Who Sang The "Glitter And Be Gay" Climax Best? (Eb6)

[@soapie1285]

Well I just through 7 minutes of “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA” and I am not even mad

[@ihbarddx]

Not mad? That's the last tea party I invite YOU to!

[@AthenaPOfficial]

Watching this as an alto is infuriating 😂 I love listening to notes I wish I could hit

[@lee_1292]

Think that’s bad? I’m a baritone lol...

[@ashleybuttafuoco]

Imagine being a trans tenor who is always surrounded by boys who can indeed hit these notes. DEPRESSING

[@theriverastyx]

BIG MOOD.

[@sarahellison7897]

Im an alto and i can relate

[@jwilber02]

I'm a bass

[@countrymonkOSB]

No contest, Kristin sings it and acts it the best. Don't forget this is a theater piece and needs to be acted as well as sung

[@missgunst4152]

Benedict Joseph Miller so right, Dessau and Jo might sing it better, coming from opera, but acting and singing in a stunning way gives Kristen the #1 by far

[@kevinr.m.richardson812]

I wouldn't say that. She does play it to the hilt, but bigger does not necessarily equate to better in acting. Not even in a deconstruction, like Candide is. All Kristin did here was her usual shtick.

[@charlesbutcher04]

Benedict Joseph Miller Kristen Chenoweth was actually playing that role in Candide, however some of these were performed in a concert where they don’t really act, which actually I believe that some of them were actually better vocally than Kristen such as Diana Damrau (I’m not saying that she did a bad job she still did amazingly). I mean the title says who sang it better not who performed it better, that is a whole different question.

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

& the stans cheer CHENO CHENO CHENOOOOO

[@crystalmike17]

True. But, it says "who sang it better" so it's only counting the singing part, not the theatre part.

[@uhxezg]

Mosquitos in my room be like:

[@rat5800]

uh x ooo

[@escobiasean]

☠️☠️

[@AshleesBathroom]

WHY DO YOU HAVE MOSQUITOES IN YOU R O O M?!

[@acerslatestvideos7031]

I just died with this comment. Underrated, haha

[@b.d6642]

@@AshleesBathroom it's not like they sent the mosquitoes Invasions

[@abbydawn2027]

Me, half asleep: this isn’t phantom of the opera

[@nathanielisaacs972]

Mood

[@carolvogelman5261]

Abby Dawn No, it's Bernstein and far better! Read the book and try again, it's entirely based on a joke on a philosophy and Cunagunde is an airhead who dies and comes back later! People have spent whole dissertations on Voltaire had a sexy brain, as did the writers of this musical, they 'got it" it won't hand itself to you and you need to once see whole show before you judge!

[@acethefox]

@@carolvogelman5261 She... She wasn't judging anything?

[@plannerliness6]

Go back to sleep

[@bkmac10]

LMAO

[@jonathanshapira5578]

Me in the shower

[@minxstole93]

This deserves all the likes!!!

[@adrianaspeis]

Jonathan Shapira same 😂😂😂

[@zipitostio9675]

XD XD XD

[@ghostali333]

lmao mood

[@Elismusic1032]

@@redvlvt1218 yes

[@MissFawlty]

Kristin combines voice and interpretation so perfectly, what a performer! I also love Rose's crystalline pitch.

[@II-my3xn]

MissFawlty I totally agree she brings out the character perfectly

[@droolingfangirl]

I think I would count hers as "the most fun for me" I also liked Sumi Jo's.

[@victoriaferreira1724]

MissFawlty Nathalie and Diana were also really amazing

[@salamzander]

Same

[@layoverbear]

Patricia, thats not how you do a vibratto! Kristin had it in the bag, as usual :)

[@eroupopper]

Sabine was very lacking out of the list! Kristin Nailed it to the T. I had no idea what Patrica was doing!

[@sav9317]

sis her tongue wiggled stg

[@cappy6103]

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[@sav9317]

big mood HAHAHHA

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Her vibrato did sound better than most though

[@kait_rose_0232]

I legit got frightened by Patricia’s tongue vibrato. If my vocal coach saw me doing that, she would have probably smacked me with a ruler

[@mrbest79]

Kait_ Rose_02 And clearly no one enjoyed her perfornance.

[@Niqhtmusic]

Oh god, me too!

[@tmouse1234]

Imagine needing a vocal coach

[@stolitzslovechild5224]

@@tmouse1234 imagine wanting to learn more about something you love, right? Even Barbra had lessons, y'know?

[@mr.worldwide4758]

Tmouse123 Don’t flatter yourself bud

[@avabarruffi_]

One of my teachers was listening to a girl perform this song and during the ending high notes she had a vocal hemorrhage burst and she had to just continue the end of the song and she didn’t tell anyone she had it because she didn’t want to lose the role

[@lexymartin6841]

That means....she broke sumn?

