Jeremy Jordan - "Ben's Birthday Medley" (Best Gift Ever!)

For my birthday, Jeremy told me he would sing a medley of any songs that I wanted, no questions asked. So, the night before my birthday, I wrote this little arrangement, and handed him the sheet music night-of and...ta-da! Here it is! Best gift ever! We had so much fun!
This was performed as our encore at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center on March 6th, 2019 in Aventura, Florida.
In order, the songs presented are:
"Part of Your World" (The Little Mermaid)
"Over The Rainbow' (The Wizard of Oz)
"Let It Go" (Frozen)
"I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman" (Britney Spears)
"Wannabe" (Spice Girls)
"It's All Coming Back To Me Now" (Celine Dion)
"Memory" (Cats)

[@thesunshinesgold]

Imagine having such a good voice that you feel completely comfortable sight reading random material in front of a live audience because you know in your heart you can hit absolutely any note that comes your way

[@Tillysnow1]

TO BE FAIR Ben wouldn't have put it in a bad key, everything was comfortable in his range

[@ElizabethT45]

I'm sure these are all songs Jeremy already knows :)

[@kayakrist]

Having such a good voice AND friend

[@lestmak]

He’s sung pretty much all of these songs in his concerts before. Nicely put together though.

[@theblackcat2792]

@@lestmak no all not the spice girls or the brintny Spears

[@brianlozano5220]

Jeremy can sing ANYTHING I tell you. Best male vocalist by far. He must be a riot as a friend. Laughter nonstop.

[@johnpauloramos2802]

Brian Lozano CAN I BE HIS FRIEND AND WE'LL SINGG ALL DAY LOLOLOLOL

[@MariaSanchez-ts8vl]

Djsjzjdhishsiwiwh

[@ep8755]

I'm not really a Britney fan, but he sounded pretty phenomenal on "Not a Girl." Wouldn't have believed it unless I heard it with my own ears.

[@angelbunny101]

I went to Ithaca College. Jeremy was a senior when I was a sophomore. He was always kind. I wish him all the best. ❤

[@molliuspontmercy]

bro danced more in this than he did in the entirety of newsies

[@ilovexem]

LMAO

[@minsunkang7264]

You can literally _see_ the moment Jeremy realizes the transition from Celine Dion to Cats and I'm finding his expression way more funny than it actually should be

[@Dannychii]

Well, they DID created the most epic medley ever written before, and they had this transition there too.

[@ritarose24]

Broadway Enthusiast what’s the time stamp for that?

[@iammary191995]

@@ritarose24 I think it's 4:14 because it's the only reason I can think of for him to say "oh jesus" at that point

[@vye6737]

@@iammary191995 it's on the pages turn after that that when his face just emotes a "okaaay guess this is happening" look

[@mtb1202]

@@ritarose24 5:06

[@vickyrobinson6429]

Holy how well does he know his intervals to be able to sight read that transition from Celine Dione to cats

[@eeffiieejj]

I just found a video of him doing that transition from 3 years ago ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKlhqyNdpansKM ), that probably helped. But Doesn't make it any less impressive.

[@ElaineVilarinho]

@@eeffiieejj ohhhh yes!!! i knew I've seen him singing this before and being a little bit more extra than here haha

[@Sazc_94]

That transition from its all coming back to me now to memory. DAMN

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Ben's medleys are life. The transitions are SO GOOD

[@veronicasawyer6099]

HE WAS COMPLETELY TAKING A SHOT IN THE DARK

[@ML-yn9yu]

Jesus lawd, was as good as the key change in the Its all coming back to me now vid.

[@ayeoritset5049]

“And NOW THEY KNOOOW... I’m not a girl” 😂

[@mariewikiwaka3851]

Have you ever seen a man more secure in his masculinity than Jeremy Jordan?

[@Bachingchung]

Sometimes I forget he's straight. XD

[@mariewikiwaka3851]

Justin idk if he’s straight but he’s definitely married to a woman.

[@catherine6002]

i'm convinced he's just a straight version of andrew rannells

[@justaguy1768]

He's a treasure

[@marius32547]

Justin he is not

[@themelodystar4286]

2:26 Benji: "Sing child!" Jeremy: *severely questioning his decision to trust Benji for this medley* "I hate you so much..."

[@ashddd]

I think he says "Sing child!"

