The ORIGINAL 'Annie' is STILL nailing it... 35 years later!!!
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- Tonight we're taking a look at Andrea McArdle performing 'Tomorrow' first in 1981 and then again in 2016! \m/
Original Videos -
1981 - • Andrea McArdle "Tomorr...
2016 - • "Tomorrow" - Andrea Mc...
TIME STAMPS -
0:00 Intro
3:11 Analysis Start
5:24 Singing in a Production
8:08 Andrea's Accuracy (1981)
9:14 Quality & Clarity
10:42 2016 Performance
12:40 2016 Performance Analysis
14:15 Timeless Note Replication
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I can’t blame you for not cutting in, that performance was mesmerising.
I very unexpectedly found my eyes filling with tears. It was just so beautifully done that my body reacted emotionally without my intention or consent.
Again, Fil nails it in his clear analysis of great music.
Andrea McArdle also portrayed Judy Garland in a biographical movie; I believe it was called Rainbow. It might be interesting to see a comparison between the two voices.
Andrea amazes me. At a young age she already had such great control while maintaining volume and bravado.
My partner of more than thirty-four years passed on about two weeks ago. Somebody, Somewhere, knew that I needed to hear this song tonight!
My condolences on your loss. I just lost my dad, not quite two weeks ago as well. So I feel you, acutely. I am glad the song lifted your spirits. Great performances, and an amazing voice, on a great, uplifting song. Sending you very best wishes for your process.
@@DawnDavidson Thank you.
That voice really conjures up a mental image of that curly, red-head, freckled faced little girl in a red dress! She truly IS the voice of Annie!! ❤❤❤
We were Andrea's agent and booked her in Annie. She was incredible. What a voice.💙
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sure - why do people do this in every comments section
@@papalaz4444244Keep scrolling. 🙄
@@papalaz4444244 my car just died and I drew her
Thanks, Fil, for this walk down "memory lane," with this analysis.
So many memories! It's only now that I'm in my 50s and have had years voice lessons that I can fully appreciate her skill, even as a child. Wiki says she's only 5 years older than me. I remember trying to imitate her even back then. I could never figure out how she had such power. It was only many years later, after (nearly) ruining my own voice through poor technique, when I began taking lessons and learning to properly breathe, that slowly learned what she was doing. (A lot of it is natural, too. My voice is higher/lighter and I will never have that kind of power.)
Aw, this made me cry happy tears. I've never even seen the musical and I know/love/sing this song. I had not seen her since she was a kid. I am so glad to know she knows how to sing for real, and isn't faking it. At least one thing from my childhood didn't have to be destroyed!
She has an amazing set of pipes
8:53 There's a whole lesson in psychoacoustics in this middle-8. The way she gets things to build... the first two "day" and "grey" are both G#4, but microtonally, she makes the second higher. Then at the end, you got three phrases all ending on C5... she knows it needs to build, because it's heading to the big note. So for the first C5, she slides in from a little flat, the second she hits right away so it sounds like a bigger jump. And then we get the third pure without vibrato, which makes it sound brighter and more energetic again even though it's the same note a third time. Then she raises energy again by bringing back the vibrato (technically, this is going back, but because its coming off of a pure note it feels like we're moving up again), and then a small climb for just a bit more.
If only producers were trained to think in this way.
This is what I find is missing from a lot of performances. Not only are they pitch corrected, they're also chopped up a lot and patched back together. The concept of a vocal line is just... so rare to find. People are using their voices to make sounds, but it doesn't really create a line in the same way. It's less "singy" to me.
That was interesting. I appreciate how Fil points out so many things I would never have thought of, if listening on my own.
My goodness. That lady can SING. Thank you for this comparative analysis. I am glad you didn't interrupt her. I enjoyed the music.
I have never heard of her what a voice fantastic
Yay more Broadway please , that's where the real vocal talent is. 8 shows a week belting to the balconies! Plus acting and dancing! Check out Jeremy Jordan or Gavin Creel , or Sutton Foster or Lindsay Mendez... there's too many!
you mean *was* Now they all wear body mics starting at the high school level and (sadly) including B'way. They can barely croon loud enough to reach the second row, let alone the second balcony! Mediocrity abounds in the era of digital correction and enhancement.
An Andrea McCardle coming up today would be scolded and sternly told to tone it down.
I adored her at the beginning and still do. Such a class act as well as an immense talent.
