@@JaySmith_ So, because of one actress's performance in one part of one song: said actress is better? I'm not saying one actress is better than another but judging one's performance because of a minute part of the musical is ridiculous.
C.J. Mancini well I mean idina did have some tuff vocal damage after performing as Elphie and there were other actresses who played elphie that didn’t suffer from vocal damage, suggesting that their practices were healthier, and “better.” Idina is an amazing actress but there were others who seemed to perform the role just as, if not even more better than idina.
NERD ALERT: throughout the show, it's been Galinda/Glinda singing the higher parts and Elphaba singing the lower harmonies and melodies. In a song where they have "changed for good" their singing parts are reversed. I always thought that was neat.
Yeah, watching this performance it's really easy to forget they're singing a song from a show they were in together. It feels like it's just what they want to say to each other as people.
I honestly think that Wicked will stand the test of time for hundreds of years, but no two women will do it better than Kristin and Idina. It was made for them.
I saw Wicked this year on Broadway. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! I only wish that I could have watched these two play Glenda and Alphaba! It was a spectacular musical!
I know a lot of people say that they are too old now to play the characters in the movie, but if nothing else they should have these two come back to record this song for the end credits for those who love the original cast version.
That would be a treat! The first time I heard the song was Soseanna Bean and Megan Hilty. But hearing these two is the first cast recording I heard the entirety of
As a piano player myself, I'd just like to commend how respectful the pianist was of listening to the singers and reacting accordingly, whether it was slowing down and waiting until Chenoweth first sang 'For Good', or switching from pianissimo to fortissimo when it was important to show softness or power. It was all so wonderful, and I'm sure it's a memory you'll never forget, playing for and with the two of them.
The way Kristin looks at Idina it’s almost as if she is singing these words to her with her personal gratitude for the connection they have shared. Their bond will forever be so special. ❤
The people of this anniversary completion could’ve chosen any 2 people for this. But they all agreed that the original Glinda and Elphaba would be perfect.
You can totally they love each other. Even if they don’t see each other often they are in spirit right there for each other through their marriages and professional growth
@@annabethchase4151 You're right, For Good was on Glee in season 2, but they were talking about Idina and Kristen, despite both having prominent roles in the show they never interact or sing in the same number.
3:12 Elphaba got the lower harmony and Glinda had the top harmony throughout the entire musical, but this song, they switched. They have truly changed each other, and it's shown not only through the lyrics, but also a simple harmony
3:13 i love how kristin sings low, and idina sings high like elphaba singing high, glinda singing low is contrast to how glinda usually sings high and elphaba sings low in their duet songs before. So the fact they swap roles shows how they have a piece of each other.
My father put me up for adoption at birth because he was very mentally ill and not financially stable. He spent a lifetime mourning the loss of his daughter (me), unable to move on but believing that he made the right choice. I met him almost two years ago, he had moved around between his siblings homes, never being able to settle anywhere or commit to anything or anyone. He drove himself mad but was undoubtedly the most incredibly selfless man I ever met. He was just suffering from so much internal conflict that he could not ever be at peace. He passed in February, and this song always makes me think of him. I miss him so much. Goodbye David 💕 Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.
Nicole, it sounds like your father was an amazing man. When you have the chance, read about the childhood of Greg Maguire (author of the novel). You may find you have an even deeper connection with this masterpiece.
my best friend died a few years ago, and this was played at her funeral. when someone really changes you... really burns their way into your soul, it does change you for good. learn to recognize those people before it's too late.
What a beautiful tribute to your friend! She was obviously very special because she impacted other's lives! Life well lived. May she rest in peace and in glory! You'll carry on her kindness to others because she influenced your ❤! Sorry for your loss!
I know why. It's because Kristin and Idina aren't acting when they sing this song. They really are best friends in real life and they are singing it to each other. It's not often that you get to see such authenticity from Broadway stars.
@@rebecca8525 It really hits me after I read that Schwartz went to his daughter giving her a yellow pad and asking her to write down what she would want to say to her best friend Sarah if she knew she would never see her again ...
I've seen a video of the last time they sang the song on stage as their characters. It was so clear that they were singing as themselves, not the characters (if that makes sense).
I love the look on Idina's face when she sings "It well may be, that we may never meet again in this lifetime." She seems to be saying to Kristin, "On your last night in the show, we thought it was the last time we'd ever sing it to each other. Yet, here we are again. So it was NOT the last time we met again in this lifetime! We're still friends after all these years!"
My 49 year old husband died last month while scuba diving. A blood clot from his leg released and moved to his lungs. We were married for 3 years, and knew each other for 5 years total. Knowing each other definitely made us better people. "Because I knew you, I have been changed for good." I love you and miss you, Joe.
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad 5 years ago while we were both going through cancer treatment. He passed, I survived, but because of how he changed me a part of him gets to survive. Never forget that as long as you live, Joe lives on in you. That is what this song says to me.
My middle school music teacher committed suicide a few days ago and she absolutely loved Wicked. We sang a choral version of this song in high school like 8 years ago and it always stuck with me. I’m now currently getting my degree in music performance to eventually get an education degree to teach like her. She was incredibly talented and did so much for our community and especially our music department. She also got to work with Broadway superstars. She always got lead roles in musical theater shows. She was a real life Mary Poppins. No one could’ve ever expected this would happen.
So sad that so many creative and musically talented people struggle with mental health - let alone in a global-pandemic. It's good to know you will be a legacy of her talent.
