Everyone says, "Oh she was just born so talented!" and as talented as she is, you cant forget she worked hard for this beautiful voice and it didnt happen in one day!
And when she performed this, she didn't have her own child yet. Yet she captured the love and emotion of a mother so perfectly. She said in an interview that had she been a mom before she was cast in this show, she would have captured it even more. It's hard to imagine how she would outdo her own superb performance.
@@jeieldavid6347 duhhhh . Even if you practiced for the rest of your life ,you'll never be like her even an inch ! Admitt it or not ,there are people like her that are naturally designed for a certain thing.
Singing is like speaking to her. It's almost like it's completely normal for her and without any effort while the rest of humanity struggles to sing. She so extraordinary. She's just born to do it. Pure talent, pure brilliant, so legendary.
@Nam Joon's_Brain_Wrinkles_Is_The_Epitomy_Of_Sexy You said it correctly! She's so good!!! Pitch-perfect! Pronunciation and everything. When you listen to her signing, you can clearly hear the words as she doesn't mumble. All words are sung clearly. Ms. Lea Salonga is just great!
That kid is unbelievably professional for his age. Most directors would never cast an actual child for that part bc they'll tend to mess things up since they don't have the grasp of performances and acting as of yet but they pulled it off extraordinarily.
i've always thought lea salonga's voice was like... rubber. it stretches to every note and sounds completely effortless and powerful no matter what. complete control.
I dont have a child either so... I'm trying to hug my cat :v ... But she doesn't want... So here I am, running after she, singing off key: YU WiLL Be Yu WAnT Tu bE, YoUuUuU!!!
I swear, even my goosebumps have goosebumps. It's not just her incredible voice, but the emotion - the pain and the love and the passion - in and behind every single word and every single note. Amazing.
Last night I saw Miss Saigon for the first time....the 25th Anniversary show...and was completely overwhelmed by the emotion of it all ! I have loved Lea for years since seeing her in the 10th anniversary of Les Mis and Eva Noblezada is right up there with her portrayal of Kim !
She spoke that way before she ever got the part. If you look up her Miss Saigon audition, she can be heard speaking very clearly without a hint of an accent
This song makes me think about how my mother felt when she gave up all she knew in the Philippines to come to the US with my American father to start a new life and to give me all the advantages she didn't have. :'(
This gives me chills...being abandoned at birth and put up for adoption myself, it’s particularly emotion, touching, yet painful for me. The entire musical was brilliant, but it still haunts me all these years later though I was adopted at 9 months by the best parents on earth, my biological mother, who I finally met in 2001 (I’m 49) is so full of regret, and sorrow over her leaving me to die.....a part of me hates her for almost killing me, even though she gave me life...do you know how it feels to be thrown away like trash?
Hells Fury Jesus does. And He still forgave. Praying you’ll find peace 😊. Refusing to forgive is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
im also adopted i understand how you feel my bio mom hid me from my bio family when she put me up for adoption and i never got to see my bio dad before he died its unfortunate but you could see it as getting a second chance it helps me sometimes
@@Ankosaralo Actually, I'll recommend better. I do believe there's a 25th anniversary Blu-ray of the play with the current cast and then the 30 minute finale with the original cast including Lea Salonga, or "The Diva" as I like to call her.
Been in America for 41 years and haven't seen my parents for 40 years...cherish mom and dad....respect them to the fullest....you are a privileged few to have your parents next to you..
“Sometimes I wake up, reaching for him I feel his shadow brush my head, But there’s just moonlight on my bed.” whew the sorrow in that line! I felt that 😭😭❤️
She sings the truth of what happened there from what I've read. Her passion is unbeliebly heart felt, meaning everytime I hear her sing I become her and can feel the outrage she feels. It's a very worthy situation to care about. All kids matter.
The original Miss Saigon is the best thats Lea Salonga won all awards grand slam in a broadway theater actress she won all the prestigious awards when they staged first in London, UK which is the Sir Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards in New York, USA for the role of Kim as Miss Saigon and the only Asian won that awards. Lea Salonga is Philippines pride and Asia's pride 👏👍👌😍❤
No one can ever come close to Lea Salonga in Miss Saigon and I have seen it 25 times with many a cast...yes, I am addicted!!!! Glad I am old enough to have seen her on Broadway when I had not much money then.
