No One Is Alone by Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters's version of No One Is Alone (Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim) from her concert Live At Royal Festival Hall London.

[@boodabill]

No one sings this song by Sondheim as well as Bernadette. You have to feel it, act and sing and she does that better than anyone. She also has analyzed each note and meaning for nuance. It simply does't get any better.

[@thaddeuskent8185]

I think she stylized a little that wasn't necessary, but since she really actually understands the song, like really gets it, it's tasteful.

[@SPrescott2611]

Peters is brilliant Liz Callaway sings Sondheim really well too

[@jakeo1209]

I really liked the one from the movie. Emily Blunt singing. This one is beautiful but a little bit over the top for my taste.

[@bernardcleary4330]

I remember seeing her for the first time on some daytime talk show in the 1970s - maybe Dinah Shore? She sang a torch song - I don't remember which one. She stood perfectly still in front of the microphone, and by the end of the song, a single, large tear tumbled down one of her cheeks. It was mesmerizing. She delivered all of the emotion in the song. I was hooked.

[@virghammer1]

So does Betty Buckley!

[@aelmf]

I was lucky enough to be the cellist playing this with her tonight in Symphony Hall in Boston (sigh!!) She is so utterly fantastic. If anything, she sounded even better than on the older videos posted here. I completely adore her, always have. :)

[@basehead617]

The pianist is doing some amazing re-harmonization in this, much more complex than the basic music

[@markbob120]

Unless the pianist created the arrangement he is playing notes on a sheet of music. An interesting arrangement but not particularly difficult to play.

[@notsoyellowbrickroad]

@@markbob120 He did create it.

[@markbob120]

@@notsoyellowbrickroad who is the pianist?

[@notsoyellowbrickroad]

@@markbob120 her music director, Marvin Laird.

[@markbob120]

@@notsoyellowbrickroad thanks

[@josephchastain7751]

Are we really talking about Bernadette's body in the negative? She's beautiful. ALso I think we should talk about what a great performance she gave here.

[@Itsunclegabby]

👏👏👏

[@rollomaughfling380]

I scrolled down through years, and see absolutely no evidence of a bunch of people talking negative or otherwise about Bernadette's body. Maybe this was just your chance to make some comment about her body?

[@taylors4thcat647]

@@rollomaughfling380 considering this comment was made 8 years ago there’s a good chance those comments are either super far down or aren’t up anymore

[@heidicb86]

I think the only reason people who be talking about her body is the fact her boobs are hanging out. Hard to miss lol

[@wowfood7105]

Honestly I look older than her, and when this video was made she was twice my age. If I looked even half that good at 60 I'd be happy. And it's not even about her look, she has one of the most beautiful singing voices.

[@LibrarySiren]

Must she be so perfect??

[@jimogrady1131]

i like girls with curly hair

[@jonathanorenday9693]

Callee Torres awwwww she is so adorable! she looks like a doll and I dont mean like those ugly Barbie dolls I mean like a different kind of doll,I love her she is adorable and beautiful

[@jesusismylordandsaviourame1358]

Callee Torres she's a bitch...

[@robertgrant4950]

I don't think she has a choice. When the muse takes over, she has to sing. And thank God. What a voice!

[@phd2007]

Of course she must: She's BERNADETTE PETERS, for Christ's sake!

[@gitsomejamsmotherfucker8814]

The emotion she puts into her singing makes me want to cry ;-;

[@phd2007]

I AM crying, right now. It's just too fantastic. The song, the lyrics, the meaning, her delivery . . . I want it sung at my funeral.

[@rarchibald1991]

It just goes to show that you dont need loads of vocal acrobatics and belting notes to show off your voice. Bernadette is just perfection here. Her control is incredible and the emotion in her voice is amazing

[@blondmop92]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Sondheim. Thank you for all the beauty you created in this world.

[@duthionregine9269]

sure , sure , sure , absolutly....

[@fireyflower6643]

Theres not so many that can say that

[@kimsatter1785]

He did!

[@frustratedmynx]

Truly.

[@deborahhigginbotham7276]

A Broadway icon. Born for live theater, born to express. Thank you for the almost 50 years of growing with your talent, Bernadette. I loved every year.

