Michael Ball and Lesley Garrett - Phantom of the Opera

Michael and Lesley doing an amazing version of the titel song from Phantom of the Opera.

[@lsd2772]

“Sing my angel. Sing. YES. Sing. Sing for MEEEE!!!” Michael nailed it.

[@yvonnemoore-singh7488]

What an electric performance from both of them, great chemistry they share.

[@raivalove]

Watching his acting in this video is just amazing. One of the reasons I love Michael ball so much, not only does he have an absolutely amazing voice but his facial expressions match the song. This was so very intimate, sent shivers down my arms.

[@jillsmith4749]

Mine too he is always fantastic

[@anyakimlin6702]

This performance is so deliciously creepy. Michael Ball makes such a fabulous villain.

[@annadau8612]

Have you seen him as Sweeney Todd? (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKqpY6WqZc2En68)

[@krystalharwood4541]

the phantom is not a villain

[@anyakimlin6702]

@@annadau8612 yeah that was what I had in mind when I watched it.

[@kimkimpa5150]

It's a shame it's singback/playback though.

[@anyakimlin6702]

@@krystalharwood4541 he's a stalker and proper creepy.

[@moonhowler1]

This is amazing, they have great chemistry, their voices blend beautifully and the way they react to each other shows the control the phantom has over her but also how she affects him. Michael’s acting and singing really draw you in. Plus he is good looking.

[@lillyfragar5527]

Man Michael Ball is amazing in this!!!!!!! This is my new favourite version of this song

[@grimTales1]

Michael does a fantastic job here - I like the way he adds "Yeessss.." near the end, really add to the creepiness/allure of the Phantom. Excellent.

[@papabon1622]

Absolutely speechless. Michael Ball is absolutely phenomenal, his emotion and acting are amazing. When he enters, the way he sings it he sort of moans over the top of each note he sings (particularly with "my power over you) to give it this amazing sensuous sound. Masterful rendition

[@maryaldeburgh1350]

Riveting performance from both stars who have never sounded better. Truly magnificent.

[@fakeplasticgamers9850]

It is a crime that he never got to pay the Phantom for real.

[@telecontar]

There's still time.

[@dodowoh3683]

Coherence of Lesley's voice is absolutely amazing.

[@anorian7992]

best version of this song I have seen

[@youtubefan8459]

Never heard him sing as the Phantom and it's great! This song is chilling but Michael brings an awesome creepy factor to it!

[@riamachiaisme]

This is the only version I've seen that makes me feel like I need a cigarette.

[@M.Kpunkt]

Hallo Maria... ✨✨✨ A Cigarette, Year ... this is a very good Idea... ❤️‍🔥🥰 🚬 and I think I know why too...🔥🔥🔥

[@lisahughed4454]

Orgasmic 🤭🥰

[@Marylmac]

Wow, where has he been? Amazing emotion...He is the only Phantom who seems to enter an ecstatic state when she sings...that's what the story is all about. He does it just superbly...

[@PoppycockPrincess100]

+Mary McLean I know! It is such a shame that he still hasn't actually starred as the phantom in any production yet. I really hope he does some day!

[@BroadwayBabyAA]

Agreed. Music is the conduit for the Phantom’s emotions and desires to be expressed - which is why I LOVED the absolute sensuality AND sexuality of this performance. He basically gets off from her singing, and vice versa. This was perfect!!!

[@Marylmac]

@@BroadwayBabyAA ...Actually, there is a name for that "getting off" from her talent...a strange word...Cant' remember what it is just now.

[@mattwood1562]

@@Marylmac Let us know when you remember.

[@Marylmac]

@@mattwood1562 To become attracted to or sexually aroused by intelligence and its use...Sapiosexual...just looked it up! The sexual or spiritual attraction to intelligence. Sometimes referred to as 'sapiosexual', a neologized word meaning a person who is sexually aroused by or is attracted to intelligence in others. Etymology: (sapiosexual; from the latin roots sapien, wise or intelligent, and sexualis, relating to the sexes).

