Once upon a time I used to be a pop culture princess. I could answer any question about TV, movies, musicals, most music genres…you get the idea. These days, not so much which is very much evidenced by the fact that I didn’t know who Ben Platt was.
I watched the first episode of The Politician the other night and was blown away by his singing of the Joni Mitchell song “River.” You hear actors sing all the time but this one–wow! And then I find out he’s a singer. Ha. Joke on me.
If you haven’t heard him sing this song before, you’re in for a treat.
One of my daughter’s ballet routines is to Ben Platt’s “If you don’t live forever”. It is such a powerful song. And yes, he has a stunning voice.
I definitely have to listen to more of his stuff!
I hadn’t heard him until she got her song, but I’ve liked what I’ve heard so far.