Lea Salonga is a powerhouse that defined the role and is definitely a legend in the Broadway community, but I must say Eva Noblezada did a marvelous job with the role 😊
It is Really her Diction and Accent that makes her the Best! Filipinos can hit high notes. But few could sing as if they are just talking like a Disney Princess. Disney is Cute and she projects that in her voice. I always sing this when I carry a baby and they all grew up to be singers.
I saw Miss Saigon in Chicago in 1992, and my son just happened to be 3 then. I sobbed like a fool through the whole song. I’ve never had anything in any show affect me like that.
Many have followed the footsteps of Lea Salonga for the role of Kim & did the role justice. But Lea is just something else..and her voice is just spectacular! Plus the emotion she put in that performance. She will always be the best Kim..
You who I cradled in my arms You, asking as little as you can Little snip of a little man I know I'd give my life for you You didn't ask me to be born You, why should you learn of war or pain? To make sure you're not hurt again I swear I'll give my life for you I've tasted love beyond all fear And you should know it's love That brought you here And in one perfect night When the stars burned like new I knew what I must do I'll give you a million things I'll never own I'll give you a world to conquer when you're grown You will be who you want to be You can choose whatever heaven grants As long as you can have your chance I swear I'll give my life for you Sometimes I wake up Reaching for him I feel his shadow brush my head But there's just moonlight on my bed Was he a ghost, was he a lie? That made my body laugh and cry? Then by my side the proof I see His little one, gods of the sun Bring him to me! You will be who you want to be You, can choose whatever heaven grants As long as you can have your chance I swear I'll give my life for you No one can stop what I must do I swear I'll give my life for you! No grace, no hope No life, no hope No chance, no change (no regrets) No grace, no hope (no return, no goodbye) No life, no hope (no regrets, no return) No chance, no change (no goodbye, no regrets) One day (no return) one night (no goodbye) One day (no regrets) one night (no return) One day (no goodbye) one night (no regrets) One day!
ive just watched Eva Noblezada version of this and its really amazing but still Lea's version is still untouchable... damn i have goosebumps throughout this performance. hands down to you miss Lea Salonga.
I crying. I’m crying. That desperate love to give everything for her child, and the power of her voice moves you to fully understand the character she is portraying.
I saw Miss Saigon in West End with the original cast in 1990. I was very close to the stage, about 5 rows back. But seeing these video clips, I think the Manila production is better.
There's just something about a non English speaking actress playing Kim that gives it a far superior level of understanding. Lea may not have known what it was to be a mother but she had a far superior understanding than any American actress that has ever played the role. At 18, She knew exactly what Asian parents gave up to have their kids live an American life.
this song itself makes me want to be pregnant and have a child. AND I HAVE NEVER WANTED KIDS BEFORE. WILL CHASE’S VOICE IS GONNA GET ME PREGNANT AND LEA’S VOICE IS GONNA MAKE ME THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD
My god, the way she goes from looking lovingly at her son, to looking away determined, and then to hear that ominous music, ugh.....it's the most powerful thing I've ever seen on stage.
Just watched her concert live... breathtaking. She said she understood how Kim felt more now that she had a daughter of her own, and delivered an amazing performance.
I can not not cry even after hearing this song 100x. Every lyric and melody punches me in the gut. Especially after having a boy of my own. I would do the same for my baby. Id do anything to give Him the best life. I just can’t. This song. Tears me apart.
I just gave birth to my son 8 months ago and this is how I feel everyday about him. I have never loved so fiercely and I would give my life to protect him.
well her first talent is her Comm Skills. She has the diction and the accent, which is why you wont see a lea salonga impersonator in Philippines. But those who can mimic the accent may just be able to sound exactly like her, after all this is an act.
I was lucky enough to see Lea Salonga in the original Miss Saigon and more recently I saw her perform some of the songs from the show. Her voice is still flawless and she is still mesmerising!!
I don't know if you are still interested but watch this - full show in great quality: www.amazon.de/Miss-Saigon-Anniversary-UK-Sprache-Englisch/dp/B01M040H2D/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508615003&sr=8-2&keywords=miss+saigon Also (at least in Germany) available on Amazon Prime Video! Hope that helps - best greetings from Germany!