[@Holly24tm]

This is absolutely intoxicating. I just want to watch this over and over again. Michael's voice and performance are absolutely mesmerizing. Lesley is a phenomenal Christine! He is the ultimate sexy Phantom.

[@alexwyman8380]

my god michael ball is the perfect phantom... his little squeaky thing he does is so perfect in this role.... i love it so much... so so very much

[@safy907]

Chills, chills, chills! His expression throughout the all performance was priceless. Nailed it as Phantom.

[@rodrigomafla8574]

I have never heard a song so powerful... so sensual and so seductive as this one sang by this incredible due. It infuses such of a mix of emotions. .. And they are absolutely better than anybody else. What a performance. Michael and Leslie are simply the best !!!!

[@dondragmer2412]

Not "due" but "duo."

[@theamcdonough6944]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@deidrealaynecreighsmith8771]

There is nothing more I can say!

[@mikegould4039]

Fxxxxxg brilliant...best version of this classic I’ve ever seen...ALW should be very proud of this...

[@wanyeng]

Listen with my eyes closed, it sent chills down my spine. Watch it and listen again, MB's facial expressions is hauntingly freezing my spine. And Leslie's voice is mesmerising!

[@oliviabrennand9916]

WHY HAVE I BEEN DENIED THIS UNTIL NOW, I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED THIS UNTIL NOW.

[@TardisGirl9]

RIGHT????

[@spotoftrouble]

I WILL see Michael Ball as the Phantom. I WILL! IT WILL HAPPEN!

[@atmo85]

Wow! This is the most sensual performance of this song that I have ever seen or heard. I love it!

[@tannguyen7238]

I've never thought Micheal Ball could be Phantom, but his voice is surprisingly fitting for the role here! I wonder why he didn't play the Phantom before.

[@tannguyen7238]

***** You mean Cameron said he would fit as Raoul or Phantom? I have a feeling I'd enjoy him more as the Phantom than Raoul. I mean, I love his voice and all, but I don't like the way he portrayed Raoul, too much Marius-ness.

[@tannguyen7238]

Oh...right.

[@Sweeney541]

Tan Nguyen ***** Michael played Raoul back in 87/88 - at that time he was too young to play the Phantom. He was a great Raoul (one of my favourites along with Steve Barton). He has been asked to play the Phantom in later years but have never had the time(or maybe he doesn't want to). (as for the "under less pressure" comment - that was because Michael at the time suffered from greatly from panic attacks which resulted in him leaving Les Mis and shutting himself away in his flat for a time)

[@Sweeney541]

***** True, but that wasn't the main reason for him not being cast as the Phantom - it was his age. (he would have been about 25 years old at that time)

[@Sweeney541]

***** Michael's Christines were; Sarah Brightman, Rebecca Caine, Claire Moore and Jan Hartley-Morris. I know Sarah, Rebecca and Claire are a couple of years older than Michael. I don't know how old Jan is, but I'm guessing it's about the same.

[@Wintendo90]

Oh!! I love the way he says 'Sing for me, sing my angel'

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

Michael Ball and Leslie are marvelous together. Yes, I agree, he should have been cast in “Phantom”.

[@eliciamorris4388]

OMG! Michael Ball was awesome as the Phantom. and Lesley! Man oh man she wrecked that wonderfully! She was AWESOME!

[@roxygirlcrazy25]

Ive seen these 2 perform on stage together they are amaizing. They have a wonderful friendship and chemistry that shows in every song they sing together. Love them both.

[@maryfowler2045]

I hope they put together an album. I think Ms Garret has one of the most beautiful voices, smooth and easy on the ears.

[@ChristineTheHippie]

Oh, wow! I didn't think Michael Ball would be a Phantom, his crooner voice always seemed so perfect Raoul. I stand corrected. He can do anything it seems!

[@amypotter4111]

The best version of this song i have ever heard absolutely love it. Have watched this so many times and cannot get bored of it, it is amazing their voices blend together so well and neither is straining to keep up with the other.

