Colm Wilkinson Four Tenors Bring Him Home Les Miserables

[@JaneHazelden]

When my son laid in hospital very ill with malaria and bleed on the brain this song gave me so much comfort ....thankfully he fully recovered xx🙏🙏

[@functionoflightone]

I am truly so glad to hear that your child recovered. I am happy to be a witness to as many good and happy endings/beginnings as the world can provide. Bless you both.

[@RichardHerring-ks9lj]

Praise GOD!

[@THKLOTTWIZ]

Wow, to recover from malaria! Unreal!!! Thank you God!!!!

[@kelvingolden252]

Best boyband ever stunning

[@honeybee6356]

kelvin golden facts😂😂

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[@nilvv5550]

Bravo, no one can beat Colm on this song. He is just mesmerizingly brilliant.

[@kgal1298]

For sure it was written for him so he'll always be one of the best or the best, never say never, but damn.

[@horacehhelmsley9375]

Alfie Boe for me!

[@suzannerae7124]

Alfie Boe

[@kevinbarrett1996]

Colm is good but he just doesn’t compare to the power of Alfie’s voice. Alfie is on a whole nother level!!!

[@faithli2131]

To be fair, colm was a bit past his prime by this time. I love them both. Alfie I think if the more classically proficient singer. Colm brings more heart and emotion.

[@candjur1]

When Alfie blows out, the roof lifted. ❤

[@obiwankenobi9141]

now we need a Javert Quartet, Philip Quast, Roger Allam, Earl Carpenter, and Norm Lewis.

[@goldenmongoose4554]

Next royal variety performance

[@elisabethnerolk2283]

YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

[@gkidz4]

OK that would be SICK Especially because it would allow Roger Allam to take a stab at the ending to Stars, which he didn't get to do in his run (at least as far as I can tell from the cast recording)

[@Crimsion_Finn]

Omg its obi Wan kenobi

[@Gabriel-qq5zn]

“SAFE BEHIND BAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRSSS”

[@Robi6942]

Those first few notes by Colm Wilkinson "God on high" and I am in tears !! Every time for over 30 year!!

[@umchile.anywaysso1408]

Saw JOJ live as Alfie’s stand-in and he was OUTSTANDING.

[@sharonaldridge3332]

Shall I 'say' something personal? Why not: I'm willing to be vulnerable. When I listen to this I find myself singing along, not very well, but.. and then tears track down my cheeks. The words remind me of my son, who is long gone. By the end of the song, I wipe my tears, and feel blessed that we have music in our lives, and I reflect on all that is good in this world. it's okey to miss loved ones and it's okey to go on, somehow enriched by what the arts give us that gets us in the touch with our humanity. So...thanks you four amazing Tenors.

[@1111jamieg]

I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved son.

[@sharonaldridge3332]

Jamie Greco Thank you. Kind of you.

[@johnschoo9674]

My son would be 50 tomorrow (September 3) had he survived an aneurysm in 1995. I have always coped with the loss by sobbing, shamelessly crying like a baby. And to initiate the process after these many years I play a version of "Bring Him Home" which always triggers the release of the grief that will always be a part of me. I am not for a moment surprised that you also have a deeper relationship with this song and all the arts. I suggest there are legions of us. Bless you all.

[@sharonaldridge3332]

Thank you so much for sharing that John. So many people lost someone that should have lived a long life. Whether it be about love or loss, the arts reach us on deep levels and this is what makes them so important.

[@viviansnead4886]

I'm sorry for the loss of your loved ones. This song always brings to mind and heart, my beautiful brother, Steve. He died from cancer in 2004 at the age of 49. He is never far from my thoughts. Blessings to you all.

[@Knubs01]

The first time I heard this, I just stood in front of the tv in a trance. Colm and John were perfect, and then Simon kicked it up a notch with his slightly deeper voice. Then when Alfie was allowed to take it to another level, he really delivered! I get goose bumps every time I listen to his first few verses. All of them do outstanding versions when singing the traditional stage version of Bring Him Home, so no need to argue about who's the best... they all earned the right to play the lead role in Les Mis.