[@avabarruffi_]

Lexy Martin big time

[@avabarruffi_]

Lexy Martin it took her so long to recover and I think lost a little range

[@Disturbednum1fan]

happened to me singing Defying Gravity.. im a tenor, who likes to think hes an soprano.... lost almost an octave

[@ramoonqwq742]

Same. Been singing Queen of the night everyday for almost 2 years and damaged my vocals. I can't sing in my Head and falsetto now.

[@matthewalexander9514]

The tongue vibrato is so off putting and scary....

[@llcooljay520]

I now want to research her to see what it does to her other work. It is so scary.

[@Danayru]

Also incredibly unhealthy for the voice!

[@ciociosan]

Imagine what she can do to the D...

[@sparkybish]

It sounds grotesque.

[@DistressedAndImpressed]

ciociosan 💀

[@howareyoumoreofaclownthanme]

To be honest as an untrained listener all of these ladies sound great. I'll never be able to hit anywhere close to those kinds of notes. I like all of them except for Ms. Tongue Vibrato. It just looks disgusting. As a performer Kristin has it in the bag, but with vocal quality I'd have to give it to Diana.

[@Cecilialam888]

Kodoku Pierrot I

[@thesoubretteoftheopera7313]

As a "trained" (I prefer more experienced) listener. There is a huge difference. Some of the performers sounded very strained and some were flat.

[@stephenbeale4765]

watch diana's full performance - it's incredible

[@jermainejr11]

Stephen Beale, it’s entrancing.

[@ElftheDog]

some, more like many lol..@@thesoubretteoftheopera7313 it frustrated me that it was a mere quarter tone or so that they were flat. like cmon ladies just a lil more and you got it.....

[@baileyz5216]

EDITA GURL WHAT ARE YOU DOING LMAO

[@marr6920]

She is 70 years old... hahahahaha

[@lwilliamsnoc]

Baileyz521 She said "i already got paid"

[@jermainejr11]

Omg! Preach - idc how old she was! She knew better.

[@lionsmaine1238]

Baileyz521 her best

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

I mean. props.

[@avacadoballinger6568]

patricia's tongue is forever haunting my nightmares

[@kerrieannmarie]

I'm tone deaf but yeesh, great way to rupture a cord. Never saw anyone do that so dangerously.😱

[@archiereece8321]

im loving that sexy tongue

[@ilovemovies725]

​​@@kerrieannmarieShe 's been singing for ages now so keep your comments. She hasn't ruptured anything and has reached an age where many before her had declined and were compelled to stop altogether. Last thing I heard , she still has a career. Fucking internet self-proclaimed specialists...

[@Angelica-gb7ii]

I'm just wondering how you do vibrato with your tongue i'm confused-

[@tommytimp]

The tongue can act as a barrier to the sound coming from behind it, so some singers manipulate the intensity of their vibrato by manipulating the tongue.

[@cjck1344]

Here’s how you do it correctly: Don’t do it

[@Guyzemail]

wiggle it about a bit

[@Niqhtmusic]

Oh man.. that scared me a bit

[@yayalucia7997]

While possible, it's not recommended because it can really hurt your throat and damage your voice. If your don't have your vibrato, either don't use it or train PROPERLY to develop it. Do not use your tongue, waver your voice, or mess with your volume.

[@handypen]

omg what is happening to patricias tongue

[@Zoe-bt9pg]

handypen tongue vibrato it looks so weird

[@cobalt._.27]

her tongue is strong and Patricia has been pumping those tongue muscles

[@LH-xo2hf]

Unhealthy vibrato is what that is 😀

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Her vibrato was one of the best

[@daniellemartin7541]

handypen 😂😂😂

[@samdrake922]

Kristin clearly mastered this like don't be dumb...

[@BabyLogarius]

AH SEPTIPLIER ALERT

[@ladybugcat5788]

@@BabyLogarius aaah anime profile alert

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

Me: CHENO CHENO CHE...(Sumi enters)...oh..wait now...🤣🤣🤣

[@mayabc333]

You misspelt Diana

[@pinkythepup6758]

YOUR PFP I-

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

Kristin's acting is amazing and she hits those notes so effortlessly... And her dress looks so much like Glinda's during popular.

[@fairy5668]

I think this comment might be a bit biased. There are times when her voice is not as strong as the others, but for comedy she's one of the best

[@ihbarddx]

@@fairy5668 I think of it this way: The objective of opera singers seems to be to demonstrate that you are the greatest singer who has ever lived. The objective of pop singers is to show the audience a good time. Kristin Chenoweth comes from both traditions, and the end result happens to be a spectaculary good fit for this role.