[@aliblue3605]

He’s probably thinking, why do you do this to me Beni. Lol

[@rkjs7615]

*frozen starts playing* Ben: ^v^ Jeremy: -_- Ben: **v** Jeremy: -~-

[@ohwow6640]

Perfect description

[@juliadst]

I am in love

[@asyrdal4059]

"What's next?" *opening chords of Dion* "Oh, of course." This was SO FUNNY XD Happy birthday, Ben!!!!

[@theblackcat2792]

Yes

[@SusanOnTVShows]

Did you catch why Ben picked that verse? I couldn't understand what Ben said?

[@SusanOnTVShows]

@Sarah Hamilfan Thanks.

[@fatheranthony4pope]

@@SusanOnTVShows he said that it is the verse that they always cut if Jeremy wants to do a shorter version of the song.

[@natvandersee4818]

4:57 that transition from Dion to Cats is fantastic

[@unicornpotato0751]

Tbh at first I thaught it was the same song

[@moviemelody2210]

Nat Vandersee it’s actually 5:09

[@itscamillataylor2775]

“Why are you making me sing this verse” 😂💀

[@iolanthedemos234]

*Frozen Starts playing* Jeremy: Oh jesus we're doing this again...

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

"The good part this time." LOL

[@addisonadams7310]

Exactly what he was feeling .

[@AriDelgato]

The fact that he can sing so well and fuck around at the same time just proves that he’s a god lolol

[@goopyfish3275]

The range of emotions Jeremy went through from 5:00 - 5:15 was priceless

[@TheJusticka]

One month of being a woman in 15 seconds 😂

[@cjcgaming7265]

At 5:45 when Jeremy realizes he'd better not stray too far from the music. :)

[@theblackcat2792]

Haha

[@beep6185]

It was about to make a dramatic exit

[@awwwitscrizzy6505]

he let it go lol

[@m011ynice03]

Lmao he’s not the best with lyrics😂 had to run back to check which chorus he’s supposed to be on

[@user-cf1lk8gz6k]

I don’t think Jeremy has ever hit a wrong note in his life 😂

[@musicfan189]

He has... On purpose, to mess with his wife... XD

[@moviemelody2210]

@@musicfan189video?

[@Lay-Z_Studios]

I wasn't expecting to watch a Jeremy Jordan *Let it Go* cover, but here we are.

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Oh my heavens the shift into MEMORY.... What a pair of geniuses.

[@booboofairy8014]

Props to Ben, I didn't think is was possible to be sung to like that by Jeremy and still be able to play the piano so amazingly ...

[@nicole-og7dx]

Jeremy’s laugh is why I’m alive 3:55 (Also happy birthday Ben!!)

[@zai9407]

If Jeremy Jordan sang to me a Medley for my birthday it’ll also be the best gift ever

[@haleyhernandez1850]

Same here I absolutely love him.

[@crashvds777]

If Jeremy Jordan ever sang to me I would pass away immediately

[@camilavillarreal9731]

I never knew I needed Jeremy singing Britney Spears and the spice girls

[@bribeatriz]

i’ve literally survived on this video like it’s scraps under the table and i have nothing else to eat

[@chingyee1681]

I heard the opening of ‘Let it go’ and I was like OMG NOW HE NEEDS TO SING ‘Into The Unknown’

[@NeveB]

Chingyee Chow your prayers were heard lmao

[@pianorachel4058]

Ben, you are incredibly talented!!! Amazing arrangement (adore the key changes, seamless transitions), beautiful playing, and you are a dynamite accompanist! Triple threat!! Thank you for sharing your gift! I know sometimes you can get lost with such a talented singer, but you are the shining star in my eyes!

[@brauhala]

Rachel!!! This is so so kind! Thank you for your sweet sweet words! You made my day!

[@thebeastfreekickers824]

in its coming back to me now i was hoping for him to do the part when he yells no and sing a higher octave

[@SusanOnTVShows]

I bet Ben was hoping for that too.

[@ameliago70]

Thank you Ben for sharing your (amazing) birthday gift. Magic always happens when Jeremy and you are making music together. I love your friendship!

[@ambyskz]

OKAY BUT LIKE CAN WE TALK ABOUT HIS VIBRATO THO!!!!

[@amandameleen9084]

Ben singing the "forever" part of the Celine backup 🤣 subtle shade.

[@coldtink93]

Okay but now I need a full version of Jeremy singing Memory 😩

[@hannahlynn8028]

JUST RECORD A STUDIO ALBUM ALREADY.

