lea salonga i still believe

[@leonidesdelfindidulo53]

Miss Saigon was really made for Lea.

[@tomgallowitz]

I would go as far as saying Boubil and Schonberg's music is made for Lea, she is gorgeous in Les Mis as well.

[@Inthemixmedia]

Helps that shes gorgeous and talented too

[@mikeloredo]

@@tomgallowitz @tomgallowitz exactly what I felt when lea performed for her audition with claudemichel playing the piano and chris' part... when I heard the line "midnight and highnoon" part of sun and moon, effective as the melody fits her style. made me love musical theater and music itself.

[@TTFMjock]

And vice versa.

[@mizconti]

God. She’s a literal gift to this earth. That voice.

[@jamesvercruysse8359]

Her placement when she sings "As I can keep believing I live" is so unbelievably amazing that I cry every time.

[@brianpowers3742]

ME Too

[@peterlittlehorse]

guarenteed sobs

[@markcripps1819]

Two superb performances. Lea a teenager at this stage - astonishing.

[@callmebymyrealname3334]

She was 19 here 😊

[@lawrencejohnyap1415]

So beautiful to the ears... When Lea sang the line... "the name I heard him speak.. was Kim."

[@jasminerivera6375]

Claire Moore is so friggin under-rated. Personally I think this is one of the best duets EVER

[@amblewat1234]

She is very underrated! Musically her part in this song is harder. Her vocals are amazing!

[@keikei3301]

Why did they replace her with Ruth? I love both Claire and Ruth. I think both played Ellen perfectly

[@Girl-rj3qe]

She’s really underrated. She can sing both Ellen as well as Christine Daae

[@NoKrakana]

@@amblewat1234 I always have to replay the bit after "Chris, what's haunting you" bit because it's so good

[@JC11378]

You’re right! The song only works if both ladies have what it takes.

[@xuanlu4554]

Lea's voice is so clear, but I have to say Clair blown me away here. The high notes she hits were so beautiful.

[@lasktdave]

With all the musicals they've turned into movies I don't see why they haven't done this. Everybody should get a chance to see it.

[@lecourageuxame100]

Agreed

[@Ben-my2wz]

+David G. 2nd the motion

[@mikekaraoke]

+David G. Do you know how many people saw in the 80's + 90's, Don't get me wrong the box office for Les Miserbales was good but nowhere as good as the musical and in terms how many people have seen it was waayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more than that box offce + DVD/Blu Ray gross Are you American as Miss Saigon will be going on Broadway for a revival for a year so people can go and see it so they can go and take their kids Been doing a revival at West End for a long time now since summer of 2014, and been advertised a'lot obviously and will end on Feb 27th this year

[@lasktdave]

I'm in L.A. so I can't get to New York to see it. I'd still be interested if they could pull off a film version. Some adaptations of plays are great. Many..not so much.

[@mikekaraoke]

David G. Oh nice I have been L.A many times over the years, I'm from UK in England you ever been? What are some of the shows you have seen on Broadway, I know sometimes you Americans say play- but Play is spoken - a musical has songs and a'lot of it is sung through with some talking every now and then

[@inlovewithJLT]

Have yet to hear anyone sing this as well as Claire Moore.

[@jgreen66]

You are right! Moore and Callaway are the few who can hold equally well Lea.

[@BebeBoi674]

+inlovewithJLT No, everything is auto-tuned!

[@jamesvercruysse8359]

Tamsin Carrol does an amazing g job as Ellen.

[@ayrajudelleesteban5700]

True! I find the new Kim's pretty good but no one has ever equalled the great Claire Moore. She is one of a kind.

[@just_a_random_actress9063]

@@BebeBoi674 it's not!

[@bterjung]

Lea has the unbelievable ability to emote such depth while singing flawlessly. Her vocal precision is only surpassed by her grace. Whether singing as Kim here in Miss Saigon or as Eponine or Fantine in Les Miserable, she draws you into the role in a way that is magnetic. I've heard countless others sing the songs those characters sing, but never am I moved by the song in the way that I am when Lea does it. Quite simply, she is unmatched.

