I was 15 when I heard him sing this for the first time and I think that's when I truly understood how a song can move someone to tears by the end. I had seen musicals and such, but there is no comparison to the vocal range and richness of his voice and his performance choices. No other version has come close to moving me to tears as his version does. Truly a brilliant artist and a treasure.
@tomfink75054 жыл бұрын
Stunning. Stoke's voice is both soft and strong, warm and powerful, simply amazing. I had tears in my eyes by the time he'd finished. That hasn't happened in a long time.
@josephkelley86413 жыл бұрын
not listening to enough music, Tom.
@ATACXGYMCAPOEIRA Жыл бұрын
Me too, Tom. I've been dreaming this dream since before first heard of Don Quixote as a elementary schooler in the early 80's.
@willec71054 жыл бұрын
A very special, one-of-a-kind man who comes along maybe once in a generation. Presence, bearing, talent, warmth, strength, class, beauty, all in one person. Thank you Brian and God for this.
@josephkelley86413 жыл бұрын
absolutely!
@hipocampelofantocame3 жыл бұрын
This song takes me back to life as it was supposed to be, and not the crap it has become.
@jonathanackerman96103 жыл бұрын
Starts out sounding a little weary and it made me wonder if it was a throw-away interpretation. But then he takes you on his journey and finishes it strong and true. A virtuoso theater performance.
@johnmorgan64363 жыл бұрын
The most perfect song, performed by the most brilliant singer and actor. Absolutely astonishing!!
@redbrian36553 жыл бұрын
We saw him perform this sitting in the front row at The Martin Beck and were forever moved! What a voice! What a performer.
@MsVirginiaHammer2 жыл бұрын
Wow; front row. Pretty intense!
@donna63482 жыл бұрын
Jelly!
@SkywaySoaring3 жыл бұрын
This song hurts... beautiful!
@charleschang33994 жыл бұрын
"The impossible dream" represents mankind's ability to keep on despite all odds.
@ligialewis21826 жыл бұрын
For over 50 years this amazing and inspiring song has been so important to me . For most of those years it was Richard Kiley , the original star on Broadway that captured my heart and stayed with me . Tonight, on KZbin , I saw Brian Stokes Mitchell sing it . It floored me with its grace , power and beauty . He's the very best at it . Now I've got to check out much more of his enormous talent thru song. George Lewis, Sr
@mariagomezacebo6 жыл бұрын
Ligia Lewis much better than in cd.
@ronaldlindeman61366 жыл бұрын
I have felt the same way about this song. I remember when Jim Nabors sang it as Gomer Pyle on TV and I also so it on TV from Richard Kiley in the 1960's. I've watched it lately with Elvis, Sinatra, Williams and a few others. It just doesn't seem to lose anything as many times as I see it. I also watch Susan Boyle audition, I dreamed a dream. The reaction on peoples faces tells the story.
@franciscofernandezfelix20405 жыл бұрын
The Key of Brian Stokes Mitchell singing this song, I think, is due to his own lifetime experience, like soldier in Vietnam. He is showing his Soul and Emotions like nobody did before, under extreme circumstances.
@essbrandon5 жыл бұрын
I agree. Up until now, I had known and loved Richard Kiley's version, having grown up hearing the soundtrack belonging to my parents. I knew Brian Stokes Mitchell had starred in a revival of this but had never seen or heard him perform it. This is stunning.
@buramed4974 жыл бұрын
Ligia Lewis I've been listening to the Jhud version, but this version, I have no words
@michaelmcdonagh26465 жыл бұрын
The greatest interpretation I’ve seen of this song.
@roder515 жыл бұрын
You haven't heard Richard Kiley.
@eliasbernstein3 жыл бұрын
@@roder51 Once I read your comment I went to see Richard Kiley's performance, and I still like Stokes better than him. He puts such emotion behind his words, everything in his performance is so perfected and polished. Kiley on the other hand, seems to focus more on nice vocals.
@josephkelley86413 жыл бұрын
Significant Michael, thanks for sharing this - felt the same way.
@kuvaszvizsla95213 жыл бұрын
Can't stop replaying it. It's fabulous in inflection, interpretation, body language and movement.
@kuvaszvizsla95213 жыл бұрын
@@eliasbernstein Exactly.
@crazygramma683 жыл бұрын
His voice is so commanding, I just love it 🥰
@solosaloon19592 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching this daily for 2 weeks. Goosebumps every time.
@terrymcorran31643 жыл бұрын
How is it possible not to find this just incredibly wonderful. I will go as far as to say second to none.
@punabutta1976 Жыл бұрын
On shaky legs covered with scars moving as an old man damaged by his quest, oh and quite a powerful rendition of a classic. Bravo!
