CAMELOT - "What Do the Simple Folk Do?"

Step inside the studio with the cast of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT as they record the 2023 Broadway Cast Album! Featured here, "What Do the Simple Folk Do?" performed by Phillipa Soo and Andrew Burnap, and featuring music director Kimberly Grigsby.
Order the cast album: BroadwayRecords.com
Tickets and more info: CamelotBway.com

[@richiejohnson]

I love that she has the slightest shadow of Julie Andrews in her voice and delivery. Keeps the tradition going. Who could resist singing along like it was an old record in 1960

[@patriciajones5247]

She is phenomenal. In every way. Witty, beautiful voice and moving.

[@evilAshTheDog]

I had the pleasure of watching Richard Harris perform this live. But until now I didn't realize there was an actual melody to the male part. Ha ha! But seriously, this is a wonderfulllllly talented cast and orchestra!

[@beeeb7747]

No doubt a question accomplished Broadway performers must ask themselves from time to time walking the streets of NYC. And elsewhere.

[@erpollock]

Philippa has a beautiful voice. And her diction is impeccable.

[@janbarrett4544]

What a treat to watch the conductor and orchestra at work.I especially like the woman conducting...she seems so happy at her task!

[@marianagonzalez7115]

Their voices work so well together, I'm obsessed with this cast!!!

[@richardrussell6861]

Yes! I expected Phillipa to be amazing, but Andrew Burlap is also wonderful as Arthur.

[@janbarrett4544]

They are wonderful singers and the music is very good...but I miss the old story with magic and the sword in the stone.

[@madmaddie4956]

Never heard Andrew Burnap before: such expressive heartfelt singing. And that clarinetist was really enjoying the music! This is a special recording. Thank you

[@JustinEverson]

I think you may have meant the oboe player lol. He was the one really getting into it and moving all around.

[@2015Drama]

This song is simply charming

[@BelsClassroom]

Phillipa is just flawless as always ❤❤❤

[@Kate-bw1mg]

As always 🫶

[@rlevitta]

She does have "a very pretty singing voice" :)

[@ryanthompson591]

This orchestration bounces so well, I love this stuff.

[@biancatellington85]

Phillipa Soo and Andrew Burnap have very nice voices. Nice to hear since some of the Broadway performers I’ve heard lately can’t hold a tune. There’s hope, yet.

[@Brian-dg7qc]

Recently, I've noticed a decline in the singing quality of national tours visiting my city compared to the early 2000s. I think that acting and dancing have improved though, so I suspect that musical theater programs may be emphasizing those aspects over singing in the past couple of decades as this new generation of actors take the stage. I admit that as a retired opera tenor with a masters in vocal performance, I may be a bit critical on other singers, but the disappointing singing I've heard from the leads on various national tours within in the last 5-6 years led my wife and me to stop our annual theater pass and only go to shows we really want to see even if the singing isn't that great.

[@jamesmcarthur6945]

Loved this song! Wanted them to sing it again immediately after it was over lol

[@christinewells-leddon9287]

I also hear the echo of Julie Andrews in Phillipa Soo's rendition. Andrew Burnap; has put his stamp on the role. Bravo!.

[@michaelkaplan22b]

Beautiful performance, audio recording, and video. This brings back memories of my seeing the London stage version in 1965.

[@garybeauchamp3623]

This piece is so good. The melodies and funny tongue in cheek lyrics are great. These two do a great job.

[@CarolynViolin]

Gorgeous voices! I can hardly wait for this cast album!

[@user-on7fo4nr4z]

i bought this album in 1966 and played it over and over i still know every lyric and every song

[@user-qw3xj4qv8j]

Got to see them in person! My first ever broadway show and it was amazing ❤

[@carolkay1472]

I thought it was amazing also and it's going to be hard to top this one in pure beauty.

[@user-on7fo4nr4z]

her voice is lovely

[@davidbertrand895]

These two are magic. They nail it.

[@davidbertrand895]

And the orchestra nails it as well.

[@MarshallArtz007]

@@davidbertrand895: The orchestra is superb!

