Lea Salonga--Someone Else's Story

Artist: Lea Salonga
Song: Someone Else's Story
Album: Broadway Concert DVD
Year: 2002
From: Chess Broadway Musical
Other Info: Concert was held at The Philippine International Convention Center

[@gracepichler316]

Lea Salonga deserves more recognition in the Broadway world. Her voice is flawless, and she conveys such a deep emotion without even trying. Her facial expressions in this song are the epitome of perfection. She doesn't overdo it, but you can TELL she knows what she's singing about.

[@faeriekindred]

totally on point comments!

[@rodels.3745]

Probably my favorite music video of Lea. I love her facial expressions in this piece, very subtle, so much finesse, aside from her voice and enunciation which of course are perfect. This is the video I always like to visit when I tire of sports and politics.

[@pingnixon-hermansen5046]

She gets a lot of recognition; she was in Miss Saigon as Kim at 18! ....I thought that was a big thing

[@pingnixon-hermansen5046]

though of course she deserves more cause she is fabulous

[@virginiacayas5072]

@@rodels.3745 the best rendition with so much passion ever

[@laxgate297]

SHE HAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE IN THE WORLD!

[@klarahicks7301]

laxgate297 wow! That’s awesome!!!! I have so many great singers, I wish I could just pick one :))

[@coldwinters4973]

THE definitive version, in vocals, orchestration, and recording quality. 👏 👏 👏

[@FitzpatrickJames7]

She is the greatest female vocalist of all time her vocals are just superb not to mention how beautiful she is....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jarial7]

You can see why certain women were awarded the title Diva IE Goddess such a beautiful elegant woman with the Divine gift of music I totally agree

[@peterwhelan1827]

see Cynthia Erivo's version with the BBC concert orch from 2014 @ Royal Festival Hall honoring Tim Rice's music.

[@fiona-lyons]

@@peterwhelan1827 I checked it out and yes, it's brilliant but this is still better.

[@Toni_MarolLey]

It's just lately that I've encountered this song, 2023. And I love this version of Ms. Lea Salonga. Made me cry listening to this song😢

[@Gleem1313]

This song is sooo deceptively simple, yet so difficult to do well. I love her phrasing and pathos. Just lovely.

[@bridgetmcnaughton8864]

100% agree. My voice teacher just assigned the song and at first I thought that and when I started to sing through it you realize it’s a lot to work for.

[@jrj624]

Lea is absolute PERFECTION!!! Her voice ... Her beauty ... Her sincerity ... I don't think I've ever heard anyone say a bad word about her. Her talent is undeniable. When she sings it seems to come straight from her heart ... not some over-dramatized "performance". I think this is why she touches everyone so deeply. My greatest wish is to someday be able to see her perform live.

[@trantho9891]

jrj624 every singer (everyone) has haters, you can see dislikes under any video. No matter what the reason, as long as we like her.

[@elviecaidic4954]

I agree. I do not know her in person, yet i feel pride in me when she sings. Isn't she a national artist yet?

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

In December 2018 i had the the opportunity & honour to see her sing live at the Sydney Opera House, Australia. It was a majestic concert & she doesn't rely just on her voice to sell the song. She has so much facial expression in each song. I thought that she would never come to Australia & ticket prices were reasonable too. If she gets to sing near you , beg, borrow or steal to get your tix. It will be the best concert of your life.

[@patryn1231]

This lady nails every syllable she sings and speaks, what a pure voice and a lady through and through

[@siutingcat]

How can she sing every song so gracefully?

[@detectivefiction3701]

+siutingcat Exactly what I was thinking! She is one of the greatest female musical-theatre singers of all time.

[@ralphus44]

Also helps that this is one of the great songs ever for female singers.

[@pingnixon-hermansen5046]

Years of training, that’s how

[@sifridbassoon]

"and sadder than that, she knew he wouldn't even mind...." 😥😥😥 God, I wish I had written that line. Well, actually, I wish I had written the entire song. 😊 I always come back to this song when I want to have a good cry

[@avuhgajelomo7974]

Totally agree

[@detectivefiction3701]

As much as I love Judy Kuhn (who introduced this song in the original Broadway production of CHESS), Lea's is my favorite version of this song.

[@PitbullLover2010]

Elaine Paige was my intro back in the dizzle

[@KAF128]

@@PitbullLover2010 mine too. Saw it twice in the late 80s - don't remember this song at all!

[@SparklingSilverCurls]

@@KAF128 this song was added during the Broadway production back in the 90s (when they made many changes to the plot too). I think most productions in the 2000s now include this, regardless if they're following the original West End plot/production.

[@leslier515]

I never cease to be surprised at her vocal perfection. Never.

