Les Miserables: Do you hear the people sing: The Jean Valjean representing Ireland International.

Do you hear the people sing.
The song was composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg (music), Alain Boublil and Jean Marc Natel and Herbert Kretzmer the production of the 10th Anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall, of the 17 Jean Valjean, :Do you hear the people sing: From Cameron Mackintosh undiniable smash hit :Les Miserables: Jeff Leyton who represented Ireland in the international lineup as one of the worlds Jean Valjean's at the Royal Albert Hall, sings in this video, Do you hear the people sing, re created by his musical director and friend, Jim Sheridan, Jeff finally sings the song solo, 24 years later.
You can find Jeff Leyton on the links below.
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/ thejeffleytonpage
The song was composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg (music), Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel and Herbert Kretzmer.
Lyrics:
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes,
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Courfeyrac:
Then join in the fight
That will give you the right to be free!
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
Will you give all you can give
So that our banner may advance
Some will fall and some will live
Will you stand up and take your chance?
The blood of the martyrs
Will water the meadows of France!
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!

[@xianhe8865]

Thank you so much!!! Your two lines in 17 Valjeans always are my favorite,now finally I have the chance to enjoy the full version of yours,stay safe!!! Love from China 🧡

[@Pak3nuh]

Same here. I've searched for a solo performance time and time again!

[@JeffLeyton]

Hello China. Happy to hear you still remember me in that line up. Hugs 🤗

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

i just finished watching the 10th anniversary. Yknow where im form, we expect old people to slowly be unable to sing. I dont know how u did it. But i think you could potentially make a better version of the 17 Valjean lineup with that aged voice@@JeffLeyton

[@lonewolf2k05]

Been waiting 24 years for this

[@JeffLeyton]

Hi Lonewolf. I hope it was ok as you remember it from the Royal Albert hall. Hugs 🤗 Jeff

[@jiayilee6317]

I come from Taiwan!Your voice touched me in the 17 Valjeans tenth anniversary concert! Many people are encouraged and moved by your voice! looking forward to receive your reply😭😭

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Jia. I’m flattered that you remember from so long ago. Stay well and safe. Jeff.

[@jiayilee6317]

I am so happy to receive your reply😭 wish you good health and happiness every day!

[@uchungvu1472]

This man’s vocal aged like fine wine

[@JeffLeyton]

Thanks Dúc.

[@hsy7718]

A 14-year video International 17 Jean Valjeans "Les Misérables" guided me here and I could not leave. Thanks for singing this song with your powerful and beautiful voice! How a blessing to listen to it.

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you 🙏

[@t_naubrey5583]

Your 2 powerful lines in the 17 Jean Valjeans are the reason I bought the 10th Anniversary VHS in the 90s. Your voice is outstanding. Thank you for sharing this entire song. 💗

[@timhddotcom]

After listening to the 10th anniversary Les Mis opener and the 17 Valjean's I had to know who sang so impressively, you are a true wonder Mr. Leyton. Bravo!

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Tim

[@nprovenzo]

Yup. I'm also here after hearing the 17 Valjeans video and thinking to myself, "Jeff Leyton--I must find out just who just who this gentleman is."

[@B33b5]

Thank god for youtube. Just done exactly the same as so many comments below. Heard in the 'Les Miserables: Do you hear the people sing: Sung by 17 Jean Valjeans from around the world' and your short but brilliantly strong and powerful voice especially over the what seems the band got even louder so you really had to sing loudly yet so clear drew to thinking the power of youtube will fine this chap. Look after yourself Jeff. All the best.

[@joe740i3]

Same, it’s a journey worth taking

[@16Arson]

Perhaps I’m going to express a controversial opinion, but Jeff Leyton is the BEST Jean Valjean ever to occupy the role. A fierce power inhabits his voice. A raw power. Incomparable in its yearning for freedom.

[@sylviaschmitz5816]

Well, the Irish know what it feels like to be oppressed and yearn and fight for freedom!

[@16Arson]

@@sylviaschmitz5816 Indeed! I am Irish myself and know well our struggles against the brutality of interfering interlopers!

[@scottishcarly2666]

Seconded 🙌🏽❤️👌🏼🥰

[@MrGondolier]

Jeff's voice gives me a dramatic shiver. Forget covid-19 - I could be sat in the Edinburgh Playhouse right now listening to this. What a fantastic range- I love it!

[@wilsonjonah]

Marvelous work, Mr Leyton! After all these years, your voice is still as powerful as ever before... thank you so very much for sharing your amazing performance for all of us. :D

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Jonah. That’s very kind of you.

