Cynthia Fee - Brother Can You Spare A Dime (Golden Girls)

[@robertjones-hi9pn]

I cry every time I see this part of this episode. No one should have to live like that.

[@josenavarro3214]

especially children... we need to take care of our people in America.

[@stonecoldfan3167]

Don't expect our stinkin politians to give one rats ass we gotta help each other or what good is humanity if we're not human being human means giving a damn about eachother AND THATS THE BOTTOM LINE.... BECAUSE I SAID SO!!!

[@shaunkoogler8827]

No body needs to live in this hell.if only this didnt exist

[@jrcasselman]

It's getting worse up here in Canada. Tent cities are everywhere in most of my country's metropolitan areas.

[@jayrizzle9226]

And it's getting worse every day...... They're actually choosing homelessness for drugs. I hate that people have it so hard I'm this world.

[@robynsegg]

The way she sings this song brings tears to my eyes EVERY TIME. :'(

[@fayeslover]

robynsegg i'm crying right now watching this

[@FaytLinegod]

So sad and powerful...

[@adamwatson2914]

One more example of this show being ahead of its time how honestly it showed the plight of homelessness in one little montage and one beautiful heartbreaking rendition, the show was so brilliantly written that’s all it needed, rest in peace you sweet hilarious angels

[@downtown82]

Such a sad episode... and how relevant are all the Golden Girls episodes? We still have the same problems.

[@annie-jy1tk]

They were all made from 1985-1992.

[@justsomebread8646]

Throughout the song, you can actually see the actresses faces change. Not just the characters but the actors as well. Even if it was just played out, they feel the realism behind this scene and how serious it is

[@kelleyloggins859]

Just watched this episode again for the 100th time..so sad & unfortunately still just as relevant today in 2020. It's one of my favorite episodes though and I cry everytime i watch it.

[@petermontgomery8619]

The singer of this song is actually Roslyn Kind, sister of Barbra Streisand. Cynthia Fee sung the opening theme song, not this.

[@kevinmcneillie6217]

Did she release it as a single?

[@christiancisco7444]

That's crazy bc before I knew it wasn't her I always used to think it was Barbara Streisand! They really sound a lot alike!

[@lunaloba3763]

Just watched this episode and it still has profound meaning and the song is so relevant even today. So much to be thankful for and so much to be concerned about. 2020 won't soon be forgotten. ✌🏼💗🌈🙏

[@pianistajs]

Haunting. A true portrait capturing the essence of this piece.

[@varadero5337]

relevant back them , So real in almost 2020

[@ziahdelatorre8856]

It makes me appreciate what I have.

[@ramiyanes8607]

This show was way ahead of its time

[@mindymartinez4657]

The way she sings this song is so powerful. I wish I can download this version somewhere 😪

[@charmainestephens]

Love this song ❤️ and love my golden girls!

[@7peacefrog]

I love this show This 1 always makes me cry, but it really makes you appreciate what you have,

[@patfitzmaurice6809]

This is such an amazing message. We see the face of Christ in everyone we meet,

[@reonii4331]

This part is so emotional 😭 "brother can you spare a dime?"

[@WishesSailorMoon]

This song is so chilling wow

[@etps4444]

I've been homeless before, but I never had to stay at a shelter and I count myself incredibly lucky and grateful for that. I went through some bad stuff, but my experiences are nothing compared to those in this world that have nothing at all to call their own, the ones who go face constant turmoil every day... the people you never seem to hear or see. Now that I'm in a comfortable position in my life, I regret that I can't do much to help out others. I feel like I'm almost dishonoring my life experiences by not acknowledging the ones still going through them. I'm sorry.

