It's so so so good!! Just saw it 3 days ago and I've been binge watching every video I can find of Jessie. If you love her before seeing the show, you'll definitely love her even more after seeing it. highly recommend!!!
+A.J. Thomson I'm in agreement that she's extremely versatile and powerful (and I'll add wonderful), but I've got to ask what you define as "the typical Broadway voice," because over so many years, I've heard all kinds of wonderful (and not so much), quite different, and often versatile singing instruments from Broadway performers.
+AvalonMorley I would say most Broadway singers have trained voices (which isn't a bad thing). Jessie Mueller has a very natural-sounding voice compared to many other singers on Broadway and it's kind of refreshing.
Jessie doesn't have a powerful voice for Broadway, and that's why some people don't favor her as well. So she was never formally trained in musical theatre? Didn't she go to Syracuse? Actually Jessie is very limited in regard to versatility as a Broadway actress. Her voice is great for Carole King and Sara Barseilles music, but her voice wouldn't be appropriate for most Broadway shows. She could never play Christine in "Phantom", for example. Actually even Laura Osnes or most Broadway actresses don't have the vocal chops for Christine. So that may be a bad example.
I think if you watch the evolution of her interpretation, you will see that she beefed up her chest register by a considerable amount to the point where her belted notes aren't relying on head voice as much, she is definitely very agile and versatile in her coloring, however her tessitura is more of a mezzo than a soprano, so you can't compare her with coloratura roles a la Phantom of the Opera. It is just a different voice register. Those light coloratura voices actually themselves aren't versatile and couldn't sing the lower parts of this song. What is versatile in her voice is the fact that despite having a lower tessitura, she can still sound candid, young and fragile. Jennifer Nettles for example clearly sounds like a mezzo and has a much dark timbre.
When Sara Bareilles released her album version of this back in October of last year, I was 6 months pregnant with my first child, recently single and I would play this song almost every day while I showered and cry my soul out. As ironic as is sounds, it was a very empowering ritual I had going on, to this day nobody knows that this song, these lyircs got me through a very dark time and now I'm the mother of the most amazing little boy and he loooves when I dance and sing with him all the upbeat Waitress songs. I can't wait to watch Jessie Mueller performs this when I go watch the show in August.
it gave me hope during a tough time too.... you are a beautiful pie …..I fought for myself and now I know my worth and add tax. I hope you always know your worth!!
it’s a line that stands on that juxtaposed fine hair of a line where it’s delivered so delicately and fragile but it absolutely is soul crushing. it’s staggering. it’s everything.
+SimplyComplicated It's the same exact key. It's just sung with different intention. Sara's is more full and moving and has a pop ballad sense. This is in service of the characters story. But it's the same key.
the way jessie sang the line "and gets used by a man who cant love", the way it sounded so melancholic and f r a g i l e, it gets me every time i swear
+Taylorzor It was a press event; people from quite a few different media outlets were both taking pictures and recording video. I'm sure eventually we will have videos of Jessie performing this in other contexts, but for now, we should be thankful for this.
Oh my gosh that never occurred to me and just blew my mind. I saw the show Wednesday and Friday (I had to go back), and she performs this with even more emotion
*knows waitress movie* *hears they're making a musical out of it* *rolls eyes at the idea* *hears Sara Bareilles will Compose the score and Jessie Mueller will star* "hmm, now its getting interesting.." *music is released* *dies of amazement* *hears jessie's version of She Used To Be Mine* *weeps...*
It is so inspiring how much emotion she puts into every single word she sings, almost like this is her experience and not her character's. Beautiful voice, beautiful soul, just beautiful. (ha, get it? 'cause carole king? that was so bad i'm disappointed in myself)
Unfortunately, I can't understand the words she's singing. Was she formally trained as a singer or in musical theatre? It doesn't sound like it based on this song.
Hamilton should win best score and best musical, it deserves it... But no one from it deserves an acting award... The score and overall packages are its best aspects, not any one performance
It's getting rewinded over and over in the car like I forgot the rest of my play list and I am a guy. Such a great show on Broadway - just wish the soundtrack wasn't from a sound studio but the theatre.
Maddison Elizabeth You're in a good place. A vulnerable, loving place. May you see those hurting near you, and smile at them, because they need you. You are still you, and you are beautiful.
Please, no it isn't. Brush up on your Tony history! The original Broadway production of "Les Miserables" won a WHOPPING 9 Tony Awards, and the media referred to "Les Miz" as the Broadway "show of all shows." It's ridiculous that you'd ever compare this crap to "Les Miserables."
this song resonates to much in today's context, in that sense, it is like a i dreamed a dream. No matter how complex or simple the scores and lyrics, if it resonates, it hits a chord within people, it means something
Lausanne28 please don’t call waitress crap. I’ve never heard les miserables but I do think that it must be beautiful in its own way. This musical’s powerful so I’d appreciate if you don’t call it bad. In fact don’t call any musical crap.
Jessie beautifully mixes embodying Sara Bareilles' gorgeous tone with the southern accent that Jenna has from the movie, as well as making it her own. I love this so much!
