God Give Me Strength

[@helenjacobs4377]

I can feel real anger in this and I love it. Rawness and passion as only Raul can do it. H.

[@liz326522]

This man has my heart. Damn.

[@michaelakel]

Wow! What a class in how to use every aspect of one's voice from soft deep tones, falsetto to expressing powerful guttural pain. He even has changed his vocal quality to one that sounds more like Elvis Costello! Just brilliant!

[@peterhoffman7314]

This is incredible. Kudos to Raul for capturing the power of such a phenomenal song.

[@ruthflieger4523]

What a man ! He is wonderful. I love him since he was BARBA.

[@christya3970]

Holy Mother of God, that was intense. I think he left a piece of his soul on that stage. Gave me chills throughout.

[@gorettigirl71]

That's exactly how I feel when I watch this. I get the chills and pain in my heart every time I hear him sing this.

[@kerpat]

he is always all in.

[@stephenacs]

Overwhelming in all the best ways of a true, gifted performer.

[@lynn8101]

Raul is awesome person and actor I love the guy will always keep him close to my heart forever

[@ygokn]

This song lyrics have meaning of your expression. I'm so impressed.

[@bethdeesb]

I think Raul is brilliant with, not only his interpretation of songs, but his ability to tell the story through his voice. I went back and listened to Costello's version because I had never heard this song and I wanted to hear how Elvis and Burt interpreted it. Costello seems to sing the song with a sadness rather than an anger. Raul probably brings more anger to the interpretation of the song, but neither is wrong. That's one thing I love about Esparza. He brings his own passion and emotions to every song he does. He doesn't try to be like any other singer. Most anyone can sing a song, but not everyone can tell a story that communicates to the listener what the writer is trying to say. Raul is brilliant at telling the story, not only on stage in the many Broadway and off Broadway shows he has done, but also when he sings at events. Raul never just gets up and sings a song. He is "all in" when he sings and he brings the listener in with him.

[@oefangran]

ITA! He uses his awesome voice like Van Gogh used his paint brushes & pallet to paint an awesome picture for his audiences & I thank God for giving him his terrific talent...JMO

[@SinisterMicFinister]

Love both versions, but Raul can act when he sings. I think that's the difference. Also I don't think Elvis is the same angry young man he used to be. :)

[@Bushranger28]

You can't be serious his voice is very rough and no where near as good as Elvis's ,

[@SinisterMicFinister]

You should also check out a movie called Grace of My Heart. It's the first time I heard this song and it's a wonderful movie. Kristen Vigard dubs the vocals for Illeana Douglas.

[@lisabugland]

His ability to convey the story, the phrasing, his raw, true emotion and in my opinion, flawless delivery are magnificent, almost too much to take in. I loved this one!

[@oscar646]

The great looks, the wonderful instrument, and add to those the great acting ability with which he gives such a marvelous and unique interpretation to Costello’s incomparable song….what a package!

[@Eveholics]

Goosebumps.....Raul is phenomenal, he is superb, he gives me goosebumps the way he sings....

[@cococadeaux]

Ok, dying!!!! Bc I love this song and thought I had every version AND, I mean, hello? RAUL ESPARZA!!!!!!!

[@prisciladuarte9139]

Fabulous! Raúl, you blow my mind every time❤️

[@HaydenAllastor]

Damn... Raúl's voice...

[@marxjenn1]

Oh my God. Never have I heard such raw anger. I hope he ended his show or started his break with this song. He needs recovery time.

[@islezeus]

He has a beautiful voice

[@adrymanero]

Amo el estilo de Raúl Esparza para interpretar los temas, mas allá de su voz única, me lleva a donde está yendo.... Maravilloso!!

[@markaaronsite]

special interpretation, he makes it his own.

[@devoted47]

He does that with every character he portrays! He becomes them! It's amazing...

[@leighann6108]

Thankyou, this is lovely. I played it by mistake, it came on after another song, and I couldn't get to my laptop to stop it. SO glad I made that mistake, I love this. Love Raul.

[@lisawinnickshaat3985]

superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yeslets6049]

Wow, this is the same guy on Law and Order SVU? Actors are so multitalented...

[@IguanaMom]

Yes it is. There are a lot of great videos of him singing on here. You should check out him singing 'Petrified' in the musical "Taboo" (in drag) and 'Hallelujah'. He is a four-time Tony nominated Broadway actor.

[@yeslets6049]

IguanaMom Thanks for the suggestion, I checked out Petrified, It's a beautiful song, Raul just kills it too. I wish I had seen Taboo...

[@oefangran]

Hallelujah is my all-time favorite song of his but they are all SUPER! JMO

[@stephenacs]

And so many don't have enough venues to show off all those years of training in musical theatre, vocal training etc.

[@nursebridgie]

OH MY GOODNESS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS AND FAVORITE BROADWAY SINGERS 😱 Edit: whoa that was intense...

[@colby1032001]

Amazing

[@morganrobinson3066]

This is going to be my Hamilton audition song

[@cubalibre4498]

Okay …WOW

[@emmapicara9527]

OMG.

[@stephmasha]

I love 4:20..."I want him to huuuuurt"

[@teeniebeenie8774]

best best true love strength

[@JoshFreilich]

Sounds great! Would you happen to have "Accidents Will Happen," "Allison," or "Beyond Belief" from this same event?

[@TripleR-jz8qy]

Great interpretation. Wish sound better. You deserve better sound!

[@catherinejackson6571]

Kristen vigard is original singer of God give me strength

[@oscar646]

This is an odd criticism but I think he should have left the jacket off. Just a little overdressed for this naked and intense performance.

[@chriswinwood6501]

Tried too hard. Watch the original Ileanna Douglas / Kristen Vigard version from Grace Of My Heart. This one needs to take it down a peg or two.

[@jordoncarnegie1206]

Completely disagree. He captured every single emotion perfectly

[@TimeIdle]

Great vocal ability of course. A bit too hammy. Lyrics are painful enough as they are.

[@nursebridgie]

Yes! I love Raoul but he’s doing to much here - vocally and facially/performance - it just all feels like too much lol. 😅

[@ygokn]

こういう顔で歌うような、悲しみの歌だと思う。

[@charlesjahn2097]

First time I heard this rendition. Good job! But Elvis Costello owns it..... sorry! Too much screeching, straining and screaming, Raul.

[@jordoncarnegie1206]

No strain. He's an incredible vocalist who effortlessly switches from clear bright tones to vocal fry like it's nothing. If you were a vocalist youd understand the amount of control and training that takes