The Ad-dressing of the Cats | Cats the Musical

[@nicoperuzzi8233]

I love that the closing song for this musical is basically them just saying "Please give us some food"

[@knollie20wayheal80]

please i want expensive stuff to eat

[@westworld237]

@@knollie20wayheal80 “also make sure it’s up to my standards thanks”

[@Chronically_Bored]

It's excellent because if acts gained the ability to sing about what they want this is exactly what they'd do

[@thetunebella6675]

*Me getting pizza after seeing cats*

[@DarkTider]

Bustoppher Jones: "Actually old Deuty, im good!"

[@Mymloch]

Musical ends..... You look over at your cat... and it just blinks and looks away.

[@beavispdx]

LOL

[@thecrazygooseofyourdreams4785]

XD LOL

[@indigothecat]

Remember, Cats "resent familiarity." ;)

[@Pudentame]

@@indigothecat But they do like treats.

[@twistysnacks]

The slow blink is how they tell you they love you!

[@zixiong681]

Can we just appreciate the close-ups of the cats?? their makeup is on point.

[@elfenbeinturm-media]

This was my biggest prejudice before I've been the first time to the musical: "They want to meme cats? Impossible. Must be awkward as f**k." OMFG was I wrong. IMO Cats is the greatest musical ever and it's a shame that there are almost no constant performances left.

[@unoriginal1562]

Can we all take a second to appreciate that high note at the end from Old Deuteronomy? 👏

[@janedoex1398]

Barton was better.

[@yourgirlrae]

!!!! I've re-watched this 1998 performance a thousand times over and I somehow must have turned it off after the Journey to the Heavyside Layer (?!?!?!?!?!). I f***ing floated off the Earth hearing it for the first time just now 😭

[@funkymonkey787]

@@yourgirlrae that must have been an awesome discovery!

[@Tryinghisbestyeah]

That high B is incredible!

[@anthonyandino6069]

Surprisingly on the sheet music, that note was a B sharp an octave lower than that one..

[@GeorgeCollier]

This is the most underrated song in cats. The actual meaning of the song is so absurd yet sung so seriously and I love it

[@paperfoxka]

Well well well I didn't expect to see you here

[@JollyGreenWizard]

@@paperfoxka lol same

[@itsmethebesttabby]

it's saying 'we are your rulers now, give us fancy stuff to eat, we are not dogs'

[@lmahu6627]

Webber looked at the silly poem (and I mean silly in a good way) and made it one of the most vocally demanding songs in the musical.

[@maiyamerrick3323]

Hey, a cat is NOT a dog!

[@perriwenplays9215]

People get emotional about this song, but if you listen to the lyrics, it's basically the cats informing the humans "Get it now? We're your overlords."

[@larsatticus6807]

I don't see a contradiction. XD

[@jazzkatt1919]

Worse things could happen.

[@ayumis5452]

That's the point though

[@emrecan7316]

İ heard somewhere that house cats wiew their owners like bigger and older cats, basically like their parents.

[@audreycooper8050]

never laughed so hard at a cat joke!

[@kmart3453]

I feel like there's so much depth in Jemimas character. She seems so mature and confident in this ending scene, much more than in the opening scenes were she was unsure and timid.

[@mikeywhitmore9780]

Kk

[@Mrs.Reyniers_0402]

The Jellicle Ball made her grow up a bit more.

[@katybreen2939]

älskling yea shes the youngest and in the opening they are even younger

[@coryman125]

I feel like that's true of almost all the characters really. At first glance they all seem to have their niche- Skimbleshanks is the strict cat that takes care of a train, Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer are the clumsy but mischievous cats, Rum Tum Tugger is the smug disobedient rockstar cat, etc., but then when you watch them interact, Skimble jokes around, Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer have serious moments, Rum Tum Tugger is respectful to Deuteronomy. Jemima never really gets introduced in a song, but yeah, if you watch her in the background scenes you can see a lot of personality and depth. Or maybe I'm just going mad. I have watched Cats a good 30ish times since mid-May, not to mention watching these individual videos countless times on top of that....

[@naushabatodd-jones1136]

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[@ClassicDepravities]

sobbing uncontrollably. I loved him. I loved him so much. This was my childhood, and he WAS Old Deut to me. Rest in absolute POWER, Ken.

