Well-done sir. Have only heard females sing this previously, and marvelously I might add. Mr. Ball gives a great performance, and I thank him for that.
I think that Michael is wonderful in this song, as usual.Actually he is wonderful in every song. I´m loosing my mind trying to find a way to carry him home with me. Just his smile worth his weight in gold.Wonderful singer, great performer.Beautiful smile.
I've listened to all the versions of this song, and he makes me cry the most..... I mean my God, how does a song and a voice do this to a person. Hearing this for the first time reminds me of the first time I heard Elaine Stritch sing "Ladies that Lunch" or Ethel Merman sing "Some People".
I think he does a great job of this. He's a master of conveying emotion. If you see this on a bigger screen, there's a tear in his left eye at the end that he has to blink away twice...what a doll! Oh, and love those dimples!!! :)
So awesome,his heart is fully in it. Perhaps no one on earh could sing this song like Mr Ball, excellence excelled! His whole soul shines through this. He is Cosmic ...
Barry... Yes I always associate this song with Barbara Cook ... But, In this case you should hear Tim Curry's rendition...So powerful you'll never think of this song as a Female Part ever again. This is v good though.
Very very Good I love that he reminds me of Dorothy Collins from the original Broadway cast and the despair and heartache in her rendition. She and Ball can sing but that's not like a lot of singers, what they are on stage to prove. Dorothy tears me every time I hear her.
This song tells evey aspect of what I feel for the guy that I madly fell in love\ over 35 years ago .Circumstances has led us to different directions.... but the feelings will always be there between us.... and no one, nor nothing will change that. He is the love of my life and my forever lover.
I think you can tear any performances to pieces, and though I've heard Micheal ball cheese this up in other recordings, I think this is an Honest performance for this song. It moved me the first time I watched it. and thats what matters. and if it didnt move you, well then dont watch it.
I love Hey Mr Producer, and when I watched the video it was the first time I had heard the song, not being very familar with Sondheim earlier. I was completely blown away by Michael Ball's rendition and immediately went to look for other versions of the song. I like his best.
I think its really to tear any performance to pieces, I can see where it can be a bit showy, but he ultimaletly delivers the emotion of the song, which is the most important part. I personally think he does a great job here, espicially comparing it to other version of this song done by him. Hes honest and sings quite well in this performance.
This song is SO much more powerful with a male vocal. Perhaps it is that we don't usually associate obsession with the male half of unrequited love (strange since it is probably most common). Great showtune made better with Mr Ball's stellar vocals.
I love Mr. Ball, and have actively followed his career for 20 yrs. His voice is superb, and he always carries himself well onstage. However, with all due respect to him, he tried to SING Sondheim here, and it's a credit to his talent that it wasn't a bad performance. I've seen this show several times, and every other version was superior to this one, even on the regional theatre level. The notes are written to follow the range and emotion of the speaking voice, and contribute to the moment.
Worked my whole life to be a great ballet dancer, now I'm going to an audition for a Broadway show because christopher wheeldon is choreographing the dancing, my sister says that this would be good for my resume... I think I might learn my 16 bars from this song but omgsh, I may be able to sing in front of my computer quite alone, but, this is going to be scary.. Heights Fights and center stage at the met wouldn't scare me, but singing >.> how much more intimate can you get..
Hear julie athertons version of this song on her new album - NO SPACE FOR AIR - available on 06.06.10 Only a few spaces left for her launch concert at the Delfont Room, Prince of Wales Theatre - 7pm - 6th June 2010.
Strange you should say that. I recall that Michael Ball said that Stephen Sondheim had heard his recorded version of the song, but thought he should be sing it differently. So Mr. Sondheim worked with Michael, giving him a kind of "master class" during the rehearsals so he perform it the way Sondheim thought it should be performed. So I guess you disagree with Mr. Sondheim's interpretation of his own song.
Anthony Warlow's version will always be my favourite, but Michael's comes pretty darn close. I adore how he always puts his all into everything he performs.
i think micheal ball sings the most beautiful musical sounding version of this song. but listen to the tim curry version, he sings the song like he is feeling every tiny particle of the emotion in the song. I love both versions and it depends on how i am feeling which one i listen to
alex, I don't think it was an intentional change of lyric. As this is (in effect) a live performance,Ithink Michael made an error and changed the lyrics in his head? I have heard great Sondheim singers(live) who have done this,after all we are all human.
Mahvelous14: Umm, why does America have to discover this wonderful talent? What does it matter? Let the people who enjoy him, enjoy him, whether they be British or Australia. Nobody needs America to discover anything.
Sounds like it starts in E-flat major and ends in G-flat major. Could be wrong, could be more modulations in the middle, but I just listened to the beginning and end parts
@teddybears1232001 Yes, that is Bernadette Peters. This is a clip from a "Broadway-like" review, I think from the BBC. Like acommand perfromance for the royal family or somethingliek that. Its origin used to be posted somewhere in the comments
Well-done sir. Have only heard females sing this previously, and marvelously I might add. Mr. Ball gives a great performance, and I thank him for that.
