Why God why - Miss Saigon Manila 2000

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
  • The song is performed by Will Chace,who portrayed Chris at the Miss Saigon production in Manila,in 2000.This is the best quality I could find.
    ***I do not own anything.All rights belong to the creators of the show.

Комментарии • 183

  • @denisewendt8580
    @denisewendt8580 5 лет назад +318

    Will Chase excelled as Chris in Miss Saigon. He has a beautiful voice and he sang and acted with conviction. I thought he was the perfect partner for Kim(Lea Solonga). They both were so great together and the chemistry between these two was so natural. Loved him without his shirt on in this scenario and his "Why God Why" was just SUPERB. You could feel his pain, and I have to say I love this unforgettable piece of music.

  • @johnwhiting5747
    @johnwhiting5747 6 лет назад +534

    Will Chase colors each word of each lyric with profundity of the story. He is the very best Chris, ever.

    • @raesmith2164
      @raesmith2164 5 лет назад +32

      He packs so much expression and emotion in each and every single word of the song. That last note kills me every single time. It's like he's nearly screaming in absolute agony.

    • @lepetitchat123
      @lepetitchat123 4 года назад +7

      Goosebumps galore...

    • @iAmMadeOfSoup
      @iAmMadeOfSoup 4 года назад +21

      I wish he was on the cast recording. I can’t stand the British guy

    • @blankacct2703
      @blankacct2703 4 года назад +6

      But have you seen Lea Salonga sing this song? Absolutely amazing.

    • @Emma-pt2gi
      @Emma-pt2gi 4 года назад +2

      Urm Alistair Brammer is so much better!

  • @Tonya57Ja
    @Tonya57Ja 4 года назад +73

    I had never heard of Will Chase before I stumbled onto this video. I don't get it, why is he not more well known? This is one of the best things I've ever seen, the perfect marriage of singing and acting.

  • @salmansaga2686
    @salmansaga2686 8 лет назад +173

    Chris, watching Kim sleep, asks God why he met her just as he was about to leave Vietnam ("Why, God, Why?").

  • @Kams-ls4tx
    @Kams-ls4tx 7 лет назад +223

    I recently watched the 25th anniversary of Miss Saigon in a movie theater but by god Will Chase trumps any Chris any day. Acting and singing is just so on point. Really sad I wasn't able to see him perform live when he did it in Manila ( thwarted by age). His Chris watching Kim sleeping and looking conflicted AF just stirs something in me.

  • @Sarah.Riedel
    @Sarah.Riedel 6 лет назад +277

    Will Chase *made* this role for me...I was never hugely into musicals as a teenager but after I saw his performance in 1998 as Roger in RENT on Broadway (I caught him totally by chance during a weekend matinee when he was the understudy for the main actor) my entire perception of music theater changed. A year later I saw he had been cast as the main role for Chris in Miss Saigon, so I asked my parents to take me for my 16th birthday. His performance FLOORED me. The way he belts out that hanging high note at 4:11 literally makes my heart race, it's such an exhilarating moment, like you don't want him to even GET to the last note lol...to be able to draw out that much emotion and drama from just a single note, it's sheer talent. The whole libretto is beautiful, but to me the recorded version and other performers just don't nail that G to F# like this. Just, wow.

  • @johnwhiting5747
    @johnwhiting5747 4 года назад +39

    Will Chase is still the very best Chris. He is sexually powerful, convincing, and a totally flawless performer who acts, sings, and expresses the character fully. Bravo to him.

  • @MrsKray
    @MrsKray 7 лет назад +72

    I can't stop listening to this, I love allistair branner but this chris is just breathtaking 😭😍

  • @raesmith2164
    @raesmith2164 5 лет назад +38

    Why, God, why.... am I so obsessed with this song?

    • @schatzi45
      @schatzi45 3 года назад +5

      I feel the same way. It brought back so many memories.I met my husband in 1963 while he was stationed in Germany. No war but he was so handsome in his uniform. We were married for 53 years till he past away in 2017.