[@ladywiththekeys]

I remember his voice was one of my first memories as a child because my parents had the Broadway OBC tapes and I was a toddler. He will live forever in our memories and the productions he was part of. Such a great tenor, one of the best in American musical theatre.

[@cecilyerker]

Rest in peace power and glory Ken! ❤

[@AnandDharan-tf1jo]

Oh my … I hadn’t learned that Ken Page had passed away until I read this comment! So sad … he wasn’t even that old. When I first saw a live performance of Cats as a kid (in the mid-90s), I incorrectly treated “The Ad-dressing of Cats” as a bit of an afterthought following “Memory”. It was only after listening to Mr. Page’s rendition that I came to appreciate what a beautiful anthem it is in its own right, even if T.S. Eliot’s lyrics are a bit silly.

[@cruisematt8585]

Absolutely crushed

[@staidanom]

I don't understand how people can say "this song can be skipped/is not interesting". It's probably my favourite song of them all. I find it perfectly fits the general absurdity. In the end, cats are still a bit egocentric, even after all that happened. Also how dare you skip this absolutely amazing vocal performance by Ken Page.

[@EntrancedG]

It took me years to really appreciate the majesty of this song. It's truly a fitting finale for a superb musical.

[@ImAPotato-]

It probably because of how slow the singing is not a lot of people have the patience for songs like this

[@orion3253]

Ken Page's singing as Deuteronomy is so utterly uplifting and the song is this perfect blend of sincerity and irony.

[@dragontoothflamehair2581]

THANK YOU!!! I try to tell people that this is the version of Cats to watch. The movie did nothing. Flat and dull. But this? How can anyone go up against Ken Page as Old Deut?

[@orion3253]

@@dragontoothflamehair2581 It's a completely iconic performance.

[@shandyleng]

No doubt best cast of CATS you will ever see and hear in your entire existence

[@raedroid1703]

Agreed

[@PrimaryandBeyond]

Absolutely

[@sassbrat]

I did like that they brought Ken Page in since he was in the Broadway version of this Musical. This cast is great since they were from all over and this was more like a film then a production on Broadway so they had a little bit more time to show more emotions then normal.

[@sgillman16]

@@sassbrat every cast member in this was in a previous production of Cats

[@sassbrat]

@@sgillman16 OKAY, I knew that the girl playing the pure white kitten was in a version of Cats and that Ken page was as well but didn't know that everyone else was as well. thanks.

[@trashcanchic]

I've loved Ken Page's voice for the majority of my life. My heart is broken. Rest in peace and thank you for sharing your gift with the world ❤

[@Titan52berg]

Half of the magic of "CATS" is in the costumes, makeup and the dancing! The new movie will not even come close. My favorite CAT is Cassandra, the Siamese!

[@ggrraannddmmaasstteerr1555]

Also - how on earth is Judi Dench supposed to sing that Deuteronomy-Part???

[@Brianbravo2000]

1pilot2000 yup 👍 I was proud of that even though I love cats this one is better

[@Melonhii]

Cassandra doesn’t have the right coloring to be a Siamese, I think she’s a sphinx cat

[@TheNCWoman]

I read that Cassandra is an Abyssinian

[@sierralovat5498]

I thought Cassandra was a sphynx?

[@johntracy72]

A grand finale to a grand musical. There is no other musical like CATS.

[@devotedcetacean6568]

What about DOGS xD

[@Titan52berg]

My favorite musical! I've seen it three times!

[@warpigeonofdoom]

The touches of Gilbert and Sullivan in this song work brilliantly.

[@Jacinto93077]

Was blessed to see this play 6x on Broadway until it ended. Was actually honored to see it's last showing :)

[@laserwolf65]

"A cat is not a dog." Well, that's an A-grade lyric right there.

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

It's a poem by TS Eliot. Hence the oddness of the words.

[@unsinnkim3690]

dont laugh: some people keep cats and/or dogs and still don't see the difference.

[@mitchlee2363]

Yeah. Dogs are way better

[@brendan909]

@@mitchlee2363 no musical for dogs. So there.

[@sgillman16]

The original West End production had more lyrics that explained it more.

