I cry for joy whenever I see this because I recall seeing it on Broadway in 1979 and it was so jaw-droppingly fabulous that I thought "I will NEVER see anything better than this!" In person it was so extraordinary and magical.
I had a wonderful career as a studio backup singer and met Marvin Hamlisch very early on in his career. It was way before A Chorus Line and he had written a song and needed a demo of it. He was high strung and suffering from an ulcer, God bless him! He was very kind to me. I was thrilled in subsequent years for his enormous success, so we’ll deserved. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us, Marvin. RIP
Omg I danced this choreography and it was the time of my life...maybe I can't dance anymore today but it will remain in me forever and for that I am thankful 🙏
Gorgeously done, loving the (intentional) irony of a song celebrating the unique, individual charisma of 'one' while part of a lock step crowd of people singing and dancing in unison. Fantastic play!
I was eighteen years old when I quit university to go to a school of performing arts. My Dad wasn't happy. My Dad's boss took him to see A Chorus Line in New York. When I was struggling my Dad said "We saw a show in NYC and they ALL got hired after hundreds of auditions" and I ended up in the original production of Evita and was in the Broadway production of Grand Hotel. It took me ten years and I was only in the ensemble but A Chorus Line shows what it's like to dream it and make it happen! Was it worth it? In retrospect No. At the time? Yes.
Such outstanding precision and class using such a large group of dancers is magnificent. A much talented cast, plus a genius choreographer, costume designers, musicians, etc., created this masterpiece making it a big success.
I had the VERY VERY great honor to meet Mr. "A chorus line" himself, Marvin Hamlisch who played at The Bergen Performing Arts Center (Back then it was called "The john harms center for the performing arts") in my hometown of Englewood, NJ, I was moved by the way he could make the piano sing and more. And i wanted to share that with you sincerely. :)
A couple of years ago a friend was doing a crossword puzzle and asked if I knew a song, with 3 letters. I instantly said "One" and started singing the song I saw the play on Broadway I think early '80's and remembered this finale so vividly as we had seats close up. All the golden outfits, the precision choreography was unforgettable. I described it all to my friend. A beautiful memory!😊❤️🌹🇺🇸
I know a lot of people don't like the movie, but i'm glad they made this movie it's for all of us that will never get a chance to see it on stage. Love this part of the movie, the dancers are very talented and very good dancers i wish i could see it live, but thats not gonna happen, so i bought the movie personally i like the movie very much, especially the auditions at the first part of the movie
Having seen the original many years ago, and having "One" performed by friends at my retirement party, A Chorus line will always have a special place in my heart.
I absolutely love this musical!! I danced this choreography about 2 years ago for our opening number “New York, New York” my opening number theme was broadway! ❤️
Don’t you all love dancing . Not the best film but my goodness, what a fabulous finale! Keep dancing my friends during the crisis. It makes you feel better. To dance is the best. I did it for a living & my gosh, I wouldn’t change a moment of my life! Penny.
I love these Broadway classics. If these songs don't get past the NY critics - they don't stay on Broadway very long. This one of my fav'rites! Thanks for postin'.
Indeed, but the greatest "A Chorus Line" finale was a special, one-time-only live event on Broadway involving, I think 300 former returning choristers, hundreds of whom performed the routine in the aisles to a thunderous standing ovation.
You dont see many movies do you? Horrible reviews, terrible actors and Michael Douglas in a role that almost ruined his career. Songs not sung in order with an actress up in the rafters singing for whom? Maybe you should try Funny Girl, Oliver, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, GiGi, and CHICAGO to name a few-ALL BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS except for Funny Girl which gave Streisand her Best Actress win.
Senior year. Choir trip to NYC. 1983 & my 2nd Broadway show. Overdue apologies to everyone in the balcony for the 45 kids singing along to the entire show. ❤
When and where is this showing again??? How have I lived 32 years without ever having heard this entire song and/or an entire video of this dance routine??? IT IS SO AWESOME!!! And if this is "gay" then LONG LIVE GAY BROADWAY MUSICALS!!
