My favorite part is how intense the conductor gets when she’s belting out, “TOUCH MEEEE!” He’s like, “Okay, boys. We’ve trained for this. Keep. Up.”
@TeddyBDesign4 жыл бұрын
Claire Futrell lmfao
@samoharachilds4 жыл бұрын
👌
@karl-johanankarblom10914 жыл бұрын
Michael Reed. - Legend.
@indigoodoherty60444 жыл бұрын
so true lmao
@22autumn284 жыл бұрын
I'm just laughing at his hair swishing violently
@bjornhaugen74507 жыл бұрын
Most renditions seem to neglect how this is sung by an old cat, nostalgic for the old days... it's really not about singing with a powerful voice. Paige nails it.
@sbinsdca6 жыл бұрын
I agree. It's sung by a weary, old cat who longs for the past yet wishes to be reborn. Paige sings it perfectly.
@christophermichaelson90506 жыл бұрын
Bjorn - *you* nailed it.
@danielbrosky6 жыл бұрын
Barbra Streisand, possibly THE voice of Broadway, nails this song as well.
@ArthurHau6 жыл бұрын
Most people try to show off their singing skill ignoring the fact that cats are soft animals with passion, but not aggression.
@jonathanbarton10626 жыл бұрын
Really..cats kill for fun.
@mcmrvr85845 жыл бұрын
first time i'm seeing her without the cat face
@snippetsofvictoria5 жыл бұрын
Isn't she lovely?
@kcb53364 жыл бұрын
Mcm Rvr She’s a beauty
@bookwoman534 жыл бұрын
Her sorrowful eyes say so much.
@BBQ19534 жыл бұрын
Strikingly beautiful lady and that angelic voice!
@rst27754 жыл бұрын
Same tho
@msmith16417 жыл бұрын
she's not even on the musical stage in costume or anything just simply performing the song for an audience in a hall and Elaine just takes herself into character. She probably didn't have to in this performance but she did it anyway since it's so natural. The body language, facial expressions, voice EVERYTHING. perfection..
@dragonofchaos265 жыл бұрын
It was more then likely instinct from so many years of doing it but still one of my fave musicals
@joekaput7474 жыл бұрын
You do something often enough it becomes second nature. She probably fell right back into the moment like it was nothing.
@girllovesmusic4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I kept seeing Grizabella the Glamour Cat peeking through. Excellent performance.
@muttleysmith7264 жыл бұрын
Barbra Streisand sings it much better However both better than I.
@kimbillhimer44584 жыл бұрын
The voice is emtional as it should be. She not only nailed it. I love this song. Beautiful.
@fraucat20435 жыл бұрын
You can tell she wanted to get into character so badly when she starts moving around. Love her so much!! 😭😭😭💖
@jonsnow33005 жыл бұрын
Real theatre girl 🙌🏽
@nemoskull22625 жыл бұрын
if you don't live the words you are singing it won't sound good.
@Bycharleslu4 жыл бұрын
I know!!! I was like, come on girl, unleash the full beast 🚨
@Zadejah4 жыл бұрын
Frau Cat lmaoo she really did! She looked like she was going to start crawling like a cat 😂😂
@ChadeGB4 жыл бұрын
I think what makes Elaine Paige's rendition the ultimate one is how she balances her voice, performance and emotion so well. She has an amazing voice, but doesn't use it to it's full here, because that's not what's needed, she offsets it with the understanding of who is supposed to be singing it, a grizzled old cat, one that's wracked with emotion, sadness, but still has hope and love. She understand the song and the role. She doesn't just come out and sing the song, she performs it, as the title says. Perfect.
@douglashoffjr13624 жыл бұрын
Exactly what you say. She presents the whole package perfectly. Very unique performance.
