Funny thing is the actress actually had to tone down her belting to let Rick Moranis try to keep pace. Ellen Greene was a seasoned Broadway vet at this point, whereas Rick Moranis was quite a newbie. I want to know why this lady doesn't have dozens of Tonys and Grammys!!
Wow, I didn’t know that about Audrey, cz that’s “exactly” what my high school theatre workshop teach constantly told me to do so that my classmate (playing Seymour’s part) could be heard :)
At the height of his career he disappeared to be there for his wife who was diagnosed with cancer. After she passed, he couldn't leave his kids. That's why he stopped acting! Such an amazing and talented man!!!
100% I can't decide if that one is my favorite or the way she sings "Suddenly Seymour" at 2:47 and 2:56. Ellen Greene absolutely killed it and I love this number so much
@@2sallads Its a happy ending. Who doesn't like a happy ending? It wrapped up the movie much better than the original. Frank Oz agrees, i believe he stated that unlike a musical on the stage you don't get to see the actors come out and bow at the end. I love the original endings music and special effects, but it would have seriously hurt the movie.
@@MinnieMouse839 Her character is very timid and fragile. When she sings with Seymour she belts out POWERFUL confident climactic song, because she's finally happy and in love for the first time. The speaking voice was just to make her more memorable, plus this is a comedy, and she sounds pretty ridiculous. lol I used to hate squeaky voices, but I've learned to like them a little more because of Betty Boop. She also used that voice as Goldie in Rock-a-Doodle.
I love how Ellen has that meek little squeaky speaking voice, but she can break into that flawless vibrato like it's nothing! And the writing of this song is genius. Classic play/movie.
I know everyone talks about how Ellen Greene's voice is amazing and how she changes it from being very quiet to her belting the song out but can we talk about Rick Moranis's voice. He is amazing! I think his voice is really good!
Rick hit it out of the park with his performance in this movie. His voice is great, even though the parts he has to sing aren't very demanding in terms of vocal range or technique. I think it's something to do with how natural he's singing, there's no mannerisms and even very little acting in his performance. Everything he sings seems very genuine and pure because of it, and that just works so well for this movie, especially in this song where he's the supporting part to Ellen Greene's insane vocal talent. He is leaving so much room for her vocals to shine, that it's very easy to overlook the amount of emotional depth he's adding with his humble part.
I think what people forget about this performance is that it's supposed to show a transition in Audrey. She goes from meek, scared, and beaten, to strong, confident, and empowered rather quickly. Ellen does a great job showing the emotions and awkwardness of that transition for Audrey. She's never been this confident in her life and she's probably on the verge of tears and screaming for happiness.
sorry. I never saw this before I posted my own post... but I would add that Seymour also made the transition... when he stands up... his voice get stronger and more powerful like " I will protect you" "Suddenly Seymour... is standing beside you,,,,," brilliant transition from stage to film...
I was a disc jockey in college 30-some years ago, and the last night I was on the air, the night before my graduation, "Suddenly Seymour" was the last song of my last set...I walked out the door of the studio bawling like a baby. So, this song will always hold a special place in my heart. To this day, "Suddenly Seymour" and Ellen Greene singing "Somewhere That's Green" get a lump in my throat every time.
3:23 When Seymour puts his hand on Audrey's shoulders... Such a nuanced performance - you can see the character respond to perhaps the first kind touch she has ever experienced from a man. I got chills!
+zooeyhall Disney still puts out some pretty good ones, but you're statement is true about live-action musicals. Right now Superhero movies are what's in, which isn't bad, but it does make it harder for other films to advertise. However, the creator of Avengers also made a side project "Dr. Horrible's sing-along blog" which was a web musical that is pretty good.
I absolutely LOVE this scene and song, for both its musical and metaphorical greatness. Before this scene, Audrey was this dainty little flower, easily crushed by the boots of her abusive boyfriend. She was extremely shy and timid, never raising her voice above a whisper, but in this scene, she realizes that she doesn't have to be that way. She realizes that she is greater than what her old boyfriend said she was, and that she can be happy, despite what she previously believed. And she lets this out in a roar of emotion and, for the first time in the movie, she brings out her true self, a strong woman who can sing her heart out whenever she wants.
All these people from Glee coming here and acting like they're the police on good and bad voices. The Glee version is like the radio pop version, nothing wrong with it, but this version has the emotion. It's supposed to be a huge song with big emotions that pay off in the end. While the Glee one...well...there's longer notes.
Nathan Trahan There was only one comment I saw that said it did it better. While others said they love Glee but know that this version is the top. It's the reason why they became aware of this musical. As annoying and Gleeks can be, the also can be said for the opposite quick to jump and make those hasty judgments such as yours.
Nathan Trahan I have never seen the Glee version of anything and don't ever plan to. Nothing will compare to Ellen Greene and Rick Moranis for this movie and especially this song.
Nathan Trahan Glee is like the Kidz Bop version with a cringe story line attempted to be worked in. 😃 I can appreciate what Glee tries to do but i couldn't sit through anl full episode.