  • @john-paulmichelangelo5180
    @john-paulmichelangelo5180 5 лет назад +50

    The story of Chris in Miss Saigon is my story had I gone to Vietnam and I wept like a baby when I took nephew Brad to see it in New York City. Everyone should experience the exhilarating spectacle that is Times Square and a Broadway Musical at least once in their lives. But to have such a personal story of what your life could have been come to life on the stage is life and God-affirming.

  • @brianeduardo1234
    @brianeduardo1234 6 лет назад +52

    Very nice acted.....not just a song for song sake.. he really acts it

  • @evelynforbes6372
    @evelynforbes6372 3 года назад +18

    After watching Will Chase I'm convinced he's the best Chris in Miss Saigon Broadway musical play. Perfect for the role. Amazing!!!!!!!

    • @evelynforbes6372
      @evelynforbes6372 3 года назад +2

      Another superb very entertaining interpretation of Will Chase songs rendition of "The Last Night of the World, Sun & Moon, and Why GOD why (& maybe all the rest of the songs of the Broadway musical play) together with equally talented star singer/actress Lea Salonga (original cast) of Miss Saigon. This will be remembered for years and years to come. May the YAHUWAh bless and keep you both !!!!!!!

    • @evelynforbes6372
      @evelynforbes6372 3 года назад +2

      Simon Bowman & Will Chase are the best to perform Chris in a Broadway musical play Miss Saigon. Both have shown a marvelous ability of interpretation of their roles so well done. Their singing prowess is incredible, convincing, inspiring and entertaining to watch. But Simon Bowman as the original Chris of Miss Saigon had a great impact on this play. Kudos to these two wonderful players! More power and blessings to you both!!!!!!!

    • @minniethetzu9930
      @minniethetzu9930 Год назад

      I completely agree😊

  • @harflores7073
    @harflores7073 4 года назад +23

    I love Simon but after watching Will over and over I love him more plus they had better chemistry. Watching it again at 2020

  • @septicarmycarat9197
    @septicarmycarat9197 6 лет назад +22

    I really love how he sang the last lines... How he sang "beauty" kind of softly just hits me in the heart

  • @nikdelapaz3582
    @nikdelapaz3582 6 лет назад +40

    Nothing but respect for MY Chris. #ThechrisofallChris

  • @sheenee2192
    @sheenee2192 6 лет назад +99

    I wish this guy had more solos, so I won't have to overplay this one.

    • @DomSette
      @DomSette 5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/4wR8X1xeyO0/видео.html

  • @karenchirello6288
    @karenchirello6288 2 года назад +11

    Yeah, Will Chase rules with voice, looks and the style points. Most definitely the most convincing. Who could not fall in love with Chris?

    • @ibvghgfvbnbc
      @ibvghgfvbnbc 4 месяца назад +1

      Not to mention when you mention a GI this is the best description of GI. Many Chris actors failed to capture the essence of an American GI, and the reason why Kim still thinks of Chris even after all these years.

  • @reubenfuchs2747
    @reubenfuchs2747 3 года назад +23

    Why god why did this get me so emotional when I don't even know what this is about??

  • @aidanamson8568
    @aidanamson8568 3 года назад +13

    Will is awesome, great acting, singing. The emotion on his face is 2nd to none. Thanks Will, best Chris ever...

  • @scottlay3547
    @scottlay3547 5 лет назад +14

    What an amazing performance. I am not a big musical guy but will chase embodies this character to the bone. I feel the emotion and connect with it. Thank you for sharing this. Something special.

  • @normanfletcher8332
    @normanfletcher8332 10 месяцев назад +7

    Wow,, Wow, Will has it all, the voice, the look..

  • @kieranpoling8127
    @kieranpoling8127 7 лет назад +39

    His range ❤❤

  • @cmcc-od6uk
    @cmcc-od6uk 3 года назад +9

    I watched this show in Philadelphia on tour. This song gives me chills, goosebumps every time I hear it!!! Amazing performance!!!!

  • @heinrichvisser8518
    @heinrichvisser8518 8 месяцев назад +5

    Eish man , this man is a dish and that voice, something to wake up every morning.

