Hey! I'm back. I bet you all had given up. I almost had. But not quite! The newest installment is a very memorable song from WICKED, the blockbuster Broadway musical with which I'm certain many of you are quite familiar. Here's Erik, teaching Christine how to be popular – erg, rather, sing opera!
Opera (Originally 'Popular' from Wicked)
Sung by: Erik (Just imagine him dancing around the cellar singing this bouncy tune – or rather, spare yourself)
Erik:
Whenever I see someone as talented as I . . .
Now let's face it, is anyone, as talented as I?
My hardened mind, tends to start to scheme . . .
And when someone needs to learn to sing, I simply have share some things –
I know, I know, exactly what they need . . .
And even in your case –
Though I have other motives than to teach –
Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed!
Listen to me!
And yes, indeed.
You . . . will . . . sing . . .
Opera!
You're gonna sing opera!
I'll teach you the proper key, to sing 'Think of Me' –
Little ways to slur and trill – Oooh!
I'll show you what songs to sing
When auditioning,
Everything you need to know to sing –
Opera!
I'll help you be sing opera –
You'll have your own hairdresser,
You'll be no lesser,
Than Carlotta seems to be,
So let's start, because I think that soon you'll see.
Don't be take offense my demanding attitude –
Eventually you'll learn to have the proper gratitude.
Now that I've chosen to become an angel, teacher, and a mentor –
On stage, you'll be in center,
That's when it comes to opera,
I know about opera.
And with an assist from me,
You'll learn to be free,
Instead of nervous like you are.
Voila!
There's nothing that can stop you,
From singing your operuh.
…ra.
Bravi, brava, you're gonna sing your opera.
When I see old prima donnas,
With such unconvincing dramas
I remind them on their own behalf
To think of –
Endless cues of rich townfolk and especially wealthy opera patrons,
Do they need shouts or screeching?
Don't make me laugh!
They need opera! Please! It's all about opera!
It's not all intensity; you need quality,
So it's very smart to sing
Just the way you learn from me.
And though you protest,
All your fearfulness…
I know clandestinely,
You're gonna grin and bear it!
Your newfound opera-bility!
Bravi, brava, you'll sing opera . . .
Just not for anyone but . . .
ME!
