Michael Arden sings "River"

[@lexic6081]

2019, still one of the best covers of this song.

[@ТатьянаПополова]

Plus now we have Ben Platt's version from " The Politician")

[@MELstolethestage]

i always feel weird seeing him on tv, or in stuff where he isnt singing... i always think he should be singing. ALWAYS.

[@ejaysaurus]

This man has the uncanny talent to reducing me to a mushy pile every time he opens his mouth. Every song I've heard him perform just makes me cry at the sheer beauty of his performance. He emotes through every pore.

[@besztyenka]

Omg, beauty. He has a huge dramatic vein, and an amazing voice. I don't know him personally, but I'm sure, that he has a beautiful soul. I really love this wonderful man.

[@alexanderzamora5930]

I heard many versions but it is only now I heard the words.. such a beautiful man ❤️❤️

[@leewah1]

Still haunting, all these years later.

[@BerlinWinterfeld]

Stunning. Genuine emotion. Brings a lump to the throat and he's very pleasing to the eye, too!

[@afterallthistime]

oh wow. sigh, i love that boy's voice.

[@travbroadway]

i love him with my life. he is the biggest idol of my life, and the greatest inspirtaion. and wow.

[@danceislife8]

i love michael arden! AMAZING voice!!! i cant stop watching this video...

[@JRothVids]

The original is in the key of C... This one is in F... Michael Arden is incredible!

[@lizzie2522]

Michael Arden, singing Joni Mitchell, is perfection!

[@EmilySterrett24]

That was so amazing. I love Michael.

[@curlielove]

*kneels* wooow. Michael... takes my breath away

[@lostgirlclub]

This is up there with The most beautiful thing i have ever heard. God 💕💕💕💕 Michael Arden is a true genius

[@Musicalchick18]

i freaking love this song, especially when michael sang it. he is amazing, i loved him i Bare.

[@kittypaws765]

this is beautiful. I love him!

[@rabmmt]

You're an amazing talent. Please post more songs!!

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Absofreakinglutely amazing........sigh 😎😎😎

[@chelsea2246]

he has a beautiful voice and such control

[@HereComesTreble23]

Wow, a little choked up here. He's....love.

[@copman109a]

He is EXCELLENT!

[@weatdamal]

Beautiful! Great Talent

[@orchidlizard]

Simply beautiful!

[@sweetm97]

omg he has an amazing voice oh and he's so cute too!! =)

[@punkqueentheresa]

I

[@broadjaychaz]

he looks like T.R Knight and he is gorgeous and has a emotional and pleasing voice!

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

I was there! It was my birthday, too. December 10th. W00t!

[@Chishannicon]

Wow, he's awesome.

[@enidayalamx]

please watch his rendition of run away with me.. thats GENUINE emotion, right there.. this guy has it all!

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

His version of Brian and Kait's sing is So Freakin Good!!!!!

[@Georgedyer]

I love you Michael

[@weintertwined]

this is absolutely gorgeous.

[@VirtualZach]

You are correct sir. Music is music after all!

[@danielchandler5600]

Stunning voice!

[@peechyk99]

wow...all i can say is WOW!!!

[@jcmt88]

gorgeous

[@mcmanpa]

Perfect.

[@jessie92589]

i. love. him.

[@kinkossisters7191]

Beautiful!!

[@betheshoe9389]

I seriously hate when people reply to a video with "This was good but you should check out..." or with "blah blah does it better" or so on. This is Michael Arden. He sings like Micheal Arden and he sings WELL. He's an amazing actor. Who are you to compare him to anyone?

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

I AGREE!!!!! Makes me crazy - enjoy this for this....lolol

[@travelGranCanaria]

Wonderful voice

[@Darenkelg]

I think I just fell in love

[@sbort]

michael arden breaks my heart. =***(

[@ejaysaurus]

This arrangement really lends to how terribly sad this song is. Maybe it's just from where they started recording but I hate the jingle bells reference, I love where they cut in on this video. And of course Michael's haunting voice makes it even more devastating.

[@thegreattruffode]

thank you very much!=D

[@seanharry1987]

Wow!

[@OBCBW]

haha, I've thought that for a long time!

[@SeattleBlythe]

This is not your usual pub music. A great voice!

[@jamierourketen]

i wish i was eating and drinking in that bar!

[@defygravity89]

He is AMAZING. Such an awesome voice and pretty adorable. I love him. does anyone know if this his own song, like one he wrote?

[@eaglechic115]

He knooooows joni. This is phenom

[@1bamboozle]

does he look like raul esparza in company to anyone else during the first 5 seconds of this video? Im not comparing the voices, they are both great

[@ivegotmusicheart]

wowow

[@mattheosleonidas]

❤️

[@sephiroth87932]

@MrFuhrerAdolfHitler According to a video of the piano tutorial, that's how most of Joni Mitchell's music was. Plus the lyrics match the tune.

