As If We Never Said Goodbye - Royal Albert Hall | Sunset Boulevard 

How have I gone all this time never knowing Glenn Close could sing like this? Such a poignant performance.

Leonardo Dicaprio: Man, I waited so long for my Oscar Amy Adams: I’m still waiting for mine Glenn Close: Hold My Beer

I can't imagine ANY of the great stage actors of the past performing this piece better. Glenn Close is brilliant... what a star!

If this isn’t the anthem when Theatres reopen, post COVID, did they ever close!

a remake of Sunset Boulevard coming soon, with Glenn Close. If she doesn't win an Oscar for that I think I will lose my mind

Good Lord Almighty. The hair is actually standing on the back of my neck. Glenn Close is absolutely incredible. Such emotion in her performance of this really difficult song. I'm shook! 👏👏👏👏🎵🎶🎼💐💐💐💐💐

The vulnerability Close brings to the roles she plays is miraculous. The anxious look on her face at the beginning is enough to break your heart.

Who’s here after Be Kind Rewind said to come and see glenn sing

Glenn Close is Norma Desmond. The role was made for her, she's perfect.

Saw her last night. Audience applauded when she first came on stage, and she received a standing ovation from the entire audience for FOUR bows. What a wonderful performance from a truly professional actress!

I'm hoping this pandemic doesn't put the film to rest. Glenn Close was made for this role, we need it immortalized on film. When I saw her do this number on the revival on Broadway a few years back I got tears, which never happens and she got a standing ovation mid show. Like I was in the balcony and the whole theatre was on their feet and stopped the show with their love for her performance.

I love that in the limited time she had in this special for ALW she dropped right into character and hit it on the mark and walked off. Mesmerising .

Didn't know she could sing like this until I saw video! Wow! Makes me tingle!

A total knock out performance. if she would reprise this role in movies. It would be a magical scene in cinema's history.. Second oscars for her..

In my opinion, Glenn Close is the only one who gives the emotions and the nuances that the song needs. Pure sensitivity! She uses the pianísimo and forte at the right moments.

This for me is what Musical Theatre is all about! I saw Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden a few years ago and she was magnificent but this performance at the Albert Hall was one of the best performances on stage I have ever seen. Her acting, singing, expressions and the emotion in her eyes are wonderful. For some reason I woke up this morning thinking about it and had to watch this clip straight away. Truly incredible Glenn Close!

Glenn Close should have won an oscar just for being Glenn Close!

I have always said that Glenn Close, as well as Meryl, is the finest American actress since the Golden Age giants. And she sings beautifully. Her voice will never challenge LuPone, but her interpretation is lifted by her godlike acting chops into something so sublime, I will forever thank god or mother gaia, for the chance to watch her take Norma Desmond into that place preserved for the immortals.

OK, How does she manage to be big and subtle, tragically optimistic, how does she play all these different things in one song - packed a lifetime in it...holy mackerel...

What a gift. Her exquisite bone structure, luminous eyes, supreme acting, and a glorious voice. A perfect Broadway Diva. She should have been an Oscar winner long, long ago.

Since we know this is being turned into a film with Glenn as the lead... holy crap, this better be the one she get's the Oscar for, it better happen

Be kind rewind anyone? If you don't know what I'm talking about, Sunset boulevard has apparently just been greenlit for a movie.

What I adore about her portrayal is you can FEEL the decades she's been away from what she loves. So many other actresses I've seen take on this number come across as if they are either excited to be on film for the first time, or maybe had been away a few years. With Glenn Close, the swell and roller coaster of her emotions truly convey how her heart has ached to return for longer than she can remember. It's just so beautiful, raw, and genuine

No one could possibly sing and visually interpret this song as well as she does in this remarkable performance. She literally owns this song!

I just saw Glenn Close in the current revival on Broadway, and it was one of the most powerful performances I have ever had the pleasure to witness in theater. "With one look, I put words to shame", indeed.

Oh my word. I was a huge Glenn Close fan. I never knew she could sing like this! Now I'm her #1 fan. Just flawless.

