Don't Rain On My Parade - Lillias White - Funny Girl

From the September 23, 2002 Actors Fund Benefit.

[@bambida1st]

I've literally never seen this song covered by a black artist and I'm living for it

[@numoherisson1656]

Not just a Black artist - a Black Brooklyn native. She's got the accent (and that 1-line Streisand imitation) downl. Ms. White is a phenomenal performer and here, she's absolutely Streisand's equal. It's a terrific interpretation of the song, and i so wish Ms. White could have played Fanny Brice on B'way when her voice was at its peak. (She still sounds wonderful, but is - sadly - too "old" for the role now, except in a concert performance like this one.) I came across this video last week and have lost count of the number of times I've watched it. :)

[@blkmaverick03]

Latoya London did it on American Idol.

[@LizaFan]

Melba Moore has also performed it!

[@viviennekabarungi3178]

Cynthia Erivo has perfomed it as well.

[@TruthSerum101]

She's far from the first. Nancy Wilson, Diana Ross, Melba Moore and Freda Payne come to mind.

[@Monteponino]

Wonderful performance. And finally someone not trying to imitate Barbra's performance.

[@asneMMan]

Nando Uchôa this is so much more multi-dimensional and emotional, and Barbra’s interpretation pales in comparison. This is the finest performance of “Don’t Rain on My Parade” I have ever seen.

[@dash7624]

Nando Uchôa I agree this was phenomenal but not scatting the song and singing the same notes as Barbra is not imitating her...it’s all about how you act, no, feel

[@Nacho-Mamma]

Although I do agree, it is that Streisand standard that started it all which makes this show such a difficult one to cast for a revival. Still, I think because of the whole Glee/Funny Girl revival storyline is an excellent opportunity for FOX to produce Funny Girl Live with Lea Michelle & the rest of the available Glee cast. What a cast reunion that would be. Funny Girl is a timeless classic, and deserves a revival!

[@viniciusmirandadias560]

@@Nacho-Mamma please.We need it !!

[@treetrollt5320]

@@Nacho-Mamma I doubt anyone would want to work with Lea considering all the stuff coming out about her right now.

[@AmeliaBell28]

I love how you can hear the audience gasping at the end. After years of Barbra impersonations, finally someone comes and does this song justice while still making it their own. AND IT'S SO GOOD!!!!!

[@Maspets]

Audiences are irritating.

[@princessbolden3111]

@@MaspetsMost times but not this time fs

[@jshuff20]

I love how she made this her own. Most people would try to do this just like Barbra Streisand and ultimately became her shadow, because only Barbra can be Barbra. Lillias White killed it by doing it her way, stepped out of Barbra's shadow and into the spotlight right beside her. I would love to see them perform this together. It would be epic.

[@darcybrummett7004]

Cheryce Nicole I was going to say that too! She didn’t try to sing like Barbra and did it in her own style. Lillias owned this song!

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

BS is an overrated Jew girl from Brooklyn.

[@cydneywaynedavis]

I agree. She brought LIFE to the character and told the story in song in her own unique way. This song seems to resonate with her personally and she poured her soul into it. She has a phenomenal VOICE. If her and Barbra would ever sing this song together I would want to be on the first row to see and hear that. AMAZING

[@CakeKitty135]

I definitely agree. What made Barbra's version special was that it was HERS, and that's what makes Lillias' version special too. She made it her own, and she owned it!!!!!

[@nessmarie6044]

@@BuckyBrown-lt4ry every youtube reply section always has to have some random bigot saying shit just to piss ppl off, nice try tho

[@mikesterSTLMO]

Finally, a smart (and talented) artist who does it their way and (wisely) doesn't try to be Barbra ... and it works.

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

Michael K. yes!

[@songcovers1312]

you realize when your doing musical theatre plays you have to adapt to the character as much as you can

[@WarperBlade]

Well, Ella Fitzgerald's version is pretty good too!

[@olliehoodgospel3609]

Melba never imitate Barbs

[@gertrudebuck590]

I for one just love love love Authenticity! This lady Simply Mortified “Don’t Rain On My Parade!” The different gyrations and tones and swings! She literally killed it!

[@ajkaty]

How is this the first time I am seeing this version?? As a young black actress, trying to develop my voice, I wish I had seen this sooner! I did several auditions with this song as a teen & never got it quite right... now I know why. Ground-breaking.

