Night & Day

Kevin Kline and John Barrowman sing Cole Porter. From the movie De-Lovely.

[@DENAANN1000]

Cole was a genius.

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

Best songwriter ever

[@Robert-m2m]

One camera, one shot, no editing. AMAZING!

[@pamela930]

The best movie about Cole Porter to date. Mr. Porter's beautiful songs, along with Kevin Kline, (incredible actor, any genre), Ashley Judd, the stars who sang the songs, it's just all extraordinary. Plus, so many movie "tricks". Impressive!

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

Yes impossible song to sing, but he does it perfectly. This is one of the most underrated movies ever. It was epic! Both Kline and Judd were fantastic as was the rest of the cast! For me the music is timeless, and that is true genius!

[@budjeansonne4482]

Ha Ha, not impossible at all. Actually, it is very easy. I have sung this song for years. The problem with the singers is that they don't under the meaning of the song and the message it is to convey. If you understand that, it is very easy, and, you can enlist the emotion you want to deliver to the listener and they will be moved by it.

[@cristofarosaraceno1313]

I totally agree.

[@cristofarosaraceno1313]

I totally agree. One of the best movies of the new century.

[@malindacombs8609]

One of my favorites

[@davidcottrell2243]

So right. My favourite Cole Porter song and I just love Cole porter.

[@Voltaire1966]

Underrated Movie about Cole Porter. The music is beautiful

[@pixywings]

God I love John Barrowman's voice!

[@58christiansful]

Brings tears to my eyes.

[@lindaclark568]

Seen this movie a few times and cryed. Good move. Great songs!

[@marclaw2716]

If this movie will to make a rerun in cinemas I will definitely rewatch it again…. Fantastic movie and cast however is vastly underrated

[@wookinooki9023]

so he can sing the song after all. All it took was the composer touching him on the chest, and the accompanist spontaneously changing the key. omg Barrowman is an AWWWWWWWWWWWWWFUL singer.

[@tootsla1252]

De Lovely! This is a vastly underrated movie. Perfect acting Gorgeous sets, costumes, incomparable Cole Porter music - flawless Ashley Judd and Kevin Klein - and the incredible guest star music performers! Elvis Costello, Robbie Williams, Cheryl Crow, Alanis Morisette, Natalie Coke .... what in the hell more can you ask for!?!?

[@waynej2608]

I agree. I don't understand why Kline and Judd didn't get more recognition for their incredible performances. And all of the singers were outstanding, Porter would've been knocked out. Great film.

[@MushroomT-Racy]

This movie ❤❤❤❤

[@jmarkow1]

Don't forget John Barrowman

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

Narrative coherence. Character development.

[@janicesmyth1713]

This my favourite love song, I know there hundreds but this one says it all .

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

Of COURSE Mr. John Barrowman can sing this song with its highs and lows. (Nice fake-out John...pretending you could not hit those low notes...) Love this scene from a truly great movie. Love John Barrowman's album singing Cole Porter tunes--I bought 4 CDs to put in my home, my car, ski house, sister, etc.

[@andreagraham8131]

Barrowman is great of course, but Kevin Kline is a seriously underrated actor. He was fantastic in this!

[@saphireroze001]

I'm just surprised that a classy actor like Kevin Kline is a regular on Bob's burgers.

[@noni3022]

I agree, he is underrated, as and actor and singer.

[@waynej2608]

Kline is great in everything he does. As is Ashley Judd! And yes, these two are extremely underrated. Fine film.

[@janepoultney5207]

He lives near me and he is still married to Phoebe Cates.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

Jane Poultney are they nice people? Because some actors aren’t generally too nice to ordinary ppl like us.

[@disneydebbieburke8280]

John Barrowman makes my heart swoon.

[@crazyphan18]

I first fell in love with John Barrowman through my life long love of musical theater. Now being a massive Doctor Who fan, I just fell in to giggles realizing John's role in this is named Jack. hehe!

[@that.man.js.yawned]

Same

[@annarose2714]

Someone could tell me this is Captain Jack, right here, starring in a Cole Porter musical - and I wouldn't question it. 😂

[@lisamurphy7028]

John Barrowman's character is named Jack. I'm laughing my head off right now. I first knew him as Captain Jack Harkness and then years later realized he could sing Man of LaMancha.

