve kept rewatching this! Tituss makes this song his own! He keeps it controlled and steady with powerful characterisation!! DISNEY HIRE HIM FOR LITTLE MERMAID LIVE ACTION REMAKE!

  • @ellelongacre3723
    @ellelongacre3723 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think this is my favorite version, I love the dynamics.

  • @peter_pansexual6243
    @peter_pansexual6243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw a video of 13 year old Apollo Jones as Ursula today. He was killing it.