I just love how in this song, her voice goes from small and timid to those beautiful, strong tones as she realises she's finally free and loved, it's incredible. :)
It is the other way to me, it is that she puts a lot of emotion into her songs in this that makes her singing voice wonderful. You could have a great singing voice, according to the majority, but without the emotion it will always be bland to me. In essence this is my first true love and without that I dread to think where I would be now.
So I showed this to a group of friends in college, and one of them hated Audrey's normal voice. I kept telling him to give her some time. He was about to leave the room, and then her singing voice hit. My man stopped dead in his tracks and his jaw dropped and his eyebrows raised, and he sat right the hell back down. It was a great moment.
I feel like people aren't realizing that Ellen is in character and doing an accent specific to the character.... If you actually look up other roles of her and hear her "pure" singing voice- she's an incredible singer. And you can hear it in this song too if you look past the ditzy Audrey voice, which you should.
Tears come to my eyes every time I hear that song. She finally has found someone who really cares and tells her. There have been times that I can relate to her. As a poet myself I know that deep position in the heart that this song comes from. Wanting someone you can not have Leaves a sinking feeling deep down not fulfilling it leaves an aching heart and brings to my face a deep frown
This song makes me think of me and my boyfriend. I’ve been in some really terrible relationships that left me feeling small and insecure. He works every day to make sure I know I’m so much more, as well as push me to keep growing. I didn’t know how to fully express my feelings until I relistened to this song. I love that it captures the initial fear, as well as the absolute joy. It’s just so well done!
@@michaelnorris6365 SCTV was late-70s into the 1980s (it ran concurrent with Saturday Night Live and Fridays), though there probably were reruns in the 1990s (though I remember TVLand airing SCTV reruns in the 2000s).
2020 and I still watch this video because it is such a touching song, and my God for such a little woman she really reached deep down and belts it out.
I love this song!!! Rick Moranis is the CUTEST THING EVER and Ellen Green hes the most unique powerful voice I love the emotions she shows threw her movements and voice and Rick helps her and she helps him. Vocally they just help each other its just perfect
This version can’t be beat. Such great performances and the tempo and arrangement are perfect. Plus those singers on the balcony is such a great touch.
Lucinda Summerfield She's one of the most passionate, soulful singers to ever grace a Broadway stage. I think people are thrown by the intensity of it; it's not something you see much anymore.
+TheWildBandit I agree it took me a few times to be able to do her part she is a singer but this is her trying to be a bad singer because her character was written to have all the looks but not the voice lol she does hit some high notes tho
Audrey seems like she’d be such a difficult character to play after what Ellen Greene did with her. High pitched lispy voice that transforms seamlessly into that big voice. Like you can hear hints of the lisp when she’s transferring into those deep parts. How do you do this character without just cosplaying Ellen Greene. She’s so good.
So true. I was pleasantly surprised at how powerful and amazing her voice really is. I think anyone listening to this for the very first time would feel the same way.
One of the most powerful things about this song is it’s gospel style arrangement. It makes Audrey’s realization and release from an abusive relationship a pure spiritual experience.
This short little song has so much depth, you can hear Audrey start off timid and afraid, then as the realization starts to set in that Seymour is truly a nice person to her, probably the only nice guy her age she knows (Mushnik she probably sees as a father figure) her confidence builds, as Seymour gives her moral support, she realizes she’s stronger than she gave herself credit for, she finds her true voice and realizes Seymour has feelings for her, and she accepts them and steps forward into what she hopes is a better future, with Seymour by her side...
And then that greedy voracious plant ruins their lives, I still prefer the theatrical ending over the original one. It makes more sense when you learn that Howard Ashman and Alan Menken spearheaded the Disney Renaissance.
Yeah, because Mushnik does kind of care about her, by telling her constantly to leave Orin for her own safety, but he doesn’t do anything beyond that, really. True, feeding a dead body to a hungry plant isn’t exactly a good thing to do, but Seymour was all prepared to fight for her and got rid of the guy, so…
Not only is this song beautifully written and breathtakingly sung, the cameraworks and set-design is just so amazing too. Gotta love the trio of background singers suddenly popping up on that fire escapestaircase. In context of the movie, it's also a very emotional and moving piece. God this movie is great. A classic. It feels like they don't make 'em like they used to.
This song was and is everything to me. If anyone ever brings up this movie I immediately bust into this song. Her voice gives me literal chills. Having her play this character was an amazing choice
I love "old man" names and I grew up watching this movie. I turned it on while I was mulling over names for my 5-week-old kitten and he watched the whole movie with me. Seymour he became. He was diagnosed with cancer this week at only eight years old, so my husband and I are doing a bucket list for him before he goes. We played this song just now and he came and watched the video. He was always meant to be Seymour and nothing would have suited him better. He's a really good guy, just like the "original" Seymour. ❤️ We miss him so much already.
