Superb performance, Barrowman doesn't move or gesture at all. He holds the last note perfectly. A great Mack and Mable song..... And perhaps in the words the history of my life...
Oh, I love Barrowman. The voice of an angel, and he's just so gorgeous. It's almost unfair how talented he is. His partner, Scott, is a very lucky man - they have such a lovely relationship and it’s refreshing to see a couple still so committed and in love after so many years together. Now if they would just bring Ianto back to Torchwood and to his captain, everyone would be happy.
This in my opinion is one of the few singers that is not only able to deliver a emotionally stirring performance but also meanwhile he acts the song with his posture and facial expressions. He in my book is nothing short of stellar.
If my Dad had been able to sing and hadn't been so hurt by his childhood, he would have sung this to my Darling Mother, who passed on 15th March 2021. They were so in love, but they didn't speak of it. I adore this song.
This is a nice version of this beautiful song.John does it justice.He sang this at the London Palladium in November,he was the special guest at Michael Feinsteins concert.Thanks John for the song and thanks HereComeTheDrums2 for the post.
Here's a man who's talented, not matter his preferences, as they don't impact his performances... He's versatile (as a performer) and he's so refreshing to to listen to. Live on and keep putting smiles on our faces and great tunes in our ears. DG
Wow.The song really came alive during the second half even though he didn't use the typical hand gestures that people have come to expect. Very powerful, tinged with meaning, warning, and regret.
How great to hear a singer who knows how to breathe, has perfect diction and sings a song the way the songwriter intends it to be sung. Brilliant Ian Scott
watched this after I've been watching Michael Ball...John is SOOOOOOOOO much better and some of the comments I've read makes me giggle because they are just saying my thoughts out loud
i love his voice, no matter what comes after the neck , male ...female whether he is gay or straigh no matter when you have a voice like that ...just perfect, listening to this is like having a piece of heaven where you are on your own feeling happiness inside for a few minutes.... paradise!
Before you I didn't know such things as love could exist and after you the remaining feeling aren't that strong that a decent wine couldn't shake them off
I love his talent!! He can really sing a lovely song. I love the sound of Rouvaun's baritone tenner voice as well. But I have yet to find a song by John that I didn't like. There is a lot of talent in this world, gay, straight..what ever ?? I am just here for the music. Their personal lives are none of my business. Have a great day all listeners ....peace out... just love the music please.
O.K. I'll settle the debate about his sexuality... How stupid, why in the hell does it matter about anybodys sexual preference? This guy is wonderfully gifted and talented beside being handsome... handsome hell he's beautiful... and please don't tell me men can't be beautiful because they can as sure as the sun comes up each morning. I would have thought in the year 2000 people would have gotten over this issue but it goes on and on will it ever end???
Oh GOD I CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM IN CONCERT IN TWO WEEKS TIME !!!!! *faints* *wakes up* *has nervous breakdown over how sexy he is* hell he is fit ............. :) :)
I'm nuts about this guy. Does anyone have a clip of John singing "Marry me a Little", from Putting it Together. Please post it if you do...he gives an amazing performance!
@mortygwhiz: he's been a musical theatre performer for many years, and in the 90's/early 2000's has been one of the West End's most famous leading men (e.g. in Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, Anything Goes, Phantom of the Opera and many more). I didn't know that before I saw him on Doctor Who/Torchwood, either. Now I'm a huge fan of his music and even bought tickets for his tour this spring - can't wait to see him live :)
He does mention in his autobiography that he's been regularly pestering RTD to do a musical episode of TW or DW, so we can only hopes and wait. I do hope they do one xD
You can read this (wonderful) song one of two ways. Either Mack is genuinely trying to warn Mabel to stay away from him, or he's using the song as a come-on. There are a good many women who hear a declaration like this, and decide to make the man in question a Project. (Thereby ignoring the truth in author Dorothy Sayers' wise advice: "People who make other people their business are dangerous.")
There's another possibility: Mack does love Mabel, and is frightened of how vulnerable that makes him - he's unsure whether or not he wants her to walk away - if she does, he'd be gutted, but relieved - and if she stays, despite the warning, he'd be overjoyed, but absolutely terrified - that he'll mess it up, or worse - that she'll see how frightened and vulnerable he really is . . .
Well said. John is attractive but his physical appearance is not the ony thing that makes him attractive. His personality, his charismatic personality, and he is extraverted.
I’ve watched this probably a hundred times and it never gets old ❤
Superb performance, Barrowman doesn't move or gesture at all. He holds the last note perfectly. A great Mack and Mable song..... And perhaps in the words the history of my life...