Her beautiful runs on the word “Lonely” is still my favorite out of anyone who sings this song. I always listen to how singers approach the line, not the belt sections. It is a quiet, defeating run that’s defined by the character’s hurt, leaving me breathless.
I came here because of watching the Tony's tonight. Tears. My word, this song is written and Ms. Mueller sings it from somewhere deep in the heart of every woman. Simply amazing.
I am so happy Jessie and Sara found each other for this project. I honestly don't know what other Broadway actress could pull off this difficult of a song with the skill and finesse that Jessie demonstrates here. Already purchased my tickets for May.
Truly beautiful,since I'm a fan of Sara's version I didn't really think this would impress me but boy was I wrong. Just the emotion on her face is enough to keep me watching,her soft high voice really makes it unique. I'm not usually a fan of plays but this I would definitely watch.
+ctn04132 I think the other comment was meant to differentiate the two. I am a theatre geek and plays and musicals are two different things to me. If I'm going to see a play I'm just going to watch someone act. If I'm going to a musical I'm going to see the acting and the dancing and the singing. Although plays can have music/sound effects and usually do I'm not going to a play with the expectation that I'm going to see someone sing/dance.
It's strange, the album version of this seems to have a really overstated, grating country accent (and I don't even hate all country music, I quite like some). This version if so raw, emotional, and powerful, and her singing is so natural. She doesn't sound like she's putting anything on, she sounds like she's living the story.
Omg. Tears, just tears. Beautifully written. So beautifully acted. It's like watching a life time of painful, bitter, and happy memories compressed into its essence seeping from this woman's soul. I watched it several times before even noticing the sounds of cameras or anyone else in the room!
i think every person who won a tony this year 100% deserved it, but i am deeply saddened that this beautiful and amazing musical didnt win a single thing
Amen! In 2023, I still think this is the best Broadway song of this century. It was the one error of the Hamilton sweep that this didn't win. I guess, as they say, timing is everything!😢
Very true! A timeless classic! I tried to sing this beautiful song and my friend played the piano, it’s not perfect but it would mean the world to me if you saw our version! 🤗❤️
This is one of the Broadway songs for the ages, like "Memories" or "Send in the Clowns" and Jessie makes it SO intense that it is hard to watch and yet you can't get enough of it!
Do you ever find yourself watching this video on repeat and crying about how beautiful this song is and how much a master Jesse is in 2020? Saw this in the theatre years ago so far back and felt every piece of emotion she left on the stage. She is a beast
Elise do you want to meet the best singer of this planet? You don't now know her, if you agree you will never forget this day, I promise. This is not a joke.
In Aug. 2023, this is the first version of this song that I saw (I've been "away from Broadway"for awhile😢). A week later, after watching various performances more than a hundred times, I've noticed that most people go bigger (and this includes Jessie's later Broadway performances). Yet, this smaller version is the one that I ALWAYS come back to. Plus, the Beatific look on her face at the end is just perfection on top of perfection!💕 Thank you, Jessie, for giving me my favourite song, and performance, ever.🥰
Jessie brings such humanity and honesty to this character. I cry listening to her sing this song because I can just feel her singing about losing the person that she once was.
I've watched this more times than I care to admit. So beautifully performed. She has so much nuance in this--look at her face right before she sings "She is hard on herself..."
How she seems to be able to go to that place and still hold it together to sing is beyond me. And not just sing, but like kill it, is just….I mean damn.
This clip was one of the main reasons I decided to see the show last Saturday. The show was amazing. Now, watching the clip again, I feel all of the emotion I felt watching the show. Brilliant performance by an amazing actress. Thanks for all of the feels.
This gave me chills, oh my God, I really thought that once that I heard Sara sang this Jessie wouldn't sound amazing, but God, I was wrong, she is incredible.
I can't explain but I started crying 10 seconds into the performance at the Tonys. My mom saw me and didn't say a word. What a powerful song and artist! All of my respect.
Did you see her sing this song on the Tonys Awards show last night (June 12th)? Amazing! Absolutely amazing. I have played it over and over and over. It was even better than this recording. This is pure soul music!
If you're in New York just go see this. I watched it last night and I was blown away by Jessie Mueller. Her raw emotion her voice and characterisation, personally couldn't fault it. It's a real tear jerker but supported by plenty of laughs, especially from Ogi. The score and cast are just amazing. Not to be missed in my eyes.
+Samuel Reed The race for Best Actress is so tight this year that I think it's a bit presumptive to make a prediction at this point, especially considering a few of the shows (including Waitress) are still in previews. I expect to see Audra McDonald, Cynthia Erivo, Phillipa Soo, and probably Laura Benanti on the nomination list along with Mueller, and most of the early buzz seems to be favoring Erivo.
+Nathan Graham +Nathan Graham Ugh, yes!! there were so many great shows and performances this year. I'm hoping Sandra Mae Frank maybe gets a nod as well, because she slayed DWSA.