@thesunwillcomeoutwaitandse23734 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful description of what Miss Paige does here. When you described an old cat that still has hope and love, you truly touched my heart. I never thought of the song in that way. I'm not sure of exactly what I thought. I was always so impressed by the belting of "Tooooooouuuuuccccchhhhh Meee! I never thought of the deeper meaning. I'm not expressing myself well at all but I wanted you to know that you opened my mind and heart today. Thank you!
@MIKERUPTION4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. Perfectly put.
@paulcamic2 жыл бұрын
Magical
@poshbo Жыл бұрын
Agreed, Betty Buckley's version doesn't have the same emotional vulnerability and instead seems too controlled and cold. Buckley also ad libs the timing a bit too much. Though much of this will be due to the director's vision, not just the singer's personal style. Whereas for the role of Norma Desmond, Buckley's style works better than Paige's.
@Angelica-qu9wd5 жыл бұрын
3:03 She's the one begging to be touched and yet here I am feeling so touched by the raw emotion in her voice...
@jameskelly85067 жыл бұрын
It's the emotion along with the voice that makes this an outstanding performance. She feels the part.
@georgesedares80367 жыл бұрын
At the end, in the last close-up did you notice tears welling-up in her eyes. She let it all out !
@sharonschoeck51877 жыл бұрын
George Sedares A
@ilovetruffles995 жыл бұрын
TOOOOOOOOOOOUCH MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE *my soul flies to heaven*
@amypennington50574 жыл бұрын
Yessss
@GuadalupeGuacamole4 жыл бұрын
My soul My wig So many things flying 😂
@kennethgarrison73817 жыл бұрын
In 1981, I saw the original production of CATS, starring Brian Blessed, Wayne Sleep, and Elaine Page. It was simply fantastic, and Elaine Page was absolutely fabulous. It was one of those performances that stays in your memory forever.
@mikethefoto6 жыл бұрын
Me too, absolutely fabulous. I remember Brian sitting at the front of the Stage throughout the interval talking & laughing with any members of the audience who wanted to come up & talk with him. What stars what talent.
@amyclarke416 жыл бұрын
love her radio show bbc radio 2 88 2 89 fm 😍
@thomkoetz89165 жыл бұрын
I did too. I was in row 3 which was part of the stage. It was my ultimate theatre experience
@aleksa87615 жыл бұрын
"memory"
@stuckinabush5 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Garrison my mum got to see Elaine Paige sing as Grizabella and I’m so jealous - I wish I was around to see it
@SandraHernandez-mz7um6 жыл бұрын
The is her song forever no one will or can top her. Chills ran down my body when she belted out the last part of this song she is incredible.
@dianemccamy25683 жыл бұрын
Saw her in cats nyc!🥰
@emmalebouthillier17684 жыл бұрын
Look at the guy in the background leading the orchestra when she's singing "touch me" that dude's feeling it with his whole body
@cheriiberrii4 жыл бұрын
lil meow meow idk why I laughed 💀💀
@EtzEchad4 жыл бұрын
This makeup is amazing! It makes her look almost human!
@traceygarner77644 жыл бұрын
I'm willing to bet that she's human
@Broadwayriah3 жыл бұрын
HELP- 😭😭💀
@davidgriffith6183 жыл бұрын
What? She is out of costume. Lovely. Look again.
@rubyrosie_3 жыл бұрын
@@davidgriffith618 it's a joke my guy
@royal38093 жыл бұрын
@@davidgriffith618 its...a joke..
@humanperson37333 жыл бұрын
My skin is clear. My grades are improved. My wig is snatched. I am happy.
@mayakoch56423 жыл бұрын
Im so glad!
@MarinaAndTheDevil3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club baldie
@george520664 жыл бұрын
That final verse she was completely possessed by the song, its just magical to see how she snaps into the trance-like state when shes in character
@mariposa84305 жыл бұрын
The fact that as soon as she sang "Midnight" the audience started clapping really shows you something about how incredible Elaine Paige is, and how iconic her Griz was.
