'As If We Never Said Goodbye' Glenn Close | Sunset Boulevard

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
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    Glenn Close stuns as Norma Desmond in this rendition of As If We Never Said goodbye from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard.
    From Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall Celebration: The Royal Albert Hall comes alive to the passionate melodies and songs from the shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber, including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and Sunset Boulevard. With an all star cast including, Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Sarah Brightman, Glenn Close, Donny Osmond, Elaine Paige, Ray Shell, and Bonnie Tyler.
    If you enjoyed that why not check out these other hit musicals! :
    Cats: /bsi5lz
    Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: /fri5lz
    Phantom of The Opera:
    Love Never Dies:
    Welcome to The Shows Must Go On the channel bringing you showtunes, backstage access and full performances from some of the best loved musicals in history!
    Featuring melodic moments, show-stopping solos and high notes for the history books.
    #SunsetBoulevard #GlennClose #AndrewLloydWebber #Musicals #WestEnd #Broadway #TheShowsMustGoOn #SunsetBlvd
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Komentáře • 244

  • @williamwatterson8711
    @williamwatterson8711 Před 6 měsíci +72

    The way she impersonates the silent screen actress, in gesture and in facial expression, is truly remarkable.

    • @slimjim394
      @slimjim394 Před 2 měsíci +2

      That's why she's an actress.🙂

  • @pennyhutchinson
    @pennyhutchinson Před 4 lety +185

    Have always thought of Glenn Close as a remarkable, superb dramatic actress, but somehow MISSED that INCREDIBLE singing voice! Good grief! The clarity, the power, the range, the subtle shading of emotion! Thank you for this unforgettable performance, Ms. Close (and to all who bought it to my attention). Bellissima!!!

    • @stevenallison4123
      @stevenallison4123 Před 6 měsíci

      Word for word what I was just thinking. What a sublime performance.

    • @meltambura3300
      @meltambura3300 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ❤❤❤ She is superb!!!

  • @janetmonkey75
    @janetmonkey75 Před 4 lety +245

    I had NO idea she could sing! The emotion brought me to tears. Would love to see more of her singing.

    • @janetmonkey75
      @janetmonkey75 Před 4 lety +8

      @@MBOYTWO34 I can see why! Just beautiful.

    • @astrophe-cat
      @astrophe-cat Před 4 lety +5

      She also demonstrated some of that in Paradise Road - albeit that was without words

    • @ameliegrenier5339
      @ameliegrenier5339 Před 4 lety +2

      me too

    • @lindathetford3776
      @lindathetford3776 Před 4 lety +3

      Heard this a few years back and I've loved it since but I forgot about this until now ❤❤❤

    • @smichelle65
      @smichelle65 Před 4 lety +3

      Search the video "Fatal Attraction the Musical" (you're welcome 😉)

  • @joseantoniomaciasmayorga6239
    @joseantoniomaciasmayorga6239 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Glenn Close , for me , was the Best Norma Desmond. Amazing actress

  • @tomtalker2000
    @tomtalker2000 Před rokem +32

    This is what you call a MULTI FACETED ACTOR folks. They don't get much better than this.

  • @muething
    @muething Před 10 měsíci +33

    Saw Glenn Close in the Broadway revival several years one week before lt was to close. I had never seen the show but the audience was full of devotees. Standing ovations at each of Norma’s signature moments. The finale brought tears and prolonged loud applause. I had tears and goose bumps. After the show my partner and I ran into one of the musicians at the street corner. I complemented her on the performance, and she said the audience was one of the best during the entire run: respectful of the performers, enthusiastic at the appropriate times, and completely in love with the show. She said people don’t realize how important the audience is for the success or failure of each individual performance. Glad I was there to be a part of it.

    • @tomthorpe5996
      @tomthorpe5996 Před 3 měsíci

      Glenn Close is so great in this role. What a fantastic voice and what a performance to be treasured always. Her phrasing is perfect. I wish that they would make a movie with her in the role of Norma. With the right director she could finally win the Academy Award. "All those wonderful people out there in the dark" would fill the seats in the theaters.

