Highlights From "Memphis" Starring Adam Pascal
Adam Pascal ("Rent," "Aida") joined the Broadway cast of "Memphis" in October, succeeding Chad Kimball in the role of '50s disc jockey Huey Calhoun, the rebel who dares to play black music on a white radio station in the segregated South. Here's a look at Pascal's take on the Tony Award-winning musical's final two songs: "Memphis Lives in Me" and "Steal Your Rock 'n' Roll."

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Memphis, the WINNER OF THE 2010 TONY AWARD® FOR BEST MUSICAL - is a Broadway musical with heart, soul and energy to burn. She's a black singer whose career is on the rise, but who can't break out of segregated clubs of 1950’s Memphis Tennessee. He's a white radio DJ whose love of music transcends race lines and airwaves. When the two collaborate, her soulful music reaches radio audiences everywhere, and the Golden Era of early rock 'n' roll takes flight. But as things start to heat up, whether the world is really ready for their music - or their love - is put to the test.

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS has become a staple of the classic American songbook thanks to iconic songs such as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Got Plenty O’ Nothin’." Through this series, Broadway's Best Shows will highlight these songs by showcasing the diverse collection of artists and genres who have been influenced by them. We invite you to enjoy the journey that each of these songs has maintained throughout the years and to share your thoughts on the different renditions of these iconic songs!

"I Got Plenty of Nothing" is sung by Porgy in Act I as he reflects on all the positive emotions that come from the beautiful relationship he has begun with Bess. Click here for a deeper insight into the song by Suzan-Lori Parks, the book adaptor of the current Broadway revival.

Bing Brosby (1936)

From Porgy and Bess. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin & DuBoise Heyward.

Frank Sinatra (1956)

Multiple takes from a recording session where Frank was trying out this song - he got it right with take 21 on 15th November 1956.

Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald (1976)

'I Got Plenty of Nuttin'' sung by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

Sam Harris (1994)

From the CD 'George & Ira Gershwin: A Musical Celebration' done for the APLA tribute concert.

Norm Lewis (2012)

Norm Lewis performs "I Got Plenty of Nothing" from the current Broadway revival of The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS.

Which one is your favorite? Have you come across any other renditions?