[@amberwest7846]

Make it your own! ❤️

[@cuchelo1]

01:51 that little flip on “Me and Not You!” is just wonderful. Such a simple little moment but Lillias makes it everything. She never misses.

[@Smadamimadams]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes I rewatched 9,000 times

[@jrucker1356]

Her rendition let’s the audience join in on the JOY that is taking control of ones own life. What an invigorating performance

[@griffin1837]

beautifully put

[@dalenemoore]

This!👏👏👏👏👏

[@issakelly8071]

0:47 People rave about her rendition of the song. But her line reading at that mark was brilliant. NO ONE after her has made that line nearly as funny.

[@ladyshkspre]

I don't understand why people can't just appreciate artistry and talent and wonderful as this without trying to hate on her different style or making comparisons to other divas. I love Babs, no doubt but this woman's performance is just as good as hers because she didn't try to mimic Barbara. She made this performance her own and for that, my hat's off to her.Great performance. You haters can go jump in a lake.

[@yellowlight2563]

ladyshkspre On top of that, it was a good version. It wasn't horribly different but perfectly different!!!

[@yikes_lazzy]

Haters are probably just jealous cus they sound like a dying mole rat when they try to sing it 😂😂 but this woman nailed it!

[@collegealgebravideos9540]

I'm the kind who would dislike it because this interpretation was so different, but I heard the music easily adapting itself to her style and loved it. She knew what she could play with and what she couldn't, and balanced the two beautifully.

[@monaburnette4330]

Great voice

[@shirlepps4636]

With all that chocolate and body she had to out some soul in it. You're right haters are going to in hater cause girlfriend pur her " foot in it!" That part

[@luckychan4302]

I love the way she threw her dress backwards when she sang “fanned out”

[@Pinoygurl613]

It's not about whose style appeals to more people, it's about who can put their heart and personality into the song. She didn't pretend that she's a white girl by singing like one, she sang that song in a style a black woman rocks and she did it beautifully. She sang in tune, she resonates well and she put her personality in it. She's JUST AS GOOD as any of the singers that made this song famous.

[@h.d.carter3616]

YOU BETTER PREACH!! This Queen sang that with the soul that we got from the ancestors!! After years of them watering down our music....we added some flavor to theirs. LOVED THIS!!!

[@trappistpreserves]

Just as good? She is SO good I have actual shivers down my spine.

[@lawrencegatti8283]

And better than most!

[@katsaidthat]

@@h.d.carter3616 musical theatre came from opera and jazz... it's always been our music!! we better sing it like it was written to be sung!!

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Girl what? This is dumb af.

[@bondfool]

The ending with the ovation obscuring the stage is so good you’d think it’s a movie.

[@dietdrpepper15]

She is so good, she makes the high and long notes sound easy.

[@jeffro5k]

So perfect! Threw so much black girl magic on this

[@soulsista1223]

Black Goddess magic. We cannot be touched. Ever.

[@jairuspatoc9682]

i always love the sounds of shock at 3:54

[@FionaValerie21]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@LeeHouseofD]

Omigosh yes! She made this song full of surprises! My favorite version of DROMP.

[@Broadwayriah]

i watched this video about 100 times and i never realised that sound came from the audience

[@leagil]

Amazing!

[@grandcarriage1]

I know, right?

[@petradonovan5161]

Makes one momentarily completely forget Streisand. Ms White is a true Broadway star. I'll never forget her in The Life. Brilliant,brilliant,brilliant.

[@TheWriterWalker]

Petra Donovan, one could never forget Streisand (smile).

[@wotan10950]

Petra Donovan No one can forget the indelible Streisand in this role. But Ms White wisely goes in a different direction and makes the song very much her own.

[@TraceyYSmith]

Yes, The Life. Saw her in that and Dinah Was. Perfection.

[@markusjayy6425]

4:05 That “My Parade” did something to me. Blended almost too perfectly with the band. Transcendent!! ❤️❤️

[@esmeraldarocha9085]

Love it! This is the only time I've seen someone own this song and not try to (palely) imitate Barbra! Stunningly passionate and individual performance.

[@2Brian]

Esmeralda Rocha Well said. I agree! I must've come back 10 times to hear it again.

[@Tadzio5050]

Brian Hamilton You have a fellow traveler. I come by and watch and listen now and then, like today. It is the best version of this song, outside of the context of the show, that I've ever heard.

