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Video: Doin’ What Comes Naturally! (1998 Ethel Merman Gala – Aud. Rec.)
By Boodles BonBon
Dec. 14, 2025
Rare audience recording of the 1998 Gay Men’s Health Crisis benefit “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly: A Tribute to Ethel Merman,” featuring Madeline Kahn, Lainie Kazan, Patti LuPone, Andrea Martin, Bette Midler, Debra Monk, Elaine Stritch, and drag icon Lypsinka, with an introduction by TV host Phil Donahue. Filmed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre — poor picture and audio quality due to the original source.
This is fabulous! The whole thing — especially Bette. Did she ever record “They Say That Falling in Love Is Wonderful?” What a gorgeous rendition! Thank you for posting, Don.
Hey Richard! No she never recorded it. Hopefully it’ll show up on a box set some day! Congrats on your new album! xx