[@Kavafy]

@@ihbarddx Vocally it's not good though

[@rosethepanda9523]

@@Kavafy but that isn’t the point necessarily for a song from a musical. imo Sumi Jo was flawless, but she didn’t embody the character like Chenoweth did (probably because she was doing a concert rather than the actual musical lmao) so if we were to label the “best” we each have our own bars, and some include the portrayal of the character

[@subliminal5543]

@@fairy5668 how? Kristen chenoweth produced squillo (formant around 2000-3000 kHz) while most of these singers don’t have

[@treyerny3140]

At first I was like “what does everyone mean by tounge vibrato??” But then.. I KNEW

[@MikhailCazi]

Literally the way Diana was the only one to be able to maneuver that sustained note perfectly into a squeal and then a laugh??? That was perfect!!!

[@NancyPollyCy]

No one is better than Damrau, but I'd have to put Chenoweth in a close tie

[@alaynahanson2549]

Sumi’s tone is just so pure! Her Eb definitely deserves applause!

[@Davidthemusician129]

Agreed

[@NeedleEGaemateulRAh]

indeed

[@sunflowerwithlegs]

absolutely

[@cjck1344]

True

[@hannahhelms2233]

Agreed! I was just coming down here to be like, uh, nobody's mentioning Sumi?

[@adriangerardlopez9801]

Diana Damrau for voice quality... For showmanship and comedy, I like Kristin

[@quinndecamp9420]

Honestly after watching Diana's whole performance I think her acting strikes me as more human than Kristen's. Kristen is playing it larger than life and it rocks, but...Diana but me in the feels with her facial expressions and timing in a way that Kristen doesn't in this role.

[@ariannadoesthings3636]

Is nobody talking about how flawless Sumi was? Like, her notes and vibrato was perfect

[@iLuvvYuuMjxXxLia]

Chaeng Bear Loves Strawberries came here to say the same thing!

[@whiskeysaga]

Clear as a bell, it's perfect

[@hugedisappointment5564]

She has such a beautiful and clear voice. I love her

[@matheusd.rodrigues429]

Almost every single one of them were flawless in technique

[@fairy5668]

YES her and Scarlett's were the clearest. Also I used to have the same pfp baha

[@millenialguidesontech846]

Patricia's tongue be like: 👆 👇 👆 👇 And it makes me uncomfortable

[@chelsea_sarfo6388]

I was actually kind of scared for a minute there when I saw her tongue moving like that. I have trouble with my vibrato, but I certainly don't use my tongue.

[@prizmarvalschi1319]

@@chelsea_sarfo6388 if you watch it without audio it looks like she's gagging and or choking

[@marcom.351]

*tongue

[@stateofgrace03]

rose sawve kinda did it too

[@stateofgrace03]

@@prizmarvalschi1319 ALSKKPAOKSK THATS SO FUNNY

[@sethbender2863]

The way Kristin was able to act like an insane person is exactly why she is the best.

[@deaded5040]

She's much to screeched for my taste 😖

[@jacobelmahir7608]

For me it's a three way tie between Kristin for her performance and stage presence, Diana for her smoothness and clarity, and Natalie for going higher than anyone else and for her technique.

[@bryguyf69]

3:43 I'm sure Patricia's vibrating tongue would cum in handy in that threeway...

[@reginageorge2034]

What about June and Barbra

[@reecemarie2693]

I TOTALLY AGREE

[@elenacoxon2456]

She didnt go higher? She was the same lol

[@thecook1993]

They all sang the same notes. Natalie had bad technique though which is why she developed nodes.

[@RonnieStewartJr]

I think the best were Kristen, Diana, and June. The worst were Patricia (THAT TONGUE WTF) and Edita.

[@lisaautrey9554]

June's eyes!

[@jamesburke4507]

Yeah that tongues was just cray-cray, and Edita's like... what.. 70?

[@mpsmithpt2001]

Poor example of Edita’s singing. She was brilliant.

[@mpsmithpt2001]

Lisa Autrey: June has eye/vision problems. Quite unfortunate.

[@kareninalabama]

mpsmithpt2001: THANK you! That's what I came here to say. Edita was singing notes in the stratosphere long before many of these young women were even born. When she was in her prime, she was the dramatic coloratura to beat (well, ok - maybe she *and* Dame Joan.)

[@TomIdelson]

Well, it's very hard to choose, because you have two type of performers here- Opera Singers and Actresses Singers (and few who do both), and between the Opera singers you have the Lyrical Sopranos who can hit the note, but you can tell are a bit scared of it, and you have Coloraturas who can do it more easily (for example Sumi Jo, Damrau and Dessay are all famous for singing Queen of Night which goes to top F, so Glitter's Eb sits really comfortably on their voices). Personally, I prefer it when an actress sings it- Barbara Cook (who originated the role) and Scarlet are brilliant, but for me Kristin the all-round winner as she does it perfectly in every sense! ALSO, please note that the LEGENDARY Edita Gruberova is in her 60s in this video (even late 60s!!), so give her a mother-f***ing standing ovation!!! Thanks again M.G for another brilliant super-cut x

[@latsnojokelee6434]

I thought it was pretty amazing that Edita could still hit notes like that at her age. At that point usually women's voices have actually dropped down a little bit so that was pretty amazing.