  • @annalog002
    @annalog002 3 года назад +14

    This is a brilliant song, which showcases the leading man's vocals and acting, in a powerful solo that reveals Chris's conflicted feelings. My favorite part starts at 3:04, and I find the timing of the lyrics, "Just as long as you don't believe anything," in time with the orchestra very satisfying (3:29). Will Chase performed perfectly during the whole production, and he really looked like he could have been an American GI. He will always be my favorite Chris.

  • @StrmgrXL
    @StrmgrXL 4 года назад +13

    Will Chase is the best Chris and I finally got to see him shirtless too

  • @denisewendt8580
    @denisewendt8580 5 лет назад +20

    Such a heart wrenching song and performance by Chris(Will Chase). You felt the words which had so much passion and conviction. The ravishes of war, and what many paid for love. This Love Story was so beautiful as well as tragic.

  • @TemuulTK
    @TemuulTK 5 лет назад +16

    His voice here wow.... Effortless. So beautiful.

  • @metsogrand
    @metsogrand 8 лет назад +23

    Well sung ! best song in the show .

  • @barbarapatocka4232
    @barbarapatocka4232 Год назад +6

    Will was the best Chris bar none
    His voice, acting everything was amazing !!!

  • @simpfelicity2024
    @simpfelicity2024 6 лет назад +108

    for training purposes:
    Why does saigon never sleep at night?
    Why does this girl smell of orange trees?
    How can I feel good when nothing's right?
    Why is she cool when there is no breeze?
    Vietnam
    You don't give answers, do you friend?
    Just questions that don't ever end
    Why God? Why today?
    I'm all through here, on my way
    There's nothing left here that I'll miss
    Why send me now a night like this?
    Who is the girl in this rusty bed?
    Why am I back in a filthy room?
    Why is her voice ringing in my head?
    Why am I high on her cheap perfume?
    Vietnam
    Hey look I mean you no offence
    But why does nothing here make sense?
    Why God? Show your hand
    Why can't one guy understand?
    I've been with girls who knew much more
    I never felt confused before
    Why me? What's your plan?
    I can't help her - no one can
    I liked my memories as they were
    But now I'll leave rememb'ring her
    When I went home before
    No one talked of the war
    What they knew from TV
    Didn't have a thing to do with me
    I went back and re-upped
    Sure Saigon is corrupt
    It felt better to be here driving for the embassy
    'cause here if you can pull a string
    a guy like me lives like a king
    just as long as you don't believe anything
    Why God? Why this face?
    Why such beauty in this place?
    I liked my memories as they were
    But now I'll leave rememb'ring her
    Just her

  • @mohammadsumndad2559
    @mohammadsumndad2559 4 года назад +9

    who's still here 2019? ❤ it

  • @karenchirello6288
    @karenchirello6288 2 года назад +5

    He is awesome. So natural with the laughter. So adorable. He must have been fun on set!

  • @bubbybets9336
    @bubbybets9336 3 года назад +9

    i love this performance so much

  • @jgreen66
    @jgreen66 7 лет назад +45

    The first (Bowman) and the last (Chase) were the best Chrises.

  • @karenchirello6288
    @karenchirello6288 2 года назад +4

    He's just such the perfect Chris! So natural and so much character! I love watching the both of the chemistry! Adorable! Silly and sweet like college sweeties!

  • @lepetitchat123
    @lepetitchat123 4 года назад +21

    Is it weird that I like this song a lot as a female? I sing it all the time!

    • @HelloWorld-ev9sg
      @HelloWorld-ev9sg 3 года назад +3

      Well you are free to sing the song especially when you're wondering why certain things happen.

    • @Jabroniville
      @Jabroniville 3 года назад +3

      Lea Salonga (who played in the original cast) also sings it live at her concerts now- she was jealous that the coolest song got to be the guy's, lol.

  • @raesmith2164
    @raesmith2164 5 лет назад +10

    Will Chase singing this song kills me every time

  • @dandm20
    @dandm20 Год назад +3

    I love this song and his singing. Just beautiful.

  • @alma2502
    @alma2502 4 года назад +14

    I can feel his pain and confusion 😍

    • @ninahiraeth
      @ninahiraeth Год назад

      Can you tell what is this about? Thanks!