Glenn Close needs to sing this song at the opening of the 2021 Tony Awards. 🖤

No one does this song justice except for Glenn Close. Sunset Boulevard is her role

Possibly the best performance of this song in its history. Unbelievable!

I I saw Ms. Close in this role in 1995. She was brilliant. I am so happy London is finally going to see her towering performance.

i have watched thousands of versions of this song, but glenn close's rendition still has yet to be topped by anyone else's, she must win the oscar for this role

Every move, every facial expression, every intonation.... Is magic. Oh Glenn you put tears in my eyes.

For someone who says she'd never had vocal training until she took the role of Norma Desmond her voice is incredible, I can't understand why some people criticise her singing. She's also an incredible actress (one of my favourites) & from just seeing these clips of her in the role she is definately the best Norma Desmond I've seen. Would love to see her take on roles in other musicals.

This sends shivers down my spine, beautiful and haunting performance, Glenn Close is superb.

She displayed all the emotions of the character,vulnerable,madness and lost hope,she may not be born a singer,but Glenn Close came as close as you can to being a natural singer with the right amount of coaching,she nailed it

Is anyone else fascinated by her eyes? That light luminous blue,slightly teary, with so many emotions conveyed at once- fear, delight, instability, excitement. Her micro-facial expressions are a masterclass in acting. Just magnificent.

I didn't know she could sing so beautifully. Glenn is one of my favorite actrees of Holywood, by far (probably along with Meryl and Viola)... ❤️

Andrew Lloyd Webbers' musicals are always theatrical, so using an actor who can sing, as he has done many times for his leading roles is much preferable to a singer who can act. Glenn Close is stunning. She has the theatricality and voice needed for this role.

Without a doubt, Glenn Close is the most wronged actress in the history of cinema. Total lack of respect, consideration and humanity the Academy of Oscars never gave her a statuette. An extremely talented, unique, special, competent, deserving, magnanimous actress ... who unfortunately never had the recognition she truly deserves. It was already for Glenn Close to have at least 3 Oscars. I hope that justice will finally be done at the Oscar 2021 with her interpretation of the film Hilbilly Elegy. I hope Netflix will make a heavy and strong campaign. The Academy will never be able to correct all the regrettable injustices that Glenn Close suffered throughout his career. This movie star cannot die without winning an Oscar. Let the entire voting public have a minimum of compassion and empathy. God bless Glenn Close. Justice for Glenn Close! 🥇👑 #Oscars2021 #GlennCloseDeservesOscar #HilbillyElegy #Netflix #GlennClose #Oscar2021 #JusticeForGlennClose

Oh my goodness Glenn. Such a beautiful voice. I never knew she could sing like this. ❤😭❤

wow..this woman ALWAYS amazes me. Ive always loved NEVER EVER KNEW SHE could SING. WOWOWOOWOWOWOW.. Glenn... AMAZING

i find it deplorable that some people write detracting comments about Glenn Close's performance- i think those detractors forget to realize that SHE is an actress with a very fine voice who actually does take the part of Norma Desmond on stage- there are great divas like Shirley Bassey who maybe can belt out this song better then Glenn Close but SHE can certainly outact all of them!

This is brilliant I really didn’t know Glenn Close could sing like that, her expression is wonderful

What a beautiful voice, a beautiful performance, and a beautiful woman. I’ve never seen Close sing before, I’m in awe

Give an Oscar to Glenn Close please!!!

I'm obsessed with the way she sings the phrase "in this ever-spinning playground." The little chuckle on the word "playground" seems perfectly delusional/deranged -- a choice I heard her make again in person in the 2017 Broadway reboot. I love this woman!

Look at this, Jesus... she’s not from this world. The Oscar doesn’t deserve her! She’s bigger!

An astounding performance - including her facial expressions. I never even knew Glenn Close could sing! This is theatre at its ultimate: unbeatable and, hopefully, unstoppable.

We saw Ms Close perform yesterday in this role at the Palace Theater. Her entire performance was amazing. The lead up to and the performance of this number literally took my breath away. There was not a dry eye in the theater. She is her generation's greatest and probably one of the best of all time.

Hoping Glenn wins an Oscar this year . After all these failed attempts she sure deserves one .