[@JessicaCaldwell-ib2sm]

If u live in a place with shelters you can volunteer to cook there. If u don't have the time you can give canned food to a pantry every little bit helps

[@degrassi8982]

My favourite episode 🥺

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?", also sung as "Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?", is one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression. Written in 1930 by lyricist E. Y. "Yip" Harburg and composer Jay Gorney, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" was part of the 1932 musical revue Americana; the melody is based on a Russian-Jewish lullaby Gorney's mother had sung to him as a child. It was considered by Republicans to be anti-capitalist propaganda, and almost dropped from the show; attempts were made to ban it from the radio. The song became best known, however, through recordings by Bing Crosby and Rudy Vallee. They were released right before Franklin Delano Roosevelt's election to the presidency. The Brunswick Crosby recording made on October 25, 1932 with Lennie Hayton and his Orchestra became the best-selling record of its period, and came to be viewed as an anthem to the shattered dreams of the era.

[@brittyuhvaughn]

Thank you! I just watched this episode for the first time and came straight to KZbin to see if someone knew anything about this song, it's sad & beautiful!

[@kittenclysm116]

This episode really puts everything in perspective. Makes you realize that even in our worst times, someone has it worse than we do. I mean, I've had at least 6 brain surgeries, which has made me prone to seizures, was on chemo then radiation. I lost my grandpa, grandma, aunt, 2 uncles, and mom, but at least I have a roof over my head and know I'm going to eat tomorrow. Can't say that about a lot of people out there. Truly sad :'( I love how the episode ends with them handing over the ticket to the priest. They know that living in excess isn't as important as having a place to live. Hell, I still live in my grandma's house, where a lot of things are worn down and don't exactly work right anymore and we don't exactly get much income, but we make do with what we got and we get by

[@hoobananaz]

Ugh, so true. I’m 23 and have limited vision (can’t drive) and a chronic illness and autism. I still live with my parents. Our family is the poster child for broken. We’re broke, but American broke. We still have streaming services, clothes and books and things. We have food and lovely dogs. We’re alive and overall healthy. It’s scenes like this that pop in my head to remind me that it can be so much worse. It’s humbling. Man in the Mirror plays in my head too whenever I start feeling sorry for myself. Gotta be thankful! It could be so much worse.💪🫶

[@m9rfzzy]

ive been looking for this song forever.. i have yet to find a clean mp3 version of this rendition T^T golden girls is all i have left

[@thewaywardpoet]

When I first heard this song at the end of the episode, I totally thought it was Linda Eder. Either way, this woman has an amazing voice!

[@tenishafields1]

The best ... I've looked this up...& finally found it!!!!!!!!!!!Yay

[@pokemonyoshi]

This hits deep due to what I know of and what I went through

[@lukejf01]

I was singing this and remembered this was my favorite version. I couldn't remember where I heard it, but then I realized I only watch 2 shows on TV and one is the Golden Girls.

[@olgamehr]

This is is beutifull make me cry

[@baalamb20]

You’ll find it’s sung by Carrol Connors, she also sung the theme song we are one to orca the killer whale 1977

[@olgamehr]

The world can be cruel be the homeless ,that's not right.

[@bellasaward8330]

I just watched this episode. Binging them at the moment. All I can say is...Damn. I’m heartbroken.

[@sherrirabinowitz4618]

Thank you for posting this, I was in the this episode (this scene) and brings back good memories :)

[@stephaniestepstone1240]

Jude Fenwick, without re-watching the video (I've seen the episode dozens of times), but looking at sherri's avatar, wasn't she the one in the cot holding a child? - StepStone :-)

[@kelleyloggins859]

Were you the one in the cot with the child?

[@sherrirabinowitz4618]

There were two mothers I was the one in the blue sweater. Which was my Dad's. Bea Arthur looks at a bag with clothes and then up to us, my child was a little girl, the other mother with the long hair has a little boy.

[@kelleyloggins859]

I saw you! 🤗 That's awesome! This was my most favorite episode!Thank you for the reply! Have a great night!

[@sherrirabinowitz4618]

@@kelleyloggins859 thank you it was late when I got this last one and I was pooped, but I wanted say thank you for giving me a lift by noting my tiny part.