[@rat5800]

I totally agree. They are also some light-lyrics in there,

[@kennethwayne6857]

Have you heard the younger Edita sing the original higher version of Zerbinetta's aria? Superb. I was lucky to hear her onstage (only once) in 'Puritani' in '91 and I cherish the memory.

[@bbnffgvbnn8860]

Edita Gruberova is 60 , thats not an excuse ,60 is very young for an opera singer , Nellie melba at 65 could still sing beautifully

[@bbnffgvbnn8860]

@@rat5800 Light Lyric is not a voice fach , coloratura isnt really a voice fach either it's more of a vocal skill and you aren't born a coloratura , and there are some dramatic sopranos who can sing coloratura

[@abrahamo90]

Including technique, sound and the character portraying: 1.- Kristine 2.- Scarlett Straller 3.- Rose Sawve. I was putting in here Patricia Petibon, but her tongue really triggers me, she's not using a correct techinique.

[@luongvunam3528]

agree! and i love how kristen sings''fraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaance''!

[@fairy5668]

How did you not put Diana? She acted too

[@fuddafirst]

when we talk about these legends we often forget how great Kristin PLAYS. Plus, she could sing that on a rollercoaster, you wouldn't hear the difference.

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

Everybody forgot Barbara Cook who introduced the Song and also performed it

[@Amycakes7]

My favorites here are Kristin Chenoweth (such richness of tone!), Barbara Cook, and Natalie Dessay. Honorable mentions to Meagan Miller and Sumi Jo. I normally love Diana Damrau, but I didn't love her tone here (maybe the sound quality hurt her here?). I would have loved to see Harolyn Blackwell (from the 1997 Broadway revival) included as well. (Sorry, I meant this as a comment on the main post, but I guess I will leave it here, too.)

[@tabbybabbles5180]

The thing that gets me is how everyone is talking about how Kristen’s acting it while Scarlett is just standing there but she’s not even on a real stage and if you saw the rest of the performance, she was definitely acting the whole time especially since it was during a televised show.

[@thomasgareaubaritone627]

Hmmm....it's so shady to include Edita singing this aria at 70 when there are plenty of good recordings available (and everybody else here has clips in their prime....). I like many of the ladies, but I didn't know Rose Sawvel. Going to look her up!

[@dichterfuerstin]

Thomas Gareau, baritone I know, You’re Right! I know Edita could do that way better.

[@izabelaberesova558]

Word!

[@Shahrdad]

No one has touched Barbara Cook in this music, and almost no one has sung the Hs in hahahaha the way Bernstein wanted like Barbara. Her E-flat was great, and she did this 8 times a week and twice on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

[@DavidN369]

Word.

[@cynaraslover]

THANK YOU! I grew up on the Barbara Cook original cast album that my parents bought immediately after seeing Candide when I was maybe five or six years old. Barbara remains the best followed by June Anderson. You can all keep the screechy Chenoweth.

[@aliccolo]

I also grew up on the soundtrack with Barbara Cook. It is on my iPod to this day. Hearing anyone besides her sing it is so strange to my ear. For me, her interpretation is perfection.

[@mfaqd]

Agree.

[@CharlesHerschel]

I must agree. Barbara Cook also got all her laughs without shtick. But it did come, as Cunegonde says, at an awful cost. It nearly drove her to a nervous breakdown having to produce that song eight shows a week.

[@CrapBag]

Technically diana and Natalie sang a whole octave above their last note lol

[@anastapatsak]

Hey, good to see you here! Love your vids 😄

[@creepybabysun9666]

Yeah Natalie and Diana are one of the only singers who hit a G#6 at the end!

[@Ducksandcatsarebeautiful-122]

0:30 my kettle at 3am 0:57 the car when you dad stops it suddenly 1:28 the communist parties/the demon in my closet at 4am wanting hugs 1:49 every grandmother at a family reunion 2:16 me when I see my brother and my best friend having sex 2:44 my mother when I add her back on facebook 3:09 this pixel quality worse than my grandmas tv screen 3:51 that tongue tho

[@benjaminwilliams8030]

I’m a now convinced that Kristen Chenoweth is a goddess... 💚

[@yuhgetintoit3190]

Benjamin Williams you weren't already?

[@benjaminwilliams8030]

Hugs not Drugs you got me there

[@lichyyyyy]

That's some interesting climax... and title for a song

[@NLidar]

Lichy Guevara If you did not know, "back then" gay meant being happy and joyful; not homosexual.

