I remember this when it was broadcast. Petrenko seemed really inspired by the music. I remembered it today because my grandson recently played in the musical show and this skate came back to me. Two wonderful performances.
I love this song! And James is so awesome, his voice is so perfect for this song. I wish i could have seen beauty and the beast with him as the beast. He would be awesome
OH MY GOD I cannot believe I am watching this again, I had this recorded on vhs and literally watched this every day of my life when I was a kid oh my gosh if anyone knows where I can buy this please let me know.
i'm weeping from pretty much the deepest place there is, from my 9 or 10 yr old self watching this, to my almost 35 yr old self now. beauty and the beast reached me in ways no other things did. thank you for posting this 💗💗💗
This special was a HUGE part of my childhood. Got me absolutely addicted to this song, although it was the Terrence Mann version. Nonetheless, this is beautiful!!
Oh. My. GOD. James Barbour is now OFFICIALLY my favorite Beast. His voice literally moved me to tears ;_; Anyone have an mp3 of him sing this? Please? Also, the skater was amazing - especially those last moves!
Holy crap. He is so much better than Terrance Mann. I just got goose-bumps on body listening to his version, seriously. Does anybody have an MP3 of him singing this? I need this on my IPod. Otherwise, this video is beautiful. I love the double shots of the prince and the beast (the skater).
Does Disney have any idea how much money they could make if they released this on DVD? I want this so badly. Beautiful singing and ice skating,especially for Be Our Guest
OMG! I was just about to say this. I adore Terrence and his work, he up in my top ten but James has just our ranked him!!! now if james sang phantom i might have to abandon Michael!!!
Wait a minute, New Dream Disney Beauty and the Beast Collection; 2 Beauty and the Beast Movies in VHS, 3 Beauty and the Beast Movies in DVDs, 2 Beauty and the Beast Movies in Blu-Rays, and 2 Beauty and the Beast TV Shows in Disney Plus.
Love James Barbour but I actually think I prefer Terrence Mann's version of this. James seemed a touch under pitch on the last note (though that could have just been the wonky sound) and in general could have used some more legato in this. Still very nice, though.
I said it watching this air on tv as a kid and I'll say it now: I wanna marry this man's voice.
Amaethia I'm glad I'm not alone
Terrance Mann is great....However; Mr. Barbour's voice invite you into the play itself. His voice, such power, such emotion........That voice!!!!
The moment 6 year old me fell in love with these two men. Still makes my heart beat fast watching it now.
this is my favorite recording of this song
That was the most technically brilliant yet emotional skate I have ever seen.
Right?! Pairing Viktor’s skating with James’ voice was just sooooooo good. Ugh. I love this performance so much
I remember this when it was broadcast. Petrenko seemed really inspired by the music. I remembered it today because my grandson recently played in the musical show and this skate came back to me. Two wonderful performances.
I love this song! And James is so awesome, his voice is so perfect for this song. I wish i could have seen beauty and the beast with him as the beast. He would be awesome
OH MY GOD I cannot believe I am watching this again, I had this recorded on vhs and literally watched this every day of my life when I was a kid oh my gosh if anyone knows where I can buy this please let me know.
panicandfoblvr yes. I tried to get this copied onto dvd from VHS but it was denied because Disney still had the rights of the show.
I absolutely adore James Barbour. He's my favorite male singer... and the perfect Mr. Rochester. :-)
They really need to be released on DVD.
It's a crime not to record this as part of a CD! James Barbour, do you hear me? :P
such a beautiful combo between james Barbour and Victor petrenko
i'm weeping from pretty much the deepest place there is, from my 9 or 10 yr old self watching this, to my almost 35 yr old self now. beauty and the beast reached me in ways no other things did. thank you for posting this 💗💗💗
This special was a HUGE part of my childhood. Got me absolutely addicted to this song, although it was the Terrence Mann version. Nonetheless, this is beautiful!!
I like how they show both the singer and the skater. It's like the the Prince is watching his beast self from the outside.
I remember watching this when I was little. I fell asleep during this song i believe. James has a beautiful voice. *sigh*
It´s beautiful i relly like this song
Thank you for posting. James has the most wonderful voice!
anyone looking at victor petrenko at all? now that's awesome.
Someone mentioned Josh Groban here 5 years ago, and now he recorded this song and it will be in his next CD that will be released in april!
i love this song! i'm thinking of using this for my next audition.
I think I'm in love.
Oh. My. GOD.
James Barbour is now OFFICIALLY my favorite Beast. His voice literally moved me to tears ;_; Anyone have an mp3 of him sing this? Please?
Also, the skater was amazing - especially those last moves!
Holy crap. He is so much better than Terrance Mann. I just got goose-bumps on body listening to his version, seriously. Does anybody have an MP3 of him singing this? I need this on my IPod.
Otherwise, this video is beautiful. I love the double shots of the prince and the beast (the skater).
FORGOTTEN!?! damn you Disney how could you forget something this fantastic!! >.< that's it. we storm Disney Castle. NOW!!
This always made me want to play French Horn... Instead I play flute and sing...
I agree
Damn, that is a smooth voice. A "phonebook" voice, as they used to call it on American Idol.
James is going to be Broadway's next Phantom this February replacing Norm Lewis.
WHAT?! Where are you finding this incredible information!?
Broadway.com of course
celticcon92 Theatermania.com
Thanks!
Does Disney have any idea how much money they could make if they released this on DVD? I want this so badly. Beautiful singing and ice skating,especially for Be Our Guest
OMG! I was just about to say this. I adore Terrence and his work, he up in my top ten but James has just our ranked him!!! now if james sang phantom i might have to abandon Michael!!!
Wait a minute, New Dream Disney Beauty and the Beast Collection; 2 Beauty and the Beast Movies in VHS, 3 Beauty and the Beast Movies in DVDs, 2 Beauty and the Beast Movies in Blu-Rays, and 2 Beauty and the Beast TV Shows in Disney Plus.
WHY
WHY
WHY
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Has he not been cast in Man of La Mancha?
Riley himself would endorse this voice, this man, this splendor,
Were he still with us today.
I love Terrence Mann and everything, but this version is alot better than the OBC recording...
@MusicalLover6 If you have a chance to look up Terrence Mann's live versions of this song, he sounds much better than he does in the recording! :D
I wish James did the OBS instend of Terrance Mann
Does anyone know if this program is on DVD? I'd love to own a copy.
so james barbour played both gaston and the prince's voices?
No. Burke Moses lent his booming baritone voice as Gaston while James Barbour lent his bass-baritone voice as the Beast in the musical.
wait this guy's supposed to be a beast because he has a mullet?
I prefer Terry, but still- WOW!
Love James Barbour but I actually think I prefer Terrence Mann's version of this. James seemed a touch under pitch on the last note (though that could have just been the wonky sound) and in general could have used some more legato in this. Still very nice, though.
Terrence RULES as beast, but this guy's good
Yeah, he's out of jail now, and starring in "A Tale of Two Cities".
No Way,Barbour's Good But Terrence Mann's Alot Better Like They Say U Can't Outbeat The Original
wow, he is singing this all wrong