Anthony Newley "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@KW-oq3wc]

I’m stunned after watching this. Possibly THE most brilliant performance ever.

[@thomasfisher5742]

i keep coming back to this every few weeks its ADDICTIVE LOL

[@honesty_-no9he]

He was the example that David Robert Jones modelled himself on to become David Bowie.

[@scottjones1109]

And, of course, he co-wrote this song.

[@glennprangnell5767]

@@thomasfisher5742 Me too. It's an astonishing performance and, as you say, addictive.

[@ReneeBourg]

Loved him and his voice since I was a teen. I am age 74 now. A remarkable remarkable performance. ❤

[@ecdevera2455]

How can anyone ignore, forget, or even fail to appreciate composer/actor/singer Anthony Newley's incredible, miraculous, incandescent, and truly riveting performance of this classic and immortal gem. We should thank our lucky stars that his phenomenal performance has been preserved for ages, to be relished and cherished beyond words by our forebears who should have the chance to hear and watch a peerless and masterful artist onstage. ANTHONY NEWLEY, you're what this world has been pining for ages to enshrine in its highest cultural and artistic pinnacle.

[@audreysussman6368]

Beautifully said.

[@soundartus4807]

Extremely well said my friend.

[@jthepickle7]

Well Geez, nobody talk that way no more!

[@gillgetter3004]

BRAVO 👏

[@stevecityrocker]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annbaker1422]

I can’t ever take my eyes off his beautiful hands!

[@tonypezzulo2713]

Absolutely brilliant. It brought me to tears. What a phenomenal display of talent he was.

[@IRailroad]

😭

[@kathleenireland7907]

Absolutely , and utterly brilliant in every way possible . Wonderful artist , brilliant, fabulous singer . Truly beyond words. Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@bluewave7120]

For all those who are all alone in this world on the last day of 2023 take comfort in this song to carry on for one more day for a brighter tomorrow with love laughter and hope for a new start in life without pain and sorrow ❤

[@sarahtipton3928]

He was a musical genius 😢

[@CheeseWyrm]

Lovely words .... well said! Here's a hug 🤗

[@bluewave7120]

@@CheeseWyrm Thank you..and a cherished warm hug back to you ♥

[@barbaramcelhiney5934]

Thank you.

[@bluewave7120]

@@barbaramcelhiney5934 ♥

[@cesarparedesvalerajr7747]

He's one of the best stage performer!

[@billbrimmer1739]

Anthony Newley was a true original.He co-wrote this song as well and was performing it at that time on Broadway in his show “The Roar of the Greasepaint-The Smell of the Crowd.” A singular talent who had no imitators, no one could.

[@briannajohnson2531]

A true talent. Although David Bowie took a shot at imitating.

[@sharigreen9252]

@@briannajohnson2531 Bowie couldn't lick his boots. No one could. He was an original. Unique. There hasn't been anyone else like him. There are a few individuals who make such a mark the likes of which are never seen again. Anthony Newley was one of those individuals in a class by himself.

[@sharigreen9252]

You are so right! There has never been anyone else to rival his artistry. I fell in love with him when I "discovered" the Stop the World I Want To Get Off album at my uncle's house. From then on I was a huge fan. I do regret not seeing him perform live. Thank goodness for clips like these being accessible.

[@briannajohnson2531]

@@sharigreen9252 Just said Bowie tried not that he succeeded. Bowie even admitted to Newley being an inspiration. Yes, Newley was an original.

[@mangasky7]

@@sharigreen9252 Dream on, sister. Newley was a fabulous all-round entertainer in the 1960s whose star dimmed precipitously in the following decades. Bowie was a one-man cultural revolution and the most influential artist of the last 50 years, whose dignified death ignited a global mournathon. Newley was not in the same league -- and knew it. He also praised Bowie to the heavens, by the way, describing him as "madly, madly elegant."

[@sharigreen9252]

I burst into tears watching this. He's obviously performing it as he did on stage in the Roar of the Greasepaint. I used to listen to that album constantly. He was such a great artist. One of the most talented people who ever lived. I absolutely adored him.

