Dan Levy's Personal Relationship With Tina Turner's "The Best" | Entertainment Weekly

Dan Levy gives a behind the scenes look at the times Tina Turner's "The Best" has showed up on Schitt's Creek.
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Dan Levy's Personal Relationship With Tina Turner's "The Best" | Entertainment Weekly
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[@CrazyFanCastle]

I could listen to Dan talking about Schitt's Creek for hours. Everything he says is so profound and you can tell how much he cares about what he is doing with the show.

[@michelleeggers6871]

Agreed! What are we going to do when it's over???

[@danielleriggins6000]

I'm so sad its ending

[@michellehairston8299]

Why is it ending?

[@danielleriggins6000]

@@michellehairston8299 idk if it got cancelled but Dan said they were ready to end it

[@claudettefrancis8975]

I would love to see just one more special episode

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

That scene for me, as a gay man who has battled homophobia for three decades, was SIMPLY THE BEST.

[@suzawilo]

❤️🙏🏽🌈

[@SharylHoltzman]

Jeff xo

[@ginmock1133]

💙❤️💜

[@jonnypipes3305]

Jeff i hear ya. This show is helping me accept my own orientation, and i absolutely cried watching this scene, the first, second and third time.. bee cool duder !

[@andromalius8890]

You’re lucky it was only three decades

[@LubeRocksFan]

I’m glad they showed Moria crying. It makes the scene more raw and real. She’s so happy for her baby boy. The cover of the song is amazing.

[@fuzzmuscle69]

Sarah Wolard - Her bay-bay boy

[@ambersimplicity]

D Wright Lmao yess bay-bay

[@juno2871]

bébé boi

[@mslildebby]

Sarah Wolard omg yes!! I was thinking that too!!!

[@paulnadratowski3942]

Sarah Wolard yes. Catherine O’Hara really cried during the filming. She told them to leave it in

[@fionajackson8002]

David's lipsync is both hilarious and touching. That's why it's so brilliant.

[@violentjsgurl]

I both laughed AND cried.

[@cholewess4137]

It was perfection, I fell in love with them after seeing those two scenes!

[@brendakerber7923]

Catherine O'Hara is truly one of the best comic actresses ever. The split second where she puts her hand on David's arm says soooo much. And I love the part before that where she offers to pull the fire alarm for him. It is 100% support and it is exactly the way Moira would do it. I also love when Alexis is singing her song and Moira gives Joselyn a few subtle small kick under the table - you can see it without her needing to say it 'this is bad and it needs to stop but I can't tell her - you do it'.

[@jeffreyphillips7312]

Amen

[@marlenemalin9808]

One small positive of the lockdown, was many many people discovering Schitts creek..including ME.

[@fabulouswondermama]

agreed! ive fallen in love with this show!

[@jbasti227]

And me 🙋‍♂️ now it's one of my favorite shows

[@sherylboother8382]

Definitely me I love it so much...Simply the Best😍

[@dandyirishplay]

Same!

[@leahcalleja7813]

Me too, right now

[@michelleeggers6871]

Open Mic and olive branch are the best episodes of any show ever...it was so wonderful! Watched it over and over!

[@melissashan1750]

Michelle eggers l

[@darrenwilson3800]

I actually agree but, for me, it’s the trio, Open Mic, The Barbecue and then Olive Branch are the best three shows written and acted, especially the David and Patrick story lines... Dan and Noah are both exceptional actors and people, that I can think of no one else who could have made this work the way that they did. Anyone else agree?

[@fangirlofsorts6341]

@@darrenwilson3800 definitely their entire storyline was so wholesome and beautiful, I find myself going back to their scenes the most!

[@CB0915]

Season 2 finale was unbelievable

[@mariadalal2456]

For me the incident was just. So good.

[@Tulpen23]

I wish I knew Dan Levy personally and had him in my life. So intelligent, interesting, kind, creative, funny, and sexy, having him as a dear friend would truly be a wonderful thing.

[@cherylreeder8369]

Me too! He would be a cool person to know & hang out with!