Fil, I loved this analysis because I remember her performance in 1981. How amazing that she still sings as well now. You did a great job of showcasing her amazing talent. Thank you!
She is and was an incredible performer. Thanks, Fil!
Did you notice that in the 88 version she sings "you're always a day away." In the 16 version she sings " you're only a day away." Always was the original Annie lyrics. I saw her in Annie on Broadway. Lucky me. I also met her and her mother .
I'm grateful that we got to hear a voice like that at all but I could do with an Andrea Mcardle album. Annie is all I've seen in her discography, which again, is way way way better than nothing.
She does have an album. Two actually. On Broadway is one and she has a Christmas one. Both are most excellent. Looks like they are both sold out. She also has a live album which is available on Amazon.
Thanks for the goose bumps
Thanks, Fill. This was an excellent and exciting example of a maturing voice. Nice to see Ms McArdle's skills did not diminish in 35 years.
Pure and refreshing vocals. Your complimentary analysis was so enjoyable. Thanks for this breakdown of a great vocal. You keep us informed and educated as to why so many of these wonderful singers move us emotionally so much. Thx, Fil. 🎼🎸🤘💖
Amazing vocals - and alone the expression in your face would tell us all we need to know. Thank you. 🎶
Great voice, then and now. She is getting towards an opera singer's power and control.
Great video 2x👍
Wow--I never saw the Broadway show, but I did see Annie when it came out in the theatre in the early 1980s. Thanks for the throwback and the comparison!
I've only recently discovered your channel. Absolutely brilliant, I'm addicted.
Her clarity was outstanding.
I heard her sing the earlier version live in 1981 and was just completely blown away…as was the entire audience. Of course we gave her a lengthy standing ovation.
It's about 'projecting' your voice. It's such a skill to sing in tune and make sure the audience can hear.
Both my parents sang in theatre.
Yes. With very good stage actors too, they have to be able to project their voices. And it’s tough while also emoting..changes in tone, nuances etc. Day after day. That’s why stage actors are regarded as the best as it all depends on them. It’s the actors medium. Not like film actors, where you get an opportunity to do retakes and there’s edits - reason film is known as the director’s medium.
Tomorrow is a lovely song…so well placed in the musical…such a highlight.
Fil, just loved this. It's a video I return to periodically just for the pure joy of seeing someone revisit a moment of perfection in her life.
Didn't expect it, but I was smiling throughout that performance 😊 amazing voice
Aww! I have fond memories of Annie. I am from Philly and so Andrea was a HUGE deal. Most of the kids my age wanted to meet her. What a pure voice! In 1984, I won the role of Miss Hannigan and as a Sophomore in high school, I was over the moon that I beat out several seniors. Local newspapers came to interview us and rumors were that Andrea herself might show up 😂. Hilarious. Of course that didn’t happen but the newspapers were so kind to write that I was a Broadway star in the making. Oh how wrong they were! 😂Anyway, thanks Fil for the analysis and to whoever requested this gem of a video. ❤
That was such a joy to listen to! I remember this song and the musical was a big hit on Broadway. It is one of my favorites. I enjoyed both performances and your analysis as well. 😊💗🎵
I simply loved this...well done Fil.
Fantastic song, fantastic performance.
Wow! What a beautiful voice!
Fun fact: Paul McCartney owns the publishing rights to the musical Annie.
As usual, a very interesting, informative and enthusiastic analysis. As I think I have mentioned before, I like that you appreciate voice, no matter the genre.
Have always loved her. Great selection. ❤
Normally this song grates on me for some reason or the other. This version, particularly the 1981 version when her voice was still young, gave me goosebumps. Very enjoyable analysis today, Fil! 😊
Musical theater can do that. It's the nature of the beast to be melodramatic and very "scream-y" at times. But I love it. I don't get to be very expressive in real life, so I get to revel in it through shows. People don't like going with me because I'm constantly fighting singing (quietly) along. :)
I hate it with a passion, and am letting this run on mute.
She knocked it out of the park on vinyl
Aways hearing her sing brings tears to my eyes. She is such a great person to watch and hear. Thanks for this.
That was amazing! What a phenomenal voice!
impressieve.