[@soundartus4807]

agreed

[@jansumi]

Me too. PBS is doing some kind of watered down retrospective now - had to come here to shake it off.. Instant tears. So powerful, such memories.

[@jackarcher7495]

A true original indeed. Thank you

[@shaunwakefield9793]

Tony Newly and Petula Clark are true British child stars of their time.

[@ericbrown1750]

I saw him in ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT twice. To be absolutely honest, as outstanding as he was, including his delivery of this song, *NOTHING* that compares to this. All the more reason I am so grateful this video exists because it captures Anthony Newley at the very top of his talents. Anyone who does not know who this man was or who underestimates his singular talents only needs to see this video to get an idea. I simply cannot get enough of this performance.

[@junewalker4835]

I saw him on stage in Stop the World l Want to Get Off in swinging 60s London. He was fabulous, and to think he was born around the corner from me in Hackney. He and Leslie Bricusse wrote this musical, The Roar of the Greasepaint..The Smell of the Crowd, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and many more songs. Other artists recorded them and made them into hits, Sammy Davis, Nina Simone, Tony Bennett. Anthony Newley was a great writer, composer and performer whom l adored, and love this clip from Greasepaint.

[@virghammer1]

@junewalker4835 . Ahhhhh .. June, I could not be more wistfully jealous! In 1990, I, fresh out of Royal Central drama school, London, was in the course of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s “Aspects of Love,” West End, London … And I shared a dressing room with Sally Smith, who had been one of the original urchins on Broadway, 1964, in Anthony Newley’s “The Roar of the Greasepaint.” But you saw him in “Stop the World” ( just always kills me - that he was not able to be in the film of that - because of a scheduling conflict (the film of “Dr. Dolittle,” I believe - )- Tony Tanner won that role, with the magnificent Millicent Martin-) and you were born in his neighborhood… Well. Not only do I have massive respect for you… But I am so wistfully dang envious! “Lol”. 😝 💕. ! What a super generous genius he was. That is just beyond lovely. May you be super, superbly well, in 2024 and all throughout your blessed life. Thank you, June, for sharing that! 🙏🏼 💚🦋💜💕👊🏽✌🏽🙏🏼 ❤️😍 🦅 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@gary6514]

This performance is astounding...no other word for it...

[@rnhealer6044]

Watching Tony Newley sing this song always makes me smile. His facial and body expressions were so incredible. He had a voice that no one could ever imitate, and I have always loved his singing.

[@johnmccaffrey5942]

Heard the song before, though not Anthony Newley singing it. Absolutely mind blowing. And yes like others have mentioned in the comments I too was moved to tears. This man was a superb entertainer.

[@bethroesch2156]

He was so incredibly talented and such a rare talent. It seemed like there was nothing he couldn't do. They don't make them like this anymore ❤

[@matspersson5188]

This is pure magic.

[@MicheleHuffman-d8c]

.........and pure imagination.

[@MicheleHuffman-d8c]

A musical genius. I saw him on the Ed Sullivan show when I was 12. Have loved him since then.

[@MsJazmine8]

I keep coming back to this performance. Anthony had so much soul, in his voice his gestures and his eyes. He still takes my breath away.

[@karenfieker9234]

He put his whole heart and soul into this song.

[@gemini730lory8]

@@karenfieker9234 💙🙏

[@michaelstone4763]

I think that in most cases nobody interprets their songs better than the songwriter. Anthony Newley is a good example.

[@bh5606]

I watched this live. It was astounding!

[@soundartus4807]

Wow! I envy you.

[@virghammer1]

Ahhhhhh .. @5606 … I could not be more wistfully jealous. All the gods bless that precious memory! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@barbaramcelhiney5934]

You were so lucky.

[@Nacho-Mamma]

Anthony was simply beautiful here! And, his performance was flawless. But, he was a master, who hated giving anything less than a perfect performance. And, he never failed! In this particular performance, Anthony reminds me so much of Judy Garland, in his mannerisms. One thing though, if you listen real close to the lyrics, this isn’t any normal show tune. This song is actually a prayer, and is the reason he pulls the audience attention upward, above his head, and continues removing his hat in reverence when looking upward. I am moved to tears every time I watch this beautiful performance from “The Ed Sullivan Show”.

