Brian Charles Rooney - "Poor Unfortunate Souls" [BY REQUEST at 54 BELOW]

Music by Alan Menken/Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Live at 54 Below, January 5th, 2014; Music Direction: Spencer Crosswell
Filmed/Edited by Alex Pearlman

[@Tigatron08]

"You better sing that song the witch sings from the mermaid movie, okay!" Oh God I'm dying!

[@SPIDER-Man669]

Tigatron08 I’m screaming

[@morrigan908]

I'm nine years late to the party, but I almost spat diet coke on my monitors when he did that!

[@PatrickCastillo94]

i sang this rendition of Poor Unfortunate souls for a musical audition and i made the director laugh, and she said "We'll let you know" after a weeks of waiting i got the part Thank you Brian Charles Rooney

[@rorwyk]

Yay!

[@PatrickCastillo94]

i had a friend listen by ear for 2 weeks, and she got it down.

[@hughbillings1647]

slayyyyy! :)

[@once.upon.a.game.design.]

Someone get this man into a little mermaid production of Ursula please!

[@dauphin15]

That would be amazing!!!! :)

[@lilydoves]

and that pianist to be ariel

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

Nah

[@TheSahil0003]

the range in his voice is just unbelievable

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

No? It’s not that …out standing

[@mcheimler]

No but being able to perfectly replicate the way Disney tells a story while singing songs is really impressive tho

[@mcheimler]

I want to hear this guy sing jacks lament from nightmare before Christmas

[@AirKAT08]

The pianist is hilarious!

[@elitenurseangie2460]

This Ariel needs an award XD

[@julia_5249]

He is the best Ursula I've ever seen when is there going to be a drag Ursula this needs to happen

[@evawhyyy9587]

Julia _ Look up Titus’s version he’s the best I’ve heard

[@hangonyipeterzoltan2429]

Ginger minj

[@RapidObsessor]

the drag ursula is the original ursula

[@mayou7381]

TRUe

[@riversouder3375]

Alex Newell's is amazing

[@MoPoppins]

He's so perfect as Ursula...and a what a dapper dresser.

[@RogersBase]

This is amazing.

[@TahliaCat]

True also love ur channel

[@GreenTideStudio]

I just finished a video of yours then I come hear and see your comment. Coincidence, I think not.

[@evievenaar7762]

I live for the way he says pathetic

[@dauphin15]

Evi Evenaar please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@IanBrownMakeUpArtist]

Handsome man and what a voice. It’a a gift to be able to tell a story through song - and he does it impeccably.

[@StanisMaia]

This was freaking gorgeous. God, It's the best thing I've heard in months. Oh, I'd kill to see him sing live.

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

SlMP

[@TheItachiIshtar]

Nice performance! Casting a male as Ursula actually works really well. There was recently a production of The Little Mermaid with John Treacy Egan (who was Chef Louis in the original Little Mermaid Broadway cast) as Ursula, and he was incredible. I feel the reason it works so well is because the original animated character was based on the drag queen Divine, and Pat Carroll still brought some of that in her performance. This was something that was lacking in Sherie Rene Scott's performance as Ursula.

[@The.Lilomay]

The key is perfect for tenor to do it Drag Queens favorite number to perform including myself lol

[@cestlaviemesamis2218]

Everytime he says ''poor unfortunate souls '' i get goosebumps , and idk why ?

[@paul-zx5du]

His enunciation is impeccable! 💜💜💜

[@VentricDual]

This guy is the EPITOME of entertainment! And pianist is hilarious!

[@eddiedoezit6751]

He should definitely be a voice actor.... he is awesome!!!

[@harakayelle]

him and titus are my fave covers so far. im like 6 in. about 50 left to listen to lol

[@dauphin15]

LoverofSelfLove please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@lore.salinas]

Agreed!

[@saljm697]

I must say his “go ahead and sign the scroll” is biting and I love it

[@SubtitledArabicSongs]

you should not be suppressing that smile in the end, you fucking killed it.

[@kasiopeusgordon-clane110]

This brings me so much pleasure. Not only is the fellow unbelievably handsome and has a great voice, the performance even has this comical relief to it that it ought to have. Bravo!

[@shayner2032]

"She'll have her looks, her pretty and don't forget the importance of BODY LANGUAGE" my fav part.

[@samw887]

YES!!

[@Vortece]

I've only just discovered this song (never saw the cartoon, can't wait for the Live action thing to come out!), and I've been binge watching different versions of this, and this one is nearly perfect. Totally should have casted this guy in the live action version.

[@ToxicSally92]

Yes, please

[@xiujing86]

i want him as ursula on broadway!!

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Why is this song so infinately better every time a man sings it?

[@prestonbussell575]

Cause the original character is based off a drag queen

[@Radoria]

I can't stop watching. This guy is marvelous!

[@shanicestrawberry2083]

i found this Video Randomly and fell already in love with him and his awesome Sassy Attitude . And his Voice is Beyond Stunning !!

[@dauphin15]

Shanice Strawberry please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@LucySmile13]

This is my favourite version after all these years. Well done.

[@theprousteffect9717]

I love seeing different interpretations of this song. This is incredible!

[@stoopid9898]

He and Titus Burgees have the best renditions of this song

[@imsara9686]

i cant stop watching this

[@xMxRxPx]

This was adorable! AND Ursula is my all time favorite Disney character! This was a real treat!

[@PierreLESCURE77]

Wow wow wow... This is much more than singing the song. This is interpreting the song.