[@cecilyerker]

I was in the grocery checkout behind Ken Page at Straub’s tonight and I grinned to myself but I politely ignored him but it was fun to see him because I’ve been watching all these old Cats clips and the manager was like “have a good night sir”

[@RivkahSong]

I would probably have started humming Old Deuteronomy quietly to subtly let him know I recognized him and am a fan. 😁❤️

[@dem526]

All the songs are kids poems by TS Elliott that's why some are quite simple lyric wise. It's the way they are set to music and sung is why cats is so good. Only memory is an original song by ALW

[@raedroid1703]

I was mesmerized by this dvd when I watched it for the first time. Ken Pages performance was incredible and I loved it dearly Rest in Peace my favourite Old Deuteronomy

[@charliesierra6919]

What a fantastic voice! When you first start watching it you're like wtf, is this a joke or what. Then the singing and talented performances suck you in and you'll be crying by the end. Jemima is sublime.

[@wollow2102]

I love watching how Jemima grows throughout the musical.

[@matthew._.schreiber]

To me low male range singing is awful and warbbly, especially when trying to sing vibrato.

[@Shadohime]

Took me awhile to figure out where Munkustrap was hiding in this song. I didn't realize he was to Deuteronomy's right, but it makes sense, since he seems to be Deuteronomy's right-paw cat.

[@thedenofcaseywolfe]

+Leo Archon, I never noticed that he was back there before. Good eye! It's hard not to notice Rum Tum Tugger back there, lol.

[@patrickmcdonald2394]

+Leo Archon munkustrap is deuteronomy's son

[@thedenofcaseywolfe]

Patrick McDonald I had always suspected that. I knew Munk and Tugger were brothers but yeah, I always assumed if they weren't his sons that they were at least the next in line.

[@patrickmcdonald2394]

macavity is also kin

[@blurose1]

All of the cats are Deuteronomy's children. Munkustrap and Tugger are his oldest sons. It's in his song I believe, or that's what I got from it anyway. :)

[@pokelynke8232]

The fact that he can sing louder than the others shows his talent. Sure in this VHS/DVD releases they can make him louder with enhancements, but remember he also performed this nightly on Broadway.

[@amymarie46shorty21]

RIP to Our Old Deuteronomy Mr. Ken Page January 20th, 1954 - September 30th, 2024

[@ryoohki]

Goodnight Sweet Prince, May the angels sing thee to thy rest.

[@bethsmallwood6972]

Kenneth Page plays his role as Old Deuteronomy with ABSOLUTELY WITH PERFECTION and to this VERY DAY he happens to be a VERY FAMOUS ACTOR in BOTH in T.V., Movies and Broadway Musicals TOO ❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!!

[@Nosebluds]

Everyone always talks about how the ending is skippable And im just lile nono, nononononono crank the volume on the ending verses when the chorus is belting it out in addition to Ken Page flexing his tenor voice and tell me that its not beautiful.

[@traceyedits]

Yeah true. As a kid i didnt like this song bc I didn't understand a word he was saying. But now as an adult im like hoooly shit this is my favourite song now??

[@limesquared]

If you "own" or "have owned" a cat you understand this song...

[@tabby5228]

I can’t imagine skipping this song. It’s such an ending to a great musical. As a kid watching this the first time, I wanted to be there so much. Just sucks you in. Beautiful.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Some people are just dumb. If they don't like this chorus they can't be helped

[@davidpayne697]

He's definitely not a tenor. A baritone with a massive range, i'd say.

[@jessical4866]

“Cats aren’t dogs” is like a ‘well duh’ moment but no joke, people who don’t like cats mostly have problems with them not being dog-like. Actually, most people automatically compare ANY pet with dogs and typical dog behaviors. So I think a musical about cats really does deserve a whole number about how humans need to stop comparing them to dogs.

[@hannahlarocco4699]

We know

[@gracejardine6607]

I just want to hug Old Deuteronomy, I want to hug him so bad. 😭❤️

[@EmperorAnimates777]

yes! he's the most huggable of all the cats

[@Hinatachan360]

His bland physionomy is so floofy and huggable.

[@xKagryx]

RIP Ken Page, what an extraordinary performer!

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

Hands down the best Old Deuteronomy i have heard!

[@samkirkwood8093]

Ken Page. He played Old Deuteronomy in the original Broadway production/soundtrack too. Nobody can touch Ken!!!