[@Tac18toby]

I’ve never really paid attention to that song until now and it’s been around for years. The lyrics really are beautiful and I’m so glad that Dan picked it and Noah re-arranged it so beautifully. It is now forever on my playlist. Great job guys!!!!

[@peacelovingredheadbekind7149]

Years ago I used to listen to Tina Turner & loved her music...and now this show brought it all back, but I personally think Noah’s version is almost better than the original! 💕🥰💕

[@ValeriePallaoro]

He clearly doesn't know the strength of his moves, his whole body was invested in that dance, the shoulders, the arms, that low kneeling movement, the almost smashyerfacekiss. He's totally unaware of how powerful he is. So marvellous to hear this. Also ... and maybe it's just me, but the style of this video, from the front table, matching tall side table, the close up on his lovely rumpled tie, collar detail, the open neck shirt reveal, his cuff so long out of his sleeve, the jacket rumple unconcernedly? It's adorably dreamy and now. So now! Love, love, love this video.

[@maxelca]

Yes-completely

[@stephanipeloquin4631]

Incredibly intense and so sexy ♥️

[@deborahmurray6500]

Dan, to say that I love the scene where your character, David gives an “ olive branch” by lip syncing the words to “Simply The Best” would be an understatement. I cried and it gave me the chills knowing that your character was laying himself bare to get back the man he loves. The rawness of that emotion and the beauty of the words was just too much for my emotions to take...Brava!

[@orbit1347]

David & Patrick falling in love was so beautiful to watch it had me weeping with the gushy love feels. I cried with such happiness for their union & I can't stop replaying it for the beautiful feels. I've been humming Tina Turner ever since. The greatest love story I have ever seen on any series..... it really is simply the best. I WEPT DAMNIT!! Now I utterly adore Daniel & Noah because repeatedly watching that profound connection they developed for one another hits my feels with such delicious warmth. Now when I drink wine I think of those guys every time. Man, they fucking nailed it.

[@kriashun]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who watches these scenes over and over and over and over and over

[@nspector]

Yes to everything you say here yes yes yes

[@SparklingSilverCurls]

Just finished watching the Olive Branch episode for the first time, and I'm absolutely bawling my eyes out!! It was the most romantic scene I've ever seen on a tv show or movie. Patrick's serenade was incredibly brilliant, I got choked up and felt so happy for David, but the Olive Branch scene was next level. Thank you to the Levys for making this show!!

[@deli5194]

the love moira had and the way she looked at david in that scene like "my boy is loved im proud and happy for him" is soo moving

[@priscillachapman9145]

You could listen to Dan talk forever. He is so attractive and intelligent and truly nice.

[@jeannes.356]

I love that Noah Reid created his own version of it!

[@lottie5431]

i just adore Dan so much he seems like the type of guy we all need in our lives

[@textherizo5778]

Dan didn't realize I guess, but we all knew the dance and lip sync were outside of David's comfort zone (Dan's as well). That's what made it so emotional and touching. It was David showing Patrick the walls that were broken down when Patrick sang to him and being vulnerable.

[@JB-pl1iu]

David dancing to the song for Patrick is one of the best television moments ever.

[@terrybentz6508]

The reason both those scenes are so powerful is that they remind us of that part of us that is so deeply in love with someone, and how we're seeking so desperately to show them. My wife and I were in tears for both of those scenes. Dan, the show is simply the best.

[@reshsgurl]

I’ve been rewatching Schitt’s Creek for the last few weeks, and I had just reached the Open Mic episode either the day of, or the day after Tina Turner‘s death. It really brought the song home to my heart, and made that scene, and subsequently the Olive Branch episode scene, even more beautifully poignant. She was an amazing artist.

[@adrianachavarria7268]

Cry like a baby everytime i see that scene. Cry everytime i hear that song. Never really heard the lyrics until i heard it in the show. Love, love, love David and Patrick's story.

[@suzawilo]

🙏🏽❤️

[@moonlightflame7]

My favorite scene of the show. I often go back and watch it and it gets me every time. Dan Levy is so talented. 💓

[@junbh2]

He is, but what about Noah Reid?? :)

[@annepeterson3822]

@@junbh2 Super talented. They work together so well.

