(Not) Getting Married Today - Carol Burnett - Company

Carol Burnett sings "(Not) Getting Married Today" in Stephen Sondheim's revue "Putting It Together" - originally from "Company".
This excerpt is from the highly recommended Region 1 DVD "Putting It Together" of a live 1999 performance. Other excerpts are available at
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[@williamskelton325]

I lost it when she asked the singer "are you in there"

[@seantodd8875]

"the singer" is the legendary Ruthie Henshall. Best recognize.

[@itstheburnz]

this song has been done to death! Leave it to Carol to do it her way.. she has always been the queen of mimicry.. and slowing it down you can hear all the words.. and yet she found new laughs spots in it.. genius..

[@34beckbeck]

Brent Edwards disagree its supposed to be quick and punchy....she does DEFINITLY make it funnier but she ruins it also...

[@bigred8432]

rebecca haycraft the entire point of the show was to look at the songs in a different way.

[@martinblanco2818]

to you're point, I've never heard it at the same tempo as the original featuring Beth Howland (although I'm sure it's been done). Still, it's not slow, and what a treat to have an extra nanosecond to absorb every word. Carol Burnett's performance is excellent and I'm glad it is preserved for the ages.

[@joelabramson6180]

As Carol Buenet clearly states to the brides maide " Are You In There...." Only she could provide what I think is a clear added line to convey the notion of what happens on a wedding day. Is those lines in the original lyrics?

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

Mad props to Ruthie for keeping a straight face with Carol right there lol

[@darcybrummett7004]

Callum Yeah, no kidding!

[@funnygil0046]

She nearly broke Barrowman.

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

@@funnygil0046 (lovingly) im sure theres a joke about a ham carving up a ham there, acting wise lol

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

side note: carol definitely took this slower than the top tier amys, singing-wise. but of course utterly unmatched comedically

[@cappygirl8]

I love how John flinches when Carol says "oh shut up!"

[@SongbirdZingara]

3:07 is my favorite part especially John Barrowman's reaction when Carol Burnett screams "OH SHUT UP!!" :)

[@showtunesrock1]

I love how she doesn't have to hit any correct notes in this song but she's hilarious and this is one of the best versions I've seen.

[@beccasalts2829]

she's a genius I swear.....only carol could pull that off....well and if she was still with us Lucille Ball would've been hilarious to do this.

[@timlester1867]

I don't think the song was written for a basso profundo...

[@carolineh648]

I keep seeing that people are saying that Carol's version is slower than the original. She's probably doing it slower so people can understand her, to put more comedy into it, and to do her own version of the song. I personally love the original and this one.

[@JenniferWGrossSings]

A FandomedThespian It appears that everyone is singing their parts at a faster tempo and Carol is slower- probably for comedic effect, like you previously mentioned.

[@BellasielBOB]

It's true. In an interview she did about this show, she asked for it to be slowed down so that people could understand all of the lyrics because they were so hilarious!

[@TheBlueJayStar]

Lewis Keyes So are you claiming Carol Burnett knows better than Stephen Sondheim? Love Carol, but I think Sondheim knows his own work best. (Not saying she's not allowed to do her own spin- but having a preference for the speed of the original is a completely acceptable stance)

[@lewiskeyes9683]

I am saying Sindheim is a bore and he couldnt shine Caril Burnetts shoes as far as talent.

[@TheBlueJayStar]

Lewis Keyes See Carol is great, but that's just flat out wrong.

[@PeanutsAssorted]

Carol is so good, if you watch John at the back you can see him just breaking character and enjoying Carol's performance

[@daniellemarie334]

Julie Andrews did this once... it would be so cool if they did it together!

[@Marcel_Audubon]

t ain't duet material

[@Breerox108]

+Marcel Audubon Sure it is, one of them would have to be paul :)

[@martakheyfets2235]

Danielle Urton I don’t think Julie Andrews can sing high notes after her surgery. She mostly acts now.

[@dmr11235]

Oh the list of people who’ve done it is absurd. Julie Andrews, Madeline Kahn, Patti LuPone

[@timbolester]

You can find Julie’s version on KZbin, also. She sings it very quickly but we can understand every word because her diction is impeccable.

[@gemmaskate]

I love this version, because it's not really good as far as the singing of it goes, and I mean that as a compliment. Like I've heard it really well sung before, but Carol does a great job of a) conveying Amy's hysteria, and b) making it really funny, and I think that's more important

[@christienelson1437]

This is more vaudeville like, the focus is on the humor of the situation not the vocal ranges.

[@daniellemarie334]

"are you in there" is something carol used to ask Julie all the time!

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

The woman is a comic genius.

