The original Hugh Martin vocal arrangement is an essential part of how the song is remembered, and is always done intact. The second soprano simply doesn't get a big solo, and yet you need someone solid for the part to match the others. This is probably the best I've heard that inner part done, and I'm grateful to Audra for being a pro and a good colleague.
This was a Rodgers and Hart tribute. Lorenz Hart wrote the words to suit the Rodgers' melody. Unlike Rodgers with his second lyricist partner Oscar Hammerstein 2nd, where Mr Hammerstein's lyrics were always written first, then Rodgers' wrote the melody..
The third with Kaye Ballard and Roberta Peters is Donna McKechnie. th-cam.com/video/AImz5R8i6YY/w-d-xo.html Frederica Von Stade sang it with Renee Fleming and Marilyn Horne. th-cam.com/video/mXxmSGw5g-8/w-d-xo.html
I know it's arranged like that but my disappointment is huge. Was Audra doing someone a huge favor? What a waste of a diva. Really. Whoever asked her to do this ought to be ashamed.
A treasure. Rebecca Luker was a phenomenal singer.
God I miss Rebecca’s angelic voice so much…
This is such a sublime performance 💜
The original Hugh Martin vocal arrangement is an essential part of how the song is remembered, and is always done intact. The second soprano simply doesn't get a big solo, and yet you need someone solid for the part to match the others. This is probably the best I've heard that inner part done, and I'm grateful to Audra for being a pro and a good colleague.
Certainly one of the best. There's one with Fredericka von Stade, Marllyn Horne, and Renee Fleming (Renee? Not sure)
I think this is Rodgers and Hart’s best song. Always put a smile on my face.
Every time I see MaryTesta I smile. She's just so infectious!
I’ve never heard this performed with such perfect intonation. The harmonies are so clean. Three gems. RIP dear Rebecca.
REBECCA LUKER (1961 - 2020)
Much too soon.
Best version of this Rodgers and Hart classic (especially hearing Audra harmonizing :) ...)
A wonderful performance by all three ladies
Just discovered this wonderful clip. Magical entertainment.
Wonderful
Delightful! And you couldn't find a better trio to sing it!
Thanks For Watching! This Was A Richard Rodgers Tribute In Boston 2002
This was a Rodgers and Hart tribute. Lorenz Hart wrote the words to suit the Rodgers' melody. Unlike Rodgers with his second lyricist partner Oscar Hammerstein 2nd, where Mr Hammerstein's lyrics were always written first, then Rodgers' wrote the melody..
Rodgers & Hart--great song, great performance.
The body language is superb
This is a great version.
It's so perfect I could cry
Sublime
I'm a huge Audra fan, but that's how the song was written
awesome!
Let's not forget that Larry Hart wrote the dazzling lyric.
Never! Hart is one of my favorite lyricists. His work is so witty and sophisticated. It's a shame he died so young.
TedWms521, Its refreshing to read someone else mentioning the lyricist.
Hart was the great lyricist of the 20th Century!
This makes me unbelievably happy!!!!
Have you even heard Kaye Ballard version classic and brilliant
Braveee👏👏👏👏👏🎭🌹✨🎶
Somewhere there may be a clip of Roberta Peters, Kay Ballard and some other celebrity singing this on TV but I can't find it.
The Third was Frederika Von Stade ... and it's back up there.
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The third with Kaye Ballard and Roberta Peters is Donna McKechnie. th-cam.com/video/AImz5R8i6YY/w-d-xo.html
Frederica Von Stade sang it with Renee Fleming and Marilyn Horne. th-cam.com/video/mXxmSGw5g-8/w-d-xo.html
Some other celebrity?? You mean Tony award winning Donna McKechnie, FFS? 🤦🏽♀️
Kaye Ballard Roberta Peter's and Donna Mckecknie period was THE best version go listen to it
What concert is this?
I cannot believe they don't let Audra sing a solo here!
Why. This is for 3 singers and who wouldn’t want to listen to the magnificent Rebecca Lukar
Sorry, but that's the way it was arranged...
I know it's arranged like that but my disappointment is huge. Was Audra doing someone a huge favor? What a waste of a diva. Really. Whoever asked her to do this ought to be ashamed.
I guess her ego is not as big as your disappointment
Wonderful