[@lorrainechandler7864]

💙💙

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Yes, everyone thinks he's talking about a lost love in this song, but in the show he's Everyman - talking to God. The show itself lacked Broadway polish, and without him in it, faltered. The score is terrific though.

[@jthepickle7]

Agree. Garland ilk.

[@virghammer1]

@@jochenstossberg5427 Well ... He just lost The Girl at the end of Act 1 here in "The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd" - so he's appealing to her - AND to a Higher Cosmic Spirit, I think.

[@KurtI2525]

This is epic.

[@BertF1966]

Bowie’s early career is full of songs sung in this style - he made no secret of his admiration for Anthony - check out ‘Love you till Tuesday’ - it’s the probably the best example. Also ‘When I live my dream’.

[@1DaTJo]

Now THAT is an artist

[@that70sgirl90]

I can't stop watching this! This is what I call a Top Shelf Performance! His voice is just incredible, but his animation just sucks you in. This was just so remarkable and so unforgettable. I will never, ever listen to this song in the way I once did. 😪 Thank you so much for this Fantastic video! 💖

[@stephenadkins-y8u]

Awesome singer he puts his emotions in the song you can't get any better then this.

[@jillkjv3816]

Had such a crush on Anthony when I was young. ❤️

[@patriciabarnes9393]

Me too

[@sharigreen9252]

I adored him. Thought he was sexy!

[@gabriellewarden6485]

I have a huge crush on him now, which I don't believe I'll ever get over............

[@sharigreen9252]

@@gabriellewarden6485 I know what you mean. I'm happy we have these great clips so we can still see his awesome talent.

[@pinkchilldivestmentor]

Me too😊

[@mavishenderson-o7t]

An incredible performance, impossible for anyone to follow this! Thank you, Tony!

[@berny2052]

What a magic genuine singer, I must cry🥰

[@micky4fun]

Anthony Newly was a "total" performer. And I don't mean talent-wise, but how he used his voice, his body...everything! Watch, for instance, how he uses his hands and his fingers as an integral accessory to his entire performance, not just as an add-on. The black & white contrast in this video only accentuate each component of this amazing performance. Genial!

[@cindymaceda2999]

The perfect rendition of his most wonderful composition. A marvel to watch every gesture, every twinge on his face, every flip of his hat reminiscent of The Tramp, Charlie Chaplin. Simply one of the greatest songs of the 20th century.

[@davidsigalow7349]

This is the performance he gave at the end of the first act of the show every night, which is why it is "performed," not just "sung." Every movement and facial expression is nuanced and very moving.

[@stephenadkins-y8u]

He is one awesome performer he shows emotion in every song.

[@annieschmannie8962]

How come I’ve never heard of him before he’s spectacular 🥹🥹🥹👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nickbigd]

A true original! Fun facts: He won the 1963 Grammy Award for Song of the Year for "What Kind of Fool Am I", sung by Sammy Davis Jr., and wrote "Feeling Good", which was a hit for Nina Simone. He married Joan Collins.

[@steffanhoffmann]

​@@nickbigdone thing you missed out. He was from London. Singing in a real London "Cockney" accent here.

[@ericbrown1750]

I saw him in THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE SMELL OF THE CROWD twice. Newley was a man of many singular talents. But this performance is widely regarded as his best. It never fails to give me goosebumps, and bring tears to my eyes. (And this is the best quality and cleanest video I've seen. It is appreciated!)

[@brianwilkins1399]

Joan Collins destroyed this talented sensitive man but matt monro made this song his own!

[@dina113east]

How fortunate you are to see him twice. Was it in London, or NYC? Those years produced so many incredible musicals and musical talent. I wish the performances were recorded so we could all have the opportunity to see what must have been a magical time that unfortunately no longer exists.