The kicks...in a smaller cast size...are incredible to watch...and give me chills. Not that this isn't good...but when I see a small group of like 15-20 do it...I tear up.
Lyrics One singular sensation, every little step she takes One thrilling combination, every move that she makes One smile and suddenly nobody else will do You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest For the girl is second best to none, son Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention Do I really have to mention she's the one One singular sensation, every little step she takes One thrilling combination, every move that she makes One smile and suddenly nobody else will do You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest For the girl is second best to none, son Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention Do I really have to mention she's the one One singular sensation, every little step she takes One thrilling combination, every move that she makes One smile and suddenly nobody else will do You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest For the girl is second best to none, son Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention Do I really have to mention she's the one
Saw the original Broadway production of this and saw it many times since. This is a simple but fantastic show, and in the theatre this is a fantastic number--it's hard to capture the power in a video... but thank you for posting it! One of my favorite musicals of all time.
I want to thank the young man who, in 1978/79 insisted that I would not be disappointed if I bought a ticket to this magical musical at the Chicago Shubert. I was waiting in line with friends and made the comment that I did not think A Chorus Line would appeal to me. Wow, was I wrong! What a great production it was so... thanks again, young man!
I liked the movie but The stage play was just awesome. I will always remember how thrilled I was when they went into the finally. Great play and I follwed it up with Phantom of the opera on stage in san fran. Still remember both of them as if it was yesterday
OMFG.....i have had a shitty SHITTY WEEK.....i happen to catch u'r comment......I CAN'T QUIT LAUGHING.....MY SIDES ARE KILLING ME.....LMFUCK'NAO.......i have always hated the movie of this amazing AMAZING musical....the movie just plain ass'd suck'd.....i remember sitting there watching it in the theater telling my friend, "lets get the hell outta here".....but we stayed thinking that the finale would be perfect.........and it was just what you said, even on the big screen......all these years i have been searching for the words to describe how it looked to me.........you are brilllant......still LAUGHING....THANK YOU so very much......please know that you touched another human today....your comment makes me know that LAUGHTER and SNARKY BRILLIANT remarks make me laugh and make me wanna go on...........TY
@@pickledherring4136 Chillax, the guy said he had a shitty week. Blowing off some steam by exhibiting excitement over a TH-cam comment wouldn't hurt anyone.
This is the musical that changed my life and got me into dance class finally. Thank you so much for your beautiful music, Marvin. You brought so much joy and beauty into this world.
Saw the original theatre production in London, I was in tears especially at the end as I had just left working in the theatre, boy it physically hurt inside. Mum was with me and she kept looking at me as tears rolled down my face. Still hurts today
seth macfarlane tweeted about this song. at first i was like WAIT THIS IS A REAL SONG???!!! i heard it when i was taking dance class when i was little and its literally been at the back of my mind for like 10 years!!!!!!!!
In my highschool years, I used to be a part of the choir. I was always scolded because my voice always outstood from the rest's. The teacher always reminded me that I was a part of the choir, it was not Liliana & her Choir. It took me several rehearsals to learn that I was there to make it sound as a single voice. All these wonderful athletes had to use their talent not to show off as singles, but as an important element of the whole. That's so difficult!
I thought this musical so very sad, and a warning to aspiring dancers. All that incredible talent and athleticism and hard work, just to be in a chorus line, indistinguishable from all the other dancers.
For sure! Through the whole production, you get to know them all as the individuals they are, their hopes, dreams, and struggles. You see the grueling ordeal of the audition process, how hard they work, and the physical toll it takes on their bodies. You see who makes it and who doesn't. Then at the end, all of them, even the ones who were weeded out, are there together performing the finale, and every single one is fantastic, and dances their part perfectly, in unison with all the others. And the irony of the words, focussed on this "singular sensation", while the number is a group of dancers and singers, all doing exactly the same thing, not one toe out of line. It's a tough business, as are all the performing arts!
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I cry for joy whenever I see this because I recall seeing it on Broadway in 1979 and it was so jaw-droppingly fabulous that I thought "I will NEVER see anything better than this!" In person it was so extraordinary and magical.
