It's not just her voice that made this particular performance so beautiful, it was the reason she sang it. She chose this song because she knew that millions of children (myself included) knew her comforting voice from Beauty and the Beast, and that her voice was perhaps capable of soothing their fears because they innately trusted that voice that they knew was a safe place in a world of fantasy and hope. Absolutely beautiful.
I loved that she referred to herself as "JB Fletcher" too. I have heard people say words to the effect of "Wasn't Jessica Fletcher in that?" in reference to movies Angela was in.
In the show most of this song is sung by the character Toby - and while I'm sure I'm they picked the best young male voices for that part, none of the Tobys I've heard sound as good singing it as her.
And don't forget she was also once a witch who got all the Nazis out of England. She is learning during that movie to be a witch, so early on she isn't quite an expert at magic - but maybe that helps the character be less scary, in some ways? Because she's a normal person too?
Angela Lansbury passed away today at the age of 96. A very sad day. Seven decades of wonderful entertainment to the world. I was lucky to see her in the original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd. Phenomenal show and performance! After the show I wrote to Miss Lansbury and Len C. They were kind enough to send me autographs. The world mourns the loss of Ms Lansbury but cherishes the vast and unparalleled body of work that she left us to enjoy forever. Rest in peace! 🙏♥️
Mr. Cariou was also a recurring character on Murder She Wrote - a secret agent with whom Jessica had a contentious, but also flirtatious, relationship.
Dame Angela was a legend of stage, motion pictures and TV. I LOVE the way she so beautifully sings this jem!! I sing it to my daughter she's 38 mow and her eyes get a wee bit misty when I sing it.
On 11 Oct 2022, a star was cast in heaven. Angela Lansbury has always been a favourite of mine from her Disney roles, classic Hollywood movies and the TV series Murder, She Wrote. She became a true Hollywood great who started out from the UK. Pure class and elegance with such a confident and comfortable persona. RIP, the legacy will live on in the memories of her movies and songs ❤ x x
Like everything she has ever sung, this song is also absolutely great! What is truly amazing about this super talented lady is that even later when she was in her 90's , her voice was technically still in excellent form when ever she performed live as we have all seen on TV.🤔🤗💌. She was absolutely the best, greatest and most enduring broadway star of all the many greats!!!🥰♥️
This is what I really envy Americans for - this unique art of entertainment! We don't have this in Germany - not in the least! These wonderful Broadway Songs sung by the great Angela Lansbury and others! Heartwarming und just beautiful!
Angela was unique and irreplaceable. Her voice both singing and speaking, and this to the distinct and glorious sound of Sondheim and it's magic!! But there are some wonderful singers and entertainers in Germany. There are actually some communities that specify in musical actors working in Germany. Actors and performers like Pia Douwes, Ethan Freeman and Maya Hakvoort. But for some reason the focus these days is on a style that is so much more shouty and pop/rock and musicals like these do not get performed anymore or do not get attention which means actors like these get underused ...😔
Oh how I LOVED Angela Lansbury. She was simply brilliant but in such a natural and beautiful way. I'm sure she was also a beautiful being to be around. I can't imagine her anything but smiling, laughing, loving and being herself. xoxoxo
She is so wonderful. I hope I am still singing at her age. Absolutely lovely voice and that dress- she is truly a role model for women and musicians everywhere.
It's not my favorite but man i loved it so much as a kid. Nowadays the child in me still laughs when references to "polishin me nob" are mentioned. Sorry to be crude but i still find the innuendo childishly funny.
And that's another Lansbury character who magically saves everyone - in that case, from the Nazis - literally! Somehow that doesn't seem to be as well-remembered. I mean, everyone knows about the movie but somehow she's not associated as much with the character any more - as is said here, children are comforted by her based on knowing her as Mrs. Potts. Well, I guess the people who were kids for Bedknobs were a different generation?
Wonderful! From Age of Not Believing to Beauty and the Beast and beyond, Angela Lansbury has always been a joy for me. Her singing voice was distinctive and pronunciation was always exact.
I met Angela Lansbury after a performance of Sweeney Todd. She knew I was from BYU. She said I’m so glad you came here to see this because I don’t think we’ll get to SLC anytime soon. Well at last she brings a piece of Sweeney to SLC.
