Top 10 Hauntingly Beautiful Songs in Musicals

[@deenadallas2802]

I can never talk about "It's Quiet Uptown" without crying. It shows me that sometimes I have to get through the grief, but not alone. I've lost my godparents and I'm still a mess, but that song has actually HELPED me. It's probably the most important song in "Hamilton" because it actually has such a powerful message. Lin Manuel Miranda's lyrics never fail to hit me so hard. I'm still very emotional about it.

[@Shokukun]

Kinda pissed they didn’t even once mention Pacience Y Fe. Like it’s so beautiful and they didn’t include it

[@MLD.Ltd.]

Well said. I pretty much always have to skip this song when playing while driving.

[@mariahamsden8507]

@@MLD.Ltd. same! I had to switch masks when watching Hamilton in the theater because I was crying so much.

[@darkecofreak23]

Same. I tear up when I hear it. Even here in this list, I cannot help it. Same with “Wait For It.” I love Oak actually did tear up the first time he had to go back out on stage after that, and it became part of the show.

[@KaraMorassco]

It's Quiet Uptown is such a beautiful and sad song. It makes me cry from hearing it EVERY TIME. Lin's voice is really powerful with his emotions in that single song. And when he breaks down in the song is when I break down hearing the song. The same goes with I'll Cover You (Reprise). I always cried when Angel dies. She was one of the best characters in the show. So when Collins breaks down during the song. I cry along with him and Angel's friends.

[@jakedaniels5305]

I haven’t seen anyone say this but “All you wanna do” from Six the Musical gives me chills every time I hear it, especially with Sam Pauly’s version live. The combination of the dark and heartbreaking lyrics, the insane vocals, and the sheer emotion and power Sam puts into it, it’s a true masterpiece

[@acleo1421]

Exactly! Revisited by me every fortnight or so

[@ValeriaHernandez-06]

For real. The way she protrays Howard is so heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. The way she sings in the end is like a scream for help Howard is doing and it just makes me cry everytime I hear it!

[@johnricotta3422]

Best song in the show

[@maryloubondi2859]

This in no way is a legitimate list without "Bring Him Home." One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written or sung.

[@hollandfray4521]

Or empty chairs at empty tables

[@SConArt87]

Lin’s face when Eliza forgives Hamilton breaks my heart everytime.

[@iryspollock6233]

Philippa's face and reaction immediately afterwards broke mine especially now knowing what she was going through personally at the time. If I remember correctly, I think she had JUST lost her grandfather and was still willing to go on and perform even though the entire OG cast knew and understood if she didn't want to perform. Where you see Hamilton comfort Eliza, that was pure Lin comforting Philippa through her own heartache.

[@moons4willow]

True!

[@claudiadibene211]

The way he breaks down crying ... OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! WHY !!!!

[@jolaineliupakka7475]

I bawled during that scene!!

[@terryturner2818]

Same here.

[@paigewatts8038]

How did "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables not make this list?! I fully expected it to be number one. And "I Dreamed a Dream" for that matter.

[@practicallyperfect2941]

Or Empty Chars at Empty tables - the film version of that breaks my heart

[@maryanndavis8580]

I agree. Bring Him Home is one of my favorites. I've seen Les Miserables about 5 times.

[@maryzorn3365]

Yes, “ I Dreamed a Dream” and “Memory” …they play it at the beginning but I don’t think they counted it?

[@emmas.m]

Okay, but "Hey Little Songbird" though?

[@cheesypoofs1703]

Right? Or even Empty Chairs.

[@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686]

"Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" makes me want to cry each time I hear it. It's heartbreaking. The entire opera is fabulous! I really enjoy these lists that still show love to old movies/musicals.

[@susanvirginia6037]

A beautiful song.❤

[@donnawhitesell3886]

Always makes me cry. It brings forth memories of my parents and my husband, all of whom have passed. So mournful, always wishing they were here.

[@philyra2]

Michael Crawford’s original rendition of “The Music of the Night” still gives me chills after all these years. That sustained note at the end… just wow.

[@cierrachapman5222]

YEEESSSSSSS!!!!!

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I know...I've held that note a couple of times....and dang I'm out of breath but it's awesome

[@allisonjohnson6399]

For it to be so soft, it's incredibly strong. You have to have control for a note like that. And he NAILED it.

[@sonyasandoval1477]

He will always be my one and only Phantom. Wish I could sustain notes like him, AND have Sarah Brightman's range!

