Gavin Creel sings Pasek & Paul's "Do You Remember?"

[@YoutuberSuperBurger]

Heard of his passing and very quickly was reminded of this ethereal performance. This struck a chord with me long ago and has stuck with me all this time… what a talent- so attuned internally… a great great loss for the world of theatre and music ❤

[@iturnedthecorner4]

So attuned internally is such a perfect description. You can FEEL his soul, his empathy, genuine kindness and depth-you can hear it always in his musical and artistic expression.

[@nabinavarro8641]

The same thing happened to me.. I heard the news and came here without thinking. It's so sad that such a talented performer is gone way too soon. RIP Gavin

[@dappiedocious]

Rest in peace, Gavin. Gone too soon. ❤😢 We will always remember.

[@iturnedthecorner4]

Sobbing. There will never be another voice like his. He was a dream. Seeing his debut as Jimmy in Millie when I was a musical theater obsessed middle schooler changed my life. Been obsessively listening to his golden toned croon since (22 years) and preaching about his painfully sweet voice to anyone and everyone I can passionately gush to. We love you, Gavin 💔

[@leftanglee]

watching this today hurts so bad. rest well Gavin❤️

[@jonnylowell]

Man. I found myself surprised by the emotions I felt yesterday after learning of Gavin's passing. I never knew him, never met him. I saw him once at a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen and opted not to say anything because I didn't want to interrupt his evening. His voice has been one of my favorites since the first time I heard him, and I discovered this Pasek & Paul song shortly after it was first posted solely because I was searching for more live recordings. The discovery of the work of these composers who would rightly go on to become so successful was just the little cherry on top. It would be easy to be lost in the technical facility of his voice: the seamless blending of registers or the intentional texture changes when he sang pop-influenced theatre and his own pop compositions. His stunning vibrato, effortless production, and his ability to swell and crescendo in such a natural way were just some of the ways his technique enhanced his craft. Most of all, though, Gavin was a communicator. His voice had an earnest honesty which gave a likability to characters that might otherwise be unlikeable. When paired with a good-natured character, the same honesty and earnestness made you believe every word that he sang. This really rings true in this song, and in his songs from John Bucchino's "It's Only Life" song cycle. Every word was believed, because every word had the ring of truth. My thoughts are with those who knew and loved him; it's hard losing anyone, but especially so suddenly at such a young age. As they grieve this incalculable loss, may his family and friends find solace in the outpouring of the love of complete strangers like myself.

[@ryanlilly7264]

This was the video where I first discovered Gavin Creel and Pasek & Paul. Thank you for blessing the world with your talent 💜

[@anthonyconnell5522]

Fly Free, Gavin ❤

[@katierotuno8600]

Here as I just found out about Gavin’s death. It’s a punch to the gut. This performance has always stayed with me all these years.

[@senorbuttz]

Me still here after 13 years wishing there was an official recording of this

[@ItsActs]

first time I ever looked up anything Broadway related back in 2011 and I clicked on this RIP Gavin

[@bullj73]

RIP Gavin Creel

[@sarahgaudet7431]

One of my favorite Gavin Creel videos… rest in peace 🤍

[@leilanihanaike]

10 years later and I am still watching this video. Best version in my opinion. Such a beautiful song with Gavin’s voice.

[@elizaw8768]

used to watch this on repeat when I was like fifteen. his voice is just as mesmerising as it was then. so so so devastated. rest in peace gavin ❤️

[@milton216]

I used to listen to this religiously, Gavin was a truly gifted performer and his voice was beautiful. Rest in peace

[@blakedubois1432]

Rest in peace Gavin ❤ thank you for everything you taught us

[@itswinterandrews]

Spent countless hours in college watching and attempting to replicate this performance, desperately trying to capture even a fraction of its beauty. I never came close. Rest in peace Gavin, you’ve inspired and will continue to inspire so many. ❤

[@johnnajackson9264]

Back 14 years later; still loving Gavin's performance here, and missing the Zipper!

[@isaacalter1959]

Literally his mix is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard I can't even understand how he does that with his voice

[@iturnedthecorner4]

Isn’t it remarkable? I agree, it actually has never made logical sense to me how he does *that*. What a profound loss 💔

[@MrNerdypantz]

Had to come back to this after hearing the news :( Rest in peace Gavin ❤

[@BaylorSarah59]

gavin's build through the second "do you remember" at 0:40 just made me melt. his phrasing is incredible. and then the "do you remember" at 3:23. gorgeous.