[@premanadi]

That's so funny when he says "I told you, we should have given it to Astaire." Fred Astaire basically owned that song and introduced it in The Gay Divorcee in 1932 (and the film version from 1934, where he sings it and then dances with Ginger Rodgers).

[@fionatsang9353]

I always assumed Barrowman's character was inserted and given the song because Astaire had a clause in his will saying no one was allowed to portray him onscreen. The song was so closely associated with him and he made it so popular; his last stage musical The Gay Divorce was known by fans as 'The Night and Day Show'.

[@premanadi]

@@fionatsang9353 Can a dead person really stop anyone from portraying them in a film? I had no idea that was possible.

[@premanadi]

@@fionatsang9353 According to the wikipedia page, the clause in the will "requests" that there be no film portrayals, but I really wonder if it's legally binding in some way. I thought they put Barrowman in there because the producers had a connection to him and wanted to use him, and also because they wanted to tie into the romance angle between him and Porter somehow (which you couldn't do with Astaire since there was no such link with him).

[@fionatsang9353]

​@@premanadi it's possible that Barrowman's character was intended from the beginning to serve the plot. From what I can tell the 'clause' in the will might not be legally binding and was actually a 'request'; but no one has gone against Fred's wishes yet. He was adamant that he should be judged on his filmed legacy alone, and any attempt to interpret his personality or his life would inevitably get it wrong (which was I think his typically-modest way of saying 'they'll think I'm greater than I really am). Apparently Ginger Rogers was not pleased, as it made it difficult to make a biopic about her if Fred couldn't be included. If anyone is going to enforce Fred's request, it would be his widow Robin; she controls Fred's footage with such an iron grip, his own daughter wasn't able to get permission to use it in a tribute she had planned.

[@premanadi]

@@fionatsang9353 Thanks, very interesting.

[@DonEtch1]

This is the best version of this classic song yet

[@michaeloflaherty8424]

yes, it captures the patience and angst that most do not

[@fredschoepke7916]

Well, Barrowman.

[@JD-gx3ms]

The temptations did a better job

[@mayakitty1835]

PLEASE listen to Ella Fitzgeralds version 💖🎶

[@tomvalveede6808]

LOVE'S 24 hour obsession crafted into a Singular Passionate SONG! My favorite song since my teenage years! ♥️

[@beautyinthedark7406]

Fantastic movie, cast, costumes and lyrics. Ashley Judd was gorgeous and Vivian Greene rendition of “love for sale” was amazing😍

[@maratzulpuev8898]

One of the greatest songs

[@traceymanzano]

Omg,I just love Kevin Klein in this movie!!!! He looks so intense while instructing the song.

[@kokoken1]

John Barrowman is, as many people know, a legend in the UK. Renditions such as this one are why.

[@jmarkow1]

And playing Capt Jack on Doctor Who and Torchwood

[@Aliceops]

I do believe John's character gets to "thank" Cole Porter after the performance. Nothing graphic, but the implication left me breathless!

[@thefabulousthomasj]

John Barrowman was excellent as Jack (Cassidy? maybe. . .) Kevin Kline was sublime. Love this film!

[@crooked_mermaid]

No not...JACK HARKNESS!!!!😉😉

[@maureen1938]

FABULOUS....The stunning music from Cole Porter and the wonderful wonderful actors made this one of the best films ever. THANK YOU for posting this magic.

[@4musikable]

Always one of my favourite film intepretations about wonderful Cole Porter.

[@WandaDeeBackroads]

John, you are freaky, scary talented. Yeah, like you need me to tell you.

[@darylnelson2421]

The camera work in this video is absolutely amazing.

[@ShanteYouStay]

One of my favorite scenes!!!

[@franciscodeleon7954]

Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom When the jungle shadows fall Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock As it stands against the wall Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops When the summer shower is through So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you Night and day, you are the one Only you beneath the moon AND under the sun Whether near to me, or far It's no matter darling where you are I think of you NIGHT AND DAY, DAY AND NIGHT, why is it so That this longing for you follows wherever I go In the roaring traffic's boom In the silence of my lonely room I think of you NIGHT AND DAY, NIGHT AND DAY Under the hide of me There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me And ITS torment won't be through 'TIL you let me spend my life making love to you Day and night, night and day

[@texasborn2720]

The movie was not type to watch. But I could not look away. Then I discovered the music and I was even more hooked . Cole Porter was a genius !

