Losing My Mind – Follies (with Ashley Pribyl)

This song is deceptively simple. There is a richness to it both musically and thematically in the show. Ashley Pribyl returns to offer insight and tells the story about which character this song was originally written for. Follow Ashley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pribbleprabble Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pribylprabble/Losing My Mind is a pastiche song. It was inspired by the Gerswins' The Man I Love. Here's a version sung by Ella Fitzgerald: https://youtu.be/wsI5UCTFom4The lyrics were inspired by Dorothy Fields and her song I'm in the Mood For Love. Here's a version sung by Julie London: https://youtu.be/AGTUSYMTbIcSoliloquy from the musical Carousel: https://youtu.be/NhunpULrQMQLove Kernels from the musical television show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: https://youtu.be/1QDLVCHP8usThe scene of Benoit Blanc singing in the film Knives Out: https://youtu.be/oO4L_2fbrmwYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Follies.The original Broadway cast starring Alexis Smith, John McMartin, Dorothy Collins, Gene Nelson, and Yvonne De Carlo (1971)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2xj4Pi7Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33zmfDmOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WwbksBThe original West End cast starring Diana Rigg, Daniel Massey, Julia McKenzie, David Healy, and Dolores Gray (1987)You can listen to it on Apple Music: Not available unfortunately.Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Un7RKlOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2wqrTvsThe London revival starring Peter Forbes, Imelda Staunton, Janie Dee, Philip Quast, and Tracie Bennett (2017)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Qz2Pt2Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UnetbuOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2UplKrdOur sponsors this week are:ATB's The Future Of podcast - https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ - Hosted by ATB's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch, The Future Of connects with leaders who share their unique insight to help you navigate into the future.Unbelts - https://unbelts.ca - Use the promo code APN at checkout! Unbelts masks are designed by serious perfectionists. They’re SUPER comfortable, even if you have to wear them all day.Send feedback to [email protected] It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★