I had to watch a "what to do if an active shooter enters your workplace" video today at work. I couldn't help but think of all the kids who have to go through active shooter drills at schools these days. And here Angela is talking about reassuring children that they're safe. How sad.
Beautiful song sung by a beautiful human being. And what an amazing introduction with that heart-felt speech at the beginning. Wow! Oh how I love Ms. Lansbury. She was 77 then and is still performing 15 years later. Wonderful!
Looking at TH-cam, I have found a lot of clips of theater industry events, mostly from the last 10 years or so, that seem to have been focused mainly on honoring her. And the performers include some big names but also new actors who, I think, she had worked to get opportunities for, like Tom Rhoads (and now I'm thinking she and he should have recorded this one together.)
When my grandmother passed last month I was in such a dark moment of my life, but when this song played I though of my grandmother watching over me singing me this song. It brought me peace. X
I just Love Angela Lansbury, I know this was like 18 years ago, but even today she can still belt out a tube, although she’s pretty much retired now, Beauty and the Beast came out the year my daughter was born, we watched it together when she was just little, it’s just makes me happy, happy memories and Angela’s voice as Mrs Potts and her singing Beauty and the Beast, I Love that song 🎶
I know Angela passed away October 11, 2022 - but I was curious about the source of your information that she was retired as of two years ago when you posted this? There is an interview with Larry King when she was about 92 or 93 in which he asked her about retiring and she said she didn't have plans to. She was in two or three movies in 2018...but it does seem like she faded away after that.
My little not-quite-2 year old started talking about monsters and being scared recently. I don't really know where she's picked it up, but it's normal. Tonight she saw shadows on the ceiling tonight at bedtime so I sang this song to her and just had to look it up. :) Glad I found this video. Sweeney Todd is one of my favorite musicals and Ms. Lansbury's stage version on DVD is my ULTIMATE favorite. I love what she said about the effect of 9/11 on children. Really touches my heart. Someday when my daughter learns in school about that event I will have to explain to her how her Great Aunt lost 2 of her best friends & coworkers at that time. I hope she can take something to grow with from it rather than something just depressing or scary. Ok listening again.
I saw this concert on PBS about a week ago, the perfect Christmas show. Angela Lansbury, a World Treasure and she can sing too. Totally amazing, Ms. Lansbury you should be making albums.
I had the honor to vocal direct Ms Lansbury for this performance as well as play piano for it. Such an amazing Sondheim song for an amazing performer.
Magnificent job Todd!
Incredibly Beautiful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
U “directed” her - sure sure -
Angela cannot be directed -
Rest in peace Angela Lansbury
October 16 1925-October 11 2022
It's not just her voice that made this particular performance so beautiful, it was the reason she sang it. She chose this song because she knew that millions of children (myself included) knew her comforting voice from Beauty and the Beast, and that her voice was perhaps capable of soothing their fears because they innately trusted that voice that they knew was a safe place in a world of fantasy and hope. Absolutely beautiful.
And I realized suddenly - this is 2002 - which makes it 20 years old now!
@@jessicalillianweinberg4401 and sadly Angela landsbury died this year as well
I loved that she referred to herself as "JB Fletcher" too. I have heard people say words to the effect of "Wasn't Jessica Fletcher in that?" in reference to movies Angela was in.
In the show most of this song is sung by the character Toby - and while I'm sure I'm they picked the best young male voices for that part, none of the Tobys I've heard sound as good singing it as her.
And don't forget she was also once a witch who got all the Nazis out of England. She is learning during that movie to be a witch, so early on she isn't quite an expert at magic - but maybe that helps the character be less scary, in some ways? Because she's a normal person too?
Angela Lansbury passed away today at the age of 96. A very sad day. Seven decades of wonderful entertainment to the world.
I was lucky to see her in the original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd. Phenomenal show and performance! After the show I wrote to Miss Lansbury and Len C. They were kind enough to send me autographs. The world mourns the loss of Ms Lansbury but cherishes the vast and unparalleled body of work that she left us to enjoy forever. Rest in peace! 🙏♥️
She was Amazing 💝
Mr. Cariou was also a recurring character on Murder She Wrote - a secret agent with whom Jessica had a contentious, but also flirtatious, relationship.