Lyrics: You who I cradled in my arms You, asking as little as you can Little snip of a little man I know I'd give my life for you You didn't ask me to be born You, why should you learn of war or pain? To make sure you're not hurt again I swear I'll give my life for you I've tasted love beyond all fear And you should know it's love That brought you here And in one perfect night When the stars burned like new I knew what I must do. I'll give you a million things I'll never own I'll give you a world to conquer when you're grown You will be who you want to be You can choose whatever heaven grants As long as you can have your chance I swear I'll give my life for you. Sometimes I wake up Reaching for him I feel his shadow brush my head But there's just moonlight on my bed Was he a ghost, was he a lie? That made my body laugh and cry? Then by my side the proof I see His little one, gods of the sun Bring him to me! You will be who you want to be You, can choose whatever heaven grants As long as you can have your chance I swear I'll give my life for you No one can stop what I must do I swear I'll give my life for you!
This song reminds me how much i lived to continue fighting for my daughter as a single mother! Being a mother is immerse please no one forget how much we do for you, dont ever forget about us! beautiful!!!
I always rewatch this and it never fails to amaze me. I can watch this forever. This is my favorite performance ever, I mean the emotions, the vocals, the acting, the technique and everything is just perfectly done! I've always been a fan of Ms. Lea, and I'll always will. I'm still young but I admire her a lot. She's my role model.
I am so in love with the mother and child relationship here... Kim could do anything to protect Tam. She proved it. This boy whom she waited 9 months to meet and brought to this world in terrible pain is a part of her and in those three years of waiting, the only thing that kept her alive and strong. She had to be alive, she had to be strong for Tam. And yes, she'd give her life for him, and she wouldn't hesitate, if that meant he would be well and happy.
I can listen to this song all day long without a problem and love every minute of it, but when i watch the clip and see her facial expression it kills me, i get choked up and teary eyed.
The musical is great. Her voice and the song are so beautiful. But I think there is just a little of Saigon (actually Vietnam) in this musical. Anyway, this is my favorite musical. I love it!
I start crying as she sings “you who I’ve cradled in my arms”… I think of my sweet baby. He’s now 3 and without hesitation Would do what Kim did without a second thought. This song guts me.
😲 Wow Lea always give 100% in every performance she had. There's no questions asked that Lea is 1 of the best singer all over the world 🌎. The power of her voice and intensity of her portrayal, OMG 😳 you can feel it. It's so amazing 🤩 Bravo, no wonder why she won an award for this. You 😘 truly deserve.
Maganda, Ms Salonga! You are such an admirable role model for humanity! God bless you and salamat for inspiring. My dream in life is to inspire Filipinos, and I dream of starting my charity in PH one day. INgat ka and happy holidays! - Blaise
This brings back so many good memories. Seeing Lea before I knew who she was. I left the theater with a tear in my eye recounting her performance. She just grew stronger from there. I worked in London back then and had no idea how lucky I was. Moving to the States, I would only get up to Broadway a few times a year.
I was able to see Miss Saigon on Broadway and Los Angeles. Both were spectacular. I just saw this for the first time, and I am in tears. The raw emotion she delivers is simply, heartfelt.
'Magicians' talk about magic, but true magic comes from a soul and sound like Lea Salonga. When you drop everything and listen to her, you just think WOW. How can sounds like that come out of a simple 'ape', as we all are? She's gut-wrenchingly amazing and I'm glad I saw her live in Miss Saigon at Drury Lane in the 90s.
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Everyone says, "Oh she was just born so talented!" and as talented as she is, you cant forget she worked hard for this beautiful voice and it didnt happen in one day!
She had a voice lesson at a very young age to improve her talent.
That is years and hours of work
Yeah she got voice lessons and improved it but she was already born with talent watch her songs when she was young
I agree!! You can be born with talent but you need to know how to use it!
It was gifted and she practiced it.
And when she performed this, she didn't have her own child yet. Yet she captured the love and emotion of a mother so perfectly. She said in an interview that had she been a mom before she was cast in this show, she would have captured it even more. It's hard to imagine how she would outdo her own superb performance.
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That's called naturally born talented.
