In the Pink

As readers of these pages know, I like The Graham Norton Show on BBC America.  I most enjoy the conversation and tend to scroll past the music and "Big Red Chair" segment, though on occasion I do watch them.

I'm glad I did this past Sunday.

The musical guest was Pink, who sings the title song from her new album, Trustfall.  I know I'm not her target audience, though I'm well aware she's talented and I admire her as an adventurous performer.  But I probably would have scrolled by, except that earlier in the show Norton made a cryptic quip about the show having to get a specific prop for her.  So, I was intrigued and decided to watch.

It was a remarkable performance all around.  I phrase it that way carefully, and I won't say why.  There's much more I'd like to say about the performance, but after you watch you'll understand why I'm letting the performance stand for itself and not give anything away.  I'll just say that I think it will be highly worth your while to check it out, whatever your musical taste.

There were two videos available to post -- one of just the performance, and one that continues her appearance when she goes to the couch with the other guests and her interview.  I'm going with the latter, because they address things about the performance that I think most people who watch will want to see more after the song is over and be interested in the discussion.

If you're a Pink fan and think you might have an idea what I mean by the performance all around, because you've seen other of her performances, I feel it's likely that this will be something else.  It's absolutely fascinating.  And even moving.

I should add that you'll notice it's a serious impressive panel that night.  Maybe the best they've had.  From left to right -- Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Judi Dench, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, and Eugene Levy.  And then Pink.