Eva is a good actress, but Lea Salonga is a legend who cannot be replaced.. Lea's voice resonates uniquely, in an awesome and beautiful way which no one can seem to emulate..
Her singing and acting technique is the same as other professionals but her voice quality is so high that makes the huge difference. She is born with it.
Lea's the face of miss Saigon & up to this day, no matter how many ladies played the role of Kim still nothing beats the original. She's perfect for the role as if it was written for her. Her voice, her looks, her movement & the purity & innocence of the character. Hands down "Still & will always be" the Kim of all Kims. The rest failed in comparison.
She's really that good. 25 years later but still considered the best Kim. People keep on arguing about who's the best Chris, some says it's Simon Bowman or Will Chase.. Etc etc.. But when it comes to the role of Kim, everybody seemed to agree that it belongs to Lea & she embraced the character so well that you kinda forget its just a role. Other's can also sing but there's sweetness & innocence in her voice & the way she act.. That the past & the revival Kim doesn't have.
Ann B. Disagree somewhat, Eva is actually very similar to Lea in how she was discovered and the innocence she brings to role. For me Lea is the best, but Eva is a close second and best of the revival so far.
tomgallowitz I don't see the innocence.. her conviction is more fierce than innocent. I prefer the other girl, Tanya. Lea was really an innocent girl back then as KIm and as herself. She even had her first kiss in that show.
tomgallowitz I've watched it already even the 25th anniversary gala.. i have a copy in HD.. but yeah to each their own. Still Lea for me though :) and i like Rachelle as Gigi.
@@labellavita12 Because we just have one Lea. But it dosen't need to be like her to be the role of Kim, if others can (which is impossible), it would be better.
I think all the songs for Kim in miss Saigon... It is made only for Lea salonga to be sang... She gives life to the song... She's telling a story and that what makes the song more remarkable
all the songs in miss saigon were already written even before lea auditioned for the role..the producers even asked her to sing a couple of it during her audition..lea gave life to those songs and own it as if they were written for her..the producers right on the spot knew they have found kim as soon as they heard lea sang sun & moon
the love from a mother to her beloved child is doubtlessly the strongest bond in the entire universe and lea sis this song so greatly that it not only drew the audience more into the show but also made people realize how much a mother is willing to sacrifice in the place of her child and for the purpose of her kid's chance of a better life and nothing else it's truly pure virtue
Because you can now relate to the song. That's exactly what Lea's telling everyone now that she still gets to sing this song that it gives different meaning to it, now that she herself is a mother. That you're willing to give up everything for your child, even your life.
Well, I've seen others play this role, and they have been technically brilliant... but for me Lea defines this role, she acts it perfectly, I feel the desperation in her voice and see it in her face. Bloody brilliant writing aided by Lea's seamless singing and acting. I love this song. Thank you.
This is my favorite song from the show. I often sang it to my son when he was a baby. Lea is amazing and i was blessed to see her on broadway about 10 times.
I've been watching this clip for at least five years. First, I love the fact that it was recorded clandestinely. I feel like I am in the audience peering over someone's shoulder. They didn't make this video for money. Second: Gosh! Who couldn't love Lea Salonga in this clip? She didn't even know anyone was recording her! Just a whole bunch of excellence here. Wish I had been in the audience... But this is the next best thing to traveling back 30 years.
What makes Lea stand out in all that portrayed Kim in Miss Saigon? (even compared to the new preview). Simply because she sings not only with power but with empathy to the role and act so naturally...not over doing it.
There maybe a lot of singers in this world who have a higher voice than Lea, BUT ONLY LEA SALONGA can put FULL EMOTIONS in her VOICE! Check all of her songs, its full of emotions and sometimes you will feel magic especially for Disney's Songs! I swear to you LEA you will be my forever Icon! Youre a LEGENDARY!
the best KIM the world has ever known...for me she's the real queen of the stage. her crystal clear voice and superb performance put her on the pedestal of adoration not only of the elite but also of the common people. MABUHAY KA LEA!
she is the best cast as Kim in Miss Saigon..I am also get chills and tears while i watch her perform many years ago..yes, she is incredible..and i didn't see other cast is even close to her..