  • @kitmonares6769
    @kitmonares6769 3 года назад +248

    I reenacted this with my girl once while she was sleeping. I even threw some cash on the bed. Lol she told me I'm so weird

    • @angelomolina3681
      @angelomolina3681 3 года назад +8

      Hahaha hilarious

    • @elayquimson7727
      @elayquimson7727 3 года назад +4

      Hahahahaha lol 😂

    • @eyazeu7982
      @eyazeu7982 3 года назад +4

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @marvelmoore5932
      @marvelmoore5932 3 года назад +7

      @ Kit Monares...Too hilarious 🤣😂...I'm surprised she did not get mad at you or offended when you threw cash on the bed...but, she knew you were playing around. 🤣

    • @symph2000
      @symph2000 3 года назад +2

      @@marvelmoore5932 Oh I would be happy if I were her! I would love some cash! LOL!

  • @jeciel85
    @jeciel85 6 месяцев назад +5

    So handsome.

  • @shigenogoro9937
    @shigenogoro9937 Месяц назад +1

    One of the best tenor songs

  • @sammysmith586
    @sammysmith586 7 лет назад +66

    Wow, what a mind blowing performance!
    Every detail executed PERFECTLY.
    Will Chace is the perfect alpha male for this role.
    Thank you for uploading.

  • @tj-nu7iu
    @tj-nu7iu 10 месяцев назад +3

    I love this musical & I love this song. Thank you for this upload ❤. I wish I had a singing voice like that

  • @selinehanlon8383
    @selinehanlon8383 4 года назад +7

    Best Chris of all time

  • @KM1212LV
    @KM1212LV 6 лет назад +10

    just amazing acting and singing

  • @briedewayne071
    @briedewayne071 Год назад +3

    For me it's a tie Will Chase & Alistair Brammer. I've seen 5 Chris'..seen the show 11 times..it's my favorite

  • @robertscotty8009
    @robertscotty8009 2 года назад +5

    I'm crying this is pivotal

    • @robertscotty8009
      @robertscotty8009 Год назад +1

      This imo is the best song/ performance in this version

  • @JG_XXX27666
    @JG_XXX27666 6 лет назад +12

    My favorite song in Miss Saigon 😭

  • @mollypavilonis5718
    @mollypavilonis5718 5 лет назад +8

    actual perfection

  • @maryjoydrineas36
    @maryjoydrineas36 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful Musical " Miss Saigon " so touching !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @debraclemente1003
    @debraclemente1003 7 лет назад +8

    Oh my heart and ears 😧💟💕💜🌠😍❤

  • @mikan1998ful
    @mikan1998ful 8 лет назад +8

    You're an angel. thanks for the upload!!!

  • @ErnieCG
    @ErnieCG 7 лет назад +6

    Great singer I felt the music

  • @rrhose04
    @rrhose04 6 лет назад +7

    His the BEST!

  • @kuyakokssuu
    @kuyakokssuu 4 года назад +6

    He’s really good!!!!!

  • @vian6010
    @vian6010 3 года назад +3

    Such power amd emotion 😔

  • @helendehanden3379
    @helendehanden3379 7 лет назад +4

    It was a so beutiful musical i love it I craid so mutch.

  • @karenchirello6288
    @karenchirello6288 2 года назад +3

    I loved his passion!

  • @solpetines6132
    @solpetines6132 2 года назад +3

    Handsome actor

  • @nengmarquez2213
    @nengmarquez2213 5 лет назад +3

    Miss Saigon is every good production

  • @robertscotty8009
    @robertscotty8009 Год назад +2

    Will is THEE best

  • @Doodeedaboodee
    @Doodeedaboodee 2 года назад +3

    Why does Saigon never sleep at night
    Why does this girl smell of orange trees
    How can I feel good when nothing's right
    Why is she cool when there is no breeze
    Vietnam, you don't give answers do you friend
    Just questions that don't ever end
    Why God, why today
    I'm all through here on my way
    There's nothing left here that I'll miss
    Why send me now a night like this
    Who is the girl in this rusty bed
    Why am I back in a filthy room
    Why is her voice ringing in my head
    Why am I high on her cheap perfume
    Vietnam, hey look, I mean you no offense
    But why does nothing here make sense
    Why God, show your hand
    Why can't one guy understand
    I've been with girls who knew much more
    I never felt confused before
    Why me, what's your plan
    I can't help her, no one can
    I liked my memories as they were
    But now I'll leave remembering her
    When I went home before, no one talked of the war
    What they knew from tv didn't have a thing to do with me
    I went back and re-upped, sure Saigon is corrupt
    It felt better to be here driving for the embassy
    'Cause here if you can pull a string, a guy like me lives like a king
    Just as long as you don't believe anything
    Why God, why this face
    Why such beauty in this place
    I liked my memories as they were
    But now I'll leave remembering her, just her