[@DanKeeleyMusic]

Perfection. True vocal perfection. Gosh...

[@faeriekindred]

Dan Keeley Absolutely true! It just doesn't get better. Her technique is sheer perfection, not to mention her acting ability.

[@alan2a1l]

I've heard a lot of beautiful music, lots of beautiful songs, lots of wonderful, beautiful singers. But I keep coming back to this; maybe the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. Thank you, Lea Salonga.

[@chestermilo8163]

I've watched couple of version of this song from artists all over world, and yet this is the version that'll top all versions. So effortless and flawless. The voice and facial expression. The diction that is so clear and clean. Bravo pinay!! Still watching? September 2019

[@rosebautista8781]

I will never get tired listening to this song . Lea's voice is so fine and mellow.

[@earthgrazer5511]

She and this spectacular performance got me obsessing over this brilliant song. I often come back here and everytime I do, I could never just listen once or twice but at least 5x. Yes, it takes me 5 loops to get over the weight of this song and the intensity of it to me. I haven't seen Chess so I'm just making my own context out of it. Man, how deeply it resonates with me.

[@youaresostupidtothenthdegr1260]

This is the most beautiful version of this song that I’ve ever heard! 😍

[@thomaslawrence2375]

Lea did the best version of this song and also I still love the fact as well that this musical was written by the boys from ABBA and you can definitely hear it in the song that it has an Abba-esque sound ❤️❤️❤️

[@bridgetmcnaughton8864]

Yeah, my first impression before I knew it was Abba I thought it sounds like Thank You For The Music

[@sifridbassoon]

It has always been amazing to me that Benny and Bjorn can write such wonderful songs for women (I guess they sort of had to...). I don't want to say "from a woman's point of view," but all of their ballads especially have an unusual "slant" to the lyrics, all the way up to Voyager.

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

Musically perfect. Lea is so beautiful.

[@rickmorrison4440]

We’re have I been all these years? I love music yet I just found her last week … by accident. An amazing talent, just amazing.

[@carolinewilliston4162]

I saw her in London in the original Miss Saigon. She was amazing!

[@josepharsanis20]

In my opinion, she is one of the Greats, I love her songs, personality and her Beautiful face. I am partial to Filipina women but she has it all, she brings tears to my eyes when she sings the Argentina song, wow! ❤️❤️ Joseph Arsanis

[@shabytin]

Her rendition is my favorite! This is absolute perfection!

[@elviecaidic4954]

When this extra- talented lady sings, one can be sure she won't let the Philippines down ---and the world !!!

[@jsteinig]

She dominates the lows

[@ScottUSA.]

She is phenomenal. I love when she sings this song. I just discovered it today. What a gift that she shares with all of us, her voice

[@eddrey8411]

Beautifully sang by a beautiful lady with the most beautiful voice!! 👍

[@kennethburnikell5103]

Even prettier now saw her in concert this year 2022 these videos do not do her voice justice she is with doubt the best live performers I have seen and I have some of the best nothing comes close too this classy lady ❤️ ♥️ 💙

[@iamcalculus]

A great storyteller. Pitch is ALWAYS perfect. She must be the Goddess of Music. 💜

[@avuhgajelomo7974]

Except the very last note - it wobbled a bit but I thought it added to its authenticity

[@VivienLadyO]

Elegant and heartfelt.

[@jonbreen1]

WOW... Amazing.

[@liable4642]

my teacher gave me this as a song to sing and at first i was like ha another love song but i started practicing it and cried immediately lmao

[@rongross309]

Absolute perfection. Period.

[@derrickozuna1278]

"Long ago...." --- already in tears!

[@Marnild]

Wow.. Gorgeous..

[@roxanneperdue1288]

really beautiful. i've heard several vocalists do this and Lea has such a lovely ease and passion to her voice.

[@jazzlover1317]

I love this song sung by Lea Salonga and Cynthia Erivo. Their delivery is both dramatic and innocent. Emphasis are properly placed. Beautiful song...two beautiful ladies.

[@JustSoLeopard]

her voice is flawless

[@chapsbryan1216]

Majesty, royal highness...God. Perfect pitch that is delivered with perfect emotion...LEA SALONGA-THE BEST!

[@hazelbasnett6571]

awesome such depth of feeling she makes the song come alive

[@lanivirtudes1134]

enough please!!!!!!...my heart is bursting.... i wish i could see you perform live before i die..

[@paulcowperthwaite3572]

I've just seen chess yesterday in London. ..this lady nailed the song.why haven't I heard of her before she's ace.id pay to see her in concert.going to see if I can buy her cd next!!!

[@KAF128]

Think she started in Miss Saigon.