I can't stop listening to this... I love it. Not only are the lyrics amazing, her voice is perfect, but what catches me the most is her diction and her emotion.... Great job, Lea!
I can't believe it... I played Tam back in 1994-95 in Denver, Colorado. I hope everyone in the cast is alive and doing well. :] I got to see this play for myself last year and couldn't help but cry. The love that the mother has for her children is so powerful.
omg finally another minako fan! it was really minako who made me fall totally in love with this song. her version really is incredible and no matter which one i see i ALWAYS cry.
soo worth sneaking the camera in for this. one of my fav songs in the show. I whish they'd do what they did for Les Miserables and record the show. One of my favs and would love it on DVD.
i love the way lea just sits there and watches over tam. it's so realistic. and she's so effortless when she sings. it's not so easy to sing sitting down like that.
she sang this when she came to Vancouver today, and her performance was so much more powerful because she said she could relate to it after she gave birth to her daughter. It became such a much more meaningful performance.
I truly believe this song describes how much our children mean so much to us and we would go to great lengths to ensure our children have a safe future and one day learn the sacrifices we have to endure as parents. I made a painful decision for my children to be with an adopted family but I thank God that they are still involved my life. To my daughter Kaileigh and to my son Nicholas (new names are Kaylin and Greg), I love you and will give my life for you.
Eva is a good actress, but Lea Salonga is a legend who cannot be replaced.. Lea's voice resonates uniquely, in an awesome and beautiful way which no one can seem to emulate..
Well said.
Saw the original broadway cast of Miss Saigon many times. Lea was always incredible! People forget how young she was. She carried that whole show!
She is the whole show. The story all revolves around her.
I envy you. I was born too late to watch the original.
Original West End*
121hjb. Well, she was in the original Broadway cast as well.
Lea rocks. She totally owns this song.
This song is so moving, especially when you realize what will happen at the end, it will move you even more.
Her singing and acting technique is the same as other professionals but her voice quality is so high that makes the huge difference. She is born with it.
Her acting as kim is better than the others
Lea's the face of miss Saigon & up to this day, no matter how many ladies played the role of Kim still nothing beats the original. She's perfect for the role as if it was written for her. Her voice, her looks, her movement & the purity & innocence of the character. Hands down "Still & will always be" the Kim of all Kims. The rest failed in comparison.
Amen!😊
YES
ANiiMATE TiME YESSSS
She's really that good. 25 years later but still considered the best Kim. People keep on arguing about who's the best Chris, some says it's Simon Bowman or Will Chase.. Etc etc.. But when it comes to the role of Kim, everybody seemed to agree that it belongs to Lea & she embraced the character so well that you kinda forget its just a role. Other's can also sing but there's sweetness & innocence in her voice & the way she act.. That the past & the revival Kim doesn't have.
Ann B. Disagree somewhat, Eva is actually very similar to Lea in how she was discovered and the innocence she brings to role. For me Lea is the best, but Eva is a close second and best of the revival so far.
tomgallowitz I don't see the innocence.. her conviction is more fierce than innocent. I prefer the other girl, Tanya. Lea was really an innocent girl back then as KIm and as herself. She even had her first kiss in that show.
Ann B. To each their own, just watched the first 14 mins online and saw a lot of innocence, especially during Movie In My Mind
tomgallowitz I've watched it already even the 25th anniversary gala.. i have a copy in HD.. but yeah to each their own. Still Lea for me though :) and i like Rachelle as Gigi.
Ann B. No doubt, that's Eva is a close second for me, Lea is in a class by herself and yes Rachelle's Gigi is heartbreaking.
She set the standard for kim's role... i guess, what Ms. Lea did before would be the greatest challenge that the new kim shoud surpass...
I think no one could..
@@labellavita12 Because we just have one Lea. But it dosen't need to be like her to be the role of Kim, if others can (which is impossible), it would be better.
I think all the songs for Kim in miss Saigon... It is made only for Lea salonga to be sang... She gives life to the song... She's telling a story and that what makes the song more remarkable
all the songs in miss saigon were already written even before lea auditioned for the role..the producers even asked her to sing a couple of it during her audition..lea gave life to those songs and own it as if they were written for her..the producers right on the spot knew they have found kim as soon as they heard lea sang sun & moon
the love from a mother to her beloved child is doubtlessly the strongest bond in the entire universe
and lea sis this song so greatly that it not only drew the audience more into the show but also made people realize how much a mother is willing to sacrifice in the place of her child and for the purpose of her kid's chance of a better life and nothing else
it's truly pure virtue
Itsgive me chill everytime i watch lea salonga sing the song..