*Attention, the following joke only work with people who wear glasses*: Step 1: Take out your glasses, you may barely see. Step 2: Put on your glasses quickly, now you just *suddenly See-Mour* :v
DAMN, they both can sing so well. Her singing voice ASTONISHED me when I was a kid. 3:28 I always have a couple tears just automatically fall down my cheeks. I don't know what causes it, exactly. Because this film is SO funny and campy. Nostalgia, maybe...the fact I saw this movie when I was practically a baby, and miss being a kid so much, or the amazing, almost operatic harmony between them, and/or fact that the person I fell in love with and married is _my_ Seymour, and these particular lyrics kind of hit home: _Nobody ever treated me kindly_ _Daddy left early, mamma was poor_ _I'd meet a man and I'd follow him blindly_ _He'd snap his fingers, me, I'd say, "Sure"_ _Suddenly, Seymour is standing beside me_ _He don't give me orders, he don't condescend_ _Suddenly, Seymour is here to provide me_ _Sweet understanding, Seymour's my friend_ 💑
This song sometimes me cry. This is the best and most emotional song in the musical. Ellen Greene has the killer vocals fit for Audrey and Rick Moranis’s voice is so strong and clean. This is why I LOVE this song🌱🌹
Ellen Greene, the actress who played Aubrey, had to hold back while singing so Rick could keep up. Imagine how long she could have held that note if she didn't.
rick just one decided he is done making movies and thats it. he said in an interview he just wanted to spend time with his family and enjoy life. i really respect it but to me its sad. he is just so great in every movie he made. I know I want more of his movies. Always have been and always will be a fan.
Thank you so much for this, I had a cat named Seymour who had died recently and 6 months later im still crying myself to sleep about him, and this is the only thing that gets me asleep. I loved him so much thank you
wow ,mine too... for B cult films... love them both... and some other darker stuff lol... you should watch 7 psychopaths, though not musical... still culty whimsical...
Elle Brown If you like musicals,then you might like the new musical,La La Land. It has amazing songs,likable characters,great acting,and an interesting story. It's an awesome film 👏
It's simply one of the greatest cinematic musical numbers in film history, and I will always love Frank Oz, Ellen Greene, and Rick Moranis for pulling it off. Whoever blocked and filmed this knew wtf they were doing. The distance between the two characters, metaphorically and physically, how will these two meet each other and actually make it work? And Audrey works it out, and Seymour does too with just his own under-developed schlub of a personality without ever puffing out his chest and just a little "woo-woo-woo" from the chorus, and we all totally buy the kiss at the end. Magic!
I'm hearing this song for the first time in 17 years and am so moved. I need to watch this film again. Also, I think I just developed a huge crush on Rick Moranis in 4 minutes and 14 seconds.
NEVER has a performance made me breathless. I never understood what people meant by saying songs took their breath away. Now I FINALLY understand by her singing voice. I couldn’t believe it. When she belts out the song, I stopped breathing, and I didn’t even notice that I wasn’t breathing at first. I got goosebumps. I can’t believe that’s her voice. Truly unique and unforgettable. Thank you.
"...I put on cheap and tasteless outfits...not nice ones like this..." That line gets me everytime, lol...and applause for those belts with full on chest voice .
Love this video ! There are humorous parts to be sure. But his obvious devotion and her shaky belief in herself are so endearing and moving. I guess I'm a hopeless romantic🤗
Rick Moranis left show business when he became a widower and had to care for his kids. He didn't miss Hollywood. He's such a great comedian. It would have been nice if he was still doing movies.
Every single second of this makes me happy. Ellen Greene is such a fabulous character actress. You can’t just sing it pretty. It has to have more and she brings it every time. Chills ❤️🥰
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I always thought it was a little mind blowing how she just belts it after she spent the whole film doing the breathy ditz voice
Funny thing is the actress actually had to tone down her belting to let Rick Moranis try to keep pace. Ellen Greene was a seasoned Broadway vet at this point, whereas Rick Moranis was quite a newbie.
I want to know why this lady doesn't have dozens of Tonys and Grammys!!
It still blows my mind after so many years!
Rob Heathers agreed
Jessica De Leon I love ellen green so much!
Wow, I didn’t know that about Audrey, cz that’s “exactly” what my high school theatre workshop teach constantly told me to do so that my classmate (playing Seymour’s part) could be heard :)
I love how she transitions from the breathy ditz vocals to full blown god level pipes. I get chills every time I hear it.
Same
I full-on tear up. When she climbs the stairs, she kinda finds her voice.
I saw this when I was 12 back in 1986 and was shocked when her voice changed.
She is a true broadway, full vibrato, singing genius!
Same! I love singers w voices like that.
At the height of his career he disappeared to be there for his wife who was diagnosed with cancer. After she passed, he couldn't leave his kids. That's why he stopped acting! Such an amazing and talented man!!!
With a Pure Heart❤
He's an Angel
I always wondered 🤔.... He's a good guy 👌
Wow now I love him even more!!!
And an amazing father
yes he is making a return now.
"He don't give me orders, he don't condescend"
Man, the way she belts out that line is so great.
100%
I can't decide if that one is my favorite or the way she sings "Suddenly Seymour" at 2:47 and 2:56. Ellen Greene absolutely killed it and I love this number so much
Yaaaaaaas!
I keep seeing this... “belt”? This meansssss what?
@@platnrg5903 "belt it out" means sing really loud and powerfully.
No joke
Meanwhile the man eating plant is learning how to use a phone
+Jarude Starstom Not cool bro.
Oh
HAHA
And learning how to sneak quarters out of the cash register
+Absalom Fischer Wonder if he called the background singers,the 3 of em in the red dresses.