[@anhthunguyen4369]

Beautiful voice! My heart beats so hard while listening to you, including in 17 Valjeans. Thank you Mr.Leyton, love from Vietnam 🌷

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Anh. It was a long time ago the Royal Albert hall. Hugs from Germany

[@solarfanwings7330]

Just found this, but I am so happy that I did! As a little girl who loved Andrew Lloyd Webber, that Do You Hear the People Sing reprise in the 10th anniversary concert was one of my favorites. Your line always made my heart sing; I would excitedly wait every time for Ireland! Thank you for sharing this--it is much appreciated.

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Solar. This was Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer and Producer Cameron Mackintosh. Sir Andrew is certainly one of the best in the music and in musicals. Hugs.

[@solarfanwings7330]

@@JeffLeyton Ah yes, you're right, my mistake. Either way, you sang it wonderfully :)

[@russeltv2631]

The range is still there...amazing...! Salute!!😊

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you 🙏

[@annmariebuscema]

Absolutely Beautiful my goosebumps have goosebumps Jeff you have the Voice that touches your heart and makes it sing 💖💙💛🇺🇦

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Ann. Hugs

[@annmariebuscema]

@@JeffLeyton you're welcome

[@clairethompson5549]

I have a tattoo on my right shoulder - a waving red banner with “Do you hear the people sing?” written across it. Les Miserables was the first musical I ever experienced (5 years old- for some reason mum was upset!) and this song in particular has been one a lifesaver for me many times ❤

[@mitch4949]

Omg I waited 20 years for this!!! Love from an korean fan!!!!

[@JeffLeyton]

Hi YJ Chung. You’ve certainly waited a long time. Stay safe. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel.

[@atlastang7909]

Didn't expect I would be able to watch an entire version after so many years. Thanks for your excellent performance. Greeting from China.

[@JeffLeyton]

Hello China. Thank you for your compliment. Would love to have more subscribers from our Chinese friends. Greetings from Germany. Jeff.

[@michael_johnston]

Absolutely fantastic. You were my absolute favorite Valjean in the 17 Valjeans video. I would absolutely love to see you as Valjean in a full production of Les Mis.

[@russeltv2631]

Salute sir.. I am a Filipino I first heard you at les miserable 10th anniversary...17 valjeans....you stand out there...I hope I also have that voice...😁😂

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you. I’m surprised fans remember that long ago. Hugs

[@russeltv2631]

@@JeffLeyton actually sir, after hearing your part there, i tried to copy your way...Hehehe unfortunately, I can't coz theres only one sir Jeff Leyton...😊

[@SammyLevitt]

Wow. There is it. I will sit here and play your two lines from 17 Valjeans over and over and over again. And here's the whole thing. My favorite. Simply incredible. Thank you, Jeff. Thank you.

[@Andrea-qv3qw]

I am so sad to discover you just today. But I'm happy because now your voice will accompany me everywhere♥️

[@riddler5624]

someone may say that you have become aged, but no one will dare to question your amazing talent that is still vividly echos through many of our hearts

[@WhereWasItLastTime]

Well, Mr Leyton. Congratulations on giving me goosebumps!

[@lidia0kriemhild]

🇮🇪 Fantastic 🧡🤍💚 The video of 17 valjean from different countries led me to this. Your performance always made me feel the passion to fight against absurdity, hope and believing in our power to change the things better. It’s not only les miserables but it reminds me the fights in Irish history

[@jimr4156]

I saw the 10th. Anniversary concert after seeing Le Miz 3 times (Chicago, New York and on the West End. I was blown away by Mr. Leyton and wished I could have seen him live. Well I got to go back to London and had to see it again and was total surprised by my luck as I sat down and read the impossible: Jean Valjean played by Jeff Leyton. Thank You for making my trip! I have not been back to see it again as I have seen the Best Ever!

[@ellebrook3413]

I have seen Les Misérables live only once. It was in Manchester in the 1990's with you in the lead and Michael McCarthy as Javert. Your powerful voice stayed in my memory and I immediately recognized it when I saw the 10th anniversary (at the start in Look Down as well as the 17 Valjeans at the end) To this day, I remain very proud that you were 'my' Jean Valjean. Thank you very much for making this.

[@joe740i3]

Needed to hear him do the whole song!!!!

[@yvonneborrego6247]

Wow I was on ytube and always go to the 17 encore. I have always wanted to hear more from the singers and am so happy i found your page via the comments. Your voice and obviously hard work and care you have taken with it, is magical. You can change my mood just by your voice so thank you for posting. I will definitely be on lookout for all your singing projects. Again Thank you from San Antonio, Texas.