I love that there isnt much going on in the scene here. Not an eye catching background, not much movement. Its all her. Theres no additional attention grabbers because the raw emotion and expression is enough to make you not dare to look away
Her voice is stunning! I'm trying to decide if I should plan a trip to New York just to see this show! That note at 1:25 gah! She sounds like a bird lol
+Sammi MacDonald go!! I just watched it last night oh my tears and laughter so much emotion, amazing score and cast & Jessie Mueller, wow, I'm just in awe.
i constantly come back to this when i feel i’m lacking drive in perusing a career in musical theatre. i fucking love this performance. jessie mueller inspires me with every single role she plays, he vocal abilities are in my opinion unmatched and her ability to adapt to any role she takes is astounding. she is truly an inspiration.
I don't think anyone playing the part of Jenna will ever be able to top Jessie. I think that acting ability is often overlooked by how well you can sing or dance in musical theatre but Jessie Mueller has an incredible talent in the area. This song was made for her.
If waitress had waited to open till next season Sara could have won a tony for best score. but it's impossible that she wins this year against Hamilton :( (sorry for my english!)
+Minghao Xu I agree and I'm a huge Hamilton fan (and for me it was amazing and then some) but there's a lot of politics involved when it comes to awards in general, like the fact that Hamilton didn't even want to give any free tickets to Tony judges at first and that will probably affect their chances to win some Tonys, besides the fact that it looks to be a very good and competitive season of course.
Never heard this song before but loved the movie Waitress so I looked up the musical and found this. Within the first verse and chorus I was bawling. It speaks to my life right now and I needed to let that emotion out. Sara Bareilles, you are gifted from God with the ability to write and sing music, and Jessie Mueller, your voice is a treasure. What an amazing song...
Okay so I heard Sara's version first right, and I was absolutely sold, okay, so I never thought I'd love another version. I stand perfectly corrected. This was nothing short of amazing.
If you watch the original movie this song references the scene where Earl makes Jenna use her hidden money for the baby. Jenna is heartbroken and believes that she'll be trapped in her loveless marriage and worries that she's lost herself because of the abuse and lack of love Earl causes. I think Sara did a great job with this song because it really shows Jenna at her most vulnerable.
Lyrics: It's not simple to say That most days I don't recognize me That these shoes and this apron That place and its patrons Have taken more than I gave them It's not easy to know I'm not anything like I used be, although it's true I was never attention's sweet center I still remember that girl She's imperfect, but she tries She is good, but she lies She is hard on herself She is broken and won't ask for help She is messy, but she's kind She is lonely most of the time She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie She is gone, but she used to be mine It's not what I asked for Sometimes life just slips in through a back door And carves out a person and makes you believe it's all true And now I've got you And you're not what I asked for If I'm honest, I know I would give it all back For a chance to start over and rewrite an ending or two For the girl that I knew Who'll be reckless, just enough Who'll get hurt, but who learns how to toughen up When she's bruised and gets used by a man who can't love And then she'll get stuck And be scared of the life that's inside her Growing stronger each day 'til it finally reminds her To fight just a little, to bring back the fire in her eyes That's been gone, but used to be mine Used to be mine She is messy, but she's kind She is lonely most of the time She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie She is gone, but she used to be mine
I recently saw Waitress and this musical is amazing and Jessie put on a spectacular and emotional performance. ( I only cried a lot) The entire cast was more than happy to come out the stage door to say hello, autograph, and take pictures. Keala even belted out Happy Birthday for someone and it was fabulous. I would so see this musical again and recommend it to anyone wanting to see a musical!
Wow!!!! Didn't think anyone could nail it as good, if not better then Sarah. But dang girl, your emotions and those crazy pipes of yours. You just shook my soul. This is my song. And you blow me away!
I also had the honor of seeing this wonderful show last week, and Jessie sang this with SO MUCH emotion and vocal power that I was blown away. A true STAR.
I cant stop myself from watching it over and over again. The emotion in her voice and acting is enchanting that it's hard for me to not buy a ticket to New York and watch it on Broadway...if it's still there.
Honestly I'm quite pissed that Hamilton got all the attention. This show got basically nothing. I just saw it the other day and I cried my eyes out. I love this show more than Hamilton now if I'm being honest. It's just such a raw and beautiful show that relatable for a lot of people in many different. Don't be mad at me that's just my opinion. I just think that this show is so much more powerful. If Hamilton wasn't a thing this show would be basically impossible to see because of the demand to see it. Absolutely beautiful piece of art.
I agree. They had the misfortune of opening up (heh! sorry, can't help it) the same season as Hamilton. It was also so disappointing and maddening that they didn't win the Grammy's. I'm pretty sure The Color Purple is good too, but Sara did such an awesome job creating the music and lyrics for Waitress and as a first-time Broadway composer-lyricist at that!
My wife and I saw "Waitress" last night and it was amazing! I'm not a huge crier, but I can't listen to this song without crying. She put so much into that song last night! Even though I just saw it last night, I'm talking to my wife about driving back up from DC to see it again. Great show!
