I was in the audience opening night, producer's house seats, and trust me, she hit the note. The audience was stunned, then we went wild! It was electrifying!
In my opinion, this is the best Melba Moore performance in all of RU-vid. It' is a true testimony to the power and versatility of one of God's greatest gifts to the world. Thank you soooo much for posting it.
Saw this production with Melba Moore, Cleavon Little, Sherman Helmsley(George Jefferson). Bought the album immediatley her voice filled the entire theatre gave you chilss without a microphone. I was 12
Needless to say, this is amazing! Did anyone else notice the lady in the audience at 4:21 with her hands folded and definitely not applauding with everyone else? Paralyzed by the high belting perhaps?
@aw456 If she didn't have technique, she would never have been able to chest that note, much less hold it for so long. The breath control alone requires a technique that is rarely achieved by any artist, no matter who they've studied with, nor how long. Melba has chested a B natural for 37 seconds. That's more than technique. It's miraculous. Also it's a little rediculous to compare the voice of a 65 year old woman to what she sounded like 30 years ago.
@TBon3Supl3x i so agree...her high vowels are soo wide here and takes out da richness of da tone.....everything else was great but dat one last high note at da end was done!!...clearly not in her comfort range reason y er voice is so raspy now CONSTANT early misuse...i thought on broadway dey gave vocal technique training
@aw457. At 1st I was upset, no actually, pissed at your ridiculous comments! Then after a while, I felt compassion and sadness. Your childish, arrogant and ignorant comments are a perfect example of the poor education system and lack of mentoring that exists in this country! I only hope that you seek someone to teach you and dig deep inside to seek the teachable part of you. Only then will your eyes and mind open to the correct way to conduct yourself as an educated and loving adult! Good Luck
