'The Phantom of the Opera' - Sarah Brightman and Steve Harley | Official Music Video

Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman in the famous music video version of 'The Phantom of the Opera,' directed by Ken Russell.
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Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.
The musical opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then. Now in its 30th record-breaking year, The Phantom of the Opera continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, after more than 11,000 performances.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.

[@Sportgrl55]

"Not the right words" = when the lyrics were still being developed for the Broadway version in the 80s. Watch Michael Crawford's "Music of the Night" and there lyrics are different there as well. Anyway, these songs will last forever. So beautiful.

[@TheTitanic4]

I love the hardcore 80's feel to this video!

[@pageynumbert2]

Believe it or not this was a promotional video. Steve Harley was the original phantom but was fired and replaced with Michael Crawford

[@phantomoffullmetal]

Is it ok that I almost cried tears of pain when this phantom started singing?

[@ThePearceProductions]

No words to describe the weirdness to the Phantom's voice in this video.

[@FrederickVG]

sarah brightman is really angel of the musi!!!

[@killya67]

Thanks musical genius Andrew LIoyd Webber!!!!!!!!!!! The Phantom of the Opera is always inside my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MyLibra07]

..what a great voice they have..a beautiful song

[@aeris23747]

I still think Brightman and Crawford's version is best. They should've made a video for it too >.

[@Bjorkenheimer]

@karoneprincess1 Yes, it is indeed Sarah Brightman. However, it is not Micheal Crawford that sings with her, it is Steve Harley from the 1970's rock group Cockney Rebel. This version of the song was a promotional single. Steve was set to star as the Phantom in the London premiere of The Phantom of the Opera, but was replaced close to the beginning of rehearsals by Micheal Crawford.

[@madneskiller78]

The rhythm is just so good

[@jaymeaaron]

@Kotaroproductions The reason she doesn't blink is because the Phantom has in a trance like state. Would you blink if you was hypnotized?

[@Fireball1981]

I was a child in the 80´s and loved this Song. Now i have the Video, god save the Internet!

[@liamgrealy6788]

You cannot deny that Steve Harley has some range!

[@sweeney60]

@sashamommy oddly enough, he was only supose to do the video, they used him cause he was well known in pop music, and they used pop music videos to promote the show. This was such a hit, they went ahead using him in the show, but long before they realized his voice wasnt strong enough. Sarah went backstage of a show michael was doing and heard him doing scales and recognized the potential. She called andrew right away and the rest is history.

[@llmuto25]

@StripedTerror521 Yes. This is probably what the phantom was thinking, "Fear me! I have a butter knife! I'm going to cut down this 3 ton chandelier!" (7 years later) "I've got one more thread....."

[@RebaTheNerd]

Raoul's mullet= epic.

[@GoldenBeatrice]

Sarah's expressions kind of reminds me of Taylor Swift. Slightly disturbing, the way she doesn't blink. But her voice is still GRAAAAND~

[@huyiting]

This is what I call original!

[@SummerWinter780]

Creepy but I loved it when the chandelier fell onto Raoul... and his hair.

[@PrincessDreamActress]

Yes and I think they changed to the lyrics we know now during development.

[@phantomgirl818]

my gosh i used to watch this video all the time when i was younger we had it on a vhs haha

[@spock101010]

Why does Raoul have a blonde squirrel on his head? And thank God for Crawford.

[@darthlloyd3545]

That mask makes Phantom look cross-eyed

[@aun61]

Simply classic!

[@ChocoateSweets]

what was that?! OMG! Both of them are terrific :O

[@Sarah33Kaufman]

wow!

[@LalMiichelle]

the way christine look at me.. *shivers*

[@backupthing82]

..and let the nightmares begin

[@bmwmsport11]

Music class, my teacher gives us 3 songs. First two bored me all the way out. Then when this came, I was expecting the same, but much better.

[@chaos_castor6822]

if she is scared of him and want to hide from him then why do u go to him enyway?

[@IAmHermaeusMora]

Let me tell you a hint: Andrew Lloyd Webber produced POTO with Sarah Brightman, his wife at the time, as Christine.

[@martina5719]

it is steve harley from the band cockney rebel

[@MultiPianoLady]

Anthony Warlow in Melbourne Australia was the best of them all!!!

[@jtehmain8261]

Is it strange of me to think that Christine looks more creepy than the phantom?

[@liamgrealy6788]

Steve Harley was supposed to play as Phantom before Michael Crawford got the part as it turned more operatic than rock, which wasn't suitable for Steve's voice!

[@mikethecommentor5432]

Were these the original lyrics? When did they change?

[@leighd83]

Danger is enchanting. Why is it fun to pet a tiger? It's exciting. Hes also not fully human to her... she considers him an angel sent from her dead father. She misses her father....and girls like bad boys and always have for the most part.

[@nemoxcix]

4:03 XD -star laughing- "what heck"

[@eroda588]

Sarah is so young here!

[@HaleyLuvsChicken]

@Kotaroproductions her eyes are like that the whole thing every time on camera!!!

[@Dirschbag]

Thank GOD that they found Michael Crawford!

[@16Arson]

Eh? Cleopatra Daae?!