  • @polybiuschampion7225
    @polybiuschampion7225 Před rokem +16

    We saw the closing night of this….and I’ve never seen an audience embrace an actor as intensely as we all did Ms. Close.

  • @brunolovattialegro
    @brunolovattialegro Před 4 lety +98

    Without a doubt, Glenn Close is the most wronged actress in the history of cinema. Total lack of respect, consideration and humanity the Academy of Oscars never gave her a statuette. An extremely talented, unique, special, competent, deserving, magnanimous actress ... who unfortunately never had the recognition she truly deserves. It was already for Glenn Close to have at least 3 Oscars. I hope that justice will finally be done at the Oscar 2021 with her interpretation of the film Hilbilly Elegy. I hope Netflix will make a heavy and strong campaign. The Academy will never be able to correct all the regrettable injustices that Glenn Close suffered throughout his career. This movie star cannot die without winning an Oscar. Let the entire voting public have a minimum of compassion and empathy. God bless Glenn Close. Justice for Glenn Close! 🥇👑
    #Oscars2021 #GlennCloseDeservesOscar #HilbillyElegy #Netflix #GlennClose #Oscar2021 #JusticeForGlennClose

    • @jaquen1977
      @jaquen1977 Před 3 lety

      Unfortunately the movie has been totally trashed, so it’s highly unlikely she’ll even get a nomination.

    • @sweetdisappointmentpie489
      @sweetdisappointmentpie489 Před 3 lety +8

      I hope she do a Sunset Boulevard movie. I heard it's been in the making. But I don't know when will this be released. But this, the moment Glenn Close was awarded just a honorary Oscar or what they call the "Death Bed" Oscar is the moment the Academy will reveal itself to have wronged, underappreciated and took for granted a talent that is Glenn.

    • @belindariffenburg5461
      @belindariffenburg5461 Před 2 lety +3

      She is PHENOMENAL!!! Such a great singer and dramatic actress!! Wish I could see this FULL show!!!

    • @jimsullivan6973
      @jimsullivan6973 Před rokem

      So well put

    • @lc1715
      @lc1715 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Not everything is about the Oscars. She won a Tony Award for this, the role of Norma Desmond. She is not "most wronged." Also, Hillbilly Elegy was a bad movie.

  • @williamcaffreysr1730
    @williamcaffreysr1730 Před 11 měsíci +10

    She can also Act a song better than anyone.❤

  • @taiwansivispacemparabellum9546

    She breathed life into Norma Desmond. Academy Awards owes her so many Oscars over.

  • @amckeown1
    @amckeown1 Před 4 lety +41

    I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE'S 73! She is a force!

  • @RichCowell1980
    @RichCowell1980 Před 4 lety +184

    I was lucky enough to see Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard a few years ago in London - standing ovation mid-show at this, her performance was phenomenal, and flawless! Absolutely one of my all time favourite memories! I wish they'd show the full show so everyone can experience this song in context!

    • @elbauldelosrecuerdosdemigu5137
      @elbauldelosrecuerdosdemigu5137 Před 4 lety +8

      Not sure. But I think it has never been filmed. Sad, I would love to see it.

    • @RichCowell1980
      @RichCowell1980 Před 4 lety +7

      @@elbauldelosrecuerdosdemigu5137 I think you're right, such a shame! I hope they make it happen, especially with Glenn Close before she retires!

    • @hamiltonwickedfan8649
      @hamiltonwickedfan8649 Před 4 lety +4

      The Broadway Sunset Boulevard has been filmed, but it is in the Broadway archives where every other Broadway shows are stored. It is not open to the public though 😓. There is also a Sunset Boulevard movie.

    • @elbauldelosrecuerdosdemigu5137
      @elbauldelosrecuerdosdemigu5137 Před 4 lety +3

      @@hamiltonwickedfan8649 That's true. So unfair they do that in my opinion. They must have, as well, the original Phantom of the Opera, with Crawford, Brightman and Barton, and they still won't release it. We can only hope that, since pro-shots are becoming increasingly popular thanks to Hamilton, then they might release it someday

    • @jaquen1977
      @jaquen1977 Před 3 lety +7

      I saw her on Broadway in this role when she reprised it a few years ago. The production was kinda meh, but she was legendary. I have NEVER experienced a longer standing ovation and screams for encore in my life. And it wasn’t for the show, but all for her.