Soooo beautiful, Lea is completely amazing!!
Ive seen this many times before but it didnt move me like now that i have kids. It brought me to tears. I cant stop it.. im crying while watching.
Because you can now relate to the song. That's exactly what Lea's telling everyone now that she still gets to sing this song that it gives different meaning to it, now that she herself is a mother. That you're willing to give up everything for your child, even your life.
Well, I've seen others play this role, and they have been technically brilliant... but for me Lea defines this role, she acts it perfectly, I feel the desperation in her voice and see it in her face. Bloody brilliant writing aided by Lea's seamless singing and acting. I love this song. Thank you.
When she sings 'no one can stop what I must do!' I got goosebumps. Not many voices do that to me. Holy crap.
This is my favorite song from the show. I often sang it to my son when he was a baby. Lea is amazing and i was blessed to see her on broadway about 10 times.
She definately touches hearts!! Her voice is unique and her performance is outstanding.
I've been watching this clip for at least five years. First, I love the fact that it was recorded clandestinely. I feel like I am in the audience peering over someone's shoulder. They didn't make this video for money. Second: Gosh! Who couldn't love Lea Salonga in this clip? She didn't even know anyone was recording her! Just a whole bunch of excellence here. Wish I had been in the audience... But this is the next best thing to traveling back 30 years.
She is truly an inspiration for many aspiring young singers. Amazing talent
Nothing compares!!!
iv just started larning this song with my singing teacher, it nearly made me cry.
literally chills the entire time i was watching this video. her voice is AMAZING, i wish i could sing like her!!
Years later this song, and this singer still gives me goose bumps. Bravo
What makes Lea stand out in all that portrayed Kim in Miss Saigon? (even compared to the new preview). Simply because she sings not only with power but with empathy to the role and act so naturally...not over doing it.
Wow very natural, projects hopeful emotions in spite of dire situation. the best voice so far.
Can honestly say at i cried when i watched this live in London... as did all the guys in place.... what a musical.. what a voice...
Such passion, in voice and in her facial expression... the last notes gave me chills.
Brilliant, saw her in London. Used to work at the Edinburgh Playhouse, we had it for 3 months or so, saw it loads of times - great!
That Voice!!!!!!! Perfectly awesome!!! i love you
There maybe a lot of singers in this world who have a higher voice than Lea, BUT ONLY LEA SALONGA can put FULL EMOTIONS in her VOICE! Check all of her songs, its full of emotions and sometimes you will feel magic especially for Disney's Songs! I swear to you LEA you will be my forever Icon! Youre a LEGENDARY!
She has this ability to beautifully sing and express/act the lyrics of the song in perfect sync. Brilliant and rare in theatre. Legend.
loved this song when I first heard it as a teen. now as a mom of three it's even more touching because I'm like " yes I know exactly what you mean"
I tried to read while listening to this song, but it's just impossible to concentrate on anything else when Lea Salonga is singing! She's so perfect!
Damn, I feel the emotion so much. It makes me cry and shivers. Lea you are truly a goddess! You're the best singer, END OF DISCUSSION...
the best KIM the world has ever known...for me she's the real queen of the stage. her crystal clear voice and superb performance put her on the pedestal of adoration not only of the elite but also of the common people. MABUHAY KA LEA!
you sings direct to my soul..your awesome! God Bless!
beautiful! look at all the emotion on her face, her voice is just breath taking. *tear*
i should stop watching this! it made me cry again and again! its killing me softly...
her voice is sooooo amazing!!! i can't believe it!
from then until now this song touched my heart...
she is the best cast as Kim in Miss Saigon..I am also get chills and tears while i watch her perform many years ago..yes, she is incredible..and i didn't see other cast is even close to her..
