"Send in the Clowns" - Sally Ann Howes

opera888able Says:

Apr 25, 2011 - It is a bit plummy and " correct " when you compare it to other versions, but there'sno denying she gives a great song even more class. And she will no doubt have had the approval of Maestro Sondheim.

hcybtiw Says:

Apr 28, 2011 - She's an amazing Desiree!

theforeman118 Says:

Apr 28, 2011 - lmfao

tamarexxe Says:

May 5, 2011 - I find this the most beautiful version I have ever heard, even including the Ruthie Henshall version.

XenonTheWarriorGas Says:

May 6, 2011 - @spacechief2000 yea and @ 1:40 is she saying "don't you love farts?" =P

dbengtnyc Says:

May 8, 2011 - Hey, spacechief! Bite me. This was an amazing production. It may not be what you're used to, but that doesn't make it bad. I think there's room for more than one interpretation. Sally Ann Howes is a great singer and a great actress. If you don't like it, listen to something else instead of making intentionally obtuse remarks. When you have starred in a bunch of movies and have sung all over the world, let me know. I'll be happy to listen to what you have to say, then.

Dorisequador Says:

May 16, 2011 - When i was a small kid my best friend segio loved this song and listened to it over and over.. Only now I realize how beautiful it is.. and peaceful.

kitiowa Says:

May 20, 2011 - This is one of the most beautiful versions I have ever heard of this song.

gnirol Says:

May 25, 2011 - Sally Ann Howes: when I was a kid, she was on panel shows. A TV personality to me. Little did I know of her experience and talent even as a very young performer. And here the more mature Ms. Howes in a stunning bit of acting as well as singing. Turn off the sound and watch the face. Desiree keeps her composure as her dreams crumble, while any viewer who has gone through the same thing is ready either to scream or cry. A great interpretation along with that of Glynis Johns.

MlleHarker Says:

May 31, 2011 - sooo saaaad T0TI love this song !

anonymous10623 Says:

Jun 13, 2011 - this is absolutely the BEST version on UTube. Better than bernadette's overacting, better than barbra's added lyrics, just perfect. She enunciates so clearly how could you think "poo"? she's lovely!!!

marblesdanica Says:

Jun 23, 2011 - KRUSTY!!

Robertogee Says:

Jul 5, 2011 - This is superlative. Completely in character because recorded from her stage performance. Vocally and emotionally moving and flawless. Underplayed, really. Enormously affecting. My favorite of all the stage versions, including Dame Dench's.Streisand's version, with those somewhat disconcerting added lyrics (they work, but not for "purists"), is still the most emotionally rewarding and vocally unique version, for me.And Judy Collins' original "pop" release the purest, simplest and intimate.

SNORKLER100 Says:

Jul 7, 2011 - LOL...I like this, but she is saying "one who can t move"

keriboyjs Says:

Aug 5, 2011 - truely scrumptious not

Mshochat723 Says:

Aug 7, 2011 - Absolutely an amazing song!!!

mikedaguy Says:

Oct 17, 2011 - Absolutely Beautiful

SmithTubess Says:

Nov 1, 2011 - the beauty of this song perfectly incapsulated in this video../watch?v=YiKPpt58AeI

castodivo Says:

Nov 12, 2011 - Sally Ann Howes is AMAZING! Deeply intimate and consummate artist, which a voice that stood the test of time! Such great voice technique!

90lysander Says:

Dec 2, 2011 - As far as I'm concerned, the definitive interpretation of this song.

FilmBuffClassic Says:

Dec 13, 2011 - She was born to sing this song

MrKlukluk Says:

Mar 5, 2012 - 3:33 there ought to be clowns... two tees, she is saying: there aughto be clowns... youtube.com/watch?v=8-VXXZLh2a0&feature=related

snickledoosh Says:

Apr 2, 2012 - so is it just me? or is this song to pretty to be called "send in the clowns" what did i miss?

snickledoosh Says:

Apr 2, 2012 - what the hell is this song about??? haha

AtLastOnTheGround Says:

May 28, 2012 - Fredrik asked Desiree to marry him many years ago when they were still young, but she declined because she still wanted to "tear around". Now, decades later, he's married to a beautiful (but stupid) 18 year old girl and Desiree tries to win him from her. She fails -- he loves Desiree but he wants to stay with his wife. She sings about how she has mistimed her life, and how "there ought to be clowns" in this absurdly ironic, foolish situation ... but she and Fredrik are the clowns, the fools.