  • @GlobalPasssenger
    @GlobalPasssenger 10 месяцев назад +2

    The best. Unsurpassed!

  • @bearfatty69
    @bearfatty69 7 лет назад +10

    He is the best.

  • @heartofglass6802
    @heartofglass6802 4 года назад +6

    Ugh... chills at 4:06

  • @andrewgravagna
    @andrewgravagna 6 лет назад +158

    How God does she sleep through that song? That's the real question lol

    • @musicaltheatergeek79
      @musicaltheatergeek79 5 лет назад +26

      Because in the context of the musical he's not really singing or even speaking aloud. These are just the thoughts in his head, which in musical theater become songs.

    • @dav9612
      @dav9612 5 лет назад +11

      @@musicaltheatergeek79 he was being sarcastic

    • @claire7158
      @claire7158 5 лет назад +6

      @@musicaltheatergeek79 r/woosh

    • @circehg2177
      @circehg2177 4 года назад +5

      Hahahahaha. I was being emotional, then I saw your comment. You ruined it all.

    • @QHaq-oh5oe
      @QHaq-oh5oe 4 года назад

      @@musicaltheatergeek79 u knew he's being sarcastic rite, but the explanation is helpful thx

  • @rugby8-Philadelphia
    @rugby8-Philadelphia 11 месяцев назад +1

    So gloriously done
    Thank you
    .....piano part is like Chopin x 100 -- which is meant in a wonderful way
    Thank you
    😎😎😎

  • @jeciel85
    @jeciel85 6 месяцев назад +3

    So manly.

  • @PaulyT999
    @PaulyT999 3 года назад +4

    Claude-Michel Shonberg is a musical genius.

  • @jhonrydc110
    @jhonrydc110 4 года назад +9

    It's as if this song was made for him,

  • @joselitodon1073
    @joselitodon1073 3 года назад +3

    He is the guy from Nashville tv musical drama but quite old now... But his voice still good...

  • @ralfiasz
    @ralfiasz 4 года назад +2

    Magnificent

  • @dinno64952001
    @dinno64952001 Год назад +1

    Bravo

  • @reubenfuchs2747
    @reubenfuchs2747 3 года назад +6

    The main thing that bothered me about the 25th Anniversary Miss Saigon was how violent and aggressive the Chris was, like unnecessarily so, i really like Will Chase’s, it’s just the right amount to show his frustration but not too much that he seems like he has anger issues

  • @azrielatavor6209
    @azrielatavor6209 4 года назад +5

    I can’t find his version in Apple Music ! So frustrating !

  • @Aya-su8by
    @Aya-su8by 4 года назад +6

    Will Chase isn't Chris. Chris is Will Chase.

  • @PikachusKetchup
    @PikachusKetchup 8 лет назад +13

    Is there any footage of Simon Bowman singing this?

  • @silkwood12000
    @silkwood12000 4 года назад +1

    thios geht i my mind l my soul and all of my brean... my breaf stoos for the ove in this song