[@donnalichvarcik9358]

Queen Carol has done it all acting singing comedy behind the movie magic making and making us love her for 90 years and counting and still making us laugh forever and always 😊👑

[@megalulubear]

Carole totally rocks this. I hate it when it goes too fast and you can't hear the lyric. And am I hearing Ruthie Henshal singing the high part there? And being told to go home! Beautiful! I don't know how anyone does this song, honestly. I once heard a pro singer in a concert try this one and she totally lost it, poor woman, I felt so sorry for her, it was just a mess. Leave it to Carol to do the best version I know!

[@abriellerobare5465]

Omg Carol puts an amazing spin on this! I love all her different voices and how she makes it SO funny.

[@goblueinga]

I love being able to hear all the words. Thye are hysterical!

[@Terrrrry5]

I have to say I was expecting a "has been" and she KILLED this number. Brava!!!

[@tomkellycartoons]

Carol Burnett is no “has been,” Darling.

[@taralohman6492]

She could never be a has been, Carol Burnett is an “always is”!

[@gary1568]

To watch CB live is a gift. She doesn't have to open her mouth to make us laugh. Hope she comes out for one more theater experience. Limited engagement of course!

[@kimberlypont]

Ruthie Henshall singing the "Bless this day..." part!! and "Paul" is played by Bronson Pinchon! :-) LOVE this!

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

Carol and madeline kahn do this song so well

[@CaraPicone]

Go-O can’t you go-O?!?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annli9895]

ple-EA-se on my k-NEE-s there's a human life at stake xD

[@kandyappleview]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@imagaybanana2004]

Ann Li w-HY watch me d-IE like Eliza on the ice

[@gekost79]

She .... is ... AMAZING !!!!

[@Sparxe]

Absolutely stellar performance by Carol Burnett!

[@beffsmith95]

Oh Carol, Carol how you are so wonderful

[@gekost79]

I don't know if you have seen a better performance than this one from Carol! She is perfect!!!!

[@JLvatron]

Great singing, Cousin Balki!

[@matildekimmerle6607]

Sung by many - this is my favorite

[@donnalichvarcik9358]

Our favorite badass red headed queen 👑 of comedy Carrol Burnett

[@SeaTravelr123]

Idk who I like better. Beth Holland was sensational Madeline Kahn was hysterical and well Carol. OMG she’s just the best. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jezt42]

Love both Carol and Madeline's versions: I reckon it works best when the speed is quick but not so quick you miss the fab lyrics.

[@troubledone5334]

Check out Julie Andrews version.

[@blueboyandthebandits872]

how amazing she is....what talent!

[@sparkonem]

So talented!

[@waagzangertje]

*not possible to keep a straight face when watching this*

[@darcybrummett7004]

waagzangertje IKR!

[@meenyminymoe]

She really put a new spin on this great Broadway tune, and it worked beautifully. Loved it!

[@johnflynn9619]

Carol has a Beautiful Voice & is Very Funny.

[@Eclectic999]

Carol Burnett is a treasure

[@marykylaeroapras3064]

Im amaze how the lady don't loss it when carol ask if "she's there"

[@GarrettRamsfield]

The great Ruthie Henshall…one of the best Fantine

[@mattdeans9873]

AAA+ Thank you for posting this! What a brilliant rendition. An extremely difficult number to begin with, Carol proves herself not just a variety show comedienne. Brava!!!

[@theevilqueenreadstoo]

1:48 I LOVE when she tries to look through the girl's ear xD

[@sashaanne703]

I love this song, but somehow had not seen this version of it before. I think I love this song even more now, precisely because it is performed very differently from what is usual. It helps that Carol Burnett is a comic genius.

[@zzzut]

I like that she sings it a little slower than most. Patter songs don’t have to be so fast nobody understands a word the singer utters. Great job.

[@shawnag84]

First time i have understood all the words!

[@drednm]

Burnett is brilliant.... talk about TALENT!

[@ameliamooneyham6935]

She's so wonderful !! I pray I every night to meet her !!! So I know I will !!

[@ReemThearab]

She is truly amazing

[@EmmaMessner]

"OH SHUT UP!" My favourite part. :)

[@wisdompoop]

Two thumbs and two big toes up

[@DrewWasMe]

So much fun put into this reading of the song! Carol has always been a singer, even if she herself doesn't own up to it. Great!

[@LeftofWrong]

I. Love. Carol Burnett.

[@bryanstein9240]

Lols 😂 the snoopy impression at 315is hilarious 😂

[@Etheline]

the *Good Bye* is fabulous...the all is fabulous!

[@helenb405]

now that was FUNNY!😁😁

[@MaAniFantasy]

still love it!

[@MaAniFantasy]

I simply adore this, still as funny as when I first watched it many years ago!

[@margaretcwalters]

what a great talent carol burnett is

[@chimeforest]

The performance is great... But the automatic captions are pure gold!

[@jeri-annabbott1896]

She definitely puts her own spin on it. I appreciate being able to hear the lyrics a little more easily.

[@sierrabinion4586]

Love this.!!!!