[@sharipehl7850]

I would buy it, download it, stream it...whatever it takes to listen to him sing!!!

[@jwrocks]

I think he has.

[@addisonadams7310]

I WANT THIS ON SPOTIFY

[@cindywilliams1600]

@@jwrocks where? Please tell !

[@sadiebird318]

5:04 because i’ll need to come back to this daily

[@isabellayodice8699]

Jeremy Realizing he has to switch from Celine to Cats i HILARIOUS :)

[@alaenaagbisit4950]

Everyday should be Ben's Birthday. 🥳💕💕

[@sorkinfanatic]

I feel like it's allllllllll of our birthdays and it is amazing!!

[@smokesobiezyje6399]

Jeremy: Ready? Me: AS I'LL EVER BE

[@Christiangirl727]

That transition from Celine Dion to Memories was flawless 👌

[@ashleydecelles957]

Watching this back because Ben just put out the alternate It’s All Coming Back to Me Now and I’m LIVINGGGGGG

[@Jcat_Nguy23]

IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THAT POSE AT 2:09?! IM DYING

[@zoerosiee]

This may be Benji's birthday gift, but it's really a gift to us ALL. Happy birthday, Benjamin!!

[@mikewolf5367]

Proof Jeremy can sing ANYTHING. True talent.

[@ethanl886]

3:53 “foorrever” HAHAHAH TEAAAA

[@theblackcat2792]

JJ laugh is gold honestly

[@emilyguilfoyle8749]

Jeremy singing a birthday medley... my dream

[@asyrdal4059]

Okay, but wait, I'm freaking out over the piano at a certain part because it's amazing and I just can't EVEN-- Give me a sec let me find it... 4:47!!! And of course 5:42 LOL

[@emmasoemer5518]

His sense of humor😂 I heard Celine and was like “this couldn’t get any better” and then it went into Memory and I was like😮😭😍 Jeremy is AMAZING.

[@sylvieolsson3537]

BEN is amazing!

[@jacobmccoy9113]

3:58 Benji: too distracted by jeremy to play the right notes

[@kaylimanalo9674]

I've seen this video 100s of times already but i only just noticed that Jeremy got so into the Celine song that Ben had to signal to watch the sheet music and flip the page before he missed the transition

[@unicornpotato0751]

Wait where?

[@silentsmurf]

lily vuong I think starting at 4:55

[@jessmcmasl]

I’ve watched this video 10 times...just today, for that Celine-Cats transition ❤️😍

[@fjanicas99]

His laugh after wishing HB do Ben at the end was priceless! 6:33

[@erinlafferty5701]

love the wee nod to the background singers during its all coming back to me🤭😂

[@lerrinsawyer6240]

Amazing arrangement!!! Perfect transitions into all the songs, and as always, nobody could sing it better than Jeremy

[@indigopai]

The way he says 'of course' when the Celine Dion kicks in...aw, this was cute! Thank you for sharing! What an upstanding guy :)

[@coldtink93]

Lololol I can hear myself scream when Celine Dion comes in 🤣🤣

[@paridasnapesnapesnape5584]

I just realized that Ben really has a perfect job - this is incredible. Sincerely, a piano + Broadway-loving med student

[@kaitlini.7972]

Wow have you ever heard such an angelic thing? Ben's piano playing and Jeremy being the king he is? Yes please

[@laurelwelch6295]

"It's all coming back to me now" with JJ. Iconic choice, Ben! Happy birthday!

[@jenniferjeffries83]

Happy birth month, Fairy Godfairy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and best friend with us, we love you so much! I’m so grateful I got to see you both Tuesday night! 💞 This medley is PERFECTION!!!

[@micacabelanger7440]

Who knew I needed to hear Jeremy Jordan sing wanna be

[@livaliberte4275]

Even years latter coming back to this videos still gives me ungodly amounts of serotonin

[@anrina]

Ben, you're a genius XD. Why does Jeremy sound so perfect on every song? Man, I'd seriously drop so much money to see Jeremy do a full Jim Steinman set, lol.