@emzywillrich7243 Жыл бұрын
Brian is so fantastic! I saw him perform in Dallas and it was awesome. If he had been born a few generations later, with his good looks and talent, he would have been a movie star.
@KristineMaitland5 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Hudson brought me here. Brian Stokes Mitchell is THE Dude. I am glad to say that I got to see Brian live in Ragtime.
@josephkelley86413 жыл бұрын
Jennifer just spectacular.
@catcrazy3366 жыл бұрын
Oh my God he is awesome.
@sbpringles95516 жыл бұрын
kgc114 he is very awesome
@bushidotestu19974 жыл бұрын
The song itself is amazing but stokes’s singing voice just gives this so much more depth to it
@cak8132 Жыл бұрын
No one sings this song like Brian Stokes Mitchell. I’ve never really been a huge fan of the song but his impeccable renditions of it have made me a convert. What a gift to have a voice like his. And what a gift to be able to hear it.
@eugeniasyro73154 жыл бұрын
Tears. This is beautiful. Swooning.
@CV-Moore5 жыл бұрын
I just got to meet this amazingly talented man yesterday. He was so amazing and talanted. Such a wonderful person.
@tejaswoman5 жыл бұрын
What an incredible opportunity. Hope to be able to say the same someday myself.
@joannclune64233 жыл бұрын
I love Brian stokes Mitchell and he is very handsome charming
@RoseMarieRaccioppi4 жыл бұрын
A record I treasure that is played with the fullness of JOY... yes, each word in alignment with the speaking of heart and the beckoning of soul in purpose defined. YES, a destiny shared... a quest ever present,,, it is the very breath of BEING. BRAVO!!
@therealstin24173 жыл бұрын
If you like Brian, checkout him singing Through Heavens Eyes from The Prince of Egypt with an Orchestra. I'll let the video speak for itself! Watch it with a good sound system if you can...
@leegross93466 жыл бұрын
I remember he sang this at Ted Kennedy's memorial as it was Teddy's favorite song. Very well done and very emotional....
@sifridbassoon4 жыл бұрын
..shivers running up my spine.....
@PaulyT9994 жыл бұрын
We need a Don Quixote now more than ever
@sharonhoyt21333 жыл бұрын
We have one and if you really listen to the words you might realize who it is. He's not crazy or insane or anything else that the media might want to tag on him...he is fighting to save this Constitutional Republic...and so are the people who back him
@raykilroy19503 жыл бұрын
We have one. His name is Jesus Christ. He did exactly the things sung about in this song to beat forever and for everyone evil. Believe! Believe and rejoice.
@folgemirjetzt3 жыл бұрын
@@sharonhoyt2133 ...not "crazy or insane"... just greedy and selfcentered, lacking of any compassion towards not so fortunate and wealthy people like he is...
@josephkelley86413 жыл бұрын
We can all be a part of the whole - feed off and into one another. But yes for sure great comment.
@carolewebster64333 жыл бұрын
@@sharonhoyt2133 This song is the gift from my heart to my POTUS! No matter how hopeless dear Potus, FIGHT ON! We love you! The world WILL be better for your efforts. For God & Country!🙏🇺🇸❤🇺🇸🙏
@franciscofernandezfelix20405 жыл бұрын
Brian is BRILLIANT!!! Above the Best
@mhiguelhorta3 жыл бұрын
Strong and beautiful voice! Fantástic actors!
@armandofernandezguillermet8996 Жыл бұрын
Thank You dear friends for sharing this treasure of music and ideals...the seek for justice and truth...
@superpatrick89025 жыл бұрын
i'm addicted to this.
@JessiJackson135 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs EVER and he is my absolute favorite performer for this song. Cant get any better than at 1:55 and 3:12. Amazing!
@johne60815 жыл бұрын
My wife and I saw an excellent local community theater performance of "Man of La Mancha" last night. This play is beautifully and cleverly crafted, and the music and message are uplifting. I really enjoyed this performance -- thank you for posting.
@58alaska4 жыл бұрын
this musical left me utterly speechless. I saw the show at the college I attended. A few days later I watched BSM on youtube. He IS Don Quiote!!!!!!
@terryrussel33694 жыл бұрын
Thank Goodness ! Sung with depth and feeling the way all songs should be no matter who's listening.
@tedmatthews49916 жыл бұрын
The best version of this song I have ever heard, so moving!!!
@mariagomezacebo6 жыл бұрын
Ted Matthews much better this performance than cd version
@BBBYpsi4 жыл бұрын
it might be the best interpretation of the song I've heard but for Pure singing I think Jim Nabors hasn't beat
@josephkelley86413 жыл бұрын
Awesome Ted.
