I was at University with Jason (Media & Performance degree) and he sang in musicals at the Theatre Society that he was also the Director of. People think of him only as a comedian but he is actually an experienced all round performer and writer.
OMG! He's can't introduce the song as sung "by the copper who chases Alfie Boe" and then sing like that!!! It's just....not possible!!! That. was. incredible.
What a voice! My gosh!!! He also has the bonus of sounding more like Phillip Quast's Javert than any other singer I've heard. Wow! I had no idea he had a voice like that!!!!
I loved him before I heard him sing but I would have thrown my knickers on the stage....my fave comedian singing my favourite song from les mis....bloody perfection!!!! *sighs dreamily*
I think the fact the entire room was in silence after that first line says a lot about this mans talent. A damn good comedian and an even better vocalist it seems.
Yes, i was there too, in the 5th row and he was definitely singing live. In fact, it sounded better live than it does back through my computer! I was mightily impressed.
It's always a surprise when someone you don't associate with singing gets up and does something like this. Okay, it's easy to make fun of someone who's out of his normal 'comfort zone', but personally I think he did a great job on this one - it's not an easy number to perform at the best of times. Bless him, that was a good job.
Totally agree ! Just found this by accident. "Big respect", Mr. Manford, and very brave to do this at something like an Alfie Boe concert ! I'd completely forgotten the song (sorry !) but hit upon it by accident tonight. Glad I did.
@ Coco pops - This is my video, I was there and I filmed it and can confirm that this IS Jason singing and NOT a backing track! The Preston Guild Hall is quite a small venue and no artist could ever get away with a backing track. I was sat in the second row and heard every word from his mouth, not the speakers.
squirtyflower I'm not sure why you had to post this, but regardless, thank you for posting this amazing performance ! It is really and truly awe inspiring, can only imagine how it felt to actually be there. .. lucky you to see both those gentlemen perform live and many thanks for sharing the experience with the rest of us!
he has a trained voice, you know, but it escaped and went back to the wild. Seriously impressed that he should tackle such a great song and do it so well
Jason featured in and won the itv show Born to shine where he was mentored by a 14 yr old boy treble (Me!) and after that that was when all these opportunities came up for him as a singer!
I enjoy playing this for people, without letting them see the video, and asking them to guess the singer... and then revealing all. The reactions never fail to amuse :)
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I was at University with Jason (Media & Performance degree) and he sang in musicals at the Theatre Society that he was also the Director of. People think of him only as a comedian but he is actually an experienced all round performer and writer.
OMG! He's can't introduce the song as sung "by the copper who chases Alfie Boe" and then sing like that!!! It's just....not possible!!!
That. was. incredible.
What a voice! My gosh!!! He also has the bonus of sounding more like Phillip Quast's Javert than any other singer I've heard. Wow! I had no idea he had a voice like that!!!!
I loved him before I heard him sing but I would have thrown my knickers on the stage....my fave comedian singing my favourite song from les mis....bloody perfection!!!! *sighs dreamily*
I think the fact the entire room was in silence after that first line says a lot about this mans talent. A damn good comedian and an even better vocalist it seems.
well I never expected that!!!
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What a magnificent rendition. Jason Manford what an amazing voice superb
Holy Sh*t, Manford! That's pretty damned impressive! *applause*
I didn't know he could sing but I'm glad I found out - such a brilliant rendition and sounded so effortless!
Is there anything this guy can't do? He's funny a genuine nice fella he can sing act even tap dance. Great guy all round
Where does he tap dance, like on which show
How could anyone dislike this he's was fabulous well done Jason one word sums your singing voice up and that's brilliant
Yes, i was there too, in the 5th row and he was definitely singing live. In fact, it sounded better live than it does back through my computer! I was mightily impressed.
Bloody fantastic!
That was not what I expected. That was intense and beautiful. Amazing.
"this was the song sung by the copper who was chasing Alfie Boe"
how can he say something like that then sing so beautifully!!
It's always a surprise when someone you don't associate with singing gets up and does something like this.
Okay, it's easy to make fun of someone who's out of his normal 'comfort zone', but personally I think he did a great job on this one - it's not an easy number to perform at the best of times.
Bless him, that was a good job.
He isn't funny at all but wow a singing voice I typed in stars and he came up
Whatever Alfie wants is okay by me. I think he sounds decent and Alfie would not embarrass himself.
Yep, that was one of the best renditions I've heard of this song. Super!
Mind. Literally. Blown...
I've listened back and fore and I am 💯 sure he is the hedgehog
He is. 🦔👍😉
He was yes
Wait, what? Hes funny AND a good singer? Life is not fair.
he is a good singer as his voice is getting stronger and better since this video was taken good luck Jason
😦😦 omg his voice!!! I never knew he could sing that well
Totally agree ! Just found this by accident. "Big respect", Mr. Manford, and very brave to do this at something like an Alfie Boe concert !
I'd completely forgotten the song (sorry !) but hit upon it by accident tonight. Glad I did.
+KAF128 exactly the same a happy acident Big up Jason
What a magnificent performance. Jason proves there he sings as well as he cracks jokes. Just that first line has everyone there in awe.
Wow--great rendition! Right up there with Phillip Quast and Norm Lewis!
Holy hell! I did not know Jason Manford could sing?! He's really good, what a brilliant hidden talent. Why hide a voice so amazing?
OMG I had no idea he could sing!! Why doesn't everyone know he's that incredible?
One of my favourites from Les Mis, and beautifully performed. Philip Quast is my benchmark, but JM comes pretty close! Powerful and with feeling.
a brilliant comic and an amazing singer :D
just pure shock how amazing jason manford is at singing :O
If people think that's good, listen to him sing 'Bring him Home' I was brought to tears.
