Super-cougar publisher and current Sirius radio chat-show host Judith Regan writes in the December Harper's Bazaar that , after she was fired from her own HarperCollins imprint, she went off to China and found some of herself. Then she came back to New York and enjoyed a cathartic moment when she belted out "My Way" in a downtown karaoke bar." Well! We are extremely please to report that, while she declined to reenact that performance for us, Ms. Regan has sent us the audio of her version of "My Way." (Yes. We are being serious.) Honestly, it is amazing. Not "Chocolate Rain" amazing—more like Jennifer Hudson amazing. We made a video of the first half! [Karaoke video: Blakeley/Stein Film Starship]
Judith Regan Sings "My Way"
2:22 PM on Thu Nov 8 2007
By Joshua Stein
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...[head asplodes]...
I'd hit it in the mouth
Wow, every time I hear the words "regrets, I've had a few..." I also instantly think of Sean Hannity! Strange.
Not bad.
The site should go dark now. Nothing can top this. Ever.
It doesn't hold a candle to the cathartic performance of "Kiss Me Deadly" I performed in my downtown shower this morning.
You know, it really is a good song.
I've heard that dudes in Japan frequently knife one another at karaoke bars over inadequate interpretations of "My Way." I think she'd probably get a pass.
She makes a good point.
Yowza, Richard! I'm going to smoke out tonight and rewatch the Karaoke video. Thanks!
She had a Kerik in her catbag around 1:20 or so.
And now I'd like to hear her rendition of "If I Did It My Way."
Why does it stop in the middle of the song? It was just building up to the finale where she rants/sings about how the Jews control the media.
@MattGaymon: That's what Eric Schaeffer said!
I thought we had a deal on this cougar thing
Liking Judith Regan...such an unfamiliar feeling...urgh...but the Eric Schaeffer clip--she's fucking brilliant. And I hope she sticks it to Rupe but good.
Does it stop before the end because that's when she shoots everyone, just like in Sid and Nancy?
@Sally Tomato: I'll email you the Director's Stoner Cut later tonight.
It is truly impressive how she is able to move into the song, to truly inhabit it and make it her own, and to take this shopworn old song in startling, inventive new directions. A catharsis not just for Judith, but for all of us lucky enough to bear witness.
This reminds me of a performance I once saw in Savannah, Georgia of a very Judith Regan-looking drag queen lip syncing to that Connie Varnett pussy-cat song.
Wow...just wow...those kittens...Eric Schaeffer...wow.
Those poor kittens.
i'll tell you one thing: she doesn't sound like that when she's yelling at you over the phone. or when she is not calling you back over the phone.
Are those COCAINE kittens? Tee hee.
Seriously though, me & Judy need to get sloshed and do the electro version of 'Close to You'. That'd be sooo Top of the Pops.
Is she available for weddings or bar mitzvahs? Not that I'm getting married, or Jewish. Just curious.
Did I see unicorns frolicking in a freshly-broken surf? I can't move.
No wonder Kerik wanted to hollow her out, check out those pipes!
Could we please see a Blakeley/Stein Film Starship video of Choire's Judith Regan interview?
She has regrets?
Huh, does anyone else feel like stuffing kittens into a kleenex box after watching that?
@collegecallgirl: You know, I never thought about it before, but whenever I picture you, you do look like Lita Ford!
I have a sudden urge to buy all the Lisa Frank crap I can find on EBAY.
Wow is that eligible for an Oscar?
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