Glynis Johns Send in the Clowns

Thank you. It is very unusual, and written for Glynis!

I saw this version on Broadway in 1977, sitting in the second row, crying along with Glynnis. Still my favorite musical of all time. And no one yet has touched Len Cariou as Fredrick (or Sweeney), even Jeremy Irons couldn't get close.

Some of the greatest performers in history had a magic that you had to see in person. People like Al Jolson, Gertrude Lawrence, Fanny Brice-- on record, they leave us scratching our heads, but to have seen them in person is to have understood and have been enchanted forever.

Glynis' version of the song is Sondheim's favorite.

You know Glynis originated this role. . . it is said that Sondheim created it for her.

oh i like this - she's feeling that song.
Not as deeply as dear Dame Judi but with a bit more bitterness.

I cannot agree with anyone more so than 6funswede. I really only know Glynis Johns from Mary Poppins but I was aware that she once performed on A Little Night Music. I know that people will never really praise Johns for her singing talent but this is real, raw and truly heartfelt. Truly magnificent. As 6funswede says please please please keep this on here.

I really want to say a heartfelt thank you so much for sharing this with me. How can anyone not love it? I bow my head in respect for Sondheim, and sincerely agree that Glynis Johns feels this song. Please, please, keep this song in here.

It's no wonder these two were chosen for the OBC. Len Cariou makes acting and singing seem as easy as breathing, and Glynis Johns is fantastic. It took me a while to get used to her subtle touch to SITC after having seen Glenn and Barbra do it, but I really like it now.
Thanks for posting

I like to think of it as having an "actor's voice", being able to act through a song and fully express its emotional and dramatic ramifications even with a less trained voice.