This is my absolute favorite rendition of this song. Out of all the versions. It's just perfect. She holds the notes where they need to be so sweetly held (unlike Katharine McPhee who does runs all over the place. She's extremely talented, but all the runs that she adds kind of takes away from the beauty of the song. In my opinion). And this is the only version with that great 'stronger' at 3:03. I come back to this video over and over just for that 'stronger'
This is, in my opinion, one of, if not the, most beautiful song Sara Bareilles has ever written.
up there with gravity, definitely
Yep you both sooo right
Up there with Gravity, Manhattan, Send me the moon, Beautiful Girl✨
She has so many great songs. My favorite is Breathe Again.
I have a fondness for _Chasing the Sun._
Her voice literally sounds like silk. I want to see this musical so badly 😭😭😭
going to see it this Christmas!!
It's so so so good!! Just saw it 3 days ago and I've been binge watching every video I can find of Jessie. If you love her before seeing the show, you'll definitely love her even more after seeing it. highly recommend!!!
she she
Me too!
Mickie SF Town it's amazing
I love that she doesn't have the typical Broadway voice but is still so versatile and powerful. She gives me hope.
+A.J. Thomson I'm in agreement that she's extremely versatile and powerful (and I'll add wonderful), but I've got to ask what you define as "the typical Broadway voice," because over so many years, I've heard all kinds of wonderful (and not so much), quite different, and often versatile singing instruments from Broadway performers.
+AvalonMorley I would say most Broadway singers have trained voices (which isn't a bad thing). Jessie Mueller has a very natural-sounding voice compared to many other singers on Broadway and it's kind of refreshing.
Jessie doesn't have a powerful voice for Broadway, and that's why some people don't favor her as well. So she was never formally trained in musical theatre? Didn't she go to Syracuse? Actually Jessie is very limited in regard to versatility as a Broadway actress. Her voice is great for Carole King and Sara Barseilles music, but her voice wouldn't be appropriate for most Broadway shows. She could never play Christine in "Phantom", for example. Actually even Laura Osnes or most Broadway actresses don't have the vocal chops for Christine. So that may be a bad example.
I think if you watch the evolution of her interpretation, you will see that she beefed up her chest register by a considerable amount to the point where her belted notes aren't relying on head voice as much, she is definitely very agile and versatile in her coloring, however her tessitura is more of a mezzo than a soprano, so you can't compare her with coloratura roles a la Phantom of the Opera. It is just a different voice register. Those light coloratura voices actually themselves aren't versatile and couldn't sing the lower parts of this song. What is versatile in her voice is the fact that despite having a lower tessitura, she can still sound candid, young and fragile. Jennifer Nettles for example clearly sounds like a mezzo and has a much dark timbre.
I also LOVE that she doesn't have a typical Broadway voice. They all tend to sound the same to me.
Her performance at the Tonys made me forget all about "Hamilton" for a few minutes.
me too
I ended up in tears. That song goes straight for the kill.
Yes I still can't listen to it without getting weepy
SAME
Same here!
When Sara Bareilles released her album version of this back in October of last year, I was 6 months pregnant with my first child, recently single and I would play this song almost every day while I showered and cry my soul out. As ironic as is sounds, it was a very empowering ritual I had going on, to this day nobody knows that this song, these lyircs got me through a very dark time and now I'm the mother of the most amazing little boy and he loooves when I dance and sing with him all the upbeat Waitress songs. I can't wait to watch Jessie Mueller performs this when I go watch the show in August.
Corina Soto Touching😪. The best to you and your son.
Corina Soto I hope you and your son are having a great day. 💕
it gave me hope during a tough time too.... you are a beautiful pie …..I fought for myself and now I know my worth and add tax. I hope you always know your worth!!
Corina, I'm with you 100%. They are so sad but so empowering. I hope you and your beautiful boy are very happy :)
i’m so so happy for you and happy that you’re in a better place with you and your son
"She is lonely most of the time" gets me every time. What a sweet sound.
it’s a line that stands on that juxtaposed fine hair of a line where it’s delivered so delicately and fragile but it absolutely is soul crushing. it’s staggering. it’s everything.
The key for this is gentler than Sara's original and it is PERFECT for Jessie.
+SimplyComplicated It's the same exact key. It's just sung with different intention. Sara's is more full and moving and has a pop ballad sense. This is in service of the characters story. But it's the same key.
It's definitely in a different key. I don't have perfect pitch so I can't say what keys each of them are in, but Jessie's is definitely higher.
SimplyComplicated Sara's key is F-Major and this key is G-Major. The key in the recording is F#/Gb Major.
MrAmazingMarcus It’s literally not
@@RizwanJaganiViolist Thanks
the way jessie sang the line "and gets used by a man who cant love", the way it sounded so melancholic and f r a g i l e, it gets me every time i swear
The camera shutters sounds really irritate me in this.
+Taylorzor It was a press event; people from quite a few different media outlets were both taking pictures and recording video. I'm sure eventually we will have videos of Jessie performing this in other contexts, but for now, we should be thankful for this.
Bruh I was like “who tf has a typewriter” like the idea of the noise being cameras didn’t even occur to me
@@ashlyndaniels6836 I love how that would imply that they press like 3 keys right after each other but only every 5 seconds 😂
It’s like they’re miked and she isn’t.