[@ras613pa]

Perfect description of the challenge of the song - plus, Barrowman great in first 'getting it wrong' and then 'getting it right'

[@rosemary-vl7bz]

I love everything about this movie!

[@Warlady21]

I never thought about it before. There is a seamless switching of the scenes. Impressive.

[@gazebo46]

I was glad that I was sitting in the movie theater watching this scene because if I were standing up, I'd be swooning away in pure delight! First time I ever heard Barrowman sing! I fell in love at that very moment!

[@thenewsletter0596]

Great movie, Ashley Judd was epic.

[@waynej2608]

Yes. She is magnificent! 😍👍

[@hemming57]

Such a great song!

[@moaci41]

É impossível, eu não consigo cantar isso ! - Pode, ouça e cante comigo!

[@that.man.js.yawned]

0:22 I this is just how I feel when I try to sing John Barrowman's songs.

[@charlenekelley7268]

My favorite movie of all time!!!!

[@emilywittwer219]

All I could think whilst listening to this (after the advice) was John thinking of Scott and I melted xxxx

[@keynahmariesimmons6938]

Yes!! I thought the same thing!!

[@elsiemacdonald2015]

Same

[@Ephemeradude]

Possibly one of the most erotically charged moments without removing a single article of clothing…..

[@angelagonsowski8080]

God I love that song!

[@PauloSilva-nz4ce]

Gran escena. Sin cortes en una toma llenan el teatro se cambian los actores logrando que pase el tiempo sin cortes de edición. Fantastico!

[@LuciaFiero]

I got chills.

[@hatorl]

John Barrowman the most perfect human being! This was the first time I saw him too. How not to fall completely for him?

[@KonElKent]

I met him at a convention a few years ago, he smelled nice too.

[@janecz]

He did the singer in "Springtime for Hitler"

[@PaulZink]

@@janecz In the filmed musical remake, did he also do it on Broadway when it opened there?

[@janecz]

@@PaulZink I don't know...

[@chrisallen7911]

Watch the 1946 version NIGHT and DAY starring Cary Grant and you will think this version of the song is lacking.

[@estelaruiz2655]

Es la mejor canción de Cole Porter !!! Brevísimo 👏👏👏👏👏😘

[@corastacy]

This was the first thing I ever saw JB in. I eventually became a doctor who/torchwood fan and then put two and two together the next time I watched the DVD lol

[@dinascharnhorst6590]

Absolutely mesmerizing.

[@espp1973]

He's right, is a very difficult song. I bet it was a challenge for him no to sing the way he does it normally.

[@jeffvirosztko5241]

Who doesn't love Cole Porter lyrics?

[@DavidGarcia-h5l]

Fabulous intro..a favorite since the beginning of existence!.. emotionally uplifting passionately. Everything complete... very nice thanks for sharing

[@gljm]

A point of fact the song was written by Cole Porter for Fred Astaire to accommodate Astaire's limited vocal range.

[@geraldobrazaobrazao9632]

Awesome absolutely Great and Lovely [[[ From Brazil with Love ]]]

[@pamelaewing6994]

Me fascina está película, la he visto como 8 veces, es hermosa.

[@pilardeparra6187]

Hola cual es el titulo del film? Soy admiradora de Cole Porter!

[@BerthaSantoyo]

Esa película en la Teco la compra y casi cada semana la veo me gusta mucho la vida de Call Porter y linda es muy bonita

[@tilasole3252]

I can not imagine him without a dress. Thanks Wild Wild West!

[@kathybeardsell3737]

Fantastic song, singing and film. Not many people have sung this song (I found Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire. No mor could I find on the net and none of them although Ella good, sand it as well as Jon Barrowman. and never

[@elianabarbosa8123]

Esse filme marcou minha vida. Gratidão

[@claracaramanna397]

I love him in this. He really is great. Barrowman is nice. too

[@antoniotadeucampioto]

Um dos maiores gênios que surgiu na música. Impossível comparar com outros musicos. Talento nato.

[@selinabeukes]

De lovely masterpiece 🤘🤘🤘

[@markothwriter]

It's a bit like "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. It's about obsession.

[@cgothik]

Wow this is Perfect! a Master Piece!

[@pilardeparra6187]

Lovely!

[@brober]

Great scene. Cole Porter wrote this song when he was crushing on Cary Grant.