  • @MinaF99
    @MinaF99 Před 4 lety +182

    Please do sunset boulevard in full!

  • @tinabop187
    @tinabop187 Před 4 lety +47

    My husband and I both wish she could play this role in a movie.

    • @JuriAmari
      @JuriAmari Před 4 lety +7

      It’s one of the few musicals that actually would be fine to have a live action adaptation!
      There is the original film which was the basis of the musical.

    • @matthewdonovan1240
      @matthewdonovan1240 Před 4 lety +4

      Well the show is based on the film, so why not reverse the process? Why not do a film about the making and staging of the stage adaptation of SB? Keeping the songs of course.

    • @SantiGuerreroVillalba
      @SantiGuerreroVillalba Před 4 lety +1

      We all do, honey. We all do.

    • @JuriAmari
      @JuriAmari Před 4 lety

      Matthew Donovan my thoughts exactly!

  • @Jojoairlines
    @Jojoairlines Před rokem +20

    4:15 that growl always gets me 🥲❤ she’s so crazy talented!!

  • @michaeljobindamp4771
    @michaeljobindamp4771 Před 19 dny

    ... oh Glenn . . . we were YOUNG together - and we had MAGIC in the MAKING

  • @JuriAmari
    @JuriAmari Před 4 lety +62

    Glenn Close really made Sunset Boulevard come to life for me. Her range and acting really fit the gravitas of a golden age actress coming back to a space that she considers home but everyone else has rendered irrelevant. It would be awesome if she reprised this role again. She’d bring a new energy to Norma!

    • @pumbaaco1
      @pumbaaco1 Před 4 lety +1

      She did revive the role in London before the virus stuff

  • @johnwatson2754
    @johnwatson2754 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I watch this at least 1 per month. Everything about it is fabulous ❤

  • @kw2299
    @kw2299 Před rokem +19

    One of Glenn Close's very best performances ever.

  • @sxnico
    @sxnico Před 3 lety +48

    she's absolutely mesmerizing. that beginning, she pulls everyone in with her brilliance of character. there is no other like Glenn.

  • @lululuna8791
    @lululuna8791 Před 3 měsíci +2

    It sends a chill on your spine. And you never thought that Glenn Close as she is can sing her role here in Sunset Blvd. I always go back to watching this as my stress reliever. Can we have a remake of Sunset Blvd. IN A MOVIE? With her still to portray Norma Desmond? Please, Lord, let it be.❤

  • @shivohumm1481
    @shivohumm1481 Před 4 lety +14

    She hasn't won an Oscar, what a wonderful actress and singer

  • @cheryldodd-marko9787
    @cheryldodd-marko9787 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Saw her in New york she was spectacular....🕊🇺🇲💕

  • @zeldasmith6154
    @zeldasmith6154 Před rokem +8

    I had no idea she has such a gorgeous voice.
    Why she doesn't make an album is beyond me.

  • @th6199
    @th6199 Před 4 měsíci +4

    The is the best performance of this song I have ever heard and seen. Argue with a wall

  • @user-pc4to2qs1m
    @user-pc4to2qs1m Před 10 měsíci +8

    Saw her perform this in Vancouver, Canada YEARS ago... she was great

  • @christophercoombes7384
    @christophercoombes7384 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Flawless.
    A beautiful performance both vocals and acting spot on. Wonderful

  • @johnoh1374
    @johnoh1374 Před 7 měsíci +3

    The most vivid, alive, and transcendent performance (live or otherwise) of Ms.Desmond.

  • @MariaLima-vi8vg
    @MariaLima-vi8vg Před měsícem +2

    Her voice is beautiful, wow.

  • @angeladanovi391
    @angeladanovi391 Před rokem +4

    I had the unbelievable remarkable experience of watching her perform this when I was a high school junior in 1994 in New York City. It has never left me. Yes Glenn you did teach the world new ways to dream.

