In the 1990s Barrowman appeared on the BBC children's Saturday morning variety show 'Live & Kicking', as host of the 'Electric Circus' segment, reporting on technology news. He then moved on to 'The Movie Game', a children's television game show. In the late 1990s he was one of the regular presenters on Five's afternoon show 'Five's Company'. (Wikipedia)
He is probably most famous for playing the role of Captain Jack Harkness on the hit BBC series 'Doctor Who,' as well as in its spin-off 'Torchwood.'
John has an extensive musical theatre resume, having appeared in 'Anything Goes', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Sunset Boulevard', and 'Miss Saigon', among many other West End Shows. He has also appeared on Broadway in 'Sunset Boulevard' (his broadway debut) and the Stephen Sondheim revue 'Putting It Together.'
He's also known for being a judge on shows like 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' (both the UK and Canadian versions), 'I'd Do Anything' and 'Any Dream Will Do.' he will also be hosting a new BBC talent show in 2009 called, 'Tonight's the Night.'
He has recorded three pop albums for Sony: 'Another Side' (2007), 'Music Music Music' (2008) and 'John Barrowman' (2010).
Grease
John Barrowman Lyrics
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We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believin' now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growin' pain
Their lips are lying only real is real
We can stop the fight right now
We got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It's got grove, it's got meaning
Grease is the time
Is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got grove, it's got meaning
Grease is the time
Is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling
This is a life of illusion
Wrapped up in troubles
Laced in confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got grove, it's got meaning
Grease is the time
Is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling
The John Barrowman song "Grease" is a tribute to the movie Grease, which tells the tale of high school love amid the backdrop of 1950s rock 'n' roll. The singer understands that the troubles in life can be resolved through believing in yourself and making the right choices. He emphasizes that love is not a pain, but a beautiful feeling. By rejecting conventionality, one can be what one truly feels inside.
The chorus phrase "Grease is the word" holds a deep meaning within the song. It represents the laid-back, carefree '50s, a time of youthful rebellion, dancing at school functions, and budding romance. John Barrowman repeats the idea that "Grease" has groove and meaning. This emphasizes that the culture of the 1950s might have been marked by the suppression of the self, but for young people who were willing to break away from conventional norms, it was liberating. Meeting expectations and conformity were indeed beliefs that belonged to yesterday.
The song's message that "Grease is the way we are feeling" suggests that even if times change, the spirit of the '50s lives on through the people who strive to be true to themselves. In essence, "Grease" isn't just a musical or a movie, but a state of mind.
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I solve my problems and I see the light
I face my issues and find clarity
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
We have a special relationship that we need to nurture
There ain't no danger we can go too far
There is no limit to what we can do
We start believin' now that we can be who we are
We start to have faith in ourselves and our authenticity
Grease is the word
Our situation can be defined as 'Grease'
They think our love is just a growin' pain
Others believe our love is simply a temporary discomfort
Why don't they understand, it's just a crying shame
It's unfortunate that they don't comprehend the depth of our emotions
Their lips are lying only real is real
They are not truthful but we know what is genuine
We can stop the fight right now
We have the power to end the strife at this moment
We got to be what we feel
We must be true to ourselves and our emotions
It's got grove, it's got meaning
Our situation has a rhythm and significance
Grease is the time
'Grease' is a period in our lives
Is the place, is the motion
'Grease' permeates our existence
Grease is the way we are feeling
Our current emotional state can be described as 'Grease'
We take the pressure and we throw away
We release the burden of conformity
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
The past holds the concept of normality
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We have the potential to achieve great things
This is a life of illusion
We live a life that is not entirely real
Wrapped up in troubles
Our problems consume us
Laced in confusion
We are lost in uncertainty
What are we doing here?
We question our purpose
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SOPHIE BOUNCE
Great voice
Sera the Educated Feline
I was looking up the original version of this (the one by Frankie Valli), and found out this existed, and I’m not disappointed.
guitarplayingnoelle
The thing I hate about musicals is if you miss it, you miss it. I really want to see John Barrowman perform Grease ):
347Nitro
Too bad there isn't a video for this. I would purchase a good quality video/musical DVD with John performing Grease!
Sara Raatko
YES!!!
xxAmyBxx
OMG i love him, i love him, i love him!!!
Iloveorliandwicked
He'd be the best Danny Zuko EVER. Well, John Travolta was good . . . but I'd love a new version of Grease with John in it! Just to compare you know . . .
Maria Mercedes Lui
Thank you for this
TribeeQueen
Hes not human ... Hes too great to be one of us.
Sara Raatko
So true