[@Positivekitten]

One of my very favorite stories is how I got to see one of his final performances as the Phantom in Los Angeles! My parents had bought tickets for us, And for some reason I thought that his final performance had been the week before we had our tickets. I was just happy to be seeing the show, but when we got to the theater I saw his name all over the marquee! It was just incredible! I will never forget it.

[@frederickseltzerjr2170]

Being HIV+ for almost 19 years, the reprise of "I'll Cover You" always feels like a punch in the heart as Tom & Angel's relationship in the play/movie is the one that made me smile but when Angel dies and Tom sings this at the funeral, just at that first note, tears always start to stream down my face.

[@kait6994]

I hope you agree, Jesse L. Martin is…. Phenomenal. Also, I hope you are healthy, though I am sorry you have to deal with being HIV+ and the stigma that goes along with it. Sending love and good vibes.

[@frederickseltzerjr2170]

@@kait6994 OMG ... YES!!! I fell in love with him when he was a character on my all-time favorite TV show, "Ally McBeal." When I discovered that Jesse L. Martin could also sing and saw him in the movie version, chills & goosebumps!! I've been undetectable and untransmittable now for years but combined with the fact I've lost three internal organs (2 way before my diagnosis) and non-related stage 4 cancer, the fact I've made it past 50 years old is a miracle from up above!! Sending love rightbackatcha!! :-)

[@MoonSpinners]

@@frederickseltzerjr2170 …you’ve made me realise that my bad days are in fact wonderful. Your story has touched me deeply. The best of blessings to you. 🤗🇬🇧

[@bobp783]

It was the first song I thought of too after seeing this vid.

[@loveablelala]

Many blessings to you. I sobbed like a baby listening to this the other night. I suffer from depression and anxiety. For me, this song spoke to my inner child realizing I never hadn't experienced genuine unconditional love in my life.

[@sNuGgLeBuNny413]

"The Music of the Night" made me OBSESSED with Phantom. Still does. The words, the music and the intention is mesmerizing.

[@meisje40]

Just obsessed indeed❤🥰

[@jadedstar7442]

My favorite

[@cheneethompson5756]

Omg, I hope to see that masterpiece one day!

[@sNuGgLeBuNny413]

@@cheneethompson5756 it is phenomenal! I've seen it in NYC twice and twice with a tour group more upstate NY. Still my favorite and still makes me cry every freaking time!

[@cheneethompson5756]

@@sNuGgLeBuNny413 cool!

[@trinaq]

"Somewhere" never fails to make me ugly cry, since it's full of hope that the senseless gang war will eventually end, and Tony and Maria can live in harmony, despite knowing that it can never be. Rita Moreno's powerful version in the remake was also very emotional, and gave me plenty of goosebumps! 😭💔

[@elphiegleason3899]

I can’t believe she did that live and in 1 take That is talent

[@smithcook1]

Why is it ugly--because it's ugly not to be able to stop the violence? Or because it's mixed with anger? I forgot about the gangs. I just remember that the 2 are in love and can't be together. I cry at their yearning and inability to consummate their love. If only, if only. Isn't there somewhere where we can be with our loved ones?

[@MsMamaLeslie]

Same. No matter how many times I’ve seen it.

[@sleuthman]

@@MsMamaLeslie My wife and were six feet away from Barbara Streisand when she sang it as her encore in her first public in TWENTY SIX YEARS in 1993. I thought to myself, "Am I the only one who's a puddle?" Then my wife looked over at me, and her mascara was dripping off her chin. She looked like a possum. One gay guy behind us turned to his partner and said, "Buttah."

[@boombraun1375]

Definitely #1 - I cry EVERY time

[@missusdr]

A list of the “most hauntingly beautiful songs” from musicals has got to be longer than 10…I would really love to see at least a Part 2 to this, as so many of my favorites (ahem, Les Mis [the whole thing], misc from Spring Awakening, and others) weren’t even mentioned. Those on the list were definitely beautiful - except I favor Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again over Music of the Night for this particular category - but I’d just love to see more.

[@Tatianna1143]

Hard agree with you, especially on the Les Mis one. I cried at least 5 times seeing it for the first time

[@dlamancha5697]

Yes, I'd love to see more also. All the songs from Les Miz are beautiful--Bring him home, a little fall of rain. Also "My Lily's Eyes" from Secret Garden, "In His Eyes," From Jeckyll and Hyde There's one from Wicked called "As Long as You're Mine, and Some from Little Women as well.