[@xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx]

+Esmeralda Rocha Look up Jeremy Jordan singing this, he kills it

[@rickfriedman6181]

Jeremy was good. But look up Sam Harris doing it.

[@emanuel9063]

Esmeralda Rocha Naya Rivera in Glee made the song her own as well

[@tangled55]

4:11 That has to be one of the greatest "nailed it" from any live performer that has ever sung ANY song. She wore that audience out with this performance. 🤣

[@Rodrasroom]

Lillias teaches us that finding our own voice is imperative! No one can sing it like YOU. Don’t try to be the person who made their version amazing, make it amazing on you. Wear that song out!

[@aaronnewman7573]

3:30 i love the audience’s reaction sm

[@mcotar80]

03:53 floored me. this was stunning

[@Jswines123]

The song has been sung but not like this, what a vibrant and soulful rendition of this classic. Lillias White is a remarkable life force.💐💐💐

[@soulsista1223]

Black woman magic.

[@kaytcollett9105]

What makes this so amazing is that she made the song her own and owned it! She didn’t try to be Barbra and watching you can definitely forget that it’s a Barbra Song.

[@davidperezsanchez9883]

Nooo, you can't forfet that at all. Never.

[@OctavinaPlayer]

This must be the performance Seth Rudetsky mentioned that got the only standing ovation in the whole show. Brava!

[@gbolaboadebakin7142]

Jayson Mangalino pleasewhat Show was this

[@catherine5599]

@@gbolaboadebakin7142 Actors Benefit Find September 23, 2002. Many different women sang songs from this musical. Sutton Foster did her rendition of "I'm The Greatest Star," which you can see on KZbin..

[@lauraneumann629]

black people are amazing

[@mxri_d]

laura Neumann 100% AGREED

[@XMagiX21]

laura Neumann ok that’s racist 😂😂😂

[@lourdes24des]

XMagiX21 What- in what way shape or form ? They’re literally saying black people are great

[@shinyasora11022171999]

@@XMagiX21 Okay, but how? We black folk are great, we're truly amazing. So take several seats and simmer down before your ulcer starts up.

[@tevinhenson4372]

BLACK 👏🏾 PEOPLE 👏🏾 ARE 👏🏾 A👏🏾MA👏🏾ZING!!!!

[@ladybug0211]

She's spot on!! I will like anyone who has the balls to perform this song! its classic

[@MarinaFornies]

omg this woman's voice is like perfection

[@vcka]

this is the best ever version. by far. i hate to compare unique singers but she made this song FEEL like the song

[@tikabanks7927]

I LOVE her spin on this classic. LOVE!!!

[@Lishmaa]

What makes it so enjoyable is she's just having fun!

[@jamesperretta]

This is the Platinum Standard. If one is to do Barbra’s material, never try for the “Barbra effect”. Lillias is flawless and without peer and knocks us right off our feet and gives us just herself which is all anyone could want. Superb.

[@heynu7606]

4:11 how can she riff while belting?????

[@RachelSarahThomas]

Riiiggghhhttt???

[@waynes.1247]

wow what a performance. She deserved that standing ovation!

[@missbliss4life]

I had the privilege to work with THE Lillias White. ( I was on the stage managed prod team) She is a star in every sense of the word. Talented..funny and so down to earth. I always told her..if I had her voice for one day.....!! Hmph !

[@beedubya8836]

back again. she literally killed it. give her life without the possibility of parole. Uh-Mazing!

[@darcybrummett7004]

Bee Dubya She killed it, owned it, and what other phrases that describe her awesome performance!

[@daviepej]

Lillias White is a stellar performer. This was the best cover of this song I've ever heard.

[@lightoftheworldedifyingmin7551]

Agreed❤❤❤❤❤

[@gekost79]

What can we say about Lillias White .... There are no words to describe this amazing woman !!!!

[@TwitchyHedwig]

Dont rain on my parade is my favorite song and I cant believe I have never seen this version, my jaw hit the FLOOR.

[@misspinkpunkykat]

WOW! That lady's voice is amazing!

[@jonscreen7698]

WHY HAS THIS ONLY JUST COME UP ON MY FEED NOW!? That was mind blowing - this is the only version I've heard of Don't Rain On My Parade that isn't trying to do a poor man's Barbara and is just as good! loved every second

[@natanaeljimenez5440]

Black people love you all forever, thanks for give us all your passions with your voices are so amazing!!

[@wigglermain]

this weird as hell

[@nunnyabznz]

Actual chills listening to her version. Phew, she packs so much emotion into this song.