@kmeccat4 жыл бұрын
She automatically just morphs right into becoming Grizabella, costume or not. Awesome performance!!! Shivers down my spine, and a lump in my throat.
@Northstarbby6 жыл бұрын
I've been watching videos all night of people singing this song and I swear no one can beat her... She just puts so much emotion into the song its amazing
@kevinclark78246 жыл бұрын
Julie Hemmings Betty Buckley is the only other woman who has ever mirrored Elaine’s level of perfection on this song. However, Elaine sells the entire package, and always has. Betty is simply pure power. Both are incredible performers. Watch Betty’s performance at the 1983 Tony Awards. It’s beautifully done as well.
@v10moped8 жыл бұрын
Her eyes, are just, so... intense.
@amypennington50574 жыл бұрын
Yeah the are
@tabby734 жыл бұрын
Yes she's so alive, so beautiful ❤
@lylejohnson75914 жыл бұрын
This song makes me think of my late Wife. It makes me cry as she died from a heart attack 21 years ago at only 48.
@eetanchow8 жыл бұрын
Exquisite performance! No one can sing Memory as she can!
@sahar1usa6 жыл бұрын
Barbara. S and Susan boyle
@phemsee57754 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Hudson
@robertesellers4 жыл бұрын
Barbra sings this at a level no one else gets close
@michaelwhite14814 жыл бұрын
Elaine is brilliant but Barbara is different class
@alexanderruppert170528 күн бұрын
Barbra always on another level.
@georgesedares80367 жыл бұрын
If only I could have this exact rendition in costume with the cast ... I noted there seems to be tears welling up in Elaine Paige's eyes in the last close-up at the end of the song. She doesn't hold back anything ! It also appears she owns, Royal Albert Hall. I was fortunate to see her live on a cruise ship several years ago.
@amelkamichaluk49257 жыл бұрын
Midnight not a sound from the pavement Has the moon lost her memory? She is smiling alone In the lamplight, the withered leaves collect at my feet And the wind begins to moan Memory, all alone in the moonlight I can dream of the old days I was beautiful then I remember the time I knew what happiness was Let the memory live again Every streetlamp seems to beat A fatalistic warning Someone mutters and the street lamp gutters And soon It will be morning Daylight I must wait for the sunrise I must think of a new life And I mustn''t give in. When the dawn comes Tonight will be a memory too And a new day will begin Burnt out ends of smoky days The stale cold smell of morning A streetlamp dies; another night is over Another day is dawning Touch me! It''s so easy to leave me All alone with the memory Of my days in the sun If you touch me, you''ll understand what happiness is Look, and new day has begin.
@joseignaciotrejomontes62274 жыл бұрын
Excelente!!! Una de las grandes de teatro musical!! en el mundo!! 😍😍😍🎇🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏México 2020
@theresadasilva79534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the words
@billiehuman91734 жыл бұрын
Ive never seen CATS but I know each image as I'm a old Street Cat myself a StreetTiger and this is bringing happy tears to my eyes I won't stop believing that there's a new way.
@兔宝宝-v9u3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@rrson6483 жыл бұрын
This song is written in the key of vulnerability: every singer who is not Elaine Paige seems to miss that point.
@dale72263 жыл бұрын
what
@ad61video3 жыл бұрын
Look up Lucy Thomas version on KZbin.
@yekaterina63813 жыл бұрын
@@dale7226 I think they mean that everyone else thinks this song is only about having a powerful voice. But what makes it so especial is the vulnerability and the sorrow Elaine manages to show (it’s all about acting really)
@tim20153 жыл бұрын
R Rson, that is a perfect description.
@nicholasrussell45573 жыл бұрын
what. this means nothing
@GoatGodBaal5 жыл бұрын
Just... Everything about her. The voice, the facial expressions... And her eyes. She plays Grizabella so wonderfully. Won't be anyone who can match or beat her. I always get chills and tears at the climax. Makes me wonder if she is channeling personal experiences whenever she is performing this song.
