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Sandra Bernhard: I'm Still Here Damn It! (1998 Solo Broadway Show)

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The reason I bought this cd is simple. My friend told me about her comedy show on HBO that he caught one night. He found it hilarious. He told me the piece where Sandra rags on Mariah Carey "and her crazy ass." Just on his rendition alone, I was sold. This cd is incredible. I have never laughed so hard in the car. I almost sideswiped a chevy when she was doing her impersonation of an Arab woman asking Sandra if she wanted to borrow her brush in her "fabulous trip to morocco." I was also taken aback by her suprisingly stirring voice. who knew such a fiery ball of sarcastic wit could belt out tunes like she did here. i always figured we were given one basic talent...sandra was given several. by the way, no one here is left unscathed. she touches on all the novelties of pop culture and bashes each of them to a pulp. she comes of sassy, brash, intelligent, and, most importantly, aware of the joke of a world we sometimes live in. lucky for us, she lets us in on the punchline we often miss. buy this cd, you will not regret it.

Sandra's audio recording of her extremely successful Broadway show by the same name is markedly original set against comedy recordings by other artists of the 1990s. "I'm Still Here Damn It!", with its richness of references and deadpan subtleties, fairly demands multiple playings, and ones which Berhard's fans will be only too delighted to withstand.

Avid Sandra-watchers have observed the evolution of her theatrical persona from the hilariously degraded character she played in the Scorcese film "The King of Comedy" to her more recent, comparatively contented and confident incarnation. Naturally, Sandra continues to poke fun at New Age sophistries, yet her material reflects a new maturity and even moments of pure joy, as captured in her lovely song "God is Good", prompted by a recent, transformative visit to Morocco.

Always a master of ironic detachment from modern culture, which permits her familiar depraved juxtapositions of high- and low-brow material, Sandra asserts perhaps most strongly yet her very real avant-gardism. Staying a few steps ahead of the cynicism produced by the late 1990s decline of the supermodel, and of the designer grief prompted by the murder of Gianni Versace, Sandra is now healthily meta-ironic: ironic, that is, even about her use of irony.

Her singing voice has developed impressively, and her renditions of "Nightingale" and "Midnight Train to Georgia" are as lovely as her "tribute song" to Versace is utterly hilarious, particulary in its dance remix format.

If Sandra has a single fault, it is that she does not produce such a new show every year, given the ravenous appetite of her fans and her undoubted ability to toss off witty, literate monologues in the space of an hour. For all the laughter she produces, Sandra is a very serious artist.

When we think of Sandra Bernhard we probably think of her publicity with Madonna or her lesbian character on Roseanne. I think her comedy comes third. But what people really don't know is her compelling, yet unequivocal, sense of theater.

I'm Still Here Damn It! shows audiences all across the land that damn it, Sandra is funny, no hilarious!

Her take on Elton John's Candle in the Wind is downright funny, her take on Courtney Love and Mariah Carey is ludicrously funny and true. And that is just it, Sandra is not afraid to voice her opinion, an opinion that most of us have but don't have the venue to voice it. I say go Sandra. Included in this CD is also a remix of one of her bits, On the Runway...funny funny funny!

Part comedy, part cabaret (like the reviewer said)this chanteneuse takes care of business. Buy it, you'll love it, it grows on you, it stays with you, the smile fades gradually instead of quickly! That is what comedy is all about!

Sandra Bernhard is the sarcasm queen! Her insight into what makes people laugh is absolutely on target. She skewers artists/actors/anyone taking themselves too seriously with outrageously funny remarks and jibes (the bit about Mariah Carrey is classic.) Why she hasn't done more CD's/videos is a mystery. If you hear this disc and don't bust a gut--check your pulse. I laughed my a** off!

No baBY and who the hell cares!!!!!! This CD is wonderful and makes you want to listen to it again and again and again.... This is the best comedy CD I've ever owned. On the Runway is hilarious. BUY IT BUY IT BUY!!!!!!!!

I first caught Sandra's "I'm Still Here Dammit" special on HBO a few years back and was impressed by the comedy and musical aspects. This CD does not disappoint either. "On the Runway" is a great song satirizing the fashion industry & celebrity worrship of our culture. The best song however is "God is Good." WOW! Sandra really should invest in a recording a Middle eastern style concept album. Her voice is just amazing. Her cover of "Midnight Train to Georgia" is also done beautifully.

If you are a fan or her, this is an absolute must have. Sandra's one of a kind humor is better than ever in her off off off off Broadway show. I had never been a fan until I saw her most recent performance "Love Machine" at a local casino. I fell in love with her and her humor. It is a great way to hear her older things and compare it with her new. This CD is great, and she puts on a great show. The next best thing next to seeing her live.

Sandra Bernhard is so incredibly talented. This has to be one of the best music/comedy albums ever. From the techno dance, On the Runway to the wonderful Fleetwood Mac satire Nightingale which is acutally a beutiful ballad. When I heard her singing voice I was shocked it so versatile and beutiful, you would never guess she could sing by her speaking voice, but it truly is beutiful. If you buy this you should buy the video version which is actually a different performancem, and actually its a little better, but this is really an amasing album, she should start a music career.

Sandra Bernhard's Im Still Here Damn It! is a great album. Its taken from her tour. This is the best thing next to seeing her live, or watching the VHS/DVD (Check that out too!!) She is one hilarious lady, and she keeps the crowd entertained with her comedy. She has lots of opinions, and she addresses many current events in her show in a comical way. Some of the best moments on this cd are the skits about John Denver/Princess Diana, Too Many Magazines, Telephones, Courtney Love, hell the whole cd is a roar!! She also sings and has a lovely voice. If you appreciate good comedy you will love this cd, I highly reccomend it. It will brighten your day with laughter and help you appreciate life more.

Please if you don't have this cd--mortgage your grandmother's grave plot to get it. Sandra is so blindlingly talented. Funny, caustic, tender, insightful...and she sings. What more do you want people? Sandra is bringing it to you pure and raw. You will be laid to waste. You will not be the same. You will go around pretending to BE Sandra she is just so fabulous.