(Not) Getting Married Today - Carol Burnett - Company

[@williamskelton325]

I lost it when she asked the singer "are you in there"

[@seantodd8875]

"the singer" is the legendary Ruthie Henshall. Best recognize.

[@kfedup27]

In the interview on the DVD, Carol is very honest about the fact that she asked them to slow the song for her. When asked if she thought she could sing, her response was, "Loudly." She is doing what every entertainer SHOULD do. She is having fun doing something she loves and inviting us to have fun with her. She made it her own in a way only Carol Burnett can. Yes, it's not everyone's cup of tea. I love her and the performance. But...as is the case with the rest of us, it's only my opinion.

[@itstheburnz]

this song has been done to death! Leave it to Carol to do it her way.. she has always been the queen of mimicry.. and slowing it down you can hear all the words.. and yet she found new laughs spots in it.. genius..

[@34beckbeck]

Brent Edwards disagree its supposed to be quick and punchy....she does DEFINITLY make it funnier but she ruins it also...

[@bigred8432]

rebecca haycraft the entire point of the show was to look at the songs in a different way.

[@martinblanco2818]

to you're point, I've never heard it at the same tempo as the original featuring Beth Howland (although I'm sure it's been done). Still, it's not slow, and what a treat to have an extra nanosecond to absorb every word. Carol Burnett's performance is excellent and I'm glad it is preserved for the ages.

[@joelabramson6180]

As Carol Buenet clearly states to the brides maide " Are You In There...." Only she could provide what I think is a clear added line to convey the notion of what happens on a wedding day. Is those lines in the original lyrics?

[@carolineh648]

I keep seeing that people are saying that Carol's version is slower than the original. She's probably doing it slower so people can understand her, to put more comedy into it, and to do her own version of the song. I personally love the original and this one.

[@JenniferWGrossSings]

A FandomedThespian It appears that everyone is singing their parts at a faster tempo and Carol is slower- probably for comedic effect, like you previously mentioned.

[@BellasielBOB]

It's true. In an interview she did about this show, she asked for it to be slowed down so that people could understand all of the lyrics because they were so hilarious!

[@TheBlueJayStar]

Lewis Keyes So are you claiming Carol Burnett knows better than Stephen Sondheim? Love Carol, but I think Sondheim knows his own work best. (Not saying she's not allowed to do her own spin- but having a preference for the speed of the original is a completely acceptable stance)

[@lewiskeyes9683]

I am saying Sindheim is a bore and he couldnt shine Caril Burnetts shoes as far as talent.

[@TheBlueJayStar]

Lewis Keyes See Carol is great, but that's just flat out wrong.

[@srtopo24]

Carol puts her own spin on this fun song. Yes it's slower than usual but holds up nicely. One version doesn't have to be 'better' than another; they just offer something different. Beth Howland, the original set the frantic pace. Madeline Kahn does a terrific frantic almost deadpan interpretation. Another version I saw here on KZbin has the singer doing a very frantic crazy version. All have their merits!!! Enjoy them all!!!

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

Carol absolutely knows her strength is the comedy over the tempo, and she plays it to perfection.

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

i also quite like that because she takes it slower, she can add some melodic feel to a song thats almost always straight patter in the verses

[@SongbirdZingara]

3:07 is my favorite part especially John Barrowman's reaction when Carol Burnett screams "OH SHUT UP!!" :)

[@cappygirl8]

I love how John flinches when Carol says "oh shut up!"

[@richardholmesmusic2128]

I saw the original in 1970 and NOT A WORD OF IT could be understood. I learned the words finally by repeated listening, but it is so much better for the audience to be able to catch so many quick laughs. Most versions find something fun and new and Burnett's version has a lot of wonderful inflections and many of her beloved vocal quirks. Great job!

[@donnalichvarcik9358]

Our favorite badass red headed queen 👑 of comedy Carrol Burnett

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

Mad props to Ruthie for keeping a straight face with Carol right there lol

[@darcybrummett7004]

Callum Yeah, no kidding!

[@funnygil0046]

She nearly broke Barrowman.

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

@@funnygil0046 (lovingly) im sure theres a joke about a ham carving up a ham there, acting wise lol

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

side note: carol definitely took this slower than the top tier amys, singing-wise. but of course utterly unmatched comedically

[@showtunesrock1]

I love how she doesn't have to hit any correct notes in this song but she's hilarious and this is one of the best versions I've seen.

[@lesliebest6995]

I love Carol Burnett to pieces. She was hysterical in this skit. I have heard many singers sing this song before but I have to give my props to Beth Howland, the original Amy. No one but no one handled that frenzied pace the way she did. She was BRILLIANT.

