Madeline Kahn - You'd Be Surprised!

[@TheFiddle101]

What a voice! Still missing her after all these years.

[@EagleRockers]

Wasn't she just the best? God, I miss her.

[@tuneaddicted]

She certainly was!

[@cannedmusic]

Ever watch her performance of Not Getting Married? It was like the song was made for her.

[@EagleRockers]

@@cannedmusic Absolutely! Comic genius.

[@ev4875]

@@cannedmusic lol oh yes!!! I’ve stared at it many times! (“I’m not well….”

[@mathieuvanleeuwen7127]

She was everything.

[@Joe42FL]

She was the epitome of a charming, lovely, comedic woman who was equally accomplished in the theater, or on the screen. This rendition is outstanding. No one could do it better in my humble opinion.

[@southerngal2245]

I totally agree. She was a magnificent talent.

[@marilynntobash6420]

I agree too. No matter what show, movie ot TV show she managed to steal it all the minute she appeared. I loved to watch her in anything she did and her voice was amazing. Oh, Why did she have to die so young.

[@philiphunt2065]

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[@doranchak]

At 02:08 is this lyric: "He's not so good in the house, but on a bench in the park..." After Madeline Kahn's death, a bench dedicated to her memory was erected in Central Park by her husband John Hansbury and her brother Jeffrey Kahn.

[@JaneKnuttunen-v2w]

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[@williamskelton325]

Love her. The subtle changes she could make to her voice and her facial expressions to hit a punchline are amazing. Such a funny lady she was, lost way to soon.

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

100%

[@Mike-nt9sx]

Everytime I see her I am happy..then sad that she's gone..her loss was our loss too.

[@evencharlie]

I celebrate her every time i watch her....she makes me happy ❤

[@MrsBettyBowers]

The voice and comedic delivery are perfect.

[@MrBungee]

@@MrsBettyBowers as are yours!

[@MrsBettyBowers]

@@MrBungee What a kind remark. Thank you.

[@thomasversteeg7274]

Everything she ever did was this good….her acting was without peer. Wow

[@JerryD121657]

Man, she was great. I really miss her. She was gone too soon.

[@rossmcl177]

Her voice was amazing. People who chose to sing comedy are so often under-rated as singers, but boy she had talent.

[@andrewroberts8139]

Yes, but technique too? You're not born with breath control like that

[@acousticshadow4032]

Madeline first trained to be an opera singer, and it sure shows here.

[@mmwiz]

The hundreds of tiny nuances that shape the inflections of each verse... She was a genius! Just exquisitely superb!

[@infonut]

I wouldn't use the word genius here. That requires LONG periods of study and practice. She is, quite literally, a natural. It is effortless to her. She makes us believe every word and emotion with her inflection as if this is what she actually is like, on or off the stage.

[@paules3437]

EXACTLY what I said to all the people I sent this to; she's a study in minimalism being incredibly effective. A gesture here, an eye roll there...

[@lonelyglen]

Best version of this song. Too many others skip the opening, which is the perfect setup for the sweet comedy

[@StevenTorrey]

Her body English knocks the song out of the park!

[@Scottsteaux63]

Beautiful voice + on-target gestures and body language make this a comic gem.

[@MichaelBrown-zd1zk]

Madeline Khan her name is a statement by itself of a brilliant talented person.

[@raraavis1984]

Yes!

[@decibellone696]

Madeline Kahn brilliant in everything.

[@OziBlokeTimG]

I'm in love with this girl. RIP sweetheart 😢

[@Andrew-pj7es]

To me this is a perfect match of singer and song. Madeline Kahn brilliantly brings out the humor of Irving Berlin's lyrics.

[@AirDOGGe]

I miss that wonderful woman so much. Bless you for the great times you gave us.

[@NoelMcGinnis]

My GOD I miss her. I have never found another entertainer who quite matched this queen of the silver screen. Her vocals and charm, and of course, her humor, are just next level to the nth degree. ❤

[@wookinooki9023]

the ART of performance

[@GroovyShelly]

She was magnificent, beautiful, funny, unique, marvelous, delightful!