@ Coco pops - This is my video, I was there and I filmed it and can confirm that this IS Jason singing and NOT a backing track! The Preston Guild Hall is quite a small venue and no artist could ever get away with a backing track. I was sat in the second row and heard every word from his mouth, not the speakers.
squirtyflower I'm not sure why you had to post this, but regardless, thank you for posting this amazing performance ! It is really and truly awe inspiring, can only imagine how it felt to actually be there. .. lucky you to see both those gentlemen perform live and many thanks for sharing the experience with the rest of us!
Thank you for sharing didn't realise Jason could sing 👍🎶👌
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WOW!!! I so agree with you Ben, I was listening to Philip Quast as normal, and I saw Jason and thought not the !?!? What lovely voice so rich
he has a trained voice, you know, but it escaped and went back to the wild. Seriously impressed that he should tackle such a great song and do it so well
I was there, what a fantastic night and how good was Jason!! I met him backstage after and he said that he had never had any training!
Impressed! Never knew he could sing!
Yes - he was originally trained as a singer before moving to comedy.
😧😧😧 I have no words. Didn’t even know he could sing 😱 love this song so much.
Jason Manford that was pure amazing totally brilliant. well done.
Beautiful man, beautiful voice. Astounding x
Wonderful rendition. Enjoyed the song so much Jason xx
I'm blown away :-)
SHUT UP!!! what a voice. didn't expect that at all :D
Also shocked!!! Marvellous multi-talented Manford!
jeez, f***ng hell and wowsers. Where did that come from... Marvellous. Truly marvellous. Good on ya Jason.....
Bloody HELL..he IS good. Phillip Quast will FOREVER AND ALWAYS remain the crown King of the role Javert but DAMN this sweet cheeky bloke can SING!!
OMG!!!!! I think Jason Manford should become the next Javert in Lès Miserables and that is how brilliant his singing voice is.
russel crowe was better
Caleb Sexton Noooo!
What the f? Jason manforf singing? Everyday is a school day. Tears to my eyes. Xx
I was there, you could have heard a pin drop during this !!
It was even better live !!!
WHAT!! Just heard his recording of this on elaine Page and had to google this was truly his voice 🤣 what a wonderful surprise
Surprise ! What a great voice. Very professional. 👏👏👏
oh i can say after 3 time watching wasnt expecting him to be as fantastic as he was brava!
I see no reason why he could not explore theater more now than ever. He knows it well and I really enjoy hearing him....
I was not expecting that, Really good voice
I've no idea how it took me over a year to find this, but WOW! Amazing!
lets hope this man ends up in les mis
❤❤🌹❤❤
He's absolutely great ❤❤🌹❤❤
That was am...ay...zing as Craig RH would say. Wow, he could give up the day job, that was really brilliant. Loved it. Thanks for loading. XX
Absolutely brilliant ❤
He's actually very very good
Forget the tv shows Manford go for the theatre! Absolutely brilliant
I was absolutely loving his pre-singing banter, then the music started --- F*** ME! Woah, Jason Manford!! :D
My fav your wonderful love you singing this xx you nail it xx
Jason featured in and won the itv show Born to shine where he was mentored by a 14 yr old boy treble (Me!) and after that that was when all these opportunities came up for him as a singer!
This is outstanding, I had no idea he could sing so well!
Wow wow wow wow I'm shocked just sensational
Brilliant xxxxx
Jason Manford done a superb job of singing stars and like Steve Fishwick I NEVER EXPECTED THAT
WOW just been blown away with that, had no fucking idea he could sing like, just fantastic xxx
I would pay to go and hear him sing amazing
Wow ---- Who new Jason has this magical voice --- so funny and so talented !!!!!!!!1
Gosh he is brilliant
Alfie's laugh at the beginning. Hahaha :')
I want to see him in Les Miserables now D:
I love, wonderful !
BRAVO!!!! I need more singing from Jason Manford!
He has an album out.
Wow I am so impressed with that, who'd have thought eh?
OMG I didn't know he can sing...so good ;-) just saw advert for Chitty Chitty bang bang as he sings there...so well done mr
Wicked tone!
Was not expectin that, i'm flabergaster, loved it
Modeled on Phillip Quast and outstandingly good. We all went, "bl**dy hell, he really can sing...!"
I just want to say that listening to this actually made me cry it was that good.... You would make an amazing Inspector Javert
he came second in the masked singer, He was the hedgehog.
Wow. What a surprise. Very impressive.
I never knew but really brilliant. Not just good, brilliant.
Absolutely Beautiful Rendition ❤️ 👏👏👏
amazing voice!
Just found this - oh WOW!! No words!!
i know he can sing coz i saw him in sweeney todd and he was brilliant
I enjoy playing this for people, without letting them see the video, and asking them to guess the singer... and then revealing all. The reactions never fail to amuse :)
Just absolutely blown away.x
That was amazing!
Blimey, that was a surprise. Well done JM.
Well....I wasn't bloody expecting that!
What? I thought this was a joke... Holy crap...
Haha same! Voice on him😦
He’d actually be a great Thenardier! ‘Master of the house’ etc
Amazing voice!!! WTG Jason! A man of many talents!
wow that was good! Great job Jason.
Fabulous version . Russel Crowe killed every song he sang in the movie.
Lorraine Owens I agree apart from Javerts Suicide, I think he did a good take on that
Goodness me what a surprise, well done Jason
Those karaokes finally paid off.
thats an amazing version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xx