Those Magic Changes

Belmont University Spring 2010
Grease
Ben Laxton

[@thatactorkid123]

This guy is in the ensemble of the book of mormon touring cast right now

[@bobhess7434]

This guy is FANTASTIC. This looks to be a high school production. Wow...I don't know how I would react if I saw this in a high school show. I would probably stand up in the middle of the show.

[@kels8982]

It's a University Production...it was just filmed over ten years ago.

[@Tejano830]

This guy is a genuine performer.

[@themripley]

Holy shit! Poor bastard who had to perform the solo after this.

[@itoriawright1225]

yes I fill bad for whoever had to solo after him

[@kathrynb514]

I relate to the person in the audience who yelled “oh my god” when he hit the E5 because holy shit how does he make belting that high sound so effortless

[@fherlinn]

This is the best version of Doody I've seen. Hire this guy for the next movie remake.

[@charlotted1321]

This guy should be on broadway, not one note out of place, incredible

[@ohger1]

+Charlotte D Thinking the same thing. Not only hit those high notes, but the (more difficult) mid/high transitions notes cleanly and without effort. Great job.

[@frankheck2854]

+Charlotte D agree but unfortunately, there are thousands of guys like him who will never get a chance on b'way.

[@joshm9381]

+Frank Heck He was on The Book Of Mormon I think

[@orahrah]

+Josh Murillo Yes one of the touring cast I believe

[@dougwilson417]

+ orahrah This guy is fantastic. Hope he got a chance to play Elder Price - he would have hit it out of the park

[@edsquair7885]

So, this is my favorite version of this song now.

[@toriweber8699]

I'm in love with this song! I wish I could get a studio version of this guy

[@RobbnCO]

this is one of those numbers that if done correctly can really bring down the house - great job !!

[@skorge6991]

That was most impressive, bud. That is not an easy song to do, especially your rendition. Keep up the good work, man.

[@soubrette87]

This really makes me want to pull out the Mrs. Robinson side of me. My God! That boy's voice is epic

[@nikkie9640]

I'm in literal love with his voice!!!! So amazing

[@xxsmiggyxxsmiggy9304]

omg his voice is amazing and he fit af i have listened to this about 10 times in a row ♡♡♡♡♡

[@redhairgirl1]

I can't even tell you how many times I have watched this...

[@harf59]

Is this an original arrangement? Best I've ever seen. The lead singer nails it

[@rebeccapimentel9006]

I believe they did this on Broadway

[@simoncarter8190]

@@rebeccapimentel9006 Yes this version is the version that appeared in the Broadway revival of Grease in 1994 (I think that's the year). Look up "Magic Changes Grease Sam Harris".

[@abigguitar]

The director must tailor the songs to each singer's abilities. That means that, yes, to some degree this arrangement isn't like any other. That's the nature of live performances. This version may be based on the score from the 1994 Revival, but his performance is definitely unique to this production.

[@KellinMC12]

I come back to this video every so often and my favorite part is that you can hear his friends in the audience losing their shit

[@christyfitzgerald9485]

Natural performer. Well done!!

[@saschahoupt6177]

I'm kinda sad that this guy isn't extremely famous. He deserves to be.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

He can't hit the falsetto, that's probably it

[@zacharyjackson2461]

@@theccpisaparasite8813 Oh he can. Trust me I'm a music teacher

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

@@zacharyjackson2461 then why didn't he? It's part of the song. I don't think he can or else he would have. How else do you explain it? Its in the sheet music. An example of the way you do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eojSqndrnNmfjdU 1:24 and 2:06 of that recording

[@dave6467]

To be fair, he's OK, nothing more. There're schools the world over 'doing' Grease as their musical. I've seen a few, in fact my son was in one. You'd be surprised how many good singers are out there.

[@byHexted]

There’s only so much extreme fame you can get as a Broadway guy I don’t think there’s one Broadway actor/singer that’s a household name

[@AnastasiaNewell]

He is 100% amazing! My heart just melted. I fell in love with that voice!