[@jazyjas3937]

This is my fav version. It's been sung million times by the greatest but this is personally my fav in tone, in energy, in attitude. Its perfection.

[@stephmeowtin]

CHILLS! Spectacular!!!! Bravo!!!! ANY comment here that is less than enthusiastic about this performance needs to have their ears checked. Sometimes, vocals are not a matter of opinion. Some sounds are objectively good. This is objectively good to anyone who can HEAR and who enjoys music. And truthfully, if you really dislike this performance, may be time to look in the mirror and ask yourself why. Who hurt you?!

[@CalebHyles]

I can not express how much I love sassy, black women singing. They are simply perfect.

[@Tadzio5050]

what you may be missing in the "sassy" stuff is her training. it takes a great deal of skill to master the musicality and the "attitude" comes on top of the talent and skill. I'm just sayin..

[@CalebHyles]

Oh, of course! Her talent and skill is stunning as well~

[@yellowlight2563]

Tadzio5050 Doesn't at ALL change the fact that she threw black girl magic on that!!!

[@wonderashe]

Let's retire "sassy" when referencing black women.

[@soulsista1223]

We rock so hard we are hated the world over!

[@MadiW2000]

It is absurd how good this is. Genuinely unbelievable - what a gorgeous performance

[@awlovesaw8502]

So damn disrespectful right! I’m on repeat!!😊

[@Judill]

Pure chills. Lillias is amazing.

[@MsJassi13]

Damn she slayed that stage, you go girl^^

[@honeydumpling1863]

Gorgeously her own she killed it. tweaked all the right places for her own artistry to shine like a good ass artist!

[@mds1978]

DIVINE. PERFECTION. GODDESS.

[@mykieg7779]

Omg I just saw her in Hadestown on Broadway a month ago!!! She was amazing!

[@chuualwayswins]

I love how she made it her own song! probably the most unique performance of the song I’ve ever seen. she’s incredible!!!

[@DAS1962]

Makes me smile, makes me happy AND simply brilliant. Hands down the best version since the original

[@soulsista1223]

The original can't hold a candle to this. I just listened to it. Nope.

[@beeweejr]

Blew me away! Standing ovation please. Roses Roses Roses!!!!⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@jasminepiggie687]

Black people bring the soul and the attitude. Yasss honey 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@betsypoling1134]

Lillian’s White,you are incredible! Thank you for sharing your gifts.

[@AlecKollman]

the last minute of this video is everything i ever needed in a video ever. thank you.

[@luisabolado]

had sooo many chills after only the first line, she's golden! edit: at the end of it my jaw is on the floor, speechless by the grandiosity of this performance. historical!!!

[@DesireDivine93]

Simply perfection I’ve watched this like a million times already 😩😩❤️❤️❤️

[@Colineo]

Yeah, i come back to this a few times a week 😄

[@DesireDivine93]

@@Colineo it’s been a year and I still here 😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@Colineo]

@@DesireDivine93 yes! I sent it to a friend a couple of weeks back! This is one of few commitments i can handle 😂

[@DesireDivine93]

@@ColineoI’m still here I hope all is well with you ❤️😂

[@lalimom]

i just love how she throws her chest and shoulders back (dramatically perfect, technically right on) to hit those closing lines of the song. From now on, whenever i’m making a strong point to someone, thats going to be my move🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@darrylmelvin3778]

She will always be the muse for me.

[@erinrising2799]

love when youtube randomly suggests these absolute gems

[@carollipton4584]

Magnificent performance. She made this song totally her own.

[@msknighttime]

What I love about theater it is PURE TALENT… U don't have to be a size 2. Great!

[@CarolEscher]

what a POWERFUL black voice 😍 fantastic!!! Speechless!

[@justinperry374]

How come this my first time seeing this!!!!! I’ve sung this song many times but never like that!!!! Simply amazing. I loved how she made it her own. Omg what a powerful voice!!!! Not an easy song to sing.

[@fallingxxforxxyou]

There is nothing I could say that would describe how amazing that performance was! Lillias White is an underrated diva! xx

[@forevermusic991]

INCREDIBLE. Goose bumps. I'd give an arm to sing with that much power!

[@soulsista1223]

Black Goddess magic.

[@christinedaae1986]

My goodness. This woman has an amazing instrument!

[@soulsista1223]

What else would expect from the Black Goddess??

