Preston Sadleir at Le Poisson Rouge on 2/26/2014

88 words in only 8 measures. Take that, Telsey! Charlotte Maltby at Drom on 7/25/2014 This song actually is just 8 measures, though we did manage to fit 87 words into it, plus a legit note and a belt note.

This pyrotechnic story song has been performed by Tituss Burgess, Lea Salonga, Jackie Burns, Eric Michael Krop, Natalie Weiss, Prisca Demarez, Carole Demas (original Sandy in GREASE and the first person ever to sing “Meadowlark”), and many more. It tells the story of a firefly, afraid of lighting up and making himself a target for predators, receives encouragement from a...

Performed by Ben Platt in the key of C at 54 Below on February 17, 2014.

Sing it like you're singing to a stadium full of people. This song needs drive and force. Performed by Teal Wicks at the Canal Room on February 28, 2011. Performed by Anna Ty Bergman, Laura D'Andre and Tracy McDowell at Joe's Pub on March 28, 2011.

Performed by Adam Gwon, Ollis Haaskivi, Mallory Hawks, Sam Heldt, and Bonnie Milligan at 54 Below on 4/8/13.

Performers: avoid the urge to go over-the-top. Sing it with honesty and sincerity, and the humor will exude naturally. Performed by Cassie Slater at Birdland Jazz Club on March 12, 2012.

Tayler Mettra at Elon UniversityPerformed at a Master Class at Elon University, accompanied by John Bucchino. An exuberant waltz. In the key of F, as in the Grateful songbook on the Grateful CD, and in this YouTube video. The range is from the A below middle C up to the D on the fourth line.

Performed by Ben Platt in the key of C at 54 Below on February 17, 2014.