[@virghammer1]

@ BrianWilkins1399. Well… With all due respect, Brian… It does sound like they both had a tough time with each other, esp. @ that particular time of their lives … He was a natural massive, massive, massive philanderer, much as I adore him… Especially with much, much, much much younger women… That’s hard on a woman. Even tough, strong Joan Collins ! Eh? - So. If you read up about him, it was not his fault… What a fairly tortured soul… Because his father had abandoned his mother when he was a tiny baby… Etc.… But. A lot of geniuses do wind up being rather tortured… I so adore Anthony Newley beyond words. It’s just… Part of life. He managed to take the pain and the joy… And make such magic for us all. And for that… We must respect him and Joan inordinately! I’m just very glad he managed to find Love afterwards… How couldn’t he? The man was so massively gifted…… I think even Jesus Christ - or Shakespeare - massive Giants, both… Or even Beethoven… Etc.… would’ve been grateful and lucky to have hung around with Anthony for a while ! Lol. SO.

[@tj921able]

Great song and great performance by Mr. Newley. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless You and stay safe.

[@lonestarfriend]

Wow! That was fantastic. I LOVED that ending! And the fact that this is the songwriter performing his own composition makes an even bigger impression on me.

[@reneefinberg7373]

it doesn't get better than this!

[@ruaidhri777]

A man who can hold a stage

[@MrDavey2010]

He was so committed to this rendition. Brilliant. Heartbreaking.

[@pinkchilldivestmentor]

I love him talented and campy

[@anotheryou218]

Just crazy, absurd, almost monstrous talent. Awe...

[@risingwolf]

How many times can you say amazing. Pure honesty, naked soul at its purest. Stunning visual.

[@ariscarino9525]

Bravissimo!

[@paulclausen4533]

Brilliant. I can't stop watching this. In absolute awe of this artist.

[@stephaniesadie832]

And this is why we still listen to newly 60 years later, but all the dross produced by simon cowell et al on TV talents shows will be forgotten in 2080

[@virghammer1]

Agreed !!! ❤❤. But - alas - with one caveat… What with Climate Change… If this poor, been knighted, once green planet 🌍 of ours is still supporting life… ? Especially rather selfish, super-polluting human life. But. Anyway. That’s matter for another story…. 💙🐸🦋💚🌲🦅🙏🏼✌🏽❤️

[@rma3_3_3]

One The Greatest Performer's!

[@mangasky7]

A huge influence on the young David Bowie.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

Yes he was. He was a good friend of Bowies.

[@virghammer1]

🎵 🎼 🏆 🌟 ♥️ 🙏🏼 🦅 ✌🏽 …. And… After such magnificently powerful vulnerability… All throughout this masterful performance… The way he valiantly, defiantly hitches up his trousers at the end .. Because we all just have to keep on going… We have no other choice… Well. That, my friends, is a genius. That is true, true Truth and Beauty there, eh? … And it’s so hard not to cry, isn’t it? Anthony Newley… You’re one of my favorite individuals who ever graced this parched, beautifully once Green Planet 🌍 of (h)ours. May your spirit live on, however Long the cosmic idea of human memory lasts! THANK you always, for what you SO POWERFULLY gave - and just KEPT - KEEPS!- ON GIVING!- to us all! 🙏🏼 ✌🏽 👊🏽 ❤ 🙏🏼 ❤ ✌🏽💕🐸🌠💚💚💚💚💚💚💜💙🖤🤍🤎☮️ 🦋 ❤🧡💝😍🎉

[@IRailroad]

😭

[@jeffdawson2786]

Grotesquely beautiful.

[@davidjuliancooksey256]

brings tears to my eyes every time - my dad's favourite singer

[@daviddring2365]

He was the Uk's answer to Sammy Davis Jr.... both could do it all!

[@GrrMeister]

*Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)") is a song written by English composer-lyricists Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and first published in 1964 The Magic Lives on = Bless Tony Newley gone far too soon aged 69 - what more he could have given !*

[@stevensilverstein9897]

I enjoy him more and more every time. If only I realized then. What my mom knew. But there is a tomorrow and fortunately a today.