[@painey_pants]

A true legend.

[@carolynmcentyre3365]

Ken Paige is the best..he cant be touched..

[@HighTen_Melanie]

What a voice he has!

[@markgregnisperos1818]

I played the role of Old Deutoronomy in our high school play. It turns well, I guess but it takes a lot of time to adjust my voice on what the role required.

[@elijahsimmons2245]

After watching this full musical seven days in a row I officially admit I am now a huge fan of CATS: The Musical. 😸

[@tabby5228]

Welcome to the family.

[@catletalis287]

Same here - I even watched it twice one of those days. And I wondered how I missed it all those years! It is sad to hear of Ken Page's passing.

[@johntracy72]

Ken Page was such a natural for the part of Old Deuteronomy.

[@traviscouplin8847]

And he’s the one and only to play this part.

[@davidrule385]

This stage version is a thousand times better than that freaky movie from barely half a decade ago. Also, rest in peace, Ken Page. You'll always be one of the best performances of Old Deuteronomy to those who loved Cats, but you'll also always be the villainous Oogie Boogie to others, like me, who adore The Nightmare Before Christmas.

[@davidlow862]

"Thank you for coming to this year's Jellicle Ball. We will close with the traditional singing of the Cat National Anthem."

[@guardian2792]

I just love how muskup and rum tum tugger are at old Deuteronomy side

[@richardbowler405]

When I heard of his passing I decided to watch this in his honor

[@prettypretty7493]

Jemima is just the most beautiful little creature I think Ive ever seen.

[@mattkulach1024]

haribo mittens funny thing, I used to have a male cat that looked just like her. I only know him from pictures, because he died when I was 6 months old, and his name was “Cat”. We also had a brown tabby male named “Rumpelteaser”.

[@zixiong681]

@@mattkulach1024 awwww...

[@mattkulach1024]

Zi Xiong Rumpelteaser was also a bit bigger than Bustopher Jones, weighing in at around 32 pounds. His vet said he was healthy, since he could pick him up and feel all of his ribs. He was of unknown breed, being a rescue cat, but we used to joke that he was half house cat and half Siberian tiger, because he was so big and his stripes were so vivid

[@zixiong681]

Alisa Kulach haha!! I also have a rescue cat. I found her at the corner of the street on my way to badminton class, and she had her right arm cut off. You can see all of that bones and stuff... took her to the vet, and he said she was only a month old and has to do an amputation, but she might not make it, but she did. I took care of her for two years before moving to another country and right now I have my grandma taking care of her. She is a little spoiled but she is so cute :D

[@zixiong681]

Alisa Kulach also she LOVES to attack me playfully and she is very independent. Probably the most beautiful and elegant looking cat I have ever seen, but her personality is super fierce and kind of stubborn, too.

[@kevinriley6320]

No offense to Judi Dench, but there's only one Old Deuteronomy for me. Having someone other than Ken Page playing this part is like someone else other than James Earl Jones voicing Mufasa or Darth Vader.

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

Kevin Riley I met Ken Page

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

She should have played Grizzabella honestly. It was the part she was originally cast in when the show premiered back in 1981 but then she broke her foot and had to drop out.

[@noraisabel6557]

@@dillonohlemiller9027 Whoaaaaaa!!! You're so luckyyyyyyy!!!

[@traceyedits]

Yeah honestly. Like no offense to judi but when she was cast i was like... Is she going to sing this?

[@BasedRanger]

She should've been Grizabella. And James Earl Jones would've probably been a better pick for Old Deuteronomy for the new movie.

[@deardiary.loveforest]

I was watching the whole musical and when I clicked on this song all 3 of my cats decided to join me.

[@marleee.2174]

8SemiCat8 they KNOW!

[@gooseig9335]

But are they Jellical cats?

[@MewPassionAngel]

Can't believe how lucky my mom and grandmother were to get to see Ken Page perform this live on Broadway back in the 80s. They were even able to get his autograph! He was sitting on stage during the intermission happily signing people's programmes 😊

[@hannahlarocco4699]

My dad saw cats before i was even born

[@Aroura619]

Rip Ken Page. You made my childhood so memorable

[@fandeajedrez1]

Almost fall in tears. I did perform with this musical on my learning theathre. Too emotional for me.