@@bondfool EXACTLY!
anyone else think this is a modern day equivalent of "I Dreamed A Dream"???? this song/perspective always makes me think of fantine.
I agree!! Hopefully more people would recognize how amazing this song is
Oh my gosh that never occurred to me and just blew my mind. I saw the show Wednesday and Friday (I had to go back), and she performs this with even more emotion
Whoa.
I definitely thought that immediately!
Yessss I love this concept
*knows waitress movie*
*hears they're making a musical out of it*
*rolls eyes at the idea*
*hears Sara Bareilles will Compose the score and Jessie Mueller will star*
"hmm, now its getting interesting.."
*music is released*
*dies of amazement*
*hears jessie's version of She Used To Be Mine*
*weeps...*
Joseph Lewis Quinn beautifully expressed. Thank you 😊
*buys a mcdonald's apple pie bc that's all I can afford* *cries while chowing down to this song*
Joseph Lewis Quinn literally same.
Couldn’t relate to this more
it’s a movie? LMAO
It is so inspiring how much emotion she puts into every single word she sings, almost like this is her experience and not her character's. Beautiful voice, beautiful soul, just beautiful. (ha, get it? 'cause carole king? that was so bad i'm disappointed in myself)
+Katie Badger im sitting in math right now cracking up laughing at that comment
oh gosh, i'm glad! hope you have a great day. :)
10/10 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Meanwhile me, being my Heathers trash self: AND YOU KNOW YOU KNOW YOU KNOW THIS COULD BE BEAUTIFUL
Unfortunately, I can't understand the words she's singing. Was she formally trained as a singer or in musical theatre? It doesn't sound like it based on this song.
*hits replay until I die
Is it just me or do you just get hit by a wave of emotions when Jessie closes her eyes when she sings?
+Mariel Abbey me too
Hamilton should win best score and best musical, it deserves it... But no one from it deserves an acting award... The score and overall packages are its best aspects, not any one performance
literally me
rt
someone help, ive watched this video on repeat for the last two hours. she is beyond perfection
try 9 hours. can't. stop.
It's getting rewinded over and over in the car like I forgot the rest of my play list and I am a guy. Such a great show on Broadway - just wish the soundtrack wasn't from a sound studio but the theatre.
Same! This is soooo good!
Maddison Elizabeth You're in a good place. A vulnerable, loving place. May you see those hurting near you, and smile at them, because they need you. You are still you, and you are beautiful.
Here in 2018, and have to watch it weekly, her brilliant connection to the song deeply moves me every single time.
This is a modern I Dreamed A Dream... with a modern ending to the story, of course.
Please, no it isn't. Brush up on your Tony history! The original Broadway production of "Les Miserables" won a WHOPPING 9 Tony Awards, and the media referred to "Les Miz" as the Broadway "show of all shows." It's ridiculous that you'd ever compare this crap to "Les Miserables."
this song resonates to much in today's context, in that sense, it is like a i dreamed a dream. No matter how complex or simple the scores and lyrics, if it resonates, it hits a chord within people, it means something
Lausanne28
please don’t call waitress crap. I’ve never heard les miserables but I do think that it must be beautiful in its own way. This musical’s powerful so I’d appreciate if you don’t call it bad. In fact don’t call any musical crap.
How are you calling this freaking crap, Waitress was put up against freaking HAMILTON in 2016 and that is a freaking huge competitor.
Lausanne28 you must be fun at parties
Jessie beautifully mixes embodying Sara Bareilles' gorgeous tone with the southern accent that Jenna has from the movie, as well as making it her own. I love this so much!
+Mackenna Swann "scared of" is one of my favorite lines she sings. Just love how it sounds on her!
Mackenna Swann what movie? I need to see it in Netflix (?)
She's a voice genius.
@@alexanderzamora5930 Waitress is based on a movie of the same name
Her beautiful runs on the word “Lonely” is still my favorite out of anyone who sings this song. I always listen to how singers approach the line, not the belt sections. It is a quiet, defeating run that’s defined by the character’s hurt, leaving me breathless.
I agree Jessie makes Jenna sound so dejected and defeated in this scene.
I came here because of watching the Tony's tonight. Tears. My word, this song is written and Ms. Mueller sings it from somewhere deep in the heart of every woman. Simply amazing.
Yes! you said it! ❤❤❤
The feeling she puts into it is beautiful. I cry every time.
Stacey Knoell so well stated!
not only women can relate.. this touches me so deeply on an emotional level...
Stacey Knoell you said it well!
The world doesn't deserve something as beautiful as this
The EMOTION in this. It inspires me when I perform musical theatre
I am so happy Jessie and Sara found each other for this project. I honestly don't know what other Broadway actress could pull off this difficult of a song with the skill and finesse that Jessie demonstrates here. Already purchased my tickets for May.
Truly beautiful,since I'm a fan of Sara's version I didn't really think this would impress me but boy was I wrong.
Just the emotion on her face is enough to keep me watching,her soft high voice really makes it unique.