@@MRPOPOY-xl1mj No it's frickin not, it's skill, shallow people are always so quick to label anything impressive as "talent"
@@jeieldavid6347 duhhhh . Even if you practiced for the rest of your life ,you'll never be like her even an inch ! Admitt it or not ,there are people like her that are naturally designed for a certain thing.
@@MRPOPOY-xl1mj your so right but I can't accept it
Lea's pronunciation is clearer than my future
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@@sarab3417 lmaoo but Ari’s vocal def make up for it 💀💀
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@@sarab3417 hahahhahahahah😭
Ha..... Ha ....... Ha..... 😑
Singing is like speaking to her. It's almost like it's completely normal for her and without any effort while the rest of humanity struggles to sing. She so extraordinary. She's just born to do it. Pure talent, pure brilliant, so legendary.
sad life...
@Nam Joon's_Brain_Wrinkles_Is_The_Epitomy_Of_Sexy You said it correctly! She's so good!!! Pitch-perfect! Pronunciation and everything. When you listen to her signing, you can clearly hear the words as she doesn't mumble. All words are sung clearly. Ms. Lea Salonga is just great!
Yes, pure talent, but ALSO and most importantly lots of hard work and effort.
She was born and gifted by God
Singing comes more naturally to some than to others, but you *CAN NOT* learn to sing *THIS* well without a ridiculous amount of practice.
Saw her at the mall last month...was too shy to approach her. Didn't want to bother her. But man...I learned how to sing thanks to her.
Girl u had a chance to approach a living legend and u let it go. What a shame
@@arthurmorgan1758 she also needs free time for herself. So it's not really "a shame" that she didn't approach her. Learn how to feel someone boy.
@@juliannecerezo4370 ps off
@@MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by what's your prblm dude?
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when the young boy don't care even Lea is shouting and singing loud he keeps on writing 😂😂
It's like she is singing in her own perspective like in her mind tho....
Delia Palma Tam is still on the stage where kids are still egocentric and do not care for whatever the adults do around them
I would so want to be that kid
That kid is unbelievably professional for his age. Most directors would never cast an actual child for that part bc they'll tend to mess things up since they don't have the grasp of performances and acting as of yet but they pulled it off extraordinarily.
"ACTING!"
For me, Lea Salonga is the only celebrity who has the right to raise an eyebrow on anybody. Sns
Xavee Sy That I agree!!!! hahahahahha..
😂😂😂
Xavee Sy you bet she is!💖
Imagine having to be that kid, and trying to draw while Princess Jasmine scream-sings about how she'd die for you.
Right?!
Not only princess jasmine but Mulan too.
😂
This made me lol
i've always thought lea salonga's voice was like... rubber. it stretches to every note and sounds completely effortless and powerful no matter what. complete control.
Of all the outstanding female, Broadway singers -- past and present -- I often feel that Lea must be the most technically perfect of all.
fengy why don't you try to sing this song live if you can surpass lea's voice lol you are not a singer or a musicians
merced bolongan you didn't understand what the comment meant.
+merced bolongan
There is nothing wrong with the comment. It praised Lea's musical artistry.
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She is all time phenomenal. No one in this current generation can beat and surpass her.
I agree.
give esang more years.... her dream is to be like her idol lea
Kris Avenido the girl that has her role in the current revival is pretty damn amazing
born4thisalltimelow but not better than Lea Salonga
Eva Noblezada is good, but honestly Lea is number 1 for me.. her voice is endless
Lea's voice ... is ... the best female voice on the planet. IMHO.
T super...duper Agree!
T Amen!
High vocal range? Who needs that?
Super agree!
The universe rather
This song is so powerful that it makes me wanna hug my child.
I dont even have a child 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I know I how you feel. I don't have children of my own, but I became an aunt recently and I think one day I'll sing this to her.
I dont have a child either so... I'm trying to hug my cat :v ... But she doesn't want... So here I am, running after she, singing off key: YU WiLL Be Yu WAnT Tu bE, YoUuUuU!!!
@@fernandoherrera8410 Haha, the cat is probably thinking "Oh, God, he's doing THAT again!"
Best song of the show...
I swear, even my goosebumps have goosebumps. It's not just her incredible voice, but the emotion - the pain and the love and the passion - in and behind every single word and every single note. Amazing.