@johnblasiak6072 жыл бұрын
Listen to Samuel Ramey to hear a real singer. This guy is second rate at best
@michaelmcdonagh26465 жыл бұрын
One Talented, Classy Man! Mr. Stokes’ rendition of this great song is absolutely the best!
@robertboland69632 күн бұрын
Stokes nails this far and above Richard Kiley and anyone who could ever dream to match his spectacular performance!!! WINNER 🏆
@AndresGarcia-kj3jq5 жыл бұрын
He would be a brilliant Mufasa
@asurapain68224 жыл бұрын
I wish he would go on forever.
@cynaraslover5 жыл бұрын
What a voice. ❤️
@jamesberwick2210 Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏The best I've heard. Bravo.
@lsawyer61445 жыл бұрын
Brian Stokes...what a gift!
@lawwatch5 жыл бұрын
Magnificent
@raykilroy19503 жыл бұрын
This song speaks of the mission of Christ - but it was not hopeless. He succeeded and was true to his quest and we can all be peaceful and calm when we are laid to our rest if we believe in his work of paying for our sins.
@helioliskfire59542 жыл бұрын
I missed that reading. But only because the text explicitly calls Don Quixote a madman. So the text's ambivalent attitude towards the "hero" made me miss it. I would say that is plausible albeit strained an interpretation.
@jobogriff1209 Жыл бұрын
@@helioliskfire5954 Is it truly madness to want to make the world a better place?
@reynaldoalmenario91049 ай бұрын
One of my all-time favorite.
@tomk36206 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!!!
@cubcows4 жыл бұрын
I’m doing this show at my high school this spring and I am super excited to be doing a show so powerful, emotional, and perfect. This performance was fantastic and I can’t wait to see how our Don Quixote does with it. I’m going for Sancho!! Wish me luck. Auditions are in about 3 weeks
@tea-sus87223 жыл бұрын
Hope it went well!
@MsVirginiaHammer2 жыл бұрын
Did you get to play Sancho?" He's ADORABLE. The hilarious laughs you get! What a blast. -- Well, either way, I hope y'all had a BLAST! The show ... this show ... sigh .. - They DO - NOT - GET - BETTER - THAN - THIS - ONE - y'all. Man of La Mancha. They just don't.
@nhmooytis70584 жыл бұрын
Saw Kiley and thought he was definitive, but Mitchell is terrific!
Picture it... the 1972 Tony Awards, Brian Stokes Mitchell introduces Richard Kiley, who sings "The Impossible Dream". Picture it, again... the 2003 Tony Awards, & Brian Stokes Mitchell sings "The Impossible Dream". This is 'your dream', Mr. Stokes Mitchell. Bravo, Sir, Bravo.
@kevindeveaux50885 жыл бұрын
Brian Stokes Mitchell is th BEAUTIFUL
@cards04867 ай бұрын
I have never heard THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM performed like that. Pausing, looking at her, singing lines softly, trying to make her understand. That is a way to make a powerful song seem personal and intimate between two people. How I love Brian Stokes Mitchell.
@AngelasJoys4 жыл бұрын
The best version ever.
@josephkelley86413 жыл бұрын
"I'll stand-(up) if others do - but I don't wanna be left HANGIN'." .
@scottliberati51373 жыл бұрын
What an amazing talent. Perhaps he took his role on the 8 year run of "Trapper John MD" to fund his future?And WOW, what a super talent!!! He outshines the original -Richard Kiley, Robert Goulet, David Canary... I'd have paid a grand X2 to see this full production. Too bad, it was never fully recorded. Thank you for this snippet.
@MsVirginiaHammer2 жыл бұрын
It prob. was recorded, sir. Most B'way shows, for many years now, are watchable - have been - @ the Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts. NYC.
@unknownunknown-jc6iy3 жыл бұрын
That was the best performance I have ever seen! Absolutely beautiful!
@markromano8488 Жыл бұрын
That is a great song, and that's simply the best it can be done.
@guy-louiscolinet85704 жыл бұрын
Magnificent..
@DarylDSpivey6 жыл бұрын
Brian is THE Dude.
@BradSimsCPT Жыл бұрын
So well done. I only wish he went for the high note at the end like on the soundtrack. Terrific anyways!❤️
@peterhenry9865 жыл бұрын
Great 👍! Unbeatable!!!
@hugohackenbush1554 Жыл бұрын
Damned if I didn't just burst into tears watching this just now. Well into my 60s now and I wore my old man's copy of the original cast album out. In all honesty I can't think of a superlative adequate enough to do justice to Brian Stokes-Mitchell's voice.
