the way I IMMEDIATELY looked for his rendition on yt after we watched Miss Saigon last month but there was none?? thank god for this lmao also hi abigail :")
I am Vietnamese. I listen to this song many times. He is the first foreign singer who pronounce the word "Bui Doi" exactly same with the native speakers.
I am curious from a Vietnamese POV whether the plot of Miss Saigon, in general, offends them. So far what I see is that most of the criticisms are from the non-Vietnamese population. I am hesitant in inviting a Vietnamese colleague to watch this show, for example.
This guy better win a Tony, what an incredible voice and technique. He sustained those notes with such stability and conviction. Thank you Wish Bus for featuring amazing Theater Singers like This Guy. Definitely a Superstar in the Making. 🎉
My goodness at first i thought it was going to be a weak ordinary rendition but he ended it like the best rendition of bui doi i've ever heard. This guy is a star in his own right. Goosebumps!
Am a huge Miss Saigon fan and have seen the show 5x in various locations. I was never into this song but his performance made me like it for the very first time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
MS fan since it premiered many years ago. This is the best performance of Bui Doi I have ever heard. This guy has a phenomenal future ahead. The control. The placement. The open space. The emotion. Bravo Lewis! I look forward to following your career. To Wish 107.5… please don’t add your station name WHILE they’re singing. His last note was to be savored, not spoken over.
me and my family were left awestruck after hearing this live !! his placement on chilDREN (3:35) was ON POINT wow amazing this is just such a timely song :') war is still very much happening around us, and the ones who are most affected are the children. thank you for choosing to sing this song on the wish bus :) best wishes to the whole australian production of miss saigon and their tour 🩵
The whole ensemble of the latest Australian prod is perfect. I just saw them last weekend at Solaire and I know that they’ve done so many shows already, but it felt like them giving their 100% for the first time. Their vocal prowess is remarkably one for the books. Almost wept at the end and couldn’t help but give them a well-deserved standing O.
WOW!!!!! I have no words to adequately describe this! What an incredible voice! As a vocalist myself, I am quite picky when it comes to singers but this young man completely knocked it out of the park. What a stunning rendition!
Im very familiar with the orginal version of this song, i wasnt aware with the changes they made for the new version of M. Saigon, when i heard this last sunday in Solaire i was shocked with that note in the end. I so freakin love this new version bravo Lewis 👏👏👏👏
I've watched him on the MS' premiere, and this song brought tears to me and goosebumps to the whole theater. What an amazing song sung by such an amazing person.
Thank you Wish 107.5 for showcasing talents and music from the Musical Theater genre and providing a platform for singers and musicians to showcase their music, talent, and work to a broader audience.
Was able to watch this live and there was no difference, actually it just gets better watching him live. He deserves a tony with his acting and vocal skills! A Total package.
The most passionate and emotional version of this song that I have seen and heard thus far! He is the first (that I know of) who did the octave leap for the last verse, which was especially soul-stirring....
He added that money note towards the end! (i live for it!) I watched MS twice, i was stunned with his performance of Bui Doi. So consistent, yet effortless❤
An EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE Lewis ! How were you able to perform to that LEVEL inspite of the challenging location. My Conclusion: You Have the Talent, & You are Truly an Artist. God Bless You....
This is the time that we acknowledge OPM songs. Sobrang deserve ng mga artist natin ang recognition. Nakaka lungkot na mas puno pa ang concerts ng korean idol kesa sa mga small artists natin na halos di nabibigyan ng break... napaka ganda ng mga kantang gawa ng Pinoy..💖💖💖
What an absolute star ⭐️
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I watched you guys last April 14, you guys are all amazing omgg 🥹🥰
So are you baby
Looking forward you Nigel too with Abigail. ❤
We love you too @nigelhuckle
so glad that the world will be able to experience lewis’ UNREAL version of bui doi
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u r unreal
the way I IMMEDIATELY looked for his rendition on yt after we watched Miss Saigon last month but there was none?? thank god for this lmao also hi abigail :")
It is UNREAL! This the best version ever. The passion is amazing.
I am Vietnamese. I listen to this song many times. He is the first foreign singer who pronounce the word "Bui Doi" exactly same with the native speakers.
Thank you for this comment. I learned something new today after hearing this song for so many years.
I am curious from a Vietnamese POV whether the plot of Miss Saigon, in general, offends them. So far what I see is that most of the criticisms are from the non-Vietnamese population. I am hesitant in inviting a Vietnamese colleague to watch this show, for example.
when he sang those high notes in the theatre i felt it in my bone marrow i'm soooo glad i can finally hear his version on repeat now aaaahhh 🥲
believe me, this gets 100x better live and experienced, that's how awesome his voice is!
Experiencing talent is on another level ❤
Completely agree! Just saw him in Singapore
The fact that he hits the notes..
While sitting.... Sheeessshhh...
That's what amazed me!!
This production had new blockings. The Ensemble sings the opening line offstage, John starts the song sitting down (he gets up mid song)
Watched him in Manila and just a few days ago in Singapore! My god, his consistency is next level!!!
