I've just seen this today (I know I'm too late 😅) And was astounded with her rendition 💯. Watching this while peacefully having breakfast was a TERRIBLE idea, I ended up SOBBING instead 😂. So for those who read the comments first before watching, YOU'RE WARNED 😂. She'll surely dig up the wanted/unwanted emotions within you (which is a good thing). That's just show how heavenly/magnificent performer she is. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 to this wonderful human.
I love all her performances; the music, the voice, the soul/emotions are all there. She is truly a multi-talented singer/stage performer/actress etc. Don't forget she won a Laurence Olivier Award as Best Actress in London, England and won a Tony Best Actress Award for her performance in Miss Saigon. She is UP THERE.
Lea Salonga is such a wonderful singer; in the 10th anniversery of Les Mis - she is simply stunning as Eponine.. this song is beautiful in her voice, now I really want to sing it too! =P
This is from the musical Chess. A great Cold War/star-crossed lovers story and some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard in a Broadway play. It no longer runs and is hard to find videos of, but you can read the synopsis on Wikipedia. The music was so popular when the play debuted that some of the songs topped the billboard charts. You might end up recognizing some other songs.
there's no emotion in her voice... great voice, but all the emotion is in her physical actions... there's power in her voice, but no pain, no hurt or passion
I love this performance but Helen Sjöholm's version (the Swedish one) is just incredible. I love that even though I don't understand the words haha This one from Lea is great too
you're dead wrong on your last statement. it is in fact the opposite. lea is well-known in the theater world as having this angelic,crystal-clear , full-tone voice thats a pleasure to listen to. she's a broadway elite & have quite an impressive body of work to her credit. she's even a disney princess twice over if u know what i mean.
for me leah did an amazing job here. relaying the best emotions for this song. and she dont need to exaggerate the emotions just to please the audience
whoa. def my fave performance of this song so far. im auditioning for eponine from les mis in my theatre companys production of it this spring, and im using someone elses story as my audition song. its been hard to try to get down the right facial expressions when singing the song, but im gunna study off of this video and steal a bit of technique from salonga. she does it perfectly imo. :)
I just put this in a Broadway review and had the leading man sing it- about the other leading man- it was beautiful and wove a secret to the show- which the audience was in on....made the leading lady's songs all that more tragic- cause we knew the he she loved was in love with the other he.....hot.
*GASP* Cool! I didn't know about Pochahontas! I love that movie... Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon, or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned . . . ?
There will be those who are born with voices better than Lea's, but theirs always lack Lea's ability to tell a story through her singing. I love her distinct crystal-clear voice and how it gives me goosebumps. My highest respect to this woman.
does anyone have the clip of Elizabeth Simmons, Miss Oregon 1993, singing this at the Miss America Pageant...now she nailed it and could give Lea a run for her money. Liz was the 3rd Runner up I believe...Hope that clip does surface.
@doobeedoo58 Thank you for putting me in the same league as Lea. Although she is my age, I consider her to be a huge influence on my interpretation of Broadway librettos. I'm not sure I could even carry that lady's bags, but I thank you for the compliment :) the video of my Miss America performance is posted on my TH-cam Channel....it is not my favorite rendition, but it is the one most remember.
although a lot of singers have sung this song with their beautiful voices this is so far the most soulfull! so expressive! she didn't just sang the song, she became the character in the musical.
She does go sharp, but very briefly (for about a second), before she hits the note proper. I was specifically listening for it (as I read this comment before she got to the end of the song), but it really is a minor wobble!
A soubrette voice is light, with a bright, sweet timbre and the term can also refer to a soprano voice type. However, many young singers start out as soubrettes and then as they age, their voice becomes more develop and they can be classified into another voice type. They could be a light lyric soprano or a lyric coloratura soprano.
What do you mean? Lea Salonga is a tony award winning actress from Broadway and West End. She's most known for originating the role of Kim from Miss Saigon. Why do you think she has no experience in musical theater?
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I've just seen this today (I know I'm too late 😅) And was astounded with her rendition 💯. Watching this while peacefully having breakfast was a TERRIBLE idea, I ended up SOBBING instead 😂.
So for those who read the comments first before watching, YOU'RE WARNED 😂. She'll surely dig up the wanted/unwanted emotions within you (which is a good thing).
That's just show how heavenly/magnificent performer she is. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 to this wonderful human.
I wish people would stop comparing all these wonderful singers! They each bring something unique to the song and each perform it beautifully
Lea's voice is absolutely flawless-- love her singing one of my favorite Mezzo Soprano showtunes of all time! Beautiful...
after not hearing this song for like 4 years it's just that much more powerful and beautful
One of the loveliest versions of this song I've ever heard.
