I agree with all these comments. Samuel Barnett & Jamie Parker perform this with a high school amateurishness that is perfect and extremely moving. Innocence, overpoweringand bewildering passion make their version heart-breaking.
+Oldkiesel In one of is pubished diaries, Bennett said that originally, he'd pictured a boy whose voice hadn't yet changed to sing this song (and presumably to be cast as "Posner") in part because Bennet himself was a late bloomer physically... but when they started casting the Original West End/Broadway History Boys play he learned that these days (or in the early 2000s, when this was cast) male actors who look old enough to be preparing for Oxbridge entrance exams aren't pre-adolescent. And Sam Barnett has a gorgeous tenor voice that expresses exactly what Bennett intended.
He's a fool and don't I know it But a fool can have his charms I'm in love and don't I show it Like a babe in arms Love's the same old sad sensation Lately I've not slept a wink Since this half-pint imitation's Put me on the blink I'm wild again Beguiled again A simpering, whimpering child again Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I Couldn't sleep And wouldn't sleep When love came and told me I shouldn't sleep Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I Lost my heart, but what of it? He is cold I agree He could laugh, but I love it Although the laugh's on me. I'll sing to him Each spring to him And long for the day when I’ll cling to him Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I I’ve seen a lot I mean I lot But I'm like sweet seventeen a lot Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I Lost my heart, but what of it? My mistake, I agree He can laugh but I love it Because the laugh's on me I’ll sing to him Each spring to him And worship the trousers that cling to him Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I
I barely understand what are the people talking about in the movie, but holy crap samuel barnett is just brilliant and it's this song and his voice captivated me in this movie! I actually cried during the ending credits when rufus sang this song when I don't know what's going on.
Dakin was such a jerk and didn't know what he was missing. Though this song is the definition of a toxic relationship (He can laugh, but I love it/Although the laugh's on me).
love this scene in the movie, really funny. this and the french scene, coincidentally featuring the talents of mr barnett and mr parker as well, are my favorites. lovely!
this is great! love the bit in the film, though, when he says 'and worship the trousers that cling to him' instead of 'and long for the day when I'll cling to him'... the look on dakin's face! haha
My favorite rendition of this gorgeous, slightly wry, (and very humorous!) love song. And Mr Barnett "gets it," and pulls it off with charm. The piano accompaniment is really superb, as well -- the perfect complement to that clear and sincere Voice. 👍👏👌
I had no idea Samuel Barnett could sing, I love his voice so much, it's so gorgeous! Also, all the Dirk Gently fans in the comments YES HI #DirkGentlyIsntOver let's get him to sing in a season 3 WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN
ive always loved this song who the hell is Samuel Barnett doesn't matter im now a huge fan the piano in this adds to his performance so much dig that its a guy singing this and he hasn't changed the he to she and sings it with every bit of feeling and emotion nonetheless brilliant
Good spot Ollie, to my ears it's adding the bulk of the magic here to make this rendition extraordinarily gorgeous. Love the honesty of the vocals though, so beautiful
May I know where this version comes from? I checked the song list of the original soundtrack of the movie "The History Boys", and Bewitched seems to be sung by Rufus Wainwright, so is this a different version that I can buy somewhere else?
This is on the original soundtrack CD for The History Boys (Barcode 5051011709326). It's track no 6 and credited to Samuel Barnett and Richard Sisson. The Rufus Wainwright version is also on it but it's not the only one. It's still available second hand if you're looking for it. Hope that's helpful!