[@pattaegray688]

She was the voice of Jasmine in Aladdin

[@09182801329]

She's known in the west end.. The original Kim in Miss Saigon.. Winner of Olivier award

[@sergeiparajanov]

Superb. As beautifully acted as it sung. Salonga is a miracle.

[@irvinghallschool]

Wonderful. Will always be a fan of Lea Salonga. I always watch her concerts on KZbin. Can't wait to watch her concert in Manila.

[@55archduke]

When she hits that "Go Now!" My heart stops.

[@rodels.3745]

Yeah, that's a highlight. But actually it's her immediate smile (or smirk?) After her "go now" that amuses me.

[@sifridbassoon]

I choke and then start blubbering

[@kr-ir5ll]

Rod Els she smirk because she lately realise the story is her ..

[@avuhgajelomo7974]

Me too! That GO NOW really struck a chord. I’ve seen many interpretations of the song but Lea’s GO NOW is something else. It’s perfection!

[@jillbald1430]

Yup. Goose bumps!

[@marianneaningat795]

Wow! Bravo Ms Lea!

[@HagbardCeline42]

Man, I wish they'd have had Lea in the concert instead of Idina Menzel. Lea's the only one who has done this song as well as Judy Kuhn.

[@jsybaz100]

If you're referring to the concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2008, it was Kerry Ellis who sang this, not Idina Menzel.

[@Tarotlynx]

Yes, Lea as Svetlana would have been epic.

[@claudiamastroianni4300]

@@Tarotlynx This song is sung by Florence, not Svetlana.

[@Tarotlynx]

@@claudiamastroianni4300 Originally, that was true. But they changed it later because it works better.

[@claudiamastroianni4300]

@@Tarotlynx Oh, right! I’m familiar with three different plot lines / scripts (I know more exist), but really only listen to the original cast recordings from the 80s. *sheepish*

[@VGiustetto]

bravo,bravo,bravo!!!

[@onbe804]

Beautiful

[@singingstars931]

Simply the perfect singer for this song!

[@gordonfleming5001]

Beautiful!

[@dahenmorales]

What a lovely voice!

[@tjaime46]

Lea, you make the Pilipinos proud!

[@Rainestorm2556]

Such a beautiful song, I’m singing for this choir and it’s mesmerizing

[@Heyjay454]

I love this song so many singers actresses sing it well but they don’t act it I am in tears after watching this this is my new favorite version of this Lea owned this song and even out of the context of the show!!!

[@avuhgajelomo7974]

What do you mean it is “out of the context of the show”? Just what is the show context anyway? Isn’t it just about broadways songs and this song is from a broadway musical called Chess - where is the out of context part there? Sorry I just don’t get it... please enlighten me

[@Heyjay454]

@@avuhgajelomo7974 it is taken out of the show and sung in another form...so that the context of the show does not precede or follow the song...

[@sachseco]

DEAR JOSH LI, THANK YOU FOR THE WORDS & THE CHORDS, HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS INFO FOR A LONG TIME. THANKS AGAIN!, SINCERELY, SACHESCO

[@MariaMadz]

no one can beat Ms. Lea Salonga's voice... i wanna be like her

[@abybartolome]

Watching this January 2021! Goosebumps!!

[@morisettea9990]

Vocal perfection. Can’t say anything else.

[@rjgc4409]

She was 30 when she did this concert. Prime of her life, her voice.

[@rubyrayne7774]

Love!

[@laylah9150]

this is literally my favourite video on the internet

[@afanofgreatsingers6674]

This is the BEST interpretation out there on KZbin.

[@peterbutler2437]

So perfect.

[@tinafarrar2527]

Not familiar with this song, but I really enjoyed it PLUS especially with her singing it!💞🎶

[@JF-sh2sm]

It’s from an awesome show called ‘Chess’ written by Tim Rice along with the men from the pop group ABBA, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. It’s very underrated because the plot is complex but it has one of the best scores ever written for a musical!

[@jeta3470]

I love this song so much. I'm so proud of you Ms. Lea Salonga. I'm proud to be a Filipino..

[@smc0910]

Easily the best vocal rendition of this song!

[@robertedisonq.deleon2655]

Pitch perfect!!! 👏👏👏

[@markcripps1819]

Perfection.

[@kr-ir5ll]

I can picture this song in the movie "Becoming Jane".. Make me tear..

[@janetsutton4592]

This is perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yellowgirl05]

how does she make a tightly pulled back messy bun look so good?

[@groteabbafan]

What a great song and voice 😢thanks

[@myraflores4608]

Superb! I can't help my ears to listen.

[@erwincagampan5777]

Ganda niya.