[@manchestertart5614]

Knubs01 well said, thank you 🙏 🙏

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I agree with your assessment of this. Completely!

[@iainmason2762]

one of the most moving songs ever ..................

[@nickevershedmusic8927]

Colm Wilkingson has such a beautiful angelic tone to his amazing voice

[@moorephil2784]

I'm not a musical theatre buff, so I'm maybe not qualified but the first time I heard this was Colm, and been obsessed ever since and im sorry to disappoint the Boe fans, and it sounds like maybe he's the most technically gifted singer to play this part from what I hear but this song to me belongs to Colm. The 10th anniversary version is absolutely stunning. Just wow.

[@garretthall4005]

That is precisely why I think Boe wasn’t perfect for the role. Valjean is a flawed character - I want the performer to have a beautifully and uniquely “flawed” voice. cold captures the essence of Valjean while Boe is too over the top - he often overshadows Valjean’s humility. Maybe it’s just confirmation bias because Colm initially set the tone of Valjean’s character. All of them are great; Boe just doesn’t do it for me, despite his unbelievable talent.

[@sophieperkin4790]

Just breathtaking ❤❤ ive always been a Colm fan but Alfie Boe wow!!!!

[@Morgainell]

Alfie is a once in a generation voice, his rendition of Bring him home was like a prayer.

[@ewaleokadia76]

Yes, because the song is a prayer:-).

[@charltondown1]

Sadly not anymore. Alfie Boe has lost it.

[@nickevershedmusic8927]

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[@garretthall4005]

@@ewaleokadia76 His prayer was like a song. 😂

[@karenhartrich6152]

Each voice is a little different, but how they all blend together is magic! How can anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@MysticPaladin]

They were Javert.

[@sammaltwood8087]

Alfie Boe - WOW! What a voice

[@digitalpretzel]

the fact that such beautiful sounds come out of any human being just makes me glad to be alive

[@helenwalker8963]

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[@bradmckay8464]

oooo so true

[@TheSib]

That’s precisely how I feel.

[@firemarshal17]

digitalpretzel Have you heard Collabro sing this?

[@kerinaflinchum892]

@@bradmckay8464 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL I

[@lillemongirl32]

We sang this to my mother while she passed on, I have no way of knowing but I like to think that it soothed her passing xxx

[@joshuagharis9017]

Beautiful

[@joshuagharis9017]

I'm sure it did

[@pamelaboyd1384]

Alfie Boe elevates this to another level. The power, the precision, the perfection.

[@JoffJk]

He really goes from Zero to hundred

[@antenant9294]

He takes it like an absolute boss.

[@TrashPandaIRL]

That's bc alfie boe is straight perfection

[@charltondown1]

Not anymore. I saw Alfie Boe in Pavilion Bournemouth Last Friday he was terrible. People were walking out. Including us. The staff said they had nothing but complaints he Yes Alfie Boe was SO BAD. Kidding himself he was a “Pop star”!!! Very sad waste of £100 a ticket. NEVER AGAIN. 😢

[@charltondown1]

NOT ANYMORE. GE HAS LOST IT.

[@johnbrain2093]

Colm is still the master of this role. I saw him live and several others but it was Colm who got the hairs standing up on the back of my neck!

[@dankhnw8]

John Brain you lucky bastard

[@johnbrain2093]

I know and I cherish it to this day!

[@tcmrunner0139]

Colm may be the master...that being the first but Alfie's voice is second to none and John and Simon are superb.

[@lupinoneal9931]

All of them are magnificent, but for me Colm Wilkinson will always be the gold standard, with Alfie Bowe not to far behind.

[@kez3005]

There is no one better than Colm Wilkinson

[@maisiesummers42]

Colm Wilkinson's voice just stands out loud and clear. It has a natural power, and a strong falsetto that sets the standard for this song. No one sings it like him.