I often play Julia McKenzie or Marin Mazzie singing that song. Now I've added Michael Ball's rendition. As always, listening to him is pure pleasure.
1989 London --I was in the third row of "Aspects of Love"--Michael Ball levitated the theater with his performance. Have followed him ever since.
Perhaps Michael Ball at his best ever.
Nice to hear a man sing this. About time.
Men can sing? This moved me Mr Ball. Impressive. Beautiful.
I think that Michael is wonderful in this song, as usual.Actually he is wonderful in every song.
I´m loosing my mind trying to find a way to carry him home with me. Just his smile worth his weight in gold.Wonderful singer, great performer.Beautiful smile.
A beautiful voice and a good man.
When I first heard this song and him singing it, I fell in love with it, and it is still one of my favourite songs. Gorgeous
I've listened to all the versions of this song, and he makes me cry the most..... I mean my God, how does a song and a voice do this to a person. Hearing this for the first time reminds me of the first time I heard Elaine Stritch sing "Ladies that Lunch" or Ethel Merman sing "Some People".
I think he does a great job of this. He's a master of conveying emotion. If you see this on a bigger screen, there's a tear in his left eye at the end that he has to blink away twice...what a doll! Oh, and love those dimples!!! :)
He is such a talent. America really still doesn't know him which is a shame.
So awesome,his heart is fully in it. Perhaps no one on earh could sing this song like Mr Ball, excellence excelled! His whole soul shines through this. He is Cosmic ...
What a great and versatile voice.
My favorite performance of this song. Perfection.
He’s fantastic...cute too.❤️
mr.perfection.
no other word
michael ball rules the stage
He had a masterclass from Sondheim telling him how to sing this song. Brilliant
Absolutely love Michael Ball
God, I love Michael Ball! His voice is enthralling ...
I love his voice and the way he performs. Thank you for posting.
Just wonderful
oh michael ball you beautiful talented man
I am always delighted when a singer I love sings a song I love
I just found him yesterday. Yes, I feel like I really have missed a very special voice.
Brilliant, he gave me the goosebumps. Great rendition of feelings and emotions...
Unusual to hear a male voice singing as its a female part in stephen sondheims follies but mr ball does a wonderfull job with it
Barry... Yes I always associate this song with Barbara Cook ... But, In this case you should hear Tim Curry's rendition...So powerful you'll never think of this song as a Female Part ever again. This is v good though.
Beautiful.What a gift Michael is both as a singer and person
Oh Michael this song suits your beautiful voice perfectly! Bravo!
What a brilliant performer!!!!!! I love you, Michael.
Really nice voice... wow..
What a perfect voice!!
Really, is there anything more perfect than Michael Ball? Think not
Very very Good I love that he reminds me of Dorothy Collins from the original Broadway cast and the despair and heartache in her rendition. She and Ball can sing but that's not like a lot of singers, what they are on stage to prove. Dorothy tears me every time I hear her.
michael ball issimply fantastic!
every time i hear this, i'm a mess. god, i love michael ball so much
I love Michael Ball!
This song tells evey aspect of what I feel for the guy that I madly fell in love\ over 35 years ago .Circumstances has led us to different directions.... but the feelings will always be there between us.... and no one, nor nothing will change that. He is the love of my life and my forever lover.
I think you can tear any performances to pieces, and though I've heard Micheal ball cheese this up in other recordings, I think this is an Honest performance for this song. It moved me the first time I watched it. and thats what matters. and if it didnt move you, well then dont watch it.
Absolutely captivating and unexpected❤
This is my favorite version of this song by far.
Wonderful interpretation and beautiful sound
I love Hey Mr Producer, and when I watched the video it was the first time I had heard the song, not being very familar with Sondheim earlier. I was completely blown away by Michael Ball's rendition and immediately went to look for other versions of the song. I like his best.
Wonderful song and wonderful voice. When I saw "Hey, Mr. Producer!" on TV this song (like others)where cut. I love this song, and the entire show.
This is my 2021 quarantine song.
Same
As artist and song mesh, the heart and mind become one. A song gifted from the Cosmic for Michael ... but did he know it? You decide. Be Cosmic ....
Just Wow!
Where that phone book Michael could sing that and we still be with him at end Brilliant ❤️❤️
What a great version!
Great rendition. Vibrato is fine. It works very well for this song. Plus, he's eye-candy!!
Excellent!
I LOVE YOU TOO, MICHAEL!!! ^_^
I see Bernadette in the background
WONDERFUL VOICE!
When will America discover this wonderful talent? I've seen him several times on the West End, as have many visiting Americans.
So Beautiful!
Dios!!!!!!!!!!! como me gusta esta canción.
wow, so amazing!
