Brian Stokes Mitchell Performs "The Impossible Dream" on the 2020 A Capitol Fourth

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  • @AnIdiotsLantern
    @AnIdiotsLantern 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    The performance of his life. Literally. Belting his heart out to an empty theater, to deliver hope.
    We need hope.

    • @Xyd641
      @Xyd641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am happy to find this song 😊

    • @mementomori4972
      @mementomori4972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I liked it somehow better when he sang it in character,...The performance he gave at the Tony Awards, was so much more powerful.

    • @feelthejoy
      @feelthejoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mementomori4972 uh that was almost 20 years ago. Are you seriously trying to compare the two performances?? His vocals are virtually untouched despite age and COVID. Take several seats.

    • @mementomori4972
      @mementomori4972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@feelthejoy Why do you act like it was a personal attack on him? I only said that I liked the other performance better. Not necessarily because of his voice, but mainly because it was simply a different and richer instrumental arrangement, another version of the song and also completely different acoustics, which resulted in a more powerful performance in general. Just take your uneducated, pretentious opinion and shove it up your arrogant ass. I seriously can't stand people, who are offended just for the sake of it.

    • @richardmayora1289
      @richardmayora1289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@feelthejoy So rude. Read the comment again. No comparison was made on the basis of age.

  • @eaqua56
    @eaqua56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Seeing Brian sing, knowing he was sick about 2 months ago, is a real treat. Glad he’s doing better.

    • @tejaswoman
      @tejaswoman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just last night at a concert he told us the whole story. Incredibly moving.

  • @brandywineblogger1411
    @brandywineblogger1411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    It's so good to hear him sing after fighting CoVid19- a virus that mostly attacks the lungs.
    His performance last night was nothing less than amazing by any standards.
    His phrasing and breathing over the phrases is impeccable.
    BRAVO !!!!

    • @Xyd641
      @Xyd641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When you have a moment to say thank you 😊

  • @joshuasmith2689
    @joshuasmith2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Brian Stokes Mitchell, one of my all-time favorites. What a legend.

  • @eileenmunson3647
    @eileenmunson3647 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great man! And singing to an empty theater due to covid.. amazing!

  • @Blessed329
    @Blessed329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    What a beautiful rendition by an amazing singer who fought & came to Victory over that ugly Covid19 Virus...Hallelujah Brian.
    I added this performance on our hospitals (Cleveland Clinic) Kudos Board for all the frontline hero's to hear this blessed man sing just to lift their spirits. God Bless you Brian. Amen

  • @mc2.026
    @mc2.026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    To dream the impossible dream
    To fight the unbeatable foe
    To bear with unbearable sorrow
    To run where the brave dare not go
    To right the unrightable wrong
    To love pure and chaste from afar
    To try when your arms are too weary
    To reach the unreachable star
    This is my quest, to follow that star,
    No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
    To fight for the right without question or cause
    To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause
    And I know if I'll only be true to this glorious quest
    That my heart will lie peaceful and calm when I'm laid to my rest
    And the world will be better for this
    That one man scorned and covered with scars
    Still strove with his last ounce of courage
    To fight the unbeatable foe, to reach the unreachable st

  • @seppyq3672
    @seppyq3672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I listen to him sing this song at least a few times a month. No one does it better.

  • @Pinkleo58
    @Pinkleo58 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    From the time I saw you on Broadway in Ragtime, Brian, my life has been filled with such incredible joy! I've had the privilege to see you perform but not nearly enough. Stay safe!

  • @jaydee970
    @jaydee970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    What a perfect choice for this moment.

  • @lindacobb2220
    @lindacobb2220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I wept. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous voice, Brian. Bless you for your generosity.

  • @kimberlyhonig8030
    @kimberlyhonig8030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He’s a National Treasure. I love that man. I’m so glad he’s OK after battling COVID.

    • @carlospuentes66
      @carlospuentes66 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Trapper John was watching over him.

  • @marlenebaron3880
    @marlenebaron3880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Absolutely outstanding!!!!

  • @Kelhair
    @Kelhair ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BSM takes me on an unbelievable journey with this song. Every single time.