[@rogerherbert1662]

Four absolute magicians with their God given voices. I could listen to them sing anything. Luciano would be proud.

[@debrafleury3437]

What a lucky audience that night.

[@paulmatthews-sf8eb]

Absolutely fabulous, cry every time to this, my Uncle never came home from the Second World War & my dad & his ma & pa were broken hearted all through my growing up, this song always stirred their souls. Akways a tear, everytime x

[@robertscaife2361]

My wife has always said these are the four sweet arc angels singing to god as christ was crucified and how the tears must of fallen from those angels and how god himself wept when he brought the most precious to teach us to love ..but ..sweet god said three days little ones ....it will be okay ...and he was resurrected

[@stephenfarthing1522]

I'm almost in tears on the 376 bus to Wells in Somerset! Reminded so much of my immediate family who I miss profusely! Oh my goodness 😢

[@sharonaldridge3332]

All four..brought it...home. Fantastic.

[@animalwatcher4947]

I wish I had been able to see Colm in this role. This song makes me cry every time. I had the pleasure and honor of seeing Colm in Toronto for Phantom on more than one occasion and had the chance to meet him after one of the performances. He was very gracious and kind; a true gentleman.

[@joeystewart4487]

Absolutely glorious and comforting with a son that has gone astray

[@garysmith5268]

God ... John’s first notes especially ‘afraid’ is just incredible ....

[@HollyKesley]

My husband took me to see JOJ in NY the week before it closed in 2016 and I ugly cried through this one. Got a stage door pic with him after.

[@Gee-xb7rt]

@@HollyKesleyI'm a pain because I'm overly critical of all the technical stuff and you can't really beat Alfie in that department but John Owen Jones is ridiculously good.

[@teri6667]

Just stumbled across this video. Oh my god, the harmony!!!! How did all of that talent fit on that small stage??

[@horsenuts1831]

How does this much talent fit on one planet?

[@bravaLiz]

Why cannot I stop weeping? Perhaps because I lost 2 sons? ......and Alfie is MARVELOUS! Many thanks for this exquisite beauty.

[@mattbrown2190]

bravaLiz I am so sorry for your losses.

[@rek3nva]

Two of my 4 children, an infant and my son at 32. The Lord be with you.

[@bravaLiz]

We go on. Thank you....and the Lord be with you as well.

[@wriewygs7022]

I wish peace in your loss

[@grevialde]

ALL OF THEM ARE AMAZING BUT BOY, ALFIE BOE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I'm a Church Chorister and I know this as' The Prayer' and indeed it is that! A prayer! And hearing it again always brings me some great solace and brings me into touch with my own feelings. I sometimes feel alone but I'm not on my own! It's there for me! And that enables me to access these feelings and deal with it.

[@randallbosin5262]

This song always makes me a little sad. Perhaps it is because I never had children. But it is great to know from the comments that this amazing song helps people who have lost children or other loved ones. It is good to know that it can have a positive effect and not just trigger reminders of terrible loss. I feel that this song and this musical brings together all who hear and see it and all who love it. We all wish we could bring someone special "home."

[@garretthall4005]

Thank you for sharing. I think you can find a message in there that you can still live a life where you bring others (not just children) home, and in so doing you bring yourself home. My favorite thing about this musical is that it just keeps going deeper and deeper the older I get. God bless!

[@jacobennis5712]

I'm pretty sure they did this to give us more life in the world. This ensemble just bought us at least 40 years before the Apocalypse

[@Siyestrietza]

What we just heard and witnessed was the passing of the torch... and the honor and gratitude of the next generations toward the man who lit it. Beautiful.

[@waynemis101]

Now 83, I started attending Broadway musicals in NYC when I was 19. I have seen some great ones, but right at the top is Les Miserable. The Texas trio along with 2 superstars who performed Valjean , Alfie and Colm. Bring Him Home is one of the best hymns to come from a Broadway play., while Les Miz is the ultimate musical that brings tears to the eyes of the most jaded! I saw Les Miz in Washington, DC, before it opened on Broadway...and have seen it 7 more times since then. Pure joy,

[@shavonnegramkow2699]

No matter how many times I hear this is give me chills at the pure perfection of the four Valjeans singing what I consider to be the song that defines the character

[@karenhartrich6152]

The talent on that stage is beyond comprehension!