[@jessiesargent7212]

He wrote the song a decade before he ever worked with Cary Grant, it was actually Fred Astaire who first sang it in a completely different musical (which is why the director was like you should have gotten Astaire).

[@amandaryan7152]

To my husband.. I love you.. Forever your wife Pinky xoxoxoxo

[@carloshathcock5333]

@ Amanda Ryan, your husband is a very fortunate fella.

[@chericoffman6321]

I love Diana Krall’s cover of this.

[@waynej2608]

Yes, she's amazing. Natalie Cole, Alanis Morisette and Diana, were my personal faves.

[@dudley5533]

The 1946 "Night & Day" was a more fictional "Hollywood" version, however it was musically more entertaining with a better tribute to Cole Porter's masterful music (with the help of singer Ginny Simms). Honestly, it's really not fair to compare a drama to a musical......both were very good films.

[@lindamcneilly7389]

Fred Astaire was way better in the film Gay Divorcee with Ginger Rodgers.Cole Poter was also on the set off that film because Astaire was having difficulty with the song and he told him he had wrote it with him in mind.I really like Barrymore a lot but Kevin Kline has never all his career the recognition he truly deserves,a great actor playing it straight or comedy and unfortunately that as in so many cases will never happen until he is no longer here to grace the screen.

[@melquisedequeramos3904]

Some talents just need a manager that really cares about of them

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

Me 20 years later… Jack from Dr. Who?! 😱😱

[@arthurferreira5182]

❤ exellentissime

[@VS257]

i love his voice! Does John Barrowman have a big role in the movie? I haven't watch it yet.

[@lauralockman8472]

He has a short scene after this one and that’s it

[@gamescomeawesome6467]

Malcom Merlin has a fantastic voice

[@fulviazito9149]

John Barrowman is also a great singer, listen to his songs :)

captain jack harkness playing in a musical in the 1930s. that's exactly what he would do lmaoo

[@LaDivinaLover]

Lmfao “it’s so low” well I guess the Key change up certainly helped…

[@daiujin]

0:23 whenever i have an intrusive stupid thought popping up in my head.

[@tomlin4179]

雖然喉音重了一點,但能感受到一股懷舊氣氛 !

[@SeatherineJent]

Why do I remember James Marsden in this role?

[@dellarocks]

No,I think that's it for him. But the movie is great!

[@Dylonely42]

👌

[@dezlerredarrowharperharkee3119]

Is this a movie or tv show Whats is it called

[@RHG1967]

Dezlerredarrow Harperharkeens It is a clip from the Cole Porter Biopic called “De Lovely” released in 2004.

[@dezlerredarrowharperharkee3119]

Robert H. Gerlach thanks Robert I will give it a look thanks again

[@nim7778]

01:41

[@fernandodc5146]

Ella sang this song better than any man.

[@mauricioduron3193]

Cannot but address the unfairness of comparing performances of songs written for stage productions with later versions arranged and orchestrated for the Bing Crosbys, the Sinatras, Sammy Davis jrs., the Jack Jones; Matt Monros; John Garys; Rod Stewarts; the Sarah Vaughns, Doris Days, Rosemary Clooneys, etc. The latter studio versions for popular audiences belong to an entirely different genre. Those familiar with the originals ("People Will Say We're in Love"; "I Could Write a Book"; "Bewitched"; "They Say It's Wonderful", "Mack the Knife"; "Hello Young Lovers"; "Hey, There"; "Being Alive"; "Bring in the Clowns" or "What I Did for Love"; etc.) hold the recollection most dearly but will not at all mind the interpretation by the newer folk.

[@arthurharrison1345]

Is the vocal pitch range greater than two octaves? Anything within that range should not be too difficult.

[@simpfelicity2024]

he looks like hugh grant

[@princeandrey]

It's terrible, just terrible. BUT I love it because Kevin and that other guy sing it to each other for a few, precious, gay moments, and it's lovely and adorable. I dislike the note-slides that no one knows how to sing without, but Kevin Kline is terrific as Cole. Though I must admit that, during the duet, I tried to imagine Cary's face superimposed on Kevin's. No matter, a glorious, comical gay love duet by Cole Porter!

[@jessiesargent7212]

FFS, people "know how" to sing it without the half note slides, they choose not to because that's literally the way it was written.

[@neilsailing]

What happened to fantastic..engraved on the brain..to the grave music....nothing in this dire 21st century...zero...zilch...Fuck all.