[@blurose1]

A lot of people make fun of it but most of us are wise enough to see the beauty of it. ;) It is such fun and energetic show, I fell in love with it the first and only time I saw it in the theater. I always get very emotional at the end with the heavyside lair and addressing of cats. It makes me think of my beloved Felix, a tuxedo cat who came into my life when I was 8yrs old and passed away when I was 25. He was 18 at his passing, and now 16yrs later I have two more wonderful cat family members whom I love just as dearly. The addressing of cats always mists my eyes and makes me feel so thankful that I have had cats in my life since almost the beginning.

[@psychedforlife7176]

Memories

[@GinMartiniMusic]

SAME

[@Tryinghisbestyeah]

The high B Old Doot hits at the end is just incredible.

[@kelseycartwright6095]

RIP Ken Page😢 Time for you to be reborn as a new Jellicle Cat

[@brendan909]

Do you know he played Oogie Boogie in Nightmare Before Christmas?

[@epicrapfan73]

And King Gator in All Dogs Go To Heaven!

[@baileybrinker5935]

Oh my goooooosh...

[@applemusic751]

oh wow

[@andrewdevine3920]

Haha, no, but I do now!

[@andrewdevine3920]

@@epicrapfan73 Let's make music together, baby!

[@L.Jordan2024]

I can imagine Ken Page singing THIS SONG to us as he ascends to heaven along with a choir of angels aiding him in this song. while guiding him up to heaven. Rest in Peace to Ken Page.

[@Rebecca-gu5wc]

I'm hoping and praying that the music to the 1997 film version of Cats is one day brought to places like Itunes and Spotify.

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

There is the full musical version on Spotify.

[@Jayce_Alexander]

@@helpstopanimalabuse8153 Correct, but not this cast. For some reason this is the only one of the Andrew Lloyd Webber films that didn't get a soundtrack release.

[@zerotodona1495]

Jayce incorrect. It does have a CD release. You must buy it from the theater the musical is shown at. You might find an old copy online some where.

[@kikedragoon]

@@Jayce_Alexander and yet, that horrible phantom movie is on spotify

[@HappyHauntsMaterialize]

@@zerotodona1495 but it's the Broadway cast. Not the movie cast..

[@alejandromorales9516]

Why is this one of the best finales written for a musical ever?

[@ashleylabaki2872]

RIP, Old Deut.

[@dustyhunter1]

2:22 I've never been more scared in my life

[@devotedcetacean6568]

Omg xD 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😅 i died so hard when i clicked that number

[@Liz-lo3pn]

OH Cassandra 🤣😂🤣😂

[@mkaplan1383]

@@Liz-lo3pn Aww, be nice to cats especially black cats..

[@jLvaughan1]

😂😂😂

[@TheCrimsonKodiak]

I am both scared and turned on. Gave me a good ol' fear boner, it did. God damn it! This movie is turning me into a furry.

[@obiwankenobi9141]

Finally I get a version of Addressing of cats that didn’t make me want to slowly lower my head on a spike as the pain seeps in as I watch dame Judi tell me CATS are are overlords.

[@Alchemy818.]

By cat walked by while I was watching this and I just went: “Brat, come here.” And he walked away with that look like I disgraced his ancestors.

[@diehounderdoggen]

Apologize. Now.

[@coryman125]

That's what you get when you don't address them properly :(

[@tabby5228]

It’s what you get when you break the rules. Rule number one. Don’t speak till you are spoken too. I don’t make the rules.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

You forgot to start with "oh . .cat!"

[@Annahg78]

@@Deejaay83urj38 😂🤣

[@sofiesbox]

Ken Page: gorgeous voice, gorgeous Old Deuteronomy

[@johntracy72]

One of the most beautiful epilogues ever for a musical.

[@colleen4ever]

R.I.P Ken Page! Hard to believe Old Deteronomy is no longer with us! 😭

[@honeypinkbetta184]

His voice is everything

[@TheRealAntolix]

Old Deuteronomy has finally gone to the HeavySide Layer. Rest is Peace Ken Page 1954-2024 🕊️

[@matthenry2835]

0:44 Plato I love you so much and your make up is so wonderful

[@ladywiththekeys]

Ken Page is a national treasure.