[@realdavidberry]

The old master, Colm, and the new master Alfie, on stage together with another 2 fine performers. Hard to beat, and they haven't been yet!

[@JudithMattinson]

Love Colm, they’re all fabulous but Alfie knocks it out of the park

[@michaelgranger7113]

Alfie may have the best all around vocal cords, but Colm is hands down the best ever Valjean. He does the role and the music perfectly.

[@rjonesx]

My thoughts exactly. No doubt Alfie is super amazing and could play a million roles perfectly, but Colm just is Valjean.

[@judigamroth7736]

michael granger Who is the “Valjean” on the left, the one with dark, curly hair?

[@haroldbradshaw2678]

And the hands down the best Phantom IMHO

[@ocdholic]

@@judigamroth7736 my reply might be too late lol but it's Simon Bowman (the original Chris in Miss Saigion)

[@Rosannasfriend]

Colm has my favourite voice of the bunch. Speak for yourself, my friend.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I'm a church chorister! As I take hearing this - I'm reminded of how we have all suffered. But let us live ! And as a church chorister. My duty defines here of how we should bring all of us home.

[@marthalivolsi5512]

I lost to sons to cancer in less then two years to cancer this song helps I would have changed to take their place if God Wanted In A second but it was not ment to be but one day we will all be together Love you my sons and baby girl God be with those who are through this now

[@gacj2010]

I pray for you ..I feel your love for 2 beautiful sons

[@gacj2010]

This song is a a prayer

[@donnawatkins4796]

What does it take for these people to stand up? This was simply magnificent 👏👏👏

[@michaelpoyntz9122]

Every time I watch this video I get goosebumps....every time. When Colm sings his verse .........wow.....!

[@runaroundstu]

Colm Wilkinson sings this the best alone. The man puts all his passion in this song, he's just outstanding.

[@juliemiddleton2630]

My god God blessed us with u four so amazing xxx

[@CjMurat]

Absolutely beautiful

[@briggsbaritone]

Absolutely stunning- what a beautiful prayer! Love this song and musical. God loves us- music makes us feel closer to Him.

[@cookiesslayaldayy]

No words 😮 pure beautiful

[@mandy3281]

What to say! Goosebumps all over and yes. Colm is still THE best Valjean

[@nickevershedmusic8927]

Such an Angelic voice

[@ferretchaossaneworld]

Colm is always my favorite, he sings with such emotion and passion, always takes my breath away :)

[@andrewbalfe8951]

God on high Hear my prayer In my need You have always been there He is young He's afraid Let him rest Heaven blessed. Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home. He's like the son I might have known If God had granted me a son. The summers die One by one How soon they fly On and on And I am old And will be gone. Bring him peace Bring him joy He is young He is only a boy You can take You can give Let him be Let him live If I die, let me die Let him live Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home.

[@Liz-vd4lj]

Never get tired of listening to this. Beautiful.

[@peterhawkins3004]

What a beautiful, beautiful piece with God given voices to a God given song!

[@whiterosebabie]

Colm Wilkinson will always be the best.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Yes, for me as well. The emotion that he puts into his singing is unrivalled.

[@jeffsweeney2563]

The original was Gary Morris who broke the ground. Probably the most outstanding out of all of them. Alfie is a phenom unto himself.

[@harrisfoster1066]

Didnt get the Tony Award...Boooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@amandae8437]

We need 4 Javerts singing stars!..Philip Quast being the lead cause he's Javert come to life

[@kieranowen8662]

Controversial, but I loved Roger Allam, so underrated

[@kungfukid2191]

For me its norm lewis because it was this performance that got me into les mis

[@katycan]

That would be brilliant. Phillip Quast was the best Javert I have seen.