[@Lulubelle545]

Met her last night in Edinburgh, Scotland after her show. She was the sweetest thing ever, and has the voice of an angel, got her autograph as well! Love her dearly

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

i wish i could meet someone like her in my lifetime. i have meet local angel but just once someone like her

[@emilydiveley9661]

@@lynnlRDR-RDR2 me too

[@beatriceochocka5419]

She is incredible. So moving! Amazing voice and emotional. What a beautiful and adorable woman. One of the greats!

[@Macrogue65]

There are few vocalists left that I would wish to hear live. Ms Peters is one of them. I was at this performance.

[@gregoire7471]

Watching this the day Sondheim passed. Crying. Legend.

[@chancegardener1251]

I miss Bernadette. She needs to be in more movies.

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

Why is it that every song Bernadette performs makes me weep? She is beyond words.

[@voicegirl555]

Stephen Sondheim left us on Friday, November 26th. What a songwriter he was. Thank you so much for the songs and the plays.

[@sofialittle5993]

Lyrics No one here to guide you now you're on your own Only me beside you still your not alone No one is alone truly no one is alone Sometimes people leave you half-way through the wood Others may deceive you, you decide what's good You decide alone but no one is alone People make mistakes, father's, mother's People make mistakes holding to their own Thinking they're alone Honor their mistakes Everybody makes One another's terrible mistakes Witches can be right, giants can be good You decide what's right, you decide whats good Just remember Someone is on your side, someone else is not Well we're seeing our side maybe we forgot They are not alone, no one is alone Hard to see the light now just don't let it go Things will come out right now, we can make it so Someone is on your side no one is alone

[@jvanness90]

Wow, I already loved this song so much. This is astounding. Easily the best version I've heard of it. Her voice is almost bell like in it's quality in this song. I don't think I'll ever forget this performance.

[@GymGuy247]

Came across this by accident... And now I can't stop crying... Amazing song :0)

[@BroadwayGuy]

ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS! Bernadette has the gifts and voice of an angel.

[@MarishRox]

I have been such a big fan, since i was about 3 or 4 years old when I first saw her on the Muppet Show. She still looks as beautiful as ever. I felt really bad for her when I heard that her husband had been killed. I'm so glad she's managed to just keep going and doing all the wonderful things she does.

[@johnfinck288]

I've always been fascinated by Bernadette - my first wife looked like her, so clearly, I have a type, but what most amazes me about Bernadette is how her speaking voice, with the "little girl" squeak, and the slight lisp, somehow turns into that marvelous singing instrument. Perfect phrasing, impeccable timing, intonation and vibrato spot on, and above all, the way she connects on an emotional level, giving the lyrics meaning and content. Bernadette Peters is amazing - and while things ended poorly with my first wife, I still carry a torch for Bernadette.

[@Briarboyfl]

I wish....I wish that I could make it through this without weeping. No one is alone!

[@noahgipson8641]

Brava, Queen Bernadette! She is so beautiful! She is a gorgeous woman and a breathtaking performer! Love this version and love Bernadette Peters!

[@sooz9433]

Oh my goodness...I don't care how many times I hear Bernadette Peters sing, every time is as amazing as the first time! This song showcases every gorgeous thing about her from her beautiful hair to her beautiful face, her amazing figure and her unbelievable voice! What an amazing woman! Thank you Eric Martin for sharing this joy with us.

[@rickinsh]

Sondheim brilliance shining through Bernadette.

[@Mo-yn7mu]

I can't stop listening to Bernadette Peters she's such an amazing singer I love her too much

[@franksliwa362]

I know this was posted long ago.. Mrs Peters has had a fabulous career and is still going strong. Can never get enough of her and her talent! This is a exquisite example!

[@lvazzana]

I loved this song when we would play her show. Such beautiful lyrics and music. Great cello solo, too....One of my all time favorite shows to play.

[@siphiwenandionikamckenzie4382]

This is one of the most beautiful performances and interpretations ever done. The marriage of soulful talent between Sondheim and Peters is celestial. To hear this, not only brings tears to oneself but tears of gratitude for the gift of music. Thank you Bernadette Peters and Thank you Stephen Sondheim❤

[@imbreakingdown2683]

Rest in Peace, Sondheim. We know you know that you've changed so many lives through your songs.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Bernadette is, as always, amazing.

[@marcynadler7326]

She's heart wrenching ...