[@claudiasmemaw]

What a TREASURE she was! Thank goodness for movies & you tube! She could have sung the NYC phonebook & made it sound spectacular. I MISS her! Wish some 1 had produced a TV show OR special- "An Evening with Madeline Kahn".

[@bferguson9277]

She was the proverbial total package. Who, in this generation, is even close?

[@karenchristopher3475]

Can't picture anyone else performing this with as much charm. She was simply a delight. I never tire of watching her, and still miss this spectacularly talented woman.

[@FamousBirthdays]

Happy Birthday Madeline Kahn! Sept 29;)

[@TheLaurel1971]

How can anyone sing so well? Madeline had an unbelievable voice! Wow!

[@PirateWolf18]

I think my favorite moment is the split second before the clip ends when Madeline goes from looking her character to getting this mischievous glint in her eyes and how she smiles. That just tells me how much she loved performing and how much fun she had with this song

[@ShangoJamal]

thank U for paying tribute to this remarkable Lady. Madeline was a comedic genius. We miss her, of course, but how winderful thatwecan enjoy her still, thanks to people like BDTB.

[@SirCamera]

The show tune way of saying, “My man is an introvert with no social life, but he’s BOMB in the sack.”

[@Alexagrigorieff]

"It is tru, it is tru!"

[@trafikuty]

She was a great comedian.

[@jimnewl]

Back when there were truly talented and admirable entertainers.

[@mikemcmahon8982]

I first saw Ms Kahn in the movie “What’s up Doc?” With Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. I was mesmerized by her in that fiIm. I never had the opportunity to see her perform live which will forever be my loss.

[@theGhoulman]

I'm constantly surprised by Madeline Kahn. :)

[@theGhoulman]

I posted a post without even reading the other posts, such as the one I did 3 years previous. embarrassing! lol

[@vaughanrees7137]

Simply sensational! Unique!

[@rshnrvrrbrt]

really miss her...left us all way too soon.

[@eleidal]

Flawless. Maddie doesn't skip a beat! What total perfection. I miss her.

[@cheeriosinabowl]

Her voice, her voice. I just loved Madeleine's voice, very captivating, seductive and sexy. And yes, she was classy all the way.

[@NancyBaron1]

I love this! She was so great at everything she did. I had the good fortune to see her perform with several others in skits when she was first starting out at a club named "The Downstairs at the Upstairs".The ensemble was great but she stood out from the rest with her great voice and hilarious personality. I'm so grateful for the experience. Many great artists came to NYC when they started out. Unfortunately, it is now a shadow of what it once was. Our culture is disappearing and the world is a very different place than it was not long ago. Sad

[@sorchamccarrey8586]

what are ya talking about? there are oodles of great artists in New York, and oodles of great young artists too! maybe you're just looking in the wrong places?

[@no1guy825]

no place stays the same over the course of a generation. regardless of whatever forces you deem responsible, it's simply impossible as people come and go.. NYC was vastly "different" from when your parents were young...and theirs....and theirs. Has everything been getting progressively worse as time goes on? To you, no doubt, yes...and the next generation may be fascinated with the world as it was through story, but...to each generation, things are what they are now, at their peak. It is the greater changes in the world that we struggle with later in life. But, to a younger person....it's all normal...just, this is how it's always been....and THEY see culture and identity in droves...where you do not, because you're clinging to what YOU define it as, and what YOU perceived as law when YOU were young. And in this way, you're unable to see the truly great artists and works that continue the spirit of artists like Madeline. You're so obsessed with her being irreplaceable, that no one else comes on your radar. In human history....NYC hasn't even been a city that long. Culture? How about when NYC was all like Central Park? Wasn't that long ago. How's that for a change?

[@ThePlur427]

love her voice

[@rleon8339]

Such indescribable talent. If she wasn't such a brilliant comedic actress, he would be best knows as one of the greatest singers of her generation. The range in that voice!