[@obiwankenobi9141]

Philip, Earl, Roger, and Norm.

[@goldenmongoose4554]

@@obiwankenobi9141 Stars that will be for 4 Javerts

[@tomadams5582]

Was glad Colm was the Priest in the Movie of Les Miserable's . All of these men are awesome !!!!!

[@caligal1090]

i think he was robbed...shouldve been jean valjean again fuck hugh jackman lol

[@Kimeilos]

I grinned when I saw Colm as the priest. The only part of the movie that was enjoyable. 😅

[@tutorials4life398]

Mi dad would be so proud of me. I've come from Radio Caroline to this xxx

[@kimganos9937]

All 4 are off the charts amazing each in his own way. We are so blessed to witness and hear such talent!

[@Buzbud]

The first time I saw this piece was the Encore of Les Mis 25th at the O2. Alfie was allowed to turn it loose, and all the other professionals were blown away. But what a great quartet. May be one of the best of all time.

[@Buzbud]

Ramin sang Enjolas and just about stole the show.

[@phyllishawkins6102]

One of the best performances I've ever heard!

[@christinesyme5514]

Could listen to this every day, love it. All great in their different ways........ wonderful performance.

[@beverlyrachkofski2435]

One of the most magnificent performances I have ever seen in my life!

[@chunkychinn]

I watched this performance live, I have never cried such joyful tears, so much since I saw the Three Tenors live. This was such an amazing concert. I pray to G-d daily for this horrible virus to go away, and bring our theatres and performers out again to warm our hearts.

[@jossrobbie3]

❤ i was a theatre major... Army guy now... No father and a mother who didnt want me................. I have lost the flare of live theatre and no longer understand it......... I will never forget this.... Because while i was discarded and lost...les mis... Was there. America.... Fight for your right to be freee. Before it all ends USA...never forget... FREEDOM IS KING. ❤❤❤

[@clarenerosas493]

Robbie….. I had to connect here. I raised my grandson and now he is now married and the father of 3…..I too have loved Les Mis….my grandson was raised on that music! Don’t give up on live theater! It can touch you sometimes when u need a lift. I don’t know when you posted this, but I pray that you will see what I have posted and lift yourself to the next level….

[@ladnarfilms5201]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed!!!

[@grifhunter]

With three young adult sons scattered across the country during this Age of the Virus, this song means more to me than ever before. It is my prayer.

[@abrilryandacanay2816]

I just saw this comment. I pray your sons are well. I too was not with my sons during the pandemic and I prayed every night that they were kept safe.

[@davidmclachlan6592]

There are far far more dangerous things in life for a young man .....

[@mailethow9694]

Colm Wilkinson to me is what makes this song magnificent

[@ellebrook3413]

4 marvelous individual performances and the first three combined so well. No doubt an unpopular opinion, but I was lulled out of the beautiful, gentle, plaintive prayer-like vulnerability of the song when Alfie Boe came belting in. It felt like being in a room immersed in a wonderful song when suddenly someone comes in, turns on their own chosen tune at a higher volume and drowns yours out.

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

For anyone who doesn't know already, this song was written for Colm Wilkinson and his vocal range, and that's why he ended this performance, it's his song by right and his final notes to hold. Of the four performing Colm and Alfie are my personal favourites.

[@julietracoosin2022]

I saw Colm Wilkinson sing this role with the original cast (including Patti LuPone) in London, one rainy cold afternoon...absolutely stunning

[@catherinefarrugia7509]

Agreed.

[@honeybee6356]

agreed!!

[@luvmuzik4me]

It was more like adapted for Colm Wilkinson than written for him, except for the words, because it is an adaptation of the Humming Chorus from Madama Butterfly by Puccini.

[@billgoodwin7106]

Fay Goodwin glad to reply to you this is a master pice I’m jealous of these great. Talents bill goodwin

[@gardenlove6356]

Dear Lord, I cannot stop watching this for two days now! Gave me goosebumps...so beautiful. Had my husband watch it and he told me it gave him goosebumps as well.