Dianne Raymont agreed. That’s something that not a lot of people pay attention to. Being a musician is easily one of the hardest jobs in terms of mental health. It’s often time why people turn to drugs and other things like that.
Having this performed by these two women approaching middle age, makes this much richer, with the maturity of experience behind them. The lyric and composition is inherently complex, so it is fitting. Almost as though they are finally able to do it justice now. these veteran performers turn this into real gold.
I relate to Elsa but Frozen can never take away the place Wicked has in my heart. But the first showtune I ever loved outside of context was Seasons of Love
How beautiful is it to watch Kristen Chenoweth’s face when Idina comes in for that second verse? Chenoweth seems to be taking so much joy in watching Idina do what she does. Then the harmony starts and the song starts to descend like big tidal waves of sound. Powerful and profound.
I've heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you... Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you I have been changed for good It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime So let me say before we part So much of me Is made of what I learned from you You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart And now whatever way our stories end I know you have re-written mine By being my friend... Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a skybird In a distant wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you Because I knew you I have been changed for good And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness For the things I've done, you blame me for But then, I guess we know There's blame to share And none of it seems to matter anymore Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes the sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a skybird In the wood (Harmony over Glinda) Who can say if I've been Changed for the better? I do believe I have been Changed for the better And because I knew you... Because I knew you... Because I knew you... I have been changed for good...
I can't help but think how the lyrics of this song is perfect for where these two women are right now. Both have gone on to have wonderful careers, and because they knew each other they have been changed for good.
There’s really something so unique and effortless about Kristin. She is truly a star. Idina really seems like she has fought to be taken seriously. Kristin makes it look so damn effortless. Both are QUEENS!
That moment where you realize it doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the first time they sang this together they will always have the perfect voices for this song and we as an audience can feel the connection between the actresses it’s amazing
Why does this make me feel like crying? I feel it relates perfectly to their personal relationship and it's like OMG they love and respect each other from being so fresh and young to now being seasoned pros it's so awesome
I just cannot hear this song without sobbing. I've had to pull my car over before now. It's is such a happy song, I love the idea that you can thank people and experiences for the lessons they can give you. I love the idea of thanking and letting go. It also makes me think of friends and loved ones no longer with us. This song is so beautiful in so many ways.
I don't care what people say about Idina voice. She sounds the same to me. She's always gonna be Elphaba in my mind. She is Elphaba and Elphaba was made for her to play. I love the way she sounds,it doesn't matter the time period. But this is just my opinion.
After spending 2019 listening mostly to pop music, coming back to Kristin and Idina in 2020 just blows my mind. You just don't hear those technical duets and harmonies on the radio.
I sent this to the only best friend I ever had in my life, even though we haven't seen each other in years I don't know if she will even watch it the whole way through, or really listen to the lyrics but I really hope she does... I always remember when a teacher said he thought we would be friends forever because we were so inseparable. We did everything together, we even shared a diary we took turns to write down our dreams and plans and hard feelings we didn't wanna admit in person and then write each other replies and even though we were so different in so many ways it was like our souls were just the same in every single way. We both gave so much to each other and helped each other so much through extremely difficult times and also had so many happy moments and I've never laughed more with somebody... I know it was my fault, and your fault too, that we are not the friends we used to be. I love you so much So to the only person who was ever my friend It may be that we never meet again in this lifetime I don't know if I've been changed for the better, but because I knew you I have been changed for good. 😢❤️ I'll miss you and Us forever...
Me: Oh cool Kristin: I've heard it said... Me: *bursts into floods of tears* I do roll my eyes at people who adamantly claim that any one acting portrayal is the "only" one like you can't enjoy all the wonderful women who have played these roles but damn do these two give me goosebumps. I feel like, and I have no insider knowledge to back this up, that they are not best friends in real life and never will be but they sincerely believe these words when they sing them to each other. It goes beyond acting and nice singing and into something else.
They give me goosebumps as well, but so have others that have played these roles. This song always makes me tear up as it's the end of the show that I've sat mesmerized at many many times.
My husband isn't into musicals (he has trouble following the story when the songs include plot). We went to see Wicked, and he surprisingly enjoyed it. When I asked him what he liked about it... he said he was very impressed with the "heartfelt lesbian love story"... Yeah. He doesn't get musicals.
the way they look at each other. Omg the special relationship they would have shared up on that stage! bring on the movie! (as long as they are both starring)
There is magic being created here, anyone who feels their eyes getting watery feels the power. It's very rare humans get a chance to see real magic before their eyes. This is real magic people. The music and their voices casting spells all around us. Words have power, music has power. Their love for each other as friends only manifests these feelings more.
You can really see how the show has affected their friendship as they sing, it's utterly beautiful. I love that little hug at the end too, there have been and will be some amazing Elphabas and Glindas, but these two will never be forgotten as the first. (Also who on earth are Nikki and Gabbi?)
What I love most about them is they're both so different in characteristics AND in singing. Kristin's short and has blonde hair, Idina's taller with brown hair (thus perfect Elphie and Glinda match) and with singing voices, Kristin has the more higher, southerny tone to her voice and idina has the more alto, raspy voice to hers, yet when they put them both together...magic happens. I truly believe it was definitely God's intention to put these two fabulous women together. I'll never get tired of them, this musical or this very song in particular ❤ perfect friendship
I agree that they were a perfect blend, but I have seen others do a good job as well. I also will never get tired of them or this musical. I think I've seen it 6-7 times now (saw Idina my first time) and my grown daughters love it as much as I. We always go together! We are mesmerized from beginning to end.
