Songs to Sing in Drag

Maggie · Post by **Maggie** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 9:52 am

The director of my church's theater group has mentioned the possibility of another musical, cabaret-type show, in which I would sing a few songs or my choosing. I think he would like me to reprise my Sinatra impersonation, which was well received at the last show, but I would much rather sing as Maggie. If the song is in the right key, I can be very convincing using my own female voice.

My Maggie character is a sweet, demure, intelligent, middle-aged divorced woman from a wealthy suburb. She is very convincing and conservative in appearance - nothing like the typical flamboyant drag queen. Here is a somewhat blurry picture taken of her previous performance.

Can any of you suggest some appropriate songs for me to try out as Maggie? So far I am considering "Send in the Clowns" by Steven Sondheim and "Memory" by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Post by **DonnaT** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 12:04 pm

How about Debbie Reynolds' Tammy (Tammy's In Love)(click here)

Note that you could start out as Maggie, have an intermission, and finish as Frank S.

Lydia · Post by **Lydia** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:47 pm

Hi Maggie,

The obvious one is:
"I enjoy being a girl" from "Flower Drum Song"

Willy

RikkiOfLA · Post by **RikkiOfLA** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:06 pm

Another obvious choice, Shania Twain's "Man, I Feel Like a Woman"

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 9:12 pm

Is that Rikki quick or what !!!??? Great choice!
Virginia

Kerri · Post by **Kerri** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:52 pm

Why dont you sing Rod Stewarts "We are Sailing" for the old sea dog above.

Then for me you can sing "All I ask of you" from Phantom of the Opera.

Have fun,

love

Kerri

Maggie · Post by **Maggie** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:45 am

The director told me that he is planning the musical show for February. I hope that he will let Maggie sing a few songs.

Last night while flipping channels, I came upon a concert in which a young British woman was singing "Both Sides Now." It includes the line, "I've looked at life from both sides now . . ." What a perfect song to sing in drag!

Kerri · Post by **Kerri** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:03 pm

Hi Maggie,

Gosh you've turned back the years. It must be 35 years since I last heard the song "Both sides now" being performed.
If I recall it was recorded by an Irish band called "The Johnstons".

Its a lovely song and just right for you, you've sampled life from both sides now.....

Well done.

Kerri

Sallee · Post by **Sallee** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:36 am

Here is one from I think the Rocky Horror Picture Show. "My Little Black Dress" The liric is somthing like this " Since I was a young boy one of my favorite things was dressing up what a joy My llittle black dress"
It is perfect for drag...Sallee