[@kimberlymichelle1188]

The song it's quiet uptown actually gave words to feelings that I've tried to voice for years. I lost my mom back in 2013 and we are never the same after losing a loved one and that song depicts that perfectly.

[@Tarabara]

I waited the whole list to see Empty Chairs At Empty Tables, and after the honorable mentions I thought, "It's gonna be Memory, isn't it?" And it's Music of the Night?! As much as I like that song, Michael Ball's version of Empty Chairs in the Les Miserables 10th anniversary concert is my top favorite. His voice, the music, the acoustics... I get chills every single time I hear it. That would definitely be my number one pick.

[@Positivekitten]

I am with you! I was so disappointed that that song did not even rate an honorable mention. They’re usually pretty spot on with their Broadway lists, but they completely missed the mark on this one.

[@emmas.m]

Yeah. I was waiting for that too. Or anything from les mis. As well as either "Hey little Songbird" or "Wait for me."

[@gloria.R.7286]

@@emmas.m oh yeah I forgot about hadestown!

[@moonloversheila8238]

That song was meant for Michael. I’ve heard it sung by many people but his version is my favourite.

[@marysuesagor5187]

I made the mistake of having "You'll Never Walk Alone" sung at my mother's funeral in 1966. I cannot hear it without crying. Even this very short clip of it brought tears to my eyes.

[@victoriataala6975]

for me it’s a very comforting song too, from my wedding

[@susanvirginia6037]

It gives me goose bumps every time I hear it.

[@toscatattertail9813]

i used to sing it with the focus on promises made, now i can't sing it at all because of too many promises broken and always being left to walk alone, even when surrounded by "friends"

[@olivermensinger6022]

I never heard the song until after COVID hit. It is incredible.

[@jeanawisuri]

I cry every time I hear it.

[@emiliemanes4995]

“It’s Quiet Uptown” gets me emotional every damn time.

[@arlow76]

The fact that "What I Did For Love" from a Chorus Line isn't even mentioned is criminal

[@juleahbrewer4527]

SUCH a great song!

[@sarahneuren7057]

I cannot listen to "It's Quite Uptown" from Hamilton without absolutely losing it.

[@suzannecooke2055]

"If Ever I Would Leave You" from Camelot never fails to make me cry

[@ginamarie6977]

My father used to sing that all the time, especially when he heard Robert Goulet sing it.

[@michellekluegel5459]

That song is 100% perfect.

[@CarolynHarris1957]

I agree, a beautiful song that is amazing when Robert Goulet sings it, You can listen to it here on KZbin,

[@heathergreen4184]

Great pics! Another one that wasn’t mentioned, “I still believe” from Miss Saigon!!! KILLS ME!!!

[@heroesgeek4ever]

Other songs that give me chills: She Used to be Mine - Waitress Days and Days -Fun Home So Big / So Small - Dear Evan Hansen Go Tonight - The Mad Ones

[@ellak6009]

YESSS!!! LOVING The Mad Ones appreciation!!! It's one of my favorite shows and waaaaaaaaayyy too underrated! Such a good song choice as well!!

[@macleventhal1610]

afternoon - alice by heart

[@coolkitten74124]

@@ellak6009 OMG same! I love the Mad Ones!

[@LisaSchnettler]

She Used to be Mine chokes me up every time

[@yemimawibowo8219]

So Big/So Small makes me cry each time!

[@emiliebaartman5530]

“It’s Quiet Uptown” gets me so much, especially with one performance where Phillipa actually lost a family member and Ali was comforting her onstage during the song.

[@hannahdykes8855]

That’s the one they have on Disney+

[@gloria.R.7286]

@@hannahdykes8855 oh my gosh that's crazy! Really?

[@joshbirchall8710]

“Once We Were Kings” from ‘Billy Elliot’ is a song that always haunts me… Dramatically, it’s the moment when the local miners are going back to the pits after a failed strike; whilst knowing that they will soon be unemployed… But musically, when the orchestra drop out to leave powerful, harmonious voices singing about togetherness and what they will face, the goosebumps start.

[@nuclearwessels2078]

I got chills when they started singing a capella as they went in the mines.

[@LadybirdG]

"I'd give my life for you" from Miss Saigon should be here.....it never fails to make me ugly cry 😭

[@boombraun1375]

Sooooo many songs from this

[@thisdamnyankee9308]

"I Still" gives me chills every time. Miss Saigon was amazing to see live.