  • @HubertDuck
    @HubertDuck Před 4 lety +47

    Petition to post wandering child, angel of music and/or the mirror
    Day 5

  • @kl8062
    @kl8062 Před 3 lety +23

    Saw her in this role on Broadway in 2017, and it was incredible. I have seen plenty of theatre, and I've never seen an ovation nearly as long the one she got after this song. She acts the hell out of this role.

  • @daisydeaton2679
    @daisydeaton2679 Před 4 lety +37

    What a powerful voice! Her acting is also phenomenal! I had literal chills.

  •  Před 2 měsíci +2

    i discovered this performance a couple of weeks ago, i had no idea about the story or the movie. However, i got connected with Glenn's performance that i did my research. I just wanna say is that Glenn made a great performance, she has a beautiful voice, so warm, so expressive so she made a very rich rendition of this song and expose differente emotions the character had through the song. I loved it.

  • @emilydelcastillo5422
    @emilydelcastillo5422 Před 3 lety +8

    BRAVO Glenn Close!! I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to see this performance back in 1994. I look forward to the reopening of Broadway.

  • @ladystc6802
    @ladystc6802 Před měsícem

    She destroyed this role for anyone else who attempts it. Phenomenal. Talented wonderful.

  • @susanjewitt8783
    @susanjewitt8783 Před 3 lety +12

    Wow. Glenn Close really has a stunning voice.

  • @Catherine-yy5ut
    @Catherine-yy5ut Před 4 lety +24

    Best musical I ever saw on stage. Glenn was astounding! 💜

  • @anarivas23
    @anarivas23 Před 3 měsíci +3

    extraordinarily wonderful

  • @isobelfraher8633
    @isobelfraher8633 Před 3 lety +15

    I'm watching in genuine awe. I'm performing this song for a concert in two weeks. This performance is what I want to live up to. The acting choices Glenn makes here are stunning and so fitting to the piece. The way she commands the music and lyrics to match her emotion is just incredible. An iconic woman. I can only hope to one day be as incredible as her.

  • @ameliegrenier5339
    @ameliegrenier5339 Před 4 lety +20

    OMG! it's the first time I hear Glenn Close sing, she has a such beautiful voice ! I wish we would be able to watch the whole show ... I loved the old b&w movie :)

  • @SoniaJbrt
    @SoniaJbrt Před 2 lety +9

    Absolutely made for musicals! Glenn Close was born for musicals, so talented! I love this song, her voice made this song!

  • @joshualieder7524
    @joshualieder7524 Před 4 lety +9

    I wish we could see whole show for free online. Make the musical film and cast this brilliant actress....and hand her another Oscar.

    • @alanellaway5489
      @alanellaway5489 Před 7 měsíci

      And why do you think you should see it for free?

  • @cheryldodd-marko9787
    @cheryldodd-marko9787 Před rokem +6

    Saw her on broadway,she was spectacular, you forgot you were in theatre.....🕊🇺🇲💕

  • @allanmiller4972
    @allanmiller4972 Před rokem +4

    Truly a consummately BRILLIANT artist in EVERY sense of the word!

  • @jsebastas
    @jsebastas Před 4 lety +18

    What a beautiful performance! Just perfect. Love Her so much!

  • @JohnBoler
    @JohnBoler Před rokem +4

    How can one not fall in love with this angel? Over and over, year after year! Thank you for so greatly enriching our lives, Ms. Close!

  • @corylopez1411
    @corylopez1411 Před 4 lety +13

    This is a big surprise! Glenn Close is not only an excellent actress but a superb singer! Wish I could have a chance to see her perform.

  • @JMB189
    @JMB189 Před 4 lety +8

    I believe there are many people like me , who would never have the opportunity to see a musical when is “hot” ,it would be amazing if the producers who have the rights of those recordings put them on air !!!!!!!!!!!!! so we the people can see all the wonderful performances !!!
    Only a wish!!😘 I have bought many musicals DvD , but is no longer a business, thats why someone should do something about it!!!
    Put them on line , you’ll See what you can accomplish with giving the public life with this art!!!!
    Blessings from Puerto Rico!!!

  • @millicentwu1775
    @millicentwu1775 Před 3 lety +12

    what a profound and precise performance! really the best!