This movie is the perfect example of how a musical should be transformed into a film.
at first is a movie without song, than ther was the musical and than the musical movie
Instructions Demi
Lowell Mather The reshot ending is awful. I'm glad they recovered and restored the intended ending and put it in the new blu ray.
Lowell Mather I agree. The original ending didn't suit the story very well
@@2sallads Its a happy ending. Who doesn't like a happy ending? It wrapped up the movie much better than the original. Frank Oz agrees, i believe he stated that unlike a musical on the stage you don't get to see the actors come out and bow at the end. I love the original endings music and special effects, but it would have seriously hurt the movie.
I LOVE that part when Ellen Greene suddenly fucking kills it. Like she's so sugary sweet then BAM SOUL GODDESS.
yess my fav also
exactly😳
+TyTy Horror Gets me every time. Such a powerful voice.
sameeee ...i only like it when she sings
oh yea totally! I have heard other versions and they just don't compare to her!!
"I put on cheap and tasteless outfits - not nice ones like this." Loved that line, and the way Greene delivered it. Gets a smile each time.
Right?!
Her voice blows my mind. She is a truly gifted human. She makes me smile.
ok what? no.
Nico Peruzzi Wtf are you talking about? She's an amazing singer. It takes one to sound this good whilst still showing large amounts of emotion.
@@MinnieMouse839 Her character is very timid and fragile. When she sings with Seymour she belts out POWERFUL confident climactic song, because she's finally happy and in love for the first time. The speaking voice was just to make her more memorable, plus this is a comedy, and she sounds pretty ridiculous. lol I used to hate squeaky voices, but I've learned to like them a little more because of Betty Boop.
She also used that voice as Goldie in Rock-a-Doodle.
Ellen Greene soooo underappreciated as a singer. Her voice is phenomenal
@@hwknswltr AGREED 100%
Rick Moranis is the most adorable thing ever
He's 60 and residing in NYC.
yes he is so adorable, sexy really.
I had such a crush on him as a teen,him and Egon.
Nerdly sexy!
I take it your a very undemanding woman
I love how Ellen has that meek little squeaky speaking voice, but she can break into that flawless vibrato like it's nothing!
And the writing of this song is genius. Classic play/movie.
The fact that she was in the musical and they brought her back for the movie makes me so happy. Please go watch her sing this live. It’s amazing
I loved Audry just transformed from a timid lady to a rock soul goddess
"Loved"?
As in past tense????
o.O
Well I mean if we go by the original ending it would be past tense for them
She goes from a 3 to a 10
@@meepmeep4579 why I outta, we don’t talk about that
One of the best movie duets ever, counting that both actors were actually singing for real.
It's Rick's Seymour that is to blame for my short guy with glasses attraction
Same
Mine too, but if you've seen SCTV, you'll notice that Morabis actually has a cute face when he doesn't wear his glasses.
I mean, he was always cast as the dorky nerd, but let's not pretend that Rick Moranis wasn't a fox.
Also, as a short guy with glasses, thank you.
HMU 😂😂
@@makaio9578 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️
I know everyone talks about how Ellen Greene's voice is amazing and how she changes it from being very quiet to her belting the song out but can we talk about Rick Moranis's voice. He is amazing! I think his voice is really good!
I wish somebody would sing this to me, and be the Seymour I need.
@@phily8093 suddenly SEYMOUR
@@FoolyCool thank you CrackMuffin. You've brightened my day.
Rick hit it out of the park with his performance in this movie. His voice is great, even though the parts he has to sing aren't very demanding in terms of vocal range or technique.
I think it's something to do with how natural he's singing, there's no mannerisms and even very little acting in his performance. Everything he sings seems very genuine and pure because of it, and that just works so well for this movie, especially in this song where he's the supporting part to Ellen Greene's insane vocal talent. He is leaving so much room for her vocals to shine, that it's very easy to overlook the amount of emotional depth he's adding with his humble part.
YES YOU CAN!!!!!!!!
I think what people forget about this performance is that it's supposed to show a transition in Audrey. She goes from meek, scared, and beaten, to strong, confident, and empowered rather quickly. Ellen does a great job showing the emotions and awkwardness of that transition for Audrey. She's never been this confident in her life and she's probably on the verge of tears and screaming for happiness.
Word!!
sorry. I never saw this before I posted my own post... but I would add that Seymour also made the transition... when he stands up... his voice get stronger and more powerful like " I will protect you" "Suddenly Seymour... is standing beside you,,,,," brilliant transition from stage to film...
Every man deserves an Audrey.
Every woman deserves a Seymour.
The FBI I can live without a flat ass Audrey
I can live without a guy who’s gonna feed me to a plant
Amen! My Seymour is moving us from Brooklyn, NY to Florida. This comment is all truth. 💖
And no one deserves an Audrey II
If you're talking about the plant, I agree
everyone's talking about Audrey but I'm falling in love with Seymour and his voice
^ this
Yeah, I love them both
I've always been a Seymour. . . . Never did find my Audrey
I was a disc jockey in college 30-some years ago, and the last night I was on the air, the night before my graduation, "Suddenly Seymour" was the last song of my last set...I walked out the door of the studio bawling like a baby. So, this song will always hold a special place in my heart. To this day, "Suddenly Seymour" and Ellen Greene singing "Somewhere That's Green" get a lump in my throat every time.