I'm not usually a fan of plays but this I would definitely watch.
+ctn04132 I think the other comment was meant to differentiate the two. I am a theatre geek and plays and musicals are two different things to me. If I'm going to see a play I'm just going to watch someone act. If I'm going to a musical I'm going to see the acting and the dancing and the singing. Although plays can have music/sound effects and usually do I'm not going to a play with the expectation that I'm going to see someone sing/dance.
Sarah Kendrick Yea i was in a play called te Skriker but there were dance numbers and a song so?
Dan X Sara's version is 1848848282 times better.
After hearing the Sara B version, I thought there was no bearing it, but this is incredible in its own right.
I find the way Jessie Mueller uses her voice this song is so visceral. I keep coming back to this version.
Saw her sing this song with 100x more power and emotion tonight. I didn't think it was possible but bravo Jessie.
It's strange, the album version of this seems to have a really overstated, grating country accent (and I don't even hate all country music, I quite like some). This version if so raw, emotional, and powerful, and her singing is so natural. She doesn't sound like she's putting anything on, she sounds like she's living the story.
Johanna A. Florez same!
That grating accent you speak of is called Appalachian dialect it’s how I and many people speak. She nails it.
She went a key higher than the original. Props!
Excellent version for contemporary sopranos!
The vulnerability in her voice gives her rendition more expression and thus more captivating.
Omg. Tears, just tears. Beautifully written. So beautifully acted. It's like watching a life time of painful, bitter, and happy memories compressed into its essence seeping from this woman's soul. I watched it several times before even noticing the sounds of cameras or anyone else in the room!
I want to be Jessie Mueller when I grow up. Or else marry her.
literally me about all my idols
Lausanne28 are you nutz?
Lausanne28 at least she has the guts to show her face, babe
Neve Sargeant I think the person u were talking to deleted their comment, what did they say?
wolffy_moon 17022015 can’t even remember anymore. Sorry, darl
i think every person who won a tony this year 100% deserved it, but i am deeply saddened that this beautiful and amazing musical didnt win a single thing
Amen! In 2023, I still think this is the best Broadway song of this century. It was the one error of the Hamilton sweep that this didn't win. I guess, as they say, timing is everything!😢
After6 years, this is still a classic .
Very true! A timeless classic!
I tried to sing this beautiful song and my friend played the piano, it’s not perfect but it would mean the world to me if you saw our version! 🤗❤️
I'm not crying, you're crying. Absolutely amazing. Jessie is one performer I have always looked up to.
Everyone please go buy a ticket for this show, it is the best piece of theater I've seen in a long while!
seeing it in August!!!
This is one of the Broadway songs for the ages, like "Memories" or "Send in the Clowns" and Jessie makes it SO intense that it is hard to watch and yet you can't get enough of it!
Do you ever find yourself watching this video on repeat and crying about how beautiful this song is and how much a master Jesse is in 2020? Saw this in the theatre years ago so far back and felt every piece of emotion she left on the stage. She is a beast
Elise do you want to meet the best singer of this planet?
You don't now know her, if you agree you will never forget this day, I promise. This is not a joke.
I love that this is so different from when Sara sings it, it's just as good, and just as beautiful
In Aug. 2023, this is the first version of this song that I saw (I've been "away from Broadway"for awhile😢). A week later, after watching various performances more than a hundred times, I've noticed that most people go bigger (and this includes Jessie's later Broadway performances). Yet, this smaller version is the one that I ALWAYS come back to. Plus, the Beatific look on her face at the end is just perfection on top of perfection!💕 Thank you, Jessie, for giving me my favourite song, and performance, ever.🥰
Jessie brings such humanity and honesty to this character. I cry listening to her sing this song because I can just feel her singing about losing the person that she once was.
Saw it tonight, this song had my heart in its hands
I've watched this more times than I care to admit. So beautifully performed. She has so much nuance in this--look at her face right before she sings "She is hard on herself..."
+mikeyeeca I saw and felt that, too. So appreciative of her art.
Fr. It's as if it's her story, and it gives me chills
How she seems to be able to go to that place and still hold it together to sing is beyond me. And not just sing, but like kill it, is just….I mean damn.
The pain is so real. I'm in tears listening to this. BEAUTIFUL performance!
This clip was one of the main reasons I decided to see the show last Saturday. The show was amazing. Now, watching the clip again, I feel all of the emotion I felt watching the show. Brilliant performance by an amazing actress. Thanks for all of the feels.
Such an amazing actress. Focuses on storytelling before singing
one of the best musical theatre performances ever. i keep coming back to it
This gave me chills, oh my God, I really thought that once that I heard Sara sang this Jessie wouldn't sound amazing, but God, I was wrong, she is incredible.
Please don’t use the Lord’s name in vain
The absolute best version of the song...the most believable...❤❤❤
Jessie Mueller owns this song
This is master class material on how to pull your audience and have them hanging on your every syllable.
A year later and I’m still listening to this version of such a beautiful song. Jessie is incredible.