Amen, coupled with the amazing orchestra in a word breathtaking
Absolutely! :)
Last night I saw Miss Saigon for the first time....the 25th Anniversary show...and was completely overwhelmed by the emotion of it all ! I have loved Lea for years since seeing her in the 10th anniversary of Les Mis and Eva Noblezada is right up there with her portrayal of Kim !
David Nash Eva seems to be improving a lot, she could very well end up taking the Tony from all the veterans this year.
Have you watch the whole musical? someone uploaded already the Manila production.. just search for Miss Saigon manila act 1 and 2
Filipinos tend to have a very soft American accent too, we can notice that when she sings some things. She's amazing.
After all, we were formally under the United States for 48 years. America's influence has pervaded our culture and history since then.
Also Lea usually stayed in the UK or US after her fame in Miss Saigon. It would be natural that she would pick an accent.
She spoke that way before she ever got the part. If you look up her Miss Saigon audition, she can be heard speaking very clearly without a hint of an accent
Bea Harris agree,well many of us do have American accent:)
Lancee mimi no one cares tho
Lea Salonga the original and one of the most beautiful Kims.
This song makes me think about how my mother felt when she gave up all she knew in the Philippines to come to the US with my American father to start a new life and to give me all the advantages she didn't have. :'(
This gives me chills...being abandoned at birth and put up for adoption myself, it’s particularly emotion, touching, yet painful for me. The entire musical was brilliant, but it still haunts me all these years later though I was adopted at 9 months by the best parents on earth, my biological mother, who I finally met in 2001 (I’m 49) is so full of regret, and sorrow over her leaving me to die.....a part of me hates her for almost killing me, even though she gave me life...do you know how it feels to be thrown away like trash?
You ate still blessed my dear. So glad to hear your story 😘😘😘
Hells Fury Jesus does. And He still forgave.
Praying you’ll find peace 😊. Refusing to forgive is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
I'm an adoptee also. I know how you feel.
im also adopted i understand how you feel my bio mom hid me from my bio family when she put me up for adoption and i never got to see my bio dad before he died its unfortunate but you could see it as getting a second chance it helps me sometimes
Im glad that you have best parents ❤️❤️❤️
It’s admirable how she has so much power and control, even though she’s on her knees with her back bent
Maybe they should release the dvd of Miss Saigon with the original cast on it.
That would be great except she's too old for the role Kim.
@@mkaplan1383 They mean the recording of the play..
@@Ankosaralo Actually, I'll recommend better. I do believe there's a 25th anniversary Blu-ray of the play with the current cast and then the 30 minute finale with the original cast including Lea Salonga, or "The Diva" as I like to call her.
Been in America for 41 years and haven't seen my parents for 40 years...cherish mom and dad....respect them to the fullest....you are a privileged few to have your parents next to you..
“Sometimes I wake up, reaching for him
I feel his shadow brush my head,
But there’s just moonlight on my bed.” whew the sorrow in that line! I felt that 😭😭❤️
yeah my tears started to accumulate once again damit
She sings the truth of what happened there from what I've read. Her passion is unbeliebly heart felt, meaning everytime I hear her sing I become her and can feel the outrage she feels. It's a very worthy situation to care about. All kids matter.
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I just found this video by accident. I remember seeing her in London in MISS SAIGON a "few" years ago in my youth.. She has such a great voice.
Miss Saigon musical was made and created for Lea Salonga only not even these recent revivals!
Butz Linge actually the show was already made when they had auditions, no one sounded right until Lea came along and blew everyone away.
Butz Linge :) the greatest KIM among all the Kims....
As Tomgallowitz said. Not made for Lea. She was just one of the many that auditioned for it and happened to win the role.
I think the og comment meant it figuratively speaking. Lol.
Monique Wilson almost got the role.
The original Miss Saigon is the best thats Lea Salonga won all awards grand slam in a broadway theater actress she won all the prestigious awards when they staged first in London, UK which is the Sir Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards in New York, USA for the role of Kim as Miss Saigon and the only Asian won that awards. Lea Salonga is Philippines pride and Asia's pride 👏👍👌😍❤
Ok but the child actor not bursting into tears just listening to lea salonga sing is really a talent.