[@ngunevergiveup5374]

I'd pay a limb to able to sing like one of these guys☝️

[@mikelambert9314]

Just fantastic, performed this song many times. Technically very hard, brilliant you four, nuff said. you're my mentors even at 42 yrs guys. Keep going at it. Mike

[@davetherave8840]

Wilkinson.still owns this song. Rest only fit in

[@kathleenadams2268]

First time I seen this in West End. of London. Cried Buckets. Still get a lump my throat. Amazing Words and Lyrics

[@hommy1614]

Goosebumps!!! I read the novel as a teenager, but it was not until I had sons that this song made me cry. It now makes me think of all the sons, around the world, who go to war and leave praying parents behind.

[@janiceharward4893]

Beautiful! They are all wonderful! And Alfie Boe is incredible!

[@ianbradley7215]

at 2:40 ish they all adopt a different stance. Fists clenched, arms wide, conducting the music and clasping the heart. It's magical. Every one a winner.

[@nickbrind5912]

Let us not forget, this is supposed to be a hymn. Alfie's voice is beautiful, but it has to be Colm every time!

[@Taco2610]

All four fantastic in their own right but the definitive voice for this song without a doubt is Colm Wilkinson's.

[@NickC1966]

Saw Colm twice in Toronto as Valjean. To hear him sing this live literally gives you goosebumps. Standing O’s both times after the song. Very unusual during a performance.

[@johndeangelo4465]

Although all the singer's are great, Colm Wilkinson has been and always will be the best Jean Valjean. He developed the character for the musical and owns the role. No one can recreate the character as well as Colm Wilkinson. He owns the character.

[@robinpapasian9356]

Colm voice and body language are the most perfect. He sings with his voice but also through his hands.

[@r.j.powers381]

The single most extraordinary moment in live theatre in existence

[@snippetsofvictoria]

I will forever love Colm Wilkinson, but Alfie just absolutely does it for me with this song.

[@foxilaidee]

Still amazing

[@sometimesiwander7146]

I just bawl start to finish every single time. I guess I just hear more with my heart than my ears. Magical. Hauntingly sublime.

[@shavonnegramkow2699]

No matter how many times i hear this it still sends shivers of awe inspired joy up my spine this is a thing of pure and splendid beauty

[@giggle_snort]

I always get chills with the first "God on high," the shared last note, and at 2:15 when Alfie Boe finally comes in, changes keys like a BOSS, and blows all the other voices right outta the water.

[@LaraTang]

When Alfie comes in the wow factor multiplies

[@ohmegroin]

What gets me about it is that it just looks so effortless - mouth opens and words and music comes out.

[@MrsEJV]

I'm afraid people are going to torch my home if I have the slightest preference for Alfie. I feel SO fortunate to have heard such magnificent voices. It hit me the other night that it was Alfie’s eyes that carried the day. Hot coals as I picture Valjean's to be. Colm is magnificent and owns that last note of Bring Him Home. I'd be happy to see any of these gentlemen on the stage! What a gift.

[@JDere]

How many times I replay this song, I lost count. The song always leaves me emotional drained. But at the end it pump me up, full of live again. This emotional roller coaster, hard to explain. Now I want to hit the replay button again.

[@bernicekritcher5488]

Right now I have the chills listening to this beautiful song. The voices are magnificent. PS I saw Les Miserables on Broadway! Excellentt!

[@abbysmom29]

This is stunning....one of my favorites!!!

[@chingbachiller2613]

Great! Beautiful voices and song.

[@dkblack3461]

All four gentlemen do an outstanding job. But I have to say, Colm Wilkinson is my man. It baffles my mind that somehow his voice, after all these years, seems to have only gotten richer and more emotive. I have listened to him in my home thousands of times over the last thirty years. If I ever met him in person, I would probably start weeping like a young girl meeting her teen idol.