I can't explain but I started crying 10 seconds into the performance at the Tonys. My mom saw me and didn't say a word. What a powerful song and artist! All of my respect.
Did you see her sing this song on the Tonys Awards show last night (June 12th)? Amazing! Absolutely amazing. I have played it over and over and over. It was even better than this recording. This is pure soul music!
She emotes like a pro!
um that's because she is a pro? you don't get this kind of broadway role unless you are at the top of your professional ability!
It is so heartbreaking and lovely and I wish Adrienne Shelly was alive to hear it.
If you're in New York just go see this. I watched it last night and I was blown away by Jessie Mueller. Her raw emotion her voice and characterisation, personally couldn't fault it.
It's a real tear jerker but supported by plenty of laughs, especially from Ogi. The score and cast are just amazing. Not to be missed in my eyes.
Jessie Mueller was my favourite! Sara is amazing but Jessie has a quality I can't describe. The pure emotion is everything.
I sobbed throughout this entire song. What a special talent she is and what.a.song.
Really, I couldn't even understand the lyrics. She's not trained properly in musical theatre.
I'm pretty sure Jessie Mueller is well on her way to yet another, Tony Award! ❤️❤️❤️
+Samuel Reed The race for Best Actress is so tight this year that I think it's a bit presumptive to make a prediction at this point, especially considering a few of the shows (including Waitress) are still in previews. I expect to see Audra McDonald, Cynthia Erivo, Phillipa Soo, and probably Laura Benanti on the nomination list along with Mueller, and most of the early buzz seems to be favoring Erivo.
+Nathan Graham pfffffft. I love Jessie! Hopefully she can make it on for next year then and win (: I want Phillipa to win! ❤️
+Nathan Graham +Nathan Graham Ugh, yes!! there were so many great shows and performances this year. I'm hoping Sandra Mae Frank maybe gets a nod as well, because she slayed DWSA.
I think DWSA's most likely acting nod is Krysta Rodriguez for best supporting, but who knows?
I love that there isnt much going on in the scene here. Not an eye catching background, not much movement. Its all her. Theres no additional attention grabbers because the raw emotion and expression is enough to make you not dare to look away
This has reduced me to a puddle on the floor.
You should've gone to the bathroom instead of peeing on yourself.
@@Lausanne28 💀
I honestly watch this everyday
She feels every note…stunning! ❤ Wish I could have seen this on Broadway.
Her voice is stunning! I'm trying to decide if I should plan a trip to New York just to see this show! That note at 1:25 gah! She sounds like a bird lol
It's worth it. The play is amazing.
+Sammi MacDonald go!! I just watched it last night oh my tears and laughter so much emotion, amazing score and cast & Jessie Mueller, wow, I'm just in awe.
Do it! Just went on Saturday and it was unbelievable
Do it. I didn't go when I was there back in May and I regret it. New York is so worth it.
Dee Joy true on the bird note!
I only cried for 20 minutes after watching this.
+Stephanie Lexis YESSS! This is Keelyn :)
she’s always going to be the best jenna and you can’t change my mind
This is an anthem to all of us who feel like we have lost ourselves at one time or another. Thanks Sara Bareilles for putting it to beautiful music.
Her control and nuance is unreal
i constantly come back to this when i feel i’m lacking drive in perusing a career in musical theatre. i fucking love this performance. jessie mueller inspires me with every single role she plays, he vocal abilities are in my opinion unmatched and her ability to adapt to any role she takes is astounding. she is truly an inspiration.
I don't think anyone playing the part of Jenna will ever be able to top Jessie. I think that acting ability is often overlooked by how well you can sing or dance in musical theatre but Jessie Mueller has an incredible talent in the area. This song was made for her.
If waitress had waited to open till next season Sara could have won a tony for best score. but it's impossible that she wins this year against Hamilton :( (sorry for my english!)
+Minghao Xu The score is literally everything it has going for it. Lol. I saw it in September, and the music outshines every other aspect of the show.
+Bret Brill I think it will definitely go to Hamilton. I can't wait for the Tony Awards. I hope Jess performs this song or they do a medley.
Agreed. Too bad it couldn't open up after June!
+Minghao Xu I agree and I'm a huge Hamilton fan (and for me it was amazing and then some) but there's a lot of politics involved when it comes to awards in general, like the fact that Hamilton didn't even want to give any free tickets to Tony judges at first and that will probably affect their chances to win some Tonys, besides the fact that it looks to be a very good and competitive season of course.
+Violetta Sele Hamiton is all about its score
The amount of emotion in this video is immaculate
She is all this and baked in a beautiful pie.. brilliant lyric.
Never heard this song before but loved the movie Waitress so I looked up the musical and found this. Within the first verse and chorus I was bawling. It speaks to my life right now and I needed to let that emotion out. Sara Bareilles, you are gifted from God with the ability to write and sing music, and Jessie Mueller, your voice is a treasure. What an amazing song...
I'm floored. That was just insane, she is so gifted.
Okay so I heard Sara's version first right, and I was absolutely sold, okay, so I never thought I'd love another version. I stand perfectly corrected. This was nothing short of amazing.