[@zimatar489]

Lea is the best Kim ever and Claire Moore is still the best Ellen ever. The one who played Ellen in Broadway is also a great singer but Claire Moore is just perfect for the role.

[@TheBongReyes]

Decades have passed and I still thank my parents for “making” me go & watch Lea Salonga perform in Miss Saigon. My very first professional musical I saw & still my all time favorite. Amazing singers have gone and taken over the role of Kim but, to me, Lea is still unmatched. Luckily, my parents also got me to appreciate another iconic, legendary Filipino singer...... Regina Velasquez. I didn’t know then but know now. Lea & Regina..... living titans of music power.

[@trex1563]

Claire Moore is just sensational. She came straight into this from 3 years as Christine. Just a fantastic all round singer.

[@christurner2140]

I joined the crew on Phantom just before the 1st year party, then got a job on Saigon just after Claire moved there. Goosebumps every time she sang. Simply awesome!

[@tannguyen7238]

Even though it's been a while, this scene still gives me chills like no other! The portrayal of emotion is just breathtaking, but I guess it can only be expected from the two wonderfully talented ladies Lea Salonga and Claire Moore :)

[@tannguyen7238]

Sean Dun Yes Sean, that's Miss Saigon ;) Both Lea and Claire are the original Kim and Ellen respectively. You want to get to know this soon? I doubt that "soon" is going to be in 3 months time :))

[@BillSchillaci]

Agree, totally. The intensity Claire reaches at 3:00 flies right off the scale.

[@tomgallowitz]

Equally as chilling from Lea and Liz Callaway (Broadway Ellen)

[@unidan82]

this should be renamed Lea Salonga AND CLAIRE MOORE - because Claire Moore is equally fantastic!

[@AlexisRoark]

True, but Lea was/is the star. There is NO BETTER version of this song than these two ladies. When they start singing together - I melt.

[@chammyent7271]

Lea is way better

[@swissmiss5685]

I think Lea Salonga is more better

[@sn00gums]

Who's better isn't the point. 🙄🙄🙄 The duet is between Claire and Lea.

[@RitsychServare]

They were the best for these roles. And I really like singing to Ellen's parts and no one has done it better than Claire Moore

[@donschmidt8203]

Lea salonga isn't the best kim ever she's the best anything ever. There has never been a talent like hers because she is the ultimate singer and actress. Such beauty and feeling in everything she does. The greatest female singer ever hands down.

[@fionascott6493]

Hear hear. She is outstanding.

[@FoodieBeautyStan]

I saw this for the first time in 1989. Ever since, it is my favorite, sad song with secretive meaning. It is love on many levels. See the play if u have loved more than once.

[@anairenemartinez165]

GalCharlotte I saw it on a matinee, wasn't my first choice. Bit melodramatic, killing herself why? This song, however moved me to tears,

[@FoodieBeautyStan]

Ana Irene Martinez 😍

[@cathyb-cbradioband6523]

@@anairenemartinez165 The musical is based on Madame Butterfly. The reason is this: Kim expected for Chris to come back for her. He doesn't know he has a son yet but she believes that he will come for her because in her eyes they are married (the ceremony they had with the picture of her parents looking on.) She of course doesn't realize that he's married legally now to someone else. When he does come to Bangkok, she sees that he is married and that Ellen doesn't want to take their son back home with them. Chris doesn't want to either because that would separate the child from his mother. He can't take both of them because the only way to bring an adult back is if he is going to marry her and he is already married to someone else. Remember, they only spent two nights and one day together. He was ok with the thought that she ultimately survived the fall of Saigon, and that's all he wanted to know. It complicates things that she has a son with him. All his life, she has been promising her son that his father will come and take them to America, the only way to guarantee that her son will go to the States and live a better life is if she is dead, because then Chris/Ellen will have no choice.

[@bella-fo6is]

Her voice has become so much more powerful, from hearing it. But the sound of her youthful voice will always be elegant and beautiful. Searched this up!

[@lisab5592]

I love lea salonga but damn claire's part really got me in the feels

[@hcstubbs3290]

lea salongas voice is so beautiful

[@mariek4726]

It still stirs up emotions even after all these years. It is on my top 5 Broadway musicals. Hats off to Lea Salonga for her performance.