3:23 When Seymour puts his hand on Audrey's shoulders... Such a nuanced performance - you can see the character respond to perhaps the first kind touch she has ever experienced from a man. I got chills!
they are cute together..
serpentchannelzer0 i know right I thought the same thing and it also gave me chills jaja.
This song always makes me cry when I'm watching them. Very believable ❤️
Leeanne Snape me too
I actually didn’t notice that. Holy crap.
Hollywood doesn't make good musicals like this anymore.
+zooeyhall Disney still puts out some pretty good ones, but you're statement is true about live-action musicals. Right now Superhero movies are what's in, which isn't bad, but it does make it harder for other films to advertise.
However, the creator of Avengers also made a side project "Dr. Horrible's sing-along blog" which was a web musical that is pretty good.
+PyroGothNerd love Dr. Horrible that movie was great
+Jocelyn Perez That wasn't a hollywood musical though. It was an independent.
+Arthus850 I never said it was. I thought it was like a small side project.
Jocelyn Perez It's a small project with big names associated with it. Joss Whedon, Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day.
The way she screams "Sud-den-ly Sey-more" at 2:56 gets under my skin like no other.
After years of watching this movie and hundreds of times watching this video, it still gives me chills and chokes me up especially at that part.
I’m so obsessed with that part,I keep pressing the time 😂
Amen brother! It gets me to my core!
@@mikestyles499 😂 I knew it couldn't be only me
same i love it
Man, I miss Rick Moranis, but hope he is doing good. Such a treasure.
He did what he felt was right for his babies and himself. I support. I still miss him though. Such a good man and brilliant artist.
@@Angelicwings1 agreed.
He was recently jumped in NY but I agree, great actor and I love this movie
He's coming back around, the much anticipated remake of Honey I Shrunk the kids is supposed to have him in it
Drugs
I miss you, Rick. I'm glad you're happy, but Hollywood sucks more without you.
verdatum yes
So true! Man is a legend x
Wait did he die
He didn't die. But his wife got sick and passed away, and so he decided to quit Hollywood so he could be there for his kids. I miss him too.
He still does voice work, but thats about it it seems.
I absolutely LOVE this scene and song, for both its musical and metaphorical greatness. Before this scene, Audrey was this dainty little flower, easily crushed by the boots of her abusive boyfriend. She was extremely shy and timid, never raising her voice above a whisper, but in this scene, she realizes that she doesn't have to be that way. She realizes that she is greater than what her old boyfriend said she was, and that she can be happy, despite what she previously believed. And she lets this out in a roar of emotion and, for the first time in the movie, she brings out her true self, a strong woman who can sing her heart out whenever she wants.
Before this scene she's a dainty little flower. During this scene, she blooms. :)
Suddenly..
😁
She finds her voice!
Yeah, I got that from watching the movie.
Duh
All these people from Glee coming here and acting like they're the police on good and bad voices. The Glee version is like the radio pop version, nothing wrong with it, but this version has the emotion. It's supposed to be a huge song with big emotions that pay off in the end. While the Glee one...well...there's longer notes.
Nathan Trahan There was only one comment I saw that said it did it better. While others said they love Glee but know that this version is the top. It's the reason why they became aware of this musical.
As annoying and Gleeks can be, the also can be said for the opposite quick to jump and make those hasty judgments such as yours.
Nathan Trahan "well...there's longer notes" lol you win the internet tonight
Nathan Trahan I have never seen the Glee version of anything and don't ever plan to. Nothing will compare to Ellen Greene and Rick Moranis for this movie and especially this song.
Nathan Trahan Glee is like the Kidz Bop version with a cringe story line attempted to be worked in. 😃 I can appreciate what Glee tries to do but i couldn't sit through anl full episode.
Nathan Trahan I'm here because of the Nostalgia Critic...
I just love how in this song, her voice goes from small and timid to those beautiful, strong tones as she realises she's finally free and loved, it's incredible. :)
She has a wonderful voice, the amount of emotion she puts into this is beautiful
It is the other way to me, it is that she puts a lot of emotion into her songs in this that makes her singing voice wonderful. You could have a great singing voice, according to the majority, but without the emotion it will always be bland to me.
In essence this is my first true love and without that I dread to think where I would be now.
That 'YES YOU CAN' at 3:03 is honestly my favourite thing
Same here 😍😍😍
I love when Audrey at 2:43
Let's just say I love Ellen Greene in general😅
Yep best part
chills
So I showed this to a group of friends in college, and one of them hated Audrey's normal voice. I kept telling him to give her some time. He was about to leave the room, and then her singing voice hit. My man stopped dead in his tracks and his jaw dropped and his eyebrows raised, and he sat right the hell back down. It was a great moment.
Get em!!!!
I can relate to your friend.
THATS WHAT I JUST DID i was showing my sister how i didn’t like her voice then i actually listened to the rest and i was like WHAT
@AndrewWithEase11 11 you don’t know this dudes life. Anything could happen
@AndrewWithEase11 11 "more likely" just stop im guessing you have a boring life since it seems like you havent experienced much.