[@PeanutsAssorted]

Carol is so good, if you watch John at the back you can see him just breaking character and enjoying Carol's performance

[@donnalichvarcik9358]

Queen Carol has done it all acting singing comedy behind the movie magic making and making us love her for 90 years and counting and still making us laugh forever and always 😊👑

[@beccasalts2829]

she's a genius I swear.....only carol could pull that off....well and if she was still with us Lucille Ball would've been hilarious to do this.

[@timlester1867]

I don't think the song was written for a basso profundo...

[@theevilqueenreadstoo]

1:48 I LOVE when she tries to look through the girl's ear xD

[@Caroux84]

The comedic timing in this is of the quality that only Carol Burnett can provide. Is the song flawlessly performed? No. Not by a long shot. But the acting is so brilliant that one forgets.

[@danielydia2806]

Proof that this woman will forever be one of the most legendary performers of all time. She is one of the reasons I pursued theatre and comedy.

Can we just agree that both Carol and Ruthie are amazing Carol is a legend, but also for Ruthie to keep a straight face the entire time with Carols antics

[@LisetteOropesaSoprano]

The woman is a comic genius.

[@gary1568]

To watch CB live is a gift. She doesn't have to open her mouth to make us laugh. Hope she comes out for one more theater experience. Limited engagement of course!

[@abriellerobare5465]

Omg Carol puts an amazing spin on this! I love all her different voices and how she makes it SO funny.

[@kimberlypont]

Ruthie Henshall singing the "Bless this day..." part!! and "Paul" is played by Bronson Pinchon! :-) LOVE this!

[@jigsawgizmo5882]

me: :20 recognizes John Barrowman (the living embodiment of the fangirl in all of us) and cannot stop watching his reactions to Carol Burnett for the rest of the clip. has to watch again.

[@daniellemarie334]

Julie Andrews did this once... it would be so cool if they did it together!

[@Marcel_Audubon]

t ain't duet material

[@Breerox108]

+Marcel Audubon Sure it is, one of them would have to be paul :)

[@martakheyfets2235]

Danielle Urton I don’t think Julie Andrews can sing high notes after her surgery. She mostly acts now.

[@dmr11235]

Oh the list of people who’ve done it is absurd. Julie Andrews, Madeline Kahn, Patti LuPone

[@timbolester]

You can find Julie’s version on KZbin, also. She sings it very quickly but we can understand every word because her diction is impeccable.

[@austenluvr]

Carol gives a realness to this

[@rizzo1000]

I recently got the cd of the original "Putting it together" with Julie Andrews. She did all three parts and FAST! It was amazing, I recommend listening to it once.

[@Terrrrry5]

I have to say I was expecting a "has been" and she KILLED this number. Brava!!!

[@tomkellycartoons]

Carol Burnett is no “has been,” Darling.

[@taralohman6492]

She could never be a has been, Carol Burnett is an “always is”!

[@SeaTravelr123]

Idk who I like better. Beth Holland was sensational Madeline Kahn was hysterical and well Carol. OMG she’s just the best. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dannysimion]

Hahaha. Carol’s version is too classic and hilarious!! One of the many reinterpretations of this song

[@daniellemarie334]

"are you in there" is something carol used to ask Julie all the time!

[@goblueinga]

I love being able to hear all the words. Thye are hysterical!

[@JLvatron]

Great singing, Cousin Balki!

[@Sparxe]

Absolutely stellar performance by Carol Burnett!

[@maryphelps7381]

Such a versatile Performer ! Definitely one of Many Amazing Talents of her generation !

[@viciousv422]

Carol is beyond all words. I love you.

[@gekost79]

She .... is ... AMAZING !!!!

[@Catharine58]

Carol Burnett ROCKS!

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

Carol and madeline kahn do this song so well

[@zzzut]

I like that she sings it a little slower than most. Patter songs don’t have to be so fast nobody understands a word the singer utters. Great job.

[@dslewinski]

I love Carol Burnett.. no one is as talented as her!! She is amazing.

[@eventingirl001]

This version and Madeline Kahn's I think are the greatest version!. Madeline's is the traditional, frenetic version. Carol's is more realistic and her humor just shines through!

[@beffsmith95]

Oh Carol, Carol how you are so wonderful

[@gekost79]

I don't know if you have seen a better performance than this one from Carol! She is perfect!!!!

[@gemmaskate]

I love this version, because it's not really good as far as the singing of it goes, and I mean that as a compliment. Like I've heard it really well sung before, but Carol does a great job of a) conveying Amy's hysteria, and b) making it really funny, and I think that's more important

[@christienelson1437]

This is more vaudeville like, the focus is on the humor of the situation not the vocal ranges.