No one can ever come close to Lea Salonga in Miss Saigon and I have seen it 25 times with many a cast...yes, I am addicted!!!! Glad I am old enough to have seen her on Broadway when I had not much money then.
Lea Salonga is a powerhouse that defined the role and is definitely a legend in the Broadway community, but I must say Eva Noblezada did a marvelous job with the role 😊
@@ryanfaure3120 NOPE. That eve just ruined the song.
Can we also talk about the amazing orchestra in this?
This song makes me want to fight and prepare a better life for my children and I'm 13 and don't even have kids
Haha same I’m 14
dang i felt that.
f e l t t h a t. I’m on,y 16 😹
BAHSHSJAJASJDJ SAME
i feel you girl
It is Really her Diction and Accent that makes her the Best! Filipinos can hit high notes. But few could sing as if they are just talking like a Disney Princess. Disney is Cute and she projects that in her voice. I always sing this when I carry a baby and they all grew up to be singers.
I saw Miss Saigon in Chicago in 1992, and my son just happened to be 3 then. I sobbed like a fool through the whole song. I’ve never had anything in any show affect me like that.
Many have followed the footsteps of Lea Salonga for the role of Kim & did the role justice. But Lea is just something else..and her voice is just spectacular! Plus the emotion she put in that performance. She will always be the best Kim..
You who I cradled in my arms
You, asking as little as you can
Little snip of a little man
I know I'd give my life for you
You didn't ask me to be born
You, why should you learn of war or pain?
To make sure you're not hurt again
I swear I'll give my life for you
I've tasted love beyond all fear
And you should know it's love
That brought you here
And in one perfect night
When the stars burned like new
I knew what I must do
I'll give you a million things I'll never own
I'll give you a world to conquer when you're grown
You will be who you want to be
You can choose whatever heaven grants
As long as you can have your chance
I swear I'll give my life for you
Sometimes I wake up
Reaching for him
I feel his shadow brush my head
But there's just moonlight on my bed
Was he a ghost, was he a lie?
That made my body laugh and cry?
Then by my side the proof I see
His little one, gods of the sun
Bring him to me!
You will be who you want to be
You, can choose whatever heaven grants
As long as you can have your chance
I swear I'll give my life for you
No one can stop what I must do
I swear I'll give my life for you!
No grace, no hope
No life, no hope
No chance, no change (no regrets)
No grace, no hope (no return, no goodbye)
No life, no hope (no regrets, no return)
No chance, no change (no goodbye, no regrets)
One day (no return) one night (no goodbye)
One day (no regrets) one night (no return)
One day (no goodbye) one night (no regrets)
One day!
ive just watched Eva Noblezada version of this and its really amazing but still Lea's version is still untouchable... damn i have goosebumps throughout this performance. hands down to you miss Lea Salonga.
A tour de force performance. Such varied emotions reflected on Lea's face and eyes, aside from the great and expressive voice.
And THAT is how you go into intermission, folks.
This song is a BIG foreshadowing for the ending. Bye, I'm crying again.
the thumbnail tho
yeah😂😂
Pan Duh loool
Pan Duh 😂😂
Pan Duh 😂
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Still the definitive Kim and still the one to beat. Just brilliant how her voice gets better with age.
I crying. I’m crying. That desperate love to give everything for her child, and the power of her voice moves you to fully understand the character she is portraying.
I love Lea. She's the only queen of Miss Saigon. She was born for Miss Saigon.
This is my absolute favourite Miss Saigon version ever! I wish it would be released as a DVD...
I saw Miss Saigon in West End with the original cast in 1990. I was very close to the stage, about 5 rows back. But seeing these video clips, I think the Manila production is better.
Her delivery is much simpler than he versions today but very iconic. Her emotions is so good
There's just something about a non English speaking actress playing Kim that gives it a far superior level of understanding. Lea may not have known what it was to be a mother but she had a far superior understanding than any American actress that has ever played the role. At 18, She knew exactly what Asian parents gave up to have their kids live an American life.
Lea grew up knowing English. They teach English in the Philippines.
Who's crying while watching this? I felt her emotions though I don't have child yet.
We need a version of Fantine singing this for Cosette.
Why do you make me cry?