[@StephenWigley]

There are no words that man was a bloody genius. Much overlooked

[@IRailroad]

🙏🏿 " I remember, the Splendor in the Grass" 💞

[@ToniMg4u]

Omg..I love this guy! I love his version of this song!.. He makes it into a dramatic piece of work!.. He seems like a very interesting fella.. Tom Hiddleston could definitely play the part in a movie of this man's life... ✌️❤️😎⭐️👍👍

[@faycraig7248]

He was remarkable so lucky that I was here when he was unbelievably talented sad your not longer with us anymore 😊

[@arnoldodelgado8703]

Magic, pure art. Thank you so much for this treasure. I cannot stop watching him over and over.

[@paulacaplen6758]

Amazing that’s why Bowie loved him two amazing voices listening to David Bowie and Bowie’s hero god bless them both x

[@steffanhoffmann]

David Bowie stole his style. Salutations from Kensington and Chelsea; in London. Newley is singing in a real cockney London accent here. 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸

[@waguitorj]

Great, great artist!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jobucknall1408]

He was a musical Genius.

[@nintendy]

I'm afraid they don’t make Stars like that anymore... What has the world come to... They win awards at the drop of a hat nowadays (probably for just remembering their lines!) but SO much talent went for granted years ago - because it was all SOOO good! The poorest years ago was better than the best today! What a performance this was! I have so many of his Records. Pet Clark once admitted to having had a crush on him when she was younger - you can see why! He was once married to one of my favourite actresses Ann Lynn. (he was later married to Joan Collins) My partner hadn’t really heard much of his singing; I played him the LP ‘Love Is A Now And Then Thing’ - one of my favourite Albums - he was blown away!

[@virghammer1]

Massively agreed, @nintendy !

[@gandhiangles3213]

Barbra Streisand had a relationship with him as well,as told in her new memoir.

[@nintendy]

@@gandhiangles3213 I believe I heard that too - I expect he had many relationships; he was very charismatic.

[@davidsigalow7349]

Sammy Davis Jr said that the two musicians he envied were Frank Sinatra and Anthony Newley, in no small part because Newley could write great songs and perform them.

[@nintendy]

@@davidsigalow7349 Too true" 🙂

[@CheeseWyrm]

BTW- if you liked this (& seriously - how could you not?!) then check out his demo performance of Goldfinger. He has immaculate control of his vocal instrument ... the perfect atmosphere-building storytelling device.

[@stephenadkins-y8u]

He was awesome very emotional with this song like he is acting out a scene in a movie.

[@dylan_tqm.]

❤❤❤te amo

[@Junjo11]

Great job. Reminds me of Sammy Davis Jr.

[@virghammer1]

They were really, really good friends in real life… If you haven’t watched it yet… Type in Burt Bacharach, Sammy Davis, Jr., Anthony Newley on KZbin here… They did a truly BRILLIANT special together, late 1960s! ❤❤❤❤. Happy listening and watching! It truly is… “Mind-blowing.” 🎉🦅☮️ 🌲 ❤️ 🙏🏼 ✌🏽😍

[@susanpurnell2433]

Felt like this all through growing up. Thank God my someone didn't turn away, still here 61yrs later. Tony Newley's performance so true to life - sadly missed.

[@domenicrenzi7459]

Excellent performance

[@johnpopo8440]

Just plain amazing!!

[@barirnpatsullivan2933]

Loved him!

[@StephenWigley]

My god , what can you say about that , what a talent years years ahead of his time

[@dereksharples2128]

The multy talented Antony Newley

[@nikmariealex]

While I love how Paul Williams from the Temptations sings this on their "In a Mellow Mood" album, I cannot deny this performance!

[@90skidineffect88]

I agree I wish it was video of him singing it live

[@geoffreyball1137]

just brilliant

[@Bignewshound60]

Ballet, opera and dramatic excellence all in one

[@MARIANSCATLIFFE]

Unique versatile genius especially with Leslie bricusse

[@jochenstossberg5427]

I love this clip, it's great song from a terrific score, and Newley is very touching. The problem with the show was that the heavy handed political messages needed more show business. And there was none. So it had a short run. Anthony Newley was brilliant, and so was Cyril Richards and there are at least five great songs in it, with some serious hits, so listen to the music. Most people think this is a song about a man who's lost his love, and it's usually sung like that, but in the show he's talking to God. Newly uses every trick in the book here, but it all works.