I also saw this in 1977, and was blown away by it! So fabulous!!!
I'll neverrrrr forget it either. I didn't see it on Broadway, though. Maybe someday I'll see something there😘
My first Broadway show ever c.1976
Couldn’t have said it better.
I loved it on Broadway!!!!
I had a wonderful career as a studio backup singer and met Marvin Hamlisch very early on in his career. It was way before A Chorus Line and he had written a song and needed a demo of it. He was high strung and suffering from an ulcer, God bless him! He was very kind to me. I was thrilled in subsequent years for his enormous success, so we’ll deserved. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us, Marvin. RIP
🥰🤗
After all these years, it still gives me chills. Great seeing old friends on here.
Omg I danced this choreography and it was the time of my life...maybe I can't dance anymore today but it will remain in me forever and for that I am thankful 🙏
my sister took irish dance lessons she gave up said its harder than it looks
I played the score when I was part of my schools orchestra. Same :)
My daughter and I do this routine often and get such an adrenaline rush! da da da na ta na
Good for you. I bet you were great and still are. Cheers.
Miss Sunshine i just love it!
Gorgeously done, loving the (intentional) irony of a song celebrating the unique, individual charisma of 'one' while part of a lock step crowd of people singing and dancing in unison. Fantastic play!
"You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who"
...thanks, Voldemort.
YES
FireSathj
heh heh :)
The. King. And.
Lol brilliant
I was eighteen years old when I quit university to go to a school of performing arts. My Dad wasn't happy. My Dad's boss took him to see A Chorus Line in New York.
When I was struggling my Dad said "We saw a show in NYC and they ALL got hired after hundreds of auditions" and I ended up in the original production of Evita and was in the Broadway production of Grand Hotel. It took me ten years and I was only in the ensemble but A Chorus Line shows what it's like to dream it and make it happen!
Was it worth it? In retrospect No. At the time? Yes.
Life upon the wicked stage ain't ever what a girl supposes...
Thank you Marvin for writing great music. RIP
Proper show choreography and a proper show song. It's got it all.
"Dreamgirls, Company, Chorus Line, these three shows are quite divine."
omg 7 years old comment
I remembered seeing this live when I was a kid, it was soo memorizing especially with all that gold. A beautiful and memorable ending!!
"one" of the best show tunes ever,.Thanks Marvin
Congratularions to the choreographer and dancers a very superb performance..
you know, my grandpa played in the pit for the Broadway show.
Rest in peace grandpa. I love you:)
Such outstanding precision and class using such a large group of dancers is magnificent. A much talented cast, plus a genius choreographer, costume designers, musicians, etc., created this masterpiece making it a big success.
So freaking amazing! Between the choreography and director and set designer!!! Absolutely Stunning!
Legend has it they're still kicking.
And multiplying😧
I had the VERY VERY great honor to meet Mr. "A chorus line" himself, Marvin Hamlisch who played at The Bergen Performing Arts Center (Back then it was called "The john harms center for the performing arts") in my hometown of Englewood, NJ, I was moved by the way he could make the piano sing and more. And i wanted to share that with you sincerely. :)
This song is the epitome of Show Tunes! This is what Musical Theatre is all about!!! Still my favourite! Thanks for posting!
A couple of years ago a friend was doing a crossword puzzle and asked if I knew a song, with 3 letters. I instantly said "One" and started singing the song
I saw the play on Broadway I think early '80's and remembered this finale so vividly as we had seats close up. All the golden outfits, the precision choreography was unforgettable. I described it all to my friend. A beautiful memory!😊❤️🌹🇺🇸
Great movie, great actors, great songs. I always loved it ever since I was a child!!!
I love this part! We did this for show choir last year for our spring concert!!!
I know a lot of people don't like the movie, but i'm glad they made this movie
it's for all of us that will never get a chance to see it on stage.
Love this part of the movie, the dancers are very talented and very good dancers
i wish i could see it live, but thats not gonna happen, so i bought the movie
personally i like the movie very much, especially the auditions at the first part of the movie
I LOVE the movie and since not everyone can just pop into a Bway play, it's terrific!