[@bellali4296]

Impressive!! I always remember your lines in the 17 Jean Valjeans. Glad to hear you singing the full song. Thanks so much for this beautiful work!!

[@JeffLeyton]

Your welcome Bella and thank you for listening.

[@craigking8066]

Awesome and amazing this song is amazing and amazing and I like this wow wow my name Craig king from south west wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in Pembrokeshire

[@JeffLeyton]

Thanks Craig. Jeff.

[@HOBnor]

wow,...just... wow

[@JeffLeyton]

Cheers HoBnor. Jeff.

[@HOBnor]

@@JeffLeyton instant subscriber here... I know you (as everyone else does) as the amazing Irish guy from the 17 jean valjeans. Never knew you had a KZbin channel. I'm currently binging it. And man I love it 😊👍

[@HOBnor]

@@JeffLeyton I want to appologize for my comment calling you Irish, I know realise you are in fact Scottish.

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you HOBnor. Have a great weekend.

[@marzenasajak2398]

Still the best! Grettings from Poland.

[@ericwwe331]

Greetings from Taiwan as well. I watched the 10th anniversaey concert when I was in junior hight school (most 16 years ago) and the most touching moment of this concert was hearing your voice at the final Do You Hear The People Sing? chorus. Many years has passed but when I watched again, still touching and unforgettable. Good to see you are still enjoy singing for us and take care :)

[@mbowcher]

Fabulous - the best Val Jean ever.

[@thatwasgreatwhatsfordessert]

Really wish I could have seen you live. One of the best.

[@Thomas_H._Smith]

Want proof this guy's awesome? There were 17 other Valjean's in the 10th Anniversary performance, and yet we all came here to listen to him. Well done.

[@so-silly-rabbit]

Wow, I've waited my whole life for this. Thank you! Greeting from Poland

[@martinpatrick1746]

I'm part Irish congrats to you Jeff I've seen your performance in Les Mis.

[@gwendlesowen]

A pleasure to hear you sing again.

[@susanreitsma6844]

What a voice! And what a message! Thank you. Blessings, Jeff Leyton!

[@theuglydumplings3324]

You’re my favorite Valjean! Absolutely wonderful!

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you. Hugs

[@trinhhoangphi7283]

Well done Sir

[@katiemcgarrigle28]

I am from Ireland 🇮🇪fabulous your voice is talented

[@trunks5002]

Mr. Leyton, thank you for all the songs you have sung. Your voice is a treasure of the human race. May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.

[@luka315]

Finally, some good f*cking music Love from Canada. Cheers

[@brodyandmr.skittles5]

Very nice

[@stuartrobertkennedy8608]

Beautifully Sung :)

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you 🙏

[@basileus-pr6jh]

Absolutely amazing. Took a lot of searching until I came across this. Been watching the 17 Valjeans on repeat. Your lines pack a punch.

[@JeffLeyton]

That’s very kind, thanks, Jeff.

[@fercba]

I've been waiting and looking for this for a long time, thank you very much, greetings from Argentina

[@benxing3828]

Great show! Perfect.

[@rulebritannia9136]

Wonderful Valjean 🩷⭐️your rendition of “Do you hear the people sing” is amazing and powerful ⭐️⭐️ Excellent Jeff 👏👏

[@cymrawd_foulkesie]

Nailed it like you did in the 90s, love Wales

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you 🙏

[@herkkoproductions6028]

Wow...

[@SofiaMaria1985]

omg I can die in peace now, thankyou!!

[@martinpatrick9915]

You were the best Valjean from Ireland Mr Layton 👏.

[@djm_852]

Wonderful thanks

[@octavian4d]

Beautiful voice, I can easily visualize Jean Valjean in this very uplifting song 💖

[@LauraBwayMorris]

YOU STILL GOT IT!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jestebanblein]

one of my dreams come true! I ve being waiting a long time for listening the whole song, instead of repeating those 2 lines for ever!

[@myyouar4066]

Perfect voice

[@PaulRodgers-o3q]

Cracking performance been meaning to search for your solo for a long time.

[@ChrisBlackNYC]

The Irish GOAT. Simply Amazing! Your voice gave me the chills at age 19 and those chills have since double at age 48! Thank you for posting!

[@이경배-d6p]

I saw you in the last video of the 10th anniversary. Your musical is very impressive and great!! I think this video should be seen by more people! from South Korea.

[@forzatoro89]

Thanks for this video ♥️ Which by the way deserves millions of more views

[@JeffLeyton]

Thanks Marco. Trying to find more subscribers, so as I can create my own url for KZbin, but for that I need more than a thousand subscribers. Thanks for the thought. Hugs Jeff.