[@matildekimmerle6607]

Sung by many - this is my favorite

[@rawmamma]

Thanks for taking me down memory lane. Amy has to be on the top 5 favorite roles I ever played as an actor. Thank you Sondheim for your musical theatre genius and giving actors some of the most unique and incredible roles to play!

[@valedictorian2004]

This has got to be the funniest thing I have ever seen, OMG I love Carol Burnett!!!!!!

[@HardRockMiner]

I used to watch Carol on her show with my mom was I was a kid. Carol always reminds me of my dear mom. I love them both.

[@megalulubear]

Carole totally rocks this. I hate it when it goes too fast and you can't hear the lyric. And am I hearing Ruthie Henshal singing the high part there? And being told to go home! Beautiful! I don't know how anyone does this song, honestly. I once heard a pro singer in a concert try this one and she totally lost it, poor woman, I felt so sorry for her, it was just a mess. Leave it to Carol to do the best version I know!

[@victordunson719]

That was freakin Incredible

[@johnflynn9619]

Carol has a Beautiful Voice & is Very Funny.

[@DaughterofBabaYaga]

Hahaha this women is absolutely amazing! Talented and hilarous!!!

[@sashaanne703]

I love this song, but somehow had not seen this version of it before. I think I love this song even more now, precisely because it is performed very differently from what is usual. It helps that Carol Burnett is a comic genius.

[@lindaeasley4336]

Carol knocks this out of the park . I saw the Pratt Family Singers video ( Sound of Music parody she and Julie did in 1962 on stage at Carnegie Hall ) and she was amazing. She wasn't going through the motions in her role .She added her own touch with comedic gestures and wacky sound of her voice

[@Eclectic999]

Carol Burnett is a treasure

[@cristianrey4616]

I can't stop laughing everytime i see this version!!! Amazing and hilarious performance!!

[@danieleveritt2823]

The BEST version of this song - ever!!!!

[@meenyminymoe]

She really put a new spin on this great Broadway tune, and it worked beautifully. Loved it!

[@MartinaFan4LIfe]

Just thought I’d throw the lyrics down here Bless this day Pinnacle of life Husband joined to wife The heart leaps up to behold This golden day. Today is for Amy Amy, I give you the rest of my life To cherish and to keep you To honor you forever Today is for Amy My, happily, soon-to-be wife. Pardon me, is everybody here? Because if everybody's here I'd like to thank you all For coming to the wedding. I'd appreciate you going even more I mean, you must have lots of better things to do And not a word of it to Paul Remember Paul? You know, the man I'm going to marry But I'm not, because I wouldn't ruin anything As wonderful as he is. Thank you all for the gifts and the flowers, Thank you all, now it's back to the showers Don't tell Paul, but I'm not getting married today. Bless this day Tragedy of life Husband bound to wife The heart leaps up And feels dead This dreadful day. Listen everybody, look, I don't know what you're waiting for A wedding. What's a wedding? It's a prehistoric ritual Where everybody promises fidelity forever, Which is maybe the most horrifying word I ever heard of, Which is followed by a honeymoon, where suddenly he'll realize He's saddled with a nut, and want to kill me, which he should. Thanks a bunch, but I'm not getting married Go have lunch, 'cause I'm not getting married You've been grand, but I'm not getting married Don't just stand there, I'm not getting married And don't tell Paul, but I'm not getting married today. Go! Can't you go? Why is nobody listening? Goodbye! Go and cry At another person's wake. If you're quick, for a kick You could pick up a christening But please, on my knees, There's a human life at stake! Listen everybody, I'm afraid you didn't hear Or do you want to see a crazy lady fall apart in front of you? It isn't only Paul who would be ruining his life You know, we'll both of us be losing our identities I telephoned my analyst about it, and he said to see him Monday But by Monday I'll be floating in the Hudson with the other garbage. I'm not well, so I'm not getting married You've been swell, but I'm not getting married Clear the hall, 'cause I'm not getting married Thank you all, but I'm not getting married And don't tell Paul, but I'm not getting married today. Bless this bride Totally insane Slipping down the drain And bless this day in our hearts As it starts To rain. Today is for Amy Go! Can't you go? Look, you know I adore you all But why watch me die Like Eliza on the ice? Look, perhaps I'll collapse In the apse right before you all So take back the cake Burn the shoes, and boil the rice. Look, I didn't want to have to tell you, But I may be coming down with hepatitis, and I think I'm gonna faint So if you want to watch me faint, I'll do it happily But wouldn't it be funnier to go and watch a funeral? So thank you for the twenty-seven dinner plates Thirty-seven butter knives Forty-seven paperweights Fifty-seven candle holders One more thing... I'm not getting married. Amen! Softly said... But I'm not getting married. Amen! With this ring... See, I'm not getting married! Amen! I thee wed. Still, I'm not getting married! Amen! Let us pray that we are getting married Let us pray that we're not getting married Today!