Hands down one of the best songs from any musical ever
I feel like people aren't realizing that Ellen is in character and doing an accent specific to the character.... If you actually look up other roles of her and hear her "pure" singing voice- she's an incredible singer. And you can hear it in this song too if you look past the ditzy Audrey voice, which you should.
Holly Castillo I do agree with u it's good to see that someone sees the same things I see totally agree with u.
Sometimes a ditzy voice can be overwhelmed by a great voice. Look at Kristin Chenoweth.
I can't get over how amazing Rick Moranis did as the part of Seymour. Same goes to Ellen Greene as Audrey. IT'S SO GOOD!
Well she did play Audrey on the original Broadway show
@@livelaughlove0209 She's a Brooklyn Native.
This woman didn't get enough of credit... she can really sing!!!
One of the 80s best musicals. Both on Broadway and on screen.
Ellen Greene sounds fantastic when she really goes for it
Her voice is irritatingly high pitch through out the film but then she belts out this song
That's way the role is supposed to played
Super StarQ I know
I know, my mind totally blasted when I listened to this!
I know right it's like she was destined to be a great singer despite the irritating voice
AlwaysRushesIn that's just dirty
Tears come to my eyes every time I hear that song. She finally has found someone who really cares and tells her. There have been times that I can relate to her. As a poet myself I know that deep position in the heart that this song comes from.
Wanting someone you can not have
Leaves a sinking feeling deep down
not fulfilling it leaves an aching heart
and brings to my face a deep frown
Rwayne B I'm sure someone out there cares for you just hold on and be strong and they will find you
Same
EWWWWWW
This song makes me think of me and my boyfriend. I’ve been in some really terrible relationships that left me feeling small and insecure. He works every day to make sure I know I’m so much more, as well as push me to keep growing. I didn’t know how to fully express my feelings until I relistened to this song. I love that it captures the initial fear, as well as the absolute joy. It’s just so well done!
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I'm glad things are going better for you, it's nice to hear about people winning when it can be so damn hard....
I thought this was one of the best songs in the movie. The first time I heard Rick Moranis sing, it blew me away. Pretty talented.
Hehe back when he was doing things like honey I shrunk the kids and ghostbusters and such, who knew he could sing?!
@@WhiteTiger950 Anybody who watched SCTV in the '90s.
@@michaelnorris6365 SCTV was late-70s into the 1980s (it ran concurrent with Saturday Night Live and Fridays), though there probably were reruns in the 1990s (though I remember TVLand airing SCTV reruns in the 2000s).
Whoever wrote the music for this motion picture is a musical genius! Most of the tunes are just as catchy as 'Grease'
Alan Menken who also wrote for the Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Tangled, etc
he really is. look up a tv show called galavant
don't forget his music partner Howard Ashman...rip
Ornacia Motha has arrived
Evan G. yaaasss gawd....They call me motha
Had this song in my head all week. Didn't realize it would bring tears to my eyes and a smile to my face.
Glad I'm not the only one who gets misty eyed watching this.🤗
I was just about to leave this exact post word for word. I feel a little better knowing it’s not just me.
2020 and I still watch this video because it is such a touching song, and my God for such a little woman she really reached deep down and belts it out.
Love how Seymour anticipates the kiss at the end. He waited so long for that kiss. FEELS
I can't be the only one when I say this movie scared the shit out of me when I was younger...
Same
What's the movie called
Same
The only scene that scared the shit out of me was the dentist scene
Briea I loved this since I was 9 years old 😂
I love this song!!! Rick Moranis is the CUTEST THING EVER and Ellen Green hes the most unique powerful voice I love the emotions she shows threw her movements and voice and Rick helps her and she helps him. Vocally they just help each other its just perfect
I WANNA SING THIS WITH SOMEONE SO BADLY
agreed!
Greene resides in Manhattan. So does Moranis. Nobody has asked him to reprise his role, which I find strange.
This version can’t be beat. Such great performances and the tempo and arrangement are perfect. Plus those singers on the balcony is such a great touch.
And 2 of the singers are from the TV shows Martin
I really like her voice!? Am I like the only one who appreciates it??
I think her voice is so fucking great.
Lucinda Summerfield She's one of the most passionate, soulful singers to ever grace a Broadway stage. I think people are thrown by the intensity of it; it's not something you see much anymore.
Her talking voice is very annoying but her singing voice is amazing.
+Lucinda Summerfield Love her voice! Awesome.
+TheWildBandit I agree it took me a few times to be able to do her part she is a singer but this is her trying to be a bad singer because her character was written to have all the looks but not the voice lol she does hit some high notes tho
When she hit the "it's so hard to say..." Yessss Ellen!!! 👏👏👏👏
Ellen Greene has such an amazing voice.
probably one of the most UNDERRATED songs in theatre. I know this is the movie version, but still...wow!!!
lol underrated? From who? This is an iconic one
Audrey seems like she’d be such a difficult character to play after what Ellen Greene did with her. High pitched lispy voice that transforms seamlessly into that big voice. Like you can hear hints of the lisp when she’s transferring into those deep parts. How do you do this character without just cosplaying Ellen Greene. She’s so good.
