He sure is went to see it today in London not the same but bloody good but I was 6 now 41 first time I took my mum but I said I wish he was here and Sarah brightman x
It doesn't matter how many times I hear Michael Crawford sing as the Phantom, I still get chills and I still hold my breath. The magnificent, majestic Michael Crawford, the first and best Phantom of the Opera.
@@michaeltucker4864 Actually he was the first cast by Andrew Lloyd Webber and others. ALW mentions this in his Memoir. As he puts it, it was the greatest change of persona ...
Am I the only one who forgot to breathe when Michael began singing ? And even without that mask, he was the Phantom- the way he stood in the shadows behind Dale, that intense look on his face and his hand gesture! After the song was over, he was Michael again
My power over you? His power over ME. Good gracious what a magnificent voice, layered with mystery, power, and desire - Crawford is truly the King of all Phantoms.
Wish I had been old enough to see this when Crawford & Brightman were in the leading roles. Sends shivers down my spine everytime I watch this. Complete joy to watch.
Michael Crawford embodies what it is to have Outstanding human talent. Like cream it will always rise to the top and he is the top. He has the indisputable ability to ignite our emotions and leave us feeling fully alive as a result of encountering him.
……the look of concentration on Mr Crawford’s face is totally mesmerising, whilst he sings! I was President of his Fan Club in my State, & had the privilege of meeting, & talking with him a few times’, in that capacity. Lovely, intelligent man. He will ALWAYS be the first, & BEST ‘Phantom, IMO…………
I love Michael Crawford's voice, to jump from powerful to gentle is a skill only great singers like Freddie Mercury could do... who funnily enough was asked to sing the original single but turned it down so Steve Harley sang it.
As a couple of people have already commented, Dale was sick and running a fever. Even Though she wasn't well, a lot was riding on this concert. It was his first real public appearance after months of being out of sight after serious injuries he suffered in the Vegas show, EFX. He's always very nervous before a performance and to have to perform this important show, which was obviously being recorded for showing on TV and for a DVD, with a last-minute substitute would have been nerve-racking !!
the interesting part is, when this came to a recording for a CD, they blended Michael's live performance here, and Dales old click track, most likely because she was sick on this day
Fantastic, he was the best ever PHANTOM, beautiful both artists. I saw this musical 9 times in Toronto unfortunately Michael wasn't the Phantom, but the others were great.
Dale was sick, and this has actually been pitch fixed from when it was done live. I saw Dale many times in LA and she was very good. I am sure this sounds so bad because Dale had not been feeling well.
I can only assume this wasn't Dale's best night, however she hit all the notes. One can criticize but she worked on stage with Michael for two years so she was in a major production of POTO with Michael. So my hats off to her I thought she was good. Not the best but certainly a worthy Christine. I still loved hearing her it those notes and Michael was wonderful an excellent vocal musician.
I'll always love MC's "Phantom" the most - he's incomparable! Sarah Brightman will also always be my favorite "Christine"; she was much better than Dale Christensen here.
From what I understand, Dale Kristien is a very good singer but in this case, she was not feeling well and running a fever. Michael Crawford told her to get some rest to feel better, but she didn't want to leave him hanging, so she went on as best as she could. And she did quite well in the given circumstances. A little compassion would suffice in this case, just saying.
I saw Phantom at least 6 times on Broadway, but sadly not with Michael Crawford. He has a fantastic voice. That being said the performers I did see and hear did a phenomenal job. Magical show.
I saw this musical about 5 times, I did not get to see Crawford any of them but Dale all of the them, her voice was beautiful not forced at all, so it must of been her not feeling well. As for Brightman I only heard her on the soundtrack.
@AwsomeSinger2B Actually Dale was sick and running a fever when she did this concert with Crawford. He told her she should not make herself go on, but she didn't want to leave him in the lurch. Both real troupers! They made a great team in the play and in his concerts.
I don’t care what anyone says, Crawford is THE Phantom of the Opera.
So absolutely
He sure is went to see it today in London not the same but bloody good but I was 6 now 41 first time I took my mum but I said I wish he was here and Sarah brightman x
YES HE IS NO OTHER COMES CLOSE.
❤❤❤❤ Michael Crawford’s the original musical Phantom…. He makes me melt under his spell. I love his Music of the Night.
That he is one of the best
His voice is so soft, Romantic, natural, no imposted, no forced, the phantom is he.
Это не голос для данной оперы...
@@user-by5oc6yt6dAndrew Lloyd Webber thought differently since this man is the original phantom
It doesn't matter how many times I hear Michael Crawford sing as the Phantom, I still get chills and I still hold my breath. The magnificent, majestic Michael Crawford, the first and best Phantom of the Opera.