[@TheKateAndBritt]

who would dislike this? :s

[@CHSPAD08]

If anyone knows where the sheet music is, PM me por favor. Thanks so much!!!

[@SingingJames103]

is the song he sings from a musical if so which one ? as i think its amazing !!!

[@matthewcortez1597]

Thanks for not changing the pronouns.Ben Platt covered this in "The Politician" This is the best.

[@patiencekillz]

I mean he’s gay so it makes sense

[@thegreattruffode]

does anyone know where tis song is from?

[@sagesurge]

Michael Arden looks like T.R. Knight from Grey's Anatomy.

[@kosherhotdog]

Is Fabulous a key?

[@mysterywhiteboy41]

They're just opinions. Chill out man. To comment on the video however...I really enjoy him.

[@elphiegreen]

is this song from a broadway show??? if so what is it??? message me please!!!

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Joni Mitchell song.....folk

[@elphiegreen]

@@rugby8-Philadelphia better late than never! 😂😂😂 Thank you!! I have to check this out after work and remind myself lol

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

@@elphiegreen This is Joni Mitchell's original version kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX2rqat4idFqZ6s -- came out in 1971 I've heard 10 or 15 versions over the years, and Michael's version is by Far my favorite 😎😎😎

[@xxpasdedeuxx]

absolutely breath taking!!!

[@mdp1974]

While Sarah McLachlan's COVER of "River" is amazing, the song was actually written by Joni Mitchell.

[@NewHopeRichieRich]

Written by Joni Mitchell - Lots of people have recorded this song, especially of Christmas recordings

[@hkgmcl]

by Joni Mitchell!

[@다롱댕이]

이 뮤지션 아는 한국인 없나?ㅠㅠㅠ 진짜.. 최고인데

[@soobinchoi7937]

최고죠ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 너무팬임

[@다롱댕이]

Soobin Kim 와..진짜 태어나서 처음봐여ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 전 run away with me로 입덕했습니다 세상에 아는사람이 있다니!!!!

[@soobinchoi7937]

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[@다롱댕이]

Soobin Kim 홀..선생님 몇살이시고 뭐하는 분이에요?ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ 너무 놀라워요 아는분이있단게.. 어떤분인데 알고계시는건지도... ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ하

[@soobinchoi7937]

@@다롱댕이 저는 제작년인가? 겨울쯤에 친구가 추천해줘서 알았어요 ㅠㅠ 너무 보고싶어서 찾아봤는데 브로드웨이에선 공연을 안 한것 같더라구요.. 애초에 다른 사람이 부른 공연을 봤었는데 이 곡에 꽂혀서 찾아보다가 이 배우를 알게 됐고 여기까지 흘러들어오게 됐어요 ㅎㅎ 이 분 근황을 알 수가 없다는게 아쉽네요ㅠㅠ

[@theBestArts]

Michael Arden is openly gay. He's currently starring in "Pippin" in LA.

[@RS-hf1xt]

Who cares regarding his sexual orientation! This is a beautiful version of the classic RIVER

[@MrFuhrerAdolfHitler]

the tune at the start sounds like: jingle bells

[@TehShelli]

It's a Joni Mitchell song.

[@GOSHARTY123]

i want to marry him.

[@homebrewguy2]

He's openly gay? Just saw him in 'Pippin'. He's very cute!

[@StevieVee20]

I think he kind of looks like John Mayer. Weird. Haha.

[@Unplugged516]

he is MUCH MORE dynamic and versatile than Raul Esparza. Raul is obviously one of the greatest actors out there but I think he's not as three-dimensional as Michael Arden. Arden also has more vocal talent. Sorry folks, Raul is not the greatest singer... at all.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Why are you talking about Raul? This is AGT - its Art - pure and simple Enjoy it

[@ajrsings]

this is good...but everyone should check out kathy brier's version...

[@guapapote]

Poor Joni. You just wrote her out of her own history.

[@VirtualZach]

It's good but it can't beat Joni Mitchell.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

It's not a race - there is no winner

[@kevinoes]

It's okay... No Joni Mitchell... Just don't like how they're making this folk-pop song a Broadway number...

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Not meant to be Joni Mitchell- this is Michael Arden. Every interpreter brings their own truth to the work Michael is much more an actor than Joni, empowers every line. I LOVE Joni - grew up with her music, but she was more to be "observed" performing. Michael pulls you in to His story ---- some listeners like to observe, I happen to like being drawn in

[@neilmurphy7554]

Too mannered. Too Broadway.

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Nope Every interpreter brings their own truth to the work Michael is much more an actor than Joni, empowers every line. I LOVE Joni - grew up with her music, but she was more to be "observed" performing. Michael pulls you in to His story ---- some listeners like to observe, I happen to like being drawn in