[@elcoopify]

RIP Angel ❤

[@musicalboy]

Rest in peace. One of my fav songs he sings!

[@5kypi3]

always remembered 💕💔 this will always be one of my favorite performances of his but now i can’t listen without sobbing

[@joshuanewman514]

returning to this, on this very - unfortunately - special day. Good night, sweet prince.

[@jmgannon51]

That beautiful clear tone ughh what a loss. Rest in peace ❤

[@michelleemanuelanyc]

Been watching this video since 08. Still so in love with this song and this rendition. No other's can even compare.

[@ToxicPopsicle]

Michelle Ricciardi I'm right there with you. I always come back.

[@niccih6715]

Same same same. ❤️❤️❤️

[@thevanderman]

Me as well ❤️

[@ivyhofmann1077]

Thank you, Gavin, for the joy and gifts that were uniquely you. You are irreplaceable and unforgettable. Imagining you singing and dancing with joy, free from pain. I will miss you forever.

[@SenorPantalones7]

I still can't get over how great this song is. This was my introduction to Gavin Creel (how have I never heard of this guy?!). What a beautiful song and a beautiful voice to match!

[@GermonoToussaint]

This was the first time I heard him sing.

[@thevanderman]

Same here.. heart breaking 😢

[@thevanderman]

11 years later... still love this so

[@hunterballard8916]

My voice teacher gave me this song and I’m obsessed

[@Laura-qmk]

Absolutely gorgeous! And on top of that, a genuinely kind and generous man.

[@msscott73]

This boy can sing his butt off :-). What a GIFT!!! I am so in love with his voice and this song. It is really beautiful.

[@kdoismadeofbacon]

Revisiting this today 🖤

[@iturnedthecorner4]

Me too💔. My favorite male voice forever.

[@mermaidismyname]

I was already tearing up a bit at this it is so beautiful, but when I scrolled down and saw it was about peter pan I started bawling like a baby.

[@azwrathfrost]

I wish this had an official soundtrack and Gavin singing this. 😢

[@Legendel]

Gavin = God. I need more Creel in my life. A LOT more.

[@zygernautproductions]

Just had a flashback to watching this forever ago and using it for a theatre audition

[@lolamatos2610]

god this song just is everything

[@Shaybop53]

I saw hair for the first (and not the last) time 2 weeks ago, and i have been obsessed with Gavin ever since. I can't get enough of his beautiful voice... wish he could sing me to sleep every night, lol

[@Gandreaux]

He has the most beautiful voice

[@LaCaliffaEnnio]

Gavin and Pasek & Paul were musical theatre students at the University of Michigan.

[@abigailmeyer8519]

So was AKB!

[@shimmershine78]

ahhhhhh i want to download this song and put it on my ipod to go to sleep to EVERY night!!!!

[@CombatAssassin8]

Do you remember? Flying high above the waves. Past a dozen amber moons, to an island of lagoons. With magic shores and endless caves. Do you remember? How the sun would stain the sand. How still the time would stay, golden arrows point away to that close but far off land. Tell me you remember. Tell me you remember. Do you remember? A pirate’s hand of steel. How one day you learn to trust that a pinch of fairy dust isn’t make believe, it’s real. Tell me you remember. Tell me you remember. Your ears have tiny holes now … The lines upon your cheek. You take longer than you used to before you choose to speak. You still bite your lip whenever you feel nervous, And you twist your hair when you don’t know what else to do. I remember that, I remember you. I remember you, you. Do you remember? When at last, I stole your kiss. Many children come and go, I forget them once they go. But you’re the only one I miss. Close your eyes and see, somehow remember, remember me.

[@starsarai720]

This performance is FLAWLESS!!! Absolutely beautiful...

[@voxextremos22]

Man when he sing I remember you it's the highlight of the song

[@Anime4eversix]

its amazing how the vid of Do You Remember by Pasek & Paul only has less than 500 views but yet so many famous people know it.

[@morgansmart833]

even all these years later this performance still gets to me

[@mslexy403]

This song is absolutely beautiful. I adore it so much. And adding Gavin Creel just makes it that much better

[@seandunavant]

i watch this every day to give me inspiration

[@dreamauthor933]

Stupid Gavin Creel with his effortless vibrato and beautiful face and preference for men.

[@TylerWhizzite10]

this has been playing on repeat for about three days for me

[@rapidreadr73]

he's so talented -- its kind of ridiculous. and considering how hard it is to sound good on a recording of a live performance, i can only imagine how incredible he was in person. what i'd give to actually meet him! he's such an inspiration. pure & simple *inspiration*.