[@amorphousbeing1]

I like this Ellen over the new one. Her voice is amazing.

[@roizeldiez3500]

As much as I admire Lea Salonga for her beautiful tone, the thing that amazes me most about her is her dedication to her art, discipline, and maturity that she brought into her role as Kim. She was barely 20 here for pete’s sake!

[@madeleinetierney8993]

Miss Salonga. You absolute goddess.

[@peggydwyer8187]

utter vocal perfection, Lea Salonga. love you.

[@technicala3159]

I'm Claire Moores voice on this track moves me to tears best Ellen ever

[@joelweisberg]

I have seen this wonderful musical when it 1st opened on Broadway with Lea. Then again several more times when it came to my home town Chicago. In all I I've seen it 7 times 4 with Lea. Needless to say, it is my all time fav, along with Les Miz.

[@annamdemarigny4300]

I saw the play in New York. She was amazing in all of her plays

[@mathewaelberts3494]

No wonder they said it was the best musical ever. Now, I know. What a powerful and moving performance! Great, talented people.

[@airaangelatubog8241]

This song just broke my heart. Gosh! It was so wonderful! Lea's voice is 💕

[@wewewooo]

"but when moonlight fills my room, i know you are here still." this is too painful to those whose loved ones are gone....from a wonderful voice of lea salonga...

[@waynedev1621]

Miss Saigon is a Masterpiece! Watched this Performance when it 1st Aired on TV! Still have it on Tape! I begged my Mum and Dad to buy me Tickets! Had them for Christmas! Eventually saw over 25 Times! The Original Production and Cast are Still the Best!x

[@isabellesanchez8580]

you still have it on tape?

[@janicehill8461]

This piece still kills me even now.....2024 today at the cinema....I cried.....both casts are untouchable.

[@derangeddoll6370]

Oh Claire Moore... You are so awesome

[@jgreen66]

Moore and Calloway are the few Ellens who could hold their own and blend beautifully with Lea.

[@enricotolentino1175]

The incomparable lea salonga in her magnificent performance. Hats off to Claire Moore for a tremendous voice as well.

[@jesse137]

I think this is 1 of the most beautiful songs from miss saigon. U really can feel the emotions of the actors here in this video. I've watched it the nth time! I cant get over it! They're both amazing!!!

[@noyrap101]

Superb! Great voice. NOTHING BEATS THIS.

[@frogolicious]

I remember watching this in theatre years ago, cried my eyes out! Love this song and the musical.

[@davidnash8586]

Well, quite frankly, I must have been in a coma all my life as I'd never heard this before twenty minutes ago and have since listened to it several times ! Isn't it exquisite ? Is that a strong enough word to describe something SO perfect ! I can't bear the thought that I've never seen Lea Salonga perform in any live show as she has to be the most wonderful singer EVER . I saw her sing in the 10th Les Mis show on TV and have watched that countless times too ! Right back to listen to this again...and again !

[@mikekaraoke]

+David Nash You must of been living in a coma, I remember this being promoted on TV with this song included on it, and segments on TV shows like Terry Wogan, Des O' Conner, OLIVIER Awards, TVAM, Posters on buses- The Cast recording was promoted on TV for shops like Woolworths, WHSmith, Our Price, HMV etc etc............I mean you must iof heard of it at least or saw it advertised-Where you from?

[@davidnash8586]

+mikey p Well Mikey p it simply somehow passed me by and I only discovered Lea when she sang at the Albert Hall in 1995 in the fantastic FIRST celebratory concert for Les Mis ! She played I think it was Eponine who gets shot and dies singing 'A drop of rain' in one of THE most heartbreaking scenes EVER ! Check it out !

[@mikekaraoke]

David Nash OMG so your not saying that song passed you by but the actual musical itself?????? I don't need to check it out seen it many times before, What other musicals do you like? Where you from?