[@stefanoberndorfer1771]

This young guy is faboulous.

[@MegaVideoJames]

Suddenly I've lost all confidence in me doing this on stage

[@danielkarpf9824]

Gulibleidiot retweet

[@tomkent5929]

Gulibleidiot i know that was 5 years ago but i could agree more

[@ethanchillout]

@@danielkarpf9824 double retweet

[@hashimkraishan7111]

Same

[@mcrpancake4401]

Same

[@VaniaTrejoR]

I'm obsessed with this guy and this performance !♥♥♥♥

[@DaringMattVideoz]

This guy, deserves a medal.

[@elisabethrose5821]

damn.... read the comment before watching this and now i do understanf what youre all talking about, this was brilliant!!!!! what a voice!!!

[@phillyst]

Best version I have seen love it so much

[@tommyschwanfelder5285]

Ben Laxton is KILLING it!!!! This 100% the 1994 Grease revival arrangement. Check out Sam Harris sing it too. CONGRATS, BEN!

[@thomaskenney3603]

This is my favorite version not from a Broadway cast.

[@kathrynb514]

This is my favorite version INCLUDING Broadway cast performances

[@jamesfennell409]

Literally the best performance on youtube, no one else comes close

[@OGDJMeloD]

WOW. amazing voice and a fantastic performance of a timeless song. he bodied this one, outstanding.

[@forego49]

What an amazing job he did on this song. Great strong voice for stage too! I remember when I saw John Travolta do this live in Boston on Stage in Grease

[@RedbyCrone]

this guy is a phenomenal singer wow!

[@benradka9219]

This is what you call, "Nailing It!".......

[@elicarranza3877]

I love their take on this number.

[@maddielumelleau9725]

All I have to say is: lowkey jamming out to this at the end

[@blndrunnerfckall]

Whoever can sing this song makes all the girl's pants drop

[@gigi8503ify]

I was swooning the whole time!!! Dang. He is phenomenal

[@euphoria_8807]

Damn he's really good I was surprised

[@jessicaz2073]

This guy is amazing

[@georgemmccormick3368]

We are all good at something, they call it Starving Artist for a reason. Semper Fi!

[@mo27mo26]

OHMIGOODNESS THIS GUY IS AMAZING!!!

[@jaym9109]

😍😍 His voice defs suits this song wow awesome 🔥

[@newwave89]

Still my favorite performance of this song. Ben rocks!!

[@getsetgarden]

That's an underrated masterpiece! Love the scale notes and key change at the end...superbulous! Do a world tour!

[@kniznerl]

Please tell me he is doing musical theater professionally. So good!

[@meggypeggy9142]

This is such an underrated song. He is so good please get this guy some bigger roles

[@billwren5033]

Nobody and I mean nobody does it better than Johnny Contardo. He is the best

[@inaina4269]

This guy is amazing! What a voice!

[@andyvieluf6377]

Holy crap. I was not prepared for how incredible this was.

[@AnastasiaNewell]

Stellar performance!

[@NickGold]

I love that he did the Sam Harris version and I've also tried doing it and trust me it is so difficult. Congratulations to this guy for doing an amazing job at this.

[@krystlclr]

Wow! He's amazing!

[@amy-rm9jx]

This was insanely good. I love it

[@dozit2166]

My school is doing grease and I’m so excited for this part😂

[@brendaleasi8637]

Crazy ! Amazing tone ! :) love this

[@viniciusa.pedreira290]

WHAT A DOODDY!!! OMG 😍👏

[@dougwilson417]

Ben Laxton’s performance here is out of this world. Runs rings around Johnny Contardo and raises Sam Harris’ bar.

[@towedarray7217]

This dude is married? To ONE woman? Hah. He’s a better person than I would be and I hope his wife is Kate Upton. Not to stereotype but he must be the most popular freaking dude in any theater production he’s ever been in ever. Sings, dances, is handsome, great showman and is straight? Good lord he must clean up. What an AMAZING performance of a song that has been done and done a million times. He slaaaaays this.