[@traviscouplin8847]

And a extraordinary legend.

[@elijahsimmons2245]

The movie is not TOUCHING this masterpiece! It’s not even that “tHaT mOvIe wAs tErRiBlE” I’m not even getting into all that. I’m here to name FACTS! And the FACTS are this is the BEST THING to happen to CATS! since laser pointers and balls of yarn🙃 🐈 #LongLiveCatsTheMusical

[@MrCaptainA]

Ken Page is just such an amazing singer. He really deserves more love for his amazing range.

[@PastaBakeMilkShake]

I adore this song so much, but I can't believe in all the times I've listened that I missed the way Ken sang "caviar" - there's this wonderful rumbling growl beneath it that just lends so much to Old Deut's character.

[@jonelrobinson582]

R.I.P to Ken Page🕊😿

[@GingerPrincessVlogs]

RIP Ken Page

[@free2flowlow]

RIP Ken Page, enjoy the Heavyside Layer

[@multiplesmiles4037]

Imagine the cast's relief when they could finally get out from under the hot lights and rip off those headdresses and wash off all that makeup.

[@willeodsson]

My first thought when hearing "a cat is not a dog" was um, duh. But if you think about it, a cat doesn't react like or enjoy many things a dog does, so if a cat was trying to talk to me, that's probably the first thing they'd say, "I'm not a dog!"

[@guntherhendrix7028]

Amazing! Ken Page was incredible.

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Now listen up dear kittens THATS how to do a finale!

[@WedgeAntill3s]

Safe journey to the Heaviside Layer, Mr. Page 😢

[@PrimaryandBeyond]

GOD they are so talented!!!! SO beautiful!! I'll never get tired of this musical. Since 3 years old this has been a part of me. Thanks to my grandma.

[@juliavilla8088]

I feel the same way, I have been in love with this musical ever since I was five and it is also thanks to my grandma Cats forever!!

[@cormyat07]

Cats 2019: I have an idea. Let's replace the best and most powerful singer in the entire musical with a little old lady who can barely project.

[@USMarshmallow]

I love this song so much. My cat does as well. I would love to see this version of the musical brought back in an HD format.

[@Karragh]

It is quite different without a nightmare demon staring directly into my soul for 3 minutes straight.

[@willwalker24601]

4:35 that's a B4 (The same note as 24601 in Les Miserables)

[@catscater51]

That use to just make me lean back like “DAAAAAAAAMN!”

[@isaiahbaston]

yessir

[@lucymia]

After that horrendous piss fest of a movie, vulgar and crude and so clearly americanized, I needed to re-watch this release to cleanse myself and my definition of CATS. And I cried. God, I cried. This is so invincibly beautiful.

[@JoshuaCunningham-c6p]

RIP Ken Page. 1954-2024.

[@dwonder6573]

I don't really know what he's talking about but I like this song

[@katicasey4610]

He's saying to treat your cat like royalty

[@limesquared]

This song makes me cry, seriously...

[@beavispdx]

It's a beautiful song!

[@yunamchill9169]

Ah, glad to know * sniff* that I'm not the only one. Something about this just hits me so deeply.

[@VelvetteTheBackboneOfTheVees]

Rip Ken page I would have loved to meet you

[@lindalightner6013]

Ken Page - perfect voice for Old Deuteromomy!

[@freaklawyer]

love. been 6 times atthe musical, hamburg and stuttgart. ALWAYS IN MY HEART

[@cargo71]

I live in Argentina. Still waiting to see a play here! Not able to go to the West End or Broadway for the moment...

[@EliKat94]

Fun fact Cats: the musical was based off of T.S Eliot's Old Possum's book of Practical Cats and the songs are pretty much word for word with slight variations. And the fact that Grizabella the glamour cat was not in the book.

[@thecrazyworldofamy7949]

Elisabeth Lyonheart Yes I have the book and when listening to these songs I have the book in my lap and I read along - I’m such a geek lol

[@mondenkindqueen]

Grizabella was actually a cut poem that Eliot’s family found after the book was published. It was cut for being too dreary.

[@baileybrinker5935]

@@mondenkindqueen so...so you’re saying that this is the live action of those poems and our dear Grizzy’s poem was actually thrown out?? What an incredible explanation...