[@lenwelch2195]

Sometimes people leave you , halfway through the woods - a reference to losing a parent, she sings piercingly straight through to the heart, erupting true emotion because we are not ever alone, not really. The memory and love of a lost parent is forever.

[@Zeppolino100]

Total class, talent, insight, and a consummate performer. There is only one like her.

[@keyplayer123]

Bernadette opened with "No One Is Alone" in Nashville a couple years ago. Talk about playing your big cards first. The mark of a true artist: she delivers the song as though she's thinking of the words in the moment, as though it's organic. Like teaching a lesson.

[@carwyncymru]

Wow! A stunning intrepration and miss peters looks amazing! Bow down to a true performer actress singer xxx

[@bobgolen]

Beautiful melody. Grownup lyrics. Take this song to heart and make it a point to treat others better.

[@Warpedsmac]

Truly talented performers like Bernadette, make the difficult appear easy, the effortful breezy, and the impossible, well, normal. Talent like hers is uncommon.

[@erinmorris1625]

There are few performers who can move me to tears the way she does. Talent doesn’t even begin to describe it. Gifted. She had given us her gift for my whole life and I’m so grateful.

[@Jon_from_LI]

Makes you wonder why they didn't choose her to sing the song in the show originally. RIP Stephen Sondheim.

[@nixieNICLA]

The magnificence of Sondheim together with this voice is something very beautiful... in life together we can do so much....

[@kimberlyluper]

Bernadette...no one does the Witch as well as you! Love this performer so much. And love ITW.

[@kellyf.3892]

Oh my...performance, style, and grace. Thank you.

[@catcrazy336]

Just saw her in Hello Dolly! on Broadway. She is such a presence The cast was awesome. Had a great time!

[@brentnsnoopy]

Why would you stop to pay attention to the gown? She sounds amazing

[@Graycata]

Honestly, the way it's supporting her bosom is bothers me. Feels like the dress is not up all the way. I just want to pull it up slightly

[@anna-maria1412]

At everyone reading this, you are loved. There is always a way out, there's always a way. ❤

[@mitsim]

Perfection.

[@sandrarowe66]

What an amazing voice, what control, what style, how could there be even 76 people who gave this a thumbs down? Have they mental health issues or are they just deaf??

[@lynnfan9520]

Listening to this today is helping me through my grief of losing my mother last month.

[@pixywings]

I love Bernadette Peters. When I was a kid, I wanted to be her when I grew up. LOL

[@paulkelly5463]

In a play filled with heart-breaking tunes, this always makes me cry.

[@josesolismusic]

No reason to get upset. Some people are just never gonna get greatness.

[@jkeister]

Into the woods… My first professional gig. If I’m remembering Correctly, was a trio originally (1988 I think im getting old) but to have the privlege to stop and listen to it a la Bernadette peters Made my heart zing.

[@Bakerboy1958]

I’ve always loved that song.

[@carolchristen922]

Thank you Eric. Ms. Peters is one of the treasures from my generation. I have had the pleasure of hearing her in several Broadway shows. What a voice!

[@dansilvio2556]

See her in PITTSBURGH, PA. still have the program....LOVE HER!

[@mdh2o530]

You were always one of my top favorite actresses as a young lass. Thanks for keeping it classy. SO MUCH TALENT! You are awesome

[@Slothgreedenvy]

I cried seeing this. :) So beautiful!!

[@sleepingbear4557]

RIP Stephen xxx

[@prettyisntbeautiful]

I love how she can capture ever single emotion just within her eyes. So beautiful.

[@1967Danster]

Bernadette Peters is a GODDESS !!!!

[@martinabiondo1540]

Who knew?! Wow!! What an outstanding voice!!!

[@gailwilliams2678]

This is such a wonderful song, especially as Peters sings it. I love the musical, but most of all, this song -- this rendition. Thanks for posting this, Eric Martin!

[@donpkra]

A really wonderful inspiring interpretation of a beautiful song - Thrilling to hear her use her higher register ohhhh how nice !

[@paulmaes6054]

What a talent and so beautiful too❤!

[@dudecamera6693]

2:44 the word “giants” gave me chills

[@jricrianne]

her speaking voice is so cute.. and a great singer she is

[@cka2nd]

That is as lovely as I have ever heard Ms. Peters sing. Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@mjzaharazahara]

Thank you

[@patientetherised]

weeping now. mother here who made mistakes.