The movie doesn't allow me to understand the accolades it received on Broadway.
Having seen the original many years ago, and having "One" performed by friends at my retirement party, A Chorus line will always have a special place in my heart.
🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰
@ Mary Alice Richert Are you still alive?
After reading the storyline of this and listening to this again... it actually gives me chills. I love it
I absolutely love this musical!! I danced this choreography about 2 years ago for our opening number “New York, New York” my opening number theme was broadway! ❤️
We did this as our finale, with the entire dance school. Including one of the original dancers, as the lead.
omg the amount of people on that stage in unison, in addition to the mirrors in the back is really dizzying. But love this song!
doreoreos It’s to emphasize how they all look the same and you can’t tell the difference between any of them anymore.
@@mrhupwop981 except for the one who loses her balance and falls down.
Oh, I thought they did it with mirrors
Still gives me goosebumps, in 2022!
This is the best part of the movie. The choreography is absolutely amazing.
Don’t you all love dancing . Not the best film but my goodness, what a fabulous finale! Keep dancing my friends during the crisis. It makes you feel better. To dance is the best. I did it for a living & my gosh, I wouldn’t change a moment of my life! Penny.
どんでん返しのラストシーンから華やかなフィナーレ❗鳥肌 半端なかった❗
I love these Broadway classics. If these songs don't get past the NY critics -
they don't stay on Broadway very long. This one of my fav'rites!
Thanks for postin'.
The greatest finale ever in a musical movie!!!!
esca7902 K BUT WHAT ABOUT GREASE?
check out Lullaby Of Broadway..............utterly amazing.
Chicago
Indeed, but the greatest "A Chorus Line" finale was a special, one-time-only live event on Broadway involving, I think 300 former returning choristers, hundreds of whom performed the routine in the aisles to a thunderous standing ovation.
You dont see many movies do you? Horrible reviews, terrible actors and Michael Douglas in a role that almost ruined his career. Songs not sung in order with an actress up in the rafters singing for whom? Maybe you should try Funny Girl, Oliver, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, GiGi, and CHICAGO to name a few-ALL BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS except for Funny Girl which gave Streisand her Best Actress win.
one of the best ending sequences EVER!!!!!
without a doubt, the greatest musical ever !!!
One of the greatest musicals of all time! Thanks!
When I think of "Broadway" this routine is the first image that comes to my mind.
Darski Cutler when Broadway was Broadway and the didn’t sacrifice talent for fame
One of my favorite movies. Wish I could have seen this on Broadway in the 80's. :(
**sees comment was posted 10 years ago**
Me: "Are you still alive?"
soulassassin0g 😂😂
Damn, me too. My dance company did a version of this play and boy, did I wish I could’ve seen this on broadway back then.
This was my first Broadway musical; saw it in Austin and San Antonio in 1997; I am still in love with it!!!
Whenever I need a genuine lift - i come back to this video. Definitely one of my most favorites! Thank you for this.
Saw the original on Broadway...freaking unbelievable. Love hoofers...the hardest working people in show business.
Yes, Mr. Hamlisch was truly "One Singular Sensation" in his field ♥
Senior year. Choir trip to NYC. 1983 & my 2nd Broadway show. Overdue apologies to everyone in the balcony for the 45 kids singing along to the entire show. ❤
Best Musical! Best Finale! Best Song!...ever.
Never got tired of seeing it live, any where by whom ever. Thanks for posting it.
Non la meilleure west side story
When and where is this showing again??? How have I lived 32 years without ever having heard this entire song and/or an entire video of this dance routine??? IT IS SO AWESOME!!!
And if this is "gay" then LONG LIVE GAY BROADWAY MUSICALS!!
Brilliant
A movie that launched my dance career
I saw Chorus Line for the first time in Chicago for the first time when it went on the road! Just LOVED IT!
The kicks...in a smaller cast size...are incredible to watch...and give me chills. Not that this isn't good...but when I see a small group of like 15-20 do it...I tear up.