[@QUEENno1fan]

R.I.P Ken Page enjoy your time in the heavyside layer

[@ivanott7196]

Listening to this: Dogs people : What the hell this guy singing?? Cats people : Crying for days.. Facts!

[@kateblair291]

Godspeed Ken 😢 Up to the Heaviside Lair

[@calliediva1]

there will never be a musical like CATS

[@johntracy72]

Donna Brady, you are so right.

[@amygreen1944]

Or les miserables

[@michellemunn7959]

Or Phantom

[@kathleenmeyer3124]

I'm a big fan. I think its my favorite

[@2004mojo]

The Ad-dressing of the Cats in the film is beyond awful. From out of nowhere after a strange Judi Dench whispering rendition they add the same ending of the song as here with full choir yet in the film you're wondering where the majestic voices are coming from since 5 mins before no one was singing anything.

[@gabriellagraham8941]

They never told her how to play Old D at all

[@reginacrutcher5084]

Got to see Mr. Ken Burns perform in Lubbock Texas as Old Deuteronomy a year or so ago and it was a thrill of a lifetime! What a voice! What a true actor! I get chills just thinking about it!

[@kmart3453]

Regina Crutcher Ken Page??

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

Was that Ken Burns in this video? If not who is it?

[@cecilyerker]

Ken Page is the actor and singer and he’s African American, Ken Burns is the PBS documentary film maker of The Civil War and he’s a white guy with a bowl haircut

[@kiksocks12]

@@cecilyerker😂

[@robertostaal]

This performance touches your soul. Incredible achievement. This is the REAL tear-jerker song.

[@clarelabellerose]

RIP Ken Page :(

[@nicholc7300]

Rest In peace ken page 😢😢

[@TheRjb2010]

I first saw Cats back in 1987 in Toronto, when the stage musicals were all coming out. I absolutely loved it then, and I still love it now. Great memories.

[@BeaHall]

RIP Ken Page.

[@TheChibiGingi]

Watching this after Ken Page's death, in honor of his legacy. Rest in Peace, Ken Page

[@DarkTider]

Can we all just appreciate the musical cats ends on Deut going: "Can I haz chezburger?"

[@JacobEdge-st1jy]

Rest in Power Ole Duty. May you enjoy that Heavyside Layer before you come back and have 99 wives again!

[@wiisalute]

It's great because Ken Page was in the original 1982 Broadway cast

[@BrittanyDawson]

Rest in Peace, Ken Page!! 😢😢

[@Hannah-v4p4v]

Don’t forget he was oogie boogie in the nightmare before Christmas

[@michellegolden4262]

I watched this production on video every day. Blockbuster let me keep the vhs because I rented it over and over and no one else in my Texas town cared 😅. Ken Page will always be a legend and legends never die.

[@danielstewart6509]

soo Grizabella goes to heaven , but where is macavirtty

[@themikerophone1]

hell

[@fynncarter2327]

Oh god that made my day!😂

[@halreader69]

Macavity is...not there.

[@tystotallyradicaltoenail]

Shimbleshanks the railway cat THE CAT OF THE RAILWAY TRAIINNNN

[@Rose_Nightingale]

Macavity's not there.

[@veritaalii]

You've heard of several kinds of cat And my opinion now is that You should need to interpreter to understand our character You've learned enough to take the view That cats are very much like you You've seen us both at work and games And learnt about our proper names Our habits and our habitat But how would you ad - dress a cat So first, your memory I'll jog And say: A cat is not a dog So first, your memory I'll jog And say: A cat is not a dog With cats, some say, one rule is true Don't speak 'till spoken to Myself I do not hold with that I say, you should ad - dress a cat But always bear in mind that he resents familiarity You bow, and taking off your hat, ad - dress him in this form "O Cat"! Before a cat will condescend To treat you as a trusted friend Some little token of esteem is needed, like a dish of cream And you might now and then supply Some caviar or Strassburg pie Some potted grouse or salmon paste He's sure to have his personal taste And so in time you reach your aim And call him by his name A cat's entitled to expect These evidences of respect So this is this and that is that And there's how you ad - dress a cat A cat's entitled to expect these evidences of respect So this is this, and that is that And there's how you ad - dress a cat