[@mateeth]

Hahaha quit relate to that. But as for me, I missed everything. From Miss Saigon to Les Miserables. Being born on the late 90s sucks. Hahahaha I agree, she's the most wonderful singer I've ever lend my ears to! How can someone sing so perfect and move you to tears by just hearing a few lines? You can just close your eyes and feel the emotions of the song through her precious voice. And she's just amazing in every way. But I still wish that I was born earlier to see this live.

[@mikekaraoke]

Marionne Abiad You might of not gone to see it but you must of still heard of them musicals, As they would still get mentioned on TV shows and on the radio, Posters on buses.....+ Les Miserables closed in 2003 on Broadway-and is now on it's 2nd revival at the mo and will close in September

[@acefalcon100]

It's not the first time I've watched but it seems like it's always the first. I tried watching it one after the other for me not to feel the pain that goes down deep my heart but still makes my heart squeeze till it hurts and my eyes covered with spoon full of tears. They're all amazing. I love them all

[@littlemsbelledejour]

this is one of my favorite songs in Ms. Saigon :) it was so pure and full of emotion Lea has one of the most beautiful voices that make you want to listen to her over and over, :), or so that what happened to me.

[@2Bdiscovered]

MY FAVE SONG IN THIS WHOLE MUSICAL. LEA'S VOICE IS TOTAL PERFECTION. SO CRISP AND PURE.

[@trantho9891]

Lea's voice is filled with emotions, so beautiful.

[@davidbrill1237]

I could listen to her ENDLESSLY ... and always cry !!

[@marinelbinuya7163]

I love Lea's eyes

[@lartasiahodges2801]

In all of my 15 years, I have not heard good music that is in musicals & Broadway. I just got into this music & it literally changed my perspective in music.

[@spikychickify]

KIM Last night I watched him sleeping My body pressed to him And then he started speaking The name I heard him speak... was Kim Yes I know that this was years ago But when moonlight fills my room I know You are here... still I still I still believe You will return I know you will My heart Against all odds Holds still Yes, still I still believe I know as long as I can keep believing, I'll live I'll live Love cannot die You will return You will return And I alone know why (in a bedroom on the other side of the world, in America. A woman is Sitting beside CHRIS who is sleeping. She is ELLEN, CHRIS' s wife) ELLEN Last night I watched you sleeping Once more, the nightmare came I heard you cry out something A word that sounded like... a name And it hurts me more than I can bear Knowing part of you I'll never share Never know But still I still believe The time will come When nothing keeps us apart My heart, forever more Holds still (CHRIS wakes up from his sleep with a cry. ELLEN takes him in her Arms and calms him) ELLEN It' s all over, I' m here There is nothing to fear Chris, what' s haunting you? Won' t you let me inside What you so want to hide! I need you too! KIM ELLEN For still I will hold you all night, I will make [it all right I still believe you are safe with me As long as I and I wish you could tell what you don't [want to tell Can keep believing, I'll live what your hell must be I'll live you can sleep now You will return you can cry now And I know why I'm your wife now I'm yours for life Until we die until we die (In America, CHRIS holds ELLEN; in Vietnam, KIM is alone in Her room.)

[@mizconti]

Omg. Every track from this play is incredibly epic. Brings me to tears. I can’t. Thanks for the lyrics. Hits harder in black and white. Wow.

[@FritzB]

I love that they perform it as a scene from the show - as opposed to just singing the song. Makes it more emotional. Miss Saigon is one of my faves. Thanks for this!

[@debragarcia7409]

This is my 2ND favorite scene, next to Room 317. Amazing and talented actresses, love u both!

[@hjon9119]

+Debra Garcia same with me room 317 summarizes the whole plot

[@mayamagination]

+Debra Garcia Room 317 is heartbreaking omg when everytime I hear her say 'then you must take tam with you' i die a little inside

[@serjay5170]

No one in this world would ever match close to lea's performance. Not even one!!

[@anaihilator]

Much as I love Lea Salonga in Miss Saigon......Claire Moore ATE in this song.

[@trb7153]

These two knock this song ... out of the park. They nail it. Every time I play it, I am amazed.