  • @poshdelux
    @poshdelux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow.....i just discovered this man so randomly . I was watching an all black cast movie called 'Jumping the broom'' its got folks like Megan Good , lil Romeo, Loretta Devine, DeRay Davis, Gary Dourdan ...just to name a few. I typically like to google the actors that i dont know, and in this case was Brian Stokes. Now i found myself completely luxuriated in this mans talent and content, BRAVO!

  • @AdamKoskiTetrahedron
    @AdamKoskiTetrahedron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a splendid performance!

  • @boanerges6886
    @boanerges6886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the best baritone voices of all time!

  • @josephseremak87
    @josephseremak87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a stunning rendition of such a powerful piece of music!

  • @interestinginfo6765
    @interestinginfo6765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Takes my breath away. Wow. What a talent. What a beautiful voice. Magnificent.

  • @jann4225
    @jann4225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His voice is incredible! I recently heard him for the first time and I’m mesmerized by his performances.

  • @marleneamry4258
    @marleneamry4258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best interpretation of this song, sung with the courage and determination that the refrain of the song imply.

  • @johncasner6552
    @johncasner6552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo. Thank you Paul Parent

  • @drbombay91765
    @drbombay91765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was a highlight of my theater going life to see "Ragtime" at the Ford Theate in 1998. Thanks Mr. Mitchell.

    • @KT-sq2ml
      @KT-sq2ml 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here! And Audra McDonald and Marin Mazzie and the rest of that amazing cast as well.

  • @Allicat8318
    @Allicat8318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Oof. As a stagehand that is out of work till this is all over, that was a gut punch right in the feelings. Thanks for the beautiful rendition Stokes.

    • @kristir-c5695
      @kristir-c5695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen to that. Can't wait to get back to work. And that's not an "Impossible Dream." ;)

  • @josephchoi969
    @josephchoi969 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS IS THE WAY OF SINGING THE DREAM THAT SOME GUY WISH WITH ALL HIS HEART AND LIFE.

  • @lindasei8417
    @lindasei8417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!
    THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!!!!!!

  • @captjames19
    @captjames19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    his voice! oh! I remember hearing him sing years ago and I just full stopped whatever I was doing because his voice is so rich and captivating. Amazing!

  • @alexandriat8399
    @alexandriat8399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s incredible to see him sing this again!!!!

  • @shanoksuebhong
    @shanoksuebhong หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love him so much ...
    ...And the world will be better for this......
    That one man, scorned and covered with scars.......
    Still strove with his last ounce of courage....
    To reach the unreachable star....

  • @lindadrazdiak4461
    @lindadrazdiak4461 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best performance of this song EVER. Others are singing and well, but he just IS the story. Bravo!

  • @jamesoniris2647
    @jamesoniris2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brian Stokes is honestly up there as one of the greats.

  • @НиколайПряжников-ж4у
    @НиколайПряжников-ж4у 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am enjoying him singing! It's so power and soul I think he gives me strongs💪👏

  • @boonhowteo1551
    @boonhowteo1551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I listen to this before I sleep. It is my spirit song haha

  • @emzywillrich7243
    @emzywillrich7243 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw Brian sing in Dallas. He was exceptional. He and Marilyn McCoo would have been Superstars with their great looks and awesome talents if born about a decade later.

  • @davididiart5934
    @davididiart5934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bless you, Brian. For bringing joy to so many.

  • @KT-sq2ml
    @KT-sq2ml 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That last note - just amazing 😢

  • @alanhbogner
    @alanhbogner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent voice

  • @ritchlozares5175
    @ritchlozares5175 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your version is my most favorite. Also, my name is Ritchell and you are Mitchell. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @markkassab6795
    @markkassab6795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This guys rocks.

  • @lu-annl.ferreira7367
    @lu-annl.ferreira7367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Simply perfect ...joy to listen to 🌟

  • @KACDWFCD
    @KACDWFCD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely amazing!!!!
    08/12/23

  • @Elizabeth-nb7kz
    @Elizabeth-nb7kz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this so much. Ugh. Beautiful.

  • @janealsmith6570
    @janealsmith6570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So inspiring.