He sings this song brilliantly like every single song he sings
Oh, I love Barrowman. The voice of an angel, and he's just so gorgeous. It's almost unfair how talented he is. His partner, Scott, is a very lucky man - they have such a lovely relationship and it’s refreshing to see a couple still so committed and in love after so many years together.
Now if they would just bring Ianto back to Torchwood and to his captain, everyone would be happy.
What a hunk! I totally love John Barrowman. I know he's in a committed relationship with a partner, but I can dream. Great singer and actor!
Beautiful song.beautifully sung by a very fine singer 9 out of 10
I give it 10 out of 10
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The is the ultimate interpretation in my opinion. No unecessary movement. Just intense emotion and perfect diction. Bravo.
This in my opinion is one of the few singers that is not only able to deliver a emotionally stirring performance but also meanwhile he acts the song with his posture and facial expressions. He in my book is nothing short of stellar.
I agree, I think song in particular fits his voice really well (not that he doesn't always sound great!).
I've met him personally numerous times before concerts and during comic cons, he is the definition of kindness
It must have been great to meet hin
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If my Dad had been able to sing and hadn't been so hurt by his childhood, he would have sung this to my Darling Mother, who passed on 15th March 2021. They were so in love, but they didn't speak of it. I adore this song.
I hope you have a great week ahead
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Mack and Mabel is one of the most underrated musicals by Jerry Herman. What a beautiful song and what a beautiful singer.
A stunning performance. Great diction. Timing. Emotion. Note perfect.
I've always loved this song, ever since I heard Anthony Warlow sing it on his album, but John Barrowman does a fantastic job. Beautiful.
The end of this song gives me chills every. single. time.
He has a truly magnificent voice!
John Barrowman gives such a wonderful performance everytime, this man was born for show business. I love John's version of this song.
This is a nice version of this beautiful song.John does it justice.He sang this at the London Palladium in November,he was the special guest at Michael Feinsteins concert.Thanks John for the song and thanks HereComeTheDrums2 for the post.
Takes my breath away,While it is a sad song the melody is rapturaning..
Nice to hear this beautiful Jerry Herman song sung so well (and with the original orchestrations). Nice job, John.
Such a beautiful and heart breaking song. Well sung and acted by John Barrowman.
Love your voice.❤ you sure know how to deliver a song.
Here's a man who's talented, not matter his preferences, as they don't impact his performances... He's versatile (as a performer) and he's so refreshing to to listen to. Live on and keep putting smiles on our faces and great tunes in our ears. DG
One of the best Broadway 🎭 actors out there.
I live John's voice. This is such a beautiful song. He signs it soooo well.
Wonderful!!!
This is the best performance of this song I've heard since Robert Preston. John, you were outstanding.
you haven’t heard Michael Ball sing this or else you add him to your list 😃🤗
He has the most beautiful voice. I could listen to it for hours on end!
Wow.The song really came alive during the second half even though he didn't use the typical hand gestures that people have come to expect. Very powerful, tinged with meaning, warning, and regret.
It doesn't need hand gestures. It needs intense concentration and deep emotion.
he should be a worldwide star
How great to hear a singer who knows how to breathe, has perfect diction and sings a song the way the songwriter intends it to be sung. Brilliant
Ian Scott
watched this after I've been watching Michael Ball...John is SOOOOOOOOO much better and some of the comments I've read makes me giggle because they are just saying my thoughts out loud
...... *goes off to cry in a corner* So beautiful...
John Barrowman is amazing. Hot damn.
My favorite version of this beautiful song. I only knew John Barrowman from Doctor Who.
love the outrageous pause at the end! He's singing it up a tone on the original which works really well
Oh, gorgeous! Just so gorgeous!
never heard of Mack And Mabel until yesterday when i stumbled upon a documentary about them on PBS.
I fell in love with this song instantly
Beautiful!! What a voice, and he acts the song brilliantly as well!
i love his voice, no matter what comes after the neck , male ...female whether he is gay or straigh no matter when you have a voice like that ...just perfect, listening to this is like having a piece of heaven where you are on your own feeling happiness inside for a few minutes.... paradise!
Fascinating study in male self-absorption, narcissism and emotional repression, beautifully expressed.
Damn his voice makes me melt.
This song is one of the most lovely and ironic ballads written by Jerry Herman. From the first time I heard it, I loved it, and it stays on my mind.
what a splendid feeling and poignant sentiment aroused by this great song!
У Джона шикарное исполнение этой песни.
И голос!!!
talent is talent- and he has it all...acting singing and looks!
An understatement, if there ever was one!
Did the League of Assassins teach you all this too, Malcolm?
God I love this man
My music-teacher mother would've loved this man's singing. Captain Jack lives!