[@Abigart69]

Love you man

[@peterjago1208]

As valid today as it was yesterday.

[@Spacegoat92]

Thanks for posting this Jeff!! I sing your 2 lines from 17 Valjeans when i try to rally my mates to join me at the bar!

[@scottishcarly2666]

Literally perfect ❤️ Saw you in this role in Edinburgh decades ago. I’ve seen many Valjean’s and you’ll always be my Valjean 👌🏼

[@odgerelstella5038]

Thank you ❤❤ Amazing 🎉🎉

[@bytesback.]

17 Valjeans must have been a very surreal experience for everyone !

[@loganlithp]

So much power and emotion, you are my favorite Valjean I've ever heard!!

[@anniehowes1987]

Thank you Jeff... awesome!! ❤️❤️

[@zoephillips2166]

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. Always a pleasure to listen to your voice 🎭

[@hollandaiserox]

Absolutely fantastic, I got chills!!

[@Bradwarrior]

Amazing! Loved it so much.

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Brad.

[@martizeg]

It's still my #2 favorite...

[@karenpretorius611]

Magnificently done!

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Karen. Hugs 🤗

[@JoseCastro-ug5gn]

You’ve hungered for this all your life, how right you should sing in black and white lol. Thank you for sharing such a masterful rendition. I’m so happy to see I’m not the only one who enjoys this musical. While I haven’t seen anyone in America perform this at the Black Lives Matter uprisings, I have seen our brethren in Hong Kong use the flute to play this song as a call to arms. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@HJ-gi8su]

You're the best !!!! I waited your song since I had saw the 10th anniversary show. Thank you!

[@Mixalakis78]

Happy to hear Jeff every time. Also loved him singing with Mario Frangoulis , Music of the night

[@meganandrews9881]

Thank you for this!!! My daughter's high school just announced they are doing Les Miserables next year, so I showed her the finale of the Royal Albert Hall performance and commented to her that your part is always my favorite, and all these years later, it STILL gives me the chills. I noticed someone share the link to this recording... and AHHH! Love it so much! ♥️

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Megan. Please wish your daughter and all her friends in the Les Misérables School cast production a fabulous time. Hugs Jeff.

[@leesandy3633]

Beautiful rendition of the song, your voice now add a layer to it, delightful to have chance to hear sort of full version from 10 year anniversary 😊 Love how the song gradually build up to the climax, beautiful way to sort of bridge up and recalled to that classic presentation /moment! Thank you for your music sir ❤

[@Rhadagar]

Your rendition has always been my favourite. Many thanks!

[@JeffLeyton]

Your welcome 🙏

[@jackrose5077]

Those two lines in the 17 Valjeans brought me here, unbelievable power, I'm glad to see you're on youtube.

[@medresearcher6305]

you are the best in the 17 Valjeans video ! so glad to find your solo

[@jamie.ezra06]

I just saw the video with the 17 Valjeans and my first reaction was to look for a full version. I love the energy you give the song. Lots of love from Germany 💕

[@tiffanychan6742]

You sound amazing even to this day, you’re a gift to us all, I watched the 10th anniversary of les miserable and had to find out who was the best singer of them all out of the 17 Jean valjean ❤ love from Hong Kong! Your singing is a blessing to us all! The best Jean valjean!!

[@richardsmith4783]

Jeff, you can hit those notes. Enjoying this greatly. Thank you.

[@TheArcher98]

Phenomenal! I love this so much.

[@JeffLeyton]

Thanks Arch.

[@securitydj2789]

Thanks Jeff, amazing voice. Thank you for sharing your gift with us 👍

[@mrpiggy9793]

this makes my soul happy thank you so much

[@samuelnejdsater8937]

Just amazing! You are most definitely one of a kind Jeff! Cheers from Sweden :)

[@sha8photo]

Absolutely spectacular. You mean every word you’re singing.

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

Mr Leyton, hello from Caracas, Venezuela. I find myself thinking of your lines in the 10th Anniversary: "Will you join in our crusade, who will be strong and stand with me?" - we so need them in many areas of life! And it is so good to hear the entire song in your own voice

[@JeffLeyton]

Thank you Estefanía. I pray things change in life for all humanity.

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

@@JeffLeyton Amen!

[@wp62]

W O W--just wow. Thank you sir. I needed to hear this.

[@hubertkorzeniowski6912]

I found today 17 Valjeans video, Jeff killed rest of guys. And then I found the whole song version

[@No44778]

Amazing!! Gives me chills!

[@austinchase5882]

You are legendary. Thank you for working so hard on your gift.