Michael Ball - Sunset Boulevard (Live at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow 1993)

Michael Ball - Sunset Boulevard (Live at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow 1993)
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Lyrics
Sure I came out here to make my name
Wanted my pool my dose of fame
Wanted my parking space at Warners
But after a year
Of one room hell
A Murphy bell
A rancid smell
Wallpaper peeling at the corners
Sunset Boulevard
Twisting boulevard
Secret of the rich
A little scary
Sunset Boulevard
Tempting boulevard
Waiting there to swallow the unwary
Dreams are not enough to win a war
Out here they're always keeping score
Beneath the tan
The battle rages
Smile a rented smile
Fill someone's glass
Kiss someone's wife
Kiss someone's ass
We do whatever pays the wages
Sunset Boulevard
Headline boulevard
Getting here is only the beginning
Sunset Boulevard
Jackpot boulevard
Once you've won, you have to go on winning
You think I've sold out
Damn right I've sold out
I've just been waiting
For the right offer
Comfortable quarters
Regular rations
Twenty four hour
Five star room service
And if I'm honest
I like the lady
I can't help being
Touched by her folly
I'm treading water
Taking her money
Watching her sun set
Well I'm a writer
LA's changed a lot over the years
Since those brave goldrush pioneers
Came in their creaky covered wagons
Far as they could go
End of the line
Their dreams were yours
Their dreams were mine
But in those dreams
Were hidden dragons
Sunset Boulevard
Frenzied boulevard
Swamped with every kind of false emotion
Sunset Boulevard
Brutal boulevard
Just like you we'll wind up in the ocean
She was sinking fast
I threw a rope
Now I have suits
And she is hope
It seemed an elegant solution
One day this must end
It isn't real
Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal
Before tomorrow's execution
Sunset Boulevard
Ruthless boulevard
Destination for the stony hearted
Sunset Boulevard
Lethal boulevard
Everyone's forgotten how they started
Here on Sunset Boulevard

[@trashleigh87]

Man, he's so excellent to watch. The voice falls out of him like velvet - it really is an incredible gift.

[@charlottemai4697]

love michael's version. the best version to me

[@simracer1256]

Are you nuts?

[@annebower6788]

He is so AWESOME! The voice. The face. The way he puts his whole self into a song. Aloha Michael

[@karinajaneconolly7531]

THE WAY HE SAID WELL IM A WRITER IM CRYING HES SO BEAUTIFUL-

[@kmetzz1]

He is SOOOOOO good!!!

[@markbeukema6039]

I have just discovered this guy, and he’s amazing.

[@bicj1179]

He was basically the 'It' boy of 80s and 90s British musical theatre. He had boyish good looks, charisma and a show stopping voice. He starred in everything from Les Mis (he was the first British Marius), Aspects of Love, Phantom Of The Opera, Chess (he originated the lead role both in London and Broadway), Sweeney Todd, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Hairspray. He also has 4 UK no.1 albums, and the song 'Love Changes Everything', from Chess, made him a household name.

[@christianjohnson434]

I recommend him in the 2019 Les Miserable Stage concert. He’s fantastic as Jevert!

[@markbeukema6039]

@@christianjohnson434 Thank you, dear friend.

[@miaoli3991]

it is fantastic show,i feel all the words pale before it.

[@S.Munhoz]

I love this show. Music and words.

[@anorian7992]

love this!!!!

[@gracemok5925]

Lovely!!!

[@suzannebenz8928]

Dear Michael: You are so enticing!

[@cargo71]

Pure passion!

[@Bubbsmaster]

Different show by Sondheim

[@robertclatworthy1857]

Well done Michael, you did a great rendition

[@terrybamber3883]

Fantastic

[@Katie-pj1zr]

My favorite Marius 😍😍😍

[@christianebourdon3054]

As usual the best! Thank you 🙏

[@urdmusic]

Excellent performance! Really enjoyed it.

[@fruzsimano]

"Well, I'm a writer" - that sweet, cheeky expression on his face... totally adorable! I fell in love with him. He sings this song perfectly in my opinion but the orchestra behind him is way too loud.

[@cargo71]

Perfectly cynical...

[@tapani1484]

I thought the words were "While I'm arriving", rendering the previous lines all sexual innuendos. It's still my fave line through the entire song and I refuse to sing it any other way.

[@catsnmi270]

Me, too. I absolutely adore him!

[@gingeroneal398]

You’re right about the Orkestra.

[@pumpingfe]

Sunset Boooolevard?

[@jakeblues875]

The actual word is quite hard to sing properly. XD

[@TheLocoUnion]

Ha ha! It sticks out a bit! 😄

[@MrMjolnir69]

Yup. Always a British giveaway. From the French...very short Bu. Always Americans never say booo.

[@giselatidaback6415]

He is the best I love you Michael ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ob8uh8yw7i]

Why doesnt M. BALL have a DVD?😢

[@howtomeetwomen-]

Marius

[@gingeroneal398]

He’s as good as Alan Campbell!😊

[@ingloongyang4026]

The “d” at the end should be silent

[@dianefelton2605]

M

[@simracer1256]

It's alright I suppose.

[@margieford3777]

Do you notice all the negative remarks are from men?

[@eca1804]

They're just envy him 🤣🤣

[@cargo71]

Preparing himself for Sweeney Todd?

[@CynicalCharmer]

Been there and did that, he was great.

[@jugglerj0e]

Sorry but I can't get over how he says "boulevard". It just sounds wrong. Its bullevard not booolevard. Boo boo boo

[@volkerbergmann9398]

The excessive emphasis on the word "Boulevard" is absolutely exaggerated and not very beautiful.

[@mrjamiecrawford]

Ugh

[@ytesr]

His pronunciation of boulevard is too distracting, should be bull-leh-vard, not boo-lee-vard. It makes the whole song sound weird.

[@eca1804]

😜😜😜

[@WolfGratz]

I still prefer the romantic incarnation in Gumshoe

[@guy-louiscolinet8570]

Dreadfull how he brings this grand song.. go take a hike man really.... djeeeeezes!!!!!

[@samkomakina5284]

john barrowman is better

[@djs_specs]

John Barrowman does a good job, but he doesn't have the depth in his voice that Michael Ball has.

[@rexcaliburn]

barrowman is a good actor but he cant touch michael when it comes to singing

[@kimtaylor762]

This is amazing! This matches Ramin Karimloo!

[@AL---1]

There both great and add there own take on it and I love that

[@toneranger]

Michael really is like a Butlins red coat who got lucky. He is the cheesiest performer ever to hold a mic.

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

not up to your usual high standard

[@pierre-yvesmounier874]

nothing special...

[@_Ocean_Soul_]

Nah, too much overacting for my taste. Feels fake.

[@catsnmi270]

Nonsense! You must be American to say that. Most Americans don't like musicals which are always dramatic.

[@_Ocean_Soul_]

@@catsnmi270 wow, reacting to a comment I made 4 years ago!! But no, I'm not American, I'm from the Netherlands. I've heard many versions of this song, and I just don't like this one....

[@eca1804]

Whatever 😛😛😛😜😜😜