Love it... I saw them too. She was a classic!
The irony of this song today. Rest in peace, Miss Lansbury.
Dame Angela Lansbury gone but never forgotten 😢RIP 🥲
And yet, she takes it out of context and uses that beautiful voice to turn it around and make it mean what the lyrics say. Magic, isn't it?
Rest in Peace Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury!
Her singing is like telling a story. She looks like a kind grandmother telling fairytales to her grandchildren...
This makes me ugly cry today. Thank you Ms Lansbury and Mr Sondheim.
Dame Angela was a legend of stage, motion pictures and TV. I LOVE the way she so beautifully sings this jem!! I sing it to my daughter she's 38 mow and her eyes get a wee bit misty when I sing it.
😟 I'm watching Sweeney Todd right now, and tears were just bursting out of my eyes when this song came on! 😭💔💜
this hits different today 😔
There's something about Mrs Pot singing this song. It really is comforting and I do feel safe. Thank you, Ms Lansbury.
Well Noe
And then that feeling goes away when you remember she was the one who played Mrs. Lovett
She was Mrs Lovett first
Who is Mrs. Pot?
I have to say - I was surprised they didn't applaud when she mentioned Jessica Fletcher.
FARWELL SWEET LADY. THANK YOU FOR THE YEARS YOU GAVE US SO MUCH TO LOVE IN THE SHOWS YOU HAVE DONE. WATCHED THEM ALL. . YOU ARE MISSED. REST IN PEACE
Have a wonderful new life, Dear Angela. We love you so much. Thank You. 💔
Very thoughtful and intuitive comment.
On 11 Oct 2022, a star was cast in heaven. Angela Lansbury has always been a favourite of mine from her Disney roles, classic Hollywood movies and the TV series Murder, She Wrote.
She became a true Hollywood great who started out from the UK. Pure class and elegance with such a confident and comfortable persona. RIP, the legacy will live on in the memories of her movies and songs ❤ x x
Angela Lansbury can do no wrong..
That about says it all, doesn't it?
ABSOLUTELY!!
That’s what we all said about Jimmy Saville but yes I agree 😂
Like everything she has ever sung, this song is also absolutely great! What is truly amazing about this super talented lady is that even later when she was in her 90's , her voice was technically still in excellent form when ever she performed live as we have all seen on TV.🤔🤗💌. She was absolutely the best, greatest and most enduring broadway star of all the many greats!!!🥰♥️
I'm not sobbing you're sobbing
I'm not singing.
She's singing.
& always will be.
I'm not crying! You are crying!
Goodbye Angela Lansbury, you’ll always be our Mrs Lovett 💔
Rest well you consummate performer! 😢😢😢 we will miss you. Forever Mrs Lovett
This is what I really envy Americans for - this unique art of entertainment! We don't have this in Germany - not in the least!
These wonderful Broadway Songs sung by the great Angela Lansbury and others!
Heartwarming und just beautiful!
Angela was unique and irreplaceable. Her voice both singing and speaking, and this to the distinct and glorious sound of Sondheim and it's magic!!
But there are some wonderful singers and entertainers in Germany. There are actually some communities that specify in musical actors working in Germany. Actors and performers like Pia Douwes, Ethan Freeman and Maya Hakvoort. But for some reason the focus these days is on a style that is so much more shouty and pop/rock and musicals like these do not get performed anymore or do not get attention which means actors like these get underused ...😔
Rest in Peace dear Angela.
She looks so beautiful in that dress.
Angela has always had style.
I just can't believe she's gone 🥺💔
I sang this to my grandma years ago, and then again while she was in assisted living
had such a beautiful voice and a beautiful person Rip Angela
Oh how I LOVED Angela Lansbury. She was simply brilliant but in such a natural and beautiful way. I'm sure she was also a beautiful being to be around. I can't imagine her anything but smiling, laughing, loving and being herself. xoxoxo
Oh how I'll miss this wonderful woman. Thank you, Ms. Lansbury.