[@mikeyrooroo]

“Mama Look Sharp” from 1776 should be there. Song sung by a teenager in the Revolutionary War hoping his mom will find him before he dies after he’s wounded in a battle. A soldier crying for his mom, still breaks my heart every time.

[@karenogush5622]

ITA on this. It's absolutely hauntingly beautiful and makes me cry every time I hear it.

[@SMjerZgirl]

100% agree

[@amethystanne4586]

I agree! The song is so sad.

[@anniemorris5855]

Absolutely! This one always gets me in the feels.

[@Traci_Websinger]

1776 is one of my absolute favorites with so many incredible songs.

[@jenannekearns2198]

Lily's Eyes from Secret Garden, always gives me chills.

[@margaret_adelle]

My FAVORITE song from that musical. Reminds me a lot of "In His Eyes" from Jekyll and Hyde too.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

How Could I Ever Know is also very haunting and beautiful

[@evelynbookwyrm385]

I absolutely love this song, and the whole musical! Not enough people know about it. When I went to see it last Oct., I was definitely crying over Lily's Eyes. It's my favorite song from the show.

[@lucysimon9629]

Thank you so much! Lucy Simon

[@sessionshannah]

Let’s just all agree Phantom of the Opera is phenomenal

[@kristashafer93098]

My very favorite musical!!

[@charliecheadle9154]

I agree ☝.

[@irishcowgirl21]

I agree as well

[@bellasalceies4138]

Totally agree! It's the only broadway musical I'm into

[@JC_artz]

YES yes yes favorite musical

[@cloudyazurephoenix9931]

Someday from The Hunchback of Notre Dame is painfully gorgeous

[@elphiegleason3899]

Yup It never gets the love it deserves

[@ahub87]

I was 9 when “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” came out and related so much to how Quasimodo felt…It’s sadness and hopefulness in that song.

[@marksnschwartz7190]

Each of the songs stands on its own as well as inside the story line. Of all the choices - each a wonderful example of great musical theater - “Send in the Clowns” uniquely has most often been performed by someone not generally thought of as a great singer. In fact it was written for a great actor, and not a great singer. For example, Elizabeth Taylor, Glynis Johns, Judy Dench, Glenn Close, etc. have sung the song to great effect. The meter is intended to be phrased as people speak: Isn’t it rich? Are we a pair? Me here at last on the ground…you in midair. Stephen Sondheim’s genius in this song is both for the lyrics and, as importantly, for how the melody is laid out. I truly enjoyed each of the performances. They were all different and they were all heartbreaking in their own way!

[@mervyngreene6687]

Bit of melody. Then of course "Climb Every Mountain."

[@mervyngreene6687]

I have already heard that Sondheim wrote it because Glynnis Johns (Desiree) was the weakest singer in the cast. Yet, she was the lead. Almost all of her numbers are "talky." It is the best example of how a simple song can be so powerful. I would have chosen "Goodbye, Love," from Rent. Even though it is just

[@idaf3028]

I cried at the theatre while the “A Boy Like That” sequence was happening! Ariana DeBose and Rachel Zegler did just a powerful job!

[@bethanycousineau197]

Another song from "The Phantom of the Opera" will always be, "All I ask of you". Being a woman, I think it sounds very soothing😍

[@jennah77]

I'll Cover You (Reprise) is absolutely a beautiful song. I get insane chills every time I listen to it. And I just listened to "Why" prior to watching this video it is also a great song with amazing vocals from Andrew :)

[@aryelmeiras6870]

I agree with every single word u wrote😅😢

[@m.godden9834]

It makes me cry every time it’s just so beautiful

[@a.c.watkins9010]

Add "I Don't Know how to Love Him" from Jesus Christ Superstore...greatest female aria in musicals of 20th century.

[@sophiedaneshmand3695]

How is Empty Chairs at Empty Tables not on this list? It breaks my heart every time! “Don’t ask me, what your sacrifice was for?”

[@Macygal]

Love Eddie Redmayne’s version. He does not have the the best technical voice, but the heartbreak in that song…

[@MarkYeung1]

That's one of the all time song and should be on the list.

[@ocsmichaelanthony]

SO happy to see a TTB song on this list even as an honorable mention. Larson's writing was impeccable. Such a powerful performance by Andrew Garfield.

[@kait6994]

I spend a lot of time wondering what the death of Larson could have meant for Broadway. Who knows how many amazing shows we have been robbed of ever seeing.