This guy better win a Tony, what an incredible voice and technique. He sustained those notes with such stability and conviction. Thank you Wish Bus for featuring amazing Theater Singers like This Guy. Definitely a Superstar in the Making. 🎉
one of the most applauded scenes in the show. Great voice. gave me goosebumps and tears....
Indeed!!!
Yes, definitely a scene where I got teary-eyed too.
Agree!!
My goodness at first i thought it was going to be a weak ordinary rendition but he ended it like the best rendition of bui doi i've ever heard. This guy is a star in his own right. Goosebumps!
the best rendition of Bui Doi, out of the many John’s I’ve heard in the past. the power, vocal technique, and emotion are unparalleled.
Never heard this song performed the way Lewis did. His range and emotion is penetrating. He’s a storyteller… 🎖️👍🏻❤️🎤
Flew all the way from Indonesia and be able to watched him live sa Solaire. Goosebumps! Best Bui Doi 👏
Am a huge Miss Saigon fan and have seen the show 5x in various locations. I was never into this song but his performance made me like it for the very first time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I had the privilege to watch him live and he absolutely stole the show. My favorite John. ❤❤
Omg, this is the best version I’ve heard so far. I had goosebumps.
Everytime, Lewis! Everytime! This always bring me to tears. You really are a storyteller! Kudos!
Watched him perform last April. The whole cast was spectacular. And I'm glad they corrected the lyrics and pronunciations in the songs.
Internally crying when I watched him in Miss Saigon! Blessed to have seen him and the crew perform live!
MS fan since it premiered many years ago. This is the best performance of Bui Doi I have ever heard. This guy has a phenomenal future ahead. The control. The placement. The open space. The emotion. Bravo Lewis! I look forward to following your career.
To Wish 107.5… please don’t add your station name WHILE they’re singing. His last note was to be savored, not spoken over.
He's not just an amateur singer, he's professionally awesome. I like his Baritone Voice, pure & crystal clear
I got to listen to him in Singapore. Such a great voice!!!!
This is simply unreal. Holy shit
me and my family were left awestruck after hearing this live !! his placement on chilDREN (3:35) was ON POINT wow amazing
this is just such a timely song :') war is still very much happening around us, and the ones who are most affected are the children. thank you for choosing to sing this song on the wish bus :) best wishes to the whole australian production of miss saigon and their tour 🩵
Very moving rendition of the most gut-wrenching song from that musical. Such power and emotion in his voice. Bravo!
The whole ensemble of the latest Australian prod is perfect. I just saw them last weekend at Solaire and I know that they’ve done so many shows already, but it felt like them giving their 100% for the first time. Their vocal prowess is remarkably one for the books. Almost wept at the end and couldn’t help but give them a well-deserved standing O.
WOW!!!!! I have no words to adequately describe this! What an incredible voice! As a vocalist myself, I am quite picky when it comes to singers but this young man completely knocked it out of the park. What a stunning rendition!
Im very familiar with the orginal version of this song, i wasnt aware with the changes they made for the new version of M. Saigon, when i heard this last sunday in Solaire i was shocked with that note in the end. I so freakin love this new version bravo Lewis 👏👏👏👏
I've watched him on the MS' premiere, and this song brought tears to me and goosebumps to the whole theater. What an amazing song sung by such an amazing person.
Just learned the right pronunciation...but will never learn how to hit those high notes, just superbly amazing!
It was an absolute honor to experience the unreal voice of Lewis in Saigon Manila! I cried SO MUCH!! SOOOO MUCH. A revelation to us all!! Bravissima!!
Finally, someone who can hold a candle to Peter Polycarpou!
Finally!! Been waiting for the Miss Saigon cast wish bus episode!!! Absolutely a star, Lewis!
Imma just pop out a high “D” full voice. No biggie. Gives me chills the whole time. Spectacular voice.
he is surely a star! his voice were really strong and fit for the role of John! Glad i was able to watched it live.
Goosebumps! Amazing! For me, The best version of Bui Doi! Heartfelt and superb! Kudos to Lewis Francis! 👏🏻🎵🎶🧡
BRAVO! so sureal when i watch him on stage last night at Miss Saigon Manila 2024!
Thank you Wish 107.5 for showcasing talents and music from the Musical Theater genre and providing a platform for singers and musicians to showcase their music, talent, and work to a broader audience.
Im so inlove with him. This is so unreal..was able to watch him flesh and blood last March 24. Thank you Wish 107.5 for bringing him again. ❤
GOOSEBUMPS EVERYWHERE 🥹 One of the best vocals ever! Lewis 💖💖💖
Was able to watch this live and there was no difference, actually it just gets better watching him live. He deserves a tony with his acting and vocal skills! A Total package.
The most passionate and emotional version of this song that I have seen and heard thus far! He is the first (that I know of) who did the octave leap for the last verse, which was especially soul-stirring....
Wow. Just saw a snippet of a reaction video for this. I immediately go to the actual video. This is FANTASTIC! Heavenly!!
Tara Simon?
부라보~
영혼을 흔드는 멋진 화음에 전율이 느껴지네요^^
Brings me back to Ms. Saigon memorable moments 🥹❤️👏🏻
Wow!!! Best ‘John’ I’ve heard so far! 👏👏👏
Gorgeous version. I've played it about a hundred plus times.
