Johanna by Bernadette Peters

[@JaylukKhan]

Bernadette, when are you going to play Mrs Lovett?

[@onarude3878]

I see it

[@BEE-mp9vk]

Only if Mandy Patinkin is her Sweeney

[@skriisi]

I'm so used to Patti's alto Lovett that it's hard to imagine Bernadette in it, but I want it so bad

[@skriisi]

@gnilttbs to each his own, Langsbury was also great but Patti will always be my Lovett. 😊

[@onyxsh0cks456]

stfu u dumb prick . bonham carter is the best mrs lovett there could ever be... and shes super HOT

[@BernadetteHubbart]

Sondheim's brilliance lies in taking notes that should not be anywhere near each other and turning them into goosebumps. If you had to sing it without heart it would sound horrible, yet sing it with emotion and its beautiful. Thats why he is always and always my favourite musical composer.

[@paulamiles9559]

I love the way you put it " notes that should not be near each other" I've tried to describe this song before " difficult to sing" " discordant, unexpected minor key" but you've got it right. This happens to be my favorite Sondheim song.

[@mrsparex]

She has held a warm place in my heart since I was 13... I'm now 43... she's still tremendous!

[@danlewis1871]

Me too!

[@VinluvAntonHandesbukia]

And she still looks youthful! Probably she looks younger than you!

[@AlwaysMusicAlly]

I love how she can just stand there and sing and still captivate us with absolutely no flashy movements. She is such a beast!!!

[@katieh8609]

One of the best songs, by one of the best songwriters, sung by one of the best singers. Stephen Sondheim rest in peace, you have given the world more than we deserve ❤️

[@vampyrikus]

It must be scary to be that Talented and Beautiful!

[@saradecapua3264]

And nice.

[@RoseandGracexxx]

this is completely enchanting

[@BrianaMurray]

How lucky we are to be alive at the same time as Bernadette Peters! She’s an enormous talent, and yet, she radiates so much kindness and warmth! Absolutely love everything about her 😊💕

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

Whoever said this has a mother-daughter vibe - are you imagining Lucy (Sweeney's wife) singing this? 'Cause honestly, that puts a whole spin on it that's very sad...

[@mkyker]

That tore me up.

[@DylanRomanov]

Sublime

[@VinluvAntonHandesbukia]

Alms alms

[@BasedSockHead007]

Well 13 years later my life is ruined and I can just rip my heart out of my chest now 😅😢😭

[@evancordelia2521]

Oh my heart

[@salfordnurse]

I love this version, I was lucky enough to see her perform on Sunday night in Manchester, as part of her UK tour and she sung Joanna, It brought chills, it was that amazing :)

[@EmilyLestrange7]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Her lovely voice combined with the genius of Sondheim is just perfection.

[@MichelaSings]

I'd love to hear Bernadette sing Memory from Cats. I think she could bring a lot of power to it.

[@wriggleby]

YES

[@enolamsamoht]

That would be epic!!! She's just so much Stephen Sondheim and not enough Andrew Lloyd Webber.

[@wtamax4813]

Have just had a fantasy come true. Saw the divine Ms Peters live in concert in Australia . She sung this stunning song and it transported me to a celestial place. Thank you dear Bernadette and the incomparable Mr Sondheim .

[@LunarShimmer]

She's so beautiful, and she just walks onstage and simply performs one of the sweetest, gentlest sounding Johanna versions I've heard. So incredible.

[@propwatch]

I hope she gets the girl in the end.

[@enolamsamoht]

Me too ☺️

[@ziyadal_agha]

😁😁😁😁

[@dawgman9449]

Bernadette, I love your voice and the songs of Sondheim. What a great pairing! Thanks to Eric Martin for posting these beautiful songs......

[@gtd3765]

all of her emotion and portrayal of the character is in her voice eyes and face it is amazing

[@efisler030548]

I have now seen her perform this song live (last night) and it was even more incredible than I'd hoped. Bliss. Dream come true. Really.

[@maddimagpie]

I had a great bisexual need after watching a local production where I wanted Antony to be a woman and was happy to find a rendition by my QUEEN

[@thesparechannel6580]

May your memory be a blessing, Stephen Sondheim :(

[@TheDarkDresser]

Bernadette Peters seems ageless. I just heard her on NPR being interviewed, and a clip of this song played. I had to hear the entire song. It's one of my favorite songs from Sweeney Todd. Thank goodness for KZbin and for you, Eric Martin.

