New song suggestion for "Grease?"

Kristen · Guru

New song suggestion for "Grease?"

Kristen · Guru

The board has been relatively quiet, so I thought this would be a fun way to get people talking.

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Sounds fun Kristen. Let me think a minute. Also, I will have to figure out how to link to Youtube.

Shadi Ladi · Guru

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsOgJNINAa0

You Send Me! by Sam Cook is my choice.

I think the Taylor Fans will love this version though!

If you don't want to watch the whole five minutes...Taylor starts singing two minutes into it.

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Kristen · Guru

Shadi Ladi wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsOgJNINAa0

You Send Me! by Sam Cook is my choice.

I think the Taylor Fans will love this version though!

Good thinking, Shadi! Maybe since Taylor sang this on Idol, they can add it to the tour! It would give Taylor more opportunities to sing in the show! smile

henrysmom · Senior Member

Gawd, I know nothing about 50's songs.........

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Hi Henrysmom...

just do a search on 50's love songs. it will give you lots of choices.

Kristen · Guru

Keep thinking everyone! smile

I can't wait to hear your ideas! So far, we have the following:

You Send Me! by Sam Cook

As sung by Taylor Hicks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsOgJNINAa0

-- Edited by Kristen at 03:03, 2008-10-15

Eris · Guru

The last Grease revival actually took this route by adding Since I Don't Have You as a song for Sandy.

I couldn't find a video of Susan Wood performing the song I did find a few other "Sandys" singing it school productions of the show

Kristen · Guru

Good thinking, Eris! Now we have two:

1. You Send Me! by Sam Cook

As sung by Taylor Hicks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsOgJNINAa0

and

2. Since I Don't Have You

Keep thinking! You're doing great! smile

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Broadway Dude · Veteran Member

Kristen wrote:
Just for fun, I thought it would be interesting to see which love song from the 50's you would like to see added to "Grease." Please add your suggestions. And if you can, see if you could find a clip of the song on YouTube so we can all hear it! Have fun!

Here's mine.

Love Me Tender...Elvis Presley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZBUb0ElnNY

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Broadway Dude · Veteran Member

It really is great seeing and listening to some of these old videos.

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Eris wrote:
The last Grease revival actually took this route by adding Since I Don't Have You as a song for Sandy.

I couldn't find a video of Susan Wood performing the song I did find a few other "Sandys" singing it school productions of the show

That is pretty interesting Eris. I didn't know that.

Kristen · Guru

This worked so well in the movie "Dirty Dancing" that I think Ashley and Derek should add it in to the show! I think "Love is Strange" would be great with them performing it! Can't you see them acting it out?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMQI_yxO6fk

-- Edited by Kristen at 03:18, 2008-10-15

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Kristen wrote:
This worked so well in the movie "Dirty Dancing" that I think Ashley and Derek should add it in to the show! I think "Love is Strange" would be great with them performing it! Can't you see them acting it out?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMQI_yxO6fk

-- Edited by Kristen at 03:18, 2008-10-15

Absolutely Kristen! That makes me want to go and watch Dirty Dancing right now. One of my favs of all time!

Kristen · Guru

Shadi Ladi wrote:

Kristen wrote:
This worked so well in the movie "Dirty Dancing" that I think Ashley and Derek should add it in to the show! I think "Love is Strange" would be great with them performing it! Can't you see them acting it out?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMQI_yxO6fk

-- Edited by Kristen at 03:18, 2008-10-15

Absolutely Kristen! That makes me want to go and watch Dirty Dancing right now. One of my favs of all time!

Yes, I love that movie! smile

DogsandBirds · Guru

I think they are using it for Dirty Dancing shortly opening in Chicago and supposedly, coming to Broadway.

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Let's hope!

Kristen · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:

I think they are using it for Dirty Dancing shortly opening in Chicago and supposedly, coming to Broadway.

Ashley and Derek could star in that next! smile

Shadi Ladi · Guru

I love Dirty Dancing. May have to plan a trip to Chicago when it comes.

Eris · Guru

Derek might be okay for Johnny but I don't think Ashley is right for Baby. She's way too pretty. It's better served by an actress who is pretty without being "stunning". A big part of the plot was that Dr Houseman had two daughters - a "pretty one" and a "smart one". Baby is the "smart one". Baby's the kind of person who would be overlooked at first glance. Even if the dowdied Ashley down it wouldn't work physically.

