Glynis Johns sings "Send in the Clowns" from A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (1973, Broadway)

[@LPJack02]

RIP Glynis Johns (October 5, 1923 - January 4, 2024), aged 100 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@califdad4]

I'm guessing her Christian Science Faith worked for her

[@jamesmcarthur6945]

She was so much more than Mrs Banks

[@karenlorentz5048]

Lucky to see her in 1973. Sitting in the second the row, watching to tears flow down her face. With the great Len Cariou...Frederick Egerman, Sweeney Todd.

[@WillScarlet16]

"The song sat so well in Glynis' voice that at the recording session, even though she'd never recorded a song before, she did it perfectly in one take. I've heard it sung by many fine singers (I'm happy to say), but to me her version is still the most satisfying." - Stephen Sondheim.

[@stephaniefuller8139]

I mean, he did write to for her so you'd hope he liked it.

[@robramos1500]

She had recorded before, for MARY POPPINS, a soundtrack album that sold millions of copies.

[@califdad4]

@@robramos1500 actually what I was thinking too, they seemed to have forgotten about her singing in Mary Poppins

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

She was so talented and beautiful. We were so lucky to have her for a 100 years. God Bless.

[@litotesone]

How special ...the interview, the recordings. I feel privileged to get this insight and perspective on doing written with specific meaning for it's musical play, which gives new and profound understanding of the song otherwise offered outside the context of the musical. Thank you Mr. Rudd, Mr. Sondheim and the person who posted this video. Priceless!

[@jools1666]

RIP Glynis Johns.

[@clarencehenderson7634]

Happy 100th Birthday Ms Johns 🎉🎉

[@Diamondsrfvr]

I have been a fan of "A Little Night Music" for decades. I have the Broadway cast album with Glynis Johns as Desiree singing her signature "Send in the Clowns." We were lucky enough to see her in the revival in L.A. when she played the role of Desiree's mother, Madam Armfelt.......Thank you, Glynis, for all the years of film, theater, and TV, where you used your "highest sense of intelligence", as you said. Well done, after 100 years of life! 👏 Safe journey back home. ♥

[@kitthearty]

Awesome... simplicity plus and class equals genius

[@debra13]

I was lucky enough to see this before I left NYC. Wonderful.

[@deniserembert7450]

Wonderful song. This has always been my favorite Sondheim musical. Pure genius!

[@MichelePearl]

Send In the Clowns. ❤

[@MrCaptainA]

R.I.P. Glynis Johns.

[@juliebannerman-wu4lp]

I love this song

[@briankooker2627]

Thank you thank you thank you.

[@anodyne57]

Wonderful clip. Such a great entertainer, she left an indelible impression on my youthful mind.

[@robertkahan3826]

What a treasure! Saw the OBC 12 times.

[@MrDevius2]

THANKS FOR THIS! ANOTHER RARE TREASURE!

[@559806]

Hughes Rudd. A great newsman.

[@markbeck8384]

Glynis Johns was a Star. I loved her.

[@narrowgate528]

This is my first time hearing him. I like him.

[@DavidAsset78]

What a wonderful video! I saw the original production and thought it was enchanting at the time. Johns and Cariou were both perfect for their roles, and this still remains my favorite production opf the work.

[@sheilabloom6735]

I did too and I can still see her singing this song.

[@alwaysnew189]

😢😢😢 RIP GJ. MULTITALENTED DIVA. FIRST PROTAGONIST IN "LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC". MY HEART ACHES.

[@williamclifford4441]

Judi Dench makes a good fist of this song too.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Positively heartwarming & wonderful ! THANK YOU so much for uploading for us to enjoy !

[@irishelfand2232]

When I was auditioning for voice over jobs, i was told i sounded like Gynlis Johns! What a joy! But wasn't hired.😢

[@SCHRUBBE1966]

Fantastic talent 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Coco24994508]

So amazing 😭 thank you

[@amasirat]

Holy shit! The man Stephen Sondheim said it himself. I absolutely hate this stupid "non-hummable critique" people utter. It's the same stupid "memorable" thing that people kept talking about. I can hum the entirety of the rite of spring, because I've listened to it a bunch. People say something isn't memorable like it's a measure of quality when it actually just means they don't know the music. Nothing more nothing less

[@alaididnalid7660]

Well...maybe...but please hum Bach. ;)

[@kayemtee5312]

I knew it was Hughes Rudd the first moment I heard his voice. I miss that man terribly. A class act in broadcasting.

[@kurtschmidt79]

11:43 am AEDT 5.January.2024.Friday, Tasmania, Australia. I am Kurt Schmidt's wife Maria Schmidt, @mariamusicpianopolandlebanon. RIP Glynis Johns (5 October 1923 - 4 January 2024), aged, 100, Sadness but Gratitude and Deep Heart in this Sadness. Thank you, Glynis Johns, for your Golden Talents Gladdening Us and Me. #Vale with Lots Of Love XxOo. #ALittleNightMusic #StephenSondheim #MaryPoppins #LetsGoFlyAKite #SisterSuffragette.

[@dicedchickenbig7789]

I just find 0:09 Gloria Swanson was on her show, someday maybe we can find her video

[@mzmiller52]

No one does this song like Glynis johns. How did you get this. Bernadette was great as well, though the production was nowhere as good as the original. And Len cariou. How wonderful. He was wonderful with Lansbury as well in Sweeney Todd.

[@Gel677]

Lansbury herself also did a marvellous version of this song

[@janatomy260]

They both starred together with Danny Kaye in The Court Jester!

[@dicedchickenbig7789]

you are soooo good!

[@TrishaInHer60s]

She starts singing at 4:52.

[@beatrizperdomo8277]

❤

[@juliebannerman-wu4lp]

Is her from the i Mary Poppins film

[@durmdave3673]

What’s the source of this video? Is this from the archive at Lincoln Center?

[@Dexcab]

Sadly there is not a video recording of the original production of "A Little Night Music" in the Theatre On Film and Tape Archive.

[@JM-lw3nx]

lol 50 years ago: The predictions of the demise of Broadway are nothing new!

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

Wow! That long ago. This is the first time I have heard Glynis John sing “Send in the Clowns”. To me it’s the best version

[@ACNC1]

Shouldve been made a dame

[@victoriammezi6242]

send in the clowns

[@kevinmcguire5696]

RIP Glynis Johns...