[@analauraflores4227]

may his memory be a blessing #sondheim

[@bailyhill4180]

This is one of the best Sondheim songs in my opinion, she performed it beautifully. Well done!!!😊❤

[@siribaimusic]

Reece Roberts, a woman can sing a love song about another woman and have it not be sexual - however, this song definitely is a sexual love song, but part of it is also a song sung by a father about his long lost daughter. Also, she's an actress, playing a part. And anyone can play straight or gay - it isn't who you love, it's that you love at all.

[@chantelle2613]

You've put what I wanted to say into words for me ❤️👏

[@TheBatJoker]

Agreed

[@Davidg65]

It´s about loving a song and wanting to sing it and do it justice. Which she does 10000 times over

[@tishhill9561]

David65 And anyway, who composed this song & lyrics ?? Does it matter whether he loves men, women? No.

[@Zeppolino100]

Sounds great with the quintessential Broadway female voice that Bernadette is blessed with. Almost a shame a male sings it in the Musical!

[@kiaking2046]

really great I love it

[@TheBatJoker]

So amazing, I just adore it. She has always been one of my favorite performers and to hear her sing this song made me weep. Loved it.

[@maddiem1182]

her 2nd word I already had chills... amazing!

[@JohnPhoa.REALTOR]

This song is so beautiful. It gives me the chills.

[@NataliaTheMonster]

Wow, she's amazing.

[@MagicianMovies1992]

I like Bernadette Peters. She has a beautiful voice.

[@kog1540]

She is amazing

[@scootingscooter]

that last note tho

[@countryrose93]

never have cared for this song...at least when sung by a guy, seemed too creepy. but I cannot stop listening to this. It's so beautiful.I am just in love with this.

[@BEE-mp9vk]

Rosalyne Jane it's supposed to be a bit creepy.

[@uckbee]

To my ear this song is better suited to a male voice. Just an opinion, but my guess is Steve probably sees it that way too.

[@awgn70]

Every character in Sweeney Todd is complex - even the sweet ballad by the gallant young suitor has a touch of sinister.

[@ellyreginald6546]

funny the most passionate versions are sung by women. check out meghan mullally's version.

[@maggiemcfly5267]

@@ellyreginald6546 or Katrina Lenk's 🙂

[@saralouise144]

RIP Stephen Sondheim. Thank you for the beauty you brought in the world. ❤️

[@deutschliebe]

That last note!

[@GhostofaSiren]

Wow, gorgeous.

[@thevioletends]

I just want her to be Mrs. Lovett so badly.

[@stephano1096]

Supreme Diva! ♥️

[@danib2920]

This is my new aesthetic

[@crayonangels]

That was really really good. Song fits her voice perfectly.

[@SamSkii14]

Brilliant, absolutely beautiful BEYOND words, just FANTASTIC!

[@jokidzzz]

So my name is Joanna(pronouced the same) and it give me chills to hear Bernadette to sing my name... I'm such a broadway nerd

[@guacamoleroxmysox]

...incredible. i saw her live once... it was amazing. I listen to Sondheim, Etc. religiously and anyone who loves Bernadette should really but it. It's really incredible!

[@danlewis1871]

Bernadette still has it..and she sings like an angel from Heaven.

[@wriggleby]

Weirdly this feels full circle for me considering the fact that she was literally my gay awakening at the age of three

[@islamazon1]

That last note is just superb.

[@efisler030548]

This song is my most frequently played on my iPod. I find her version raw yet refined and completely beautiful. Gives me chills up and down. I too didn't like the song until I heard her version and here I am completely obsessed with it. Understand she added it back into her concert repertoire and hope to see her perform it live soon.

[@jonesdidid]

Uuuuuhhhh, I LOOOOVE THIS!! I saw her in concert and I just about broke down when I heard that opening music!! Just gorgeous. Thanks so much for the post!

[@hajiscello]

You LUCKY person!!!! I'm envious.

[@user-fi7bi6hy2y]

I love the way she emotes this. Bernadette Peters is just so talented. I also loved her in The Jerk!

[@MushroomLake]

I love her so much! She is my total idol! Bernadette Peters is a goddess! WOW O.o

[@Murdoku]

wow, another mesmerizing performance from Bernadette Peters

[@Elelovett]

It almost made me cry...Beautiful.

[@derikshopinski5651]

So absolutely mesmerizing

[@ohnowthatscute]

Ugh I love her so much!!! If she's going to be the one stealing, I WILL BE HER JOHANNA!!! Seriously, amazing.