[@lichyyyyy]

Nuri Lidar Yeah, I knew that, but it still sounds funny

[@WilliamBlakeHall]

The entire number is magical.

[@joshua8483]

Lol what's funny about homosexuals

[@TunaScroll]

My girl Diana Damrau had like the most deviously infectious laugh at the end and I love it so much. Kristen Cheneworth also made me laugh so much with her facial expressions and movement.

[@Notherj]

I agree

[@Oblivitana]

Diana is such a queen fr

[@peterbuttersings9322]

It’s probably Diana followed very closely by Natalie, although I enjoyed the dynamics used by Sabine. And Kristin’s is just a classic!

[@jermainejr11]

PeterButterSings You’re in my thoughts. My post elaborates.

[@ellaemani]

okay y’all sleeping on sumi jo’s vocals tho 🥺 kristin definitely had the best performance but natalie absolutely killed it sowwy

[@Lolo50000]

Natalie was the only one who went up that octave at the end (idk the note but Christ) and for that she deserves way more praise

[@beaglemusic]

I feel that-as much as I like Sumi Jo-she was *not* in tune…flat.

[@christianbaquir2215]

@@Lolo50000 Damrau too!! She and Dessay did the G#6 at the end!!

[@manthasagittarius1]

Diana Damrau, including tipping the upper octave as a little garnish.

[@lexxierowell]

Barbara Cook is really here originating the role and y'all aren't even saying she did it the best. She never knew how to read music, but she could still DO THAT

[@dkimuk]

Barbara Cook not only originated the role, but took direction from Bernstein's himself. If they do a comparison video of the "run" passages she's one of the few that articulates Bernstein's staccato score markings. So many others slur those passages.

[@paragod333]

@@dkimuk Unlike Kirsten who, as usual overdoes, overacts,etc. The humor is right there is the music. Leave it alone. Thanks to Miss Cook who follow direction from the composer, she is the BEST!

[@donaldallen1771]

There is an interview with Barbara Cook where she talks about her struggles with this aria. But she obviously figured it out, genius that she was. What an artist!

[@jermainejr11]

I’m a coloratura connoisseur. I like to think. Kristin - theatrically & vocally is outstanding in this aria, and is and has been for years my 2nd favorite performance of all time. When I think of “Glitter and Be Gay” I do think of her performance, though she is not my #1 performance of all time. This is quintessential Cunegonde though. Slayage Kristin. Daniela - cute. Sabine - vocally, she is a coloratura monster. She needs to watch for going sharp though. Edita - I’m disappointed. She knew better than to sing that at that age. It was funny though. 😂 Edited: Not being agist - she is a Queen thru and thru.....but she could’ve left this song alone. June - YASSSSS QUEEN. What Red candy did she have before going on. 😂 Simone - theatrically, I’d pay to watch that! That spin is glorious when she’s actually singing. Scarlett - THAT is a pretty damn voice! Top note was questionable. Barbara - cute! Edit: HELLA cute - she sounds so lovely actually! Petibon - no words. She’s singing flatter and flatter. I do love one of her recordings though, just not this one. #tongue 😐 Rose - sing Diva. Constance - I’m not sure....that dress. Edit: she nailed every note but like 1.5 of them. Hahah! Megan - was decently great but that orchestra up to the climax....😒 Sumi - THAT VOICE. Piercingly gorgeous. She did go a little flat at times. Dessay - IS MY QUEEN and slaysssss her performance to artistic mastery (voice, acting, technique). She is in my top 2 coloraturas of ALL TIME. Definitely my third best performance ever! WHEN I NEED A COLORATURA FIX, I GO THE DESSAY ROUTE. Diana - IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN. WATCH. THE. WHOLE. PERFORMANCE. I get chills every single time I watch it.

[@MrLuis85698]

Jermaine Woodard Jr. are you really a coloratura expert or you are just a fan ?

[@kairitkolk6641]

Diana💞💞

[@beaglemusic]

Bernstein wrote that part with Barbara Cook in mind. I would have loved to see a video of her performance in her prime.

[@MrLuis85698]

@@michaelsinclair9010 thats what I thought

[@MrsSedley]

No coloratura connoisseur would put Chenoweth first. In that respect Anderson is peerless. Damrau too, of course, but overdone at the end.

[@latsnojokelee6434]

There really is a fine line between hitting super high notes and a screech .

[@mothmaiden4413]

Everyone here sleeping on Sumi smh (5:49)

[@ZSMVids]

While Kristen's was more comical, I truly think Barbara's Cook's performance was purely phenomenal. The class and power she commands with her voice makes her sound like so very lavish. I listen to her version all the time. I love it.

[@AndrewRudin]

Cook... COOK, you idiots! The original and still never equalled.