🥰🤗
I saw this show when it first opened in NYC....standing room only! What a wonderful performance it was!
Listen to this before you go to bed, and you'll be up all night long.
All you'll hear for hours is this.
Doing just that!!
Ce film est juste génial ; j'en garde un très bon souvenir quand je l'ai vu au cinéma pour la première fois.
I LOVE this show~ PLEASE COME BACK TO BROADWAY!!
This is why I fell in love with dance❤️❤️
Lyrics
One singular sensation, every little step she takes
One thrilling combination, every move that she makes
One smile and suddenly nobody else will do
You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who
One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest
For the girl is second best to none, son
Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention
Do I really have to mention she's the one
One singular sensation, every little step she takes
One thrilling combination, every move that she makes
One smile and suddenly nobody else will do
You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who
One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest
For the girl is second best to none, son
Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention
Do I really have to mention she's the one
One singular sensation, every little step she takes
One thrilling combination, every move that she makes
One smile and suddenly nobody else will do
You know you'll never be lonely with you-know-who
One moment in her presence and you can forget the rest
For the girl is second best to none, son
Oooh! Sigh! Give her your attention
Do I really have to mention she's the one
💐💐😁
Thank you! 🤩
After all of these years it's still the best musical ever, and this presentation is phenomenal!
Saw the original Broadway production of this and saw it many times since. This is a simple but fantastic show, and in the theatre this is a fantastic number--it's hard to capture the power in a video... but thank you for posting it! One of my favorite musicals of all time.
I want to thank the young man who, in 1978/79 insisted that I would not be disappointed if I bought a ticket to this magical musical at the Chicago Shubert. I was waiting in line with friends and made the comment that I did not think A Chorus Line would appeal to me. Wow, was I wrong! What a great production it was so... thanks again, young man!
MICHAEL BENNETT!!!!!!!!!! Terrific choreographer!~!!!
Phyllis Petras Michael Bennett didn’t do the movie
Perfetto!❤❤❤ from Italy, Florence. Anna
I was a Kid and I remember this finale wowed my mind. We need a re masterization of this movie
I love every song in the movie. I can't imagine being able to dance like they do.
just one sniff of that fog!
it's worse than that flesh eating virus you've read about!
Imogen Lancaster
Vital organs, they are what we're dressed in!
brshaw the family dog is eyeing Bart's intestines!
+Imogen Kowalczyk HAAAAAPPY HALLOWEEEEEN
All That Jazz, not A Chorus Line
2019 still loving this !
Saw it twice at the Pantages Theatre.
excellent all American musical!
I liked the movie but The stage play was just awesome. I will always remember how thrilled I was when they went into the finally. Great play and I follwed it up with Phantom of the opera on stage in san fran. Still remember both of them as if it was yesterday
One tasty English muffin Baby, that is what I am Ba-da-da-da-da-da-da!
One tasty English muffin with some raspberry jam.
+Batuhan Karataş
One bite and suddenly no other bread will do
You know you'll never be slender with jam and goo
Batuhan Karataş shut it, NOOOOOO
Prancer1231 Omg, Dorks , Lol.
KMN 🤪😂🙈
@@mathildewesendonck7225 oh that is what an English muffin is. It's called a scone in the UK.
Chills! That’s the power of Broadway and the caliber of talent in every little step they take… 🎩
If I had a dollar for every pixel, I'd have 3 dollars
OMFG.....i have had a shitty SHITTY WEEK.....i happen to catch u'r comment......I CAN'T QUIT LAUGHING.....MY SIDES ARE KILLING ME.....LMFUCK'NAO.......i have always hated the movie of this amazing AMAZING musical....the movie just plain ass'd suck'd.....i remember sitting there watching it in the theater telling my friend, "lets get the hell outta here".....but we stayed thinking that the finale would be perfect.........and it was just what you said, even on the big screen......all these years i have been searching for the words to describe how it looked to me.........you are brilllant......still LAUGHING....THANK YOU so very much......please know that you touched another human today....your comment makes me know that LAUGHTER and SNARKY BRILLIANT remarks make me laugh and make me wanna go on...........TY
@@kevinwilliams9190 Jesus christ, calm down
Zeno :D - That comment has been around for a while now...