[@Illandra]

Most erotic yet creepy version of the song yet. Just sends chills down my spine

[@victoriadennard8260]

Fantastic performance. We've been robbed not seeing mire of them so Singing together

[@helenlambert8070]

How hot does Michael Ball look in this video? I cry every time I watch it. Why was he never the Phantom? And does Leslie Garrett know how lucky she was?

[@FelizNAVIDad293]

He actually may play the phantom soon. Rumor is he’ll play the phantom in 2020

[@beneddiected]

ThePersianTenor hopefully he will play the Phantom when West End reopens

[@HopeKing]

Wow, i actually thought he played phantom but I guess he played the other guy. He is more natural of a phantom than a inspector Javier. That one is just to weird. But he makes a very good/creepy phantom lol.

[@krystalharwood4541]

@@FelizNAVIDad293 i was gonna say he was too young but then again emmy was in her teens when she played christine in the movie

[@jetsays1111]

Sometimes I'm shocked Michael Ball never played the Phantom. His voice is perfect, and he might have seemed like more of a nice guy Raoul type (i.e., not dark enough), but he was always so completely sensual. Oh my gosh, his face when he listens to her singing. It's flawless.

[@alexsams4210]

He did play phantom! He was the Phantom in the production my parents say when they were dating!

[@navidnamini1169]

He played the PHANTOM?!?!?! When

[@type2000]

No he didn’t...

[@Sylverminx]

🔥🔥🔥

[@stephaniewinston725]

If you know something of his history you would understand why he never played The Phantom

[@twjean]

how cute Michael Ball at 2:20. truly believe the phantom of the opera is here when Michael Ball sings.(*big heart*)

[@livinonacloud]

This is an INCREDIBLE performance. Wow!

[@mirfanyfer4530]

OMG!!! Michael make me yours!!!!, His voice and acting are so seductive...

[@hemeljohn1]

this performance is AMAZING!!!

[@murielbarker4311]

love to see Michael and Leslie do that song now

[@angiefalber2983]

On my Lord. I need a shower! LOL! That was amazing, but also very sensual.

[@13kensy]

Their voices are so perfectly matched - goosebumps all over! Lesley looks absolutely stunning and Michael looks younger than - so handsome. The best version and visual I have seen.

[@menow3255]

Oooft! Steady on Michael! Can someone open a window, it's got very warm in here suddenly.

[@yolandasamuels6438]

This is just perfection, could listen to this all day long!

[@mariadelosangelesmascareno3359]

I love this perfomance, Michael Ball like the phantom, omg I`m shaking

[@iamthepro]

Oh man he's such a great actor. Amazing voice as always.

[@joshuapadilla6588]

Lesley's singing is smooth! and I love Michael Ball's rendition.

[@michelleobi9046]

Caught this performance last weekend on Andrew Lloyd Webber at the BBC. It's amazing and mesmerising to watch. Wonderful!

[@juliewashington9506]

Me too he never cast Micheal Ball as the phantom he would have been fantastic

[@Aithica]

oh my gosh.. I love love love Gerard Butler's Phantom, but this was incredibly beautiful and sensual. this is how this song should be sung.

[@bearjamesnh]

Damn they r good. Fan of michael since les mis.I'm now a fan of lesley great pipes. Well done

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

Michael Ball is just the greatest singer/actor who ever played in “Phantom of the Opera”. 😊💕

[@fakeplasticgamers9850]

Lesley starts singing = damn this sounds good Michael Ball starts singing = SEX

[@rosethecopycat]

That glance she gives at 1:35 says: yeah, I want it.

[@fakeplasticgamers9850]

damn I was unhinged for this I'm so sorry

[@mayuradio]

ohmigod that was perfection

[@babtist58]

The look on Lesley's face at 1:17, she is just awesome !

[@bunnymad5049]

Stunning. Goose bumps all over. Wow. Totally captivating.

[@danwaffle56]

Easily one of the best performances I've ever seen

[@skystarless]

Damn, Michael Ball is awesome here. Well, he's awesome all the time, but he really brings something different to this song. Ramin is probably my favorite Phantom but I would definitely pay money to see Michael Ball play it.

[@MrApolloIII]

I've been looking for this everywhere. this is the best version of this song ever!!! thank you so much for posting it.