@PanicbyExample3 жыл бұрын
wouldn't ted neeley v elaine paige make an incredible erb :)
@vabvaab4 жыл бұрын
the amount of personality, vulnerability, empathy and caring in her voice is so amazing
@charlesevanstar50604 жыл бұрын
Chills at about 3:42 when she says "Look!" So incredibly convincing. So real and genuine.
@alicechild58986 жыл бұрын
No one sings this any better than Elaine Paige.
@anthonykupchick81682 жыл бұрын
Do you know that Barbra Streisand is the one that usually sings it?
@ardalla5355 жыл бұрын
Paige is Grizabella, Henshall is Fantine, Salonga is Eponine, and Wilkinson is Valjean. Others try, but these performers own their characters.
@OXGiaNinaXO5 жыл бұрын
You forgot Sara Brightman as Christine!
@nocchi.95895 жыл бұрын
"Salonga is Eponine." YES
@oliverdelica22895 жыл бұрын
Arden is Quazimodo
@anapaulamoya44735 жыл бұрын
@@OXGiaNinaXO nahh, Sierra Boggess is Christine and Ramin Karimloo is The Phantom.
@agonyaunt50595 жыл бұрын
Pat Downs i ghostwrote this comment
@WH012Vids4 жыл бұрын
The double take look she does @ 3:42 really hits you in your soul.
@tabby734 жыл бұрын
What a privilege it must be to see Elaine Paige perform live!
@capsblau4 жыл бұрын
Clear like a crystal. Best ever
@Nosebluds5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Grizabella traits that Elaine Page pulls off best is the reminiscent smile at the line "i can smile at the old days" Its a subtle, genuine happy expression as she remembers how life used to be, yet soon trails off as she knows its only her past memory
@alexzaza63308 жыл бұрын
this performance is inbeatable. Nobody. .N.O.B.O.D.Y can beat this performance.
@MrGremoful6 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure, Connie Fisher did very good for me.
@kevinharing7666 жыл бұрын
Why you gotta call him a bitch, though?
@Gobble-zc3kc6 жыл бұрын
jacobmalott merely a bad copy of what Elaine did
@dtindall11236 жыл бұрын
Betty Buckley? Anyone concur? Hmm?
@Gobble-zc3kc6 жыл бұрын
David Tindall beautiful singer and a fantastic actress, but for me it’s not the same as when Elaine does it. Like something’s missing. Either way it’s all personal
@jms3spinoon5 жыл бұрын
Elaine pours her heart and soul into singing Memory. She has been and shall always be my favorite.
@rem22677 жыл бұрын
I love her hair and that pretty dress. She sure can belt it out - sing it, Elaine!
@Jimmie163 жыл бұрын
The sheer emotion so beautifully presented is awesome.
@connerdennis63624 жыл бұрын
Just your friendly reminder that nobody can beat Elaine Paige at this song, thank you there is no need to even try.
@kayaa53593 жыл бұрын
To witness this live must have been incredible. You can see the love and respect she has for the song and the character, she literally imbues it. Simply outstanding
@jera9124 жыл бұрын
As someone who suffered from depression because of touch starved 3:12 hits my heart so hard. I felt that emotion, I've gone through it. When I listen to it again and I though I was back in that state of desperation. A phenomenal singer and actor.
@jaxbus30008 жыл бұрын
About as close to perfection as you can come. Saw her perform this live. Amazing.
@Blasdell35905 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Out of all the Grizabella's that have been played by other's, she is my absolute favorite. She has a stunning voice.
@marshagetchell81114 жыл бұрын
heartbreakingly beautiful
@samtoucan13468 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what year this performance is. Elaine Paige will always be the definitive singer of this song.
@bbybear7128 жыл бұрын
1998
@kchmyy8 жыл бұрын
1986
@cindybaum86058 жыл бұрын
nope Betty Buckley does it MUCH BETTER
@jameskelly85067 жыл бұрын
Betty sings it well, she doesn't feel the part like Elaine.