Janice Dickson I long to have been able to witness they're potential in person. But I saw it on RUclips. The Ally mauzey and Donna vivino version. And Ally mauzey is one of my faves because she makes the character her own and is extremely hilarious I was on the floor dying most of the time. I just love Kristin and Idina because of the movies I've seen them in as a kid and when they both started in Glee. I agree there's others who do just as exceptional. So glad you get to witness them multiple times. I bet they're as phenomenal in person as they are on the media :)
@@MICHAEL-s9w2d No, don't get me wrong Cynthia and Ariana did a good job so don't get it twisted it's just Idina and Kristin ARE Elphaba & Glinda I mean when they perform the songs, especially Idina performing Defying Gravity and Kristin performing Popular, now it's like their respective characters are still in them the way their facial expressions change and the little gestures and mannerisms they make, Idina doing her crazy eyes performing Defying Gravity, like they are just THEE most iconic Elphaba & Glinda.
LORD THIS SONG ALTERED MY BRAIN CHEMISTRY. i saw wicked on broadway a few years back and bawled in the movie theater to this song. my dad played it for me when i was little which makes it special! so excited to see it in part 2 but it will never beat my live experience 💗
Do you know what I LOVE the most about this video? I LOVE that Kristin & Idina NEVER STOP SMILING throughout the whole thing!!!! (Plus, the way they sing it, it doesn't sound like Galinda singing with Elphaba.........it sounds like Kristin singing with Idina.......) Ok, one last thing........them taking hands at the end, and the HUG..............CRYING!!!
They love eachother - not romantically but. I think the song is true for them as friends and when they sing it it had double meaning for then and their characters. There is a taping of this song on their last Broadway show together and you can see the legit tears running down their faces. We want to make all love romantic but it isnt. They love eachother as good friends and that pure emotion is beautiful
ELPHABA I'm limited: Just look at me - I'm limited And just look at you - You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda So now it's up to you (spoken) For both of us (sung) Now it's up to you: GLINDA I've heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you: Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you I have been changed for good ELPHABA It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime So let me say before we part So much of me Is made of what I learned from you You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart And now whatever way our stories end I know you have re-written mine By being my friend: Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a skybird In a distant wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you: GLINDA Because I knew you: BOTHI have been changed for good ELPHABA And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness For the things I've done you blame me for GLINDA But then, I guess we know There's blame to share BOTH And none of it seems to matter anymore GLINDA ELPHABA Like a comet pulled Like a ship blown From orbit as it Off it's mooring Passes a sun, like By a wind off the A stream that meets Sea, like a seed A boulder, half-way Dropped by a Through the wood Bird in the wood BOTH Who can say if I've been changed for the better? I do believe I have been changed for the better? GLINDA And because I knew you: ELPHABA Because I knew you: BOTH Because I knew you: I have been changed for good. Last Update: December, 30th 2013
You can really see the respect and affection they have for each other during this performance, just by the way they look at each other. They had so much chemistry when they were in the show together. You can just tell how close they became working together, and how easily they sing this song together, how beautifully and easily they harmonize together. There’s just so much love there between the two of them, it’s beautiful. I mean, when they hold hands during the end of the song, and then they hug after. You can see they truly love each other.
This song never fails to bring a tear to my eye - when you realise that it's essentially a conversation between two best friends who will never see each other again, you can understand why
Still get full body chills everytime they harmonize on that last "I have been changed". Literal perfection that is. They sound so effortless together without either of them having to hold back. I'll love it forever.
This is one of those lyrics that just blows me away with its simplicity and complexity-"Who can say if I've been changed for the better, but because I knew you, I've been changed for good." You gotta give Schwartz credit- he knows how to turn a phrase like nobody's business!!!
Both of their voices have aged so well. Still very much them, but their talent's grown even more and there's even more vocal control and richness in their singing, and their voices have matured.
i love this so much because when they sing this on the original recording or in the show, their singing to each others character. now, years later, without the show, the song is just as emotional but instead of elphaba and glinda, its just Kristin and Idina and it shows how much their bond has grown over time
caitlin OMG same my show choir sang this at Disney and I cry thinking how now I don't know any of the people I was best friends with. I love this song soooo much it's one of my favs from wicked
* Kristin Chenoweth I've heard it said That people come into our lives For a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led to those Who help us most to grow if we let them And we help them in return Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes the sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better But because I knew you I have been changed for good * Idina Menzel It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime So, let me say before we part So much of me Is made of what I learned from you You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart And now whatever way our stories end I know you have rewritten mine By being my friend Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a sky bird In a distant wood Who can say if I've been changed for the better But because I knew you * Kristin Chenoweth Because I knew you *Both I have been changed for good * Idina Menzel And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness For the things I've done, you blame me for * Kristin Chenoweth But then I guess We know there's blame to share *Both And none of it seems to matter anymore Like a comet pulled from orbit (like a ship blown from its mooring) As it passes the sun (by a wind off the sea) Like a stream that meets a boulder (like a seed dropped by a bird) Halfway through the wood (in the wood) Who can say if I've been changed for the better I do believe I have been changed for the better And because I knew you Because I knew you Because I knew you I have been changed For good
For the record: these two do NOT hate each other! That rumor was born out of sexism and a fascination with women fighting. After all, you don't hear rumors about Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad hating each other. Or Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. Hell, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odem Jr. played two men who faced off in a DUEL, and they were both up for Best Leading Actor in a Musical this year, but you don't hear stuff like "Oh, Lin hates Leslie!" or "Leslie wishes he could actually shoot Lin!" So, why are we hearing it about Idina and Kristen? It completely misses the point of Wicked.