[@diazjr1975]

WOW WOW AND WOW! 👏 👏 👏

[@AnthonySmith-zi5vd]

What the hell ??? What a voice ?!??! 😭😭😭

[@adalissaaa]

So perfect. I love the way how Brian moves. This sexy dude belongs on stage!!!

[@mayou7381]

An another level

[@damotoneko1500]

He's pretty good at raising the pitch in his voice ó.0

[@GoUtes92]

There. A man can sing this song.

[@catharinaspeelman3202]

Demn you own this song!

[@rachell.8881]

I saw him sing last night at "Bedbugs!!!" He's INCREDIBLE live. If you can make it to the show, go! It's a short run...

[@ThatBandKid-ps6wx]

46 seconds is crazy

[@iambranden]

Love

[@dauphin15]

Juan Brandino please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@AK-jt9gx]

If The Birdcage were ever remade (not that it should be) this guy would be amazing in Nathan Lane’s role

[@umecha1020]

THE BEST I have seen outside of the first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@preparedinthecity411]

im either upvote 7k or 6501 eitherway.... I'm an upvote. kilt dat shit.

[@freedgy3921]

Best version for me.

[@aspiringrunner4796]

Wow...that was pretty damn good.

[@unjusttv6383]

This dude KILLS this song.

[@johanncanon02]

Trueeeee??? yazzzzzzz! Always gets me

[@casperc9873]

PERFECT

[@silentobserver3791]

OMG, what a voice! Phantom next, please. In London. I must insist.

[@glenmorous1991]

I enjoyed this hahaha🫶🫶🫶🫰🫰🫰

[@KristinLundberg]

I am addicted to this version!!!

[@dauphin15]

Kristin Lundberg please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@MrAngelson]

I love this song, and i'm just get obsessed with this version, really, i watch it at least 15 times today... hahahaha

[@dauphin15]

Angelson Macea follow him on IG: @briancharlesrooney 💙💙💙

[@sailorcarmie]

This is my fav thing EVER. ♥

[@mambitamambita]

biggest like EVER. For brian and also for the pianist, of course.

[@tor4049]

my gods. YES.

[@dauphin15]

Victoria Harrington please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@julietantonio1049]

Okay if this ever gets revived on Broadway, I nominate Brian to be cast as Ursula

[@shanster234]

He's amazing

[@CK_Loves_Tea]

Really Quite Fantastic!

[@angelgloww]

A M A Z I N G!!! Got goosebumps I dunno why. Everything was just superb the pianist, the narration and the expressions. Priceless!

[@VermontJm]

Flawless. ❤

[@MsTurn21]

The best ursula. Period.

[@brybaby89]

Dude... I just listened to a few others and this guy beats all of the women out! Surrendering fully to the character is important. ESPECIALLY, when singing a villain's song.

[@tuvinh5990]

This is perfect. My God,

[@chaneldial8927]

Oh my goodness he is so amazing!!!

[@SilverGram]

Amazing...just amazing. What a voice and range!

[@dianaram.c.1992]

Amazing performance 😍

[@ozcastelan4667]

AWESOME! 👏👏👏👏

[@watercat1302]

OMG he's absolutely FABULOUS!!!

[@MySensualWorld]

He is divine!

[@therustytraveler]

geeezzz.....he's so good!

[@insidexistance]

His performance is LIFE. Just sayin...

[@gabrielangeles7297]

I. AM. OBSESSED.

[@dauphin15]

gabriel angeles please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@karawestley641]

That's awesome very good I loved it ❤

[@silverxpanda5852]

He could probably sing that song Preminger sang in Princess and the Pauper xD he's awesome

[@Mayandthecats]

Omg I just found this version and it is a gold!

[@aselalovesjoy7368]

Wow!!!

[@miguelsmolina]

My God! there is a really talented guy! Wow!

[@juliettepsvy1026]

" Take-a-gulp-andtakeabreathand GO AHEAD AND SIGN THE SCROLL !! "

[@veelee5257]

Juliette Psvy yesss😫‼️

[@hata3128]

This is so dramatic. I LOVE IT!

[@dauphin15]

Ha Ta please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@rebekahsmith326]

Oh my goodness! I have chills! He is awesome!

[@dauphin15]

Rebekah Smith please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@ambassador8524]

Love this song

[@clarahubert2715]

Best version ever omg

[@dauphin15]

Clara Hubert please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@Alynnra]

Well that was unexpectedly fantastic. Got to look up more of him now.

[@itskogaleeray398]

URSULAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! YESSS!!

[@aarinmade]

He is so in character. ❤️

[@CrystalNicole13]

WOW!

[@dauphin15]

crystal nicole please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@seraphiml.2424]

Ohhhhhh !!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 fabulous , really a good performance

[@patricialopezlema8421]

wow wow wow i can't remember the last time I ever listened to something like this

[@ImaginaryMdA]

This is a manifestation of what I think I look like when singing this in the shower. Thank goodness all reflective surfaces are steamed over.

[@veelee5257]

ImaginaryMdA 😂😂😂

[@dauphin15]

please follow him on Instagram @briancharlesrooney

[@yanasomova8267]

Loved it, he killed It!

[@thelegendofthem6120]

He reminds me of the guy who sings What do you want from me? I love this cover...🤩

[@melindascreenwriter]

YES! perfection

[@vpeun]

Damn, he's good!!!

[@johnteill_]

Fucking nailed it

[@speakersbleed]

WOW!!

[@justinomnia5518]

Gorgeous man and great performance :)

[@josephebneth2604]

Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!