Wow I loved how she sang it later 😊❤
I am so glad you took up this suggestion!!! I saw Andrea McArdle for the 3rd National Tour of Les Mis in the US as Eponine in 1996 in Philadelphia. We were told the only time she would appear on the tour was in our city - I guess because it's her hometown. As we found our seats that night, whispers spread that she was having vocal trouble. There is a point around Éponine's signature song that the actress is expected to scream. She decided to hit a bloodcurdling high note that was airy and yet eerie as it reverberated through the theater. At the time I thought what a great choice she made. Full disclosure she's a few years older than me, and when she was appearing on Broadway, all my aunts could do was brag about her. I was at the time in musical theater, and I was so jealous of her that I didn't even want to know anything about her. When she would come on the news, I would leave the room - because she was a big deal, of course, in Philly - she was on all the news almost every night. So in 1996, and a little bit more mature, hopefully, I finally got to see her as a young woman, singing Eponine, making such incredible choices, and sounding so incredible. It was a great treat for me.
She is a mezzosoprano and never had any formal singing training back than- natural talent, maybe with perfect pitch, cause she sings so accurate and musical- you cannot learn that
I agree you can’t learn perfect pitch.
Being of a certain age, within a year or two of her, I had a huge crush on this amazingly cute and immensely talented young woman. Thank You Fil!
🤩 Wow, this was a real treat of a music analysis. Hearing Andrea McArdle sing “Tomorrow” brought me back to my childhood-I had the original cast album. Also in school with my classmates, we learned to sing “Tomorrow.” I couldn’t help but notice this intrigued look on your face when you played both performances without interruptions. I loved your description of authentic to describe Andrea’s voice throughout the years. Thank you for doing this wonderful analysis, Fil!
Doing more broadway stuff, I would love to hear Fil's take on Patti Lupone's performance of "A New Argentina" at the 1980 Tony Awards or Betty Buckley's performance of "Memory" at the 1983 Tony Awards
She's still got it 💪🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
Enjoyed your vocal analysis thru PM .'lens' especially of early performance. But in later version, had the intriguing find of identifying vocal lines from the first.
Hi Fil,
This was an amazing analysis. Andrea was a powerhouse when she was in Annie in the 80s. And everyone wanted to sing like her and sing this song! Andrea really owns this role as Annie. As you say and point out, from a singer’s perspective she really has it all: the power, control, dictation, pitch and dynamics and sings it to the rafters. Fabulous job on this analysis Fil, and for appreciating the hard work that goes into performing on stage. It takes an extraordinary talent to pull off, acting, singing, and dancing all at the same time… fabulous and fun look at this incredibly talented singer. Thank you so much! Debbie☮️
The first thing I noticed was the drop in tone, and changing the key changes the energy of the song. She still sounds fine, but it is not the exciting vocal it was originally.
So great! Truly enjoyed her signing ( still so perfect) and your analysis 👍 Love Annie
Impossible to watch her without smiling. I love the changes in the 2016 version too. I think anyone else making those would sound odd, but they sound so right in her voice.
I was in 7th or 8th grade when I first heard her sing in Chicago in Annie. I was living in a town called Lombard .. and the actual house the original cartoons that were the creation of Little Orphan Annie still stands today on Main Street. Great memories! Thanks for the insightful videos, Fil! 🎶
She's easily the best, Annie, IMO !
I saw her first run, in Philadelphia..
Keep going, Fil !
I'm always blown away by these extraordinary young singers.
Impeccable performances and analysis
I've always loved her.
When my kids were little in the 80s they listened to her on album over and over and over. They loved it. Yes both my girls and son involved in music all their lives , singing, drums, piano and not because I pushed them😁😁😁 Louisiana just musical
I fell in love with Andrea (well, at least her voice) on a plethora of 8-tracks, worn out one after another. I am two years her senior, so I must have been 13 or 14. She fought Annie for decades. I remember her saying that the greatest day in her adult career was when she was told she was too old to play Fantine. She was and is my most beloved.
She is an amazing stage actress/singer. Captivating then and now. I memorized every song in the Broadway version and saw it on Broadway in 1982 with another actress playing Annie.
Another great video , Fil ! It's heartwarming how you smile with a musician's appreciation during these magnificent performances . 💖 Love your channel .
Great analysis. Thank you, Fil.
I confess that I played for a local musical theater company production of "Annie," and it was a long time before I could stand to hear "Tomorrow" again. I enjoy these analyses so much that I watched anyway, and it is terrific. I'm sorry I missed Ms. McArdle's original Annie (Molly Ringwald performed in the L.A. production I saw [yes, "Breakfast Club" Molly Ringwald]), but clearly she had the pipes then and still has them now.
for vocal longevity and purity of a broadway voice. Nobody compares with Barbara Cook who's coloratura soprano voice graced the stage in the early 1950's in Oklahoma, The Music Man, and Candide. She continued to sing in concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center through until 2005 with her voice remarkably unchanged. Her one woman show won a tony nomination, a Drama Circle Award and Olivier award at 78 years old. Thereafter she became known as the quintessential interpreter of Stephen Sondhein and continued to perform through 2010. yet she could still belt out her soprano hits of the 1950's.