[@alneal100]

Everyone who met, or knew Madeline Kahn had nothing but good to say about her. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out.

[@dianneartist2280]

She is so versatile, she really nailed it. I've gotta get that sheet music!

[@petertaylor8503]

Perfection down to the millimeter, every nuance - what talent(!) and what incredible instincts about how to deliver the song & the subject. MK was just great and so much fun!

[@kmzoilus2486]

perfect! this was awesome! when i was little and in my teenage years i had a massive crush on this woman for so many reasons. BUT i would always get her confused with Bernadette Peters. They look so much alike! Thank you Madeline... gone to soon but your work... and great looks.... will live on forever thanks to all these mediums we now have. I love you.... muuuuah

[@marilynfransen6824]

Amazing talent vocally and with such subtle humor. How this is missed today!

[@troybarnette8002]

Great comment...I fully agree. But, accurately--God did not take her, cruel death did, which comes from sin (Romans 5:12). It's not her fault nor God's--just an inherited defect we can all get past.

[@danacoleman4007]

@@troybarnette8002 what the fuck are you talking about?

[@starcrib]

No one can handle that musical material anymore. ▫️◻️⬜️🔳◽️°•○▪︎▪︎▪︎.▪︎●○○•°✨️

[@oldgypsytap]

She was so wonderfully gifted...and we miss her so. This made me cry.

[@anongoingseries13]

Ridiculous! Perfection! Incredible! Madeline Kahn is missed sooo much. We are so fortunate to have youtube. Thanks!

[@MikeThomasFaria]

Never oversells the humor. Just plays it simple and true, with that airborne voice. Love it. She alters one lyric so the contemporary audience will get the nuance: “a Morris chair” becomes “an easy chair.” Back in the day, a Morris chair was the predecessor of a modern recliner, with notches to lock it in place from upright to several degrees lower to full recline. They still make lawn chair loungers this way.

[@alwaysnew189]

A real operatic soprano bestowed upon a great charismatic commedianne personality, with all theatre/ cinema skills!!! #GodblessYou #rip #Diva #MadelineKahn She also sang Musetta in San Francisco, and was due to sign contract for #Fledermaus on #Metropolitan opera, alas- illness prevented her. Still , enormous #legacy remained! #JADORE She had/has it all!!!

[@alneal100]

Her delivery and her facial expressions are precious.

[@Fast_Eddy_Magic]

She did this song so perfectly. I love her.

[@qualqui]

Such a Beautiful babe and oh so talented, a great comedienne and a great singer as well!!! Madeleine Kahn, rest in peace doll, you are so missed by us all.

[@mmjhcb]

What a loss! What a talent!

[@ronweaver2660]

Effortlessly perfect.

[@rinkichamkar]

She and Gilda Radner can make any scene/act appear so goddamn effortless !! Truly a mark of genius ....

[@deannastevens1217]

There needs to be LOVE BUTTON for this!!! Love Madeline Kahn and Love this clip.!!!

[@groovygirl23]

She was glorious!

[@MikeA15206]

Give me an actor who can sing over a singer who can act anyway, Madeline Kahn is both!!!

[@timothyj1966]

what a performance! where are the stars like this today?!?!

[@DivineGurl342]

i love that she can make little gestures or facial expressions and it still be amazing!

[@BadWebDiver]

I SO love the arrangement of this!!! It's totally awesome, and Madeline sells it as well. Frickin' brilliant and hilarious!

[@darrellwallace4182]

I love Madeline Khan. Such a true talent. Love all her movies. She cracks me up. Wow! What a good singer.

[@danacoleman4007]

I think it would be all been impossible to watch this and not at least smile! boy oh boy was she fantastic!

[@steveradanovich4962]

What an amazing talented performer.

[@TomLloyd-18]

So talented. She has serious musical chops . . . and is perfectly able to interject the comedy when called for at the snap of a finger

[@redickdavid79]

What a treasure! Thank you for sharing.