[@iturnedthecorner4]

It IS ridiculous; it WAS ridiculous, how could someone possibly have talent like that? Hearing him in person will forever be one of my most cherished experiences. I always thought I would have the chance again and I felt the same about wanting to meet him, it was a dream all these years.

[@dawneabdulal-bari9313]

Nice! Glad to have discovered this artist!

[@sav6699]

Gavin's everyman. My vision of everyman. Everytime I hear him, I learn something new about myself.

[@taybay3791]

so beautiful. everything about this.

[@hollyreif4231]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mymixedtape05]

words can't express how beautiful.

[@PCStrothmann90]

I love him - he is quickly becoming one of my favorite performers ever!

[@Katezchan]

! this was on my birthday. :D This is an amazing song.

[@kgoeller101]

he is! i met him after seeing hair too and he's soo sweet! the whole cast was just so kind and fun :D

[@JeffreyMello]

2:54 ugh, so beautiful. Absolute vocal perfection

[@TomWheresYourLeggat]

Thank you thank you thank you. Perfect combination. xxx

[@illbeyourwendy]

I cannot stop watching this video, I love it!

[@patebrisee]

omg, watching it in high quality just makes it that little bit more amazing.

[@KatNardizzi]

i just love Gavin. One of the most sincere, kind, encouraging and genuinely passionate people I've ever met. and his voice is perfect :)

[@sbort]

gavin is really too much to handle. there are no words to describe him. listening to gavin sing is like falling in love...

[@bbmonkey14]

I love the emotion in his voice throughout this. Especially in the last verse when he says "you're ears have tiny holes now." and "You still bite your lip." It's so beautiful.

[@KatNardizzi]

how could you forget such a thing? I could never forget how amazing Gavin is :)

[@domsbabygrl]

I am so glad Pasek and Paul are alive and creating beautiful pieces of art like this. And Gavin singing it doesn't hurt either. :)

[@shiraw2617]

Beautiful!

[@caseym5004]

Pasek&Paul, you are pure brilliance, please get this onto a CD!!

[@shimmershine78]

i just heard the first 30 seconds of this and fell in looove!!

[@gahlindafied]

i just fell so in love with this performance.

[@shimmershine78]

oh my gosh i just realized that this is supposed to be peter pan singing this to Wendy! that makes me love it even more!! haha i love how his jacket is sparkly.

[@mariamikheyenko]

We studied together at the University of Michigan School of Music (class of 1998), and it was clear even that he was going places... Bravo, Gavin!

[@CalmBlue]

Dude's got chops. The guy who gets him is damn lucky.

[@BroadwayBaby313]

so beautiful.

[@heydonayay]

I love him. Honest to god one of the most talented men on broadway today. His voice takes you away.... And he's just adorable! ;)

[@TarotwithB]

five people have no taste what so ever. he is brilliance and extremely beautiful.

[@Bridance266]

pasek and paul are really going far....their talent really shines through their songs

[@SuperHaws]

It is so inspiring to see everything he has accomplished in life coming from such a small town in Ohio way to go Gavin! And yes he is a very sweet genuoi

[@newillumination921]

i forgot how much i loved his voice.

[@musicalfreak49]

its the male version response for Scott Burkell and Paul Loesel's 'Never Never Land' :)

[@TVP4]

Pasek & Paul are really coming up in the world!

[@LazEstrada]

i know... i need this now.

[@graceedits3118]

Seriously so beautiful

[@chelsea2246]

absolutely beautiful :)

[@patebrisee]

This is perfect!

[@RadioLover1118]

Gavin Creel is my inspiration. I love him. end of story.

[@dimasdog06]

Simply AMAZING! I really hope this song can be put on a cd somehow!

[@cveechee]

ahh so wonderful. gavin is amazing...and so are benj and justin.

[@adeairam]

wonderful!

[@broadwaystar2011]

omg! as soon as he started...ugh! he is so fucking amazing!!!

[@sbort]

he's my husband. he's perfection. when God created the singing voice, he had Gavin's voice as the ultimate goal : )

[@YLAnthony]

Am i the only one still watching this daily? It is so addicting!

[@mcr343rocker]

wow this is amazing! i feel lik im flying!

[@DeepRedWall]

Gavin Creel is awesome!

[@mpires2020]

ugh the man is perfect.