@queensalima17 жыл бұрын
cats
@breAnnasmama7 жыл бұрын
I prefer her voice wayyyyyy more than Sarah brightmans version. I luv singing this one too lol
@sanbrwn4 жыл бұрын
i can only think of one word to describe this performance, PERFECTION
@Captdavis19 жыл бұрын
The power in her voice. Wow.
@maggiefisher62535 жыл бұрын
When Cats the musical first came out, I really didn't understand the meaning behind it. So many memories later, I get it all too well. I'm now just an old Grizabella hoping for a new day. So if you know or have an old Grizabella in your life, give her just a little pat on the head or a hug to let her know someone still cares!
@moranplano7 жыл бұрын
To me this IS the GOLD STANDARD..!! Absolutely flawless....a Perfect Diamond..!
@danielbrosky6 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard Barbra Streisand, possibly THE voice of Broadway, sing this song?
@antourbina97085 жыл бұрын
Keri René's version Is fantastic too
@susan50965 жыл бұрын
Wow. I din't think anyone could do this song better than Betty Buckley does, but Paige made me hear the words instead of just sinking into a fabulous voice. I wish I could have seen Paige perform it.
A big applause from home. Respect to Elaine Page. The passion, the sensitivity and the emotion incredibly combined! I saw it again and again
@battz994 жыл бұрын
So complete, so perfect. The female musical star against whom all others must be measured. Unequalled in her diction, musicality and acting. Perfection.
@1welshdevil5 жыл бұрын
Sarah Brightman's forever my favourite singer, but only one person does this song justice, and that's Elaine Paige, this is incredible.
@zhamiram65784 жыл бұрын
Elaine reigns on this role! Your emotion and dedication to this song is such a great learning experience for those who just sing to sing it but needing to connect to the lyrics. Master class at its best.
@christianpatriot74395 жыл бұрын
I saw a touring production of Cats in 1987. When Grizabella hit the high note the woman sitting in front of me jumped 2 feet. I guess she had never heard the song before to know what was coming.
@raynoble21574 жыл бұрын
Could listen to it forever
@dajiayu4 жыл бұрын
She's the best! Love her for this song; the emotions, the layering.
@jefflawrence58353 жыл бұрын
I was not expecting her vocals to explode at the end like that. I’m only vaguely familiar of her work because I’m not a Brit but now I know why she is so highly regarded. Bravooo
@mericet394 жыл бұрын
1:00 "I can smile at the old days, I was beautiful then" - Elaine, you still are.
@marielpare82904 жыл бұрын
My dad didn’t like this musical when it premiered, but he admits that he LOVED this song. Like, it made him cry and cry and cry when he saw it performed. And I’m sure that this is why the show has been so successful for so long. Whether you love the whole show or not, Memory resonates with almost everyone on a deep, visceral level that’s almost impossible to explain.
@niaouliauzolles70418 жыл бұрын
the one and only grizabella
@mkaplan13836 жыл бұрын
niaouli auzolles And yet every time I see her in normal elegance, I end up seeing cat ears on her head.
@gregcompton41334 жыл бұрын
What a joy to see and hear Ms Paige at her best.No one can spectrum her voice.
@RobbySigman4 жыл бұрын
I actually teared up when I saw the first cats vido with her singing this.... still to this day I still tear up hearing her sing it!
@Krakpipe166 ай бұрын
A true classic...a voice that can carry your soul away on its notes....Thank You....
@lenhathi.5 жыл бұрын
3:13, I busted into tears, no-one can ever top this.
@tabby734 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@jeep..3 жыл бұрын
I can imagine you being like: 😐😐🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂😌😌😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@momoadhikari4 жыл бұрын
Discovered this song a while ago... And it has been tied to many of my memories since then.
@lisahaydu77074 жыл бұрын
I totally agree Elaine Page captures all the emotions in Memories from Cats. She lives every word in the song. What an incredible singer and actress!
