Ep. 57: "Dreamgirls," 2006 (Part 2)
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06/17/20 • 59 min
Listeners, we're here to make you happy with another episode about the blockbuster 2006 musical-movie "Dreamgirls"! Now that we've covered the background of the movie (and Alex got his power back on!), we're going to go all-in on this epic af plot, full of iconic cultural resets. Let's get into in the drama!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies
Songs:- "Patience," performed by Eddie Murphy and Anika Noni Rose*
- "I Am Changing," by Jennifer Hudson
- "Jimmy's Rap," by Eddie Murphy
- "Listen," by Beyoncé Knowles**
Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom Eyen
*Lyrics by Henry Krieger and Willie Reale
**Lyrics by Henry Krieger, Anne Preven, Scott Cutler and Beyoncé Knowles
Released by Sony Music Entertainment
Show Notes:- Meet the Supremes!
- Listen to probably Florence Ballard's best B-side solo, which is very Etta James meets Martha Vandella
- The real-life Lorrell Mary Wilson talks out about Flo and her problems that led to alcoholism and eventually her death.
- And here she talks about how she was snubbed for the 2000 reunion tour. "Diane...is Diane, that's something," omg.
- On a different note: Here's more information on the five-day Detroit Riots of 1967.
- Michael Jackson performed "Billie Jean" and debuted the moonwalk — and the iconic white glove — at Motown's 25th anniversary TV special in 1983. It was a true cultural reset.
- Jennifer Hudson talks on Oprah about how she got the role and gets an apology from Simon Cowell for being shady, plus Anika talks about her drama!
- And last but NOT LEAST: Both Jennifers Holliday and Hudson take the stage together for an iconic powerhouse "And I Am Telling You" to destroy everyone ever.
- Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd.
- Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings.
- Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here.
- Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless.
- Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19.
- And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast
Listeners, we're here to make you happy with another episode about the blockbuster 2006 musical-movie "Dreamgirls"! Now that we've covered the background of the movie (and Alex got his power back on!), we're going to go all-in on this epic af plot, full of iconic cultural resets. Let's get into in the drama!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies
Songs:- "Patience," performed by Eddie Murphy and Anika Noni Rose*
- "I Am Changing," by Jennifer Hudson
- "Jimmy's Rap," by Eddie Murphy
- "Listen," by Beyoncé Knowles**
Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom Eyen
*Lyrics by Henry Krieger and Willie Reale
**Lyrics by Henry Krieger, Anne Preven, Scott Cutler and Beyoncé Knowles
Released by Sony Music Entertainment
Show Notes:- Meet the Supremes!
- Listen to probably Florence Ballard's best B-side solo, which is very Etta James meets Martha Vandella
- The real-life Lorrell Mary Wilson talks out about Flo and her problems that led to alcoholism and eventually her death.
- And here she talks about how she was snubbed for the 2000 reunion tour. "Diane...is Diane, that's something," omg.
- On a different note: Here's more information on the five-day Detroit Riots of 1967.
- Michael Jackson performed "Billie Jean" and debuted the moonwalk — and the iconic white glove — at Motown's 25th anniversary TV special in 1983. It was a true cultural reset.
- Jennifer Hudson talks on Oprah about how she got the role and gets an apology from Simon Cowell for being shady, plus Anika talks about her drama!
- And last but NOT LEAST: Both Jennifers Holliday and Hudson take the stage together for an iconic powerhouse "And I Am Telling You" to destroy everyone ever.
- Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd.
- Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings.
- Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here.
- Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless.
- Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19.
- And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast
Previous Episode
Ep. 56: "Dreamgirls," 2006 (Part 1)
Ladies and gentlemen, the Broadway Babies are proud to present the "Dreamgirls," in their return appearance on the podcast! We're steppin' to the bad side this week to talk about the 2006 movie adaptation of the musical. Gorgeous direction and a star-studded all-black cast, including Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in her star-is-born role, breathe new life into this iconic story ... for the most part. Let's get into all the drama, in part one of our convo! (Because Alex's power went out AGAIN, mid-recording...which is why we're a date late!)
We also want to take a moment to address what's going on in our country at the moment. It's our role as people with a public platform to use that to support those who need that kind of amplifying, which we'll continue to commit to doing every week. We 100% support ending police brutality and systemic racial injustice, and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies
Songs:- "I'm Lookin' for Something Baby," performed by Maxi Anderson, Charlene Carmen and Kesha Ealy
- "Dreamgirls," by Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose and Jennifer Hudson
- "Love You I Do," by Jennifer Hudson*
- "Family," by Keith Robinson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose and Jamie Foxx
Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom Eyen
*Lyrics by Siedah Garrett
Released by Sony Music Entertainment
Show Notes:- We'll have our complete show notes next week!
- Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd.
- Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings.
- Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here.
- Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless.
- Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19.
- And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast
Next Episode
Ep. 58: "Rocketman," 2019
Well I think it’s gonna be a long, long time before we watch a biopic this fun and fresh! Hello listeners, blast off with Alex and a Daisha into a new episode about "Rocketman," the 2019 musical biopic about the effervescent rock icon, Elton John! The Babies are discussing how the importance of ethical representation, abuse and addiction, and how the gorgeous fantasy elements changes the impact of what could have been a run-of-the-mill biopic. So wash your hands, take a seat, put on your electric boots and mohair suit, and enjoy the episode (which we'll be releasing on Thursdays now to better fit Alex's work schedule)!
Also, arrest the cops who murdered Breonna Taylor.
Songs:- “The Bitch Is Back” performed by Taron Egerton
- “Crocodile Rock”
- “Your Song”
- “Rocket Man”
Music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Released by Virgin EMI Records
Show Notes:- The Laverne Cox clip Daisha was talking about is actually not a clip but in the documentary itself, which is here.
- Elton’s Guardian tell-all
- The costumesssss
- Rolling Stone’s article on fact checking the obviously super-factual “Rocketman”
- Elton in Kingsman 2 kicking ass and smashing guys' heads with pianos.
- I guess Taron’s audition for Rocketman?
- Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd.
- Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings.
- Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here.
- Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless.
- Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19.
- And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!
- And finally finally: Learn more about what and how the Elton John AIDS Foundation funds (mostly organizations that deliver HIV programs to marginalized groups)
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast
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