  • @margaretswan9597
    @margaretswan9597 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That performance would bring a tear to a glass eye..😭😭😭 m x

  • @marea9923
    @marea9923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I Love it! He sings with such feeling.

  • @deborahweese975
    @deborahweese975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Magnificent!

  • @rimes-80
    @rimes-80 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enfin un vrai interprète qui incarne cette magnifique chanson de Jacques Brel contrairement aux chanteurs qui même avec des voix magnifiques n'incarnent pas le texte. Ici on le vit. Bravo

  • @chalyjudge7749
    @chalyjudge7749 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and amazing! 👏❤️

  • @poongak
    @poongak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Deeply appreciate awesomeness singing i look forward you see on the hall.

  • @moisesaraujo3689
    @moisesaraujo3689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me emocionei com essa essa performance 😭❤️👏🏽

  • @s.rosesmith6525
    @s.rosesmith6525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that song. He did a great job.

  • @davidjay47
    @davidjay47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you, Brian!

  • @jennyaguirre829
    @jennyaguirre829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic amazing

  • @AaronBloom-r3y
    @AaronBloom-r3y ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite song.

  • @Zack-tx7oz
    @Zack-tx7oz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo!!

  • @hannahsnarr8407
    @hannahsnarr8407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most beautiful thing ever sung

  • @xtcBEBOP
    @xtcBEBOP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant performance!!!

  • @bskeete
    @bskeete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the ending legato notes A4,Bb4 and B4. Awesome!!!

  • @fernandoundarodriguez7529
    @fernandoundarodriguez7529 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing

  • @carolgarabedian01
    @carolgarabedian01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great voice

  • @Albaby650
    @Albaby650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tears in my eyes....so appropriate for Independence Day.

  • @kategurtowsky
    @kategurtowsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love him.. want to hear him more...

  • @theresebohn8966
    @theresebohn8966 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love him.

  • @pats7492
    @pats7492 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg i just found out today that Cam Winston sings!!!

  • @johnheart6890
    @johnheart6890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is SOOOOO fantastic! Simply the BEST!

  • @joseph_b319
    @joseph_b319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing. Fraiser and Niles could not afford to hear him sing

  • @debbiecarleton2101
    @debbiecarleton2101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that's awesome

  • @nancyearambula
    @nancyearambula 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BRAVO!!

  • @louielaruya5709
    @louielaruya5709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great

  • @claudiotaulois6700
    @claudiotaulois6700 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maravilha! Brian é um grande artista.

  • @carlossantos4093
    @carlossantos4093 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beutiful song whit love

  • @scenic3619
    @scenic3619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing, considering he just recovered from Covid-19 3 months ago.

  • @tagreene06
    @tagreene06 ปีที่แล้ว

    "goodnight and God bless!" Trevor from fresh prince

  • @khman1983
    @khman1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty amazing performance. It would have been nicer to see it with a full audience.

  • @nightangel6401
    @nightangel6401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is daddy
    But really I can't believe I never really knew of him before centaurworld. What a miraculous discovery, his voice is like milk and honey. I'm in love 😍

  • @broadwaymike92
    @broadwaymike92 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should have won the Tony in 2003 for that revival!!!

  • @keatsgipsy9991
    @keatsgipsy9991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His performance 🎭 has you believe to March into
    Hell for a heavenly cause
    And the world will be better for this 🌾

  • @owenblackwell7523
    @owenblackwell7523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😥🥰

  • @mkata9742
    @mkata9742 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😍🤩

  • @Xyd641
    @Xyd641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #Yemen ❤️☮️

  • @marilynlarosa7449
    @marilynlarosa7449 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God Bless Ukraine!!!

  • @thebudguy12
    @thebudguy12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to this with the context of what's going on Ukraine...😢. Glory to Ukraine!

  • @leonardowilson7709
    @leonardowilson7709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He needs to play the phantom in POTO

  • @lenoreduncan2569
    @lenoreduncan2569 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing! His "Dulcinea" makes any girl want to be her!

  • @noneyabidniss4763
    @noneyabidniss4763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The GOAT

  • @nicklasaurusrex
    @nicklasaurusrex 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That pianist is really hindering him

  • @oldgypsytap
    @oldgypsytap 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stokes is simply the best...divine!