[@ocsmichaelanthony]

@@kait6994 I always hoped Superbia could have worked🥺

[@kait6994]

@@ocsmichaelanthony 🥺😢

[@dawnjensen6560]

One that always gives me chills is Bui Doi from Miss Saigon. When John sings about the children they left behind it gets me because that really did happen.

[@elisamason4836]

Agree.... also when kim sings Ill give my life for you .. sends me to tears

[@DT-us3kd]

@ Dawn - Yes, a thousand times yes ! Many of the numbers from Miss S are just heartbreaking 🥺 x

[@esqui_official]

"You'll Never Walk Alone" was my Grandfathers favorite song, and I sang it for him before his passing. 🙏🏻

[@vanessastegall]

So sorry for your loss. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@jackee1054]

Oh how beautiful! Your post actually brought tears to me.

[@meteach1]

Didn't the Mother Superior sing it to Sister Maria in the "Sound of Music"?

[@JulieS261]

@@meteach1 No that song was "Climb Every Mountain."

[@meteach1]

That's right. Thanks for the song correction.

[@claudiadibene211]

I just adore "It's quiet uptown " from Hamilton . When Eliza takes Alexander's hand is so touching ,and when he starts crying , it's just the best part . I sing this song every day

[@sleuthman]

I know this is a younger crowd, but "Younger Than Springtime" from "South Pacific" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And the interlude in "West Side Story" where Maria answers Anita's "A Boy Like That" with "I Have a Love" simply destroys me every time. "Right or wrong, what else can I do?"

[@lorrainechandler7864]

Some Enchanted Evening and This Nearly Was Mine from South Pacific are also beautiful songs.

[@southernbrit3003]

Absolutely.

[@mariannejohnson6529]

My Favorite from West Side Story is “Maria…I just met a girl named Maria…..

[@christinedaae7323]

As a huge Phantom Phan, I am very happy that you’re picked “The Music of The Night” as you number 1! “Wishing You We’re Somehow Here Again “ is very haunting, too! Especially the way Emmy Rossum sings it in the 2004 Film version of this incredible Broadway Musical!

[@christinamacgregor1045]

"Wishing you Were Somehow Here Again" gets me every time. My brother died when I was 8, so I think of him. Also, "Burn" makes me bawl. So many good Broadway songs out there!

[@sonyasandoval1477]

There should be a second list, and the following songs should be on it: Poppa, Can You Hear Me (Yentl), Someone Like You and In His Eyes (Jekyll & Hyde), Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and A Little Fall of Rain (Les Miserables). There's a few of these that always make me cry.

[@j.d.e.7416]

I'd add 'I'll Forget You' from The Scarlet Pimpernel. "I'll forget you....when I die."

[@vanash4]

Edelweiss from the Sound of Music is a beautiful, simple song that reminds me of things I love about home.

[@sonyasandoval1477]

@@vanash4 Oooh, forgot about that one! SOM is one of my favorite movies. I forget that it was also a play.

[@thomasmcdonald5454]

“I’ll Cover You” reprise is good, but “Will I” might be the better choice from Rent… Simple, in the round, but powerful.

[@lucindaarmour4685]

Very good list. I myself have no real interest in Music of the Night myself but I know its very popular. I would also like to include One Hand/One Heart ( West Side Story), Bring Him Home (Les Miserable), As Long As He Needs Me (Oliver), Everyday A Little Death (A Little Night Music), Being Alive (Company), Sunday and Move On (Sunday In The Park With George), Metaphor (The Fantastiks), Loving You (Passion), Not a Day Goes By (Merrily We Roll Along and a personal favourite I Remember Sky from Evening Primrose (so beautiful). Great music from great musicals = transcendent.

[@susansteinberg9638]

I agree with all of your additions.

[@Richard-dh7om]

You should have made this list. Much better informed.

[@lucindaarmour7422]

​@@Richard-dh7om How kind! Thank you.

[@barbyarosh1110]

“It’s Quite Up Town” rips this mother’s heart out.

[@jillybeanc]

I also love: Tell Me It's Not True - Blood Brothers She Used to be Mine - Waitress Till I Hear You Sing - Love Never Dies Bui Doi - Miss Saigon With You - Ghost So Big / So Small, and For Forever - Dear Evan Hansen Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Phantom Whispering - Spring Awakening It's Quiet Uptown always rips my heart out and also just the line in the very last song "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story", I totally burst into tears with the line "Oh, I can't wait to see you again". Kills me. I love reading everyone else's lists, keep posting them!

[@meganjackson7372]

“When She Was Mine” Waitress. At least an honorable mention. Cause that one gets me. And I do second “In His Eyes” from Jekyll and Hyde.