[@mikekaraoke]

+trb7153 The 80's was superb for brilliant musicals weren't they - CATS, 42ND Street, Barnum, TIME, Starlight Express, Les Miserables, Me and my Girl, Chess, Phantom of the Opera, Buddy Holly Story, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Little Shop Of Horrors, Blood Brothers, Aspects Of Love, - EVITA- Although it did come out in the 70's it did run for a very very long time till summer of 86 so people got to see it in the 80's as well as the 70's :-]

[@phantomjo]

Such a great song, so much emotion in it! Poor Chris has such a hard part in this song.....just make sure I stay asleep even though these two women are singing about me. Also Claire Moore makes that key change look effortless and it's quite a toughie!

[@chammyent7271]

wow! thanks to internet youtube we could watch this phenomenal singer/actress LEA SALONGA! Such pure and angelic voice she has! She's incomparable! 💖💖💖

[@iam.aperson542]

lea sangola is so talented

[@TomIdelson]

Claire Moore is PERFECTION! They both are!!!

[@cintiavincze5916]

Mi Musical favorito y que excelentemente interpretado Bravo!

[@ErnieV76]

I’m obsessed with this song! All versions.

[@lillmango]

lea salonga is absolutely gorgeous!! she has that sustained innocence and youth in her...in her appearance and in her voice...its amazing

[@ErinLovegood]

This is one of my favorite songs from this show. Just two powerful voices kicking the crap out of this song. FANTASTIC!

[@bexter121]

I love Lea Salonga's Kim - one of the most heartfelt songs I've ever heard

[@amberwinkelman4708]

Had to sing this song for my singing class... Since then i really love this musical, even though i haven't seen it... Cried my eyes out, only listening the cd. Still waiting for it to come to Holland again...

[@AlfredinaPagnottofa]

15 years ago my Mum is still alive. I miss you Mum😢😢😢

[@joserr18]

i still believe...you will return----> and she did returned! MISS SAIGON returned! YESSSS!

[@Xeria]

they blew it out of the water...amazing singing

[@latinapeacechick]

oh my God, lea salonga is absolutely amazing. and at such a young age!

[@georgieag]

This is perfection.

[@susanprocter6285]

I love all the songs from miss Saigon

[@amihanbaldo8710]

It's 2020 and I still keep coming back to this performance.

[@77squirrell77]

Had the wonderful fortune to work on the crew at Saigon when both these were in the cast. Standing at the side of the stage when they both 'kicked off' made the hair on my neck stand up. Also worked on crew at Phantom with Claire (unlike some in the cast no pretensions, just a lovely lady). M Ball, D Willetts and Claire early in the 2nd act were un-forgettable. Goose bumps doesn't come close, and puts chart 'singers' like Madonna to shame

[@mikekaraoke]

+uncle bert That is awesome Bert bet you had a blast, They are 80's classics ...What other musicals did you work on???? Please tell me you also worked on 80's classics TIME or Starlight Express?

[@77squirrell77]

+mikey p No, just did the 2 shows over 4 years. Good times!.

[@mikekaraoke]

uncle bert Yea I bet you did have a good time and happy memories, So what other musicals have you seen and what do you do now?

[@amyagsalud5885]

just flawless singing!...i still watch this often.

[@japayukime6999]

I am a JAPAYUKI, also a singer & entertainer like LEA SALONGA. Former Japayukis like me performed in night clubs in Japan. As ENTERTAINERS, we all know that whenever we perform WE ALWAYS GIVE OUR BEST & TRY SO HARD TO PLEASE & ENTERTAIN PEOPLE WITH OUR SINGING, ACTING & DANCING always hoping they will like our performances. But it's okay na rin coz we earned big "lapads" in Japan that really helped our families financially back home. I hope showbiz Lea Salonga (whom many people find her hypocritical) will have SINCERE concern & support to her fellow entertainers like us Japayuki singers to ask the government to BRING BACK AGAIN EMPLOYMENTS IN JAPAN for us ENTERTAINERS (SINGERS & DANCERS) coz we can earn big "lapads" in Japan that would really help improve the lives of our families...