[@LeftofWrong]

@Unintelligentful Well, for one, it's a revue. For another, do you know how difficult it is to sing it as fast as the original...?

[@ShanteYouStay]

Soooooooo delightful!

[@cilrogers]

@Lungsandface At least I can understand all the words. Plus, Carol adds a bit to it.

[@bway1497]

i love this song! it's perfect for her! better faster though

[@scottibrown3274]

Way a go Carol Burnett!

[@meirasanya]

@Dancingfool721 I was trying to figure out how this was slowed down as I hadn't seen any other version. So I watched another video and you're right. But, to be honest, I like it slightly slower.

[@joestewart8914]

In case you are wondering, the character Amy ends up running after Paul and marrying him anyway. Poor Paul.

[@tomkellycartoons]

😂😂😂😂

[@garyclement5121]

Carol ruined the song for any other performer ever. She owns it and walked away with it. Ran is more like it.

[@gimpy10]

Genius!

[@monielove14]

lol i just luv her!!!

[@babyEroose]

@Lungsandface true, but the comedy is awesome and original.

[@jazzy7991]

Makes me laugh every time I see it!

[@TheatreSader12]

SNAP! Still GOT it!

[@mlchc9004]

This is great but just ... seen this done so freakin' perfectly by Julie Andrews.... mind blowing & flawless !

[@jpetersgoyanks]

FYI: this isn’t Company, this is Putting It Together which was musical revue devised by Sondheim himself and Julia McKenzie.

[@TheChesxxx]

lmao love johns reaction

[@joshuamunoze]

she is so funny

[@analiadamianich8203]

OHHHHH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thecrashpit]

AMEN!

[@dramagal19]

I just that I laughed so hard. I always laugh when I watch my dvd

[@OIII-IOOO]

thanks you algorithm ❤️❤️❤️

[@jazzy7991]

yes, it is!

[@Crazycatperson66]

The most boring interpretations of any musical number or role are when an actor simply model themselves after the original, or the original concept. I am all about going by the book, but nothing refreshes things more by keeping some original aspects, but giving it a new spin to make the character unique to that actor. A good example is Gypsy. Not a fan of Patti, too much, but the 2008 revival gave a huge update to a lot of the character work and humor.

[@SamanthaSparkles48]

Is that John Barrowman on the far left?!

[@TheAmityElf]

IS IT???

[@frenchllama4396]

AmityRavenclawElf Yes it is. He plays "The Younger Man" and sings Hello, Little Girl, Have I Got A Girl For You, Pretty Women, Marry Me A Little... And some other songs in this review.

[@TheAmityElf]

Yeah...Immediately after I asked, I looked up some of those. He's just wonderful! XD Thanks.

[@ZaharaGamez]

SamanthaSparkles48 I've met him! He's so nice haha

[@danielalford4835]

This song is so difficult, with the words and speed. That being said, I think it could be done on “Gilmore Girls” 😂❤🎂🥂

[@jessicazeller8060]

Is that Ruthie Henshall as the choir singer?

[@elisedesignss]

Carol is amazing but I had no idea Bronson Pinchot could sing like that!!

[@theBestArts]

@fabulousminge - yes, it is John Barrowman in the chorus of this song. He appears in many more videos on this channel. You can also do a Google search for "theBestArts John Barrowman" to find a collection of many of his best performance videos. Unfortunately, the "Putting It Together" video is region 1 only, so doesn't play on standard DVD players in the UK. However, it should play on all PC DVD players worldwide. You can buy it in the UK from Amazon without paying international shipping.

[@jono3872]

Is that Ruthie Henshall on stage too?

[@blackpowerdiva4958]

Can you imagine how good this would’ve been in her 70s / 80s prime ❗️❗️❓ Cause comedic timing ⏱ can’t really be taught. She HAS that! It would’ve been amazeballs

[@turtlejfrost]

Love you Carol Burnett, my Aunt Leah acts just like you lol

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

Hilariousssssssss, obviously not entire sung but its hysterical. XD

[@Caroux84]

I'm sorry, Carol Burnett is a a bada**. I love this woman.

[@michman2]

Not to be missed. We should all note that Carol got her start on Broadway.

[@deviritter5232]

Performing this was the “Final” test when I went to DJ school.

[@yieldsigns]

Oh is that Bronson Pinchot? He's credited as the narrator on IMDB!

[@LittleAlice7794]

Around 2:56 to 3:00 she turns into her character Stella Toddler

[@1spidog]

that dude is a good singer

[@imagaybanana2004]

GŌÕÖÔÒÓ CANT YOU GŒÔØ

[@brooklynbuglet]

does anyone else see John's amazing shimmy at 1:37!

[@teresaclemmer3613]

Oh Carol did great.. I've heard Julie Andrews doing this..and she did great also..funny!

[@scattysafari7742]

Is Paul played by Bronson Pinchot? If it is I didn't know he could sing!