Oh, man. Her belting is just so ridiculously natural and flawless!!! I have voice envy. Love her!!!!
love it...wwwoooooowwww.. .catharsis
I love all her performances; the music, the voice, the soul/emotions are all there.
She is truly a multi-talented singer/stage performer/actress etc. Don't forget she won a Laurence Olivier Award as Best Actress in London, England and won a Tony Best Actress Award for her performance in Miss Saigon. She is UP THERE.
YES SHE IS
She is fantastic!!! I love the clarity and perfectly timed vibrato
Lea Salonga is such a wonderful singer; in the 10th anniversery of Les Mis - she is simply stunning as Eponine..
this song is beautiful in her voice, now I really want to sing it too! =P
I love her so much! She has the kind of voice that would really fit a Disney Princess (see Mulan). I love Lea!
This is from the musical Chess. A great Cold War/star-crossed lovers story and some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard in a Broadway play. It no longer runs and is hard to find videos of, but you can read the synopsis on Wikipedia. The music was so popular when the play debuted that some of the songs topped the billboard charts. You might end up recognizing some other songs.
seen it hundreds times, still love it
i love you lea, youre the best singer for me...
US TOO
she really sings w/ emotion, very pretty voice to go with it too.
I Love how she feels the songs she sings-beautiful!
Lea is amazing, what a voice!
Brava! I remember seeing Lea in Miss Saigon in London back in '89 - if anything her voice has matured. A very talented lady, still very pretty too.
I am so moved by this perfect performance !
i was in the crowd here...lea is truly one talented Filipino artist!
i am so touched by this song and its rendition. bravo!
there's no emotion in her voice... great voice, but all the emotion is in her physical actions... there's power in her voice, but no pain, no hurt or passion
... whoa. that's absolutely stunning.
why do i have shivers? ... oh yeah!! its cuz she's amazing!
I love this performance but Helen Sjöholm's version (the Swedish one) is just incredible. I love that even though I don't understand the words haha This one from Lea is great too
According to music critics, if Lea sings a song, you can say THAT THE SONG HAS BEEN SUNG!
I wish I had a quarter of Lea Salonga's talent.
simple perfection.
This is unbeliveable and she looks so gorgeous!
Beautiful song sung by the beautiful Lea. Thanks for sharing.
Very beautiful rendition. Amazing.
very PERFECT! BRAVO! Pride of FILIPINO!
...i wish i can hear you sing in person! i love all your songs ...you are my fave singer of all time! ... luv u LEA!!! i'm so proud of you...
Gorgeous, stunning, a true class act! BRAVO!
one of the few people who look better older, she's stunning all grown up now
Riveting and magnificent. Truly Splendid
what a voice!
great voice, great interpretation
bravo Lea from italyl
Gyönyörű.....beautiful Üdv. Feri.
Oh Benny and Bjour, you guys are geniuses.
love this song makes me cry from chess lea dows amazing job as always so calm relaxing thx lea keep them coming we big fans
THX FOR HEART JEAN PAUL REYES MADE OUR DAY ALSO CHECK OUT JEKYL AND HYDE SHOW BROADWAY AND SOUNDTRACK GREAT MUSIC
she's very amazing, that's why I love leah! ü
lea is really good!
Singing this my music coursework.... wish I could sing it anywhere near as well as her!
A true Angel Voice
I love Lea Salonga.
Love Lea. No one ever holds "twice" for 3 counts as written. I'm in a quibbling mood. :]
you're dead wrong on your last statement. it is in fact the opposite. lea is well-known in the theater world as having this angelic,crystal-clear , full-tone voice thats a pleasure to listen to. she's a broadway elite & have quite an impressive body of work to her credit. she's even a disney princess twice over if u know what i mean.
just beautifully sung....
Love this song.
AMAZING.
world class!
Perfect rendition
Nicely done *clappity clap clap* Love that song, favorite from Chess. Easy pick, but sometimes the right choice is easy to see.
for me leah did an amazing job here. relaying the best emotions for this song. and she dont need to exaggerate the emotions just to please the audience
i love the meaning of the song
i love how she sings it....i picked this song for my solo and ensomble piece cuz it's such a beautiful song and the lyrics are beautiful as well :]
So...how'd the solo go? :)
I love her in Cinderella (Shanghai Stage)
Absolutely maganda - the woman and song.