There was controversy back in 2004 where people thought Kristin left Wicked because she and Idina were fighting, and one of the cast members seemed to back it up, but today, it's clear they get along just fine
Kristin Chenoweth and Indina Menzel are the best Elphaba and Glinda to ever graced broadway. These two need to be in the Wicked Movie!
Dunkirk I think they might be
That would be totally "wicked" but unless one or the other is cast as Madam Morrible, it will not be.
Stephanie J Block climax in defying gravity outsold idina's whole run as Elphie. I STAN IDINA. but stephanie j block is the best elphie
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@@JaySmith_ So, because of one actress's performance in one part of one song: said actress is better? I'm not saying one actress is better than another but judging one's performance because of a minute part of the musical is ridiculous.
C.J. Mancini well I mean idina did have some tuff vocal damage after performing as Elphie and there were other actresses who played elphie that didn’t suffer from vocal damage, suggesting that their practices were healthier, and “better.” Idina is an amazing actress but there were others who seemed to perform the role just as, if not even more better than idina.
NERD ALERT: throughout the show, it's been Galinda/Glinda singing the higher parts and Elphaba singing the lower harmonies and melodies. In a song where they have "changed for good" their singing parts are reversed. I always thought that was neat.
I’ve noticed this!!
I noticed too.
Elle Winnifred God, SOMEONE FINALLY SAID IT.
i remember when i noticed this, my chills had chills
oh man i didn't even realize. totally makes it that much better...thanks for pointing that out!
Look at how they look at each other while singing. You can't fake that.
Yeah, watching this performance it's really easy to forget they're singing a song from a show they were in together. It feels like it's just what they want to say to each other as people.
I agree!
I honestly think that Wicked will stand the test of time for hundreds of years, but no two women will do it better than Kristin and Idina. It was made for them.
No one will ever match these two women and their portrayal of these roles.
I don’t know .. Laura pick and Sarah O’Connor were awesome yesterday !!!❤️
Aas about to say. Love Laura Pick!
I saw Wicked this year on Broadway. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! I only wish that I could have watched these two play Glenda and Alphaba! It was a spectacular musical!
Yes, they are icons.. but geeeez, ARIANA AND CYNTHIA ARE brilliant too!
The fact that I know the Cynthia/Ariana version exists already. I’m NOT prepared
Kristin and Idina: "Because I knew you I've been changed for good..."
Me: *ugly sobbing*
"Who can say if I've been changed for the better?" changing into "I do believe I have been changed for the better" always breaks me
I know a lot of people say that they are too old now to play the characters in the movie, but if nothing else they should have these two come back to record this song for the end credits for those who love the original cast version.
That would be a treat! The first time I heard the song was Soseanna Bean and Megan Hilty. But hearing these two is the first cast recording I heard the entirety of
they just announced the new Glinda and Elphaba ! Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo!!
That's a FANTASTIC idea and fitting tribute to Kristin & Idina. ❤💚🖤
I have such great news.
part 2 broke me a decade ago live, part 2 in theatres is gonna WRECK ME
REALLLL
Even after all these years, still the best and still makes me tear up!
Yep
I agree completely. :)
Totally?!!!!!!!
amen
Bingo!
13 years later and they still do it better than everyone else.
Nothing, no one replaces originals in any show. Especially Wicked. Perfection.
Nope
Tots❤
As a piano player myself, I'd just like to commend how respectful the pianist was of listening to the singers and reacting accordingly, whether it was slowing down and waiting until Chenoweth first sang 'For Good', or switching from pianissimo to fortissimo when it was important to show softness or power. It was all so wonderful, and I'm sure it's a memory you'll never forget, playing for and with the two of them.
The way Kristin looks at Idina it’s almost as if she is singing these words to her with her personal gratitude for the connection they have shared. Their bond will forever be so special. ❤
The people of this anniversary completion could’ve chosen any 2 people for this. But they all agreed that the original Glinda and Elphaba would be perfect.
She always looks at her that way ❤
You can totally they love each other. Even if they don’t see each other often they are in spirit right there for each other through their marriages and professional growth
the biggest crime GLEE have done....not making a duet between these two
oh my god YES. I only heard about wicked a few months ago and now that i read your comment I'm really mad at Ryan Murphy LOL
Ikr i was so mad and i still am 😂 like they weren’t even in the same episode! April and Shelby totally should’ve at least met each other lmao
I’ve never thought about them having a duet on glee but now you’ve brought my attention to it I’m outraged
wait didn’t they? i was just listening to it. rachel was elphaba and kurt was glinda
@@annabethchase4151 You're right, For Good was on Glee in season 2, but they were talking about Idina and Kristen, despite both having prominent roles in the show they never interact or sing in the same number.
3:12
Elphaba got the lower harmony and Glinda had the top harmony throughout the entire musical, but this song, they switched. They have truly changed each other, and it's shown not only through the lyrics, but also a simple harmony
Jesse actually Indina is singing higher here lol
Maia We I said throughout the entire show BUT IN THIS SONG they switched
Jesse Idina is the higher key througout the entire musical they didn't changed anthing or switch here at all, lol.
There still friends today that is great
And then during the For Good reprise in the finale they swap back (Glinda on top) and it sounds totally different. I've always l loved that contrast.
3:13 i love how kristin sings low, and idina sings high like elphaba singing high, glinda singing low is contrast to how glinda usually sings high and elphaba sings low in their duet songs before. So the fact they swap roles shows how they have a piece of each other.