@@pickledherring4136
Chillax, the guy said he had a shitty week. Blowing off some steam by exhibiting excitement over a TH-cam comment wouldn't hurt anyone.
That's fucking hysterical and spot on!
We did this in high school, this "One, "God I hope I get it"
"At the ballet" this is really a great show with great songs!
Bonita música y fantástica sincronización.
Chapeau Marvin! Thank you for the music! You were awesome!
This is the musical that changed my life and got me into dance class finally. Thank you so much for your beautiful music, Marvin. You brought so much joy and beauty into this world.
One of my favorites of all time. How can someone not like this?
You know it's a killer song when you randomly start singing it in your head during an exam
How very beautiful . . . thank you, from my heart to yours. I remember seeing you do this, age 14. Simply tremendous. I am blessed. DV XO :)
My dance instructor is Michael Blevins who wears the yellow sweats and red t-shirt in the movie
Neat.
Saw the Original cast perform ‘A Chorus Line’ in New York. Was wonderful!! 🥴
Saw this on Broadway with my husband back in 1984. Had amazing seats. A wonderful memory to this very day, especially since he passed away in 2020 ❤❤
March 2018 and I still get goosebumps watching this. How many people are on that fracking stage?!?
Perfect. Forever moving......
Saw the original theatre production in London, I was in tears especially at the end as I had just left working in the theatre, boy it physically hurt inside. Mum was with me and she kept looking at me as tears rolled down my face. Still hurts today
Goosebumps, every time!
My elementary school trip was to see this on Broadway in 1984. It was amazing and I never forgot this song.
lo mas de lo mas..............maravilloso espectáculo de los últimos tiempos.................un punto de perfecto total............
Amazing precision! Awesome ending.
My absolute favorite music video! Thank you!!
This will always be the song I want at my funeral.
It's just amazing!
SO LUCKY TO HAVE SEEN THIS WONDERFUL SHPOW ON BROADWAY. THE BEST. LOVED EVERY MOMENT
so its true what they say at slytherin house "you'll never be lonely with voldermort"
I loved this movie...I fell in love with almost all the characters...
seth macfarlane tweeted about this song. at first i was like WAIT THIS IS A REAL SONG???!!! i heard it when i was taking dance class when i was little and its literally been at the back of my mind for like 10 years!!!!!!!!
+Julie J That same tweet led me here.
In my highschool years, I used to be a part of the choir. I was always scolded because my voice always outstood from the rest's. The teacher always reminded me that I was a part of the choir, it was not Liliana & her Choir. It took me several rehearsals to learn that I was there to make it sound as a single voice.
All these wonderful athletes had to use their talent not to show off as singles, but as an important element of the whole.
That's so difficult!
I love this movie
This is way better than the stage show which I sat through once laughing my head off, even during the sad monologues which were endless
I facepalm so hard
Magnífico 👏👏👏👏👏
Attended this about 8 times. Both on Broadway and at Detroit's Fischer. Always has been a fav.
This video got like 100 votes and 100000 views thanks to the new episode of House. What a great show. There is no place like House!
I like the choreographed syncopation of everyone's sharp moves. This video is the best of all the "One."
I thought this musical so very sad, and a warning to aspiring dancers. All that incredible talent and athleticism and hard work, just to be in a chorus line, indistinguishable from all the other dancers.
For sure! Through the whole production, you get to know them all as the individuals they are, their hopes, dreams, and struggles. You see the grueling ordeal of the audition process, how hard they work, and the physical toll it takes on their bodies. You see who makes it and who doesn't. Then at the end, all of them, even the ones who were weeded out, are there together performing the finale, and every single one is fantastic, and dances their part perfectly, in unison with all the others. And the irony of the words, focussed on this "singular sensation", while the number is a group of dancers and singers, all doing exactly the same thing, not one toe out of line. It's a tough business, as are all the performing arts!
Heard this last week in Vegas at the bellagio water show and loved it!