Best interpretation, perfect combination of acting and singing. Truly unforgettable performance by Glenn Close.

I knew she was an actress but I never knew she was such a talented and amazing singer. I bow humbly before her majesty and presence!

Glenn's the quintessential Norma Desmond..some dawg her for not being as great a singer as some of the actresses that have played the role but none can touch Glenn as an actress..plus Glenn can actually sing her add off..

My heart broke (despite being ecstatic over Olivia winning) for Glenn after losing the Oscar for the seventh time 😭. Just a couple of days later however I read that she was reprising her role as Norma in the film version of Sunset Boulevard and fingers crossed- she’ll win for this🤞🏽

Holy Smokes!! She has a commanding voice that demands attention. I know that she has mine. Bravo! Bravo! 🌹🌹

Had no idea, Glenn Close could sing like that. Sublime and beautiful. What a gifted, great artist she is!

Watching this makes me sad that she still hasn't won an Oscar. I hope she wins for reprising this role on the big screen.

I dont know why I'm frightened I know my way around here The cardboard trees, the painted seas, the sound here Yes, a world to rediscover, But I'm not in any hurry, And I need a moment. The whispered conversations In overcrowded hallways. The atmosphere as thrilling here as always. Feel the early morning madness, Feel the magic in the making, Why, everythings as if we never said goodbye. I've spent so many mornings Just trying to resist you. I'm trembling now, you cant know how I've missed you. Missed the fairy tale adventures In this ever spinning playground. We were young together. I'm coming out of makeup, The lights already burning. Not long until the cameras will start turning. And the early morning madness, And the magic in the making, Yes, everythings as if we never said goodbye. I dont want to be alone, That's all in the past. This world's waited long enough, I've come home at last. And this time will be bigger And brighter than we knew it. So watch me fly, we all know I can do it. Could I stop my hand from shaking, Has there ever been a moment With so much to live for? The whispered conversations In overcrowded hallways. So much to say, not just today, but always. We'll have early morning madness, We'll have magic in the making, Yes, everythings as if we never said goodbye. Yes, everythings as if we never said goodbye, We taught the world new ways to dream.

I'm not even playing anymore. Give this woman her oscar, or shit's getting ugly, man!

This is an absolutely phenomenal performance, not single moment is wasted.

Thee absolute greatest emotionally conveyed performance. Glenn fucking Close.

At this moment in the show you want everything to go Norma's way. It gets me every time.

Brilliant doesn't begin to describe this. She literally invents the atmosphere around her. It's a Master Class in great acting.

I am amazed. How on earth has this lady never been recognised for her sublime voice ?

I saw her two days ago. Unforgettable... Brilliant... I couldn't even imagine...

With her caliber of a talent, how come the academy keeps on ignoring her?

Anyone else shocked as hell because they had no idea that Glenn Close could sing? JUST discovering this musical.

3:48 Just wow!! She is phenomenal actress and the singing is just a Bonus.

Glenn Close gives the story with strong acting that convinces all who view this knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that she IS Norma Desmond. Riveting, magnificent, and beautiful. The way she phrases the word pictures, singing the melody is unforgettable.

Am I the only one who thinks Glenn Close is arguably a better interpreter than LuPone, at least in this role? Good singing has nothing to do with how high, or long you can belt. Those are crowd-pleasers yes, but Close's idiomatic phrasing, sonorous chest voice and top-notch acting are more impressive to me than LuPone's mannerisms.

This IS THE Quintessential performance of this,role ever. Every note deftly considered. Every gesture perfectly nuanced for the period. The sincerity in the eyes heartbreaking. Miss Close is one of the few stage actors to be considered as a real legend. Stunning, beautiful and talented.

As a big fan of the Broadway Musicals ... There are some artists that have the stamina to do 9 shows / week. This lady nails every performance .

Damn she could sing and act at the same time! This woman deserves an oscar, and if not people should know she’s an Icon!

A fantastic song, a stunning voice, an emotional performance, and one of the most beautiful costumes ever. It doesn't get better than this.

How can you possibly be as talented as Glenn Close. Legendary, born to be one of our Brightest Stars that will shine forever.