O my thanks for pointing that out!!! So lovely and haunting and hopeful
I just know I’m going to be crying in that damn theater next year 😂
There will never be a better original Broadway duo than these two.
I like to think that this is Glinda finally finding out Elphie is alive and this is their reunion song ❤️
Yess😭😭😍😍
Yes, oh you just made me cry more
+Angel OMG yes! Yes! Yeeess!
Their chemistry is insane, I’m gonna cry when Ariana and Cynthia will sing this in part 2
My father put me up for adoption at birth because he was very mentally ill and not financially stable. He spent a lifetime mourning the loss of his daughter (me), unable to move on but believing that he made the right choice. I met him almost two years ago, he had moved around between his siblings homes, never being able to settle anywhere or commit to anything or anyone. He drove himself mad but was undoubtedly the most incredibly selfless man I ever met. He was just suffering from so much internal conflict that he could not ever be at peace. He passed in February, and this song always makes me think of him. I miss him so much.
Goodbye David 💕
Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.
Nicole Stet
Nicole Stetz ♥️ & ✌ be unto you!
I'm so sorry. ;)
Nicole Stetz Thanks for sharing your story
Nicole, it sounds like your father was an amazing man. When you have the chance, read about the childhood of Greg Maguire (author of the novel). You may find you have an even deeper connection with this masterpiece.
This song is so good I actually took the time to pause it before I sneezed.
Ha ha yes same
my best friend died a few years ago, and this was played at her funeral. when someone really changes you... really burns their way into your soul, it does change you for good. learn to recognize those people before it's too late.
Im so sorry
I love you
What a beautiful tribute to your friend! She was obviously very special because she impacted other's lives! Life well lived. May she rest in peace and in glory! You'll carry on her kindness to others because she influenced your ❤! Sorry for your loss!
Wow. A great song to sing to anyone important to you. At a funeral? I'd still be crying. 😢❤️❤️❤️😢
Kristen Chenoweth and Indina Manzel you are the greatest singers
they make singing look effortless when it's obviously not
Idina...
I don't even know why, but this song and performance just brought me to tears.
We have another one on the 29th.
same huhuhuhu
same
I know why. It's because Kristin and Idina aren't acting when they sing this song. They really are best friends in real life and they are singing it to each other. It's not often that you get to see such authenticity from Broadway stars.
@@rebecca8525 It really hits me after I read that Schwartz went to his daughter giving her a yellow pad and asking her to write down what she would want to say to her best friend Sarah if she knew she would never see her again ...
Man. Part 2 is going to absolutely wreck me
Best we pack a box of tissues
God that moment at 1:37 when Kristen looks at Idina and says “I have been changed for good” the genuine smile from Idina is heart warming!
I've seen a video of the last time they sang the song on stage as their characters. It was so clear that they were singing as themselves, not the characters (if that makes sense).
@@JeshuaSquirrel They always were singing as themselves. They are friends in real life!
I can't wait to see Ari and Cynthia singing this in part 2!
Puke
this song makes me cry anytime. they are not just actor but true soul of Elphaba and Glinda
Jy P I totally agree with you and I cry everytime too..
Barbara Hawkinson I cri everi tiem?
When you see comments from just a few hours ago, you know that the song is a masterpiece.
damn right, we love them crisp n fresh new comments. 😌
I love the look on Idina's face when she sings "It well may be, that we may never meet again in this lifetime." She seems to be saying to Kristin, "On your last night in the show, we thought it was the last time we'd ever sing it to each other. Yet, here we are again. So it was NOT the last time we met again in this lifetime! We're still friends after all these years!"
Rebecca yes
I know im gonna cry so hard when this happens next year
Look at the respect they have for each other. You can see it in their eyes! Two absolute queens!
I’m glad they stayed friends all these years
That's not mere respect. That's true friendship.
Respect? That's LOVE!!!
12 years later and they are still the best Glinda and Elphie duo💗
they always will be
Always...
of course! they always will be can't wait to hear the more duets from them as the years carry on
thank you so true
My 49 year old husband died last month while scuba diving. A blood clot from his leg released and moved to his lungs. We were married for 3 years, and knew each other for 5 years total. Knowing each other definitely made us better people. "Because I knew you, I have been changed for good." I love you and miss you, Joe.
im so sorry for you i wish you the best
I’m so sorry for him.
I'm so sorry, honey! Lots of love
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad 5 years ago while we were both going through cancer treatment. He passed, I survived, but because of how he changed me a part of him gets to survive. Never forget that as long as you live, Joe lives on in you. That is what this song says to me.
So very sorry for your loss.
My daughters choir sang this at her funeral, so powerful...
I am so sorry for your loss … May she be remembered in all the people that loved her so much
I am so sorry. I'm sure only a beautiful soul would impact people's lives in this way. Sending peace to you and your family. ❤
I don't care what age they are, they need to star in the Wicked movie
Come back to say your wish come true
My middle school music teacher committed suicide a few days ago and she absolutely loved Wicked. We sang a choral version of this song in high school like 8 years ago and it always stuck with me. I’m now currently getting my degree in music performance to eventually get an education degree to teach like her. She was incredibly talented and did so much for our community and especially our music department. She also got to work with Broadway superstars. She always got lead roles in musical theater shows. She was a real life Mary Poppins. No one could’ve ever expected this would happen.
So sad that so many creative and musically talented people struggle with mental health - let alone in a global-pandemic. It's good to know you will be a legacy of her talent.