[@CookieWhisperer]

Gotta love the lion mask :D

[@NHSrider1818]

try to have a stare contest with sarah it hard!

[@MyLibra07]

..what a great voice...

[@SolidRock008]

yesssssss 2:39-2:40

[@YukiMomochi]

I actually like this.

[@MsMixis]

This song is actually more accurate to the book since Christine did not live at the Opera house.

[@marsianeca1]

oh Phantom of the Opera, the song of Team Bulgaria at the Olympics games :DD

[@MGKristoffersen]

Andrew Loyd Webber wrote the musical, based on a book by Gaston Leroux. So the music are made by Andrew :o)

[@naticat2001101]

hahaha i laughed SO hard when i saw raouls mullet!!

[@karoneprincess1]

WOW..this is the BEST version EVER!!! I am fall in love with the song and the two amazing voices no matter how many times after listened to the song. Are the two people in here Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford? Please tell me. I really want to know. I am really truly admired and loved their wonderful voices. On the guy part, he in here is the best voice for Phantom. He sings with so passion. I can feel his pain. Thanks a lot for uploading!!!

[@the3hortone]

O.o oh gosh, now i have to listen to ramin to get this out of my head

[@rainwolf66]

Jeri Curls & Mullets? hmm, you can tell this was made in the 80's

[@TheRedDragonGirl]

@Gundogdu92 Yes I agree but it still sound very good and powerful :P

[@Kotaroproductions]

awesome. Someone please teach her how to blink. Please?

[@TheGodKingOfMusic]

i like the original version better, though this music video's not bad at all. but the Phantom in this one sounds more like a tenor

[@BrownEyedGirl392]

LOL! Is it just me, or does the Phantom sound like he has a Southern accent at 1:11?

[@robevanlover500]

Raoul isn't supposed to die!

[@kaemccoy5653]

WHAT THE HAY!!!!????!?!?!? 1:11

[@f45461]

Jesus!!!! You're not phantom! wake up, Christine!!

[@23smell]

@cho20014 I am agree with you.

[@TheMizpah2000]

Ok what's with the phantom in this movie

[@TheMizpah2000]

3:05 :-D

[@CarloftheBells]

@Kotaroproductions hey, i think she blinked twice in that entire video...... seriously, i was counting.

[@noahduckwall]

I kind of like the lyrics in this version a little bit better than the 2004 version.

[@shadowcat225]

@egoeater they made this before they changed the lyrics and made it better. I promise

[@TimKoopman10]

strangest clip ever.. but love the song :D

[@Cherrylover255]

the 2004 one.. the phantom accompany christine to this 'secret' place and this one she gone there by her own will

[@Phantwigurl]

@ sukalkuma Me to ! That was before I knew about Sarah brightman

[@MariaMilagrita]

I like their voices much better than ones of the newest version )

[@jsininger]

@ChloisMikayla09 yeah he just doesnt have the passion that micheal does...

[@magicamadeye]

if they were.. similar to that of the original music of the night im assuming before the original production

[@xAlyanaX]

I'm sorry but the phantom looks like he's having a constant stroke. XD

[@MadeofValor]

I just pissed myself while laughing.

[@SuperKatyperrylovers]

No affence but the phantom sounds like he has a cold when he is singing

[@twiwonder]

Thank God they chose Michael.

[@doomsdayclock91]

@TheGodKingOfMusic This is the original. he relesed this as a demo before the play was finished.

[@ThatWeirdPlaceInYT]

Oh Raoul...that mullet.

[@whimsyandsilly]

i saw her blink

[@WondersNassiri]

where did this version of the lyrics come from?

[@LadyoftheNight302]

3/4 of me says: that was awful. I'm extremely dissatisfied/disappointed with Webber. 1/4 of me says: it's so awful its genius! And it is really funny

[@erinidum]

@Kotaroproductions isn't that the point?

[@twiwonder]

Why "Ghost"? I'm curious.

[@ryan5172]

the music and singing is AWESOME!! However that is the FUNNIEST looking phantom i have ever seen. The lyrics seem to be different then the version i know and love.

[@capsuleboy]

can anybody tell me who wrote this song originally?

[@kaatje112]

@PhoenixGaruda516 in blackwiht dis is orignal ok

[@HaleyLuvsChicken]

is this the movie,music video or a play thing?

[@whimsyandsilly]

@Kotaroproductions i saw her blink.

[@Nebula634]

Raoul... O.o Omg

[@OddLion96]

She.. has some scary eyes.. xD

[@kingsarbkota]

@capsuleboy I'm not sure if Andrew Lloyd Weber wrote it originally or not, but he DEFINITELY made it famous...

[@SierraArielBoggess]

Where is sound??

[@Toffiee014]

Does the phantom squints at 1:05? :D

[@Zhi_sj]

The face is so scary 2:13

[@RKKGamer12]

And sometimes Sarah sounds like she's trying to do a Yoshi Impression...........

[@banychan]

"Ghost" is a very good korea drama. And this song is the most impressive song of this drama

[@sewabewa]

he looks more like count dracula, and shes scary.

[@kgirlonfire]

THIS! IS! CHEESY!!