[@pglover64]

I agree! Cook’s voice is so pristine and delicate . Her voice reminds me of songbirds for some reason!

[@chiviny8512]

3:44 lmao, her tongue is... freaky

[@thatoneannoyingsoprano8066]

NPC 7384976 god i hate when people shake their heads for vibrato. i saw an actress who played the mom in finding neverland doing it to fake some sense of vibrato and it was the worst

[@arkadit671]

If you don't do vibrato correctly then it can actually cause major problems later with singing. Whenever I see little kids being forced to do vibrato it makes me so angry. Vibrato comes with age, it cannot be faked if you want a good sound and or long career

[@CaneFumatore]

@The Flying Dutchman Vibrato is not produced by the diaphragm, it's produced in the throat.

[@blackngoldcuttlefish3390]

Natalie, I love her. Diana makes everything seem so effortless, I'm jealous! And I like Kristin's...she makes it seem effortless in her own way, where people can focus on the acting and the singing just goes along with it, no struggle. I liked Patricia Petibon's too, I was surprised. June and Rose were strong, too.

[@calebcasas4399]

Patricia’s tongue

[@jeremiad1962]

Scarlett Strallen did the best job of both singing AND acting it. (Watch her sing the entire thing sometime - it's delicious) Kristen was great at hamming it up, but that nasal tone makes for a seriously unpleasant listening experience. On the singing front, I enjoyed several of the opera singers (particularly Anderson, Jo and Dessay), but there's always a great fondness for the original...

[@ainanavalona6888]

Diana Damrau is so special. 😍😍😍 She feels what she sings. And that makes her a Diva for me.

[@Edward-W]

Diana Damrau all the way! How is everyone here sleeping on her? Probably the most technically sound singer here and also has the performance down! Natalie Dessay is crazy as well :D

[@musical-chick-134]

I am ALWAYS down to talk about how much I love Diana Damrau. She truly is the queen.

[@derrick1889]

@1:24 she did a sforzando on the E-flat... She's a witch!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@uiteren2845]

Derrick Harley she’s a monster wbk

[@abbyweiner728]

I LOVE SABINE SO MUCH

[@erniesings6855]

Hands down the goddess Barbara Cook

[@chiedu90069]

Yes, the fabulous Barbara Cook sang it 8 times a week!

[@bdarci]

Barbara Cook. No question. Unfortunately by the time she started a concert career, she was no longer singing that, or to quote her, "I ain’t been gonna singing that for a long time"

[@beggandpartners]

I heard her sing it in concert a couple of times, but the n there was no one greater than Cook. God Bless her

[@jenniferlogan4914]

Once again, Barbara Cook.She sings without exaggeration and any trace of “ham” and the irony is delivered in a subtle way, without recourse to the burlesque of miss Chynoweth , great artist that she is. A prime example of less is more, plus a gorgeous voice and the clearest diction, she lets the music and lyrics do there work, never stooping to low comedy, sheer brilliance.

[@MyDarkmarc]

The definitive version has to be the original version done by the incomparable Miss. Barbara Cook who originated the role in the musical Candide when it opened on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theater on December 1, 1956 the musical ran for only 73 performances but because the score was recorded Candide is the only musical flop to come back later with a different book and staging to become a hit. It was Barbara Cook's coloratura soprano range that won her the role of Cunegonde in Leonard Bernstein's 1956 operetta Candide, in which she debuted the show-stopping and vocally demanding comic aria "Glitter and Be Gay."

[@robinpantoja499]

Marc Kagan no one cares that much

[@agdalanzarini8974]

The fact that I had to scroll a good while to find another Barbara Cook stan trully disgusts me.

[@paragod333]

@@robinpantoja499 Speak for yourself...not everyone!

[@AmritaGopal]

I agree Kristin TOTALLY nailed it, but can we give a lil love to my girl Diana Damrau? She was pretty incredible as well.

[@williampelto6095]

You can't beat a legend: Barbara Cook. Pure vocal prowess - no theatrics needed.

[@AndrewRudin]

You're SO right. No one comes close to her. Vocally perfection, including flawless diction. AND... her characterization is SO superior, so hilarious and jaded, compared to the mugging of Chenowith

[@williamskelton325]

Vocally it's the cleanest of everyone's (some got pitchy) id love to be able to travel in time and see her do this live

[@kidkrowtaylor]

@@AndrewRudinKristin is great, but her Glinda ruined it for me. Barbara wins this one.

