I watched a Jerry Herman documentary in which George Hearn said that during the run of the show they had lost over half of the cast and crew to AIDS. And I think you can definitely detect an underlying sadness when he sings this song, especially in the very beginning, and it just makes it all the more powerful.

This is how La Cage should be performed. too many versions camp it up and reduce it to a pantomime. well done !!!

My beloved La Cage 😍 Had the great privilege of being Denis’ dresser on this production. The loveliest and most talented man in the West End. Absolute darling. George Hearn - what a gentleman! The genuine love between these two was a joy to behold and the atmosphere they created at the Palladium was pure magic. Happiest show ever. It should have run and run….

Interesting that George is paired here with Denis Quilley who was in some ways the British George Hearn. Besides being the original London Sweeney Todd he had a background in Shakespeare and opera like Mr. Hearn.

The emotion and intensity of the lyrics are conveyed expertly by the actor, Hearn. I like Doug Hodges' rendition but he plays it more for camp and humor. The lyrics touch me deeply and this actor's rendition is by far the most moving; his voice is extraordinary!

So glad that you mention that. It is just a ironic that Jerry Herman - the composer and lyricist was diagnosed with HIV two years after the opening night of La Cage.To the best of my knowledge, Mr Herman never met the love of his life, but he can look back on a career where he gave us gays anthems like I Am What I Am and many others. And he also gave those of us living with HIV hope and proof the HIV, although a serious disease, can be overcome. Mr Herman is a gay icon.

I saw this at the Palladium, Gay Pride day in the 80's. Its as good now as it was then but seeing that cast again brings back a magical time and the best "feel good" musical ever

I grew up on a diet of terrible drag shows and movies. So to hear somebody sing in their natural voice, without any pretence, and look like they are enjoying it, is wonderful.

Jerry Herman. The king of the grand production number that sends audiences out of the theater on a major high.

Dont look anywhere else on KZread this is the best version of this classic musical .

This is a great example of a true musical ensemble, every performer acting, singing and dancing their hearts out. Hearn & Quilley are superb; I love the way Brian Glover as the grumpy father suddenly joins in and dances very well with a twinkle in his eye.

I went to see this show in London, it was just stunning, this song was sung and almost took the roof of and this is the only version you should watch, nobody else can do this song and whole show any justice apart from this great bunch of stars.....

From playing homicidal barber Sweeney Todd to kind-hearted drag queen Albin. George Hearn is AMAZING!!!

Can we please remember that Dennis also played Sweeney and created the role in London. One of my absolute favourites too!

A great happy-go-lucky song to remind us of the need to enjoy each moment. Each day. Each experience. It might not come again. Cheers !!!

I das this wonderful musical in Buenos Aires, a fantástic production, and at the end ALL públic sang this song togheter It moves till today. What night

who in 2022 for Jackass?

I was fortunate enough to see this, original production...well, revival, in the late 80's... I was 15 when I saw this at the London Palladium.... never forgotten... it has a place in my heart

what a wonderful musical! I love it so much and I hope that in near future I will have the luck to see it life in N.Y. WITH my two beloved daughters. And when it would be x-mas time .......... together ice skaiting in the central park. That would be so wonderful and I will be very happy. ......................... ONLY A DREAM.

This timeless signature tune seems as fresh today as when I first heard it, oh so many years ago. The problem is, that the melody haunts me, and I replay it mentally for days after I hear it. So many good renditions of this work have graced the stage over the years and the vastly successful revival on Broadway not that long ago, has been enjoyed by countless fans. None of the versions however, reached the pinnacle of artistic performance achieved in this triumph.