Except he most definitely wasn't the first
Michael Tucker. I was referring to Michael Crawford being first in ALW's version.
Same.
@@michaeltucker4864 Actually he was the first cast by Andrew Lloyd Webber and others. ALW mentions this in his Memoir. As he puts it, it was the greatest change of persona ...
Ooh Betty
Michael didn't need a mask to become the Phantom. This performance give me chills every time I watch!
Definifely. It's nice like this I can see his expression
Michael Crawford is a perfectionist. He always gives his BEST. He is also a showmanship of the best.
in a nutshell , genius .
true
Am I the only one who forgot to breathe when Michael began singing ? And even without that mask, he was the Phantom- the way he stood in the shadows behind Dale, that intense look on his face and his hand gesture! After the song was over, he was Michael again
crawford's voice is unexplainablely unique
My, god his facial expressions. Such a magnificent actor.
i agree
My power over you? His power over ME. Good gracious what a magnificent voice, layered with mystery, power, and desire - Crawford is truly the King of all Phantoms.
It's incredible how the music starts and without costume or makeup he instantly slips into the character. INCREDIBLE. He will always be the best!!!
It’s 30 years later and I still can’t believe this is the same man who did Frank Spencer singing “early one morning just as the sun was rising”.
AND his role in Hello Dolly, Cornelius Hackl.
want another amazing rendition? check out Tommy Johansson. he sings BOTH parts@@cferg9835
The final "Sing for me" was epic.
Yes!!! My favorite! The best ever!!
Wish I had been old enough to see this when Crawford & Brightman were in the leading roles. Sends shivers down my spine everytime I watch this. Complete joy to watch.
1:34...Love the power he had in his voice.
"THE GREAT MICHAEL CRAWFORD, THE ONLY REAL PHANTON. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL"
look up tommy johansson. he's got some competition lol
Michael Crawford embodies what it is to have Outstanding human talent. Like cream it will always rise to the top and he is the top.
He has the indisputable ability to ignite our emotions and leave us feeling fully alive as a result of encountering him.
There is only 1 Phantom and that's Michael Crawford. I was lucky to see him in Phantom in 1988.
So very lucky
saw him in Dance of the Vampires. lol i was the only one who appreciated it. my parents were turned off. still a fan to THIS DAY
……the look of concentration on Mr Crawford’s face is totally mesmerising, whilst he sings! I was President of his Fan Club in my State, & had the privilege of meeting, & talking with him a few times’, in that capacity. Lovely, intelligent man.
He will ALWAYS be the first, & BEST ‘Phantom, IMO…………
Even without make up he still looks as menacing as the show.. love this plus Andrews magnificent score
Michael Crawford is amazing.
Michael is such a mood setting genius.!!
I betcha even now at 81 Michael Crawford could still portray the Phantom.
maybe. peter karrie was quite old and HE also did it a great justice
Definitely a charming and romantic phantom.
MICHAEL CRAWFORD, I LOVE YOU !!!!!!!
I love Michael Crawford's voice, to jump from powerful to gentle is a skill only great singers like Freddie Mercury could do... who funnily enough was asked to sing the original single but turned it down so Steve Harley sang it.
Freddie Mercury desire was singing the Phantom with Montserrat Caballe 🥰🥰
As a couple of people have already commented, Dale was sick and running a fever. Even Though she wasn't well, a lot was riding on this concert. It was his first real public appearance after months of being out of sight after serious injuries he suffered in the Vegas show, EFX. He's always very nervous before a performance and to have to perform this important show, which was obviously being recorded for showing on TV and for a DVD, with a last-minute substitute would have been nerve-racking !!
Michael Crawford, an excellent comedian, an excellent singer...overall a brilliant man :) awesome :)
Michael Crawford the best phantom ever
They sounded that good on stage in L A just chills....Magnificent! Such a memory.
Dale Kristien guesting with her favorite Phantom, Crawford, in his concert - a big hit as usual.
Yes only 1 ever phantom..Michael Crawford, you will forever be the Phantom to me.
Hi Gina💐💐
He's the best phantom ever !
MC made me a phangirl , such a talented and wonderful man !
He's here! The Phantom of the Opera
the interesting part is, when this came to a recording for a CD, they blended Michael's live performance here, and Dales old click track, most likely because she was sick on this day
Michael's gethsemane will NEVER get old!!! an amazing talent.
While I'm not too of Dale Christensen there is no phantom like Michael Crawford...he is the best
do not care for her he is the master
He is magic and magnificent. He is the Phantom. I saw the show 3 times. I would see it as often as I could
Michael is awesome! *-*
Michael makes my heart sing the greatest singer ever
I understand why my grandfather loves this guy so much. He got to see him in the performance once.