This show is amazing and so is lea
what is it about her voice that's so pleasing to the ear?? oh yeah, that's right - it's called perfection!
simply amazing..goose bumps lea was my ultimate singer
No one can touch Lea. I wish I had her strength in voice, and amazing acting skills. She is my total idol.
i adore this song!! argghh its just...amazing!!!!!!!
Incomparable. The role of Kim is tailored for her. A true legend.
I can't stop listening to this... I love it. Not only are the lyrics amazing, her voice is perfect, but what catches me the most is her diction and her emotion.... Great job, Lea!
Goosebumps :') I'm singing this for my a Grade 8 singing exam and I love it so so much x
6 years late but- How'd it go? 😂
@@mr_oreoman aw aha, wow 6 years... it went well, I got a Distinction! Still one of my favourite songs xx
@@MariLiisDuglas120 Same here haha. Well, congrats, as belated as it is!
wow! that is what u call minimalistic acting with an angelic voice. amazing voice and talent. well done! hope she comes back to broadway more.
Legendary. Just amazing
she is stunning, perfectly captivating
Great and beautiful Lea.
I can't believe it... I played Tam back in 1994-95 in Denver, Colorado. I hope everyone in the cast is alive and doing well. :] I got to see this play for myself last year and couldn't help but cry. The love that the mother has for her children is so powerful.
Be D hey. I totally saw you then!
no one can compare to Lea.
she is the original.
and she will be known forever for her outstanding voice.
total goosebumps!!!! ahhhh... lea you're such a winner!!!
Wow.. I knew the song for some time, but it's much more touching when seeing her singing..
she is FLAWLESS!
Lea does this brilliantly.
This is an absolutely beautiful performance. Thanks Lea.
She has such an angelic voice
Lea is totally AMAZING!!!
omg finally another minako fan! it was really minako who made me fall totally in love with this song. her version really is incredible and no matter which one i see i ALWAYS cry.
I watched Madame Butterfly but Miss Saigon is more entertaining. Especially when Lea plays Kim.
Beautiful! Just beautiful.
my oh my...i got goosebumps! i truly adore lea salonga^^, proud to be a filipina!^^,
the best scene inmiss saigon! and lea is amazingly amazing!
This gets me EVERY time. So sad. So beautiful.
This musical is proof that love is the strongest thing in the world, stronger than fear or hate or greed.
What a treasure this is! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for posting this.
Absolutely beautiful performance.
Thanks for this video, Lea is brilliant! A gift to the world indeed!
Her voice is perfection.
soo worth sneaking the camera in for this. one of my fav songs in the show. I whish they'd do what they did for Les Miserables and record the show. One of my favs and would love it on DVD.
i love the way lea just sits there and watches over tam. it's so realistic. and she's so effortless when she sings. it's not so easy to sing sitting down like that.
Very beautiful acting & singing! Wow! :)) ....
wow!!!! bravo!!!!! amazing performance as always!!! i got goosebumps!!!!
this scene never fails to make me cry.
It's so difficult to think of anyone else other than Lea playing this role!
Amazing - So much feeling.
absolutely incredible, makes me cry every time
She's amazing!
shivering performance!
she sang this when she came to Vancouver today, and her performance was so much more powerful because she said she could relate to it after she gave birth to her daughter. It became such a much more meaningful performance.
Lea salonga is the best
Period!
Omg that little smile at her child before she. Egan to sing just add to the depth of the character she's playing. . .
I can't believe there's a video of Lea singing this song...god bless those that smuggle cameras into the theater!
This song reminds me of my mom. She has given so much for my brother and I.
fantastic!! absolutly amazing!
No need to compare. We all know she is and will be a legend.
I truly believe this song describes how much our children mean so much to us and we would go to great lengths to ensure our children have a safe future and one day learn the sacrifices we have to endure as parents. I made a painful decision for my children to be with an adopted family but I thank God that they are still involved my life. To my daughter Kaileigh and to my son Nicholas (new names are Kaylin and Greg), I love you and will give my life for you.
This gave me shivers!
I love this song
I got some MAJOR chills on that last line...
Thank you so much for uploading this!
I legit don't think I can't watch this without goosebumps haha Lea is truly amazing
I love this song.
her voice is so powerful
Lea is Kim. Kim is Lea. PERIOD. End of discussion.
this song changed my life forever.
this gives me goosebumps everytime.. lea ftw!