[@nikkimoore7654]

She used to be Mine get me in tears every time, as does Take it From an Old Man!!

[@amieperkins4933]

In his eyes always gives me chills, especially the harmony at the end

[@jessiespurrell3142]

She used to be mine

[@deankay8894]

that line sung by the chorus in Hamilton..."Forgiveness"! - I'm not crying, its raining on my face

[@juleahbrewer4527]

Awesome FOTC reference!!

[@Beauvoir]

Holy moly Judi Dench, I can’t get over how good she is doing Send in the Clowns.

[@pedinurse1]

And I always hated that song.

[@shells500tutubo]

You have to hear Sarah Vaughan singing it.

[@conniegodmair7576]

You made me love Judi even more.

[@suecampbell7249]

@@shells500tutubo bio

[@OlaOla-ct4nu]

I love every musical content on this channel 🎶 It's quiet uptown is my favourite from this list

[@shernik1]

I saw Michael Crawford in Phantom, and his performance left me in tears. I must say, this is the first time I have agreed with all of your picks, though not necessarily in the same order. It's Quiet Uptown still makes me cry every time I hear it.

[@vanessastegall]

It’s Quiet Uptown is a heartbreaking and beautiful song from Hamilton.

[@vanessastegall]

@Kayanna Hollins aw. Music has that way of hitting the listeners in the feels

[@k49821]

"Burn" is another one for me

[@vanessastegall]

@@k49821 me too. I sing it at the top of my lungs

[@claudiadibene211]

The best song in the musical

[@mitchminer2031]

“It’s Quiet Uptown” is the ❤️ of Hamilton!

[@christinemunger7054]

"She Used to Be Mine" from Waitress...so gorgeous! I'll never get tired of it!

[@cathyrowe9216]

Jerry Lewis used to sing "You'll never Walk Alone" at the close of the annual Jerry Lewis MD Telethon. He rarely could get through the song without breaking down, and I never could.

[@vjhreeves]

Ironically enough, it was on his telethon one year that I first heard Music of the Night, sung by Michael Crawford, and I was absolutely riveted to the tv. Instantly obsessed.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

It's Quiet Uptown is SO GORGEOUS but SO SAD. When I watched it on Disney and saw the actual play a couple months ago...I had tears streaming down my face both times I saw it

[@Kbear-xt9mh]

Bring him home- les miserables should have at least been an honorable mention

[@robin31165]

When I was young my mother dragged me to musicals, usually kicking in screaming, but I always will have to be loving every minute of it. They were always dated for my age but “if I loved you” from carousel has always been one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@Wendi1760]

Climb Every Mountain! Sound of Music! How can this not be included? And Edelweiss? Not to mention Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof?

[@christisgraphicdesignvideo6130]

With You (Ghost) I Still Believe (Miss Saigon) A Little Fall of Rain (Les Miserables) Where is Love? (Oliver) Tell Me On a Sunday (Tell Me On a Sunday) By My Side (Godspell) Memory (Cats) Meditation and Meditation II (Shenandoah) When There's No One (Carrie) Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins)

[@JosephAlvinPena]

Make another list please. Les Miserables’ “A Little Fall of Rain” is perfect for this list. :)

[@sailormoonsault]

Oliver! has some gut wrenchingly beautiful songs. Who Will Buy? gets me every time.

[@d.j.savick]

My top three favorites: "Can't Help Lovin Dat Man" from Show Boat, "She Used to Be Mine" from Waitress, and my all-time favorite, "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess.

[@aloperafan]

Summertime is I think the most covered song of all time; I can't believe the oversight. Can't Help Lovin Dat Man is Haunting, but Ole Man River takes the cake.

[@KeriJo12]

Ooh this should have been a top 20 list. I would have included Les Mis "Empty Chairs" like in the preview and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat "Close Every Door". THANK YOU for not choosing "Memory"!

[@marionhaygood9365]

Memory was the very first song on this list , wasn’t it ?

[@newyorker2581]

Oooh yes Close Every Door!

[@talardemirdjian9966]

How is "As Long as He Needs Me" from Oliver! not included in this list, not even as an honorary mention???

[@marilynmcelroy9634]

I was going to mention that one. I'm glad I'm not alone is being incredibly moved by it.

[@rosaliebolling2546]

I love that song too!

[@dabennink]

Oh, good one! I thought On My Own deserved at least a mention.

[@moonloversheila8238]

I love that too.