There's this magic moment at 3:43, when she looks directly at the camera, and it just pulls you right onto the stage. Amazing performance.
I watch this at least 20 times a year
If you watch the original movie this song references the scene where Earl makes Jenna use her hidden money for the baby. Jenna is heartbroken and believes that she'll be trapped in her loveless marriage and worries that she's lost herself because of the abuse and lack of love Earl causes.
I think Sara did a great job with this song because it really shows Jenna at her most vulnerable.
what the hell kind of person can dislike this song? This song is Everything...
Lyrics:
It's not simple to say
That most days I don't recognize me
That these shoes and this apron
That place and its patrons
Have taken more than I gave them
It's not easy to know
I'm not anything like I used be, although it's true
I was never attention's sweet center
I still remember that girl
She's imperfect, but she tries
She is good, but she lies
She is hard on herself
She is broken and won't ask for help
She is messy, but she's kind
She is lonely most of the time
She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie
She is gone, but she used to be mine
It's not what I asked for
Sometimes life just slips in through a back door
And carves out a person and makes you believe it's all true
And now I've got you
And you're not what I asked for
If I'm honest, I know I would give it all back
For a chance to start over and rewrite an ending or two
For the girl that I knew
Who'll be reckless, just enough
Who'll get hurt, but who learns how to toughen up
When she's bruised and gets used by a man who can't love
And then she'll get stuck
And be scared of the life that's inside her
Growing stronger each day 'til it finally reminds her
To fight just a little, to bring back the fire in her eyes
That's been gone, but used to be mine
Used to be mine
She is messy, but she's kind
She is lonely most of the time
She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie
She is gone, but she used to be mine
Jessie Muller's version is incredible.👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏👌
I feel like she was totally robbed out of best actress...
John Szczotka she's good but Cynthia Ervivo deserved it as much as she would have it (although I'm a bigger waitress fan than tcp)
you said it...
It was a very competitive year.
@@rk9630 that will racist
If they ever consider adapting this into a film they need to get Jessie to reprise the role of Jenna.
I recently saw Waitress and this musical is amazing and Jessie put on a spectacular and emotional performance. ( I only cried a lot) The entire cast was more than happy to come out the stage door to say hello, autograph, and take pictures. Keala even belted out Happy Birthday for someone and it was fabulous. I would so see this musical again and recommend it to anyone wanting to see a musical!
Her acting is superb.
She's gotten so much amazingly better since the A.R.T. tryout cannot wait to see this again next Tuesday ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The emotion just intertwines with her voice
Wow!!!! Didn't think anyone could nail it as good, if not better then Sarah. But dang girl, your emotions and those crazy pipes of yours. You just shook my soul. This is my song. And you blow me away!
please make this a movie I know its based off of a movie but the music makes it a million times better
YASSSS I WOULD FREAKING DIE FOR THAT
I am not really a big fan of Broadway, but I watched tony award. And I think her performance is the best, her voice is just wow
do not cry Jenna, I adore you, you have people who love you, I love you Jenna
this is the best version of this song, period
I also had the honor of seeing this wonderful show last week, and Jessie sang this with SO MUCH emotion and vocal power that I was blown away. A true STAR.
I cant stop myself from watching it over and over again. The emotion in her voice and acting is enchanting that it's hard for me to not buy a ticket to New York and watch it on Broadway...if it's still there.
ive some how forgotten how much i love waitress *and* jessie mueller... until now ✧ ✧ ✧
Such a gorgeous song.
Jessie has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard, and what an actress.
Honestly I'm quite pissed that Hamilton got all the attention. This show got basically nothing. I just saw it the other day and I cried my eyes out. I love this show more than Hamilton now if I'm being honest. It's just such a raw and beautiful show that relatable for a lot of people in many different. Don't be mad at me that's just my opinion. I just think that this show is so much more powerful. If Hamilton wasn't a thing this show would be basically impossible to see because of the demand to see it. Absolutely beautiful piece of art.
Logan Stommel Hamilton is a great show but Waitress (and the other shows) deserved to have some attention as well
I agree. They had the misfortune of opening up (heh! sorry, can't help it) the same season as Hamilton. It was also so disappointing and maddening that they didn't win the Grammy's. I'm pretty sure The Color Purple is good too, but Sara did such an awesome job creating the music and lyrics for Waitress and as a first-time Broadway composer-lyricist at that!
My wife and I saw "Waitress" last night and it was amazing! I'm not a huge crier, but I can't listen to this song without crying. She put so much into that song last night! Even though I just saw it last night, I'm talking to my wife about driving back up from DC to see it again. Great show!
This song broke my heart....what a song! I love Sara...she is a perfect Artist!
This is my absolute favorite rendition of this song. Out of all the versions. It's just perfect. She holds the notes where they need to be so sweetly held (unlike Katharine McPhee who does runs all over the place. She's extremely talented, but all the runs that she adds kind of takes away from the beauty of the song. In my opinion). And this is the only version with that great 'stronger' at 3:03. I come back to this video over and over just for that 'stronger'