@hummingbird22544 жыл бұрын
I've heard this lady's name before. I thought that I'd finally check out who she is. I'm glad that I did. She's amazing ! I've heard this song before, but never knew that she was the one that sang it. My name is Elaine too.
@angreys3 жыл бұрын
After listening to this. I recall the whole story already.
@MrsZingy892 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! And guys, if you never been to Royal Albert hall - you lost a lot.
@venusxxblue6 жыл бұрын
Her version is the only one that makes me really feel something, and in fact makes me cry. The way she sings it embodies the character she portrayed. She made Grizabella relatable.
@neutralfashion3 жыл бұрын
My dear dad liked her and loved this song. We played it as his funeral. Miss you dad 😭 every single day.
@VoxDesperationis4 жыл бұрын
The best Musical female Diva in the whole universe. Thank you so much Elaine for your divine vibes and deeply moving vocal performances.
@hid4193 Жыл бұрын
Omg this song literally has wings anyone can feel it
@KS-yc5kj8 жыл бұрын
the old video of the same live performance has been token down, I thought I will never be able to watch it again but comes with this, thank you very much !!!!
@ninadesianti95873 жыл бұрын
My dad used to play this song from a cassette. He has a large collection of cassettes and lost a large portion when we moved. Glad to find these songs on KZbin!
@plum_loco4 жыл бұрын
A true artist! Elaine is still amazing to listen to!
@miscellaneous77593 жыл бұрын
Talent is an understatement ...just wow is all that is needed.
@MrReed3144 жыл бұрын
One of the great mezzo Sopranos...So many have sung this, Barbara Streisand does a very fine job, but no one I've ever heard sings it with the passion of Elaine. . This is her song and always will be..
@danathomas5174 Жыл бұрын
Brings a tear to my eye every time
@garyhieronymus90724 жыл бұрын
I love the conductor of the orchestra he goes absolutely ape-S when she sings reach out and touch me you will know what happiness is, like give it all you got.
@garyhieronymus90724 жыл бұрын
This was the best presentation of Memory ever.
@lindsryan10873 жыл бұрын
I love her version the most. It’s less static and just extremely beautiful and intense ♥️
@edwinpeterhigginson33253 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@debrabolton64755 жыл бұрын
Elaine Paige has always been my favorite Grizabella. Her rendition is the most touching and beautiful.
@kathyneale23244 жыл бұрын
No other singer can perform this song as,well as Elaine Paige such emotion & pain she sings it so beautifully. Memory.
@little.edie01397 жыл бұрын
She is the only one who I can really define as Grizabella 💖
@yellovika9625 жыл бұрын
Bravo Luca she just SANG it. great vocals but no emotions on her face.
@МихаилМишков-м7б4 жыл бұрын
I've been in love with this song for thirty years!... when I first heard it... you should listen to it at night...
@mdbruffy5 жыл бұрын
Chills. The only way to describe the feeling. Ms. Paige owns this song. Period.
@terrenceragin55554 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Fantabulous. The Best Version
@KimboH554 жыл бұрын
Great performance from an artist, not a singer. All the feeling making me shivver! Superb
@israpq954 жыл бұрын
This song really brings my memory back when I was a teenager.
@pseudonymphmusic77217 жыл бұрын
What a performer
@lucius0malfoy4 жыл бұрын
I love her and her voice and interpretation. her hair . woooww everything.
@rayunseitig63677 жыл бұрын
Elaine Paige will always be Grizabella to me
@worldshaking05025 жыл бұрын
Those eyes are just amazing.
@jimmiller69337 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful woman with a magnificent voice
@cmdrrgh4 жыл бұрын
Just blew me away
@SuwinTzi3 жыл бұрын
I like her performance the best, she just carries so much regret and longing for bygone days in her voice, that really follows the lyrics. Performances that really sell the emotional weight always impress me more than a technically perfect one.