I imagine Erik Lehnsherr singing this to Charles Xavier :L
Well done, John Barrowman!
he's beautiful i must say, he never fails to put a smile on my face
Such a heart felt version! I love this guy....
Wow, he's really good!!
How have I not heard this song before!! I love it!!
One of my favorite songs of all time.
it's so passionately. I believe every his word!
i'M IN LOVE
Oh god this is amaaaaaaazing. Fantastic. Legendary. Awesome. I just died a little.
Before you I didn't know such things as love could exist and after you the remaining feeling aren't that strong that a decent wine couldn't shake them off
Lovely!
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nice acting in getting the meaning of this song across to the audience
James, handsomeness is in the eye of the beholder. Good looks might be the first thing that catches the eye but it's love that holds the heart:)
Love it
I know Mr. Barrowman as the lead actor in the British TV Series "Torchwood". I hadn't known that he's quite a singer, as well.
I love his talent!! He can really sing a lovely song. I love the sound of Rouvaun's baritone tenner voice as well. But I have yet to find a song by John that I didn't like.
There is a lot of talent in this world, gay, straight..what ever ?? I am just here for the music. Their personal lives are none of my business. Have a great day all listeners ....peace out... just love the music please.
O.K. I'll settle the debate about his sexuality... How stupid, why in the hell does it matter about anybodys sexual preference? This guy is wonderfully gifted and talented beside being handsome... handsome hell he's beautiful... and please don't tell me men can't be beautiful because they can as sure as the sun comes up each morning. I would have thought in the year 2000 people would have gotten over this issue but it goes on and on will it ever end???
beautiful job!
Been a fan of this song forever but never realized he was Arthur Merlin on Arrow until they said his name somewhere.
His name on Arrow was Malcolm Merlyn.
That was terrific! I'm surprised, I didn't know you did that.
Love this
This song will be on his new CD :) (released february the 22th) can't wait
wow! I only know of him from the CW series Arrow, thought him so handsome, I googled him. wow!! I had no idea. bravo!
ahhh i luv him
gorgeous song......The Boston Pops
I am insanely jealous that you have seen him in person. I don't think he has any plans to travel to the States. I would fly anywhere to see him!
Robert Preston's voice is on the posting of Torvill and Dean skating to this very song. Both Preston's and Barrowman's are wonderful.
I love this song
This performance is from a "Boston Pops" salute to Broadway. Most people that are complaining...well I don't see them up on stage!!
i love him so much
OMG! Freakin' Goosebumps!
Beautiful :)
Love 1:53 when he says kid!!!
Oh GOD I CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM IN CONCERT IN TWO WEEKS TIME !!!!! *faints* *wakes up* *has nervous breakdown over how sexy he is* hell he is fit ............. :) :)
Now my favourite song because of him :-)
Fully agree with Emma it happens to me too; he is a major hotcake.
Great voice,
I'm nuts about this guy. Does anyone have a clip of John singing "Marry me a Little", from Putting it Together. Please post it if you do...he gives an amazing performance!
@mortygwhiz: he's been a musical theatre performer for many years, and in the 90's/early 2000's has been one of the West End's most famous leading men (e.g. in Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, Anything Goes, Phantom of the Opera and many more). I didn't know that before I saw him on Doctor Who/Torchwood, either. Now I'm a huge fan of his music and even bought tickets for his tour this spring - can't wait to see him live :)
yes i know but he hasn't got a british acent nd i luv him i luv his voice xxx
He does mention in his autobiography that he's been regularly pestering RTD to do a musical episode of TW or DW, so we can only hopes and wait. I do hope they do one xD
Great Rendition
great song great person love both
damn i know i am not the first to say this but, he is one good looking man!
He just “is” without having to act.
You can read this (wonderful) song one of two ways. Either Mack is genuinely trying to warn Mabel to stay away from him, or he's using the song as a come-on. There are a good many women who hear a declaration like this, and decide to make the man in question a Project. (Thereby ignoring the truth in author Dorothy Sayers' wise advice: "People who make other people their business are dangerous.")
There's another possibility: Mack does love Mabel, and is frightened of how vulnerable that makes him - he's unsure whether or not he wants her to walk away - if she does, he'd be gutted, but relieved - and if she stays, despite the warning, he'd be overjoyed, but absolutely terrified - that he'll mess it up, or worse - that she'll see how frightened and vulnerable he really is . . .
wow....all i can think of is captain jack....but john barrowman is such an amazing talent
Why do I imagine Jack singing this to Ianto? Beautiful.
Oh wow, this was heartbreaking. :')
I ♥ John Barrowman.. he is the most sexiet, gay, talented, actor that in in love with XD
Well said. John is attractive but his physical appearance is not the ony thing that makes him attractive. His personality, his charismatic personality, and he is extraverted.