Don't get me wrong, I love Kerry Ellis' version as well, but Lea Salonga simply ROCKS MY SOCKS OFF!!!!! She's so great!!!!
TH-cam her singing "I'd Give my Life for You" from MISS SAIGON. Looks for a stage version.. its from over 20 years ago.
i wish i was her. wow.
wow ! i love this!!! thanks!!!
Does it get ANY better then this ???
DDR
Pocohantas, Mulan, Jasmine, Princess ???? She just sings like an Angel
cool song!
i really like this song. i so can relate to it. bravo lea! :)
whoa. def my fave performance of this song so far. im auditioning for eponine from les mis in my theatre companys production of it this spring, and im using someone elses story as my audition song. its been hard to try to get down the right facial expressions when singing the song, but im gunna study off of this video and steal a bit of technique from salonga. she does it perfectly imo. :)
I love her facial expressions...so entertaining
I just put this in a Broadway review and had the leading man sing it- about the other leading man- it was beautiful and wove a secret to the show- which the audience was in on....made the leading lady's songs all that more tragic- cause we knew the he she loved was in love with the other he.....hot.
*GASP* Cool! I didn't know about Pochahontas! I love that movie... Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon, or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned . . . ?
Very difficult song to carry from Chess.. both in range and in emotion. Well done by Ms. Salonga@
There is a concert version from 2008 that is definitely worth seeing.
This is the best rendition I've heard of this song. Bravo, Salonga!
The song is from the musical "Chess". It's written by Björn Ulveaus, Benny Andersson and Tim Rice ;)
geee...nice!
Oooooooh, okay. I don't know my Disney princesses! Ha. No matter what though, I love Lea.
oh dear she went sharp on the last note for a sec there! =O
lea's rendition of this song is the best....the best
SUTTON FOSTER !
There will be those who are born with voices better than Lea's, but theirs always lack Lea's ability to tell a story through her singing. I love her distinct crystal-clear voice and how it gives me goosebumps. My highest respect to this woman.
US TOO
@ocanna92. Tiny bit sharp sharp not flat and her voice show vulnerability at the end. She's wonderful.
and just so you know, she's also behind the singing voices of two Disney classics..MULAN and ALADDIN..
AND SHE SINGS POCAHONTAS AND LES MIS AND ANNIE AND MISS SAIGON AND FLOWER DRUM SONGS
I love Lea, and her voice is perfect, but there isn't enough pain in her interpretation of this song.
omgosh yeah kerry ellis is AWESOME :)
@ovitatirac i agree with you!!!!! lea is just marvelous......
hands down best version ever!!! xxx
woah
no problem! :) ye im from sweden.. she is famous here yes.. check out all of the vids of her here. some are quite recent! :)
does anyone have the clip of Elizabeth Simmons, Miss Oregon 1993, singing this at the Miss America Pageant...now she nailed it and could give Lea a run for her money. Liz was the 3rd Runner up I believe...Hope that clip does surface.
I would listen to Lea sing the phone book.
Backwards.
@doobeedoo58 Thank you for putting me in the same league as Lea. Although she is my age, I consider her to be a huge influence on my interpretation of Broadway librettos. I'm not sure I could even carry that lady's bags, but I thank you for the compliment :) the video of my Miss America performance is posted on my TH-cam Channel....it is not my favorite rendition, but it is the one most remember.
although a lot of singers have sung this song with their beautiful voices this is so far the most soulfull! so expressive! she didn't just sang the song, she became the character in the musical.
She does go sharp, but very briefly (for about a second), before she hits the note proper. I was specifically listening for it (as I read this comment before she got to the end of the song), but it really is a minor wobble!
A soubrette voice is light, with a bright, sweet timbre and the term can also refer to a soprano voice type. However, many young singers start out as soubrettes and then as they age, their voice becomes more develop and they can be classified into another voice type. They could be a light lyric soprano or a lyric coloratura soprano.
What do you mean? Lea Salonga is a tony award winning actress from Broadway and West End. She's most known for originating the role of Kim from Miss Saigon. Why do you think she has no experience in musical theater?
This song begins in the key of F# and transitions to G major as originally written
A DVD... Lea Salonga...The Broadway Concert...Shot in the Philippines... You might be able to find one on Amazon
i sang this in 6th grade!! OMJ!
I can see her playing Elphaba.
this is a really good version :)
everyone should check out kerry ellis' version from the chess concert in the albert hall in London- AMAZING
oh you're right, she would make a wonderful elphaba
This is almost Amy Grant caliber!!!!
Lea is a nine! Helen is 10❤️