Before giving her up to the thenardiers
Brb, just bawling my eyes out real quick
this song itself makes me want to be pregnant and have a child. AND I HAVE NEVER WANTED KIDS BEFORE. WILL CHASE’S VOICE IS GONNA GET ME PREGNANT AND LEA’S VOICE IS GONNA MAKE ME THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD
My god, the way she goes from looking lovingly at her son, to looking away determined, and then to hear that ominous music, ugh.....it's the most powerful thing I've ever seen on stage.
This. 💯
What a gut-wrenching, powerful play and this scene and song is heartbreaking. The climax completely destroys me.
the original miss saigon !!! bravo the best
Fantastic performance! I watched miss saigon in new York City. It was amazing.
Just watched her concert live... breathtaking. She said she understood how Kim felt more now that she had a daughter of her own, and delivered an amazing performance.
I can not not cry even after hearing this song 100x. Every lyric and melody punches me in the gut. Especially after having a boy of my own. I would do the same for my baby. Id do anything to give
Him the best life. I just can’t. This song. Tears me apart.
Love the use of strings throughout the show.
Tom Gallowitz the brass are much more prominent though
The tension of the instruments and harmonies pulling together makes this so good.
I just gave birth to my son 8 months ago and this is how I feel everyday about him. I have never loved so fiercely and I would give my life to protect him.
In the Philippines, no one sings like Lea Salonga. No one can.
There is try to search Reflection Filipina Cover.. Look for the Filipina student With glasses she sings Reflection in the Classroom and it's so good
well her first talent is her Comm Skills. She has the diction and the accent, which is why you wont see a lea salonga impersonator in Philippines. But those who can mimic the accent may just be able to sound exactly like her, after all this is an act.
There is. Just not famous
I was lucky enough to see Lea Salonga in the original Miss Saigon and more recently I saw her perform some of the songs from the show. Her voice is still flawless and she is still mesmerising!!
Everytime she open her mouth and sing the line "God of the sun, bring him to me" GUSSHHH i just love it and I could feel the emotion.
Wow so amazing . Lea solonga has such talent. I would kill to get the whole production on DVD. Does anyone know where to buy this ?
u can watch the full miss saigon manila search in youtube.
+Paul John Garcia thanks!
uff thank God you didn't have to kill anyone lol! ;)
I don't know if you are still interested but watch this - full show in great quality: www.amazon.de/Miss-Saigon-Anniversary-UK-Sprache-Englisch/dp/B01M040H2D/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508615003&sr=8-2&keywords=miss+saigon
Also (at least in Germany) available on Amazon Prime Video!
Hope that helps - best greetings from Germany!
If I am not mistaking, stagedork has several versions too (full shows)
Lyrics:
You who I cradled in my arms
You, asking as little as you can
Little snip of a little man
I know I'd give my life for you
You didn't ask me to be born
You, why should you learn of war or pain?
To make sure you're not hurt again
I swear I'll give my life for you
I've tasted love beyond all fear
And you should know it's love
That brought you here
And in one perfect night
When the stars burned like new
I knew what I must do.
I'll give you a million things I'll never own
I'll give you a world to conquer when you're grown
You will be who you want to be
You can choose whatever heaven grants
As long as you can have your chance
I swear I'll give my life for you.
Sometimes I wake up
Reaching for him
I feel his shadow brush my head
But there's just moonlight on my bed
Was he a ghost, was he a lie?
That made my body laugh and cry?
Then by my side the proof I see
His little one, gods of the sun
Bring him to me!
You will be who you want to be
You, can choose whatever heaven grants
As long as you can have your chance
I swear I'll give my life for you
No one can stop what I must do
I swear I'll give my life for you!
Lea Salonga is awesome! She is the Maria Callas of musicals:-)
This song reminds me how much i lived to continue fighting for my daughter as a single mother! Being a mother is immerse please no one forget how much we do for you, dont ever forget about us! beautiful!!!
I've watched this many times, but it still gives me goosebumps!
Her voice is richer than her circumstance
Hey you, that was an unflattering thumbnail there, YOU!
I can't watch this whole video without breaking down. It gets too personal.
Still the best version. Lea is. Amazing. The expression, emotion... not only her diction and voice, I can just feel her.absolutely amazing.
GOOSEBUMPS! Literally listening to this while looking at my 1 month old son sleeping. I cry 😭
She's a musical genius.