[@rebeccamartin3744]

My love of musicals came from first seeing Oliver on PBS as a child. I probably was 8. Oliver will always be my favorite.

[@caylaberscheid9114]

I feel like “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” should have been chosen instead of “Music of the Night”. Anyone else partial to the song “In His Eyes” from Jekyll and Hyde? That would’ve been a great honorable mention. :)

[@allisonbergh4429]

Sympathy, Tenderness from J&H is the most gorgeous tiny snack sized song - Linda Eder’s performance is breathtaking

[@christinamacgregor1045]

Agreed! That's my fav song in "The Phantom of the Opera."

[@dabennink]

I'll cover you, particularly when sung by Jesse L. Martin, tears my heart out every time. I am disappointed that On My Own from Les Miserables wasn't included. I know Eponine isn't perfect, but think how she was raised. She breaks my heart every time she sings this and A Little Fall of Rain.

[@hollandfray4521]

4.5 year old me heard a tiny clip of Michael Crawford singing Music of the Night and I thought it was the most beautiful thing I’d heard, literally stopped playing with my Polly Pockets and just stared off in a daze when I heard it, and that was stuck in my head until I actually discovered Phantom of the Opera when I was in 6th grade. It’s still my favorite to this day.

[@fluff_pup8091]

Memory always gives me the waterworks. The lyrics in the song just seems to show how sad Grizzabela was and how longing she was. All she wanted was to be accepted and happy. This song really gets me crying.

[@angelasilvi9090]

Thanks for making Music of the Night #1! I am a POTO fan and any time I hear this song I get goosebumps every single time. And I've hear this amazing haunting lovely sung by some the greatest Phantoms, but hearing Micheal Crawford sing it will just leave you in awe and with tears.

[@waterbaby006]

“She used to be mine” from Waitress will stay with all who have been lucky enough to experience in the theatre. Truly a haunting, emotive masterpiece!

[@Lynnie501]

"You'll never walk alone" gives me chills, so inspiring

[@chereecargill355]

This one may not count, but "Mama, Look Sharp" from "1776" always makes me cry.

[@karenogush5622]

Yes, absolutely!

[@nessapainter]

Truly should be listed here So hauntingly beautiful.

[@afoolishfopdoodle3284]

Okay, the ones that I think should’ve made it into the list (by personal opinion): 1) The World Was Wide Enough (Hamilton) It’s a really nice and somber song about Burr reflecting on how his one mistake, borne out of immature jealousy, had ruined the lives of so many (I.e. Hamilton’s family and his daughter) 2) Pretty Women (Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street) This song is really suspenseful because Sweeney has Judge Turpin right where he wants him, and he could easily kill him now, but he doesn’t, and you’re left wondering when it’ll happen. 3) Tomorrow Belongs to Me (Cabaret) A song in tribute of the Nazis. I don’t think I need to elaborate. Comment any others you think should’ve been on here.

[@arlow76]

What I Did for Love from A Chorus Line

[@thisdamnyankee9308]

Pretty Women is far superior to Joanna. That's always been my least favorite song in Sweeney.

[@afoolishfopdoodle3284]

@@thisdamnyankee9308 YES SOMEONE ELSE WHO AGREES WITH ME

[@samstarr7125]

Ever since my babies came into my life, It's Quite Uptown from Hamilton and So Big/So Small from Dear Evan Hansen, two songs that have never put an emotional tear in my eye, now turns me into a total cryer.

[@angelajohnsonkeys4199]

Another Suitcase in Another Hall- Evita always gets me, along with I'll Cover You Reprise- RENT, For Good- Wicked, and It's Quiet Uptown and Dear Theodosia- Hamilton

[@1961casey]

I don't think this video gave "You'll Never Walk Alone" enough credit for the significance it has, especially in the English football league. Jerry and the Pacemakers performed this song which was in turn adopted by the Liverpool fans. Hearing 70,000 voices singing this song together is soul shaking. It has also been sang as a song of hope and encouragement after several tragedies that took place at various stadiums.

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

It's Quiet Uptown was amazing!! Lin's emotion in the song is amazing!

[@karleigh7258]

Should have done “Wishing you were somehow here again” it’s sad but very beautiful, especially the last note

[@jillybeanc]

I saw/heard that sitting in a theatre when I was 14 sitting next to my dad, it made me ugly cry.

[@JC_artz]

Yessssss. It’s sadder then music of the night. Maybe not as haunting but it’s sadder for sure

[@natalollipop_art]

“Till We Reach that Day” from Ragtime gives me chills every time.

