it was in fact the final song meant to be Bobby's acceptance of marriage. However when in rehearsal they saw it needed something more and so Sondheim went away and came back the next day with Being Alive! When George Furth who was the book writer heard it, he said to Sondheim something like "Steve, you changed the entire show"
Jeff Schecter oh my god thats so cool, being alive just adds so much more growth to the show, I'm so glad they kept this in it really shows how the far the character grows
What gets me about Barrowman is how in various appearances I've seen him emulate about every possible point on the Kinsey scale. They definitely picked the right actor for Captain Jack Harkness.
imagine captain jack singing this to Ianto. Ianto standing there with a cup of coffee, at first he is confused but then he understands what jack is asking him and gets this big stupid grin on his face, blushing slightly. Gwen in the background laughing
This performance is so inspiring in so many ways. Although I do greatly admire Raul Esparza's performance, I feel like the clarity, interpretation, and emotion conveyed by Barrowman in this performance outdoes Esparza. I feel like John Barrowman is one of the few people who I would marry on the spot.
Scott is one lucky, lucky man. I love JB more than anything and watching him sing one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite composers (plus, a song that was performed by one of my *other* favorite men, Raul) - pretty much makes my entire week.
Except that isn't what Robert is. George Furth (playwright who created the character) and Steven Sondheim wrote a character who, underneath a relaxed surface, is deeply confused, unable to decide between his three girlfriends, and setting a standard of perfection in relationships so high that reality could never live up to it. I'm not altogether sure if the woman we see in this staging is one of the three girlfriends (Marta. April or Bette), or an imaginary one he's not met yet, but the latter would make more sense since it's crucial to the meaning of the song that he's showing all this love for someone who only exists in his mind. John Barrowman sings it in a way that is pretty to listen to, but fails to capture the anxieties and self-contradictions that Robert is struggling with. Played accurately, Robert is anything BUT a "real-life Disney prince".
OMG! I just stumbled over this and WOW! I had no idea Cap'n Jack could sing. I loved John for Dr. Who and Torchwood. Now... OMG!! He sings! I love it!!
First of all..."Company" is a GREAAAAAAAAT play (the show this song is from). Secondly, John Barrowman is the most beautiful thing ever. Thirdly, I adore Carol Burnett Lastly, I love this video. Oh...and btw...30 people were blinded by beauty and accidentally hit the dislike button.
I can't understand why anyone would say he is singing this in a 'look how pretty my voice is' way. The way he uses his voice is filled with emotion, as is his acting. Yes, he flirted with the camera once at the very beginning, so what? That doesn't mean he hasn't understood the song, or that he has no depth... it's just who he is, and in no way out of place at that point in the song. As far as depth is concerned he is an amazing man with great compassion and empathy, so that is in no way true.
love that voice, i can't get over it. makes me sigh, and sink into the chair and just stare at his eyes till it's done. ahhhh. oh john, i'd marry you in a heartbeat!
I love this, thanks for taking the time to download this musical. Note cannot get the DVD of Putting it Together in the uk. Only knew about John's talents from Dr who/ torchwood TV. He is a very versitile actor.
I have been married for 33 years now!! I,m over ready!! but remember the first few years of a gay relationship I was ready then!! this song is perfect!! thank you john barrowman! I,m still married!! still!
@heartears - This is from the recording of the Broadway production of a revue of Stephen Sondheim songs called "Putting It Together", about an older couple's relationship (Carol Burnett & George Hearn) and then a reflection of their younger couple selves (John Barrowman & Ruthie Henshall). The revue ran for about a year in the 1999-2000 Broadway season, and the recording was done at one of the later performances. There is a dvd called "Putting It Together" which can be bought online.
Best male performance of this song by far. I saw Katrina Link’s version, twice, (a show that ended too f$@king soon) and was blown away by what seemed like a totally different sentiment. Color me dazzled. Then disturbed by the other versions I had seen, I searched for male a version that matched its raw introspection, and damn it, here it is. It’s everything!
I was about to comment saying he looks like he was sculpted by the gods and then I saw somebody beat me to it! Its the voice, the eyes, the perfect ass, and his entire presence. This is my favorite recording of this song.
I’m watching this after John’s husband said he loves this song and watches this video of John performing it because he looks so sexy in it haha. I can see where he’s coming from
I grew up in the theatre - was an actress and gleaned my Acting BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts - but have NEVER had a crush on a Gay actor. Until Barrowman and was SO bummed when I discovered he was Gay...then was SO happy when I realized he was completely out and proud!!! :D
This interpretation is connected to THIS show's context and characters which is different from those of the original show that it was written for. They are completely different characters with completely different circumstances. Therefore, it's understandable that the song is performed differently. It's like listening to Barbra Streisand's version of "Happy Days Are Here Again" which is sung slowly almost as a satyrical comment as opposed to how it was originally intended. Artistic freedom.