Dianne Raymont agreed. That’s something that not a lot of people pay attention to. Being a musician is easily one of the hardest jobs in terms of mental health. It’s often time why people turn to drugs and other things like that.
Hugs to you.
How tragic, so sorry to hear this :-(....
@@dianneraymont5971 Was thinking the same...she can build on & carry that teacher's legacy into the future !!!
No other Glinda/Elphaba pairs voices go together QUITE like Idina and Kristin's. Their voices were MEANT to be together.
This song never ceases to make me emotional. I'm going to bawl my eyes out when I see it sung on the big screen this year.
Having this performed by these two women approaching middle age, makes this much richer, with the maturity of experience behind them. The lyric and composition is inherently complex, so it is fitting. Almost as though they are finally able to do it justice now. these veteran performers turn this into real gold.
I concur.
This was sung at my brother's funeral and hurts Everytime I hear it but I can't stop listening
Can we just appreciate how much of a boss Idina Menzel is? Between Rent, Wicked and Frozen, she's amazing
Yeah! Unbelievable! I really admire her!
Spectacular!
I relate to Elsa but Frozen can never take away the place Wicked has in my heart. But the first showtune I ever loved outside of context was Seasons of Love
Kristin Chenoweth is so magical and Idina Menzel is a powerhouse
That Adele Dazeem is wickedly talented.
lol!
Haha What about Travolta?
Thank you so much for that XD
lol. Love Wicked.
+Muffin Dragon he's Edna from Hairspray and can't stop the beat
Both of them really said C H E E K B O N E S
Right?! I couldn’t look away!
How beautiful is it to watch Kristen Chenoweth’s face when Idina comes in for that second verse? Chenoweth seems to be taking so much joy in watching Idina do what she does. Then the harmony starts and the song starts to descend like big tidal waves of sound. Powerful and profound.
I absolutely cannot look at what now passes for Kristin Chenoweth's face.
need this song played at my funeral. one of my most favourite songs in the whole world...
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Me too
Great idea! Such a perfect song!
There will never be a better duo than these two for Wicked. The chemistry and deep love and respect is unmatchable.
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
Because I knew you
I have been changed for good
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done, you blame me for
But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share
And none of it seems to matter anymore
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes the sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In the wood (Harmony over Glinda)
Who can say if I've been
Changed for the better?
I do believe I have been
Changed for the better
And because I knew you...
Because I knew you...
Because I knew you...
I have been changed for good...
you should said it is lyrics
Zyan2528 Gaming Lol, sorry I though it was obvious :)
Nobody can sing this like Kristin & Idina. They’re incredible.
I can’t wait for Ariana and Cynthia’s version
I can't help but think how the lyrics of this song is perfect for where these two women are right now. Both have gone on to have wonderful careers, and because they knew each other they have been changed for good.
I will never get over how Idina looks at Kristin......
Can’t fake that chemistry
Alicia Norrie Try the tango Maureen 😏
@@youtubehandle_kate Try Aaron Tveit and Gavin Creel sing "Take Me or Leave Me ";)
There’s really something so unique and effortless about Kristin. She is truly a star. Idina really seems like she has fought to be taken seriously. Kristin makes it look so damn effortless. Both are QUEENS!
That moment where you realize it doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the first time they sang this together they will always have the perfect voices for this song and we as an audience can feel the connection between the actresses it’s amazing
Get ready. It's happening again.
Some people say that it’s the perfect goodbye song, but I think of it as a thank you for everything you’ve done song. Anyone else?
The Mini Life Same!
It's definitely a goodbye song, it literally says "It well may be that we will never see again in this lifetime"
Countrycowboy08 People can interprete things different!
Isn't that what goodbyes essentially are, thanking for everything? Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
TuomariMuller Not always, but it could be
Why does this make me feel like crying? I feel it relates perfectly to their personal relationship and it's like OMG they love and respect each other from being so fresh and young to now being seasoned pros it's so awesome
David Dye seasoned XD (Imagines Kristin and Idina with bbq seasoning on a grill)
I just cannot hear this song without sobbing. I've had to pull my car over before now. It's is such a happy song, I love the idea that you can thank people and experiences for the lessons they can give you. I love the idea of thanking and letting go. It also makes me think of friends and loved ones no longer with us. This song is so beautiful in so many ways.
I played this song at my husband's Celebration of life.
I am so sorry for your loss.
God bless you. Accept my condolences for your loss!
I'm so sorry 🕊
Not me thinking it was his birthday :((
My condolences
That harmony on "I do believe I have been changed for the better" gets me every time.
Yep. Eargasm
I don't care what people say about Idina voice. She sounds the same to me. She's always gonna be Elphaba in my mind. She is Elphaba and Elphaba was made for her to play. I love the way she sounds,it doesn't matter the time period. But this is just my opinion.
The Wicked cast recording made me a fan of Idina a little while before Frozen
After spending 2019 listening mostly to pop music, coming back to Kristin and Idina in 2020 just blows my mind. You just don't hear those technical duets and harmonies on the radio.
You can see the special bond. Wicked changed their lives, they changed each other's lives.
Their chemistry is out of this world
Graduating college in a week. Just cried my eyes out
Congrats
***** Enjoy it while you can! Best time ever, but it goes by so fast
Same 😭😭😭😭
OMG I GRADUATE IN A WEEK TOO!!!! BUT FROM HIGH SCHOOL!!! CONGRATULATIONS BTW!!!
Congrats. Enjoying this graduation present?