[@lisacunningham9514]

Pretty sure I've watched it enough I'm on some kind of watch list. Almost stalker like...which I'm not but I want this kind of love for EVERYONE

[@passiveagressive4983]

Dan and Eugene Levy have such beautiful souls. What a lovely relationship they have as father and son, so much that they love working with each other? Bless them

[@jalvarez3185]

Noah’s version is our wedding song for this upcoming year 😫😍 We both got goosebumps when we saw it and this is our favorite show. So honored!

[@robinaanstey3734]

Ive watched that scene at least 10 times!!! Dan Levy is amazing!!! and he and Noah Reid have great chemistry

[@tatianaphoenix8735]

This show is so underrated, it's so well written, directed and acted. Such a beautiful show if only kore people were like this. I love you Dan!

[@lauriegough5865]

Well it did win a bunch of Emmys, all totally deserved!

[@bjmurray1842]

I can't even get through even thinking about this scene without crying.

[@Aceofcups111]

Why do we need background music for an interview? SMH. 🤬

[@TheLinkeFamily]

Omg yes. The absolute gall of the editing team to play music and inane sound effects over their guest. Unbelievably bad journalism.

[@janefreer4707]

@@TheLinkeFamily Quite so but THEY like it that way so we have to suffer it or switch it off.

[@jenniferri7735]

Both of these scenes were wonderful but David lip syncing honestly brought me to happy tears, and I have no idea why, just as dan was articulating.

[@melodyhargrave5417]

Knowing how far he has come in his personal growth and their relationship, that he is willing to let go of his insecurities and be vulnerable to show Patrick how he feels...for me, that's why.

[@GoLightly01100]

I cried too, Dan. The most romantic, beautiful, funny scene ever. Genius.

[@passiveagressive4983]

I love this interview BUT the crappy background music is really off putting. PLEASE STOP!!!!!

[@valrosenbaum6435]

Huh? Funny. 😄 didn't bother me

[@scribilini8967]

Was just thinking the same!!

[@izpozpeeps]

Didn't really notice until I saw your comment, now I agree it's the worst 😂 whyyy they need to do it ???!!!!

[@LAVirgo67]

One of my favorite scenes EVER! My husband & I watched it when it aired & we were both a mess. I'm a big fan of the song, but what Noah Reed did with the song was sublime. I still watch it & it still makes me emotional.

[@glamp63]

Two of my favorite scenes of the series. And the proposal. All brilliantly acted.

[@danielleriggins6000]

The proposal was such a good scene....I'm so sad this show is ending

[@paulnadratowski3942]

Glamp63 i also liked the scene when Johnny and Patrick had “the talk”. Short, touching scene.

[@denapattison6363]

The proposal was brilliant because Dan knew the script and knew what was coming and the way he gasps and his voice catches is the FINEST bit of acting.

[@Xerkun]

I am crying just listening to him tell the story of the two scenes.

[@danlevy4335]

😍

[@valrosenbaum6435]

I am a straight woman and this is what we all want...

[@danlevy4335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kellyredman9216]

I want a Rose Apothecary shirt. 💖⚘

[@elgoz13]

Well damn, now I want one too.

[@MonaRoo88]

They have them! Just google it and it comes up on Amazon, Etsy, red bubble, and it goes on and on. So many choices. There’s also hoodies.

[@vanessalawrence1008]

Shite I do too.

[@marysharvey]

That scene where David sings to Patrick was so powerful and uninhibited that it just brought me to tears. The best love scene ever!

[@josiedelbello8712]

Schitt's Creek has become my favorite series ever. I love all the characters and watched Simply the Best over and over. Amazing!

[@chevybee9086]

The emotions on this show are so real and relatable to a broken person like me.

[@signehojme]

One of the sexiest men on earth

[@mroosie7488]

@Adarkershadeofrainbow I agree...

[@cheeseisdelicious111]

@Adarkershadeofrainbow why did you point out you're a woman?