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

2:46 What I imagine I look like yelling at my kids:

[@YulesArts]

As a person who isn't familiar with musicals, my personal favorite performance-wise is Kristen because she was the most hilarious to me and she sang it in her own way, and added a bit of her personality to the song and i feel like she genuinelu enjoyed singing it! But voice-wise? I don't think anyone can beat Barbara Cook. I just love how clear and bright her voice is! She sang the 'h's when 'hahaha'-ing so clearly and the high notes are just impeccable! So yeah that's just my personal opinion. I think they all sang it really well, but these two are my absolute favs ❤

[@savannaherickson7230]

Opinions -- Kristin - I love her presence Daniela - Sounding a little forced there you okay? Sabine - Weird Crescendo much Edita - vibrato / Idk what else. June -Niiice Simone - She sounds like she's screaming Scarlett - I really like her Barbara - She didn't hold the notes long enough? Patricia - THAT TONGUE THO Rose - Good job! Constance - Good Job! Meagan - Dang that's a long note there Diana- WOW YAY *cough cough* Lovely stage presence and range. Sumi Jo - I love you Natalie - She kinda scares me

[@jackl.gansner6102]

3:44 “PATRICIA” vine references daily thank you v much

[@EmmaNeeter]

RIP Ms. Edita. It would have been my dream to meet you. 😢

[@Rose-ry6gm]

Glitter? Check. Gayness? CHECK. I won.

[@cingingc5583]

Kristen or Barbara for me

[@Craze961]

Sumi Jo was AMAZING! Diana had the ending just right with that hearty laugh. Christine is just iconic!

[@carterunrau4328]

You can really tell who performed after Kristen and who didn't. Kristen's performance was the first time Candide was performed on a solely comedic basis while every version of Candide before was performed as an opera.

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

Carter Unrau You forgot Barbara who introduced the song and didnt sing it as an opera

[@BrianBorges-ez3ls]

I absolutely love your point, thank you! But, Candide is a "Comic Opera". Lillian Hellman regarded Voltaire's Candide as "the greatest satire ever written, hitting out in all directions, enclosing all human nonsense" and it was her idea to turn into comic opera. (Previous info from Opera -- The Rough Guide"/1999, by Matthew Boyden.) Once the words "comedy" or "satire" are used, it allows for the BROADEST of interpretations. (The only reason I've put this on your comment, is I really do love it, and I don't want some troll coming along and nitpicking ( umm, just like I'm doing? SORRY?) in a way that is disrespectful or rude... which I truly hope that I have not been.)

[@PensadorProfundo42]

Maegan Miller's note is ENORMOUS and gorgeous. That is what happens when a spectacular Wagnerian soprano does a coloratura showpiece.

[@anyastuart7517]

Okay, now I want to see a performance of Phantom of the Opera with Kristin as Christine and Diana as Carlotta.

[@hazellawrence2062]

Diana would be such a good Carlotta omg😍

[@boogerrrrr]

Omg yes! :0000

[@rachelschenck9761]

Hell yes

[@williamclifford4441]

Anya: Kristin has sung Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again on her album Coming Home - and sounds remarkably like Sarah Brightman!

[@gonrlm7673]

Natalie Dessay!! Not only is she perfect acoustically, she is also able to give total credibility to the character making it her very own. Bravo !

[@bobkohler5199]

Kristin, best comic actress and best interpreter of the song.

[@simpechchansophea2768]

I adore Edita Gruberova in this video so much. She's maybe 70 years old or more than this. But, she still can sing this aria even there are some mistakes with her. But, she's amazing. 😍😍😘😘

[@beccaeaton9389]

Sim Pechchansophea I definitely agree! I love Edita. She was absolutely beautiful in her prime!

[@janicevanrooy]

Cody Weaver-Carlson she was about 70 years old there, remember

[@ninjaturtle3525]

@@codyweaver-carlson8576 Here's a recording of her when she wasn't old just in case anyone's curious: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeWY3qEo9KCa6M

[@robertl7584]

I heard and watched Edita's Zerbinetta several times in Hamburg during the 1979 - 1980 season. It was more than perfect in every way. It was the most exciting thing I've ever experienced. However, I don't think she's doing herself a favor with this number at this age. But maybe she's just having fun, and her fans marvel, that she can still hit those notes. A living legend.

[@i_lily]

3:11 when I'm singing in the shower and i see a spider

[@MrRaccoon92]

Kristin smile and scream when she saw the crown then wears it, always put a smile on my face. its a definition of pure excitment 🥰🥰🥰 This song deliverance of character is one of its main key point and Kristin definietly took the crown!

[@EllaEllaEh]

Barbara Cook was the first person I’ve heard sing this, and to me she’s perfection.

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

I saw original, and frankly, didn't remember this particular solo until Kristen years later (we were all more interrested in watching Kate Hepburn in the audience, front row!). Was Barbara Cook tired, not giving the character its all? At any rate-- all of these sopranos were lovely, and had a different touch. Best has no meaning when you have a great composition and a great artist performing it. Thanks to compositor of this collectiion , bravo.