[@lauraleonardi3880]

What does THIS simple folk woman do? I watch all of these amazing performances from our current cast of Camelot!! Sure bring a smile to my face when I need it!! 😊Bravo 👏👏👏Such delightful performances from the orchestra as well!! Thank you so very much for sharing!!! ❤️❤️👏👏❤️❤️

[@dr.aniasara7038]

Beautiful you two.

[@dr.aniasara7038]

MY FAVORITE!!!! I saw it at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood upon release.

[@nowthenzen]

A musical time machine

[@Yak1986]

Good job! from a simple folk 😊

[@TheSoundOfGeorgia]

2:33 is my ringtone. Not this version; the original from 1960, but these two do an incredible job (all the little quips were golden) and absolutely hold their own.

[@waldolydecker8118]

Wow! Bravo!

[@debbieboyd8893]

These 2 have such gorgeous voices 💖

[@reflectionsbydon]

Holy Cow Wow !!! ❤

[@Aerospaceman]

I Love Camelot

[@laso2030]

All these negative comments, my goodness! This cast is phenomenal and bringing this song perfectly to life. All the people comparing them to other casts, well...if you prefer other casts, then go listen to them and stop with the negativity! Let us enjoy the beautiful performance by Pippa and Andrew!

[@Kate-bw1mg]

YES!!!!

[@janbarrett4544]

All comments are worthy and should be expressed...nobody is trying to ruin your enjoyment of this cast.

[@7777Lace]

@@janbarrett4544You make a good point & REGARDLESS of what ANYONE THINKS OR SAYS……This Camelot cast are on BROADWAY 🎭 AND THEY ARE KILLING EVERY NIGHT & DAY!!!! So………🤷🏽‍♂️

[@julistarling8382]

I have a lot of favorites, but you're right, this cast is good.

[@patricioarias5050]

Realmente increíble... sin palabras.

[@williamjones7163]

Julie Andrews & Richard Burton would be proud.

[@TheSoundOfGeorgia]

They absolutely are

[@natebarrington1170]

andrew is such a great actor and good person

[@user-on7fo4nr4z]

she is so good perfect for G

[@aaronstanfill7755]

Bravo

[@julistarling8382]

She's got a really nice voice. 👌

[@julianazampol]

MY BUDDY PIPPA SOO!!!!

[@Kate-bw1mg]

STOP I LOVE THAT HAM4HAM

[@Kate-bw1mg]

Who else is obsessed with pippa???

[@nevaehphillips]

MEEE HI KATE

[@Kate-bw1mg]

@@nevaehphillips HIIIIIII

[@Kate-bw1mg]

@@nevaehphillips I'm so sad about the tonys last night 😭

[@nevaehphillips]

@@Kate-bw1mg what happened?

[@Kate-bw1mg]

@@nevaehphillips in the best revival of a musical both into the woods and Camelot lost to parade 🙄

[@user-hj6cp5ex1t]

December 29, 2023. I WILL have my Life complete if I see Camelot once more before I pass. 1967 on...

[@auspicious93]

Chelsea Starbuck Smith on violin! She's amazing.

[@marysketch4772]

Wow.

[@paules3437]

Hey! The lyrics rhyme!

[@peterjosephfischer6857]

I would love to hear her sing Fiona in Brigadoon! 😘

[@julistarling8382]

The whistling part seems to have added a few lines in there somehow. 🤔 The versions I'm familiar with, he doesn't say anything, at that part. He just stared. Oh, the part about her singing voice. 😀 "I meant, as relative to your whistling." One. Could not help laughing at that. Two. That's what I thought he meant. 😀

[@MermaidCore_]

The movie is still the best. Richard Harris will always be Arthur to me. I saw him at the Warner- 3rd row center in 1982. He was spell-binding…

[@SJRD18]

With Fiona Fullerton?

[@7777Lace]

Good for you

[@Endtimescoming]

So I have only ever seen the movie of this with Richard Harris and Julie Andrews, does the play from 1960 and on really have him barbing her in this way after she asks him what the simple folk do and then she tries it? Because I have to say in this aspect the movie is just much better the barbing is aweful no wonder she runs off with Lancelot where as in the Movie she tries to get over him he tries to help her but in the end she just can't and its all about the nuance of the music and acting not this ...really rather awful barbing.

[@jocelynhamilton7624]

Vanessa Redgrave is Guinevere in the movie.