[@markdavidboberick6676]

I only discovered this 6 days ago. And in that 6 days, I have watched it at least 12 times a day. It is brilliant. Thank you.

[@evencharlie]

I discovered this a week ago.....Fan tastic ❤❤❤

[@mikeyirish1967]

Impossible NOT to love, love, LOVE the genius that was Ms. Madeline Kahn.

[@Splurge24]

What a legend! Unparalleled talent!! This is an absolute master class.

[@leprechaunstud582]

She's absolutely charming performing this number. Brava!

[@Ttinytino1]

what a voice, what timing, exquisite, thrilling mimic!!! The best!!

[@joehellno9097]

Madeleine! What a honey! A true treasure. Perfect timing, and that voice....NOBODY better! Thanks for posting!

[@jillianhorsley5985]

What a woman, i laughed myself silly watching this...FABULOUS!

[@19cal88]

I started singing this at work, and the baby I was holding looked at me and smiled! I know I didn't sing it as fab as Madeline did, but a song that Madeline sang made her smile! R.I.P Madeline xx

[@danacoleman4007]

🥰

[@adamfirebear]

you watch entertainment now, and maybe you don't notice as much until you come back and watch a performer this Talented, that we're really not seeing very talented people in our entertainments anymore.

[@juliebiddle1636]

But they look good don't they? All of them look very much alike - cookie cutter entertainers - and it's easy to see how good they look because we see so much of them thanks to their skimpy clothing. The art of suggestion and seduction is gone.

[@leonardnordenstrom7379]

madeline kahn was such a wonderful lady of my young time. I loved her so much

[@ChristopherLeidenfrost]

How can FIVE people not like this??? Inconceivable!

[@bduhe219]

one of the best comedic actresses EVER. miss her very much...sorely missed .

[@IgorSalaj3578]

You can say that she was the female incarnation of Robin Williams

[@terrimyers3337]

Oh how I miss this talented lady. Her timing, the delivery and facial expressions are impeccable. No one else even begins to compare. Rest well sweet lady.❤

[@Organgrinder1010]

Song, singer, accompaniment: perfect match! I do miss Kahn!

[@michael65]

One of the most effortlessly funny actresses of all time! God that voice!!! Wherever she is, she's makin' 'em laugh.

[@mjgovednik]

she was so awesome!! We miss you!

[@mastersonbat8633]

What a complete gem, such an incredible beautiful astonishing personality. God bless you my darling I will forever wish you were here to show all of these Scoundrels what talent truly is. What a lovely lovely personality

[@1945NOEL]

I just can't stop watching this! She is so good! She really knew how to sell a song!!!

[@carrotjuse]

Wonderful, beautiful, uniquely talented Madeleine Kahn. I still miss her. Thank you for posting this.

[@fkrgebs6773]

So simple and so perfect. She was amazing!

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

I miss her so much

[@MrMusicmicky]

A brilliant, hilarious, talented and beautiful actress that left us too soon.

[@MFuria-os7ln]

There is only one Madeline Kahn. ❤

[@NortonsNestMonthly]

Amazing Madeline Kahn!

[@CaliTrisha]

She is so adorable in this performance!

[@chucknyc123]

Such a treat to find this here. I had a casual encounter with her once and she was like a just-opened bottle of champagne, which is exactly how she sings this song. Someday people will realize she was as brilliant a comedienne as Lucy and Carol Burnett -- and I think beautiful too. She was taken too soon, but her legacy lives on through her movies and KZbin. Thanks for posting.

[@Wasonga1]

amazing song

[@Fast_Eddy_Magic]

I remember this. Glad I found it. Thank you. Love her.

[@logicalproctor]

Brilliant! Thank you for posting.

[@mikieanthony777]

She was so talented ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wickedcoolname5756]

What a voice! And gorgeous too. What a shame she was taken so young.

[@midias12]

I love her everything she sings and says is just so amazing. By far the most talented woman I have ever had the pleasure of seeing perform.