[@jimswenson6131]

I never knew about the political issue. Then again, I never saw the show, I know only the music/songs. Thanks for posting your message!

[@virghammer1]

I think every second of its political message is important, personally. But. I do agree with you that it is pure genius in that it is Anthony Newley’s Music. ❤❤❤❤❤ 👊🏽 ✌🏽 🙏🏼

[@virghammer1]

PS: Utterly disagree, w/ all due respect, re it needed more Showbiz Glitz. THAT is precisely the show's unique strength, Mr. Stosberg. Among several other CHAMPION strengths.

[@petecernan2568]

Wow never seen this before quite a remarkable live performance

[@dpausa]

absolutely exceptional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[@ilcapitanoism]

Love love ❤❤❤ Amazing!!!

[@lisymeyers5579]

Emotional splendor

[@reneatilioaraya7898]

Newley inspired Bowie a lot...and Morrissey too!!

[@manuelfarinelli3839]

💎

[@keithbrown8263]

We know Bowie mentioned Newley as a big influence certainly see that, great classic

[@TheDanishGuyReviews]

"If you don't stop doing your Anthony Newley, I'll throw you against the wall!" ~ Joel to Tom Servo, MST3K episode "Pod People" I definitely see what he meant by that.

[@virghammer1]

YAY!

[@332mm]

Jeez, my hands started to clap and I’m just sitting here looking at an iPad.

[@Streisand70]

Anthony Newley was an original. He was also married to Joan Collins!

[@honesty_-no9he]

That is enough to give any guy issues.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

@@honesty_-no9he They were happy together until his relentless womanizing ruined his marriage.

[@markmartinez7678]

BRAVO

[@19830511Ivonne]

Wooow, his versatile personality, and his voice is a bit unearthly and magical

[@frederickcombs8661]

Critics panned the show, but the audiences made Stop the World a hit show. Word got out and the critics were wrong. Anthony Newley was a star.

[@ericbrown1750]

"Who Can I Turn To?" is from The Roar of the Greasepaint.

[@virghammer1]

They didn't "pan" it, w/ all due respect, Frederick, I believe? They didn't utterly rave; but they didn't "pan" it. Who would? Only a whackjob! lol.

[@faylister5029]

Did he compose this xx

[@plesidy007]

Joan Collins sang this in The Time of Their Lives x Beautiful x

[@2Brian]

They were married.

[@grahammayhew7749]

David Bowie was a big fan & sang in his style

[@kevinfox6097]

The man before David Bowie 😂

[@Hurly815]

Wow..David Bowie’s voice was MASSIVELY influenced by Anthony

[@נתןיעקב-צ3ר]

3:18 = דקות בדיוק, של = מוסיקה של פעם !! בהחלט, שמגיע לביצוע השיר ששמעתי עכשיו, באנגלית = מפי, הזמר הכושי ששר באנגלית של, פעם !! לכן אתן, לביצוע השיר ששמעתי עכשיו, באנגלית = מפי, הזמר הכושי ששר שיר, של פעם = 10 עשר ומעלה .. ללא ספק, בכך © ]]

[@faylister5029]

He was a true star from being a little boy and also died to youngxx

[@ctw8735]

Oh wow. 4:27AM in Aus. exactly what the Dr Dolittle ordered

[@KZ1211-t2q]

I saw Anthony Newley and the original cast on Broadway in Roar of the Greasepaint, Smell of the Crowd." It was a wonderful show. Most people don't know that the now popular song "Feelin' Good" was from that show. They think it's a Michael Buble song, but the original, sung by opera singer Gilbert Price in the show, was magnificent. It was actually a song about racism--very innovative for the time.

[@davidsigalow7349]

You can find clips of Gilbert Price on the Sullivan Show. He had a fabulous voice.

[@tobiasisback4605]

You can see where Bowie got his vocal stylings from - Newley and Scott Walker.