[@stephenburtondepp]

yay! I love Bernadette! She is so fantastic, and so is sondheim

[@NYCprincess7]

This is amazing!

[@StephTheBest64]

She is one of my idols singing a song from one of my favorite musicals- this is perfection.

[@kevintrent2779]

What a beautiful person

[@jaksparrow1997]

When i was little my dream was i would grow up and a boy would feel like this for me now that I'm older and have heard her sing this i have new found hope that someone will

[@batmandannyb]

@xXstaywithmeXx3 Amazing, amazing, amazing. Some talent never goes away, both vocally and physically.

[@spongebobslushpants1]

This woman does not age. And her voice. Ohmygosh.

[@kiaking2046]

wonderful amazing great

[@theblueangel28]

i never liked this song...until I saw her do it in concert...and it stole my breath away...easily the most hushed silence in the theater that night...sublime

[@SupawSimba]

Her voice is amazing! xxx

[@bradyreed3457]

She crushes it!!!

[@xsolitaryshellx]

This is amazing, I've been a fan of Bernadette Peters ever since watching Into the Woods over and over as a kid.

[@valeriecomplex9685]

It’s effortless.

[@isaunder]

Oh my world! Oh, I don't even know what to say! Too perfect for words!

[@camera2394]

fantastic performance!

[@honeydreamsxx6645]

She would make an incredible Mrs Lovett

[@sjoes]

Perfection!

[@QueenLanaParrilla]

She is so amazing.

[@kiaking1205]

Wonderful great

[@KarthRevived]

I am a firm believer that Sondheim's melodies are glorious and inspiring. And I gave you a thumbs-up. Because everyone is entitled to their opinion, and your opinion, right or left, is YOUR opinion. Nobody can understand that these days. But you, Wilson Dylan McCartnet, understand what you need to understand. Stay on your right path. -:})ave

[@mjfindlay1968]

I can only pray I could look that good at 50. let alone at 60. She is amazing still. Everything she sings is just lovely to hear.

[@nickolas18769]

WOW! It sounded really dark...so dark that it was absolutely beautiful! Especially the 15 second belt at the end... I don't know about you guys but I think, especially after watching this, that Bernadette would make a perfect Mrs. Lovett

[@cgIris18]

OH MY! In class, we've watched this film of Oddyseus. And she played this goddess. She was great.

[@MusicMushi]

I'm so jealous of her beautiful singing voice! I wish I was this good!

[@birgiteke]

I LOVE HER HEAR !!!!!!!!!

[@yettaplotz2155]

This concert is on CD

[@MrCactusInfinite]

Beautiful beautiful voice :)

[@Margotxmargot]

i second that!!!

[@ToBeAVampire101]

It wasn't until I heard this version that I liked this song. Before Bernadette, I just found the song creepy. But I get it now, its sweet. Thanks, Bernadette.

[@kangfesher]

Oh my god.

[@missy2mca]

Just out of curiosity.....what music do you like? Your favorite composer?

[@frayahhh]

Does anyone know what key this is in? :)

[@loradawnrichmond]

Who wld have known she cld sing like this! Beautiful

[@juliebjones98]

She has the voice of an angel.

[@Aquarede]

看電影的時候聽到不想再聽，可是Bernadette Peters卻讓我想一直聽一直聽......

[@raynardi7243]

Fantasticamente espressiva...brava!!!

[@Sweet_Treat_]

Now if only she'd do the whole soundtrack and put it on itunes.

[@WraythSkitzofrenik]

She. Is. A. GODDESS.

[@tearoses9940]

Spoilers? Maybe? Just assume yes This song being sung by a woman almost makes it a possible alternative to the "Beedle deedle dumpling" bit or the whole Beggar Woman's lullaby; as if she can sense that Johanna is there hiding in the trunk and she's singing to her, almost beckoning her to come out so she can embrace her long-lost daughter.

[@sford557]

Aww I love this! If I ever direct Sweeney, this will happen.

[@seckhoffable]

My goodness, this has power

[@helens1016]

there's a lot of "sappho and her friend" energy in this comment section

[@TarynThings]

DAMN! That was good!

[@phaeelfont]

I love this song. I love Sondheim. I love Bernadette. CONCERTCONCERTCONCERT. Wooo!!! February 11th!!

[@defyinggravity319]

oh i remember! thanks!