  • @stephanienuno100
    @stephanienuno100 Месяц назад +1

    Why does Saigon never sleep at night?
    Why does this girl smell of orange trees?
    How can I feel good when nothing's right?
    Why is she cool when there is no breeze?
    Vietnam
    You don't give answers, do you friend?
    Just questions that don't ever end!
    Why God?
    Why today?
    I'm all through here, on my way
    There's nothing left here that I'll miss
    Why send me now a night like this?
    Who's the girl in this rusty bed?
    Why am I back in a filthy room?
    Why is her voice ringing in my head?
    Why am I high on her cheap perfume?
    Vietnam
    Hey look, I mean you no offense
    But why does nothing here make sense?
    Why God?
    Show your hand
    Why can't one guy understand?
    I've been with girls who knew much more
    I've never felt confused before!
    Why me?
    What's your plan?
    I can't help her!
    No one can!
    I liked my memories as they were
    But now I'll leave remembering her!
    When I went home before no one talked of the war
    What they knew from t.v
    Didn't have a thing to do with me
    I went back and re-upped
    Sure, Saigon is corrupt
    It felt better to be here driving for the embassy
    'Cos here if you can pull a string
    A guy like me lives like a king
    Just as long as you don't believe anything!
    Why God?
    Why this face?
    Why such beauty in this place?
    I liked my memories as they were
    But now I'll leave remembering her!
    Just her!

  • @malachimizori305
    @malachimizori305 7 лет назад +6

    It's Roger!

  • @tonyquah
    @tonyquah 6 лет назад +8

    where can i buy / download a HD recording of the Manila Performance? Please assist

    • @spidog2216
      @spidog2216 6 лет назад

      Yes , Where

    • @anonymousperson560
      @anonymousperson560 6 лет назад

      I think a copy of the performance is here on youtube.

    • @anonymousperson560
      @anonymousperson560 6 лет назад +5

      Found it!
      Here is the First act.
      ruclips.net/video/DHAdbOq_W_Q/видео.html

    • @anonymousperson560
      @anonymousperson560 6 лет назад +4

      And here's the second act.
      ruclips.net/video/vLA6DACMUt8/видео.html
      Hope I could've been of help. :)))

  • @albertshumate7688
    @albertshumate7688 7 месяцев назад +2

    The belt buckle is wrong.

  • @tararyan7212
    @tararyan7212 Год назад +1

    I love Will Chase but I have to say I love Alistair Brammer I think had more emotion and I really wanted to fall in love with him! ❤

  • @SlayerNinaFriki
    @SlayerNinaFriki 3 года назад +5

    WTF this is Billy Hargrove's dad in Stranger Things

    • @NoOne-tk3ww
      @NoOne-tk3ww 3 года назад +1

      yes and i cant believe im not the only one who noticed knowing he only had one scene lol

  • @abbiehopson
    @abbiehopson 4 года назад +3

    Is there a full version of this anywhere?

    • @ninahiraeth
      @ninahiraeth Год назад

      Hi! Did you happened to find it?

  • @vlogueiroanimal9
    @vlogueiroanimal9 4 года назад +1

    2020??

  • @cheerhoshimura1730
    @cheerhoshimura1730 4 года назад +3

    So something did happen to chris and kim before this scene??

  • @choix2961
    @choix2961 4 года назад +1

    Omg ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ

  • @AngelCintiaRockgirl
    @AngelCintiaRockgirl 4 года назад

    32 dislikes are either NVA or Vietkong.

  • @florzinhala
    @florzinhala 2 года назад +1

    Chega a manteiga derrete... 🤫

  • @user-bs7lk5cr8v
    @user-bs7lk5cr8v 3 года назад +1

    00:32 시작

  • @VivaAlmaviva
    @VivaAlmaviva 3 года назад

    Addio fiorito asil!!!!!

  • @cnstoryfilms6156
    @cnstoryfilms6156 7 лет назад +3

    Sya yng idol ko shettt

  • @lanasnow6136
    @lanasnow6136 3 года назад +1

    Why couldn't all the Chris's have their shirts off

  • @julianaclytie7406
    @julianaclytie7406 4 года назад +4

    ang guwapo naman....kung ganito naman kaguwapo ang tititig sau haay....nakarating ka na agad sa langit dba...

  • @ziaveer2252
    @ziaveer2252 4 года назад +2

    Do you think this song could be sung by a girl? Cause I really wanna sing it but I'm not a guy :((

    • @purenrggirl1
      @purenrggirl1 3 года назад

      Lea Salonga has sung this a couple times, so I’m sure you could do it as well!

  • @johnstrange1725
    @johnstrange1725 4 года назад +1

    B

  • @haileyhackett7554
    @haileyhackett7554 2 года назад +1

    No answer from god yet? Help