Without You (from Rent), performed by Leslie Odom Jr.

[@LoganHunterMusic]

This is my favourite song from Rent, and this is probably one of the most beautiful ways I've ever heard it performed. Leslie Odom Jr is an incredible talent- I can't wait to see the places he goes!

[@stevie4920]

Logan Hunter This is 6 months later and he has been in Hamilton (Aka a super successful play)

[@hellomynameis6501]

Cristina Renteria He started Hamilton way before this but I understand what you were saying

[@violet9853]

I could listen to Leslie every moment of every day for the rest of my life!!! That's how much I love him.

[@violet9853]

I wish you would come to Ohio University and sing at Memorial Auditorium. If you want to, I know the guy who books acts, let me know.

[@stevie4920]

Honestly, this is the best quality of video from an audience member I have ever seen

[@vascanj]

My next door neighbor just died today and Leslie performed this at his concert tonight in Milwaukee which I went to and I could not stop sobbing. He did it with a full orchestra and it was beyond beautiful. Rest In Peace Ken. :'(

[@FreedomFighter2112]

I feel you bro

[@djpchocolateguy224]

This audio is excellent and crisp ... the only way to get it any clearer would be being there . He’s dope , his voice is dope and I love his rendition of this song. Thanks for sharing this with us !!!

[@stevie4920]

Omg Leslie is so perfect. *WE DON'T DESERVE HIM*

[@juliusbrown4352]

So right

[@violet9853]

Yes, we do deserve him. We are perfect for him, and him for us. Love you, Leslie. Athens, Ohio... Ohio University

[@allisonaldrich6360]

Gorgeous song sung by one of the most beautiful voices ever.

[@ElderStevenFurrJr.]

His pitch is perfect....Sheesh

[@stevie4920]

Steven Furr II He is perfect Steven. He is

[@allnewmmc7941]

That vocal control 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@juliusbrown4352]

No one compares

[@lanina4u]

Omg this man sends chills down my spine with his voice and interpretation. 😭💛

[@annaandly]

I saw him perform this live last night and it is even 1000x times more powerful in person.

[@donlester1449]

I was there that night it was amazing. I was towards the front Of C Y Stephen's Auditorium to his left. This is one of my favorite performances I've ever had the chance to witness and it was free.

[@yasminjohnson7333]

I just seen you on PBS and I love it I love the way you perform and you and your beautiful wife singing together God bless you both

[@fionaquiggles1175]

I was there, he has a gorgeous voice!

[@stevie4920]

Fiona Quiggles OMG YOU ARE SOOOOO LUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKY

[@tongzhaoo]

Leslie voice is so pure and this song is so beautiful! My ears felt blessed!!

[@violet9853]

You ARE blessed, there's no doubt.

[@LaMenteOpen]

This man deserved that Tony and so much more recognition. His talent was wasted in smash !! Give him all the awards lmao

[@DaeOnGoogle]

LYRICS Without you, the ground thaws the rain falls the grass grows Without you, the seeds root the flowers bloom the children play The stars gleam the poets dream the eagles fly without you The Earth turns the sun burns but I die, without you Without you, the breeze warms the girl smiles the cloud moves Without you, the tides change the boys run the oceans crash The crowds roar the days soar the babies cry without you The moon glows the river flows but I die without you Without you Without you, the hand gropes the ear hears the pulse beats Without you, the eyes gaze the legs walk the lungs breathe The mind churns The heart yearns the tears dry, without you Life goes on but I'm gone 'cause I die, without you without you without you without you...

[@KACDWFCD]

🎙🎚🎛🎤🎧🎙🎚🎛🎤🎧🎙🎚🎛🎤🎧🎙 CRAZY AMAZING!!!!...My heart soars hearing this song!!!...Thank you so much for posting this Bill...(smile)... Kerry...New York... 🎙🎚🎛🎤🎧🎙🎚🎛🎤🎧🎙🎚🎛🎤🎧🎙

[@ellacole554]

He preformed this with the Toledo Symphony in Toledo Ohio and it was absolutely breathtaking

[@violet9853]

I can only imagine! You're a lucky girl.

[@playrewindff]

This is a gift, thank you Leslie ❤️

[@jesslane56430]

I can’t count how many times I’ve watched this, and listened on iTunes!

[@ebonyigbineweka7383]

Love this guy....so talented!

[@bluzshadez]

Thank you for posting this. I've fallen in love with this song again. I think I still have the Double DVD of RENT. God bless! Stay safe and healthy!

[@jenn122267]

This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I attended Leslie's November 2016 concert in L.A. and was transported into another world when he sang this song. So beautiful and moving to find it here.

[@violet9853]

I bet it was fantastic! You are blessed.

[@SilverSpoken2005]

Chills every time I listen to this version.

[@yourusualme9401]

this made me cry for real

[@alewis2812]

That Tone!

[@psychologicallyspeaking]

golden

[@ShackyWack]

Wow. Beautiful voice.

[@cindygodwin493]

Saw him last night with the Boston Pops and want to buy this song--want to hear it over and over.

[@makeclub101]

Everything about him is perfect!!!!

[@anothermj]

Stunning

[@miiistymoon]

IM CRYING AHH

[@iamernieg]

Nationwide brought me here

[@Anno178]

gerniee3 thanks to nationwide it brought me here too

[@blbradford73]

I came here from the room where it happens

[@someoneodd3329]

Guys that's Burr singing to Theodosia. No not his daughter but his wife.

[@filmladyproduction]

In Oct. 2020 finally found this song from the Movie rent. Problem is Where in the movie is it ? LOJ the Hot Ticket.

[@prindoesart4369]

Leslie had two concerts in my town and one of them was last night and I just found out I hate myself

[@kimbalion49]

:(

[@static979]

O.M.L

[@iandhr1]

Why if isn't Aaron Burr sir

[@JohnSmith-ce7hr]

Ads on? Really dude

[@trstno1MD]

John Smith. Yeah, I agree. I specifically declined ads when I set up my KZbin account years ago. The ads for this video didn't start until about a month ago. I suspect that KZbin has matched this video to the song's copyright holder, who has opted for ads. That's not so bad, though - the alternative is that the copyright holder could have blocked it. Regardless, the ads aren't my choice, and I'm not making any money.

[@trstno1MD]

I've got this video with 175,000 views, and no ads. I think KZbin must have matched Without You to the copyright holder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmGyn6l6l956q7M

[@JohnSmith-ce7hr]

Weird. Still thanks for putting the effort in to make this and not being a jerk who turns on ads

[@kaninerflagg9998]

This song is kinda boring... I haven't seen Rent, so maybe it's just the arrangement? :/ His voice is amazing but the song isn't.

[@trstno1MD]

Kaniner Flagg This song is definitely a significant moment in Rent, sung as a duet, with 3 separate story lines progressing on stage at the same time. Most Rent fans would consider it a top moment in the musical. It's hard for me to comment on the song out of that context. I think Leslie Odom's solo performance, stripped down to just the guitar accompanying, is really beautiful.

[@someoneodd3329]

Bill Barry exactly!

[@phoebus5516]

Kaniner Flagg+ I think it can be seen as "boring" when taken out of the context of the musical. In the musical itself, this song comes after several high energy and enthusiastic music numbers, so I think it was meant to be a song of slow and quiet contemplation and a sort of "rest" for the audience after the excitement of the previous songs. In a concert, without hearing the previous songs, this song can be seen as being abit too slow and subtle.