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Eris wrote:
Derek might be okay for Johnny but I don't think Ashley is right for Baby. She's way too pretty. It's better served by an actress who is pretty without being "stunning". A big part of the plot was that Dr Houseman had two daughters - a "pretty one" and a "smart one". Baby is the "smart one". Baby's the kind of person who would be overlooked at first glance. Even if the dowdied Ashley down it wouldn't work physically.

Yes, you're probably right about that Eris.

Kristen · Guru

Eris wrote:

Derek might be okay for Johnny but I don't think Ashley is right for Baby. She's way too pretty. It's better served by an actress who is pretty without being "stunning". A big part of the plot was that Dr Houseman had two daughters - a "pretty one" and a "smart one". Baby is the "smart one". Baby's the kind of person who would be overlooked at first glance. Even if the dowdied Ashley down it wouldn't work physically.

I think you're right, Eris. Maybe Ashley could be Penny in a few years. She needs to be a little older, but she'd be great with the dancing! smile

Judy · Senior Member

Great idea Kristen ! My favorite love song from the fifties is In The Still Of The Night,by the Five Satins. I can imagine it being sung to Sandy ! I'm sorry I don't know how to bring the video over !

Kristen · Guru

Judy wrote:

Great idea Kristen ! My favorite love song from the fifties is In The Still Of The Night,by the Five Satins. I can imagine it being sung to Sandy ! I'm sorry I don't know how to bring the video over !

Good suggestion, Judy! :) Here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBT3oDMCWpI

Thanks everyone! Love all of your ideas! Keep going! smile

Judy · Senior Member

Thanks Kristen,that song brings back some great memories,they recorded that in a church basement right here in New Haven,and it went on to become a smash hit ! Freddie Paris came into our store last year,I waited on him and I told him how much I loved that song,he said "Wow you know who I am " I said how could I forget,it's my favorite love song !

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Judy wrote:
Thanks Kristen,that song brings back some great memories,they recorded that in a church basement right here in New Haven,and it went on to become a smash hit ! Freddie Paris came into our store last year,I waited on him and I told him how much I loved that song,he said "Wow you know who I am " I said how could I forget,it's my favorite love song !

Great story Judy...and also a great song!

djtino224 · Veteran Member

Kristen wrote:
Judy wrote:

Great idea Kristen ! My favorite love song from the fifties is In The Still Of The Night,by the Five Satins. I can imagine it being sung to Sandy ! I'm sorry I don't know how to bring the video over !

Good suggestion, Judy! :) Here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBT3oDMCWpI

Thanks everyone! Love all of your ideas! Keep going!

It's funny that was brought up, because Ace also sang this when he was on Idol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y49kLc07gQ

Kristen · Guru

djtino224 wrote:

It's funny that was brought up, because Ace also sang this when he was on Idol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y49kLc07gQ

That's great that Ace sang that too!

Great ideas so far!

And Judy, I enjoyed your story!

Judy · Senior Member

djtino...........Thanks for bringing that over,I'd forgotten Ace Sang it on Idol,and I can totally see him singing it in Grease !

Shadi & Kristen.........I was amazed when FP was surprised I remembered him,he was so gracious and humble.

henrysmom · Senior Member

Eris, I agree that Ashley is too pretty for Baby........but now I'm racking my brain thinking of a "Baby"

Linny4Ace · Senior Member

henrysmom wrote:

Eris, I agree that Ashley is too pretty for Baby........but now I'm racking my brain thinking of a "Baby"

How about Natalie?? She can play any part.

Linny4Ace · Senior Member

Song suggestion:

"This Magic Moment" Jay and the Americans

I haven't watched this, so I hope it's okay:

This magic moment

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Luvin Broadway · Veteran Member

Here's one for Kinickie to sing to Rizzo....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUoN50lkRi4

Bye Bye Love...the Everly Brothers

Here's a newer version of this song when the Everly Brothers were olderhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_129ZFctDk

-- Edited by Luvin Broadway at 17:49, 2008-10-15

Kristen · Guru

Thanks everyone! I love your ideas!

Aragall · Senior Member

Shadi Ladi wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsOgJNINAa0

You Send Me! by Sam Cook is my choice.

I think the Taylor Fans will love this version though!

If you don't want to watch the whole five minutes...Taylor starts singing two minutes into it.

-- Edited by Shadi Ladi at 02:40, 2008-10-15

I, personally, enjoyed every second. Especially that "look" right at the end of the song.

Thank you, Shadi.