[@emazzing1]

The dislikes are Jeremy on his secret accounts. Also I was there and y’all were friggin amazing,

[@theblackcat2792]

No probly pultzer and synder and the delancey brothers

[@emazzing1]

the black cat lol I was gonna type that but I put Jeremy cuz he was like sO done with it 🤣🤣

[@theblackcat2792]

@@emazzing1 hahaha I just said that because (we always blame them)

[@crashvds777]

Also now I just need a full version of Memory

[@snowsadventure57]

How many times have I come back to this video? Countless. How many times will I rewatch this? The limit does not exist

[@xXxCoralCatxXx]

Uhhh that transition from Celine to Cat's 💕 beautiful 😍 great job you two👍🏻

[@entertainmentstarz1]

Ben you're so lucky to have this on your birthday. I wish I could have that for my birthday.

[@joshiemike6690]

That transition to memory was seamless

[@p.fantuci]

It's visible that you were both having a lot of fun and that you are great friends! Had me smiling all the way through :)

[@finonyaj]

has this man ever strained to hit a note in his life?

[@michellegunn5684]

Fantastic duet by two very gifted musicians and friends. Thoroughly enjoyed on many levels. Thank you.

[@shelbyresz0165]

ben just giving the people what they want, we love that

[@yvonneyvonne2513]

Each time I think I couldn't love this guy and his gifts more he comes out swinging and proves me wrong.

[@BroadwayBets]

It’s not a Ben celebration without a medley lol!! Happy Birthday to my favorite Fairy Godfairy 💕💕

[@emilylovesmattsmith]

Jeremy Jordan singing the Spice Girls IS LIFE!

[@annamarion97]

His wife is so lucky.

[@hannahharrison1030]

gotta love the end when he just whispers 'happy birthday ben' with that look aha

[@RGBCovers]

We all just wish Jeremy could do this for us... ❤

[@teresabailey8508]

Any medley that includes Spice Girls must be played on constant loop!

[@karisdhamarai5116]

From Celine to Cats....brilliant. This is amazing.

[@margot_rain]

Hands up who wants a full rendition of Memory now?

[@Yelji]

I'm glad this is only 7 minutes long, or else I'd never leave.

[@aliblue3605]

He can sing anything, this was awsome and so funny too. he's knows how to entertain. You did a great job with the arrangment and Jeremy's face and reactions were hillarious.

[@MissMeganM0810]

I love that transition between Celine Dion to Cats. So perfect.

[@mikewolf5367]

Also let’s take a moment to point out how amazing a piano player Ben is and his beautiful musical arrangement.

[@tifflau4202]

I wish Jeremy was my friend. I’d want him to go to karaoke bars with me

[@jeraleewood5969]

So fun and fresh and impromptu!!! LOVE THE, "FLAWS!" BUT PERFECTION AND FUN, AND AN AMAZING FRIENDSHIP AND TALENT! Especially if Ben asked for this "GIFT" from Jeremy, and he obliged...HALARIOUS!!! Just shows you how talented and entertaining they are together!!! I wanted an encore!!!

[@jeraleewood5969]

ENCORE!!! ENCORE!!! ENCORE!!! I can not wait until Ben's next Bday!!!

[@chelm811]

I truly cannot explain the happiness that I experience when I listen to this… over and over again.😊❤

[@Jenna-fc7sy]

I had the biggest smile on my face through this whole video. Happy birthday, Ben! 🎈

[@tylernix9854]

The transition to Memory blows me away

[@donnachatterton6298]

I just found Jeremy,,,,,,,what a great find!

[@liddellsoul3344]

Jeremy Jordan is slowly becoming my favorite person, and I’m not mad.

[@mothmano-o5638]

Jeremy: And it looks I'm the QuEeNnN Ben: yeahhhh I can't I'm dead xD

[@Orholam5]

I couldn't stop smiling, this is so good and cute and wholesome!

[@sarahyan1882]

I wish was my birthday and jeremy singing to me.

[@cjcgaming7265]

I wish I could 'like' this 1000 times. I'm sharing it everywhere!

[@oliviacigale7703]

that one person who disliked this video is seriously disturbed

[@onewhodreams]

It was probably Jeremy lol

[@theblackcat2792]

No probably pultzer and synder and the delancey brothers

[@ecceben]

gliding from Celine to Cats • awesome. :) :)

[@robertk4898]

Jeremy would make a great Captain Jack in Who's universe!! I just can't get enough of him! ...or a collaboration, with John Barrowman! Those two onstage would be heaven!

[@azvascos7542]

Ben, thank you for sharing your musical gifts with the world and sharing the wonderful video. Love your choices!