[@blueboyandthebandits872]

how amazing she is....what talent!

[@AngelAdorable3]

XD this is a lovely example of what marriage does to people. Now all we need is the dress set on fire and her standing on the alter with the bouquet in one hand and a squirrel in the other.

[@elisedesignss]

Carol is amazing but I had no idea Bronson Pinchot could sing like that!!

[@Teezer44]

The best rendition..slowed down or not. Master comedienne.

[@lukemckenzie0121]

She really is a treasure

[@bunni3girl]

i still remember every word to this

[@CaraPicone]

Go-O can’t you go-O?!?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annli9895]

ple-EA-se on my k-NEE-s there's a human life at stake xD

[@kandyappleview]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@imagaybanana2004]

Ann Li w-HY watch me d-IE like Eliza on the ice

[@sparkonem]

So talented!

[@drednm]

Burnett is brilliant.... talk about TALENT!

[@bryanstein9240]

Lols 😂 the snoopy impression at 315is hilarious 😂

[@chimeforest]

The performance is great... But the automatic captions are pure gold!

[@jezt42]

Love both Carol and Madeline's versions: I reckon it works best when the speed is quick but not so quick you miss the fab lyrics.

[@troubledone5334]

Check out Julie Andrews version.

[@mattdeans9873]

AAA+ Thank you for posting this! What a brilliant rendition. An extremely difficult number to begin with, Carol proves herself not just a variety show comedienne. Brava!!!

[@lalagonegaga]

In all this racing with the ultra-fast tempo, most of them just forget to ACT, which, in a piece as funny as this, is essential. Thank heavens, Carol does it just right. This is by far the best version I have ever heard.

[@dsativa3355]

(to the note on speed) i LOVE madeline kahn's version/rendition of this song...it's an absolute favorite!!!

[@GastonCordobez]

best version so far

[@ameliamooneyham6935]

She's so wonderful !! I pray I every night to meet her !!! So I know I will !!

[@jeri-annabbott1896]

She definitely puts her own spin on it. I appreciate being able to hear the lyrics a little more easily.

[@ChloeCC3]

She is Bloody Brilliant!!!

[@Ddouds206]

Carol did this song well, you have to be a great singer to do this song.

[@allanfisch]

Love this....Not as fast as Beth did it, but Carol brings, well, Carol to it...

[@thatsmartblonde]

This is amazing. Plus this is the first time I've been able to hear each individual word and I've seen various productions.

[@marykylaeroapras3064]

Im amaze how the lady don't loss it when carol ask if "she's there"

[@GarrettRamsfield]

The great Ruthie Henshall…one of the best Fantine

[@ivymalfoy8637]

I really prefer this slower version (that was awful English I know) because it makes it for a wider audience where everyone can understand it. This makes it much funnier and have more if an effect.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Love thia version of a very complicated song. It's important for the lyrics to be heard.

[@Rheesoman]

lol how can you not like this? Are you in there?

[@markmh835]

Hahaha!! Touche!

[@ReemThearab]

She is truly amazing

[@scmalnis]

Wow, Carole is so talented! She can rap!!!!

[@Danny79]

Carol is just brilliant!

[@Etheline]

the *Good Bye* is fabulous...the all is fabulous!

[@alexandradarcyhaddad]

oh my gosh so good

[@wisdompoop]

Two thumbs and two big toes up

[@StephC6134]

Lol John looked as if he was about to have a heart attack at 3:09! So funny, I love this it's really good!

[@LeftofWrong]

I. Love. Carol Burnett.

[@DrewWasMe]

So much fun put into this reading of the song! Carol has always been a singer, even if she herself doesn't own up to it. Great!

[@margaretcwalters]

what a great talent carol burnett is

[@J85kyo]

owh~~~~ haha. she is crazy!!!! LOL really really enjoyed this one :)

[@waagzangertje]

*not possible to keep a straight face when watching this*

[@darcybrummett7004]

waagzangertje IKR!

[@martinblanco2818]

Kudos to Carol Burnett and every other artist starting with Both Howland who has publicly performed this delightful beast of a song. Which song is more cruet to a performer, "Not Getting Married Today" or Bernstein's "Glitter and Be Gay"? Thank you to these esteemed composers (and so many talented and brave singers) for creating such wonderful music. My biggest problem with Stephen Sondheim's scores, which I thoroughly love, is that when performed, the brilliance of the song almost always outshines the performance, no matter how good the performance. It's a Sisyphean task to perform Sondheim, but damn it, if it isn't all so brilliant. This clip was a treat.

[@michman2]

Not to be missed. We should all note that Carol got her start on Broadway.