[@mckenna8663]

Perfection... Barbara Cook, of course Beautiful voice plus incredible stage presence... Kristin Stunning and Crystal clear (took my breath away)...Sumi

[@olegbajov9000]

6:17 идеально

[@kayceew2045]

Top 5: 1. Kristen 2. Natalie 3. June 4. Sumi 5. Scarlett

[@buya3671]

They are all great! Barbara Cook, the originator of the role, will always be my favorite

[@kylecolasurdo927]

Kristin is that even a question

[@caya7688]

2:26 when the musics just too damn good

[@jennalor6863]

All the voices that made it like a stage performance and not just a piece of music were all my favorite. Even if it wasnt like extreme, facial movements, tone, the little giggles at the end of them, all great

[@MrsSedley]

There's acting and then there's mugging. Less is more.

[@KeithOtisEdwards]

What are you guys talking about? They're *_ALL_* spectacular, marvelous, and wonderful ! Every one is great, even June Anderson, who has the wide vibrato that I don't care for.

[@kmwmezzo]

Oh my god, why did you ruin the best one by covering it with text at the end?!?!?? Natalie's version will always be my favorite. She hits the HELL out of those notes, her hilarious crazy energy (which you can see better with higher quality vid) is amazing, and her little yelp at the end is the best one.

[@danielr8436]

Its in between Kristen Chenoweth and Diana Damrau. Personally I love Kristen, so I'm VERY bias about her.

[@brianskipworth9663]

Natalie Dessay by a country mile ! Brilliant

[@krysmariehudson9953]

In my opinion, I just love the stage presence of Kristin in theatre, but I love the way Daniella performed it in concert with orchestra, no strain, just naturally!

[@timothyc5878]

Kristin: An actor as well as a singer. Nails this! Lovely tone, minimal strain, even a tinge flat doesn't kill it. Daniela: So pinched. Not a fan. Sabine: Not bad. Not a big fan of the swell, but liked the cutoffs. Edita: There comes a time when we are too old to sing certain pieces well. At least she has fun. June: Pretty ok all around, even if a bit squeaky on the top. Simone: *uses Will Smith in Hitch voice* Don't... EVER... do that again. Scarlett: Something strange about it, but she's funny and decent, so sure. Barbara: The original, and still nearly unmatched. Patricia: (see comment on Simone) ((and ugh, I hate that tongue)) Rose: She's young in that, but shows a ton of potential. Just calm the jaw down. Constance: Not liking it. Not for her. Meagan: Choose a note, please. Diana: Sung more German, because obviously Diana, but it kinda works. And of course that unmistakable tone. Sumi Jo: I usually love her, but her voice is definitely pushing it here. Fun for a concert, but I'd never want her to sing the role. Natalie: I'm kind of an Anti-Natalie person generally, but that's the most I've liked her sound. If only she stopped having her "scared Natalie" face all the time.

[@pompeedooz8353]

The way Patricia petibon’s tongue moved... is um... something

[@nimuedamon1936]

Me, an alto who can only reach this in my whistle tones: TwT

[@gracebrady3162]

Scarlett's first note here has always given me chills

[@SoopahG]

#1 overall- Kristin for both acting and singing equally well... Very close #2 Scarlett, Rose, Diana, and Natalie each for slightly different reasons but acting and vocals good with all... Sumi #1 for vocal perfection

[@ImVee10]

Kristin C. is the best “actress,” but Diana Damrau? Jesus Christ, that octave. 🤭😲🤯 In pure song: 3-Kristin 2-Natalie 1-Diana

[@kenziecaccamo]

okay! here’s my opinion lol; 1. our queen kristen chenoweth 2. sumi jo 3. natalie dessay 4. sabine devieilne 5. daniela fally 6. rose sawve 7. barbara cook 8. scarlett strallen 9. constance hauman 10. june anderson 11. diana damrau 12. megan miller 13. patricia petibon 14. simone kermes 15. edita gruberová

[@alaninblackpool1]

I think Diana Damrau sang it the best, but Kristen Chenoweth gave the best overall performance.

[@zachgustavo]

Diana Damrau always be my favorite

[@beccaeaton9389]

Barbara Cook did an astonishing job!! She should have done more opera music. I love Diana's version too! They both did the best jobs!!!

[@derrickharley1989]

June's was the prettiest, Natalie's was the strongest, Diana's was the fiercest, Kristin's was the funniest, Scarlett's was the most soulful, Sumi's was the most technically correct, and Patricia's... Eek.

[@jlee4039]

No one even comes close to Chenoweth on this one. In fact, nearly every performance after hers has been a (pale) imitation of Kristin’s. It’s just too bad Bernstein wasn’t alive to hear her perform this. I have no doubt he would have fallen head over heels in love.

[@dale19532]

Barbara Cook with no contest! Beautiful crystal clear notes, plus she hits all of the Ha Ha's as written, without eliding through them!