[@cheeseisdelicious111]

@Adarkershadeofrainbow but it didnt

[@Ameliamaemay1990]

PIE cause Dan is very openly gay....so often that makes a woman be like “oh he’s off limits” in their brains cause....he attracted to women soo...I get what she means tbh. And him and Anotoni are they only gay men I feel attracted to. When someone is so smart, handsome and dapper what can ya do 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ginmock1133]

I know! 💜💜💜

[@vedikas4230]

As a viewer, I cried more to Dan's simply the best than of Noah's maybe because we could expect Patrick's character to do something so special but not from David's...

[@kimmykat9]

Every part of this show was incredible....Miss the family !!!

[@mroosie7488]

I don't know what it is about this guy, but I find him so attractive.

[@autumnkershaw7513]

Same like oh my god 🥵

[@HollyHargreaves]

Same. He's gorgeous😍

[@abundance4324]

This guy is a really gd actor you can see the director speaking now and some David’s moments just when he jokes about ,the voice tone changes to deep and ground while Dan is explaining the scenes of the show etc and it gets higher in tone When David talks

[@joaniec6178]

Fun fact - "The Best" was recorded and released by Bonnie Tyler first but her version wasn't a hit. Tina recorded and released her version about a year later and it was the huge success we all know and love. 😍

[@peacelovingredheadbekind7149]

Thanks, I never knew it wasn’t a Tina Turner “original”...

[@gabrielleelizabeth465]

Moira crying is my favorite Moira moment. It’s a moment that shows she a good mother when it counts and that she does have a deep love and support for her children

[@lronbutters5688]

He did an amazing job. And I thought I saw Moira with tears lol how sweet

[@michellehairston8299]

Which episode was this?

[@michaellombo8768]

I TOTALLY s obbed at both versions of this song!! Can't say enough about how wonderful this cast and show are and I am completely OBSESSED!

[@danlevy4335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@juliefenn7418]

Best episode EVER. I love Dan Levy...

[@rickylumo8666]

How can we start a movement for having videos with the distracting background music optional? Better for the hearing impaired.

[@gFog3]

Ok. Binge watching the entire show again from S1E1 to today and cannot wait for the last season. I’ll be sad to see it end and am supportive to the creators having it end on a high note.

[@michellehairston8299]

I'm just starting to watch it and I love it....why is it ending

[@htowngirl]

On my 10000 rewatch and I still bawl like a baby at that scene. It’s so beautiful

[@swim610]

The world needs more of this man. ❤

[@TruLOveForeverYours]

This show just keeps getting better and better.

[@karabelles5142]

It was very sweet and pure and lovely. I cried too. And giggled.

[@lisaheavner989]

An epic moment in the show, in television, and a great reboot for the song. I can't stop watching it.

[@mrjcar03]

"watch an episode of Downtown Abby, say goodnight to your dog and tuck myself into bed" yuuuup, that's me every night

[@michelleeggers719]

The way David's mouth curls up...im bawling.😊

[@maryhoppenworth2501]

When David lip sync's to Patrick and does his little dance was so darn sexy, even to this straight 60 yr old lady. He had me in tears. The first time I saw that scene, I rewound it three times!

[@jillsalkin7389]

Whoever puts these videos together, they're great to see. PLEASE do not use the background "music." Completely unnecessary and distracting.

[@veganwitch13]

I love Daniel Levy so friggin much❤️❤️❤️

[@SierraSmith811]

Me too

[@danlevy4335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rubyv7231]

I cried in that part😥one of my favorite moments in all the seasons ❤️

[@beanfrompa]

I love this show. And this was one of my favorite moments. Along with Alexis’s lock & key speech. Oh and A little bit Alexis is so good too. 😆

[@paulstein7369]

2 of the best scenes showing connection. It always f@#$ me up when I watch them.

[@breahsaldana9251]

It was very emotional ...very touching scene ..cry every time!!

[@scoutmcgee6385]

One of the best scenes I’ve watched this several times. I love this ❤

[@laurapula7503]

This was awesome!!! It’s gives me chills and tears at the same time!

[@dromesburg]

OMGOSH what a great episode and Noah knocked it out!! WOW! David LOVED your performance!!!!

[@lisadunning1643]

That scene made me cry like a baby!

[@brianbelmont4100]

Sooooooo amazing. As a fan of the song, David performing it was...the best ❤

[@captainjamesmartin]

Thank you so much for this, utterly brilliant xx

[@kellyredman9216]

I loved the open Mic night of Simply the best. It was beautiful.