@LoveIs1342 жыл бұрын
Yassssssssss! 👑
@wendybehe26814 жыл бұрын
'To love, pure and chaste, from afar'.
@MsVirginiaHammer2 жыл бұрын
YEAH, BABY! Got DAT right, eh, Wendy! - Lol. If ONLY men could learn that, eh? - Hoo, boy .... We all know they DO, understandably, get SO frustrated and stuff, but ... --- O MAN. - Get OVER yo'selves, cats! PLEASE! - sometimes. Well: at ALL times. Eh? - SELF-CONTROL CAN BE A GOOD THING. -- (chuckle; twinkel) Lol. - Ah, well.
@letmetellya95713 жыл бұрын
My goodness. Bravo
@DavidSmith-qo1se2 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@9Ballr4 жыл бұрын
Well, I guess he left her speechless.
@maxaustin33774 жыл бұрын
The first time I saw this clip from the Tonys (many many years ago) I had no idea how young and hot Brian Stoke Mitchell was irl
@jamesoniris26473 жыл бұрын
Brian Stokes Mitchell is just like... the best. Period.
@arnoldstollar53755 жыл бұрын
The ‘dude’singsvso well, even ‘unplugged ‘.
@thomasjorge47342 жыл бұрын
Don Quixote leads! Dare we follow?
@arjuscarlet555555 жыл бұрын
Anybody here after watching fam?
@tejaswoman5 жыл бұрын
Not I, but having just checked out his Twitter, I feel certain *_he_* would be thrilled to know that you are here because of that show. Looks like he's enjoying it and hoping it continues.
@wewper Жыл бұрын
You kinda know someone should have won the Tony when years and years later you have to look up who won instead.
@Mr1candyman13 жыл бұрын
Who is this guy??? My God!!!
@bobbylevell78043 жыл бұрын
Who else here for Howland
@Dad23guys3 жыл бұрын
Who are the 20 people that down voted this? SMH
@susandevitte21372 жыл бұрын
Perfect song for today's Urkaine situation.
@victorsuarez61304 жыл бұрын
Richard Kiley put a stronger effort than Brian did. Then again it was the 60's.
@nhmooytis70584 жыл бұрын
Victor Suarez I saw Kiley onstage, I PREFER Mitchell!
@MsVirginiaHammer2 жыл бұрын
Not sure, with all due respect, that I would put it that way, Victor; he was more INTENSE in his choices, though. I saw / heard both of them do this role on B'way and though, as I've said above, my personal fave will simply always be Richard Kiley: Brian Stokes Mitchell is ALSO SO TRULY GREAT, though, here and always: and sure is 100% giving it untold depths of felling and physical, SHEER POWERFUL WORK here, believe me! (Have you ever professionally sung? I have and do...) - So. - Anyway. - Stay safe and well, sir, VCH. ---- PS: I do agree: the Sixties: was a slightly less ... umm ... I guess I'd say: degenerated time ... That's just natural, though. We as a human species have over-evolved at this point? - We are Over-populated (The More People, The More Greed & Consumption) and far too infested with Corporate Polluting Greed -- # CLIMATE CHANGE - Mother Nature's had it with our Consuming ways ... We've screwed up. So. - Stress kills species, inc. ours .. - Whatever. -- We'll learn. We're learning FAST NOW. -- RESPECT FOR NATURE. We dumb, self-destructive, polluting, toxic, CONSUMERIST, Puny humans. Whew! Talk 'bout cwazy. -- Anyway: BE WELL AND SAFE, -- Keep on followin' "That Impossible Dream!, fellow sweet humans, whatever that may be for ya! - VCH & Midlantic TheatreCo., Newark, NJ, USA
@MsVirginiaHammer2 жыл бұрын
PS: Sorry I "rabbited on," a bit l lengthily! Lol.
@arnoldstollar53755 жыл бұрын
Stokes does a better job than Kiley..
@mariagomezacebo5 жыл бұрын
Yes when you ser it in the kiley tonny awards performance (you can see in youtube). But it's diferent in theater, I supose.
@nhmooytis70584 жыл бұрын
Arnold Stollar i agree! Saw Kiley onstage.
@ronz26144 жыл бұрын
I saw Ed Ames play Don Quixote on stage almost 40 years ago and the performance is still burned in my memory. It just left everyone speechless.
@juanmonge83 жыл бұрын
Kileys voice was magnificent!
@MsVirginiaHammer2 жыл бұрын
I disagree, but. To each his own. They're both magnificent.
@damasofloresjr1053 жыл бұрын
WITH GOD NOTHING IS "IMPOSSIBLE" GOD BLESS AMERICA & THE WHOLE EARTH