[@anneyap1290]

She sings every song beautifully. My idol,.

[@bbbotc]

Bernadette Peters - the proud owner of the chalice of youth.

[@Palitato]

Shivers, the whole damn time. She has such a lovely voice.

[@Victor1930]

This song touches on deep spiritual truths. Expecially the fact that we are all interrelated and interconnected. It is not about not being alone as in being single or "all alone without a friend." The human ego despises spiritual truth, doesn't want to consider it at all and so deflects attention away... focusing on form, not content. Hence - we start defocusing and picking apart boobs and butts and dresses. Wake up, people!

[@archie34734]

She sings much better than I remember.

[@natachapagliafora2303]

I can't help crying every time I listen to this song... Bernardette is an Artist indeed!! I'm truly happy I found her voice "Into the Woods" ;)

[@lizzie2522]

PERFECTION!! there really is no other word for her!

[@kellyf.3892]

Amazingly entertaining. Talent is a gift. MS. Peters has it.

[@Raesling1]

She's a witch! Seriously, though, she looks fantastic. Absolutely ageless. Her voice never ages, either.

[@queerqueen098]

It's the witch from next door!

[@auderotter]

she's so flawless. i'm in tears.

[@sidereus7]

I love Bernadette Peters. I really admire her and her work.

[@micaelariveraofficial2253]

Rest in Peace Sondheim... here just crying listening to Bernadette singing to your songs

[@filthyNova]

The way Bernadette sings this song gives me chills.... and this version made me realize how heartfelt and true Sondheim's lyrics are in this show.... i am obsessed

[@carolynthomas7693]

I love her hair flip in the beginning😂

[@bzbrown71]

She keeps me alive. LOVE THIS!

[@sforgey1]

Jesus...perfection here.

[@barductube]

Looove this version even better than mandy patinkins version which haunted me for years... this is sooo enjoyable, thank you

[@doctoract14]

I love the way she sings this song. She truly conveys the meaning of the song.

[@purplesop]

I sang this song at a memorial for my cousin who hanged himself. The words were very comforting in that situation. On a happier note, Bernadette Peters is absolutely without peer in this material!

[@MarthaKite]

I am doing a production of "Into the Woods" right now... *In the woods* of Northern California... this song did miraculous, healing things for me today, there among the cool, beautiful trees... Music is a holy language. Miss Peters gets it *perfectly* right, here.

[@sirusbones]

Such a beautiful singing voice. This song always get me tearing up! Wonderful!

[@dianedevlin2964]

Oh Bernadette! You are so adorable! AND completely AMAZING!

[@claudiaking1949]

What an amazingly expressive interpretation of this song! Lovely.

[@lamagiduneinstant76]

Oooh! Oooh! Bernadette Peters AND Kristin Chenoweth singing Baby Got Back?!?!? I AM SO THERE!

[@elementwind91]

I REALLY hope they didn't cut out this song for the new movie coming out...

[@KarasConspiracies]

They didn't, and Cinderella sings it.

[@cheyennecullinane1507]

BlondeBeauty 101, Actually, it's pretty much a duet between Cinderella and the Baker with Little Red and Jack. Into the Woods is amazing. We've done it in English class.

[@allimatarrese6081]

They didn't and it actually sounds great in the movie

[@devans5690]

Cheyenne Cullinane It's a quartet (song for 4 people) not a duet (song for two.)

[@cheyennecullinane1507]

No, because Little Red and Jack have maybe one or two lines. Most of it is between Cinderella and the Baker.

[@latinsinger18]

this never fails to bring tears to my eyes

[@DassMorris]

"What the heck, this is *my* show I can do what I want!" XD I love that line!

[@margaritaperla]

her and donna murphy are my favourite sondheim ladies.

[@izzyc127]

Thank you for creating such a wonderful peace Mr. Sondheim. May you fly high with Hal Prince. 💔 still can’t believe that you’re dead.

[@DisneyFan16672]

Looking forward to seeing the live-action filming of "Into the Woods", but for now I can safely say that Bernadette does one of the most beautiful renditions of this Sondheim classic (even if as she stated she didn't sing it as the Witch in the musical). Simply beautiful...