After today’s news, this was the only song and performance I could think of
Angela looks so beautiful in that dress.
Oh Ms. Lansbury, you made me cry. You are brilliant ❤😢
RIP
Oh my, the world lost a priceless treasure when this great lady passed away. There will never be another to match the truly great Dame Angela.
Angela Lansbury doesn't care about your religion or creed, she's a humanitarian. Bless her!
I love Ms. Angela in everything she does!!
rest in peace lovely ❤️
She is a real legend ❤
Still my favorite!!!!! Alwaus will be in my heart the great Angela Lansbury! ❤
She is so wonderful. I hope I am still singing at her age. Absolutely lovely voice and that dress- she is truly a role model for women and musicians everywhere.
And also looks very glamorous and attractive without faking being a lot younger than she really is.
One of the best songs she sung 🙏🙏🙏
You will be missed, Angela Lansbury.
Bed knobs and broomsticks will forever be my favorite movie; I never knew how wonderful this woman is.
It's not my favorite but man i loved it so much as a kid. Nowadays the child in me still laughs when references to "polishin me nob" are mentioned. Sorry to be crude but i still find the innuendo childishly funny.
And that's another Lansbury character who magically saves everyone - in that case, from the Nazis - literally! Somehow that doesn't seem to be as well-remembered. I mean, everyone knows about the movie but somehow she's not associated as much with the character any more - as is said here, children are comforted by her based on knowing her as Mrs. Potts. Well, I guess the people who were kids for Bedknobs were a different generation?
Wonderful! From Age of Not Believing to Beauty and the Beast and beyond, Angela Lansbury has always been a joy for me. Her singing voice was distinctive and pronunciation was always exact.
Ms. Lansbury is an international treasure! ❤️
Dearly loved her and cried at the song!❤️❤️❤️
A once in a lifetime talent, never to be repeated. There’s something so special about her.
Real class
And aren't we so lucky it was our lifetime she was part of?
@@barrylangford3276 what a great way to look at it! Yes we were so lucky 😊
I can imagine Mrs Potts singing this to Chip it's so endearing 🥰
I used to be able to do the same, but I remembered where this song originally came from and its context…
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! What an incredible legacy! R.I.P. dear Lady!!
The ironic thing is that in the play, Toby is a child who sings this to Mrs. Lovett. But no matter what this song is sweet.
Mrs Lovett also sings it while searching for him with Mr Todd... eerie! But beautiful!
I met Angela Lansbury after a performance of Sweeney Todd. She knew I was from BYU. She said I’m so glad you came here to see this because I don’t think we’ll get to SLC anytime soon. Well at last she brings a piece of Sweeney to SLC.
I grew up watching her in "Murder She Wrote"'. Her performance here is just awesome.
Ryan R.
Ryan R.
I thought they were going to applaud when she mentioned that show, and Jessica Fletcher.
Ed Sanders in 2007 nailed this song!!! Best ever!!!
The way she hits that money note... 😍🥰🥰 I'll miss this legend.
And after listening to this song she instantly became my patronus
O.m.g. yes.
@@jojogarcia8766 Jessica Fletcher has that kind of persona too - patron saint.
I had to watch a "what to do if an active shooter enters your workplace" video today at work. I couldn't help but think of all the kids who have to go through active shooter drills at schools these days. And here Angela is talking about reassuring children that they're safe. How sad.
I had never heard her do this before but I think it's beautiful...It gave me goose bumps...this is one talented lady!!!
wow the gesture she makes with her hands at the very end is unreal!
Beautiful song sung by a beautiful human being. And what an amazing introduction with that heart-felt speech at the beginning. Wow! Oh how I love Ms. Lansbury. She was 77 then and is still performing 15 years later. Wonderful!
When she speaks, when she sings you absolutely believe she could save the world and that my friends is a star.
Looking at TH-cam, I have found a lot of clips of theater industry events, mostly from the last 10 years or so, that seem to have been focused mainly on honoring her. And the performers include some big names but also new actors who, I think, she had worked to get opportunities for, like Tom Rhoads (and now I'm thinking she and he should have recorded this one together.)