[@rudylopez5793]

I was watching the program, and the song came on..... I had to Google it to see if it was real because the song just moved me big time..... I found out there were different singers that had song this song..... I listen to it all the time, thanks to the show....... If you can listen to George Michaels version...... ❤😊

[@yuhohh]

Lovely lovelyy

[@Justme1999-f6u]

I just watched this episode and being homeless myself through no fault of my own this part made me cried cause i know exactly what these people are going through

[@angelus9352]

This song is Incredible ! Waw !

[@garym444]

up until this point before the song it felt intense and beautifully done. I wept as they pushed it over the top to get their point across. Bravo

[@rjcubby13]

thanks for posting this I really wish they had done a full version of this or if they did I wish I could find it such a beautiful and haunting melody

[@mindymartinez4657]

Same, did u ever find it?? 😮‍💨

[@stebaer]

when I hear the Barbara streisand song of brother can you spare a dime I first recall hearing it from my 5th grade play.Also in which this girl I first knew from the 1st grade was dancing to it and mouthing the words to it.

[@lovegelato]

The mesmerizing version of "Brother Can You Spare a Dime?" in this episode of "Golden Girls is sung by the magnificent Judy Collins.

[@BoraBoraSharkBoy]

"Oh my God, it's Michael J. Fox!" - Rose Nylund

[@chriscanale9535]

beautiful song😭😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞❣️❣️❣️

[@ziahdelatorre8856]

And I agree she sounds a lot like Barbra Streisand

[@amyfisher6380]

This is from the episode “Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket?”

[@ActorAaronBooth]

I just love this sequence.

[@BMWRedheadLawStudent]

I think cynthia. and i agree wit ur post. being a artist since 12 of pop danze music r&b, i LOVE this track so much. i know GREAT talent when i hear it. i want 2 cover it,even just for mi own CD. what a great song,and she is very talented, i never heard of it until originally watching GG, (golden girls)first air this was way younger,and i still love it,since then.adios MostBeautifulBMWRedhead Facebookk DominicanaPinkDiamondzRecordsNYC

[@ParalegalHeather]

BMW REDHEAD LAW STUDENT: we have to find"exactly!" definitely add it to your cd of remake(s)and new original material! read your FB when you are out of the studio today lov ya pretties! from heather. just was seeing this epie again today on hallmark channel.great song,so pretty and chilling,sad episode but it is also a good one.enjoy your day everyone! god bless

[@marydavis3772]

This is very emotional

[@ronischlossi850]

Thx golden girls thx Betty white and the others

[@TheEchovoices]

memories sounds like Streisand

[@twilightshadow1795]

I wish this song were for purchase.

[@Harley--Quinn]

Is the full episode uploaded somewhere?

[@Joan6385]

I've been looking too. If you ever find a copy, please let me know

[@bugtussell007]

Lord help. Is we just helped one another more. ♥️🙏🏼

[@Yalebulldog99]

Cynthia Fee sang the Golden Girls theme song. Is this the same Cynthia? (Too much of a coincidence for it not to be the same person.) Assuming that it is her, she is a lovely and versatile singer, who can beautifully float a note.

[@phyllistagg-bovino1355]

Cynthia....this is beautiful!

[@Yalebulldog99]

Do you know if this is the same Cynthia who sang the theme song?

[@andrewguerra9343]

I feel so sober and somber. So heartbreaking. Unless somebody intentionally and knowingly threw their lives away, nobody NOBODY should be homeless.

[@stephaniestepstone1240]

Andrew Guerra, nobody should be homeless even if they did throw their life away. Most such people are mentally ill, and could be salvaged with proper medical care and social support. - StepStone :-)

[@lovemyguitar100]

Sorry, you are mistaken. It is Cynthia Fee...she also sings the theme song for the show "Thank you for being a friend."

[@bdiaz6081]

This is actually Betty White. Says so clearly on the closing credits.

[@c.d.s.g9742]

I didn't see it on the credits that Betty White sung this.