I sent this to the only best friend I ever had in my life, even though we haven't seen each other in years
I don't know if she will even watch it the whole way through, or really listen to the lyrics but I really hope she does...
I always remember when a teacher said he thought we would be friends forever because we were so inseparable. We did everything together, we even shared a diary we took turns to write down our dreams and plans and hard feelings we didn't wanna admit in person and then write each other replies and even though we were so different in so many ways it was like our souls were just the same in every single way.
We both gave so much to each other and helped each other so much through extremely difficult times and also had so many happy moments and I've never laughed more with somebody...
I know it was my fault, and your fault too, that we are not the friends we used to be.
I love you so much
So to the only person who was ever my friend
It may be that we never meet again in this lifetime
I don't know if I've been changed for the better, but because I knew you I have been changed for good. 😢❤️
I'll miss you and Us forever...
3:53 that smile kristin gives idina makes me cry every time
Me: Oh cool
Kristin: I've heard it said...
Me: *bursts into floods of tears*
I do roll my eyes at people who adamantly claim that any one acting portrayal is the "only" one like you can't enjoy all the wonderful women who have played these roles but damn do these two give me goosebumps. I feel like, and I have no insider knowledge to back this up, that they are not best friends in real life and never will be but they sincerely believe these words when they sing them to each other. It goes beyond acting and nice singing and into something else.
They give me goosebumps as well, but so have others that have played these roles. This song always makes me tear up as it's the end of the show that I've sat mesmerized at many many times.
I love this because they're not singing this song as their characters, but as themselves. It's beautiful.
Broke down when they held hands! They both look and sound so beautiful and it's so nice they get to sing this together again after all these years
My husband isn't into musicals (he has trouble following the story when the songs include plot). We went to see Wicked, and he surprisingly enjoyed it. When I asked him what he liked about it... he said he was very impressed with the "heartfelt lesbian love story"... Yeah. He doesn't get musicals.
lol wdym he gets it completely
😂😂😂😂
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA can't blame him tho
🤣🤣🤣
the way they look at each other. Omg the special relationship they would have shared up on that stage! bring on the movie! (as long as they are both starring)
This made me cry.
@DJJ Old? What is that?
There is magic being created here, anyone who feels their eyes getting watery feels the power. It's very rare humans get a chance to see real magic before their eyes. This is real magic people. The music and their voices casting spells all around us. Words have power, music has power. Their love for each other as friends only manifests these feelings more.
You can really see how the show has affected their friendship as they sing, it's utterly beautiful. I love that little hug at the end too, there have been and will be some amazing Elphabas and Glindas, but these two will never be forgotten as the first.
(Also who on earth are Nikki and Gabbi?)
Andie G you know their cut with them just practicing...i always cry at that. and galinda's last day...woah
Andie G Nikki and Gabbie are Sisters and beauty gurus on RUclips who just recently posted a cover of this on their channel.
Molly Donahue Ah okay
I love this version so much because instead of Glinda and Elphaba singing it, I see it as Kristin and Idina singing it to each other.
What I love most about them is they're both so different in characteristics AND in singing. Kristin's short and has blonde hair, Idina's taller with brown hair (thus perfect Elphie and Glinda match) and with singing voices, Kristin has the more higher, southerny tone to her voice and idina has the more alto, raspy voice to hers, yet when they put them both together...magic happens. I truly believe it was definitely God's intention to put these two fabulous women together. I'll never get tired of them, this musical or this very song in particular ❤ perfect friendship
I agree that they were a perfect blend, but I have seen others do a good job as well. I also will never get tired of them or this musical. I think I've seen it 6-7 times now (saw Idina my first time) and my grown daughters love it as much as I. We always go together! We are mesmerized from beginning to end.
Janice Dickson I long to have been able to witness they're potential in person. But I saw it on RUclips. The Ally mauzey and Donna vivino version. And Ally mauzey is one of my faves because she makes the character her own and is extremely hilarious I was on the floor dying most of the time. I just love Kristin and Idina because of the movies I've seen them in as a kid and when they both started in Glee. I agree there's others who do just as exceptional. So glad you get to witness them multiple times. I bet they're as phenomenal in person as they are on the media :)
You can't beat this - even if your mother was singing this to you. this is magic like only magic can be.
No one will ever equal Kristin & Idina in these roles.
they just have ....
@@MICHAEL-s9w2d No, don't get me wrong Cynthia and Ariana did a good job so don't get it twisted it's just Idina and Kristin ARE Elphaba & Glinda I mean when they perform the songs, especially Idina performing Defying Gravity and Kristin performing Popular, now it's like their respective characters are still in them the way their facial expressions change and the little gestures and mannerisms they make, Idina doing her crazy eyes performing Defying Gravity, like they are just THEE most iconic Elphaba & Glinda.
Stunning! Gets me every time!
but really!
Lol your channels so old and it reminds me of the 2000s
LORD THIS SONG ALTERED MY BRAIN CHEMISTRY. i saw wicked on broadway a few years back and bawled in the movie theater to this song. my dad played it for me when i was little which makes it special! so excited to see it in part 2 but it will never beat my live experience 💗
CORE MEMORY
@@crybllrd REAL
Kristin Chenoweth is a queen who needs more recognition
That’s impossible! She can’t be underrated
@@manuelorozco7760 I know people who know Idina Menzel but not Kristin Chenoweth
Just a random weeb That’s just wrong
She is a wicked icon Kristen Chenoweth
Do you know what I LOVE the most about this video? I LOVE that Kristin & Idina NEVER STOP SMILING throughout the whole thing!!!!