[@lizclegg7556]

That was the perviest phantom ever.

[@BroadwayBabyAA]

Agreed. LOVED IT!

[@justess797]

Didn't you see Ethan Freeman?

[@katrine1021]

oh my goodness, is that Michael?! I've never seen his face like this! So intoxicating!

[@arwenlcw]

Good god, this is simply awesome. More should watch this! (Looping this vid again and again)

[@nadinelizzy]

Imagine Michael Ball and Sierra Boggess singing this 😍😍😍

[@jessprager]

He needs to be in my life...GOD HE IS AMAZING!!

[@amanda6993]

Michael Ball is frickin amazing 😍

[@A.m.e.n.7659]

Is there nothing this man cannot do? Absolutely astounding!!!

[@musicalmeg19]

Ugh just love Michael!!!

[@TheZbane]

does anyone else get an ear gasm just by hearing Michael ball's vibrato in this song, or am i alone in this?

[@lewisfranks6377]

First time i have these two sing it. Absolutely mind blowing. Best I have heard

[@jeseniareyes3614]

It's Just delightful to listen that melody and Michaell Ball is so perfect💗💗💗💗💗

[@1Dlover15TT]

best guy to be the phantom...he was so hypnotic.

[@Brightstarr53]

Such a sensual performance

[@VeronicaMcCarrison]

I Love it.. Michael Ball makes a great phantom

[@YorkistWhiteRose]

I play the video and say to myself, "I remember this... it was great! Why haven't I watched it more?" Michael appears, and I say, "Oh, yeah. He was too good."

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

omg omg michael needs to be Phantom damn he has me intread n memorized by this video of him singing the Phantom of the Opera omg 🤗🎭👾😛❤

[@deidreshand4641]

I'm very fond of Michael Ball and today I first heard the voice of the beautiful Lesley Garrett in 'The Sound Of Music' and my new favourite on stage singer my 2 faves together was awesome.

[@marleygreen3866]

wow this is amazing. you go, michael ball.

[@traceyp7118]

Christ almighty! It’s quite overwhelming hearing both let rip like that. My hair standing up all over the place. 😳

[@kellylouisebrown4954]

I hope ALW has seen this. Amazing.

[@MiguakDQin]

My favourite performance, version

[@helenwilliams9265]

Best I've seen out of them all !!!!

[@jgamez5023]

She's amazing!!

[@sueanderson1926]

Leslie is awesome also!!!!!!

[@kekaminguila7457]

Que bellas las voces de los dos artistas !

[@rickhodges1731]

These two are perfect together! Not sure if it can be done any better!

[@brianeduardo1234]

Michael Ball has a great range

[@kellylouisebrown4954]

Michael should play Phantom. He would be fabulous!

[@brianfuller5868]

Words fail. This is incredible.

[@amandae8437]

Michael ball is amazing

[@06s091]

He was the 2nd London Raoul, but no - he's never played the Phantom. He's been asked to do it in the past, but it never fit with his other commitments. It's not too late for him to play the role though - so we can hope.

[@rashakamhawy3032]

Here from 2020. Searched high and low to find this video!

[@ylee7385]

OMG that "sing", that "yes". Phantom is here!

[@susanjobbins1114]

Seen lesely garratt 38 times in concert she wonderful singer

[@ewilliamson488]

Yessss!

[@traceeferrell1734]

Damn! That was pure fire! I felt it on every level! That was so powerful. I'm just coming back down to earth now. Those voices were beyond! Thank you for transporting me! Amazing talent!

[@uponduin]

No i dont know if i can handle it. Michael Ball as phantom is just to sensual

[@chrisparkes2179]

Michael Ball reminded me here of a description I once read of Peter Lorre: The Manic Cherub. He certainly brings out the Phantom's dangerous obsession here.

[@beverleyshevals2749]

This was amazing even if I’ve seen it a few times there voices are amazing xxx

[@ladymoonscar]

ooh man.... I got chills! why hasn't he been the Phantom yet?!

[@TheZbane]

That high note that Michael hits the fist time he sing "the phantom of the opera" is so epic it give me chills.