[@skysorrow9041]

Memory (Cats) definitely should have gotten more than just an opening mention, & I would gave loved to have seen I'll Cover You (Rent) a lil higher on the list, but I was very happy to see Why (Tick, Tick... Boom) up there in the top 5 where it belongs, & Music of The Night (Phantom of The Opera) is a decent top pick.

[@CaribbeanAmphibean]

One additional one that always always gets me is "Everything I Know", from In the Heights, when Nina reads through Abuella Claudia's scrapbook after she has died.

[@moochsmunchies9562]

One song that always spoke to me as I loved so many who didn't love me back in my life....."On My Own" from Les Mis

[@mrstracysims]

Enjoyed the list... kind of disappointing no Les Misérables anywhere on the list.

[@vjhreeves]

It's a crime!

[@sugarpoultry]

Michael Crawford will always be the Phantom in my eyes. Man..... his voice

[@Macygal]

The song “Will I” from Rent talks about the loneliness of of having Aids in a society that is afraid of you and thinks of you as lesser. I started my nursing career caring for dying Aids patients in the 90’s and this song just rips me apart every time I hear it.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Some of the best lyrics ever: “death doesn’t discriminate between the sinners and the saints it takes and it takes and it takes” (so true and so gut-wrenching). Hamilton is just perfection, let’s admit. I also **absolutely** loathe Rent but I don’t seem to be the only one - thank the stars.

[@jochapman852]

I thought it was OK. The one I truly hate (besides 'Grease') was 'Cats.' I thought it would never end; magical Mr. Mistopholes can go straight to hell. The students with me just loved it, and I spent my time with them asking their reactions to it rather than give my opinion.

[@krisevans5022]

Hated Rent too

[@susanmarie3425]

Two favorites Say a Prayer (Memphis) - Less well-known, but beautiful and comes at a stunning moment in the musical. The Impossible Dream (Man of LaMancha) - Gorgeous and a dramatic, sorrowful, inspiring end to the show.

[@m.elainebates7931]

I'd like to nominate "Crazy World" from Victor/Victoria. Just to hear Julie Andrews sing it is just fabulous.

[@kingpm9072]

At my high school our varsity choir does you’ll never walk alone for the seniors during their graduation ceremony………..I’m a senior in Said high school……and in CHOIR 😭😭😭

[@erihppaseiram9795]

Nobody wants to talk about Love Never Dies and I don't blame them but "Beneath a moonless sky" is a flipping masterpiece

[@kp4692]

Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof!!!

[@zuleymadigiacomo3053]

Nothing from Les Mis?! So many good ones from that musical.

[@nancyoeswein9579]

A little fall of rain and empty chairs both

[@whizzergoingdown0847]

I NEED more William Finn musicals on these lists. What Would I do?, Unlikely Lovers, and In Trousers (The Dream) all gave me chills and had me SOBBING. If you don’t know Falsettos or it’s lesser known prequel In Trousers, do yourself a huge favor and look them up

[@truk23100]

well, I was hoping for "The Movie in my Mind" from Miss Saigon could make it, but your list is outstanding.

[@tessawidenhofer]

Gonna suggest a few things if you’re in the mood to be haunted: How Could I Ever Know- Secret Garden Momma Look Sharp- 1776 Come Back- Dogfight

[@teyahowen]

Sunrise, sunset from fiddler on the roof, best day ever from the SpongeBob musical, Hopelessly devoted to you from Greece

[@nancyoeswein9579]

I played golde once and I couldn’t get thru anatevka every night without crying. It sums up an entire town giving up everything and everyone they’ve ever known. Imagine never seeing your own children again.

[@jschilawski33]

Not to mention that Rent is already devastating when you know that the composer died the day Rent opened off-broadway and never got to see it’s success

[@kathyastrom1315]

You have the words in Hamilton that are guaranteed to get me sobbing-“Forgiveness” and “the orphanage.”

[@hannahdykes8855]

I can’t watch the end of Hamilton without tears

[@michaeleverhart1275]

Nothing from Les Miserable??? The most hauntingly beautiful musical!!! Number 1 should’ve been either I Dreamed A Dream, Empty Chairs At Empty Tables or Bring Him Home!

[@susanneleist]

The music from Phantom of the Opera transcends all other musicals.

[@samanthaengstrom8811]

Those You've Known from Spring Awakening deserves, at the very least, an honorable mention. It never fails to get me.