  • @davidfriedman2410
    @davidfriedman2410 Před 4 lety +8

    One of the most thrilling performances I have seen was her original Broadway run - her acting made all the difference.

  • @hannahnothdurft5611
    @hannahnothdurft5611 Před 4 lety +10

    Amazing

  • @di942842
    @di942842 Před rokem +1

    "We taught the world new ways to dream." 🎶🎶Gaaaahhh, those lines always make me cry. Glen Close!! Dayum!! 😭😭😭😭

    • @Themanwhocameback2
      @Themanwhocameback2 Před 5 měsíci

      Me, too. Before the birth of the movies, how did people cope? And learn to yearn?

  • @thomasbradley4505
    @thomasbradley4505 Před 3 lety +14

    Probably one of the greatest musical theater performances ever. I saw her in LA in the original production pre-broadway from the first row orchestra

  • @kristyan75
    @kristyan75 Před 4 lety +5

    Can't belive she's so beautiful, great singer and actress

  • @lannaqueiroz9984
    @lannaqueiroz9984 Před 11 měsíci +4

    She is amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @antonsgrackovs2872
    @antonsgrackovs2872 Před rokem +3

    Glen Close is the best!!! True performer!!! Adore HER!!!!

  • @AndrewJamesWilliams
    @AndrewJamesWilliams Před 11 měsíci +3

    A beautiful song, perfectly sung and acted as you can see she is acting the role of Norma Desmond as she sings the song. Sunset Boulevard is such a sad story about a woman slowly going mad, especially how it ends with her saying she is ready for her close up now as she is taken into the asylum.

  • @lisaandothers
    @lisaandothers Před 4 lety +10

    Glenn Close's performance and Gethsemane sung by Michael Ball were my favorite parts of the tribute. Thank you for uploading this clip.

  • @janis902
    @janis902 Před 4 lety +13

    Beautiful voice!

  • @susangilbey5661
    @susangilbey5661 Před 3 lety +2

    A very happy birthday 🎂
    Love you in Sunset boulevard ❤️🇨🇦

  • @JerryGodfrey-kw5ps
    @JerryGodfrey-kw5ps Před 3 měsíci +1

    She gives me goosebumps. Brava!

  • @johndouglaswilson7504
    @johndouglaswilson7504 Před 2 lety +5

    I remember this, her emotion was very good during her singing She did a fantastic performance.

  • @dangeldoll
    @dangeldoll Před 4 lety +4

    I have a theory, that we can't have a movie made with every great woman of Hollywood altogether present, because having all that talent in one room is gonna tear a hole in the fabric of reality,
    so we get one great per movie or stage to keep the balance of the universe intact

  • @Jan-vw6tu
    @Jan-vw6tu Před 4 měsíci

    It's really something special to see an actor or actress of this caliber live And if you can manage it close up. I play is a completely different experience. I miss seeing them. I got to see several.
    And several icons.

  • @margochanning11
    @margochanning11 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I saw her performance, magnificent.

  • @kayehernandez6634
    @kayehernandez6634 Před 4 lety +16

    stunning voice!!!!! and now i miss the 101 dalmatians 🥺🥺

  • @katiaoliveira9549
    @katiaoliveira9549 Před 4 lety +8

    I wish we could see it all💕💕

  • @ruragz02
    @ruragz02 Před rokem +2

    Oh my god she is absolutely amazing

  • @davidellison3651
    @davidellison3651 Před rokem +4

    What a brilliant and emotional performance, excellent

  • @thefonzkiss
    @thefonzkiss Před 4 lety +4

    Anyone who likes this needs to see Betty Buckley doing it. Standing ovation halfway through the song every night. It’s on CZcams.

    • @amandajames5068
      @amandajames5068 Před 4 lety

      I agree, saw her in London. She brought the house down at this and With One Look. My favourite Lloyd Webber musical

  • @karenreiter533
    @karenreiter533 Před 4 lety +5

    Oh bless CZcams for providing us with this incredible performance. We will get through this Pandemic!! Xoxo

  • @TangSongs
    @TangSongs Před 7 měsíci

    I saw her in the opening in LA and then in New York! No question about her brilliance as a singer, in addition to her incredible acting!