[@123ambroselee]

I love that song and because of that episode and Noah I’m even more obsessed

[@louiseslack8133]

Olive Branch is my favorite episode. Such a moving and sexy performance by Daniel Levy.

[@steph7614]

Yep. I cried like a baby when David sang to Patrick.

[@steph7614]

I also laughed, because it was definitely funny for the character. But I think as a viewer you fully believe how David is feeling and it's so relatable you can't help but relate it to your experiences and feel emotional.

[@janethuston1091]

‘Simply the Best’ is now my ringtone!!!!!!! Seeing these two episodes changed that song for me!

[@carlingnugent]

The lip sync scene was touching because its beautiful to see someone be so vulnerable - I didnt sob though.

[@daniellejackson3591]

all time favourite sitcom!!! Brilliant.

[@jquinlan94]

two of the most memorable scenes of the show by far

[@danlevy4335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Callimachus33]

It's a bit funny hearing constantly how they covered Tina Turner's "The Best", when in fact Tina Turner's version of this song was, in fact, a cover. The original was performed by Bonnie Tyler.

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

Really? My heart has been totally eclipsed...

[@paulfazekas1223]

But only one of them did it well

[@rrubio6660]

Callimachus33 Bonnie Tyler’s “original version” never took off on the charts. Only two people heard it played... Bonnie and you.

[@SallyWilliams]

Bonnie's version is also good, but Tina's is the famous one

[@alfchuah]

Watching this alone makes me tear up. It’s such a beautiful scene on TV.

[@danlevy4335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@FEGIII-sm1gu]

I just love learning about all the nuanced thinking that goes into every scene. A truly thoughtful series.

[@danlevy4335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tracyhansford52]

I can't even get that song out of my head now!

[@jenniferdonnelly1980]

I used to want a love like Gomez and Mortisha.. campy,yes but yes he does love her. But being a newly viewer of Schitts Creek.. I want David and Patrick's love everyday of my life. The way they love one another is something truly genuine and truly earned for!!!! #David& Patrick4Ever... I truly love this relationship and this show. Congratulations on making true gold.

[@peacelovingredheadbekind7149]

I love this show and Dan Levy, plus the other cast members so much! I became a fan of the show when it was not quite halfway through. I didn’t have Pop tv, so I would have to wait each time for the newest season to come out on Netflix. Then the show got so popular (which I’m happy it did!), and I ended up finding out too many spoilers waiting for Season 5 to air on Netflix...So I actually changed my cable plan and added Pop TV just so I could watch Season 6 as it aired...LOL! 🤪 It’s Simply the Best! 💕 And these are two of my favorite episodes of the show also...😢🥰👏💕

[@patriciastrait8611]

David singing Tina Turner's song to Patrick made me cry too.. Great job

[@margaretbaker6609]

My absolute favorite moments in the show!!

[@Katearthur76]

I love him so freakin much 🥰🥰🥰

[@leilaelmi_stuart1073]

well said, David! Noah's cover for Tina Turner's "The Best" was both sweet and dark!

[@shannongillespie4564]

I so adore this show. 💗

[@savannahhunter4824]

I’m fascinated that someone so beautiful & talented as Dan Levy can feel the same way I did. A single person who kissed her pup & tucked herself in felt just the same.

[@PaulHo]

What interview? I was waiting for the drop on that sick 8 minute track.

[@katekramer7679]

LOL!

[@ambersharpe]

Seeing this scene on social media is what made me watch the series. It was beautiful

[@lenaxo8260]

Dan Levy is officially one of my fave people on earth now😭🥺

[@danlevy4335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@suzawilo]

So happy this show brought new fans for Tina Turner's music❤️

[@smoochiewallace6824]

Best show in tv history!!

[@avamcburney5841]

i can relate so much to him its crazy!

[@codzy3532]

i never heard the lyrics til i watched the show love david too love the show 😊

[@638462538]

loved to hear how the song came about! i knew noah had arranged the cover, but i was wondering who chose the song. that line in the script says a lot. (and yes the background music of this interview is terrible and too loud.)