[@daniellucy7805]

How many times do I watch this before it's enough? She's stunning.

[@ungoliver]

she is excellent and her acting is perfect too

[@EmEmEmuhlee]

Can't stop replaying this

[@mercymainly4495]

That last “parade” added years to my life span

[@dexter8876]

This gives me chills every freaking time!

[@carolineraimbeau1124]

I have been a Barbra Streisand fan for over fifty years. I enjoyed this KZbin clip of Lillias White doing a Fanny Brice song that Barbra made famous. Miss White's voice is strong, clear and pays nice homage to Funny Girl!

[@jimr4319]

I've never even heard of her but I must say her take on this Streisand standard is brilliant. She made it her own and bat the ball right outside the park!

[@reneedaughter]

@ Jim R Well she is a two time Tony Award winner. Great..isn't she.

[@jimr4319]

@@reneedaughter : She sure is. Amazing.

[@engsfitnessnaturalhaircare7829]

This performance gave me chills ..... Wow 🤩

[@echeleteich3347]

Phenomenal

[@ellenspear50]

A very worthy performance, even when so many know Barbra's performance in the film. Lillias White is every bit as powerful and gutsy in delivering this song.

[@robertcanada5106]

She sprinkled that song with some black girl magic.

[@aaronnewman7573]

she was over 50 years old here btw

[@futuristicgirl14]

This is incredible, thank you for the upload!

[@Charmander74]

I love how she throws the soul riffs in there! awesome ! love it !

[@prettyqueen573]

Not sure why youtube recommended this ure am glad they did. That was incredible 👏

[@victoriamacdonald9101]

This is honestly incredible what an original performance

[@LalasMelody]

The goose bumps refuse to go away i am still in awe of that perfomance

[@0110Nay]

She brought in such a rich and stunning performance for this.

[@37Amira]

Standing ovation! Nuff said! ❤

[@Edwards9011]

This was absolutely amazing...... And inspiring.... Brought tears to my eyes.. On my way to learn it now... Haters, please. If you cant do it, then just shut up and respect it. Good day

[@Thea636]

Ooh Wee!!! I'm weeping. It took me 11yrs to find this "food for the soul". Never again. I'm subscribing.

[@henricoshawty85]

I guess 96 ppl are deaf....bless them....cuz sista girl sang this song like it is hers!!!!

[@soulsista1223]

It is hers from this onwards.

[@PatBarbara]

I am absolutely knocked over with Lillias White's performance here. Wow! The soul of this lady impresses me all the way to the top. Love her.

[@soulsista1223]

Yes the soul of blackness is truly a thing to behold.

[@lexayrafalu5689]

Don't tell me not to live, Just sit and putter, Life's candy and the sun's A ball of butter. Don't bring around a cloud To rain on my parade. Don't tell me not to fly-- I've simply got to. If someone takes a spill, It's me and not you. Who told you you're allowed To rain on my parade! I'll march my band out, I'll beat my drum, And if I'm fanned out, Your turn at bat, sir. At least I didn't fake it. Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it! But whether I'm the rose Of sheer perfection, Or freckle on the nose Of life's complexion, The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye, I gotta fly once, I gotta try once, Only can die once, right, sir? Ooh, life is juicy, Juicy, and you'll see I'm gonna have my bite, sir! Get ready for me, love, 'Cause I'm a "comer," I simply gotta march, My heart's a drummer. Don't bring around a cloud To rain on my parade! I'm gonna live and live now, Get what I want--I know how, One roll for the whole shebang, One throw, that bell will go clang, Eye on the target--and wham-- One shot, one gun shot, and bam-- Hey, Mister Arnstein, here I am! I'll march my band out, I will beat my drum, And if I'm fanned out, Your turn at bat, sir, At least I didn't fake it. Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it. Get ready for me, love, 'Cause I'm a "comer," I simply gotta march, My heart's a drummer. Nobody, no, nobody Is gonna rain on my parade!

[@MeganMingler]

This woman's talent makes me cry. Amazing. Beauty.

[@ez88uc]

Lillias is a star in the best of terms... she knows this is a terrific moment for her and she takes it and goes for it. This is a brilliant performance... and the audience agrees (standing ovation before she even ends the song). Wow.

[@KyleBShumard]

Perfection!!! Just love this so much!

[@clairehassid9895]

I watch this whenever I want my breath taken away.

[@janetjacksontylerlummer6828]

Tremendous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perfection. THANK YOU