He is fabulous his voice is better and better as the years go by lost count of how many times I have listened to him singing this song 3:25
I love this song
Gotta love it!
I haven't heard the original, but I love his version of this. It's absolutely gorgeous.
I think its really to tear any performance to pieces, I can see where it can be a bit showy, but he ultimaletly delivers the emotion of the song, which is the most important part. I personally think he does a great job here, espicially comparing it to other version of this song done by him. Hes honest and sings quite well in this performance.
fantastic performance this is from
hey mr.producer
great vocal as always
This song is SO much more powerful with a male vocal. Perhaps it is that we don't usually associate obsession with the male half of unrequited love (strange since it is probably most common).
Great showtune made better with Mr Ball's stellar vocals.
Talented bloke
He' gives me chills every time!!:D
I'm usually not a huge fan of Michael Ball, but I LOVE this video!
SUPERB!!!
Loved this video! All the best!!
Michael Ball's is my favourite cover of this, Tim Curry's coming in at second. I love Michael ball and this is one of my favourite Sondheim songs. :')
Love him, I saw him is Hairspray in July and he was AMAZING!!!
This is my favorite Sondheim Song.
Bravo...
Love Julia McKenzie singing this, but oh my, Michael 💕
@couturesixfour When you've played starring roles in West End and Broadway theaters for decades, your packed houses easily justify the vibrato.
He rocks!..this is what this song is about to me.
I love Mr. Ball, and have actively followed his career for 20 yrs. His voice is superb, and he always carries himself well onstage. However, with all due respect to him, he tried to SING Sondheim here, and it's a credit to his talent that it wasn't a bad performance. I've seen this show several times, and every other version was superior to this one, even on the regional theatre level. The notes are written to follow the range and emotion of the speaking voice, and contribute to the moment.
brilliant
It was in the musical "Follies" by Stephen Sondheim, this song was sung by the character Sally, originally played by Dorothy Collins.
I've just noticed that Michael Ball kinda looks like Jonathan Groff, they're so look alike, especially when Ball was younger.
Worked my whole life to be a great ballet dancer, now I'm going to an audition for a Broadway show because christopher wheeldon is choreographing the dancing, my sister says that this would be good for my resume... I think I might learn my 16 bars from this song but omgsh, I may be able to sing in front of my computer quite alone, but, this is going to be scary.. Heights Fights and center stage at the met wouldn't scare me, but singing >.> how much more intimate can you get..
A bravura performance, indeed !!
Hear julie athertons version of this song on her new album - NO SPACE FOR AIR - available on 06.06.10
Only a few spaces left for her launch concert at the Delfont Room, Prince of Wales Theatre - 7pm - 6th June 2010.
It's from Hey, Mr. Producer! - a huge tribute to Cameron Mackintosh.
Strange you should say that. I recall that Michael Ball said that Stephen Sondheim had heard his recorded version of the song, but thought he should be sing it differently. So Mr. Sondheim worked with Michael, giving him a kind of "master class" during the rehearsals so he perform it the way Sondheim thought it should be performed. So I guess you disagree with Mr. Sondheim's interpretation of his own song.
This song is so damn haunting... tearfully haunting... =-(
Nice voice :)
this is what we all feel when were in love..
Love him
Anthony Warlow's version will always be my favourite, but Michael's comes pretty darn close. I adore how he always puts his all into everything he performs.
Dude, Anthony Warlow isn’t even human. It’s not in the realm of possibility.
i think micheal ball sings the most beautiful musical sounding version of this song. but listen to the tim curry version, he sings the song like he is feeling every tiny particle of the emotion in the song. I love both versions and it depends on how i am feeling which one i listen to
alex,
I don't think it was an intentional change of lyric.
As this is (in effect) a live performance,Ithink Michael made an error and changed the lyrics in his head?
I have heard great Sondheim singers(live) who have done this,after all we are all human.
Actually, the video is from "Hey, Mr. Producer", a wonderful show produced in 1998... if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, it's from "Follies."
Wow.
I like Michael Ball, but I always wish he'd give us more singing and less empty space in his vibrato. This is a great presentation of this song.
Mahvelous14: Umm, why does America have to discover this wonderful talent? What does it matter? Let the people who enjoy him, enjoy him, whether they be British or Australia.
Nobody needs America to discover anything.
Stephen Sondheim wrote it for one of his shows, probably Company or Follies
Perhaps may I add, what about a Eurovision song from this singer ... the singer in this video, not the lost soul he seems to be now in 2012.
Sounds like it starts in E-flat major and ends in G-flat major. Could be wrong, could be more modulations in the middle, but I just listened to the beginning and end parts
@teddybears1232001 Yes, that is Bernadette Peters. This is a clip from a "Broadway-like" review, I think from the BBC. Like acommand perfromance for the royal family or somethingliek that. Its origin used to be posted somewhere in the comments
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