(Plus, the way they sing it, it doesn't sound like Galinda singing with Elphaba.........it sounds like Kristin singing with Idina.......)
Ok, one last thing........them taking hands at the end, and the HUG..............CRYING!!!
They love eachother - not romantically but. I think the song is true for them as friends and when they sing it it had double meaning for then and their characters. There is a taping of this song on their last Broadway show together and you can see the legit tears running down their faces. We want to make all love romantic but it isnt. They love eachother as good friends and that pure emotion is beautiful
ELPHABA
I'm limited:
Just look at me - I'm limited
And just look at you -
You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda
So now it's up to you
(spoken) For both of us
(sung) Now it's up to you:
GLINDA
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you:
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
ELPHABA
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend:
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you:
GLINDA
Because I knew you:
BOTHI have been changed for good
ELPHABA
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for
GLINDA
But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share
BOTH
And none of it seems to matter anymore
GLINDA ELPHABA
Like a comet pulled Like a ship blown
From orbit as it Off it's mooring
Passes a sun, like By a wind off the
A stream that meets Sea, like a seed
A boulder, half-way Dropped by a
Through the wood Bird in the wood
BOTH
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
I do believe I have been changed for the better?
GLINDA
And because I knew you:
ELPHABA
Because I knew you:
BOTH
Because I knew you:
I have been changed for good.
Last Update: December, 30th 2013
Grant Duffus yeah...we know the words...thanks for that useless comment 😂
ClarkeyYT some people don't (like myself) and want to read along, so it's not useless
You can really see the respect and affection they have for each other during this performance, just by the way they look at each other. They had so much chemistry when they were in the show together. You can just tell how close they became working together, and how easily they sing this song together, how beautifully and easily they harmonize together. There’s just so much love there between the two of them, it’s beautiful. I mean, when they hold hands during the end of the song, and then they hug after. You can see they truly love each other.
Idina Menzel never ages I swear.. :' this version will forever be my favorite.
She has Botox for Migraines. Shes never hid it though and even if some of it was cosmetic at least shes honest about it. One of my Broadway Heroes
This song never fails to bring a tear to my eye - when you realise that it's essentially a conversation between two best friends who will never see each other again, you can understand why
Still get full body chills everytime they harmonize on that last "I have been changed". Literal perfection that is. They sound so effortless together without either of them having to hold back. I'll love it forever.
still to date one of the most beautiful duets written
And as performed by Kristin and Idina!
This is one of those lyrics that just blows me away with its simplicity and complexity-"Who can say if I've been changed for the better, but because I knew you, I've been changed for good." You gotta give Schwartz credit- he knows how to turn a phrase like nobody's business!!!
Both of their voices have aged so well. Still very much them, but their talent's grown even more and there's even more vocal control and richness in their singing, and their voices have matured.
i love this so much because when they sing this on the original recording or in the show, their singing to each others character. now, years later, without the show, the song is just as emotional but instead of elphaba and glinda, its just Kristin and Idina and it shows how much their bond has grown over time
I’ve always loved this version and now that Wicked is out I had to come back to appreciate it
this was over two years ago and i still start crying 10 seconds into the video
caitlin OMG same my show choir sang this at Disney and I cry thinking how now I don't know any of the people I was best friends with. I love this song soooo much it's one of my favs from wicked
SAME
And now you get to cry again for the Halloween special.
The chemistry and sincerity of their emotions elevates the entire performance💖
Linds Tee they hate each other in real life
* Kristin Chenoweth
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives
For a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led to those
Who help us most to grow if we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes the sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
* Idina Menzel
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So, let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have rewritten mine
By being my friend
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a sky bird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better
But because I knew you
* Kristin Chenoweth
Because I knew you
*Both
I have been changed for good
* Idina Menzel
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done, you blame me for
* Kristin Chenoweth
But then I guess
We know there's blame to share
*Both
And none of it seems to matter anymore
Like a comet pulled from orbit (like a ship blown from its mooring)
As it passes the sun (by a wind off the sea)
Like a stream that meets a boulder (like a seed dropped by a bird)
Halfway through the wood (in the wood)
Who can say if I've been changed for the better
I do believe I have been changed for the better
And because I knew you
Because I knew you
Because I knew you
I have been changed
For good
Simply beautiful and awe inspiring
I'm not crying 20 years later, we're all crying.
Yes.
I'm at work like play this at my funeral 😢😢😢😢😢
For the record: these two do NOT hate each other! That rumor was born out of sexism and a fascination with women fighting. After all, you don't hear rumors about Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad hating each other. Or Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. Hell, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odem Jr. played two men who faced off in a DUEL, and they were both up for Best Leading Actor in a Musical this year, but you don't hear stuff like "Oh, Lin hates Leslie!" or "Leslie wishes he could actually shoot Lin!" So, why are we hearing it about Idina and Kristen? It completely misses the point of Wicked.
THANK YOU.
I mean, can't you see that they are literally the best of friends!
i love how they sing together ❤❤❤
Selina Lee thank you i hate it when this happens
There was controversy back in 2004 where people thought Kristin left Wicked because she and Idina were fighting, and one of the cast members seemed to back it up, but today, it's clear they get along just fine
After all these years, I’m just getting into this musical
It's still good
Same
Luis Miguel True
Saaaame
Wow. Two professionals know how to sing and how to sing together.
With only a piano. Stunning. A heartfelt beautiful song.
Crying again for my dear husband David. 7 lonely years since you died. He helped me grow and changed me for good.
Love to you
Hugs to you. You were lucky to have him.