I want a Seymour
Me too.
Um
I mean minus the murdering and the man eating plant of course. Can't have no Audrey II creating drama up in here
ChubbyBunny same
Vanillakimchi Me too.
She makes me so happy. She's my go to when I'm feeling down. She's phenomenal!
So true. I was pleasantly surprised at how powerful and amazing her voice really is. I think anyone listening to this for the very first time would feel the same way.
Her voice is timid and quiet for the whole film, until Seymour gives her the confidence to find her true voice. & what a voice.
One of the most powerful things about this song is it’s gospel style arrangement. It makes Audrey’s realization and release from an abusive relationship a pure spiritual experience.
How is it a gospel style arrangement?
@@eviltomthaiit is like a church song.
Who would thought Rick would have such a voice.
Such a great talent and gift.
This movie is what made me fall in love with Rick Moranis. It is my goal to meet him before I die. His voice is just...ugh. So simple yet beautiful.
This short little song has so much depth, you can hear Audrey start off timid and afraid, then as the realization starts to set in that Seymour is truly a nice person to her, probably the only nice guy her age she knows (Mushnik she probably sees as a father figure) her confidence builds, as Seymour gives her moral support, she realizes she’s stronger than she gave herself credit for, she finds her true voice and realizes Seymour has feelings for her, and she accepts them and steps forward into what she hopes is a better future, with Seymour by her side...
And then that greedy voracious plant ruins their lives, I still prefer the theatrical ending over the original one. It makes more sense when you learn that Howard Ashman and Alan Menken spearheaded the Disney Renaissance.
Yeah, because Mushnik does kind of care about her, by telling her constantly to leave Orin for her own safety, but he doesn’t do anything beyond that, really. True, feeding a dead body to a hungry plant isn’t exactly a good thing to do, but Seymour was all prepared to fight for her and got rid of the guy, so…
Ellen Greene is the quintessential Audrey. I've heard this song performed by so many other performers but Ellen sings it with such feeling and power.
Not only is this song beautifully written and breathtakingly sung, the cameraworks and set-design is just so amazing too.
Gotta love the trio of background singers suddenly popping up on that fire escapestaircase.
In context of the movie, it's also a very emotional and moving piece.
God this movie is great. A classic. It feels like they don't make 'em like they used to.
This song was and is everything to me. If anyone ever brings up this movie I immediately bust into this song. Her voice gives me literal chills. Having her play this character was an amazing choice
Ellen Greene is a painfully underrated singer
That kiss at the ending always provides the BIGGEST smile.
She sound like a boy
@@daisy_daily2071 you sound like a bitch
I love "old man" names and I grew up watching this movie. I turned it on while I was mulling over names for my 5-week-old kitten and he watched the whole movie with me. Seymour he became. He was diagnosed with cancer this week at only eight years old, so my husband and I are doing a bucket list for him before he goes. We played this song just now and he came and watched the video. He was always meant to be Seymour and nothing would have suited him better. He's a really good guy, just like the "original" Seymour. ❤️ We miss him so much already.
The funniest thing is that this is a movie based on a musical based on a movie.
to this day, this song brings tears to my eyes. we all need a seymore
Ellen Greene is just two inches taller than Rick Moranis and it really shows.
She's also wearing high heels, so...
He’s also slouching
*Attention, the following joke only work with people who wear glasses*:
Step 1: Take out your glasses, you may barely see.
Step 2: Put on your glasses quickly, now you just *suddenly See-Mour* :v
+MellamoSteve XD too perfect!
+MellamoSteve Oouh ... that pun gave me physical pain! :D
I love you omg❤️
+MellamoSteve lol! :D I love that pun and I wear glasses so I could enjoy it more.
My last name is Seymour and people think their funny when they make jokes lime that
DAMN, they both can sing so well. Her singing voice ASTONISHED me when I was a kid. 3:28 I always have a couple tears just automatically fall down my cheeks. I don't know what causes it, exactly. Because this film is SO funny and campy. Nostalgia, maybe...the fact I saw this movie when I was practically a baby, and miss being a kid so much, or the amazing, almost operatic harmony between them, and/or fact that the person I fell in love with and married is _my_ Seymour, and these particular lyrics kind of hit home:
_Nobody ever treated me kindly_
_Daddy left early, mamma was poor_
_I'd meet a man and I'd follow him blindly_
_He'd snap his fingers, me, I'd say, "Sure"_
_Suddenly, Seymour is standing beside me_
_He don't give me orders, he don't condescend_
_Suddenly, Seymour is here to provide me_
_Sweet understanding, Seymour's my friend_
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So glad to know that I’m not the only one who loves this musical as much as I do. Thanks, folks! 😊
Rick Moranis blew me away. I didn't expect his voice to be so good. 😁😁😁😁
This song sometimes me cry. This is the best and most emotional song in the musical. Ellen Greene has the killer vocals fit for Audrey and Rick Moranis’s voice is so strong and clean. This is why I LOVE this song🌱🌹
that is my favorite song from any musical, ever. Ellen Green is SUCH a talent.
The way Rick holds that last note is impressive.
Everytime I try to sing it my voice gives out so I have to take a big breath and use vibrato.