She either played pure evil (Mrs. Lovett) or saving the world (Miss Price, JB Fletcher.)
That quality ("she could save the world") makes it all the more surreal and eerie (in a good way) to watch this following her passing.
RIP Legend
When my grandmother passed last month I was in such a dark moment of my life, but when this song played I though of my grandmother watching over me singing me this song. It brought me peace. X
RIP Ms. Lansbury
She had such a distinctive voice and beautiful tone.
I just Love Angela Lansbury, I know this was like 18 years ago, but even today she can still belt out a tube, although she’s pretty much retired now, Beauty and the Beast came out the year my daughter was born, we watched it together when she was just little, it’s just makes me happy, happy memories and Angela’s voice as Mrs Potts and her singing Beauty and the Beast, I Love that song 🎶
I know Angela passed away October 11, 2022 - but I was curious about the source of your information that she was retired as of two years ago when you posted this? There is an interview with Larry King when she was about 92 or 93 in which he asked her about retiring and she said she didn't have plans to. She was in two or three movies in 2018...but it does seem like she faded away after that.
RIP Ms. Lansbury. ❤
A beautiful performance and in a way, this IS comforting, despite the dark context of this song, if you’ve ever seen Sweeney Todd lol
Most special lady, actress, singer and performer UNIQUE
I honestly am greateful to her for all that she has done.
Well, i just cried. She is such a wonderful lady.
What tremendous class this lady has.
She was one of a kind may god have her mercy on her soul
a real and honorable living legend. Adorable Ms Landsbury.
Beauty, Poise, Wisdom.......estranged ideas.......Dearest Dame Angela.....Timeless..........
😍 beautiful 😍
RIP ❤
this song gave me goosebumps. but it's so comforting
What a wonderfull, beautiful lady she was! ❤
Rip beautiful lady
Dear Dame Angela Lansbury, How you calm us during troubling times. You are the only Mrs.Potts. No one else could be !! With much respect.
Today, first heavenly Birthday! :((
❤️🌟🖤💃🎶🎭🍁👋👑 2022
She is just not an actor she was and still is a loveimg mother god bless
Ms. Lansbury truly is one in a million! What a great talent and a wonderful lady!
Thanks for posting!
I love this lady. A classy performer and a wonderful person. I just love her.
She is just such a sweet lady.
I love Sondheim. I cry every time I hear this song.
I love Angela Landsbury.
Beautiful, just like you are ms Lansbury!!! Enjoyed every thing you did starting with “Gaslight” you did it all and without bad words and gore.
My little not-quite-2 year old started talking about monsters and being scared recently. I don't really know where she's picked it up, but it's normal. Tonight she saw shadows on the ceiling tonight at bedtime so I sang this song to her and just had to look it up. :) Glad I found this video. Sweeney Todd is one of my favorite musicals and Ms. Lansbury's stage version on DVD is my ULTIMATE favorite. I love what she said about the effect of 9/11 on children. Really touches my heart. Someday when my daughter learns in school about that event I will have to explain to her how her Great Aunt lost 2 of her best friends & coworkers at that time. I hope she can take something to grow with from it rather than something just depressing or scary.
Ok listening again.
Isn't she wonderful. So warm; so lovely...
Such a wonderful artist.
What a beautiful gracious woman.
What class
This song always makes me cry! And ANGELA IS JUST THE MOST AMAZING PERSON EVER
She brings love and light to our world. God bless her!
Job well done. A blessed next lifetime cause this one was extraordinary
Iinconceivable how amazing she is.
I love her voice, her shows, her movies, her songs, her talent.
I just love her! (L)
Angela gave such understanding into this classic, I was trembling. How graceful, I am truly grateful. Love you Angela!
I saw this concert on PBS about a week ago, the perfect Christmas show. Angela Lansbury, a World Treasure and she can sing too. Totally amazing, Ms. Lansbury you should be making albums.
I love her laugh. She is such a wonderful talent. Lovely.
I love you so much, Angela. I can not believe I found you so long ago. Thank you for all the years of you in my life.
I have a sister named Angela and she is beautiful on the inside and on the outside. She is just like this Angela beautiful in so many ways.
Rest in peace Angela Lansbury ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