Michael Crawford is the Phantom.
Golly, the look on his face though. rawr! LOL!
Wonderful duo - great performance!
Salute!!
I love his voice!
Fantastic, he was the best ever PHANTOM, beautiful both artists. I saw this musical 9 times in Toronto unfortunately Michael wasn't the Phantom, but the others were great.
Best version
She is so beautiful
Way to go Dale
I love Michael. ❤️ 🦋
MICHAEL CRAWFORD is the man..
His voice is so ghastly...perfect for that part
Was at her majesty theater london on the opening night it was amazing stayed in my heart for ever simply fantastic.Alien
Thank you for posting this - have been searching for it everywhere - except here. What a great performance - love it.
He is the best and she is amazingly beautiful and talented!!!!♥️
Dale was sick, and this has actually been pitch fixed from when it was done live. I saw Dale many times in LA and she was very good. I am sure this sounds so bad because Dale had not been feeling well.
I can only assume this wasn't Dale's best night, however she hit all the notes. One can criticize but she worked on stage with Michael for two years so she was in a major production of POTO with Michael. So my hats off to her I thought she was good. Not the best but certainly a worthy Christine. I still loved hearing her it those notes and Michael was wonderful an excellent vocal musician.
Love Michael Crawford, this woman's voice is lovely don't know her name , but her voice is soft and not scratchy like some other Christine actresses.
Her name is dale kristien
I love the menace he projects. I feel like phantoms don't do that anymore.
Hi Julia💐💐
I love his 'Sing for MEEEEEEEEEE' at the very end particularly! :D
Though, in the show's prime, they were amazing together. Keep in mind, both of them are older.
I'll always love MC's "Phantom" the most - he's incomparable! Sarah Brightman will also always be my favorite "Christine"; she was much better than Dale Christensen here.
From what I understand, Dale Kristien is a very good singer but in this case, she was not feeling well and running a fever. Michael Crawford told her to get some rest to feel better, but she didn't want to leave him hanging, so she went on as best as she could. And she did quite well in the given circumstances. A little compassion would suffice in this case, just saying.
💐Magical voices🌹
I love this kind of music. So beautiful.
Love it & Love Phantom of the Opera!
Michael Crawford was so good
That was wonderful to listen to.
i love this!
Beautiful together!!!!
AMAZING..❤
Look at him for the love of god!
Hes old enough to be my father but Im crushing on him right now
Always beautiful
Would love to see Phantom of the Opera on stage again!...❤
Michael, o melhor fantasma de todos! A voz dele é linda demais, única. A expressão no rosto dele, as mãos. Perfeito. 😍😍😍😍
Beautiful
Beautiful.
I saw Phantom at least 6 times on Broadway, but sadly not with Michael Crawford. He has a fantastic voice. That being said the performers I did see and hear did a phenomenal job. Magical show.
only poetry in this musical
The one and Only Phantom!!!!
fantastic
Yep he was awesome..
I have seen the musical nd this is brilliant, who would of thought micheal could sing let alone act
I thought I'd look this up while watching
SOME MOTHERS DO HAVE THEM....the Australia application.......
I admire your boomerang.
I saw this musical about 5 times, I did not get to see Crawford any of them but Dale all of the them, her voice was beautiful not forced at all, so it must of been her not feeling well. As for Brightman I only heard her on the soundtrack.
me too
Nossa, Ficou foooda de +++
He the best no one can do better
Hamtastic!!
Super chills...
Michael is amazing, but how in the hell anyone hold that note that woman does? Amazing.
it's very good...
Neto A. Pinheiro Salve
Oh yeah. Go Michael x
love that hand flipping at 2:42
Stupendo
Still listening 2024
Michaels on point
Womderful
I remember Michael Crawford as Conderman. I believe that was a Disney movie.
Michael embodied the phantom as if it was an alter ego. His voice is intoxicating
i wonder if anyone is sitting in box five
+Matthew mallecoccio Ha Ha Ha haHa That's funny
Matthew Mallecoccio, I wonder if anyone would dare to sit there as they know it is His and His alone to use. Wonderful question though for sure.
Nope, it was left open in honor of Michael that night.
Holly Adam0
Scot Rule l
My ❤.
@AwsomeSinger2B Actually Dale was sick and running a fever when she did this concert with Crawford. He told her she should not make herself go on, but she didn't want to leave him in the lurch. Both real troupers! They made a great team in the play and in his concerts.
#1 Michael Crawford #2 Ramin Karimloo
😍😍😍😍😍 I LOVE THEM BOTH
I don't care about what people say l love Michael Crawford ❤ 2:31
The best phantom