"Fats" must have been delighted when he welcomed Nell into his heavenly studio. Sad to know they are gone, but can you imagine what music must be shaking the rafters in heaven?
Darling Nell -what a firecracker with a voice not of this world. She was at a party I went to in Portland in the 80's ...could that girl knock back martinis!! So fun, So Beautiful ...too brief! xoxo :)
Interesting that Nell could transcend the overweight woman negativity, and made it a real asset in her performances. The music she performed was, no doubt, part of that greatness, but who can deny, as an individual, Nell hit the heights by virtue of her talent and abilities alone!
Nell Carter was simply fabulous in Ain't Misbehavin'. But, can Ain't Misbehanin' really be considered a musical? Although each song tells it's own story, the show in general, has absolutely no plot, unlike a true musical. So, I can't categorize it as a musical. It's a stage revue of Fats Waller tunes.
+Nacho Mamma How *you* consider it is irrelevant. Professional theater organizations in the US and UK categorized it as a musical, Ain't Misbehavin won the 1978 Best Musical Tony Award and Outstanding Musical Drama Desk Award. Nell Carter won the Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony Award and Outstanding Actress in a Musical Drama Desk Award for her performance in Ain't Misbehavin, and Richard Maltby won the Tony for Best Direction of a Musical for directing Ain't Misbehavin (it was nominated for and won many other awards) In London, Ain't Misbehavin was nominated for the 1979 Musical of the Year Olivier Award (it lost to "Songbook").
Before the 70's, musical theater generally fell into two types: the story-driven musical, where the show told an overall story, and the musical revue, which lacked for story and showcased individual songs, usually of a certain kind (such as the songs of a single song writer, etc.) The musical as you've described it--where the book was pretty cohesive with the music and told a story--didn't really exist until Show Boat (1927). Before then, most musicals were revues, growing out of popularity of vaudeville shows and featured no plot at all or just enought o thinly connect the songs and big dance numbers (No, No, Nannette, Ziegfield Follies, Shuffle Along, Funny Face, etc.). Even after the evolution of the story musical (post-Show Boat), revues remained incredibly popular (and still exist today on Broadway; Shuffle Along was just revived in 2016, for example). So, the musical revue is in fact the oldest of the various types of musicals.
Actually not all the songs are by Fats Waller. Some were written especially for the show. Musical Revue/Musical Theatre ...it's a fully staged, orchestrated and costumed show with music that tells a story representative of an era. xoxo :)
Miss Carter had such a unique instrument, it's a shame that the mainstream didn't have the common sense to promote and appreciate her.
Nell Carter was Phenomenal
I love her in this performance! She glides smooth as silk and doesn't miss a beat. Now that's the way to deliver a song! Thanks for posting. :)
Yes. She was good on her feet 🐾 💯👠
"Fats" must have been delighted when he welcomed Nell into his heavenly studio. Sad to know they are gone, but can you imagine what music must be shaking the rafters in heaven?
So grateful to have seen her live.
That had to be amazing she was so talented .
She was so amazing! no one like her! RIP Ms. Carter!
As a little girl, I so adored this woman. She was such a ray of sunshine and had a very distinct and amazing voice!
Wow, thank you for posting.... RIP Nell Carter, she will never be forgotten.
I just would not be the person I am today without, Nell.
God bless her soul...I miss Nell...She was so awesome...and for a big woman she could move...Love you Nell!!!
Darling Nell -what a firecracker with a voice not of this world. She was at a party I went to in Portland in the 80's ...could that girl knock back martinis!! So fun, So Beautiful ...too brief! xoxo :)
Love the tone of her voice and shes overflowing with personality
I absolutely adored her. I love her voice. She was magnificently talented
cash for your trash is hysterically wonderful! Was listening to the Hair movie soundtrack and thinking about Nell, bless her!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I've been looking for Ain't Misbehavin' original cast performances everywhere. Nell was truly amazing!
Currently on page 154 of silence of the lambs... Listening while reading
ahahah me too!!
Panth Mantheon Gumb sure had a taste, huh ?
I Love Nell. I love this move 1:07 She was hot.. RIP
perfect!
awesome talent all around entertainer
@delov1 I miss her too...Rest in peace, sweet Nell!!
Sing Queen Nell❤
Ooohh, after listening to her sing "Mean to Me", this was the PERFECT pick-me-up!
The human voice, raised in song! And Poetry In Motion!
Interesting that Nell could transcend the overweight woman negativity, and made it a real asset in her performances. The music she performed was, no doubt, part of that greatness, but who can deny, as an individual, Nell hit the heights by virtue of her talent and abilities alone!
1:58 Step Up...2:00 she's like WTF?!?!
What an awsome talent. Rip Nell Carter......
She was supposed to be the original Effie in Dreamgirls. Would've loved to see this life force in that part.
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this!
Silence of the lambs (book)-Buffalo Bill singing cash for your trash in shower
+James Torpy That's what brought me here.
I agree, she is truly missed!
@delov1 I miss her so much!!
My Nell
I love this song
HELL YES! THIS.
She was truly an icon, I bet Nell and Fats would have gotten along well if they’d hung out
love her....................
diva!!!!! 💜💫
The song is Get Some Cash for Your TRASH...title of the video is wrong.
Very true.
her looks when the band falls behind XD
CASH FOR YO TRASH
I'm sing this at school
Lizzo who?
Cash for your Trash
Nell Carter was simply fabulous in Ain't Misbehavin'. But, can Ain't Misbehanin' really be considered a musical? Although each song tells it's own story, the show in general, has absolutely no plot, unlike a true musical. So, I can't categorize it as a musical. It's a stage revue of Fats Waller tunes.
+Nacho Mamma How *you* consider it is irrelevant. Professional theater organizations in the US and UK categorized it as a musical,
Ain't Misbehavin won the 1978 Best Musical Tony Award and Outstanding Musical Drama Desk Award. Nell Carter won the Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony Award and Outstanding Actress in a Musical Drama Desk Award for her performance in Ain't Misbehavin, and Richard Maltby won the Tony for Best Direction of a Musical for directing Ain't Misbehavin (it was nominated for and won many other awards)
In London, Ain't Misbehavin was nominated for the 1979 Musical of the Year Olivier Award (it lost to "Songbook").
Before the 70's, musical theater generally fell into two types: the story-driven musical, where the show told an overall story, and the musical revue, which lacked for story and showcased individual songs, usually of a certain kind (such as the songs of a single song writer, etc.) The musical as you've described it--where the book was pretty cohesive with the music and told a story--didn't really exist until Show Boat (1927). Before then, most musicals were revues, growing out of popularity of vaudeville shows and featured no plot at all or just enought o thinly connect the songs and big dance numbers (No, No, Nannette, Ziegfield Follies, Shuffle Along, Funny Face, etc.). Even after the evolution of the story musical (post-Show Boat), revues remained incredibly popular (and still exist today on Broadway; Shuffle Along was just revived in 2016, for example). So, the musical revue is in fact the oldest of the various types of musicals.
Actually not all the songs are by Fats Waller. Some were written especially for the show. Musical Revue/Musical Theatre ...it's a fully staged, orchestrated and costumed show with music that tells a story representative of an era. xoxo :)
Perfection flowed from Nell Carter
I would have loved to have seen her as the original Effie.