[@singingstars931]

Sung with much beauty and emotion without going into dramatics! Incredible voice. Hands-down the BEST version of this song.👍

[@filmat]

Great audio

[@EnzoBella]

SVETLANA: Long ago In someone else's lifetime Someone with my name Who looked a lot like me Came to know a man And made a promise He only had to say And that's where she would be Lately although her feelings Run just as deep The promise she made Has grown impossible to keep And yet I wish it wasn't so Will he miss me if I go? In a way It's someone else's story I don't see myself As taking part at all Yesterday The girl that I was fond of Finally could see The writing on the wall Sadly she realized She'd left him behind And sadder than that She knew he wouldn't even mind And though there's nothing left to say Would he listen if I stay? It's all very well to say "You fool, it's now or never" I could be choosing No choices whatsoever I could be in someone else's story In someone else's life And he could be in mine I don't see a reason to be lonely I should take my chances Further down the line And if that girl I knew Should ask my advice Oh, I wouldn't hesitate She needn't ask me twice "Go now!" I'd tell her that for free Trouble is the girl is me The story is the girl is me

[@lanivirtudes1134]

oh what a voice!

[@stevenluvsabba]

Without a doubt, the two best performances of this song were by Disney princesses!

[@ChanaLanda]

Lyrics: Long ago In someone else's lifetime Someone with my name Who looked a lot like me Came to know A man and made a promise He only had to say And that's where she would be Lately, although her feelings run just as deep The promise she made has grown impossible to keep And yet, I wish it wasn't so Will he miss me if I go? In a way It's someone else's story I don't see myself As taking part at all Yesterday The girl that I was fond of Finally could see The writing on the wall Sadly she realized she'd left him behind And sadder than that, she knew he wouldn't even mind And though there's nothing left to say Would he listen if I stay? It's all very well to say "You fool, it's now or never" I could be choosing No choices whatsoever I could be In someone else's story In someone else's life And he could be in mine I don't see A reason to be lonely I should take my chances Further down the line And if that girl I knew should ask my advice Oh, I wouldn't hesitate, she needn't ask me twice "Go now!" I'd tell her that for free Trouble is, the girl is me The story is, the girl is me

[@Macrogue65]

I've really, REALLY held off listening to Lea singing this. It's almost as if she changed her diction to do this. She has the bite and anger. Brava, Lea

[@AndrielleHillis]

The world needs fewer Taylor Swifts and more Lea Salongas

[@klarahicks7301]

Andrielle Hillis they both are Divah’s. Beautiful voices don’t you think?

[@xww6849]

I’d like more of both...

[@PitbullLover2010]

she must have perfect pitch

[@vilgunnwrehaga152]

Beautiful, but for me Helen Sjöholm's version in Swedish touches me even deeper than this.

[@bri_zzy]

Um why is my voice teacher trying to make me sing this!! I CANT SING LIKE THAT

[@kimtuzon6767]

Lea has the ability to own whatever musical masterpeice she sang

[@morricone1900]

This version ends in a lower key than Judy Kuhn's BEGINS, but it's still an impressive performance.

[@massimolivio347]

I would love to hear Agneta sing this. Trouble is Agneta does not know me :)

[@avuhgajelomo7974]

Who the hell is Agneta 😬🙄🤪

[@massimolivio347]

@@avuhgajelomo7974 the blonde...kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3fOZ2CDo5Jrr8k

[@hollyhorsfall]

She is absolutely incredible! I love everything about this performance but can I just ask to see if I’m right, did she go slightly sharp on that last note?

[@rodels.3745]

Yeah her last note wobbled a little bit. But this is still one of my favorites. I love her kind-of stoic facial expression all throughout.

[@avuhgajelomo7974]

Yes you’re absolutely correct - good ear you have. But didn’t it add to its being true and authentic?

[@benjieandaya8422]

She is excellent vocalist. Facial expressions simply nice and attractive in the audience

[@lachlangmbh8947]

I love this suplada version of Lia.

[@stephenwarne2680]

So much better than the cartoon voice of Idina but Helen Sjoholm is still the Queen in both English and Swedish

[@alohabreeze16]

Yes, the story is the girl is me 💔

[@avb5868]

Great voice but I only feel goosebumps when I listen to Kerry Ellis.

[@Lunahacecosas]

+Victor SB THANK YOU. FINALLY. I mean, Lea Salonga sings incredibly BEAUTIFUL but i dont feel the goosebumps, like, where's her interpretation ? Kerry Ellis gives me CHILLS

[@krennett000]

Yes, it's from Chess.

[@sufjanstevenslvr]

2:35 ❤️

[@AlexA-vl9et]

This sounds like a Disney song.

[@eleanorlaserna3666]

What key is this in?

[@IanPartridge]

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