[@nocturnalsiren]

One of my fave songs! I love how Kim and Ellen's lyrics contrasted and complimented each other. ^_^

[@kishiaapple5557]

I CAN'T BELIEVE, I CAN FIND THIS WATCHING THIS IN AUGUST 18 OF 2021, A MEMORY THAT I COULD CHERISH CAUSE I WATCH THIS HEHE

[@89althea]

i'd wish they had this number on the gala night of miss saigon since claire moore is present.,

[@mikekaraoke]

+89althea The 80's was great for musicals

[@89althea]

+mikey p i was born in 1989. 😅

[@mikekaraoke]

89althea ah 80's baby :-] Where you from?

[@89althea]

+mikey p late 80's baby yah 😉 im from philippines

[@mikekaraoke]

89althea Blimey you replied 6 months later lol, How you been?? Have you been to the UK? I have been to Philippines a few times over the years

[@sylatorrealba]

Best kim and best ellen 😍😍😍

[@rebecca-rw7im]

レアサロンガさん素晴らしい！大好きなシーン💕

[@sharonkoperek190]

Beautiful voice!

[@ginshidalgo8982]

Omg claire was also outstanding here

[@missvassy]

I just saw Lea in Allegiance at the Old Globe Theatre and I kept remarkign to my mom how young she looks. Watching this video, it is clear she has aged, even though she still looks great. She looked so younger, barely a teenager, here.

[@federicosagun4615]

2 of the most beautiful singers in the world

[@ooxx118]

it's one million to find a real Star She was Born destined to be a Superstar

[@janepad385]

I think I can't listen to another Kim except Lea ",

[@kyzrsze]

I am really curious how 14 people could not like this absolutely beautiful video.......

[@rondameravella2885]

Not just not like, but actively dislike! The horror!

[@itsallaboutUandME]

goosebumps for straight 7 seconds lol

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

The song was like 4 minutes long.

[@itsallaboutUandME]

+musicaltheatergeek79 7sec was my longest. haha

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

Oh, you were experiencing afterglow. XD

[@Maranedy]

Lea is an international treasure. It doesn't matter which country she hails from. She's just awesome. And that other woman, oh gods her voice.... wow

[@robinkrieger8003]

Absolutely the best ! Kim has no equal in this role, and Claire is fabulous !

[@jecka1982]

oh my god after 5 years of not singing this song, i utter the first line and im in tears. wow, what a song!

[@brandonburrell8517]

This is a duet. And it's wonderful.

[@knuclear200x]

Major chills !!

[@mcdaddy1970]

got me crying like a baby yet again, so beautiful. an emotional rollercoaster of a musical all should go see and enjoy ty for posting ruel :))))

[@gerardloftus2857]

Still gives me goosebumps when I hear this version

[@evekelly8175]

Lea Salonga is pretty fab. I remember seeing her with Claire Moore in London shortly after opening. I’ve also seen Claire as Christine in Phantom so she’s very versatile indeed. I think I’m right in saying Claire also sings Jazz

[@pk4check]

1:19 Those eyes!..full of hope...still believes that he will return

[@adam4757]

Claire Moore really is excellent. Love her vocal control. A far better Christine Daae than Sarah Brightman too.

[@ceilocenteno6148]

Too bad she is asian

[@lololololtrololrofl]

ceilo centeno No she isn’t?

[@ceilocenteno6148]

I'm sorry I went out if th topic. The "asian" comment was for lea salonga

[@janetkendall8641]

I've always loved Claire's Moore voice and yes, I agree, she kicked ass as Christine Daae! Years ago, I found on the internet that she is a vocal instructor in London. I would love for her to be my voice coach.

[@madzariel]

Awesome Ms. Lea Salonga (kim).i am so proud of u..Raise the Philippine Flag..BEautiful voice..

[@rachaelmoralde9878]

this made me cry..cant stop crying..i felt the anguish and loneliness..superb Lea..

[@serjay5170]

Lea salonga the best kim ever. No doubt

[@RichardArsenault]

Absolutely Amazing! Looking forward to new cast coming to LA down the road!

[@thammarit0112]

I just saw Miss Saigon in Thai version. I'm impress and love this musical and thk organizer that bring it to thailand.

[@mikegalvin9837]

This is so moving and flawless reflecting the heartache and senselessness of War