I always rewatch this and it never fails to amaze me. I can watch this forever. This is my favorite performance ever, I mean the emotions, the vocals, the acting, the technique and everything is just perfectly done! I've always been a fan of Ms. Lea, and I'll always will. I'm still young but I admire her a lot. She's my role model.
Lea is indeed an artist!!!..an actor, a singer, a wonderful and superb celebrity!
I am so in love with the mother and child relationship here...
Kim could do anything to protect Tam. She proved it. This boy whom she waited 9 months to meet and brought to this world in terrible pain is a part of her and in those three years of waiting, the only thing that kept her alive and strong. She had to be alive, she had to be strong for Tam. And yes, she'd give her life for him, and she wouldn't hesitate, if that meant he would be well and happy.
One of the most magical power of a singer is being able to feel the emotions of a song without actually experiencing it .
Lea simply plays the role of Kim with such POWERFUL EMOTION. She was born to play the role.
I'm glad to watch this wonderful Miss Saigon... finally Home in Manila. Superb performance.
No matter how many times I watch Lea sing, she still gives me goosebumps 😵😵 who's watching this in 2018? 🙋
i just can not put into words how amazed i was with ms leah salonga. how i wish i can see her perform.
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Whatever bad things they say to Leah, no one can erase the fact that she is The Disney Legend and the most popular Miss Saigon
To think that she wasn't even a mother yet when she performed this. She's beyond amazing.
knowing the ending of this musical, she indeed gave up her life for her son. It just so tragic and so beautiful at the same time
This is the best performance of this song. Her face and conviction while singing her last lines does it for me. ❤️
Powerful voice , i like her performance. yun lang kahit pop songs ay nadadala pa rin ang pagiging broadway.
I can listen to this song all day long without a problem and love every minute of it, but when i watch the clip and see her facial expression it kills me, i get choked up and teary eyed.
The musical is great. Her voice and the song are so beautiful. But I think there is just a little of Saigon (actually Vietnam) in this musical. Anyway, this is my favorite musical. I love it!
Lea is amazing. I... I cannot express how amazing she is. Thank you for uploading this
I start crying as she sings “you who I’ve cradled in my arms”… I think of my sweet baby. He’s now 3 and without hesitation Would do what Kim did without a second thought. This song guts me.
May I ask?Who is the scriptwriter of this theater?
I just realized, she literally gave her life for him at the end.
😲 Wow Lea always give 100% in every performance she had. There's no questions asked that Lea is 1 of the best singer all over the world 🌎. The power of her voice and intensity of her portrayal, OMG 😳 you can feel it. It's so amazing 🤩 Bravo, no wonder why she won an award for this. You 😘 truly deserve.
Her voice always gives me chills. This and a really well performed Bui Doi.
Maganda, Ms Salonga! You are such an admirable role model for humanity! God bless you and salamat for inspiring. My dream in life is to inspire Filipinos, and I dream of starting my charity in PH one day. INgat ka and happy holidays! - Blaise
Just wow. Lea IS Kim in my eyes.
Eva Noblezada performance was really good but this one I can't explain, it's exceptional.
I’m not a parent yet, but this is a very intimidating glimpse of the emotions one will go through…
This brings back so many good memories. Seeing Lea before I knew who she was. I left the theater with a tear in my eye recounting her performance. She just grew stronger from there. I worked in London back then and had no idea how lucky I was. Moving to the States, I would only get up to Broadway a few times a year.
They need to put a complete series of videos from the live stage musical like this one into a DVD.
I was able to see Miss Saigon on Broadway and Los Angeles. Both were spectacular. I just saw this for the first time, and I am in tears. The raw emotion she delivers is simply, heartfelt.
outstanding, I wish I was able to see her performance.
'Magicians' talk about magic, but true magic comes from a soul and sound like Lea Salonga. When you drop everything and listen to her, you just think WOW. How can sounds like that come out of a simple 'ape', as we all are? She's gut-wrenchingly amazing and I'm glad I saw her live in Miss Saigon at Drury Lane in the 90s.
Still searching for the next best thing after her. She really trademarked the role of Kim. Love you Lea
Aside from a very amazing voice, Lea is actually very pretty. She got a youthful and innocent beauty. Proud Pilipina! :)