You Know What I'd Say?!

Ok - Today's video comes from a fantastic musical that everyone should watch. BUT - excuse me for not being a purist... watch the 1995 Made-For-TV version with Chyna Phillips, Marc Kudisch, Tyne Dailey, Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams. It is SOOOOOOOOOO much better than the original Ann-Margaret version. Hearing her sing makes me cringe inside.

Also, the song adaptions in the new version are fantastic and Marc Kudisch is HILARIOUS as Conrad Birdie.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with BBB - it is a spoof off of the fanatic craziness that happened when Elvis was drafted into the army. CB's Manager, Albert creates this idea to stir up craziness by choosing one girl from the fan club that will get Conrad's "One Last Kiss" before he goes into the army. That girl is Kim McAfee - who just started going steady with her boyfriend, Hugo. Hilarity ensues as everyone tries to make CB at home and Hugo is jealous and the parents are upset and Kim deals with being kissed by this man who - as a member of his fan club - has pledged that every time she hears his name - she must let out a bloodcurdling "Birdie Scream"

Anywho - this clip below is from the 1995 version. The girls (Kim's friends) are sitting in the diner lamenting Birdie's leaving - only to break out into an amazing rendition of the title song.

Brigitta Dau plays Ursula Merkle (the girl in the middle!). When I was 14 and saw this - I looked at her with stars in my eyes. She had such amazing comic timing throughout the voice, a great voice and hilarious facial expressions. One of those people who just throws their self completely into the role.

After seeing this - the role of Ursula added to my list of Dream Roles.

(wow... this is a long post about a musical clip... well, you know me and my broadway!!)

Enjoy... (and watch the movie - available on Netflix Watch Instantly!!!)