Ellen Greene, the actress who played Aubrey, had to hold back while singing so Rick could keep up. Imagine how long she could have held that note if she didn't.
Seymour is so adorable, "Here take my Kleenex." Haha.
rick just one decided he is done making movies and thats it. he said in an interview he just wanted to spend time with his family and enjoy life. i really respect it but to me its sad. he is just so great in every movie he made. I know I want more of his movies. Always have been and always will be a fan.
Bill Andrade also sad that he quit acting after his wife died so he can support his kids, which is pretty cool of him
He announced he's returning to acting! Hope the news has reached you. :)
@@jemiu9525 20 YEARS though? wonder why he never did vice overs. You can do those basically at home.
@@blueelkmarketing3436 he did do some voice work
This awesome song forever warped my sense of romance and love.
Kids think that "Fixer Upper" is comparable to this. Which is funny.
That is funny...and so not the case, Tornado1994 😃
Agreed, Dean!
+Tornado1994 One might say they're trolling us Little Shop fans. *gets shot
“Warped” it, or enhanced it?
Man, when I was a kid this was just a goofy fun movie. I did not appreciate how well they can sing.
Thank you so much for this, I had a cat named Seymour who had died recently and 6 months later im still crying myself to sleep about him, and this is the only thing that gets me asleep. I loved him so much thank you
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Awwww.... I almost named my kitty Seymour! It was between that and Zeke, and I sometimes still wish I’d gone with Seymour, it fits him so perfectly.
My condolences
I had a toy poodle named Seymour. Still miss that little fellow!
I’m so sorry. I lost my 21 year old Siamese on October 1.
One of the most romantic scenes in cinema history.
Having seen some recent pictures of Ellen Greene, WOW, she's aged like fifteen years in the past thirty. No wonder she came back as Audrey last year.
to hear Ellen belt the hell out of her chorus after hearing her tweety bird voice the entire movie is nothing short of epic. What a voice
shivers up the spine when that voice comes out puts a lot of female vocalist to shame ☺
darren4251 I would of died if she and say Whitney Houston did a duet of a sort
I cry every time I hear her
She’s amazing 🤩 let’s leave it at that and not jab other female artists
When it comes to belting into someones face, it always helps to have a breathmint beforehand.
Little Shop of horrors and The rocky horror picture show are 🔥
wow ,mine too... for B cult films... love them both... and some other darker stuff lol... you should watch 7 psychopaths, though not musical... still culty whimsical...
Oh god, me too! They're my two favorite musicals! Campy musicals are delightfully fun.
Elle Brown If you like musicals,then you might like the new musical,La La Land. It has amazing songs,likable characters,great acting,and an interesting story. It's an awesome film 👏
Star Blossom Thanks will give it a watch x
Elle Brown hi my name is Alyson
This is right on time. Now i’m going to play this video over and over again. I love this 😊😊. Thank you for sharing. This never gets old.
It's simply one of the greatest cinematic musical numbers in film history, and I will always love Frank Oz, Ellen Greene, and Rick Moranis for pulling it off. Whoever blocked and filmed this knew wtf they were doing. The distance between the two characters, metaphorically and physically, how will these two meet each other and actually make it work? And Audrey works it out, and Seymour does too with just his own under-developed schlub of a personality without ever puffing out his chest and just a little "woo-woo-woo" from the chorus, and we all totally buy the kiss at the end. Magic!
Her vocals were an added gem for this movie!!!!! My lil eyes were like what???
I'm hearing this song for the first time in 17 years and am so moved. I need to watch this film again. Also, I think I just developed a huge crush on Rick Moranis in 4 minutes and 14 seconds.
Ellen Greene sang with so much passion and feeling!
What a tremendous talent!!
One of my favorites!!!!❤💯👏🤩
This is so good! Ellen's powerful voice gives me chills. Every time.
NEVER has a performance made me breathless. I never understood what people meant by saying songs took their breath away. Now I FINALLY understand by her singing voice. I couldn’t believe it. When she belts out the song, I stopped breathing, and I didn’t even notice that I wasn’t breathing at first. I got goosebumps. I can’t believe that’s her voice. Truly unique and unforgettable. Thank you.
"...I put on cheap and tasteless outfits...not nice ones like this..." That line gets me everytime, lol...and applause for those belts with full on chest voice .
Love this video ! There are humorous parts to be sure. But his obvious devotion and her shaky belief in herself are so endearing and moving. I guess I'm a hopeless romantic🤗
This is one of my favorite movies growing up and I still sing along to the songs. Great musical and movie
god I love this seymour
Rick Moranis left show business when he became a widower and had to care for his kids. He didn't miss Hollywood. He's such a great comedian. It would have been nice if he was still doing movies.
he's actually the funniest thing in the first ghostbusters, but never gets recognized because murray played the cooler role
+bookwoman53
Seymour krelbourn
Every single second of this makes me happy. Ellen Greene is such a fabulous character actress. You can’t just sing it pretty. It has to have more and she brings it every time. Chills ❤️🥰
Doesn't matter how often I hear that song, it still dissolves me to tears ,Stunning
Bless him and his children. Such an amazing actor and person.