A voice that changed in maturity and sounded just as good,albeit that it is sung differently 👏👏.Cheers Fil.
❤❤❤My Mother in laws favorite musical ever. Thank you Fil!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Listening to her volume reminds me of when my daughters were in a wonderful girl choir. There was one young girl of 8 who had the most amazing volume quite naturally and I remember thinking she would be heard in the back of the theatre no problem. The choir director worked with her so she learned to control it to blend with the choir or sing out in a solo. It was an amazing thing to hear.
Thanks for this - so lovely to hear Andreas voice again!
I saw Annie on Broadway, NYC, back in 1977 or 78. Seems like a few lifetimes ago. Loved it back then.
Best feel good song of all time. So much hope in that song.
Fil, wonderful comparison of Andrea's voice over the years ! I am amazed that after all the years, her voice is very similar to the original voice 35 years ago ! Annie was before my time . Well, I was just 3 years old. However, I have heard this song many times ! Great Analysis Video ! Very informative and enjoyable! 💜
I thought she had the best voice I had ever heard asociatted with Annie.
Andrea was my best friend's cousin. Back when I was 10 I remember her being in the play.
She was best “Annie” in all ways!!!🙏❤️🌹
Great update as always Fil
Hey Fil, I know you’ve done Jolene a few times but have you heard the White Stripes version? Unbelievably powerful.
Hey, Fil, have you ever compared Karen Carpenter's "Johnny Angel" with the original hit by Shelley Fabares?
The original Fabares version has a great back story. Basically she never wanted to sing and was forced to do so resulting in a huge hit for her and the producers.
Loved this comparison Fil , Rock !
In 1977 myself and three friends took the train into NYC from Mystic, CT, just to see this play. Oh, this play was fantastic! She and the other children were incredible. They stood on the edge of the stage and belted out songs. So much talent on that stage.
Hi Fil. Thank you for not interrupting this one ! What memories! Love ya Brother. Mike
Just like Mario Lanza, she's from Phila!
super anniematronics! accuracy and power. phew thanks Fil
Awesome!
Love Andrea.
Thank you for these analyses. They are wonderful and the artists are spectacular.
I have a request. Can you look at Betty Buckley please? There are numerous videos and album audios on CZcams. Betty is brilliant and deserves much more attention.
If doing "Memory," please don't use the one listed as "on the Carson show" (it is not on the Tonight Show) as that one she doesn't like, but there is an actual Tonight Show video with her performing both "Memory" and "Over You," (from her movie Tender Mercies) as well as her Tony Performance that can be covered.
Thanks and thanks for all these videos!
This reminds me of a comparison of Mick Jagger singing As Tears Go By in his early 20s, and then the live performance captured in Martin Scorsese film, in his late 70s (now still hitting it in his 80s).
I actually prefer the older performance. Some voices improve with age, like a good wine. And some don’t (Paul McCartney). Jagger has a famously ridged physical and diet routine. He should publish that in a book!
Joni Mitchell. Both Sides Now. 1970, 2022.
I'd love to see you do this with Judy Garland's Over The Rainbow. 1939 Oz and 1956 Ford Star Jubilee.
OMG one of my all time favorite singers!! I had to double take when I saw the thumbnail because I’ve always thought she was kinda niche. Thanks for doing a video on her!
Is over the rainbow by iz the big hawaiian guy that died tuned or corrected? I like that song.
Fil, would you ever do a list of the 10 Best Pop/Rock voices - male, of all time and a female list, as well, and why? Would LOVE to watch that video.
Aileen Quinn, the girl that played Annie in 1982 film, sounded like she took voice lessons the day before she sang.
Her voice retained greatness Fil ‘
Fabulous ❤
I am reminded of how many teachers and young girls in groups on elementary school playground during recess just singing that song every recess! Also Jason Alexander performed the same song in an episode of young sheldon when sheldon experienced stage fright - was sort of cute lol
Please analyze Kathy Young. She sung "A Thousand Stars" in 1960, when she was 15 years old and sung it again for a special concert in 2002.