  • @amcg1904
    @amcg1904 Před 2 lety +1

    I will always be saltie, that I missed the chance to see this live.. one of the best actresses we have known ❤

  • @333mystic
    @333mystic Před rokem +5

    Masterclass

  • @FredHerrman
    @FredHerrman Před 2 lety +3

    Really exquisite performance. The subtlety is phenomenal.

  • @melwalsh7277
    @melwalsh7277 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Absolutely amazing 😢fantastic xx❤

  • @teacherdavid--eatplaylearn5013

    Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼😇🥰
    It's a BEAUTIFUL song ! 😍
    Hope to watch this show in FULL! 🥳
    Please grant our request ! 🤗
    Thank you for listening @The show must go on

  • @iammillsey1974
    @iammillsey1974 Před 4 lety +12

    I've had the soundtrack to the Broadway version of this for many years. Absolutely my favourite show and Glenn has never been beaten vocally. Stunning.

    • @thefonzkiss
      @thefonzkiss Před 4 lety +2

      Lol. Even ardent Glenn Close fans know she’s a great actor and a fair singer.

    • @blackpowerdiva4958
      @blackpowerdiva4958 Před 4 lety

      uuuuuuuuh eeeer.... unbeatable as a singer? Hmmmmm U don’t see many productions are listen to many soundtracks do you......
      Hilarious. And yes, I’m quite the Glen Close fan....

    • @iammillsey1974
      @iammillsey1974 Před 4 lety +2

      @@blackpowerdiva4958 I meant as Norma Desmond. Of course there are better singers. 😂

  • @Themanwhocameback2
    @Themanwhocameback2 Před 6 dny

    I watch at least once a month, too, Inspired.

  • @peterfernandes4536
    @peterfernandes4536 Před 4 lety +3

    Omg what a voice wow

  • @BonnieDragonKat
    @BonnieDragonKat Před 4 lety +3

    I first saw her sing in Barnum with Tony Dale. Love her voice! Perfect Norma!

  • @angellight495
    @angellight495 Před 25 dny +2

    Someone PLEASE make the film version of this so Glenn Close can win her long overdue Oscar already.

  • @AngelaFlowersLofton
    @AngelaFlowersLofton Před 4 lety +5

    My favorite! 😍😍😍

  • @magicchandelier
    @magicchandelier Před 4 lety +2

    She should do a musical movie someday of Sunset Boulevard. She could have that performance again.She should be AMAZING IN THAT MUSICAL.

  • @Chris_of_Scotland
    @Chris_of_Scotland Před 3 lety +2

    Give her an Oscar already....

  • @crystalfajman3732
    @crystalfajman3732 Před 4 lety +2

    Her Best and most Iconic role of her career!

  • @judithcrone5869
    @judithcrone5869 Před 4 lety +2

    Saw her in London in its first week. Live is far more magical. Totally mesmerising performance. Always see SB when get the chance xx

  • @sophieroth9969
    @sophieroth9969 Před 4 lety +3

    Wonderful and really surprising!

  • @nosweat2899
    @nosweat2899 Před 8 měsíci

    The best actress I’ved seen 😢

  • @rongross309
    @rongross309 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant Performance!!!

  • @amckeown1
    @amckeown1 Před 4 lety +3

    Holy Sh*t SHE CAN SING!!!

  • @joanne4758
    @joanne4758 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you team for posting. Just beautiful.

  • @JulianChild
    @JulianChild Před 11 měsíci

    Close is the ultimate Nora Desmond and no one will ever touch her portrayal. She was even more Desmond than Swanson.

  • @kathymendenhall2260
    @kathymendenhall2260 Před měsícem

    Beautiful❤

  • @michael7770
    @michael7770 Před měsícem

    Just the best!!

  • @judyelan4610
    @judyelan4610 Před 2 lety +1

    love this.. thank you glenn for a fabulous presentation!

  • @user-CatherineDodd
    @user-CatherineDodd Před rokem

    Please give her the Oscar already!

  • @pauladorna4627
    @pauladorna4627 Před 4 lety +2

    An amazing actress that sings.💋

  • @naidedias1080
    @naidedias1080 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This version is even better thant Gleen's earlier. 🤩