[@SeanBroadcaster88]

Who is this guy and why do I think he's my future husband?

[@joshm9381]

I think the dude is already married lol

[@mariah9075]

John Benham Ben laxton

[@JeffBarehand]

Great job man! Best on the tube.

[@Owenostling]

This video has helped me a ton, and I will be auditioning for the same part next Wednesday. This is a great song.

[@user-lz9ew9zl8r]

Those Magic Changes What's that playing on the radio, Why do I start swaying to and fro I have never heard that song before, But if I don't hear it anymore It's still familiar to me, Sends a thrill right through me Cause those chords remind me of The night that I first fell in love to Those magic changes my heart arranges A melody that's never the same, A melody that's calling your name It begs you please, come back to me Please, return to me, Don't go away again, oh make them play again The music I wanna hear is once again, You whisper in my ear Oh my darling, aha I'll be waiting by the radio, You'll come back to me someday, I know Been so long since our last goodbye, But I'm singin' as I cry While the bass is sounding, While the drums are pounding Beatings of my broken heart Will rise the first place of the charts Oh my heart arranges, Oh those magic changes, oooh yeah

[@arianacastaluccio-vilani9442]

YASSSSSSSSS He's INCREDIBLE 😍😍❤❤❤

[@beowulfthedane]

Outstanding!

[@Sazaluvspink]

This guy is amazing!

[@stevecook8941]

Just truly awesome

[@LaMelJW]

HOLY CRAP, I WAS READING THE COMMENTS SAYING HOW GOOD HE WAS But when I actually got to the part when he starts singing, the "HOLY CRAP" at the beginning was my reaction, and the rest of this comment is the continuation of that reaction WOWOWIWIWIW

[@dannybans23]

Holy smokes!! Did not expect that voice out of him 🤯

[@krussell1608]

Wow, he's amazing!

[@GraceVarela]

Such a Talent!

[@LAB2uty]

he's amazing omgg

[@barbarellagb]

holy cow!! nice arrangement and zowee he nailed it.

[@thetruth7781]

This guy is good. Very good. Great tone. Good vibrato.

[@worthinspiringnations1309]

Im playing the part you did in 6 weeks, you've inspired me thank you :D

[@larissabrewington9065]

This was REALLY good...omg...

[@jennifersaar1611]

Goddamn, one of my fave songs done incredibly well! Wow!!

[@tonasol9]

I loved it! Greetings from Mexico!

[@jameswells-uk6qu]

Great voice!

[@efrainhernandez645]

This guy is really awesome!!☺👍

[@chantalsijmons6411]

Best version out there!

[@debrakerr3566]

This guy is fantastic! What's his name and what else has he sung???!!!

[@user-zs3dg5vb1l]

who is this actor? He is so amazing.

[@darthranner]

Very entertaining. Great singer.

[@Roarridrw]

this guy is so good! i love this video

[@theresacolosimo3523]

Terrific voice

[@mikeuplay1596]

Great Scot! Amazing lead!

[@sarahpavlovs9489]

amazing direction and choreography! Very well acted!

[@alejandromedina433]

Que hermoosoooo!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@johnricci294]

Outstanding ...an I never compliment ...

[@condereims]

what a voice, man !!!!!!!!!!

[@miraculousreader]

this is amazing

[@DWhite2280]

Sounds really good!

[@pittpirate73]

WOW!!!! AMAZING

[@DWhite2280]

Really good! Good high notes!

[@lovetrolling4720]

I’m performing as Doody in 5 weeks I need this guy to mentor me

[@Subchronyx]

That was amazing

[@richardfox1605]

Wow!! Excellent!!

[@TheGapboynokc]

AWESOME JOB!!!!

[@alainep.3306]

Amazing!!

[@ericaschneider3088]

What a voice on him