One of the songs that moved me to tears when I watched your show last week. Great job!!
Just watched Miss Saigon in Taiwan and this song is absolutely amazing! Great job! Lewis
Thanks Wish Bus for welcoming foreign artists 👍👍😘
One of the best versions of Bui Doi! 🫶🏻
wow.... what a great singer
so lucky to hear him live last march 🥹 absolutely one of the highlights! 🥰🫶
Watched a few days ago and I’m still reeling. Loved everything!
You give justice to all the bui dois in the world like me. Thank you for putting up for us through your wonderful rendition of this song.
Lewis Francis is one great reason to watch Miss Saigon. Spectacular! ❤
Blown away by his performance in Miss Saigon
With ever minute moves, he has told a lot. Great story telling skills. The voice is a given. The acting is just amazing.
My favorite Miss Saigon song superbly rendered.
He makes this song feel longer in a good way! absolutely phenomenal!
He added that money note towards the end! (i live for it!) I watched MS twice, i was stunned with his performance of Bui Doi. So consistent, yet effortless❤
Watched Miss Saigon last week and it was breathtaking!!! So glad he got to perform on the Wish bus!
Bravo 👏 i watched Ms. Saigon last March 30. Best version of Bui Doi. 🎉❤
Cried a lot, saw this play last April 26, it was really breathtaking, kudos to all the Miss Saigon cast and crew
Bravo! Excellent!
OMG, this was SUPERBLY internalized, executed, and sang. MABUHAY!!!
Bui Doi was AMAZING on the OBC and West End Revival -- BUT, Lewis's Bui Doi, BY GOLLY it's INSANE!!!!!!!! Easily my favorite song in Miss Saigon now
I watched Miss Saigon last April 13. This song moved me to tears!!! What a great way to open Act 2! ❤❤❤
Lewis better get that Standing Ovation
SLAYED
I cried big time at Bui Doi at MS's Apr 19 show. 😢
Same date! The show was amazing
😍 His live performance last night was heartfelt emotion. I'm glad I watch this Manila 2024 run! 🥰
Best John so far! My family and I were just whispering wtf while he was singing this. We watched the apr 16 show
Did he get a standing Ovation? This is an SO level performance tbh
Super love this rendition! Third time to watch Miss Saigon and this is the best rendition. Such an incredible voice Lewis!!!
Absolutely brilliant performance
I don’t know who you are but you have an amazing powerful voice. I’m speechless! ✨💕🫶💕✨ God bless!
He is from New Zealand!
So much talent in him! His range is remarkable!
Watched them today april 28 1pm. They are all great! So lucky to see great talent like Lewis Francis.
wish that many theater singers will be given the chance to sing @ Wish Bus. Is he Filipino? Bravo!
He’s a Kiwi
An EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE Lewis ! How were you able to perform to that LEVEL inspite of the challenging location. My Conclusion: You Have the Talent, & You are Truly an Artist. God Bless You....
Well Lewis, I cried!! Alot!! Soggy tissues everywhere!! Much love ❤️ xx
I cried a lot too. The emotion in this is off the scale.
What richness is this which befalls my ears? So low and so heavenly, bravo
It gave me chills ❤
Damn Lewis you have some vocals on you !!! Best rendition I’ve heard
WOW!!’ Lewis is amazing! That range is mind-blowing! Great technique too, to think he sang it with compressed diaphragm while sitting.
Wow! That was something I deem extraordinary. Great job, Lewis...
Seeing this live was INSANE the vocals ATE 💅🏽
I really like his version!! You’re the best, Lewis! ❤
This song is what I was looking forward to hearing live when I watched Miss Saigon and damn Lewis exceeded my expectations. Great performance!
Absolutely gorgeous diction and placement. Those top Bbs and Ds ringing
Thank you Wish Bus for featuring magnificent artist..bravo ❤❤❤
✨👏🏼😭BRAVO😭👏🏼✨
what does it even feel like to have this much talent 😭😭😭 we are so blessed to witness this
Absolute straight fire. Best ever performed that I’ve seen.
Incredible ❤
Omg those vocals just went to another stratosphere!!
Whether in the West end, Broadway, or Manila this scene is a tearjerker. I’ve seen the 3 versions and I can’t even explain the magic of this scene.
Amazinggggg! Mic dropped!! Bravooo!! ❤❤❤
astonishing performance here, and astonishing live
had literal goosebumps when i heard this live last April
This is the time that we acknowledge OPM songs. Sobrang deserve ng mga artist natin ang recognition. Nakaka lungkot na mas puno pa ang concerts ng korean idol kesa sa mga small artists natin na halos di nabibigyan ng break... napaka ganda ng mga kantang gawa ng Pinoy..💖💖💖
Hindi po ito OPM... hindi po siya pinoy.
Bro
He is a half Filipino... Tuli kasi siya, kaya naging Filipino
This is the time to stop the cringe that is Pinoy-baiting.
Seriously!!! WTF! Grow up!
Born in England. Grew up in NZ.
Saw this live. Worth that money! I am blessed.