[@ziahdelatorre8856]

so sad but thats what this world will be and man cant change that

[@ParalegalHeather]

bmw redhead, hey prettie girlie1 it is heather, read ur fb, yep this is it,the track i have it on this morning,hallmark network channel.as u get chills hearing this, yea you shouuld sing this on ur cd as a cover.great song,very melodic,sweet, heartfelt,as you some of ur songs sound. great track sad epie,but good too

[@kenpiano]

So sorry to disagree, but I don't believe this is Cynthia Fee - I know some people thought it was Judy Collins, but I believe it to be Ann Hampton Calloway, only because I know her voice.Too bad the credits didn't show the name of the singer.

[@maimusisask4333]

It is too bad, I have searched for this song, because it's beautiful and sad, but I would like to know who sings it.

[@mckavitt13]

Thanks. Will listen for this singer & compare.

[@jrsinger78]

The first few times I hear it I thought it was Streisand

[@Jamie77ize]

@m9rfzzy, i am also looking for it. It's beautiful. If you ever find it, please let me know. Thanx!

[@debramason3373]

I love this. But are you sure this is Cythnia Fee. This singer done not at all sound like the singer who sings the theme song.

[@Sassywizard]

It’s so sad that we have to pay to live in this planet.

[@maimusisask4333]

Is there a full song too somewhere to be found?

[@netsukhufuaruameketicentil4429]

Being that was laying with Sophia. Nymph on HBO in the 80-90's

[@millersam3171]

Does anyone know who is singing this cover of the song? I know Bing Crosby is the original performer.

[@6hypnone]

Anyone know the singer here?

[@saravananp1740]

Cynthia Fee, who sang golden girls theme as well.

[@adamwatson2914]

😢 💔

[@_damnalee8182]

Where can I find this version?????

[@BraeMartin-sw6xk]

I guess this is why they ended up giving the lottery winning to the homeless shelter.

[@anthonyfranco88]

Who sings this? The Cynthia Fee version doesn't sound like this at all.

[@alio19]

i think it,s Cynthia Fee.

[@olgamehr]

If you want was aponisment is to pressure a human been ,that not right as a human been a second chance ,

[@jamesa.romano8500]

I know this episode has gotten a lot of flak over the years and I do get the criticism but I think it being hard to watch is kind of the point. Its more effective than the Christmas episode which also tackles homelessness but does so in a more heavy-handed and preachy way almost resembling a PSA (and the original airing did have them doing a Thousand Points of Light service announcement with President Bush tagged onto the end) - the fact that they've spent the whole episode running around after this jacket with a winning lottery ticket in it and lamenting what they don't have only to be confronted with the reality of homelessness and realizing they've been acting selfish is just a complete gut punch

[@ilovebarbra2]

CYNTHIA McFEE.

[@sekrauss]

I don't think this is Judy Collins - I've seen her sing this song dozens of times and it doesn't sound like her

[@phyllistagg-bovino1355]

Sounds a little like Nancy LeMott

[@Joan6385]

I forgot to mention . . the singer isn't Judy Collins - it's Cynthis McFee

[@WishesSailorMoon]

Uhhh k

[@mkaplan1383]

Singer: Once I build a railroad made it run, made it race against time. Once I build a railroad now it's done, brother can you spare a dime? Seller: Spare a dime? Hehehe. Sure buy four of my apples, and I'll loan ya back the ten cents.

[@mkaplan1383]

+Tavon Fenwick You never watched Disney EPCOT World Showcase's The American Adventure?

[@dcny69]

This is Barbra Streisand 🙌

[@bookerjones8123]

Not my favorite episode. I don't really like "issues" situation comedy, and I can't stand it when characters get money and lose it/give it away. At least this time it was for a good cause, but I remember a movie where the main guy gives a suitcase with millions of dollars in "dirty" money away to a street corner Santa Claus. It was supposed to be moving, but since Santa was undoubtedly an alcoholic crack addict putting on a suit for money for his next bender my heart wasn't quite as warmed as intended.

[@fredjasper7378]

Cringe worthy social justice episode.