I was lucky enough to see Glenn Close on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard. What a performance!!!!

Every note is pitch perfect. Tonal quality as wel.

In love with how she says “live for” got goosebumps 😭 ❤️

Brings me to tears every time . Never knew Glenn Close could sing like that!

I saw the revival of Sunst BLVD on Broadway last summer. Ms. Close's performance was beyond words. It was an incredible experience... and from the 3rd row!!! :-D

I can see why Patti lupone was Fired and they Hired Glenn Close for this role.. she is just BRILLIANT!!! Give her a Damn OSCAR Already!!!

I saw Glen sing this when she was in the original Broadway production of "Sunset Boulevard". She litterally stopped the show with her performance of this song! After she finished singing it, the audience (myself included) jumped out of their seats with riotous applause which seemed to go on forever! Will never ever forget that experience! I have seen many shows on Broadway & the West End over the years and never experienced anything like that. She is a legend!!!

When the movie is made and people are able to be in the movie theatres as they used to, people will be feeling this song. When the Academy realizes how that will translate to box office, that Best Actress Oscar that has long eluded her will take place. Mark my words.

watched her in a from a very distant seat, and yet i still could feel her magic. she gave me goosebumps.

What an amazing performance! She lived the part, and it went straight to the heart! Just listen to the audience!

Have I been living under a rock? I had absolutely no idea Glen Close one of my favorite actresses since way back in the fatal attraction days was such an amazing singer! Wow - she nails this very complicated piece due to its slow moving and lingering melody! I am in love again!

No matter if she's playing a psychotic woman who has an affair with a married man, a cutthroat lawyer, a Homeland security officer, a vice president, a crazed millionaire chasing after Dalmatian puppies, or an aging silver screen actress, Glen Close (much like Meryl Streep) is a true entertainer.

my heart just breaks watching this performance. Ms. Close is simply amazing. Thank you for posting.

I never was a fan of hers....but seeing and hearing her do this interpretation has changed that. She’s marvelous!

She doesn't need an oscar at all! She is perfect!!

Glenn Close starred in the original American full production in Los Angeles before the show transferred to Broadway. I was fortunate to see her performance twice in LA and once again in New York. I saw most of the other divas in the role later as well. Something special and rare happened in those early days in LA: everyone in the audience knew they had just seen one of the greatest performances of their life and exactly in unison everyone leaped to their feet all at the same moment when Glenn came out to a thunderous standing ovation. She also received a standing O after this song as I recall. I can only recall the same happening with Michael Crawford in Phantom, and more recently with the original cast of Hamilton.

Saw the show several times on Broadway. The audience hung on to ever word and gesture. She was magic in the making-- no question about it. At times people gasped they were so moved by her performance.

Oh my! This is so wonderful! Glenn Close is going to be amazing as Norma Desmond in the film musical that's coming next year. SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950) is a perfect film and doesn't need remaking but as a musical, with these songs, the new film is going to be something special.

No matter what character she recreates, she gives them full credibility and unique magnetism, whether she is the sociopath of "Fatal Atraction", the bitter and cruel aunt of "The House of the Spirits", the almost heroic consort of "The Wife" , absolutely always manages to penetrate deep into the soul of the public.

This performance still just blows me away....thrilling. Such a beautiful and powerful voice but she really performed the lyrics. Definitely goosebumps.

I saw this on PBS decades ago and have purchased the DVD numerous times. I absolutely LOVE this concert and everyone associated with it were at the top of their form. It brings a tear to my eye to think that the lead singer (at least for this song) of Boyzone would soon be gone from a heart ailment. They were a top notch harmonious group if there ever was one. Glen Close also blew me away with her singing. I have seen this DVD in it's entirety at least a hundred times. I NEVER tire of it.

When you are an actor it is all about the face...the face structure, the eyes...Glenn has THAT FACE.

omg what a voice! I don't think I've ever heard her sing! It's so much fun finding out how talented people really are!

"I've come home at last!" WOW~ So Powerful !

We're FINALLY getting a film adaptation with Glenn. She'll get the Oscar for this, hands down